THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

Third Sunday of Easter

April 14, 2013 10:45 a.m.

THE GATHERING

Welcome and the Life of the Church

Opening Voluntary Rev. Larry Sivis “Allegro Moderato” from the Temple Church Suite

John Stanley

Choral Introit The Lord is in His holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before Him.

O come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the Lord our maker.

† Call to Worship Wesley Daniel adapted from Psalm 30

L: Let us exalt you, O LORD, because God has lifted us up. P: O LORD our God, we cried out to you, and you restored us to health. L: The LORD brought us up, from the dead; P: Our God restored our life and brought us up out of the grave. L: Sing to the LORD, you servants of his; give thanks for the remembrance

of his holiness.

† Hymn of Praise Tune: Lyons Ye servants of God, your Savior proclaim, and publish abroad that wonderful name: the name, all victorious, of Jesus extol;

who, sovereign and glorious, now rules over all.

God’s truth reaches high, almighty to save, and yet remains nigh: God’s presence we have.

The great congregation God’s triumph shall praise, ascribing salvation to Jesus always.

Salvation to God who sits on the throne! Let all cry aloud for what God has done.

The praises of Jesus the angels proclaim; still veiling their faces, they worship the Lamb.

Then let us adore and render God’s right, all glory and power, all wisdom and might, all honor and blessing with angels above,

and thanks never ceasing and infinite love.

† Invocation

† Congregational Response (all singing) He Is Lord

The Rite of Christian Baptism Kimberly Jean Jenkins

THE SERVICE OF THE WORD

First Lesson Acts 9:1-6 (Page #111) L: The Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God.

Second Lesson Revelation 5:11-14(Page #220) L: The Word of the Lord. P: Thanks be to God.

Choral Anthem Hear My Words Stephen Paulus

† Gospel Lesson John 21:1-19 (Page #101) L: This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ.

P: Praise be to Thee, Lord Christ.

† Gloria Patri #36

Children’s Moment (All children are invited to come forward at this time. Afterwards, children in

grades K—2 may attend Children’s Church in room 15.)

Sermon Rev. Dr. Isaac “Ike” Nicholson The Main Character

† Hymn of Commitment #226 (1,3) He Lives!

THE SERVICE OF THE TABLE

† Pastoral Prayer

† Prayer Response Lord Jesus, Come in Glory

Invitation to Stewardship

Offertory “Adagio” from Choral in A Minor

Cesar Franck

† Doxology

Alleluia, Give Thanks To the Risen Lord

† Prayer of Blessing for the Offering

An Invitation to the Lord’s Table

Communion Hymn #386 (1,2) We Come as Guests Invited

The Great Thanksgiving Responsive L: The Lord be with you. P: And with thy spirit. L: Lift up your hearts. P: We lift them up unto the Lord. L: Let us give thanks unto the Lord our God.

P: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

Words of Institution

Prayers of Blessing for the Elements

Distribution of the Elements (We partake of the Bread as it is passed to symbolize our personal fellowship with God in

Christ. We retain the Cup to partake in unison, symbolizing our oneness in Christ. All followers of Christ are invited to participate.)

Holy Communion

† The Lord’s Prayer (Trespasses) In Unison

† The Summation L: Christ has died! P: Christ is risen! A: Christ will come again!

GOING FORTH TO SERVE GOD

† Recessional Hymn #386 (3) One bread is ours for sharing, one single fruitful vine, our fellowship declaring renewed in bread and wine:

renewed, sustained, and given by token, sign, and word, the pledge and seal of heaven, the love of Christ our Lord.

† Benediction

† Closing Voluntary Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing

setting by Wilbur Held

† Please stand, as you are able

WORSHIP PARTICIPANTS Elders: Stu Taylor/Loaf; Debbie Frazier/Cup; Beth Taylor/Homebound Deacons: Scott Jenkins, Kacie Kelly, Sandra Mobley, Deanna Bradley, Joan Reed, Herman Roe, Judy Roe, Aaron Sutton Acolytes: Reed Daniel, Caleb Thompson A/V Department: Team 1 Children's Church: Susan Swinney/Jake Belville Communion Coordinators: Joyce Schuman, Linda Schuman Greeters: Libby Albright, Connor Fannin Lay Readers: Aaron Sutton, Jennifer Burchett Ushers: Linda Schuman, James Bradley Van Driver: Garry Lewis Youth Deacon Liturgist: Wesley Daniel

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MISSION AND WITNESS April 14—April 20, 2013

SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. Men’s Ensemble Rehearsal 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. “A Place For You” Television Ministry (Adelphia, Ch. 9; Time Warner, Ch. 9) 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 12:00 p.m. Youth Fundraiser Luncheon 12:00 p.m. Board of Elders Meeting 5:00 p.m. Chi-Rho & CYF/Cancelled 5:00 p.m. Sunday Night Live/The Bible: The Epic Study MONDAY 3:30 p.m. Faith and Fitness 5:00 p.m. Classroom Reserved/Shelter of Hope 6:30 p.m. Worship Department Meeting 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts 7:30 p.m. Boy Scouts TUESDAY 8:30 a.m. Men’s Breakfast/Pancakes & Sausage 5:30 p.m. Chancel Ringers 6:30 p.m. Believing God Bible Study WEDNESDAY 11:00 a.m. Meals on Wheels/Kay Pearce 4:00 p.m. Moms In Prayer 4:00 p.m. St. Andrew’s Kids 6:00 p.m. Vespers 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir THURSDAY 3:30 p.m. Faith and Fitness 5:00 p.m. Kindermusik/0-18 months 5:30 p.m. Kindermusik/Newborn 6:00 p.m. Kindermusik/18-36 months 6:45 p.m. Kindermusik/3-5 years FRIDAY 8:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall Reserved/Fellowship Department

IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH Youth Fundraiser Luncheon The youth will host an Indoor Picnic fundraiser luncheon with hot dogs, barbecue, chips and cookies following Morning Worship in the Fellowship Hall. The donations received from this fundraiser support the youth group’s upcoming events. Please make plans to join us!

Upcoming Meetings • A Board of Elders meeting is scheduled for today following Morning Worship. • A Worship Department meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Nominations

The standing Nominating Committee is receiving names for Elders, Deacons and Youth Deacons. If you would like to nominate a member of the church for any of these offices, please submit your nomination in writing (note or email) to the Church Office.

Youth News

Youth groups will not meet this evening. Join us Sunday, April 21 at 5 p.m. to continue planning for Youth Sunday.

Sunday Night Live

You enjoyed it on television each week. Now, go deeper. The Bible: The Epic Study continues this evening at 5 p.m. Using clips from the epic miniseries, we will survey the Bible in five weeks. Sign up at the table in the Narthex or online at FirstChristianChurch.org.

World Outreach Department

There will be a workday at the Ashland Animal Rescue Fund (AARF) on Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. It is located on Route 5. Volunteers are needed for cleaning, walking dogs, and kennel repair. A sign-up sheet is available on the table in the Narthex.

Disciples Women’s Ministries News

The DWM Book Club is reading The Jesus I Never Knew by Phillip Yancey. We meet Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m. to discuss the book. Join us! Two tickets ($69) are available for the upcoming Beth Moore Living Proof Live event in Charleston, West Virginia on Saturday, September 15. If you are interested in attending this dynamic event, please see Margaret Ruth.

April Needs

We are collecting canned chicken for the First Ashland food pantry and cleaning supplies for the Shelter of Hope during April.

Lectionary Texts for Sunday, April 21 Acts 9:36-43; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30; Psalm 23

LAST WEEK’S RECAP

ATTENDANCE OFFERING Worship: 188 General Offering $11,218.00 Sunday School: 54 Designated $ 645.00 First Time Visitors: 2 OFFERING $11,863.00 Vespers: 41

PRAYER CONCERNS In the Hospital Chuck Simmons………………………………………………………………....OLBH #215 Week Ending April 10, 2013 Susie (by Toni Gabbert) James Beck Becky Curtis (by Nancy Wyse) Travis Gaines (by Kathy Johnson) Melissa Goodall (by Sharon Brown) Dr. Lee Gussler (by Beth Taylor) Charles “Chuck” Lowe (by Jim Price) Drew Martin (by Sherry Elswick, Brooke Elswick-Robinson) The Family of John Powers (by Shirley O’Neal) Jim Smith (by Joe Bill & Debbie Frazier) Leighanne Wagner (Cheri Daniel’s cousin) The Family of Margaret Yancey (by Joe Bill & Debbie Frazier) The Family of Belinda, Larry, John & Lillian Young Week Ending April 3, 2013 Skylar Atkinson Amber Bond (by John DeLaney) Ian T. Carr The Family of Tracey Chinn (by Garry Lewis) The Family of Dave Hunt (by John DeLaney) Brady Johnson (by Kathy Johnson) The Family of Eloise Meigs (by Glenna Lett) Jim Melvin (by Charles Gannon) Billy Nicholson (Rev. Ike’s father) Cecil O’Neal (by Kim Stephens) Herb O’Neal Ron Russell (by Jeri Ward) Charles White (by Libby Albright) The Family of Jeff Williams (by Garry Lewis) Bob Willis (by Miranda McCulley)

Week Ending March 27, 2013 The Family of Faye Barker Steve Damron David Deeds (by Cheri Daniel) The Family of Margaret Felty (by Garry Lewis) Megan Kern (by Tina Johnson, Diane Kern) Gayle Moberly (by Kim Stephens) Brother Saleem/Pakistan Christian Evangelical Services (by Deanna Bradley) Phillip Stanton (by Garry Lewis) The Family of Denver Walters (Dustin Kelley’s father-in-law)

Shut-Ins: Tony Click, Carolyn Wright Military: Chad Proffitt, Keiffer Rowe, Floyd Watts (by Amanda Pilbeam)

Please discard your worship bulletin in one of the recycling bins found at the front and rear doors.

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Staff

Rev. Dr. Isaac “Ike” Nicholson, Senior Minister Rev. Larry Sivis, Associate Minister Kathryn Wollenhaupt, Office Manager Wayne McCulley, Custodian Diana Thompson, Children’s & Youth Ministries Coordinator Joyce Kiser, Financial Secretary Connie Reliford, Nursery Teacher Tiffany Osborn, Toddler Teacher Missy White, Preschool Teacher