706 14th Avenue South
North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29582
Phone: 843-272-5236
Pastors: Rev. Gene Aiken, Rev. Stephanie Schellinger
Email: admin@trinitynmb.com Web: www.trinitynmb.com
Easter Sunrise Service and Holy Communion
Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 6:00 am
Prelude
Call to Worship
L: Christ is risen!
P: The Lord is risen indeed!
L: Glory and honor, dominion and power,
P: Be to God forever and ever.
Christ is risen! Alleluia!
Congregational Hymn “Up from the Grave He Arose” (vs. 1&3)
Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior,
waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!
Chorus: Up from the grave He arose;
with a mighty triumph o'er His foes;
He arose a victor from the dark domain,
and He lives forever, with His saints to reign.
He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!
Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior;
He tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord! Chorus
Greeting
Grace and peace to you from Jesus Christ our Lord.
My brothers and sister in Christ:
On this most holy morning
in which Jesus Christ passed over from death to life,
we gather as the Church to watch and pray.
This is the Passover of Christ,
in which we share in Christ’s victory over death.
Opening Prayer
God of life, through Jesus Christ you have bestowed upon the world the light of life. Sanctify this new fire, and grant that our hearts and minds may also be kindled with holy desire to shine forth with the brightness of Christ’s rising, that we may attain to the feast of everlasting light; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Offertory “Come Everyone and Clap for Joy” Sue Farrar Ken Klaus
Scripture Reading Luke 24:28-32
28 When they came to Emmaus, he acted as if he was going on ahead. 29 But they urged him, saying, “Stay with us. It’s nearly evening, and the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 After he took his seat at the table with them, he took the bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. 31 Their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he disappeared from their sight. 32 They said to each other, “Weren’t our hearts on fire when he spoke to us along the road and when he explained the scriptures for us?”
Meditation Our Eyes Are Opened Rev. Gene Aiken
The Great Thanksgiving
L: The Lord be with you.
P: And also with you.
L: Lift up your hearts.
P: We lift them up to the Lord.
L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
P: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Closing Hymn “He Lives” (vs. 1&3)
I serve a risen Savior, He’s in the world today;
I know that He is living, whatever foes may say.
I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer,
And just the time I need Him, He’s always near.
Chorus: He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today!
He walks with me and talks with me
Along life’s narrow way.
He lives, He lives, salvation to impart!
You ask me how I know He lives?
He lives within my heart.
Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing
Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King!
The hope of all who seek him, the help of all who find;
None other is so loving, so good and kind. Chorus
The Benediction
Songs During Communion
The Table
VERSE 1
There is a table
Filled with the best food
Can you hear The Father calling
There's a seat just for you
And at this table
All is forgiven
Trade in your chains of bondage
For crowns of freedom
All are welcome at the table
There is a place just for you
CHORUS
All are welcome at the table
There is a place just for you
No condemnation at the table
There is a place just for you
Just for you
VERSE 2
This is the table of new beginnings
These cups are full of love
And it's never ending
And at this table
There are no orphans
Just a loving Father
And His sons and daughters
CHORUS (2x)
All are welcome at the table
There is a place just for you
No condemnation at the table
There is a place just for you
Just for you
BRIDGE
Leave your shame at the door
You won't need it anymore
Hold your head up high
This is the start of your new life
Leave your chains at the door
They can't hold you anymore
Hold your head up high
This is the start of your new life
CHORUS
All are welcome at the table
There is a place just for you
No condemnation at the table
There is a place just for you
Just for you. There is a place just for you
Goodness of God
VERSE 1
I love You, Lord
Oh, Your mercy never fails me
All my days, I've been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
CHORUS
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God
VERSE 2
I love Your voice
You have led me through the fire
In darkest night You are close like no other
I've known You as a Father
I've known You as a Friend
I have lived in the goodness of God
CHORUS .
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God.
BRIDGE (2x)
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
Your goodness is running after, it's running after me
With my life laid down, I'm surrendered now
I give You everything
CHORUS
All my life You have been faithful
All my life You have been so, so good
With every breath that I am able
I will sing of the goodness of God
Oh I’m gonna sing of the goodness of God
A Special “Thank You” to Molly Darcy’s for once again allowing us the use of their location and electricity for our sunrise service. We are grateful to be a part of such a supportive community.