Resurrection -
sharing prayers of
praise
in celebration of
life
Read John 20:1-31
Resurrection
Recall John 16:33,
13:34-35
20:22-23, 14:27
20:19, 14:1-3, 20:26
friendship,
conflict,
betrayal, death
What do you make of these stories of
the first Easter? What are they saying
that can help us as we share prayers of praise in celebration of life?
Then,
he rose again from the dead
Now,
he lives
Then,
he said
Peace be with you
Now,
he says
Peace be with you
Then,
so many believed because they saw with
their own eyes.
Now,
even more blessings
are in store for those who believe without
seeing.
Encourage one another
with these words
Lord of all Life
we thank you
that death could not hold you.
It’s amazing, incredible,
almost unbelievable
that you came back to life
when no one was expecting it.
Now we know
that death is not the end,
Now we can be sure
that nothing is hopeless
In a troubled world
of broken friendships
of conflict,
betrayal and death
you are here
you make the difference
to our lives
you give us
hope, and joy, and peace.
Because you are alive
we can live life to the full
and we have
everything to live for.
today, tomorrow and for ever.
Read Romans 8:35, 37-39
as an affirmation
of faith
