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Easter Season, April 19 – May 31, 2009 | “The seven next words of Christ”

Our worship/sermon emphasis from April 19 through May 31 focuses on words or phrases spoken by Christ following his resurrection. The lectionary texts are listed below only for reference. The primary scripture and “next words” used in the sermons (in bold) are from the Gospels or Acts.

April 19 Acts 4:32-35, Psalm 133, I John 1:1-2:2, John 20:19-31
Earth Day, Del: Matthew 28:1-10 “Do not be afraid!”

April 26 Acts 3:12-19, Psalm 4, I John 3:1-7, Luke 24:36b-48
Kristin List: Matthew 28:16-20 “Go and make disciples.”

May 3 Acts 4:5-12, Psalm 23, I John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18
Neal Smith: Luke 24:45-49 “This is what is written . . . ”

May 10 Acts 8:26-40, Ps 22:25-31, I John 4:7 21, John 15:1-8
Mother’s Day, Del: John 20:19-31 “Peace be with you.”

May 17 Acts 10:44-48, Psalm 98, I John 5:1-6, John 15:9-17
Curt Thompson: Luke 24:45-49: “But stay and wait . . . ”

May 24 Acts 1:15-17, 21-26, Ps 1, I John 5:9-13, John 17:6-19
Memorial Day, Del: John 21:1-14 “Children, got fish?”

May 31 Acts 2:1-21, Ps 104:24-35, Rms 8:22-27, Jn 15:26-27, 16:4b-15
Pentecost, Del: Acts 1:6-11 “It is not for you to know . . . but you will receive power!”