E A S T E R S U N DAY • 2018
Did Jesus really come back from the dead?
Dear Friends,
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here in worship this morning. For
several weeks we’ve been considering questions skeptics ask about
the Christian faith. If you’ve had your doubts about following Jesus,
your questions are welcome here. Today’s question is big: Did
Jesus really come back from the dead?
Have you dared to wonder? Have you dared to hope? If Jesus
really did come back from the dead, it changes everything—our
identity and even our eternal destiny. Because of the Resurrection
of Jesus we have hope. We’re here celebrating, and we invite you
to join in. Take a step closer to Jesus this morning and find out
what His rising from the dead means for you.
In Christ,
Tim McConnell, Lead Pastor
April 1, 2018 • 7, 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. • Sanctuary
“‘Don’t be alarmed,’ he said. ‘You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.’”
Mark 16:6
PRELUDE ”Allegro Energico” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bédard
Frank Shelton, Organ
”Fanfare for Easter Morning” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeJarnetteSymphonic Brass
INTROIT “Christ, the Lord Has Risen!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harlan The Sanctuary Choir
Jim DeJarnette
* CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Luke 24; 1 Corinthians 15:57)
Leader: Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember He told you He must be delivered up and be crucified and on the third day rise! Christ is Risen!
People: He is Risen indeed!
All: Thanks be to God Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
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* HYMN OF PRAISE No . 288, “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”
Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! All creation, join to say Alleluia!Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth reply, Alleluia!
Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!Once He died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!
Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Foll’wing our exalted Head, Alleluia!Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies . Alleluia!Words: Charles Wesley; Public Domain; Tune: Easter Hymn; arr . DeJarnette
*Congregation standing **Ushers will seat worshipers at this time and during hymns.
Celebration of the Resurrection
* PRAYER OF ADORATION
* EASTER GREETINGS Please write your name and address in the friendship folder.
* SONG OF JOY “Hear Our Praises” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgan
CALL TO CONFESSION
COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSIONO Lord our God, on this glorious Day of days, we humbly come before
Your throne to ask for Your forgiveness. We have faltered and turned
from You; we have offended Your holy name. On this day, heal our
brokenness and save us by the power of Your fathomless grace. Jesus,
we recognize Your risen glory and crown You Lord of all. Amen.
PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS
* RESPONSE No. 106, vs 1, “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
All hail the power of Jesus’ name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all!
Words: Edward Perronet, adapt. John Rippon; Public Domain; Tune: Coronation
OFFERING OUR LIVES AND HEARTS TO GOD “Risen with Him” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driskell, Hennis
Matt Holtzman and Vonda Barnhart, Soloists
Ministers participating this morning7 a.m. - Tim McConnell, Jennifer Holz, John Goodale, Jun Harada
8:30 a.m. - Tim McConnell, Jennifer Holz, John Goodale, Maddie du Breuil 10 a.m. - Tim McConnell, Jennifer Holz, John Goodale, Greg Hartnett11:30 a.m. - Tim McConnell, Jennifer Holz, Allen Hunter, Evie Boddett
10:15 A.M. Inn at Garden Plaza - Deacon hosted
Musicians participating this morningChris Lawson, Stephen Hock, Jim Crosbie, Trumpet
Gerald Welker, Abbigail Martin, Stephenie Osman, Erin Powers, French Horn Scott Crump, Randy Schneider, Bruce Blomquist, Trombone
PJ Mills, Tuba; Jerry Grandel, TimpaniScott Barbier, Percussion; Frank Shelton, Organ; Marj Killick, Piano
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
* HYMN OF PREPARATION No. 310, “Thine is the Glory”
SERMONREALLY? Untruths Uncovered
“Death Wins” Tim McConnell Mark 16:1-8
SONG OF COMMITMENT No. 354, “Just As I Am” vs 1, 4
SONG OF RESURRECTION “Jesus, the One and Only”. . . . . . . . . Mason
* BENEDICTION
* SONG OF CELEBRATION “Hallelujah!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handel
POSTLUDE “Toccata” (from Fifth Organ Symphony) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Widor
*Congregation standing
April 1, 2018 • 9 and 11 a.m. • Worship Center“‘Don’t be alarmed,’ he said. ‘You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was
crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.’” Mark 16:6
GATHERING MUSIC
CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember, He told you He must be delivered up and be crucified, and on the third day rise! Christ is Risen!
People: He is Risen indeed!
All: Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!
SONGS OF WORSHIP
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS
EASTER GREETINGS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING OUR GIFTS
SERMONREALLY? Untruths Uncovered
“Death Wins” Tim McConnell Mark 16:1-8
SONG OF RESPONSE
BENEDICTION
Celebration of the Resurrection
Ministers participating this morningTim McConnell, Katie Fowler, Tom Pipkin
Musicians participating this morning Chris Cullins, Worship Leader
Zoe Anderson, Ben Bubeck, Michael Coletti, Greg Hartnett, Hannah Shaw, Colin Trusedell
Ackor, Wanda for
Paul Ackor
Marjorie Ackor
Ben Olberding
Ida Olberding
Acord, Janie for
Bud & Dot Acord
Gerry & Cleve Hunter
Ann Thomas
Ani, Dorish & David for
Ahastacio Ramirez, Sr.
Antoinette Acharon
Marivic Jamison
Marian Ani
Joey Acharon
Christine Ann Acharon
Babbitt, Becky for
Bob Babbitt
Bauman, Nancy C. for
Alice & William Clair
Bechter, Paul & Sharon for
Rev. Paul & Margaret Bechter
Spencer & Florence Brooks
Berwick, Family for
Helen H. & James D. Berwick
Vergil R. Johnson
Bibler, Bill & Trish for
Agnes Bibler
Jim Bibler
Gregg & Kay Ewing
Mil & Marion Link
Phil Olson
Billingsley, Michael & Diane for
Audell Billingsley
W. D. Alexander
Michael Scott Billingsley
Boone, Janie for
Gary Boone
Bosma, Arlene & Phil for
George F. Mulder, Jr.
George & Ida Mulder
Andrew & Marie Bosma
Boyles, Linda for
John Boyles
Shelton & Jean Knapp
Boyll, Chuck & Cindy for
Benjamin Schaible
Calvin Schaible
Marie Boyll
Brackett, Jean for
Rosemary Kolbeck
Bryant, Olive & Family for
Charles V. Bryant
Ronald C. Bryant
Robert W. Carmack
Burger, Cherry, Dan, Craig & Tara for
Lloyd H. Burger
Butcher, Paul & Paula for
William H. & Barbara Butcher
Bill Butcher
Butcher, Paul, Paula & Family for
Don & Billy Jean Vinson
Buttke, Joni for
Jesus Christ
Champlin-Frank, Linda for
Richard Champlin
Charles, Paula for
J. Stanley Charles
Clarkin, Paul & Sherry for
Joseph & Golda Clarkin
Harry & Evelyn McMullen
Virginia Altman
Collins, Paul & Shanna for
Jim Collins
Crosbie, Pat for
Kenneth Clikeman
Davis, Jerry & Lucy for
Rocky & Margaret Davis
Evin & Inez Doudney
DeKok, Carolyn & the DeKok &
Flinkow Families for
Charlotte & Bill Flinkow
DeKok, Carolyn, Kristen, Ryan &
Families for
Roger DeKok
Demos, Kimber, Mike & Anita
Cope for
Edward Zamarripa
Memorial Easter PlantsPlants, delivered by our Deacons, were given in memory of the following people:
DeVries, Anne, Philip & Family for
James Neil Pattee
Bruce A. Pattee, MD
Warren & June DeVries
Dowis, Cherie M. for
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew B. Churchill
Dowis, Frank & Deborah for
William J. & Cleola Faye
Lewis & Dorothy Gabbert
Duffendack, Mamie & Mack
Silvertooth, Jr. for
Maurine Silvertooth
Mack Silvertooth, Sr.
Margaret Good
Dennis Silvertooth
Eisele, Family & David Deitemeyer
Family for
Peter Eisele
Fischer, Jan for
My Family
Foreman, Nana & Papa for
Jacob Foreman
Daniel Foreman
Fortune, Kent & Stephannie for
Tom Fortune
Denna Vey Finley
Frieg, Richard & Family for
Josh Eaton
Garrard, Patricia for
Patricia Corby
Dick Garrard
Larry McDermed
Gates, Ralph & Robin for
Heather Werner
Genrich, Family for
George & Margaret Shepherd
J. Harold & Marcia Genrich
Suzanne DeBoy
Goodin, Chuck & Jim for
Anneliese Goodin
Gordon, Joan & Family for
Bill Gordon
Gorham, Gary, Mark, Andrea, Rick &
Norine Richards for
Mary Anne Gorham
Grand, Audrey & our five children for
Ronald Grand
Hall, Dolores for
Richard G. Hall
Harper, Lew, Liz, Hannah & JB for
Grandma Johnnie Price
Uncle Mike McCorkle
Harsh, Gene for
Mrs. Lois Harsh
Doug, Connie & Tyler Harsh
Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy R. Harsh
Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Sheaffer
Harsh, Jeff for
Mrs. Lois Harsh
Doug, Connie & Tyler Harsh
Hawley, Bryan & Marlene for
George & Opal Hawley
Bill & Edith DuVall
Cindy Hawley
Heath, Michael & Sarah for
Don & Marion Heath
Glenn & Betty Copeland
Hibbert, Philip, George, Christine,
Elise & Jessica for
Richard & Frances Hibbert
Hillis, Don for
Gretchen Hillis
Hilty, Gary, Marsha & Eric & Cortney
Frazer for
Robert & Phyllis Nicoll
Kenneth & Dorothy Hilty
Hock, Stephen & Carolyn for
Lee & Olga Hock
Calvin & Laura Gurtler
Wayne & Frances Glasgow
Hogen, Jacqueline Phillip for
Robert J. Phillip
Joseph H. Kenney
Holloman, Ginny for
Paul Holloman
James Dalbacka
Hunt-Munro, Carolyn for
Joe Wesley Hunt & Edna Hunt
Virginia Hunt
Barbara Hunt Wells
Ireland, Judy & Gene for
Wesley Ireland
Jean, Evelyne for
Gaston & Madeleine Berlin
Robert & Odette Jean
Johnson, Debbie, Robert & Bonnie for
Roy Rex Johnson
Mr. & Mrs. E.E. Lindquist
Korbitz, Mabel for
Mr. & Mrs. Fulker
Glenna Teghtmeyer
Wilber Fulker
Kunstle, Howard & Karen, John
Kunstle & Family, David Kunstle &
Family for
Jacob & Marie Kunstle
Elmer & Ruth Olsen
Lee, W. Tracy & Sara for
Joseph S. Clutter
William R. Lee
Lemp, Richard & Carolyn for
Cal Weiser
Barbara Fatjo
McCorkle, Patty for
Mike McCorkle
McCoy, James & Family for
Gilbert, John & Leola
Stoppenhagen
Bob & Winifred McCoy
Odette Jean
McFarland, Tim, Patti & Brett for
Richard Burgess
Wayne & Shirley McFarland
Melendez, Ruth & Children for
David Melendez
Merrick, Megan, Nancy & Gordon A. for
Lt. Col. Perry & Margaret Parr
Gordon R. & Nelouise Merrick
Moon, Ken for
Kenneth & Carolyn Moon
Morgan, John for
Stephen Q. Morgan
Morgan, Melinda, Rileigh &
Charlie for
Charles Huntley Morgan
Mulliken, Steve & Taffy for
Joyce & Dick Robinson
Myers, Cindy for
Jamie & Emma Willert
Myers Daughters for
Everett & Marion Myers
Nelson, K. D for
My Parents
Norman, Mary, Judy & Chuck for
James Norman
O’Dair Family & Gresham Family for
Michael O’Dair, Sr.
Larry Gresham
Michael O’Dair
Christopher O’Dair
Wm. N. Steele
George W. O’Dair
Oslund, Tahareh for
Kenneth W. Oslund
Oswandel, Roy & Sharon for
Daniel Russell Oswandel
Dr. & Mrs. Russell Pavy
Parker, Stephanie for
Esther Swab
Marlin Swab
Parry, Ray & Pegi Ballenger for
Zac Ballenger
Harriet Ballenger
Ralph Parry
Elizabeth Parry
Perkins, Owen & Lorna for
Our Parents
Perryman, Debbie & Paul for
Our Parents
Peterson, Wally & Family for
Lu Ann Peterson
Harry & Mildred Peterson
Joe & Doris Gascoigne
Puryear, Gar & Susan for
Mr. & Mrs. S. G. Puryear
Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Pope
Ann Puryear
Patricia Puryear
Chaplain Richard L. Heim
Reeder, Hazel & Family for
Bruce Reeder
Richards, Bruce W., Nancy S &
Family for
William M. Richards
Lewis & Ruth Swofford
Polly Bullman
Iva Lawson
Robinson, Norma for
Millie Pitchford
Robison, Phyllis & Family for
Vernon Robison
Paul & Madeline Mace
Romero, Ronald for
Becky Romero
Jackie Green
Roth, Ken & Susan for
Larry & Norma Gill
Walter & Olida Roth
Rothwell, Jane for
George Rothwell
Kennon Womeldorf
Jeffrey Martin
Michael Patchin
Sargent, Joan for
My Parents
Schlabs, Barby & Glenn for
Raymond & Virginia Allen
Frank & Helen Schlabs
Schooley, Ken & Karla for
Nancy Rodie
George & Pauline Rodie
Hugh & Mildred Newell
Patricia Schooley
Sharon Rodie
Sherwood, Gary & Vickie for
George O. & Emma Teats
Harold & Virginia Teats
Simon, Dee & Family for
Dr. William C. Simon
Simpich, Bob for
Jan Simpich
Sperling, Susan for
Robert & Florence Sperling
Stang, Chuck & Judy for
Kenneth & Virginia Hackerson
Sam & Dorothy Stang
Stevens, John & Gail for
Dwight & Maxine Stanford
Fern Sample Stanford
Henry & Helen Stevens
Wilma Ryerson Bogue Stevens
Jim Maffett
Gary Becker
Stewart, Blair & Kappy for
Our Parents
Strauss, Robert & Carole for
Hugh Eaton
Strehlow, Dave, Susan & Family for
Vince & Diana Kelley
Dave & Betty Strehlow
Strickler, Roy & Janis for
Helen & David Kane
Warren & Anna Strickler
Nelson Strickler
Rand Loechner
Tadder, Margery for
Jonathan Tadder
Lewis & Corinne Baker
Merle & Evelyn Seal
Van Hoose, Marc & Donna for
Max & Betty Van Hoose
Don & June Worden
Vogel, Tim, Sharon & Family for
Marion Vogel
Walton, Jim & Judy for
H. Miller & Marguerite Walton
Edward & Martha Green
Wills, Julie & Matt, Carter McKenzie,
Aurelia Wills & Ellen Higgins for
Commander & Mrs. Philip H. Ryan
Ensign Philip H. Ryan, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Jesse E. Wills
Matthew B. Wills, Jr.
Wood, Elsie M. & Family for
Lt. Col. James M. Wood, Jr.
Mrs. Elsie C. Kennedy
Wyeno Curt & Family for
Michelle A. Wyeno
Wynne, Shannon for
Curt & Verona Melvin
Ernstine Dellapa
Zielinski, Nancy for
Les & Jane Dubs
Clifford Dartt
Zimmer, Lyle & Prudence for
Nick Nigosian
Lucy Nigosian
John & Jessie Nigosian
Lubbert & Edith Zimmer
He is Risen!If you’re new with us this morning, or if it’s been a while since we’ve had a chance to greet you, we want to invite you to come back again soon. We meet for worship every Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10 a.m. in our Sanctuary and at 9 and 11 a.m. in our Worship Center. Children and Youth meet at 10 a.m. Sundays. Various communities for adults are offered on Sundays and throughout the week.
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We look forward to seeing you again soon!