Apr i l 02 , 2017 | 11 AM

Church Leadership Rev. Carol West, Pastor

Rick S. Gates,

Minister of Music Kee Sourjohn, Organist Shoshana Cook, Pianist

Kathy Ferguson, Keyboard Blaine Cook, Drums

Gary Cunningham,

Media

Michelle Wheeler, Sound Technician

Events of the WeekEvents of the WeekEvents of the WeekEvents of the Week

Tues, 04/04

5:00-9:00pm Mexican Inn Fundraiser 6:00pm Rosary Prayers

Wed, 04/05

6:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Wednesday Night Live 7:00pm Choir Rehearsal

Sun, 04/09 9:15am Biscuits & Coffee 9:45am Biscuits & Bible Study 11:00am Worship Nursery & Youth Sunday School

Celebration Community Church

Prayers of the PeoplePrayers of the PeoplePrayers of the PeoplePrayers of the People

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Cindy Allen, Buddy Harris and familyCindy Allen, Buddy Harris and familyCindy Allen, Buddy Harris and familyCindy Allen, Buddy Harris and family

Gardeners!Gardeners!Gardeners!Gardeners!

We need you! It is time to

spruce up our grounds for

Easter! If you are interested

in helping us this

Saturday April 8th, at 10amSaturday April 8th, at 10amSaturday April 8th, at 10amSaturday April 8th, at 10am, we’d love to have you. Bring your hand rakes, clippers,

and gloves. Write “GARDEN” “GARDEN” “GARDEN” “GARDEN” in the Redbook as it is passed!

Flowers given today are courtesy of Bear Ehlinger in honor of the 31st anniversary of the 3 Bears.

Congratulations Bear, Sandy and Eric!

SAVE THE DATE FOR: SAVE THE DATE FOR: SAVE THE DATE FOR: SAVE THE DATE FOR: CELEBRATE GOLF 2017! CELEBRATE GOLF 2017! CELEBRATE GOLF 2017! CELEBRATE GOLF 2017!

Celebrate Golf 2017 will be held on Saturday, May 20, 2017 Saturday, May 20, 2017 Saturday, May 20, 2017 Saturday, May 20, 2017 at Pecan Valley Golf Course in Benbrook, TX.

Mark this date on your calendar, get your team ready and clubs polished for this annual event. This is the biggest fundraiser of the

year. If you did not receive a Golf brochure in your Inbox, don’t worry! You may ask a member of staff or call the church office. We’d be

happy to get one for you. Don’t forget to hit the driving range! We are also looking for items for our “goodie” bags - golf balls, tees, magnets, pens, ball caps, anything with your company logo (great advertising opportunity), bottled water, single serving bags of cookies,

chips or candy, sunscreen, chap stick. Call the church office if you’d like to

donate any of these items!

Financial InformationFinancial InformationFinancial InformationFinancial Information

March 2017 Budget $ 32,910.48$ 32,910.48$ 32,910.48$ 32,910.48

March 2017 Actual

$ 36,022.53$ 36,022.53$ 36,022.53$ 36,022.53

2017 YTD Shortage2017 YTD Shortage2017 YTD Shortage2017 YTD Shortage $ (6,603.06)$ (6,603.06)$ (6,603.06)$ (6,603.06)

OnOnOnOn----Going Collections Going Collections Going Collections Going Collections at Celebrationat Celebrationat Celebrationat Celebration

Canned goods - fruit, meat, soups, vegetables.

Snacks - Raisins, nuts, cookies, crackers, candy bears,

nutrition bars. Toiletries - soap, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair brushes, combs, deodorant. All items will be welcome!

Lunch BunchLunch BunchLunch BunchLunch Bunch Be sure to sign up for

Lunch Bunch - April 27th at 11:30. April 27th at 11:30. April 27th at 11:30. April 27th at 11:30.

Write “LUNCH BUNCH” “LUNCH BUNCH” “LUNCH BUNCH” “LUNCH BUNCH” in the Redbook as it is

passed. We’ll determine our location closer to the date and let you know!

Book ClubBook ClubBook ClubBook Club

There are no secrets to a charmed life, and one must learn to forgive

himself for the choices he makes, a 93-year-old survivor of the

London Blitz concludes in the novel “Secrets of a Charmed Life” “Secrets of a Charmed Life” “Secrets of a Charmed Life” “Secrets of a Charmed Life” by Susan Meissnerby Susan Meissnerby Susan Meissnerby Susan Meissner. We will meet on Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30pm Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30pm Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30pm Tuesday, April 18th at 6:30pm to discuss this wonderful book.

Please write “BOOKCLUB” “BOOKCLUB” “BOOKCLUB” “BOOKCLUB” in the Redbook as it is passed so we can

let you know where we are meeting!

Flowers are given today in honor

of the 30th anniversary of Angela King and

Reverend Carol West. Congratulations Angela & Carol!

Easter Schedule at Easter Schedule at Easter Schedule at Easter Schedule at CelebrationCelebrationCelebrationCelebration

Sunday, April 9th at 11amSunday, April 9th at 11amSunday, April 9th at 11amSunday, April 9th at 11am - Palm Sunday

- a celebration of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.

Friday, April 14th, at 7pm Friday, April 14th, at 7pm Friday, April 14th, at 7pm Friday, April 14th, at 7pm ---- Tenebrae - a commemoration service that follows

Jesus from the garden to the cross. Sunday, April 16thSunday, April 16thSunday, April 16thSunday, April 16th————Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday

SunriseSunriseSunriseSunrise service at 6:30am 6:30am 6:30am 6:30am Easter breakfast Easter breakfast Easter breakfast Easter breakfast at 7:30am7:30am7:30am7:30am

Easter Sunday services at 9am and 11am Easter Sunday services at 9am and 11am Easter Sunday services at 9am and 11am Easter Sunday services at 9am and 11am Nursery and Sunday School will be available

during both services. Join us at one or more of these services!

Celebration TapestryCelebration TapestryCelebration TapestryCelebration Tapestry What is a Tapestry?

A tapestry is a collection of different pieces of cloth, sewn together to tell a story.

Our Celebration Tapestry is going to be a beautiful representation of each of our

stories, told by pieces of cloth, chosen by each of us.

When it is finished, we hope to have a piece of cloth with an accompanying story

from each of our members. This is how you record history.

This is how you tell future generations your story—as part of a loving church family. We ask each of you to bring a

piece of cloth that is special to you, attach the story of the cloth piece and why it is

important to you. BUT, time is running out! The deadline for

cloth submissions is on Easter SundayEaster SundayEaster SundayEaster Sunday! If you haven’t already done so, please

bring your fabric/cloth as soon as possible. We can’t wait to see our wonderful

tapestry once it is completed!

Prelude Instrumentalists

All Hail King Jesus Moody

*Processional Hymn

BE THOU MY VISION Irish song

Chalice #595, Verses 1,2 & 4

Welcome & Announcements

MAJESTY Hayford

Prayer Hymn

GLORIFY THY NAME ADKINS

Pastoral Prayer

THE LORD’S PRAYER Malotte

Congregational Litany

One: Overwhelmed by tears and despair,

All: Like Lazarus, let us rise. One: When we seek healing of body and spirit,

All: Like Lazarus, let us rise. One: In those moments of grief and fear,

All: Like Lazarus, let us rise. One: When hope slips through our fingers,

All: Like Lazarus, let us rise. One: Moving towards darkness instead of light, All: Like Lazarus, let us rise. One: Remembering that we also have fallen.

All: Like Lazarus, let us rise. Let us rise up and stand together on holy

ground.

*Scripture Reading John 11:1-45

Choir Anthem

When I think about the Lord Huey

Sermon Reverend Carol West

Offertory Prayer

Offertory Music

My Name is Lazarus Griffin

Sounds of Celebration

*Offertory Response

BECAUSE HE LIVES Gaither

Sursum Corda

One: The Lord be with you.

All: And also with you. One: Lift up your hearts.

All: We lift them up unto the Lord. One: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.

All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

Confession

Words of Assurance and Pardon

Communion

Communion is a sacred time of worship in which you are invited to join us in singing the following hymns or in silent meditation. At Celebration, all are invited to receive communion.

HE TOUCHED ME Gaither Chalice #564 - Verses 1 & 2

Be Still, My Soul vonSchlegel/Sibelius

Chalice #566 - Verses 1,2 & 3

*Recessional Hymn

BLESSED ASSURANCE Crosby/Knapp

Chalice #543 - Verses 1 & 3

Benediction

Postlude Instrumentalists

*Please rise as you are able.

C E L E B R A T I O N

C O M M U N I T Y C H U R C H A c h u r c h f o r A L L p e o p l e

9 0 8 P e n n s y l v a n i a A v e . , F o r t W o r t h T X 7 6 1 0 4

8 1 7 . 3 3 5 . 3 2 2 2

c e l e b r a t i o n - c o m m u n i t y - c h u r c h . c o m

the Vine “I am the vine and you are the branches…” John 15:5“I am the vine and you are the branches…” John 15:5“I am the vine and you are the branches…” John 15:5“I am the vine and you are the branches…” John 15:5

Wednesday Night LiveWednesday Night LiveWednesday Night LiveWednesday Night Live Join Reverend Thomas for an

in-depth discussion on FAITH and the Keys to Success on Wednesday, April 5th.Wednesday, April 5th.Wednesday, April 5th.Wednesday, April 5th. Come learn

how to use faith as a key to success. Dinner begins at 6pm.

The cost is $7 per person/$5 for seniors.

Wednesday Night Live starts at 7pm. Write “DINNER” “DINNER” “DINNER” “DINNER” in the Redbook as it is passed if you plan on joining us for dinner so we know how

much food to prepare. We hope to see you there!

EEEEaaaasssstttteeeerrrr LLLLiiiilllliiiieeeessss ffffoooorrrr SSSSaaaalllleeee!!!!

Every year, we provide gorgeous flowers for purchase in memory

or in honor of a loved one. This year, we chose lilies.

The cost is $10 each$10 each$10 each$10 each. On Easter morning you will see a profusion of lovely lilies that tell of

our love for people who are or were important in our lives.

It is our way of honoring the living and the dead as well as a

celebration of Jesus’ triumph over the grave.

If you would like to purchase a lily, please write “FLOWER” “FLOWER” “FLOWER” “FLOWER” in the

Redbook as it is passed. We will call you to get the

name/names of the people you wish to remember or honor.

Look for a special and beautiful listing of these lilies in our Easter

Sunday bulletin.

Mexican Inn Mexican Inn Mexican Inn Mexican Inn Fundraiser!Fundraiser!Fundraiser!Fundraiser!

On Tuesday, April 4th from Tuesday, April 4th from Tuesday, April 4th from Tuesday, April 4th from 5pm to 9pm5pm to 9pm5pm to 9pm5pm to 9pm, we invite you

to dine at the Mexican Inn on 8th Avenue (the one by the church).

They will be generously

donating a portion of all Celebration

dinner tickets back to the church!

Come enjoy great food, good

conversation and a whole lot of fellowship!