BUC Worship Service – April 12, 2026

Balzac United Church
April 12, 2026, 10:00am
Guest Minister: Rev. Robert Mutlow
Music Ministry: Lee Dowan, Dr. Alex Shawn

Prelude Morning Has Broken arr. M. Hayes
Welcome and Announcements

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Land Acknowledgement
Lighting The Christ Candle

Call to Worship: Easter 2 – Thomas Meets Jesus
Hallelujah, Christ is Risen! (X3)
Christ is risen indeed!
In the Great 50 Days of Easter, the Risen Christ,
Steps through closed doors, speaking peace.
The Risen Christ, commissions us this day,
“ As the Father sent me, so send I you.”
The Risen Christ, blows over us
Renewing us with the wind of the Spirit.
The Risen Christ, in our doubts and struggles,
Encourages us to come alongside Thomas.
The Risen Christ, in this Season of Easter,
Reminds us to gather in the breaking of bread,
Come, let us worship the Risen Christ,
Taking our place with the faithful witnesses.
Opening Song The Day of Resurrection VU 164
Opening Prayer
Candles of Joy, Concern, & Sorrow
(Congregational members are invited to come forward and offer prayer requests
and light candles.)
God of peace,
We pray for all hiding behind closed doors this day –
Those burdened by fear, grief or uncertainty.
Seeking comfort where there is suffering,
Hope where faith is tested,
And peace where hearts are troubled.
Strengthen this church to be a faithful witness,
Sent into the world as Christ was sent,
Bearing signs of resurrection life,
Breathe your Spirit in us once more. Amen.
Song Come In, Come In and Sit Down VU 395
Scripture Lessons
1 Peter 1.3-9 – New Birth – Living Hope
Song: Behold, Behold MV 115 (2X) (Seated)
Behold, behold, I make all thing new,
Beginning with you and starting from today.
Behold, behold I make all things new,
My promise is true, for I am Christ the way. (X2)
John 20.19-31 – Thomas Confession of Faith
Message “The Gospel That is Ours”
Hymn Make Me A Channel of Your Peace VU684
Offertory My Jesus, I Love Thee arr. M. Hayes
The Lord’s Supper
Introduction: (Kingsfold Communion Set – MV# 204-206)
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them up to the Lord.
Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
It is right and good to give our thanks and our praise.
God our Redeemer, in raising Christ from the dead,
You raise us up to new life in Christ.
Holy One, in Jesus, we dare to believe:
in the things we cannot see:
In Jesus love for us
and Jesus’ love for those around us.
Holy One, in the Spirit, we dare to believe:
That another world is possible
That suffering can end and we can play a part:
In the building the kingdom to come.
Holy One, we thank you for joy beyond words,
For faith refined through trial and temptation.
And for the inheritance kept for us
As we sing with all the Saints:
(Sung) Sanctus # 203 MV
The Story of the Last Supper
(Sung) Mystery of Faith # 204 MV
Blessing the Gifts
(Sung) The Great Amen # 205 MV
The Lord’s Prayer
Breaking of the Bread & Blessing the Cup
The Communion: (Please hold the bread and wine and we will partake together.)
Communion Music: Jesus Is All the World to Me arr. M. Hayes
Prayer after Communion:
Loving God, we rejoice in your Easter witnesses:
Women at the empty tomb,
Companions on Emmaus Road,
Disciples hiding behind closed doors,
Thomas waiting to see Jesus’ scars,
Followers who have not seen Jesus
Yet met Jesus in the Breaking of the Bread. Amen.
Closing Hymn Thine is the Glory VU 173
Benediction
Postlude All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name arr. M. Hayes
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