He is not here, but has risen. – Luke 24:5
Preparations for the day
Read the Scripture: Luke 24:1-12
Sunrise
Youth: Sunrise liturgy
Church School
Sandie Gravett will continue the video series, Christ Crucified and Risen: Stories of the Faithful. Today: The first witnesses to the resurrection were women. The four gospels all name Mary Magdalene as present. The Synoptic gospels also name “Mary” (“Mary mother of James in Luke; the “other” Mary in Mark and Matthew) and Luke adds Joanna and other women. Who were they? How were they a part of Jesus’ circle? Why are they the first witnesses to the risen Christ? We will explore these questions and more. Also with a reflection on the day’s hymn, Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, from Lane Ridenhour, music leader for the Young Men’s Bible Class.
Nate Sell will curate TED Talks Faith: “The 4 Stories We Tell Ourselves about Death” by Stephen Cave, philosopher and author of the book Immortality. Start with Nate’s Resurrection class guide.
Godly Play children’s program, led by Donna Chase
Worship
Livestream worship begins at 10:30 am. Danny Massie will preach “Just a Beautiful Story?” Bulletin available here. Sign our online welcome pad. Participate in the offering.
You can watch last year’s Easter Sunday service here.
Other activities
The Cup of Resurrection and New Life: Today’s Praying with your Cup for Holy Week for Youth and Adults
Jesus is Alive: Holy Week Prayer Stations for Families
Join the PC(USA) Easter Egg Hunt: One of our beloved FPC traditions is our Annual Family Egg Hunt. This year our tradition will continue via social media and will also include PC(USA) churches across the mid-Atlantic! Go onto social media and search for #onebasket2020 and #fpcgso. See how many eggs you can find from our church and others in our region!. Take pictures or video of your family hunting for eggs and email it to us or post it. Happy Easter!
Journal Prompts for Teens: Download here.
