Christ Presbyterian Church

Worship Service

April 4, 2021

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 Welcome to Sunday Worship Service
Resurrection of the Lord
April 4, 2021 10:00AM
Welcome and Announcements
Moment for Mission
GATHERING AROUND THE WORD
Opening Prayer
Call to Worship Psalm 118
One: Christ is risen!
All: Christ is risen indeed!
One: This is the day that the Lord has made.
All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Hymn
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!
Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!
Sing we to our God above, Alleluia!
Praise eternal as God’s love; Alleluia!
Praise our God, ye heavenly host, Alleluia!
Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!
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Litany of Affirmation
One: Truly I perceive that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone
who fears the Lord and does what is right is acceptable.
All: By the grace of God I am what I am.
One: God raised Jesus on the third day and made him manifest to those God
chose, who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead.
All: By the grace of God I am what I am.
One: God commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that Christ is
the one ordained by the Lord to be judge of the living and the dead.
All: By the grace of God I am what I am.
One: To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him
receives forgiveness of sins through his name.
All: By the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me was
not in vain.
Words with Young Worshippers
PROCLAIMING THE WORD

Prayer of Illumination
Reading from the Old Testament
Isaiah 25:6-9
On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food,
a feast of well-aged wines, of rich food filled with marrow, of well-aged wines
strained clear. 7 And he will destroy on this mountain the shroud that is cast over
all peoples, the sheet that is spread over all nations; 8 he will swallow up death
forever. Then the Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from all faces, and the
disgrace of his people he will take away from all the earth, for the LORD has
spoken. 9 It will be said on that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him,

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so that he might save us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited; let us be
glad and rejoice in his salvation.
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version. (1989). (Is 25:6–9). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

Reading from the Epistles

Acts 10:34-43
Then Peter began to speak to them: “I truly understand that God shows no
partiality, 35 but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is
acceptable to him. 36 You know the message he sent to the people of Israel,
preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. 37 That message spread
throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced:
38 how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how
he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for
God was with him. 39 We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in
Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; 40 but God raised
him on the third day and allowed him to appear, 41 not to all the people but to
us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after
he rose from the dead. 42 He commanded us to preach to the people and to
testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. 43
All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives
forgiveness of sins through his name.”
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version. (1989). (Ac 10:34–43). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!
Special Music Besig
He Is Risen
Solo – Susan Taylor

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Reading from the Gospel
John 20:1-18
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came
to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she
ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved,
and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not
know where they have laid him.” 3 Then Peter and the other disciple set out and
went toward the tomb. 4 The two were running together, but the other disciple
outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5 He bent down to look in and saw the
linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. 6 Then Simon Peter came,
following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, 7
and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings
but rolled up in a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb
first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9 for as yet they did not understand
the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. 10 Then the disciples returned to
their homes. 11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she
bent over to look into the tomb; 12 and she saw two angels in white, sitting where
the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. 13
They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have
taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14 When she
had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not
know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?
Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him,
“Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will
take him away.” 16 Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in
Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not hold
on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers
and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and

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your God.’ ” 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have
seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.
The Holy Bible: New Revised Standard Version. (1989). (Jn 20:1–18). Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

One: This is the Word of the Lord.

All: Thanks be to God!
Sermon Rev. John Scott

“He Is Risen!”
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
Invitation to Giving
Offering
Doxology
Prayer of Dedication
Affirmation of Faith Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and
earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God
from true God, begotten, not made, of one being with the Father; through
him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from
heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became
truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he
suffered death and was buried. On the Third day he rose again in
accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at
the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living
and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy
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Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is worshipped and glorified, who has
spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and
apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of
sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to
come. AMEN.
Hymn
Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts
Jesus, Thou joy of loving hearts,
Thou fount of life, Thou light of all,
From the best bliss that earth imparts
We turn, unfilled, to heed Thy call.
Thy truth unchanged hath ever stood;
Thou savest those that Thee call;
To them that seek Thee Thou art good,
To them that find Thee, all in all.
O Jesus, ever with us stay,
O chase the night of sin away,
Make all our moments calm and bright;
Shed o’er the world Thy holy light.
SEALING OF THE WORD
The Lord’s Table:
Invitation
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
One: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
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One: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
One: It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise …
The Lord’s Prayer
Words of Institution
Communion of the People of God
Prayer after Communion Prayer of Thanksgiving
GOING OUT INTO THE WORLD

Hymn
The Day of Resurrection!
The day of resurrection! Earth, tell out abroad;
The Passover of gladness, The Passover of God.
From death to life eternal, From this world to the sky,
Our Christ hath brought us over With hymns of victory.
Now let the heavens be joyful, Let earth the song begin,
Let the round world keep triumph, And all that is there in;
Let all things seen and unseen Their notes of gladness blend,
For Christ the Lord is risen, Our joy that hath no end.
Benediction
Postlude

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 2021 Easter Flowers

In Memory of: Given by:

Lynn Cleary .............................................................. Fern, Debra, & Kevin
Cleary
My husband, Elmer .................................................. Barbara Herbranson
All that have gone onto Glory ................................. Jack Kilcoyne
My dad, Rick Krenek ............................................... Kim Krenek
In Loving Memory of Rick ...................................... Linda Krenek
Toby Lowery ............................................................ Marilyn Lowery
Terry Lowery ............................................................ Marilyn Lowery
Our parents: ............................................................. Pat & Bill McMullen
James & Jemima McMullen, Al & Helen MacMullen
Willy ........................................................................ Mary Ann Metzger
Dixie & Bradley Bentley ......................................... Barbara & Henry Nadig
Margaret & Harry Nadig .......................................... Barbara & Henry Nadig
Fred & Phyllis Roberts ............................................. Ray & Mary Schmidt
Our grandmothers: ................................................... Rev. John & Debra Scott
Mary Ford, Evelyn Jones, Mary Warner, and Martha Wells
My dear husband, George......................................... Betty Wajdowicz
My dear daughter, Jan .............................................. Betty Wajdowicz

In Honor of: Given by:

Gloria Smith ....................................................... Fern Cleary
Kathy & Bill Stephens ........................................ Ferin Cleary
My mom, Linda Krenek ..................................... Kim Krenek
He has Risen, He has Risen Indeed!................... Joy Porter
My grandmother, Patricia Warner ...................... Gregory Scott

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 ANNOUNCEMENTS
We welcome you back to in person worship in the Sanctuary. We can
only reserve your spot for you one service at a time. Please call or
email the church office to sign-up if you plan to attend. To make
everyone safer, social distancing and the use of face coverings are
required. Because returning to in person worship is a personal
decision, all other resources to access virtual worship are still available
to you.
Church Office Hours
Office volunteers are available to assist you in the office Monday
through Thursday 9 AM – 11:30 AM or by appointment. Face coverings
and social distancing are required for in-person assistance.
CPC Neighborhood Meals
We continue to provide weekly bagged
meals on Tuesdays at 5 PM in front of
the church. We assemble them at 4 PM in
Don Airey Hall following COVID-19
precautions. You can make a difference
by sending in a donation to
“Neighborhood Meals” to help us
continue this vital ministry. The approximate cost of this ministry is
$140 per week for these meals. We are presently falling short of our
expenses and need your support to keep sharing these meals. If you
would like to sponsor meals for a week in memory or honor of
someone, let us know and we will post your dedication it in our
announcements and online.

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Wednesday Boxed Dinners
Since we are not currently meeting in person for meals,
they will continue to be available for delivery or pickup.
Menu this week is: sloppy joes, baked beans,
coleslaw, chips, and brownies. If you need a break
from preparing a meal just let us know to be added to
the list. If you are able too, we are asking for donations
to help with the cost of food and preparation. If
interested in receiving a meal, please contact June
Sanchez at 727-409-4199. Delivery area is limited.
Blessings Box
Did you know that one in five Floridians are
presently food insecure? In the Tampa Bay area,
food insecurity has doubled since the pandemic
began. The demand on our outdoor food pantry
confirms this need. Please help us keep the pantry
full as our community continues to struggle with
hunger. Presently we have a great need for
canned pasta sauce and meats. Please avoid
glass containers. Please drop off food items at the church office any
morning, Monday through Thursday, or Tuesday between 4 PM and 6
PM. Thank you for your continued support as we bring hope to our
neighborhood.

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Pack-a-Snack
Christ Presbyterian Church continues to serve students
through the Pack-a-Snack 4 Kids at Anona Elementary
has been active for several years. We help meet the
weekend food needs of these children. Currently, we are
providing 26 students with food bags. The cost of each
bag is approximately $3 and this underwritten by your
continued support. If you would like to contribute to this
effort please mark your gifts “Pack a Snack 4 Kids.”

Ways to support your church in tithes and offerings from home

1. Online at www.largocpc.org
2. Through GIVEplus App on Apple or Android devices
3. Mail a gift directly to the church or drop in office mail slot
4. Use the bill pay option through your bank

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Phone: 727-584-8695 • Fax: 727-585-1079 • 3115 Dryer Ave, Largo FL 33770
www.LargoCPC.org • email: Office.largocpc@gmail.com
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9 AM – 11:30 AM or by appointment.
Face covering and social distancing is required for in-person assistance.

Pastor & Teaching Elder Rev. John A. Scott, Jr. email: Pastor.largocpc@gmail.com
Secretary Sarah Reeves email: Office.largocpc@gmail.com
Director of Music Steven Radeck email: StevenRadeck@gmail.com
Custodian June Sanchez email: JuBug616@aol.com
Youth Coordinator Sean Myers email: Seanmyers24@gmail.com
All songs used by permission CCLI #863215 and streaming CPSL 139714, Expiration date 7/31/2021
The use of video and audio recording equipment is in use during worship.
By participating in this service, you consent to being recorded for this purpose.

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