Morning Worship Rev. Mark G. Johnston, Officiating Pastor Rev. Matthew M. Pieters, Assisting in Worship Preparation for Worship: Meditation and Prayer The Stone is Rolled Away Nygard Members of The Chancel Choir Mary, Mary, come and see, the stone is rolled away. Mary, Mary, have no fear. He is risn’ He is not here. Go tell Matthew, Peter too – the stone is rolled away. He has gone to Galilee. He said, “My brothers follow me.” He has ris’n and set us free. The stone is rolled away. Let all Christians praise His name, the stone is rolled away; risen from the tomb; gone the days of dark and gloom. Let all Christians praise His name, the stone is rolled away. Welcome & Announcements Ministry Moment: Christianity Explored Still Your Heart before the Lord: Sing, Rejoice the Lord is Risen Wagner The Chancel Choir and Soli Deo Gloria Handbells *Call to Worship: Psalm 116:1, 8-9 *Hymn: 274 Thine Be the Glory *Declaration of Faith: Ephesians 2:4-7 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. Confession of Sin: Psalm 14:2-3 Assurance of Forgiveness: Psalm 14:7 *Hymn of Assurance: In Christ Alone (see insert) Getty/Townend *Those who are able, please stand. Songs used with permission. CCLI 660322 Giving of Tithes and Offerings All That Hath Life & Breath Praise Ye the Lord! Clausen The Chancel Choir All that hath life and breath praise ye the Lord, shout to the Lord, Alleluia! Praise the Lord with joyful song, Sing to the Lord with thanksgiving, Alleluia, praise Him! Sing to the Lord a new-made song, praise His name, Alleluia. Unto Thee, O Lord have I made supplication, and cried unto the rock of my salvation; but Thou hast heard my voice, and renewed my weary spirit. Praise to the Lord the Almighty the King of creation, O my soul praise Him for He is thy health and salvation. *Offertory Hymn: 733 Doxology Sermon Notes Lasst uns Erfreuen *Prayer of Thanksgiving for Offering Reading through the Bible Elder Jim Rogers Psalm 39 (p. 400 in pew Bible) Congregation reads the even numbered verses. Children’s Hymn: 267 The Day of Resurrection! The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; The Passover of gladness, the Passover of God. From death to life eternal, from this world to the sky, our Christ hath brought us over with hymns of victory. Children’s Message: Dave Moneymaker Children, ages seven (7) years and younger, are now dismissed to Rooms 147 & 149 for Children’s Church. Prayer of Intercession Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4 (p. 834 in pew Bible) Sermon: “How the Resurrection Changes Everything” *Hymn of Response: 277 Christ the Lord is Risen Today *Benediction *Postlude Hallelujah from Messiah The Chancel Choir ****************** Handel At the conclusion of the 11:00am service, please feel free to take one of the potted Easter flowers for a shut-in, a friend or yourself. Thank you to all the musicians who participated in our Holy Week worship services. The Chancel Choir, Jonathan Moser, Director Adult Handbell Choir, Martha Alford, Director Bryan Anderson, organ; Asaki Nakagawa, piano; Richard M. Amoroso, Mary Moser, violin; Jonathan Moser, viola; Richard Amoroso, Sr., cello; Hiro Nakagawa, bassoon; Ephraim Chen, clarinet; Dr. Stuart Sacks, timpani Evening Worship This Week at Proclamation Rev. Mark G. Johnston, Officiating Pastor 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 11:00am 12:30pm 6:30pm Preparation for Worship: Meditation & Prayer Bryan Anderson, organ Welcome and Announcements Call to Worship: 1 Corinthians 15:55-57 * Hymn: 286 Worship Christ, the Risen King! Prayer of Adoration and Confession * Hymn: 275 The Strife Is O’er, the Battle Done Giving of Tithes and Offerings Welcome, Happy Morning! (see #268 for text) Sermon Text: John 20:1-18 Prayer of Intercession * Hymn: See What a Morning (see insert) Getty/Townend Sermon: “A Woman’s Testimony” * Hymn of Response: 276 Up from the Grave He Arose * Benediction 10:30am 1:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 9:15am 10:00am 10:00am 3:00pm 6:00pm 7:00pm _________________________________________ Next Sunday’s Worship 11:00 am “What is the Gospel? (1 Corinthians 15:1-11) Dr. David Garner 6:30 pm “One Dazzling Union (1 Corinthians 15:12-19) Dr. David Garner 4:30pm 5:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 9:00am 9:00am 12:00pm Sunday Monday Prayer for the Church – Parlor Sunday School – All Ages Fellowship Time Morning Worship Japanese Congregation Lunch Evening Worship Service ESL Tuesday Pastoral Staff Meeting Church Prayer Meeting Sr. High Vocational Training Wednesday Women’s Bible Study Japanese Bible Study EAGLES Program Kid’s ESL Dinner on the Go Men’s Bible Study Women’s Bible Study Boys of the Bible Girls of Grace Jr. High Youth Group Japanese Bible Study Missions Committee Thursday Kids’ ESL & Mom’s Meeting Soli Deo Gloria Handbells Chancel Choir Friday Japanese Praise Team Practice Saturday Men’s Bible Study Covenant Kids Country Carnival – Youth Missions Trip Fundraiser Easter Sunday April 8, 2012 He is risen! He is risen indeed!