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April 5, 2026 - 11:00 a.m.

Scripture:  Acts 10:34-43

Message: Something To Believe In - Rev. W. Donald Warren

Prelude: Toccata in F Major - Dietrich Buxtehude

Chiming of the Hour

Introit: Alleluia, Alleluia from “Seven Famous Hymns with New Tunes” - Noble Cain

Opening Hymn: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today - arr.  John Rutter  

Prayer of the Day

Gloria Patri

Anthem: Fanfare For a Festival Day - David Eddleman

Scripture Reading: Acts 10:34-43

Anthem:  The Day of Resurrection -  Daniel Kallman, 2015

Tune: ELLACOMBEm 18th Century melody, adapted 1833

Text: John of Damascus, ca. 696-ca. 754, trans. 1862, John Mason Neale

Scripture Reading:  Matthew 28:1-10

Prayer for Illumination

Hymn:  Christ is Alive -  arr. Hal Hopson

Affirmation of Faith

Anthem: Alleluia! For Christ the Lord is Risen - J. S. Bach, ed. by Paul Thomas

Prayers of the People  & The Lord’s Prayer

Choral Response: O Christ, When You Ascended - W & S 3087 (1)

Offering & Doxology: UMH 94

Hymn: Thine Be the Glory - UMH 308

Blessing

Choral Benediction: Hallelujah Chorus from “The Messiah” - GF Handel

Chiming of the Trinity

Postlude: Toccata - Anon. 19th Century

We welcome John O’Brien, accompanying worship while Bill continues to take time to focus on his health and recovery. Instrumentalists for today's service are Scott Pagona, trumpets Lisa Ours, clarinet and Michael Stephenson, soprano saxophone.

Manna Bag Ministry: Each day an average of 40-50 Manna Bags are given to those in need from our front door. Feel free to bring items to the church office or send them directly from your preferred delivery service/retail. We thank you for your generosity.

TOP 10 LIST of items needed:

(Protein foods and water are in high need currently. All items are appreciated!)

* Bottles of water * Easy open cans of Beanie Weenies

* Protein bars * Lance crackers

* Beef sticks * Pop Tarts

* Nutri Grain bars * Fruit cups

* Vienna Sausage * Rice Krispie treats

Rev. W. Donald Warren, Pastor, Catherine Colardo, Children's Minister, Cheryl Stephenson, Director of Music Ministries; Mary Gardner, Praise & Worship Music Coordinator & Bill Wood, Organist

Note: All music used is church owned music and hymnals. Jarvis CCLI License # 1408863.