EASTER SERVICE OF WORSHIP rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right

the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the
Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the
PRELUDE** Two Joyful Voluntaries Stanley Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the
Tom Flesher, organ resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
As the prelude begins, please check in on Facebook at First Presbyterian Napa, and then begin
your time of quiet meditation and worship, and silence all electronic devices. *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Old Hundredth
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
CHORAL INTROIT Easter Fanfare Ferguson Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Chancel Choir; trumpets
TIME FOR CHILDREN Jane Roscoe
WELCOME AND LIFE OF THE CONGREGATION** Rev. Dr. David Stoker
ANTHEM Crown Him with Many Crowns Elvey
Carillon Bell Choir
CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively) Sarah Stoker
Pastor: Christ Is Risen!
People: He Is Risen Indeed! PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Pastor: Christ Is Risen!
People: He Is Risen Indeed! THE LORDS PRAYER (In Unison)
Pastor: Christ Is Risen! Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done,
All: He Is Risen Indeed! on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we
forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*OPENING HYMN Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Easter Hymn
Blue Hymnal #123
Congregation, Chancel Choir, trumpets, Carillon Bell Choir ANTHEM Christ Is Risen Indeed Sleeth
Chancel Choir, trumpets

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (In Unison) Sarah Stoker Christ is arisen, arisen indeed! Gloria, Gloria in excelsis,
Almighty God, in raising Jesus Christ from the grave, You shattered the power of sin and death, Christ is arisen, arisen indeed! Glory to God in the highest!
and brought us the hope of everlasting life. We confess that we do not always believe in this Christ is risen, glory be to the Lord on High for
hope, and remain captive to doubt, fear, and sin. Forgive us, gracious God. Help us to trust Christ is risen, Glory to God in the highest!
Your power to change our lives and make us new. Hear us now as we make our individual
Once an infant small born in a cattle stall, wondrous gift that God gave us!
confession for the ways we have disappointed You and others.
Rolled the stone away on an Easter day, rose triumphant to save us!
(Please continue in time of silent confession.)
Christ is arisen, arisen indeed! Gloria, Gloria in excelsis,
DECLARATION OF PARDON (Responsively) Christ is arisen, arisen indeed! Glory to God in the highest!
Leader: God fulfills His promises and is true to His word. He forgive all who humbly repent Christ is risen, glory be to the Lord on High for
and trust in His Son as Savior and Lord. Christ is risen, Glory to God in the highest!
People: We have confessed our sins. God has forgiven us. We are loved, we are Love's redeeming work is done, alleluia, fought the fight the battle won! Alleluia.
forgiven. Christ the Lord is risen on high.
All: Thanks be to God!
Death on Calvary claims the victory never,
Now songs and anthems bring unto Christ the King sing joyful praises forever for
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH ~ Apostles Creed (In Unison)
I BELIEVE in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ His Christ is arisen, arisen indeed! Glory to God in the highest!
only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered Christ is risen, glory be to the Lord on High for
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He Christ is risen, Glory to God in the highest!
MORNING OFFERING & PRAYER OF DEDICATION
Offertory "Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)" Jobe
Florida Stringer

*HYMN The Day of Resurrection Arr. By Carter

Congregation, Chancel Choir, trumpet

SCRIPTURE John 20:19

SPECIAL MUSIC Glorious Morning McSpadden

Deborah Tonella, soprano

SERMON Gods Favorite Day Rev. Dr. David Stoker

*BENEDICTION

CLOSING HYMN Hallelujah Chorus Handel

POSTLUDE Tocata Widor

Tom Flesher, organ

* Please stand at this time.

** Please find a seat at this time.