APRIL 5, 2015
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
EASTER DAY
8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 A.M.
GATHERING
†VOLUNTARY
*CALL TO
Easter Suite
WORSHIP
Praetorius/Ramm
(8:00) Stuart Gordon
(9:30) Sam Cooper
(11:00) Stuart Gordon
Leader: Now after the Sabbath,
toward the dawn of the first day of the week,
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary
went to see the sepulchre.
People: And behold, there was a great earthquake,
Leader: For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven
and came and rolled back the stone and sat upon it.
People: His appearance was like lightning,
and his raiment white as snow.
Leader: And for fear of him the guards trembled
and became like dead men.
But the angel said to the women,
“Do not be afraid
for I know that you seek Jesus, who was crucified.”
All:
“He is not here, for He is risen, as He said.”
(Matthew 28:1-7)
†*PROCESSIONAL
HYMN 232
Jesus Christ is Risen Today
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
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!
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
praise eternal as God’s love. Alleluia!
Praise our God, ye heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia!
EASTER HYMN
†WELCOME AND
PRAYER
OF
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR
DISCIPLESHIP
ADORATION
Todd Jones
(8:00) Stuart Gordon
(9:30) Sam Cooper
(11:00) Stuart Gordon
For this day of days, O God,
we bless Your name.
With angels and archangels
and all the company of heaven,
we rejoice that death is finished,
that love prevails, that Christ is here.
Let no hesitancy in believing,
no heaviness of circumstance, no dullness of heart,
no familiarity with Easters past,
deprive our souls of this day’s joy and peace.
For the knowledge that neither death nor life,
things present nor to come,
nor anything else within the whole creation
can separate us from Your love,
we laud and magnify Your name.
Through Jesus Christ, our Risen Savior. Amen.
CALL
TO
CONFESSION
SILENT PRAYER
OF
CONFESSION
LORD, HAVE MERCY
ASSURANCE
OF
Kyrie Eleison
PARDON
Leader:
The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting.
I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ,
we are forgiven.
People: May the God of mercy, Who forgives us all our sins,
by the power of the Holy Spirit
keep us in eternal life.
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE
Gloria Patri
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.
Hymn 581
THE WORD
CHILDREN’S TIME
‡
(8:00 & 11:00) Stuart Gordon
(9:30) Adam DeVries
Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship
in Room CW-110.
PRAYER
FOR ILLUMINATION
Todd Jones
Living God,
help us so to hear Your holy Word
that we may truly understand;
that, understanding, we may believe,
and, believing,
we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience,
seeking Your honor and glory in all that we do;
through Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Pastor:
People:
HYMN
OF
Old Testament: Psalm 23, page 501
New Testament: Matthew 28:1-10, page 33
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PREPARATION 240 (seated)
ALLELUIA NO. 1
Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks
Refrain
Alleluia, Alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord.
Alleluia, Alleluia! Give praise to His Name.
Jesus is Lord of all the earth.
He is the King of creation.
Refrain
Spread the good news o’er all the earth:
Jesus has died and has risen.
Refrain
We have been crucified with Christ.
Now we shall live forever.
Refrain
Come, let us praise the living God,
joyfully sing to our Savior.
Refrain
SERMON
Todd Jones
Forever is a Long, Long Time
RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE
*AFFIRMATION OF
FAITH
(8:00) Sandra Randleman
(9:30) Adam DeVries
(11:00) Sandra Randleman
The Apostles’ Creed
CELEBRATION
PRAYERS
OF THE
OF THE
Hymnal Page 35
CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
PEOPLE
AND
Todd Jones
THE LORD’S PRAYER
(8:00) Sandra Randleman
(9:30) Adam DeVries
(11:00) Sandra Randleman
(debts)
Hymnal Page 35
OFFERTORY (8:00)
Philip E. Baker
Easter Anthem
Come ye faithful, raise the song of triumphant gladness.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
God has brought his people forth into joy from sadness.
Our Christ immortal burst the bars of death’s dark portal.
Kyrie eleison.
He who lay in the grave is come again all to save.
Now all Christendom will sing that the Lamb is King of Kings!
All glory to the Father be, All glory to His risen Son.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
All glory, Holy Ghost, to Thee through endless ages run! Amen!
(9:30 & 11:00)
Ludwig Beethoven
Hallelujah
(from Christ on the Mount of Olives)
Hallelujah, unto God’s Almighty Son.
Praise the Lord, ye bright angelic choirs, in holy songs of joy.
Man, proclaim his grace and glory,
Hallelujah unto God’s Almighty Son.
Praise the Lord in holy songs of joy.
*PRESENTATION AND
*PRAYER OF
RESPONSE
Doxology
OLD HUNDREDTH
DEDICATION
SENDING FORTH
*HYMN OF
COMMITMENT 238
JUDAS MACCABEUS
Thine Is the Glory
Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory Thou o’er death hast won.
Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away,
kept the folded graveclothes where Thy body lay.
Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory Thou o’er death hast won.
Lo! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb;
Lovingly He greets us, scatters fear and gloom.
Let the church with gladness hymns of triumph sing,
for the Lord now liveth; death hath lost its sting.
Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory Thou o’er death hast won.
No more we doubt Thee, glorious Prince of life!
Life is nought without Thee; aid us in our strife.
Make us more than conquerors through Thy deathless love;
Bring us safe through Jordan to Thy home above.
Thine is the glory, risen, conquering Son;
Endless is the victory Thou o’er death hast won.
*CHARGE AND
BENEDICTION
Todd Jones
*CHORAL RESPONSE
G. F. Handel
Hallelujah
(from Messiah)
Hallelujah! For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord,
and of His Christ. And He shall reign for ever and ever.
King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, Hallelujah!
The congregation will be seated for a moment of silent prayer
after the Benediction.
CLOSING VOLUNTARY
Charles-Marie Widor
Toccata from Symphony No. 5
*— Those who are able, please stand
† — Latecomers may be seated
Please silence your cell phone as you enter the sanctuary.
PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE
Todd Jones, Pastor
Sam Cooper, Executive Pastor
Adam DeVries, Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families
Stuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for Discipleship
Sandra Randleman,
Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Mission
Cross Bearer:
(8:00) Claire Brantley; (9:30 & 11:00) Hayden Hilt
Candle Bearer:
(8:00) David Brantley; (9:30 & 11:00) Drew Gordon
Raphael Bundage, Director of Music
Nicholas Bergin, Organist
Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist
Keith Moore, Sanctuary Chorale Conductor
Jeff Bailey and Preston Bailey, Trumpet;
Jennifer Kummer, French Horn; Prentiss Hobbs, Trombone;
Neil Konouchi, Tuba; Bill Wiggins, Timpani
Overflow for these Easter services is located in Courtenay Hall.
Nursery is available for children ages three and younger.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH extends a warm welcome in the name of
Christ to all who worship with us today. If you are interested in joining
First Presbyterian Church, please speak to the pastor or elder standing at
the left of the pulpit, or you may call the church office during the week.
WORSHIP REGISTRATION PADS — Whether you are a first-time visitor or a
long-time member, you can help us plan ministries by signing the worship
registration pad, placed at the aisle end of your pew.
FLOWERS on the chancel table are given to the glory of God and in loving
memory of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel McPheeters Glasgow, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Donnell Stanford, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Stanford, Jr., by
Peggy and Joe Palmer, Margaret and Lacy Blanton, Carolyn and Dawson
Thombs, and Meredith and John Nelson.
FLOWERS in the Memorial Garden for the Sunrise Service are given to the
glory of God and in loving memory of Emily S. and Walter R. Courtenay
by their family.
YOUNG CHILDREN & WORSHIP — 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 in Room CW-110
(located in the Children’s Ministry wing). Please reference the worship
bulletin to know when to exit the sanctuary. Parents and their children
who are age 4, 5 or 6 (not in 1st grade) by August 15, 2014, are invited.
Please visit our website to enroll or contact Deb O’Brien
([email protected]).
MOTHER AND INFANT QUIET ROOM — Mothers of infants who need a quiet
place for nursing or calming babies. Audio feed of the worship is provided.
Check with Karen Fitts in the Nursery for availability.
OFFICER PRAYER TIME — Prayer request cards are in pew racks and at
the boxes located in the narthex and at the Hospitality Center.
ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES — If anyone has a need or
disability requiring assistance or accommodation for any church activity,
please contact the church office (615-383-1815).
A/V OF WORSHIP AVAILABLE — Worship service in Courtenay Hall has the
audio-video transfer for each of the Sunday morning worship services.
SERMONS preached weekly can be found on our website (fpcnashville.org).
THE FIVE THIRTY — Adam DeVries teaches Showing Up
Late on a Baby Donkey. Join us in The Gathering Place!
Follow us on Twitter @thefivethirty, thefivethirty on
Instagram and like us on Facebook @ The Five Thirty.
HOLY COMMUNION will be observed on Sunday, April 12, at the 8:30 A.M.,
11:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. worship services. Prepare your hearts to celebrate
this sign of Christ’s love.
SAVE THE DATE: SPRING PICNIC AT FPC — Join us on April 26, following
the 11:00 A.M. service, for food, games and more.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S “A JOYFUL SPRING” — May 19, at 6:00 P.M. at
the home of Marty & Betty Dickens (4410 Harding Place, 37205) for
delicious food and fellowship. Cost is $15. Register online or call Rachael
Gresham (615-383-1815).
JUNE RAMSEY CLASS — April 12 and 19, Dr. David Michelson, Assistant
Professor of the History of Christianity, will speak on Ancient Middle
Eastern Christians on Prayer and Spiritual Life. Class begins at 9:45 A.M.
in the living room of the Cheek House.
REGISTER FOR MUSIKGARTEN CLASSES — Monday and Wednesday
morning classes for babies and toddlers begin May 11. To register, visit
(music.fpcnashville.org/new-musikgarten/), or contact Susan Kirby (615298-9540 or [email protected]).
CAREER TRANSITION NETWORK — Tuesdays, 8:00 – 9:30 A.M. in the Bryant
Conference Room. For more information, contact Bill Kirby
([email protected] or 615-364-8286).
2015 SPRING INQUIRERS’ CLASS — April 12, 19, 26, and May 3 and 10,
(9:45-10:45 A.M.) in the Session Room (MW-203 on the 2nd floor of the
Ministry Wing). Registration is not necessary. For more information, call
(615-383-1815) or Sandra Randleman (615-298-9502).
WAY ON WEDNESDAYS is a restorative midweek ministry where children
can experience God through spiritual practices and worship education. All
ages four through 6th grade are welcome! Nursery care for children three
and younger. Visit (fpcnashville.org) for more information or registration.
WEDNESDAY DINNER MENU — The menu for April 8 is fried
or baked chicken, mac & cheese, baked beans, salad bar and
pie. Kids: hamburger. Dinner begins 5:00 P.M. Programs
begin 6:00 P.M. Dinner cost: Adults, $8; Child 3 – 12, $4;
Child 2 and under, free. For more info and dinner reservations
(fpcnashville.org/congregation/wednesday-nights/).
FIRST FRIENDS ANNOUNCEMENTS
•
Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 A.M. — Day trip to Corvette
Museum, Bowling Green. RSVP by April 6.
•
Thursday, April 16, 12:00 P.M. — Luncheon/Program in
Courtenay Hall. Rescheduled program as we “Celebrate Our
Own Wayland Holyfield.” Sandwich/Salad Bar, Dessert ($6).
RSVP by April 13.
•
Sunday, April 19, 12:00 P.M. — Sunday Lunch at the Egg & I.
RSVP by April 17.
AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES
Make all reservations with Rachel Gresham (615-383-1815 or
[email protected]).
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AND NURSERY
All registrations are available on the children’s page of the website.
n Confirmation Class Service & Fellowship — April 12, 12:00
– 3:00 P.M. to share a simple lunch, do some service projects around
the campus, and play games together. Please RSVP online by April
10.
n ME Mornings Spring Session — Moms of children six years
and younger, mark your calendars for April 9, 16 and 23 from 9:30
– 11:00 A.M. in The Gathering Place. Nursery care is available;
please make your reservation online.
n Milestone Celebration — On April 12, Love and Grace classes
will have their Reaching Out Together celebration. Parents are
encouraged to join their 5/6 year-old in Grundy Hall during Sunday
School.
n 5th Grade Field Trip — On April 12, the 5th grade Sunday
School class will take a special trip to the Downtown Presbyterian
Church. Families are also welcome to attend this trip. We ask each
to bring $5 to cover a pizza lunch at the church.
n VBS 2015 is June 22-25, 2015 — Register online. Children
ages 4 ½ through those entering 3rd grade are welcome for this fun
week of Bible study and adventure!
n Mission Camp — July 20-23, for children entering grades 4-6
in Fall of 2015. Registration online.
n Early Preschool is accepting applications for both the Summer
Program and the 2015-16 school year! The preschool accepts children
ages 18 months – 5 years. Visit (childrens.fpcnashville.org/preschool/)
for more information.
YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
n No Sunday School Today.
AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES
n 10:24 Small Group Bible Studies are meeting weekly. If you
would like to join a group, contact Scott ([email protected]).
n 8th Grade Class will head to Preston Taylor Ministries for Fun
Friday on April 10. Meet at The Gathering Place at 3:30 P.M. We will
drive together to PTM at 3:45 P.M. Fun Friday will last from 4:00 –
6:00 P.M. Parent pick up at 7:00 P.M. after pizza dinner in The
Gathering
Place.
Please
RSVP
to
Callie
Victory
([email protected]) by April 7.
To sign up for trips or for more information, contact Millie Greiner
([email protected] or 615-298-9570).
YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
n Young Adult Women’s Bible Study — We meet on Monday
evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. (5229 Cochran Drive, 37220). Email
Ashley for more information ([email protected]).
n Young Adult Small Group — Led by Lipscomb and Rachel
Davis. Dinner and Bible study held Tuesday evenings 6:30 – 8:00
P.M. at the Davis’ home (1124 Stonewall Jackson Court, 37220). For
those young adults in their 20s and 30s.
n No Sunday School Classes Today
n General
• For more information about College Ministry, email
Linda Morphis ([email protected]). For more
information about Young Adult Ministry, email Ashley Higgins
([email protected]).
• Check
Out
the
Young
Adult
webpage
(ya.fpcnashville.org), College webpage (college.fpcnashville.org)
and Facebook pages (FPC Nashville Young Adults & FPC College
Students) to get more involved in our Young Adult Ministry.
IN MEMORIAM
First Presbyterian Church Members
Who Have Died Since Last Easter
Mary Louise Zanone Flautt
William H. Arthur
Leonora Reed Bradley
Carlos Harper Ford
Edmund Dandridge Milam Sr.
Mittie Nell Maxson Clark
Nancy K. Nonn Jones
James Regen Jewett
Loretta Porter Watts
Roger Gohrband
Walter Joseph Diehl Jr.
Neely B. Coble Jr.
Louise Hodges Sherwood
Elaine Chittick Evans
James Robert Meriwether Jr.
Martha Louise Jackson
Joanne Cribbs Thornton
William Sherrard Cochran
Genevieve Baird Farris
Alcy Benjamin Baggott Jr.
Margaret Roberta Folk Booth
Henry Shirley Fusner
Elizabeth Thompson Hobbs
Mary Ann Harrison McClary
Kay Adelaide Ogilvie Williams
Henry W. Cobb
FLOWER MEMORIALS — Easter lilies adorning the narthex and the
sanctuary are given in honor and loving memory of:
Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd S. Adams
Dr. James E. Anderson, Jr.
Rosemary Wire Anderson
May & William Wallace
Anderson, Jr.
Grant Thomas Bannen
Claire Bass
Susanne Warner Bass
Betty C. Bell
Celia Fite Bird
Mr. H. P. Bone
Mrs. Glenn Booth, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Booth, Jr.
Alfred & Marjorie Boysen
Lewis D. Bright
Vic Brown, Jr.
Barbara Ann Burton
Dr. Benjamin F. Byrd
Lenny Celauro
Mr. & Mrs. Neely Coble, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Neely Coble, Sr.
Catherine Shari Cole
David R. Cole
Mrs. Stanlie Conner
Catherine Wiley Cook
Kimberly Hardison Cook
Milburn Leroy Hardison
Dr. & Mrs. Walter R. Courtenay
James C. Dale III
James C. Dale IV
W. Lipscomb Davis, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. James DeBaun
K. Harlan Dodson, Jr.
Virginia Sturdivant Dodson
Ruble Dunaway
Mr. & Mrs. Frank M.
Farris, Jr.
Penick Farris
Mr. & Mrs. Glendon M.
Fisher, Jr.
James M. Fite
Robert P. Fletcher
Carlos Harper Ford
Mr. & Mrs. Duncan M.
Fort, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Duncan M.
Fort, Sr.
Joel B. Fort
Richard B. Fort
Dr. Richard B. Fort, Jr.
Hamilton & Emmy Frost
Henry S. Fusner
Bill & Lyssa Gillespie
Paul Gilliland
Mrs. Witty Garth Gish
Amelia & Frank Goar
Roger Gohrband
Gus Gustafson
Randy Gustafson
Joan Dodson Haden
John Burke Hardin, Sr.
Mr. & Mrs. Price Wayne
Hendricks
Ms. Nancy Wayne Hendricks
Christian James Henningsen
Mr. & Mrs. Christian
Henningsen
George E. Hill
Matt Hill
Mr. & Mrs. Frederick W.
Hinton
Mr. & Mrs. Hugh P. Hobbs
Darlene Batey Hoffman
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas J.
Holbrook
Travis Horner
J.W. & Sarah Hunter
The Rev. Dr. John A. Ishee
The Rev. William M. Jarvis
Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin
Williams Jones
James H. Jones, Jr.
Walter & Josephine Keith
Mary McCullough Keith
Dr. & Mrs. Allen Kennedy
James Robert King
Ms. Gale Knott
Betsy Nesbit Krebs
Mr. & Mrs. Paul P. Kunikoff
Chris Evans Lambos
Myrtle Stanford Lambos
Frances Bingham Liles
Henry Jesse Liles
Joanne L. & Robert J. Linn
Mary Alif & Jesse E. Linn
Anne & Kelly Lish
Louise S. & Joe W. Lovell
Stan McAnally
Mr. & Mrs. Paul McBride
The Rev. Arch L. MacNair
Charles & Ruth Martin
Dr. & Mrs. Edward H.
Mattingly
Dr. Jay Edward Mattingly
David L. McQuiddy, Jr.
Edmund Dandridge
Milam, Sr.
Virginia & Norris Miles
Clarence Edward Minton
Freida Ray Minton
Peter L. Nelson
Dr. Tom Edward
Nesbitt, Sr.
John MacQuiston Nichols
Mary Fort Oliver
Oren Oliver
Hattie & Emmett Parker
Marvin Parrish
Dr. Thomas Guv
Pennington
William E. Powell, Jr.
William E. Powell, Sr.
Professor & Mrs. C.C.
Prigmore
Miss Lyodia C. Prigmore
Miss Yubenia Lee Prigmore
Carlton D. Randleman
R. Adm. & Mrs. Joe A.
Robbins
Susan Robertson
Mr. & Mrs. Charles N.
Rolfe, III
Nina Rose
Charles Cooper Self
Patricia Shockley
Howard Cross Smith
Walter Joseph Speyer
Katherine Harris Stansell
Russell A. Stansell
Merrill R. Stone, Jr.
Janet L. Stone
Billy & Sue Sumner
John Fred Tarkington, Jr.
DeWitt C. Thompson, III
Mr. & Mrs. DeWitt C.
Thompson, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. John Tipton, Sr.
William Edward Trickett
McKayla Ann Turner
Lillian White Turner
Mr. & Mrs. A.P. van Lingen
Elizabeth B. Voorhees
William Vann Bartlett
Webb, Jr.
Catherine & Dwight
Webb, Jr.
Dwight Webb, III
James Arrington Webb
Samuel Hugh Welch
Corinne Wenning
Nick Wenning
Dr. William D. White
Catherine Davis Wiley
Mr. & Mrs. David Warren
Wiley, Sr.
Nancye Jean Williams
Robert O. Williams, Jr.
Doris Jane Russell Wilson
The Mission of First Presbyterian Church
To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love
through worship, education, and service.
4815 Frankin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 383-1815 www.fpcnashville.org