In a world of "soft targets," headlines of terror, and personal "kingdoms" that feel like they are crumbling, it is easy to find ourselves living as if Jesus were still in the grave. We call this "thinking inside the tomb"—a state of mind defined by fear, downcast eyes, and a past-tense hope.
This week, we join two disciples on the Road to Emmaus as they journey from the despair of the road to the joy of the table. Drawing a clever parallel from a familiar slogan, we explore what it means to "Think Outside the Tomb." Discover how the resurrected Christ—who descended into hell to proclaim His victory—now opens our eyes through the Scriptures and the breaking of bread. When we stop living for our own kingdoms and start living for the risen King, our perspective shifts from the finality of death to the bold confidence of the Gospel.
Join us as we move from "we had hoped" to the joyful realization that He is risen indeed!
Service times:
- Live on YouTube
- In person worship
Order of service:
Readings:
- Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Romans 5:8-11
- Psalm reading is from Psalm 116:1–14
- Acts reading is from Acts 2:14a, 36–41
- New Testament reading is from 1 Peter 1:17–25
- Holy Gospel is from Luke 24:13–35
Songs and Hymns:
- Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed
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Text and tune by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Ed Cash
© 2012 Alletrop Music | © 2012 Getty Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Before You I Kneel
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Jeffrey J Taylor, Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend
© 2012 Getty Music Publishing; © Seek 1st; © Townend Songs
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Living Hope
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Brian Johnson, Phil Wickham
© 2017 Phil Wickham Music; Simply Global Songs; Sing My Songs; Bethel Music Publishing
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Jesus, Refuge of the Weary
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Text: Girolamo Savonarola, 1452–98; tr. Jane F. Wilde, 1826–96, alt.
Tune: Erbaulicher Musicalischer Christen-Schatz, 1745, Basel
Text and tune: Public domain - I Come to the Cross
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Bill Batstone; Bob Somma
© 1996 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing; © Meadowgreen Music Company
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740 - Who Are You Who Walk in Sorrow
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Text: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923–2007; © 2000 National Association of Pastoral Musicians,
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220;
Tune: Southern Harmony, 1835, New Haven; Public domain. - Amazing Grace
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Text by John Newton
Tune by Columbian Harmony, 1829
Public domain
Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei
- Text: Stephen P. Starke
Announcements:
- Sunday, Apr 19:
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- Worship Service (Rev. Tony Boos): 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Sunday School: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstaris..
- Adult Bible Study: 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Discovering Christianity Class: 10:45 AM
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Downstairs.
- Wednesday, Apr 22:
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- Men’s Bible Study: 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM
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Downstairs.
- Property Workday
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Sign up to help with the spring property clean-up 22nd!
- Thursday, Apr 23:
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- AA Meeting: 6:30 PM
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Downstairs.
- Saturday, Apr 25:
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- Women’s Bible Study: 10 AM to 11:30 AM
- AA Meeting: 1:30 PM
- Is Christian Faith “Subjective”? (Ep141)
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Unbelievers sometimes critique Christian faith for being subjective – based on unprovable personal opinions. Sometimes Christians have tried to argue, in response, that their beliefs are actually objective and based on provable evidence. But is this possible? Is it even desirable? Chuck and Aaron talk about these questions in this episode of Craving Answers, Craving God.
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