April 16, 2017 | Sanctuary Service | 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. | Easter Sunday

Prelude “Toccata on Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” David Stultz,

arr. Diane Bish organ

“Rise Now, My Heart, with Gladness” Johann Gruger, 1649

arr. Alinda Cooper

Awake, my heart, with gladness, see what today is done;

Now, after gloom and sadness, comes forth the glorious sun.

My Savior there was laid where our bed must be made

When to the realms of light our spirit wings its flight.

The foe in triumph shouted when Christ lay in the tomb;

But lo, he now is routed, his boast is turned to gloom.

For Christ again is free; in glorious victory

He who is strong to save has triumphed o’er the grave.

“A Joyful Alleluia” Cynthia Dobrinski

“An Easter Symphony”

LASST UNS ERFREUN; arr. Milton Rusch

Welcome and greetings Jared Huffman, associate pastor

* Call to worship

Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

All: The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Leader: May his grace and peace be with you.

All: May he fill our hearts with joy. Jesus Christ our King is risen!

* Hymn of praise 277 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”

Order of Worship

Please silence all communication devices. Thank you.

* Responsive prayer for Easter

Leader: O Christ, in your resurrection, the heavens and the earth rejoice.

All: Alleluia! Thanks be to you, O God!

Leader: By your resurrection you broke open the gates of hell and destroyed

sin and death.

All: Keep us victorious over sin and rapid in repentance and faith.

Leader: By your resurrection you raised the dead and brought us from

death to life.

All: Guide us in the way of eternal life by your Word and providence.

Leader: By your resurrection you confounded your guards and executioners

and filled the disciples with joy.

All: Give us joy in our salvation and in your service.

Leader: By your resurrection you proclaimed good news to the women and

apostles and brought salvation to your people.

All: Direct our lives as your new creation.

Leader: God of mercy, we no longer look for Jesus among the dead, for he is

alive and has become the Lord of life.

All: He lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and

forever. Amen.

* Congregation response 735 GLORIA PATRI

Call to confession

Silent prayers of confession

Assurance of God’s pardoning grace taken from Romans 8 and 2 Corinthians 5

If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but

gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us

all things? Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen? continued

It is God who justifies. Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—

more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also

interceding for us. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.

The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.

* Hymn of assurance “Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven”

ODE TO JOY

Alleluia, alleluia! Hearts to heaven and voices raise:

sing to God a hymn of gladness, sing to God a hymn of praise;

he who on the cross a victim for the world’s salvation bled,

Jesus Christ, the King of Glory, now is risen from the dead.

Alleluia, Christ is risen! Death at last has met defeat:

see the ancient powers of evil in confusion and retreat;

once he died, and once was buried: now he lives forevermore,

Jesus Christ, the world’s Redeemer, whom we worship and adore.

Christ is risen, we are risen! Set your hearts on things above:

there in all the Father’s glory lives and reigns our King of Love;

hear the word of peace he brings us, see his wounded hands and side;

now let every wrong be ended, every sin be crucified.

Worship in the giving of God’s tithe and our offerings

Offertory “I Have Overcome the World” Chancel choir Music by Dan and Heidi Goeller Text adapted from John 16:33, Psalm 60:12, Romans 8:35-37, Deuteronomy 31:6, and 1 John 5:4-5

In this world you will have trouble. In this world you will have strife.

In this world you will have sorrow. In this world you will have pain.

Does God no longer love us? Do we face these trials alone?

With God we gain the victory, through the love of Christ.

Take heart! I have overcome the world. Take heart! I have overcome the world.

Be strong and courageous! Do not fear. For the LORD your God goes with you.

Take heart! I have overcome the world. Take heart! I have overcome the world.

Be strong and courageous! Do not fear. Take heart! I have overcome the world.

Every child of God overcomes the world. This victory is won by our faith.

Only those who believe that Jesus is God’s Son can overcome the world.

* Doxology 731

* Prayer of dedication and thanksgiving

* Scripture reading from Isaiah 65:17-25 Rob Witcher (9:30)

p. 1164 in pew Bible and text printed in the bulletin Mark Newton (11:00)

* Prayer of preparation for the study of God’s Word

Sermon “From Resurrection to New Creation”

Joe Novenson, senior teaching pastor

Pastoral prayer

* Congregational choral response “Hallelujah Chorus”

George Frideric Handel

Music may be found on the following pages.

* Benediction

* Congregational response “Threefold Amen”

* Postlude “Toccata from Symphony No. 5”

Widor

* Congregation standing as you are able

The rosebud in the fellowship hall today is for the birth of Catherine Elizabeth Lindquist,

born to Elizabeth and Peter Lindquist on March 31.

The rosebud in the sanctuary today is for the birth of Luke Ebenezer Wharton, born to

Stephanie and Ben Wharton on April 5.

Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteers are needed for Hedgehog Grove this Friday, April 21, from 5:15-9:00 p.m.

Hedgehog Grove is a ministry which provides an evening of fun and care for children

with special needs and their siblings. If you are interested in preparing food dishes or

serving as a buddy to a child with special needs or their sibling, please contact

Emily Brown at emily@lmpc.org.

Our musicians today are:

Director of Sanctuary Worship and Music, Joy Gibbons

Organist, David Stultz

Bell Choir

Randall Crenshaw, Christie Dodson, Cori Fordice, Jennifer Mixon,

Julie Reinick, Stephanie Wharton, Kristin Wykoff

Chancel Choir

Dorcas Crenshaw, Randall Crenshaw, Chuck Denham, Luisa DiBernardo,

Christie Dodson, George Doepp, Tim Gibbons, Joy Gulick, Lansing Hamilton,

Sharon Hoven, Bella Knecht, Gini Love, Wes Moore, Sue Neiles, Nate Oster,

Michal Parsley, Lewis Price, Joan Stanton, Shannon Teague, Dan Vermeer,

David Wharton, Bob Wharton, Donna Wharton, Stephanie Wharton,

Henry Williams, Mark Zbinden

Brass Ensemble

Trumpets: Jordan Bailey, Hampton Perritt

Trombones: Eric Miller, Jackie Miller

French horn: Lucas Nelson

Timpani: Nate Oster

Isaiah 65:17-25

17“Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be

remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will

create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy. 19I will rejoice over

Jerusalem and take delight in my people; the sound of weeping and of crying will be

heard in it no more. 20Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or

an old man who does not live out his years; he who dies at a hundred will be thought a

mere youth; he who fails to reach a hundred will be considered accursed. 21They will build

houses and dwell in them; they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 22No longer will

they build houses and others live in them, or plant and others eat. For as the days of a tree,

so will be the days of my people; my chosen ones will long enjoy the works of their hands. 23They will not toil in vain or bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a

people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them. 24Before they call I will

answer; while they are still speaking I will hear. 25The wolf and the lamb will feed

together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent’s food. They

will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain,” says the LORD.

Sermon Notes

“From Resurrection to New Creation” Isaiah 65:17-25

Jesus’ resurrection ushers in: 1. a new creation—all of creation will be made whole. (vv. 17, 25) 2. a new community—our identity and our relationships will be healed. (vv. 18-20, 24) 3. a new calling—our lives will finally be fruitful and never frustrating. (vv. 21-23) Big Idea: What began Easter morning with Jesus’ resurrection comes to

fulfillment in a new creation, a new community, and a new calling.

The Easter flowers are given in memory of

Belva Bailey by Don Bailey, Sr., Don and Laura Bailey, and Lori and Kevin Chilton

Dick Bodine by Hilda and Marshall Jemison

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh A. Brown by Katie and Don Morton, Hugh, Elizabeth and Peter

Joseph Cadariu by Janice and Wes Moore

Nancy Caulkins (Miss Nancy) by Billy Caulkins, Caroline and Larry Bentley,

Betsy Caulkins Bookout, and Carolyn and Bill Caulkins

Joshua Davis by Judy and Tony Pepper

Atticus Bartholomew Centurion Doe by the Doe family

and by Judy and Tony Pepper

Stokely Doster by Freeman, David, Merry Lynn and Stokely Jr.

Margaret Evans by Becky and Ray Soileau

Marshall and Liza Goree by their daughters Corinne, Marsha, Dottie, and Allison

Jennie Moore Gregory by Janice and Wes Moore

Ross B. Hall by Stephanie and David Wharton

Frank Jemison, Sr. by Hilda and Marshall Jemison

Howard Jenkins by Jan and Keith Michaels

Jill Jenkins by Jan and Keith Michaels

Nathaniel Jones by Doris Walls

Ted and Bunny King by Hilda and Marshall Jemison

Walter and Charlotte Lavender by Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Mutter

Megan Grace Matthews by Janice and Wes Moore

Harriet and Glenn Michaels by Jan and Keith Michaels

Michael Mooney by Katie, Emma Kate, Davis and Hannah Mooney

Westley A. Moore, Sr. by Janice and Wes Moore

Hal Morris by Linda Morris and family

Pop Morris by Beth, Scott, McKinley, Anna-Blair and Wright

Mr. and Mrs. A.O. Bill Morton by Katie and Don Morton, Hugh, Elizabeth and Peter

Frank and Mattie Mutter by Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Mutter

Tillie and Jones Nash by Donna and Bob Wharton

Papa Perry by Beth, Scott, McKinley, Anna-Blair and Wright

Joe Persinger, Sr. by Pat, Joe and Steve Persinger, Meg Brock, and Lit’l Buddy

Carol Robinson by Janice and Wes Moore

George Robinson by Janice and Wes Moore

Drake Smission by Susan, Hope, Zach, Matthew and Bethany

Kelly Smith by Judy and Tony Pepper

Norman Smith by Ann Smith, Hollie, Don and Katie Kent;

Susan and Kyle Bryant; Beth and Joseph Wingfield

Bertha Stephenson by Janice and Wes Moore

Frank Stephenson by Janice and Wes Moore

Hope Alexandria Streck by Donna and Bob Wharton

Jean Tipton by Fred Robinson and Jean Bowden

Deb Watlington by Liz and Brad Davis, Rob, Alex, and Ben Watlington

Robert Allen Wharton III by Donna and Bob Wharton

The Easter flowers are given in honor of

Susie and Lea Courtney by Beth and Scott Self

Melinda and Eric Ellis by their young adult small group

Dr. and Mrs. Dan Harnsberger by Anne and Trey Carr, Caroline, Catherine and Margaret

Sally and Cameron Hill by Beck Beck and Poppy

Maggie, Lizzie and Strobe by Beck Beck and Poppy

Marianne Jenkins by Jan and Keith Michaels

Dr. and Mrs. Gil Jeong by Anne and Trey Carr, Caroline, Catherine and Margaret

Henley Kate McCahill by Bethany and Matthew Smisson

Barb and Joe Novenson by Betsy Caulkins Bookout

Carla Roy by Bethany and Matthew Smisson

Stephanie and David Wharton by Donna and Bob Wharton

Called the “white-robed apostles of hope,”

Easter lilies signify the resurrection of Christ and the hope of eternal life.

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Weekly Announcements

The Easter Cross in the courtyard is given in loving memory of Flora H. Walldorf

by Catherine and Charlie Walldorf. The flowers at the foot of the cross are

provided for children to take and place on the cross.

College graduates: to be included in our 2017 graduate list, please email your

name and the name of the school from which you are graduating this spring to

kelly@lmpc.org no later than this Wednesday, April 19.

Please join us for the Installation of Reverend Scott Wells to the Ministry of the

Gospel with Reformed University Fellowship at Covenant College. The service will

take place on Sunday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the LMPC chapel.

There will be a called congregational meeting at the end of each worship service

in the sanctuary and fellowship hall on April 30 for the purpose of electing the

nominated elders and deacons to the class of 2020.

Elders meet to pray in Pastor Novenson’s office at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday

morning. If you would like them to pray for you and your specific needs, they

welcome you to join them.

To find out more about happenings at LMPC, visit lmpc.org/news

TODAY AT LMPC—Sunday, April 16

Morning worship (sanctuary) 8:10, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.

Nursery 8:10, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.

Morning worship (fellowship hall) 9:30, 11:00 a.m.

No Sunday school for adults, youth, or children

No evening service or youth activities

For more events this week, visit lmpc.org/calendar or check the calendar in the hallway outside the sanctuary.