Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Health Wellness
Pastor Cathy Hanus, Holistic Health Coach
*Activity modified for pandemic
Prayer
Mighty God, in whom we know the power of redemption, you stand among us in the shadows of our time.
As we move through every sorry and trial of this life, uphold us with knowledge of the final morning when, in the glorious presence of your risen Son, we will share in his resurrection, redeemed and restored to the fullness of life and forever freed to be your people. Amen.
Reading
Easter Vigil
Matthew 28:1-10
28:1 After the sabbath, as the first day of the week was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb.
28:2 And suddenly there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, descending from heaven, came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.
28:3 His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow.
28:4 For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men.
28:5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified.
28:6 He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.
28:7 Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ This is my message for you.”
28:8 So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples.
28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him.
28:10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
Message
Pastor Michael Hanus
Stop being afraid! Jesus has defeated death. Rejoice, and share the good news!
Presentation
Gut Brain Health Neuroscience Exploration
Pastor Cathy Hanus, Holistic Health Coach
Meal
All Are Welcome to Our Table
Shared with All Who Engaged Our Easter Egg Hunt earlier today
Fellowship
Chat Bench
Debriefing Our Easter Egg Hunt earlier today
Continuing Community Garden Planning
Continuing Science Festival Planning
Exercise
Pastor Michael Hanus
Basic warmup stretching exercise
Mild cardiac health exercise
Missional Community Service
Local Food Pantry experiences Food Supply Shortage, so a non-perishable food item donation is welcome if you are able!
Prayer
O God of glory, in the Easter dawn you raised Jesus from death to life.
As we are united with him in death, so unite us with him in resurrection, that we may walk in newness of life. Amen.
Hymn
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Surrexit Christus hodie. Latin hymn, 14th cent.
Charles Wesley.
https://youtu.be/6BpWj8bOHSM
Aaron’s Blessing
All Are Welcome to Stop or Pass By for the Blessing …
The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace. – Numbers 6:24-6.
Peace and Joy! Pastors Michael and Cathy Hanus and the Spirit of Peace Missional Community.