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City Church

Sunday April 24, 2011

Easter SundayResurrection

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Reflection

Those who celebrate the mighty resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, therefore, havean awesome responsibility. When we say, Alleluia! Christ is Risen, we are saying thatJesus is Lord of the world, and that the present would-be lords of the world are not.When we sing, in the old hymn, that Judahs Lion burst his chains, and crushed theserpents head, are we ready to put that victory into practice?

...Are we ready to speak up for the truth of the gospel over the dinner table, and in thecoffee bar, and in the council chamber? Lets make no bones about it: if Easter isntgood news, then there is no good news. But if it isif it is true that Jesus Christ is risenindeedthen Easter day, and the Easter message, is the true sun which, when it rises,puts all other suns to shame.

N.T. Wright, For All Gods Worth

WelcomeThank you for joining us tonight. We would love for you to become a regular partof what God is doing in and through this church community. If you have any questionsabout City Church, please ask one of our greeters or a member of the pastoral staff.

Also, please let us know you were here by filling in the form on the back page ofthe program and placing it in the offering basket, or give it to a greeter.

A Guide to Our WorshipCity Church offers a Worship Guide that outlines the shape of our liturgy andexplains why we do what we do in worship. Feel free to pick one up in the back ofthe sanctuary tonight or download it at citychurchphilly.com/sundays

After the ServicePlease stay around, visit with friends and meet someone new!

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Opening of Worship

O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;All his steadfast love endures forever!

The Lord is my strength and my might;he has become my salvation.There are glad songs of victory in the tents of the righteous:The right hand of the Lord does valiantly;the right hand of the Lord is exalted;the right hand of the Lord does valiantly.I shall not die, but I shall live,and I shall recount the deeds of the Lord.The Lord has punished me severely,but he did not give me over to death.I thank you that you have answered me,and you have become my salvation.

The stone that the builders rejected,it has become the chief cornerstone.This is the Lords doing;it is marvelous in our eyes.This is the day that the Lord has made;let us rejoice and be glad in it! from Psalm 118

Grace, mercy, and peacefrom God our Fatherand the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

All and also with you.

Prayer of Adoration and Thanksgiving

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Confession of Sin

All Jesus Christ, risen Master and triumphant Lord,we come to you confessing our sin and ruin.Like your followers who remained in Jerusalem,we find ourselves frightened and doubting.Even as you appear and draw near to us,we stand by in sorrow and confusion.Have mercy upon us and forgive us.

Words of Comfort and Assurance of Pardon

May the God of love and powerforgive you and free you from your sins,

heal and strengthen you by his Spirit,and raise you to new life in Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

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Children attending kindergarten and younger are invited to go to their classes at this time.

The Word of God

New Testament reading: Colossians 3:1-4

1 So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is,seated at the right hand of God. 2Set your minds on things that are above, not on thingsthat are on earth, 3for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. 4WhenChrist who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory.

This is the Word of the Lord.All Thanks be to God.

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Gospel reading: John 20:1-18

Hear the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to John.All Glory to you, O Lord.

1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to thetomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2 So she ran and wentto 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

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Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb.

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The twowere running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. 5Hebent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. 6ThenSimon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappingslying there, 7 and the cloth that had been on Jesus head, not lying with the linenwrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. 8 Then the other disciple, who reached thetomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; 9for as yet they did not understand thescripture, that he must rise from the dead. 10Then the disciples returned to their homes.

11But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into thetomb; 12and 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. 13They said to her, Woman, why are youweeping? She said to them, They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know wherethey have laid him. 14When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standingthere, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15Jesus 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 himaway. 16Jesus said to her, Mary! She turned and said to him in Hebrew, Rabbouni!(which means Teacher). 17Jesus said to her, Do not hold on to me, because I have notyet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, I am ascending tomy Father and your Father, to my God and your God. 18Mary Magdalene went andannounced to the disciples, I have seen the Lord; and she told them that he had saidthese things to her.

This is the Gospel of the Lord.All Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon

Resurrection The Rev. Tuck Bartholomew

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Offering and Presentation of Gifts

As the offering is collected, members of the congregation bring forward the gifts of

bread and wine, setting them upon the table.

The Nicene Creed

All 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,the only Son of God,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 from the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Maryand was made man.For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose againin accordance with the Scriptures;he ascended into heavenand 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 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.

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Prayers

Members of the congregation lead us in prayer.

O Christ, you broke free from the prison of the tomb,and at your command the power of death was broken.You were once dead, but now you rule over all creation;may your mercy extend to people of every tribe and nation.Glory be to you, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer.

All Hear us, Lord of glory.

Almighty God, you raised your Son from the graveand broke the power of death, so that death itself shall die.As your baptized people, we now celebrate this triumph,having died to sin in Christ that we might live new lives.Glory be to you, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer.


Help us to uncover in our lives all that should rightly dieold habits, fruitless passions and desires, sinful patternsand raise us up to new life in faith, hope, and love,as surely as you raised Jesus Christ from the grave.Glory be to you, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer.


God of hope, grant comfort and restore all who suffer,

that they may know the power of your risen life.Make us willing agents of your compassionand strengthen us to minister your wholeness to others.Glory be to you, O Lord, our strength and our redeemer.


The Lords Prayer

Now let us pray boldly as our risen Savior has taught us:All 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory for ever and ever.

Amen.

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Communion

Communion, also called the Lords Supper, is the family meal of Christians. We invite

all baptized followers of Jesus Christ to participate. If you are not a follower of Jesus

or are not prepared to share in the meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer

(Prayers for Reflection are included on page 14). We hope this time is helpful to you

as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and with his people, the church.

The Lord be with you.All And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.All We lift them to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.All It is right to give thanks and praise.

The Eucharistic Prayer

And now we give you thanksbecause in Christs victory over the grave a new age has dawned,the long reign of sin is ended,a broken world is being renewedand humanity is once again made whole.And so we gladly thank you,with saints and angels praising you, and singing:

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Through Jesus Christ our Lord,with whom and in whom,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

all honor and glory are yours, O loving Father,for ever and ever.

All Amen.

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The minister speaks the Words of Institution.

Memorial Acclamation

Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:All Christ has died;

Christ is risen;

Christ will come again.

Alleluia! Christ our Passover has been sacrificed for us.All Therefore, let us keep the feast. Alleluia!

We use wine in Communion. If you cannot receive wine, non-alcoholic grape juice is

available in the center of the trays. Gluten-free rice cakes are also available if preferred.

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Prayers for Reflection

Prayer for those searching

Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth and the life. If what you claim is true,please guide me, teach me, and lead me to the reality of who you are. Grant that I mightbe undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. Give mean understanding that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise.

Prayer of belief

Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weak and sinful, but through you, I am loved andaccepted. I thank you for taking my place in death in order to offer me forgiveness and

renewal. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins andreceive you as my Savior and my Lord.

Prayer for those struggling with sin

Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my need, and may turn fromevery false satisfaction to feed on you, the true and living bread. Enable me to lay asidethe sin that clings so closely, and faithfully follow you in life.


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Benediction

Alleluia! Christ is risen.All He is risen indeed. Alleluia!

The God of peace,who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus,that great shepherd of the sheep,make you perfect in every good work to do his will;

and the blessing of God almighty,Father, Son and Holy Spirit,be among you, and remain with you always.

All Amen.

DismissalLet us go forth to serve the world as those who love our Lord and SaviorJesus Christ.

All Thanks be to God.

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Information and NewsEaster Sacrificial Offering We will collect an Easter Sacrificial Offering today in addition to ourregular offering. This special offering will be dedicated to mercy and justice needs both inside andoutside of our church community. To contribute, please use the envelopes provided in the bulletin andplace them in the basket with the regular weekly offering.

Final Friday Gathering City Church gathers on the Final Friday of each month for light BYOB dinner,fellowship, discussion and prayer. This months gathering will be hosted at the home of Matt Allison,Ethan Schrum & Kevin Funderburk (4742 Larchwood Ave) this Friday, Apr 29 at 7PM. If you are able,

please bring a dish or drink to share (but please come anyway if you cannot). Contact Matt Allison forinfo or questions ([email protected]).

Youth Mission Fundraiser Join us upstairs after the worship service next Sunday, May 1 (~6PM) forfood, fellowship, and another opportunity to contribute to our youth summer mission trip to Fairmont,WV (June 25-July 2). The youth will provide food and table service.

Gospel & The World Seminar The third of our Gospel & Life seminars will be held Saturday, May 7,9AM here at Renewal Church. Katherine Leary Alsdorf, director of the Center for Faith & Work in

NYC (faithandwork.org), will be speaking on the integration of faith and our vocational calling,with workshops on related topics to follow. Cost is $15 to cover lunch and logistics. Please RSVPto attend with Jason Hsu ([email protected]) by Wed, Apr 27. Contact Susie Matter([email protected]) if 0-4 yr. childcare is needed.

City Church Spring Fling Everyone is invited to the home of Bon & Mindy Ku (48 Lavender Dr., Sewell,

NJ 08080 25 min SW of Philly) on Saturday, May 14 at 1PM for the 2nd City Church Spring Fling.Rumors of a roasted Lamb are circulating, and a freshly home-brewed City Church Belgian Pale Alewill be on tap. There will be ample space for outdoor games and for children to play. Come celebrate

the long-awaited spring! For info contact Bon or Mindy Ku ([email protected], [email protected]).

City Church on Facebook and Twitter City Church has a new Facebook page facebook.com/city.church.philadelphia and is now on Twitter (@citychurchphl). Like us, follow us, or visit thesepages to stay informed on events and engaged with our community.

Community Groups City Church gathers in small groups across the city for fellowship, worship, scripturestudy, prayer, and community service. Groups are now meeting on their weekly spring schedules. Forinfo about a specific group, contact the leader of a group that best fits your location and schedule (see

opposing page). Feel free to try several groups until you find the one that fits you best!Online Giving Options City Church can securely process online gifts and tithes through e-check,credit card, and the transfer of securities. Follow the link on our home page (to citychurchphilly.com/support-us/giving) and select the Online Donations option (mobile device-friendly).


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City Church Childrens MinistryClasses for Elementary students take place before the worship service at 3PM here atthe Renewal building (47th & Cedar). Students then join their families for the worshipservice at 430PM. Before the sermon, children through kindergarten age will be dismissedto their classes to the right of the sanctuary.

City Church Youth Group

Youth Group for Jr. High & Sr. High students meets before the worship service at230PM (30 min before Childrens Sunday School) in the upstairs room at the Renewalbuilding (47th & Cedar). Students meet together for singing and fellowship and thenseparate into Jr. High & Sr. High groups for Bible study and prayer. All students willjoin their families for worship at 430PM.

Community Groups

Community Groups are groups of 5-15 people around the city that strive togetherto live out the reality of Jesus resurrection in our city. They allow space forfriendship, prayer, conversation about the gospel, and opportunities for service. Toget plugged in, contact the leader of the group below that best fits your schedule,or email Drew Matter, our Community Groups Pastor ([email protected]).

Tuesdays at 7PM

U. City (43rd & Pine) Contact: Chris Currie 215.317.4571. [email protected]

Wednesdays at 7PMBella Vista (South & 10th) Contact: Jim Faircloth 215.301.7373. [email protected]

U. City (48th & Larchwood) Contact: Kristen Hsu 267.259.4434. [email protected]

Thursdays at 630PM & 7PM

Center City (15th & Pine) Contact: Julia Snyder 484.716.4099. [email protected]

U. City (50th & Chestnut) Contact: Ben Sykora 484.716.4972. [email protected]

U. City (49th & Hazel) Contact: Justin Mills 267.973.4184. [email protected]

U. City (49th & Windsor) Contact: Drew Matter 215.680.9499. [email protected]

Fridays at 630PM

Elkins Park (Church Rd.) Contact: Mike Emlet 215.498.4394. [email protected]

MusiciansChris Aschman: trumpetBethany Brooks: keyboard, voice

Jeff Hiatt: bassKaren Thomas: harp


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Ministry Contacts

Organizing PastorTuck Bartholomew

[email protected]

215.779.4242.

Assistant PastorJason Hsu

[email protected].

Community GroupsDrew Matter

[email protected]

215.680.9499.

College MinistryMichael Chen

[email protected].

Youth MinistryChris Currie

[email protected]

215.317.4571.

Childrens MinistrySusie Matter

[email protected].

City Church Office3937 Chestnut St, Suite 111215.883.0364.

GiftsThese can be placed in the offeringbasket on Sundays or mailed to:City Church3720 Spruce St., Box 449Philadelphia, PA 19104

Use of MusicAll songs for use solely in accordancewith the SongSelect Terms of Use. Allrights reserved. www.songtouch.com.CCLI License No. 2772464.

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Contact Information and Prayer Requests

If you are new to City Church, please use this page to let us knowyou were here. You may also use this page to inform us of any changes

in your contact information, or to submit prayer requests for the staffto pray over.

First time visitor Interested in helping with:

Second time visitor childrens ministry

Regular attendee youth ministry

hospitality and logistics

Interested in a Community Group

Name(s):

Children & their ages:

Address:

Phone Number(s):

Email(s):

Prayer requests:

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