Christ Is Risen Alleluia!

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1 Christ Is Risen Alleluia! Easter Sunday March 27, 2016 at 9:00am and 11:00am Norfield Congregational Church Weston, Connecticut Rev. Dr. Bernard R. Wilson Senior Minister

2 Order of Worship Easter Sunday March 27, :00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. *Asterisk indicates standing for those who desire. Prelude Sonata for Solo Trumpet Giovanni Battista Viviani Graham Ashton, trumpet Ringing of the Church Bell First Reading John 20: Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him. 3 Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went towards the tomb. 4 The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, 7 and the cloth that had been on Jesus head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9 for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. 10 Then the disciples returned to their homes. Call to Worship Leader: Alleluia! Christ is Risen! People: Christ is Risen, indeed! Alleluia! Leader: The shroud is removed People: And the tomb is empty! Leader: Alleluia! Christ is Risen! All: Christ is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!

3 *Hymn No. 123 Jesus Christ is Risen Today EASTER HYMN Easter Prayer The 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 for ever. Amen. Alle, Alle, Alle (9:00) Praise the Lord (9:00) led by The Rejoice Choir The Alleluia and Rejoice Choirs Children s Sermon (9:00) There is no Discovery Hour today. Children will remain in worship.

4 Second Reading John 20: (NRSV) 11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; 12 and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. 13 They said to her, Woman, why are you weeping? She said to them, They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him. 14 When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for? Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away. 16 Jesus said to her, Mary! She turned and said to him in Hebrew, Rabbouni! (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God. 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, I have seen the Lord ; and she told them that he had said these things to her. Third Reading Luke 24: 1-11 (NRSV) 1 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in, they did not find the body. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. 5 The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. 6 Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again. 8 Then they remembered his words, 9 and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. *Hymn No. 104 Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! HYMN TO JOY

5 Sermon It is Finished because I Have Seen the Lord Rev. Dr. Bernard R. Wilson Invitation to Giving Easter Offering Offertory Anthem Hallelujah, Amen from Judas Maccabaeus G.F. Handel *Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; 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! LASST UNS ERFREUEN Prayer of Dedication *Hymn No. 122 Thine is the Glory MACCABEUS

6 *Benediction Pastor: People: Go into the world proclaiming that Jesus Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! Hallelujah! *Closing Anthem Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah G.F. Handel Postlude Carillon Sortie Henri Mulet Special Services in Eastertide Gospel Sunday next Sunday, April 3 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Rev. Dr. Ruby Wilson, preaching The Good News Gospel Choir with Chris Coogan Communion Sunday April 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary In April, communion will be celebrated in worship on the second Sunday rather than on our usual first Sunday. Confirmation Sunday May 1 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary The Class of 2015 will be confirmed in their Christian faith and received into membership

7 Parish Notes March 27, 2016 Norfield Congregational Church Office Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Senior Minister Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Welcome! Thank you for joining us today! We hope that the hour spent in this sacred space will draw you closer to God, and an awareness of God s love. Name Tags! In an effort to maintain and nurture our Norfield family we ask that everyone please put on a name tag. They can be found in the pew box in front of you! Leaders of Worship Senior Minister The Rev. Dr. Bernard R. Wilson Associate Minister The Rev. Kelly Hough Rogers Director of Music & Worship Arts Dr. David H. Connell Youth Ministry Associate Kaitlin Carey Trumpet Soloist Graham Ashton 9:00am Service Deacon of the Day Adrienne Wallace Greeters Roger & Gai Bos Ushers Lorenzo Wyatt, Reign & Christiane Kinseley 11:00am Service Deacon of the Day Jim Hodel Greeters Reg & Lucy Bowden Ushers Alexcia Patterson-Schroll & John Ruane Our Prayer List (March) I lift up my eyes to the hills from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth. (Psalm 121:1-2) Concerns: Those on our Prayer Lists Joys: Answered Prayers. The flowers on the altar are in honor of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior on this beautiful Resurrection Sunday. (If you would like to put a name, concern, or joy on the prayer list, please call the church office at Your prayer concern will remain on the list for the month; if you would like to extend that time please call the church office.) D is covery Ho u r Penny Anderson, Christian Education Director Children will remain with their families for worship. Childcare is available for children under 5 on the lower level of the Christian Education Building.

8 Welcome Visitors! We are delighted to have you joining us here at Norfield today! Please let us know if you have additional questions, or require further assistance. Do not hesitate to ask one of our greeters or ushers, a deacon (identified by name badges), or one of our ministers. Please also take a moment to fill out a nametag for yourself so we can greet you by name. Infant and toddler care is available in the lower level of the Christian Education Building. An usher can direct you. A Children s sermon is shared most Sundays and all children are invited to come to the front of the altar and join us. Norfield s Church School, called Discovery Hour, meets during the service. Children leave after the Children s Sermon, accompanied by their teachers. All children are welcome and encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is not necessary. Children can then be picked up following the service at the Christian Education Building. Please ask us for directions. Hearing Assistance System amplifiers are available. Please speak with an usher if you would like to use one. Prayer Cards are located at the entrance. If you have a prayer request, please fill one out and place it in the offering plate or give it to a minister. We pray over these concerns each week. Please fill in your address and any questions you might have on the back of one of the Prayer Cards in the pews, and then put the card in the offering plate or give it to a minister. Please join us, following the service, coffee hour in the Parish Hall so we can welcome you personally and introduce ourselves. Please visit our website at for more information, and for updates on church activities and service schedules.

9 The Easter flowers are given this morning to the glory of God by: Judy Albin in Loving Memory of Ernie Albin The Barron Family The Bliss Family in Memory of Prue Bliss Eileen Buckley & Family The Cocoros Family in Memory of Richard Pike David H. Connell The DeMonchaux & MacWilliams Family The Francis Family The Hensinger Family The Johnson Family in Loving Memory of Lucian Johnson & Marlene Smith Will & Joan Lewis Arthur Lungo & Carol Anderson in Memory of Harold Anderson and Frank & Estelle Lungo The Mew-Crawford Family in Loving Memory of Roy Crawford, Jr. Walter & Evelyn Paul in Loving Memory of Nancy & Douglas Leigh Rev. Kelly Hough Rogers & Jon Rogers in Honor of Our Grandparents Rob & Allison Sanders Family in Loving Memory of David & William Herley Bobbie Sassano in Honor of our Loved Ones The Schreder Family in Loving Memory of Karl Paulus The Smits Family in Honor of Public Civility Adrienne Wallace in Loving Memory of Rev. Dr. James W. Carter The Wyatt Family Rev. Dr. Bernard & Nereida Wilson in Memory of Norfielders Now Gone & Loved Ones Now Departed Gifts toward Easter Musicians are given to the Glory of God by: Eileen Buckley James & Shelby Miller John & Susan Moran

10 Announcements Youth Group News There is no confirmation class or youth activities this evening due to the Holiday. Enjoy time with family! Confirmation class will resume on April 3 rd.

11 Join us for our Men s Fellowship Event of the Year! Enjoy Final Four Action, Dinner and Refreshments This Saturday, April 2 nd at 7:00pm At the home of Rev. Bernard Wilson- 9 Parsonage Lane Please RSVP: betolaura@mac.com

12 C h u rch Calendar Day Date Time Event Place Sunday 3/27 6:30am Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service Compo Beach 9:00am Festival Service of Worship Sanctuary 10:00am Easter Egg Hunt Memorial Garden 11:00am Festival Service of Worship Sanctuary Monday 3/28 9:30am Mom s Bible Study Banks Room 7:00pm Boy Scouts Parish Hall Wednesday 3/30 9:30am Open Door Bible Study Greene Room 4:00pm Music Makers Ministry CE Building 5:30pm Community Dinner Parish Hall 6:00pm Youth Fellowship Parish Hall 7:30pm Gospel Choir Rehearsal Parish Hall Thursday 3/31 6:15pm Handbell Choir Greene Room Saturday 4/2 8:30am Kiwanis Parish Hall 7:00pm Men s March Madness Fellowship Parsonage Sunday 4/3 10:00am Gospel Sunday Worship Sanctuary 5:00pm Confirmation Class Parish Hall BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS: Moderator Rob Sanders Church Clerk Kerri Meredith & Mac Josselin Assistant Treasurer Pam LaFontaine Board of Trustees Britta Lerner Human Resources Walter McCullough Senior Shepherds Arlene Pitts Board of Christian Education Christa Gross Prayer Shawl Ministry Jacqueline Pike Board of Christian Outreach David MacWilliams Vice Moderator Rob Simmelkjaer Nominating Committee Gaitrie Bos Altar Committee Bobbie Sassano & Gaitrie Bos Board of Deacons David Lummis Board of Music Jennifer Barron Board of Fellowship Kim Gautier Prayer Requests Jackie Troxell Shepherds Lois Bechtel & Missy Dorsey Treasurer Herb Cotter