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THE ORDER OF WORSHIP Resurrection Sunday

April 1, 2018 10:45 a.m.

THE GATHERING

Welcome and the Life of the Church Rev. Dr. Ike Nicholson

Opening Voluntary Rev. Larry Sivis

Improvisation on “Easter Hymn” Setting by Neil Harmon

Choral Introit Chalice Ensemble He is risen! He is risen! Alleluia Christ is risen!

Let the song ring out through all the earth: “Our Savior is risen this day!”

Alleluia! Alleluia! Sing a joyful alleluia. For the chains of death can hold him no more. Let us praise his name. Let the earth proclaim:

“He is risen!”

† Call to Worship L: Give thanks to the Lord! P: God’s love endures forever! L: Sing songs of victory! Shout the good news! P: Jesus is risen! Christ is risen indeed! L: Open the gates of righteousness! P: Enter in and give thanks to the Lord! L: This is the day the Lord has made! P: Hallelujah! Rejoice! Christ is risen!

† Hymn of Praise #216 Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

† Invocation

† Congregational Response #117 He is Lord, he is Lord! He is risen from the dead and he is Lord!

Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

The Rite of Christian Baptism Kylee Jane Fields Michael Lee Simmons Haley Jane Stevens

THE SERVICE OF THE WORD

Old Testament Lesson Acts 10:34 – 43 L: The word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God.

Anthem Chalice Ensemble Crown Him Lord This Easter Day!

Don Besig

New Testament Lesson 1 Corinthians 15:1 – 11 L: The word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God.

Vocal Solo Mrs. Stephanie Rigsby I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked

Geoffrey O’Hara

† Gospel Lesson John 20:1 – 18 L: This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ. P: Praise be to Thee, Lord Christ.

† Congregational Response Glory Be to God, Creator

Children’s Moment Ms. Amy Christman (All children are invited to come forward at this time. Afterward, children

age 4 – grade 5 may attend FIRST KIDS! in room 15.)

Sermon Rev. Dr. Ike Nicholson Are We There Yet?

Invitation to Discipleship

† Hymn of Commitment #224 Christ Arose!

THE SERVICE OF THE TABLE

† Pastoral Prayer

† Prayer Response Jesus, Lamb of God

Invitation to Stewardship

Offertory Introduction and Allegretto on “Lift High the Cross”

Settings by Janet Linker

† Doxology Alleluia, Give Thanks

† Prayer of Blessing for the Offering

An Invitation to the Lord’s Table

Hymn of Communion #222 Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna!

The Great Thanksgiving Responsive L: The Lord be with you. P: And with thy spirit. L: Lift up your hearts. P: We lift them up unto the Lord. L: Let us give thanks unto the Lord our God.

P: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. Words of Institution Prayers of Blessing for the Elements Distribution of the Elements (We partake of the Bread as it is passed to symbolize our personal fellowship with God in Christ. We retain the Cup to partake in unison, symbolizing our oneness in Christ. All followers of Christ are invited to participate.)

Holy Communion

† The Lord’s Prayer (Trespasses) In Unison

† The Summation L: Christ has died! P: Christ is risen! A: Christ will come again!

GOING FORTH TO SERVE GOD † Recessional Hymn #108 (1, 4)

(Refrain) Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim till all the world adore his sacred name.

Come, Christians, follow this triumphant sign. The hosts of God in unity combine (refrain)

So shall our song of triumph ever be: praise to the crucified for victory. (refrain)

† Benediction

† Closing Voluntary

Recessional on “Hail Thee, Festival Day” Ralph Vaughan Williams

† Please stand, as you are able.

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Elders: Cecil Fannin/Loaf, Shirley O’Neal/Cup, John DeLaney/Homebound Deacons: Libby Albright, Bryan Brumfield, Linda Buchanan, Ron Clark, Jami Conley, Jake Damron, Jenny Damron, Steve Damron Acolytes: Isaac Nicholson, Baker Sutton A/V Department: Team 2 Communion Coordinators: Joyce Schuman, Linda Schuman Greeters: Benita Heath, Kay Pearce, Nancy Turman Lay Readers: Kim Sutton, Aaron Sutton Ushers: Marvin & Sherry Childers Van Driver: Jim Ward Youth Deacon Liturgist: Jake Damron

Cross: Bob Brown, Randy Ruley

LECTIONARY TEXTS FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 8 Acts 4:32 – 35; I John 1:1 –2:2

John 20:19 – 31; Psalm 133

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MISSION AND WITNESS

SUNDAY 9:30 a.m. Men’s Ensemble Rehearsal 9:30 a.m. FIRST FAMILIES! 9:30 a.m. First Fruits Prayer Group 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. A Place For You Television Ministry (Adelphia, Ch. 9; TW, Ch. 9) 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 4:00 p.m. Women’s Bell — Chime Rehearsal Cancelled 5:00 p.m. Christian Youth Fellowship Cancelled MONDAY OFFICE CLOSED 9:30 a.m. Faith & Fitness/Room 18 6:00 p.m. Young Adult Small Group/Room 3 TUESDAY 7:55 a.m. Panera Dough-Nation/Gary Greene 8:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship Breakfast/French toast, bacon 5:30 p.m. DWM Board Meeting 6:00 p.m. Rooms 13 & 14 Reserved/Adoption Support Group 6:30 p.m. Beth Moore Bible Study/Library WEDNESDAY 11:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels/Shirley O’Neal 4:30 p.m. SAKS Cancelled 6:00 p.m. Vespers 7:00 p.m. Women’s Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal THURSDAY 9:00 a.m. Faith & Fitness/Room 18 10:00 a.m. Morning Circle/Church 1:30 p.m. Afternoon Circle/Church 6:30 p.m. Evening Circle/Church 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Reserved/Basketball FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. Classical Conversations

IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH Welcome to First Christian Church! We are glad you are worshipping with us this morning! Please take a moment to sign the attendance registration form, located at the end of your pew, and pass it to your neighbor.

Worshiping with Young Children We welcome children of all ages to join in Morning Worship! We take joy in the sound of children who are actively worshiping God. For families who prefer to use childcare, our trained staff also welcomes children (birth – preK) during the entire service. The nursery, toddler and preschool rooms are located down the far left hallway. Greeters are available to assist you.

Cell Phones May Disrupt Live Broadcast Please turn your cell phone Wi-Fi off or to airplane mode during Morning Worship to ensure no disruption of the live streaming for our friends worshipping with us online.

The Gospel Project® FIRSTKIDS! (preschool – grade 5) is journeying through the story line of Scripture with the Gospel Project Curriculum. Download the LifeWay Kids app to explore our lesson for today in the Spring 2018 Letters to God’s People, Unit 32: Easter, Session 2: Jesus’ Crucifixion and Resurrection.

Church Office Closed The church office will be closed Easter Monday, April 2. Rev. Ike and Rev. Larry may be reached on their cell phones in case of an emergency. Youth News Christian Youth Fellowship (grades 9 — 12) will not meet today so youth can celebrate Easter Sunday with their families. We will next meet on Sunday, April 8 to talk about our life with God and our faith story. Chi-Rho will next meet on Sunday, April 8 following Morning Worship. We will eat lunch and talk about worship as we begin to prepare for Youth Sunday. In place of the Youth Ski Trip, we will travel to Ace Adventures in Beckley, WV on April 27 — 29, enjoying paintball, games and worship! If you are attending, please visit FirstChristianChurch.org/youth-ministries to fill out the activity waiver. This summer, Christian Youth Fellowship (grades 9 — 12) will travel to Jacksonville, Florida with TEAMeffort to do hurricane relief work on June 2 — 8.

Saint Andrew’s Kids Due to Spring Break, SAKS will not meet on Wednesday, April 4.

Disciples Women’s Ministries The DWM Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3 at 5:30 p.m. April Circle meetings are scheduled for Thursday, April 5. Morning Circle — 10 a.m. at the Church, Hostesses/Mary Raybourn & Nancy Turman Afternoon Circle — 1:30 p.m. at the Church, Hostess/Karen Poore Evening Circle — 6:30 p.m. at the Church, Hostess/Beverly Perry

Upcoming Meeting A Worship Department meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m.

LAST WEEK’S RECAP

ATTENDANCE OFFERING Sunday School: 41 General Offering $6,367.70 Morning Worship: 173 Designated $2,536.02 TOTAL $8,903.72

PRAYER CONCERNS

Week Ending March 28, 2018: Daniel Huff (by Russ Bowman) Glenn Huff (By Russ Bowman) Mary Huff (by Russ Bowman) Stan Pzinski (by Harry & Patty Wiley) Harley Walden (by Sheree Skeens)

Week Ending March 21, 2018: Jeff Adams (by Garry Lewis) Joy Bacon (by Jami Conley) David & Karen Belcher (by Linda Schuman) Christina Blanton (by Glenna Lett) Curtis Castle Baby Gillum (by Jami Conley) Christy Hajjar (by Jody Lowman) Randy Memmer (by Jody Lowman) Mary Nicholson Larry Riley (by Teddie Simmons) Mary Thomas

Week Ending March 14, 2018: Donald Bolt (by Mary Raybourn) Hadley Bressler (by Jeri Ward) Baleigh Brody (by Sheree Skeens) Teresa Griffith Caudill (by Robin Ruggles) Carolyn Allison Gallion (by Robin Ruggles) Stella Johnson (by Bobby & Kim Stephens) Family of Chris Layne (by Robin Ruggles)

Family of Jim & Gail Layne (by Nancy Wyse) Shelley Lesher (Rev. Steve Lesher’s mother) Jacob Mazzawi (by Shauna Nicholson) Volla Maynard (by Robin Ruggles) Valerie Moore (by Jeri Ward) Connie Pope (by Robin Ruggles) Larry Ripley (by Mike Simmons) Janet Stewart (by Robin Ruggles)

Shut-Ins: Charles Gannon (Woodland Oaks), Tina Johnson (Boyd County Nursing & Rehab), Juanita Kozee (Kings Daughters and Sons), E. E. McGuire (Woodland Oaks), Betty Lou Moore (Trinity Station) Nick Raybourn (Trinity Station), Miriam Shope (Oakmont)

Military: Will Kiser (grandson of J.D. Kiser), Dylan Kramer (by Cheryl Lewis), Floyd Watts (by Amanda Morgan)

EASTER FLOWERS IN MEMORY OF: GIVEN BY: FLOWER: Bill & Beverly Elswick Carson & Sherry Elswick Tulip Doug & Alberta Richardson

Carson &Sherry Elswick Daffodil

Lois & W.S. Pidge Mohr & Wilbur S. Mohr III

Mickey Mohr Simmons & Marcia Mohr

Hyacinth

Madge & Walter Smith Mickey Mohr Simmons & Marcia Mohr

Hyacinth

Loved Ones Joe Bill & Debbie Frazier & Family 2 Daffodils Grace Sophia Nicholson Rev. Ike, Shauna, Isaac, Analiese,

& Eleanor Nicholson Hyacinth

Billy Nicholson Rev. Ike, Shauna, Isaac, Analiese, & Eleanor Nicholson

Daffodil

Joe & Betty Triplett, Henry & Norma Webb, Roberta Goldberg

Jim & Karen Webb 3 Tulips

Ollie Campbell Dr. Wes & Phyllis Johnson Tulip Estill Groves Dr. Wes & Phyllis Johnson Tulip Ron Geis Dr. Wes & Phyllis Johnson Tulip Chuck Simmons Dr. Wes & Phyllis Johnson Tulip Bill Turman Dr. Wes & Phyllis Johnson Tulip George Wolfford Dr. Wes & Phyllis Johnson Tulip William Nelson Moore Betty Lou Moore Tulip Stella Ward, George & Addie Hammond

Jim & Jeri Ward & grandchildren

Daffodil

Loved Ones Kim & Bobby Stephens Lily Christopher Smith Jo Boston Tulip &

Daffodil

Aurella Jean Steele Rebecca Russell Lily Gary James Randy & Teri Ruley Hyacinth Walter Ruley Randy & Teri Ruley Daffodil Mr. & Mrs. Carl Berndt Kay Pearce Daffodil Steve Buchanan Charles & Linda Buchanan Lily Roger Noonan & Eric Noonan

Jenny Noonan 2 Daffodils

John & Val Rowe David & Margaret Ruth Daffodil Thomas & Evalena Ruth David & Margaret Ruth Daffodil Roger Noonan Benita Heath 2 Hyacinths Lewallen Family Herb & Shirley O’Neal Tulip Bill Turman Nancy Turman Hyacinth Loved Ones Nick & Mary Raybourn 2 Daffodils Christopher Smith Mike & Beverly Perry Tulip Rev. David Boston Mike & Beverly Perry Daffodil Our Parents Beth & Stu Taylor Daffodil Stella H. Ward James E. Ward Hyacinth Don Disney Rudy & Joe Sewell Hyacinth Anne & Paul Kouns Stephanie & Carolyn Disney Hyacinth Wilma Ewing Rudy & Joe Sewell Hyacinth Mildred Jo Harper & Linda Kay Harper Thomas

Mike & Teddie Simmons Hyacinth

Chuck & Carolyn Simmons

Mike & Teddie Simmons Hyacinth

Bob & Louise Foster The Foster Girls Hyacinth Bob & Betty Curnutte Steve & Jenny Damron Hyacinth Linda Damron Steve & Jenny Damron Hyacinth Elly Popper, Siegfried Popper, Steffan Popper, & Dieter Popper

Benita Heath Lily

IN HONOR OF: GIVEN BY: FLOWER: The Robinson Family Carson & Sherry Elswick Tulip Rev. Larry & Debbie Sivis

Betty Lou Moore Tulip

Rev. Ike & Shauna Nicholson

Betty Lou Moore Tulip

Nick & Mary Raybourn Betty Lou Moore Tulip James E. Ward Jim & Jeri Ward & grandchildren Tulip Stella Johnson Kim & Bobby Stephens Tulip Judy Fannin Caroline, Connor, and Coleman

Fannin Tulip

Libby Albright Caroline, Connor, and Coleman Fannin

Tulip

Missy Fannin Caroline, Connor, and Coleman Fannin

Tulip

Our Moms Scott, Kim, & Wren Jenkins 3 Lilies Jim & Jeri Ward James E. Ward Hyacinth Carolyn Disney Stephanie Disney Lily

Thank you for purchasing Easter flowers. You may pick up your flowers after the worship service.

Please discard your worship bulletin in one of the recycling bins found at the front and rear door.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Staff

Rev. Dr. Isaac “Ike” Nicholson, Senior Minister Rev. Larry Sivis, Associate Minister Amy Christman, Director of Family Life Ministries Sheree Skeens, Office Manager Wayne McCulley, Facilities Manager Connie Reliford, Nursery Teacher Miranda McCulley, Toddler Teacher Missy White, Preschool Teacher