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Myers Park

United Methodist Church

A Service of Christian Worship

April 5, 2015 8:30, 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.

Easter Sunday

WE GATHER

Pealing of the Bells

Chiming of the Holy Trinity

Instrumental Introit

“The Appian Way” from Pines of Rome Ottorino Respighi

Gospel Reading Mark 16:1-7

Call to Worship from Psalm 118

This is the day that the Lord has made.

Let us rejoice and be glad in it!

Glad songs of victory ring out in the tents of the righteous.

I shall not die, but I shall live, and tell the deeds of the Lord.

The Lord is my strength and my might;

the Lord has become my salvation.

God’s steadfast love endures forever. Alleluia!

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Processional Hymn No. 302 (stanzas 1-4)

Christ the Lord is Risen Today EASTER HYMN

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!

Love's redeeming work is done, Alleluia!

Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!

Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!

Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!

Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!

Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!

Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!

Where's thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!

Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!

Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!

Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!

Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

The Creed No. 881 The Apostles’ Creed

Musical Response No. 308 (stanza 1)

Thine Be the Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS

Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son;

endless is the victory thou o’er death hast won.

Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away,

kept the folded graveclothes where thy body lay.

Refrain: Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son;

endless is the victory thou o’er death has won.

Prayer of Confession

Almighty God,

through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ, you overcame death and opened to us the gate of eternal life:

Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the Lord's resurrection,

may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit;

through Jesus Christ our Lord,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Words of Assurance

…In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven!

Glory to God. Amen.

Anthem

“Hallelujah” from Christ on the Mount of Olives Ludwig van Beethoven

Hallelujah unto God’s Almighty Son.

Praise the Lord, ye bright angelic choirs, in holy songs of joy,

Man, proclaim his grace and glory.

WE HEAR AND RESPOND TO THE WORD

Hymn of Preparation No. 162 (stanza 1)

Alleluia, Alleluia ALLELUIA NO. 1

Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name.

Jesus is Lord of all the earth. He is the King of creation.

Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord.

Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name.

New Testament Reading Acts 10:34-43

Reader: This is the Word of God for the people of God.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon

Prayers of the People

After each petition, we enter into the prayer together with these words:

Pastor: Lord, in your mercy,

People: Hear our prayer.

The Lord’s Prayer

Offering

Christ, Victorious; Christ, Now Reigning Stephen Caracciolo

Christ, victorious; Christ, now reigning;

Christ, your Lord and King, commands!

Shouts of triumph, praise unceasing, “Holy to the Lamb.”

Alleluia, Christ by heaven and earth adored.

Alleluia, righteous King and mighty Lord.

Christ, the image; Christ the dawning;

Christ, the first of God’s commands.

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All things through him, all things for him,

Stars and all of heaven’s expanse.

Alleluia, light and source and Holy One.

Alleluia, Christ who was and is to come.

Christ, the victim; Christ, the healing;

Love anoints his hands and feet.

Christ, the dying; Christ, the rising,

God’s own sacrifice complete.

Alleluia, hail the chosen one of God!

Alleluia, Great Redeemer, saving Lord.

Come Almighty, claim your kingdom,

Call a nation for your own.

Come with beauty, power and blessing,

Gather all your people home.

Alleluia, Christ the banquet, Christ the song.

Alleluia, Christ the glory, Christ alone.

Doxology LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia!

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Prayer of Dedication

WE GO OUT TO SERVE

Hymn

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus HYFRYDOL

Alleluia! Sing to Jesus, risen now to reign in love.

Alleluia! Praise the Savior with the multitudes above.

There the songs of saints and martyrs

thunder like a mighty flood,

“Jesus out of every nation has redeemed us by His blood.”

Alleluia! not as orphans are we left in sorrow now.

Alleluia! Christ is near us, faith believes, nor questions how.

Though the cloud from sight received Him

when the forty days were o’er

Shall our hearts forget His promise, “I am with you evermore”?

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Alleluia! King eternal, Thee the Lord of lords we own;

Alleluia! Born of Mary, earth Thy footstool, Heav’n Thy throne:

Thou within the veil hast entered,

robed in flesh our great High Priest;

Thou on earth both priest and victim in the Eucharistic feast. Benediction

Benediction Response

“Hallelujah” 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! Closing Voluntary

“Maestoso” from Symphony No.3 in C minor, Op.78 C. Saint-Saëns

_____________________________________________________________________ Stand as you are able

WORSHIP LEADERS

PREACHER

Dr. James C. Howell, Senior Minister

LITURGIST

Dr. Melanie Dobson, Minister of Faith Formation

MUSICIANS

James R. Jones, Director of Music and Organist

Dongho Lee, Music Associate and Organist

Robert Moody, guest conductor

da Capo Brass

Chancel Choir

CRUCIFERS

Avery Buie (8:30), Elizabeth Underwood (9:45), Justin Geisel (11:00)

ACOLYTES

Matthew Buie and Blair Tilley (8:30)

Callie Bernard and Marcie Bernard (9:45)

Emily Williams and Madeleine Williams (11:00)

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BIBLE CARRIERS

Gracie Deel (9:45), Lauren Bellardini (11:00)

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TODAY AT MYERS PARK UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH…

WELCOME! A blessed Easter to you and yours! We are thankful you are here, worshiping

with us. If you’re just getting to know us, we are a community that welcomes people from all

walks of life. Check out the Guest Information bookcases in the narthex gathering space outside

the Sanctuary or drop by the Welcome Center in the lobby of the Parish Life Building for

resources so you can get to know us better.

DISCOVER MYERS PARK Want to learn more about our church family and how to get

involved? Discover Myers Park includes two get-togethers where we share our United

Methodist beliefs, practices and missions. Discover Myers Park meets at 9:45 a.m. Sunday,

April 12 and 19, in Francis Chapel. Reach Rev. Parker Haynes at [email protected] or Rev.

Ashley Douglas at [email protected] to learn more.

WELCOME, CHILDREN Bright blue bags with fun activities for children are at the

Sanctuary entrances. Please return them after worship.

EASTER SUNDAY

– This morning’s Easter offering goes to the Salvation Army Center of Hope women’s

shelter in Charlotte and Gbarnga Mission Station in Liberia. Please make your checks out

to the church with Easter Offering in the memo line.

– Please take a moment to read the Easter lily dedications featured in the insert in today’s

bulletin.

– There is child care this morning for children ages five and under, though families are

encouraged to worship together. There is no Sunday evening youth gathering or Youth

Choir.

– All are welcome to participate in a beloved church tradition, filling the cross on the front

lawn on the Queens Road side with flowers, weather permitting, and taking family photos.

– Remember, the popular shuttle service that runs continuously Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to

1:00 p.m. between the church and Myers Park Traditional School at 2132 Radcliffe

Avenue makes it easier getting to and from worship.

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CHURCH APP The Myers Park United Methodist Church mobile app is available for

download. You’ll find the latest sermons from Dr. Howell and our pastoral staff, live streaming

worship services and other resources to help you stay connected online and in real life. To

download, search for Myers Park Methodist in the App Store for iPhone/iPad, Google Play for

Android or the Window Phone Marketplace.

CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA Connect with Myers Park United Methodist Church

throughout the week by joining our new Facebook page at www.facebook.com/myersparkumc

and following us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/myersparkumc and on Instagram at

www.instagram.com/myersparkumc. Miss a sermon or want to share a Sunday message you

especially enjoyed? Subscribe to our Podcast, Myers Park UMC Sermons, available for free on

iTunes. Subscribe to our YouTube channel, www.YouTube.com/MyersParkMethodist.

WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST

CHURCH CLOSED MONDAY The church is closed Monday, April 6. Those needing help

that day can call 704-376-8584 and follow the prompts to the pastor on call.

SHOOT HOOPS You are invited to the Church Gym in the Youth Building to play basketball

Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. starting April 11. Details: Bob Clark at 704-366-4981.

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON CHURCH WEBSITE As we begin a redesign of our

church website, www.mpumc.org, we’d welcome your thoughts on how to make it more

attractive and user-friendly. E-mail suggestions, as concisely as possible, to

[email protected].

H.O.T. WEDNESDAY H.O.T. Wednesday offers a meal and fellowship each Wednesday from

5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Jubilee Hall. This week’s menu: Meat loaf, party potatoes, green peas,

rolls, salad, desserts and ice cream. A brief Holy Communion service is Wednesdays at 5:15

p.m. in Francis Chapel. Child care is available while parents attend the service. Weekly menus

are at www.mpumc.org. Make reservations at [email protected] or call 704-376-

5520 and press 6 by noon each Tuesday. The Goodness Gracious! gift shop in the Parish Life

lobby is open until around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when H.O.T. Wednesday is in session. Story

time for children is at 6:15 p.m. outside Jubilee Hall.

N.C. STATE CHORALE IN CONCERT The N.C. State University Chorale will perform a

free concert at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 12, in the Sanctuary featuring folk songs, spirituals and

more.

CPR/AED CLASSES A class to learn CPR and how to use the automated external defibrillator

(AED) will be from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday, April 13, in Room 108. Cost is $30. To register,

call 704-376-5520 (ext. 5800) or reach Carmen Rivera at 704-295-4818 or

[email protected].

ADULTS PLUS! The Adults Plus! ministry for age 55 and over will meet at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 15, in Room 104 of the Parish Life Building. Charlotte author and historian

Mary Kratt will share Carolina Stories You Might Not Know, including history and poems

about Myers Park people and places. Lunch follows (meat loaf and fixings) in Jubilee Hall for

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$5, payable at the door. To make reservations by noon April 14, call 704-376-5520 (option two)

or e-mail [email protected].

SPRING CARNIVAL COMING The popular Children’s Circle church preschool Spring

Carnival will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in the Parish Life parking lot

with new rides, expanded food offerings and more. It moves inside in bad weather. The carnival

supports the preschool, In the NIC of Time, Baby Bundles, Gift of Adoption and Love Without

Boundaries. To volunteer or learn more, reach Cassie Albergotti at

[email protected].

SIGN UP FOR SUMMER You can sign up for Children’s Ministries’ summer programs at

www.mpumc.org – Camp Tekoa Weekend (May 22-24), Vacation Bible School (June 22-25),

Summer Fun Days (July 13-17 and 20-24) and Performing Arts Camp (August 10-14).

CAMP TEKOA WEEKEND The church weekend at Camp Tekoa near Hendersonville in the

N.C. mountains is Memorial Day weekend, May 22-24. The annual gathering offers families

and others a chance to share fellowship, games and worship. Registration runs through May 10.

Visit www.mpumc.org for rates and more. Details: Jenna Zello at [email protected].

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL VBS for children ages four through fifth grade is 9:30 a.m. to

1:00 p.m. June 22-25. This year’s theme is G-Force: God’s Love in Action. Register through

April 30 at www.mpumc.org. To learn more, visit the Children’s Ministries page at

www.mpumc.org or e-mail [email protected].

SUMMER FUN DAYS The summer program for children ages one through fifth grade is July

13-17 and 20-24 – 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for preschoolers and kindergartners and 9:30 a.m. to

2:30 p.m. for elementary-age children. Brochures and registration forms are at the Children’s

Ministries offices and www.mpumc.org.

GROWING IN FAITH…

THE BEATITUDES FOR TODAY Rev. Ashley Douglas and church member Mary Kelly

will lead a book study/discussion around Dr. Howell’s The Beatitudes for Today on Tuesdays

from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. April 7 to May 19 in Room 105 in the Parish Life Building. You can

purchase books in Goodness Gracious! Those interested in joining the group can reach Ashley

at 704-829-4820 or [email protected].

SUPPORT THE CHURCH LIBRARY Want to support the Church Library (Room 111 in the

Parish Life Building)? You can donate a book in honor or memory of a loved one with a

bookplate. Books available for donation are at the library desk, along with easy instructions for

making payment and designating a memorial. Questions? Contact Rev. Barbara Barden at 704-

295-4813 or e-mail [email protected].

EARLY MORNING BIBLE STUDY All are invited to join the Napa Bible study at 7:00 a.m.

Wednesdays at Napa on Providence at 110 Perrin Place across the street from our church. Free

breakfast is provided by Napa. The group begins a 22-weeek study of the Book of Revelation

on April 8. Details: Ryan Blalock at [email protected].

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SERVING OTHERS…

PRAY FOR COSTA RICAN MISSION TEAM Please pray for the 22 church members

serving this week in San Isidro, Costa Rica. They are working on a home for women and a day

care center that our missionary, Wil Bailey, is building.

DON’T MISS OUT ON OUTPOUR You can register for Outpour, our week of service April

12-19 offering 28 opportunities to share God’s love, this morning in the Parish Life lobby. You

can also visit www.mpumc.org/outpour to sign up or pick up a brochure in the Parish Life lobby

listing opportunities and needed donations. Details: Jen Rothacker at [email protected] or

Dawn Milgrom at [email protected].

FILL A BUS FOR HAITI Help fill a new school bus bound for Haiti with supplies for the

school we support there: Donations of pinto/black beans, cooking oil, crackers, Ibuprofen,

aspirin, antacid, peanut butter, used shoes, soccer balls and used summer/spring clothing are

welcome through Sunday, April 12, at Light of Christ Church, 9212 Bryant Farms Road.

Details: [email protected].

FILL A BAG WITH FOOD Youth next Sunday, April 12, will load a truck with food for

Loaves & Fishes as part of Outpour, so grab a blue bag by the front desk in the Parish Life

lobby, fill it with food and bring it back to church.

JOIN A HOPE TEAM Volunteers are needed on seven HOPE Teams to support families

moving from homelessness to permanent housing. Want to learn more? Join us at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 15, in Room A-102 at Myers Park Presbyterian Church next door. To RSVP

and learn more: Katie Vodra at [email protected].

SEDGEFIELD VIC CARD Please register your Harris Teeter VIC card with our ministry

partner, Sedgefield Elementary School, No. 2242. They need more families to link so they can

reach the minimum to receive $250. You can link up to five schools.

WALK TO HELP END HOMELESSNESS Our church is forming a team to participate in

the 2.5-mile Yellow Brick Road Walk to support Charlotte Family Housing at 2:00 p.m. Sunday,

April 19. There will be games and a raffle, and the walk is perfect for families. Visit

www.CFHYellowBrickRoad.org to learn more and sign up. Our church is a proud cosponsor.

UMAR LUNCHEON Postponed by ice, the Friends of UMAR Luncheon and art sale is now

set for noon Tuesday, April 14, at Providence United Methodist Church, 2810 Providence

Road. RSVP or donate: Cameron Hunter at 704-659-7624 or [email protected].

Myers Park United Methodist Church Mission Statement:

We are the body of Christ, growing in faith and serving others.