easter day

The Lord is Risen
He is risen indeed. Alleluia!
 
Happy Easter! We welcome everyone to our united Easter services . There is communion at Yetholm at 9am, followed by bacon rolls and simnel cake. Then our all-age service at Morebattle at 11am.

• Everyone is welcome to bring-your-own-lunch to the manse at 12.15, if they have no other engagements.
• Palm crosses are still available from last week. Give one to a friend.
  
• Craft Group meets on Mondays at 2pm in Yetholm
  
• Coffee and chat at Yetholm Kirk on Tuesdays from 10.30 -12 noon. All welcome.
• Prayer Service is on Tuesdays at 12 noon in Yetholm
• On Thursday 24th April Gordon McInally will speak at a cheese-and-wine about his experiences as President of Rotary International at Yetholm Kirk at 7pm. Entry by donation.
• Kelso Old have a Coffee Morning on Saturday 26th April at 10am. All welcome.
• Next Sunday we have our services at Yetholm (10am) and Morebattle (11.15). We will have the opportunity to vote on our linkage with Kelso Old & Sprouston. This will take place after both our services at Yetholm and Morebattle. Only those whose names are on the membership and adherent roll will be able to vote.

 
Call to Worship
This is the Good News – the light shines in the darkness & the darkness will never overcome it.
Hallelujah! Christ is risen.
This is the Good News: once we were no people; now we are God’s people.
Hallelujah! Christ is risen.
This is the Good News – the grave is empty & Christ is risen.
Hallelujah! Christ is risen indeed!
 
Hymn 410 – Jesus Christ is risen today

Prayer of Adoration/Confession/ Lord’s Prayer
 
Talk 1 
 
Hymn 404 - I danced in the morning
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Readings – Acts 10: 34-43 (Pg 1104)
                        John 20: 1-18 (Pg 1089)
 
Hymn 416 – Christ is alive
 
Weekly Prayer
Christ is Risen, and the power of His resurrection fills the world today with new life, hope and expectation. Thank you for the promise that "everyone who believes in Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name". Help us to share the good news of peace so that others are drawn into his loving care. Amen
 
Sermon
 
Choir Anthem
 
Dedication of Offering
 
Prayers of Intercession
 
Hymn 419 – Thine be the glory
 
Benediction