Surprise!

Easter Sunday Sunday, April 21, 201910:30 a.m.

VisionTransforming lives through God’s grace

MissionInspired by the Holy Spirit, we grow disciples of Jesus Christ to love our neighbours and effect social change.

MusiciansSusan Woodward, Music DirectorDonna Holoboff, Organist

MinistersThe Rev. Dr. Nick Athanasiadis Lead Minister, Vision, Worship and Discipleship

The Rev. Maren McLean Persaud Associate Minister, Children and Youth

The Rev. Dr. M. Jean Morris Associate Minister, Pastoral Care

The Rev. Jake Van Pernis Associate Minister, Engagement and Service

Order of Worship - All Ages*Please stand as you are able.

Large Print Copies of today’s hymns are available at the Sanctuary entrances.

A warm welcome is extended to all, especially those who are worshipping at Grace for the first time. Your presence both enriches us and this time of worship together. You are invited to fill out one of the cards in the pew rack and place it in the offering plate, or to reach out to us through our website. There is no Church School today; families can sit together during worship. Nursery care is available.

Prelude Selections Foothills Brass Awake, Thou Wintry Earth J. S. Bach, Arr. by R. Bitgood

Announcements Nick Athanasiadis

*Entry of the Bible Theodore Burns

*Lighting of the Christ Candle William Burns

*Introit Resurrection Introit K. Parker / B. Krogstad

*Call to Worship Neena Kayande Welcome to the party! The stone has been removed from the tomb! Good morning Jesus. Your hands still have holes in them, Your feet are wet from the dew; and with the memory of three dark days of death You meet us, Risen from the grave. We don’t understand how; We’re confused about the reason why. But you have come: Not to answer our questions, But to show us your face.

You are alive And the world can rejoice again. Hallelujah!

*Hymn 243 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Prayer of Adoration and Confession Astounding God, Very early on that first day You transformed Chaos. Planting grace in a garden, Setting love loose on creation, Flinging joy into the air.

Very early in the morning, God created all that is good and beautiful. Very early in the morning, A mother placed her newborn in a manger. Very early in the morning, The good news that Jesus was risen and alive in their midst Was shared with frightened friends.

Let us confess the fears we bring this morning…. (Silent prayers may be offered)

Dazzling God bring us to life. Where we are tired and stressed, give us the energy to serve your creation; Transform our hardened hearts into grace; Forgive us for all the damage we have done And fill us with the joy of your spirit. Early on this first day of the week, we lift our prayers to you using the special prayer that Jesus taught us:

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name; your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread, and forgive our sins as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon God our creator, gives us new life; Christ, our redeemer, prepares a table for us; The holy spirit, our joy, calls us to service. This is the good news; The tomb is empty, sin is powerless, death is defeated forever.

On this very first day, And every day, We walk as God’s people Forgiven and made whole. Thanks be to God. Amen

Prayer for Illumination Rob Taylor Surprise and delight us God, as we hear today’s Good News. Give our hearts the wisdom to hear what our heads cannot fully understand. AMEN.

Scripture John 20:1-16 (page 100, New Testament)

Message Surprise! Nick Athanasiadis

*Hymn 250 Lord Of The Dance

Reading What A Morning! Elizabeth Cressman

Message Joy! Jean Morris

*Hymn Come Be Baptized (see next page) reprinted from ONE LICENSE 279521-A

Sacrament of Baptism

Awelee, Aboya and Hikeem Otong Ezekiel Okongo Agango and Apirr Cham

*Hymn 619 Aaronic Blessing

Reading The Easter Celebration! Michelle Kim

Message Celebrate! Maren McLean Persaud

Special Music by the Anyuak Choir

Prayers of the People Hymn 262 Come To Us, Beloved Stranger (We will pause for spoken prayer after each verse)

Anthem O Praise the Gracious Power Arr. L. Larson (congregation to join in when cued)

In Christ there is no east or west, in Him no south or north, But one great fellowship of love throughout the whole wide earth. In Christ now meet both east and west, in Him meet south and north, All Christ-like souls are one in Him throughout the whole wide earth.

Offertory Intermezzo P. Mascagni, Arr. by C. Garn

*Offertory Response *Hymn 260 Alleluia, Alleluia, Give Thanks To The Risen Lord (refrain, verse 4, refrain)

Offertory Prayer Mary Jardine

Reading “Not Here” based on Mark 16:1-8 Fidel Dau & Jake Van Pernis

Message Hope! Jake Van Pernis

*Hymn Christ Has Risen While The Earth Slumbers (Words printed, tune is Hyfrydol)

Christ has risen while earth slumbers, Christ has risen where hope died, As he said and as he promised, As we doubted and denied. Let the moon embrace the blessing,

Let the sun sustain the cheer, Let the world confirm the rumor; Christ is risen! God is here!

Christ has risen for the people Whom he died, through love, to save; Christ has risen for the women Bringing flow’rs to grace his grave. Christ has risen for disciples Huddled in an upstairs room. He whose word inspired creation Can’t be silenced by the tomb.

Christ has risen, and forever Lives to challenge and to change All whose lives are messed or mangled, All who find religion strange. Christ is risen, Christ is present Making us what he has been Evidence of transformation In which God is known and seen.

*Benediction

*Choral Amen

Choral Postlude Down By The Riverside J. Rutter

Today flowers in the Sanctuary are placed to the glory of God and in loving memory of Jim & Margaret Mickel by the family.

We offer our thanks to the Foothills Brass for sharing their musical talents with us today: Chris Morrison, trumpet, David Foley, trumpet; Rosalee Morrison, french horn;

Carsten Rubeling, trombone; Jean-François Cotnoir, tuba

Following Worship

• Refreshments will be served in the Family Room. All are welcome to be part of this time of fellowship.

• Any children interested in taking part in a special Easter egg hunt are asked to meet at the front of the sanctuary.

• If you are able to help deliver Easter flowers to those who are homebound, please meet Cindy Stephenson at the south side of the sanctuary.

Upcoming Worship ServicesTONIGHT, Sunday, April 21, 7:00 pm Evening Grace in the Chapel Preacher: The Rev. Jake Van Pernis.

Sunday, April 28, 10:30 am – Second Sunday of Easter Preacher: The Rev. Maren McLean Persaud

Sunday, May 5, 10:30 am – Third Sunday of Easter Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel

Sunday, May 5, 7:00 pm Evening Grace in the Chapel Preacher: The Rev. Maren McLean Persaud

Ministers Away Nick Athanasiadis will be away from April 22 - 27.

Jake Van Pernis will be away from April 22 - 24.

As of April 1 the Associate Minister, Pastoral Care is a part-time position. Jean Morris will be working at Grace three days a week, normally Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Other ministers will be responding to Pastoral Care needs at other times.

Life and Work at Grace ChurchAs of April 1 the Associate Minister, Pastoral Care is a part-time position. Jean Morris will be working at Grace three days a week, normally Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Other ministers will be responding to Pastoral Care needs at other times.

Beltline OASIS (Older Adults Sharing In Support) May 2, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at St. Stephens Anglican Church. How Does Your Garden Grow? Learn about growing plants in pots and how to nurture them indoors.

Confirmation Classes This Spring Are you in Jr or Sr High and interested in exploring what it could mean to be a member of Grace Presbyterian Church? Confirmation classes are being held over a series of four Sundays this spring. Please speak with the Rev. Maren McLean Persaud (marenp@gracecalgary.org) if you have questions about confirmation. Contact the office by phone or email if you would like to attend! Lunch is provided at each session. Session #1 Sunday April 28th 12:00-2:00 What does it mean to belong? Session #2 Sunday May 5th 12:00-2:00 Who is Jesus and why follow? Session #3 Sunday May 26th 12:00-2:00 What can faith look like in practice? Session #4 Sunday June 9th 12:00-2:00 How do we grow?

May 1 to 5 – RESET Society’s Annual Book Drive and Sale RESET is holding their Annual Book Sale at the Crossroads Market. Proceeds from the book sale help fund the programs and services offered by RESET. You can visit the market on May 1 to 5 to find some new-to-you books, and you can donate your gently used books between now and April 24. For details visit www.resetcalgary.ca and click News & Events. The RESET Society of Calgary supports women as they exit from sexual exploitation.

May 3-5 – Preaching Grace 2019 Guest Speaker, The Rev. Dr. Lillian Daniel, models for us a way to tell our story of faith in God without apologizing first for everything that has been said and done in the name of Christianity. There are plenty of seats left for Friday’s free lecture, but Saturday’s workshop is now 75% sold! Stop by the table in the Family Room and sign up today! Get full details at www.gracechurchcalgary.com/event-items/preaching-grace-2019/.

2019 Easter Flowers

Donated by: In Memory Of:Samuel & Miriam Banda Jane Manda & Lyness Munthali the Bjolverud & Grant Families Ryan Bjolverud; Alvin Waldner and Reta Farr Jim Campbell Diane Harrison Campbell; Ruby Spencer CampbellDon & Marlene Campbell Our parents, Cathie Campbell, Jack WillisonBruce & Maureen Cameron Bill & Eileen Ritchie; Peter Cameron; Bill ClellandNorma Carroll and family daughter Dorothythe Cichon Family Jun & Lura StaveleyFran Cormack Tom Cormack

Our Cormack and VanSant parentsElizabeth Cressman & William Gardner

Dennis Cressman

Jacoba Dedert Oma Van Campenthe Doherty Family Bob Doherty; Margery & Charles HayMark, Sherry, Megan, Matthew & Emma Durieux

Marion Isabel & Harry Hughes Buckle; Richard Jobb; M. Kc Hunchak

Carol Evans Mr. & Mrs. Thos N. Duff; Jessie Isaacs Dr. & Mrs. J.R.C. Evans

Verna Jean Fairbrass A.T.G. (Al) Fairbrass; Rose & Gilbert Feeg; Trudy & Ted Kung; Michael Fairbrass; Christian MacAllister; James MacAllister; Shirley Kostashuk

D. Golightly R. C. GolightlyMarie Hostad Doreen Hostad, my sister who passed awayNorma Hunchak Mike Hunchak;

Our Parents - Rose & Nick Hunchak, and Grace & Jim Buchanan

Mary Jardine My parents and husband, LorneGary & Lesley Lee and family Bob & Florence Lee

Denis & Jean Wood-SammanFlorence MacKenzie and family Murdo MacKenzie

Donated by: In Memory Of:S. Ross Marsh, husband and William & Helena, grandchildren

Helen M. Marsh

Jackie Marston Irene Pyle

Ken McLeod & Glenda Clouston Angus & Betty McLeod and Byron Clouston

Terry & Lorna McNeill Art, Marg & Joe Follett; Bert, Isobel & Karen Follett

The Montgomery Family Robert Montgomery

Helen Owen Parents: Tom & Betty Owen; Jim & Mina Munro; Sister: Peggy Hatch

Dan & Shirley Philips our parents

Mary Lil and MC Rozsa de Coquet Drs. Ted & Lola Rozsa; Cathie Nicoll; Murdo MacKenzie

Daniel E. Smith Mike Hunchak; Dr Jasper Dooge; Allan G. Holoboff

Cindy Stephenson Stan, Shirley & Scott Stephenson

Barbara Henson & Broda Stuart Our parents Agnes & Clarence Richards

Tony & Kay VandenBrink Bernard & Jacoba VandenBrink Roy & Kermit Archibald

Barb Voynovich Adolf & Martha Wedman Rade & Helen Voynovich

Bea Walker and family Douglas Walker

Helen Willison and family Jack Willison; Sharon Cooper Willison; Bobby Lajeunesse

Len & Rose Wolstenholme Morrison Family; Wolstenholme Family

Donated by: In Honour Of:Norma Blake Martin Blake

Don & Marlene Campbell Helen Willison; Jean Morris; Carol & Keith Evans; Marnie Clay; Matthew Vyse

Bruce & Maureen Cameron Isabel Cameron, Jean Clelland

Nancy Connors All Grace Presbyterian Church Volunteers The Ministerial Team

the Doherty Family Mary Jardine

Mark, Sherry, Megan, Matthew & Emma Durieux

Elizabeth Young; Margaret Anderson; Fran Cormack

Norma Hunchak Our Children: Todd & Marjorie Hunchak, Arlene Hunchak, Sandra & Peter St. Dennis All my friends of the Grace Community

Erin, Tyler, Skylar, Hayleigh, Caleb, Kyla Kellough

Our Families

Richard & Diana Wilson Our father, Kenneth Wilson

Anonymous Fran Cormack Margot Gruener Cake Bake Team Ministry of Music (Susan, Donna, & Ian) Sunday School Teachers Parish Nurses Volunteers Norma Hunchak, Joni Ermter & all the Grace Quilters