April 5 – EASTER SUNDAY
April 4, 2026 by Kara White
Filed under Featured, Livestream Links and Order for Worship
Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed.
Welcome to Ivy Chapel United Church of Christ.
We are happy that you are here to share in worshipping our Risen Savior, Jesus Christ.
Please join us in Fellowship Hall following worship for refreshments.
WELCOME
PRELUDE – Thine is the Glory! – arr., Lani Smith
CALL TO WORSHIP – Jim French
One: Christ is risen from the dead.
All: Christ is risen indeed!
One: Death has been defeated, and the tomb stands empty.
All: God’s love has triumphed over the grave.
One: This is the good news of our Lord Jesus Christ!
All: This is the good news of the resurrection! Christ is risen, Alleluia!
HYMN – Christ the Lord is Risen Today – No.268
PRAYER OF INVOCATION – Jim French
Living God, on this day of resurrection, we praise you for your life-giving power. You have raised Jesus from the dead and opened the way to new life. Fill our worship with joy, awaken our hope, and shape us as witnesses to your grace. Through the risen Christ we pray, Amen.
RESPONSE – To God Be the Glory – No.79
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE –Tara Lowry
A READING FROM THE PSALMS – Psalm 118:1-2,4-24 – Jim French
SPECIAL MUSIC – Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
A READING FROM THE GOSPELS – Matthew 28:1-10 – Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
SERMON – “Do Not Be Afraid” – Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE – Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer (debts… debtors)
OFFERING – Jim French
Invitation to Generosity:
Prayer of Thanksgiving: Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
COMMUNION HYMN – Jesus Loves Me – No.341
THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION
The cups in the outer ring on each tray contain grape juice. The other cups contain wine.
HYMN – The Day of Resurrection – No.276
BENEDICTION -Rev. Dr. Carol Trissell
POSTLUDE – Hallelujah! (from “Messiah”) – G.F. Handel
