From Cold Spring Presbyterian Church’s annual Easter Sunrise Service at Sunset Beach, Cape May Point, New Jersey, April 21, 2019. Larry Moyer sings “Then Came the Morning” with Jayne McDonough, accompanying.
A Celebration of the Life of Jane Peacock
Prelude: Ms. Jayne McDonough, organist
Gathering and Welcome: Rev. Dr. Kevin Yoho
Music: The Prayer: Rev. Doug Baker
Scripture Readings: Rev. Dr. Robert Reader Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, Isaiah 40:28-31
Hymn #280(blue):Amazing Grace
Remembrances
The Lord’s Prayer: (debts/debtors)
Scripture Readings: Psalm 23, John 14:1-6
Music: Medley, Aaron Weiss
Scripture Readings: Isaiah 64:8, Ephesians 2:8-10
Meditation- The Potter’s Joy, Rev. Dr. Kevin Yoho
Hymn #276(blue) Great is Thy Faithfulness
Prayer and Benediction
Postlude:
Easter is a wonderful time to celebrate the most astonishing, earth-shaking news that could ever be heard! But, over the centuries, even Easter’s events can seem pretty tame, ordinary. We know the story. But we can re-experience the power of “He is risen!” Easter…Ground Zero! Feel the tremors of resurrection power. See new life emerge from the unlikeliest places. From the Tree of Life’s promise in the Garden, to the eternal life revealed when Jesus hung on a wooden cross, a different Tree of Life, hope is ours! Let God turn ordinary into the extraordinary as we enjoy special music, an energizing message, and a welcoming, joyful experience. Shake up your life listening, then applying this message to your life!
Easter is all about… right! Easter bunnies! No? Oh, sure. Easter is about chocolate and other candy! No? Oh, what is Easter about, then? Very good. Easter is all about Jesus. From the wood cross where he died so that you and all can live forever, Jesus was buried in a grave. But when they returned a few days later, the grave was empty! Where did he go? Jesus is risen, he is alive, though he died, he is alive now, for ever! Jesus is near by. With you every day. That’s what Easter is about.
What did the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead mean to two fearful disciples on the road to Emmaus? Find out at Sunset Beach when we gather at 6:15 AM for our third annual sunrise service on the deck at the Grill. Uplifting music, message, and great breakfast refreshments will help you start your day in joy!
Jesus used foot washing to show several lessons: Hospitality and serving is a mission of Jesus’ followers. The faith community, the host: 1. must take care of their guests. 2. Always serve. Serve others in worship, teaching, dinners, teams, groups, and every interaction with the community. 3. When we serve, our feet will get dirty.
The only way our feet will be dirty is if we go somewhere! So let’s get our feet, and our hands, dirty in serving our community generously! Then, we will look most like Jesus who came to seek and to save everyone who has lost their way.
Where will your feet take you today in service to others?!
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Romans 10:15).