Myers Park
United Methodist Church
April 5, 2015
A Service of Christian Worship
8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.
Easter Sunday
WE GATHER
Pealing of the Bells
Chiming of the Holy Trinity
Instrumental Introit
“The Appian Way” from Pines of Rome
Gospel Reading
 Call to Worship
This is the day that the Lord has made.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
Glad songs of victory ring out in the tents of the righteous.
I shall not die, but I shall live, and tell the deeds of the Lord.
The Lord is my strength and my might;
the Lord has become my salvation.
God’s steadfast love endures forever. Alleluia!
Ottorino Respighi
Mark 16:1-7
from Psalm 118
 Processional Hymn No. 302 (stanzas 1-4)
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
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!
EASTER HYMN
Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!
Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where's thy victory, boasting 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!
 The Creed No. 881
 Musical Response No. 308 (stanza 1)
Thine Be the Glory
Thine be 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.
The Apostles’ Creed
JUDAS MACCABEUS
Refrain: Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory thou o’er death has won.
Prayer of Confession
Almighty God,
through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ,
you overcame death and opened to us the gate of eternal life:
Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the Lord's resurrection,
may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit;
through Jesus Christ our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.
Words of Assurance
…In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!
Glory to God. Amen.
Anthem
“Hallelujah” from Christ on the Mount of Olives
Ludwig van Beethoven
Hallelujah unto God’s Almighty Son.
Praise the Lord, ye bright angelic choirs, in holy songs of joy,
Man, proclaim his grace and glory.
WE HEAR AND RESPOND TO THE WORD
 Hymn of Preparation No. 162 (stanza 1)
Alleluia, Alleluia
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.
Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name.
ALLELUIA NO. 1
New Testament Reading
Reader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.
People: Thanks be to God.
Acts 10:34-43
Sermon
Prayers of the People
After each petition, we enter into the prayer together with these words:
Pastor: Lord, in your mercy,
People: Hear our prayer.
The Lord’s Prayer
Offering
Christ, Victorious; Christ, Now Reigning
Stephen Caracciolo
Christ, victorious; Christ, now reigning;
Christ, your Lord and King, commands!
Shouts of triumph, praise unceasing, “Holy to the Lamb.”
Alleluia, Christ by heaven and earth adored.
Alleluia, righteous King and mighty Lord.
Christ, the image; Christ the dawning;
Christ, the first of God’s commands.
All things through him, all things for him,
Stars and all of heaven’s expanse.
Alleluia, light and source and Holy One.
Alleluia, Christ who was and is to come.
Christ, the victim; Christ, the healing;
Love anoints his hands and feet.
Christ, the dying; Christ, the rising,
God’s own sacrifice complete.
Alleluia, hail the chosen one of God!
Alleluia, Great Redeemer, saving Lord.
Come Almighty, claim your kingdom,
Call a nation for your own.
Come with beauty, power and blessing,
Gather all your people home.
Alleluia, Christ the banquet, Christ the song.
Alleluia, Christ the glory, Christ alone.
 Doxology
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
 Prayer of Dedication
WE GO OUT TO SERVE
 Hymn
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus, risen now to reign in love.
Alleluia! Praise the Savior with the multitudes above.
There the songs of saints and martyrs
thunder like a mighty flood,
“Jesus out of every nation has redeemed us by His blood.”
Alleluia! not as orphans are we left in sorrow now.
Alleluia! Christ is near us, faith believes, nor questions how.
Though the cloud from sight received Him
when the forty days were o’er
Shall our hearts forget His promise, “I am with you evermore”?
HYFRYDOL
Alleluia! King eternal, Thee the Lord of lords we own;
Alleluia! Born of Mary, earth Thy footstool, Heav’n Thy throne:
Thou within the veil hast entered,
robed in flesh our great High Priest;
Thou on earth both priest and victim in the Eucharistic feast.
 Benediction
 Benediction Response
“Hallelujah” from Messiah
Hallelujah! For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Hallelujah!
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!
G. F. Handel
 Closing Voluntary
“Maestoso” from Symphony No.3 in C minor, Op.78
C. Saint-Saëns
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Stand as you are able
WORSHIP LEADERS
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PREACHER
Dr. James C. Howell, Senior Minister
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LITURGIST
Dr. Melanie Dobson, Minister of Faith Formation
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MUSICIANS
James R. Jones, Director of Music and Organist
Dongho Lee, Music Associate and Organist
Robert Moody, guest conductor
da Capo Brass
Chancel Choir
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CRUCIFERS
Avery Buie (8:30), Elizabeth Underwood (9:45), Justin Geisel (11:00)
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ACOLYTES
Matthew Buie and Blair Tilley (8:30)
Callie Bernard and Marcie Bernard (9:45)
Emily Williams and Madeleine Williams (11:00)
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BIBLE CARRIERS
Gracie Deel (9:45), Lauren Bellardini (11:00)
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TODAY AT MYERS PARK UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH…
WELCOME! A blessed Easter to you and yours! We are thankful you are here, worshiping
with us. If you’re just getting to know us, we are a community that welcomes people from all
walks of life. Check out the Guest Information bookcases in the narthex gathering space outside
the Sanctuary or drop by the Welcome Center in the lobby of the Parish Life Building for
resources so you can get to know us better.
DISCOVER MYERS PARK Want to learn more about our church family and how to get
involved? Discover Myers Park includes two get-togethers where we share our United
Methodist beliefs, practices and missions. Discover Myers Park meets at 9:45 a.m. Sunday,
April 12 and 19, in Francis Chapel. Reach Rev. Parker Haynes at [email protected] or Rev.
Ashley Douglas at [email protected] to learn more.
WELCOME, CHILDREN Bright blue bags with fun activities for children are at the
Sanctuary entrances. Please return them after worship.
EASTER SUNDAY
– This morning’s Easter offering goes to the Salvation Army Center of Hope women’s
shelter in Charlotte and Gbarnga Mission Station in Liberia. Please make your checks out
to the church with Easter Offering in the memo line.
– Please take a moment to read the Easter lily dedications featured in the insert in today’s
bulletin.
– There is child care this morning for children ages five and under, though families are
encouraged to worship together. There is no Sunday evening youth gathering or Youth
Choir.
– All are welcome to participate in a beloved church tradition, filling the cross on the front
lawn on the Queens Road side with flowers, weather permitting, and taking family photos.
– Remember, the popular shuttle service that runs continuously Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. between the church and Myers Park Traditional School at 2132 Radcliffe
Avenue makes it easier getting to and from worship.
CHURCH APP The Myers Park United Methodist Church mobile app is available for
download. You’ll find the latest sermons from Dr. Howell and our pastoral staff, live streaming
worship services and other resources to help you stay connected online and in real life. To
download, search for Myers Park Methodist in the App Store for iPhone/iPad, Google Play for
Android or the Window Phone Marketplace.
CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with Myers Park United Methodist Church
throughout the week by joining our new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/myersparkumc
and following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/myersparkumc and on Instagram at
www.instagram.com/myersparkumc. Miss a sermon or want to share a Sunday message you
especially enjoyed? Subscribe to our Podcast, Myers Park UMC Sermons, available for free on
iTunes. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, www.YouTube.com/MyersParkMethodist.
WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST
CHURCH CLOSED MONDAY The church is closed Monday, April 6. Those needing help
that day can call 704-376-8584 and follow the prompts to the pastor on call.
SHOOT HOOPS You are invited to the Church Gym in the Youth Building to play basketball
Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. starting April 11. Details: Bob Clark at 704-366-4981.
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON CHURCH WEBSITE As we begin a redesign of our
church website, www.mpumc.org, we’d welcome your thoughts on how to make it more
attractive and user-friendly. E-mail suggestions, as concisely as possible, to
[email protected].
H.O.T. WEDNESDAY H.O.T. Wednesday offers a meal and fellowship each Wednesday from
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Jubilee Hall. This week’s menu: Meat loaf, party potatoes, green peas,
rolls, salad, desserts and ice cream. A brief Holy Communion service is Wednesdays at 5:15
p.m. in Francis Chapel. Child care is available while parents attend the service. Weekly menus
are at www.mpumc.org. Make reservations at [email protected] or call 704-3765520 and press 6 by noon each Tuesday. The Goodness Gracious! gift shop in the Parish Life
lobby is open until around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when H.O.T. Wednesday is in session. Story
time for children is at 6:15 p.m. outside Jubilee Hall.
N.C. STATE CHORALE IN CONCERT The N.C. State University Chorale will perform a
free concert at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 12, in the Sanctuary featuring folk songs, spirituals and
more.
CPR/AED CLASSES A class to learn CPR and how to use the automated external defibrillator
(AED) will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Room 108. Cost is $30. To register,
call 704-376-5520 (ext. 5800) or reach Carmen Rivera at 704-295-4818 or
[email protected].
ADULTS PLUS! The Adults Plus! ministry for age 55 and over will meet at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, April 15, in Room 104 of the Parish Life Building. Charlotte author and historian
Mary Kratt will share Carolina Stories You Might Not Know, including history and poems
about Myers Park people and places. Lunch follows (meat loaf and fixings) in Jubilee Hall for
$5, payable at the door. To make reservations by noon April 14, call 704-376-5520 (option two)
or e-mail [email protected].
SPRING CARNIVAL COMING The popular Children’s Circle church preschool Spring
Carnival will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the Parish Life parking lot
with new rides, expanded food offerings and more. It moves inside in bad weather. The carnival
supports the preschool, In the NIC of Time, Baby Bundles, Gift of Adoption and Love Without
Boundaries. To volunteer or learn more, reach Cassie Albergotti at
[email protected].
SIGN UP FOR SUMMER You can sign up for Children’s Ministries’ summer programs at
www.mpumc.org – Camp Tekoa Weekend (May 22-24), Vacation Bible School (June 22-25),
Summer Fun Days (July 13-17 and 20-24) and Performing Arts Camp (August 10-14).
CAMP TEKOA WEEKEND The church weekend at Camp Tekoa near Hendersonville in the
N.C. mountains is Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24. The annual gathering offers families
and others a chance to share fellowship, games and worship. Registration runs through May 10.
Visit www.mpumc.org for rates and more. Details: Jenna Zello at [email protected].
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VBS for children ages four through fifth grade is 9:30 a.m. to
1:00 p.m. June 22-25. This year’s theme is G-Force: God’s Love in Action. Register through
April 30 at www.mpumc.org. To learn more, visit the Children’s Ministries page at
www.mpumc.org or e-mail [email protected].
SUMMER FUN DAYS The summer program for children ages one through fifth grade is July
13-17 and 20-24 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for preschoolers and kindergartners and 9:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. for elementary-age children. Brochures and registration forms are at the Children’s
Ministries offices and www.mpumc.org.
GROWING IN FAITH…
THE BEATITUDES FOR TODAY Rev. Ashley Douglas and church member Mary Kelly
will lead a book study/discussion around Dr. Howell’s The Beatitudes for Today on Tuesdays
from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. April 7 to May 19 in Room 105 in the Parish Life Building. You can
purchase books in Goodness Gracious! Those interested in joining the group can reach Ashley
at 704-829-4820 or [email protected].
SUPPORT THE CHURCH LIBRARY Want to support the Church Library (Room 111 in the
Parish Life Building)? You can donate a book in honor or memory of a loved one with a
bookplate. Books available for donation are at the library desk, along with easy instructions for
making payment and designating a memorial. Questions? Contact Rev. Barbara Barden at 704295-4813 or e-mail [email protected].
EARLY MORNING BIBLE STUDY All are invited to join the Napa Bible study at 7:00 a.m.
Wednesdays at Napa on Providence at 110 Perrin Place across the street from our church. Free
breakfast is provided by Napa. The group begins a 22-weeek study of the Book of Revelation
on April 8. Details: Ryan Blalock at [email protected].
SERVING OTHERS…
PRAY FOR COSTA RICAN MISSION TEAM Please pray for the 22 church members
serving this week in San Isidro, Costa Rica. They are working on a home for women and a day
care center that our missionary, Wil Bailey, is building.
DON’T MISS OUT ON OUTPOUR You can register for Outpour, our week of service April
12-19 offering 28 opportunities to share God’s love, this morning in the Parish Life lobby. You
can also visit www.mpumc.org/outpour to sign up or pick up a brochure in the Parish Life lobby
listing opportunities and needed donations. Details: Jen Rothacker at [email protected] or
Dawn Milgrom at [email protected].
FILL A BUS FOR HAITI Help fill a new school bus bound for Haiti with supplies for the
school we support there: Donations of pinto/black beans, cooking oil, crackers, Ibuprofen,
aspirin, antacid, peanut butter, used shoes, soccer balls and used summer/spring clothing are
welcome through Sunday, April 12, at Light of Christ Church, 9212 Bryant Farms Road.
Details: [email protected].
FILL A BAG WITH FOOD Youth next Sunday, April 12, will load a truck with food for
Loaves & Fishes as part of Outpour, so grab a blue bag by the front desk in the Parish Life
lobby, fill it with food and bring it back to church.
JOIN A HOPE TEAM Volunteers are needed on seven HOPE Teams to support families
moving from homelessness to permanent housing. Want to learn more? Join us at 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15, in Room A-102 at Myers Park Presbyterian Church next door. To RSVP
and learn more: Katie Vodra at [email protected].
SEDGEFIELD VIC CARD Please register your Harris Teeter VIC card with our ministry
partner, Sedgefield Elementary School, No. 2242. They need more families to link so they can
reach the minimum to receive $250. You can link up to five schools.
WALK TO HELP END HOMELESSNESS Our church is forming a team to participate in
the 2.5-mile Yellow Brick Road Walk to support Charlotte Family Housing at 2:00 p.m. Sunday,
April 19. There will be games and a raffle, and the walk is perfect for families. Visit
www.CFHYellowBrickRoad.org to learn more and sign up. Our church is a proud cosponsor.
UMAR LUNCHEON Postponed by ice, the Friends of UMAR Luncheon and art sale is now
set for noon Tuesday, April 14, at Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence
Road. RSVP or donate: Cameron Hunter at 704-659-7624 or [email protected].
Myers Park United Methodist Church Mission Statement:
We are the body of Christ, growing in faith and serving others.