Easter Sunday: Joy Overflowing

Sunday, April 17, 2022
10:30 AM 11:30 AM 10:30 11:30

Union Presbyterian Church 200 E Main St Endicott, NY, 13760 United States (map)

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The story begins in the darkness, as the faithful women make their way to the tomb. What they find there— and what they don’t find—changes the course of history.

Join us at Union Presbyterian Church for our celebration of the day of resurrection. Worship with us in our sanctuary, or join us here via live-stream, whether you are at home or on the road. You are invited! Alleluia! The Lord is Risen!

Full to the Brim

Easter Sunday: Joy Overflowing

Isaiah 65:17-25; Luke 24:1-12

Union Presbyterian Church

April 17, 2022

Sharing the Light of Christ, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Liturgist: Karl Wokan Preacher: Rev. Pat Raube

Prelude Colin DeLap and Chris Bartlette, piano

“The Day of Resurrection,” Gilbert M. Martin

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Call to Worship Karl Wokan

This day is not like any other day.

Today we slow down.

Today we take it all in.

Today we rest in good news.

This day is not like any other day.

Today we are singing.

Today we are full to the brim.

Today joy cannot be contained.

This day is not like any other day.

Today the stone was rolled away.

Today the women saw the empty grave.

Today we know—death does not win.

This day is not like any other day.

Alleluia! Amen.

Hymn # 123 PH

“Jesus Christ is Risen Today”

(Public Domain)

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

But the pains which He endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured; Alleluia!
Now above the sky He’s king, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as God's love; Alleluia!
Praise our God, ye heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!

Call to New Life  

Easter Prayer 

God of all grace, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead,

for Christ is alive, and has become the Lord of life.

From the waters of death you raise us with him

and renew your gift of life within us.

Increase in our minds and hearts

the risen life we share with Christ,

and help us to grow as your people

toward the fullness of eternal life with you,

through Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever.

Assurance of God’s Love

Family of faith,

if there is life after death,

then you can be certain—

there is life after mess.

There is life after mistakes.

There is life after doubt.

There is new life freely given,

and that life is for you.

You are forgiven, loved, and claimed.

May we live full to the brim in response.

Thanks be to God, and let it be so.

Alleluia! Amen.

Sharing of the Peace

In Christ’s glorious resurrection from the dead,

the peace of God is made possible for all God’s creation,

and for all God’s children.

May the peace of God, Creator, Christ, and Spirit, be with all of us.

And also with you.

Let us offer one another a sign of God’s peace.

Scripture Isaiah 65:17-25

The Glorious New Creation

For I am about to create new heavens
    and a new earth;
the former things shall not be remembered
    or come to mind.
But be glad and rejoice forever
    in what I am creating;
for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy,
    and its people as a delight.
I will rejoice in Jerusalem,
    and delight in my people;
no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it,
    or the cry of distress.
No more shall there be in it
    an infant that lives but a few days,
    or an old person who does not live out a lifetime;
for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth,
    and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed.
They shall build houses and inhabit them;
    they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
They shall not build and another inhabit;
    they shall not plant and another eat;
for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be,
    and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
They shall not labor in vain,
    or bear children for calamity;
for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord—
    and their descendants as well.
Before they call I will answer,
    while they are yet speaking I will hear.
The wolf and the lamb shall feed together,
    the lion shall eat straw like the ox;
    but the serpent—its food shall be dust!
They shall not hurt or destroy
    on all my holy mountain,
says the Lord.

Children’s Message Rev. Pat Raube

Music: “Christ the Lord Is Risen!,” public domain (W & R #309)

Scripture Luke 24:1-12

But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.

Response Holy Wisdom, Holy Word:

Thanks be to God!

Meditation “Joy Overflowing” Rev. Pat Raube

Anthem Octet

“Resurrection Joy,” Lloyd Larson

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Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Hearts to heaven and voices raise:

Sing to God a hymn of gladness,

Sing to God a hymn of praise.

He who on the cross a victim

For the world’s salvation bled,

Jesus Christ, the King of Glory,

Now is risen from the dead.

Sing with all the saints in glory,

Sing the resurrection song!

Death and sorrow, earth’s dark story,

To the former days belong.

All around the clouds are breaking,

Soon the storms of time will cease;

In God’s likeness, we awaken,

Knowing everlasting peace.

Life eternal! Heaven rejoices:

Jesus lives who once was dead.

Shout with joy, O endless voices!

Child of God lift up your head!

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia! Jesus lives today!

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

Hearts to heaven and voices raise!

Allelu, alleluia!

Prayers of the People

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Prayer Response  # 450 W & R

“Be Still and Know,” Jack Schrader 

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Be still and know that I am God, 

Be still and know that I am God. 

Call for Offering    

Doxology   

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow” 

Tune: Public Domain  

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Praise God from whom all blessings flow;  

Praise God, all creatures high and low.  

Praise God, in Jesus fully known:  

Creator, Word, and Spirit one.  

Prayer of Dedication of Our One Great Hour of Sharing Offering

O God, you call us to love and serve one another, in the name of Jesus Christ.

O Lord, we give you our hearts.

Generous God, you call us to help your children 

who work your land and fish your seas;

who seek clean water and new ways to bring seeds to fruition. 

O Lord, we give you our hands.

Compassionate God, you call us to respond to your children around the world

who suffer as a result of natural disasters.

O Lord, we give you our determination.

Righteous God, you call us to join in the struggle for justice, 

and an end to poverty, hunger, and oppression.

O Lord, we give you our offerings.

God, our provider, we give thanks for the blessings in our lives; we pray for those who do not yet know the blessings of justice, freedom or hope. We ask for peace, safety and the resources for the empowerment and opportunity of our kin around the world who are poor, oppressed and disadvantaged, through the love of Christ and the comfort of the Spirit. 

Amen. 

Hymn #108 PH “Christ is Alive!”

Benediction

As you leave this place, 

may you be awestruck by the beauty of the world. 

May you laugh, and may it be contagious. 

May you overflow with love for those around you. 

May you be effusive with hope, and quick to point out joy. 

And in all of your living, and breathing, and being, 

may you find yourself full to the brim with God’s Holy Spirit,  

and may it change your life. 

In the name of the Lover, the Beloved, and Love itself, 

go in peace, full to the brim.

Thanks be to God. Amen. 

Postlude Colin DeLap and Chris Bartlette, piano

“Rejoice! Jesus Reigns!” Larry Shackley

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Portions of liturgy taken or adapted from “A Sanctified Art.” Used with permission.