WELCOME TO WORSHIP
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 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.
(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.)
WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED EASTER • APRIL 5, 2026 • 11:00AM
HYMN
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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. †
#308 Thine Be the Glory — JUDAS MACCABEUS (The Congregation is invited to sing stanzas one and three.)
SCRIPTURE — John 20:11-18 This is the word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
Please stand as you are able
SERMON — “The Next Word”
PRELUDE GREETING CALL TO WORSHIP Listen! Listen! The One who bore God’s heart, the One who spoke God’s peace, the One in whom God agonized, is now the Risen Lord. Death was no prison for Him. Jesus is raised and among us. All that you see and hear comes from the one who is freed. Listen! Listen! Listen!
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INTROIT
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Easter Introit — John Ferguson Listen. Hear, o people of God, that Jesus Christ is Lord. Alleluia!
WE RENEW OUR COMMITMENT OFFERTORY Hallelujah (from Christ on the Mount of Olives) — Ludwig van Beethoven Hallelujah unto God’s Almighty Son. Praise the Lord, ye bright angelic choirs, in holy songs of joy. Man, proclaim His grace and glory, Hallelujah. 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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HYMN OF PROCESSION #302 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today — EASTER HYMN
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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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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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#303 The Day of Resurrection — LANCASHIRE
BENEDICTION
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PARTICIPANTS IN WORSHIP
BENEDICTION RESPONSE Hallelujah (from Messiah) — George Frideric Handel Hallelujah, for the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth! The Kingdom of this world is become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever, King of Kings and Lord of Lords! Hallelujah! (Revelation 19:6, 11:15, 19:16)
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POSTLUDE
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Thank you for joining us in worship today.
PREACHING Reverend Lara “Willis” Greene Senior Minister LITURGISTS Reverend Oliver Helsabeck Associate Minister for Congregational Care Reverend Kate May Associate Minister with Children Tammy Pollock Director of Youth Ministries
MUSIC Jonathan Emmons, Director of Music & Arts Joshua Sobel, Organist The Chancel Choir CRUCIFER James Edmundson TORCHBEARERS Glenn Young Mack Young FLOWERS The Easter lilies are given in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. S. Cicero Ogburn, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kapp Ogburn, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lynn Ogburn, Sr. by their families.
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