Call to Worship – God calls us into his presence to worship him.  We gather together to hear him speak to us through his word.

Dear Father, Thank you that you make all things new in Christ. We thank you for the power and the victory of the cross. We are thankful that you hold the keys over death, that by your might, Jesus was raised from the grave, making it possible for us to have new life in Him. We ask that your Spirit fill our hearts with joy as we glorify and worship Christ, our risen Lord! Amen.

Sing: Up From the Grave He Arose

Confession – We confess our sin and our faith in Christ.

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?”

Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God.
-John 11.24-27

Sing: Death in His Grave

Assurance of Forgiveness – God reminds us of the his gracious mercy in Christ’s atoning sacrifice.

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.
-1 Peter 1.3-4

Sing: Christ is Risen

Children dismissed

Video: Roundtable Discussion – The Resurrection

Preaching of the Word

Pastor Greg McDaniel – The Power of the Resurrection -John 11.38-44

Response to the Word

Sing: Glorious Day

The Lord’s Supper

Sing (while passing the meal): In Christ Alone

Benediction – God sends us into the world, sanctified by his word.

The LORD bless you and keep you;
the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the LORD lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
-Numbers 6.24-26

 

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Announcements

Child Dedication Services – Sunday, April 22

• For new parents, this is an opportunity to express thanks to God for the gift of children, declare your commitment to the gospel as parents, and ask the church for help and accountability as you seek to parent with wisdom.
• Parents must first attend our Baby Steps class on April 15
• You can register at gracecincinnati.com/connect/events by April 9th

Matthew Smith with Indelible Grace – Saturday, April 28 – 5pm to 8:30pm

• You can buy tickets at gracecincinnati.com/connect/events.
  • $10 in advance, $15 at the door – individual
  • $30 in advance, $45 at the door – family ticket
  • 20% discount available through April 8 (“GRACECOV”)
• 5pm – Seminar on Worship, then potluck dinner.
• 7pm – Concert
• Matthew will also lead worship Sunday, April, 29 at 9am & 11am

Member Meeting– Sunday, April 22 5pm

• We’ll be having a member gathering, a time for fellowship as we share and celebrate the work that God is doing in our church.
• Potluck Dinner – more details to come.
• We strongly encourage all members to attend.