April 4. 2010
Easter Sunday
GATHER
EASTER CELEBRATION
Unable to talk about it but inadequately. We celebrate this great, real mystery that
neither language nor imagination can encompass. Easter! --Rev. R. Preston Price
SONG OF PRAISE
CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY, #304
PRAY
KING JESUS IS ARISEN!
THE PRELUDE
PRAYING PSALM 118: 1-2, 14-24 (HYMNAL, #839)
THE LIGHT OF GOD
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
PRAISE
THE GREAT EASTER PROCLAMATION:
One: Christos Anesthe.
OUR 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 to temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and
the power and the glory forever. Amen.
CHILDREN’S GATHERING
Many: Alethos Anesthe.
GIVE
One: Christ is risen.
Many: He is risen, indeed.
CALL TO WORSHIP
All:
Like a blade of grass pushing up stubbornly through the sidewalk,
or like the butterfly emerging from the tomb-like chrysalis. But much more.
OFFERTORY PRAYER
OFFERTORY
THE CROSS
ANTHEM
WALK WORTHY
PEACE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE
Like the seed after years of dormant death sending up sprout, or
like the brown bulb breaking forth from brown earth into brilliant color. But much more.
Like brilliant daybreak after stormy, darkened night, or like a rainbow mystically appearing
amidst the rain. But much more.
Like a patient making an unexpected, unpredicted turn for health, or like the pine cone
opening to spread seed only after touched by fiery death. But much more.
RECEIVE
GOD’S WORD FOR US:
PROCLAMATION:
So, it comes. Nothing else like it. No image adequate. No simile. No metaphor.
00:01, Where is He?
RESPOND
Like a beautiful vase emerging from a lump of clay in the potter's hands, or like a hidden
spring burbling forth in the middle of a barren desert. But much more.
Like the surprise of Spring's buds pushing aside Winter's snow, or like someone finally
emerging from the fatality of addiction. But much more.
LUKE 24:1-12
SONG OF CELEBRATION:
HE LIVES, #310
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK: What unusual places is Jesus walking in my life? In what unusual places might
he be leading me to walk?
We are so glad we had the opportunity to worship together with you today. May the celebration of
Easter and the love of God remain with you throughout the week.
HOW CAN I REACH THE PASTOR?
Rev. Robin Fitzgerald
parsonbrownmom@gmail.com
Office: 751-2754
Cell: 287-6979
Office Hours: Tuesdays, 1-3 pm
The Pastor is available for counseling and other concerns during this time at the church office, located at the
parsonage. Please call to schedule an appointment.
HOW CAN I SHARE A PRAYER CONCERN?
Prayer Coordinators:
Mary Kay Dyson 751-6341
dysonm@davie.k12.nc.us
Shirley Barron 492-7554
shirleybarron11@yahoo.com
E-newsletter and updates:
Michelle Kimmer mkimmer72@yadtel.net
WHAT IS GOING ON?
Midweek Moments: Wednesdays @ 6:30
Choir: Wednesdays @ 7:00
UMW: April 13th @ 1pm
District Disaster Training: May 22, $25 registration
Impact! Community: June 5, Community Fair, held at local schools, reaching out to vulnerable children in
Davie Co.
VBS: July 25-29, 6-8 pm
WHAT DOES THE CONGREGATION WANT ME TO KNOW?
We want you to know that we believe in love at first sight. If you are visiting with us, we may
not know you yet, but we love you. We want to get to know you. We are glad you are here.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THIS CHURCH?
We are a safe place to find God in whatever way God chooses to come to us. God may come
through friendships, through service, through meaningful worship, through study, through
prayer. God is here, and we are thankful.
WHAT CAN CENTER UMC EXPECT FROM ME?
Center expects its leaders to worship God regularly and to work at growing spiritually through
prayer and study. What does God require of us? “To do justice, to love mercy, and to walk
humbly with our God.” Micah 6:8 We will love, serve, and forgive one another.
WE PRAY
David Abbott, Janet Bates, Judy Beck, Lance Burcham, Max Butca, family of Lee
Cartner, Mike Chaffin, Chris Coley, Aaron Duchemin & family, Bonnie Dunn,
Darrell Dyson, family of Kathleen Fleming. Tiffany Grooms, Dorothy Holmes, Lila
Hunter, Doug Jones, Ida Mae Johnson, Thomas Joines, Tad Kingsbury, Gary
Langford, Heather McClamrock, Mazie Merrell, Joey Messer, Suzanne Miller,
Maurine McCall, Ella Newmiller, Brenda O’Neal, Keeter Pope, Jennifer Powell,
Gloria Pruitt, Vickie F. Ratchford, David Sammons, Bill & Pearline Seaford, Kate
Shuler, J. E. & Evelyn Sink, Kathy Simmons, Casey Sparks, Tom Stockton, Jennifer
Hanes Street, Irene Stroud, Donna Tillman, People of Haiti, People of Chile
OUR STEWARDSHIP
March 28 Offering: $1626
Needed Weekly1764/2345 (station)