E A S T E R S U N DAY • 2018

Did Jesus really come back from the dead?

Dear Friends,

Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here in worship this morning. For

several weeks we’ve been considering questions skeptics ask about

the Christian faith. If you’ve had your doubts about following Jesus,

your questions are welcome here. Today’s question is big: Did

Jesus really come back from the dead?

Have you dared to wonder? Have you dared to hope? If Jesus

really did come back from the dead, it changes everything—our

identity and even our eternal destiny. Because of the Resurrection

of Jesus we have hope. We’re here celebrating, and we invite you

to join in. Take a step closer to Jesus this morning and find out

what His rising from the dead means for you.

In Christ,

Tim McConnell, Lead Pastor

April 1, 2018 • 7, 8:30, 10 and 11:30 a.m. • Sanctuary

“‘Don’t be alarmed,’ he said. ‘You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.’”

Mark 16:6

PRELUDE ”Allegro Energico” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bédard

Frank Shelton, Organ

”Fanfare for Easter Morning” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeJarnetteSymphonic Brass

INTROIT “Christ, the Lord Has Risen!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harlan The Sanctuary Choir

Jim DeJarnette

* CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Luke 24; 1 Corinthians 15:57)

Leader: Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember He told you He must be delivered up and be crucified and on the third day rise! Christ is Risen!

People: He is Risen indeed!

All: Thanks be to God Who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

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* HYMN OF PRAISE No . 288, “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”

Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! All creation, join to say Alleluia!Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth reply, Alleluia!

Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!Once He died our souls to save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Foll’wing our exalted Head, Alleluia!Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies . Alleluia!Words: Charles Wesley; Public Domain; Tune: Easter Hymn; arr . DeJarnette

*Congregation standing **Ushers will seat worshipers at this time and during hymns.

Celebration of the Resurrection

* PRAYER OF ADORATION

* EASTER GREETINGS Please write your name and address in the friendship folder.

* SONG OF JOY “Hear Our Praises” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morgan

CALL TO CONFESSION

COMMUNITY PRAYER OF CONFESSIONO Lord our God, on this glorious Day of days, we humbly come before

Your throne to ask for Your forgiveness. We have faltered and turned

from You; we have offended Your holy name. On this day, heal our

brokenness and save us by the power of Your fathomless grace. Jesus,

we recognize Your risen glory and crown You Lord of all. Amen.

PRAYER OF PERSONAL CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS

* RESPONSE No. 106, vs 1, “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

All hail the power of Jesus’ name!

Let angels prostrate fall;

Bring forth the royal diadem,

And crown Him Lord of all;

Bring forth the royal diadem,

And crown Him Lord of all!

Words: Edward Perronet, adapt. John Rippon; Public Domain; Tune: Coronation

OFFERING OUR LIVES AND HEARTS TO GOD “Risen with Him” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Driskell, Hennis

Matt Holtzman and Vonda Barnhart, Soloists

Ministers participating this morning7 a.m. - Tim McConnell, Jennifer Holz, John Goodale, Jun Harada

8:30 a.m. - Tim McConnell, Jennifer Holz, John Goodale, Maddie du Breuil 10 a.m. - Tim McConnell, Jennifer Holz, John Goodale, Greg Hartnett11:30 a.m. - Tim McConnell, Jennifer Holz, Allen Hunter, Evie Boddett

10:15 A.M. Inn at Garden Plaza - Deacon hosted

Musicians participating this morningChris Lawson, Stephen Hock, Jim Crosbie, Trumpet

Gerald Welker, Abbigail Martin, Stephenie Osman, Erin Powers, French Horn Scott Crump, Randy Schneider, Bruce Blomquist, Trombone

PJ Mills, Tuba; Jerry Grandel, TimpaniScott Barbier, Percussion; Frank Shelton, Organ; Marj Killick, Piano

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

* HYMN OF PREPARATION No. 310, “Thine is the Glory”

SERMONREALLY? Untruths Uncovered

“Death Wins” Tim McConnell Mark 16:1-8

SONG OF COMMITMENT No. 354, “Just As I Am” vs 1, 4

SONG OF RESURRECTION “Jesus, the One and Only”. . . . . . . . . Mason

* BENEDICTION

* SONG OF CELEBRATION “Hallelujah!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Handel

POSTLUDE “Toccata” (from Fifth Organ Symphony) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Widor

*Congregation standing

April 1, 2018 • 9 and 11 a.m. • Worship Center“‘Don’t be alarmed,’ he said. ‘You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was

crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.’” Mark 16:6

GATHERING MUSIC

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Why do you seek the living among the dead? Remember, He told you He must be delivered up and be crucified, and on the third day rise! Christ is Risen!

People: He is Risen indeed!

All: Thanks be to God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

SONGS OF WORSHIP

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS

EASTER GREETINGS

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

OFFERING OUR GIFTS

SERMONREALLY? Untruths Uncovered

“Death Wins” Tim McConnell Mark 16:1-8

SONG OF RESPONSE

BENEDICTION

Celebration of the Resurrection

Ministers participating this morningTim McConnell, Katie Fowler, Tom Pipkin

Musicians participating this morning Chris Cullins, Worship Leader

Zoe Anderson, Ben Bubeck, Michael Coletti, Greg Hartnett, Hannah Shaw, Colin Trusedell

Ackor, Wanda for

Paul Ackor

Marjorie Ackor

Ben Olberding

Ida Olberding

Acord, Janie for

Bud & Dot Acord

Gerry & Cleve Hunter

Ann Thomas

Ani, Dorish & David for

Ahastacio Ramirez, Sr.

Antoinette Acharon

Marivic Jamison

Marian Ani

Joey Acharon

Christine Ann Acharon

Babbitt, Becky for

Bob Babbitt

Bauman, Nancy C. for

Alice & William Clair

Bechter, Paul & Sharon for

Rev. Paul & Margaret Bechter

Spencer & Florence Brooks

Berwick, Family for

Helen H. & James D. Berwick

Vergil R. Johnson

Bibler, Bill & Trish for

Agnes Bibler

Jim Bibler

Gregg & Kay Ewing

Mil & Marion Link

Phil Olson

Billingsley, Michael & Diane for

Audell Billingsley

W. D. Alexander

Michael Scott Billingsley

Boone, Janie for

Gary Boone

Bosma, Arlene & Phil for

George F. Mulder, Jr.

George & Ida Mulder

Andrew & Marie Bosma

Boyles, Linda for

John Boyles

Shelton & Jean Knapp

Boyll, Chuck & Cindy for

Benjamin Schaible

Calvin Schaible

Marie Boyll

Brackett, Jean for

Rosemary Kolbeck

Bryant, Olive & Family for

Charles V. Bryant

Ronald C. Bryant

Robert W. Carmack

Burger, Cherry, Dan, Craig & Tara for

Lloyd H. Burger

Butcher, Paul & Paula for

William H. & Barbara Butcher

Bill Butcher

Butcher, Paul, Paula & Family for

Don & Billy Jean Vinson

Buttke, Joni for

Jesus Christ

Champlin-Frank, Linda for

Richard Champlin

Charles, Paula for

J. Stanley Charles

Clarkin, Paul & Sherry for

Joseph & Golda Clarkin

Harry & Evelyn McMullen

Virginia Altman

Collins, Paul & Shanna for

Jim Collins

Crosbie, Pat for

Kenneth Clikeman

Davis, Jerry & Lucy for

Rocky & Margaret Davis

Evin & Inez Doudney

DeKok, Carolyn & the DeKok &

Flinkow Families for

Charlotte & Bill Flinkow

DeKok, Carolyn, Kristen, Ryan &

Families for

Roger DeKok

Demos, Kimber, Mike & Anita

Cope for

Edward Zamarripa

Memorial Easter PlantsPlants, delivered by our Deacons, were given in memory of the following people:

DeVries, Anne, Philip & Family for

James Neil Pattee

Bruce A. Pattee, MD

Warren & June DeVries

Dowis, Cherie M. for

Mr. & Mrs. Andrew B. Churchill

Dowis, Frank & Deborah for

William J. & Cleola Faye

Lewis & Dorothy Gabbert

Duffendack, Mamie & Mack

Silvertooth, Jr. for

Maurine Silvertooth

Mack Silvertooth, Sr.

Margaret Good

Dennis Silvertooth

Eisele, Family & David Deitemeyer

Family for

Peter Eisele

Fischer, Jan for

My Family

Foreman, Nana & Papa for

Jacob Foreman

Daniel Foreman

Fortune, Kent & Stephannie for

Tom Fortune

Denna Vey Finley

Frieg, Richard & Family for

Josh Eaton

Garrard, Patricia for

Patricia Corby

Dick Garrard

Larry McDermed

Gates, Ralph & Robin for

Heather Werner

Genrich, Family for

George & Margaret Shepherd

J. Harold & Marcia Genrich

Suzanne DeBoy

Goodin, Chuck & Jim for

Anneliese Goodin

Gordon, Joan & Family for

Bill Gordon

Gorham, Gary, Mark, Andrea, Rick &

Norine Richards for

Mary Anne Gorham

Grand, Audrey & our five children for

Ronald Grand

Hall, Dolores for

Richard G. Hall

Harper, Lew, Liz, Hannah & JB for

Grandma Johnnie Price

Uncle Mike McCorkle

Harsh, Gene for

Mrs. Lois Harsh

Doug, Connie & Tyler Harsh

Mr. & Mrs. LeRoy R. Harsh

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Sheaffer

Harsh, Jeff for

Mrs. Lois Harsh

Doug, Connie & Tyler Harsh

Hawley, Bryan & Marlene for

George & Opal Hawley

Bill & Edith DuVall

Cindy Hawley

Heath, Michael & Sarah for

Don & Marion Heath

Glenn & Betty Copeland

Hibbert, Philip, George, Christine,

Elise & Jessica for

Richard & Frances Hibbert

Hillis, Don for

Gretchen Hillis

Hilty, Gary, Marsha & Eric & Cortney

Frazer for

Robert & Phyllis Nicoll

Kenneth & Dorothy Hilty

Hock, Stephen & Carolyn for

Lee & Olga Hock

Calvin & Laura Gurtler

Wayne & Frances Glasgow

Hogen, Jacqueline Phillip for

Robert J. Phillip

Joseph H. Kenney

Holloman, Ginny for

Paul Holloman

James Dalbacka

Hunt-Munro, Carolyn for

Joe Wesley Hunt & Edna Hunt

Virginia Hunt

Barbara Hunt Wells

Ireland, Judy & Gene for

Wesley Ireland

Jean, Evelyne for

Gaston & Madeleine Berlin

Robert & Odette Jean

Johnson, Debbie, Robert & Bonnie for

Roy Rex Johnson

Mr. & Mrs. E.E. Lindquist

Korbitz, Mabel for

Mr. & Mrs. Fulker

Glenna Teghtmeyer

Wilber Fulker

Kunstle, Howard & Karen, John

Kunstle & Family, David Kunstle &

Family for

Jacob & Marie Kunstle

Elmer & Ruth Olsen

Lee, W. Tracy & Sara for

Joseph S. Clutter

William R. Lee

Lemp, Richard & Carolyn for

Cal Weiser

Barbara Fatjo

McCorkle, Patty for

Mike McCorkle

McCoy, James & Family for

Gilbert, John & Leola

Stoppenhagen

Bob & Winifred McCoy

Odette Jean

McFarland, Tim, Patti & Brett for

Richard Burgess

Wayne & Shirley McFarland

Melendez, Ruth & Children for

David Melendez

Merrick, Megan, Nancy & Gordon A. for

Lt. Col. Perry & Margaret Parr

Gordon R. & Nelouise Merrick

Moon, Ken for

Kenneth & Carolyn Moon

Morgan, John for

Stephen Q. Morgan

Morgan, Melinda, Rileigh &

Charlie for

Charles Huntley Morgan

Mulliken, Steve & Taffy for

Joyce & Dick Robinson

Myers, Cindy for

Jamie & Emma Willert

Myers Daughters for

Everett & Marion Myers

Nelson, K. D for

My Parents

Norman, Mary, Judy & Chuck for

James Norman

O’Dair Family & Gresham Family for

Michael O’Dair, Sr.

Larry Gresham

Michael O’Dair

Christopher O’Dair

Wm. N. Steele

George W. O’Dair

Oslund, Tahareh for

Kenneth W. Oslund

Oswandel, Roy & Sharon for

Daniel Russell Oswandel

Dr. & Mrs. Russell Pavy

Parker, Stephanie for

Esther Swab

Marlin Swab

Parry, Ray & Pegi Ballenger for

Zac Ballenger

Harriet Ballenger

Ralph Parry

Elizabeth Parry

Perkins, Owen & Lorna for

Our Parents

Perryman, Debbie & Paul for

Our Parents

Peterson, Wally & Family for

Lu Ann Peterson

Harry & Mildred Peterson

Joe & Doris Gascoigne

Puryear, Gar & Susan for

Mr. & Mrs. S. G. Puryear

Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Pope

Ann Puryear

Patricia Puryear

Chaplain Richard L. Heim

Reeder, Hazel & Family for

Bruce Reeder

Richards, Bruce W., Nancy S &

Family for

William M. Richards

Lewis & Ruth Swofford

Polly Bullman

Iva Lawson

Robinson, Norma for

Millie Pitchford

Robison, Phyllis & Family for

Vernon Robison

Paul & Madeline Mace

Romero, Ronald for

Becky Romero

Jackie Green

Roth, Ken & Susan for

Larry & Norma Gill

Walter & Olida Roth

Rothwell, Jane for

George Rothwell

Kennon Womeldorf

Jeffrey Martin

Michael Patchin

Sargent, Joan for

My Parents

Schlabs, Barby & Glenn for

Raymond & Virginia Allen

Frank & Helen Schlabs

Schooley, Ken & Karla for

Nancy Rodie

George & Pauline Rodie

Hugh & Mildred Newell

Patricia Schooley

Sharon Rodie

Sherwood, Gary & Vickie for

George O. & Emma Teats

Harold & Virginia Teats

Simon, Dee & Family for

Dr. William C. Simon

Simpich, Bob for

Jan Simpich

Sperling, Susan for

Robert & Florence Sperling

Stang, Chuck & Judy for

Kenneth & Virginia Hackerson

Sam & Dorothy Stang

Stevens, John & Gail for

Dwight & Maxine Stanford

Fern Sample Stanford

Henry & Helen Stevens

Wilma Ryerson Bogue Stevens

Jim Maffett

Gary Becker

Stewart, Blair & Kappy for

Our Parents

Strauss, Robert & Carole for

Hugh Eaton

Strehlow, Dave, Susan & Family for

Vince & Diana Kelley

Dave & Betty Strehlow

Strickler, Roy & Janis for

Helen & David Kane

Warren & Anna Strickler

Nelson Strickler

Rand Loechner

Tadder, Margery for

Jonathan Tadder

Lewis & Corinne Baker

Merle & Evelyn Seal

Van Hoose, Marc & Donna for

Max & Betty Van Hoose

Don & June Worden

Vogel, Tim, Sharon & Family for

Marion Vogel

Walton, Jim & Judy for

H. Miller & Marguerite Walton

Edward & Martha Green

Wills, Julie & Matt, Carter McKenzie,

Aurelia Wills & Ellen Higgins for

Commander & Mrs. Philip H. Ryan

Ensign Philip H. Ryan, Jr.

Mr. & Mrs. Jesse E. Wills

Matthew B. Wills, Jr.

Wood, Elsie M. & Family for

Lt. Col. James M. Wood, Jr.

Mrs. Elsie C. Kennedy

Wyeno Curt & Family for

Michelle A. Wyeno

Wynne, Shannon for

Curt & Verona Melvin

Ernstine Dellapa

Zielinski, Nancy for

Les & Jane Dubs

Clifford Dartt

Zimmer, Lyle & Prudence for

Nick Nigosian

Lucy Nigosian

John & Jessie Nigosian

Lubbert & Edith Zimmer

He is Risen!If you’re new with us this morning, or if it’s been a while since we’ve had a chance to greet you, we want to invite you to come back again soon. We meet for worship every Sunday morning at 8:30 and 10 a.m. in our Sanctuary and at 9 and 11 a.m. in our Worship Center. Children and Youth meet at 10 a.m. Sundays. Various communities for adults are offered on Sundays and throughout the week.

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