*DOXOLOGY 609
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures high and low.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise God, in Jesus fully known:
Creator, Word and Spirit one.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SENDING
*HYMN 245Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE
POSTLUDEChrist the Lord is Risen Today!Albert Travis
CHIMING OF THE TRINITY
As the acolyte recesses with the light,
we affirm that Jesus Christ, the light of the world,
leads us out for discipleship.
The bulletin cover artwork is from a photograph of the RingkøbingChurch altarpiece in Ringkøbing, Denmark. Used by permission from the artist (andphotographer), Arne Haugen Sørensen.
NRPC NEWS and EVENTS
Birthdays:Cameron Collins, 4/3; Lindsey Horton, 4/3; Ron Mehaffey, 4/3; Linda Molten, 4/3; Sherry Heuser, 4/4; Marina Jordaan, 4/4; Cohen Goodin, 4/5; Elizabeth Grovenstein, 4/5; Virginia Johnson, 4/5; Wally Stopkey, 4/6; Anne Patterson, 4/7
MAX will take a break for Holy Week and Spring Break. MAX Dinner and programs will resume on Wednesday, April 11.
A Nifty Sixties Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 25 from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMin the Faith Ministries Building. All 60 & over are invited!Please RSVP to Pat Bidwell (919-846-8949). Please bring a dish to share.
NRPC is creating aChancel Guildto care for the paraments of the church and ensure that appropriate seasonal colors are displayed during worship services. The guild will also care for the linens and candles on the communion table, the flowers that adorn our worship space and the resources in our pews.Please contact
Megan Livengood ()or
Stacy Askew() with questions or to engage.
This Week at NRPC
Sunday4/1 / 6:45 AM – 7:15 AM7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
10:30 AM / Easter
Easter Sunrise Service (Outdoor)
Fellowship Breakfast (F)
Inter-generational Sunday School & Alle**** (Egg) Hunt (F)
Worship (S)
Monday 4/2 / 6:30PM / Deacon Meeting (F)
Tuesday 4/3 / 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM / Staff Meeting (A)
Adult Bells (S)
Wednesday 4/4 / 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM / Worship Committee (N)
Choir (S)
Thursday4/5
Friday 4/6 / 7:15 AM – 8:30 AM / Men’s Bible Study (L)
Saturday 4/7
Sunday4/8 / 8:45 AM – 9:15 AM
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
10:30 AM
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM / Youth Bells (S)
Sunday School (M)
Worship (S)
Youth Choir (S)
Youth Group (F)
Locations Legend:
F=Faith Ministries Building S=Sanctuary;N=Narthex
L=Library T1, T2=East Trailer
A=Admin OfficeT3, T4=Southwest Trailer
P=Pastor OfficeT5, T6=Northwest Trailer
E=Educator OfficeM=Multiple locations
GATHERING
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please find the Friendship Pad near the aisle pass it down the pew.
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Glory to you, O God: on this day you won victory over death, raising Jesus from the grave and giving us eternal life.
Glory to you, O Christ: for us and for our salvation you overcame death and opened the gate to everlasting life.
Glory to you, O Holy Spirit: you lead us into the truth.
Glory to you, O Blessed Trinity, now and forever. Amen.
PRELUDEGood Christians All, Rejoice and Sing!Healey Willan
As the acolyte processes with the light,
we welcome the presence of Jesus Christ, light of the world,
into our worship.
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One:The Lord is risen! Alleluia!
All:Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed!
One:This is the good news by which we are saved:
All:On the third day Jesus rose from the dead.
One:Let us worship God.
*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 232 Jesus Christ is Risen Today
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
When invited, please observe a moment of silent confession.
God of all hope and joy, we confess that we continue to live in fear. You raised Jesus to new life yet we hold onto former things. You offer salvation to all yet we fail to share this good news. Forgive us, God of grace. By your Spirit, make us witnesses to the wonder of the empty tomb and the fullness of life you promise; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
*DECLARATION OF GOOD NEWS
One:Friends, in the name of Jesus Christ,
we are loved and accepted, forgiven and freed!
All:Thanks be to God.
*THE PEACE
One:The peace of Christ be with you.
All:And also with you!
One:Please share the peace of Christ with your neighbors.
*RESPONSE OF PRAISE 240(v.1) Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks
Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name.
Jesus is the Lord of all the earth.
He is the King of creation.
Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord.
Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name.
PROCLAIMING
OLD TESTAMENT LESSONIsaiah 25:6-9
ANTHEMHallelujah! (frommessiah) G.F. Handel
Adult Choir, Youth Choir, Children’s Choir
NEW TESTAMENT LESSONMark 16:1-8
SHARING THE FAITH WITH THE YOUNGER CHURCH
SERMONResurrection
RESPONDING
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
The Invitation
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
One:The Lord be with you.
All:And also with you.
One:Lift up your hearts.
All:We lift them to the Lord.
One:Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All:It is right to give our thanks and praise.
The Words of Institution
Communion of the People
We will partake of the Lord’s Supper by intinction.
Exit your pew by way of the inner aisle & return by the outer aisle
The bread is gluten-free;
If you are allergic to gluten replacements, ask the server for plain bread.
Distribution Hymn 515 I Come with Joy
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Adapted from the Confession of 1967, 9.26
Life in Christ is life eternal.
The resurrection of Jesus is the sign
that God will consummate the work
of creation and reconciliation beyond death
and bring to fulfillment
the new life begun in Christ.
LITANY FOR EASTER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
One:O Christ,after your resurrection you appeared to your disciples;you breathed on them,that they might receive the Holy Spirit.You gave joy and exultation to the whole creation. Teach us stewardship of this world you have made in love. Through your victory, we pray to you:
All:Hear us, Lord of glory.
One:O Christ,after your resurrection you sent out your disciplesto teach all nationsand to baptize themin the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit;you promised to be with themand us until the end of the world.Bless, O God, all who serve in your name. Through your victory, we pray to you:
All:Hear us, Lord of glory.
One:O merciful God, you raised your beloved Son,and in your love you established him as head of your churchand ruler of the universe. Guide and direct all our earthly rulers, that all nations would know your Kingdom. By your goodness we pray:
All:Hear us, Lord of glory.
One:Save us, O Christ our Lord.In your goodness,extend your mercy to your people who await the resurrection. Have mercy on us and particularly on all who suffer and grieve.Confident in your mercy, we pray to you:
All:Hear us, Lord of glory.
One:O Christ,through your resurrection you lifted us up,and filled us with rejoicing.Through your salvation you enrich us with your gifts.Renew our lives and fill our hearts with joy.
Through your victory, we pray to you:
All:Hear us, Lord of glory.
One:O God,you gave your only Sonto suffer death on the cross for our redemption,and by his glorious resurrectionyou delivered us from the power of death.Grant us so to die daily to sin,that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection.As he has taught us we pray:
All: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.
INVITATION TO DISCIPLESHIP
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
OffertoryThis Joyful Eastertide Dale Wood