SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER “Can I Get a Witness?” April 11, 2021 9:00 am & 11:00 am

Greetings to everyone! We extend a warm welcome to those joining us for in-person or our live stream worship service this morning. As we celebrate together, we hope you will sense God’s presence as we gather together.

PRELUDE “Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain” arr. Robert Buckley Farlee “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” arr. Robert J. Powell “Christ Is Alive!” arr. J. Wayne Kerr

WELCOME Rev. L. John Gable

CALL TO WORSHIP (from Romans 10:14-17) Leader: Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved. People: But how are they to call on One in whom they have not believed? Leader: And how are they to believe in One of whom they have never heard? People: And how are they to hear without someone to proclaim Him? Leader: And how are they to proclaim Him unless they are sent? Unison: So faith comes from what is heard, and what is heard comes through the Word of Christ.

HYMN OF CELEBRATION “Christ Is Alive!” Truro Unfortunately, for the safety of all, congregational singing is not permitted during in-person worship. Please use this time to meditate on the words of this beautiful hymn. Christ is alive! Let Christians sing. The cross stands empty to the sky. Let streets and homes with praises ring. Love, drowned in death, shall never die.

Christ is alive! No longer bound to distant years in Palestine, But saving, healing, here and now, and touching every place and time.

In every insult, rift, and war where color, scorn, or wealth divide, Christ suffers still, yet loves the more, and lives, where even hope has died.

 Those who are able may stand Women and men, in age and youth, can feel the Spirit, hear the call, And find the way, the life, the truth, revealed in Jesus, freed for all.

Christ is alive, and comes to bring good news to this and every age, Till earth and sky and ocean ring with joy, with justice, love, and praise.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (in unison) Rev. Oscar Clavel Gracious God, we thank You for the gift of Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ and the promise of new life You offer us in Him. He showed us the way to live in faith and assured us that we will never be alone; however, we have not trusted in that promise. We confess that we often feel lost because we trust in our own way instead of following Your way. We are fearful of change and prefer to live in the security of our own certainty. We confess we would rather live in the comfort of our own familiarity than facing the unknown of where You will lead us. Forgive us, Lord. Remind us once again of Your assurance that in this journey of life, whenever we feel alone and anxious, You are with us. These and all things we pray through Christ our Lord.

SILENT CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF PARDON The Apostle Paul writes, “I remind you of the Good News which you received, in which you stand and by which you are saved: Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures and on the third day was raised again to new life.” Friends, believe the Good News of the Gospel. Unison: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God!

THE APOSTLES’ CREED (in unison) I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Rev. L. John Gable

WORSHIP SONG “Way Maker” Mandisa Unfortunately, for the safety of all, congregational singing is not permitted during in-person worship. Please use this time to meditate on the words of this beautiful song. You are here, moving in our midst; I worship You, I worship You. You are here, working in this place; I worship You, I worship You.

You are Way Maker, Miracle Worker, Promise Keeper, Light in the darkness, my God, that is who You are.

You are here, touching ev'ry heart; I worship You, I worship You. You are here, healing ev'ry heart; I worship You, I worship You.

You are here, turning lives around; I worship You, I worship You. You are here, mending ev'ry heart; I worship You, I worship You, Lord.

That is who You are.

Even when I don't see it, You're working; You never stop, You never stop working.

PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

SCRIPTURE LESSONS Isaiah 43:1-7 But now thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you. Because you are precious in My sight, and honored, and I love you, I give people in return for you, nations in exchange for your life. Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your offspring from the east, and from the west I will gather you; I will say to the north, “Give them up,” and to the south, “Do not withhold; bring My sons from far away and My daughters from the end of the earth— everyone who is called by My name, whom I created for My glory, whom I formed and made.”

II Corinthians 4:7-12 But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus’ sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.

SERMON Can I Get a Witness? Rev. L. John Gable “If You say so, we will!”

MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION AND PRAYER

CLOSING SONG “Grateful” Chris Brown Unfortunately, for the safety of all, congregational singing is not permitted during in-person worship. Please use this time to meditate on the words of this beautiful song. This is the day that You have made; Whatever comes, I won’t complain. For all my hope Is in Your name, And now Your joy awaits my praise.

I give thanks for all You have done, And I will sing of Your mercy and Your love. Your love is unfailing; Lord I am grateful.

When I was down, You brought me out And set my feet on higher ground. So here I stand; You are my God. Your faithfulness, my solid rock.

I give thanks for all You have done. I won't forget all the battles You have won. Your love is unfailing; Lord I am grateful.

And as we lift our hands The heavens open, heavens open. So let our lives declare the love our God has spoken over us.

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “I Know That My Redeemer Lives!” arr. Wilbur Held

We ask that you not congregate inside the building before or after the service. If you wish to come early or stay late to socialize, please do so outside.

“IN PERSON” WORSHIP This morning we continue our “in-person” worship services. If you are attending “in person” please note that there will be two entrances available to the building. The Parking Lot entrance th will be available as well as the 34 Street entrance. If you enter via the Parking Lot we ask that you proceed down the south hallway to the Sanctuary and exit that way as you leave. The service will also continue to be offered as a live stream on Tab’s YouTube channel, tabindy. This live stream option is offered each Sunday morning at 10am.

As always, we encourage everyone to continue to practice good health precautions. Also, please continue to pray for those who are infected and all those who are affected, for those who are caring for the infirmed and all those who are making decisions for the common good.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TAB DURING THE PANDEMIC The Tab church offices are open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 8:30 am to 3:00 pm on Friday. Please understand that access to the building is limited to staff and those with appointments only. All persons entering the building must wear a mask. If you have an appointment and need to enter the building, please ring the bell at the parking lot entrance and someone will assist you momentarily.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY Our thoughts and prayers are with Eric Foote on the passing of his father, Clarence E. Foote, on September 23, 2020. Clarence, a veteran of WWII and Korea was buried at sea from the USS Gonzalez on Sunday, April 4. Please keep Eric, Veronica and Bryce in your prayers.

CAN I GET A WITNESS? Thanks to all who participated in the “Can I Get a Witness” video: Kat Gering, Stephanie and Chad Lynn, Carolyn Morris and Andrew Hart, as well as to Dave Streit for his wonderful, video mastering.

MISSED A SERMON? Did you miss a sermon? Or want to hear it again? Or read it? All of the sermons our pastors have delivered are available on the Tab website under sermons. Check it out!

PRAYER MINISTRY Are you a Pray-ER? Every Tuesday evening from 6:30-7:15pm we have a faithful gathering of prayer partners who meet in McKee Chapel to pray. Do you have a prayer request? Send an email to [email protected]. If you a Pray-ER - we would love to have you join us in this special ministry.

STREAMING OF SERVICES FOR APRIL, MAY AND JUNE Now that we have gone to two identical worship services for the next three months, there is a change in the streaming schedule as well. Beginning April 11, only the 9:00a service will be streamed live. You can catch the stream live at that time, join it in progress, or start watching it anytime throughout the morning or during the week. As always, find the streams at tabpres.org or search for “tabindy” on YouTube.

SUNDAY MORNING CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES PROGRAM Now that we are back “in person” on Sunday mornings, Children’s Ministries has reopened our nursery care and Junior Church Program. We have two combined nurseries available; we’re offering care for Infants and one-year-olds in the Infant Nursery and care for two-year-olds and our preschool students in the Preschool Room. Mrs. Wirt will collect elementary students from the Sanctuary around 9:20 and 11:20 to come down to Lower Level B for Junior Church if they would like.

THE VIRTUAL A-MAIZING LUNCH: SUNDAY, APRIL 25, AT 1:00P Learn about the Umoja Partnership’s work with orphaned and vulnerable children in Western Kenya. Hear about Tab’s trip from 2020, how Umoja kept up their food distribution during the COVID pandemic and Umoja’s vision for the future. Watch the lunch “live” or later at your leisure on Facebook and YouTube (tabindy).

JOB OPENING - FRONT OFFICE COORDINATOR The Front Office Coordinator is the initial contact person for the general public and members of the congregation. They are also responsible for offering clerical support to the pastoral and ministry staff, church officers and providing general assistance to the congregation as needed for church related business.

We are interested in finding an individual with experience in dealing with the public in a friendly and warm manner, general knowledge of office equipment, familiarity with various computer programs used in producing both electronic and printed communications, member information and statistics. This candidate should also have a basic knowledge of various social media platforms in order to assist in posting, interacting and monitoring usage.

This is a part-time position and is not eligible for a work at home option.

For a more detailed job description, more information or to submit a resumé, please contact [email protected].

SANCTUARY LIGHTING PROJECT Step into the Sanctuary and you will see one of the hanging pendant lights is missing! That’s because it is being retrofitted with new LED lamps inside. This is part of a larger project to overhaul the lighting in the Sanctuary. Besides new LEDs for the pendants, the theater lights will be replaced with new LED fixtures, and new controls and dimmers will be installed. The project will be done in stages will take a few months to complete. Bear with us as we continue to make improvements in our building throughout the year!

WEDNESDAY MORNING PASTORS’ BIBLE STUDY The Wednesday morning Pastors’ Bible Study is back! We will meet at our usual time from 9:30a until 10:30a in the Dining Room. We will continue to social distance and please don’t forget your mask. If you do forget, we will have extras available at the Parking Lot entrance.

UPDATED FAMILY DIRECTORY IS NOW AVAILABLE While we will not have an updated Pictorial Tab Directory this year, we can provide you with an updated Family Directory with current contact information for our members. You may pick up one on Sunday mornings if you are worshipping in person. If you would like one mailed to you or an electronic copy e-mailed to you, please contact Paula Daum at [email protected] or (317) 923-5458 ext. 104.

DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES Rooted in Grace 2021 Discipleship Opportunities

The New Testament You Never Knew – Sundays, April 18 through June 6; 10:00a; Parlor Do you know the real story behind the New Testament? This follow-up to Pastor John's Old Testament survey takes us behind the scenes to discover things you never knew about Jesus’ baptism and journey into the wilderness, the meaning behind His parables and miracles, the significance of His death and resurrection, the incredible expansion of the early church into the Greco-Roman world, and how the transforming mission of Jesus can still turn the world upside down today.

Here's your chance to take a guided tour of the entire New Testament with world-famous experts N.T. Wright and Michael Bird via eight lively video segments. Please bring a notebook and pen to the classes. Facilitators: Oscar Clavel, Lezlie Laxton [email protected]

Through reading the New Testament we continually discover that God indeed keeps His promises, but those promises do not always look like what people expected, especially when it comes to Jesus. So, come join the journey to understand the New Testament you never knew. Facilitators: Oscar Clavel, Lezlie Laxton [email protected]

The Enneagram – Sundays through April 18; 7:00p After a formative series during this past Advent, we invite you to continue your fellowship through a new series during Lent on the Enneagram. The Enneagram is a personal assessment of our strengths and virtues, and the challenges we face when we are not our best selves. You may be asking an Ennie-a-what? No worries - this class welcomes the curious and the well-seasoned. We promise this will be like no class you have taken before, but you will be stretched to grow. Each week we will have a new discussion and presentation on the tool and how to identify your strengths along with understanding what it takes to deepen relationships and create unity with neighbors and family. For information contact Josh Kupke, Jeff Crane or Steve Reynolds at [email protected] Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86935526490

Pastors’ Bible Study Join us every Wednesday morning from 9:30a until 10:30a in the Dining Room as our pastors lead a Bible study covering the Scriptures for the up-coming Sunday worship service.

Women's Bible Study Ladies, we are beginning a new 10-week study on the topic of Integrity on April 5th. Join us on Mondays, 6-7:30p via Zoom. This prayer and study time is an encouraging start to the week and a great way to connect and learn with other women. Contact Ruth Miller ([email protected]) for study guide information or questions. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83490108803

Men’s Bible Study Parlor; Saturdays; 8a Coordinator: Doug Conrads ([email protected])

Women Alive Study Women Alive have begun a Bible study on the Sermon on the Mount using "What if Jesus Was Serious?" by Skye Jethani. We are still meeting on Zoom from 10-11:30a every Tuesday morning and would love to have you join us. If you are interested, you should purchase your own book. You can contact Sally John at [email protected] to get the Zoom invitation if you don't have it already.

PRAYER REQUESTS Do you have a special prayer request that you would like the pastors or Tab’s Prayer Team to lift up during their time together? You can e-mail your requests to [email protected]. We hope that this will be a way for our Tab family to make sure their requests and concerns are known and prayed for during our time of separation.

IF YOU LOSE THE WORSHIP STREAM ON SUNDAY Check to make sure that your home internet is working. If it is, that means there’s an interruption at Tab or between Tab and your house. If the issue is fixable at Tab, we will usually fix it within a few minutes, but that also means we have to start a new stream on YouTube. Keep refreshing your browser until the new stream appears on our YouTube page.

Better yet, subscribe to Tab’s YouTube page, tabindy. Hit the big red SUBSCRIBE button on the page, then the little notification “bell” next to the button. Set your notifications to “All” and you will be notified via email or on your phone whenever we go live with the new stream or post a new video. You can always change this setting later. Do it today.

If the problem is not fixable, (e.g., power failure, interruption of Tab’s internet service) we will post the service or sermon later, often later that day, but always within 48 hours. Thanks for all of your patience and support!

TAB’S BENEVOLENCE & COMMUNITY CARE FUNDS Did you know that Tab has two distinct funds set up to support individuals and families during difficult times? Tab’s Deacon Benevolence and Community Care Funds allow us as a church family to come alongside people with immediate, significant needs inside and outside the church. Please reach out to the church if you or someone you know is in need. If you are a member or friend of Tab in need, please contact Kristine Green at [email protected] for more information and application procedures. If you know of one of our neighbors in need, let them know that they can call the Community Care line at 317-805-1281 to set an appointment with Terri Thorn.

ONLINE GIVING If you would like to submit an online gift to Tab, please visit www.tabpres.org/giving.

PARTICIPATING IN THIS MORNING’S SERVICE Rev. L. John Gable, Pastor Rev. Oscar Clavel, Associate Pastor Matt Kauffman, Organist Leah Crane & Val Phelps, Vocalists Pavel Polanco-Safadit, Piano Steve Dokken, Bass Rob Dixon, Saxophone Kenny Phelps, Percussion