Prelude / Silent Meditation

(The Lord is in His holy temple, let all the earth be silent before Him.)

Call to Worship

Leader: We are people of the Word, and today that Word is ...
People: Christ is risen. He is risen indeed!
Leader: We are people in the world, and today that world is ...
People: In need of peace and a Savior.
Leader: We are people of work, and today that work is ...
People: Laid aside so that we might find rest for our souls.
Leader: We are people of worship, and today that worship is ...
People: Offered in a spirit of humility and gratitude.
All: Accept, O God, the words of our mouths and the meditation of our hearts. Let us worship our Risen Savior, Amen.

Opening Hymn #288

“I Sing the Mighty Power of God”

Invocation

Prayer of Confession (together)

Merciful and risen Savior, we claim to be people of the resurrection, yet we confess that far too often we do not experience resurrection power. Our prayers are anemic and our faith is shallow. We compartmentalize our lives, placing you on the sidelines of our work, family life and play. We take too much for granted and fail to thank you for the blessings of health, relationships and freedoms.

Gracious God, forgive our shortsightedness and our lack of trust. Help us to see that you are at work in our lives and in the world. Inspire us to hold fast to you in faith, knowing that you are working all things for good and that because of the empty tomb, we have nothing to fear. In Jesus Christ’s name, Amen.

(A time of silence for personal reflection, to be ended with the ringing of the bell.)

Assurance of Pardon

Praise and Worship

Women Praise Team with Elder Berna Gorospe

Life of the Congregation

Sharing of the Peace

May the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit. Amen.

Scripture Lesson

OT: Psalm 23 / Marie Jardiniano
NT: John 21: 1-14 / Serena Jardiniano

Gloria Patri #567

“Glory Be to the Father”

Prayer of the People / The Lord’s Prayer

Prayer Response

He is Lord, He is Lord! He is risen from the dead
and He is Lord! Every knee shall bow,
every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord!

Anthem

“If God is For Us”

Preformed: CPC Chancel Choir
Conducted: Karine Bendicion
Music: Lloyd Larson
Text from Romans 8: 31-32, 38-39

Meditation from the Word of God

“IT IS THE LORD:
FROM EMPTY NET TO NET FULL OF FISH”
Rev. Eugene Filio

Affirmation of Faith (The Apostles’ Creed)

As Easter people, we believe God is Lord of both life and death.

We believe that in an astounding act of grace, Jesus suffered and died on the cross to save us from our sins.

We believe, three days later, Jesus was raised from the dead, promising us salvation, not because we deserve it, but out of love, through grace. We believe we are called to respond to that gift of grace, not out of duty, but in gratitude, to seek peace, to care for the ill, clothe the naked, feed the hungry, empower the oppressed and welcome the outcast; to carry on Christ's work until He comes again.

Because, as Easter people, we are confident Jesus Christ will come again. Christ is risen. He is risen, indeed! Alleluia, Amen!

Offertory Sentence / Offering

CPC Men

Doxology Hymn #592

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow”

Prayer of Dedication

Closing Hymn #151

“Crown Him With Many Crowns”

Closing Prayer and Benediction

Postlude / Moment of Silence