WE GATHER TO WORSHIP GOD (Psalm 97:1-7)
Let the earth shout with joy at the sovereignty of the LORD:
sun-drenched beaches, reefs and distant islands, rejoice!.
Clouds of deep mystery surround the LORD,
whose throne stands firm on justice 
        and God's actions which put things right.
The spirit of the LORD rises up, 
transforming and dispelling the surrounding powers and principalities.
Lightning shone in the dark of the world,
and the earth writhed as though in childbirth.
Ageless mountains melted like wax before the LORD,
from the presence of the LORD of all the earth
The heavens proclaimed God's actions which put things right,
and all the people saw the glory of the LORD.
 

CONFESSION (Psalm 97:8-12)
Those who went after other gods were put to shame -
even the gods bowed down.
Rejoicing and acclamation rise up
because of your judgements, O LORD.
For you, O LORD, are the Most High, over all the earth;
you are greatly exalted over the gods.
For the times we follow other gods, to our own shame
Lord have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
You who love the LORD, despise evil,
for the LORD protects the lives of the faithful,
        and will rescue them from the hand of the wicked.
For the times turn from the protection of your hand
Christ have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Light shines out for those who live justly;
        it rejoices for the honest heart.
Rejoice, in the LORD, you whose lives express God's justice, 
        and give thanks to the holy name of your God.
For the times when our living does not express your justice
Lord have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
Comfort us, heal us, and re-create us, O God,
so that in wholeness 
we may live to your glory,
and the greatness of your holy name. Amen.

Looking for contemporary music and song resources? Try David MacGregor's Together to Celebrate
Or metrical psalms? Try Dale A. Schoening's Sing the Psalms

HYMN SUGGESTIONS FOR EASTER 7 - YEAR C
Christ is made the sure foundation	TIS 432	AHB 343
Hallelujah ! sing to Jesus	TIS 517	AHB 439
How sweet the name of Jesus sounds	TIS 223	AHB 158
Love Divine all loves excelling	TIS 217	AHB 148
Ye gates lift up your heads	TIS 12	AHB 286
Acts 16:16-34
Breathe on me breath of God	TIS 407	AHB 320
God is my strong salvation	TIS 15	AHB 493
I'll praise my Maker while I've breath	TIS 90	AHB 44
In suffering love, the thread of life	TIS 177
O for a heart to praise my God	TIS 568	AHB 476
You are my hiding place	TIS 754
PSALM 97
The Lord is King, let earth rejoice	TIS 55
Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21
Christ is the world's true light	TIS 238	AHB 179
Come let us join our cheerful songs	TIS 204	AHB 133
God has spoken by his prophets	TIS 158	AHB 92
Hark! a herald voice is calling	TIS 264	AHB 192
Jesus, where'er thy people meet	TIS 445	AHB 372
Lo! he comes with clouds descending	TIS 273	AHB 201
Lord Jesus, our bright Morning Star	TIS 199
Of the Father's love begotten ere the worlds	TIS 290	AHB 215
Rejoice! The Lord is king	TIS 216	AHB 147
This, this is the God we adore	TIS 220	AHB 153
Wake, awake! for night is flying	TIS 266	AHB 195
What shall I do my God to love,	TIS 122	AHB 50
John 17:20-26
Christ is the heavenly food that gives	TIS 522	AHB 445
Christ is the world's light	TIS 246	AHB 191
Christ, whose glory fills the skies	TIS 212	AHB 140
Filled with the Spirit's power	TIS 411	AHB 328
Hail the day that sees him rise	TIS 369	AHB 291
Help us accept each other	TIS 648
Here in this place new light is streaming	TIS 474
Lord Jesus, if the same you are	TIS 566
My heart & voice I raise	TIS 225	AHB 160
Sent forth by God's blessing	TIS 531	SA 76
Son of God, eternal Saviour	TIS 606	AHB 529
The law of Christ alone can make us free	TIS 630	AHB 554