Bloomfield Congregational ChurchUnited Church of Christ

An open and affirming congregationApril 4, 2021

The Heart of Bloomfield

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10 a .m . Sunday , A pr i l 4 , 2021 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

WE GATHER IN COMMUNITY AS GOD ’S PEOPLE

CALL TO WORSHIP: 

One: He is Risen! All: He is risen indeed! One: The forces of the world do not have the final say. All: God always retains the final word.One: Come! Let us raise our voices high! All: And, declare that Christ the Lord is risen today!

 OPENING HYMN “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” (Lyrics on screen)

UNISON PRAYER:Alleluia! Let both human voices and angel choirs rejoice! See what is happening. Hear what is taking place. Feel what God is doing. It is unexpected, and unexpected things are often difficult to see.

So, let us open the eyes of our hearts to see what is right in front of us. God is doing a new thing, a beautiful thing. Something that can change us. Something that can change the world. Something to make it more beautiful and move loving. And, something to help us become something new. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Dorine DeCarli

MUSICAL OFFERING “Christ is Risen” Performed by Scott and Katie Troyer

PASTORAL PRAYER AND LORD’S PRAYER

PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD’S PRAYER (using “trespasses”) 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil for

thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, forever, Amen!

HEARING GOD’ S WORD God is here. God is still speaking!

Let us open our hearts and minds to God’s Good News.

SCRIPTURE READING John 20:1-18 Reader is Jay Hart

SERMON He Is Risen! And So Will We Rev. Shawn Fisher An Easter Story

OFFERING OUR THANKS AND PRAYER OF GRATITUDE

“OFFERING”: Help us grow The Kingdom of God here on earth. You are invited to provide an offering using the Tithe.ly app, by using the “Give” button on the screen above, or using the “Give” button on the church website. You may also send a donation by mail. Please reach out with any questions. As always, this is an opportunity to give, never an obligation.

OFFERTORY MUSIC “The Glory of the Lord” Performed by Wayne Dixon

PRAYER OF THANKS

WE GO FORTH TO SERVE

CLOSING HYMN “Crown Him with Many Crowns” (Lyrics will be on screen) BENEDICTION

HALLELUJAH CHORUS

Please join us for our Zoom “Bring your own Coffee” Coffee Hour after the service. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84059368347?pwd=ODNJUlRiYWdQajloeUZDUlQ0TXdEdz09Meeting ID: 840 5936 8347 Password: 150133

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Welcome to Bloomfield Congregational Church Online! We hope you find your time with us to be meaningful.

Bathrooms can be found…um, heck, we don’t know where your bathrooms are, but we sure hope you do! Please wash your hands (even after Covid-19 is gone).

If you need one, a Changing Station can be found somewhere in your home hopefully…☺.

Children are ALWAYS WELCOME in service, no matter whether it’s online or in person.

The sounds of infants, children are welcome here, just as Jesus welcomed them. The sounds of adults are welcome too! (No need to be the “Frozen Chosen” here!)

If you have any questions, let us know and we’ll make sure to get you an answer!

STAFFRev. Shawn R. Fisher, Pastor

Eustace Straker, Minister of MusicDorine DeCarli, Director of Faith FormationMalachi Mouning, Administrative Assistant

Shantel Bremmer, Director of Child Development CenterMichelle Alves, Building Manager

HOW TO REACH US:Write us: 10 Wintonbury Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06007Call the Office: (860) 242-0776

Email us: office@FirstChurchBloomfield.org

The Child Development Center can be reached at (860) 242-0183 or preschool@FirstChurchBloomfield.org.

Pastor Shawn may be reached for normal church communications by calling the office at (860) 242-0776 ext. 201 or by email at fishersr@comcast.net .

We are also on Facebook and YouTube!