Words Of Assurance
The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them, "Peace be with you."
Pastoral Prayer
Eternal God, who holds in your hands the destiny of every living thing, we worship you. Thanks be to you for the note of victory that fills our souls today! Thanks be to you for our living Lord over whom death had no dominion! For the rich heritage of faith that life is ever lord of death, and that love can never lose its own, we give you thanks. Strengthen our believing. Confirm our confidence in you and life eternal.