Clifton United Methodist Church
“The Church Outside the Church”

Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

Order of Worship

Easter Sunday

April 5, 2026

VIDEO - It is Finished (Easter Intro)

*PROCESSIONAL

*CALL TO WORSHIP - Music Ministry

GREETING & ANNOUNCEMENTS - Greeters Ministry

Christ is risen!
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

*HYMN - Christ the Lord is Risen Today - UMH 302

OPENING PRAYER

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH - The Apostles' Creed - UMH 881

SONG OF PRAISE - Music Ministry

PRAYER - Dynastee Ruger

THE LORD'S PRAYER - Music Ministry / Normadell Whittle

SCRIPTURE - :Matthew 28:1-10 - Journee Hills

SONG OF PRAISE - Music Ministry

OFFERING/OFFERTORY/BLESSING OF THE LENTEN OFFERING
*DOXOLOGY - Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow UMH 94

SONG OF PREPARATION - Music Ministry

SERMON - They Say They Saw Jesus - Rev Dr Candy Thacker

INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP

HOLY COMMUNION - A Service of Word & Table II - UMH 12

*SONG OF PRAISE - Music Ministry

*DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING

*RECESSIONAL

*Stand if able

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Inviting youth and children to participate in the Easter Egg Hunt following today's worship service.

Church Council will meet on Monday, April 6, at 7:00 pm via Zoom. 

The Monterey Community will have a reorganization meeting in the Clifton Fellowship Hall on Monday, April 6, at 7:00 pm.

Our Family and Friends Day celebration is on Sunday, April 12th, at 11:00 am. Join us for Fellowship & Joy!  The preacher will be Rev. Dr. William Bert Neal. After worship, we will gather in the fellowship hall for a light lunch.

Monday, April 13, at 7:00 pm via Zoom, the Finance Committee will meet.