Ranchos Presbyterian Church
Welcome to worship at Ranchos Presbyterian Church -
Passing the Peace, Collection of the Offering and other activities are modified.
Our worship is bilingual, with liturgy and music in both Spanish and English, and an English language sermon.
May you feel God’s presence, may the message be a blessing in your life and
may the grace of God go with you and strengthen you.
Please come again soon!
With Love,
Rev. Richard D. Gould , Pastor
Resurrection of the Lord/Easter Sunday
April 20, 2025
Rev. Richard D. Gould
Worship Service: 10:00 AM
Meditation Before Worship
“…Why do you look for the living among the dead?
He is not here but has risen.”
Luke 24:5
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
Call to Worship
As people of God, we proclaim:
that Jesus died on a cross; his body was entombed;
that on the third day God raised him from the dead;
that he will come again to save us and reign forever in glory.
This is the Good News we tell the world:
Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!
Let Ranchos Church resound with joy!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thanks be to God!
Hymn
“Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”
Confession and Pardon
On Easter Sunday – like on any other day –
we know the ways we have denied God’s presence in our lives.
Yet today we celebrate how God nevertheless fills us and our world with Grace.
Confident in God’s love, let us confess our sins, saying….
Almighty God, by raising Jesus from the tomb, you shattered the power of sin and death.
Yet, we remain captive to doubt and fear. We still walk the ways that lead to death.
Forgive us, God of mercy.
Strengthen our trust in your power to change our lives; to make us new, again!
Revive our faith even as you send us forth to proclaim our Risen Lord!
Amen
Silent Prayers
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 65:17-25
The word of our God
Thanks be to God
Epistle Reading
Acts 10:34-43
The word of our God
Thanks be to God
Gospel Reading
Luke 24:1-12
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
"Idle Tale or Eternal Truth?"
Hymn
“The Day of Resurrection!”
Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn
“El Señor Resucitó”
Blessing and Charge
Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí. Amen
Welcome to worship at Ranchos Presbyterian Church -
Passing the Peace, Collection of the Offering and other activities are modified.
Our worship is bilingual, with liturgy and music in both Spanish and English, and an English language sermon.
May you feel God’s presence, may the message be a blessing in your life and
may the grace of God go with you and strengthen you.
Please come again soon!
With Love,
Rev. Richard D. Gould , Pastor
Resurrection of the Lord/Easter Sunday
April 20, 2025
Rev. Richard D. Gould
Worship Service: 10:00 AM
Meditation Before Worship
“…Why do you look for the living among the dead?
He is not here but has risen.”
Luke 24:5
Hymn Sing
Greetings and Announcements
Blessing the Children
Call to Worship
As people of God, we proclaim:
that Jesus died on a cross; his body was entombed;
that on the third day God raised him from the dead;
that he will come again to save us and reign forever in glory.
This is the Good News we tell the world:
Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!
Let Ranchos Church resound with joy!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thanks be to God!
Hymn
“Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”
Confession and Pardon
On Easter Sunday – like on any other day –
we know the ways we have denied God’s presence in our lives.
Yet today we celebrate how God nevertheless fills us and our world with Grace.
Confident in God’s love, let us confess our sins, saying….
Almighty God, by raising Jesus from the tomb, you shattered the power of sin and death.
Yet, we remain captive to doubt and fear. We still walk the ways that lead to death.
Forgive us, God of mercy.
Strengthen our trust in your power to change our lives; to make us new, again!
Revive our faith even as you send us forth to proclaim our Risen Lord!
Amen
Silent Prayers
Assurance of Forgiveness
*Gloria Patri
Gloria demos al Padre, Al Hijo y al Santo Espíritu;
Como eran al principio, Son hoy habrán de ser Eternamente.
Amén
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 65:17-25
The word of our God
Thanks be to God
Epistle Reading
Acts 10:34-43
The word of our God
Thanks be to God
Gospel Reading
Luke 24:1-12
The Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Praise to you, O Christ.
Sermon
"Idle Tale or Eternal Truth?"
Hymn
“The Day of Resurrection!”
Passing the Peace
Prayers of the People
Response: God in your mercy….hear our prayers.
Offering Our Gifts to God
Doxology
A Dios el Padre celestial, Al Hijo nuestro Redentor,
Y al eternal Consolador, Unidos todos alabad. Amén
Prayer of Dedication
Closing Hymn
“El Señor Resucitó”
Blessing and Charge
Congregational Response
“Sagrado Es el Amor”
Sagrado es el amor Que nos ha unido aquí;
A los que creemos del Señor, La voz que llama a sí. Amen