First Presbyterian Church

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1 First Presbyterian Church 512 Third Street SW Rochester, Minnesota Phone Service for the Lord s Day April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday 8:30 and 11 a.m. Welcome to worship this morning. First Presbyterian Church welcomes families with young children. Staffed nursery care is available during worship. Audio from the worship service can be heard in the library (adjacent to the sanctuary) and social hall. If you are visiting because of medical treatment at Mayo Clinic we offer our prayers for healing. Our activities and programs are open to all, member and friend alike. We invite you to join us for Easter Brunch in the social hall from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Cost is a freewill donation with proceeds being used by the youth group to fund service projects in the Rochester community. Attention, guests: We want to let you know what s happening here at FPC. Text the word welcome to so we can invite you to regular or special events via text, , or voic you decide which. Help us properly welcome you today! * As a courtesy to others, please silence cell phones. * Gathering Prelude The Music of the Spheres arr. Kevin McChesney This Is My Father s World; Hosanna, Loud Hosanna; Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! Jubilate Deo Handbell Choir; Jeremy Braun, timpani Our worship begins with the prelude. Let the power of the music speak to you of God s glory; let its quietness tell you of God s peace; let its beauty lift your hearts in prayer. Greeting and Welcome Please sign the Opportunity for Friendship Register and pass it to the person next to you. Opening Prayer Call to Worship Jesus Christ is risen today! Christ is risen, indeed! The tomb could not hold him. The grave is empty. Christ is risen! Jesus Christ is risen today! Christ is risen, indeed! (8:30) Jay Beck (11:00) Paul Steger Hymn 232 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN Call to Reconciliation (please be seated) Jesus rising from the dead assures us that we, too, have been given new life. Let us repent of our sin before God and one another, certain of God s mercy. Silent Confession Please stand if you are able.

2 Kyrie Unison Prayer of Confession All-knowing, all-powerful God, we confess that, even on this most holy day, we are unable to believe in the victory over death shown to us in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord. We confess our utter dependence on you not only for life but also for faith, hope, and love. Without your astonishing appearance to our ancestors and your stunning presence throughout the ages, we would be lost. Forgive us and transform us, that in every way our work and prayer will make whole what is broken and give peace on earth. Amen. Words of Life As Pope John Paul II once said, Do not abandon yourselves to despair. We are Easter people and hallelujah is our song. By the grace of God and the witness of our ancestors, the good news of Jesus resurrection is our rock and our salvation. My friends, believe the Good News your sins are forgiven! Amen. Gloria Patri 581 Glory Be to the Father GREATOREX 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. Passing of the Peace Due to health concerns in this cold and flu season, please refrain from shaking hands and greet each other with a word of peace or a wave of the hand. The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Let us share a sign of the peace of Christ with one another. The Word Anthem (8:30 and 11) This Is the Day (Psalm 118; I Corinthians 5:7) Edwin H. Lemare Chancel Choir This is the day which the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad, rejoice and be glad in it. O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is gracious, because His mercy endureth forever. Alleluia, Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us, Alleluia, Alleluia! Amen, Amen. This is the day, this is the day, we will rejoice and be glad in it. Amen, Amen Wayne Leupold Editions. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net A Prayer for Illumination 441 (st. 1) Hear the Good News of Salvation NETTLETON Reading from the Prophets Isaiah 25:6-9 Anthem (11:00) Come Join in Our Song Helen Kemp Calvin Choir and Cherub Choir Katie Kuisle, director; Carol Shaffer, accompanist Today we sing and laugh and say, Come join in our song! It's Easter day! Come join and sing alleluia Augsburg-Fortress Publishing. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net #A

3 Time for All Our Young Worshippers Hymn sung to All Things Bright and Beautiful ROYAL OAK Come, Lord Jesus, to this holy place, and bless the children here. Guide them, mold them in your gentle ways, to know your love so dear. Text by Judith Smithson. Pass Prayer Cards to the aisle. An usher will collect them. Children through third grade may go to room E206 for Kids Zone or are welcome to stay with their parents in worship. Children above third grade should stay in worship. Reading from the Gospels John 20:1-18 This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Alleluia from hymn 239 Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! GELOBT SEI GOTT Message Who Is the Fool? Rev. T. J. Parlette A moment for reflection may God continue to speak to us in the silence. Our Response Hymn 240 Alleluia! Alleluia! Give Thanks ALLELUIA NO. 1 Affirmation of Faith As Easter people, we believe God is Lord of both life and death. We believe that in an astounding act of grace, Jesus suffered and died on the cross to save us from our sins. We believe, three days later, Jesus was raised from the dead, promising us salvation, not because we deserve it, but out of love, through grace. We believe we are called to respond to that gift of grace, not out of duty, but in gratitude, to seek peace, care for the ill, clothe the naked, feed the hungry, empower the oppressed and welcome the outcast; to carry on Christ s work until he comes again. Because, as Easter people, we are confident Christ will come again. Alleluia! Amen. Offertory At the Offertory Christ Is Risen [1 Corinthians 15: 20, 21, 53, 55 (KJV, 1611)] Paul Sjolund Chancel Choir Christ is risen, Christ is risen, now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruits of them that sleep. For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. For this corruptible, must put on incorruption, and this mortal, must put on immortality. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? Now is Christ risen from the dead. Alleluia Walton Music Corporation. All rights reserved. OneLicense.net A , Offertory Response 609 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! LASST UNS ERFREUEN Unison Prayer of Dedication Holy God, you shower us with gifts so abundant we cannot measure them all. Bless these gifts today for the sake of those in need, in the name of the Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, one God, now and forever. Amen. Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Our communion is open to all who believe that Jesus Christ is their Lord and Savior. The wine used in this sacrament is grape juice. Gluten-free wafers are available. 3

4 Invitation Great Prayer of Thanksgiving Sanctus Therefore, we praise you, joining our voices with angels and archangels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name: Accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving as a living and holy offering of ourselves, that our lives may proclaim the One crucified and risen. Great is the mystery of faith: Memorial Acclamation Lord s Prayer (using debts and debtors ) Words of Institution Distribution of the Elements Please come forward to be served. If you wish to be served in the pew, a server will be in the side aisle to assist you. You may join in singing hymn 507, Come to the Table of Grace. Prayer after Communion 4

5 Sending Hymn 248 Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! HYMN TO JOY Benediction Benediction Response Hallelujah! from MESSIAH G. F. Handel The congregation is invited to join the choir in singing the Hallelujah! Please return the music to the ushers after the service. Postlude Toccata from SYMPHONY V Charles Marie Widor Those who wish may be seated for the postlude. Our music is offered to the glory of God; if you want to express your appreciation, a spoken Amen or Praise God is appropriate. Some of the service music was written by Lee J Afdahl and is published in Holy Is the Lord We thank these members and friends for contributing to the Easter Flower Fund. Deacons will deliver the flowers to our C.A.R.E. members after today s services. Ken and Marylynn Aalderks Lee Afdahl and Van Jacobsen Richard and Janice Bennett Charles and Becki Coddington David and Char Ellefson Judy Felten Ed and Fran Gomez Jane Hallman C Michel and Mary Jo Harper Sandra Holloway Joan Jarett Brad and Sara Kluck Donna Lee Mark and Michelle Mueller Marion Pitts Warren and Mary Potter Margie Schaaf Don Scholz Tony and Judy Smithson James and Patricia Talen About Our Church Rev. Thomas J. (T.J.) Parlette, Pastor Kathleen M. Kuisle, Music Assistant Rev. Jay P. Rowland, Associate Pastor Susan K. Kruger, Office Administrator Lee J. Afdahl, Director of Music/Organist Harry E. Coleman, Facility Manager Susanna L. Stone, Coordinator of Youth and Christian Education Bob R. Schalau, Custodian Child Care staff: Esther Lebron, Margie Schaaf, Taylor Smith, Brenda Thorson Security and custodial personnel: Sally Evans, Vera Herr, Jason Kluck, Tami Rinn Office hours: Monday-Thursday (7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.); Friday (7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.); Saturday (9:30 a.m.-noon) First Presbyterian Church; 512 SW Third Street / Rochester, MN / ; rochesterfpc@msn.com; The mission of First Presbyterian Church of Rochester is to reflect God s love for all people by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Member: Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) 5

6 Calendar for the week of April 1 April 8 (and beyond) TODAY April 1 We thank all who are sharing their ministries in worship today. A nursery for infants through 3-year-olds is staffed throughout the morning. We also offer a space for nursing mothers. An usher will be happy to direct you if you don t know where the nursery is located. Easter Brunch will be served by the youth group from 8-11 a.m. No reservations are necessary; cost is a freewill donation. Proceeds from the offering will be used by the youth group to fund service projects in the Rochester community. Sunday school classes are cancelled for today, but Chancel Choir will rehearse at its usual time and Calvin and Cherub Choirs will rehearse at 10:30. One of our parish nurses will be in the library between services and available to take your blood pressure. Deacons: Please pick up a plant for your C.A.R.E. member *after* today s 11 a.m. service, from 9 a.m.- noon Monday, or from 7:15 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday. Thank you! MONDAY April 2 The church office will be closed. The church building will be open from 9 a.m.- noon so Deacons can pick up plants for their CARE members. TUESDAY April 3 Grief Support Group meets at 11 a.m. Deacons meet at 7 p.m. in the south fireside room. Most committees meet. Check with your lead elder if you aren t sure about yours. WEDNESDAY April 4 Worship and communion at Charter House at 1 p.m. Because of Spring Break, all Wednesday activities are cancelled except for Charter House. THURSDAY April 5 Jubilate Deo Bells rehearses at 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY April 6 Memorial service for Clifford Gastineau at 11 a.m. SUNDAY April 8 Worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY April 11 Wednesday activities are back on the usual schedule. Wednesday Activities 4:15 Alleluia Ringers (grades 2-5) 5:00 Youth Choir (grades 6-12) 5:45 Middle School youth group (grades 6-8) 5:45 Senior High youth group (grades 9-12) 6:30 Bible Study: The Apocryphal Jesus: birth stories (Al Depman). 7:00 Joyous Praise handbells (intergenerational) THURSDAY April 12 Prayer Shawl group meets at 1 p.m. in the lounge. Jubilate Deo Bells rehearses at 6:15 p.m. Chancel Choir rehearses at 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY April 13 6 Sitter Service from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sign up in the atrium on Sunday, April 8; in the office by Tuesday, April 10; or contact Gayle Jones ( ). SUNDAY April 15 Worship at 8:30 and 11 a.m. A Festival of Music will present Lee Afdahl and Friends in an organ and piano plus concert at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary. Joining Lee this year are Christopher Boswell, Paul Kosower, Jan Mattson, Mary Schneekloth, and Timothy Wells. TUESDAY April 17 From the Bdecan Mission Team: Mark your calendars for our "cut and tie" party on Tuesday, April 17, from 1-4 p.m. in the social hall. See more information under For Your Information. SUNDAY April 22 Worship and 8:30 and 11 a.m. MONDAY April 23 First Players will present their Spring Concert at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. TUESDAY April 24 Forums@First will present a panel discussion on Is Diabetes in Your Future? at 7 p.m. More information is on page 7. SATURDAY April 28 FPC is hosting Soul Shop from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Soul Shop provides training and support for faith communities to help prevent suicidal outcomes for people experiencing suicidal desperation. See page 7 for more information. First Presbyterian will host the Spring Gathering of Presbyterian Women in the Twin Cities Area Presbytery on Saturday, April 28, from 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. The theme for the day is "Grace in the Margins: The Role of Compassion and Hope in a Broken World." Keynote speaker is Karen Edmonds, executive director of Project Legacy, an organization that provides hope, connections, and support for youth of color, ages 17-24, who are refugees, homeless, formerly gang-involved, or recently incarcerated. PW will pay the registration, which includes lunch, for any FPC member who is able to attend. Please register with Peg Parsons by April 19. For Your Information Donate fleece to Bdecan Mission Team for fleece blankets and hats. You are invited to become part of the Bdecan Mission Team by contributing fleece for blankets and hats for the children of Spirit Lake Indian Reservation. Each blanket requires 1 1/4 yards of "baby-themed" fleece. Two yards of "kid-themed" fleece (in complimentary patterns or one plain and one patterned) are needed to make six hats. Our goal is fabric for 50 blankets and 60 hats. Please wash the fabric before donating it. Beginning this week there will be a receptacle in the atrium for your donations. Mark your calendars for our "cut and tie" party on Tuesday, April 17, from 1-4 p.m. in the social hall.

7 Registration open for Soul Shop On Saturday, April 28 FPC is hosting Soul Shop from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop provides training and support for faith communities to help prevent suicidal outcomes for people experiencing suicidal desperation. The Soul Shop Movement addresses the need of desperately hurting people to be heard, noticed, and seen within their faith communities. Soul Shop recognizes that most congregations are not equipped to adequately respond and provides training to equip congregations to more effectively respond to suicidal desperation. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) endorses Soul Shop. The AFSP's Southeast Minnesota Chapter is proud to be a co-sponsor of this Soul Shop training. A light breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included in the $45 registration fee. Register on-line at ?aff=efbeventtix For more information about Soul Shop visit their website: Members: Stay informed about church events/ activities! Text the word connect to The church kitchen needs plastic containers *with lids*. If you have empty cartons (24-oz size through ice cream buckets) we d welcome them. Leave them on the counter in the kitchen. Thanks! (Kitchen Guild) Among Our Church Family To the Congregation and Staff of First Presbyterian Church, The Family of Steven Allen Aug extends its heartfelt gratitude to his church family at First Presbyterian Church for all you did for him over the years. You truly offered Steve a place not only for him to work, yet also a place of joy and love within your congregation as a church member through Bible Study, being a Deacon and place of worship. We are also deeply grateful for how the church staff and congregation honored him with such a personal Memorial Service and luncheon. Thank you to Sue, Carol, Pastors T.J. Parlette and Jay Rowland, Organist Lee Afdahl, and countless others who made Steve s Day a beautiful testimony and memory. As is true for you, we, too, miss him already. FORUMS@FIRST Is Diabetes in YOUR Future? 7 p.m. April 24, 2018 Social Concerns Committee So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 We are all human beings, and we all have insecurities, but it s about being healthy and happy with yourself. I m not perfect, and I will indulge in pizza and sweets on occasion. The goal is to make a majority of your decisions good for your body. So listen to your body, and treat it like a temple. (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) Sometimes we listen to that voice that says, Go ahead, another cup of ice cream, or that extra helping of cheesy Ravioli. It tastes oh, so good. Yes, we re human and as humans we often listen to our urges and not rational advice. We often, then, suffer the consequences, whether it be heart disease, obesity, cancer, etc. Some diseases we have more control over than others. Diabetes, whether Pre-diabetes, Diabetes Type I or II, is something we can impact with our approach to the disease, whether it be in terms of prevention, reversal or addressing the consequences of having the disease. Everyone in the community is invited to the Spring Forums@First for great presentations by notable speakers, including Dr. Peter Dyck, Mayo Clinic Meghan Ridler, MPH, Olmsted County Public Health Dr. Aaron Leppin, Mayo Clinic Sara Carlson, RN, Diabetic Educator, Mayo Clinic Melannie Brennan, D.P.T., ExercisABILITY The FORUM will prove to be both interesting and informative. Please come and learn more. When: 7 p.m. Date: April 24, 2018 Where: First Presbyterian Church social hall 7

8 Statement of Mission First Presbyterian Church Rochester, Minnesota The mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochester is to reflect God s love for all people by proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ. To accomplish this, our church shall work toward the following goals: To nurture the members of the church with a strong worship experience and compassionate pastoral leadership To encourage active participation in worship by individuals and families To strengthen faith and commitment by promoting vital Christian education, music, and fellowship programs for all ages To be a caring church community that ministers to individual needs To recognize our unique opportunity to minister to the spiritual needs of visitors to the medical center To share our faith through mission and social concern outreach in both the local and world community To maintain strong ties with Presbytery, Synod and the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and to fulfill our responsibilities toward these bodies 7