Order of Worship
31st of March | 10:30 | Easter Sunday
5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
– Matthew 28:5-6
Song 1 – Happy Day
Song 2 – Man of Sorrows
Song 3 – Agnus Dei
Song 4 – Christ is Risen
Our welcome team members will pass an offering basket during this song.
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Praise God, from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him, all creatures here below
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
Praise God for all that he has done
Praise Him for Jesus’ reign begun!
He came with love to make us one;
He will return, His kingdom come!
Amen
A warm welcome to all, and especially to any visitors joining us today – if you’d like to get connected or find out more about UCC, please see our digital visitors card or speak to us after the service!
If you have children aged eskari – to 2nd Grade, they are welcome to join our Sunday school classes!
Classes will be taught in English and Finnish.
Song 5 – God the Uncreated One
Our Scripture passage for today is 1 Corinthians 15:12-20 (ESV). Hear the Word of the Lord:
12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain. 15 We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. 16 For if the dead are not raised, not even Christ has been raised. 17 And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. 18 Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ have perished. 19 If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied.
20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
Painting the Good News of the Resurrection
– 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
I. Because Christ is Raised, We are Forgiven Our Sins v 17
II. Because Christ is Raised, Faith is Well Founded v 14
III. Because Christ is Raised, The Apostles Preach What is True v 15
IV. Because Christ is Raised, Christians Who Have Died Are Alive v 18
V. Because Christ is Raised, We Are to be Envied vv 19-20
Song 6 – O Praise the Name
If you believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour, you are welcome to receive the elements of communion.
The bread and the cup will be distributed as we sing together. Please hold the elements until all have received; we will all partake together as one body.
The Apostles’ Creed.
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.
The third day he rose again from the dead.
He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand
of God the Father almighty.
From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Amen
Song 7 – – In Christ Alone
Song 8 – Is He Worthy
20 Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
