Easter Sunday
April 5, 2015
Ten Thirty O’Clock
First Baptist Church
Greenville, South Carolina
Words of Welcome
Prelude
Choral Call to Worship
Easter Music for Organ and Brass
“All Praise Be Yours, O Risen Lord”
David Johnson
Melchior Vulpius
All praise be yours, O risen Lord, Alleluia!
From death to endless life restored. Alleluia!
– Latin Hymn trans. John Mason Neale
Opening Sentences
Jim Dant
The Living God, through Jesus Christ emptied the power of death and gave us the
gift of life in fullness. Now dry your tears and hear the good news: Do not be afraid.
He is risen!
He is risen indeed.
This is the day that the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
*Processional Hymn 121
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
EASTER HYMN
*Invocation
Welcome of Worshipers
We welcome those who are visiting with us today.
Please complete a welcome card located in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate.
You may also take it to the Reception Desk following worship where visitors will be presented a gift.
Words of Faith
Musical Offering
“Morning Has Broken”
arr. Douglas Smith
New Testament Lesson
Luke 24:1-12
Kendra Plating
The scripture may be found on page 860 of the Bible in the pew rack.
Pastoral Prayer
*Hymn 120
“Christ Is Alive”
TRURO LM
All children first through fifth grades are invited to come to the front
during the singing of the last two stanzas of this hymn.
Children’s Sermon
Becky Ramsey
Choral Worship
Howard Helvey
“Awake, Arise!”
Awake, arise! Lift up thy voice, which as a trumpet swell!
Rejoice in Christ! Again rejoice, and on his praises dwell!
Let us not doubt, as doubted some, when first the Lord appeared;
But full of faith and reverence come, what time his voice is heard.
And e’en as John, who ran so well, confess upon our knees
The Prince who locks up death and hell, and has himself the keys.
And thus through gladness and surprise the saints their Savior treat;
Nor will they trust their ears and eyes but by his hands and feet:
Those hands of liberal love indeed in infinite degree,
Those feet still frank to move and bleed for millions and for me.
O Dead, arise! O Friendless, stand by seraphim adored!
O Solitude, again command thy host from heaven restored!
– Christopher Smart
A Restful Easter
Sermon
Jim Dant
Words of Commitment
*Hymn of Invitation 118
“Christ Is Risen, Shout Hosanna!”
HYMN TO JOY
Please come forward during the singing of this hymn if you wish to confess your faith
or identify with this fellowship. A minister will greet and receive you.
*Offertory Scripture and Prayer
Bert Strange
“Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here but has risen.” (Luke 24:5b)
Musical Offering
arr. Carl Schalk
“Lift High the Cross” Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim
Till all the world adore his sacred name.
Come, Christians, follow where our captain trod.
Our king victorious, Christ, the Son of God.
Led on their way by this triumphant sign,
The hosts of God in conquering ranks combine.
All newborn soldiers of the Crucified
Bear on their brows the seal of him who died.
O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree,
As thou hast promised, draw us all to thee.
So shall our song of triumph ever be:
Praise to the Crucified for victory!
– George W. Kitchin and Michael R. Newbolt
Introduction of New Members
The Service and Fellowship of the Church
*Doxology (Hymn 32)
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God above, ye heav’nly host;
Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Words of Blessing
*Benediction
*Congregational Benediction Response (Hymn 118, st. 2)
HYMN TO JOY
Christ is risen! Raise your spirits from the caverns of despair.
Walk with gladness in the morning, see what love can do and dare.
Drink the wine of resurrection, not a servant, but a friend.
Jesus is our strong companion. Joy and peace shall never end.
Celebration Peal of the Bells
PostludeToccata (from Symphonie V, Opus 42 No. 1)
Charles-Marie Widor
*Please stand if able.
Hearing aid receivers and large-print orders of worship are available. Please contact an usher.
Our Service of Worship has ended. Our Worship through Service begins.
The instrumentalists include Richard House and Gary Malvern, trumpets;
Robert Farrar and Steve Wilson, trombones; and Sherwood Mobley, timpani.
The acolytes are Janie McDonald and Kathleen Way.
The crucifer is Rob Pyett.
The deacon assisting in worship today is Bert Strange. Bert is a retired U.S. Army
chaplain and currently leads the Wednesday Morning Men’s Bible Study and teaches in
the Koinonia Class. He also serves on the Spiritual Engagement Committee. He and his
wife, Nancy, have three children and three granddaughters.
The Easter banner was designed by Charlie Pate and crafted by a team of First Baptist
members.
The Easter Window pictured on the cover of the order of worship was given in memory
of John Allen Ellison by his wife.
The flowers on one gate to the Remembrance Garden are given in loving memory of
Don Bolt by the Bolt family.
The flowers on the other gate to the Remembrance Garden are given in loving memory
of Dr. Billy Mitchell by his family.
Financial Needs as of April 5:
Receipts as of March 31:
$575,003
$515,205
Musical selections include: “Light’s Glittering Morn Bedecks the Sky” by Melchior Vulpius, G.I.A.
Publications, Inc., 1987; “Awake, Arise!” by Howard Helvey, MorningStar Music Publishers, 2003; and “Lift
High the Cross” arranged by Carl Schalk, Concordia Publishing House, 1980.
The Flower Guild wishes to thank the following
who contributed gifts which have provided the beautiful Easter lilies today:
The Johnson Class places lilies in memory of L.D. and Marion Johnson, Gloria Batson,
Ann Branyon, Susan Collins Hardaway, Sarah Manly and Doris Russ.
Will and Melanie Pouch donate a lily in memory of Don Bolt.
Lois Stroud places lilies in memory of Becky Coggins, FM Rogers and Judy Stogner.
Lois Stroud and family give a lily in memory of Gerald Stroud.
Lilies are placed in memory of Ruth and Henry Little with love from their family.
Floyd and Sidney Surles donate a lily in memory of Carol League Surles.
Boyd and Polly Gaskin place lilies in memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.O.
Anthony and Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Gaskin.
Beth Jefford gives a lily in memory of Dorothy Nunes.
Arnold and Patsy Burrell place lilies in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Burrell and Mr.
and Mrs. E.V. Waddell Jr.
Anne Cargill and Paula Cargill give a lily in memory of Mabel B. and John E. Cargill.
Anne Cargill and Paula Cargill place a lily in memory of Eleanor C. and Roy M.
Strickland.
Anne Cargill and Paula Cargill place a lily in memory of Perrie D. Cargill and in honor of
John B. Cargill.
Anne Cargill and Paula Cargill give a lily in memory of Lorrie and Rick Strickland.
The McNeill Carpenter family place a lily in loving memory of Ryan Daniels Carpenter.
Bradley B. Steele gives a lily in memory of Frances Pearce Steele.
Frances Treadway places lilies in memory of Frances Hunter and John Hunter and in
honor of Hunter and Martin, Camilla, Thomas and Charlotte Fridy.
Nelle and Papa Locke give lilies in honor of their grands: Anderson, Millie and Anne
Langford Drake.
Lib Hunter donates a lily in memory of Bill Hunter.
Linda Alpert places a lily in memory of James William Sparks.
Martha Hall gives a lily in memory of J. Floyd Hall.
Kae Harper Childs places a lily in honor of her Line Dance Class ladies.
Mary and Jerry Wylie give a lily in memory of Mary Langley.
Mae-Webb Tatum and Family place a lily in memory of Odes (Buz) Tatum III.
Alvin H. Rampey donates lilies in memory of Edna Rampey and in honor of Al, Vin
and Jada Rampey.
Rosalind and Ted Tedards give a lily in memory of Mell and J.D. Todd.
Karen and Randy Childers place a lily in memory of Doris S. Wilson.
Emily and Jim Fayssoux give lilies in memory of Cathey Fayssoux and Jack Grady
and in honor of Verda Fayssoux and Sue Grady.
Gail House places a lily in memory of her husband, Thomas Edward House.
Gail House gives a lily in memory of her parents, Grady and Louise Toney.
Gail House donates a lily in memory of her sister, Sharon Toney Newton.
Ron Buff places a lily in memory of his son, Ronald Keith Buff Jr.
Steve and Carroll Luck give a lily in honor of Ava, Norah and Michael.
Forrester Gibbs places a lily in memory of Vello Forrester and in honor of Donna
Forrester.
Jeanie and Bill Stoddard donate lilies in memory of Ruby and Bill Stoddard and Pauline
and Thomas Pillow.
Ben Turner gives a lily in loving memory of Anne Turner.
Rhett and Sarah McCraw place lilies in memory of Frank and Dorothy Kelly and Buddy
and Mildred McCraw.
Nancy McKittrick donates a lily in memory of Jim and Becky McKittrick.
Julie B. Cline gives lilies in memory of David M. Cline and Ted Ellett and in honor of
Richard and Annamarie Burts.
Javie Norris and Joan Hagood-Norris place a lily in loving memory of William E.
Hagood.
Nancy Strange, Laura Gabrels and Anne Peterson place a lily in memory of their mother,
Mary Chester “Chet” Gabrels.
Bert and Nancy Strange give a lily in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Strange.
Bert and Nancy Strange donate a lily in honor of their children and grandchildren.
Richard S. Hardaway places a lily in memory of Susan Collins Hardaway.
Sermon Notes
Looking Ahead
April 12, 9:30 a.m. – Protecting Our Children (E-317)
April 12, 10:30 a.m. – The Second Sunday of Easter
Jim Dant, proclaimer – Furman Chamber Choir
April 12, 11:30 a.m. – Church Conference and Baked Potato Bar Fundraiser (Fellowship Hall)
April 12, 2:00 p.m. – Project Pinwheel Walk for Prevention of Child Abuse
April 14, 10:00 a.m. – Holy Rollers to Mary B. Mullen Bible Camp in Lake Lure, NC
April 17, 7:30 p.m. – Chicora Voices Concert
April 19, 10:30 a.m. – The Third Sunday of Easter
Matt Rollins, proclaimer
April 19,11:30 a.m. – Children’s Ministries Event: Picnic and Outdoor Fun
at American Ninja Warrior Hopeful (and FBC member) Bootie Cothran’s home
April 19, 2:00 p.m. – Roadrunners Trip to the Fountain Inn Younts Center
for “The Man Who Came to Dinner”
April 26, 10:30 a.m. – The Fourth Sunday of Easter – Mountain Music Morning
Jim Dant and Joy Yee, proclaimers
April 26, 3:00 p.m. – Greenville Chorale Concert
A Community of Believers
Each Member A Minister
Bootie Cothran, Media and Technology
Jim Dant, Senior Minister
Vivian Hamilton, Music and Worship
Priscilla Harris, Children’s Music
Jenna Manning, Church Operations
Kyle Matthews, Worship Arts
Juli Morrow, Preschool
Rosemary New, Infant-Toddler Program
Kendra Plating, Pastoral Care and Interim to Youth
Becky Ramsey, Children
Jeanie Reed, Youth Music
Matt Rollins, Spiritual Formation and Outreach
Frank A. Smith, Neighborhood Partnership and Christian Fellowship
Kathy Stewart, Kindergarten
Laura Stout, Missions
Charles Tompkins, Organist
Baxter M. Wynn, Pastoral Care and Community Relations
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847 Cleveland Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601-4495
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