WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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AFFIRMATION RESPONSE Festival Alleluia — James Chepponis The Chancel Choir will sing first, then the congregation will be invited to join.
WE GO AS GOD’S PEOPLE INTO THE WORLD HYMN
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#312 Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise — LLANFAIR
BENEDICTION
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BENEDICTION RESPONSE The Lord Bless You and Keep You — John Rutter
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POSTLUDE
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER • APRIL 12, 2026 • 11:00AM
THE COMMUNITY GATHERS Welcome to worship at Centenary! We are a church for everyone. As you prepare for worship, we invite you to greet your neighbor and share the love of Christ. Please silence all mobile communication devices. †
Please stand as you are able
PRELUDE GREETING INTROIT
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 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. BAPTISM BAPTISMAL RESPONSE Do you as Christ’s body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? We do. Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include Tucker now before you in your care?
All that Hath LIfe and Breath — René Clausen All that hath life and breath, praise ye the Lord. Shout to the Lord, alleluia. Praise Him, Laud Him, Alleluia!
CALL TO WORSHIP Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! We have not seen the risen Christ. Yet we see his grace at work. We have not seen Jesus face-to-face. Yet we see his love in others. We have not touched the wounds of the cross. Yet we bring healing in his name. The risen Christ is among us still. In hope, in love, and in lives made new. Let us rejoice and worship the Lord!
With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround Austin with a community of love and forgiveness, that she may grow in her service to others. We will pray for her, that she may be a true disciple who walks in the way that leads to life.
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HYMN OF PROCESSION #304 Easter People, Raise Your Voices — REGENT’S SQUARE
HYMN
(Following the baptism, children, kindergartners through third grade, are invited to exit the Sanctuary for Children’s Worship. Children will return to reserved pews in the Sanctuary at the close of worship.)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; the third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
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WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED
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#191 Jesus Loves Me — JESUS LOVES ME
Thank you for joining us in worship today.
CANTICLE Be Thou My Vision — Mack Wilberg SCRIPTURE — John 20:24-29 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God. SERMON — “Easter Encounters: Thomas”
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT
PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP PREACHING Reverend Lara “Willis” Greene Senior Minister LITURGISTS Reverend Oliver Helsabeck Associate Minister for Congregational Care Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music & Arts Joshua Sobel, Organist The Chancel Choir Carillonneurs, Camille Jones, Director FLOWERS The Chancel flowers are given in loving memory of Bess Richardson by her husband, Scott, and their children, Libby, Susan, and George.
OFFERTORY This Joyful Eastertide — arr. Sondra K. Tucker DOXOLOGY #95 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow — OLD 100th Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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