GOVERNMENT STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY RESURRECTION OF THE LORD APRIL 21, 2019 | 11AM
Called to SERVE We are called by the Spirit to glorify God, so that all may become joyful disciples of Jesus Christ.
GATHERING CHIMING OF THE HOUR CHORAL INTROIT “Hallelujah” from Messiah
George-Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Hallelujah! For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ; And He shall reign forever and ever. King of kings, and Lord of lords. Hallelujah!
EASTER GREETING
Rev. Dr. Cary Speaker
CALL TO WORSHIP responsive
Susan Miller, Liturgist
Rejoice and be glad: This is the day that the Lord has made! Rejoice and be glad: Heaven and earth will never be the same! Rejoice and be glad: Christ is risen! Alleluia! PROCESSIONAL HYMN Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
EASTER HYMN C. Wesley/arr. Rutter
Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Dying once he all doth save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won. Alleluia! Death in vain forbids him rise; Alleluia! Christ hath opened Paradise. Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ hath led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head; Alleluia! Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! Amen!
PRAYER OF CONFESSION responsive Gracious God, we have heard the good news: how on the third day, Christ rose again. Still we look for the living among the dead. You rolled away the stone from the tomb. Still we look for the living among the dead. You sent messengers to proclaim the gospel. Still we look for the living among the dead. You were faithful to your promise; you have done wonderful things! Still we look for the living among the dead. Forgive us, Lord, we pray. Teach us to trust your promise and to believe the good news of salvation: Christ is alive; Jesus is risen from the dead. Amen. ď ˜ RESPONSE | HYMN 587 Alleluia!
CELTIC ALLELUIA
PROCLAIMING THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION CHORAL ANTHEM Worthy Is the Lamb
Allen Pote
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain. Worthy to receive power, worthy to receive riches, worthy to receive wisdom and strength. Worthy to receive honor, worthy to receive glory, worthy to receive blessing is the Lamb of God. To the One seated on the throne and unto the Lamb, be blessing and honor and glory. Forever and forever, Amen!
FIRST READING
Acts 10:34-43
The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SECOND READING
John 20:1-18
The Gospel of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON
He Is Risen
Dr. Speaker
THANKSGIVING HYMN 223 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross APOSTLES’ CREED unison I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
HAMBURG
RESPONSE | HYMN 581 Glory Be to the Father
GLORIA PATRI
PRAYER OF INTERCESSION THE LORD’S PRAYER unison 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. OFFERTORY MEDITATION AT THE OFFERTORY
Monica Webb, Soprano
I Know that My Redeemer Liveth I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first-fruits of them that sleep.
Handel
RESPONSE TO THE OFFERTORY Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
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PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING unison We praise you, O God, and give you thanks that you have given us such joy, such grace, and such hope, in the resurrection of Jesus Christ our Lord. Let our lives be proof of that good news. Let all our words and actions, our love and service, bear witness to your resurrection power; for the sake of our living Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. SENDING RECESSIONAL HYMN 826 Lift High the Cross BENEDICTION
CRUCIFER
Dr. Speaker
VOLUNTARY
Organ & Brass
Toccata from Symphony V
indicates an invitation to stand as you are able. Please silence all cellular devices for the duration of the service.
Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)
From the GSPC Staff
Wishing you and yours a happy and blessed Easter season.
WELCOME TO GOVERNMENT STREET! Visitors are invited to fill in the cards located in the pew racks. Please return this card with the offering. New Members are welcomed by profession of faith, reaffirmation of faith, or transfer of membership. We invite you to speak with our minister for further information.
The Sanctuary flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Rev. Dr. Massey and Rosalie Heltzel, by David and Sally Pearsall, David and Jeanie Lindsey, Brent and Sally Ericson, and Charlie and Meg Brown. THE ACOLYTES: Coleman Callaway, Crucifer Jack Otts Conrad Otts THE SANCTUARY CHOIR: Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bass
Sally Pearsall Ericson Babs Jacobelli Lois McNorton Laurie Shorter Sarah Stembel
Gwinelle Allums Lisa deShazo Sally Pearsall Chelsea Seitz Monica Webb
Brandon Caten Jacob Mohr Charlotte Naylor Sean Walker
Xavier Johnson Jeromy Kelley Brian Naylor Edward Ogburn Jasper Reaves George Shorter
THE ORCHESTRA: Violin I: Barbara Flechsenhar Violin II: Jim Lichtenberger Viola: Daniela Pardo Cello: Jose Sunderland
Bass: Rodick Newsome
Oboe: Rachel Hawkins Trumpet I: Cameron Sansing Trumpet II: Jaleel Hughes Horn: Dustin Miller
Trombone: Destin Hinkel Timpani: Luis Rivera
The Ministry of Music wishes to extend gratitude to: Brian Naylor, James Tamblyn, and Jarrett Callaway
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Usher Captain: Sunday Assistants: Nursery: Wee Worship:
Next Week’s Sunday Assistants:
Ashford Kettler Nicole Riis | Marcia Wyatt Jennifer Weed Dorothy Morrison
Elizabeth Boone |
If you have an immediate prayer need, please contact our Prayer Chain coordinator Charlotte Crockett at 251.478.1003 / 251.591.7902
CALENDAR Meals on Wheels | Monday– Friday 11AM
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 21 9:30a Sunday School (all ages) Choir Rehearsal 10:45a Worship |Concert Service Wee-worship MONDAY, APRIL 22 Church Office Closed TUESDAY, APRIL 23 (Men’s Bible Study cancelled) 7:45a Women’s Bible Study home of Ann Adams 10:00a Women’s Bible Study Frist Room
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24 (Evening choir rehearsals cancelled) 7:00a Men’s Bible Study 6:00p Men’s Bible Study SUNDAY, APRIL 28 9:30a Sunday School (all ages) 10:30a Choir Rehearsal 11:00a Worship Wee-worship 12:00p Supper Clubs’ Spring Luncheon
The Easter lilies in the sanctuary are offered TO THE GLORY OF GOD
and are . . . Given by:
Mary Elizabeth & Bo Perry Sumner, Lee, Sumner & Laura Adams His Family Dot White Dick & Betsy Otts Stella & Charlie Jackson & Family Brooke, Ben & Lucy Belle Baker Sara Bryan Tamblyn Children Martha B. Tissington Tim & Kasee Heisterhagen Charlotte Crockett
In Memory of:
Margaret & Bob Adams; Catherine & Wade Perry Marion Strickler Adams, Jr. Stewart G. Ashbee Nancy Bentley Ellen Bodden; John Lutz; Fay & Mac Otts; Louise Oswalt Ellen Bodden Gertrude S. Boone Joel David Bryan & Don Bryan Anne & G.B. Clarke; Erma & Lee Catrett, Buck Tamblyn Martha McGinnis Coleman; Arthur B. Tissington; Bud Tissington Dr. Dwight L. Crews, Jr. S. P. Crockett; Dr. A. F. Holley and Mrs. Vivian T. Parks; Mr. & Mrs. Vernon K. Shriner; Arthur B. Tissington Rudy & Molly Nordmann Molly & Fred Crown Ann & Fred Crown, Jr. Molly & Fred Crown Jerry & Gary Curran Mr. & Mrs. E.J. Curran; Mr. & Mrs. A.A. LeFevre Dorothy Morrison Fran Danley Blair, Dietrich, Mac & Heni Joel & Fran Danley The Peebles Family Mr. & Mrs. Alan C. Denby; Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Hand; Hon. & Mrs. W. Brevard Hand; John D. & Julia (JuJu) Meador; E.B. & Lee Peebles; E.B. & Geraldine Peebles Blanche & Dewey Parsons Margaret & Thomas H. Gainer; Thomas H. Gainer, Jr Elizabeth & Oscar Parsons His Family Jack Gardner Ted & Linda Burke Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Gill Her Grandparents Madeline Elise Hale Dave, Flo, Mary & Lauren Hale Madeline Elise Hale Rudy & Molly Nordmann Bobby Harper, Jr.; Rudy & Florence Nordmann Julie Ishee Martin Jim Ishee Babs Jacobelli Jake Jacobelli His Family H. Randall Jones The families of David & Daniel Killilea Linda & Bob Killilea Marilyn & John Moses & family Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Paul Linhart Stella & Charlie Jackson & Family John Lutz Babs Jacobelli John David Mann, Jr. Elizabeth Rouse Stova McFadden Marilyn McFadden Stova McFadden Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. McGehee Dr. & Mrs. Paul D. McGehee, Jr.; Dr. Rayford Smith, Jr. Dorothy Morrison Steve Morrison Marilyn & John Moses & family Mr. & Mrs. J. Elliot Moses Jeff & Caroline Newman Blair A. Newman
His Family Harris, Haden, & George Oswalt Binky Oswalt Coleman, Grace & Conrad Oswalt Mr. & Mrs. Lyle E. Hutchison, III Guy Helmsing Family Linda Reynolds Tommy Watts Their Family Brooke, Ben & Lucy Belle Baker Arria, Marrs, Mamie, Marthabelle & McGinniss Bligh Jones Dot White
Given By:
Charles Ogburn; Walter Ogburn Margaret Sue Oswalt; Mary Haden Springer Louise Oswalt; Mary Haden Springer Louise Oswalt Louise Oswalt; Margaret Sue Oswalt Fred Helmsing; Mary Robinson Lewis Reynolds James M. Slater, Sr. Miss Shelley Lee Taylor Nancy R. Tesney Arthur B. Tissington; Randy Jones Bud Tissington Rick White
In Honor of:
YaYa Ava John Browning Margaret Sue Browning; Margaret & Katherine Browning Bill, Beth, Will, Emerson & Christopher Majure Joe & Gail Buzhardt Brooke, Ben & Lucy Belle Baker Ed & Nancy Boone Their Family Hannah Jeter Collins Bobby & Gail Headrick Bradley Headrick & Brent Daugherty Janis Menges Harriett Boster Her Family Anne Gardner Guy Helmsing Family Susan Groom; Binky Oswalt Scott, Paula, Taylor & Sadie Weldon GSPC Staff Dick & Betsy Otts Dibber Lutz; Our children & their families; In honor & thanksgiving for Cary Speaker, Tommy Watts, & Ann Adams Stella & Charlie Jackson & Family Dibber Lutz Her Grandchildren Bligh Jones Elizabeth Rouse Marilyn McFadden Ryan McKee The McKee Family Bill, Beth, Will, Emerson & Christopher Majure Nash Noble Ann & Fred Crown, Jr. Rudy & Molly Nordmann Her Family Hattie Ogburn Ashley & Rebekah Abel Lamar and family Rebekah Abel Lamar; The GSPC Congregation; The Pastor Nominating Committee Elizabeth Rouse Rebekah Abel Lamar Dorothy Morrison The Lamar Family; Our devoted staff with appreciation Ava Pastor Cary; Pastor Paul; Tell; YaYa The Peebles Family Allison Hand Peebles Rev. Thomas & Kathryn Watts Valbory Brandt Slater Lois McNorton Frank & Joyce Stauter Stella Jackson The Pastor Nominating Committee Tamblyn Children Abbie Tamblyn
Arria, Marrs, Mamie, Marthabelle & McGinniss
Martha Tissington
300 Government Street Mobile, Alabama 36604 251.432.1749 info@gspcmobile.org
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