April 8, 2012, Easter Day

Hymn 203: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

The Gathering of the Community

The Collect of the Day

The Proclamation of the Word

First Reading: Acts 10:34-43

Senior Choir: Risen Today!

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Hymn 223: Christ is Risen

Gospel: John 20:1-18

[Gospel Acclamation: “Alleluia!”]

Sermon: Archdeacon John Clarke

An Affirmation of Faith

The Prayers

The Prayers of the People [Response: Alleluia!] (457)

Sunday School arrives with a cross

Song: Christ is Risen

The Peace

The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist

Hymn (offertory) 233: He Rose

A doxology

Eucharistic Prayer 3

The Lord’s Prayer

The Breaking of the Bread

Lamb of God

Hymns during communion:

- 207: At the Lamb’s High Feast

- 230: The Tomb is Empty

- 237: Now the Green Blade Rises

The Scattering (Mark 4:20)

Hymn: He is Lord

Prayer after Communion / The doxology / Blessing

Hymn 205: The Day of Resurrection!

Scattering

April 6, Good Friday

Good Friday

10:30 AM  - The Stripping of the Altar

...in silence

Hymn 634: Jesus Remember Me

Organ Prelude

Followed by a period of silence as the choir and ministers enter.

11:00 AM - The Celebration of the Lord’s Passion

The Ministry of the Word

Book of Alternative Services          pg. 308

The Collect of the Day

Hymn 386: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

First Reading: Isaiah 52:13-53:12

Psalm 22 (1-17)

Refrain: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

Second Reading: Hebrews 10:16-25

Anthem: Beneath the Cross of Christ

The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ

according to Mark (14:1 - 15:47).

The congregation can remain seated until the verse which mentions the arrival at Golgotha.

Hymn 202:  There Is A Green Hill Far Away

The Sermon        Archdeacon John Clarke

Meditation on the Cross          pg. 313

Hymn 192: Were You There (v 1-5)

The Solemn Intercession          pg. 309

Hymn 551: My Faith Looks Up To Thee

The Lord’s Prayer          pg. 318

The Closing Prayer          pg. 320

There is no blessing or dismissal added to the service.  The ministers, choir and congregation leave in silence (unless they desire to remain in the Church for prayer).