Prelude Organist/pianist Jeff Burke Call to Worship: Leader: Christ the Lord is risen today! People: He is risen indeed! Thanks be to God! Leader: The empty tomb vindicates Christ's claim that he is the Resurrection and the Life. People: The Love which suffered is the love which saves! Leader: Gracious God, fill your people with joy and your church with celebration. All: Our risen Lord Jesus Christ is present with us today! Alleluia! *Opening Hymn “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today “ Hymn # 302

Opening Prayer: Gracious God, may all praise your name, for you have brought life out of death and hope out of despair. You have raised Jesus Christ from the dead to be the first fruit of resurrection and the pledge of your victory of love over evil. Almighty God, you know our doubts, fears, and failures which we bring to You this Easter morning. In your mercy, forgive us our sins, for which we are truly sorry. Through your Holy Spirit, nurture the growth of hope, courage, and faith within us, that we may forever live to praise and serve you, in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Gospel Lesson: John 20: 1-18 Response to the Gospel Lesson:

Leader: This is the word of God for the people of God, for which people say:

People: Thanks be to God! Amen.

The Children's Sermon-

*Hymn: "Up from the Grave He Arose" # 322

The New Testament Lesson: Acts 10 : 34-43

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Words of Centering

The Affirmation of Faith: Apostles Creed traditional version # 881

Prayers of the People

What joys or concerns would you like to share this week? Do you have a story to share as to how God has worked in your life recently?

Pastoral Prayer leading into the Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

The Gospel Lesson: Luke 24: 1-12 *Hymn: "Christ is Risen" # 307

Sermon: "Risen!" Rev. Heidi Reinker *Hymn: "Easter People, Raise Your Voices" # 304

Presentation of our Tithes and Offerings Offering Prayer Offertory Music "The Easter Song" sung by the Choir

*Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, # 95

Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen

*Benediction It is our tradition to form a circle around the perimeter of the church after the benediction to sing “Crown Him With Many Crowns” while holding hands. If you are uncomfortable with this, you may pro-ceed directly to the fellowship hall for refreshments!

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*Closing Hymn "Crown Him With Many Crowns" verse 1 and 2 only #327

Easter Egg Hunt for children– Bags to collect the eggs will be distributed by the Pastor at the back of the sanctuary following the closing hymn. Eggs will be hidden all around the main floor (except in the kitchen and bathrooms). Postlude

Everyone is invited to the fellowship hall for refreshments and a time of fellowship.

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Altar Flowers: Easter Flowers

Coffee Hour: Cheryl Byrd

Nursery Caregiver:

Liturgist: Jim Reinker

Greeters: Pat McCall & Joy Reno

Liturgical Resources:

Call to Worship Stages on the Way-by the Iona Community Wild Goose Worship Group- p. 193 adapted

Opening Prayer Touch Holiness, edited by Ruth C. Duck and Maren Tirabassi, pg. 86 adapted

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In Our Thoughts and Prayers...

Those who are hospitalized:

Those who are home: Debbie Moffitt Botta –Greg Moffitt

Cahalan Family– Paulette Wilson

Kathy Callicoat

Robb Clarkson-Lee & Jan Wynn Cousin

Don Dameron-Lee & Jan Wynn

brother-in-law

Jo Kampschoer

Ruth Kasenow

Sherry Lang-Kathy Myers

Steve – Tom Brown

Betty Lozo

Pat Menatac

Stan Miller

Kathy Myers

Kim Noel– Jackie Hull

Morris Prater– Father of Tom Prater

Shannon Prater-Lee and Jan Wynn’s

daughter

Wilfred St. Amour– Kathy Myers’s brother-in-law

Janet Wolfe-Ruth Kasenow’s daughter

Jeff Wynn– Lee and Jan Wynn son

Lee Wynn

Those serving our country:

Sergeant Bradley Cookson (Army) - grandson of Faith Cookson

Lieutenant Colonel Nathaniel Davis (Army, New York)

CPT Charles Dvorak (Army) - brother of Emily Neubauer

Please contact the church office if you would like a name added to the list

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Easter Flowers Given in memory of

Bernice & Charles Barnsdale, Allen I & Kathy Ray, Allen W & Rose Ray, Alice Ray and Norman Barnsdale

by Nina Barnsdale

Sandi Brewer by Ruth Ann Brewer

Jerry & Dolores Vallade, Fred & Diane Courtney by the Creekmore’s

Don & Lillian Crock (parents), Angela Crock (niece), Steve Crock (brother), and Joe Wilson by Eric & Karen Crock

Paul & Nellie Gordon (parents) by Dorothy Gordon

Parents-William & Margaret Crump by Diane Hiddleston

Mardell Hull by Jackie Hull

Patricia Strong by Kevin & Lisa Hyder

Wonderful parents by Jo & Bob Kampschoer

Don Kasenow (husband) by Ruth Kasenow

All family loved ones by Neubauer & Haack Families

Emily, George, Sue and David Cook by Sally Okerstrom Carol Pentoney by Brace Pentoney

Joe Wilson by Scott & Linda Radcliffe

Gerald McCall by Reno and McCall families

Hazel Roberts, Hazel Batten, Margaret Batten, Richard Roberts by Bill, Karen and Patty Roberts

Lydia Hauer by Karen Roberts

Joe Wilson by Julie Storm

Kenneth, Ruth, Gerhard, Gerry & Robert Voss Lucille, Maddox & Brendan Stokes; by MaryAnn Voss

Parents by Jerry Ward

Karleen Jones by Tim & Rena Whalen Joe Wilson, Helen, Chester, James Wilson, Joy Anthony, (family) Melissa & Warren Shoemaker (parents)

Lucy & Chris Quave (grandparents) by Paulette Wilson

Bess & Clarence Mote, Betty Leantt, Charlotte & Duane Gaunt, and Henry Winokuv

by Sherri Adair & Susanne Winokuv

Jeanette & Charles Shannon, Irene & Ernest Wynn (parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents)

by the Wynn & Prater Families

Easter Flowers Given in honor of Maxine Biro by the Creekmore’s

Ramona, Mary Beth & Grace Ann Beebe by Judy Howells

Children Grandchildren and great-grandchildren by Jo & Bob Kampschoer

Our Church family who sent prayers, cards and visited us. When we needed the Lord’s Prayerful arms so much.

by Jo & Bob Kampschoer

Deborah Joy, Richelle (children) by Pat McCall

Trenton First UMC and Community Announcements Continued

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Adult Bible Study

We are studying 1 Peter

Join us Tuesdays at 1 pm in the lounge.

Newcomers are always welcome to jump in and join us anytime!

Breakfast & Devotion

If you’re looking for a way to start the week with good food, great company and a brief devotion, then come join us at the diner.

The next breakfast will be Monday, April 29th at 8 am

Mom’s Restaurant,

2691 Fort St, Trenton

A big “thank you” to everyone for another successful “Lenten

Special Giving” year. Each week had a differ-ent charity. It was amazing how much was

collected for each of the charities.

Easter Flowers If you ordered Easter flowers you may take

yours home after the service today, or leave at the church.

Meetings Reminders

Mission/Outreach

Committee Meeting

Wednesday, April 24th at 7 pm

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Church Council Meeting

Monday, April 29, 7 pm

April 22nd

Office will be closed

Memorial Service Saturday, May 4th, 2019

Elizabeth “Betty” Miller

First United Methodist-Trenton

Service at 10:30 am

04/01– Lisa Neubauer

04/06 - Patricia Roberts 04/08 - Mary Jane Dye

04/09 - Robert Lambert 04/10 - Ira Neubauer 04/11 - Bradley Wynn

- Anthony Voss 04/25 - Jeffery Peck

- Maj. Nathaniel Davis

Church Photo Directory

Monday, May 13th- 2:30pm –8:00 pm

We will be signing up on Sundays,

or you can call/email the church.

Pets are welcome!

First United Methodist Church

2610 W. Jefferson Ave, Trenton MI 48183 734-676-2066

Pastor Heidi’s Contact Information: Home: (734) 676-0041

Cell: (734) 407-9515

E-mail: hcreinker@gmail.com

Facebook: Heidi Reinker

Facebook: first united methodist of trenton Website: www.firstunitedmethodistoftrenton.com

E-mail: trentonfumc@gmail.com

Ministers: All The People

Pastor: Rev. Heidi Reinker

Church Admin: Ramona Moyski

Organist: Jeff Burke

Custodian: Karen Roberts

Using the QR Code or @FUMCTrenton

April Sunday: 4/21: 7 am Easter sunrise service at Rotary Park

10 am Easter Celebration here with an Easter Egg hunt for children

after worship on the main floor.

Monday: 4/22: Office closed-Easter Monday

Tuesday: 4/23: 1 pm Bible Study

Thursday: 4/25: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band

Sunday: 4/28: 10 am worship

Monday: 4/29: 8 am breakfast and devotions at Mom’s Restaurant

Tuesday: 4/30: 1 pm Bible Study

May Thursday: 5/02: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band

Saturday: 5/04: 10:30am Memorial Service for Betty Miller

Sunday: 5/05: 10 am worship

Tuesday: 5/07: 1 pm Bible Study

Thursday: 5/09: 7 pm Choir; 8 pm Praise Band

Sunday: 5/12: 10 am worship

Monday: 5/13: 2:30 pm-8:00 pm Church Photo Directory