April 12, 2026

APRIL 12, 2026
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER

REV. KENDRA BALLIET
ORGANIST JIM ROSS

Prelude - No, Not One! - Steven Scott

The Light of Christ Enters the Sanctuary

Announcements

*Call to Worship
Leader: God invites us into the holy realm of salvation.
People: We come, but we come with many questions.
Leader: God welcomes us with all our fears and doubts.
People: We admit that we do have many doubts and fears.
Leader: God’s love conquers all, even when doubts remain.
People: With faith in God’s love, we bow before our Creator.

*Praise Hymn “He Is Lord” #177 (sung 2x)

*Unison Prayer:
O living Christ, as the good news of Easter energized your first disciples to establish dynamic Christian communities, so energize us to dynamic life within our congregation. As your Spirit gave them courage to stand tall before the powers of this world, so empower us to proclaim your gospel and struggle for justice and peace. By your presence with us now, make us one in love and mission. Amen.

*Affirmation of Faith – “Apostles’ Creed” #811 
“Gloria Patri”

Children’s Chat

Scripture Reading – John 20:19-31

Morning Message – “Grace for the Doubting”

Offertory - Living Water - Michael Shea
*Doxology

Sharing of Joys and Concerns

Prayer Hymn “Let It Breathe on Me” Sing Twice #503

Time of Prayer and Healing with Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Hymn “I Know Whom I Have Believed” #714

*Benediction 

Postlude - Classical Postlude - Robert J. Hughes

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