UCoL Worship Online - Easter for All! - April 14, 2024

This week we rest in the sanctuary that is God’s love. Join us as we celebrate new life and new birth, and welcome a new member into our fold through the sacrament of baptism! Each baptism is an opportunity to remember our own and Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. This week, we will hear about healing from our scripture. As a balm for our hearts, join us to consider disability as a part of the wonder of diversity. Worship Leaders: Rev. Ryan Tristin Chapman and Rev. Sophia Ducey Music Team: Sharon Lauze, Kate Chan Hymn Leader: Irene Reed Scripture Reader: Ron Kinley Production Team: William Ness (live stream), Jay Hanna (sound), Sherrie Radatzke (PPT) and Tim Jones in Fort Langley WE GATHER Prelude: Aria by Eugene Bozza Gathering Hymn: Lord Prepare Me to Be a Sanctuary MV 18 Welcome Honouring Indigenous Lands & People Call to Worship Lighting the Christ Candle Singing the Bowl (moment of silence) Prayer of Opening Opening Hymn: This Is the Day MV 122 WE WELCOME THE WORD Intro to Scripture Scripture Reading: Acts 3:12-19; Psalm 4; Luke 24:36b-48 Words after Scripture Reflection: In His Name - Rev. Ryan Tristin Chapman Anthem: Sing a Joyful Song unto the Lord by Dan R. Edwards; Clarinet: Garnet Wolchok WE OFFER THANKSGIVING Prayers of the People Lord’s Prayer: Our Father VU 960 Invitation to Generosity Offertory: Carol No. 3 from Five Bagatelles by Gerald Finzi Dedication of the Offering BAPTISM BLESSING Presentation of Anne Elizabeth Barber to be Baptized Congregational Reaffirmation of Faith – A New Creed Congregational Commitment & Blessing SENT OUT IN JESUS’ NAME Closing Hymn: Oh, a Song Must Rise MV 142 Commissioning & Benediction Postlude