EASTER SUNDAY. Gathering WELCOME. The Glory of Christ. Alleluia! Fear of the Resurrection. Entering into Worship *CALL TO WORSHIP

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1 EASTER SUNDAY Sunday Morning March 27, :45 a.m. Gathering WELCOME If you are visiting with us or would like to share a prayer concern with the ministers, please fill out a Connection Card on the back of the pew and place it in the offering plate. PRELUDE Healy Willan Alleluia! Entering into Worship *CALL TO WORSHIP PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE & 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 sins as we forgive those who sin 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. ANTHEM K. Lee Scott The Glory of Christ SERMON Fear of the Resurrection HYMN 227 In the Garden Leader: A new day has dawned! People: This is the day the Lord made. Leader: The stone is rolled away and hope is reborn. People: Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Leader: We come to God s house to give praise. People: We come to shout, Alleluia! Leader: We don t understand it, we can t explain it, but we know... People:...Christ is risen! Christ is risen, indeed! Responding to God s Word INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY Meditation on Lift High the Cross *PRESENTATION OF GIFTS Charles Callahan *HYMN 216 LIGHTING OF THE CHRIST CANDLE Christ the Lord Has Risen Today Lillie Nielsen Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him all creatures here below; OR Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Creator, Christ and Holy Ghost. Amen. Proclaiming God s Word *PRAYER OF DEDICATION READINGS FROM SCRIPTURE John 20:1-18 In the pew Bibles, on pages of the Second Testament CHILDREN S TIME Children welcome in the name of Jesus, Children welcome in the name of love. All are welcome in the name of Jesus, All are welcome in the name of love. After Children s Time, two-year-olds through grade two may leave for Children s Worship & Wonder. After worship, parents may pick up their children in the Children s Wing. * please stand as you are able INVITATION TO COMMUNION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 117) He is Lord, he is Lord! He is risen from the dead and he is Lord! Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. He is Lord, he is Lord! He is risen from the dead and he is Lord! Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. * please stand as you are able

2 WORDS OF INSTITUTION FROM SCRIPTURE SHARING OF THE BREAD & CUP Ye Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing arr. Charles Callahan All followers of Christ are welcome at the Lord s Table. When the bread is passed, take either a wafer or piece of loaf and eat it. Hold the cup to drink in unison following the Prayer of Thanksgiving. If you would like a gluten-free wafer, please notify a Deacon. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP Those desiring to make their confession of faith or to place their membership in this church are invited to come forward as we sing the closing hymn. Putting Faith into Action *HYMN 222 Christ Is Risen, Shout Hosanna! *BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE Hallelujah G.F. Handel POSTLUDE Christ is Risen Hermann Schroeder Easter Sunday 2016 Our Vision Connecting People to God and Each Other Our Mission Crestwood Christian Church connects people to God and each other by being a community that welcomes and accepts all people; invites questions about how faith and life intersect; encourages people to take the next step in their spiritual journey; cares for each other and the stranger; and serves God through serving others. Welcome to Crestwood! We are glad you have joined us for worship. We hope your time with us is meaningful and that you return soon Bellefonte Drive, Lexington, KY Phone: (859) Office@crestwoodchristian.org Read our church newsletter online at

3 WHAT S COMING UP AT CRESTWOOD March 27, 2016 Sun., 3/27 Easter Sunday 8 a.m., 9:15 a.m., & 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Children s Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Fayette County Detention Center Worship and Communion Service Mon., 3/28 SAM Trip to Nashville 9 a.m. Garden Council - Faith Room Tues., 3/29 SAM Trip to Nashville 9 a.m. Children s Wing Moving Day Wed., 3/30 10 a.m. Sermon Talkback Thurs., 3/31 6 p.m. Children s Wing Moving Day 7 p.m. Chancel Choir - Choir Room Fri., 4/01 10 a.m. Bridge - Bradford Room 10 a.m. Library - Church Library Sat., 4/02 9 a.m. Children s Wing Moving Day Sun., 4/03 8:30 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Children s Sunday School 10 a.m. Chancel Choir - Choir Room 12:30 p.m. Sunday Lunch Bunch - Ramsey s - Tates Creek Center 4 p.m. Mission Possible Kids - Administrative Wing Mon., 4/04 7 p.m. Local Outreach - Faith Room 7 p.m. World Outreach - Bradford Room Tues., 4/05 Wed., 4/06 10 a.m. Sermon Talkback Thur., 4/07 10 a.m. Stephen Ministers - Faith Room 12 p.m. Heart-T0-Heart Team - Conference Room 6:30 p.m. Technology Team - Conference Room 7 p.m. Chancel Choir - Choir Room Fri., 4/08 4 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal - Sanctuary Sat., 4/09 All Day Wedding - Sanctuary 8:30 a.m. Men s Group Our Church Staff: Kory Wilcoxson Senior Minister Trish Standifur Associate Minister Peggy King Children s Coordinator Casey McDonald Middle School Coordinator Patrick Lakin High School Coordinator Laura Kaczmarek Church Administrator Lynn West Facilities Manager Frank Spragens Music Director Noemi Lugo Children & Youth Music Director Martha Duttlinger Cherub Choir Director Jane Johnson Organist Maureen Howell Pianist ELDERS SERVING AT THE TABLE 8 a.m. Dan Pence 9:15 a.m. Libby Wachtel and Lucy Wells 10:45 a.m. Doug and Gayle Hutcherson WORSHIP AND WONDER - MARCH 27 Lions: Jesus Appears to May Magdalene Lambs: Jesus is Risen Appearance to Mary Magdalene Worship and Wonder is a time to be still with God.

4 Prayer Joys and Concerns Members Don Blakeman and family, Dee Forster, Evan Hall and family, Bob Noel, Adam Sovkoplas Family of Members *JoNell Baker (aunt of Jeanne Jouett), Rosie Ford Burkett (cousin of Julie McDonald), Al and Elwood Drury (brothers of Phyllis Goins), *Helen Feltner (sister of Alma Kidd), Jan Fleck (cousin of Becky Locknane), Louis Ford (uncle of Julie McDonald), the family of Ron Hall (cousin of Grace Miller), Peggy Ingleheart (cousin of Bob Williams), *Mike Lee (nephew of Joyce Leininger), I.G. Manis Jr. (father of Kathy King), Gary Renner (brother of Louise Sargent), Brian Washington (husband of Holly Washington) Friends of Members *Ann Atkins (of Jeanne Jouett), The family of George Barber (of David Miller), Tricia Blevins Beard (of Virginia Long), Darrell Dickerson (of Andrea Nielsen), *family of Pat Esrael (of Crestwood), the family of Jerry Hester (of Crestwood), Brenda Jordan (of Crestwood), Frank McCartney (of the Harts), *Ray Miles (of Georgia Meece), the family of Bill Shores (of Crestwood), Garey White (of Cal Grayson) Armed Forces Paul Baird (grandson-in-law of Minva Hodgins), Blake and Jill Chambers and family (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Bud DeLacey (nephew of Matt and Michelle DeLacey), James Derrick (nephew of Joyce Leininger); Isaiah Holguin (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Andrew Lynn (grandson of Joe & Karen Billings), Patrick Ritter (great-nephew of Betty Tester), David Schloesser (of Matt Staggs), Rocky Shapla (friend of Jane Johnson), Justin Witt (nephew of Jack Witt); Mike Witt (cousin of Jack Witt) Heart-to-Heart Members Jean Aspley, Neva Bailey, Virginia Bohanan, Dottie Bransom, Jim Brown, Margaret Buchanan, Billie Casey, Mildred Cox, Betty Dickey, Edwina Featherston, Isabel Goff, Flora Griffin, Dee Gudgell, Nettie Sue Hughbanks, Jean Mitchell, Tommy and Peggy Lyne, Jerry Reece, Ann Smith, Henry Spencer, Nellie Stapleton, Marshall Wall, John and Jean Walters, Jerry Wells Our World Community We pray for the inmates of the Fayette County Detention Center and God s presence and peace in the areas of turmoil and suffering around the world. *Names added this week. Names included on the prayer list for one month. If a name has been removed that you would like added back on, please contact the church office. OUTREACH GIVING FOR MARCH BABY HEALTH SERVICE - $500 COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) - $500 FAITH PHARMACY - $500 LIGHTHOUSE MINISTRIES - $500 FOCUS AGENCY FOR MARCH BABY HEALTH SERVICE: PROVIDES QUALITY AND COMPREHEN- SIVE HEALTH CARE FOR UNINSURED CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO 18 YEARS OF AGE IN CENTRAL KENTUCKY AT NO CHARGE. DWM MARCH SERVICE PROJECT: LEXINGTON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM The Disciples Women s Ministries is collecting donations of: hair brushes, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, and twin-sized sheet sets during the month of March. The Lexington Domestic Violence program offers several different approaches to aiding victims of domestic violence. These approaches include a residential facility for women and children, as well as, locating safe shelter for men who are survivors of domestic violence. Donations may be dropped off at our Giving Lane. Thank you! ~Debby Keener, DWM president WE RE MOVING THE CHILDREN S WING At least temporarily! In order for construction to start on April 17, we need to move everything out. Can you help us on one of these days? Tuesday, March 29-9 a.m. Thursday, March 31-6 p.m. Saturday, April 2-9 a.m. USE YOUR CELL PHONE IN WORSHIP! Have a question about the sermon or something else in worship? Pull out your cell phone - yes, it's OK! - a n d t e x t ( ) o r T w e e t (@CrestwoodSermon) and we will get back to you before the day is over. Or go the old-school route and come to Sermon Talkback on Wednesday or ask a minister your question after worship. S.A.M. LET S TALK SERIES WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13,11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. LEGAL ISSUES SENIORS FACE ALLISON CONNELLY - THE JAMES AND MARY LASSITER PROFESSOR OF LAW AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF LAW ALL ARE WELCOME FOR LUNCH AND A PROGRAM ADDRESSING IMPORTANT LEGAL ISSUES

5 Seithers & Ethel McVey given by Steve & Martha Seithers In Honor of Mary Jean Wright & Betty Shanklin given by Bob & Sice Shanklin & Ellen Williams In Honor of Georgia Williams given by Joey & Ellen Williams In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Joseph L. Sharpe given by Jim & Libby Sharpe In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Nordman given by Jim & Libby Sharpe In Memory of Jim & Elly Sigler given by Pam Sigler In Memory of William & Annabelle Sigler given by Pam Sigler In Memory of my parents, Charlie Arnold & Chrissie Arnold-Hook given by Kathy & Bob Stone In Honor of our grandchildren, Reece, Jonathan & Harper Owens given by Kathy & Bob Stone In Memory of Eugenia Witt given by Kelly & Tyler Street In Honor of Porter Street given by Kelly & Tyler Street In Honor of Bernita Porter given by Kelly & Tyler Street In Honor of our children given by Pat & Don Waggener In Memory of our families, the Wares & Davenports given by Ray & Susan Ware In Honor of of our children and grandchildren given by Lucy & Mike Wells In Honor of our church family given by The Wilcoxsons In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. James Wiley given by Phoebe Wiley In Honor of Alice Williams given by Joey March 27, 2016

6 In Memory of Janet L. Allen given by Bob & Fran Allen In Memory of Douglas W. Allen given by Bob & Fran Allen In Honor of our children given by David & Julia Blondell In Honor of our grandchildren given by David & Julia Blondell In Memory of Mel Boyd given by Janice Boyd & family In Memory of Brent Boyd given by Janice Boyd & family In Memory of Anne & Ray Cobb and Joyce, Truman & Joan Bridges given by Bill & Patti Bridges In Honor of Amy & Bob Wheeler and Beth & Brad Pickrell given by Bill & Patti Bridges In Honor of Kate & Caroline Wheeler and Anna Claire, Clark & Will Pickrell given by Bill & Patti Bridges In Memory of Don Schneider given by Bill & Patti Bridges In Memory of Catherine Broadus given by Loren Broadus In Honor of Jim Brown given by Mary Anne Brown In Honor of Lindsay, Shane & Reese Munson given by Carolyn & Joe Clark In Memory of my parents Prof. & Mrs. Lawrence Bradford given by Sue Ann Cowgill In Honor of the Welsch Family: John, Tanya, Elizabeth, Julia, Molly & Tyler given by Patricia Ernst In Memory of Reverend & Mrs. James Newman Faulconer given by Harold & Becky Faulconer In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. John Richard Branch given by Harold & Becky Faulconer In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Blaine Fennell Sr. given by Jessie & Bud Fennell In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. James Lackey given by Jessie & Bud Fennell In Memory of Elmer & June Flanery given by Bonnie Flanery In Honor of Alice Hays given by Angie, Elliot, Taylor & Rachel Friesz In Memory of our parents given by Bill & Jo Fulkerson In Honor of our children & grandchildren given by Bill & Jo Fulkerson In Memory of Tom Haydon given by Donna & Doug Gibson In Memory of Stella Jean & Charlie Gibson given by Donna & Doug Gibson In Honor of Joanne Whiteker given by her grandchildren & great-grandchildren In Memory of Mack Whiteker given by his grandchildren & great-grandchildren In Memory of our parents given by John & Sara Gretz In Honor of our children's families given by John & Sara Gretz In Memory of Karen Hahn Jefferson given by Forrest & Barbara Hahn In Memory of Bill & Charlotte Hainsworth given by Kelly Hainsworth-Cardwell In Memory of Virgil Hays given by Alice Hays In Memory of Jacqueline Hays given by Alice Hays In Memory of my parents Maud & Raymond Chasteen given by Alice Hays In Memory of Keeley Knuteson Hollingsworth given by Mom & Dad Hollingsworth In Memory of Tip & Peggy Staggs given by Katie Howell In Memory of Bill Shores given by Rick & Jeanne Jouett In Memory of Lutie Azevedo given by Rick & Jeanne Jouett In Memory of Annie McCaney given by Alma Kidd In Memory of Opal & Matt Marlow given by Alma Kidd In Memory of Billy Ledford given by Saralyn Kingsolver In Memory of Joey Ledford given by Saralyn Kingsolver In Memory of John & Beulah Thomas given by Saralyn Kingsolver In Memory of Mary I. Kingsolver given by Saralyn Kingsolver In Memory of Dana Horan, David Hensley & Roberta Dellinger given by Colette Lane In Honor of Charlie Lane given by Colette Lane In Memory of Clifford Long given by Virginia Long In Memory of Mary Carol Demaree given by Tracy Lovan In Memory of Eugene Lovan given by Tracy Lovan In Memory of Robert H. Maskalick given by Jane Maskalick In Memory of Pat Edger given by Dana Mayburg In Memory of our parents, J. C. & RoseMary Davis, and C.S. & Erlene McDonald given by Julie & Bill McDonald In Honor of Rainey, Casey, Melissa, Justin & Andrea McDonald given by Julie & Bill McDonald In Honor of Dory, Neala, Nolan, Campbell, & Landry McDonald given by Julie & Bill McDonald In Memory of Eugene & Frances Morningstar given by David & Grace Miller In Memory of James B. & Sara L. Miller given by David & Grace Miller In Memory of George Dale Robinson given by Jeanie Moore In Honor of Loren Broadus given by Lillie Nielsen In Memory of George Buchanan given by Lillie Nielsen In Honor of Erik Nielsen given by Lillie Nielsen In Memory of Christian Nielsen given by Nielsen/Menner family In Honor of Pat Nielsen given by Nielsen/ Menner family In Memory of William Menner given by Nielsen/Menner family In Honor of Lillian Menner given by Nielsen/Menner family In Memory of my parents, Tom & Betty Edwards given by Dabney Parker In Honor of my grandchildren, Arden & Reese Parker given by Dabney Parker In Honor of Doreen Stockwell given by Summer Perry In Memory of Joelyn & Jerry Prather given by Laura & Jay Prather In Memory of Josephine & Rankin Herndon given by Laura & Jay Prather In Memory of our mothers, Evelyn