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Welcome to the live stream of worship from Church of the Holy Cross for Sunday, April 27, 2025. You will find the service outline below, and you may download and print the PDF to follow more easily.
Service of Worship April 27, 2025
Second Sunday of Easter
Rev. Eric S. Anderson, Pastor
Rev. Dr. Diane Weible, Sabbatical Interim Pastor
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD
Please note that audio and video of this service are being live streamed on the Internet and will be recorded. The right rear section of the sanctuary will not be captured by any cameras. Please be aware that in other sections you may be visible at times.
Prelude: On Eagles Wings Kayleen Yuda
Lighting of the Candles
Ringing of the Bell
Welcome Rev. Dr. Diane Weible
*Call to Worship Lorraine Davis
Leader: What if we told you we come to this sanctuary because there is no safety behind locked doors.
People: Jesus speaks peace among us. We do not carry this all alone.
Leader: What if we told you we gather together to remember that fear can’t keep love from showing up.
People: Jesus breathes the spirit among us. We do not carry this all alone.
Leader: What if we told you worship is a place where we touch the wounds this world makes in us.
People: Jesus reaches out his hands to us. We do not carry this all alone.
Leader: What if we told you we join our hearts in prayer and praise to practice moving disbelief toward recognition.
People: Jesus tells truths among us. We do not carry this all alone.
Leader: What if it was all true?
People: My Lord and my God! Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia.
* Hymn #253: Yours is the Glory, Resurrected One! (v. 1-3, English)
*Invocation Lorraine Davis
In the midst of our overwhelm and fear, Tender God, we do
not expect to meet you. Yet you are here, among us, holding out your hands to us, breathing Spirit over us, showing us again and again that nothing can separate us from you. Surround us with your peace in this moment, Jesus; let our fears rest in you. Amen.
WE SHARE THE WORD OF GOD
Anthem: Here I Am, Lord Kayleen Yuda
Time with the Children Rev. Dr. Diane Weible
Scripture: John 20: 19-31 Lorraine Davis
When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.’
But Thomas (who was called the Twin), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, ‘We have seen the Lord.’ But he said to them, ‘Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.’
A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ Then he said to Thomas, ‘Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.’ Thomas answered him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.’
Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
Sermon: Questions are always welcome Rev. Dr. Diane Weible
WE RESPOND IN WORD AND DEED
Pastoral Prayer Rev. Dr. Diane Weible
Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen
* Hymn #11: Bring Many Names (v. 1-6)
Call to Offering Lorraine Davis
These days place before us many reasons to be afraid. Violence and injustice seem to be growing unchecked. Like the disciples, who similarly faced so many reasons to be afraid, we might be drawn to lock our doors and look for safety by closing ourselves off from others. But today’s scripture reminds us that real safety comes with the flourishing of all people. Even in the midst of our fears, we are filled with the Holy Spirit and sent out. So let us unlock our hearts and unclench our fists, offering what we have in this moment as a symbol of our commitment to go out and be the presence of Love in our world.
Offertory: Theme for Flute Kayleen Yuda
* Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heavenly host
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost – Amen
*Offertory Prayer Lorraine Davis
In the presence of fear, may these gifts bring hope. Where doors are locked, may these offerings open new possibilities. Where there are wounds, may these gifts honor their truth. In the presence of despair, may these offerings testify to a new world rising up. To this collective liberation, we dedicate ourselves and our offerings. Amen.
*Hymn #123 (Sing! Prayer and Praise): Draw the Circle Wide
Announcements Rev. Dr. Diane Weible
Benediction Rev. Dr. Diane Weible
Postlude: See How Great a Flame Aspires Kayleen Yuda
* Please stand if you are able.
Permissions
Liturgy from “Building Up a New World – Locked Doors” Service Prayers for Easter 2C by Dr. Sharon R. Fennema, Join the Movement toward Racial Justice Curator with UCC National Ministries.
On Eagles Wings
Michael Joncas
Mark Hayes
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Yours is the Glory, Resurrected One!
Edmond L. Budry, 1904
Transl. The New Century Hymnal, 1993
Tune: JUDAS MACCABEUS
G.F. Handel, 1751
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Here I Am, Lord
Dan Schutte
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Bring Many Names
Brian Wren, 1989
Text: © 1989, 1994, Hope Publishing Company
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Theme for Flute
Carl Simone
Tune: © 1982 Lorenz Publishing Company,
a division of The Lorenz Corporation
(Admin. by Music Services)
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Draw the Circle Wide
Gordon Light, 1994
Tune: © 1994, Common Cup Company.
All rights reserved
Used with permission
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See How Great a Flame Aspires
Robert J. Powell
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ASCAP Text: © 2024
Lorenz Corporation (Administered by Music Services)
All Rights Reserved. ASCAP
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Important Dates
Today—April 27, 2025 – Potluck Celebration after worship honoring Rev. Dr. Diane Weible to thank her for serving Church of the Holy Cross for the last 3 months.
Mondays, 11:30 a.m. –Pickleball lessons; contact Connie 808-936-7534 or
Ruth at rnduponte07@gmail.com to sign up.
Tuesdays, 3:00 p.m. Bible Study in person and via Zoom in the Pastor’s Study:
® John 20:19-31
Wednesdays, 12 noon –Pickleball lessons; contact Connie 808-936-7534 or
Ruth at rnduponte07@gmail.com to sign up.
Other Faith Groups that meet at Church of the Holy Cross
The United Church of Christ, Pohnpei – Sanctuary, 12 noon
Rev. Bensis Henry
Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa – Sanctuary, 2:00 p.m.
Rev. Sitau Ofoia, Jr.
The Bedesta Church – Sanctuary, 4 p.m.
Rev. Edmes Edwin
Pastor Rev. Eric S. Anderson
Sabbatical Interim Pastor Rev. Dr. Diane Weible
Moderator Stefan Tanouye
Vice Moderator Lorraine Davis
Lay Reader Lorraine Davis
Chapel Decorations Froilan and Sally Queja
Organist / Pianist Kayleen Yuda
Guest Organist Michael Springer
Hand Bell Director Anna Kennedy
Hymn Leader Chandra Oshima
Projected Imagery Sue Smith
Web Master Ruth Niino-DuPonte
Videographers Eric Tanouye, Bob Smith, Eli Yamaki,
Mace Peng, Cindy Debus
Sunday School Teacher Gloria Kobayashi
Sunday School Aide Johanna Narruhn
Church Office Manager Pearl Momi Lyman
