church staff Elders for the month of April are Mary Baker and Bill Werts

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1 church staff *PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION Holy God, you shower us with gifts so abundant, we cannot measure them all. You give us life itself and the power to befriend our companions in this world. Bless these gifts for the sake of those in need, in the name of the Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier, one God, now and forever. Amen. BEARING GOD S WORD INTO THE WORLD *HYMN 122 Thine Is the Glory arr. Mark Schweizer *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Go from here renewed and strong, knowing that the Lord is alive, almighty, and present. Look for the blessings that await you this week. Weep with those who weep. Rejoice with those who celebrate. Tell the story of hope. Now may the truth of the empty tomb--- the astonishing reality of Jesus resurrection--- keep you fearless and sure that you will see the Resurrected One again and again in this life. May the power of God s endless love surround you and guide you, this day and always. Go in peace. AMEN! *CHORAL BENEDICTION He Is Risen Richard Shephard *POSTLUDE Allegro Maestoso Felix Mendelssohn 210 S. Wayne Street Milledgeville, GA fpchurch@windstream.net Elders for the month of April are Mary Baker and Bill Werts Pastor, Rev. Susan Balfour, revsebalfour@gmail.com ( )Cell Children & Youth, Gloria Burns, gloryb.ce@gmail.com Admin. Asst., Amy Snowden, fpchurch@windstream.net Music Director, Dr. Jennifer Flory, jennifer.flory@gcsu.edu Organists, Kate Phillips and Jenny Moore Child Care Providers, Sarah Clegg, Sarah Patrick, Raeven Rodney, and Andaysha Taylor Co-Treasurer s, David Baarda and Joel Burns OFFICE HOURS Monday- Friday 9am - 5pm PASTOR OFFICE HOURS Rev. Susan will be away from the office April 5th ~ April 12th. Like us on FACEBOOK First.Presbyterian.Church.Milledgeville. GA

2 April 1, 2018 RESURRECTION OF THE LORD PRELUDE Praeludium on Christ lag in Todesbanden William Bradley Roberts CHIMING OF THE HOUR WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS We are delighted that you have joined us this Lord s Day. If you are interested in membership, we invite you to speak to Rev. Susan. Thank you for being with us! GATHERING AROUND GOD S WORD CHOIR INTROIT He Is Risen! Richard Shephard CHILDREN S TIME CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen! Congregation: Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Leader: This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Congregation: Alleluia! Leader: Christ is risen! Congregation: Christ is risen, indeed! Alleluia! MORNING 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. *HYMN 113 Christ the Lord is Risen Today! arr. St. James Music Press CALL TO CONFESSION 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. 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. CHORAL RESPONSE Come With High and Holy Hymning Richard Shephard DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS By the grace of God and the witness of our ancestors, the good news of Jesus resurrection is our rock and our salvation. You shall not die but live. The rejected cornerstone has become your strength and your song. As a called and ordained minister of the church of Christ, I declare to you the forgiveness of all your sins, in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, who lives and reigns now and forever. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI HYMN NO. 579 Glory be to the Creator, and to the Christ and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and always shall be, world without end! Amen, amen. *Please stand as you are able. THE PEACE Leader: Let us now share the peace which Jesus made possible...peace be with you. Congregation: And also with you. Leader: Please greet those near to you with the peace of Christ. ANTHEM Alleluia! Christ Is Risen Roland E. Martin PROCLAIMING GOD S WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION: Open our eyes and soften our hearts, O God, through the work of your Holy Spirit, that in the hearing of your Word we may receive new life. Amen. SCRIPTURE READING Pew Bible Page # OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah 25:6-9 OT P. 652 PSALM Psalm 118:1-2, OT P. 565 NEW TESTAMENT 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 NT P. 176 GOSPEL Mark 16:1-8 NT P. 54 SERMON *HYMN (insert) THE LORD S SUPPER Come to the Table of Grace Rev. Susan Balfour INVITATION GREAT THANKSGIVING (see insert) WORDS OF INSTITUTION RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT Communion Music Anthem for Brass on a Tune by Thomas Tallis arr. Todd Marchand THE LORD S PRAYER *HYMN (insert) Hallelujah! We Sing Your Praises RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Ecumenical Version of the Apostle s Creed Hymnal page 14 INVITATION TO THE OFFERING With compassion for our needs, the Risen One stands beside us, calling our names. Let us, with that same mercy, bring forth tithes and offerings to relieve the suffering of this world and to proclaim far and wide the good news of resurrection life. OFFERTORY Easter Roland E. Martin *DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; One Hundredth 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!

3 CHURCH FAMILY: Harry Beck, chemotherapy Millie Murphy, eye problems Marion Robinson, recovering from surgery Anna Young, recovering from back surgery EXTENDED FAMILY: Hayden Adams, Don & Terri Glover s 13 yr old granddaughter, large cell leukemia, lives in New York State Ann Bertolli, health concerns Carol Boyd, resident at Chaplinwood Health & Rehabilitation Murphy Davis, Open Door Community, cancer, multiple health concerns Judy degrandcourt, Sandra Balfour s sister, advanced MS Kyle Dennis, Anne s husband, Multiple Myeloma, kidney issues Russell & Kathleen Edwards, Marianne s parents, numerous health problems Jeremy Erickson, Carolyn Erickson s son, health concerns Marty Flory, Jennifer s mother-in-law, multiple health concerns Dee Hartmann, Sandra Balfour s sister-in-law, health issues Leigh Humphrey, Will & Becky Humphrey s son, recovering, kidney transplant Arthur & Julie Montemayor, Becky Henderson s parents, ongoing health concerns Tom Murphy, Kathy Carroll s brother, colon cancer Chris Pearson, Sunda Coleman s son, under heart specialist care LIMITED MOBILITY Mary Carlton Martha Chappell Helen Danuser Polly Morrison Charlotte Owens Gloria Smith Roy & Runette Pound, Sunda Coleman s parents, father is in Macon hospital, severe heart concerns Suzy Smith, Lois Callender s mother, prayers for improved physical/mental health Linda Turner, NEGAPBY Administrator, recovering from gall bladder surgery Sue York, cancer treatment IN ASSISTED LIVING Bryan Dempster, Green Acres, 313 Allen Memorial Drive SW Bob & Eloise Lamb, Fellowship Home at Meriwether, 10 Meriwether Place Marguerite Owens, Gloria Burns mother, Savannah Court 61 Marshall Rd. ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING HUNGER, DISASTER, DEVELOPMENT Offering Received Today! ~Loose the binds of injustice ~Share your bread with the hungry ~Restorer of streets to live in IF WE ALL DO A LITTLE, IT ADDS UP TO A LOT!! THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH: APR. 1 ~ APR. 8 Today: 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 Puppets 11:00 EASTER Sunday Worship Service W/Communion & Food Offering Received Tuesday: 12:00 Kiwanis Club Luncheon Wednesday: 6:30 Potluck Gathering 7:15 Bible/Book Study Thursday: 1:00 Afternoon Bridge Club 6:30 In Our Best Interest 7:00 Choir Practice Sunday: 9:45 Sunday School 10:00 Puppets 11:00 Worship Service 3:00~5:00 S.T.A.R.S. radio ministry WKZR (102.3FM) Questions for Reflection Paul s claim about Christ Jesus in 1 Corinthians 15 is a creed: Christ died, was buried, was raised, and appeared to many disciples and finally to Paul, who writes, by the grace of God I am what I am (v.10). If you were to say those words of yourself, what would it mean that everything about you--- all you are and have done---is by the grace of God? Where is God s grace evident in your life today? Household Prayers ONLINE GIVING fpchurch.org Morning: Heavenly God, our Father, I am full of thanks for a night of rest and for this new day and all that now awaits me. I go forward toward encounters with family and friends, work and play, and all that will bring me into contact with strangers, certain that you are with me. Lead and guide me in the way of a resurrected life. Help me to see the risen Lord today; in Jesus name. Amen. Evening: Holy God, our Mother, you are perfect, you are my comfort at the end as at the beginning of each day. You pull me toward the goodness you desire for me. I give you thanks for all that has come my way this day, and I ask your enveloping power to watch over me this night. Give rest to all your people. Wherever there is pain and struggle, may your holy angels bring peace; in Jesus name. Amen.

4 THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER GREAT THANKSGIVING Leader: The Lord be with you Congregation: And also with you Leader: Lift up your hearts. Congregation: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. Congregation: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with angels and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name: You are holy, O God of majesty Great is the mystery of faith: According to Christ s commandment: We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory......through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. LORD S PRAYER 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. Leader: The gifts of God for the people of God. Congregation: Thanks be to God.

5 Easter Lilies ~ Donations to Samaritan Ministry Easter Lilies ~ Donations to Samaritan Ministry Lonnie & Vera Bales In Honor of Leslie Bales Black Vera Bales In Memory of Jimmy, Ricky, & Bobby Spear In Honor of Leslie Bales Black Susan Balfour In Memory of Bob Balfour In Honor of Sandra Balfour Susan Balfour In Honor of Gregory Thigpen Rosemary Begemann In Memory of My Parents & Sisters Jack & Deanna Bivins Joel & Gloria Burns In Memory of Oliver Phillips & Rebecca Burns In Honor of Marguerite Owens & Joel E. Burns Charles & Melba Burrell In Memory of Joe Vincent Callender Family In Memory of Helen Kelly Nan D. Carpenter In Memory of Lawton Dairs, Nan s father George & Nan Carpenter In Memory of Martha Thorton Haywood Edwards In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. H.H. Deane, Ms. Jane Deane (my parents and sister) Faye Heal In Honor of The People of FPC Frankie Holder In Honor of Family Will & Becky Humphrey In Memory of Our Parents Mary A. Lucik In Memory of Dr. Thomas W. Lucik Nancy Miller In Memory of Our Parents In Honor of our children Beth Walsh, Kate Caswell, and Jeff Miller Tammi & David Ritchie In Memory of Mary Jane Deckard & Claire Ritchie John E. & Louise L. Sallstrom In Memory of C. Emery & Thelma B. Sallstrom E.W. & Katherine P. Lyda Anne Smart In Memory of Our Parents: Paul & Elizabeth Mitchell Ben & Margaret Smart and Mary Barbara Tate Amy Snowden In Memory of Carolyn Erickson In Honor of Ray & Phyllis Lazaurs, Marion Robinson Anne Weathers In Memory of Dr. Tom Lucik, Martha Tomlin Bill Werts In Honor of Fellowship Sunday School Class Bob Wilson In Memory of Audie Wilson & Dorothy Wilson Fuller