April 11

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

Prelude

Welcome

Call to Worship

Opening Song-“That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright”
That Easter day with joy was bright,
the sun shone out with fairer light,
when, to their longing eyes restored,
the glad apostles saw their Lord.

His risen flesh with radiance glowed;
his wounded hands and feet he showed;
those scars their solemn witness gave
that Christ was risen from the grave.

O Jesus, strong in gentleness,
come now yourself, our hearts possess,
that we may give you all our days
the tribute of our grateful praise.

Come, risen Christ, with us abide
in this our joyful Eastertide;
your own redeemed forever shield
from every weapon death can wield.

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession
Three in one God, we know that we never get it all right.
We wander off from time to time forgetting that you are keeping watch.
For those times when we have ignored your presence, tried to run away even,
forgive us.
For those times when we have forgotten your eternal promise,
forgive us.
For those times when we have not listened to that small voice within,
forgive us.
We come today seeking your forgiveness, your reassurance
and companionship once more.
Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

"Glory to God"
Glory to God, whose goodness shines on me,
and to the Son, whose grace has pardoned me
and to the Spirit, whose love has set me free.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
World without end, without end. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be. Amen.

Passing of the Peace

Offering & Prayer of Dedication

Song-“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
There's a sweet, sweet Spirit in this place,
And I know that it's the Spirit of the Lord;
There are sweet expressions on each face,
And I know they feel the presence of the Lord.

Sweet Holy Spirit, Sweet heavenly Dove,
Stay right here with us, filling us with Your love.
And for these blessings we lift our hearts in praise;
Without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived,
When we shall leave this place.

Children’s Time

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Litany

Prayers of the People

Lord's Prayer
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins,
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Save us from the time of trial
and deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours,
now and forever.
Amen.

Closing Song-“Surely the Presence of the Lord”
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place,
I can feel His mighty power and His grace.
I can hear the brush of angel's wings
I see glory on each face;
Surely the presence of the Lord is in this place.

Closing Message

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THIS WEEK

Today, 9:30 AM: Godly Play
Today, 10:45 AM: Virtual Fellowship
Today, 11 AM: Bible Explorers
Today, 11:15 AM: Adult Sunday School
Today, 2 PM: Justice & Peace Ministry Team (JPMT) Meeting
Today, 2 PM: Youth Group
Wednesday, 9 AM-1 PM: Donation drop-off
Wednesday, 10 AM: Bible Study
Friday, 11:30 AM: Intercessory Prayer

ANNOUNCEMENTS

NEW?
Online Meet & Greet, Sunday, April 25, 9 AM
Life at UCP goes beyond our Sunday worship. It’s about ministering to our families, our communities, and each other. We want to make it easy for you to connect and find out all our church has for you and your family. If you are new to UCP or want to find out more about membership opportunities, the Meet & Greet is the perfect place for you to do so. Learn more.

Today
Virtual Fellowship, after worship
Bring your favorite morning beverage and come as you are to virtual fellowship! This is a time to share together with no specific agenda, just fellowship. All welcome! Use this link to join in.

Adult Sunday School, 11:15 AM
Explore how our Christian faith speaks to issues of contemporary thought and society. Current events,
societal issues and the changing world are discussed. The goal of classes isn't to tell you what to think,
but to broaden our thinking. There are two classes each Sunday:
1. Living Your Faith
2. Bible 101
Participants will use Zoom breakout rooms to go to the study of their choosing.

Justice & Peace Ministry Team (JPMT) Meeting, 2 PM
All are welcome to discuss what we can do as a community of faith to promote social justice. Join via Zoom.

Youth Group, 2 PM
Our Youth Group is for middle and high school students. Today, youth are invited for a socially distanced egg hunt and to talk about the Easter story and what is the least you can believe and still be a Christian. Learn more about our Youth Ministry here. 

GROW
Online Bible Study, Wednesdays, 10 AM
Deepen your relationships with others and with God through weekly Bible Study. Learn more. 

PRAYER
Prayer centers us and nourishes us on our spiritual journey. Ways to seek and offer prayer:
Intercessory Prayer Group, Fridays, 11:30 AM
Share prayer concerns and pray for others through intercessory prayer. This group is open to anyone and welcomes you to come on any Friday you are able. Join via Zoom.
Prayer Requests
Submit a prayer request at any time, on any day by clicking here.

GIVE
We are passionate about using the gifts we receive to make a difference within our church and in our local, national and global communities. Ways to give:
Online (click here or the button below)
Mail (11508 North Shore Drive, Reston, VA 20190)
Drop-off your offering on Wednesdays, 9 AM-1 PM
Text "GIVE" to 571-620-6559

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