People: We lift them to the Lord. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

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1 People: We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: we lift our hearts in joyful praise: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full Of Your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. Leader: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: People: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Leader: Hear us, then, as we pray as Christ taught us 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. COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE *HYMN: Lift High the Cross Number 371 *BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE Alleluia! Amen! George Lynn POSTLUDE Toccata on Victimae Paschali Laudes! Dom Paul Benoit Acolyte: Michael Barrett (8:30) and Skyler Pokorny (11:00) Cross Bearer: Alex Barrett (8:30) and Elizabeth Britton (11:00) Welcome. We re glad you joined us for worship today. We are a diverse and engaging community of faith seeking and serving Christ to make a difference. We pray that you experience Christ s presence in our midst, and that his presence will sustain you in the week ahead. Children are especially welcome in our worship services. Worship bags are available from the ushers. Each Sunday we worship at 8:30AM and 11:00AM. The first Sunday of each month we hold an alternative worship experience at 6:00PM. During worship children are invited to come forward for the Children s Conversation. Toddlers through older children are then invited to our Extended Session for children. Parents who prefer childcare for infants-2 year olds will find our nursery located in our education wing. An usher will be glad to direct you. Our Sunday school hour is 9:30AM to 10:30AM. There are classes for children through adult. An education brochure is available with brief descriptions of each class. If you are a visitor we hope you will make Bon Air Presbyterian Church your church home. Please pick up a copy of The Outreach, our church newsletter. It s full of activities and program schedules to assist you in finding areas of interest in ministries, and is available in the narthex. Our pastors and elders would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about our many programs and activities, and to discuss membership with you at your earliest convenience.

2 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY April 24, 2011 Resurrection of the Lord/Easter 8:30AM & 11:00AM (LARGE PRINT BULLETINS, HYMNALS, PEW BIBLES AND ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FROM OUR USHERS) *Please stand, if able. WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS & PEACE PRELUDE Brass Ensemble *CALL TO WORSHIP: Caryn Kemp (8:30) Mike Clang (11:00) Leader: Christ is risen! People: Christ is risen indeed! Leader: This is the day the Lord has made; People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Leader: Let us make our unison prayer: *OPENING PRAYER: O Lord in heaven, this is the day you have made. We celebrate the best day of all time. Jesus, who was dead, is alive, and we who will one day die, will live again. Darkness has yielded to light, and evil has been defeated by the holy. May this hour reflect the joy of the event we celebrate, and may our lives be flooded with your hope. Amen. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Number 123 LITANY OF ASSURANCE: Shawn Thomas Smith Leader: With the stone rolled away came emptiness People: Of a tomb that held captive the crucified, of the space that was once filled with death, of the cross that now pointed to greater truth of God s love in spite of ourselves. Leader: With the stone rolled away came questions People: From those whose world lay shattered, from those who would demand living proof, from those who were seeking a sign of promise breeding confidence, assurance and trust. Leader: With the stone rolled away came light People: To illumine the darkness of suspicion and fear, to dispel the shadows of distrust, anxiety, insecurity, to radiate with the beams of new hope and understanding the life about to be lived. Leader: With the stone rolled away came a future People: With a truth that outshines the wisdom of the ages, with space to be filled With the company of those who through history confess Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Amen. CHILDREN S CONVERSATION Children 2 yrs-5 th grade may leave for the extended session after the conversation. (11:00) ANTHEM: Gloria from the XII Mass Wolfgang Amadeaus Mozart Chancel Choir GOSPEL READING: John 20:1-18 L: The Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God! MESSAGE: The Full Tomb Gordon Mapes Text: Mary Magdalene saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. John 20:1 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostle s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. *HYMN: Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks to the Risen Lord Number 106 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE OFFERING OFFERTORY Brass Ensemble *DOXOLOGY: Praise God, from Whom All Blessing Flow (Sung to the tune of: All Creatures of our God and King) Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; O Praise Him. Alleluia! Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost O Praise him. Alleluia! O Praise Him. Alleluia! Alleluia! INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING and THE LORD S PRAYER Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts.

3 The Sprunt Lectures are just around the corner! May 4-6, 2011 Lectures are free to the public, but we do ask that people register via our website, or call Deadline for registration is April 30. Here's what you won't want to miss: Lectures from Dr. Kathyrn Tanner on a topic that affects all Christians: "How does faith speak to our current economic climate?" Inspiring worship led by the Reverend Tom Are, one of the most exciting preachers in our denomination. A presentation at the alumni/ae luncheon by Dr. Brian Blount sharing exciting ways in which the seminary is facing the future church. Honoring outstanding Christian educator and denominational leader, Gay Mothershed ('63), as 2011 Sprunt Lectures Distinguished Alumna. Being the first to view John Michael Carter's portrait of much beloved former professor, Estelle McCarthy ('56). Getting together with your classmates, colleagues, and friends. Bon Air Presbyterian Church 9201 W. Huguenot Rd. n Richmond, VA n (804) Fax (804) n office@bonairpc.org Visit our website: Gordon B. Mapes, III, Interim Pastor Shawn Thomas Smith, Associate Pastor Stephen E. Henley, Director of Music Mike Clang, Seminary Intern Caryn Kemp, Seminary Intern Brenda M. Norton, Office Manager Jean M. Oswald, Preschool Director Dwayne L. Williams, Sexton This Week at BAPC Sunday 8:30/11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Fellowship & Continental Breakfast (Fellowship Hall) 10:00 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt (Front lawn) 10:30 a.m. Fellowship & Flowering of Cross (Front lawn) Monday Church Office Closed 9:00 a.m. YOGA (Room ) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (FH) 7:15 p.m. Walk Away the Pounds (Room ) Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 4:30 p.m. Da Capo (Choir Area) 5:30 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall) 6:00 p.m. Parenting Class (Beck Room) 6:30 p.m. Chancel Ringers (dinner at Robin Inn) 7:00 p.m. GRIVA (Room ) 7:30 p.m. Worship Division (Library) Thursday 9:00 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 10:00 a.m. Pastor s Bible Study (Library) 6:00 p.m. YOGA (Room ) 7:00 p.m. Herb Stone (Beck Room) 7:00 p.m. Or Ami 7:15 p.m. Walk Away the Pounds (Room ) Friday 5:30 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall) Saturday 7:30 a.m. Rebuilding Together Richmond 2:30 p.m. Nancy Van Auken recitals (Sanctuary) We welcome today the Brass Ensemble, Reginald Pace, Bob Miller, Reginald Chapman and Marcus Tenney. The Memorial Garden annual Services of Remembrance will take place in the garden following each worship service next Sunday, May 1. Join us to remember especially those interred in our Memorial Garden. The Congregational Care Division presents the second seminar in its Caring Reflections Series: Hand in Hand with Dementia: A Model for Care and Support with Tricia Cushnie, BSN, MED, CMC. The seminar will be held on Friday, May 6, 7:00-8:30 PM in the Beck Room. Call to reserve child care.

4 The Session calls a meeting of the congregation for May 1 at the conclusion of the 11:00AM worship service. The purpose will be to act on three recommendations: 1) The Nominating Committee recommends the congregation set the size of the Pastoral Nominating Committee at 7; 2) The Nominating Committee recommends the following slate for election as a Pastoral Nominating Committee: Bubba Britton, Pat Clayton, Alisha Gallini, Linda Jackson, Barbara Jacocks, Nikki Morris & John Rupp. Nominations may be made from the floor, however, those being nominated must have been contacted previously and agreed to serve, if elected; 3) The Session recommends changes to the contract and terms of call for the Interim Pastor & Associate Pastor. The change is a sick leave policy that will grant 12 days per year, with 60 days maximum accrual. The fellowship division is sponsoring Faith Night at the ball park. The flying squirrels will be playing on June 4 th at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5.00 per person. Bring the whole family out for a night of baseball and fellowship. Please sign up on the sheet located on the fellowship bulletin board. The 2011 Trialogue with Bon Air area faith communities begins this Thursday, April 28, and continues May 5 & May 12, 7-8:30PM each night. This year we will also have the opportunity to join in a work project together at Crestwood Elementary May 1, 2-6PM. The first evening session will be at Or Ami, second session at St. Edward, and the third evening at the Islamic Center of Virginia. The Men of the church, invite the ladies of the church to brunch on Mother s Day! Ladies, enjoy a lovely brunch in the Fellowship Hall Café, served by the men. Sign-up on the Fellowship Hall board and dine anytime between 9:15 and 10:30. Your waiters are waiting! The One Great Hour of Sharing offering will be taken today. Since 1949, Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through One Great Hour of Sharing to share God s love with people experiencing need. The Presbyterian Hunger Program receives 36 percent of undesignated gifts, while the Self-Development of People and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance each receive 32 percent. SCRIPTURE LESSONS John 20: 1-18 (page 140 New Testament) 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 toward 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. 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. May Coffee Sales Postponed to May 8 th - The sale of Fairly Traded coffee, tea and chocolate will be held on the second Sunday of May. We now have nine different chocolate bars to satisfy your sweet tooth along with the coffee and five different teas so be sure to stop by on May 8 th and make your purchases.

5 The Easter Lilies are given today to the Glory of God and In Loving Memory of: By Betty & Milton Myers in memory of our parents. By Betty & Milton Myers in memory of Betty s sister, Eileen Gronseth. By Linda Johnston in memory of my father Langstaff Johnston. By Paul & Patricia Lindsey in memory of Gladys and Emil Kloeblen and Anna Barbara and Leslie Lindsey. By Frank & Jane Lawrence in memory of family members and special friends. By Rita Kugler in memory of Donald, parents, and other loved ones. By Ernie, Cindy, Braden & Marshall Wright in memory of Melva Dulanez Wright, William Marshall Meigs, and other loved ones. By Terry & Linda Oggel in memory of Harold & Olive Oggel and Creed, Helen, & Roger Shearer. By Marilyn Schoettinger and Family in memory of Frank O. Schoettinger. By David & Linda Huffine, Rebecca & Suzanne in memory of Mrs. William R. Schaub and Mr. & Mrs. C.B. Huffine Jr. By Liz & Jim Little in memory of our mothers Elizabeth Adair and Vivian Little By Joy Winstead in memory of my foster aunt, Florence Clarke. By Mary Graf in memory of Earl Graf. By Don & Sandy Thornburg in memory of loved ones. By Ed & Gloria Myers in memory of Maurice & Louise Meddaugh. By Ed & Gloria Myers in memory of Greta Voss. By Judy Holland in memory of my husband, Jack Holland By Judy Holland in memory of my parents, Grace & Ed Smoot. By Preston & Ann Shannon in memory of our parents. By Gail & Norm Negaard in memory of Bernie Charter, Gail s dad. By Fred Merritt in memory of Laura Merritt. By Nancy & Grayson Miller in memory of our parents. By Barbara & Henry Jacocks in memory of Bob & Babs Van Vleck and Wilbur Jacocks. By Mary Ann Halpern in memory of my parents. By Robert Halpern in memory of my father, Walter E. Halpern. By George & Rebecca Comstock in memory of our fathers. By Donna & Shade Wilson in memory of Jack Stroh. By Darleen Cavin in memory of Bill Cavin. By Dave & Diane Berg in memory of Dave s parents, Rev. & Mrs. Otto B. Berg and Diane s father, Ralph T. Hines. By Bob Brett in memory of my mother, Barbara Brett, and my sister, Susan Tweedie. By Gibb Parker in memory of Joyce Kirby Parker. By Joan Baker in memory of John Baker. By Elizabeth Sumner in memory of Ray Sumner. By Jean & Carson Hamlett in memory of our friends, Marion & Walter Jefferson. By Ethel Rhodes in memory of her husband, Dick Rhodes. The Easter Lilies are given today to the Glory of God and In Honor of: By Gisela & Peter Stech in honor of all the great people at BAPC. By Don & Sandy Thornburg in honor of Mary Enlow, Sandy s Mother. By The Mapes family in honor of Bon Air Presbyterian Church. By Hertha W. Rogers in honor of the church family. By June & Ken Pankey in honor of members of this year s confirmation class.