WORSHIP
EASTER SUNDAY
April 20, 2025
The bell toll leads us into silence as we begin our worship ​
THE GATHERING
THE OPENING SENTENCE ~ Alleluia! Christ is Risen. The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia!
May his grace and peace be with you. May he fill our hearts with joy.
OPENING HYMN Jesus Christ is Risen Blue Book CP203
WELCOME AND TERRITORIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
COLLECT FOR PURITY
Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hidden. Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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GLORIA (Ode to Joy)
Glory be to God in heaven, peace to those who love Him well;
On the earth let all His people speak His grace, His wonders tell. Lord, we praise You for Your glory, mighty Father, heaven’s King; hear our joyful adoration and accept the thanks we bring.
Only Son of God the Father, Lamb who takes our sins away; now with Him in triumph seated, for Your mercy, Lord we pray.
Jesus Christ, most high and holy, Saviour You are God alone. In the glory of the Father, with the Spirit three in one.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Lord of life and power, through the mighty resurrection of your Son, you have overcome the old order of sin and death and have made all things new in him. May we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, reign with him in glory, who with you and the Holy Spirit is alive, one God, now and for ever.
THE WORD
FIRST READING Acts 10.34–43
PSALM Psalm 118.1–2, 14–24
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; *
his mercy endures for ever.
Let Israel now proclaim, *
”His mercy endures for ever.”
The Lord is my strength and my song, *
and he has become my salvation.
There is a sound of exultation and victory *
in the tents of the righteous:
”The right hand of the Lord has triumphed! *
the right hand of the Lord is exalted!
the right hand of the Lord has triumphed!”
I shall not die, but live, *
and declare the works of the Lord.
The Lord has punished me sorely, *
but he did not hand me over to death.
Open for me the gates of righteousness; *
I will enter them;
I will offer thanks to the Lord.
”This is the gate of the Lord; *
he who is righteous may enter.”
I will give thanks to you, for you answered me *
and have become my salvation.
The same stone which the builders rejected *
has become the chief cornerstone.
This is the Lord’s doing, *
and it is marvellous in our eyes.
On this day the Lord has acted; *
we will rejoice and be glad in it
SECOND READING 1 Corinthians 15.19–26
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GOSPEL ACCLAMATION
Alleluia! Alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Give praise to his name.
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GOSPEL READING John 20.1–18
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SERMON
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Let us declare our faith in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again 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.
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Ailli, Alice, Allison, Annette, Beryl, Brenda, Brynlee, Callie, Carol, Darlene, Dave & Bev, David-Anthony, Dylan, Effie, Emily, Frances, Gabe, Gavin, Gene & Ken, Graham, Heather, Heather, Jackie, Janessa, Janet, John, Judy, Kathleen & Team, Kristina & Family, Lee, Lori, Margreta, Maria, Maureen, Nathan & Chloe, Pat S, Patricia, Peter, Sarah, Sheila, Shelagh, Simone, Spencer & Diana, Sue, Zoë
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CONFESSION AND ABSOLUTION
Blessed be the holy Trinity, one God, who forgives all our sin, whose mercy endures forever. Let us confess our sin in the presence of God and of one another.
Most merciful God, we confess that we are captive to sin and cannot free ourselves. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbours as ourselves. For the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we might delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
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Almighty God, who raised Jesus from the dead, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, guide you by the Holy Spirit, confirm and strengthen you in all goodness, and keep you in eternal life, through Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. Amen.
THE PEACE
The peace of Christ be always with you. And also with you.
– THE HOLY COMMUNION –
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OFFERTORY HYMN He Rose Blue Book CP233
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PRAYER OVER THE GIFTS
God our strength and salvation, receive all we offer you this day, and grant that we who have confessed your name, and received new life in baptism, may live in the joy of the resurrection, through Jesus Christ the Lord.
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER
The Lord be with you. And also with you.
Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.
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Holy, Holy, Holy Lord, God of power and might. (x2) CP 735
Heaven and earth are full, full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.
LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heav’n, hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heav’n.
Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for thine is the kingdom, the pow’r, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.
THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Lord, we died with you on the cross.
Now we are raised to new life.
We were buried in your tomb.
Now we share in your resurrection.
Live in us, that we may live in you.
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The gifts of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God!
AGNUS DEI (Lamb of God)
Jesus, Lamb of God, have mercy on us.
Jesus, bearer of our sins, have mercy on us.
Jesus, redeemer, redeemer of the world,
Give us your peace, give us your peace.
COMMUNION HYMNS Now the Green Blade Rises Blue Book CP 237
Christ the Lord is Risen Again Blue Book CP 217
Jesus Is Risen from the Grave Blue Book CP 232
SPECIAL MUSIC: This Joyful Eastertide - Penelope Johnson
PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
God of life, bring us to the glory of the resurrection promised in this Easter sacrament. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ the risen Lord.
DOXOLOGY
More Than We Can Ask or Imagine. Blue Book CP 86
– THE SENDING –
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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BLESSING
The peace of God, which passes all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in the knowledge and love of God, and of his Son Jesus the risen Christ: And the blessing of the Creator, the Redeemer, and the Sustainer be amongst you and remain with you always. Amen.
DISMISSAL
Go from here in the power of the risen Christ! Alleluia!
Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
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RECESSIONAL HYMN Alleluia! The Strife Is O’er Blue Book CP 212
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St. Saviour’s Anglican Church
150 Orchard Avenue, Penticton, BC V2A 1X8
250 492 4325
stsav@shaw.ca www.stsaviourspenticton.ca
Deacon Rev. Richard Simpson - Deacon Rev. Pat Simons
Bishop’s Warden - Pat Rowles
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