Easter Sunday
Offertory
Glorious, Risen Christ!
Larson
Sanctuary Choir (8:30 & 11:00); Senior Saints Choir (9:45)
April 20, 2014 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 a.m. Classic Worship
Before the sun had arisen Mary mourned for the Lord alone, but the darkened tomb was an empty room; the Son of God was gone! Glorious, risen Christ! Alive and robed in majesty! Yet the scars of the cross show the infinite cost, the miraculous gift of Christ’s love for us. Mary heard His voice in the garden quietly calling
Don’t miss the Handbell Festival Choirs in concert on Saturday, April 26th, at 4:00 p.m., in the Great Hall. Casual, no charge.
her name. She could not believe, nor her mind conceive that Jesus was alive. She reached for the hem of
Sounding of the Chimes
His garment, silent, astonished, she gazed; His feet were torn that Easter morn, she bowed before her Lord,
Greeting
amazed! Glorious, risen Christ! Alive and robed in majesty! Yet the scars of the cross show the infinite cost, the
Prelude Choral Introit
Joyful, Joyful
arr. Bish
He Lives!
arr. Pote
miraculous gift of Christ’s love for us.
* Doxology
Hymnal Pg. 95
Sanctuary Choir (8:30 & 11:00); Senior Saints Choir (9:45)
* Call to Worship
Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host.
Psalm 118:24; Isaiah 65:17-18
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Leader: Rejoice and be glad: People: This is the day that the Lord has made!
* Sermon Text
Leader: Rejoice and be glad:
Matthew 28:1-10 (8:30) John 20:1-18 (9:45 & 11:00)
People: Heaven and earth will never be the same! Leader: Rejoice and be glad:
This is the Word of God for the people of God. Thanks be to God.
People: Christ is risen! Alleluia!
* Hymn #302
Christ the Lord is Risen Today
EASTER HYMN
Sermon
Solving the Death Problem Love’s Great Victory
* Easter Prayer
Dr. Steve Pulliam (8:30) Dr. John Robbins (9:45 & 11:00)
Alleluia! We praise you, O God, for the power of your saving love revealed in the resurrection of our Lord. As you have raised Jesus from the dead, give to us the gift of everlasting life that we may worship you forever; through Christ, our risen Savior. Living God, by your Holy Spirit, open our eyes to see the new light of this day; open our lips to tell of the empty tomb; open our hearts to believe the good news; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
* Hymn #310 * Choral Benediction * Postlude
* Gloria Patri
He Lives Hallelujah! Toccata *Please stand as you are able
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost.
The next UA Brown Bag Concer t is tomorrow in the Wesley Chapel at 12:00 noon. The concert features double reeds – bassoon and oboe. No charge. The first twenty people will receive a free brown bag lunch after concert.
ACKLEY arr. Handel Widor
We are receiving applications for a full-time Associate Director of Student Ministries to join our team. This position will have emphasis on working with middle and junior high ministry and young women. A bachelor’s degree is required and a minimum of three years of experience working with students in a ministry capacity is required. Interested persons should submit their resume and letter of interest to Brooke Hunsaker at
[email protected] or by mail to: Central UMC, Attn: Brooke Hunsaker, P.O. Box 1106, Fayetteville, AR 72702. The application deadline is May 25, 2014. The position will start in summer 2014. Graduating high school seniors and their families are invited to a special evening at Central. On Wednesday, April 30th, from 6-8 p.m., in Central’s Activities Center, there will be some good fellowship, a nice meal, and a special time to honor each graduating senior. Please RSVP by April 23rd, and indicate the number in attendance. Contact Greg Gibson at
[email protected] with any questions or to RSVP. The Truth Seekers Sunday school class will begin a new study, The Four New Testament “postcards”—Philemon, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude by Charles R. Swindoll, on May 4th, for 6 -7 weeks. The class meets from 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. each Sunday in Wesley 307. The cost of the study guide is $5.50. For questions or to sign up, please call or email Marilyn Braswell at 283-2726, or
[email protected].
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer 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 trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Choral Response
Up from the Grave He Arose
arr. Lowry
Central’s Pastors: Dr. John Robbins, Dr. Steve Pulliam, Rev. Carl Palmer, Rev. Jody Farrell, Rev. Emily Burch - College Pastor Dr. Jack Wilson - Pastor Emeritus Director of Classic Music & Worship: Fenner Russell Organists/Pianists: Jonathan Story, Marci Milus Sound/Video: Jeremy Morris Acolytes: Spencer Cullins, Reece Ruddell (8:30) Max Dawson, Carter Sone (9:45) Jayden and Kyler Pitts(11:00)
Instrumentalists Trumpet - Mark Lewis and Lucas Davis Trombone - Lance Grigsby and Elliott Green Timpani - Amy Hardin Vocalists Soprano - Elison Willis Alto - Emily Claire Deal Tenor - Jake Harris and Michael Rothmeyer Bass - Michael Baker Brown
Calendar of Events Sunday, April 20 Easter Sunday
Welcome to Central! If you are visiting today, we are very pleased that you have chosen to worship with us. It is our joy to have you here. Please fill out this information card and place it in the offering plate. For parents with small children in the service, children’s bulletins are available. Ask an usher for assistance. If small children become restless or someone needs to leave the Sanctuary, the service can be heard in the parlor through a speaker. Please let us know if we can assist you in any way!
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Contemporary Worship Team Rehearsal (Great Hall) Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Classic Easter Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) Contemporary Easter Worship Celebration (Great Hall) Senior Saints Rehearsal (Choir Room) Classic Easter Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) Contemporary Easter Worship Celebration (Great Hall) Classic Easter Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) Contemporary Easter Worship Celebration (Great Hall)
Monday, April 21 8:00 9:30 12:00 4:30 5:00 5:30 6:00
Middle School Science Olympiad (Great Hall) UMW Priscilla Fellowship (offsite) U of A Concert (Wesley Chapel) Board of Trustees Meeting (Wesley 307) TOPS (Wesley 304) Jubellation! (Ed Bldg 109) Stephen Ministry Training (Wesley 102)
Tuesday, April 22
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6:30 9:00 9:30
Men’s Small Group (Wesley 310) Worship Team Meeting (Wesley 303) Disciple III - Gullett (Wesley 310)
10:00 11:30 6:30
Staff Meeting (Wesley 304) Community Meals (Great Hall) When God’s Spirit Moves Study (Wesley 306 & 307)
Wednesday, April 23 10:10 12:00 6:00 7:15
Senior Saints Choir (Shiloh Health & Rehab) Midweek Meditation (Wesley Chapel) An Evening with Bishop Willimon (Great Hall) CR Women’s Step Study (Wesley 205)
Thursday, April 24 10:00 10:00 11:30 2:00 2:30 5:30 7:00 7:30
Community Meals Bible Study (CAC Siderooms 1-2) CR Women’s Step Study (Wesley 205) Community Meals (Great Hall) Handbell Festival Set-Up (Great Hall) Children’s Ministry Prayer Gathering (Wesley 107) Celebrate Recovery (SMB 2nd Floor) Amazon Team Meeting (Wesley Chapel) Central’s College Ministry (Activities Center)
Friday, April 25 8:00 6:00
Handbell Set-Up (Great Hall) Extreme Ring (Great Hall)
Saturday, April 26 8:00 4:00
Spring Handbell Festival (Great Hall) Handbell Festival Bells in Concert (Great Hall)
Congratulations to... Congratulations to Andrew and Allison Dolan on the birth of a son, Jack Henry Dolan, on February 21, 2014. Miller is the big brother. Congratulations to Josh and Rachel Gray on the birth of a daughter, Josiane Jillian (Josie) Gray, on April 5, 2014. In Need of Prayer Pat Harrison, Scott Huddleston, Jennifer Jones, Gus Roten, and Jodie Stafford. Sympathy to... Dorothy Porterfield in the death of her father, Troy Prince, of Prairie Grove. Jody Long in the death of her brother, Neil McCall, of Atlanta, Georgia. Rose Marie Hogle in the death of her husband, John T. Hogle, on April 15, 2014. Mr. Hogle joined Central United Methodist in December 1986. He was a former member of the Asbury Sunday School class, Sanctuary Usher, and a participant in Senior Saints and XYZ. For after-hours emergencies, please call 479-442-4237 and then select option 5.
We now offer the convenience of text giving! Simply text the desired amount to 479-802-3343. First time users will receive a response indicating the need to complete a one-time registration in order to complete the giving process. Any donations made after the initial giving will automatically be processed. Unless otherwise designated, all donations will go to Central’s operations fund. If you wish to donate towards another fund, simply text desired amount followed by the fund. For example, to donate $100 towards the property maintenance fund, enter $100 Property Maintenance. For more information, please contact Brooke Hunsaker at 442-1801 or
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