WELCOME!
You are welcome to Easter Worship at First United
Methodist Church of Marietta.
Easter is the most important day in the Christian year, and
we welcome all who are here today. It is always our hope
that something is said, sung, read, prayed, or preached that
connects with us and draws us closer to God, closer to those
around us, and closer to that “true self” God has called us to
be.
If you need one of the ministers of this church, or if you
need the church in any way, please call on us. If you do not
have a church home, you are invited to connect with the
people here.
First Methodist is a wonderful place to worship and to live
out your calling in life.
THE WORSHIP OF GOD
EASTER SUNDAY (White)
APRIL 5, 2015
8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
WELCOME AND PARISH NOTICES
Dr. Sam R. Matthews
INVOCATION
PRELUDE
This Joyful Eastertide
MFUMC Orchestra
Dutch melody,
arr. Sondra Tucker
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: The Lord is risen!
People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Leader: The Lord is risen!
People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Leader: The Lord is risen!
People: He is risen indeed! Alleluia!
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today
EASTER HYMN
1. Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in Chorus say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia!
2. 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!
3. 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, boasting grave? Alleluia!
4. 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!
*Those who are able, please stand.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Apostles’ Creed
Hymnal 881
I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His
only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; the third day he rose
from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father
Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the
forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory Be To The Father
Hymnal 70
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.
ANTHEM
Easter Day
Beauty now for ashes wear, perfumes for the garb of woe, chaplets
for disheveled hair,
Dances for sad footsteps slow; open wide your hearts that they let
in joy this Easter Day.
Build His church and deck His shrine, empty though it be on earth;
Ye have kept your choicest wine—let it flow in heavenly mirth;
Pluck the harp and breathe the horn: know ye not ‘tis Easter morn?
Gather gladness from the skies; take a lesson from the ground;
Flowers do ope their heavenward eyes and a Springtime joy have found;
Earth throws Winter’s robes away, decks herself for Easter Day.
Break the box and shed the nard; stop not now to count the cost;
Hither bring pearl, opal, sard; reck not what is seen as lost;
Upon Christ throw all away; know ye this is Easter Day.
Seek God’s house in happy throng; crowded let His table be;
mingle praises, prayer and song,
Singing to the Trinity. Henceforth let your souls always make
each morn an Easter Day.
(Gerard Manly Hopkins, 1844-89)
CHILDREN’S SERMON
Carson Cooman
*HYMN
Easter People, Raise Your Voices
1. Easter People, raise your voices, sounds of heaven in earth should ring.
Christ has brought us heaven’s choices; heavenly music let it ring.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Easter people, let us sing.
Hymnal 304
2. Every day to us is Easter, with its resurrection song.
When in trouble move the faster to our God who rights the wrong.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! See the power of heavenly throngs.
PASTORAL PRAYER
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Hymnal 895
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be
done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen.
GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
Worthy Is The Lamb (from “Messiah”)
G.F. Handel
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood,
to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor,
and glory, and blessing. Blessing and honor, glory and power be unto Him
that sitteth upon the throne and unto the Lamb.
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow
Hymnal 94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
SOLO
An Easter Praise
Ray Taylor, baritone (8 a.m.)
Cassie Register, soprano (9 a.m.)
Kelly Winner, soprano (11:15 a.m.)
Ken Berg
SCRIPTURE LESSON
SERMON
Mark 16: 1-8
RAISING A DIFFERENT FLAG
Dr. Matthews
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
*HYMN
Sing With All The Saints In Glory
HYMN TO JOY
1. Sing with all the saints in glory, sing the resurrection song!
Death and sorrow, earth’s dark story, to the former days belong.
All around the clouds are breaking, soon the storms of time shall cease;
In God’s likeness we, awaking, know the everlasting peace.
2. Life eternal! Heaven rejoices: Jesus lives, who once was dead.
Join we now the deathless voices; child of God, lift up your head!
Patriarchs from the distant ages, saints all longing for their heaven,
Prophets, psalmists, seers, and sages, all await the glory given.
3. Life eternal! O what wonders crowd on faith; what joy unknown,
When, amidst earth’s closing thunders, saints shall stand before the throne!
Oh to enter that bright portal, see that glowing firmament;
Know, with thee, O God Immortal, “Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent!”
(William J. Irons, 1873)
*BENEDICTION
SUNG RESPONSE
Hallelujah from “Messiah”
G.F. Handel
(The Congregation is invited to sing with the choir and orchestra.)
Hallelujah! For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Hallelujah!
For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.
The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ,
and of His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and ever.
King of kings! And Lord of lords! And He shall reign forever and ever. Hallelujah!
POSTLUDE
Symphony No. 5: Toccata
Charles-Marie Widor
Worship Leaders
Dr. Sam R. Matthews
Senior Minister
Bryan Black
Director of Music
Rev. Elaine Wilder
Associate Minister
Judy Jones
Director of Orchestra
Rev. Brian Smith
Associate Minister
Brenda Brent
Pianist
Jimmy Kirkley
Audio Visual Specialist
8 a.m. Service
Acolytes: JR Stamper
and Reagan Stamper
Bible Bearer: Madalyn Price
Crucifer: Lyndsay Price
9 a.m. Service
Acolytes: Rebecca Goodwin
and Sarah McMurray
Bible Bearer:
Mary Margaret Kelley
Crucifer: Ellie Storey
11:15 a.m. Service
Acolytes: Rainey Hill
and Ryan McKee
Crucifer: Corynne Payne
Ken Berg’s “An Easter Praise” is a new composition for voice and piano based
on two hymn tunes. It will be performed for the first time in today’s worship service.
This week at MFUMC
HOSPITALIZED: Al Rector, Bill Cooper, Murl Pitcock
HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL: Dennis Runnion, Felton Hagood, Arnold Parris, Bob Reese
SYMPATHY: To Virginia and Glenn Gray at the death of their son, Rick Gray, on March 23, 2015.
GIFTS TO MFUMC: In memory of Mrs. Tress Pattillo and Mrs. Florence A. Scott
by David & Marie Pattillo.
Welcome to Easter Worship at Marietta First
United Methodist Church. If you have any
questions or need assistance, our Ushers are
here to help.
 Children’s Sunday School is located on the
third floor for ages 3 through 5th grade.
 Nursery care is available all morning on the
first floor for ages up to 3 years old.
 Overflow seating is available in the Latimer
Chapel.
Visit the Flowering of the Cross all morning in
the courtyard by the fountain.
Easter Breakfast is served this morning from
7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Family Life Hall.
Membership Sunday is April 19. If you would
like to make Marietta FUMC your church home,
consider joining the church with others on
Membership Sunday. Contact Rev. Brian Smith at
ext. 7840 or [email protected].
Restore to Glory!, the campaign to renew and
refurbish our buildings and grounds, continues.
You may make your gift or pledge by using an
envelope in the pews or online at
www.mariettafumc.org.
Vacation Bible School and Summer
Camps are open for registration! VBS will be
June 8-11 from 6-8:30 pm. A variety of preschool
and elementary day camps run all summer,
including cooking, martial arts, dance and tumbling.
Parent’s Day Out is also available for nursery age
children. Visit www.mariettafumc.org to register.
(Georgia Rambo, ext. 7805)
On Sunday, May 3 at 7 p.m. the Music
Ministry will present Parts Two and Three of
Handel’s Messiah with orchestra, choir and soloists.
No tickets are required. (Bryan Black, ext. 7815)
Join us for the Global Great Day of Service
on Saturday, April 18. Help pack 60,000 meals to
be shared with communities served by the Global
Mission Ministry Team. This family
friendly service opportunity is geared for all ages
and abilities! Register at www.mariettafumc.org.
(Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)
The MFUMC Early Response Team will have
representatives on the bridge Sunday, April 19 to
offer resources on how to be a disaster prepared
household. (Forrest Cate, ext. 7806)
Cornerstone Sunday School, the new Young
Adults group, is a gathering of couples and
singles in their mid-20s to mid-30s. Join us on
Sundays at 10:10 a.m. for fellowship, discussion and
breakfast in Room 255 in the Discipleship Building.
(Rev. Brian Smith, ext. 7840)
Youth Summer Kickoff Party! Sunday, May 17,
5:30-8 p.m. We’ll kick off the summer and release
the summer calendar with a great night of fun and
fellowship. Food, inflatable games, water games and
more. (Josh Sweeney, ext. 7808)
On Friday, May 1, join us for the 2015 MFUMC
Sporting Clays Tournament to support food
relief for Liberia and our Youth Choir Tour. Enjoy
a day with friends at historic Burge Plantation
shooting clays while supporting two great causes.
For more information, visit www.mariettafumc.org.