Easter Sunday April 5, 2015
* If you are able, please stand. Celebration of Worship April 5, 2015 10:00 a.m. Resurrection of the Lord Prelude Largo from Violin Sonata No. 3 J. S. Bach (1685-1750), trans. Grandjany Toccata J. B. Loeillet (1653-1728), trans. Grandjany La Source Alphonse Hasselmans (1845-1912) Merynda Adams, harp Easter Proclamation (responsively) Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen! Leader: Leader: He is risen indeed! The tomb is empty, and the promise of new life is here! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! The Reverend Dr. David J. Smazik Death is no more. New life is among us. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Introit The Great Call (from Symphony No. 2) Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) The Chancel Choir Arise, yes, you will arise from the dead, my dust, after a short rest! Eternal life will be given you by Him who called you. * Call to Worship (responsively) The Reverend Sarah Green Leader: Hear the good news! Do not be afraid! Leader: Jesus Christ is risen from the dead! This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it! * Hymn 232 Jesus Christ is Risen Today Easter Hymn 2
Confession and Pardon The Reverend Sarah Green Prayer of Confession (unison) Living God, we confess that we look for the living among the dead. We are foolish and slow to believe the promises of your covenants and of the prophets. We are frightened and full of doubt, even when you stand among us. Forgive us, God of grace. By your spirit, make us witnesses to the wonder of the empty tomb and the fullness of life you promise; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Silent Prayer Assurance of Pardon * Response: Hymn 233, v. 1 The Day of Resurrection Lancashire * The Passing of the Peace At this time the children should move to the front of the sanctuary, near the baptismal font, for the Time for Young Christians. A Time for Young Christians 3 Alexandra Mead Anthem Scatter the Darkness, Break the Gloom arr. Jacob B. Weber The Bel Melodia, Bel Canto, and Tower Choirs Joel Ramseyer, piano Scatter the darkness, break the gloom; sun, reveal an empty tomb shining with joy for all our sorrows. Hope and peace for all tomorrows, life uneclipsed by doubt and dread: Christ has risen from the dead. Bearing the standard from on high as the Lamb of God to die; He who for us, so cruelly treated, lives again our foes defeated! Where is your sting, o death and grave? Christ has shown His strength to save! Banners of triumph, be unfurled! Trumpets, sound throughout the world! Crying and sighs, give way to singing: life from death, our Lord is bringing! Let there begin the jubilee - Christ has gained the victory! Prayer for Illumination (unison) Guide us, O God, by your Word and Spirit, that in your light we may see light, in your truth find freedom, and in your will discover your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. First Scripture Reading Psalm 118: 1-2; 14-24 (Old Testament, page 534) Leader: This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
Anthem Wieder aufzublüh n (from Symphony No. 2) Gustav Mahler The Chancel Choir To bloom again are you sown. The Lord of the harvest goes and gathers the sheaves, us who have died. Second Scripture Reading Mark 16: 1-8 (New Testament, page 51) Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon The Ultimate Promise Dr. Smazik * Hymn 264 At the Name of Jesus King s Weston Greeting/Offering Ourselves and Our Gifts to God (Please sign and pass the friendship pad, found in the pew, to the person next to you. Offering envelopes and prayer request cards are located in the pew pockets for your convenience. Cards will be collected with the offering and offered for prayer on the prayer chain and at staff meeting.) Offertory O Glaube (from Symphony No. 2) Gustav Mahler The Chancel Choir O believe, my heart, nothing will be lost to you! Everything is yours that you have desired, yours, what you have loved, what you have struggled for. You were not born in vain, have not lived in vain, have not suffered in vain! What was created must perish, what has perished must rise again. Tremble no more! Prepare yourself to live! O sorrow, all-penetrating! I have been wrested away from you! O Death, all-conquering! Now you are conquered! With wings that I won in the passionate strivings of love I shall mount to the light to which no sight has penetrated. I shall die, so as to live! Arise, yes you will arise from the dead, my heart, in an instant! What you have conquered will bear you to God! * Doxology Lasst uns Erfreuen Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise God all creatures here below. Sing praises, alleluia! Praise God, creator, God the Son. Praise God the Spirit, three in One. Sing praises, sing praises! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayers of the People The Lord s Prayer (unison) 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. 4
* Hymn 238 Thine is the Glory Judas Maccabeus * Benediction Postlude Prelude from Te Deum Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643-1704) The Brass & Percussion Ensemble Ryan Kennedy, organ Participating in the service today are: The Reverends Dr. David J. Smazik and Sarah Green Alexandra Mead, Director of Christian Education. Matthew Webb, Director of Music Julie Ramseyer, Director of Children s Music Ryan Kennedy, Organ Scholar The Chancel Choir The Acolytes are Daniel Alessio and Mollie Kiel. Guest Musicians in the service today are: Tami Petty, soprano Andrea Menousek, horn Bruce Eiden, trombone Hyona Kim, mezzo-soprano Kathleen Ditmer, horn Erick Storckman, trombone Michael Baker, trumpet Colin Sutliff, horn Dean Planck, trombone Caleb Laidlaw, trumpet Emalina Thompson, horn Stephen Johns, tuba Gerald Wright, trumpet Merynda Adams, harp Dan Vaughan, percussion Daniel Reardon, trumpet Paul Oster, timpani Greg Riss, percussion If you received a letter about receiving an Easter lily, please speak with the Deacons in the front of the sanctuary following the service. Thank you. GREETING YOU prior to the 10:00 a.m. service this morning are Anne and Robert C. Rooke, Jr., and Carrie Rooke Monahan and Tom Monahan. USHERING are Vern Verhoef, head usher, Brett Maginley, Nancy Niemann, Richard Parke, Barbara Parke, and Ray and Nora Stark. THE FLOWERS in the sanctuary today are Easter Remembrances. The flowers in the Narthex are given in loving memory of Christopher Davis Rooke and Marianne Rooke Fairall by the Rooke family. 5
OPEN MEETINGS THIS WEEK: For a full schedule of meetings, go to our website. Sunday, April 5 Easter Sunday 7:45 a.m. Sunrise Service (Chapel) 10:00 a.m. Worship No Church School Classes today (children or adult) Nursery school closed this week for Spring Break. Reopening on April 13. Monday, April 6 3:30 p.m. Tax Assistance (Mutch Hall) Reminder: Monday Session Committee meetings tonight. Tuesday, April 7 8:30 a.m. Small Group (D. Lisco) Wednesday, April 8 7:00 a.m. Small Group (M. Kaller) 9:00 a.m. AAA 10:30 a.m. Bible Study 12:00 p.m. Worship Thursday, April 9 9:00 a.m. Tax Assistance (Mutch Hall) Reminder: Thursday Session Committee meetings tonight. Friday, April 10 9:30 a.m. Volunteers (Bulletins) 7:00 p.m. Jeffrey Brillhart organ recital Class in the Sanctuary Free and open to the public. Saturday, April 11 Office closed 9:00 a.m. Tai Chi 10:00 a.m. Christian Yoga 10:00 a.m. Jeffrey Brillhart Organ Master Class in the Sanctuary Free and open to the public. Sunday, April 12 Office closed 7:45 a.m. Worship with Communion (Chapel) 8:45 a.m. Sunday School (adult and children) 10:00 a.m. Worship with Communion (Sanctuary) The Kitchen Renovation is nearly completed. This is the first project funded by our Capital Campaign pledges. We celebrate with a ribbon cutting at the Parish House on April 19 after the 10:00 a.m. worship service. Our Fellowship Hour and What s Up table will be at the Parish House that Sunday. Please plan to join us! Jeffrey Brillhart, organist, Organ recital, April 10, 7:00 p.m. Organ Master Class, April 11, 10:00 a.m. Both offerings are free and open to the public. Other Upcoming Events: April 17 - Chili Cook-Off April 18 - Spring Clean- Up April 25 - Fish (and Chicken) N Chips For more details, please go to the website: www.pcmorristown.org 6
WELCOME We are a historic church, part of a historic denomination, and we celebrate this history while exploring ways to bring passion and freshness to our worship and congregational life. Join us as we seek to discover Fresh Traditional ways to proclaim, gather, and nurture, all toward continuing Jesus Christ s earthly ministry of building God s Kingdom. Visitor s Information brochures are in the stands at the entrances to assist you in finding your way around our campus. Visiting with Children? Or Special Needs? Activity materials for young worshipers are in the drawers of the literature chests in both vestibules. Restrooms: Please accompany children (under age 10) to the restrooms. (Located through the left door by the bell tables.) Feel free to ask ushers and greeters for assistance if you have any questions or special needs. Large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers in the narthex at the back of the church. Please come again Sunday Worship Schedule: 7:45 a.m. Worship with Communion in the Chapel 10:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary Wednesday Worship Service at Noon in the Chapel Easter Sunday, April 5, 2015 The Presbyterian Church in Morristown Sanctuary and Chapel: 57 East Park Place, Parish House and Offices: 65 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960 (973) 538-1776 www.pcmorristown.org 7
One of the stainglass windows on the east side of the nave there are three stained glass windows made from Tiffany glass. The third Tiffany window is the Resurrection window, magnificently opalescent, based on the Biblical passage Matthew 28:6 He is not here, He is risen. spoken by an angel to the two Marys at the empty tomb. The scene takes place as the first day of the week was dawning depicted by the rising sun in the right panel. Lilies are pictured symbolizing the Resurrection. In the center and right panels, the palm trees are an excellent and typical example of the Tiffany genius in glass making. The window was given in memory of George F. Stone, a resident of the area when the church was built in 1893. 8