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Traditional Order of WorshipHoly Communion

Easter Sunday - White

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 10:55

EASTER RESPONSE Christ is risen!

Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia!

OPENING PRAYER

LIGHTING THE PASCHAL CANDLE

PRELUDE Fanfare Lemmens

INTROIT Christ is Risen

*CALL TO WORSHIP

*HYMN OF PRAISE Christ the Lord is Risen Today 302

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

*GLORIA PATRI 71

PASTORAL PRAYER/LORD'S PRAYER

CHORAL PRAYER RESPONSE On the Day of Resurrection Children are dismissed for children’s church, which is located in the Children’s Building

(Ages 3 through 1st grade only)

*HYMN OF PREPARATION The Day of Resurrection 303

ANTHEM Jesus Paid It All arr. Sterling

*DOXOLOGY 94Praise 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!

*THE WRITTEN WORD Mark 18:1-18

THE SPOKEN WORD He's Not Here! Rev. Carrie Myers

HOLY COMMUNION

A Service of Word & Table II 12

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

*HYMN OF COMMITMENT Christ is Alive 318

*BENEDICTION

*SENDING FORTH SONG Thine Be the Glory

POSTLUDE Crown Him with Many Crowns Elvey/Turner

*Let those who are able, please stand.

Nursery is available in the Children's Ministry Building for ages 0-2. This service is broadcast live at 11:00am on WTUF at 106.3FM

and online: www.youtube.com/ThomasvilleFirstUnitedMethodistChurch

April 4, 2021

THE CHURCH STAFFRev. Carrie Myers - Senior Minister cmyers@tfumc.comMartha Horne - Children's Ministry Director - mhorne@tfumc.comMollie Inman- YLA Director minman@tfumc.comKim Jenkins - Office Assistant office@tfumc.comLisa Knapp - Nursery Director lknapp@tfumc.comTim Peck - Worship Arts Director tpeck@tfumc.comPeggy Taylor - Financial Secretary ptaylor@tfumc.comSteven Turner - Organist sturner@tfumc.com

Barbara Waits - Visitation bwaits@tfumc.comAmanda West - Youth/Missions awest@tfumc.comDrew West - Youth/Missions dwest@tfumc.comFloyd White - Church Administrator fwhite@tfumc.com

Custodial Team:Jacob Williams - Lead CustodianDonnie Davis - CustodianRashad Green - CustodianRalph Minor - Custodian

Shortly after Ken and I moved to TFUMC our beloved puppy, Brady, got out of the fence and began a scenic tour of the surrounding neighborhood. When Ken and I realized he was out of the fence we dropped everything we were doing and began a frantic search for him.

We asked our neighbors if they’d seen Brady not realizing they were part of a neighborhood internet group and would put the word out quickly that Brady was lost. A broader search was begun and 30 minutes later Brady was found and was home. What an evening of rejoicing for Ken and me. With the help of our neighbors, he who was lost was found!

This story reminds me of the wonder of Easter. The Gospel of Matthew shares a parable Jesus taught about a shepherd who left his flock to find one lost sheep. Jesus ends the parable saying, “So it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost” (Matthew 18:14). I am reminded in celebration of Easter that Jesus came, was crucified, dead and buried. On the third day he rose again so that not one of his should be lost. Easter reminds us that we are his and he is ours. It reminds us that he will return and gather all his sheep to himself someday.

In the meantime, we, like my neighbors, tell of the wonder of the Easter story: He is risen! He is risen indeed! And He is coming again!!!

Easter Blessings, Carrie

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Sunday, April 4, 2021 Easter Sunday 7:00am Sunrise Service (Courtyard) 8:45am Contemporary Worship 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship 4:00pm Intercessory Prayer Group

Monday, April 5, 2021Church office closed

Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Spring Break - NO CNS activities

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

HOSPITAL AND CONCERNS Prayer Concerns: Nan Baker, Gwen Becknell, Leon Blair, Bill Bowen, Robert Clark, Betty Cook, Bob Dixon, Darin Drury, Holly Foskey, Ruth Glass, Eric Harvey, Jean Hendrix, Phyllis Jones, Clarice King, John King, Mark King, Miranda Mullins, Nancy Pugh, Dot Rigsby, Margaret Simmons, Howard Stephens, Ella Clare Thomas, Rosebud Virgil, Elizabeth Ausley Wade, Hilda Walker Pray for our Confirmands: Stafford Davis, Joe Lehman, Campbell Newman, Katie Parkerson, Ella Rodd, Wyatt Stump, Sara Cameron Sullivan

BIRTHDAYS04/04: Becky Barrow, Sydney Sullivan04/05: Mary Cathryn Dixon 04/07: Matthew Delarber III, Fran Herndon, Elli Stone04/08: Joshua May, Ed Simmons04/09: April Fletcher04/10: Ruby McInnis, Brayden Moulds

ATTENDANCETotal In-Person Worship Attendance March 28: 8:45am Contemporary Worship 160 11:00am Traditional Worship 122 Total: 282

FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARYThe flowers in the sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in memory of Homer Edward Gordon Hunt and Eunice Josephine Abney Hunt by the Billy Joe Hunt family and the Todd E. Deese family.

The flowers on the sanctuary cross are in memory of Heeth Varnedoe III by the Billy Joe Hunt family and the Todd E. Deese family.

RECEPTION HONORING LISA KNAPPSunday, April 11 at 3:30pm in the courtyard, there will be a reception honoring Lisa Knapp. Lisa has accepted the position of Executive Director of the Lawson Neel MedBank. With this increased responsibility, she has decided to resign as Nursery Director. Please join us and show your apprecation for her dedication and hard work.

APRIL FLOWERS FOR THE SANCTUARYIf you would like to place flowers in the sanctuary in honor or memory of someone during the month of April, please call the Church Office to arrange.

SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES AVAILABLEClasses meeting on campus include:• Adult Bible Study — This class is comprised of adults of all ages, both

single and married. The focus of study in this class is verse-by-verse Bible study. Meets in Portico 3. Contact Sally Sullivan: 229-226-5485 or sallynsullivan@gmail.com.

• Pathfinders — This group is comprised of young to middle age adults, both single and married, with differing family make-ups. They use a variety of teaching methods and are involved in many projects and activities promoting fellowship and community service. Visitors welcome! Meets in Upchurch Building, Room 1. Contact Stephanie Nicholson: 229-224-4747 or wsnicholson@bellsouth.net.

• Catherine Daughtery — This group includes singles and married couples who are middle-aged and/or retired, but they welcome all ages. They are currently studying a variety of materials while seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible and United Methodist beliefs in an inquisitive and open-minded setting. Meets in Chapel. Contact Janet Campbell: 229-221-4377 or janetkcampbell52@gmail.com.

• Connections — This class of married couples and single people in their 30’s and 40’s offers Biblically based studies in a discussion format. They also enjoy getting together outside of class and participating regularly in outreach events. Meets in Fellowship Building, Room 5. Contact Jamie Thompson: 229-221-7800 or jthompson@tcsjackets.net.

• Anchors — This class is made up of adults of all ages, single or married. Each Sunday, we engage in Bible based studies that enhance our understanding of our faith, discipleship and many other areas of our Christian lives. We also enjoy strengthening our relationships with each other through fellowship activities outside of the classroom. Join us every Sunday in Room 6 of the Fellowship Building. Contact Jason Prothro (229-977-1932 or jasonprothro@gmail.com) or Ashley Moulds (awmoulds@gmail.com) for more information.

• Journey — This class covers a wide age-range from 20-something to retired folks. They are studying Bible-based curriculum in a discussion-type class. Meets in the Church Library.

• Youth — 7th-12th grades meets in the Youth Activity Center (YAC).• Children's programming in Children's Ministry Building.

TFUMC'S GIVING GARDEN GET-TOGETHER FOR SUMMER GARDENING

If you are interested in being part of the Giving Garden work crew this Summer, please contact Drew West (dwest@tfumc.com).

Summer Calendar and details will be announced April 11th!

VBS - June 21-25, 8:30-11:30am @ the Church!

Please note: There will be no Confirmation Class today, we'll resume next Sunday.

NEW ZOOM SERIESSince we haven't been able to travel and go on mission trips the last year or so, we have decided to start a zoom series for people to share about an impactful mission or international experience. If you have an experience that you would be willing to share about, please email awest@tfumc.com and we would love to set up a time to talk and make a plan to share about what God has done with our community.

ALPHA COURSE NEEDS YOUR HELPWe have an opening this week if you would like to help provide a meal for our youth Alpha course this Wednesday at 6:45pm (Alpha starts at 7pm downtown at Ally B). We have about 10-14 student/leaders and are always blessed by the people who help fill our bellies! Email Amanda (awest@tfumc.com) or Drew (dwest@tfumc.com) if you would like to sign up. We also have several other openings in the next few weeks! Thanks so much to those who have already generously provided a meal!!

TFUMC SCHOLARSHIPSTFUMC scholarship applications, available on the youth page of our website, and are due Monday, April 12, 2021. We are also accepting donations toward these scholarships as we seek to send out our students as ministers on campuses across the country!!

THOMAS COUNTY FOOD BANKAnyone who might be interested in sharing ideas that would focus on the ongoing spiritual needs of our Food Bank clients, please reach out to Drew West, Rev. Carrie Myers or Dan Salveter. We would like to form a group of people who would share ideas and look at ways to enhance the good work already happening at the Food Bank.

Contemporary Worship 8:45am

Welcome to our Easter Contemporary Worship! This morning we celebrate with joy an empty tomb, our risen Savior Jesus Christ, and the fulfilled promise through which we might have salvation. Today we receive Communion as a means of joining spiritually with Christ. The whole family is invited to participate in Worship! For those with little ones, our Nursery is available across the courtyard in the Children’s Ministries Building, which is also where kids (pre-K through 1st grade) may go when dismissed in a little while. Our Welcome Team is available to help answer any questions you may have this morning. We hope you’ll join us in sharing this customary Easter greeting:

Christ is risen!He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Today’s SongsHe Lives

King of KingsAin't No GraveI Am Set Free

Graves Into Gardens

Today’s TeachingHe's Not Here!Mark 18:1-18

Rev. Carrie Myers

Worship Team: Linsey Cone - vocals; Tim Peck - acoustic guitar, vocals; John Streets - bass, vocals; Josh Streets - drums; Austin Taylor - electric guitar; Carmine Wills - keys, vocals Tech Team: Brett James - sound operatorCreative Design: Kelley Warnock