EASTER SUNDAY! -- April 4, 2021

(This service was recorded earlier on March 31 in the (almost) sanctuary.)

Ave Verum by W. A. Mozart (1756 - 1791)

In keeping with our regional Montreal council, Nakonha:ka, we are at our capacity with the ten in attendance today. But those few you see are not all we are...

Welcome & Announcements

Call to Worship

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (VU 155) Jesus Christ is risen today, Hallelujah Our triumphant holy day, Hallelujah! Who did once upon the cross Hallelujah! Suffer to redeem our loss. Hallelujah!

Hymns of praise then let us sing Hallelujah! Unto Christ our heavenly King, Hallelujah! Who endured the cross and grave, Hallelujah! Sinners to redeem and save. Hallelujah!   But the pains which he endured, Hallelujah! Our salvation have procured; Hallelujah! Now above the sky he's King, Hallelujah! Where the angels ever sing. Hallelujah!

Sing we to our God above, Hallelujah! Praise eternal as his love; Hallelujah! Praise him, all ye heavenly host, Hallelujah! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Hallelujah! Gathering Prayer

(Peter speaks to the Gentiles) Acts 10:34-43 (Written text is HERE.)	Ruby and the desiccated Palm Leaf. (click to enlarge)
	Mark 16:1-8 (Written text HERE.)

This Joyful Eastertide (VU 177) This joyful Eastertide Away with sin and sorrow! My love, the crucified, Hath sprung to life this morrow. Refrain: Had Christ, who once was slain, Ne'er burst his three-day prison, Our faith had been in vain. But now hath Christ arisen, Arisen, arisen, arisen.

My flesh in hope shall rest And for a season slumber Till trump from east to west Shall wake the dead in number. Refrain

Death's flood hath lost its chill Since Jesus crossed the river. Lover of souls, from ill My passing soul deliver. Refrain

A New End to the Story Scott's sermon text: HERE.

-- Anthem -- From Easter 2013: Alleluia (By Mozart arr. by Liebergen)

The 2013 Easter Sunday Choir!

Offering & Dedication

Sung Dedication Praise God from whom All blessings flow, In heaven above and earth below: Hallelujah, hallelujah! Praise God, Creator, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, three-in-one: Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, Hallelujah, hallelujah!

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Give Thanks (VU 179)

Hallelujah, hallelujah, Give thanks to the risen Christ, Hallelujah, hallelujah, Give praise to God's name. Jesus is Lord of all the earth, First born of all creation. Refrain. Spread the good news o'er all the earth. Jesus has died and has risen. Refrain. We have been crucified with Christ. Now we shall live forever. Refrain. Come, let us praise the living God, Joyfully sing to our Saviour. Refrain. Prayers of the People

Thine Is The Glory (VU 173 Thine is the glory, risen, conqu'ring Son: Endless is the victory Thou o'er death hast won. Angels in bright raiment Rolled the stone away, Kept the folded grave-clothes Where the body lay. Thine is the glory, Risen, conquering Son Endless is the victory Thou o'er death hast won.

Lo, Jesus meets us, Risen from the tomb. Lovingly He greets us, Scatters fear and gloom. Let the church with gladness Hymns of triumph sing, For the Lord now liveth: Death hath lost its sting. Refrain No more we doubt Thee, Glorious Prince of life; Life is nought without thee: Aid us in our strife; Make us more than conquerors, Through thy deathless love; Bring us safe through Jordan To thy home above. Refrain

Commissioning & Benediction

Common Blessing (from More Voices) This is the day that God has made; We will rejoice and be glad! This is the day that God has made; We will rejoice and be glad! Singing hallelu, singing hallelu, Singing hallelu! We will rejoice and be glad! Singing hallelu, singing hallelu, Singing hallelu! We will rejoice and be glad!

Samuel Wesley 1766 - 1837

Andante Maestoso (No. 4 from 14 Short Pieces For Organ.)

An Announcement from Scott & Ben

And, of course, a couple of 'closers' to send us on our way...
Sing it out to your neighbours!

	What A Friend We Have In Jesus (VU 664) What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer Oh, what peace we often forfeit Oh, what needless pain we bear All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Nearer, My God, to Thee (VU 496) Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! Even though it be a cross That raiseth me. Still all my song shall be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee! Though like the wanderer, The sun gone down, Darkness be over me, My rest a stone, Yet in my dreams I'd be Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee!	There let the way appear, Steps unto heaven; All that thou sendest me, In mercy given; Angels to beckon me Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer, my God, to thee, Nearer to thee!

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