EASTER. CELEBRATION OF THE RESURRECTION April 16, :00 am Worship

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1 EASTER CELEBRATION OF THE RESURRECTION April 16, :00 am Worship

2 EASTER April 16, :00 am Sunrise Worship Welcome to all who are worshipping with us. Easter is the oldest and greatest of the Christian festivals. It has always been regarded as the chief and most joyous of the observances of the church, commemorating the resurrection of Christ and the restoration of life to the world which sin had ruined. The opening voluntary is the call to silent meditation and preparation for worship. As we enter a holy space and time this morning, please silence your cell phones. Following worship, you are invited for a time of conversation and refreshments in Williams Hall. PRELUDE *CALL TO WORSHIP This new day we seek to encounter the Living Christ. With bright eyes, let us search. This new day we seek to understand the Living Christ. With engaged minds, let us ponder. This new day we seek to be moved by the Living Christ. With compassionate hearts, let us embrace. This new day we will respond to the Living Christ. With simple devotion, let us follow. This new day we will serve the Living Christ. With humble hearts, let us act. This new day we will praise the Living Christ. With bold voices, let us sing out. *SONG In Christ Alone Keith Getty & Stuart Townend 1. In Christ alone my hope is found; He is my light, my strength, my song; This cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My comforter, my all in all Here in the love of Christ I stand. 3. There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain; Then bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory, Sin s curse has lost its grip on me; For I am His and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ. 2. In Christ alone, Who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save. Till on that cross as Jesus died, The Love of God was magnified; For ev ry sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live. 4. No guilt in life, no fear in death This is the pow r of Christ in me; From life s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No pow r of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home Here in the pow r of Christ I ll stand. [2] *Those who are able, please stand.

3 CONFESSION Holy God, We have known you, we have seen you, our hands have touched you, yet we continue to turn from you. You have given us new life through your Son Jesus Christ and we have rejected it. Silent confession Risen Lord, Use us as instruments in your broken world, forgive us for turning from you, and instill in us a spirit of new life, which seeks your Kingdom and the renewal of all creation. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE PEOPLE LISTEN AND REFLECT Join and sing if you feel so led. A stanza will be sung after each reading. READING Acts 10:39-43 SONG Death in His Grave John Mark Mcmillan 1. Though the earth cried out for blood Satisfied her hunger was Billows calmed on raging seas For the souls of them she craved Sun and moon from balcony Turned their head in disbelief Precious love would taste the sting Disfigured and disdained On Friday a thief, On Sunday a king Laid down in grief, But awoke with the keys Of hell on that day, First born of the slain The man Jesus Christ laid, Death in his grave READING Colossians 3: So three days in darkness slept The morning sun of righteousness But rose to shame the throes of death And overturn his rule Now daughters and the sons of them Would pay not their dues again The debt of blood they owed was rent When the day rolled anew On Friday a thief, On Sunday a king Laid down in grief, But awoke with the keys Of hell on that day, First born of the slain The man Jesus Christ laid, Death in his grave [3]

4 READING 2 Corinthians 5: He has cheated hell And seated us above the fall In desperate places he paid our wages One time, once and for all On Friday a thief, On Sunday a king Laid down in grief, But awoke with the keys Of hell on that day, First born of the slain The man Jesus Christ laid, Death in his grave PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION NEW TESTAMENT READING Matthew 28:1-10 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Eclipsing The Empty Tomb Andrew Esqueda *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH In life and in death we belong to God. We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human and fully God. And in this broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice as Mary did on the first Easter morning, that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Adapted from the Brief Statement of Faith PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND 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 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. *SONG Jesus Christ Is Risen Today lasst uns erfreuen 1. Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia! 2. Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia! Unto Christ, our heavenly king, Alleluia! Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia! Sinners to redeem and save, Alleluia! 3. But the pains which he endured, Alleluia! Our salvation have procured; Alleluia! Now above the sky he s king, Alleluia! Where the angels ever sing, Alleluia! 4. Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Praise eternal as God s love; Alleluia! Praise our God, ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Father, son, and holy ghost. Alleluia! [4]

5 *CHARGE AND BLESSING CONCLUDING VOLUNTARY For those who would like to offer a gift, a collection plate will be left on the lectern following the service. PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP Preaching Andrew Esqueda, Director of Youth & Family Ministries Liturgist Rev. Jeremy Jinkins, Executive Pastor Music Andrew Esqueda, guitar Childcare Although children are always welcome in worship, childcare is available for children, birth through pre-k: infants, D100; one-year-olds, D102; two-year-olds, D104; three-year-olds, D106; pre-k, D119. [5]

6 LIFE AT TRINITY WELCOME INTENTIONALLY WELCOME New Member Class If you are interested in learning more about Trinity Church or in becoming a member, you are encouraged to attend the New Member Class series (4 Sundays). Classes are held in the Chapel Parlor from 9:45 to 10:45 am on Sunday. Child care is available. The next class series meets: April 23, 30; May 7, 14. For more information, contact Gay Gunter at or gayhgunter@charter.net. WORSHIP CREATIVELY NEXT SUNDAY Sunday, April 23 8:45 & 11:00 am Worship Our Wounded Ultimatums John 20:19-28 Rev. Jeremy Jinkins preaching Five Sunday, April 30 5:00 Pm, Dobbs Chapel This year Five worship is exploring how the most ordinary parts of our lives are holy places, places fit to encounter God. Join us on April 30, as we celebrate beauty and creativity in creation. Have you ever heard creation sing? Have you heard it groan? The Rev. Dr. Richard Floyd will be preaching. Come casual and ready to be nourished, experience the holy, and leave renewed. CARE COMPASSIONATELY FINDING SUPPORT Pastoral Care Notify the church of illness, hospitalization, birth, death, or prayer request Veronica Ridenhour, vridenhour@trinityatlanta.org Stephen Ministers Trinity s Stephen Ministry offers confidential, one-to-one Christian care to those who are experiencing difficult life circumstances. Meredith Daniel, msdaniel@bellsouth.net Counseling Mary Lisa Henry, Ph.D., LCSW GATHER JOYFULLY TRINITY MEN Men s Breakfast Friday, April 21 7:27 am, Williams Hall Join the group for this weekly opportunity to enjoy great fellowship, a lively program, and a really good breakfast. Reservations are not required; $7 per person. CONGREGATIONAL LIFE Trinity at the Table Thursday, April 20 4:45-6:30 pm, Williams Hall Cost: $8 per adult, $5 per child; $25 maximum per family Menu: fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, mixed fruit, rolls, cookies Reservations: [6]

7 SENIOR ADULTS Prime Time Tour of Gibbs Gardens Friday, April 28 9:00am-3:30pm Cost: $26 Join other Trinity senior adults for a tour of Gibbs Gardens. Lunch cost is on your own Trinity bus transportation is available, but limited. To register, contact Diana Pedrick at or dpedrick@trinityatlanta.org SMALL GROUPS Nonfiction Book Club Thursday, April 20 7:00 pm, Chapel Parlor Mac Irvin will lead the discussion of Niall Ferguson s Kissinger: : The Idealist. All are welcome whether or not you have read the book. THIS WEEK Sunday, April 16 7:00 am Worship 9:00 am Worship 11:00 am Worship Monday, April 17 The church office is closed. Tuesday, April 18 6:30 am High School Bible Study 8:30 am Yoga 11:00 am Tai Chi 11:00 am Pastors Aid: The Gathering 4:00 pm 2018 Commitment Campaign 5:30 pm Counseling & Enrichment Committee 6:30 pm Middling Dads 6:30 pm Session Wednesday, April 19 7:00 am Awakening 9:30 am Bible Study 10:00 am The Tent 12:30 pm Silent Meditation 7:30 pm Chancel Choir 8:00 pm AA Meeting Thursday, April 20 4:00 pm Hosanna Bell Choir 4:00 pm CFM Gym Time 4:45 pm CFM Arts and Crafts 4:45 pm Cherub Choirs I & II 4:45 pm Trinity at the Table 5:00 pm Junior Choir 6:00 pm Stephen Ministry 6:30 pm Elder Training 7:00 pm Nonfiction Book Club Friday, April 21 7:27 am Men s Breakfast SERVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY MISSION Buckhead Christian Ministry Food Drive Throughout April Every month Buckhead Christian Ministry provides food and toiletries to more than 1,600 people in need, entirely from donations. Throughout April, we need your help to fill the BCM-marked barrels around the church with the following critically needed items (smaller, easily transportable packages preferred): Food: canned tuna or chicken, canned spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, canned vegetables, oatmeal or grits, soup, jam or jelly. Hygiene Items: toilet paper, diapers, razors, feminine hygiene products, shampoo, soap, deodorant, tooth paste, tooth brush, hotel size toiletries. Miles for Smiles Saturday, April 29 8:00 am Trinity Early Learning Center (TELC), a mission of Trinity, is holding its annual 5K and fun run, Miles for Smiles, at Trinity on April 29. Proceeds from this fund raiser support the TELC tuition scholarship fund and TELC improvements. We encourage you to support this mission by being a sponsor, donating, or participating in the fun run. Register or donate: [7]

8 STAFF LEAD HUMBLY Pam Driesell Senior Pastor Andrew Esqueda Director of Youth and Family Ministries Tom Farmer Pastoral Associate for Senior Adult Ministries Richard Floyd Senior Associate Pastor for Engagement Jeremy Jinkins Executive Pastor Norman Mackenzie Director of Music and Fine Arts Erin McGee Associate Pastor of Children and Family Ministries Scott Morris Assistant Organist, Director of Primary and Junior Choirs George Stroup Theologian in Residence Emeriti P.C. Enniss: Theologian in Residence Emeritus Bettye Sue Wright: Director of Christian Education Emerita Cover: J. Kirk Richards. Christ Resurrected