
Sunday, April 11
Worship at Home for Sunday, April 11, 2021
Second Sunday of Easter
OL= Online service only, DI=Drive in service only
Prelude
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” setting by Nielson & Young
Kathryn Snodgrass, piano; Janet Tolman, organ
Greeting and Announcements (DI)
Call to Worship
One: Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty
All: I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”
One: Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence.
All: He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart
Opening Hymn UMH # 327 Crown Him with Many Crowns (vs. 1 & 2)
1. Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne.
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity.
and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save.
His glories now we sing, who died, and rose on high,
who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.
Prayers of the People (OL)
Scripture Psalm 23 (KJV)
Hymn of Preparation UMH #377 It Is Well with My Soul (vs. 1 & 4)
when sorrows like sea billows roll;
whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
it is well, it is well with my soul.
the clouds be rolled back as a scroll;
the trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend,
even so, it is well with my soul. (Refrain)

Holy God, we continue to hold on to the celebration and triumph of Easter. As we look back over the past year, we realize how much we have learned. Christ has opened our eyes to his risen body that can’t be confined by walls and is not diminished by our practices. As we make our gifts to you, we affirm the Resurrection power that we have seen, and so we say again, “Alleluia!” In the powerful name of Jesus, we pray. Amen!
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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
1 Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
there is no shadow of turning with thee;
thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not;
as thou hast been, thou forever wilt be.
Morning by morning new mercies I see;
all I have needed thy hand hath provided;
great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide;
strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,
blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Refrain
May God be beside you to befriend you, behind you to encourage you, in front of you to guide you and within you to give you peace. A new day is just around the bend. And, with each new day comes new hope, new possibilities, new opportunities. Each new day is a gift from God.
Kathryn Snodgrass, piano; Janet Tolman, organ
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Easter Sunday, Sunday, April 4

Worship at Home for Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 4, 2021
Welcome to worship with Christ Church United Methodist in Tucson. I am pastor Beth and I am so glad you have joined us today for worship on this most important Sunday of the year, Resurrection (easter) Sunday, the day we celebrate God’s conquest of death itself as God raised Jesus from the tomb after his crucifixion. If you are joining us for the first time, welcome! Please check out all the ways you can connect to the Christ Church community by going online to ccumtucson.org. Today we are celebrating communion, the meal that reminds us that every time we eat and drink we are participating in God’s gift of grace which sustains our every need and in our tradition this meal is open to all people regardless of faith, belief, or membership – because God’s table belongs and is open to all. Please take a moment to pause here and get something to eat and drink. Friends, Christ has risen indeed glory alleluia let us worship together.
Prelude
Christ Church Ringers, The Chancel Choir, Piano, Organ (recorded 4/16/2017)
Call to Worship
One: Christ is Risen
All: He is Risen indeed!
One: Glory
All: alleluia!
One: God, our light, our beaty, our wholeness: in the resurrection of your Son,
All: you shake the foundations of the world and form us as a new creation.
One: We greet you here, in this moment
All: Unafraid, ready to bring the good news to all, You have redeemed the world, alleluia, amen.
Opening Hymn UMH #302 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (vs. 1 & 2)
Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!
1 Christ is risen! Shout Hosanna! Celebrate this day of days.
Christ is risen! Hush in wonder; all creation is amazed.
In the desert all-surrounding, see, a spreading tree has grown.
Healing leaves of grace abounding bring a taste of love unknown.
Walk with gladness in the morning. See what love can do and dare.
Drink the wine of resurrection, not a servant, but a friend;
Jesus is our strong companion. Joy and peace shall never end.
Break the bread of new creation where the world is still in pain.
Tell its grim, demonic chorus: “Christ is risen! Get you gone!”
God the First and Last is with us. Sing Hosanna everyone!
Music: Polish Carol; arr. Edith M. G. Reed, 1926; harm. by Austin C. Lovelace, 1964 © 1965 by Abingdon Press
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Mighty God of Resurrection power: We so desperately need this “Alleluia!” morning! We have lived with death; trapped in our tombs so long, we could not be more anxious to hear your words “Do Not Be Afraid”. We know in our hearts that your giving has brought us through this last year. As we give back to you this day, we do so convinced that light will always follow darkness, your wholeness will always recover what has been broken, and life will always defeat death! In the name of our risen Savior, we pray. Amen
Christ Church Ringers (recorded 4/16/2017)
The Lord is among us.
The Lord is among indeed!
Sing Alleluia
Glory Alleluia, we give thanks and praise
heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
He is Lord, he is Lord!
He is risen from the dead and he is Lord!
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Music: Trad.; arr. by Tom Fettke, 1986 © 1986 Curb Wordspring Music (Admin. by W.C.M. Music Corp.)
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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, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.
Closing Hymn UMH #318 Christ Is Alive (vs. 1 & 5)
1 Christ is alive! Let Christians sing.
His cross stands empty to the sky.
Let streets and homes with praises ring.
His love in death shall never die.
good news to this and every age,
till earth and all creation ring
with joy, with justice, love, and praise.
Words by Brian Wren, 1968, alt. © 1975 Hope Publishing Co.
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