| • Miracles and healing | |
| • The sound of dry bones rattling and coming together | |
| • Prophecy and prophesying to the breath | |
| • God's power and ability to save, deliver, heal, and restore | |
| • Coming alive from death | |
| • Praise and worship | |
| • God's love and character (reckless, never-ending, wonderful) | |
| • Thanking and praising God for His love | |
| • Praise and worship songs | |
| • Easter Sunday celebration | |
| • Welcome to worship and introduction of pastor Chris | |
| • Empty tomb and resurrection of Christ | |
| • Invitation to stand and receive God's greeting | |
| • Opening prayer and song | |
| • Reflection on Christ's resurrection and its significance | |
| • Praise to God | |
| • The resurrection of Christ | |
| • The power and glory of God | |
| • The church rejoicing in one voice | |
| • Prayer and worship | |
| • Gratitude for Jesus' sacrifice and life-giving power | |
| • Prayer singing with repetition of names of Jesus and Christian titles | |
| • Testimony of belief in the power of Jesus Christ | |
| • Announcement about church budget and mission organization Edudaio | |
| • Discussion on education rooted in the gospel for transformation | |
| • Call to be a blessing to others as one has been blessed | |
| • The significance of Christ's resurrection | |
| • Easter celebration and the gift of salvation | |
| • Symbolism of flowers as a reminder of God's love | |
| • Surprises and gifts from God, including an unknown "surprise" to be revealed later in the day | |
| • Jesus Storybook Bible and the story of Christ's resurrection | |
| • Announcement of nominations for Office of Elder and Deacon | |
| • Easter Sunday worship service | |
| • Prayer for church leadership and guidance | |
| • Prayers for specific individuals (Robin Baumann, Harry Feitzma) | |
| • Prayers for people dealing with illness and those providing care | |
| • Update on refugee sponsorship process for Sebastian and Sandy | |
| • Prayers for the people of Ukraine, including comfort, protection, and peace | |
| • Prayers for governments to quickly process new immigrants | |
| • Prayer for courage and a change of heart for Russian leaders | |
| • Reading from Mark 16 during worship service | |
| • Discussion of the resurrection and its impact | |
| • Change in cultural landscape and categorization of faith and fact | |
| • Blurring of lines between sacred and secular | |
| • Sense of disorientation and uncertainty in modern society | |
| • Haunting longing for transcendence and more | |
| • Tension between desire for spiritual certainty and skepticism | |
| • Reference to the Gospel of Mark's ending as a response to cultural moment | |
| • Discussion of the burial practices in ancient Israel and how Jesus' body was placed in a tomb | |
| • Description of the discovery by Mary and Salome of an angel at the tomb, who tells them Jesus has risen | |
| • Reflection on Mark's narrative style and ending, which leaves the reader with a sense of trembling and bewilderment | |
| • Discussion of the human experience of faith and doubt, including the idea that believing does not come easily | |
| • Description of the philosopher's view that doubting is an essential part of faith, and that we oscillate between faith and doubt | |
| • Reflection on the nature of transcendence and how it can disrupt our carefully crafted understanding of reality | |
| • Discussion of the mistake of seeing Easter as solely about God's power over sin and death | |
| • The only possible reason early Christianity began and took its current shape is that Jesus' tomb was really empty | |
| • Robert Louis Stevenson's story about people lighting street lamps illustrates the concept of punching holes in darkness, like Easter does with Christ's resurrection | |
| • The resurrection brings hope and transformation to individuals, even if they are doubting or feeling brokenhearted | |
| • The story of Easter is not about proving its truth, but about stirring faith and affecting hearts | |
| • The empty tomb leads to rootedness, a firm truth and foundation, brought by Jesus' resurrection and present in liturgy, word, and sacrament | |
| • The Lord's Supper is set because the tomb is empty, filling the hearts of believers with Christ's presence. | |
| • Remembrance of Jesus' death and resurrection | |
| • Participation in communion (bread and cup) as a proclamation of faith | |
| • Invitation to come to the table regardless of faith level or attendance history | |
| • Accommodations for gluten-free bread and seating arrangements | |
| • Communion service including singing and reading from scripture | |
| • Themes of sacrifice and debt paid by Jesus | |
| • Worship and praise to God for love and redemption | |
| • Expression of dependence on God through prayer and music | |
| • Reiteration of faithfulness and steadfastness of God's love | |
| • Use of musical instruments, specifically a guitar solo | |
| • Hope in God's love and presence | |
| • The power of faith to overcome fear and doubt | |
| • The promise of salvation through Jesus Christ | |
| • The assurance of eternal life and victory over death | |
| • The joy and pride of trusting in God's goodness and love | |
| • The confidence that comes from knowing God holds the future | |
| • Final table and invitation for those who haven't been served | |
| • Prayer to God, thanking him for the meal and asking for guidance and protection | |
| • Invitation to stand for a closing blessing | |
| • Blessing that asks God to be present in all aspects of life | |
| • Repetition of "thank you" by the speaker | |
| • Celebration of Christ's resurrection with praise and worship songs | |
| • Shame and weight of sin | |
| • Being buried alive under shame | |
| • Rescued by a call to salvation | |
| • Freedom from darkness into glorious day | |
| • Becoming a citizen of heaven | |
| • Healing from brokenness | |
| • Love as the end | |
| • Having a future with open eyes | |
| • Redemption through Christ's name and love |