First Presbyterian Church

302 W. Whitner Street Anderson, SC 29624 www.fpcandersonsc.com Founded in 1837

Easter Sunday
March 31, 2013

SERVICE FOR THE LORDS DAY Easter Sunday Sunday, March 31, 2013 8:30 and 10:55 a.m. PREPARATION FOR THE WORD
GREETING AND WELCOME ANTHEM (8:30) Elder Claud Perry (10:55) Elder Bette Ann Braeutigam Sally Ann Morris

Earth, Earth, Awake, Your Praises Sing

The Chancel Choir and Easter Brass

Earth, earth, awake; your praises sing: Alleluia! Greet with the dawn your risen King: Alleluia! Bright suns and stars, your homage pay: Alleluia! Life reigns again this Easter day: Alleluia! All nature sings of hope reborn: Alleluia! Christ lives to comfort those who mourn: Alleluia! First fruit of all the dead who sleep: Alleluia! Promise of joy for all who weep: Alleluia! Winter is past, the night is gone: Alleluia! Christs light, triumphant, pales the dawn: Alleluia! Creation spreads its springtime bloom: Alleluia! Life bursts like ame from deaths cold tomb: Alleluia! Praise we the Father, Spirit, Son: Alleluia! Praise we the victry God has won: Alleluia! Praise we the Lamb who reigns above: Alleluia! Praise we the King whose rule is love: Alleluia!
-Herman Stuempe, Jr., twentieth century CALL TO WORSHIP Alleluia! Christ is risen! The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! *HYMN 123 Luke 24:1-12

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

EASTER HYMN

*LITANY This is the good newsthe grave is empty; Christ is risen. Alleluia! The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. This is the good newsJesus came so that we might have life, and have it abundantly. Once we were no people; now we are Gods people. Once we had not received mercy, but now we have received mercy. This is the good newsthe stone the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone. The Lord has done this; it is marvelous in our eyes. This is the good newsChrist our Passover has been sacrificed for us; therefore let us keep the feast. The Lord is our strength and our song, he has become our salvation. This is the feast of victory for our God! Alleluia! *GLORIA PATRI 579 TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES GREATOREX

(Young Disciples, ages 5k and under, are dismissed for Extended Worship at the 10:55 service.)

PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDS PRAYER GOSPEL LESSON 24:1-12 Pew Bible, p. 78 Luke 24:1 NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Romans 8:11 If the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through His Spirit that dwells in you. SERMON *HYMN 104 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

Carpe Vitae Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna

The Apostles Creed

Dr. Dennis Tedder HYMN TO JOY Hymnal, p. 14

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY

Rise, O Church, like Christ Arisen

David Cherwien

The Chancel Choir and Easter Brass Rise, O church, like Christ arisen, from this meal of love and grace; May we through such love envision whose we are and whose our praise. Alleluia, alleluia; God, the wonder of our days. Rise, transformed, and choose to follow after Christ, though wounded, whole; Broken, shared, our lives are hallowed to release and to console. Alleluia, alleluia; Christ, our present, past, and goal. Rise, remember well the future God has called us to receive; Present by Gods loving nurture, Spirited then let us live. Alleluia, alleluia; Spirit, grace by whom we live. Service be our sure vocation; courage be our daily breath; Mercy be our destination from this day and unto death. Alleluia, alleluia. Rise, O church, a living faith.
-Susan Palo Cherwien, twentieth century

*EASTER DOXOLOGY LASST UNS ERFREUEN O risen Christ, ascended Lord, all praise to you let earth accord: Alleluia! Alleluia! You are, while endless ages run, with Father and with Spirit one, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
-The Venerable Bede, eighth century

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN 108 *WORD OF BLESSING *POSTLUDE

*Please stand if comfortable doing so.

Christ Is Alive A Festal Postlude

TRURO I Peter 1:3 J.S. Bach

Easter Brass: Doug Wertz and Gabrielle Reardon, trumpets; Corey Allen and Warrick Bowman, trombones
As a courtesy to those worshipping with you today, please silence cell phones in the sanctuary. Thank you.

The Easter lilies are presented to the Glory of God in memory and in honor of loved ones.

CHURCH STAFF Church & School........864-225-2551 Fax Number........864-225-2552 Web Site....www.FPCAndersonSC.com Pastor......Dr. Dennis Tedder DennisT@FPCAndersonSC.com Cell phone: 864-617-0053 Associate Pastor..Caroline East Berardi CarolineB@FPCAndersonSC.com Cell phone: 864-940-0797 Director of Music Ministry.Peter Haley PeterH@FPCAndersonSC.com Music Associate/Organist....Kathy Hebert KathyH@FPCAndersonSC.com Director of Christian Education...Jennifer Walker JenniferW@FPCAndersonSC.com CE Assistant...Paula McAbee PaulaM@FPCAndersonSC.com Director of Youth and Recreation..Adam Stricker AdamS@FPCAndersonSC.com Director of Weekday School..Ann Campbell AnnC@FPCAndersonSC.com Office Manager.......Debra Keeney DebraK@FPCAndersonSC.com Financial Secretary...Linda Martin LindaM@FPCAndersonSC.com Director of Hospitality & Fellowship......Kelly King KellyK@FPCAndersonSC.com Respite Care Director.....Gail Marion RhodesRespiteCare@FPCAndersonSC.com Building Superintendent......Jay Agnew

WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, March 31EASTER 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Worship Service Monday, April 1 12:00 p.m. Hungry Women Bible StudyFLC 5:30 p.m. Mission MinistryChennault Parlor 6:00 p.m. ZumbaFLC Tuesday, April 2 10:00 a.m. Respite Care ProgramKirk 2:00 p.m. Staff meeting Wednesday, April 3 10:30 a.m. Crisis Pregnancy ClassChennault Parlor 12:15 p.m. Mens Bible StudyFLC Canteen 7:00 p.m. Rejoicers Bible StudyFLC Thursday, April 4 9:00 a.m. Kids Mini Mission Day 10:00 a.m. Respite Care ProgramKirk 1:00 p.m. Famished Females Bible StudyLibrary Friday, April 5No scheduled events Saturday, April 6No scheduled events

Alzheimers and You April 11May 9

Sponsored by Rhodes Respite, Health Ministry, and Alzheimers Association First Presbyterian is leading the way in the community by offering education regarding Alzheimers disease and related dementia. In the five session series, Alzheimers and You, families, friends, and professionals will have an opportunity to learn about stages, progression, and communication. Karen Nichols, RN, presenter, will enable you to understand and support those who are affected. Sessions will be held on five Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Kirk beginning April 11. No cost to attend. Pre-registration is requested. Call the church office at 225-2551 to sign up. If a no-cost, in-home sitter is needed, call the Alzheimers Association at 224-3045. Please make others aware of this opportunity. Gail Marion, Rhodes Respite Director

APRIL MISSION EMPHASIS FOOTHILLS ALLIANCE & SAFE HARBOR

This month, our church will be collecting journals for Foothills Alliance and Safe Harbor. Collected journals will help bring relief to abused women and children as they write about their past experiences and future hopes. You may drop journals or composition books in the blue bins outside the church office. Please join us in praying for these community partners as they lessen the impact of domestic violence in the Anderson area.

Golf Tournament Youth Mission Fundraiser

Sunday, April 211:30pm at Anderson Country Club
Teams will be $200, individual is $50includes lunch and prizes. Registration forms are available in the church office. All are welcome to play. Contact Adam Stricker (437-9090), Duane Loftis (940-4778), or Jeff Kubu (617-1049) for more information.

Vacation Bible School EVERYWHERE FUN FAIR Monday, June 17 Friday, June 21 9:00am 12:00 noon Completed 3k Completed 5th grade Cost: $15 per child
REGISTER ONLINE TODAY AT: https://2013.cokesburyvbs.com/firstpresanderson (Contact Jennifer Walker for scholarship information 225-2551)