FOR COMFORT Under Hospice Care - Bill Weiler One Year Passing of: Thelma Duguid- April 7th FOR MINISTRIES Cantata Tax Ministry Youth "30 Hour Fast" Women's Banquet
Contemporary Worship at 9:30 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name. Bring an offering, and come before him. Worship the Lord in holy splendor. (1 Chronicles 16:29) Worship Music Joe Anthony, Worship Leader What a Beautiful Name/Agnus Dei Look to the Son Welcome Cherub Choir It's Easter Jan Betty, Director Jane Donald, piano Carol Choir He Rose Jan Betty, Director Bill Crabtree, piano Worship Music Joe Anthony, Worship Leader Christ the Rock Prayer The Word John 20:1-18 Sermon Have You Seen the Lord? Pastor Joe DiPaolo Offering Resurrection Power Risen Blessing
First United Methodist Church Senior Pastor: Rev. Joseph DiPaolo Associate Pastor: Rev. Kerry Leeper Pastor of Discipleship & Administration: Rev. Eddie Cameron 29 E. Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 717-394-7231 www.EngageGodFirst.org
LORD, hear our prayers . . . Prayer Concerns for April 2018 FOR HEALING Barb Ramsey Irene Webster Doris Smith Elaine Graybill The Sakrudkar Family Tim Benton Joanne Young Stephan Denise Billetdeaux IN OUR CELEBRATIONS Birthdays April 12 - Jean Wannemacher April 22 - Dottie Hammon April 25 - Bob Troxell April 30 - Gardner Fassett Anniversaries April 10 - Don & Katherine Tribit - 53 yrs. April 24 - Dr. Henry & Mary Wentz - 75 yrs. April 25 - Kearney & Susie Snyder - 65 yrs. April 26 - Hal & Jan Stugart - 63 yrs. FOR STAFF Kate Beiler-Toner Rev. Kerry Leeper Rev. Eddie Cameron DCP Teacher - Marty Beiler DCP Director - Elizabeth Barringer
Easter Sunday April 1, 2018 * please stand if able Prelude Easter Victory Charles Callahan Peter Omundsen, organ Announcements & Greeting (10:45) Introit Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise Chancel Choir- Brian Norcross, Director An Easter Litany Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! The lamb of God has been raised from death! Come, see the place where he lay! We will not die, but we will live and proclaim the Lord's deeds! Thanks be to God who gives us the victory! Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good! God’s steadfast love endures forever! *Hymn Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (stanzas 1-4) No. 302 Common Prayer Liturgist Almighty God, on this first day you began creation, bringing light out of darkness. On the first day you began your new creation, raising Jesus Christ out of the darkness of death. Forgive us when we cling to the old order, choosing darkness over light, death over life, despair over hope. Grant that we, the people you create by water and the Spirit, may be transformed by your Word, filled with your Spirit, and live in the light of the resurrection. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (10:45) Cherub Choir It's Easter Stiles/Root Jan Betty, Director; Jane Donald, piano Children's Message Laura Sambrick (10:45) Carol Choir He Rose adapted by W. F. Smith Jan Betty, Director; Bill Crabtree, piano Scripture Reading I Corinthians 15:1-11 (Pew Bibles, NT, p. 165) Liturgist (10:45) Choral Call to Prayer Trust and Obey (stanza 2) No. 467 Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, but our toil he doth richly repay; not a grief or a loss, not a frown or a cross, but is blest if we trust and obey. Trust and obey, for there's no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Concerns of the People Pastoral Prayer The Lord's Prayer No. 3068 Our Father, which 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. Amen. *Hymn Easter People, Raise Your Voices No. 304 Prayer for Illumination Scripture Reading John 20:1-18 (Pew Bibles, NT, p. 108) Sermon Have You Seen the Lord? Pastor Joe DiPaolo *Affirmation of Faith From 1 Corinthians 15 & Colossians 1 No. 888 Leader: This is the good news which we have received, in which we stand, and by which we are saved: People: Christ died for our sins, was buried, was raised on the third day, and appeared first to the women, then to Peter and the Twelve, and then to many faithful witnesses. We believe Jesus is the Christ, the Anointed One of God, the firstborn of all creation, the firstborn from the dead, in whom all things hold together, in whom the fullness of God was pleased to dwell by the power of the Spirit. Christ is the head of the body, the church, and by the blood of the cross reconciles all things to God. Amen. *Gloria Patri Glory Be to the Father No. 70 Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. *Passing the Peace Invitation to the Offering Liturgist Offertory Alleluia, Christ is Alive! Joel Raney Chancel Choir & Chapel Choir Brian Norcross, Director Procession of Offerings Doxology All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night (stanza 5) No. 682 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Prayer of Thanksgiving Acolyte *Hymn Thine Be the Glory No. 308 *Blessing Dismissal Christ the Lord is Risen Today (stanza 1) No. 302 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia! Postlude Toccata, from Symphony No. 5 Charles-Marie Widor Peter Omundsen, organ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Our Mission Connect People to Jesus Christ Grow Disciples Relieve Suffering
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9:30
10:45
Greeters
W: Konrad & Shirley Maerz N: BIll & Ruth Crabtree
Brenda Troop, Barb St John, Wendy & Hollis Thorbahn
W: Ron Trout N: Kyle McWilliams, Allen Popjoy
Ushers
Kirk Blazic, Jim Campbell, Lamont Cooke, Eugene Ewachiw, James Herr, Daniel Lapp, Charles McWilliams, Arthur Ramsay, Steve & LIsa Shank, Charles White
Sound Tech
Ken Beiler
Chris Reindollar
Wayne Betty
Liturgist
Pastor Kerry
Acolyte
Madhuri Sakrudkar
Brady Lehman
Welcome Center
Dottie Riedlinger
Don & Anne Griswold
Deb Richer
Fellowship Time
Diane Coyle, Audrey Butts
Ron & Jeanette Trout
Safety & Security
Lincoln Newell
We welcome all to worship today! To help us stay connected with you, please fill out the “Connect Card” that is found in your bulletin. This card helps the church track changes in email, phone, address, and more. On the card you can tell us your areas of interest by checking all that apply. Be sure to share your prayer requests with the staff by writing them on the card. Staff members pray for each request on Monday afternoon. Place the card in the offering plate today. Thank you for helping us get to know and stay connected with you! * * * * * * * * * * * * * "CHILDREN'S CHURCH" AT 10:45 AM is held in the nursery suite (1st floor beside The Gathering Place) for children in preschool through 5th grade. Children may be picked up following the 10:45 service. * * * * * * * * * * * * * YOUTH NEWS! As we are in a time of transition while we search for a our new Youth Director, please make note that Laura Meisl will be the contact person for all things youth related. You may continue to use youth@engagegodfirst.org or call the church at 717-394-7231 ext 311 to contact Laura. Thank you! Please see the insert in today's bulletin about the upcoming "30 Hour Fast" youth event and consider how you would like to support their cause! NEW MEMBERS CLASS TO BEGIN! The first New Member Class for 2018, beginning next Sunday, April 8th from 9:30-10:30 a.m., is an Introduction to First Church staff, members and programs. On Saturday, April 14th from 9 a.m. - noon, Pastor Joe shares the Story of Salvation and Understanding the United Methodist Church. The next day, Sunday April 15th from 9:30 -10:30 a.m., Pastor Eddie presents the Means of Grace. On Sunday, April 22nd at the worship service of choice, new members will be brought into the family of First UMC! Please sign up on the Connect Card in your bulletin if you would like to attend! WINGS –Women in God’s Service - You are invited to FUMC’s Annual Women’s Banquet on Tuesday, April 17th at 6:00 p.m.! Christian Speaker Jennifer Sands will share her story “Sinking to Soaring“, recounting that in the midst of tragedy, God is able to do exceedingly more than we can imagine when we put our trust in Him. Jennifer has been featured on Moody Bible Radio and Fox News. She is the author of three books,A Tempered Faith, A Teachable Faith and A Treasured Faith (see bulletin insert). You can register for the Women’s Banquet by completing the registration form at the Welcome Center or online at www.engagegodfirst.org. Please invite three friends to join you! The $25.00 cost covers the delicious dinner provided by the Scarlett Runner and served by hospitable (and pink bow tied!) First Church men. EATING OUR WAY OUT OF DEBT! Grocery cards for Darrenkamps, Giant, Oregon Dairy, Stauffers and Weis markets are available in the Gathering Place. For every card sold, First Church receives a percentage of the face value of the card, which goes directly towards reducing our capital debt. To date, the church has received over $84,000! Stop by the Welcome Center with questions or to buy a card. There's no extra cost for you but there's big rewards for our church! SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR FIRST CHURCH STUDENTS! First UMC students may apply for a scholarship towards their education. Applicant criteria includes: 1.) active FUMC membership for at least one year, 2.) completion of freshman year (or 25% of program), and 3.) an aggregate GPA of 2.5 or higher. Individuals remain eligible for funds for three years of undergraduate study and then three years of graduate study, but must complete the application yearly. Graduate/ vocational/seminary students may also apply. Priority for funds is given to seminary students. Part time students will also be considered if funds are available. Information and applications can be printed from the FUMC website: www.engagegodfirst.org . Applications may also be picked up at the church office, and a current transcript must accompany the applications. Deadline for the church office to receive COMPLETED applications is JUNE 15. Incomplete applications will not be given consideration. You may expect to receive an email confirming the Scholarship Committee’s receipt of your application within 2 weeks of your submission. If you do not receive this email, please notify Don immediately. With questions, contact: Don Griswold (degriswold2@gmail.com), Committee Chair.
