First Presbyterian Church For Christ in the Heart of Charlotte

Founded in 1821

Order of Worship

Easter Sunday April 21, 2019 9 and 11 a.m.

This is God’s house and all are welcome! As you gather for worship, please take a moment to greet one another in the name of Christ.

Preparation

Prelude Musique Royale Michel Richard Delalande March Royale Jean-Baptiste Lully

Adoration

Easter Proclamation The Reverend Pen Peery One: I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here! He is risen! All: Alleluia! He is risen indeed!

Choral Call to Worship Thomas Matthews The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad; for Christ the Lord is risen, our joy that hath no end. Alleluia!

*Processional Hymn No. 232 easter hymn/arr. Todd Wilson “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” *please stand as the choir passes your pew Large-print hymnals and Confession Bibles are available. Please let an usher know if you would Prayer of the Day The Reverend Katherine Kerr like one. All: Resurrecting God, we have come to see the stone rolled away. We come in hope that no matter who we are, no matter where life has taken us, We believe that God put the no matter what choices we have made, wiggle in children, and all are no matter what sins we have committed, welcome in worship regardless we will find Christ in this place. of their ability to sit still. If The empty tomb assures us that nothing we can do is beyond your power to you’d like to step out of the recreate. sanctuary with your child, Be with us as we celebrate the beauty of new life, we ask it in the name of the one please feel free to visit the who saves. Amen. chapel (to the right of the sanctuary), where the service is streaming. *Response ellacombe The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad, the Passover of gladness, the Passover of God. From death to life eternal, from sin’s dominion free, our Christ has brought us The prayer of the day was over with hymns of victory. written by the Reverend Martha Spong. Proclamation The rosebud in the sanctuary Prayer for Illumination celebrates the birth of Noah Hice, son of Carter and Julia Scripture Isaiah 65:17-25 pew Bible pg. 696 Hice. One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. The sympathy of the

congregation is expressed to Lark Elliott on the death of Anthem “Christ the Lord Is Risen Again” Philip W. J. Stopford her mother, Sallie Ann Park. Christ the Lord is risen again; Christ hath broken every chain. Hark, angelic voices cry, singing evermore on high. Alleluia! He who gave for us his life, who for us endured the strife, is our Paschal lamb today; we too sing for joy, and say “Alleluia!” He who bore

The One Great Hour of all pain and loss, comfortless upon the cross, lives in glory now on high, pleads for us Sharing offeringmakes the and hears our cry. He who slumbered in the grave is exalted now to save; now through love of Christ real for Christendom it rings that the Lamb is King of Kings. Alleluia! Thou, our Paschal Lamb individuals and indeed, Christ, thy ransomed people feed; take our sins and guilt away. Let us sing by communities around the world who suffer the night and day: “Alleluia!” effects of disaster, conflict, or severe economic hardship. Time with Children A gift to One Great Hour of Children in kindergarten through 2nd grade may leave for First Church. They will Sharing enables the church return to the sanctuary during the last hymn. Younger children may go to the nursery. to share God’s love with our neighbors-in-need around the world by providing relief while Scripture Luke 24:1-12 pew Bible pg. 90 helping to empower the poor and oppressed. Sermon “Looking for the Living” The Reverend Pen Peery

*Hymn No. 251 “Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia” mfurahini, haleluya

The 11 a.m. service is televised over WSOC-TV, Channel 9 this morning and streamed live at www.firstpres-charlotte.org. Response ANNOUNCEMENTS Today we launch our Welcome *Affirmation of Faith The Reverend Chuck Williamson Center in the library located Apostles’ Creed just off the main lobby. Please I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ stop by to review this week’s his only Son our Lord: who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, news and to visit our new suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; space. the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the Youth & Confirmation Sunday right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick Our church youth lead both and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; the communion of worship services next Sunday, saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. April 28. We will celebrate Amen. confirmands in worship at 11 a.m. Prayers of the People 2019 Willard Lecture Join us on Tuesday evening, Stewardship of Life May 7, for Rise Above: One Great Hour of Sharing Becoming a Healer in an Presentation of Tithes and Offering Ailing World with Dr. Jonathan Haidt, social Offertory Anthem “Hallelujah” from Mount of Olives Ludwig van Beethoven psychologist, author and professor. Purchase tickets at Hallelujah unto God’s almighty son. Praise the Lord, ye bright angelic choir, in holy bit.ly/Willard2019. songs of joy. Man, proclaim his grace and glory. Praise the Lord. Vacation Bible School *Doxology (Hymn No. 606) lasst uns erfreuen Join us June 24 - 27 for To Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all creatures here below: Alleluia! Mars & Beyond, a Vacation Alleluia! Praise God, the source of all our gifts! Praise Jesus Christ whose power uplifts! Bible School experience that will help children discover the Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! wonders of God’s universe. Register at *Prayer of Dedication and The Lord’s Prayer bit.ly/VBSFPC2019. 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 Bible & Beverage and First debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from Fruits Fellowship Join us on Tuesday, April 23 evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. at 7:30pm at Resident Culture Brewing to support the Streets Sending Forth to Peaks (S2P) program at Camp Grier. *Hymn No. 268 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” diademata First Fellowship for Dads & Kids *Charge and Benediction On Saturday, April 27 at 3 p.m., dads and children are *Benediction Response “Hallelujah” from Messiah George Frideric Handel invited to gather in fellowship Hallelujah, for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become and shop for Mother’s Day the kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ; and he shall reign forever and ever. King of at Fashion & Compassion, Kings and Lord of Lords. Hallelujah! a non-profit organization that supports and empowers impoverished women. Drinks Postlude and snacks will be provided.

*Please stand if you are able. The Easter lilies are given to the glory of God and in loving memory or honor of (honoraria in italics)

Belle Ward and Sid Abernethy Mr. and Mrs. Nevin Douglas Hoy, Sr. Dr. Thomas E. Phillips Will Appleby Carolyn K. Ives Nancy O. Porter Julia Brinkley Austin Genevieve C. Ives Tom Quattlebaum Cornelia and Walter Banks, Sr. Horace B. Ives Fay and Floyd Rayner Sarah and Walter Banks, Jr. Henry S. Jakuc Bruce and Adele Reid Robert L. Barber Michael Ann Jakuc Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Ridenhour, Jr. Conrad and Carolyn Bare Nancy and Robert James Dr. Jack Robinson Mr. and Mrs. George Bondranko Jim Johnson Mrs. Joyce Robinson Lucy Brannon Keith W. Johnson The Libby Bell and Tim Ryan Family Frances Lassiter Brinkley Mrs. Nancy Johnson Dorothy Sadler William Earl Brinkley The Peter and Katherine Justis Family William Sadler William Earl Brinkley, Jr. Susan Kelly Vernon Scarborough Harry M. Bryant, Sr. Anna Taylor King Martha Rankin Schweppe Mrs. Ruby Bryant Royal and Evelyn Kinner Mr. and Mrs. Fontaine Herndon Scott Gail Weaver Bunn John and Betty Kinnett Paul B. “Bodie” Scott Eula and Richard Buzard Beryl and Charles Kraemer Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sebo Julia Dalhouse Caldwell Susan Bailey Law Anne Shaffner The Charles and Reid Campbell Family Kathryn Little Brad W. Smith W. N. and Helen Cannon Charles B. Lomax Ava, Marley and Cooper Snowdon Catherine Carlson Jack Lomax Theresa Soucy James H. Carson, Jr. Dr. Brenda Long Mary Morris and William W. Spearman Mr. and Mrs. James H. Carson, Sr. Ginger Long Martha H. Spruill Hugh Causey Peggy Lyon Rodman T. Spruill George H. Chadwick Phyllis Mahlerbe Ruth Stephens Don Childers Arlene Main Ed and Carrie Suits Elizabeth Peyton Clark Martha Mallory Edythe and Jasper Sweet Eugene W. and Mary T. Cochrane Hadley A. Marchewka Helen H. Tallent Helen Collins Jane E. Marchewka Jack and Dolly Tate Ray Cooper Paul H. and Margaret C. Mann Tom and Ann Temple Brek Cunningham John Ivany Marshall Mary Helen and Charlie Thompson Susan Michaux Dalton Jim Martin Donald and Nancy Thorpe Sarah Davis Dr. William M. Massey James Tilden Nina Dingus Alice and Harold Maye Jimmy P. Waldrup Gerald Dunbar Dowd Maye Paula and Guy Wallace Terry Dunbar Eleanor Maver Dr. and Mrs. Richard Wallace Carl and Anna Faust Quentin M. Maver Henry Bryce Ward, Jr. Sarah Ellen Gaissert Bud McCall Peggy Witt Williams Jean Gilcrest Marsha McCrory Tammy Winchip Linda Goodnow Mrs. Grover C. McNair Mr. and Mrs. William B. Wingfield Eugene B. Graham, III Alice Michaux Iris Lankford Woods Jane Greene John W. Moore Jane, Marc, Knox, and William Gustafson Mr. and Mrs. James L. Murray Dot and Howard Hamilton The Doug and Lisa Neely Family Evelyn and Irvin Hankins Helen Neil A time of personal prayer Ron and Vicki Hankins Margaret and Joe Neil is offered following both Nancy Hewett Harris William B. Neil services. If you would like to The Parents of Bill and Norene Hart Vincent Thomas Novak pray with a pastor or a member Clifford S. Heinz Alexanne Murphy O’Dell of our prayer team, please meet Bill and Tet Henley Charles Denton O’Dell them in the sanctuary overflow Robert A. Hewett, Sr. Clayton Elizabeth O’Dell area after the 9 a.m. service or in Peggy Hidell Whitney Fontana O’Dell the chapel following the 11 a.m. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse G. Hite, Sr. Kirk Raymond Orrell service. L. B. and Rachel Hood Yvonne and Don Padgett Elizabeth Hosbach Doris and Roland Parker Jack and Juanita Hotchkiss Pen, Lindsey, Wells, Eliza, Tyler & Liam Peery *Hymn No. 232 “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” 1 Jesus Christ is risen today, 3 But the pains which he endured, Alleluia! Alleluia! our triumphant holy day, our salvation have procured. Alleluia! Alleluia! who did once upon the cross, Now above the sky he’s King, Alleluia! Alleluia! suffer to redeem our loss. where the angels ever sing. Alleluia! Alleluia!

2 Hymns of praise then let us sing, 4 Sing we to our God above, Alleluia! Alleluia! unto Christ, our heavenly King, praise eternal as God’s love. Alleluia! Alleluia! who endured the cross and grave, Praise our God, ye heavenly host, Alleluia! Alleluia! sinners to redeem and save. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia!

*Hymn No. 251 “Christ Has Arisen, Alleluia” 1 Christ has arisen, alleluia. 3 The angel said to them, “Do not fear. Rejoice and praise him, alleluia. You look for Jesus who is not here. For our redeemer burst from the tomb, See for yourselves the tomb is all bare. even from death, dispelling its gloom. Only the grave clothes are lying there.” (Refrain)

Refrain: 4 “Go spread the news: he’s not in the grave. Let us sing praise to him with endless joy. He has arisen this world to save. Death’s fearful sting he has come to destroy. Jesus’ redeeming labors are done. Our sin forgiving, alleluia! Even the battle with sin is won.” (Refrain) Jesus is living, alleluia! 5 Christ has arisen to set us free. 2 For three long days the grave did its worst Alleluia, to him praises be. until its strength by God was dispersed. Jesus is living! Let us all sing; He who gives life did death undergo, he reigns triumphant, heavenly King. (Refrain) and in its conquest his might did show. (Refrain)

*Hymn No. 268 “Crown Him with Many Crowns” 1 Crown him with many crowns, 3 Crown him the Lord of peace, the Lamb upon his throne; whose power a scepter sways hark, how the heavenly anthem drowns from pole to pole, that wars may cease, all music but its own! absorbed in prayer and praise. Awake, my soul, and sing His reign shall know no end; of him who died for thee, and round his pierced feet and hail him as thy matchless King fair flowers of paradise extend through all eternity. their fragrance ever sweet.

2 Crown him the Lord of love; 4 Crown him the Lord of years, behold his hands and side, the potentate of time; rich wounds, yet visible above, creator of the rolling spheres, in beauty glorified: ineffably sublime. no angel in the sky All hail, Redeemer, hail! can fully bear that sight, For thou hast died for me; but downward bends his burning eye thy praise shall never, never fail at mysteries so bright. throughout eternity.