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Matthew 28:6

“He is not here, for He has risen.”

Coordinating TeamMauricio Chacón | Associate Pastor for FuenteBrandon Gaide | Associate Pastor for Next GenGinny Glass | Communications & Media Dir.Meliza Gómez | Contemporary Music Dir.Alf Halvorson | Senior Pastor Charles Hausmann | Traditional Music Dir.Kristin Huffman | Associate Pastor for OutreachBrett Hurst | Relationships MinisterChristyn Knoop | Adult Ministries Dir.Gena Kooken | Sr. Leadership Ministry Coor.Laura Miller | Youth Ministries Dir.Rick Myers | Associate Pastor for CaringRachel Poysky | Children’s Ministries Dir.Becky Riggs | Business AdministratorDave Steane | Executive Pastor & Head of StaffKathryn White | Coordinating Music Dir.Karen Winship | Human Resources Dir.

Dave Peterson | Pastor Emeritus Gary Bowker | Pastor Emeritus

MDPC FoundationFor information, contact Business Administrator Becky Riggs at briggs@mdpc.org or 713-953-2570.

11612 Memorial Drive | Houston, Texas 77024 | mdpc.org | 713-782-1710Loving God. Proclaiming Christ. Living Generously. Engaging All.

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Chapel 8:30 AM Worship

11:15 AM Adoración5:00 PM Fifth Service

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Memorial DrivePresbyterian Church

Praises and PrayersThe White Rose is given in memory of • Doris Praino, who passed away March 14, 2016.• Alex Kopatic, who passed away March 16, 2016.

Ministry Partners 2016This week, we ask that you please pray for these partners in ministry that MDPC assists with your support:

W EEK LY FI NA NCIA L U PDATEOperating Income 2016 Budget $ 11,050,000Expected Income to Date $ 1,711,514Actual Income to Date $ 2,005,638Current Income Surplus $ 294,125Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) is a coalition of churches work-ing to reduce the effects of poverty in the local community. Your giving makes its transformative work possible. >

March 27, 2016

MDPC Info

Cho-Yeh Christian Camp in Livingston, Texas, estab-lished in 1947 by Presby-tery of New Covenant, is a place where Jesus Christ transforms lives through meaningful relationships and outdoor adventures.cho-yeh.org

CCSC: Martha’s Way is a vocational training program of-fered by Christian Community Service Center (CCSC) that helps low-income women increase their earning potential through education and hands-on training. It offers the support they need to begin and operate a professional housekeeping business. ccschouston.com

Berea Bible Institute is a small Bible college in Monterrey, Mexico. It began as one family’s dream to educate young lead-ers in Scripture. Students are ingrained with a love for serving their communities and for teaching those communities to reach out in service to their neighbors. Each year, graduates are sent into remote parts of Mexico to lead churches and exhibit the sacrificial love of Christ.institutoberea.org

Please place your cell phone in airplane mode upon entering worship so that the sound system will not experience interference. Thank you!

Happy Easter!

But what does that really mean? Romans 6:4 says, “We have been buried with Him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.” The selection of information herein is really an invitation for newness of life—through a deep relationship with the risen Christ,

with each other, and with the world for whom Christ died.

In community, God empowers us in faith, joy, and service. I am awed by the nearly unbelievable words of Ephesians 1:19–20 in Today’s Living Bible.It says, “How incredibly great His power is to help those who believe Him. It is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead.” May Christ’s resurrection give you hope that your life can be transformed and that through you others can experience God’s grace and truth.

Rev. Dr. Alf Halvorson

MDPC

Join Alf for a casual conversation about MDPC and its ministries. No commitment required! It's just an engaging opportunity to

explore what it would mean to be part of our faith community.

Next Sunday, April 3 | 10:45-11:10 AM | Gathering Room

membership.mdpc.org

The Well women's series continues on April 27 with What Is the Desire of Your Heart? Women like you, not professional speakers, discuss their personal battles with idolatry. Join us! RSVP and details at thewell.mdpc.org.

The men are gearing up for a summer study, and new small groups are forming all the time. More at men.mdpc.org.

MDPC MornIng WorshIp

7:15 aM sunrIse servIce

8:30 aM conteMporary servIce

*Please stand if able. CCLI # 182374

PRelude Were You There? arr. Stearns

*HYMn of CeleBRaTIon, Christ the Lord Is Risen Today arr. John Rutter (b.1945)

WelCoMe and InvITaTIon To WoRSHIP Dave SteanePastor: Christ is risen.All: He is risen indeed.

*HYMn of PRaISe Lift High the Cross #371; Vs. 1 | CRUCIFER

*PRaYeR of ConfeSSIon and aSSuRanCe Rick Myers

anTHeM Worthy Is the Lamb (from Messiah) G. F. Handel (1685-1759)

offeRToRY Rejoice, Ye Heavenly Powers Stephen Main

MeSSage emmaus, a Place of Reversal Alf Halvorson

CHoRal BenedICTIon Hallelujah Chorus (from Messiah) G. F. Handel (1685-1759)

*CHaRge and BenedICTIon

PoSTlude Crown Him With Many Crowns arr. White

11:15 aM tradItIonal servIce

Song of PRaISe Forever (We Sing Hallelujah) arr. Bethel

WelCoMe and InvITaTIon To WoRSHIP Dave SteanePastor: Christ is risen.All: He is risen indeed.

*SongS of CeleBRaTIon Jesus Christ Is Risen Today EASTER HYMN How Great Thou Art O STORE GUD

*PRaYeR of ConfeSSIon & aSSuRanCe Brett Hurst

gIfTS of gRaTITude Before the Throne of God Above Bancroft/Cook

MeSSage emmaus, a Place of Reversal Alf Halvorson

ReSPonSe of THe PeoPle *CHaRge and BenedICTIon

Song of PRaISe Forever (We Sing Hallelujah) arr. Bethel

WelCoMe and InvITaTIon To WoRSHIP Dave SteanePastor: Christ is risen.All: He is risen indeed.

*SongS of CeleBRaTIon Risen arr. Houghton Alive arr. Hillsong This Is Amazing Grace Riddle/Farro/Wickham

*PRaYeR of ConfeSSIon & aSSuRanCe Kristin Huffman

gIfTS of gRaTITude Remember arr. Younker

MeSSage emmaus, a Place of Reversal Alf Halvorson

ReSPonSe of THe PeoPle Remember Reprise

*CHaRge and BenedICTIon

Musicians participating in the early services: Joe Gavito, guitar; Meliza Gómez, worship leader; Perla Gutierrez, worship leader; Craig Gysler, keys; Michael Middleton, worship leader; Asher Pudlo, drums; Dennis Whittaker, bass

Musicians participating in this service: Cassandra Black, soloist; Robert Walp, Dan Egan, trumpet; Rick White, Brian Logan, trombone; Julio Sanchez, percussion; Kathryn White, organ; Charles Hausmann, conductor; Sanctuary Choir

vISIToRS: If you are visiting MDPC today, we are delighted that you have come to worship with us! Allow us to welcome you personally at the Connection Center outside the Sanctuary, in the Lobby.

InTeReSTed In MeMBeRSHIP? For inquiries on how to become a member of MDPC, contact Diann Turet at dturet@mdpc.org and join one of our New Member Classes that run throughout the year.

HoT CRoSS BunSFollowing this morning's 8:30, 10:00, and 11:15 AM services,

come to the Courtyard to enjoy coffee and a traditional Holy Week treat.

We're excited to share our love for God, faith, and service with your kids in a safe and fun environ-

ment. They’ll love coming to Sunday School where there's never a dull moment! We use crafts, songs, and dancing to teach important Bible lessons.

Contact Children's Ministries Director, Rachel Poysky (rpoysky@mdpc.org, 713-490-9269) or check out children.mdpc.org.

MDPC offers lots of great classes and activities for all ages— children, youth, and adults. Pick something and jump in!

Contact REACH at reach@mdpc.org or 713-490-9564, or visit reach.mdpc.org to see all the fun camps and classes offered this summer.

DIG Into Service!Outreach Ministries and our local and global partners offer many ways to get involved and give back. Visit serve.mdpc.org to explore service opportunities at MDPC, in Houston, and around the world.

MDPC REACH SummerRecreation Ministry

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Ministries

Mari Carmen Smith in memory of William “Bill” SmithDavid and Maureen Singleton in honor of Robert, Shelly, Shannon, and Connie Singleton

David and Maureen Singleton in memory of Milford and Connie MurphyDavid and Maureen Singleton in memory of Robert and Carolyn SingletonThe Adam Stiles family in memory of Charles Gerum and Regen StilesRobin Sturgis in memory of Christine Van OsdallJoAnn and Brian Suthers in honor of their grandchildren, Christopher, Amy, and Robert

David Thomas in memory of Joan and Gay HudsonJim Towsen in memory of Carol Towsen and her golden retriever, BiscuitThe Tsuru family in memory of Aiko and Frank TsuruThe Tsuru family in memory of Jacqueline J. SkeltonJo Ann Walkinshaw in memory of Bill WalkinshawRalph and Mary Wheeler in honor of the Porter TwinsRalph and Mary Wheeler in honor of the Halvorson familyRalph and Mary Wheeler in honor of the Griffiths, Guthries, and Holloways

Ralph and Mary Wheeler in memory of Ralph Wheeler, Sr.Linda and David White in memory of Randall and G.A. WhiteLinda and David White in memory of AME and Catherine VennemaLinda and David White in memory of Marilyn ChapmanMona Williams, the Chris Jaeger family, and the Rick Bradford family in memory of their mother, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers, Barbara Smith and Fern Jaeger

Jacky Woike in memory of her husband, Bill WoikeJacky Woike in honor of Stephanie and John Wilkinson, Joseph and BenJacky Woike in honor of Sue, Joe, and Dianne WarrenRay and Susan Young in memory of Evelyn DatweilerRay and Susan Young in memory of Laura Young

11612 Memorial Drive | Houston 77024 mdpc.org | 713-782-1710

The Easter Lilies that adorn our

Sanctuary and Chapel were given in

honor or memory of these loved ones.

EaSTErd E d i C a T i o n S

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Gayle Adamson in memory of Burton OstranderGayle Adamson In memory of Olga OstranderClay and Megan Albrecht in honor George Albrecht The Anderson, Kubitza, and Walsh families in loving memory of their father, D. Kent Anderson.

Linda C. Anderson in gratitude for Alf and Shari HalvorsonLinda C. Anderson in honor of her precious grandchildren: Sutton, Andy, and Quinn Walsh

Linda C. Anderson in honor of her precious grandchildren: Parker, Caroline, and Kent Kubitza

Linda C. Anderson in honor of her precious grandchildren: Ellison and Evans Anderson

Linda C. Anderson in gratitude for her loving children: Marc and Whitney Walsh

Linda C. Anderson in gratitude for her loving children: Dan and Huntley Kubitza

Linda C. Anderson in gratitude for her loving children: Clarke and Elle Anderson

Linda C. Anderson in loving memory of D. Kent AndersonEsther Andrau in memory of Ivy BaleEsther Andrau in memory of Dale MaclayChris, Meka, Drew, and Mackenzie Arend in memory of Vicki SchraderKristen and Michael Arnett in honor of Carolyn and Butch ArnettKristen and Michael Arnett in honor of Bert ClarkKristen and Michael Arnett in memory of Linda ClarkJohn and Kay Atchison in honor of their four grandchildrenJohn and Kay Atchison in memory of Kay’s father, W. Jack MartinJohn and Kay Atchison in memory of Kay’s mother, Lillian B. MartinJohn and Kay Atchison in memory of John’s father, L.D. “Red” AtchisonJohn and Kay Atchison in memory of John’s mother, Peggy B. AtchisonGinger Benfield in memory of Dr. and Mrs. William A. Benfield, Jr.Ginger Benfield in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roy BowdenBeth and David Black in honor of MaryBeth Black, and Brin, Barton, Billie, and Jess Black

Barbara Butler in honor of the MDPC ChoirDebbie Casey in honor of her grandson, Luke WingerCarter Conlin in memory of his mother, Juanita ConlinThe Cleveland family in memory of Thomas C. Cleveland and JoAnn ClevelandKaren Cole in memory of Rob ColeKaren Cole in memory of Kathleen McDanielTracy Curtis-Stidam in honor of Carolyn Figures-Fyles for taking awesome care of her Granny

Tracy Curtis-Stidam in memory of Evelyn Figures, her Granny (I miss you)

The Finnilas in honor of Vera WeltschewThe Finnilas in honor of Tamara and Peter HamBeverly Fluke in memory of her mother, Francis HughesCarrie, Jim, William, and Michael Goolsby in memory of June and Jack Long

Fran Haxby in memory of Hax HaxbyJulie and Milt Hempel in honor of Peter and Emily Hempel’s first anniversary

Bart and Jane Henson in honor of their daughters Katherine, Joy, and Becca

Bart and Jane Henson in memory of their parents, Ed and Helen Henson and Roscoe and Mary Joy Cowper

Jo Howard in memory of her motherJo Howard in memory of Doris HuttonRandy Howard in memory of his parentsRandy Howard in memory of Marshall HowardRandy Howard in memory of Madge HowardJoanne Hunter in memory of Bill HunterSteve Jarvis in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Don JarvisVicki Jones in memory of Beverly JonesVicki Jones in memory of Doug JonesGale Kot in memory of her husband, Mike KotRobert Lemer in memory of his wife, Joyce LemerJohn Kemper, David Kemper, and Ginny Trevino in memory of Linda Kemper

Keith and Julie Little and family in honor of Frank and Eunice GleasonKeith and Julie Little and family in memory of Peter and Abie LittleKeith and Julie Little in honor of Seth White and Caroline LittleLance Livingston in memory of Pat LivingstonPenny McAdams in honor of her grandchildren, Jack, Morgan, and Baker Grace

Gayle Mackay and family in memory of her husband DonaldAnn Miller in memory of Joe MillerAnn Miller in memory of Kendrick MillerLisa Money and Kriss Harlow in honor of Samuel L. CollierLisa Money and Kriss Harlow in honor of Rose L. CollierLisa Money and Kriss Harlow in honor of Helen HarlowBarbara and Tom Moore in memory of her mother, Eileen M. DuncanCarolyn Moore in memory of Carroll Sartin, her fatherCarolyn Moore in memory of James Sartin, her brotherCarolyn Moore in honor of MD AndersonCarolyn Moore in memory of Betty Fitts, her grandmother

Debbi Nager in memory of her brother, Mike FrittsDebbi Nager in memory of her brother, Gary FrittsSally and Dennis Nelson (Sassy and Baloo) in honor of their precious grandchildren: Cameron and Conner DeLaat; Cooper and Brantley Nelson; and William Butrum

The Butrum family, the DeLaat family, the David Nelson family, and Sally and Dennis Nelson in memory of mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Betty Nelson

The Butrum family, the DeLaat family, the David Nelson family, and Sally and Dennis Nelson in memory of parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents, Anne and Gus Snellgrove

Nelson, Butrum, and DeLaat families in honor of Dennis and Sally NelsonNelson, Butrum, and DeLaat families in memory of Gus and Anne Snellgrove

Janet Nemitz in memory of her husband, Gerald NemitzSandy Norris in honor of her mother, Lavonne WattsSandy and John Norris in honor of their granddaughter, Marion MertzSandy and John Norris in memory Maurice Watts and Mildred and Jerome Norris

Nancy and John Nowlan in memory of Ottilie ZeierThe Nowlan-Zeier family in memory of Ottilie ZeierJanet and Ben Orman in memory of Dr. and Mrs. McDonald OrmanJanet and Ben Orman in memory of Col. George H. FordEddie Perdomo, in memory of Jose and Isabel PerdomoGayle and Chris Price in memory of their mothers, Melinda Dunne and Donna Kindred

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Purifoy in memory of their loving son, Dr. W. L. Purifoy

Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Purifoy in memory of Mrs. Grace M. BauernschmidtThe Pyburn family in memory of Ted and Frances PyburnThe Pyburn family in memory of Bill and Ruthie VogelLesli Riopelle in memory of Steven RiopelleMarilyn and Jim Riopelle in memory of Steven RiopelleBeverly and Charles Roberts, to the glory of GodAmy and Trae Roby in honor of their loving grandchildren, children, and parents

Stacey Roth, Andrew Roth, Frank and Marilyn Richardson, and Scott Richardson in memory of Becca Roth

Rosalie Schermerhorn in memory of her parents, Martin and Corinne Black

Rosalie Schermerhorn in memory of Fritz SchermerhornMargy Short in memory of her husband, Landon ShortAdelaide and Ted Smith in honor of Leslie, Billy, Meg, and Tommy Mathias