Easter
April 5, 2015
11:00 a.m.
PRELUDE
Alleluias
R. Lau
CALL TO WORSHIP
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
*HYMN
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*THE INVOCATION: Unison
Almighty God, who through Your only begotten Son Jesus Christ has
overcome death, and opened to us the gate of everlasting life; We humbly
beseech You, that as by Your special grace preceding us, You have put into
our minds good desires, so by Your continual help we may steadfastly set our
hearts on those things which are above: that when Christ, who is our Life, shall
appear, we may also appear with Him in glory, where He now lives and reigns
with You and the Holy Spirit, ever One God, world without end. Amen.
*HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Alleluia! Alleluia!”
PASTORAL PRAYER
WELCOME
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Rev. Joel Smit
We greet you in the Lord Jesus Christ and are happy that you joined us
this morning. We invite you to return and share in our Worship often.
(Please sign the Attendance Register in the pew rack)
PRESENTATION OF GOD’S TITHES AND OUR OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below; alleluia, alleluia!
Praise Him above, ye heav’n-ly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost;
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
G.F. Handel
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*OFFERTORY PRAYER
UNISON SCRIPTURE READING I Cor. 15:1-8
Rev. Marc Harrington
“Now brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which
you received and on which you have taken your stand. By this gospel you are
saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have
believed in vain. For what I received I passed on to you as of first
importance: that Christ died for your sins according to the Scriptures, that He
was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,
and that He appeared to Peter, and then to the Twelve. After that, He
appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time, most of
whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to
James, then to all the apostles, and last of all He appeared to me also, as to
one abnormally born.”
ANTHEM
Worthy is the Lamb that was Slain
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 honour, and glory,
and blessing.
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God, to God by His
blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom and strength, and honour, and
glory, and blessing.
Blessing and honour, glory and power be unto Him, be unto Him that sitteth
upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever, for ever and ever. Amen.
** (Dismissal of children ages 4 and 5 to Children’s Church)
SCRIPTURE
SERMON
Matthew 28:1-10
“The Victory of the Resurrection”
Rev. David Hall
“The Day of Resurrection!”
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*HYMN
*THE BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
Hallelujah
G.F. Handel
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 forever and ever.
King of Kings, and Lord of Lords,
and He shall reign forever and ever.
Hallelujah!
*POSTLUDE
The Strife is O’er
arr. A.V. Fedak
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*Congregation please stand
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THE HARVESTER SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS is beginning a study of the
book, Jesus on Every Page -10 Simple Ways to Seek and Find Christ in the Old
Testament by David Murray. Discover Jesus throughout the Old Testament! To
introduce the book on March 29th we will watch a video by David P. Murray, on 15
reasons to Study the Old Testament.
SHEPHERDING LUNCHEON -- After morning worship on Sunday, April 19th,
the families in the Hawley and Talley Shepherding Groups are joining for a luncheon
in the Fellowship Hall. The Shepherding Elders and Deacons are furnishing a variety
of sandwiches, chips, and beverage. Each family please bring cut fruit, salads, or
desserts (and extra for visitors).
ALL LADIES ARE INVITED to a baby shower for Heidi Thomas on April 18th
at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Heidi & Ben are registered at Target and
Buy Buy Baby. If you would like to help please contact Mary David
[email protected].
ALL LADIES ARE INVITED TO THE WOMEN’S SPRING EVENT on
Tuesday, April 21st at 7:00 pm. We hope you will join us for a time of fellowship, a
catered dinner, and honoring our Graduating High School Seniors. Cost is $5.00.
Sign up in Sunday School or by emailing [email protected]. Nursery
is by reservation.
SPRING PICNIC - April 25th at 4:00 p.m. Please join us at the Midway field and
pavilion for a time of food, games, and fellowship for all ages. All food will be
provided at no cost, but donations for the Haiti Mission Team will be received.
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY (contact [email protected])
 Pastor Hall’s Thursday study 12:00 p.m. in the Harvester Sunday School Class.
 Pastor Harrington’s Wednesday study 7:00 a.m. at the Daily Grind.
 Pastor Smit’s study meets every 2nd & 4th Monday at 8:00 p.m.
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
 The Circle of Grace is studying the Book of James with weekly lessons
every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. through May 19th in the Harvester’s Classroom.
All ladies are invited to join us. Contact Sandra Westerfield, 770-841-6194.
 The Ladies’ Evening Bible Study meets the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Joyce Talley at 770-499-8145.
 Ruth Circle invites all ladies to join us as we continue the study “The Wisdom
of God--Seeing Jesus in the Psalms and Wisdom Books” by Nancy Guthrie.
Our next lesson will be Tuesday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m. in the Fellowship
Classroom with nursery services available. All are welcome!
YOUTH NEWS (contact [email protected])
 No Wednesday Night Youth this week.
 No High School Boys Bible Study this week.
 No High School Girls Bible Study this week.
 Middle School Grandslam NEXT WEEK (4/12) following the evening
service.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (contact [email protected])
 No Wednesday night activities due to Spring Break. We will resume meeting
Wednesday, April 15th.
 Sunday School assembly begins at 9:45 a.m. in the music room of the School,
followed by Sunday School classes for all ages. Each Worship Service
(morning and evening) has a “Children’s Church” for K4 to first graders. The
children are dismissed just before the sermon and are picked up downstairs at
the Children’s Assembly Area.
 Summer Camp- Every summer many of our Midway families send their kids to
Camp Westminster in Conyers for a week of fun, Biblical instruction and
adventure. There is a $100 scholarship for each Midway child. Check the
schedule on line at <campwestminster.org> for the best week for your child.
There is a “first timers” camp from July 5-8 for kids as young as 6 years old.
 Vacation Bible School this year is from June 1-5 with a special activity on
Sunday June 7th. The theme is “Who Do You Say I AM?” All children from 4
years old through 5th grade are invited for this week of important lessons about
“Who Jesus Really Is” and lots of fun activities. As always, we will need lots of
volunteers to make this a success again. Contact Brad Winsted or Michelle
Mitchell for more information.
SAVE THE DATE - Music Camp June 15th -19th!
No Dinner this week! Dinner will resume on April 15th.
NURSERY NEWS
Those interested in serving in the nursery or special care ministries, contact Jennifer
Nichols – [email protected]
9:35
10:45
5:50
THOSE SERVING EASTER SUNDAY, April 5th
Chris Spicer, Helene Ranwez, Lauren Raessler
Sue & Jessica Dudt, Olivia & Leah Redwine, Dan & Jackie Searles, Lauren
Hash, Libby & Mattie Grace Hankal, Bobbi Mitchell, Polly & Richard Vogh,
Alexia Zumbrum
Gisela Bockle, Nancy Pritchett
9:35
10:45
5:50
THOSE SERVING SUNDAY, April 12th
Chandler Brookins, Susan Brookins, Shelley Remington, Gail Griffin
Chandler Brookins, Susan Brookins, Julie Bell, Stephen Smith, Pam Grote,
Rachel & Claire Howard, Abigail Smith, Rachel Wilson
Kate Harrington, Sandra Westerfield
Sunday, April 5th
Sunday, April 12th
SPECIAL CARE MINISTRY
Jack & Anne Herbert
Clay David, Jr. & Justin Fuller
CHILDREN’S CHURCH
(contact [email protected])
Sunday, April 5th AM Service Libby Hankal & Mattie Grace Hankal
Sunday, April 12th AM Service Sarah Vincenzi & Lara Fuller
Sunday, April 5th PM Service Laura MacGregor
Sunday, April 12th PM Service Breanna Robinson
Congregational Prayer Needs: Dottie Rooker, Phil Dudt’s mother (Charlotte Dudt),
Jerry Hobbs, Judy Allen, Julie Knox, Caleb Leslie, Rick Raessler, Sandy Boyd, Connie
Wolff’s step-mother (Elizabeth Offutt), Charlie Waters, Ava Nunn, Joy Scott
Our expectant families: Kerry & Chad Stough, Michelle (Harris) & Andrew
Hitchcock, Jen & Bernard Nolan, Heidi & Ben Thomas, Mallory & Clay David, Jane
& Brady Pritchett, Alexia & Ryan Zumbrum
Our Military Personnel: Doug Hayes, Nate Forrester, Wiley Pritchett, John S.
Tilley, Bradley Winsted and Samuel Winsted, Matthew Guffey, William Vogh,
Brady Pritchett, Greg Hawley, Mae Eister, David Hugh Howell, Keller Frankland,
Jacob Robinson
Midway Covenant Christian School
Missionary of the Month: Kevin & Maria Bidwell - England
Church of the Week: Grace Church - Douglasville
SUNDAY SCHOOL - 9:45 a.m.
Adult
Class
Subject of Study Location
Class
Subject of Study Location
Explorers 1st Thessalonians
FH
Fellowship A Survey of the Bible FH
Grace
John’s Gospel
Cafeteria
Harvester
Acts
FH
Women
Galatians
FH
College
Library
Children (classes are under the 1987 sanctuary)
Youth
4-5th grade
A5
High school
Youth Assembly Room
2nd & 3rd grade
A6
Middle school Room beside the Gym
1st grade
A2
Infant-3 yr. old Nursery
K4 & K5
A1
Thank you to all who purchased Easter Lilies to decorate our sanctuary.
Carolyn Akar Sqrow
Jean & Jeff Ross
Jean & Jeff Ross
Jean & Jeff Ross
Bob & Cindy Whitaker
The Shipman Family
The Shipman Family
George & Kim Jones
George & Kim Jones
Kris Ross
Kris Ross
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Honor
Memory
Memory
Honor
Memory
Memory
Thora & Henry Akar
Leah Nolan (Granddaughter)
Edward Kinkel
Regina & Arnold Ross
Grady & Lois Hext
Joy Scott
Elizabeth Scott
Our Parents
Our Children & Cooper
John Ross
Parents
Dean & Kim Wardlaw
Widner Family
Honor
Memory
Terry & Delana Richardson
Susan & Wes Richardson
Susan & Wes Richardson
Memory
Memory
Memory
Sandra Cleland
Jeff Talley
Gary & Christine Lanning
Jacob & Kallie McGill
Jacob & Kallie McGill
Tom & Terri Kayler
Wendell Way
The Jamerson Family
Heather Clark
Rego & Patsy Rue
Mary Bullard
Rick & Gail Griffin
Bob Tango
Carolyn Sqrow
Jim & Niki Jaquish
Mary Grace Greenway
Joyce McConnell
Steve & Janice Furlong
John & Carolyn Garmon
Dick & Patti Brandenburg
Jerry & Becky Blades
Jerry & Becky Blades
Larry & Mary Judy
Larry & Mary Judy
Bill & Gloria Knight
Don & Karen Barnett
Harold & Donna Mills
Dianne & Bob Matthews
Todd & Judy Allen
Tom & Lucy Todd
Fred & Margaret Warren
Brian & Melanie Adams
Brian & Melanie Adams
Jaye & George Goddard
Jennifer Wilson
Matt & Jamie Ross
Rick & Debbie Raessler
Rick & Debbie Raessler
Clay & Nancy David
Hugh & Becky Lewis
Hugh & Becky Lewis
Larry & Abby Eller
Larry & Abby Eller
Memory
Honor
Honor
Memory
Honor
Honor
Memory
Memory
Honor
Memory
Memory
Memory
Honor
Memory
Honor
Michael & Rose Ellen
Glover
Phil & Patti Schrock
Memory
Frances Wardlaw
Dan’s Sister Brittany &
Grandfather Ken Wright
Ray Swafford
Kris Joiner
Parents – Adelyn Richardson,
Helen & Ralph Edenfield
John & Novie Sanders
Luke Tablan
Our Risen Savior/King
Mimi McGill
Michael Warechowski
Special Care Team
Donna Way
Joyce Jamerson
Mike Clark
Evelyn & John Rue
John Bullard
Jim Griffin
Carl & Dolores Blaine
Alfreda & Frank Sqrow
Rego & Patsy Rue
Edward & Ethel Mayes
Jim McConnell
Our Parents
Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ
Our Parents
To the Glory of God
Mac & Betty Lou Davis
Doyle & Evelyn Wardlaw
Hugh & Christine Warren
Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ
Elmer Wells & Ollie Barnett
Our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ
Levi Burton
Our Parents
Our Parents
Kris Joiner
Jerry & Judy Slate
Ollie & Eddie Adams
Our Parents
Grandmothers
Dabney Ross
Vester Raessler/Barb Keller
Alma & John Kloss Jr.
Our Children & Grandchildren
Donna Way
Kris Joiner
Dutch Eller
Our Parents Corine Eller, Bill & Jane
Walker
Our Son Jimmy Glover
Honor &
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Memory
Our Children &
Stephen Schrock/Joyce Kinn
Our Grandparents
Don Worley
Kris Joiner
Donna Way
Candice & Mac Worley
Mac Worley Family
The Dodd Family
The Dodd Family
Memory
Memory
Honor
Honor
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Honor
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Honor
THE LORD’S DAY
CELEBRATING THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST
April 5, 2015
MIDWAY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
4635 Dallas Highway
Powder Springs, Georgia 30127
770.422.4974
www.MidwayPCA.org
REV. DAVID HALL, SENIOR PASTOR
REV. MARC HARRINGTON, ASSISTANT PASTOR
REV. JOEL SMIT, ASSISTANT PASTOR
REV. TODD ALLEN, PASTOR EMERITUS
Founded in 1850, Midway Church is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA),
a Reformed, evangelical denomination organized in 1973. Our church seeks to be Scriptural in both
its government and its doctrine. We believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God, our infallible
and divine authority in all matters of life and faith.
“He is not here; he has risen, just as he said.
Come and see the place where he lay.” (Matthew 28:6)