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Neal Avenue United Methodist Church
April 9, 2023
10:30 a.m.
Easter Sunday
Prelude “Are Ye Able” Brass Group
Pastoral Welcome/Announcements
Children’s Moment “Jesus Loves Me” UMH 191
*Sharing of the Peace of Christ
*Opening Song “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” UMH 302
v. 1, 2, 5 & 6
Prayer Laura Atherton
Call to Worship
Hymn “Up From the Grave He Arose” UMH 322
Scripture Reading Colossians 3:1-4 (NIV)
Ministry of Music “Christ Is Alive” Brass Group
Prayer of Confession
Personal Prayer/ Receiving Prayer Cards
Prayer Song “Surely the Presence of the Lord” UMH 328
Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Offertory “Crown Him with Many Crowns” UMH 327
v. 1,2 & 4
*Doxology UMH 94
*Offertory Prayer
*Gospel Lesson “John 20:1-18” (NIV)
*(please stand as you able for the reading of the gospel.)
*Glory Patri UMH 70
Sermon “Save or Savor” Drew Watson
*Closing Hymn “He Lives” UMH 310
*Benediction
*Parting Hymn “Send It On Down” Neal Ave. Chancel
Choir w/congregation
*Sending Forth
Postlude “Hallelujah Chorus” Handel
*please stand
(Please remain in your seats until the light of Christ has exited the sanctuary.)
___________________________________________________Our Worship Leaders Today
Preacher: Drew Watson
Liturgist: Laura Atherton
Organist: Mary Ellen Strahm
Pianist: Sue Spiker
Music Director: Kenneth Tubaugh
Hand Bell Choir Director: Laura Atherton
Family Ministries Director: Nick Wright
A/V: Dave Rauch, Randy Spiker, George Cook, Alex Matteson
Greeters: Lisa Ford, Liz Hayden & John Johnson
Ushers: Harold & Liz Hayden, Jim Gibboney, Marvin Oneson & Bud Bell
Communion Stewards: Patti Rader, Randy Spiker & John Finney
Altar Flowers: The flowers on the altar are given to the glory of God!
Announcements
Volunteers Needed We are in need of volunteers to help collect donations during the free community concert on April 15, 2023. The concert will be held from 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Please contact Pastor Drew if you would like to volunteer.
Office Closed The church office will be closed on Monday, April 10th in observance of Easter Monday.
Missional Opportunities
This Week
Sunday, April 9
7:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10:00 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship
10:30 a.m. – Worship Service
Monday, April 10
Office Closed
6:30 p.m. Pack 4145
Wednesday, April 12
6 p.m. Hand Bell Choir Practice
7 p.m. Choir Practice
Friday, April 14
1 p.m.– 3:30 p.m. Linux Operating System Help Desk (Open to public)
Saturday, April 15
5:30 – 7 p.m. Hunger Fix Free Community Concert & Food Truck Event
Sunday, April 16
9:00 a.m. Sunday School
10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
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Ministry Staff
Lead Pastor: Drew Watson
Certified Lay Minister: Randy Spiker
Music Director: Kenneth Tubaugh
Accompanist: Sue Spiker
Hand Bell Choir Director: Laura Atherton
Organist: Mary Ellen Strahm
Family Ministries Director: Nick Wright
Custodian: Elward Smith
Office Manager: Patti Rader
Contact Information
12 Neal Avenue, Newark OH 43055
Email: office@nealavenue.com
Pastor’s Email: pastordrew91@gmail.com
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