April 5, 2015 — The Day of Resurrection

Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, Ohio 44702

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Welcome to Christ Presbyterian Church

Thank you for worshiping at Christ Presbyterian Church. It is our hope that you will be inspired and blessed by the music and sermon. We look forward to seeing you again.

For those of you with very small children (up to age 3) our Nursery is open and available to you in our lower level. Our caring volunteers are ready and willing to watch over your child while you are in service this morning. You can worship with peace of mind as all parents are given a pager so you can be contacted at a moment’s notice should your child need you.

An usher is able to help direct you if you need assistance.

Family Worship Supplements are available at the front of the sanctuary.

Families

The Order For Morning Worship The Day of Resurrection

* Those who are able please stand; if getting up Please silence all electronic devices

and down is difficult for you, please remain seated. prior to the worship service.

Large print copies of the hymns are available in the Narthex or from an usher.

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAME

Preparation for Worship We commence with the dim light of the early morning at the tomb.

Reading of Scripture Mark 16:1-6a

Choral Introit The Easter Sequence: Victimae paschali laudes 1. Christians, to the Paschal victim offer your thankful praises!

2. A lamb the sheep redeemeth: Christ, who only is sinless, reconcileth sinners to the Father.

3. Death and life hath contended in that combat stupendous:

the Prince of life, who died, reigns immortal.

4. Speak, Mary, declaring what thou sawest, wayfaring:

5. “The tomb of Christ, who is living, the glory of Jesus’ resurrection;

6. bright angels attesting, the shroud and napkin resting.

7. Yea, Christ my hope is arisen; to Galilee he will go before you.”

8. Christ, indeed from death is risen, our new life obtaining;

have mercy, victor King, ever reigning!

Amen. Alleluia! Text: Wigbert (Wipo of Burgundy; d. 1050?)

April 5, 2015 Ten-Thirty O’Clock

Invocation The Pastor

Brightness of God’s glory and exact image of God’s person,

whom death could not conquer, nor the tomb imprison,

as you have shared your frailty in human flesh,

help us to share your immortality in the Spirit.

Let no shadow of the grave terrify us,

and no fear of darkness turn our hearts from you.

Reveal yourself to us this day and all our days, as the first and the last, the Living One,

our immortal Savior and Lord. Amen.

THE EASTER PROCESSION — “Toccata” from Symphony V Charles-Marie Widor

Representatives of the Body of Christ bring symbols of our Resurrection Faith

and worship leaders process to the chancel:

1. The Paschal Candle: The Light of Christ Pam Moretta

2. Acolytes transmit the light Jonathan McCahan & Romy Anderson

to all of the chancel area candles

3. The waters of baptism are brought forth and poured into the font Natalie Weinsz

4. Banner of Christ the Sacrificial Lamb is brought forth in procession Emma George

5. Resurrection Banner is brought forth in procession Scott McCahan

6. Easter floral array is completed with crowning glory Michelle McCahan

7. The Word of God is placed on the lectern Don Montgomery

8. Boy, Girl, and Youth Choristers process to the chancel

9. The Chancel Choir

THE CONGREGATION STANDS AS:

10. The Processional Cross is brought forth;

representing the whole Body of the Faithful Ali deVries

11. Pastors and Lay Leaders

Call to Worship

Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

People: The Lord is risen, indeed! Alleluia!

Leader: This is the day of victory, the victory of the God of love.

People: Death is defeated by life! Chris is risen from the grave!

Leader: Because Jesus was raised, we know we too shall be raised.

People: Because he lives, we too will live eternally.

Leader: As Christ was brought home from his sojourn in this foreign land,

People: so shall we be brought home by God on our last day.

Leader: What cause for joyous celebration! Hallelujah!

People: Hallelujah!

GIVE PRAISE TO GOD

*Hymn No. 232 “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today!”

*Prayer of Adoration (read by all in unison) Loving and ever-present God, you seek us up and down the roads of life, assuring us we are your beloved children. You choose to give us free will and release us to learn and grow. Yet you remain with us. Because of Easter we now know that nothing can snatch us from your hand or remove us beyond the reach of your care. And so it is that we worship you. We adore you and give thanks to you for this astonishing message of Easter resurrection.

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession (unison)

God of all mercies, we are sorry to admit how feeble our witness to the resurrection of Christ Jesus really is. We affirm it in our hearts, but bear little testimony to it either in our words or in our lives, which often have the appearance and odor of death rather than of new life. Forgive us, we pray, and set before us again the fact of the open tomb and empty grave. Fill us with resurrection power and renewed life, so that we may at last reflect the glow of that first Easter dawn, in the name of the risen Christ we pray. Amen.

(Silence is observed for personal reflection.) Assurance of Pardon *Response to the Assurance of Pardon *Hymn No. 238 (stanzas 1 & 2) “Thine Is the Glory”

LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED

Children are now invited to walk to the chancel steps for the Message. Message for Children

(Children 3rd grade and older will remain in worship following the Children’s Message.)

Prayer for Illumination Epistle Reading Colossians 3:1-4

If you have been raised with Christ Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible page 957 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 246

Anthem “Alleluia” from Exsultate W. A. Mozart Marilou Berg, piano

The Gospel John 20:1-18

The Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Leader: The Gospel of the Lord. Pew Bible pages 882-883 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible pages 140-141 Sermon “The View From Up Here” Rev. David L. de Vries

So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

Anthem based on The Song of Moses (Exodus 15) Edward C. Bairstow Sing ye to the Lord, for He hath triumphed gloriously. Pharaoh’s chariots and his host hath He cast into the sea. Mighty Victim from the sky, hell’s fierce powers beneath Thee lie; Thou hast conquered in the fight, Thou hast brought us life and light. Now no more can death appall, now no more the grave enthrall; Thou hast opened Paradise, and in Thee Thy Saints shall rise. Mighty Victim from the sky, hell’s fierce powers beneath Thee lie; Thou hast conquered in the fight, Thou hast brought us life and light; Thou hast opened Paradise, and in Thee Thy Saints shall rise. Alleluia! Amen.

OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD

*Affirmation of Faith (unison) We trust in Jesus Christ, Fully human, fully God: Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: Preaching good news to the poor, and release to the captives teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to eternal life . . . In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks

and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth,

praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!

With believers in every time and place,

we rejoice that nothing in life or in death

can separate us from the love of God in

Christ Jesus our Lord.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.

Amen. (from A Brief Statement of Faith)

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer (using “debts” and “debtors”)

Offertory

Anthem from Mass in B Minor Johann Sebastian Bach

Britt Cooper, baritone

Et resurrexit tertia die And on the third day he rose again,

secundum scripturas. in accordance with the scriptures.

Et ascendit in caelum: he ascended into heaven and

sedet ad dexteram Patris. is seated at the right hand of the Father.

Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, He will come again in glory

judicare vivos et mortuos: to judge the living and the dead,

cujus regni non erit finis. and his kingdom will have no end.

(Excerpt from the Nicene Creed)

*Doxology LASST UNS ERFREUEN

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him all creatures here below; Alleluia, alleluia!

Praise Him, above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia . . . Alleluia!

*Prayer of Dedication (unison)

Gracious God, on this Easter Day we see how gracious you are to us.

You have given us all we need, for life and death,

in your precious gift of Jesus Christ.

In response we praise you not only with heart and voice,

but with time and energy, material gifts,

and active involvement in caring.

Receive and use our offering

and bless it to the good of your eternal kingdom. Amen.

REENTRY INTO THE WORLD TO SERVE THE LORD

Being Christ’s Church – Living Our Faith (During the Offering, please sign the Friendship Pad found in your pew and return it

toward the center aisle, noting names of those with whom you are worshiping.)

*Hymn No. 236 “The Strife Is O’er” *The Charge and Benediction *Choral Acclamation Chorus from Messiah George F. Handel Hallelujah!

For the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord,

and of His Christ;

and He shall reign for ever,

Kings of Kings, and Lord of Lords.

Hallelujah!

Please remain standing as the crucifer, acolytes, choir, and clergy process out.

*Organ Voluntary “Final” from Symphony I Louis Vierne Please wait for the conclusion of this musical offering before removing chancel flowers.

*Greeting One Another

For anyone wishing confidential individual prayer, immediately following the service

a member of the Stephen Ministry will be available in the Chapel.

We deeply appreciate those whose gifts and memorials have provided the Easter flowers for

our services. Flowers may be removed from the chancel after the conclusion of the organ

postlude.

The Cathedral Hour this Easter Sunday is given in praise to the Resurrection of our Lord and

Savior. Christ Is Risen, Risen Indeed. Alleluia!

Liturgists: Lori Kortkamp & Elder Terri Bate

Preparing for Next Week Scripture Readings for April 12, 2015 Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133; 1 John 1:1-2:2; John 20:19-31

Consider: It all happened on Sunday. It was on “the first day of the week” (John 20:19)—the

same day Jesus rose from the dead (John 20:1)—when the risen Lord appeared to a group of

disciples in a locked house and offered them the gift of the Holy Spirit. Then, one week later

(John 20:26), Jesus came again to the disciples (still shut inside the house), this time allowing

Thomas to see and touch his hands and side. Think about the place where you gather for

worship on Sunday. Is it open to the surprising presence of Christ and the liberating gifts of

the Spirit? (If not, does the Spirit still move? Does Jesus show up anyway?) Are there times

when your questions and doubts grow deeper? Are there times when your faith is

strengthened and renewed?

Sunday Morning Adult Classes ~ 9:15—10:15am

The Library Class is studying the Apocrypha.

Contemporary Issues and Biblical Thought Adult Class meets in the Quilting Room and

is studying a book by James W. Moore entitled, “The Power of a Story.”

The Parlor Class is studying from the Present Word. April 12—Love One Another, led by

Jim Smith; April 19—Believe God’s Love, led by Ken Wulff; April 26—Watch Out for

Deceivers, led by Fred Bohse.

Intergenerational Bible Study Class in the Upper Room (on the second floor above the

Parlor): Mike Ophardt leads the discussion.

Westminster Hall Class: Shadows and Reality: The Letter to The Hebrews in a Postmodern

Age, will be held every Sunday in April and May, 9:15am to 10:15am; led by Zev Rosenberg

and John David Geib.

Daily Grace

CPC Rhythms of Worship and Discipleship The Week of April 5, 2015

Using Sunday’s Order of Worship, we enter into

worship and prayer every day of the week. We worship together . . . separately.

The Call to Worship

The Prayer of Adoration (Followed by silence)

The Prayer of Confession (Followed by silence)

The Assurance of Pardon

Scripture Readings (Worship texts for Sunday, April 12)

Monday: Acts 4:32-35

Tuesday: Psalm 133

Wednesday: 1 John 1:1-2:2

Thursday: John 20:19-31

Friday: Acts 4:32-35

Saturday: Psalm 133

Silent Meditation and Prayer

(Listening for God’s voice in Scripture and silence)

Prayers of the People

(Lifting others before God)

Prayer of Dedication

Becoming Familiar With Holy Scripture

If you wish to become more familiar with the Bible and the best known stories of

scripture, read The Hall of Fame of Faith (Hebrews 11).

Simple Gifts

Concert of Folk & World Music by Duo Artists:

Linda Littleton & Karen Hirshon

Sunday, April 12, 2015 — 4:00 pm

Free-will offering received.

Hear them in the 10:30 am Worship Service as well!

Two women plus twelve instruments equals one good 'me when Simple Gi*s grace our chancel

area on the second Sunday of April. This award-winning band performs on an impressive array

of instruments, including two violins, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, recorders, and guitar plus

some more unusual instruments like the bowed psaltery, baritone fiddle, banjolin, guitjo, and

doumbek.

Simple Gi*s presents a wide variety of ethnic folk music, including everything from lively Irish

jigs and down-home American reels to hard-driving Klezmer freilachs, haun'ng Gypsy melodies,

and exo'c Balkan dance tunes. Throughout their performances, they put their own dis'nc've

stamp on tradi'onal tunes, blending styles from diverse cultures with their American roots.

According to the Cel'c Classic Fes'val in Bethlehem, PA, "few musicians can match the warmly

personal stage presence Simple Gi*s possesses." It is obvious that these women love the music

they play, and they know how to share their talents, their enthusiasm, and their sense of humor

with the audience.

Linda Li4leton and Karen Hirshon have performed as Simple Gi*s since 1995. The group was

founded by Li4leton in 1989 and has performed throughout the mid-Atlan'c region, including

appearances at the Smithsonian, Brooklyn Museum of Art, Na'onal Governors' Conven'on,

Longwood Gardens, Na'onal Theater, Whitaker Center, Hershey Theatre, Philadelphia Folk

Fes'val, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Ontario Center for Performing Arts, and dozens of colleges

and universi'es throughout the region. Simple Gi*s has opened for Natalie MacMaster, Tom

Paxton, John McCutcheon, Robin and Linda Williams, Jay Unger and Molly Mason, and Boys of

the Lough.

Simple Gi*s has recorded six albums. Their newest, "Crossing Borders: Music of Many Lands,"

was recognized by Indie Acous'c as including "one of the best songs of 2005." Their previous

album, "Time and Again," won a bronze star (third place) in the Crossroads Music Awards. Their

recordings include tradi'onal music from Romania, Hungary, Russia, Bulgaria, Greece, Ireland,

Scotland, France, Sweden, Denmark, and America, plus original composi'ons by each group

member.

On behalf of Wakonda, we would like to thank you for your continued

generous support of our mission!

The summer season will be here sooner than you know it. Please consider donating

the following items to Wakonda this summer. Donated items may be dropped off in

the church office. Monetary donations are also greatly appreciated.

Congregational Greeting Cards: As an outreach to our congregational family,

we will have 2 cards each week in Cloister Hall on a podium for the “family” to

sign. Please stop in Cloister Hall and sign the cards this week for: Paul Pierce

(Thinking of You) and Marna Holcomb (Thinking of You).

Save old magazines

Save brown paper bags

Composition books

Sculpey clay

Lanyards

Easel pads

Construction paper

Post-it notes

Markers

Pencil sharpeners

Tempera paint

Face paint

Felt

Glue sticks

Scotch tape

Stapler

Blue Masking tape

White computer paper

Duct tape

Scissors

Brown paper lunch bags

Water balloons

Glow sticks

Large ball

Foam balls

Foam noodles

(for the lake)

Small sports cones

Tennis balls

Kick balls

New basketballs

New footballs

New soccer balls

New jump ropes

New hula hoops

Heavy duty hot pads

Pie irons

Roasting sticks

Ice packs

(for the health center)

Dixie cups

Pillows

Wash cloths

Aluminum foil

ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF April 5 Today 8:00 am Worship Service – Westminster Hall 9:00 am Fellowship – Westminster Hall 9:15 am-11:30 am Infant Nursery (ages 0-2) – Room L4 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary 10:45 am Kids’ Church Tuesday 1:00 pm Staff Meeting Wednesday 8:00-10:45 am Food Ministry 4:30 & 5:30 pm Wednesday Choirs Rehearsal 7:00 pm Worship Ministry—Upper Room Thursday 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study – Westminster Hall 7:15 pm Chancel Choir Reh. Friday 5:45 pm Wakonda Auction—Westminster Hall Confirmation Retreat Saturday 8:30-10:00 am Food Ministry Breakfast Confirmation Retreat Sunday, April 12 8:00 am Worship Service – Chapel 9:15 am Children/Youth/Adult Sunday School Classes 10:30 am Worship Service – Sanctuary 12:00-1:00 pm Confirmation Class 4:00 pm Simple Gifts Concert—Sanctuary 6:00-8:00 pm Youth Group

A reminder . . .

Either at home or on the road,

you can listen to the 10:30

service on WHLO 640 AM, or

log on your computer to

www.640whlo.com

GMG—Kindermusik (Wednesday)

9:30-10:15am Village

10:45-11:30am Our Time

12:30-12:45pm Imagine That!

1:00-1:45pm Imagine That!

3:30-4:15pm Young Child 1

4:30-5:15pm Melody, Mallets & More

5:30-6:15pm Young Child 1

6:30-7:15 pm Young Child 3

GMG—Kindermusik (Thursday)

9:30-10:15pm Our Time

10:45-11:30am Our Time

12:00-12:45pm Imagine That!

Christ Presbyterian Church Staff Ministers: The People of Christ Church

Senior Pastor: Rev. David de Vries

Parish Associate: Rev. Eldon Trubee

Director of Music & Organist: David Kienzle

Specialist in Music for The Young Child: Deborah Garren

Director of Youth Ministry: Jon Mathewson

Director of Children’s and Family Ministries: Jennifer George

Director of Outdoor Ministries: Chris Harmsen

Business Administrator/Assistant Treasurer: Donald Weltlich

Financial Assistant/Secretary: Diane Nave

Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor/Secretary: Caryn Smith

Custodians: Kurt A. Gottschick & Ron Pelger

Mission Co-Worker in Thailand: Esther Wakeman

Elders of

Christ Presbyterian Church

Kevin Anderson

Alice Bailey

Terri Bate

Chris Burt

Scott McCahan

Pam Moretta

Edith Ophardt

Christy Paumier

James Smith

TAG – Tuesday Afternoon Group Tuesday, April 21 TAG continues on Tuesday, April 21 with an entertaining musical program

from Christopher Kenney, Director of Education at the McKinley Museum.

Chris is a talented pianist and his performance of “Songs Without Words” will take us from

the classical rhythms and romantic melodies of Felix Mendelssohn to the syncopated sounds

of jazz and blues. Get swept into music from Phantom of the Opera, and enjoy the familiar

theme from the Peanuts cartoons. Chris will also give a brief background about each piece.

Making this event extra special, he will perform on the new Bösendorfer piano in the

chancel.

The TAG chefs will prepare one of their delicious homemade meals. Plan to gather at 11:30

for a time of fellowship and greeting friends, followed by a meditation at 11:45, and lunch at

noon. The program will begin at approximately 12:45 pm. The cost is only $7.00.

The TAG season will conclude on Tuesday, May 19 with a visit from Ida McKinley.

Wondering how that’s possible? Mark your calendars now and come find out!

THANK YOU to all of you who participated in the 60/40 campaign for the Welcome Bags for

Hartville Migrant Mission. Your generosity filled over 50 bags and enough money was

donated that 20 more bags will be filled by the mission. They have expressed their thanks to

our church on Twitter.

BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION COLLECTION will continue year round.

Please cut them out of the product label and stash them in an envelope and

put it in the collection plate.

REFUGE OF HOPE is the only all men’s homeless shelter in Stark County and is located

in downtown Canton. They are having their 4th Anniversary Spring Fundraiser Banquet on

Tuesday, April 14th, at the Hartville Kitchen. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge,

but a free will offering will be taken. Sign up for a Christ Presbyterian Church table/s will be

on the Kiosk. Please join us.