March 25, 2008
Bulletin for March 23, 2008
By Morningside Staff
Morningside Presbyterian Church, Atlanta
Bulletin for March 23, 2008
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP Christopher Henry
Leader: Christ is risen!
People: He is risen indeed!
Leader: Glory to Christ, who has opened the gate to eternal life.
People: Glory to God, who has won the victory over death.
Leader: Glory to the Holy Spirit, who is everywhere the giver and renewer of
life.
All: Alleluia! Amen.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 123 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Mighty God, by your power Christ is raised from death to rule
this world in love. We confess that we have not always believed in
him, but fall into doubt and fear. Gladness has no home in our
hearts, and gratitude is slight. Forgive our dread of dying, our
hopelessness, and set us free for joy in the victory of Jesus Christ,
who was dead but lives and will put down every power to hurt or
destroy when your promised kingdom comes. Grant us to die
daily to sin that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his
resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 119)
The strife is o’er, the battle done, the victory of life is won.
The song of triumph has begun. Alleluia!
*THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children are always welcome in the Sanctuary during worship. Should you find that your child grows restless,
there is child care available. Infants are cared for in the Nursery in Room 105, toddlers 18 months through two
years in Room112. Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Baptism for special classes. Preschoolers
are in Room G-11 and K-5th grade are in Room G-1.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Leader: Michael, Grace, Bryce, and Duncan have now been received into the one holy
catholic and apostolic church through baptism. God has made them members of the
household of God. Let us welcome the newly baptized.
People: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome them into Christ’s church.
We are the family of God for we are all one in Christ.
THE CHORAL RESPONSE Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks Fishel
THE ANTHEM Te Deum Rutter
(see insert for text)
The Te Deum is one of the most ancient, and inspiring, of Christian liturgical texts. At one time it
was believed to have been jointly written by St. Ambrose and St. Augustine, but recent research
suggests it is even older, originating early in the fourth century as a Preface, Sanctus, and concluding
prayer for the Mass of the Easter Vigil. This work by John Rutter was first performed in 1988 at
Canterbury Cathedral
THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 28:1-10 (page 32 in the Pew Bible)
THE SERMON “The Easter Shakes” Joanna Adams
So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Matthew 28:8
* THE HYMN 115 Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
THE OFFERTORY How Can I Keep from Singing? Lowry, arr. Ellingboe
My life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentation. I hear the real, though far-off
hymn that hails a new creation. No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I’m
clinging. Since Christ is lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? Through all the
tumult and the strife, I hear the music ringing! It sounds and echoes in my soul. How can I keep
from singing? What though the tempest around me roar, I hear the truth; it liveth. What though
the darkness around me close, songs in the night it giveth.
* THE RESPONSE AND PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND DEDICATION (Hymn 150)
Praise yet our Christ again. Alleluia! Amen!
Life shall not end the strain. Alleluia! Amen!
On heaven’s blissful shore His goodness we’ll adore,
Singing for ever more, “Alleluia! Amen!”
* THE HYMN 423 Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun
(verses 1 through 5)
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
Elder on call: Michael Perez 770.939.9037
Deacon on call: Holly Campbell 404.435.0676
Ushers: Nancy Anderson, Randy Brookins, James Klotz, Guerry and Michelle Mashburn,
Betsy McKay, Jim Clegg, Kim Perez, and Shari Tant
Greeters: Ellen Brown, Cindy Humphries, Sanda and Bill Means,
Jane Stack and Brad Odom
Coffee & Conversation Host: Grace Howard
Counters: Martin Dunlap, Leslie Prince and Art Sweum
Infant Nursery: Mindee Metz
Two’s Nursery: Kendall Frank
Preschool Program Volunteers: Leslie Prince and Carol Senf
Children’s Worship Volunteers: Cathy Schreiber, Frances Bresnahan and Alex Bach
Fellowship: The Deacons
Joanna M. Adams…………….……………………...……..Pastor
Christopher Henry ……………………………..…Associate Pastor
Robert Gray………………………...…….Assistant to the Minister
Walter Huff…………………..…………….Organist/Choirmaster
Melinda Sandkam ……………………………….Program Director
Cathy Schreiber……………………………….…..Seminary Intern
Rebekah Diehl……………………………….……….Youth Intern
Martha Hartzell…..…………………………… Preschool Director
Sandra Crawford………….……………..Children’s Choir Director
Sherrill Terry…………...…………………....Office Administrator
Gabriel Couret…………………………...………..Office Assistant
Bulletin for March 23, 2008
THE PRELUDE Walter Huff
* THE CALL TO WORSHIP Christopher Henry
Leader: Christ is risen!
People: He is risen indeed!
Leader: Glory to Christ, who has opened the gate to eternal life.
People: Glory to God, who has won the victory over death.
Leader: Glory to the Holy Spirit, who is everywhere the giver and renewer of
life.
All: Alleluia! Amen.
* THE PROCESSIONAL HYMN 123 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
THE CALL TO CONFESSION
THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Mighty God, by your power Christ is raised from death to rule
this world in love. We confess that we have not always believed in
him, but fall into doubt and fear. Gladness has no home in our
hearts, and gratitude is slight. Forgive our dread of dying, our
hopelessness, and set us free for joy in the victory of Jesus Christ,
who was dead but lives and will put down every power to hurt or
destroy when your promised kingdom comes. Grant us to die
daily to sin that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his
resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
A MOMENT OF SILENCE (for examination of conscience and personal prayers of confession)
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
* THE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Hymn 119)
The strife is o’er, the battle done, the victory of life is won.
The song of triumph has begun. Alleluia!
*THE PEACE OF CHRIST
(Children are always welcome in the Sanctuary during worship. Should you find that your child grows restless,
there is child care available. Infants are cared for in the Nursery in Room 105, toddlers 18 months through two
years in Room112. Children ages 2-11 are invited to leave after the Baptism for special classes. Preschoolers
are in Room G-11 and K-5th grade are in Room G-1.)
THE CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH
(Visitors and members are invited to sign the blue friendship register pad and pass it down the pew.)
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM
Leader: Michael, Grace, Bryce, and Duncan have now been received into the one holy
catholic and apostolic church through baptism. God has made them members of the
household of God. Let us welcome the newly baptized.
People: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome them into Christ’s church.
We are the family of God for we are all one in Christ.
THE CHORAL RESPONSE Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks Fishel
THE ANTHEM Te Deum Rutter
(see insert for text)
The Te Deum is one of the most ancient, and inspiring, of Christian liturgical texts. At one time it
was believed to have been jointly written by St. Ambrose and St. Augustine, but recent research
suggests it is even older, originating early in the fourth century as a Preface, Sanctus, and concluding
prayer for the Mass of the Easter Vigil. This work by John Rutter was first performed in 1988 at
Canterbury Cathedral
THE SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 28:1-10 (page 32 in the Pew Bible)
THE SERMON “The Easter Shakes” Joanna Adams
So they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. Matthew 28:8
* THE HYMN 115 Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain
THE OFFERTORY How Can I Keep from Singing? Lowry, arr. Ellingboe
My life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentation. I hear the real, though far-off
hymn that hails a new creation. No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I’m
clinging. Since Christ is lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing? Through all the
tumult and the strife, I hear the music ringing! It sounds and echoes in my soul. How can I keep
from singing? What though the tempest around me roar, I hear the truth; it liveth. What though
the darkness around me close, songs in the night it giveth.
* THE RESPONSE AND PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND DEDICATION (Hymn 150)
Praise yet our Christ again. Alleluia! Amen!
Life shall not end the strain. Alleluia! Amen!
On heaven’s blissful shore His goodness we’ll adore,
Singing for ever more, “Alleluia! Amen!”
* THE HYMN 423 Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun
(verses 1 through 5)
* THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
Elder on call: Michael Perez 770.939.9037
Deacon on call: Holly Campbell 404.435.0676
Ushers: Nancy Anderson, Randy Brookins, James Klotz, Guerry and Michelle Mashburn,
Betsy McKay, Jim Clegg, Kim Perez, and Shari Tant
Greeters: Ellen Brown, Cindy Humphries, Sanda and Bill Means,
Jane Stack and Brad Odom
Coffee & Conversation Host: Grace Howard
Counters: Martin Dunlap, Leslie Prince and Art Sweum
Infant Nursery: Mindee Metz
Two’s Nursery: Kendall Frank
Preschool Program Volunteers: Leslie Prince and Carol Senf
Children’s Worship Volunteers: Cathy Schreiber, Frances Bresnahan and Alex Bach
Fellowship: The Deacons
Joanna M. Adams…………….……………………...……..Pastor
Christopher Henry ……………………………..…Associate Pastor
Robert Gray………………………...…….Assistant to the Minister
Walter Huff…………………..…………….Organist/Choirmaster
Melinda Sandkam ……………………………….Program Director
Cathy Schreiber……………………………….…..Seminary Intern
Rebekah Diehl……………………………….……….Youth Intern
Martha Hartzell…..…………………………… Preschool Director
Sandra Crawford………….……………..Children’s Choir Director
Sherrill Terry…………...…………………....Office Administrator
Gabriel Couret…………………………...………..Office Assistant
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