hank you for worshipping with us this morning. We extend a special welcometo our guests and ask that you complete a blue or yellow visitor’s card and

place it in the offering plate.

n the pew racks, are folders with information about the various aspects of theservice. If you are visiting, please feel free to reach out to someone sitting near

you and ask them questions about the service. Many of our visitors ask us aboutthe time of offering. This is a time in our service when we respond to God’s gifts oflove by offering the gifts of our lives. For many of us, this is when we make afinancial gift towards the ministries and programs of our church. We also use thistime to ask God how we might use the gifts of our hands and hearts in sharingGod’s love. If you are visiting, there is no obligation to give a financial gift. Weare just glad you are worshipping with us.

ll are invited to come down to the Social Room for refreshments andconversations following the service.

e ask that you please silence your cell phones during our worship service.

here is much information about the church in thisbulletin. For more information on our history,

programs, and recent photos, you can go to our website:www.erucc.org. Donate online by scanning this code:

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EVANGELICAL REFORMED CHURCHUnited Church of Christ

- An Open and Affirming Congregation -April 12, 2015 2nd Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m.

The numbered hymns are from the Black Hymnal†All who are able may stand.

Chimes Concert at 10:00 a.m. from Trinity Chapel’s steeple

Greetings

Choral Call to Worship “Our God Has Done Great Things for Us” - B. Hamm

Refrain: Our God has done great things for us, filling our mouths withlaughter. Our God has done great things for us; let us shout for joy!

Stanza 1 - Spirit Refrain - All Stanza 2 - Spirit Refrain - All Stanza 3 - Spirit Refrain - All

†Call to Worship

Leader: Sing a new song!People: A joyful melody of springtime glory and rebirthLeader: Sing praise to our Still-Laughing Easter GodPeople: Who has rolled away the bindings of yesterdayLeader: Immerse your anxiety and despair in the fountain of new birthPeople: We place our visions and hopes on the table of wine and

wheatLeader: For God has taken ordinary thingsPeople: And made them extraordinaryAll: Sing a New Song!

†Opening Hymn “Glory, Glory Hallelujah” - No. 2

1. Glory, glory hallelujah, since I laid my burdens down 2. I feel better, so much better, since I laid my burdens down 3. Feel like shouting "Hallelujah!" since I laid my burdens down 4. I am dancing Miriam's dance now, since I laid my burdens down 5. I am laughing, hallelujah, since I laid my burdens down

†Opening Prayer (in unison)

Holy God,as you have taken what we call an absurdity

and turned it into possibility….as you have coaxed us to sing springtime alleluias

where once there was a gray dawn,as you have called us out of the tombs we inhabit

into an undreamed of tomorrow,we praise you for this day!

Come, Risen Christ,in newness and hope on this Eastertide day. Amen.

†Prayer of Confession (in unison)

Redeeming God,with you there is always more life, more hope, more joy.Forgive us for ever doubting to see your workin the still things, the busy things, the darkest momentand the everyday, under-noticed plod of life.Forgive us when we balk at action,and refuse to turn on fully the tap of compassion, settling for a mere

trickle.Open us now to your love that lets us relax into life,and fill us with trust, hope and justice. Amen.

†Assurance of Pardon

Within every kernel of doubt, there is a tree of life and hope.In those times when our faith falters, when we cannot bring ourselves tosee the presence of the Holy among us, look around you: as close as yourown beating heart, and in the eyes of your nearest neighbor,grace abounds at the heart of all life. You are all God’s children, lovedwithout condition, go in that peace. Amen.

Anthem “Zip-a-dee-doo-dah”Young Spirit and Cambridge Bells

Thought for the Day

The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who art in heaven hallowed be thy name.Thy kingdom come. Thy will be doneon 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, for ever. Amen.

(Teachers and children ages 4 through 2nd grades may be dismissed forChildren’s Church, in Parish House Conference Room, during the singing ofthe hymn.)

Hymn “Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks”Stanzas 1, 2, & 5

Printed on last page of bulletin

The ScriptureActs 4:32-35 NT page 122John 20:19-31 NT page 115

Sermon

Pastoral Prayer

Prayer Response “Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying” - K. Medema

Lord listen to your children praying, Lord send your Spirit in this place.Lord listen to your children praying, Send us love, send us pow’r,send us grace.

Offering of Tithes, Gifts and Lives to Christ’s Service

Offertory “There Is Joy in the Lord” - C. KeaggySpirit

†Presentation of Gifts

†Offertory Response “Give Thanks” H. Smith

Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy Onegive thanks because He’s given Jesus Christ, His son. (repeat)

And now let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich becauseof what the Lord has done for us! (repeat)

Give thanks! Give thanks!

†Prayer of Dedication (in unison)

Loving God, can a laughing prayer be lifted up to you this Eastertide?Can these gifts, given with love,be further transformed like echoes of grace,delighting all who receive their blessings?May it be so, through the giddy power of your Holy Spirit,and may our lives speak of a Still Laughing God,full of Easter surprises. Amen.

†Closing Hymn “We Are Marching in the Light of God” - No. 526

1. Marching2. Singing3. Laughing

†Benediction

Follow now the new path Christ has opened up for us.Just around the corner of your life is a spiritual surprise!Easter!Christ is Risen!May you dance an alleluia dance,and sing a laughing resurrection song.Laugh with God and let joy reside in your hearts always. Amen.

†Choral Benediction “May You Run and Not Be Weary” - P. MurikamiSpirit

May you run and not be weary. May your heart be filled with song,and may the love of God continue to give you hope and keep you strong.And may you run and not be weary. May your life be filled with joy!And may the road your travel always lead you home.

Postlude “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” arr. L. Shackley

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Worship Notes: Still Laughing God: Service Prayers for the Second Sunday ofEaster was written by the Rev. Daniel B. Randall, Senior Pastor of the FirstCongregational Church, U.C.C. in Bristol, RI and a USAF Chaplain (Reserves).

Some of these prayers have their source in the dynamic work of the IonaCommunity where Rev. Randall is an Associate Member.

† † † † †The flowers on the altar this morning are from the Rossig Family.

The yellow rose bud on the stand is given by Sandra and Michael Trout in honor ofthose who are serving or have served in the armed forces.

(If you are interested in sponsoring the yellow rose, contact the church office.)

The Lay Visitors for this week are Anne Hoffmann and Pat Sunday. Lay visitors aremembers of the congregation who share friendship and visits with members of ourcongregation who are unable to join us for worship on Sunday mornings. TheseFaithful Friends visit members in their homes, hospitals, assisted living, and nursinghomes. Faithful friends can also send cards or make phone calls to our homeboundmembers. We can provide you with all contact information if you are interested inhelping out. If you are interested in being involved in this ministry, please contactPastor Daniel.

Attendance last Sunday: 8:30a.m. – 25; 10:30 a.m. – 299.

Anticipating a stay in the hospital? Please call the Church Office at 301-662-2762. If you are admitted unexpectedly, please have a family member or friendnotify the office.

Hospital and Prayer List – your pastors want to be available when members ofERUCC are in the hospital. Please let us know so that we can visit with you andyour family and provide support. We always ask permission before adding a nameto be included in the prayer list or in the verbal announcements on a Sundaymorning. There are many for whom we pray and visit whose names are not listed inthe bulletin by their request.

Prayer List - Please remember the following people in your prayers this week: JackMens, Cindy Castellucci, Cherry Dottore, Hazel Smith (mother of Cindy Smith),Esther Wallace (mother of Glenn Wallace) Roger (brother of Gail Ellam), PaulHowsare (father of Christine Crutchley), Joe Jahoda (Kim Jahoda’s dad), MickeyJahoda (Kim Jahoda’s uncle), Tiara Leone Hitt (friend of Suzanne Marsh), RobinBreling (friend of Mary Meyer), and Antoinette Weedon (aunt of SamanthaWeedon).

On-going prayer concerns are listed on pink paper and can be found at the back of thechurch. We also ask you to remember all of those currently serving in the Armed Forces.Your prayers and cards are welcomed and appreciated by those on our prayer list.

Jack Mens5192 Maitland TerraceFrederick 21703-6096

Cherry Dottore7401 Willow Rd, #245Frederick 21702

Cindy CastellucciHomewood atCrumland Farms7407 Willow RoadFrederick 21702

Beth Suydan1001 Carroll ParkwayApt. 206Frederick 21702-8844

Hazel Smithc/o Cindy Smith2209 Avalon Ct.Frederick 21702-2647

Esther Marie Wallace9 Meadowcroft Ct.Montgomery VillageMD 20886

TODAY @ ERUCCADULT LEARNING OPTIONS: (9:30-10:15a.m.)

Let’s Study the Bible and Prepare for Worship (Facilitated by StefanMach) Meets in the downstairs conference room.

Let’s Talk: “Inequality: Overcoming the Gaps that Divide: (April 12-May17) April 12: Global Inequality – Facilitatior: Dr. Roger Reitman, Prof. ofSociology, Hood College. Factors that create the gaps between the“Haves” and “Have Nots” countries in the world –availability of water,access to health care, schools, transportation, jobs, and other variables.Development and Aid – enabling vs. Helping. Meets in the social roomnear the stage.

Each Sunday at 10:30a.m.http://www.ustream.tv/channel/erucc

THIS WEEK

TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY – We are exploring the OldTestament using Amy-Jill Levine’s Great Courses resource. Study guides areavailable in the church office (11-Noon in the downstairs Conference Room)

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING YOUR COMMITTEE ANNUALREPORTS is Monday, April 13. Please send to Kris (kricci@erucc.org).

NEXT SUNDAY

WORSHIP NOTES: The texts this week invite us to explore what it actuallymeans that Christ is present with us. 1 John 3:1–7 reminds readers thatrighteousness is not an esoteric concept or a pious title. It is a verb, what weused to call in school, “a doing word.” If you bake bread, you are a baker; ifyou do what is right, you are righteous. The Gospel lesson from Luke 24: 36-48and tells the story of Jesus appearing to the disciples on the road to Emmaus.

The Senior Choir will be singing.

ADULT LEARNING OPTIONS (9:30-10:15a.m.)

Let’s Study the Bible and Prepare for Worship (Facilitated by Stefan Mach)Meets in the downstairs conference room.

Let’s Talk: “Inequality: Overcoming the Gaps that Divide: (April 12-May 17)April 19: Economic Inequality in America – Facilitator/speaker: Josh Pederson,CEO, United Way, Frederick, MD.

The Gaps Between the Poor and the Wealthy Connecting the dots between the poor and the middle class Impact of stagnant social mobility, increasing inequality, and the rise of low-

wage jobs without benefits on the poor and the middle class. Resources: RUNNING IN PLACE: Where the Middle Class and the Poor

Meet: (pub by Demos, a public policy group)

SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE WORK CAMP TRAILER: We’ve done a lot ofpainting over the past few years and we need to replenish our supplies. We welcomethe following:

Paint pailsPaint pail hooks (for hanging thepail from a ladder)Roller traysTray liners

Painters caulkSoap for cleaning brushesStirrer sticksTrim tools

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY: If you were not able to schedule an appointment withJeff S. for your picture there is still time to have your family represented in our nextdirectory. Please drop off a hard copy of a picture you like of yourself/family oremail one to Kris (kricci@erucc.org) by April 30th.

JOY IN FELLOWSHIP! - The joy that our congregation and our visitors find at theFellowship/Coffee Hour each Sunday is clearly evident! What a time and place toget to know each other better and build church community! We graciously thank allof the people who have volunteered to host this special time during the past seasons.SPRING has arrived, a new season, to consider taking your turn at hosting. You’llfind that hosting is more fun and rewarding than it is work. The new SIGN-UP sheetfor SPRING and SUMMER is posted on the Fellowship Board in the Social Room.Share the “Joy in Fellowship” by volunteering to host! Thanks to all.

RECENTLY RETIRED? – Have you or your significant other retired in the lastfive years? Would you like to meet and share stories, experiences and ideas? If youare interested there will be an informal gathering on April 20th at 9a.m. at the Paneraon Route 26. For additional information contact Cathie Duncan or Pat Hanberry.

CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT at Frederick Presbyterian – Sunday, April 12 @5p.m. Free admission – Free will offering will be taken for the Cold Weather Shelter.Music by Milhaud, Schubert, Astapov, Barrios, Martin, Bach. Concert followed by AService of Sung Evening Prayer

THE YOUTH GROUP INVITES MEMBERS OF THE CONGREGATION TOJOIN THEM IN A HEIFER PROJECT GLOBAL VILLAGE EXPERIENCE,MAY 1-2 - TRAVEL TO ANOTHER COUNTRY WITHOUT LEAVING THE USA

Friday – Saturday, May 1-2Heifer Project International Global Village Experience

Shepherd’s Spring, Sharpsburg, MD$72 person

The Heifer Global Village at Shepherd’s Spring is a site complete withinternational homes, gardens, and livestock that represent living conditions fordeveloping nations in which Heifer International* works. Participants in theseprograms will be challenged to examine their own habits, consumption, and beliefsthrough unique hands-on learning experiences that seek to promote an awareness andincreased understanding of:

•Multiculturalism•Global Economics•Hunger and Nutrition

•Poverty Issues•Social Equality and Justice•Environmental Conservation

In this overnight experience in the Global Gateway participants explore theircultural identity and discuss similarities within the global community whileexamining issues of population, resource distribution, quality of life and standard ofliving.

•Participants spend the night in a cultural home•Each home becomes a family group that works together to build a fire andcook their meal using the limited resources available in the village.•Breakfast and helping with chores takes place the next morning

Please let Pastor Barbara know by Sunday, April 12th if you wish to go.

WALKING GROUP – Interested in getting more active in the months of spring?Join our ERUCC walking group. Sign up in the Social Room or contact StarrSchaeberle at Starr.schaeberle@comcast.net for more information.

OVARIAN CANCER AWARENESS NIGHT AT LA PAZ: If you’re looking for analternative to Monday Mess Hall, then please plan to join us on May 4th at La Pazrestaurant (51 S. Market Street) from 4-9p.m. La Paz will donate 20% of theirproceeds to our NOCC 5K Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer. You can eatin/carry out or get a gift certificate. Just remember to tell them that you are there tosupport ovarian cancer awareness. Hope to see you there! – Cathie Duncan

ERUCC WOMEN, AGES 14 AND UP - You are cordially invited to the firstERUCC Fashion Fundraiser Event. Proceeds Benefit ERUCC Building Project!!Hosted by Emily Perlet, Personal Stylist.

Friday, May 8, 6:30pm OR Saturday, May 9, 10am, ERUCC Social Room

Ladies, this is your chance to get style tips, learn about spring trends, enjoy qualitytime with other women, and fill gaps in your closet with clothes you will love! Youare welcome to bring a guest. We hope to see you! Please RSVP and specify yourchoice of times: 240-535-7893 or emilyperlet@gmail.com by 5/1.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! – TREE PLANTING: Catoctin Creek Park, Monocacy& Catoctin Watershed Alliance, and Goodwill Industries will be planting native trees& shrubs along the Catoctin Creek flood plain. (Dates: April 18, 22 or 25).Thesetrees will help control flooding, provide beneficial wildlife habitats, and help filterharmful runoff impacting Catoctin Creek. Education will be provided by a naturalresource professional. For more information & to register contact: Linda Coyle,Nature Instructor, at 301-600-2051, lcoyle@frederickcountymd.gov.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - Evangelical Reformed UCC is fortunate to haveseveral scholarship programs available to our members as they seek educationalopportunities to develop knowledge and skill in realization of their full potential.The McCardell Scholarship Fund was established by Mr. Robert McCardell in honorand memory of members of the McCardell family. The Kieffer Scholarship Fundwas established in honor of Henri L.G. Kieffer, pastor of this church from 1910-1946. There are also scholarship funds in memory of Liz Coffey. Contributions tothese Scholarship Funds by members and friends of the church are always welcomed.

These scholarships are gifts to church members for post-secondary undergraduateeducation and are awarded by the Scholarship Committee. The awards are based onthe quality of the candidate's plan for use of the funds, the ability and promise of theapplicant and the need for financial assistance. The aid may continue for subsequentyears after an interview with the Scholarship Committee, submission of intent toreapply, and a transcript of grades for the current year. Scholarship applications areavailable through the Church Office for new applicants (301-662-2762 orkricci@erucc.org.) Students wishing to renew scholarships must also contact theChurch Office providing the information requested. All application materials mustbe submitted to the Scholarship Committee through the Church Office by the April30th deadline.

SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR WHITE OAKHEAD START/EARLY HEAD START SCHOOL

This year ERUCC added the White Oak Head Start/Early Head Start School toour mission work during the Franklinton CenterAnnual trip in the Whitakers and Enfield, N.C. area.Over the Martin Luther King weekend we spent anentire day clearing their playground of leaves anddebris. We also did cleaning in the interior of theschool to take care of some water damage theyincurred in 2014. We built three park benches and apicnic table for the site to enhance the outdoor settingfor the kids. This is the first time anyone has come totheir aid in making the school a more enjoyableexperience for the enrolled children. The schoolprimarily serves local Native American children fromthe ages of 18 months up to 4 years old.

After talking with our contact at the school we learnedthey are in great need of the following school materials:

Pre-school books, Composition books, Crayons – washable type, Coloredpencils, Construction paper, Glue sticks, Child safe scissors, Hand sanitizerand # 2 pencils

The school personnel were very appreciative of the work we did at the school andamazed that a church in Maryland would care enough to help their school. We canbe very proud that we are the kind of church that meets these needs not only inFrederick but where the need is great.

Please drop off these supplies or cash donations (checks should be made payableto ERUCC with a notation that it is for the White Oak School) to buy supplies tothe Church Office between now and April 15, 2015. We have an adult mission tripplanned to this area from April 16 to April 19 and they can deliver the supplies atthat time. If you have any questions please contact either Pastor Barbara or MiltCrutchley.

Thank you in advance for your support of this mission!

FOR NORTHCAROLINA

A Workshop:Led by Pastor Hanberry

MY ATTITUDETOWARD MONEY

This workshop is for any one from the congregation concerned aboutmoney and who is concerned how we talk about money in the church.

Monday, April 20, 2015 – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Following Monday Night Mess Hall Dinner

Please come for dinner between 5 & 5:45 p.m.

Objectives for the Workshop are to:

Explore a variety of ideas, attitudes, and values toward money;

Identify the relationships between our attitudes toward money and thecongregations’ approach to stewardship;

Identify a personal memory connected to money and “create” or begin writing amoney autobiography for your own personal/private reflection; and to

Deepen our sense of money as a “discipleship opportunity and a ministry of thechurch.

.A Sign up Sheet is posted in the Social Room…or you may signup online at:http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084baeaa28a2f85-myattitude

TODAY (4/12)8:30a.m. Worship in Trinity Chapel9:30a.m. Sunday School & Adult

Education10 a.m. Chimes Concert10:30a.m. Morning Worship11:30a.m. Coffee Hour6p.m. Youth Planning Mtg.MONDAY – Deadline for May Chimes

Deadline for Annual Reports9:30a.m. Evangelism Meeting10a.m. Staff Meeting5p.m. Monday Mess Hall5:30p.m. Christian Ed Meeting5:30p.m. Chancel Bells6p.m. Children’s Choir6p.m. Cambridge Bells6:45p.m. Young Spirit7p.m. Spiritual CouncilTUESDAY11a.m. Tuesday Morning Bible Study2:30p.m. Faithful Friends MeetingWEDNESDAY7p.m. Faith Study with Pastor HanberryTHURSDAY – Catoctin Association

Adult Mission Tripto Franklinton

7p.m. Senior ChoirSUNDAY (4/19)8:30a.m. Worship in Trinity Chapel9:30a.m. Sunday School & Adult

Education10a.m. Chimes Concert10:30a.m. Morning Worship11:30a.m. Coffee Hour12N Stewardship Meeting3p.m. Honduras Reunion

SERVING YOU 4/12:

Deacons: Jenna Duranko & Chris BakerGreeters: Larry & Alice Hatch

Pat & Paul SundayElder: Rodney MartinScripture Reader: Betsy SelbySound System: Jeff SchaeberleNursery Schedule:Acolyte: Colleen HuetingChimer Schedule: Suzanne & Thomas

Morris on Sat.Allen Flora on Sun.

Welcome Table: Pat Condo & KevinMcKinley

Coffee Hour: Jeff & Starr Schaeberle

SERVING YOU 4/19:Deacons: Kelly Spurrier & Jaci ClaytonGreeters: Will and Cathie Duncan

Barbara Biser & Jean FishElder: Betsy FisherScripture Reader: Peg StahlerSound System: Doug WhiteNursery Schedule:Acolyte:Chimer Schedule: Dick Williams on Sat.

Allen Flora on Sun.Welcome Table: Pat Hevner & Pat SundayCoffee Hour: Pastor Barbara

Ministers - All the People of Evangelical Reformed Church

Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel, Senior Pastor (bkdaniel@erucc.org)Rev. Dr. Gerry Hanberry, Interim Associate Pastor (ghanberry@erucc.org)

Rev. Fred Wenner, Pastor Emeritus

Kim Sexton, Associate for Children’s Ministry (ksexton@erucc.org)Alison E. Shafer, Organist & Choir Director

Tricia Coffey, Head Chimer & Young Spirit Choir DirectorNancy Doll, Bell Choir Director

Marj Menchey Bernstein, Children’s Choir DirectorKristen Niehoff, Finance Manager

Kris Ricci, Office Administrator (kricci@erucc.org)Bud Rossig, Facilities Manager

Sharon Wells, Nursery Attendant