WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

EASTER SUNDAYApril 4, 2010

Westminster Presbyterian Church extends an enthusiastic welcome, in Christ’s name,to all who would worship here or join us in fellowship.

We affirm that there can be no exclusion within the body of Christ.We invite all children of God to join us as disciples of Christ

and participate fully in the life of our congregation.

“He is not here,

but has risen.”

1502 West 13th Street ♦ Wilmington, DE 19806 ♦ 302-654-5214 ♦ www.wpc.org

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Today at Westminster

8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast in Community Hall

8:45 – 12:15 p.m. Cribbery and Child Care in Under Six.

9:00 a.m. Festive Worship

There is no Godly Play or Godly Kids on Easter Sunday. Children of all ages can experience the power of the resurrection through the music and joyful energy of Easter worship. However, Godly Care for preschoolers will be provided in Under Six at 9:00 a.m. worship. At 11:00 a.m. worship, there is childcare for ages 2 – second grade in Under Six.

10:10 a.m. Gather in Classroom 6 for the Easter Egg Hunt

11:00 a.m. Festive Worship

Worship Resources – Large print hymnals and hearing devices may be obtained from any usher. Kids’ Notes and worship bags for children are also available from the ushers. Kids’ Notes emphasize listening and seeing during worship.

Deacon Team of the Month: Bill Kaye, Steve Stallone, Carol Mosher, Marcia Carle, Ralph Lewis

Community Meetings

6:00 p.m. Clean But Not Straight – NA Club Room 8:00 p.m. AA Club Room

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ORDER OF WORSHIP

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP“Give me courage to bear uncertainty with hope and long delays with patience. Give me courage to keep on trusting when I cannot understand.” William Barclay

PRELUDE MUSIC(Brass/Organ) Fanfare for Easter Day Gerald Bales

(Organ) Toccata in F major J. S. Bach

(Brass/Organ) The Strife Is O’er arr. David N. Johnson

CALL TO WORSHIPMight we dare approach the dark places in our lives?

We have heard whispers that light has overcome the darkness.Might we dare let go of fear and sadness?

We have heard whispers of an empty tomb.This day we gather to declare the good news of our faith: Death has lost its stranglehold! Christ is alive!

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

* PROCESSIONAL HYMN NO. 123 “Jesus Christ Is Risen Today” EASTER HYMNarr. David Cherwien

9:00 Acolyte: Lauren Stabler Crucifer: Rick Stabler11:00 Acolyte: Ben Fischer Crucifer: Josh Cox

PRAYER OF PRAISEEternal God, the world is constantly hurling darkness our way:wars drag on endlessly,illnesses cut lives short,sparks of violence flare in our communityand your creation is under assault.If it were not for our faith, we would turn cynical,and if it were not for your love, we would surrender to despair.Living Lord, we give thanks for the promise of Easterthat death does not have the final word.We rejoice in Christ’s resurrectionthat nothing can separate us from you.Help us to embrace your promise of new lifeso that we can live each day in hope and in joy. Amen.

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Greg Jones

At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able. Passages in bold print may be said by all.

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ANTHEM “Now, O Death, Where Is thy Sting?” Russell NagyWestminster Choir

Now, O Death, where is thy sting? Where, O Death, thy victory? The Son is risen and Death is driven away. Death is swallowed up today, Swallowed up in victory! This is our God. In Him we trusted, And in love He saved us; Give glory to His name. From this day praise Him forever: Jesus Christ is risen today! Now, O Death, where is thy plague? Your destruction now, O Grave? For God who ransoms, redeemed His captive today. Every tear He wipes away; All disgrace He takes away. From this day! This is our Lord, god’s faithful witness. He is first-born from the dead Who rules the kings of earth. He who loves, He who has freed us: Jesus Christ is risen today! Alleluia! Christ is our victory!

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION 9:00: Gill Timon, Lay Liturgist 11:00: Suzie Hurlock, Lay

Liturgist

SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 24:1-12 New Testament, page 78

* HYMN “I Know That My Redeemer Lives” Tune: DUKE STREETarr. James Biery

1. I know that my Redeemer liveswhat joy the blest assurance gives!He lives, he lives who once was dead;he lives, my everlasting Head.

2. He lives, to bless me with his love;he lives, to plead for me above;he lives, my hungry soul to feed;he lives, to help in time of need.

3. He lives, and grants me daily breath;he lives, and I shall conquer death;he lives, my mansion to prepare;he lives, to lead me safely there.

4. He lives; all glory to his name;he lives, my Savior still the same;what joy the blest assurance gives:I know that my Redeemer lives!

SERMON “Difficult to Believe” Greg Jones

CHORAL RESPONSE “Hallelujah” (from Messiah) G. F. Handel

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 for ever and ever. King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, Hallelujah!

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

We trust in Jesus Christ, God with us in human flesh, who proclaimed the reign of God.He preached good news to the poor and release to the captives; He healed the sick and ate with outcasts; He forgave sinners and called all people to repent and believe. Condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified.But God raised him from the dead, vindicating his life, breaking the power of sin and evil, and delivering us from death to eternal life. A Brief Statement of Faith, PCUSA

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OFFERTORY ANTHEM “Risen, Alleluia! Allen Koepke

Christ the Lord is ris’n today, Love’s redeeming work is done,all creation join to say: fought the fight, the battle won.raise your joys and triumphs high, Lives again our glorious King,sing ye heav’ns and earth reply: Alleluia, let us sing!Death in vain forbids him rise, Where, O death, now is thy sting?Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia, Christ is King!

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

LORD’S PRAYER (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors”)

* HYMN NO. 118 “The Day of Resurrection” LANCASHIREarr. John Ferguson

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Festival Toccata Robert Elmore

GOING FORTH

If you are visiting with us for the first time, we invite you to meet today’s ambassadors, Bill Nace (9:00),or Bob Cox (11:00) at the back of the sanctuary. They will have a gift for you, and can share information

regarding our many ministries for children, youth and adults.

Guest Musicians for this morning’s services

Trumpets: Matthew Gallagher, Jay SnyderTrombones: Paul Arbogast, Jarred AntonacciTimpani: Harvey Price

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Westminster’s Easter Breakfast – Join Westminster friends for breakfast in Community Hall today before or after worship, from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Menu will include cheese soufflé, grits and sausage casserole, sticky buns, fresh fruit, cereal, juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $5 for ages 15 and older, $3 for ages 6-14, and $1 for children under 5.

Easter Egg Hunt Today. Join us today between services for the annual Easter Egg Hunt! All Westminster children 10 and under are invited to participate in this fun-filled tradition. We hunt eggs each year because they remind us of God’s Easter surprise to the women who went to the tomb and found it empty! Join us in Classroom 6 at 10:10 a.m. We’ll make a ‘basket’ and then look for surprises outside.

The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Nick Marcopulos from Cathy Higgins.

Sanctuary Flowers - Consider giving the flowers for Sunday worship to remember or honor loved ones, or to celebrate an event, while expressing praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at 302-571-6719 or lwatson@ycst.com. Available dates for flowers are May 23, 30 and June 27.

Are you wearing a nametag? Whether you are a longtime member or new to the church, wearing a nametag provides others the opportunity to meet you, greet you by name, and for you to become more familiar with others at church. Nametags and markers are in baskets at all major entrances.

“Westminster to Go” Audio tapes and DVD’s of recent Westminster worship services are available at the front desk. Printed sermons are available on the literature tables and at www.wpc.org.

“Listening to the Lessons” is cancelled for April 6 and will resume on Tuesday, April 13.

Please remember in your prayers:

Those recently hospitalized: Emmett Jacobs, Charlene Weaver, Sarah Tompson, Reena, Shyla, and Aliya Shah.

Westminster’s homebound family who can no longer attend worship with us. Send a card, say a prayer, visit! This week we ask you to remember Inez Cobb, HC, Cokesbury Village 726 Loveville Road, Hockessin, DE 19707 and Bob Tiews, Stonegates, Apt. 171, 4031 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807.

Our brothers and sisters in worldwide ministry (see page 11).

Westminster’s Covenant Prayer Group prays weekly for specific needs of the faith community. Anyone may submit a prayer request by leaving a confidential message on 302-654-5848, ext. 335, or filling out a prayer request card (in the pew pocket) and placing it in the offering plate.

EASTER ACTIVITIES

WORSHIP NOTES

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER

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The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan often seem far away, and we may neglect to realize that Americans, as well as Iraqis, Afghans and members of coalition forces, continue to die each day. As Christians, we are called to pray for the spreading of peace and justice and an end to violence. If someone in your family is serving in these wars, please let us know, so that we may include that person on our prayer list. Contact Colleen Falasco: 302-654-5214 ext. 131, or cfalasco@wpc.org.This week we pray for

Those known to the WPC Community presently serving in the Middle East:Afghanistan: Edward Maloney, Chris Martin, Neal Moody and Daniel Reinsenberger

The families of those from the U.S. who have died most recently:Sergeant 1st Class Glen Whetten, age 31Corporal Jonathan Porto, age 26Specialist Steven Bishop, age 29Private 1st Class Erin McLyman, age 26Staff Sergeant Richard Jordan, age 29Gunnery Sergeant Robert Gilbert, II, age 28Sergeant Joel Clarkson, age 23Specialist Robert Rieckhoff, age 26Chief Petty Officer Adam Lee Brown, age 36

Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whose scars may by deep and long-lasting.

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Upcoming Adult Education Classes Sunday Mornings, 10:10 – 11:00 a.m.

New Classes:James Fowler’s The Stages of Faith – Rodney Chapel – April 11 through May 2Led by Bruce Weaver, this program will start next Sunday, April 11th . The title of the first session is ‘Faith: How It Starts and How It Evolves’.  A more complete description appears in the Weekly Word and Weekly Announcements.

Guest Speaker on Haiti Medical Relief – Dr. Lionel Malebranche, Classroom 6 – April 11Dr. Malebranche is a native Haitian and has been integral in organizing the medical teams that have gone from Wilmington.

Writing Your Spiritual Memoirs – Rowell Conference Room – April 11 through May 16Led by Elizabeth Poole and Cynthia Kuespert, this special six-week workshop will focus on writing and sharing our stories of faith, sometimes called spiritual memoirs. There are no prerequisites to this workshop; you simply have to be willing to write short descriptions of incidents along your journey of faith, and be willing to share your experience with others in the group.

Returning and Concluding Class:Wrestling with Angels: An Intimate Look at the Tough Questions of Life (through April 18) – Daughtry House Conference RoomApril 11 - Doubt with Madeleine L'Engle, authorApril 18 - Love with J. Keith Miller, Christian author A six-part video series that tackles the kind of tough, real life questions that can lead you into a deeper understanding of God. Each episode features ordinary people sharing their experiences of struggling with these questions. Their stories are interwoven with reflections and commentaries by some of the most sought-after and best selling Christian authors and speakers of our time.

Ongoing Classes:Parenting – Ruth Christie RoomParticipant led, with Yvonne Nass, Parenting Consultant, leading the first Sunday of each month

Westminster By Heart – Meeting RoomLed by Biblical Storytellers Mary-beth Howard and Shelley Gnade

Thursday Evening Class

Exploring Isaiah I, II, and III – Rowell Conference Room, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.Engaging the Old and New Testaments as we explore the depths of ancient prophecyThe class for April 8 has been cancelled. Group study resumes on April 22.

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EASTER LILIES“Symbols of the Resurrection”

In Loving Memory of: Given by:Bernie Alexander Susan, Shawn, Kristen and WillWilliam C. Deans Fay Deans BarnabyTeddy Bedrossian Ned Bedrossian and FamilyE. Howard Bedrossian, MD Ned Bedrossian and FamilyRosetta Bedrossian Ned Bedrossian and FamilyJane Johnson, our mother and grandmother Nancy and Walter Bercaw and familyMr. and Mrs. David Bernhard, grandparents and Diane BernhardMr. Victor Lawryniuk, grandparentMr. and Mrs. John R. Becker, grandparents Diane BernhardBill Beyer, George Beyer, and E. Louise Leh Linda and Bryn BeyerOur parents and other loved ones Nancy and Herb BodenOur parents Gary and Sue BrydeJohn and Elsie Elliott, Wendell Carle Marcia and Michael CarlePete Pyle, Morris and Sue Carter Polly and Jim CarterMr. and Mrs. William J. Taylor, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Checkel

Jeanne and Bob Checkel

Mailly Davis Joan McDowell ConnollyMillard Faldon Betty and Jac CrowellHarry and Thelma Coreen, and Dorothy and Edward Depfer

Charlie and Linda Depfer

Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Donaghy Alice and Bob DonaghyMr. and Mrs. Charles Warner, Jr. Alice and Bob DonaghyOur fathers, Jack Foster and Charles Pfleegor Anne Foster and Chip PfleegorAnn Pickering Natalie and Tom FreemanLoved ones Dottie and Jim GkonosOur parents Barbara and Art GormanBarbara Wheatley Barbara and Art GormanDenison H. Hatch Denison and Wendy HatchWilliam E. Swanson Denison and Wendy HatchChad Miller Denison and Wendy HatchWalter Z. Heldt Dorothy L. HeldtOur daughter Cathy Margaret and Jim HodgesOur son Timothy G. Hoopes Harry and Janet HoopesFred Hurlock, Jr. Suzie HurlockSarah and Dave Frie, son David, and Frances and Fred Hurlock

Suzie Hurlock

Bob Kelley Helen Kelley and FamilyJane, Ann and Jay The Kline FamilyAll of our loved ones Jeff Kline and FamilyRoy H. Ledbetter Anne Ledbetter and Keith McGowanTerri McGowan Anne Ledbetter and Keith McGowan

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Cathy Carpenito Anne Ledbetter and Keith McGowanIn Loving Memory of: Given by:Parents and grandparents Jerald and Virginia Lee and FamilyMy mother and father: Ralph L. Lewis, Sr. and Mildred G. Ellison Ralph L. LewisMy grandparents: W. Herbert and Lela Thompson and Ralph T. and Leola Lewis Ralph L. LewisOur parents Sue and Bob LindermanAnn E. Linderman and Charles M. Krick, Jr. Sue and Bob LindermanHelen Gates Little James and Kathleen LittleDavid Hood Little James and Kathleen LittleLoved ones Jessie and Cerd MarshJoan K. Marshall Calvin E. MarshallLillian and John Michener Bunny and Jack MichenerAlice, Arnold, and Charles Sharpley Bunny and Jack MichenerJane Moore Peysson, sister Ruth NaceMr. and Mrs. George H. Patrick George and Jan PatrickMr. Raymond Peters George and Jan PatrickBeatrice Gilbo and Mildred Reese The Pfaff FamilySophia Neithercott and Hilda Pfaff The Pfaff FamilyAnn Pickering Frank PickeringCatherine Myers Moore Cassandra Lloyd Moore PiovosoRachel Lloyd Myers Cassandra Lloyd Moore PiovosoWilliam Poole and Louise H. Poole Stephen C. PooleOur parents Linda and Charlie ReinhardtAnna Mae Robinson Her FamilyWesley Dudding Nancy Prein Rochford and Jake PreinBobbie Prein Nancy Prein Rochford and Jake PreinAndrew McDonough Nancy Prein Rochford and Jake PreinMegan Walker Nancy Prein Rochford and Jake PreinCasey Eckman Nancy Prein Rochford and Jake PreinSavannah Pauley Nancy Prein Rochford and Jake PreinChris Miller Nancy Prein Rochford and Jake PreinChad Miller Nancy Prein Rochford and Jake PreinAnna Snell Sue ScofieldRay and Fran Scofield Bob, Sue, Jeff and Dave ScofieldWilma Tull Sue Scofield, Peter Rittenhouse and Bill LangGrammy, Ann, Jay Spilecki FamilyOur parents David and Jane M. StablerLoved ones Stark and Sandy ThompsonMy grandmother, Edna Budd Linda Budd WatsonTimothy Whitney Les and Joan WhitneyJo Collins Don and Dolly Windsor

In Honor of: Given By:My parents Dick Jolly

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Those who helped with Family Promise Greg and Camilla JonesBill and Ruth Nace Morgan, Kathy, Julia and Dana

PASTORAL STAFFGregory K. Jones, Head of Staff

Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate Pastor

PASTORAL CARE ASSISTANT: Jill Getty

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: Debbie Brown

CHURCH EDUCATOR: Susan Moseley

MUSIC STAFFPaul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music

Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and HandbellsSandie Reinicker, Director of Sunshine Choir

Section Leader/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Ruth Bailis, Justin Gonzalez, Brian Carter

YOUTH MINISTRY TEAMSusan Moseley, Mary Beth Davis and Mike Gnade

SUPPORT STAFFSusan Alexander, Receptionist

Colleen Falasco, Operations AssistantJerry Hunter, Financial Assistant

Suzie Hurlock, Administrative SecretaryNicole Hughes, Director of Communication and Database Management

Jerry Reed, Facilities ManagerSextons: Roger W. Atkins, Robert King, Kevin Krick, Joan Truitt

EDITOR OF WEEKLY WORD AND CHIMES: Nikki Thorn

WORLDWIDE MINISTRYVashon Island, Washington State – Emily Bercaw, AmeriCorps

Guatemala – Roger and Gloria Mariott, Dennis and Maribel Smith, Karla Koll and the Mam PresbyteryCongo – Timothee Kalonji Matadi, Cecilé de Sweemer, MD, Pastor Jean-Marc Katujudi Nkuna and

Members of the Kamulumba-Ditalala ParishKenya-Rev. Dr. Lyle and Terry Dykstra, PCUSA Mission Volunteers

SESSIONLiz Bacon, John Bowman, Martha Carper, Ron Carrick, Jim Carter, Clark Collins, Josh Cox, Charlie Depfer,

Karen Dietz, Ellie Furry, Mark Gerstenschlager, Ross Getty, Shelley Gnade, Dick Haden, Trina Hogan, Mary-beth Howard, Fred Iobst, Don Kuespert, Sue Linderman, Nancy Rochford,

Jan Patrick, Bruce Petrovick, Margo Reign, Jerry Spilecki, Frank Waldburger

BOARD OF DEACONSBeth Bowersock, Art Butters, Marcia Carle, Kim Carrick, Jack Coleman, Peggy Carroll, Ginnie Chagnon,

Craig Checkel, Bob Cox, Eadie Churchill, Tammy Daley, Kris DeMesse, Cathy Edge, Eric Etshman, George Evans, Barbara Fedeler, Todd Gray, Carol Noggle Harris, Carol Hopkins, Bill Kaye, Carla Krupanski, Ralph Lewis,

David Mathe, Carol Mosher, Ruth Nace, Donna Nelson, Sonja Pfautz, Patti Ridout, Robin Rosser, Ann Shadduck, Ellen Slade, Cora Sparling, Melissa Stabler, Julia Stone, Sally Thomas

TRUSTEESBob Chagnon, Don Furry, Sara Geuder, John Johnston, George Krupanski, Lynn Kielhorn,

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Bob McKeown, Stephen Poole, John Richmond, Christine Schiltz, Philip Timon, Helen Walker

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BE “GREENER” WITH US!

As Christians, we are called upon to protect God's creation. At Westminster, we can care for God’s beautiful Earth not just on Earth Day but year-round:

Read the Chimes online at www.wpc.org instead of having it mailed to our homes. Send a request to nhughes@wpc.org to sign up for email notifications when the issues are available for download.

Subscribe to the Weekly Word, our electronic newsletter, instead of picking up the printed sheet of announcements each Sunday. Sign up at www.wpc.org.

Recycle our Sunday bulletins by placing them in the blue bins outside the sanctuary. Bring our paper to church for recycling. Place in the green and yellow “Paper Retriever”

dumpsters in the main parking lot.

We continue to seek and implement new “green” initiatives at Westminster. For example, with the new format of the Sunday bulletins, we are now saving up to 1,200 sheets of paper each week...or 62,400 sheets each year!

On Sunday, April 18, we will have a special emphasis in worship on “Caring for God’s Creation.” Also, join us on Friday, April 23, for a screening of the film Food Inc. at 7:00 p.m. in Grace Hall and check out our

environmentally-focused ReNew Vacation Bible School this summer from July 26-30.

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But ask the animals, and they will teach you; the birds of the air, and they will tell you; ask the plants of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In His hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of every human being. – Job 12:7-10

“GREATEST HITS”FROM CHURCH, OPERA, AND MUSICAL THEATRE

FRIDAY, APRIL 16AT 8:00 P.M.

A number of brave souls ventured out on that snowy night in February and were thrilled by this dazzling concert by our soloists and choir. By popular demand, we’re presenting the program again this month. From Puccini to Jerome Kern, Rigoletto to Camelot, sacred to profane – this is a performance not to be missed!

FEATURING:Diana Milburn, soprano • Justin Gonzalez, tenor • Ruth Bailis, mezzo-soprano • Brian Carter, baritone

The Westminster Choir • Paul Fleckenstein, organ & piano