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DALTON FIRST
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
500 S Thornton Avenue  Dalton, Georgia 30720  (706) 278-8494
April 5, 2015
Easter Sunday
Dr. Robin Lindsey
Senior Pastor
Kenny Ott
Outreach Pastor
Jeff Harbin
Director of
Music
Dana Potvin
Contemporary
Worship Leader
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Easter Sunday
April 5, 2015
Hymnal Abbreviations
UMH - United Methodist Hymnal
TFWS - The Faith We Sing
ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE and
LIGHTING OF THE CANDLES
Risen Today!
arr. F. Ritter
*GREETING
Pastor: Christ is risen!
People: Christ is risen indeed!
Pastor: Alleluia!
People: Alleluia! Alleluia!
*HYMN OF PRAISE #302 UMH
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
EASTER HYMN
Please join in singing stanzas 1 through 4.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Apostles’ Creed
Traditional Version
Leader: Let us unite in this historic profession of the Christian faith:
All: 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 Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;
The third day he rose from the dead; he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father almighty;
From thence he shall come to judge the quick [meaning living] and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic [meaning universal] church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
*ACT OF PRAISE #70 UMH
Glory Be to the Father
MEINEKE
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen. Amen.
MOMENTS WITH CHILDREN (11:00)
Children in the 5th grade and younger are invited to gather at the altar rail.
Following their time with Robin, the children will be dismissed to attend Children’s Worship.
Please be sure to affix a nametag to your child’s back; keep the “claim ticket”
and pick-up your child in room #343 following the worship service.
SHARING OF JOYS AND CONCERNS
MORNING PRAYER, concluding with THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen
RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
The Chancel Choir; Jack Hitchens, Timpani
Worthy Is the Lamb from Messiah
G. F. Handel
Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by his blood,
to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
Blessing and honour, glory and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne,
and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. Amen, Amen!
(Revelation 5:12-14)
*PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
DOXOLOGY #94 UMH
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
Praise God all creatures here below:
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise God, the source of all our gifts!
Praise Jesus Christ, whose power uplifts!
Praise the Spirit, Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING,
followed by PASSING OF THE PEACE
Because He Lives
RESURRECTION
After the congregation has greeted one another, we sing together hymn #364 UMH.
Refrain:
Because he lives, I can face tomorrow;
Because he lives, All fear is gone;
Because I know he holds the future,
And life is worth the living just because he lives.
God sent his son, they called him Jesus; he came to love, heal, and forgive;
He lived and died to buy my pardon, an empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives.
(Repeat Refrain)
*SCRIPTURE LESSON
John 20:1–18 (NRSV)
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the
stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom
Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid
him.” 3 Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. 4 The two were running together, but the
other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying
there, but he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen
wrappings lying there, 7 and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in
a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9 for as
yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. 10 Then the disciples returned to their
homes.
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But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; 12 and she saw two
angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. 13 They said
to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where
they have laid him.” 14 When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know
that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to
be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take
him away.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher).
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Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and
say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’ ” 18 Mary Magdalene went and
announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.
The Word of God for the people of God.
Thanks be to God!
SERMON
The Resurrection
INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
Dr. Robin Lindsey
*HYMN OF INVITATION #310 UMH
He Lives
ACKLEY
*RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS
When persons have been received into the membership of the church,
the congregation responds with:
We rejoice to recognize you as [a] member[s]s of Christ’s holy church,
and bid you welcome to this congregation of The United Methodist Church.
With you we renew our vows to uphold it by our prayers, our presence,
our gifts, our service, and our witness.
*BENEDICTION
*RESPONSE and
EXTINGUISHING OF THE CANDLES
Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah
G. F. Handel
Hallelujah: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. (Revelation 19:6)
The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ;
and he shall reign for ever and ever. (Revelation 11:15)
King of kings, and Lord of lords. (Revelation 19:16)
*POSTLUDE
Toccata from Symphony V
C. M. Widor
Serving as Lay Worship Leader at this morning’s 11:00 service is Brian Anderson.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
United Methodist Women
Meet Tuesday, April 7, at 11:00am in the chapel. Luncheon will follow at noon in atrium.
Please contact Jeanette at etienneRD@aol.com to make lunch reservation. All ladies are invited.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
CookingLive with Amanda Varnell
Register online at daltonfumc.com
TLC
Thursday, April 9, 12:00 noon
Bring your favorite covered dish and join us!
Toxic Charity Conference
Have you every helped someone in need but had a sense that "something was wrong?" The truth is, sometimes our charity
towards others is toxic, ultimately hurting them more in the long run than the help we provided in the short-term.
Dr. Bob Lupton, founder of Focused Community Strategies in Atlanta and author of Toxic Charity is coming to our community
on Saturday, April 11 to share his 40+ years of experience in work with the poor and impoverished. This event is sponsored in
partnership with Dalton First United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of Dalton, DOC-UP, City of Refuge, and the
Carter Hope Center. While there will be a charge for the general public, as a member of one of the sponsoring
organizations, DFUMC members can attend this important event free of charge (including breakfast and lunch). Here
are the specifics:
What: Toxic Charity Awareness Event with Dr. Bob Lupton
When: Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 8:30 am to 2 pm. Ministry Leaders Q&A time from 2:00 to 4:00.
Where: First Baptist Church, 311 N. Thornton Ave. Dalton.
How: For your free registration contact Elizabeth King via email dfumcliz@optilink.us or by calling 706.278.8494. Please let
her know if you will be eating breakfast and/or lunch.
For more info: Contact Kenny Ott via email kenny.ott@ngumc.net or call 706.278.8494.
The 13th Annual Lady Bug Brunch
The Lady Bug Brunch to be held April 11th is a fundraiser which supports the Preschool, MMO and Daycare programs.
Tables are still available to decorate. General tickets are available for $15.00.
We are accepting donations for prize drawing items and for corporate sponsorships.
Please contact Jan Byrum at 706-278-8494 or dfumckids@optilink.us for more information.
COLLEGE MINISTRY CONNECTION FAIR
April 12, 2015
Colleges and universities will come to share ideas on transiting from high school to college.
COMMUNION MINISTRY TO HOMEBOUND AND NURSING HOME
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
All teams should meet at 9:30 am in the Chapel
Eighth Annual Run for John
April 25, 2015
Race registration and information online at therunforjohn.org
Gifts to Memorial, Mission, Pastor’s Care
Funds in memory of:
Calendar of Events
THURSDAY, April 9
SUNDAY, April 5 Easter Sunday
Andrea Chappell by:
Amanda Henson
9:30am Sounds of Joy
8:00am Communion/Prayer (Chapel)
8:45am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
10:30am Women’s Bible Study (Library)
8:45am Rise Praise Team Warm-ups
12:00noon TLC
5:15pm Fitness
9:45am Sunday School for all ages
Barbara Mansfield by:
Linda Dowlen
Don and Carole Stuart
Fellowship Class
10:40am Chancel Choir Robing/Warm-ups
5:40pm Fitness
11:00am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
6:30pm Bible Stories with Therese Church
11:00am RISE Dalton Modern Worship
FRIDAY, April 10
4:30pm Youth Choir Rehearsal
8:30am Fitness
5:30pm NO MS Youth
Haden Williams by:
Linda Dowlen
Lynn and Lynnie Tunnell
7:00pm NO HS Youth
SATURDAY, April 11
MONDAY, April 6
8:30amToxic Charity Conference (1st Baptist)
9:00am Fitness (TBA Weekly)
8:30am Fitness
MA Barton by:
Nancy Gregg
10:00am Lady Bug Brunch
9:00am Monday Morning Bible Study
10:00am Fitness
5:15pm Fitness
SUNDAY, April 12
5:40pm Fitness
Rex Nelson
RL Parrott by:
Linda Dowlen
6:30pm Guitar Class
8:00am Communion/Prayer (Chapel)
7:00pm Women’s Bible Study (Library)
8:45am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
7:00pm SPR
8:45am Rise Praise Team Warm-ups
9:45am Sunday School for all ages
TUESDAY, April 7
10:40am Chancel Choir Robing/Warm-ups
7:00am High School Prayer Breakfast
11:00am Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
11:00am UMW
11:00am RISE Dalton Modern Worship
1:00pm Shuffleboard
4:30pm Youth Choir Rehearsal
5:15pm Yoga
5:30pm ALL Youth Scavenger Hunt
5:30pm Building Committee
7:00pm Cathi Ott’s Bible Study
WEDNESDAY, April 8
Thank You to Endowment
Dear Members of the Endowment and
Planned Giving Committee,
The Global Outreach Committee is very
grateful for the funds you have made
available for missions for 2015. Your
generous gift will allow us to bring 2
more interns from Nicaragua for
approximately a six month period. Our
experience with Harry and Yesmanth, the
interns from last year, exceeded our
expectations. The greatest reward is
watching what our former interns are
accomplishing in Nicaragua due to their
experience at DFUMC. Lives will be
changed due to your generosity.
Blessings,
Ava Embry
All Fitness classes meet in the Youth Lounge
8:30am Fitness
9:00am Bible Stories with Therese Church
10:00am Fitness
11:00am UMW Book Study
12:00noon Trustees
2:30pm Dulcimer Group (Chapel Hallway)
5:00pm Wonderful Dinner
6:00pm Adult, Youth & Children Activities
6:00pm RISE Vocal Rehearsal
7:00pm RISE Music Rehearsal
7:15pm NO Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Letter Writing
Margaret Kinnamon
Regency Park
1212 Broadrick Dr, #304
Dalton, GA 30720