Easter Bulletin

Easter Day 2019

Easter Good News Response Hallelujah Abraham Maraire FIRST-PLYMOUTH CHURCH Please join in singing this melody as invited. April 21 at 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 AM We encourage children to attend Easter worship services with their families. Childcare, located on the east side of the building, is offered for infants and toddlers. Prelude Words of Welcome Pastorale (Symphonie I) Alexandre Guilmant Anthem arr. F. Melius Christiansen Beautiful Savior Easter Procession Fair are the meadows, The Pines of Rome Ottorino Respighi Fairer the woodlands, arr. Arthur Harris/Jeremy Bankson Robed in flow’rs of blooming spring; Easter Proclamation Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, He makes our sorrowing spirit sing. One: Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels! Beautiful Savior! Jesus Christ, our light, is risen! Lord of the Nations! Sound the trumpet of salvation! Son of God and Son of Man! Rejoice, O Earth in shining splendor, Glory and honor, praise, adoration, radiant in the brightness of your Sovereign! Now and forever more be thine! Christ has conquered! Glory fills you! Night vanishes forever! Heralding the Gospel Rejoice, O servant church! Exult in glory! The risen Savior shines upon you! One: Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. Let this place resound with joy, Many: Alleluia. echoing the mighty song of all God’s people! One: He turns our sorrow into dancing. Rejoice, heavenly choirs of angels! Many: Alleluia. Alleluia! Christ is Risen! One: He has the words of eternal life. Many: Alleluia. Many: One: Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! according to Matthew. Many: Glory to you, O Lord. Hymn (Insert. Please rise in body or spirit, and sing.) Scripture Matthew 28:1-10 Christ the Lord is Risen Today EASTER HYMN/arr. John Rutter After the Sabbath, as the first day of the week Gathering Prayer was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Alleluia! We praise you, O God, Mary went to see the tomb. And suddenly there for the power of your saving love revealed in the resurrection of our Lord. was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord, As you have raised Jesus from the dead give to us the gift of everlasting life, descending from heaven, came and rolled back that we may worship you forever; through Christ, our risen Savior. Amen. the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothing white as snow. For fear of him the guards shook and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been

raised, as he said. Come, see the place where he Then will be fulfilled the Word that is written: lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has then Death shall be swallowed up in the victory. been raised from the dead, and indeed he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ Death, where is thy sting! This is my message for you.” So they left the tomb Hell, where is thy victory! quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them and said, Doxology (Please rise in body or spirit, and sing.) “Greetings!” And they came to him, took hold of his feet, and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to Now Thank We All Our God them, “Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT/arr. John Rutter go to Galilee; there they will see me.” All praise and thanks to God, Sermon The Father, now be given, The Son, and him who reigns Hymn (Insert. Please rise in body or spirit, and sing.) With them in highest heaven, The One eternal God, Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna Whom heav’n and earth adore; HYMN TO JOY/arr. Jeremy Bankson For thus it was, is now, And shall be evermore. Amen. Easter Prayers Prayer of Dedication Call to Prayer God of all Ages, Prayer through Music you have emptied the tomb and set us free from all burden. Easter Hymn arr. John Ferguson Hope has overshadowed fear. Comfort has replaced neglect. Silent Prayer Faith has gained victory over doubt. The bounds of our lives, Pastoral Prayer are liberated by Jesus Christ. Today, we recommit to offering comfort, hope, The Lord’s Prayer and faith to those driven by fear, neglect, and doubt. Our Father, who art in heaven, We offer these gifts in honor of your Easter promise. Alleluia and Amen! 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, Hymn (Insert. Please remain standing and join but deliver us from evil; in singing.) For thine is the kingdom, and the power, Thine is the Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS and the glory forever. Amen. arr. Robert Hobby Offertory Benediction and Response The Lord Bless You E. Fred Morris For We Have on Earth No Abiding Place (from A German Requiem) Johannes Brahms Closing Voluntary For we have on earth no abiding place: Toccata (Symphonie V) Charles-Marie Widor but yet we seek one to come. Lo, I unfold unto you a mystery: Worship Leaders: Plymouth Choir, Easter Festival we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, Orchestra, Kyle Sandall, Patty Kramer, Ariel Merivil, Tom Trenney, and Kathie Johnson in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the time of the last trumpet! For at last shall the trumpet sound, and the dead shall then rise up incorruptible, and we shall all be changed.

Christ the Lord is Risen Today EASTER HYMN/arr. John Rutter

Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna HYMN TO JOY/arr. Jeremy Bankson All: Choir: All:

Thine is the Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS/arr. Robert Hobby First-Plymouth Congregational Church • 2000 “D” Street • Lincoln, Nebraska 68502 402.476.7565 • www.firstplymouth.org

The beautiful lilies arranged in the Nave for Easter are given by members and friends as a living tribute in memory of or in honor of the following persons: In memory of Phil & Elvina Becker, Rev. Otis & Rowena Young, by Jean & Katie Keister by Krista & Dave Rickman In memory of Gordon Greene, Joe R. and Mike Seacrest, by Marynelle Greene & Family by Gary & Susan Seacrest Our beloved “Papa Dick”, by Jais & Cole In memory of Dodie Acklie Nakajima, In honor of Della Lesoing, by Phyllis Acklie by Diane, Jenni, Annette, Lorele In memory of Duane Acklie, by Phyllis Acklie In loving memory of W.R. Lesoing, In memory of my loving husband, Gary Burger, by Jenni Lesoing-Lucs by Lois Burger In loving memory of our parents, Bill & Marilyn In honor of Joann Forbes, by Vernon Forbes Edgecomb, by the Edgecomb children and In loving memory of Hal Shriner, grandchildren by the Shriner Family In honor of Tom & Cynthia Fitchett, In memory of our parents, Marjorie E. & Allen by Jenn & Tom Vinton and Jeff & Laura Fitchett Kalkwarf and Minnie & John Becker, In memory of our parents, by Nancy & John Becker by Suzy & Charlie Wright Bill Lesoing, by Della and the Girls Rosemarie & Nancy Mae, by Richard Egger In honor of Bill & Val Novak and Leo & Christina In honor of Amy Tuttle, Schlecht, by Wilt & JoAnn Schlecht by Morrie, Mark and Caroline In honor of Wayne Bellinger, by Leona Bellinger In honor of Grace Loveland, by Morrie Tuttle In memory of Claire & Mildred Holmquist, In memory of Ann Tolly, by Harry, Chad and Kristin by Tom & Cynthia Fitchett Don & Betty Seeba and Ray & Naomi Moeller, In memory of Adam Neely, by Dennis & Carla Seeba by Rhonda Neely & Family In loving memory of Dale Schuerman, In honor of Alice Youngscap, by Nancy Howard by the Schuerman Family In honor of our loving parents T.F. & Gg Grigg and Rev. Barbara Smisek, by Scott Stuart Harold & Leona Howard Edith and Reiny Rebensdorf, by Sally Guenzel In loving memory of Dustin Armstrong, Love Dad, In memory of our parents, by Doug & Deb Navratil Mom, Danielle & Mike, Whitney & Zach In loving memory of Allen Schnabel, and Wendy by your Family In loving memory of Uncle Dustin, by Nolan & Nash Dave Snodgrass, in loving memory by Lyda, Emily & Jeff Sheldon and Mary & Zach Mendoza In loving memory of Timothy Schaub and Robert DeWitt, by Scot & Stu DeWitt In loving memory of Brooke Danielle Roberts, by Lloyd & Diana Roberts, Tiffany, Jim, Liam & Sophia Baker

WORSHIP AT FIRST-PLYMOUTH Visit firstplymouth.org for details about each of these services. SATURDAY 5:30PM, CHAPEL CASUAL | PERSONAL | MEANINGFUL Sermon, hymns, prayers SUNDAY, 8:00AM, CHAPEL TRADITIONAL | CASUAL | SPIRITUAL Two hymns, sermon, 30 minutes SUNDAY, 9:00AM, SANCTUARY HOLY | TIMELESS| INSPIRING | PROFOUND Scripture, music, sermon FIRST-PLYMOUTH EAST, SUNDAY 9:30AM Kloefkorn School (6601 Glass Ridge Dr) SIMPLE | AUTHENTIC | JOYFUL Fellowship, family, depth SUNDAY 10:30AM, SANCTUARY GRAND | GLORIOUS | JOYFUL | UPLIFTING Processions, preaching, choir, organ Live streamed on the church Facebook page. SUNDAY 11:59AM, SANCTUARY DYNAMIC | ECLECTIC | INFORMAL Message, music, candle lighting WEDNESDAY NIGHT, 6:15PM, SANCTUARY ENERGIZING | DYNAMIC | INSPIRING Fellowship, family, fun COMPLINE, 2ND SUNDAY 7:00PM, SANCTUARY REFLECTIVE | SPACIOUS | PEACEFUL Stillness, chanting, candle lighting (9:00pm June, July, August) ANYBODY, EVERYBODY WORSHIP SATURDAY 5:15PM, MAYFLOWER HALL (ESPECIALLY FOR WORSHIPPERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS) WARM-HEARTED | INCLUSIVE | INTERACTIVE Socializing, worshipping, learning Childcare is provided during the Sunday, 9:00am, 10:30am, 11:59am, at 20th & D; and on Sundays at 9:30am at FP East.