Alleluia! Christ is risen indeed!

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1 WORSHIP for EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 16, :30 & 10:30 AM Grounded in the grace of God, we are a vibrant Christian community, disciples of all ages, gathered for worship and nurture, scattered to serve and to love. -MPC Mission Statement adopted by the Session March 31, 2008 Alleluia! Christ is risen indeed!

2 Welcome to Morrisville Presbyterian Church WE WELCOME GUESTS AND VISITORS to our service today. If you are not a member, we invite you to consider membership with us. If you would like more information about how we can serve you, please speak to a pastor. USHERING AT TODAY S SERVICE: Head Usher Jim Gaston, Karen Cooley, Lisa Kutch, Jeff Morruzzi, Rachel Truelove, Lisa Zazzu and Tony Zazzu. Jr. Deacons are Blake Becker, Joely Gardner and Evan Wadley. TODAY S ACOLYTE: Jesus once said, I am the light of the world. (John 8:12) We are grateful to our acolytes who each Sunday morning carry the light into the sanctuary, symbolizing the presence of Christ in the worshiping community. At the conclusion of the service, the acolyte bears the light out into the world, where we are called to follow Christ and serve others in his name. Today s acolytes are Brandon Schnurr (8:30) and Sydney Flook (10:30). CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 4 is provided in the Nursery/Pre-School room today from 8:15 a.m. 9:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. 11:45 a.m. Infants and toddlers are also welcome in worship. Visitors, please feel free to worship with your children for as long as they are able. If he or she gets wiggly and needs a stretch break, audio from the service is available in the chapel, until your child is ready to return to the sanctuary for you to continue to worship together. PASTORAL CARE REMINDER Members of the staff truly want to be attentive when members or friends of MPC are experiencing health difficulties. If you (or a family member) have been admitted to a hospital, please let us know by contacting the church office, and one of the pastors will be pleased to visit. You may also reach pastor Debbie Heffernan on her mobile phone at Thank you for your assistance. HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES are available for use anywhere in the sanctuary during worship. These pocketsized receivers are available from Deacons in either Narthex and are to be returned after the service. HYMNALS, BIBLES, & BULLETINS WITH LARGE PRINT are available during worship each Sunday morning from a Deacon in the Narthex. Please return the Hymnal and/or Bible after the service. WORSHIP NOTE * The asterisk indicates that those who are able may please stand. PUBLICATION DEADLINES Please forward any announcements you would like included in the Bulletin by noon Tuesday of each week to Bulletin@MPCusa.net. Articles for the June edition of Currents are due by May 10. Send articles to Currents@MPCusa.net. C ONTACT US M ORRISVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STAFF 771 North Pennsylvania Ave. Morrisville, PA Office@MPCusa.net Rachel A. Rhodes, Senior Pastor & Head of Staff (ext. 234)...RachelRhodes@MPCusa.net Deborah Heffernan, Interim Associate Pastor for Children, Youth & Family Ministry (ext. 225)......DebbieHeffernan@MPCusa.net Jack McAnlis, Minister of Visitation...JackMcAnlis@MPCusa.net Timothy Carpenter, Director of Music...TimCarpenter@MPCusa.net Geoffrey Shoffstall, Principal Organist...GeoffreyShoffstall@MPCusa.net Rich Drabb, Property Manager (ext. 231)...RichDrabb@MPCusa.net Laurie Jacobson, Bookkeeper (ext. 226)...LaurieJacobson@MPCusa.net Damon Miller, Communication Coordinator...DamonMiller@MPCusa.net Diane Toner, Administrative Assistant (ext. 0)...DianeToner@MPCusa.net 2

3 EASTER SUNDAY G A T H E R I N G WORDS of WELCOME PRELUDE Chorale Joseph Jongen INTROIT Festival Introit Pastor Rhodes Geoffrey Shoffstall Chancel Choir, Organ and Brass *CALL to WORSHIP Trustee Mark Schnurr (8:30) Trustee Kathy Foster (10:30) One: Beloved church, behold the victory of our God: Jesus, our Lord, has conquered the grave. All: Christ is risen! Alleluia! One: Sin and death shall reign no more. All: Christ is risen! Alleluia! One: Let this place resound with joy! All: Christ is risen! Alleluia! Thanks be to God. *HYMN 232 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN *PRAYER of CONFESSION Unison Pastor Heffernan Lord Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit we have been raised from the waters of baptism to share in your glorious resurrection. Yet we have not lived as Easter people. We are unsure of your promise, confused about your will, and afraid in the face of danger. Like Mary, we weep at the tomb, but do not recognize your presence. Call us by name, risen Lord, that we may know you with confidence. Whenever we are tempted to fear death, give us courage to confess your Easter victory. Whenever we are distracted by petty conflicts, keep our minds on your reconciling love. Forgive us our sin and let our lives be a testimony to your salvation through the love of God and by the power of the Holy Spirit. *SILENT PRAYERS of CONFESSION *RESPONSE 601 Amen (DANISH) Here each worshiper may offer silent prayers of confession. Congregation 3

4 *PROMISE of FORGIVENESS One: Listen, beloved church: God who raised Jesus from the dead has not given us over to death. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. All: Thanks be to God! Alleluia! Amen. *RESPONSE to GOD S PARDON (back cover of hymnal) Glory to the Father GLORIA PATRI *THE PEACE One: The Peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Let us greet one another with the Peace of Christ. As a sign of their reconciliation in Christ, the people share the peace of Christ, greeting one another with these or similar words: The peace of Christ be with you, Peace be with you, or simply, Peace. PRAYER for ILLUMINATION L I T U R G Y o f t h e W O R D PSALTER READING Psalm 118:1-2, (Old Testament, page 534) One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Christ Is the World s Redeemer - arr. John Ferguson Christ is the world s Redeemer, the lover of the pure, The fount of heav'nly wisdom, our trust and hope secure, The armor of His soldiers, the Lord of earth and sky; Our health while we are living, our life when we shall die. Christ has our host surrounded with clouds of martyrs bright, Who wave their palms in triumph and fire us for the fight. This Christ the cross ascended to save a world undone, And, suff'ring for the sinful, our full redemption won. Down in the realms of darkness he lay a captive bound, But at the hour appointed he rose a victor crowned, And now, to heav'n ascended, he sits upon the throne In glorious dominion, His Father's and His own. Glory to God the Father, the unbegotten One; All honor be to Jesus, His sole begotten Son, And to the Holy Spirit-- the perfect Trinity. Let all the worlds give answer: Amen! So let it be. --St. Columba/ trans. Duncan McGregor, alt. 4

5 Time for YOUNG DISCIPLES Children are welcome to remain with their parents. (8:30) Children in grades K-5 may leave for music time with Mr. Carpenter. (10:30) GOSPEL READING John 20:1-18 (New Testament, page 108) One: This is the Gospel of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. SERMON Come and See Pastor Rhodes *HYMN 233 The Day of Resurrection! LANCASHIRE *AFFIRMATION of FAITH - from A Brief Statement of Faith (Unison) 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 brokenhearted, 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 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. PRAYERS of THANKSGIVING and SUPPLICATION THE LORD S PRAYER (debts and debtors) OFFERING Invitation to Give Presentation of Gifts Offertory Music Good Christian Friends, Rejoice and Sing! - arr. Healey Willan *Doxology Old Hundredth Psalm Tune - arr. R. Vaughan Williams from the Genevan Psalter 1. All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell. Come ye before him and rejoice. 2. Choir 3. Choir OLD HUNDREDTH 5

6 4. Choir 5. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heaven and earth adore, from men and from the angel host be praise and glory evermore. Amen. *Prayer of Dedication S E N D I N G *HYMN 238 Thine Is the Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS *CHARGE and BLESSING *CHORAL and CONGREGATIONAL BENEDICTION- HYMN 568 Amen AMEN (Haugen) *POSTLUDE Christ is Arisen J. S. Bach (8:30) Toccata C. M. Widor (10:30) Easter Contributions - Tulips IN LOVING MEMORY OF: My late son, Samuel O. Amah Family members who have left us Brunton/Krol family Gaitan/Gillingham family Nancy Dugan, a wonderful mom and grammy Richard Evans, husband and father Departed loved ones Donal and Maureen Heffernan Ernest and Janice Downs James and Grace Doster, our Brothers and Sister and our Son Felix Amah Howard and Joan Barley The Beidler Family Alastair and Stella Brunton Alastair and Stella Brunton Carol and Roberta Carroll Beth and Randy Curtiss Robb, Elizabeth, Nick and Riley Dugan Carol Evans, Nancy Stoner and Jeffrey Evans Jack Glock Debbie and Patrick Heffernan Debbie and Patrick Heffernan Dorothy Hunger J. Charles and Charlotte Johnson 6

7 Easter Contributions - Tulips IN LOVING MEMORY OF: William R. Jorgensen and loved ones Marilyn Jorgensen Elaine and John Clayton Jr. Beth and Travis Keys Mary and Charles Keys Beth and Travis Keys My father, John Ellis, Jr. Diane Marseglia Earl and Elizabeth Rousseau, my parents Dolores Morris My grandmother, Elizabeth Morris Robert Morris My grandfather, Earl Rousseau Robert Morris My grandmother, Elizabeth Rousseau Robert Morris Eleanor and Tony Mulé Gino Mulé Elizabeth Mulé Gino Mulé Rose Michel, Joan and Sandy Newman, The Newman Family Stu Tomkins and Jenny Newman Our parents, Keith and Laura Powers David and Nancy Powers Our parents, George and Ruth Schoeberlein David and Nancy Powers Our moms, Martha Habersaat and Barbara and Anthony Scarano Clementine Scarano My parents, Carolyn and Merrill Smith Tom Smith Gladys Speakman Northrup Donald Speakman Levis D. Speakman Donald Speakman William Speakman Donald Speakman Richard B. Jacobsen Shellie Stoddard and Eric Jacobsen Jeremy Paul Tuschak Jessica Williams James Woodson Jessica Williams Easter Contributions - Music IN LOVING MEMORY OF: My late son, Samuel O. Amah Felix Amah Grandparents, William and Ethel Anderson Bill Anderson Our parents, Helen and William Borden and Nancy and Roger Anderson Burtis Anderson 7

8 Easter Contributions - Music IN LOVING MEMORY OF: Parents, Jack and Ginnie High Frances B. and Charles Burgess, aunt and uncle John C. Moyer, friend s son My husband, John Our parents, Charles T. and M. Francis Burgess Mother and father, Frances and Russell Allen Richard Evans, husband and father Departed loved ones, our Bothers and Sister and our Son Lewis and Peggy Kohn and Sarah and Earl Levan, loving parents and grandparents Michael Edward Neagley Our parents, Keith and Laura Powers Our parents, George and Ruth Schoeberlein Bruce E. Ranson and Ruth and Russell Fehr Ginny Scott from husband Dick Ralph H. Wooden TO GIVE THANKS FOR: Our dedicated Sunday Church School teachers The talent and musical ability of Geoffrey Shoffstall Our Music Staff and Choirs IN CELEBRATION OF: Our grandchildren, Layla, James, Sloane and Colin God s Thunder, Teen Choir & Children s Choir Cheryl Barron Rae B. Bennett Rae B. Bennett Dorothy Brambley The Burgess/Jurey families Tim and Carol Carpenter Carol and Roberta Carroll Bernice Donini Carol Evans, Nancy Stoner and Jeffrey Evans Jack Glock J. Charles and Charlotte Johnson The Levan Family Clark and DeeAnn Martin David and Nancy Powers David and Nancy Powers Joanne Ranson Richard Scott Christine Wooden J Ann Ellis Carolle Maust Shellie Stoddard and Eric Jacobsen Gail and Drew Hunger The Neiman Family 8

9 Easter Contributions - Food Baskets IN LOVING MEMORY OF: My late son, Samuel O. Amah Felix Amah My father, Michael H. Massaquoi Ruth Amah Grandparents, William and Ethel Anderson Bill Anderson Our parents, Helen and William Borden and Nancy and Roger Anderson Burtiss Anderson Our parents, Grace and James Doster and Gail and Drew Hunger Sally and George Hunger Jerry Ashmen, Mina Masine, Joan Ashmen Dot and Gerald Ashmen Our parents, Walt and Annette Kopistansky Suzanne and Frank Barletto Our parents, Frank and Carmella Barletto Suzanne and Frank Barletto Howard and Joan Barley Parents and friends Dorothy Barker Raymond and Bessie Bunting, grandparents Rae B. Bennett Harry and Edith Bunting, parents Rae B. Bennett Dot Scheidemantel, friend Rae B. Bennett Tim and Carol Carpenter Carol and Roberta Carroll My brother, Edwin Allen Bernice Donini Richard Evans, husband and father Carol Evans, Nancy Stoner and Jeffrey Evans Our family and friends Robert and Sandra Foster George A. Hunger, Sr. Dorothy Hunger, our Brothers and Sister J. Charles and Charlotte and our Son Johnson William R. Jorgensen and loved ones Marilyn Jorgensen Agnes and Ray Slover, dear parents Nancy, John and Sarah Kernan My parents, Betty and Fritz Ertwine Sue Long My beautiful daughter, Becky Diane Marseglia My brother Van Ellis Diane Marseglia My grandparents, John and Olive E. Ellis Diane Marseglia Earl and Elizabeth Rousseau, my parents Dolores Morris 9

10 Easter Contributions - Food Baskets IN LOVING MEMORY OF: Rose Michel, Joan & Sandy Newman, Stu Tomkins and Jenny Newman Our fathers, Bob Rosenbaum and Bud Triebl Keith J. Whiteside TO GIVE THANKS FOR: Shirley May, Dot Scheidemantel and all the Clothing Center volunteers Family and Friends Our dedicated Sunday Church School teachers Our Families God s never-ending grace All our generous Deacons The Newman Family David and Marilyn Schoenthaler Tom Triebl and AK Rosenbaum His wife, children and grandchildren Bill Anderson Nancy C. Anderson J Ann Ellis Susan and Todd Light Carolle Maust The Neiman Family The Presbytery of Philadelphia and the Session and Congregation of Morrisville Presbyterian Church joyfully request the honor of your presence at the Service of Installation of The Reverend Rachel Achtemeier Rhodes as Pastor and Head of Staff at Morrisville Presbyterian Church Sunday, May 7, :00 p.m. A dinner reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall R.S.V.P. by 4/26/17 to the Church Office at or office@mpcusa.net 10

11 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Our Affirmation of Faith today comes from A Brief Statement of Faith, which was adopted by the Presbyterian Church (USA) in A Brief Statement of Faith is included in the Book of Confessions, which is Part 1 of The Constitution of the PC(USA). TODAY S GUEST ACCOMPANISTS We welcome the following brass players to our worship this morning: Neal Kindig and Thomas Boucher, Trumpets Steven Sweetsir and Colleen Sweetsir, French Horns THANKS FROM PASTOR BRUCE Thanks to members and friends of the congregation for your cards, gifts, kind words and the generous purse which you gave me upon my departure as your Interim Pastor. Words cannot fully express my gratitude. May God bless you as you step into the future God has in store for you. Grace and peace, Bruce SMALL GROUPS A new Book Group is forming which will discuss All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. Contact Jill Monroe-Dillon by at jmd90630@hotmail.com if interested in being part of this group. Discussions will begin in late May and continue over the summer. The final play in the BRT Main Season offerings is Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution. Theology Sunday is on May 28. Contact Susan Light at susanklight@verizon.net if interested in joining others from MPC who plan to attend. Announcements UPCOMING ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES Plan to come to all or some of the courses offered. Courses are held from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. Sundays before Worship Service in the Conference Room. Sunday School and Adult Education classes do not meet on Easter Sunday. Christianity & Islam With Elizabeth Dugan and Drew Hunger April 23, 30 and May 7 Many in the Western world fear and misunderstand Islam, yet Muslims worship the same God and believe in the same prophets and their teachings as Christians. Come to this course and learn about the similarities and differences between these two major religions of the world. Women of the Bible With J Ann Ellis and Carol Carpenter May 14, 21 and 28 Although the Bible was written in a patriarchal culture, the story also moves forward through women who play a critical role in the drama of God s salvation. Come and meet some who acted with courage and strength. Weekday Nursery School Open House for prospective students for the school year. Wednesday 4/19/17 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Come check us out for your preschool needs. We have classes for 2.7-year-olds, 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds. 11

12 MPC SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarship applications are now available on the MPC website as well as from the Church office. Completed applications are due in the office by Monday, April 17, MPC Weekly Calendar Weekday Nursery School and Head Start use MPC facilities for their classes. Information about their schedules and calendars can be accessed at and respectively. SUNDAY, April 16 - Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary No Sunday School and Adult Education classes 10:30 Worship Service Sanctuary MONDAY, April 17 Church Office closed 6:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Rooms 104, 220, 222 6:30 Cub Scouts Fellowship Hall 7:00 Boy Scouts Fellowship Hall 7:00 Food Packing Room 4 7:00 Trustees Conference Room TUESDAY, April 18 9:00 a.m. Food Center Set-Up Fellowship Hall 10:00 Clothing Center 1:00 p.m. Staff Meeting Conference Room 6:00 GSEP Senior Troop 2030 Room 125 6:30 Educational Ministries Room 200 7:30 Alcoholics Anonymous Room 220 WEDNESDAY, April 19 8:00 a.m. Food Center Fellowship Hall Noon Brown Bag & Bible Conference Room 1:00 p.m. Prayer Group Room 200 6:00 Youth Club Fellowship Hall 6:30 WNS Open House Room 123 7:00 Congregational Conference Room Nominating Committee THURSDAY, April 20 10:30 a.m. Lower Makefield Fellowship Hall Women s Club 11:00 Food Stocking Noon Alcoholics Anonymous Room 222 6:30 p.m. Oakville Girl Scouts Room 220 6:45 Chancel Choir Music Room 7:00 Ivins Outreach Conference Room Board 7:00 To Live Again Fellowship Hall 8:15 Chancel Ringers Chapel FRIDAY, April 21 7:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous Lounge SATURDAY, April 22 6:00 p.m. Drabb Vow Renewal Chapel Ceremony SUNDAY, April 23 8:30 a.m. God s Thunder Rehearsal Chapel 9:30 Sunday School for All Ages 10:30 Worship Service Sanctuary 11:30 Fellowship Time Reception Lounge Host: Presbyterian Women 11:45 Teen Choir Chapel 11:45 Visitation Ministry Room 200 To view upcoming events and meetings, please visit and click on the MPC Events Calendar under the About Us tab. M O R R I S V I L L E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H 771 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE MORRISVILLE, PA