All Peoples Welcome to our

Announcements Sharon Christie

United Church Easter Sunday
Welcome to the family of All People’s United Church!
Sunday March 31st, 2024
If you are joining us for the first time, please sign the guest book.
Welcome Gerry Copeman
Service
We meet in this historical church which has humble beginnings.
since 1927. May what we do in this time and in this place bring glory to
God.

Happy Easter

Sudbury Secondary School - The Value Vault

The Value Vault at Sudbury Secondary School (SSS)
is used by students who need food, clothing and
small household items. Students who PROCESSIONAL
use this program often live on their own. Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty! …
and experience challenges as they try to Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee.
further their education. Holy, holy, holy, merciful, and mighty235
Our Prayer List
God in three persons blessed Trinity!
Nancy McDonald, Helen Dudynsky Words of Welcome ------------------
Gil Davies, Phil Christie
CALL TO WORSHIP
Christ is risen!
He is risen indeed!
E-mail “allpeoplesunitedchurch@gmail.com”
He is alive...
Facebook @allpeoplesunited Hope is renewed!
Hope lives...
allpeoplesunitedchurch.weebly.com A new age dawns!
Love is alive...
Upcoming Speakers
Join us for coffee, Tea. Death cannot harm us!
April 7th – Shelly Kennedy and Conversation following We are alive...
April 14th – Gerry Copeman the Service. New life is within us!
April 21st – Shelly Kennedy God's Spirit is within us...
April 28th – Gerry Lougheed Let us celebrate the God of resurrection!
Opening Hymn VU 155 Jesus Christ is Risen today
OPENING PRAYER
Eternal God, source of all life, we marvel at the
great gift of resurrection love.
Your holy name is echoed throughout,
along with the jubilant cry: Christ is Risen!
We welcome your message of justice, and forgiveness,
and pray that we may mirror your love to all. Amen.
WELCOME AND ANNOUCEMENTS
MINUTE FOR MISSION
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118 (Parts 1,2,3,) (Page 837 VU)
John 20:1-18
READINGS RESPONSE:
All: This is the word of the Lord; Thanks be to God.
GLORIA PATRI – (Sung by all)
Glory be to the father and to the son,
And to the Holy Spirit…
As it was in the beginning is now,
And ever shall be.
world without end. Amen
SERMON - WHAT DOES BELIEVING MEAN?
Hymn VU 161 Welcome happy morning
INVITATION TO OFFERING
Offering Song (Sung by all)
Praise and thanksgiving, thanks be to God.
Thanks for the food we eat,
And for the friends we meet.
For each new day we greet
Thanks Be to God!
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
OFFERING PRAYER
You, O God, are the Easter One,
the holy source of resurrection.
With gratitude we offer these gifts
for hope renewed, and the promise of
eternal life. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD'S PRAYER
CLOSING HYMN VU 149 When I survey the wondrous cross.
COMMISSIONING
From this Easter festival,
we go forth to live resurrection:
In the name of the God who renews our lives,
in the name of the Christ who sets us free,
in the name of the Spirit who makes us one.
Christ is risen!
Christ is risen indeed!
BENEDICTION (Sung by all)
May God’s sheltering wings,
her gathering wings protect you.
May God’s nurturing arms,
His cradling arms sustain you.
And hold you in her love,
and hold you in his love.