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Join us for our 10 a.m. worship at 4525 NW Button Rd. We will also have a 7:30 sunrise service. Enjoy pastries, juice and coffee between the two services.
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
Easter Sunrise Service, 7:30 a.m.
Call To Easter Worship
Leader: Rejoice! There is great news! Christ is risen!
People: Christ is risen, indeed!
Leader: Let all the earth proclaim the joy!
People: Let all heaven show forth in praise.
Leader: Alleluia!
People: Alleluia!
Hymn #310 “He Lives”
1. I serve a risen Savior, He’s in the world today;
I know that He is living, Whatever foes may say.
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer,
And just the time I need Him, He’s always near.
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me
along life’s narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.2. In all the world around me
I see His loving care,
And though my heart grows weary,
I never will despair.
I know that He is leading
through all the stormy blast;
The day of His appearing will come at last.
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me
along life’s narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
3. Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian,
lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King!
The hope of all who seek Him,
the help of all who find;
None other is so loving, so good and kind.
He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me
along life’s narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
Easter Prayer
All: Holy God, in the stillness of the dawn, with the
sounds of nature awakening, open our ears and
awaken our hearts that doubt might be rolled away
and the bright light of Easter joy dawn within us and
all around us. In the name of our risen Lord, Amen.
Apostles’ Creed
heaven and earth;
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of
I believe in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord;
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the
Virgin Mary, 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, is seated at the right hand of the Father;
and 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. + universalThe 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
THE EASTER STORY
Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20 (NRSVUE)
After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning,
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the
tomb. 2 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an
angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled
back the stone and sat on it. 3 His appearance was like
lightning and his clothing white as snow. 4 For fear of him
the guards shook and became like dead men. 5 But the
angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that
you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not
here, for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the
place where he lay. 7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples,
‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going
ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my
message for you.” 8 So they left the tomb quickly with fear
and great joy and ran to tell his disciples. 9 Suddenly Jesus
met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took
hold of his feet, and worshiped him. 10 Then Jesus said tothem, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers and sisters
to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain
to which Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him,
they worshiped him, but they doubted. 18 And Jesus came
and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has
been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all
nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit 20 and teaching them to obey
everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I
am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Easter Devotion by Pastor Marge
Hymn # 322 “Up From the Grave He Arose”
1. Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior,
waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!
Up from the grave he arose;
with a mighty triumph o’er his foes;
he arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
2. Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior,
vainly they seal the dead, Jesus my Lord!
Up from the grave he arose;
with a mighty triumph o’er his foes;he arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
3. Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior;
he tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord!
Up from the grave he arose;
with a mighty triumph o’er his foes;
he arose a victor from the dark domain,
and he lives forever, with his saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Closing Prayer
All: Almighty God, who through Your only begotten
Son, Jesus Christ, overcame death and opened to us
the gate of everlasting life, grant that we, who
celebrate with joy the day of the Lord’s resurrection,
may be raised from the death of sin by Your life-giving
Spirit, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and
reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and
forever. Amen.
Dismissal
Leader: Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
Family: Thanks be to God. Alleluia, Alleluia. AMEN!
Refreshments will be served at 8 a.m. Stay and fellowship!We are so glad that you came to worship with us!
We have worship service at 10 a.m. every Sunday.
We invite you to join us any and all Sundays!
Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, 10:00 a.m.
We welcome you to our worship service. We hope you find a place where
your spirit is filled and refreshed – and a place to call home. If you need to
stretch your legs at any time, please feel free to do so.
Greeting, Wave, & Announcements
Prelude Adult Bell Choir “In the Garden”
Please take time to prepare your heart and mind for worship.
The Light of the Candle Symbolizes Christ’s Presence Among Us
† Praise Song “Rattle” † Please stand as you are able.
Saturday was silent, surely it was through. Since when has
impossible ever stopped You? Friday’s disappointment is Sunday’s
empty tomb. Since when has impossible ever stopped You?
This is the sound of dry bones rattling, this is the praise make a
dead man walk again. Open the grave, I’m coming out, I’m gonna
live, gonna live again. This is the sound of dry bones rattling.
Pentecostal fire stirring something new, You’re not gonna run out
of miracles anytime soon. Resurrection power runs in my veins,
too. I believe there’s another miracle here in this room.
This is the sound of dry bones rattling, this is the praise make a
dead man walk again. Open the grave, I’m coming out, I’m gonna
live, gonna live again. This is the sound of dry bones rattling.
My God is able to save and deliver and heal and restore anything
that He wants to, Just ask the man who was thrown on the bones
of Elisha if there’s anything that He can’t do. Just ask the stone
that was rolled at the tomb in the garden what happens when God
says to move. I feel him moving it now, I feel him doing it now,
I feel him doing it now, do it now, do it now.
This is the sound of dry bones rattling,
This is the praise make a dead man walk again.
Open the grave I’m coming out, I’m gonna live, gonna live again.Open the grave I’m coming out, I’m gonna live, gonna live again.
Open the grave I’m coming out, I’m gonna live, gonna live again.
This is the sound of dry bones rattling.
† Call to Worship † Please stand as you are able.
Leader: Christ is risen!
People: Christ is risen indeed!
Leader: Hallelujah!
People: Hallelujah!
† Hymn “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” #302, verses 1, 2, 3, 4
† Please stand as you are able.
1. Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
2. 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!
3. 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!
4. Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
Unison Prayer You may be seated.
All: God of mystery and might, on a dawn shrouded in grief and
pain, You surprise us with the light of Your wondrous love. We
come to the tomb expecting death, but find life instead. Take us
back to that moment, when fear was healed by hope and death was
banished by life. In the holy awe of Easter morning, may we sing
out our joy, for Christ, our Lord, has risen today! Amen.
Children’s Time “All Night, All Day”
All night, all day, angels watching over me, my Lord. All night, all
day, angels watching over me. All night, all day, angels watching
over me, my Lord. All night, all day, angels watching over me.
Reading from the New Testament: Colossians 3:1-17 (NRSVUE)
So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above,
where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on the
things that are above, not on the things that are on earth, 3 for you have
died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ who is
your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.
5 Put to death, therefore, whatever in you is earthly: sexual immorality,
impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed (which is idolatry). 6 On account
of these the wrath of God is coming on those who are
disobedient. 7 These are the ways you also once followed, when you were
living that life. 8 But now you must get rid of all such things: anger,
wrath, malice, slander, and abusive language from your mouth. 9 Do not
lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its
practices 10 and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is
being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. 11 In
that renewal there is no longer Greek and Jew, circumcised and
uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, enslaved and free, but Christ is all
and in all!
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves
with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear
with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive
each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must
forgive. 14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything
together in perfect harmony. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your
hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be
thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and
admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts
sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. 17 And whatever you do,
in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving
thanks to God the Father through him.
Leader: This is the Word of God, for the People of God.
All: Thanks be to God.Joys and Concerns Silent Prayer Pastoral Prayer
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.
Reading from the Gospel: John 20:1-18 (NRSVUE)
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary
Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed
from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other
disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken
the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid
him.” 3 Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the
tomb. 4 The two were running together, but the other disciple outran
Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He bent down to look in and saw the
linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter
came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings
lying there, 7 and the cloth that had been on Jesus’s head, not lying with
the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. 8 Then the other
disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and
believed, 9 for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must
rise from the dead. 10 Then the disciples returned to their homes.
11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over
to look into the tomb, 12 and she saw two angels in white sitting where
the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the
feet. 13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to
them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they
have laid him.” 14 When she had said this, she turned around and saw
Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said
to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?”
Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have
carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him
away.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in
Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do
not touch me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go tomy brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your
Father, to my God and your God.’ ” 18 Mary Magdalene went and
announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and she told them
that he had said these things to her.
Sermon “I’ve Seen the Lord” by Pastor Marge
Praise Song “Man on the Middle Cross”
I heard the preacher talking about three wooden crosses
upon a hill for everyone to see. Two sinners on the outside,
couldn’t save themselves if they tried.
All I could think is, “Man that sounds like me.”
I’ve been the one on the left, full of guilt and regret, long-gone on
the wrong side of living. I’ve been the one on the right, always
looking for a fight, thinking I could never be forgiven. I’m
standing here today, overwhelmed by grace, ’cause I know who
paid my cost. Thank God for the Man on the middle cross.
He didn’t have to do it, but for me, He went through it. A love like
that, I’ll never understand. Lord knows I don’t deserve it, and I
know I couldn’t earn it, let mercy rain down on this desperate
Man.
I’ve been the one on the left, full of guilt and regret, long-gone on
the wrong side of living. I’ve been the one on the right, always
looking for a fight, thinking I could never be forgiven. I’m
standing here today, overwhelmed by grace, ’cause I know who
paid my cost. Thank God for the Man on the middle cross.
The cross is where He went, oh, but that ain’t where He stayed.
He brought me back to life when He rose up outta that grave.
Someday I’ll stand before Him and I’ll see Jesus face to face.
I’ll worship and adore Him for a life forever changed.
I’ve been the one on the left, full of guilt and regret, long-gone on
the wrong side of living. I’ve been the one on the right, always
looking for a fight, thinking I could never be forgiven. I’m
standing here today, overwhelmed by grace, ’cause I know who
paid my cost. Thank God for the Man on the middle cross.
Thank God for the Man on the middle cross.
*Offering: Giving back to God in gratitude for all He has given to us.
Guests: Please know that your presence is a gift to us and that
we ask no other gift from you.
Offertory Music #364 “Because He Lives”
† Hymn #2036 “Give Thanks” † Please stand as you are able.
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy one,
Give thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ His son. And now let
the weak say, “I am strong”; let the poor say, “I am rich because of
what The Lord has done for us.” Give Thanks.
† Prayer Of Thanksgiving † Please stand as you are able.
All: With gratitude and joy, O God, we bring these gifts for Your
use, even as we offer our very lives into Your loving service. May
our financial assistance and the ministries of this church bring
new life to a hurting world in need of resurrection. May our gifts
touch the lost and lonely with the assurance that in Your arms, life
never ends and love never dies. Amen.
Communion
† Apostles’ Creed † Please stand as you are able.
All: 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, born of the Virgin Mary, 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, is seated at the right hand of the Father,
and 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. + universal†
Gloria Patri Hymn #70 “Glory Be to the Father”
† Please stand as you are able.
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen. Amen.
Communion Liturgy (Copyright 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House)
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor: . . And so, with your people on earth and all the company of
heaven we praise your name and join their unending hymn.
People: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven
and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Pastor: . . . And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus
Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy
and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we
proclaim the mystery of faith.
People: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again.
Pastor: . . All honor and glory is yours, almighty Father, now and
forever.
People: Amen
Partaking of Communion
The Communion Table is the Lord’s Table
and all are welcome at the Lord’s Table. No church
membership requirement. No baptism requirement. No age
restriction. Gluten-free wafers are offered during communion
for those who need them.†
Closing Hymn “Crown Him With Many Crowns” #327, verses 1-4
† Please stand as you are able.
The Light of Christ Goes Before Us into the World
1. Crown him with many crowns, the Lamb upon his throne,
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing of him who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity.
2. Crown him the Lord of life, who triumphed o’er the grave,
and rose victorious in the strife for those he came to save.
His glories now we sing, who died, and rose on high,
who died, eternal life to bring, and lives that death may die.
3. Crown him the Lord of peace, whose power a scepter sways
from pole to pole, that wars may cease,
and all be prayer and praise.
His reign shall know no end, and round his pierced feet
fair flowers of paradise extend their fragrance ever sweet.
4. Crown him the Lord of love; behold his hands and side,
those wounds, yet visible above, in beauty glorified.
All hail, Redeemer, hail! For thou hast died for me;
thy praise and glory shall not fail throughout eternity.
Benediction
Postlude #322 “Up from the Grave He Arose”
Attendance pads are on the chairs at the end of the row. Please sign the
pad and pass it to the opposite aisle to be given to the usher during
offering.
Next Sunday, April 12, we will celebrate Holy Humor Sunday, a day to
celebrate that God had the last laugh when He overturned death and the
devil lost. We will celebrate with laughter and silliness. You are invited to
dress humorously, such as in mismatched items or a costume, if you so
choose.Angel Award Scholarship application forms are available in the foyer,
office, and at the sound booth. Deadline for turning in the form and letter
of recommendation is 10 a.m. on Sunday, May 17. Submissions must be on
paper, no electronic submissions accepted.
After Children’s Time, children are invited to attend J.A.M. (Jesus And
Me) in the room west of the kitchen.
Mark your calendars for July 20-24 for Vacation Bible School: Illumination
Station!
No Anniversaries this week
Birthdays this week:
Annie McDowell 4/5
Erin Herrick 4/6
Josh Mannell 4/6
Brian Eastman 4/10
Please Pray For
Our World Military & Families Saffordville and Elmdale UMCs
Members of our church and congregation:
Jim B Michelle C Marilyn C Callahan D Dee D
John & Dorothy Bruce L Joyce M Matt M Nick N
Camille S Barb S Linda S Harry W Lillith Z
Members of our extended church family:
Scott, Grant, Drew, Judd & Alice, Dr. Robert, Mark, James, John,
Cortlyn, Ruth, Lucy, Stacey, Karen, Ray, Doug, Chris, TeRee, Chris,
Bob, Ma Donna, Coraline, Sabrina, Carson, Sherry, Terry, Bill, Trish,
Peggy, LuAnne’s friend, Jim, Safe Travels, Peggy W, Norma F, Ernie G
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Family and Friends of Larry Hapgood