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Easter 2026 Worship Program

  • Writer: Pastor Gary
    Pastor Gary
  • 13 minutes ago
  • 5 min read

Welcome to worship.


We’re really glad you’re here today. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or you’ve been part of this church family for years, it matters that you’re here, and we don’t take that for granted.


Today we gather to celebrate Easter—the day that centers everything we believe. It’s the day we remember that Jesus didn’t stay in the grave, but rose again. Not just as a powerful idea or inspiring story, but as a living Savior.


For many, Easter is familiar. We’ve heard the story, sung the songs, and know the details. But the first Easter wasn’t polished —it was confusing, unexpected, and deeply personal. The people closest to Jesus didn’t immediately understand what had happened. They had to come to recognize that He was truly alive.


And in many ways, that’s still where people find themselves today. It’s possible to know the story of Jesus and still wonder what it really means. It’s possible to understand the facts and still be searching for something more.


Today is an invitation—not just to remember what happened, but to consider what it means now. Because if Jesus is alive, that changes everything. It means hope is real, forgiveness is possible, and life doesn’t have to be defined by the past. So whether your faith feels strong, uncertain, or somewhere in between—God has something for us all today.


Thank you again for being here. If you have any questions about the church or would like to learn more about how to get connected, we’d love to talk with you. You can reach the church office at 410-639-2144 or use the question cards in the pews.


We’re praying that today’s time of worship helps you take one step closer to seeing and knowing the risen Jesus.


All for Him!


Pastor Gary 


All for Him!

Pastor Gary  


Order of Worship

Welcome


Prayer of Adoration


Opening Worship


Prayer of Confession


Prayer of Intercession


Message

Do You See Him?

Luke 24:13-35

Pastor Gary Priddy

Holy Communion


Next Steps

What you can do for a “next step” of faith.

Prayer of Thanksgiving


Benediction



Songs for Worship 

Wesley Chapel

 251 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

257 I Serve A Risen Savior

265 Because He Lives



Rock Hall Church

Christ the Lord is Risen Today

Glorious Day

God so Loved

He Lives

Sermon Outline

Do You See Him?

Luke 24:13-35


You Can Know the Story and ___________________

John 5:39–40, Mark 6:3–6, James 2:19

Knowing about Jesus is not the same as knowing Him.



You Can Hear the Truth and ________________________

Matthew 13:13–15, Hebrews 4:2, John 2:23–25

Hearing truth can stir your heart, but only faith changes your life.



Jesus Is Known When He _________________________

Luke 24:45, 2 Corinthians 4:6, Acts 16:14

You don’t come to see Jesus on your own—He opens your eyes so you can.



Bottom Line: 

Don’t just know about Jesus, know Him.



TAKE IT HOME:

Don’t just know about Jesus—know Him.


  1. Luke 24:19–21 - Where might you be missing Jesus? Are there areas of your life that don’t look different from people who don’t know him at all?  Have your expectations shaped how you see Him?

  2. Luke 24:25–27 - Are you letting Scripture change you—or just inform you?  God’s Word doesn’t just explain Jesus—it reveals Him. Yes - How? No - What’s keeping me from getting to know God better?

  3. Luke 24:30–31 - Has Jesus become personally real to you? Have you moved from knowing → recognizing?

  4. Luke 24:32–35 - What in my life needs to change if Jesus is truly alive? Real recognition leads to real movement.


You can know the story… and still miss the Savior.


This Week's Announcements:



Daily Devotional Reading:

Wake-Up Call provides a daily encouragement to shake off the slumber of our busy lives and turn our eyes toward Jesus. Each morning our community gathers around a Scripture, a reflection, a prayer, and a few short questions, inviting us to reorient our lives around the love of Jesus who transforms our hearts, homes, churches, and cities.



Prayer Request Policy Change In order to maintain a more current prayer list, we provide a copy of this past week’s prayer requests. Submit prayer requests using the prayer request cards in the pews or the digital prayer request form on our website: pray.yourrhc.com Please make sure you have permission to share other’s information.


Current Prayer Requests


  • Our children and youth ministries

  • Caregivers and first responders

  • Our nation’s leaders

  • Healing of our nation

  • People battling addictions

  • Single parents and their kids

  • Pastor Gary and family

  • Dickie & Bettie Porter

  • Hubbard & Sharon Kendall

  • Joanne Carson

  • Audra Ashley

  • Diane McIntyre

  • Elma (Sis) Myers

  • Wilkins Hubbard

  • Joe Holliday

  • JJ Foote

  • Lisa Stottlemyer 

  • Edna Cox

  • Don & Shirley Spagnolo

  • Rick & Mary Etta Reedy

  • Elmer & Marsha Gustafson

  • Susan Medley

  • David Black

  • Grant Stoops

  • Sherrie Jacobs

  • Alice Dulin

  • Beverly Beck

  • Jeanne Geibel

  • Becky Glenn

  • Joan Stevens

  • Shelley Hillyer

  • Artie Kendall


Active Military & their families including:

  • Trevion Hopkins

  • Kyle Schauber

  • Brock Willey

  • Makenzie Williams

  • Steve McCarthy

  • Geoffrey Andersen

  • Jonathan Conner

  • Dante Spagnolo


This week's prayer focus:

Join us in focused and specific prayer for our church, our community, and our world. Be prepared to see God do great things as we collectively turn to Him in prayer.


Sunday – Open Our Eyes: Father, open our eyes to see Jesus as He truly is—alive, present, and near. Keep us from missing Him even when He is right in front of us. Luke 24:31

Monday – From Knowing to Believing: Lord, move us beyond information into living faith. Help us not just understand the truth, but trust You with our lives. John 20:29

Tuesday – Shaped by Your Word: Father, as we read Your Word, let it awaken our hearts. Teach us to see Jesus in all of Scripture and grow our faith through it. Luke 24:27

Wednesday – Honest Hearts: Lord, search our hearts and reveal where we’ve held onto wrong expectations or quiet disappointment. Lead us into deeper trust in You. Psalm 139:23–24

Thursday – Recognizing Your Presence: Jesus, help us recognize You in the ordinary moments of life. Train our hearts to see You at work in ways we often overlook. Luke 24:30–31

Friday – A Burning Heart: Holy Spirit, stir our hearts with truth. Let our passion for Jesus grow as we walk with Him and hear His voice through Scripture. Luke 24:32

Saturday – Living as Witnesses: Father, send us out with joy and boldness. As You have made Yourself known to us, help us share the reality of the risen Christ with others. Luke 24:33–35



This week’s events:


Monday

 6:00 pm - Bible Study @Debbie Elburn’s

7:00 pm - Women’s Bible Study @Nancy Walls

7:00 pm - Men’s Bible Study @Charge Office

Tuesday:

10:00 am - Bible Study Group @RHCCC 

Thursday: 

7:00 pm -  Praise Band practice @RHC

 Sunday

8:30 am - Bible Study @WC

9:30 am - Worship Celebration @WC

11:00 am - Worship Celebration @RHC


WC - Wesley Chapel

RHC - Rock Hall Church

RHCCC - Rock Hall Church Community Center







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