Community United Methodist Church950 Gould Avenue NortheastColumbia Heights, MN 55421

763-788-9009www.communitymethodistchurch.org

VISITOR INFORMATION

Welcome to Community United Methodist Church!

If you’re visiting Community for the first time, we have a welcome gift we’d like to share with you that is located just outside the sanctuary doors. Inside of the gift bag, you’ll find a peace candle for use in your personal devotions or to share with your home congregation as well as more information about our ministries.

On the lower level of the church, you’ll find a staffed nursery. Infants and children are always welcome in the service as well.

Everyone is invited to a time of fellowship in the lower level of the church immediately following worship. If you are looking for a church

home, we would love to see you again.

We are a congregation called to serve God’s people in Columbia Heights and around

the world through our various outreach, mission and educational ministries.

Thank you for worshipping with us at Community United Methodist Church today!

Large print hymnals and bulletins are available, as are hearing devices and back supports. Ask an usher for assistance.

Community United Methodist ChurchOrder of Worship – Easter Sunday

April 16, 2017 – 10:00 a.m.

A time of quiet reflection is appreciated as we gather for worship. During this time, you may wish to use one of the prayer slips at the end of each pew to request a prayer to be lifted up during the service.

Chimes

Organ Prelude: “Ring In Christ” -Chas. Gounod

Welcome and Announcements

* Call to Worship : Leader: Come, people of God, to know again who you are.

Return to the One who gives you lifeCongregation: We come as children of God, longing for a closer

walk with our Creator.Leader: Morning by morning God wakens us to new

possibilities and grants us the resources we need.Congregation: We have been given ears to hear, eyes to see,

and tongues to share what we have been taught.Leader: Jesus came among human beings as one of us,

emptying himself in order to serve.Congregation: We would watch and pray with him, seeking to

learn from his faithful witness. Amen.(Fresh Winds of the Spirit)

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Processional Hymn : “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” Red Hymnal #302

Call to Prayer :

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Pastoral PrayerFollowed by the Lord’s Prayer Red Hymnal #895

Lighting the Peace Candle:We pray with all of our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout all nations.

Leader: From the darkness of the grave, blood poured out, and a crown of thorns, Christ the Lord is risen today!

Congregation: Alleluia!Leader: From the triumph that is won over the power and

fear of death, Christ the Lord is risen today!Congregation: Alleluia!Leader: Walking from the empty tomb, opening wide the

gates of life, Christ the Lord is risen today!Congregation: Alleluia!Leader: Lord of life, You defeated death to show that we

can rise from all that binds us to the world: pride, envy, anger, fear, the weight of sin that holds us back. Christ the Lord is risen today!

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Congregation: Alleluia!Leader: Lord of Life, we pray for all who bring your Word

of life as a light: for those who bring your word of peace to those enslaved by fear; for those who bring your word of love to those in need of comfort. Lord of love and Lord of peace, Lord of resurrection life, be known through our lives and through your power and grace. Christ the Lord is risen today!

Congregation: Alleluia!

Anthem: “Joy in the Morning” -Natalie Sleeth

Joy, there’ll be joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, There’ll be joy, there’ll be joy, There’ll be joy in the morning; there’ll be joy on that day, There’ll be joy; there’ll be joy on that day, With the light of dawn, The dark is gone; there’ll be joy, joy, joy.

There’ll be peace; there’ll be peace ever more; There’ll be peace ever more, Ev’ry heart and voice will then rejoice, There’ll be peace, peace, evermore, And the glory, glory, glory of the Lord will shine,will shine, And the glory, glory, glory of the Lord Will bring the truth divine,

There’ll be love; there’ll be love and

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forgiveness ev’rywhere, There’ll be love ev’rywhere, And the way of the Lord will that day be restored, There’ll be love, sweet love ev’ry where.

There’ll be joy, there’ll be joy; There’ll be joy, joy, joy, joy, joy, There’ll be joy in the morning; there’ll be joy on that day, With the bright dawn, night gone, there’ll be joy, joy, joy!

There’ll be peace and contentment evermore, evermore, There’ll be peace and contentment evermore, Ev’ry heart, ev’ry voice will together rejoice, There’ll be peace, peace, peace. And the glory, glory, glory of the Lord will shine, will shine, And the glory, glory, glory of the Lord will bring truth divine,

There’ll be love and forgiveness ev’rywhere, There’ll be love, there’ll be love ev’rywhere And the way of the Lord will be restored; There’ll be love and forgiveness, There’ll be peace and contentment; There’ll be joy, joy, joy, joy, joy!

Children’s Time -Reverend Max Richter

Hearing the Word Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

Reader: The word of God for the people of God.Congregation: Thanks be to God.

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Matthew 21:1-11Reader: The word of God for the people of God.Congregation: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “Resurrection Life” -Reverend Max Richter

Call to Confession:

God of power and majesty - with the rising of the sun you have raised Jesus Christ and delivered him and us from death’s destruction. We praise you on this bright day for all your gifts of new life.We especially thank you for the victories over sin and evil in our lives… for loyalty and love of friends and family… for the newborn, the newly baptized, and those now in your eternal home… for the renewal of nature… for the continuing witness of church of Christ…God of eternity - You are present with us because of Christ’s rising from the dead, and you persist in lifting us to new life in him. We bring to you our prayers for this world in need of resurrection.We especially pray for nations and peoples in strife… for the poor and impoverished, at home and abroad… for those we know in particular circumstances of distress… for the diseased and the dying… for all who follow the risen Christ…Through Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord. Amen.

Hymn: “Thine Be the Glory” Red Hymnal #308

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Sharing of the Prayers of the People

Choral Offertory“Glory to the Risen Lamb” -J.A. Shafferman/Lloyd Larson, arr.

Paul Donnelly, drumsHear the gospel news resounding: “Christ has suffered on the tree; streams of mercy are abounding; grace for all is rich and free.”

Hallelujah, hallelujah! Glory to the Risen Lamb! Hallelujah, hallelujah! Glory to the great I AM!

Grace is flowing like a river from the Savior’s wounded side. Still it flows as fresh as ever; all may live, for Christ has dies.

Hallelujah, hallelujah! Glory to the Risen Lamb! Hallelujah, hallelujah! Glory to the great I AM!

On the cross for our redemption, see Him all His life-blood pour! There He wins our full salvation, dies that we may die no more.

Hallelujah, hallelujah! Glory to the Risen Lamb! Hallelujah, hallelujah! Glory to the great I AM!

Hallelujah, hallelujah! Glory to the Rosen Lamb!Hallelujah, hallelujah! Glory to the great I AM! Glory to the Risen Lamb!

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Doxology “Christ is Risen” Red Hymnal #307

* Hymn “Crown Him With Many Crowns” Red Hymnal #310

* Benediction

Postlude“Toccata” from the Fifth Organ Symphony -Charles Marie Widor

CHRIST IS RISEN!

There will be NO fellowship time today after worship.

Thank you to Jim Reinholdson and the many volunteers who help prepare, cook, serve and clean up today’s Easter breakfast. You are all such a blessing!

Please note that there is NO Sunday School time today. We look forward to resuming together again next Sunday.

Thank you to our Worship Team

Our Greeters: Your Friends at CUMCOur Liturgist: Barb MillerOur Music Leaders: Organist - Sharon Ruhnke

Bell Choir - Karen SchneiderMusic Director – Elaine Hill

Our Sound System: Andy Bixler

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This Week at Community United Methodist Church

Sunday, April 16, 20179:00 a.m. Breakfast – Social Hall10:00 a.m. Worship

Monday, April 17, 2017 Newsletter Deadline

Tuesday April 18, 20175:30 p.m. Ad Board Meeting5:30 p.m. Chop Night – Salad Luncheon prep

Wednesday. April 19, 2017Office Closed8:00 a.m. The Breakfast Club @ Perkins:

696 County Rd D West New Brighton, MN 55112

9:45 a.m. Adult Bible Study with Pastor Max7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Thursday April 20, 2017Office Closed10:00 a.m. Retired Clergy “River Rats” meeting11:00 a.m. UMW Salad Luncheon – Social Hall

Sunday April 23, 2017110th Anniversary Celebration of CUMC10:00 a.m. Worship11:00 a.m. Fellowship – Social Hall11:15 a.m. Trustee Meeting

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Our VisionWe are an urban, intergenerational, inclusive and welcoming Christian fellowship woven

into the fabric of our community.

Our StaffPastor Reverend Max RichterMinisters All the CongregationOffice Manager Karyn NaberMusic Director Elaine HillOrganist Sharon RuhnkeBell Choir Director Karen Schneider

Church Office: 763-788-9009Pastoral Emergencies: 612-437-5633

Visit us online atwww.communitymethodistchurch.org

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Office Email:office@communitymethodistchurch.org

Pastor Max Richter:mrichter@communitymethodistchurch.org