PASTOR: Rev. Rebecca Mallozzi

PASTOR EMERITUS: Rev. Dr. Charles E. Colson

ORGANIST/DIR. SENIOR CHOIR: Brian Snyder

DIR. CHILDRENS/YOUTH CHOIRS, HANDBELLS: Tammi Howorth

ADMIN. ASSISTANT: Lynda Scheirer CUSTODIAN: Scott MacKenzie

DEACON GREETER: Ellie DePhillips

FLOWER DEACON: Luana Graber

WORSHIP ASSISTANT: Mark Ingram AUDIO: Tracey Gill

USHER CAPTAIN: Doug Boyd VIDEO: Andy Ingram

USHERS: Bruce Luff, Janie Slamon, David Mallozzi, Joe Smits

FELLOWSHIP: Easter Breakfast

FLOWERS: Easter Flowers

ELDERS:

Class of 2018 2019 2020 Jim DePhillips III Rob Clark Jack Decker

Lisa Heineman Linda Kennington Bruce Luff Lynn Ingram Tim Melnick Erik Walker

Diane Millick Chuck Waters Cathy Wiese

DEACONS: Class of 2018 2019 2020

Luana Graber Deb Ferguson Eleanor DePhillips

Anne Greenwood Mark Ingram Toni Fernandez Donna Hill Melanie Shimer Liz Kenny

Jana Masenheimer Elaine Smits Beth Kunkle

Hymns in the 700’s that are indicated with a are from Sing! People of Faith, the purple booklet in pews.

Worship sheets and activity bags for children are available from the

ushers.

Assistive listening devices are available for those with hearing difficulties.

Large print hymnals are available. Please ask an

usher for assistance.

SO THAT THOSE PRESENT MAY EXPERIENCE GOD WITHOUT DISTRACTION, WE ASK THAT CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES BE TURNED OFF

PRIOR TO THE START OF WORSHIP. THANK YOU.

*Word with the Children

Children in grades K-5 are dismissed to Sunday School following the Word with the Children. Care for younger children is provided in the nursery during the remainder of our worship time. A single youth volunteer may be needed. Please ask the adult nursery personnel if a youth is necessary.

Military Service

Please keep these people in your prayers.

Hillary N. Waterman, granddaughter of Ellen and Bill Bender,

Doland J. Miller II and Jeremy Miller, grandchildren of George J. Smits.

Christopher Call, brother of Courtney Call Kennedy.

Contact Information—Pastoral Care Needs

To contact our pastor, please use Rebecca Mallozzi’s email address,

revmallozzi@faithchurchemmaus.org. For pastoral care needs between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Mondays

through Thursdays, contact the church office—610-967-5600.

After hours, please contact either of the Co-Moderators of

Deacons...Jana Masenheimer — 610-737-0984, or Melanie Shimer—610-965-8764; or Lynn Ingram, Clerk of Session—484-695-9073,

who will make the appropriate connections.

For medical emergencies or death, contact Rebecca at 309-210-2040.

Faith Church Prayer Chain

Please send prayer requests to prayers@faithchurchemmaus.org, or use

the link from the Faith Church website.( www.faithchurchemmaus.org )

Order of Worship

April 1, 2018—8:00 AM

Faith Presbyterian Church N. Second and Cherokee Streets, PO Box 507

Emmaus, Pennsylvania 18049

610.967.5600 office@faithchurchemmaus.org www.faithchurchemmaus.org

THE ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP

EASTER SUNDAY 8:00 AM APRIL 1, 2018

THE FIRST NOTE OF THE PRELUDE begins our worship. Please use

the prelude time to turn your attention to God’s presence and help. Nurturing our relationships and friendships in fellowship is

essential to our life as a congregation, so please continue to do so following our time of worship.

Those who are able are invited to stand.

FOCUSING UPON GOD’S PRESENCE AND VOICE

PRELUDE “A Festive Peal” MICHAEL HELMAN

Youth Handbell Choir

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: Alleluia! Christ is risen!

People: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Leader: This is the day the Lord has made;

let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Alleluia! Christ is risen!

People: Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

OPENING PRAYER

HYMN #232 “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” EASTER HYMN

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (responsive) Leader: Jesus’ rising from the dead assures us that we, too, have

been given new life. Let us repent of our sin before God

and one another, certain of God’s mercy.

People: All-knowing, all-powerful God, we confess that, even on

this most holy day, we are unable to believe in the

victory over death shown to us in the resurrection of

THIRD SCRIPTURE LESSON MARK 16:1-8 NT – Pg. 51 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 51 in the blue-edged Bible

SERMON “The Things That Happen” REV. REBECCA MALLOZZI HYMN #254 “That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright” PUER NOBIS

NASCITUR

SHARING JOYS AND CONCERNS INTERCESSIONS AND PETITIONS THE LORD’S PRAYER PRESBYTERIAN HYMNAL – PG. 16

(Please use “debts & debtors”.)

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD'S WORD

OFFERTORY “The Blessed Christ is Risen Today” J. S. BACH

DEDICATION HYMN #606 DOXOLOGY Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him, above ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION HYMN #249 “Because You Live, O Christ” VRUECHTEN

SENT OUT AS GOD’S PEOPLE

CHARGE & BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Fanfare” GUY ELDRIDGE

We hope you’ll stay and enjoy Easter breakfast & fellowship following worship this morning. Proceeds benefit Work Camp.

Jesus Christ, our Lord. We confess our utter

dependence on you not only for life, but also for faith,

hope, and love. Without your astonishing appearance to

our ancestors and your stunning presence throughout

the ages, we would be lost. Forgive us and transform

us, that in every way our work and prayer will make

whole what is broken and give peace on earth. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

SHARING THE PEACE Leader: Since God has forgiven us, let us also forgive one another.

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Let us share our forgiven joy with one another.

HYMN OF ASSURANCE #581 GLORIA PATRI

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.

THE WORD OF GOD TO THE CHURCH

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON PSALM 118:1-2, 14-24 OT – Pg. 575 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 534 in the blue-edged Bible

ANTHEM “God is Alive” FEE Youth Vocal Choir

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 NT – Pg. 168 in the white-edged Bible, Pg. 165 in the blue-edged Bible

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FAITH L IFE SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2018

Christ is risen! Alleluia! Welcome to worship on this Resurrection Sunday! Easter breakfast is enjoyed this morning between services.

Faith Presbyterian Church of Emmaus 3002 N. Second Street - PO Box 507 - Emmaus, PA 18049

610-967-5600—office@faithchurchemmaus.org Visit us on the web! www.faithchurchemmaus.org

ARE YOU NEW TO FAITH CHURCH? If this is your first time in worship with us

here at Faith Church, welcome! We want to get to know you, so be sure to sign the friendship registry when it is passed to you.

EASTER SUNDAY

WORSHIP SERVICES

8:00 am— Communion will not be served during this service.

Youth choirs will be providing some of the music.

10:30 am— Communion will be served during this service.

The small boxes on the serving plates with the communion bread contain brown rice crackers, which are wheat free, gluten free, soy and nut free, and are for those needing allergen free foods.

The Hallelujah Chorus will be performed by the choir in place of the 3rd hymn.

COMMUNION INCLUSION The small boxes on the serving plates with the communion bread

contain brown rice crackers, which are wheat free, gluten free, soy and nut free, and are for those needing allergen free foods.

EASTER BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP Sunday, April 1— 9:00 to 10:30 AM

Menu: Scrambled Eggs, Pancakes, Ham, Sausage, Potatoes, Toast, Bagels, Oranges,

Bananas, Yogurt, Coffee, Tea, Orange Juice.

Bring the whole family and then some! Why cook when the men of Faith Church will do it for you?! Your servers will be the youth who are participating in Work Camp. Proceeds to benefit the Work Camp mission trip this summer. The breakfast is being hosted by assorted Christian men of Faith Church.

Suggested donation: $6.00—Adults

$4.00—Children under 12

EASTER FLOWERS

Thank you to the folks listed below, who purchased flowers to beautify the sanctuary for Easter. Plants can be taken home following the 10:30 service.

Robert Brownbridge, in memory of Claire

Donna Call, in memory of loved ones

Jim & Eleanor DePhillips, in memory of our parents

Terry & Sally Eck, He has risen!

Peter & Deborah Ferguson, in memory of Barbara Ferguson;

in honor of Susan Greenough

Hemberger Family, in honor of our grandchildren

Bruce & Beth Kunkle, in memory of loved ones

Cliff Lucas and daughters Heidi & Jenny, in memory of Donna

Taylor Lucas

Cliff Lucas (son-in-law) and granddaughters Heidi & Jenny, in

memory of Blanch Ora Taylor

Pam Mongi, in memory of Nancy Donavan and Helen Mongi

Linda Muller, in memory of Henry C. Muller, Jr., and loved ones

Jim & Penny Pantano, in memory of our parents, Ed, Norma,

Jim, and Millie

Bob & Carolyn Rice, in honor of Bella & Makenzie; in memory

of Stanley Kunkel

Lynda & Dick Scheirer, in memory of loved ones

Shimer Family, in memory of James Fehr, and Ernie &

Margaret Shimer

Janie Slamon, in memory of Nancy Urey

Dorothy Smickley, in memory of mother and father, Ralph, and

grandparents

Matthew & Michele Somishka, in memory of Aubrey

Jessica Spak, in memory of Edward & Ethel O'Neil

Yvonne Stauffer, in loving memory of Paul

Sue & Bob Vitale, in memory of loved ones

Paul & Cathy Wiese, in celebration of Christ's rising

Cookies for Daybreak can be dropped off next Sunday!

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Sunday Morning Discipleship Opportunities

The Discipleship Committee will keep the recent Sunday morning schedule as we continue to explore other options.

NO CLASSES ON THE 1st SUNDAY OF THE MONTH.

9:30 am: Middle School and High School

Following Children’s Time in worship: K-Grade 5 Sunday School.

Children younger than Kindergarten may go to the nursery.

11:20 am: Adults – meeting in room 7

Youth Group

Youth in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) which meets in Fellowship Hall from 5:00-7:00 PM.

Youth in grades 9-12 are invited to participate in High School Youth Group (HSYG) from 6:30-8:30 PM on scheduled nights, at Faith. Each

week, we have a meal together, which is sponsored by our awesome parents and mentors. Questions about Youth Groups and their events can be directed to Joanne Marchetto at jomarchetto@rcn.com.

We are in need of dinner sponsors! Youth should bring their permission slips and registration forms for the spring retreat (today is

the last day to register) and the Phantoms Game.

Next Meeting—Today! — Easter Sunday/No youth group

April 8 .............. Youth Group @ Faith April 13 ............ Trip to Keneseth Israel (KI)

April 15 ............ Youth Group @ Faith April 22 ............ Gardening Event @ KI (1:00-4:00 pm)

April 29 ............ Youth Group @ Faith (5:00-7:00pm) Mentors Meeting @ Faith (6:30-8:30pm) May 4-6 ........... Youth Retreat @ Spruce Lake

June 23-July 1 .. Work camp July 1................ Work camp Sunday

July 8-15 .......... Honduras trip July 24 ............. Day at the BEACH! (rain date 7/25)

!!!! SAVE THE DATE !!!!

Vacation Bible School will be held Monday, June 25 through Thursday, June

28 from 6pm to 8pm for children ages 3 through graduating 5th graders. If you are

interested in helping with this annual event, please contact Cathy Wiese.

Adult Sunday School

Using “The Wired Word” curriculum, we will have a brief synopsis of a news story, followed by probing questions and a time for confronting the

issue with scriptures and hope. We gather in room #7 (Brick Classroom) 15 minutes after the end of the worship service.

Next Week – “Governor’s Call to Reduce Violence with Prayer Inadequate, say Pastors.” Consider:

The Bible reminds us that God's calendar is different from ours:

"But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one

day" (2 Peter 3:8).

When does time seem to be a source of pressure and/or stress

for you? When does time seem to be a blessing?

Regarding time, the Bible speaks of four dimensions: past,

present, future and eternity. Which one does it emphasize the

most? Why do you think that is?

How is time related to the call of God upon us?

Discipleship Opportunities during the week

New participants always welcome!

Women’s Devotional Fellowship meets on Thursdays at participants’

homes from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Next Meeting: April 5

Disciples of Christ (DOC), a men’s study & discussion group, meets every

other Thursday at 7:30 AM in the parlor. The subject: Staying Positive in a Negative World. Next meeting: April 12.

Noon Bible Study meets on Wednesdays in the Parlor. Come share the

Bible with this lively group! All are welcome! Next Meeting: April 5.

Faith Watercolor Painters Group will meet on Thursdays in the Fellowship

Hall from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. This new group will be led by Dick Farmer

and assisted by Ed Klova. Please contact Dick Farmer (610-967-4401) for additional information, or the date of the next gathering.

T he Discipleship Committee, through the dedication and passion of its many volunteers, is able to offer the following programs to the church. However, we are never finished, in our effort to better serve the needs of our members. We are always open to new ideas and ways to further the Discipleship of

Faith Presbyterian Church. The Discipleship Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parlor. All are welcome to join us.

DISCIPLESHIP

4/5 Joan Hulbert

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GIVING TO OUR CHURCH IS EASY! You can donate via credit card or a direct transfer

from your bank. Just scan this QR code, or click the DONATE button on the church website and fill out the form. For more information about this option, please read the details about electronic giving on the Donate page of the church website: http://faithchurchemmaus.org/donate/

STEWARDSHIP

MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP CONVERSATION

A New Member Conversation will be held next Sunday, April 8th following worship. New members will be received in worship on Sunday, April 22nd. If you are interested in joining our Faith Family, please indicate your wish on the Friendship Pad as it is passed during worship this morning.

CONSIGN FOR GOOD IS THIS WEEK!!

Make your plans now to shop! For more information visit www.consignforgood.org. And please don’t forget to post your yard sign if you have one. Thanks!

EAGLE SCOUT

PROJECT UPDATE

Brick sales are under way for the gathering / memorial area outside of Fellowship Hall. You can help support this Eagle Scout project by purchasing bricks. Engraved bricks are a way to remember or honor a special person in your life, but if you can't come up with something, it's ok! You can now also purchase a bundle of plain bricks. See the details in the narthex today or talk with Anthony Howorth. Brick orders must be completed by April 30.

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THIS WEEK

Sunday, April 1 Easter NO Sunday School Church Office Closed 8:00 AM— Worship Service 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell Choir 9:00 AM— Easter Breakfast 9:30 AM— Children’s Handbell Choir 10:30 AM— Worship Service (Communion) 11:00 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir Monday, April 2 Church Office Closed 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (S) Tuesday, April 3 9:00 AM— Emmaus Garden Club (FH) 6:00 PM— Consign for Good Committee 7:00 PM— Stewardship Committee 7:30 PM— Finance Committee Wednesday, April 4 7:30 AM— Consign for Good Set-up Noon— Bible Study 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 5 7:30 AM— Consign for Good Set-up 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 6:00 PM— Worship Committee 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anonymous Friday, April 6 7:30 AM— Consign for Good Sale Church Office Closed Saturday, April 7 7:30 AM— Consign for Good Sale

AROUND THE CORNER...

TWO WEEKS OF FAITH This calendar is prepared a few days prior to distribution. Please see the church website for the most

up-to-date information. Room Numbers, indicating where meetings will be held (when known), are shown in parentheses following the listing.

Key BR Brick Room FH Fellowship Hall

MR Music Room

O Office

P Parlor

S Sanctuary

NEXT WEEK

Sunday, April 8 SCRIP Orders Due 8:30 AM— Youth Handbell/Voice Choirs 9:30 AM— Children’s Handbell Choir 9:30 AM— Middle School/High School Sunday School 10:00 AM— Worship Service Following Children’s Time—K thru Grade 5 Sunday School, 11:00 AM— Children’s Vocal Choir 11:20 AM— Adult Sunday School 6:45 PM— Brownie Troop Monday, April 9 10:30 AM— Outside Group 2:00 PM— Daybreak 6:00 PM— Adult Handbell Choir 6:00 PM— Communications Committee (P) 7:30 PM— Emmaus Chorale (S) Tuesday, April 10 7:00 PM— Session Meeting Wednesday, April 11 Noon— Bible Study 7:00 PM— Senior Choir Rehearsal 7:00 PM— EPNHN Thursday, April 12 7:30 AM— Disciples of Christ (P) 9:30 AM— Women’s Devotional Fellowship 1:00 PM— Faith Watercolor Painters 7:00 PM— Narcotics Anon. (FH) Friday, April 12 Church Office Closed 5:45 PM— Youth Group trip to Keneseth Israel Saturday, April 13 9:00 AM— Zumba (FH) 10:00 AM— Crazy Quilters (FH)

Apr. 14-21 ....... Helping Hands Mission Trip Apr. 15 ............. May Flyer Deadline

Apr. 22 ............. Reception of New Members May 4-6 ........... Youth Group Retreat

May 13 ............. Mother’s Day May 20 ............. Pentecost Offering

May 20 ............ June Flyer Deadline May 28 ............ Memorial Day/Church Office Closed

May 28 ............ Summer Office Hours begin Jun. 17 ............. July/August Flyer Deadline

Jun. 24-28 ....... Vacation Bible School Sep. 3 .............. Labor Day