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First Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. A Service for the Lord’s Day Easter April 12, 2009, 8:00 &11:00 a.m. * Indicates that those who are able may stand. Bold type is spoken by the people.
VOLUNTARY “Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks” Jeffrey Honoré Paul Thurmond, Organist (Please sign and pass the registers)
CALL TO WORSHIP Rev. Erin Angel Sing aloud and shout for joy. God has done wondrous things. God has conquered sin and death. Let us proclaim the good news. Jesus Christ is risen today. He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
*OPENING HYMN NO. 495 “We Know That Christ Is Raised”
Jesus was crucified and our hope was destroyed. Our faith was crushed and we doubted. But you, O God, have restored your Son to life. Christ is risen, and we are filled with new hope. Help us to live as your Easter people. Open our mouths to proclaim the good news of the gospel. Let us live each day believing in your promise of eternal life. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to His Name.
TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES (11am service)
SCRIPTURE READING 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
ANTHEM “Easter Anthem” William Billings (1746-1800) Text: Night Thoughts (1742-46)
The Lord is ris’n indeed! Hallelujah! Now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first fruits of them that slept. And did he rise? Hear it, ye nations! Hear it, O ye dead! He rose! He burst the bars of death and triumphed o’er the grave. Then I rose, then first humanity triumphant passed the crystal ports of light, and seized Eternal Youth. Man all immortal hail. Heaven all lavish of strange gifts to man. Thine’s all the glory, man’s the boundless bliss.
SCRIPTURE READING Mark 16:1-8
SERMON “You Write the Ending” Rev. Pat Handlson
*HYMN OF AFFIRMATION NO. 108 “Christ Is Alive!”
*GREETINGS (After an exchange of the Peace between the pastor and the congregation, we encourage you to greet one another. The Greetings will conclude with the first verse of “Blest Be the Tie” {Hymn No. 438})
The Peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. (A time of greeting)
Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love: The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
Presentation of tithes and offerings
OFFERTORY “Intermezzo, Op. 118, No. 2” Johannes Brahms
*Doxology (p. 592) English Words, Swiss-French Melody
Praise God, from whom all
blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below;
*CLOSING HYMN “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” David Cherwien
All: Jesus Christ is ris’n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!
Women: Hymns of praise then let us sing, All: Alleluia! Women: Unto Christ, our heav’nly king, All: Alleluia! Women: Who endured the cross and grave, All: Alleluia! Women: Sinners to redeem and save. All: Alleluia!
Choir: But the pains which he endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured; Alleluia! Now above the sky he’s king; Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia!
All: Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as his love; Alleluia! Praise him, all you heav’nly host, Alleluia! Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Amen!
*POSTLUDE “Fantasia in G Major, BWV 572” J.S. Bach
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Easter services are at 8:00 am and 11:00 am. ~ Easter breakfast is served from 9:00 am until 10:00 am. Thank you to Ron and Marilyn Ledbetter for organizing the Easter breakfast this morning. And thanks to all those who prepared and helped serve the delicious meal. Holy week services and luncheons went very well thanks to Marilyn Aitken, Sylvia McGee and Brenda Smith who headed up the luncheons. Thank you also to all of our volunteers, who decorated, hosted and donated food. Many hands make light work! The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be received today. “Somehow, in God’s economy, it is when we give to others that we find ourselves to be richly blessed.” Special envelopes are in the pew racks or you may note “OGHS” on the memo line of your check. Today we continue to accept special offerings to commission two new pieces of music for next year’s Centennial Celebration. Wednesday night we will resume our brown bag suppers and programs. This week will be a report on the mission trip to Houma, LA. Come and hear the stories from those who went on the trip. All are welcome to the next Dinner Out on Saturday, April 18 at 5:00 pm at Crawdaddy’s West Side Grill. Sign up sheets are by both doors. If you have any questions call Kaye Craig at 537-3714. Session will meet next Sunday at 7pm. Birthdays: Gerald Hansen, 4/18; John Phillips, 4/18 Acolytes: Emma Angel & Michael Thurmond April Flower Chair: Joane Kibbons; Deacons: Debbie Handlson & Donna Johnson
PERSONAL CONCERN IN OUR PRAYERS: PERSONS HOMEBOUND: Mary Martha Bush, Nancy Jarrell, and Jessie Lee Lamb. IN NURSING HOMES OR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES: Beulah Doran, Dorothy Grant, Edith Jared, and Frances Snyder. Keep in prayer also: Dick Armstrong; Helen Copeland; Nancy Dixon; Lonnie Hester; Don Medley; Merlin Miller; Mary Smith; Emily Stewart; Virginia Throckmorton; Ted Hayes’ mother, Ann Hayes; Lauren, Joey and Ellia Pratt; Eli Covington who is doing mission work in Nicaragua; and the people in the armed services, especially Paul Evans. CHURCH CALENDAR SUNDAY: Friendship Coffee Time is located in the hallway at the entrance. 9:45 A.M. – Christian Education · The preschool class meets in Room 9 with Barbara Greeson. · The elementary class meets in Room 8 with Sharyl Hansen. · The middle school class meets in Room 7 with Chris McCormick. · The high school class meets in Room 16 with Lisa Dollar. · The Adult Fellowship Class study for April is “The Path to New Life” using selected verses from Luke & Acts. The class meets with Virginia Lovellette in the Library. · The Religion and Culture Class meets with Mike Birdwell in Room 12. They are reading The Year of Living Biblically by A. J. Jacobs. · The Enlightenment and Inspiration Class will meet in Fellowship Hall next Sunday with Rex Buckner who is starting the Mustard Seed Ranch. TUESDAY: 4:15 P.M. Bible Study “Daniel: Lives of Integrity, Words of Prophecy” WEDNESDAY: 5:45 P.M. – Supper 6:30 P.M. – Program: Presentation of our work trip to Houma, LA 7:30 P.M. – Choir Rehearsal
Church Office: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (firstprescooke@frontiernet.net) Pastor: The Rev. Pat Handlson (home: 526-5486) (phandlson@frontiernet.net) Parish Associate: The Rev. Erin Angel (home: 526-9474) (angelsfour@dishmail.net) Website: www.firstprescookeville.org
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