Welcome to Deltona Christian Church! This is Holy Humor Sunday. Today we will put the Ha ha in Hallelujah! We celebrate this day of laughter and gaiety because God’s love for us has conquered death.
Greetings Pastor Susanna
Gathering in God’s Presence
Prelude Valentine Agranovsky
Acolytes bring the light of God into our worship space
*Opening Hymn Ho Ho hosanna, Insert
Joy, Joy, Joy, Down In my heart,
Joy, Joy, Joy, Down In my heart,
*Call to Worship (Read Responsively) Brenda Morales
One: Christ is risen!
Many: Christ is risen indeed!
One: Alleluia! Celebrate God in this sacred space!
Celebrate God in all places under heaven!
Celebrate God in all places under heaven!
Many: Give praise for God’s mighty deeds!
Give praise for God’s resurrecting power!
Give praise for God’s resurrecting power!
One: Praise God with a fanfare of trumpets.
Many: Praise God with the harp and the cello!
One: Praise God with tambourines and dancing!
Many: Praise God with flutes and guitars!
One: Praise God with cymbals and drums!
Money: Let everything with life and breath praise God!
*Prayer of Approach and Lord’s Prayer Brenda Morales
(using debts and debtors)
Sharing of Jokes
Proclaiming God’s Word
Scripture Reading Delores Lester
Gospel Lesson John 20:19-31
Many: Thanks be to God!
Time for God’s Children Pastor Susanna
(Children aged k-8th grade can come up to the steps for this lesson.
After, the kids can go next door to Kids Central.)
Choir Anthem Jesus is the Rock
Sermon No Laughing Matter Pastor Susanna
Responding to God’s Word
Prayer of Commitment Pastor Susanna
(come forward at this time to unite with our church family,
for a prayer, or to commit your life to Jesus Christ.)
Communion Meditation Pastor Susanna
Prayer for the Bread and Cup Brenda Morales
Distribution and Sharing of Emblems The Diaconate
(Eat the Bread when served. Please hold the Cup
and we will drink together. Gluten Free is available upon request.)
Offering Meditation and Prayer of Dedication
*Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 46
*Doxology Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow 46
Taking God’s Word to the World
*Acolytes take the light of God out into the World
*Benediction Pastor Susanna
*Postlude Valentine Agranovsky
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