Church Ministry Program and Support Staff The Rev. Dr. John Paul Powell, Senior Pastor The Rev. Karla Shaw, Associate Pastor Discipleship Ministries Donald Brenneman, Minister of Music & Business Administrator Leslie Hanna, Director of Senior Adult Ministry Brandon Aguillard, Director of Youth Discipleship Karen Connor, Director of Children’s Discipleship Maggie Hills, Children’s Discipleship Assistant Jessica Brownlee, Lead Nursery Staff Sarah Butterfield, Mothers of Preschoolers Coordinator Nicole Hage, Director of Preschool and Toddler Learning Center Joette Correia, Toddler Learning Center Coordinator Bryan Verhoye, Pianist/Music Associate Alicia McMillan, Organist and Director of Children’s Choirs Kris McCoy, Communications Coordinator and Café Worship Leader Evelyn Lambino, Financial Secretary Ann Simoneau, Executive Assistant Instrumentalists Calvin Price & Jeff Nevin, trumpets Jane Zwerneman, horn/Sean Reusch, trombone Ken Earnest, tuba/Pat Pfiffner, percussion Alicia McMillan, organ/Bryan Verhoye, piano Bob Giesick, guitar/David Held, bass/David Zedaker Jr., drums Sincere thanks to those who generously provided the Easter flowers. They were arranged by members and friends of Presbyterian Women, Ellen Anderson, chairperson. Media Ministries: Erich McMillan, Pat Ogle, John Spafford/Bob Giesick, director Ushers: Carol and Kris Cooper, Jim Cress, Alyson and Zach Flynn, Ray Lidstrom, Jock and Susan Wright/Linda and Fred Daugherty, head ushers
Resurrection Sunday April 5, 2015 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Prelude
*Call to Worship Pastor: People: Pastor:
COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 2128 Chatsworth Boulevard, San Diego, California 92107 619.223.1633 • pointlomachurch.org
The Trumpet Shall Sound Organ and Brass Quintet and Percussion
People: Pastor: All:
G. F. Handel/arr. Hal Hopson The Rev. Dr. John Powell
Out of the darkness of grief and despair comes a message of hope. Christ is risen. Christ is risen, indeed. We run to the tomb to see for ourselves. And it is true. Christ is risen. Christ is risen, indeed. We hear a voice call our name, and we know our risen Lord is with us now and always. Christ is risen. Christ is risen, indeed. Thanks be to God.
*Hymn
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
arr. Paul Leddington Wright
Offertory
“Carnival” Finale Bryan Verhoye, pianist
Robert Schumann
*Invocation Ministry of Music
Scripture Reading
Glorious, Risen Christ! New Covenant Choir Don Brenneman, director Acts 10:34-43
Lloyd Larson
*Prayer of Dedication Ministry of Music
Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed! New Covenant Choir
Sermon
The Resurrection from ”The Story” Chapter 27
The Rev. Karla Shaw
Prayer of Confession (in unison) O God, hear our prayer this Easter morning: Deliver us from the fear of death; And make us know that death is not the end but the beginning of life, not the twilight but the dawn, not the midnight but the breaking day. Grant us the certainty that beyond death there is a life, where the broken things are mended, and the lost things found; Where there is rest for the weary, and joy for the sad; Where all we have hoped and willed of good shall exist; Where the dream will come true, and the ideal will be realized; Where we shall be forever with our Lord. So grant us the Easter certainty that life is stronger than death, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. from William Barclay, “Prayers for the Christian Year”
Children are invited to the Family Life Center. Day of Service, Ed Lynds Birthday Blessing
Ed Cash, Keith and Kristyn Getty Pastor John
Call to Communion In Christ Alone *The Apostles’ Creed The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Come, Share the Lord How Deep the Father’s Love for Us Jesus Messiah In Christ Alone Easter Prayer and The 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. *Hymn
Assurance of Pardon Joys and Concerns
*Doxology (Old Hundredth)
Crown Him With Many Crowns
arr. Walter Pelz
*Benediction Postlude
Invitation to Christian Stewardship * please stand
Procession of the Nobles Rimsky-Korsakov/ arr. Dale Ramsey Organ, Brass Quintet and Percussion
Week of Sunday, April 5, 2015 EASTER SUNDAY 8:00, 9:30 & 11 am, Classic Worship, Sanctuary Monday, April 6 9:00 am Ageless Fitness, M/W/F, Family Life Center 1:00 pm Session Subcommittee on Planning, Library 6:00 pm Cub Scouts, Family Life Center 6:00 pm Adult Discipleship Committee, Library Tuesday, April 7 6:40 am Daybreak, Chapel 9:00 am Women’s Bible Study, Parlor 9:00 am Ageless Fitness, Family Life Center 9:30 am MOPS, Library 11:00 am Red Brick Seniors, Family Life Center 1:30 pm Ministry Staff Meeting, Parlor 6:30 pm Cub Scout Pack 546, Youth Center 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 24, Youth Center 7:00 pm Ringers ReJOYce!, Family Life Center 7:15 pm Overeaters Anonymous, Room 8 Wednesday April 8 8:30 am Men @ Work, Library 1:00 pm Prayer Quilt Workshop, Library 5:00 pm Men’s Bible Study, Parlor 6:00 pm Casual Bible Study, Library 6:00 pm Finance, Office 6:30 pm Women’s AA, Room 8 7:30 pm Senior High Youth, Youth Center Thursday, April 9 6:30 am Men’s Covenant Groups, Various 9:30 am Community Bible Study, Campus-wide 10:00 am Knitters & Crocheters, Parlor 4:00 pm Children’s Choirs & Kids Club, Family Life Center 6:00 pm Junior High Youth Group, Youth Center 6:30 pm Men’s AA, Sanctuary Room 1 Friday, April 10 5:00 pm Rt. 56, Family Life Center 6:30 pm The Bridge, Parlor Saturday, April 11 12:30 pm
AGO Organ Competition, Sanctuary
Coming Events / Save the Dates Apr. 11 Apr. 12 Apr. 14 Apr. 25-26 May 1-3 May 2 May 3 July 19 July 20-24 Aug. 16
Young Organists Competition Youth Sunday & Breakfast Burrito Fundraiser Women Connecting Dinner 5:30 pm Men’s Retreat, Pastor John speaking 3-day work/service at Rancho Genesis Annual Day of Service Organ Concert 4 pm, Alison Luedecke Bluegrass Concert & Square Dance Vacation Bible School Bryan Verhoye & Friends
Pointing Ahead at Easter Welcome to worship, friends! We revel with Christians the world round today for the grand event of our Christian faith, that “Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!” We’re glad to see you today. As we delight in the multiple generations of God’s people here at PLCPC, we also remember that “Cloud of Witnesses” in Heaven whom many have memorialized with flowers today. They are cheering us on in our own “race of faith set before us, looking to Jesus, the Pioneer and Perfecter of our faith.” This is that testimony of Hebrews 12, who for the ‘joy set before Him,’ kept on leading the way! God bless you and yours, as we continue here, for Christ and His Kingdom, Pastor John
Memorial Tributes Dean Baird Gabe Baltierra Deb & Millie Beudvick Blanchard & Porter Families Louis Sumner Bookwalter Louise Thomas Bookwalter Samuel & Esther Brenes Iva Faye Brenneman Tom Briggs Stephen F. Cantu Myrtle Tasker Carpenter Manuel R. Cintas Robert J. Clack John Ward Clark Maxine & Larry Clark Marilyn & Bill Cleator Edward T. Cramer Alice Richardson Crowder Emery J. Cummins, Sr. Georgina Forrest Cummins Ronald Daggett Dorothy & Henry Dahl Catherine Driscoll Aileen & Bob Eckart Ellis Bruce Edwards
The Fairlamb Family George Fotinos Tom Friberg Agnes Golden Kenneth H. Golden Morley H. Golden Robert Morley Golden Homer & Helen Gould Dean Gotzion Richard Grafton Jim Grant Ben Hagar Agnes & Luke Harrigan Bernadine Hartwig George Herzog Hilde Herzog Mr. & Mrs. Howard Holmes Dorothea & Dudley Hosea Jack Howard Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Howard Ellen & Jeff Jefferson Daisy & Orville Jewell Helga & Leonard Johnson The Kearns Family Joan Kellogg
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Landale, Sr. Ronnie & Henry Larsen Becca Lenci Beatrice Madison Bob Mayo Rachel & Jim McDonough Richard McKenna Elaine & Don McSurdy Carolyn T. Meredith Carl Mueller John Netterblad May & Al Ogle Charles Palma Marilyn & Ed Pierson Roxanne Pike Bill Pugh Louise & Ed Pugh Maggie Radonich Terry N. Radonich Ruth Reid Robinson & Pedersen Families Lorna & Jack Ross Ruth Carpenter Russell John A. “Bud” Rutherford Rose & Bart Sayer Cdr. Clark & Beth Seagraves Jeanne Senne George “Bill” Shaw Burke Simpson Hugh Simpson Kent Simpson Shelley Simpson Arlene Smith
Beverly Smith Isabel & Leslie Smith Robert Smith Solberg & Stevens Families John L. Spafford Ben Stephens Bill Stephens Emory L. Thompson Judge David & Arna Thompson Judge Gordon & Garnet Thompson, Sr. Palma & Arnold Turnquist Jessie Dangerfield Turpin Richard Stanley Turpin Howard B. Turrentine Karl E. Verhoye Helen & LaVern Wear Alfred Werner Della & Harry Wiesler Cecile & Howard Wright Jonathan Wright Margaret & Robert Wybel Nan Wybel Patricia Wygle Hazel & Mearl Youel David J. Zedaker, Sr. THANK YOU Don Brenneman & our Music Ministry The Gill Family The Johnson Family “Mom & Mom”
Women Connecting Dinner The Women Connecting Dinner is Tuesday, April 14, at 5:30 pm in the Family Life Center. Please drop off reservation forms and checks in the church office. After April 5, the dinner cost will increase by $5 per ticket. So be sure to drop off your forms today! For more information, contact Marty Smith at (619) 326-8894 or
[email protected].
Adult Discipleship Sunday Scripture Group — 10 am, Parlor. Today we have begun Dr. Ken Bailey’s series The Parables of Jesus in Luke. We’ll examine Jesus’ personal instructions to His disciples with the help of this internationally recognized authority. All are welcome. Contact: Bob Simoneau
[email protected]. Young Mom’s Bible Study—Mondays, 9:15-10:30 am, Parlor. For moms of kids elementary age and younger led by Pastor Karla. We are into The Story. Contact:
[email protected]. For free childcare, contact
[email protected]. No meeting April 6. DAYBREAK—Tuesdays at 6:40 am in the Chapel with Pastor John. April 12 is Chapter 28A of The Story. Contact:
[email protected]. Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study—9:00 am, Parlor, led by Pastor Karla. We are studying portions of the book of John. Contact: Clara Blenis at (619) 223-5950. Men@Work—Wednesdays at 8:30 am in the Library. We meet with coffee and discussion of The Story with Pastor John, and then work on various church projects. Contact: Don Griffith at
[email protected]. Wednesday Men’s Bible Study—5:00 pm in the Parlor with Pastor John. April 14, we’ll be on chapter 28! of The Story. Casual Bible Study—Every other Wednesday in the church Library from 6-7 pm. This fun group is led by Pastor Karla using The Story. Next meetings are April 8 and 22. Contact:
[email protected]. Wednesday Refresh—7 to 8:30 pm on 1st and 3rd Weds. Home of Bob & Ginny Edwards, 2125 Locust St. (619) 222-4262. We are studying the Psalms. Singles, couples—all are welcome. Contact:
[email protected]. Friday—The Bridge—6:30-8 pm. This adult group (20s/40s) meets every other Friday for fellowship. We are studying How (Not) to Speak of God by Peter Rollins. Next meeting is April 17 in the Library. Childcare available at a small cost. Contact:
[email protected].
Senior Adult Discipleship Red Brick Senior Center—Every Tuesday, Family Life Center Program at 11 am; hot meal at 11:45. $6 per person. April 7 Entertainment by Blue Zone Ageless Fitness M/W/F, 9-10 am, Family Life Center, $2/session. April 12 My Fair Lady at Old Town’s Cygnet Theater April 22 Aging Conference: Right Choices at the Right Time Contact Leslie Hanna (619) 223-1633 x210
