one: sing for joy, o heavens, and exalt, o earth; break
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GATHERED
PreludeSimple Gifts Charles Callahan
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Gerhard Krapf
Dr. Mark Baumann, CAGO, organ
Welcome
Call to Worship
one: Sing for joy, O heavens, and exalt, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing!
all: For the Lord has comforted God’s people, and will have
compassion on those who suffer.
+ Hymn of Praise to the Triune GodJoyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
UMH 89Bruce Nesmith, Song Leader
Joyful, joyful, we adore thee, God of glory, Lord of love; hearts
unfold like flowers before thee, opening to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!
All thy works with joy surround thee, earth and heaven reflect thy rays, stars and angels sing around thee, center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, chanting bird
and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in thee.
Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, well-spring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father,
Christ our brother, all who live in love are thine; teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.
9th Sunday after Pentecost July 25, 2021 | 9:00 am Worship
Informational graphics at the end of worship guide.
+ Please Stand
Chancel Flowersare in celebration of Jan Lewis’ 101st Birthday, given by her family.
Worship AttendantsRev. Dr. Sherrie Ilg, Lead Pastor
Rev. Jonathan Heifner, Associate Pastor of DiscipleshipRev. Daniel Niyonzima, Associate Pastor, African Nationals
Dr. Mark Baumann, CAGO, Coordinator of Music MinistriesKelly Truax, Accompanist
Bruce Nesmith, Song LeaderKevin Lodge, Worship Technology Director
Gayle Buroker, Slide PresenterWes Nygren, Videographer
Mike Morse, Audio
Holy Laughter:The Last Laugh
Mortals, join the mighty chorus which the morning stars began; love divine is reigning o’er us,
binding all within its span. Ever singing, march we onward,
victors in the midst of strife; joyful music leads us sunward,
in the triumph song of life.
+ Opening Prayer
one: The Lord be with you.all: And also with you.
one: Let us pray. all: Almighty God,
through your only Son you overcame death
and opened to us the gate of everlasting life.
Grant that we who celebrate our Lord’s resurrection,
by the renewing of your Spirit, arise from the death of sin to the
life of righteousness;through the same Jesus Christ our
Lord. Amen.
FORMED
Peace of Christ
Scripture Reading I Corinthians 15:51-58 (CEB)
Listen, I’m telling you a secret: All of us won’t die, but we will all be changed— in an instant,
in the blink of an eye, at the final trumpet. The trumpet will blast, and the dead will be raised with bodies that won’t decay, and we
will be changed. It’s necessary for this rotting body to be clothed with what can’t decay, and for the body that is dying to be clothed in what
can’t die. And when the rotting body has been clothed in what can’t
decay, and the dying body has been clothed in what can’t die, then this statement in scripture will happen:
Death has been swallowed up by a victory. Where is your
victory, Death?
Where is your sting, Death?
(Death’s sting is sin, and the power of sin is the Law.) Thanks
be to God, who gives us this victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! As a result of all this, my loved
brothers and sisters, you must stand firm, unshakable, excelling in the
work of the Lord as always, because you know that your labor isn’t going
to be for nothing in the Lord.
Act of PraiseSing Unto the Lord
Linda Spevacek Sanctuary Choir
Sing to the Lord, give all glory to Him,
o sing to the Lord, give all honor to Him.
Sing unto the Lord,Sing unto the Lord.
O sing for joy, shout for joy,Sing and shout,
give praise to God,o sing unto the Lord.
For He is God, the almighty King,Sing unto His name.
O come and sing, unto the Lord.
O praise the Lord with joyful song,
praise Him evermore.
Sing to the hills, go and tell ev’ry nation,
He is the King and the Lord of creation,
sing of His power and plan of salvation
and about His love and glory,
He is the King of eternity,He is the Ruler of all destiny,
He made the wonders of creation in perfect unity.
He is the King of eternity,He is the Ruler of all destiny,
He made the wonders of creation in perfect unity.
Sing to the Lord, give all glory to Him,
o sing to the Lord, give all honor to Him.
Sing unto the Lord,Sing unto the Lord.
O sing for joy, shout for joy,Sing and shout,
give praise to God,o sing unto the Lord.
For He is God, the almighty King,Sing unto His name.
O come and sing, unto the Lord.
O praise the Lord with joyful song,
praise Him evermore.
+ Gospel LessonMatthew 28:1-10 (CEB)
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week,
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to look at the tomb.
Look, there was a great earthquake, for an angel from the Lord came
down from heaven. Coming to the stone, he rolled it away and sat on it. Now his face was like lightning and
his clothes as white as snow. The guards were so terrified of him that they shook with fear and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Don’t be afraid. I
know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He isn’t here, because he’s been raised from the
dead, just as he said. Come, see the place where they laid him. Now hurry, go and tell his disciples,
‘He’s been raised from the dead. He’s going on ahead of you to
Galilee. You will see him there.’ I’ve given the message to you.”
With great fear and excitement, they hurried away from the tomb and ran to tell his disciples. But
Jesus met them and greeted them. They came and grabbed his feet and
worshipped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go and
tell my brothers that I am going into Galilee. They will see me there.”
HomilyHoly Laughter: The Last Laugh
Response to the WordChrist the Lord Has Risen Today
UMH 302 (stanzas 1-3)
Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in cho-rus say, Alleluia! Raise your joys
and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens,
and earth reply, Alleluia!
Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the
battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! Christ
has opened paradise, Alleluia!
Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once he died
our souls to save, Alleluia! Where’s thy victory,
boasting grave? Alleluia!
Prayers of the People
DoxologyCome, Christians, Join to Sing
UMH 158 (stanza 3)
Praise yet the Lord again: Alleluia! Amen! Life shall not
end the strain: Alleluia! Amen! On heaven’s blissful shore his goodness we’ll adore, singing forevermore: Alleluia! Amen!
The Lord’s Prayer
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, forever.Amen.
SENT
+ Sending HymnEaster People Raise Your Voices
UMH 304
Easter people, raise your voices, sounds of heaven in earth
should ring. Christ has brought us heaven’s choices; heavenly music,
let it ring. Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter people, let us sing.
Fear of death can no more stop us from our pressing here below. For our Lord empowered us to
triumph over every foe. Alleluia! Alleluia! On to victory now we go.
Every day to us is Easter, with its resurrection song.
When in trouble move the faster to our God who rights the wrong. Alleluia! Alleluia! See the power
of heavenly throngs.
Dismissal with Blessing
Going Forth
PostludeChristians, We Have Met to Worship
Mark HayesPublishing Credits: The liturgy is reprinted with permission from The United Methodist Book of Worship, © 1992 The United Methodist Publishing House. Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License A-714641; CCLI 435430 and CRL030829.
Aug. 9-12 & 16-19 | 9:30 am-3:00 pm
Upcoming Children & Youth Events
August 7th | 4-10 pm6th-12th grade students, come join us for a swim party and movie night at the Morton house. We will be watching “In the Heights!” For questions and address to the event please contact Becca Nims ([email protected]).
Miniature Golf OutingJuly 28th | 7 pmFree event for children, youth, and their families at Twin Pines Golf Course (3800 42nd St. NE, Cedar Rapids). Questions contact Becca Nims ([email protected]).
August 18th | 6-7:30 pmBecca and Julie will drop hints to you and your family throughout the day to come join us for an ice cream treat on August 18th from 6:00-7:30 pm. Social distancing measures will be practiced.Questions contact Julie Hanlin ([email protected]) or Becca Nims ([email protected]).
