The Great Vigil of EasterMarch 26, 2016

“Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory?O death, where is your sting?”

1 Corinthians 15:54b-55

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Easter is the peak of the year for Christians. Because of that, Christians have always spent time preparing for it. Christians set aside 40 days, modeled on Jesus’ time in the wilderness, in which they prayed, fasted, and gave to the poor; we call this season of days, Lent.

This time also became a time to prepare new believers to fully join the church. New Christians, called catechumens, could not receive the sacred mystery of Communion until they had been taught and trained. The final night of their training was the night before Easter. They would stay awake all night. At dawn, as the Easter sunrise began to light the sky, they would be baptized, and then put on white robes symbolizing new lives in Christ.

That’s how the Easter Vigil began. As we watch and wait for Easter sunrise, let’s put aside our old lives, renew our baptism vows, and go forward with clean hearts.

CandlesWhen lighting your candle, please tip the candle towards the flame and hold your lit candle upright when passing the flame to others. After extinguishing your candle, please wait for the wax to harden before laying it down.

Keep the Feast

huzzah! hurrah!applause and praise!

the feast we dreamedthese taxing days!

Hosanna! Hero!your mend is rightyour ceaseless care

unfailing lightforgive us for

our weakest waiveroh Perfect Friend

and Great Redeemermake us braveto battle beasts

and wise in rubbleto keep the feast.

- Emily Awes Anderson

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Prelude

What Wondrous Love Is This American Folk Hymn Arranged by Joel Littlepage

Sing to Jesus Fernando Ortega

The Lighting of the Paschal Candle

Celebrant: Dear friends in Christ: On this most holy night, in which our Lord Jesus passed over from death to life, the Church invites her members, dispersed throughout the world, to gather in vigil and prayer. For this is the Passover of the Lord, in which, by hearing his Word and celebrating his Sacraments, we sharein his victory over death.

Celebrant: Let us pray.O God, through your Son you have bestowed upon your people the brightness of your light: Sanctify this new fire, and grant that in this Paschal feast we may so burn with heavenly desires, that with pure minds we may attain to the festival ofeverlasting light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

(service begins at the back of the sanctuary)

Cantor: Rejoice now, heavenly hosts and choirs of angels, and let your trumpets shout Salvation for the victory of our mighty King.

Rejoice and sing now, all the round earth, bright with a glorious splendor, for darkness has been vanquished by our eternal King.

Rejoice and be glad now, Mother Church, and let your holy courts, in radiant light, resound with the praises of your people.

Cantor: All:

Cantor: All:

Cantor: All:

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Cantor: It is truly right and good, always and everywhere, with our whole heart and mind and voice...

...Holy Father, accept our evening sacrifice, the offering of this candle in your honor. May it shine continually to drive away all darkness. May Christ, the Morning Star who knows no setting, find it ever burning--he who gives his light to all creation, and who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

The Liturgy of the Word

Celebrant: Let us hear the record of God’s saving deeds in history, how he saved his people in ages past; and let us pray that our God will bring each of us to the fullness of redemption.

Genesis 1:1-2:2

Reader: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God

All you who stand near this marvelous and holy flame, pray with me to God the Almighty for the grace to sing the worthy praise of this great light; through Jesus Christ his Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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Celebrant: Let us pray.O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Genesis 7:1-5, 11-18; 8:6-18; 9:8-13

Reader: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God

Behold Our God

Verse 1Who has held the oceans in His hands?Who has numbered every grain of sand?Kings and nations tremble at His voiceAll creation rises to rejoice

ChorusBehold our God seated on His throneCome let us adore HimBehold our King nothing can compareCome let us adore Him!

Verse 2 Who has given counsel to the Lord?Who can question any of His Words?Who can teach the One who knows all things?Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds?

Verse 3Who has felt the nails upon His handsBearing all the guilt of sinful man?God eternal humbled to the graveJesus, Savior risen now to reign!

BridgeMen: You will reign foreverWomen: Let Your glory fill the earth

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All Things New

Leaders:Come Lord, and tarry not;Bring the long-looked-for day;O why these years of waiting here,These ages of delay?

Come, for Thy saints still wait;Daily ascends their sigh:The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come”:Dost Thou not hear the cry?

Congregation:O come, and make all things new;Come, and make all things new;O come, and make all things new;Build up this ruined earth;Come, and make all things new;

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Celebrant: Let us pray.Almighty God, you have placed in the skies the sign of your covenant with all living things: Grant that we, who are saved through water and the Spirit, may worthily offer to you our sacrifice of thanksgiving; through Jesus Christ our Lord.Amen.

Genesis 22:1-18

Reader: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God

There Is a Redeemer

There is a redeemer, Jesus, God's own SonPrecious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One

ChorusThank You oh my Father for giving us Your sonAnd leaving Your spirit ‘til the work on earth is done

Jesus my redeemer name above all namesPrecious Lamb of God, Messiah oh, for sinners slain

When I stand in glory I will see His faceAnd there I'll serve my King forever in that holy place

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All Things New (continued)

Leaders:Come, for creation groans,Impatient of Thy stay,Worn out with these long years of woe,These ages of delay.

Come for love waxes cold,its steps are faint and slow;Faith now lost in unbelief, hope's lamp burns dim and low

Congregation:O come, and make all things new;Come, and make all things new;O come, and make all things new;Build up this ruined earth;Come, and make all things new;

words: Horatious Bona 1846music: Clint Wells 2010

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Celebrant: Let us pray. God and Father of all believers, for the glory of your Name multiply, by the grace of the Paschal sacrament, the number of your children; that your Church may rejoice to see fulfilled your promise to our father Abraham; through Jesus Christour Lord. Amen.

Exodus 14:10-15:2

Reader: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God

Celebrant: Let us pray. O God, whose wonderful deeds of old shine forth even to our own day, you once delivered by the power of your mighty arm your chosen people from slavery under Pharaoh, to be a sign for us of the salvation of all nations by the water ofBaptism: Grant that all the peoples of the earth may be numbered among the offspring of Abraham, and rejoice in the inheritance of Israel; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Song of Moses

Verse 1Oh the Lord our strength and songHighest praise to Him belongsChrist the Lord the conqu'ring KingYour name we raise Your triumphs sing

ChorusPraise the Lord our mighty warriorPraise the Lord the glorious OneBy His hand we stand in vict'ryBy His name we overcome

Verse 2Though the storms of hell pursueIn darkest night we worship YouYou divide the raging seaFrom death to life You safely lead

Verse 3All the saints and angels bowHosts of heaven crying outGlory glory to the KingYou reign for all eternity

BridgeThe Lord shall reign forever and ever

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Isaiah 4:2-6

Reader: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God

Celebrant: Let us pray. O God, you led your ancient people by a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night: Grant that we, who serve you now on earth, may come to the joy of that heavenly Jerusalem, where all tears are wiped away and where your saints for ever sing your praise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Isaiah 55:1-11

Reader: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God

Celebrant: Let us pray.O God, you have created all things by the power of your Word, and you renew the earth by your Spirit: Give now the water of life to those who thirst for you, that they may bring forth abundant fruit in your glorious kingdom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Lift up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates

Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates;behold the King of glory waits;the King of kings is drawing near;the Savior of the world is here.

Fling wide the portals of your heart;make it a temple, set apartfrom earthly use for heaven’s employ,adorned with prayer and love and joy.

Redeemer, come! I open widemy heart to thee; here, Lord, abide.Let me thy inner presence feel;thy grace and love in me reveal. text by Georg Weissel (1642) | translated by

Catherine Winkworth melody by Jason Morrell (2014)

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Ezekiel 36:24-28

Reader: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God

Celebrant: Let us pray.Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who are reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s Body may show forth in their lives what they profess by their faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Reader: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God

Nothing but the Blood

Verse 1What can wash away my sinNothing but the blood of JesusWhat can make me whole againNothing but the blood of Jesus

Chorus O precious is the flowThat makes me white as snowNo other fount I knowNothing but the blood of Jesus

Verse 2For my pardon this I seeNothing but the blood of JesusFor my cleansing this my pleaNothing but the blood of Jesus

Verse 3Nothing can for sin atoneNothing but the blood of JesusNaught of good that I have doneNothing but the blood of Jesus

Verse 4This is all my hope and peaceNothing but the blood of JesusThis is all my righteousnessNothing but the blood of Jesus

Robert Lowry © Public Domain

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Great Are You Lord

Verse 1You give life You are loveYou bring light to the darknessYou give hope You restore ev'ry heart that is brokenAnd great are You Lord

Chorus It's Your breath in our lungsSo we pour out our praiseWe pour out our praiseIt's Your breath in our lungsSo we pour out our praise to You only

BridgeAnd all the earth will shout Your praiseOur hearts will cry these bones will singGreat are You Lord(Repeat)

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Celebrant: Let us pray.Almighty God, by the Passover of your Son you have brought us out of sin into righteousness and out of death into life: Grant to those who are sealed by your Holy Spirit the will and the power to proclaim you to all the world; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Zephaniah 3:12-20

Reader: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God

Celebrant: Let us pray.O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look favorably on your whole Church, that wonderful and sacred mystery; by the effectual working of your providence, carry out in tranquillity the plan of salvation; let the whole worldsee and know that things which were cast down are being raised up, and things which had grown old are being made new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection by him through whom all things were made, your Son JesusChrist our Lord. Amen.

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The Lamb Has Overcome

The Lamb has overcome The Lamb has overcome The battle's doneAnd the victory is won For the Lamb has overcome

No grave could hold him down No grave could hold him down Up from the ground,“He is risen!” was the sound No grave could hold him down

At God's right hand is he At God's right hand is he Our Perfect PleaAs he lives to intercede At God's right hand is he

Chorus Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Glory be unto his name (2x)

The table now is spread The table now is spread This wine and bread Broken bodyAnd blood shed The table now is spread

The day is drawing near The day is drawing near He shall appearAnd will wipe away each tear The day is drawing near

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The Great Alleluia

Celebrant: Alleluia! Christ is Risen!People: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Agnus Dei

Alleluia AlleluiaFor our Lord God Almighty reignsAlleluia AlleluiaFor our Lord God Almighty reignsAlleluia

Holy HolyAre You Lord God AlmightyWorthy is the LambWorthy is the Lamb You are Holy Holy

Michael W. Smith© 1990 Sony/ATV Milene Music CCLI License No. 2536246

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The Baptisms of:

Emily Grace Ainslie Elis David Berg

Campbell Lawrence HartGilbert Paul Murray

PresentationCelebrant: Parents, will you be responsible for seeing that these children whom you present are brought up in the Christian faith and life? Parents and Godparents: We will, with God’s help. Celebrant: Will you by your prayers and witness help them to grow into the full stature of Christ? Parents and Godparents: We will, with God’s help.

Question: Do you renounce Satan and all the spiritual forces of wickedness that rebel against God? Answer: I renounce them. Question: Do you renounce the evil powers of this world which corrupt and destroy the creatures of God? Answer: I renounce them. Question: Do you renounce all sinful desires that draw you from the love of God? Answer: I renounce them.Question: Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Savior? Answer: I do.Question: Do you put your whole trust in his grace and love? Answer: I do.Question: Do you promise to follow and obey him as your Lord? Answer: I do.

Celebrant: Will you who witness these vows do all in your power to support these persons in their life in Christ? People: We will.

Celebrant: Let us renew our own baptismal covenant.

The Baptismal CovenantCelebrant: Do you believe in God the Father? People: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Celebrant: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God? People: I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.

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Celebrant: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit? People: 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. Celebrant: Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers? People: I will, with God’s help. Celebrant: Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord. People: I will, with God’s help. Celebrant: Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ? People: I will, with God’s help. Celebrant: Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself? People: I will, with God’s help. Celebrant: Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being? People: I will, with God’s help.

Baptismal Prayers

Leader: Deliver these children, O Lord, from the way of sin and death.People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Open their hearts to your grace and truth. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Fill them with your holy and life-giving Spirit. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Keep them in the faith and communion of your holy Church. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Teach them to love others in the power of the Spirit. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Send them into the world in witness to your love. People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: Bring them to the fullness of your peace and glory. People: Lord, hear our prayer.

Celebrant: We pray to God through our Lord Jesus Christ, that He will grant to these children that which by nature they cannot have; that they may be baptized with water and the Holy Spirit, received into Christ’s holy Church, and made a living member of the same. And grant, O Lord, that all who are baptized into the death of Jesus Christ your Son may live in the power of his resurrection and look for him to come again in glory; who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen.

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All: Heavenly Father, we thank you that in your great love you have called us to know you and to trust in you. Increase this knowledge and strengthen our faith. Give your Holy Spirit to these children that they may be born again and may inherit your eternal kingdom. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

The Baptism

All: Fight valiantly as a disciple of Christ against sin, the world and the devil, and remain faithful to Christ to the end of your life.

Celebrant: May God Almighty deliver you from the powers of darkness, restore you in the image of His glory, and lead you in the light and obedience of Christ.

All: May God the Father who adopts us as his children, grant you peace. May God the Son who sanctified a home at Nazareth, fill you with his love. May God the Holy Spirit, who has made the Church one family, keep you in peace. Amen.

The Peacei

Celebrant: The peace of the Lord be always with you.People: And also with you.

As we remember the peace that we have been given with God through his forgiveness, we also remember that He has made us at peace with one another. That is why we “exchange the peace.” You may say “The peace of the Lord” to those around you, or just say “Hello.”

Celebrant: The Lord be with youPeople: And also with you.Celebrant: Let us pray.Celebrant: O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Romans 6:3-11

3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.

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Alleluia(At the Gospel reading, we stand and the Scripture is read in the midst of the congregation as a way to honor the truth that in Christ God became flesh and dwelt among us).

Reader: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, according to Matthew.People: Glory to you Lord Christ.

Matthew 28:1-10

1 Now after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. 4 And for fear of him the guards trembled and became like dead men. 5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead, and behold, he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. See, I have told you.” 8 So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.”

The Holy Bible, ESV

Alleluia, Alleluia, give thanks to the risen LordAlleluia, Alleluia, sing praise to his name

Donald Fishel

5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. 7 For one who has died has been set free from sin. 8 Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9 We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. 10 For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. 11 So you also must consider yourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus.

The Holy Bible, ESV

Reader: The Word of the LordPeople: Thanks be to God

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Sermon

Peter Berg

The Doxologyi

Praise God from whom all blessings flowPraise Him all creatures here belowPraise Him above ye Heavenly HostPraise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

The Holy Communion

(Adapted from Our Modern Services, published by the Anglican Church of Kenya 2002)

Celebrant: Is the Father with us? All: He is. Celebrant: Is Christ among us? All: He is. Celebrant: Is the Spirit here? All: He is. Celebrant: This is our God. All: Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit. Celebrant: We are his people. All: We are redeemed.

Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give him thanks and praise.

Celebrant: It is right and our delight... Therefore with angels, archangels, faithful ancestors and all in

heaven, we proclaim your great and glorious name, forever praising you and singing:

Reader: The Gospel of the LordPeople: Praise to you, Lord Christ

Repeat the Alleluia

He is Risen words and music by Caroline Cobb

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Celebrant: Almighty God... ...”Take, eat, this is my body which is given for you; Do this in remembrance of me.”

All: Amen. His body was broken for us. Celebrant: In the same way...

...Do this as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.

All: Christ has died Christ is risen Christ will come again Celebrant: We are brothers and sisters through his blood. All: We have died together, we will rise together,

we will live together.

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Celebrant: Therefore, heavenly Father... ...and at the last day bring us with all your saints into the joy of your eternal kingdom.

All: Amen. Jesus is Lord. Celebrant: This is the feast of victory. All: The lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Alleluia.Celebrant: And now, as our savior Christ has taught us we are bold to pray together

Celebrant and People: 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, for ever and ever. Amen

Celebrant: We break this bread to share in the body of Christ. All: Though we are many we are one body,

for we all share one bread. Celebrant: The cup of blessing which we bless All: Is a sharing in the blood of Christ. Celebrant: Draw near with faith and receive. All: Christ is the host and we are his guests. Celebrant: Christ is alive forever. All: We are because he is.

Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us.People: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia! Celebrant: The gifts of God for the people of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you and feed on Him in your hearts by faith and with thanksgiving.

You will be dismissed by row to receive communion. As you come forward you will first be given a piece bread, which you may eat upon receiving. Gluten-free wafers are available for those with diet restrictions. If you would prefer a wafer, please let the person serving bread know.

After eating the bread, you may receive either from the larger chalice, which has wine in it; or from the tray of smaller cups which are filled with grape juice.

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This Is the Body of Christ

Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come againCome and see, and now believe, come take part in the Mystery

This is the Body of ChristBroken that we may be savedThis is the Blood of ChristGiven that we might liveThat we might live

Body of Christ, Bread of Heaven, be true food for meBlood of Christ, Cup of Salvation, be true drink for me

Words: adapted from the Book of Common PrayerMusic: K. Wehr, 2003

Jesus, Lover of My Soul

Verse 1Jesus, lover of my soul, Let me to Thy bosom fly, While the nearer waters roll, While the tempest still is high. Hide me, O my Savior, hide, ’Til life’s storm is past;Safe into the haven guide; Receive my soul at last.

Verse 2Other refuge have I none,I helpless, hang on Thee; Leave, oh leave me not alone, Support and comfort me.All my trust on Thee is stayed, All help from Thee I bring; Cover my defenseless head In the shadow of Thy wing.

Verse 3Thou, O Christ, are all I want, Here more than all I find;Raise the fallen, cheer the faint, Heal the sick, and lead the blind. Just and holy is Thy Name,I am all unrighteousness; False and full of sin I am;Thou art full of truth and grace.

Verse 4Plenteous grace with Thee is found, Grace to cover all my sin;Let the healing streams abound;Make and keep me pure within.Thou of life the fountain art,Let me take of Thee;Spring Thou up within my heart; For all eternity.

©2000 Greg Thompson. Words: Charles Wesley. Music: Greg Thompson.

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Revelation Song

Verse 1Worthy is the Lamb who was slainHoly holy is HeSing a new song to Him Who sits onHeaven's mercy seat

Chorus Holy holy holyIs the Lord God AlmightyWho was and isAnd is to come

With all creation I singPraise to the King of kingsYou are my ev'rythingAnd I will adore You

Verse 2Clothed in rainbows of living colorFlashes of lightningRolls of thunderBlessing and honor strength and Glory and power be To You The only wise King

Verse 3Filled with wonder awestruck wonderAt the mention of Your nameJesus Your name is power Breath and living waterSuch a marvelous mystery

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Christ is Risen, He’s Risen Indeed

Verse 1How can it be the One who diedHas borne our sin through sacrificeTo conquer every sting of deathSing sing hallelujah

Verse 2For joy awakes as dawning lightWhen Christ's disciples lift their eyesAlive He stands their Friend and KingChrist Christ He is risen

ChorusChrist is risen He is risen indeedOh sing hallelujahJoin the chorus sing with the redeemedChrist is risen He is risen indeed

Verse 3Where doubt and darkness once had beenThey saw Him and their hearts believedBut blessed are those who have not seenYet sing hallelujah

Verse 4Once bound by fear now bold in faithThey preached the truth and power of graceAnd pouring out their lives they gainedLife life everlasting

Verse 5The power that raised Him from the graveNow works in us to powerfully saveHe frees our hearts to live His graceGo tell of His goodness

EndingHe is risenHe's alive He's aliveHeaven's gates are opened wideHe's alive He's aliveNow in heaven glorified

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Celebrant: Let us pray. People: Almighty God, eternal Father, we have sat at your feet, learned from your word, and eaten from your table. We give you thanks and praise for accepting us into your family. Send us out with your blessing, to live and to witness for you in the power of your Spirit, through Jesus Christ the First Born from the dead. Amen.

Celebrant: All our problems of this life on earth... All: We send to the Cross of Christ. Celebrant: All the difficulties of our circumstances... All: We send to the Cross of Christ. Celebrant: All the devil’s works from his temporary power... All: We send to the Cross of Christ. Celebrant: All our hopes for wholeness and eternal life... All: We set on the risen Christ. Celebrant: Christ the Sun of Righteousness shine upon you and scatter the darkness from before your path, and the blessings of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

Garments of Praise

Chorus Put on the garments of praiseFor the spirit of heavinessLet the oil of gladness flowDown from Your thronePut on the garments of praiseFor the spirit of heavinessYour joy is my strength aloneMy strength alone

VerseMake these broken weary bonesRise to dance againWet this dry and thirsty landWith a riverLord our eyes are fixed on YouAnd we are waiting for Your garlandOf grace as we praise Your name

BridgeHallelujah, sing hallelujahWe give all honor and praise to your nameHallelujah, sing hallelujahWe trade our sorrows for garments of praise

Garments of Praise Jamie Harvill © 1999 Integrity’s Praise! Music

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Leader: Let us go forth in the name of Christ.People: Thanks be to God. Alleluia. Alleluia.

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