John Knox Presbyterian Church Easter/Resurrection of the Lord April 16, 2017 GATHER IN GOD S NAME *Those who are able, please stand PRELUDE (8:45) Christ Is Alive arr. Larson (11:00) All Hail the Power of Jesus Name arr. Greer Brass Sextet INTROIT 8:45 Christ Is Risen, Alleluia! Albrecht and Althouse 11:00 Introit for Easter Raney CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 118 In our anguish we cried to the Lord, and he answered by setting us free. The Lord is our strength and our song; he has become our salvation. We will not die but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done. The stone the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone; The Lord has done this; and it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! *HYMN 232 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN
* PRAYER OF ADORATION Worthy is Christ, the Lamb who was slain, whose blood set us free to be people of God. Power, riches, wisdom and strength and honor, and blessing and glory are his. Sing with all the people of God, and join in the hymn of all creation. Blessing, honor, glory, and might be to God and the Lamb forever. Amen. For the Lamb who was slain has begun his reign. Hallelujah! *RESPONDING IN PRAISE Glory Be to the Father Hymn 581 LIFE AND WORK AT JOHN KNOX PROCLAIM GOD S WORD A TIME FOR CHILDREN (8:45) Amy Ballard (11:00) Danny Schaaf At this time, K3s, K4s and K5s are invited to join Children's Church on the Nursery Hall for a time of Bible fun. Parents, please pick up your children there after the worship service. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Isaiah 25:6-9 Pew Bible p.568 *NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Matthew 28:1-10 Pew Bible p. 811 This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM (11:00) Come Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain Arr. Helvey SERMON Seeking the Living Lord Gordon Turnbull RESPOND TO GOD S WORD *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved, if we hold it fast: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day, and that he appeared first to the women, then to Peter, and to the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. Jesus Christ is the first and the last, the beginning and the end; he is our Lord and our God. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER ( debts debtors ) OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS Offertory Anthem (8:45) Resurrection Victory Larson (11:00) I Know That My Redeemer Lives Forrest
*Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH 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. *Prayer of Thanksgiving GO IN GOD S NAME * HYMN 238 Thine Is the Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *RESPONSE (8:45) Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! HYMN TO JOY Christ is risen! Raise your spirits from the caverns of despair. Walk with gladness in the morning. See what love can do and dare. Drink the wine of resurrection, not a servant, but a friend. Jesus is our strong companion. Joy and peace shall never end! (11:00) Hallelujah Chorus Handel; arr. Hopson The congregation is invited to join in singing, when directed: Hallelujah! for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; and He shall reign forever and ever. King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Hallelujah! POSTLUDE (8:45) Lift High the Cross arr. Carter (11:00) Praise To The Lord, The Almighty arr. Gustafson Brass Sextet
The Easter Flowers are given in Memory of: Alec Turnbull by Nina & Cecil Kelley Alec Turnbull by Paul & Debbie Smith Caroline & Gales McClintock by Miller McClintock Charlie Mitchell by Sheen & Patrick Rogers Debbi Martin Powell by Joey & Adair Powell Edna Robert by Joel Ohlsen and Sandy Forrest Gordon Alexander Turnbull, Jr. by the Turnbull Family Harry McDonnold by Jane Husband, Gene, and grandson, Patrick, by Gerry Hamby Jean B. Powers by the Powers/Zietz Family Jim & Virginia Drake by Nancy, Joan, and Donna Joan E. Stenzel by Carl H. Stenzel and family Jodi Pagel and Hilma and Hjalmer Nettum by Marc & Erin Mehagan Julian Allen by Margaret Allen Lee Barnett by Jim Barnett Loved ones by George & Renate Schmidt Loved ones by Guy & Betty Lewis Lucy Velez and Julia Velez by Lucero Sewell Margaret Lambrecht by Dick Lambrecht Mary Stuart Taylor by Ginny Wylie Mr. & Mrs. Alex McCullough by Joe & Mary Stall Mr. & Mrs. Earle Stall by Joe & Mary Stall My loving father, Bo Beaumont, by Lori Beamont My wife, Georgia, and her mother, Jane Whitner, by Michael J. Kill Our family by Ann & Pat Grayson Pauline Patterson by Bill & Alena Patterson and family Rex Redmon by Margaret Redmon Richard Webber by Valerie Webber Sadie Rogers by Sheen & Patrick Rogers Steve Krumins by Lisa Krumins Thom Copeland by Josh, Amy, Campbell, and Thomas Ballard
The Easter Flowers are given in Honor of: Alexander, Kelly, and Baby Thiess by Ken & Brooke Thiess Annalynn Barnett by Jim Barnett Erick T. Sewell by Lucero Sewell Evans and Mary-Neel McClintock by Miller McClintock Frances Blue by Ginny Wylie Gordon & Betsy Turnbull by Nina & Cecil Kelley Gordon & Betsy Turnbull, Thomas, Caroline, John, Miles, Morgan and Collins by Paul & Debbie Smith My dear mother, Gay Beaumont, by Lori Beaumont My wonderful family by Amy Osborne Natalie Victoria Thiess by Ken & Brooke Thiess Our family by Susan & Jim Williams Shirley Kroske Reinsmith and the music program by Doug & Suzi Kroske Steve & Debbie Meggs by Lisa Krumins The Turnbull Family by Doug & Suzi Kroske The Turnbull Family by Susan & Jim Williams