Christ Rose and Conquered the Grave Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis April 21, 2019 Midland First United Methodist Church

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1 Christ Rose and Conquered the Grave Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis April 21, 2019 Midland First United Methodist Church

2 Order of Worship - 9 AM Sunday, April 21, 2019 Liturgist: Rev. Jung Eun Yum GREETINGS & SHARING OF ANNOUNCEMENTS The ringing of the bell is a signal to end our conversations and prepare our hearts for worship. PRELUDE Festival Prelude on LANCASHIRE arr. S. Tucker Carillon Choir and Joyful Bells - Connie Nicholson, directing *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Out of the darkness of grief and despair comes a message of hope. Christ is risen. People: Christ is risen, indeed. Leader: We run to the tomb to see for ourselves. And it is true. Christ is risen. People: Christ is risen, indeed. Leader: We hear a voice call our name, and we know our risen Lord is with us now and always. People: Christ is risen. Christ is risen, indeed. Thanks be to God. *OPENING HYMN Christ the Lord Is Risen Today #302 (st. 1-4) UNISON PRAYER Thank you that you make all things new. Thank you for the victory and power that is in your name. Thank you that by your might, Jesus was raised from the grave, paving the way for us to have new life with you. We praise you for your great strength, we praise you for your lavish love. We praise you that you are Conqueror, Victor, Redeemer, and Friend. Fill our hearts this morning with hope that Christ has risen and we shall also rise with Him. Christ is risen. Christ is risen, indeed! Amen. ANTHEM I Know That My Redeemer Lives arr. C. Dobrinksi Combined Choirs - Grace Marra, directing Congregation will join stanza 4 when indicated: He lives, all glory to His name! He lives, my Savior, still the same. What joy this blest assurance gives; "I know that my Redeemer lives!" PRAYER OF DEDICATION OFFERTORY How Deep the Father s Love for Us Midland First UMC Praise Band arr. S. Townend Children are invited to head to KidZone during the Offertory, and they can be picked up in The Hub after worship. Children may also remain in this service with their families.

3 PASTORAL PRAYER & 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. HYMN (seated) O How He Loves You and Me TFWS#2108 CALL TO SCRIPTURE Thy Word is a Lamp (refrain only) #601 READING OF THE WORD Scripture Reading Mathew 28:1-10, II Samuel 5:6-7 Leader: The word of God for the people of God. People: Thanks be to God. SERMON Christ Rose and Conquered the Grave Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis ANTHEM Mighty to Save arr. P. Tierney Combined Choirs - Grace Marra, directing *HYMN Because He Lives #364 *BENEDICTION & RESPONSE Because He Lives (refrain only) #364 (See music printed on inside back cover of hymnal.) *POSTLUDE *Worshipers standing, if able Following the 9 am service, Rev. Jung Eun Yum will be in the Chapel to meet with those who have prayer needs. Following the 11:15 am service, Rev. Susan Kingsley will be in the Chapel to meet with those who have prayer needs.

4 Welcome! We hope you were blessed during worship with us, as it is our hope and prayer that you find the presence of God here, and a spirit of friendliness and warmth. We invite you to join us for refreshments and fellowship from 10-11:15 am in the Parlor. Sympathy and prayers for Patrick, Julie, and Michael Carey on the death of Mary Lou Carey, Patrick s mother and Michael s grandmother, on April 8. There is no Adult Sunday School today There is no Children & Youth Sunday School today Childcare - 10:15am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3 Pre-K Sunday School/KidZone 9 am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 8:45 am) Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after dismissal from the service. 11:15 am Birth-age 2, P1 (Nursery); Pre-K, P3; Ark Rm., P4 (starting at 11 am) Grades K-5: Worship in The Hub after dismissal from the service. FOR YOUR INFORMATION A cry room (Parlor) is available. Please see an usher for assistance. Hearing assistance is available, please see an usher for details. Portable footstools are available; please see an usher. Prayer request cards in the pew racks are for your convenience in making prayer requests. You may place the cards in the offering plate. The loose coins in the offering plate today and every Sunday are designated for areas of hunger in Midland County and around the world.

5 Midland First United Methodist Church W A Volume 46, Issue 16 April 21, 2019 Celebration of Ministry On Sunday, June 16, we will be holding a special Celebration of Ministry Service at 2 pm in the Sanctuary followed by a reception in Fellowship Hall. This will be our final opportunity to recognize J.D.and Carolyn, celebrate their many ministries, and wish them great happiness in J.D. s retirement. After serving a number of positions within the conference, Rev. Landis was appointed to Midland First United Methodist Church as Senior Pastor in We all have been blessed by the many gifts and talents that he and Carolyn have brought to our church and community. Please plan to attend either of the morning services and the 2 pm program. NEW MEMBER CLASSES Start April 28! Sundays, April 28 - June 30, :15-11:05 am Conference Room New members will join the church during worship on June 30. Please contact Rev. Jung Eun Yum at , ext. 145, or jeyum@fumcmid.org for more information. In observance of the Easter holiday, please note that the church office will be closed Monday, April 22. your bulletin announcements to announcements@fumcmid.org by noon 10 days prior to the Sunday of publication.

6 VOLUME 46, ISSUE 16 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS April 21, 2019 Coming in Worship Worship 9 & 11:15 AM Sanctuary April 28 Confirmation Sunday John Engler & Heidi Kidd May 5 Getting Back on Track Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis Psalm 51:1-12, 6:1-4 Mid-Week Worship 6:15 PM Chapel Lenten Series: How We Got the Bible April 24 How We God the Bible in English Rev. Susan Kingsley Continued Series: Reading Through the Bible May 1 David Confesses His Guilt Heidi Kidd (2 Samuel 12:1-14) Friday Morning Prayer 8:15 AM Chapel Rev. Jung Eun Yum Please join us in Fellowship Hall each Wednesday evening anytime between 5:15-6:45 pm for a buffet style meal. No reservations necessary, just come as you can each week. Free-will donations accepted. UPCOMING MENUS: April 24: variety of sandwiches and salads, fruit, dessert (This will be the last Wednesday night dinner until autumn.) Fellowship & Service for Middle School and Sr. High Youth Please join us each Sunday from 6-7:30 pm (unless noted otherwise) for United Methodist Youth Fellowship! We begin the evening in The Hub. Questions? Contact John Engler, jengler@fumcmid.org Activities April 21: No meeting (Easter) Page 2 April 28: Service Scavenger Hunt

7 VOLUME 46, ISSUE 16 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS April 21, 2019 Mark Your Calendars Jantz Black, Midland FUMC s Director of Music Ministries/Organist, will celebrate his last Sunday with us on June 23. The UMW Spring Rummage Sale is coming Drop off hours: Sunday, April 28, 1-5 pm Monday, April 29, 9-11 am Sale hours: Monday, April 29, 12-6 pm Tuesday, April 30, 9 am-6 pm Wednesday, May 1, 9am-3 pm UMW/Interfaith Friends Event coming in May Sunday, May pm Youth Center Guest speaker: Deputy Court Administrator Patrick Czerwinski Please bring your favorite dish to share along with a card listing the ingredients. NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Come join us on Thursday, May 2 from 12-1 pm to recognize the National Day of Prayer. The event will take place at Midland FUMC on the front lawn area on Main Street. Come and gather with others to pray for the government, military, media/arts, business, education, church, family, society, and everything else God places on your mind. Invite your friends and family to join you! The Forum Class invites you to our Sunday, April 28 class from 10:15-11:15 am in the Hearth Room for a discussion about recovery from substance abuse. Sam Price, executive director of Midland s Ten16 Recovery Network, will speak about the organization s work to help people change their story and begin a life free of substance abuse. Page 3

8 VOLUME 46, ISSUE 16 WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS April 21, 2019 Helping people to know, love, and share Jesus Christ First United Methodist Church 315 W. Larkin, Midland, Michigan Office: Fax: Staff Phone Extensions and Addresses MINISTRY LEADERSHIP Senior Pastor - Rev. Dr. J. D. Landis jdlandis@fumcmid.org Associate Pastor - Rev. Jung Eun Yum jeyum@fumcmid.org Adult Ministries Pastor - Rev. Susan Kingsley skingsley@fumcmid.org Director of Music Ministries/Organist - Jantz Black jblack@fumcmid.org Director of Youth Ministry - John Engler jengler@fumcmid.org Director of Children s Ministries - Abby Shephard ashephard@fumcmid.org Discipleship Leader - Heidi Kidd hkidd@fumcmid.org Admin. Director - Noel Contardi ncontardi@fumcmid.org PROGRAM & SUPPORT STAFF Community Assistance - Maureen Activities Coordinator/Kitchen Mngr. - Pamela Wilson... pwilson@fumcmid.org Ministry Staff Admin. - Tonya Simons tsimons@fumcmid.org Discipleship Admin. - Victoria Ritter vritter@fumcmid.org Membership/Music Admin. - Teri Beasley tbeasley@fumcmid.org Bookkeeper - Leslie Hiltunen lhiltunen@fumcmid.org Building Supervisor - Tom Strauss tstrauss@fumcmid.org Sound Ministry/IT Leader - Tom Randolph tarandol@gmail.com Receptionist - Marcia Payne mpayne@fumcmid.org Video Ministry - Dennis Strahl... fumcvideoministry@yahoo.com Webmaster - Jennifer Klingler... jklingler@fumcmid.org Bulletin Announcements... announcements@fumcmid.org Prayer Requests... prayer@fumcmid.org Kitchen Youth Center Nursery Sunday Morning Worship Broadcasts MCTV Charter AT&T U-verse :00 PM on Tuesdays 9:30 PM on Thursdays Attendance Sunday, April 14 9:00 am :15 am WMPX (1490 AM) Radio 11:00 AM each Sunday Page 4