APRIL 17, 2022 • 9 & 11 AM
COVID-19 Guidelines Our current COVID-19 safety policy is “masks recommended.” We recognize that while many people are ready to get rid of masks altogether, many others would prefer to keep wearing them. We will be respectful of both decisions as we move forward. To learn more about the new policy, visit asburyfirst.org/news/2022/3/covid-masking-update. FIRST TIME HERE We are so glad you are joining us, whether in person or online. If you’re out there watching, check in through the website or take a picture and post it on social media using #asburyfirstathome. If you're in the pews, please fill out the half sheet in your bulletin and place it in the basket upon exiting the sanctuary. Our hope is to get to know you better and help you find your place within our community. Additionally, drop us an email at info@asburyfirst.org. Need prayer? We invite you to share with us how we can be praying for you by emailing prayers@asburyfirst.org or by filling out one of our prayer cards found in the pews. All prayer requests are prayed over by our Ministers and Intercessory Prayer Team. Children We believe children are a sacred gift, and they are welcome in our worship. Children will be invited forward during worship for a Children’s Time. Following this, they may return to their seats. If there is more our Children's Ministry can do, please contact Paula Dugan at pdugan@asburyfirst.org. RECONCILING STATEMENT We are a reconciling congregation and seek to be a fully inclusive church, believing that all people are God’s children. We encourage full participation in our community for all, regardless of age, race, origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, education/economic background, and physical/mental ability. We recognize that we hold a variety of opinions. We do not seek to erase our differences, but to journey together in faith toward greater understanding and mutual respect. We believe that reconciliation to God and to one another is central to our mission and ministry. GIVE TO ASBURY FIRST There are multiple ways to make a gift to Asbury First. Each gift supports the everyday ministries and operations of this church, allowing us to live into our vision to Do More Good. Cash/Check—We welcome you to send a gift of cash/check in the mail or in the basket on your way out of the sanctuary following the service. Text to Give—You may give a gift with a debit/credit card by texting the dollar amount to 206-222-1050. Online—Online giving is available on our website at asburyfirst.org/give. Venmo—You may give a gift through Venmo by finding “@givingasburyfirst” or by scanning the QR code to the right. Watch and listen Tune into the live video stream of the 11 am service at www.asburyfirst.org/worship/live. To listen to the service tune into WRFZ 106.3 FM Rochester Free Radio, or call our toll-free number at 833-829-1050. A video archive of past services is also available at www.asburyfirst.org/worship/video-archive.
* please stand as you are able
Prelude
Canzon Quartadecima Capriccio — Giovanni Battista Grillo Brass Ensemble An Easter Fanfare — Carla Giomo Brass Ensemble, Organ Rejoice! — John Darwall/Arthur Messiter, arr. Alan Lohr Asbury Ringers
*Processional Hymn
#302 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”, vv. 1-4 This hymn is found on the following page.
9 & 11 am • April 17, 2022
The community gathers As the community gathers, may the music of the prelude draw your hearts and minds to God.
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Easter Sunday
*Opening Hymn
#302 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”, vv. 1-4 Words: Charles Wesley; Tune: Easter Hymn, Lyra Davidica, London, 1708
11 am
*Greeting and Passing of Peace
*Gathering Hymn
#318 “Christ Is Alive”, vv. 1, 5 Words: Brian Wren; Tune: Truro, Psalmodia Evangelica
*Easter Proclamation
All are invited to read the bold-faced type; the reader will read the unbolded type. Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Christ the Lord is risen today! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*Anthem
“Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah — G. F. Handel Hallelujah! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. Hallelujah! The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; And he shall reign for ever and ever. King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Hallelujah!
Silent Confession
Words of Assurance
Friends in Christ, we are witnesses to the Resurrection story. As witnesses, may we find hope in Christ, and be assured of God’s grace, forgiveness, and steadfast love. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Amen.
Scripture Luke 24:1-12
On the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” Then they remembered his words, and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened.
*Gloria Hymnal #102, v. 3, alt.
All glory be to God, all praise and thanks be given; Whose Son and Spirit reign as one in highest Heaven; Our one eternal God, whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.
Minute for Mission
Bob Castle — Outreach at Asbury First
To hear the word
Prayer of Confession
Mighty God, despite the life-giving joy of this day, we find we often struggle to understand the world around us. We confess that at times we are tired, and at times we are terrified. Open our hearts to sense your presence among us. Open our eyes to see the risen Christ walking toward us. Fill our tired and terrified minds with amazement, wonder, and hope. Give us the abundant life that is the promise of Easter.
Children's Time
Children of all ages are invited to join us in this special moment.
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 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.
*Hymn
#315 “Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain”, vv. 1, 2, 5 This hymn can be found on the following page.
Sermon
Living Again
Call to Prayer
Now everyone with tender heart, forgiving others, take your part; Alleluia! Alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, sing praise and cast on God your care. O sing ye, O sing, ye, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! (Words: Francis of Assisi, tr. William Draper; Tune: Lasst Uns Erfreuen, arr. Carl Johengen)
Pastoral Prayer
Anthem Asbury Ringers Elizabeth Church, Director
“Risen Lord” — Joel Raney, arr. Arnold Sherman
#315 “Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain”, vv. 1, 2, 5 Words: John of Damascus, tr. John Mason Neale; Tune: St. Kevin, Arthur S. Sullivan
Introduction to Discipleship, Membership, and Commitment
We are delighted you have joined us and ask that you sign and pass the ritual of friendship pad from the center aisle down the pew. We invite you to prayerfully consider making a gift to support the everyday ministries and operations of this church, allowing us to live into our vision to Do More Good. There are multiple ways to make a gift to Asbury First: Cash/Check—We welcome you to send a gift of cash/check in the mail or place it in the offering plate as it is passed to you. Text to Give—You may give a gift with a debit/credit card by texting the dollar amount to 206-222-1050. Online—Online giving is available on our website at asburyfirst.org/give. Venmo—You may give a gift through Venmo by finding “@givingasburyfirst” or by scanning the QR code to the right.
*Doxology Hymnal #94
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
To Renew Commitment
Offertory
“The Glory of Christ” – K. Lee Scott; words by E. R. Morgan You, living Christ, our eyes behold, amid your Church appearing, all girt about your breast with gold and bright apparel wearing; your countenance is burning light, a sun resplendent in its might: Lord Christ, we see your glory. Your glorious feet have sought and found your own of every nation; with everlasting voice you sound the call of our salvation; you search us still with eyes of flame, you know and call us all by name: Lord Christ, we see your glory. O risen Christ, today alive, amid your Church abiding, who now your blood and body give, new life and strength providing, we join in heavenly company to sing your praise triumphantly: Lord Christ, we see your glory. Lord Christ, we have seen your glory.
*Prayer of Dedication
God of abundance, we offer these our gifts with thanksgiving and joy in the presence of the living Christ. May these gifts bring new life to those near and far, and may we offer ourselves in service to you and one another. Amen.
To Disperse in Mission
*Recessional Hymn
#327 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” Words: Matthew Bridges, Godfrey Thring; Tune: Diademata, George Elvey
AUGUST 8–11 Vacation Bible School: Under Construction
SUNDAY, MAY 1 Children's Sunday
Save the Date!
Make a note on your calendar for some upcoming events at Asbury First. We hope you join us for amazing fun and fellowship this summer!
*Benediction
*Benediction Response
Sing, choirs of angels, loud and clear; repeat their song of glory here: Christ has triumphed! Christ has triumphed! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! (Lasst Uns Erfreuen)
Postlude
Toccata from Symphony V — Charles Marie Widor
SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Youth Sunday & Church-wide Carnival
SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Outreach Sunday
Permissions:
Participants In the Service
Preacher: Rev. Dr. Stephen Cady Liturgists: Rev. Kathy Thiel, Rev. Rachel Dupont, Rev. Pat Dupont, Mike Mullin, Rev. Dr. Timothy James Johnson Director of Children's Ministry: Paula Dugan Acolytes/Crucifer: Keely Shafer, Charlie Cady, Ellie Cady, QP Parks Organist: Duane Prill Combined Choirs Soloists: Bess Phillips, Brenda Nitsch, Dan McInerney, Jordan Bachmann Choral Scholars: Kayla Sconiers, Holden Turner Asbury Ringers, Elizabeth Church, Director Trumpet: Matthew Naeger, Jim Farrington Trombone: Scott Hoffman, Jeremiah Cooper Director of Music Ministry: Dr. Carl Johengen Head Usher: Brian White Audio Operator: Rick Church Video Operator: Kenny Bailey Graphics Operator: Connor Nelson Technology Support Team: Deb Bullock-Smith, Carolyn Curran, Ted Skomsky Technical Consultant: Justin Ocello
“The Glory of Christ” © 1991 Concordia Publishing House; text © 1990 Hope Publishing Co.; “Rejoice!” © 2004 SoundForth; “Risen Lord” © 2008 Hope Publishing Co.; Hymns © 1989 The United Methodist Publishing House; OneLicense.net #A-721053. Some of the liturgical elements have been adapted from the 2022 Abingdon Worship Annual. Illustration Credits: Designed by Sarah Brubaker and Freepik and Vecteezy.