Alleluia! He is risen!

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1 EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 16, 2017 Alleluia! He is risen! THE PEOPLES CHURCH 200 W. Grand River Ave. East Lansing, MI ThePeoplesChurch.com

2 CHURCH OFFICE Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and Sunday mornings. Call Rev. Andrew Pomerville Senior Pastor Rev. Drew Filkins Associate Pastor Betsy Aho Licensed Minister/Campus Ministry Director Julie Bills Children s Christian Education Director jbills@thepeopleschurch.com Jacob Gates Youth Director jgates@thepeopleschurch.com Dana Johnson Preschool Director djohnson@thepeopleschurch.com Andy Mayville Facility Director amayville@thepeopleschurch.com Gerri Lynn Nichols Hospitality Director gnichols@thepeopleschurch.com Dee Przybylski Office Administrator dprzybylski@thepeopleschurch.com Matt Treadwell Communications Director mtreadwell@thepeopleschurch.com Carolyn Haarmeyer, Office Assistant (M, W, F) Sara Townsend, Office Assistant (M, T, W, Th) Dr. Jonathan Reed, Music Director Elizabeth Reed, Children s Music Director Judy Kabodian, Organist office@thepeopleschurch.com Abigail Waller, LMSW, Grief Counselor awaller@thepeopleschurch.com COUNCIL OF ELDERS Our Elders meet at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Robertson Room. Alan Canady, Chairperson elders@thepeopleschurch.com SCIENCE, FAITH & TECHNOLOGY Henry & Annabel Larzelere Memorial Lecture Series 2017 By the Waters of Babylon SINGING THE LORD S SONG IN THE 21ST CENTURY Rev. James B. Miller, MDiv, PhD President of the Presbyterian Association on Science, Technology, and the Christian Faith THE PEOPLES CHURCH SUNDAY, APRIL 23 MAKE A GIFT ONLINE ThePeoplesChurch.com/GIVE

3 ALL ARE WELCOME Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, doubtful or hopeful no matter where you are in your faith journey, YOU are welcome here. For those with children, be assured that noises and wiggling are signs of a church that is alive and growing; your entire family is welcome in worship. EASTER SUNDAY APRIL 16, 2017 Prelude Festive Procession arr. Janet Linker Choral/Brass Introit Alleluia! Glorious Word! arr. Carolyn Jennings Sanctuary Choir directed by Dr. Jonathan Reed Welcome to The Peoples Church! JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN! Rev. Andrew Pomerville On behalf of the elders and staff here at The Peoples Church, thank you for joining us. Whether you are a visitor, regular attendee or long-time member, you are part of our family today and you are always welcome here. Worship is both personal and communal, formal and informal, intimate and casual. Here at The Peoples Church, we recognize that people come to worship God in both joy and pain, faith and doubt, with laughter and with tears. Our worship tries to reflect a desire both for meditation and celebration. Please know you are invited to participate in any and all ways you feel led. Our songs, prayers, words and actions are the works of imperfect people trying to worship a perfect God. Call to Worship Betsy Aho Leader: People: Leader: People: Leader: People: Rejoice! There is great news! Jesus is risen! Christ, the Lord, is risen, indeed! Let all the earth proclaim the good news! Let all heaven show forth in praise. Alleluia! Alleluia! Let us worship our Lord! Gathering Hymn Jesus Christ is Risen Today No. 232 (Please stand if able.) Prayer of Celebration (From the Church of Scotland s Prayers for Resurrection ) God, Lord of life and power, through the mighty resurrection of your Son, you have overcome death and opened the gate of everlasting life. Grant that we, being dead to sin and alive to you in Jesus Christ, may reign with him in glory, who with you and the Holy Spirit is alive, one God, now and forever. Amen.

4 First Reading Luke 24:1-12 (Pew Bible Page 1,060; Large Print 1,610) Anthem To the Lamb on the Throne Dan Forrest Prayers of the People Rev. Drew Filkins (During the pastoral prayer there will be a time to offer prayers of joy and concern, voiced aloud or silently for and on behalf of others.) 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, forever. Amen. Children s Moment Passing the Peace of Christ (Please stand if able.) The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Second Reading Luke 24:13-35 (Pew Bible Page 1,060; Large Print 1,610) Sermon Easter Dinner Rev. Andrew Pomerville Celebration of Holy Connect2TPC # TPCsermon Communion Hymns Christ the Lord is Risen Today! No. 245 Christ is Alive! No. 246 Thine is the Glory No. 238 Thanksgiving and Dedication of Gifts Offertory Come, You Faithful Raise the Strain arr. Kenneth T. Kosche Act of Praise Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

5 Prayer of Dedication (From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the gift which satisfies every hunger and quenches every thirst! Today you call us to welcome the members of God s family who come to our land to escape oppression, poverty, persecution, violence and war. Help us, by your grace, to banish fear from our hearts so that we may embrace each of your children as our own brother and sister; to share of our abundance as you spread a banquet before us; to give witness to your love for all people, as we celebrate the many gifts they bring. Through your name we pray. Amen. Sending Hymn Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna! No. 248 Those who would like to join the Sanctuary Choir to sing the Hallelujah Chorus are invited to come forward during the Sending Hymn. Music will be available. Benediction (Please stand if able.) Benediction Response Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah G.F. Handel Postlude Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing! arr. Gilbert Martin Thank you to our brass instrumentalists: Ben Berghorn, Jason Price, Sam Gowen, Sean Biehn and William Sutton The Church Office will be closed Easter Monday, April 17. Alleluia! He is risen!

6 2017 Easter Lily Dedications The Lilies on the Cross were gifted by Renate Carey in loving memory of James Carey. IN MEMORY OF... Bruce Aldrich, loving husband and father, by Joyce Aldrich My mother, Daisy Angell, by Jann Lyn J Babbitt by Paul C Babbitt My parents, Hugh & Kathryn, and brother Fred, by Ken Beachler Stanley & Doris Brower and Marie Brower by David Brower Our parents, Norris & Jean Bryson and Clarence & Irene Coffman, by Carol & Sandy Bryson James Carey by his Renate Dr. Curtis and John Leichty by Jim and Connie Close Our parents and brother: Rev George & Laura Walton, Wilbur & Ruth Close and Jack Close by Jim and Connie Close Our father, Ralph Cummins, and our grandparents, by Bill & Chris Collette Marilyn Cornelius by Gene Cornelius and daughters Julie, Anne, Kate and Marilyn Mary Dalley, Curt & Carole Maine by Laura, Emily and Jim Dalley My parents, Harold & Vivian Laser, and sister, Marlene Stemen, by Sandy Laser Draggoo My mother, Ruth T. Eddie, by Kim Warren Eddie Carol O. Ekern by Fran Ekern My parents, John & Sue Skrlec, by Lydia Skrlec Erickson Our parents, Albert & Elma Ferris and John & Minnie Schnitzer by Jake and Maxine Ferris Donald & Edna Spink by Emily & Kyle Guerrant Harold & Wimp Hicks by Joey Latterman & Fritz Hambly Dick Heisey by Ann Heisey Donald H. Huldin by Lois Huldin George & Libby Kohl, beloved parents and grandparents, by Linda and Rachel Kohl John Kreer by the Kreer and Bratzel families

7 Barb & Wally Lundgren by Lorene Lechler Elfriede Lechler by Peter Lechler Our parents, Billy & Virginia Hanel and Duane & Margaret LeRoy by Duane and Pat LeRoy In loving memory of my husband, Curt Liechty, and son, John, by his family My son and daughter-in-law, Craig & Kim Hale, and my husband, Jim Cooke, by June Hale Cooke Marsh Julie Martin and her dad, Bob, by Audrey and family Richard Stubbs, Sr. by Dorn McGaw family and Rick Stubbs family Donald B. Moore, M.D. by Jean, children and grandchildren and great grandchildren Mary Nash by Bill & Pat Nash Olivia Reed by Jeanne Powers Our wonderful parents, Claude & Norma Raak, by Bruce and Joel Raak Our grandparents, Jack & Polly Reed and Tom DeSimone, by Hallie and Christopher Reed Christopher by Judy Schroeder Our parents, Thelma & Don Shannon and Viola Knapp, by Vicki & Ed Shannon My parents, Norm & Virginia Johnston, by Barbara Johnston Sjolander Our parents, Ross & Elizabeth Slabaugh and Robert & Marilyn Kuhlner by Katie & Jeff Slabaugh William, Adele and Jerry Longhway by Bob & Margie Steinkamp Wayne, Glenna and Bernie Steinkamp by Bob & Margie Steinkamp My dear husband, Dick, by Eleanor Stubbs and family Robert N. Thomas by his wife Dorothy and sons Wally & Fran Piper by Sam & Jan Tucker David VanLooy by Dorothy, Chip and Denice VanLooy Curt and John Liechty and parents of Lana & Steve Wagner by Lana & Steve Wagner C.W. (Bud) Minkel by his loving family Our parents, Arthur & Marjorie Gard and Ed & Thelma Wegenke, by Gary & Sandra Wegenke His precious wife, Peggy, by Randy Wirth Our parents and grandparents by The Woolsey family

8 IN CELEBRATION OF... Family and friends and Ernest and Coco by Gary, Julie, Gary, Colette and Cosette Buckberry Our parents, Gary & Julie Buckberry, on their retirement by Gary, Colette and Cosette Buckberry The oldest and youngest members of our family: great grandmamma Ruth Walden (88 years) and grandson Everest Hawk Grattan (7 months) by Kristin Walden Grattan My mom, Jene Matheson, my inspiration by Robin Matheson Gwyneth & Peter Schroeder by Judy Schroeder Eleanor Stubbs, our fabulous parents and grandparents by Dorn McGaw family and Rick Stubbs family Taylor Nicole Vaughn, MSU graduate, and Fred Ouding, Comstock High School graduate by Merrilyn Vaughn-Hoffman IN HONOR OF... Shirley Guider by Linda, Mark, Seth, and Adam Rev. Reginald V. Lancaster & Dr. Karen Wilkinson by Cathy Lancaster Rita & Ev Lothrop by Sue and Peggy Lothrop Those who are of service to those less fortunate every day by Barbara McMillan My granddaughter, Karina, by Karen Risch TO THE GLORY OF GOD... Richard & Kay Comstock Our parents by Ray & Janet Perron To all our loved ones by Betty & Michael Moore

9 CONNECT GROW SERVE SHARE DORCAS CIRCLE APR. 18 The Dorcas Circle of the Women of Peoples Church will meet at 7 p.m. on Apr. 18 to learn more about Autism. Join us in the Robertson Room. Questions? Contact Phyllis Gaulden at READING PEOPLE APR. 20 The Reading People will gather at 1:30 p.m. on Apr. 20 in the Robertson Room to discuss The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure. Questions? Contact Joanne Keith at PARENTS AND KIDS GROUP APR. 23 The Parents and Kids Group will gather again on Apr. 23 immediately after the 10:30 service. The church will provide lunch for us downstairs in Snider Social Hall. If the weather is nice, we will play outside. Questions? Contact Margaret at mtassaro@gmail.com. PEOPLES FORM APR. 23 Join us next Sunday as we welcome MSU chemical engineering Professor Timothy Grojohn to present about his process for creating artificial diamonds. The Peoples Forum is hosted at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday in the Robertson Room. PHOEBE CIRCLE APR. 26 The Phoebe Circle of the Women of Peoples Church will gather at 9:30 a.m. on Apr. 26 with Barbara Scott, coordinator of our Edgewood Village Partnership. Questions? Contact Renate at or Lois at REBEKAH/HANNAH CIRCLE APR. 26 The Rebekah/Hannah Circle of the Women of Peoples Church will meet at 1 p.m. on Apr. 26 in the Robertson Room. Dottie Spousta, Nancy Wilson and Lori Barbieri will speak about their recent mission trip to Uganda. Questions? Contact Joan at or Gretchen at KNITTING PEOPLE APR. 27 The Knitting People will meet again from 1 to 4 p.m. on Apr. 27. New knitters invited! We are continuing our work on prayer shawls and baby items, mittens and hats. Questions? Call Mary Anne at PEOPLES 101 MAY 7 Do you have questions about The Peoples Church? Come get answers from a pastor and members of the Welcome Ministry on May 7 immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service. We will gather in the Robertson Room for an informal discussion. Peoples 101 takes place the first Sunday of the month. NEW MEMBER INDUCTIONS Welcome Ministry is happy to report that our next round of New Member Inductions will take place on 6 p.m. on May 3 during Wednesday Night Live! during the 10:30 a.m. worship service on May 7. If you have attended a New Members Class and have decided you are ready to join The Peoples Church, contact Diane Shafer, Welcome Ministry Co-Chair, at dmshafer2001@gmail. com or ThePeoplesChurch.com

10 RUMBLE IN THE ROBERTSON ROOM Back by popular demand, Rumble in the Robertson Room returns to Wednesday Night Live! this week. Join Pastor Andrew, Pastor Drew and Betsy Aho as they debate topics of our faith and spiritual life together. Come and enjoy our weekly Community Meal at 5:30 p.m. in Snider Social Hall. The Rumble begins at 6:30 p.m. April 19 Should we clap in church? April 26 Missions: Local or International? May 3 Scripture: Where do we find authority? May 10 Stump the Pastors (Interactive Q&A)

11 THE PEOPLES CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2017 CAMPER REGISTRATION FORM Student s Name: Address: Date of Birth: Age: Last Grade Completed: 1st Guardian Name: Address: Daytime Phone Number: Cell: 2nd Guardian Name: Address: Daytime Phone Number: Cell: Emergency Contact Name: Phone: Names of persons who may pick your child up: Allergies/Medical Information/Other Home Church: Friend your child would like to be grouped with: My child s image may be used image in Peoples Church media Yes No I have read the Woldumar waiver and agree to it (please initial) T-Shirt Size: Child S Child M Child L Adult S Adult M Adult L Adult XL *** We cannot guarantee shirts for registrants after 5/15/17 Camp Fee $25/week Pre-Camp (7:30-9a.m.) $20/week Post-Camp (4-6p.m.) $20/week Please make checks payable to The Peoples Church and write VBS on memo line.

12 2017 Jewelry Sale THE PEOPLES CHURCH FISCHBACH LIBRARY USED BOOKS SALE Saturday, May 20 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday, May 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Women of Peoples Church 200 W. Grand River Ave. East Lansing, MI ThePeoplesChurch.com Old, New, Estate, Costume, and Collectible Jewelry, Watches, Purses, Table Linens, Yarn, Quilts. Puzzles, Building Blocks, Fine Art, Frames and Much, Much More! Proceeds benefit WPC community and church projects! All are welcome! Bring your friends! Saturday, May 20 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 21 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. THE PEOPLES CHURCH 200 W. Grand River Ave. East Lansing, MI ThePeoplesChurch.com