The Church in Worship April 5, 2015 11:00 a.m. Scripture Reading Mark 16:1-8 Minister: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! EASTER SUNDAY Pastoral Prayer OPENING OUR HEARTS TO GOD Prelude “Choral” Call to Worship Joseph Jongen Anthem “Lift High Your Easter Praise” Becca Jones Sermon “Mixed Emotions” Christ the Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! The stone was rolled away. He is alive! Naysayers, soldiers & guards could not keep him locked away. All of the cruelty and hate of this world could not keep him locked away. Leader: Death itself could not keep him. All: Christ the Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! *Hymn of Praise “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” Benjamin Harlan EASTER HYMN Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise you joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing ye heav’ns and earth, reply, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once He died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours, the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia! Christ hath opened paradise, Alleluia! Invocation Jim Walls Gloria Patri (Hymnal 704) MEINEKE arr. Angerman/Martin *Hymn of Response 210 “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” Benediction Postlude “Alleluia” Wayne Lord, organist *************** Sunday, April 5 8:30 a.m. REACH Contemporary Worship, Gym 9:40 a.m. Sunday School, all buildings 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary Vietnamese Worship, Arts/Crafts/MAC 2:00 p.m. Chinese Sunday School, W-105 DUKE STREET Monday, April 6 Tuesday, April 7 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study, MAC Grill 6:00 p.m. Sarah’s Laughter, Coffee House Property Committee, Conference Rm. 6:30 p.m. DMDA, W-105 Greg DeLoach Wednesday, April 8 7:00 a.m. Men’s Prayer Breakfast, MAC Grill 5:30 p.m. Bridge Ministry Prep, MAC Grill Greg DeLoach OUR RESPONSE PRAISING GOD “Fanfare for Easter Day” Greg DeLoach LISTENING TO GOD Leader: People: Leader: People: Introit Kyle Boyer Theodore Dubois Les Reagan, pianist Thursday, April 9 Friday, April 10 Saturday, April 11 6:30 a.m. BSF Leadership, Daniel Building 11:30 a.m. Bridge Ministry off campus *Congregation please stand. Please silence your electronic devices. Seating for the hearing impaired on the camera side of sanctuary. An interpreter is available. The Sanctuary flowers are given in loving memory of my parents, Dawson & Loead Dill and our grandson, Charlie (Cal) Lovett III by Charlie & Lanell Lovett. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, amen. Welcome and *Greeting *Hymn 214 Jim Walls “The Day of Resurrection!” “Because He Lives” LANCASHIRE RESURRECTION Because He lives, I can face tomorrow; because He lives, all fear is gone; Because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living just because He lives. Offertory Prayer Offertory Pam Thomas “The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done” “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” arr. Robert Nagel An Evening of Instrumental Praise! FBC Orchestra and Handbells in concert Sunday, April 26, 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary. CBF 2015 Spring General Assembly Friday & Saturday, April 24-25 Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church 2715 Peachtree Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA Assembly leaders will be David Odom, Greg DeLoach, and Devita Parnell. Registration can be done online at www.cbfga.org/10117/ spring-general-assembly-online-registration or you may call the CBF Georgia office at 478-742-1191, ext. 3. Opportunities to Serve and Grow Ministerial Staff Greg DeLoach, Senior Pastor [email protected] Jim Walls, Associate Pastor [email protected] R. J. Robinson, Pastor Emeritus Kyle Boyer, Minister to Students [email protected] Patti Fowler, Minister of Weekday Education [email protected] Andy Jones, Minister of Missional Outreach [email protected] Becca Jones, Minister to Preschool & Children [email protected] Quarterly Conference Wednesday, April 15, 6 PM Fellowship Hall “Journey to Paradise” seminar led by Delores Malone, Sundays, April 19, 26 & May 3, 4-6 PM, Adult Bldg., room 100. The “Journey to Paradise” is an enduring message of a man staring death in the face with confidence in the Great Shepherd who guided him along the way. Join us as we view and discuss the DVD made by Dr. Jake Malone. A chaplain and a physician will be at each session to answer questions. To register call 706-860-6818 or email [email protected]. Jesus answered “... today you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43 mission opportunities Brian Layman, Minister of Young Adults and Faith Development [email protected] Stan Pylant Minister of Instrumental Music and Senior Adults [email protected] Kurt Wachtel Minister of Music [email protected] 5 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Cost:$7 adults; $3.50 children 12 and under. Call the Church Office for reservations. 706-733-2236. Menu April 15 (no activities April 8) Toasted Pecan Coleslaw Biscuits with Butter & Jelly Fried Chicken Baked Macaroni & Cheese Italian Green Beans Peach Cobbler with Ice Cream Children’s Menu Corn Dogs - PB & J’s - Fruit Cocktail activities Faith & Family Night @Greenjackets game April 18! Concert before the game by Waiting Hill, a contemporary praise band. Concert begins @ 5:30; game @ 7, followed by fireworks. Advance tickets on sale at the Church Office for $8, at the gate price is $10. Want to play beach volleyball without going to the beach? Sign up today by email to George Berry at [email protected] or call 733-2236. Play starts April 14, game times are 6-10 PM. Seven regular scheduled games and playoffs for every team. The Activities & Hospitality Committees invite you to a Gardening Class & Dinner! Monday, May 4, 6:30PM in the Fellowship Hall. Sid Mullis will speak on flowers, herbs, and vegetables. Cost is $15, plus and 8-10 inch empty flower pot. Register by April 25. Class limit is 100. Meal: Garden Salad, Grilled Chicken & Dessert. Call the Church Office preschool/children’s ministry We are collecting supplies for our Guatemala mission team to take to the Malnutrition Center in San Juan. The team will help care for over 100 children, ages birth-10 years, away from their families to receive care for malnutrition. Items needed are: Diapers (sizes 3 and 4) Toothpaste (children) Wipes Bodywash (children) Lice shampoo Children’s shoes (sizes 1-9) Disposable Surgical Gloves Hand sanitizer Formula (0-6 months; 6-12 months; 12 months-2 years) Children’s books in Spanish/Spanish and English Are you cleaning up and clearing out for Masters Week? Don’t throw those treasures away! We are now collecting for the Estate Sale. Small household items are to be taken to the Walton Building. Please coordinate with Andy for storage location. VBS - June 1-5 - Have U Herd? It’s time to be a part of the herd! Sign up now to be involved with VBS 2015! Volunteers are needed for Missions, Music, Bible Story, Snacks, Recreation, Crafts, Preschool 3s and4s, Nursery, and Grade Level Shepherds! Contact Becca to find your place to serve! 706-733-2236 ext. 222 VBS Volunteer Meeting Sunday, April 19 @ 5:00! Fellowship Hall. Child care provided. ALL VOLUNTEERS SHOULD ATTEND TO UNDERSTAND THE CHANGES THIS YEAR! senior adult ministry Ministry to Older Adults Banquet! Join us Friday, April 24, 6 PM for “It’s Our Mountain! It’s Our Time!” with guest David Apple. Cost is $7. Call the Senior Adult Office (733-2236, ext. 204) for more information and reservations. “Driving Miss Daisy” Atlanta day tour Thursday, April 30! Visit several sites seen in the film. Lunch at Six Feet Under. Cost is $60 and includes transportation and tour. Bring $10-$15 for lunch. He Is Risen! First Baptist Church April 5, 2015