Se rving God s World. He Is Risen Indeed. He Is Risen Indeed

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1 Easter Sunday Worship April 1, :30 a.m. Ou r Mission: Gro wing in Sp irit Living as D isciple s Se rving God s World He Is Risen Indeed He Is Risen Indeed He Is Risen Indeed

2 Preparation for Worship Easter Morning (Author Unknown) As the world sings triumphant cries to heaven over death that you conquered, help us, Lord, tomorrow as well when the Easter clothes are put away and the candy is all eaten and on with life we go, let us not forget. The celebration of your Resurrection over death is a celebration of life that should continue well beyond the sunrise service and the music, rehearsed for days prior; it is beyond the sign of spring, beyond the lily, beyond new lambs grazing in open fields. Resurrection is a daily celebration over fear; our greatest and most powerful enemy. Fear of tomorrow, fear of our yesterdays, fear of what shall become of our young our old our unborn. Resurrection is replacing fear with physical action. This alone, the most touching and profound of your signs that fear is dead and belief in You is real, brings not just hope but life. What better living parable could You have brought? All fear death. All. Even in the garden, You took on our fear if for only moments. It was as real as our fears can be real and You knew then that this single enemy must be destroyed. And, You sacrificed your life, leaving those who had been comfort and followers; You left them behind, to conquer fear. I shall cling to this now, and the tomorrows given me. Peace and thanksgiving lifted unto you. Amen. We Gather in God s Name Prelude Ray Freeman, Organist Welcome and Announcements Passing of the Peace Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you. Please stand if you are able.

3 Call to Worship Leader: Leader: Leader: Where voices are silent and hurt and emptiness seems to hold sway, Wherever footsteps stumble, hearts are heavy, and our lives ache for renewal, Where hopes falter and praises fall mute, Easter s message breaks forth: Christ the Lord is risen! Sin and death are defeated! Christ the Lord is risen! The tomb s word is not the last word! If every voice were silenced, even the stones would shout aloud: Christ the Lord is risen! He is risen indeed! Hymn #232 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Prayer of Confession Gracious and Merciful God, forgive us for not always realizing that we need your renewal and grace; for being self-satisfied and for thinking that our discipleship is ever truly sufficient. Forgive us for thinking that our relationships are beyond repair, our faith beyond recovery, our hearts and our habits beyond restoration. Because we can trust this truth: that Easter s empty tomb shows just how far you will go to claim us as your own and that no place we find ourselves is beyond your reach. Bless and restore us by your grace and power. In Christ s name we pray, Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness One: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting unto everlasting. As far as the East is from the West, so far has God removed our transgression from us. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are all forgiven. Thanks be to God. We Proclaim God s Word Anthem Praise the God of Resurrection Hayes Chancel Choir and Instrumentalists Children s Message Children of any age are invited to the front for a time of worship together. Play n Worship children will go downstairs. Bridges children will join their families in the pews. See Guest Information on page 7 for details. 3 Beth Jenkins Smith

4 Hymn #238 Thine Is the Glory Gospel Lessons Mark 14:26-31; Mark 14:66-72; Mark 16:1-7 Sermon And Peter... Rev. Dr. Ben Trawick Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings We Respond to God s Word Offertory I Sing the Mighty of God Page Response #609 Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow Prayer of Dedication Beth Jenkins Smith Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer We Depart To Serve God Parting Hymn #249 Because You Live, O Christ Benediction Postlude Ray Freeman, Organist Our thanks to Guest Instrumentalists today: Trumpets - Mike Bellinger, Kyle Harrington; Horn - Jim Dunstan; Euphonium - Ted Fredrick; Tuba - Andrew Loft; Percussion - Ian Loft The flowers in the sanctuary were placed to the glory of God by our members. Please see the insert to read their dedications. Your Greeters today were Mary Helmantoler and Kathleen Nevin. 4

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS and CHALLENGES TO SERVE One Great Hour of Sharing. Please join with other Presbyterians around the country in sharing your gifts to end hunger and need, restore sustainable sources of living, and provide for disaster relief efforts. Use the OGHS envelopes in the pews for your gifts. Fish Banks will be collected today during Children s Time. Sunday Morning Classes resume next Sunday - 9:15 a.m. Scholarships Available. Contact Cramer Gilmore, if interested. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of May. Brueggemann Is Coming. SIGN UP to attend (online or through the office); SIGN UP to help (poster in Narthex); SIGN UP for Childcare (in the office). Travel to Palestine, Israel, and Jordan - September 28-October 8, Indicate your interest by the beginning of May so that travel arrangements and plans can be made. Contact Susan Wilder, wildersus@gmail, or Pastor Ben. Outages. Work on the church s electrical system should be complete on 4/6. We thank the BOD and Peter Smith for handling this huge effort so efficiently. EVENTS No Conversations on Current Events - Tuesday, April 3. We ll resume on April 10 with no shortage of news topics filtered by faith. Trailblazers - Tuesday, April 3, 5:30 p.m. Seniors night out at Ma rib, 6981 Hechinger Dr, Springfield (Hechinger s Plaza). You ll love the food and friends! Circle 6 - Wednesday, April 4, 9:30 a.m. Presbyterian Women meet in the Family Room for Bible study and Christian service. Bring your lunch and stay for the Brown Bag immediately following! Brown Bag Lunch - Wednesday, April 4, 12:45 p.m. John Sowdon shares his historical perspective on Civil War Gettysburg. Bring your lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided. In the Family Room. VFHL Film Series #4 - Sunday, April 8, New Start Times. Ravensworth Baptist Church at 2:15 p.m. - Roadmap to Apartheid Unitarian Universalist Church at 2:30 p.m. - Disturbing the Peace 5

6 Entered the Church Triumphant Dorothy Spiess ( ) Our sympathy is extended to Barbara Neel and Philip Spiess on the loss of their mother on March 24th. A memorial service and reception will follow on April 7, at 2:00. Please let us know when family and friends are doing well again, and Pray For - Members: Jean Ackor, Bonni Astorino, Cameron Buckley, James Lawson, Liz Lincoln, Bob McClelland, Lynn Muys, Linda Patterson, Sam Proctor, and Anne Sedlak. Former Member: Carol Byrd. Formerly of Our Nablus Sister Church: Father Ibrahim. Happy Birthday to nifty-nineties Bernie Elwell - April 7 Our HOI Scholarship Students and Our Missionaries: Pastor Selvin (Honduras) and Doug Dicks (Jerusalem). The Mothers of: Veronica Crump, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Meg Rogers (Beth), Hiede Sowdon, Dave Treasure (Hilda), and Dwight Yarbrough (Verla). The Step-Mother of: Donna Lucas (Jackie). The Fathers of: Scott Anckner (Dick), Nancy Machado (Jim), and Penny Newsome (Richard). The Husband of: Donna Lucas. The Great-grandmother of: Dennis Bustillo. The Daughters of: Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), and Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly). The Grandson of: Craig and Judy Crooks (Jackson). The Brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul), Steve Gretsuk (John), Reecie Ford (Trent), Joe Miller (Jack and Karen), Nelson Thurman (Dennis), and Hilde Uffelman (Brian Marsh). The Sisters of: Coleen Austin (Coetta), Clara Gipson (Anna), Penny Newsome (Susan). The Sister-in-Law of: Claire Manger (Bev). The Uncle of: Scott Rogers (Phill). The Nephews of: Claire Manger (Edward and Scott). The Niece of: Liz and Dave Lincoln (Meghan). The Cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Beth Ann McClelland (Deborah), Yvette Moy, Katie Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia). The Friends of: Cindi Bryant (Anna and Fredda), Craig and Judy Crooks (Liz), Kathy Drinkard (Fredda), Reecie Ford (Kate), Kim Gretsuk (Nancy), John and Wendi Grimes (The Bochtler Family and Douglas), Linda Hitchens (CJ, Leon and Debbie, and Keitha), Katie Machado (Jonathan), Penny Newsome (Lisa and Shawn), Sam Proctor (Nicole and Family), Scott and Meg Rogers (Annie, Jackie and Dave), Beth Jenkins Smith (Kim), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), Tim and Susan Stryker (Bryce), Cheri and Lauren Weaver (Kate), and Becky and Dwight Yarbrough (Randy). 6

7 7 This Week s Calendar For complete details, including locations and descriptions of events, please visit or call the Church Office, All Areas H O L I D A Y Office is Closed Today 8:00 p.m. Outside Group Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Outside Group 10:00 a.m. Garden Club 5:00 p.m. Trailblazers 7:00 p.m. APNC 7:30 p.m. Stephen Ministry Sanctuary 9:00 a.m. Grand Involve 9:30 a.m. Circle 6 9:45 a.m. Preschool Chapel 12:45 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Tower 5:00 p.m. PEP 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Elevator 8:30 a.m. Phoenix Landing 2:00 p.m. Spiess Memorial Pastor Ben will be on vacation following Easter from 4/2 through 4/9. Monday is a church staff holiday. The office will open again on Tuesday 4/3. Communion Sunday 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. 567 to DC 11:45 a.m. Children s Choir 11:45 a.m. Honduras Home Team WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU CHOSE TO WORSHIP WITH US TODAY! PLEASE SIGN OUR FRIENDSHIP REGISTER SO THAT WE CAN GREET YOU BY NAME AND CALL ON YOU IF YOU WISH. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SHARE PRAYER REQUESTS. You may do so by completing prayer cards found in the pews and placing them in the offering plate. TRUST YOUR CHILDREN TO OUR NURSERY CARE AND CHILDREN S LEADERS & TEACHERS. We provide childcare for infants through 3-year-olds in the Nursery (Rooms 3 & 5), and Sunday School for 4-year olds and up. All children are welcomed in Sunday School and Worship, even if they fidget! Worship Bags are available in the Narthex with crayons, books, and activity sheets for young children. After the Children s Message, children have their own worship downstairs. When worship ends, 3s and 4s will be in Room 3, and older children in Room 14. Please pick children up before meeting in Wester Hall for a time of fellowship. GRACE INSIGHTS - LEARNING ABOUT PRESBYTERIANS AND GRACE CHURCH. Classes for those who want to learn more about our denomination, our church, and our mission form throughout the year. If you would like to attend an introductory class or have an interest in membership at Grace, please speak to one of our pastors or contact Elder Joe Miller, jsmeda@hotmail.com. PLEASE ASK ANYONE FOR HELP OR DIRECTIONS!

8 8 PA STORS BEN TRAWICK Pastor Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:30 am - 2:00 pm ext. 2 ben@gracepresby.org SUSAN WISSEMAN Associate Pastor Office Hours: Tues.-Fri., 9:30 am - 3:00 pm ext. 3 susan@gracepresby.org O F FI CE STA FF YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ext. 4 aging@gracepresby.org VIRGINIA BOUCHARD Office Manager Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs.: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm ext. 1 manager@gracepresby.org S E S S I ON Coleen Austin Care Ministries Cindi Bryant Human Resources Ed Bryant Nominating/Stewardship David Retherford Missions Maria Clayton Preschool Kim Hatfield Youth Ministry John Machado Communications Nancy Machado Children s Discipleship Joe Miller Evangelism M U SIC STA F F SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director sseifried@yahoo.com RAY FREEMAN Organist/Pianist/ Accompanist JIM DUNSTAN Joyful Ringers Director VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer vlcrump@gmail.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Scott Anckner Craig Crooks Kent Ford, Chairman Rob Gold Scott Rogers Peter Smith gpcbod@gmail.com G RACE P RESB YTE RIAN CHURC H 7434 BATH STREET SPRINGFIELD VIRGINIA OFFICE HOURS: MON-THU 9:00-4:30; FRI 9:00-3:30 WE ARE CLOSED ON FEDERAL HOLIDAYS. Pat Ferrell Michael Phillips John Sowdon Nelson Thurman Worship Finance Fellowship Adult Discipleship Greta Miller, Clerk Ben Trawick, Moderator Session and Board contact information is posted in the church office and on the church website. G RACE WEEKDAY P RE SC HO OL The Preschool is a Christian-based ministry and developmental program for children aged 2 to 4. Classrooms are designed as learning centers, offering students a unique hands-on learning adventure. Call the Preschool for information or a tour. Registration is open for next Fall. JUDY PHILLIPS Preschool Director HOLLY COOK Administrative Assistant preschool@gracepresby.org