THE GATHERING
*Worshipers are invited to stand, if able. +Usher will seat you.
Please remember to turn off your cell phone while in the sanctuary.
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Rev. Charles Bowdler
We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in the worship, program, and service life of Briarwood Presbyterian Church.
MINUTE FOR MISSION Elder Lea Ann McElroy
INVITATION TO WORSHIP
Use this time to make the transition from getting here to being here. Relax your body, quiet the inner dialogue of your mind, open yourself to the Spirit of God moving in our midst, and prepare to worship God joyfully with the body of Christ gathered here today.
VOLUNTARY My Lord, What A Morning Robert Law
Choral introit
OPENING PRAYER (Unison)
Almighty and eternal God, the strength of those who believe and the hope of those who doubt, may we, who have not seen, have faith and receive the fullness of Christ's blessing, who is alive and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
+* HYMN 113 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
Prayer of Confession Rev. Heather Williamsen
Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our being, whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: Cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ your Son.
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* GLORIA PATRI Hymn 579
YOUNG DISCIPLES TIME Rev. Catherine Cook
ANTHEM Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Today Young
PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Rev. Bowdler
ACTS LESSON
Acts 4:32-35 Pew Bible p. 122
PSALM LESSON
Psalm 133 Pew Bible p. 575
EPISTLE LESSON
1 John 1:1 – 2:2 Pew Bible p. 238
GOSPEL LESSON
John 20:19-31 Pew Bible p. 115
The Word of the Lord
Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Resurrection Community”
* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH “The Apostles’ Creed”
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.
* HYMN 119 The Strife Is O’er
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND LORD’S PRAYER
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY This Joyful Eastertide John Behnke
* DOXOLOGY
* PRAYER OF DEDICATION Rev. Cook
THE SENDING
* HYMN 122 Thine Is the Glory
* CHARGE Rev. Bowdler
* CHORAL BENEDICTION
* POSTLUDE Easter Prelude on “Victory” Dennis Eliot
PRAYER AND CARE CONCERNS
(Names in bold indicate new concerns or updates)
Members Jane Hogue, Billie Melton, and Scott Steele. (Trinity).
Family Pauline Busbee, Jim Halling, Ross Hogan, and Sam Johnson (Booneville), Grace & Amos O’Gwynn, Dana & Blake Sides (Hattiesburg).
Missions Ben Mathes, Drs. Les & Cindy Morgan, Dr. Barbara Nagy,
Jose Pezini, and Lisa & Werner Schobesberger.
Military Cpt. Matt Jasinski, Kevin Jameson, Maj. John Moore,
SFC John Sumrall.
CHURCH CALENDAR
SUNDAY, April 12, 2nd Sunday of Easter
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time
10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship
11:30 a.m. – Youth Lunch & Activity
11:45 a.m. – Education Meeting
Naomi Circle (Bailey)
MONDAY, April 13
9:30 a.m. – Explorers Bible Study
2:00 p.m. – Congregational Care Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Explorers Bible Study
TUESDAY, April 14
10:00 a.m. – Lydia Circle (Dillon, Hill, Swayze)
6:00 p.m. – Rachel Circle (Hogue, Girod)
WEDNESDAY, April 15
10:30 a.m. – Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m. – Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal & Programs
THURSDAY, April 16
Come See Columbia Day – Decatur, GA
SATURDAY, April 18
5:00 a.m. – Meal to Billy Brumfield House
SUNDAY, April 19, 3rd Sunday of Easter
9:00 a.m. – Sunday School, Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. – Fellowship Time
10:25 a.m. – Morning Worship
11:30 a.m. – PW Birthday Offering Celebration
Elders this week: Warren Dorsey & Clint Lee
Elders next week: David Jensen & Susan Sumrall
Flower Team this week: Stephens, Harber, Bessonette
Flower Team next week: Stephens, Harber, Bessonette
Sanctuary preparation this week: Emily Chandler
Sanctuary preparation next week: Debra Kinser
Sound Technician: William Bowdler
USHERS
Jerry Taylor Polly Duggan (Capt.)
Jennifer Servais Jim McCreery
Chris Servais David French
STEWPOT SUNDAY: Traditionally, the First Sunday of each quarter we donate to help Stewpot Ministries. However due to last week being Easter, this week is Stewpot Sunday. There are baskets at each entrance for your monetary contributions to help stock the Stewpot Pantry.
RECEIVING NEW MEMBERS: Following the worship service each week, Elders meet to receive new members in the church office located on the southwest side, behind the sanctuary. We welcome everyone who trusts in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and who desires to be an active part of our family of faith.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP: Join us Wednesday at 6:00 pm for a delicious supper, ($6/adults; $3/children under 12; $15/maximum) followed by programs for all ages. Rev. Bowdler concludes the study of Seven Deadly Sins.
YOUTH OUTING: Following worship our Youth are going on an outing. Bring money for light lunch, friends welcome.
SPECIAL EVENT: Presbyterian Women Birthday Offering celebration is next Sunday. Make plans to stay and enjoy fun, food and fellowship following worship.
FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE: Large-print bulletins, Bibles and hymnals and individual listening devices for improved sound are available in the back of the sanctuary. Also, knitted shawls are on the back row of each section. Please use them for your personal comfort during the service.
RADIO BROADCAST: On Sunday mornings at 10:00 on WYAB, 103.9FM radio you can hear Briarwood’s worship service from the week before. The broadcast is only 30 minutes and features the sermon and other parts of the morning worship as time permits.
SESSION
Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017
Anne Dreher Rick Barker Jimmy Hulsman
Sandy French Warren Dorsey Debra Kinser
Marcia Magee David French Clint Lee
Susan Sumrall David Jensen Doris Schneider
Lea Ann McElroy
Administration Committee Moderator Jimmy Hulsman (‘17)
Commitment Committee Moderator Anne Dreher (‘15)
Education Committee Moderator Susan Sumrall (‘15)
Mission Committee Moderator Rick Barker ('16)
Worship Committee Moderator David Jensen ('16)
Clerk of Session Lea Ann McElroy (‘16)
Director of Children’s Ministries Susan Sumrall
Church Treasurer Art Magee
CHURCH STAFF
Senior Minister Charles Bowdler 601.605.6009
Parish Associate Catherine Cook 601.896.7432
Parish Associate Bill Smith 601.366.5994
Parish Associate Heather Williamsen 769.610.6660
Choir Director Barney McCann 601.857.6090
Organist Charlyne Jones 910.322.6345
Office Manager Audie Dodson 601.942.4719
Sexton Larry Coleman 601.559.5345
Financial Assistant Brenda Hyde 601.212.7421
Childcare Josie Moore 601.955.9503
MISSIONARIES
Dr. Barbara Nagy
Lisa & Werner Schobesberger
The Little Light House Christian Development Center
601.956.6131
620 Briarwood Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39211
601.956.4553
www.briarwoodpres.org
Briarwood Presbyterian Church
2nd Sunday of Easter
Morning Worship 10:25 a.m.
Liturgical Color: White
April 12, 2015
Putting God First
Obeying Christ’s Commands
Caring for People’s Needs within the Church
and the Community