People of Easter’s joy, give thanks to the One who raises us to new life. We sing our hallelujahs to the God of Everlasting Love. Redeemer of the lost… Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the highest. First Presbyterian Church, Annapolis, Maryland April 5, 2015 - 9:00 & 11:00 am Worship Resurrection of the Lord THE LORD’S PRAYER (Using “debts” and “debtors,” Glory to God, page 35.) WORDS OF INSTITUTION THE SHARING OF THE SACRAMENT All Christians, regardless of church affiliation, are invited to receive the sacrament. At 9:00 am communion will be served by intinction (take a piece of bread and dip it in the cup). Please come forward or to the back by the center aisle and return to your seat by the side aisles. Persons who have difficulty walking forward are invited to signal a server to be served in the pew. At 11:00 am you may partake of the elements when served in the pew. At 9:00 am, gluten-free bread and a chalice are on the table by the baptismal font. At 11:00 am, gluten-free bread is held in the small container on the plate. PRAYER Easter God, you have met us in bread and wine, and surprised us with your joy. Send us out into the world dancing with delight and with hallelujahs ringing in our hearts, to share your justice and your praise. Amen. HYMN 245 - Christ the Lord Is Risen Today! LLANFAIR CHARGE & BENEDICTION BENEDICTION RESPONSE - Hallelujah Chorus Ludwig van Beethoven Christ on the Mount of Olives, Chancel Choir POSTLUDE - Rondo John Blow At the conclusion of the 11:00 am service, you are invited to take an Easter plant, particularly if you have family or friends in need of care. HEARING AIDS, LARGE PRINT BULLETINS & BIBLES AVAILABLE FROM USHERS. WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH and the celebration of the resurrection. If you are a visitor, please know that you are welcomed to be part of this vital community of faith that supports one another in the love of God and love of neighbor. We are a community that stretches to learn, to grow and to serve to the end that we may “do justice, love kindness and walk humbly with God.” It is a joy to welcome you this day! PREPARATION FOR THE WORD Those who are able, please stand; bold print in unison. PRELUDE - Trumpet and Organ Prelude, Robert Couto and Stuart Smith, trumpet SILENT PRAYER Holy One, you come to us with power beyond all knowing. You lift all things out of the dust, you breathe love into every cell, you call us into communion with you, and you claim victory over death. Blessed be your holy name now and forever. Amen. CHORAL INTROIT - Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing! GELOBT SEI GOTT CALL TO WORSHIP Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Christ is risen! Alleluia! He is risen, indeed! HYMN 232 - Jesus Christ Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN PRAYER OF ADORATION Glory to you, O God: you are the creator of life, our source of hope and the ground of our being. Glory to you, O God: you gave the law, inspired prophets and sent your Son so that we might know of justice and peace. Glory to you, O God: through the resurrection of Jesus we discover life to be abundant and eternal. With your people through the ages and with creation itself we glorify you, O God, our Creator, Savior and Spirit. Amen. RESPONSE OF PRAISE - Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks (vs. 4) Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name. Come let us praise the living God, joyfully sing to our Savior. (refrain) ALLELUIA PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD TIME WITH CHILDREN (Godly Play for prek-2nd grade is offered upstairs in the Education Wing; older children may remain in worship.) NOTICES OF CONGREGATIONAL LIFE (Please sign the Greeter Pads and pass it along your pew and back again.) RESPONSE TO THE GOOD NEWS AFFIRMATION OF FAITH We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the broken hearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen. OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERTORY - Trumpet & Organ Voluntary CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER - Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks ALLELUIA SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION INVITATION FIRST SCRIPTURE - Acts 10:34-43 HYMN 236 -The Strife is O’er ANTHEM - Alleluia SECOND SCRIPTURE - John 20:1-18 SERMON - “While It Was Still Dark” Randall Thompson THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The God of every morning be with you. And also with you. People of Easter morning, lift up your hearts! We lift them to the one who has raised Jesus from the grave. VICTORY The Silent Prayer is from Feasting on the Word. The Affirmation of Faith from Part I and conclusion of “A Brief Statement of Faith,” PC(USA). THOSE ASSISTING WITH WORSHIP - Preacher: William L. Hathaway; Liturgists: Heather G. Shortlidge, Betsy Stewart (9:00), Barbara Morris (11:00); Godly Play: Shelly Price, Britt Griswold (9:00), Cecilia Richardson, Kristin & Joe Thompson (11:00); Acolytes: Julia Chamberlin (9:00), Allison Hagee (11:00); Ushers: Skip & Gerri Smith, Florence Smoot, Jane MacMurray (9:00), Joe & Judi Dunn, Bev & Ed Hemminger, Stanford & Kim Morris, Emma & Wesley Morris (11:00); Chancel Banners: Center - created by the Children’s Covenant Circle with the creative guidance of Laurie Hewitt and Elizabeth Hancock; side banners - designed and constructed by a Lenten circle led by Elizabeth Hancock (sides); Communion Servers: David Hancock, Dave Lanenga, Rae Jean Goodman, Roger & Lisa Rath, Amy Booe (9:00), Connie Scott, David Hancock, Mark Moran, Linda Hanifin Bonner, Dave & Jean Williamson, Beth Hiltabidle, Kristie Lilly, Gordon Duvall, Joe Dunn, Bill Hatchl. STAFF NOTE - Miss Good is away and returns Tuesday, April 7; for questions related to children and youth ministries, please contact Debbie Mitchell (310) 661-6329. Gerri is covering for Sharon in the office tomorrow. LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP CALENDAR OF EVENTS Date Sun, 4/5 Church EASTER* 6:30 9:00 10:00 11:00 Worship (Courtyard) Worship (Sanctuary) Coffee Hour (FH) Worship (Sanctuary) Mon, 4/6 1:00 Tues, 4/7 Wed, 4/8 STAIR Training (KC4a) Young Clergy of Annapolis (ZW) 12:00 7:15 7:30 Noon AA (FH) GA (FH) ACOA (Music) Noon AA (FH) STAIR Board (KC1a) Czech Partnership (KC3a) Junque Sale Meeting (KC4a) Mission (KC4a) 12:00 12:00 7:30 Church Staff Meeting (KC1a) Taizé Worship (Sanctuary) 12:00 2:00 Noon AA (FH) Yoga (The Conduit) 12:00 3:15 Noon AA (FH) Ringing of Bells in Memory of Surrender 12:00 Noon AA (FH) Thurs, 4/9 - 150th Anniversary of Robert E. Lee’s Surrender Sunday, April 12 - Youth Sunday at 8:30 and 11:00 am Youth, guided by Martha Johnson with Aaron Barker, Jenn Dodd, Ellen Wakeley & Alison Whitacre, will lead worship. The theme of Youth Sunday is "Walls.” Fri, 4/10 6:00-8:00 Youth Sunday Set-Up (Sanctuary) Sat, 4/11 4:00-6:00 Youth Sunday Rehearsal (Sanctuary) Sun, 4/12 8:30 9:30 10:30 11:00 1:00 William L. Hathaway, Pastor / Heather G. Shortlidge, Associate Pastor Melissa “Miss” Good, Director of Children’s & Youth Ministry Robert W. Muckenfuss, Director of Music / James G. Kirk, Parish Associate The National Naval Memorial of the Presbyterian Church (USA) An Earth Care Congregation of the PC (USA) Partner with Evangelical Church of the Czech Brethren, Czech Republic 171 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis MD 21401 [email protected] / www.annapolis-presbyterian.com Phone: 410-267-8705 / Fax: 410-268-9643 4:00 9:30 9:30 11:00 7:00 Wednesday, April 8 - Taizé Worship at 7:30 pm Held in the sanctuary at First Presbyterian Church, this service of prayer, Scripture and meditation is co-hosted with St. Mary’s Church. Parking is available at St. Mary’s on Duke of Gloucester Street. Sunday, April 19 – Third Sunday of Easter Dr. Hathaway will preach “In the Light” from I John 1:1-10 Community 6:15 7:30 7:00 Handbell Rehearsal (Music) Choir Rehearsal (Music) 8:30 AA Board (KC1a) Evening AA (FH) Worship (Sanctuary) - Youth Sunday Education Hour Coffee Hour (FH) Worship (Sanctuary) - Youth Sunday Inurnment - Jean Bates (Columbarium) * Education Hour / Sunday School is not offered today but resumes next week at the 9:30 hour. THE SHAW CHAPEL - is open year-round, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm. For 24/7 access, email [email protected] or contact the office for a passcode. ANNOUNCEMENTS SPECIAL MUSIC - We are pleased to welcome trumpeters Robert Couto and Stuart Smith to our worship service this morning. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. JUNQUE SALE MEETING - Tuesday, April 7 in KC4a at 11:00 am. All are invited to help plan for the PWC's annual fund-raiser held in September. Questions: [email protected]. INTERESTED IN JOINING FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH? - Our Spring New Member Class will be on Sunday, April 26 from 3:00-6:00 pm with childcare provided upon request. We welcome all who wish to consider joining. For more information, please visit the website http://www.annapolis-presbyterian.com/member or speak with a pastor or Helen Krone, Membership Chair, [email protected] / (443) 534-9034. CIRCLE 3 - will meet at 1:00 pm April 13 at the home of Bev Hemminger, 2715 Bay Ogleton Rd., Annapolis, MD 21403. Phone 410-268-5978. SAVE THE DATE: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL (VBS) CAMP - July 6-10, 9:00 am-Noon. This year’s theme is “WOW – This is the Story of Jesus!” Join us as we play, sing, worship, craft and learn the stories of Jesus together. This year’s camp will be shared on both FPC and St. Anne’s church campuses -- drop off at FPC, pick-up at St. Anne’s. Register online at: http://www.annapolis-presbyterian.com/vbs-camp-registration. EASTER PLANTS (*2 lilies given) Given In Honor of Our Midshipmen Relationship Susan Rosendahl & Barbara Andrews friends William Garrett Russell grandson Given In Memory of Bonnie Roth Anderson Paul E. Barr William R. Blades, Jr. Sue Bogley Elizabeth S. Burroughs Harriett H. Carney Elizabeth Mezey Chamberlin Mary Jane Coker Dawn Jennings Marny & Bill Jones Grace Kelly Lesley Moore Keogh Robert E. Liley Loved ones Chris MacMurray Howard & Jean MacMurray Kenneth Moore Rev. Maureen Morris Connie Moran* Our grandparents Our mothers* Our parents Charles E. Sadler II Charles E. & Edith E. Sadler Charles W. “Buck” & Rae Sadler Evelyn E. Sadler Celeste Thurber* Ken West Harold “Westy” West Mary Wooldridge Donor(s) Mark Moran Albert Francis & Mary Ann Leftwich Ted & Carolyn Russell Relationship love of my life husband friend mother mother mother, grandmother Donor(s) Caroline Wugofski Louise P. Johnson Mary Ann Blades Bill & Barb Hatchl John & Barbara Burroughs John & Barbara Burroughs David Chamberlin, Charlotte & Julia mother Trudy & Charlie Coker wife Bryan Jennings parents Trudy & Charlie Coker friend Charlotte Sears daughter Martha Moore Wooldridge husband, son, father, grandfather Phyllis A. Liley William & Caroline Schaeffer brother Jane MacMurray parents Jane MacMurray spouse Martha Moore Wooldridge friend Betsy Stewart my beloved wife Mark Moran Mark Moran Skip & Gerri Smith Mark Moran nephew Mary Ann Blades parents Mary Ann Blades brother, sister-in-law Mary Ann Blades sister Mary Ann Blades wife Bill Thurber his family his family spouse Tim Wooldridge
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