The Gathering Lyrics
Praise the King
There’s a reason why
The curse of sin is broken
There’s a reason why
The darkness runs from light
There’s a reason why
We stand here now forgiven
Jesus is alive
Verse 2
There’s a reason why
We are not overtaken
There’s a reason
We sing on through the night
There’s a reason why
Our hope remains eternal
Jesus is alive
Chorus
Praise the King He is risen
Praise the King He’s alive
Praise the King death’s defeated
Hallelujah He’s alive
Tag
Hallelujah He’s alive
Verse 3
There’s a reason why
Our hearts can be courageous
There’s a reason why
The dead are made alive
There’s a reason why
We share His resurrection
Jesus is alive oh He’s alive
Chorus
Praise the King He is risen
Praise the King He’s alive
Praise the King death’s defeated
Hallelujah He’s alive
Tag
Hallelujah He’s alive
Refrain
Oh oh
Oh oh
Bridge
The grave could not ignore it
When all of heaven’s roaring
Hell where is your victory
Death where is your sting
The world cannot ignore it
When all the saints are roaring
Hell where is your victory
Death where is your sting
Chorus
Praise the King He is risen
Praise the King He’s alive
Praise the King death’s defeated
Hallelujah He’s alive
Tag
Hallelujah He’s alive
Evidence
All throughout my history
Your faithfulness has walked beside me
The winter storms made way for spring
In every season, from where I’m standing
I see the evidence of Your goodness
All over my life, all over my life
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life
Help me remember when I’m weak
Fear may come, but fear will leave
You lead my heart to victory
You are my strength and You always will be
I see the evidence of Your goodness
All over my life, all over my life
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life
See the cross, the empty grave
The evidence is endless
All my sin rolled away
Because of You, oh, Jesus
See the cross, the empty grave
The evidence is endless
All my sin rolled away
Because of You, oh, Jesus
Oh
I see the evidence of Your goodness
All over my life, all over my life
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life, yeah
I see the evidence of Your goodness (when I wake up in the morning)
All over my life (I see Your mercies are new)
All over my life (yeah, You’re all around us)
I see Your promises in fulfillment
All over my life, all over my life (yeah, You’re all around us)
So why should I fear?
The evidence is here
Why should I fear?
Oh, the evidence is here
Graves Into Gardens
I searched the world
But it couldn’t fill me
Man’s empty praise
And treasures that fade
Are never enough
Then You came along
And put me back together
And every desire
Is now satisfied
Here in Your love (hey)
Oh, there’s nothing better than You
There’s nothing better than You
Lord, there’s nothing
Nothing is better than You
I’m not afraid
To show You my weakness
My failures and flaws
Lord, You’ve seen ’em all
And You still call me friend
‘Cause the God of the mountain
Is the God of the valley
There’s not a place
Your mercy and grace
Won’t find me again
Oh, there’s nothing better than You
There’s nothing better than You
Lord, there’s nothing
Nothing is better than You
Oh, there’s nothing better than You
There’s nothing better than You
Lord, there’s nothing
Nothing is better than You
You turn mourning to dancing
You give beauty for ashes
You turn shame into glory
You’re the only one who can
You turn mourning to dancing
You give beauty for ashes
You turn shame into glory
You’re the only one who can
You turn graves into garden
You turn bones into armies
You turn seas into highways
You’re the only one who can
You’re the only one who can
Oh, there’s nothing better than You
There’s nothing better than You
Lord, there’s nothing
Nothing is better than You
Oh, there’s nothing better than You
There’s nothing better than You
Lord, there’s nothing
Nothing is better than You
You turn graves into gardens
You turn bones into armies
You turn seas into highways
You’re the only one who can
You turn graves into gardens
You turn bones into armies
You turn seas into highways
You’re the only one who can
You’re the only one who can
You’re the only one who can
Traditional Worship Bulletin
Traditional Service
April 9, 2023 | 11:00 am
“Easter”
Matthew 28:1-10
Rev. Lance Marshall
Senior Pastor
Prelude: “La Rejouissance” (The Rejoicing)
from The Royal Fireworks
F. Handel , composer<
DFW Brass
Peggy Graff, organ
Welcome and Announcements
8:00 am Dr. Mike Marshall, Associate Pastor
11:00 am Rev. Phyllis Barren, Associate Pastor
Choral Introit: “The Day of Resurrection”
Mary McDonald arranger
Choir director will direct when to sing.
The day of resurrection! Earth, tell it out abroad;
the passover of gladness, the passover of God.
From death to life eternal, from earth unto the sky,
our Christ has brought us over, with hymns of victory.
Now let the heavens be joyful! Let earth her song begin!
The world resound in triumph, and all that is therein!
Let all things seen and unseen their notes in gladness blend,
for Christ the Lord has risen, our joy that has no end.
*Call to Worship
One: Christ is risen!
All: Christ is risen indeed! Hallelujah!
*Hymn 302: “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” verse order 1, 2, 4, & 3
1. Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia!
Earth and heaven in chorus say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia!
2. Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia!
Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia!
4. Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!
3. Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once he died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where’s thy victory, boasting grave? Alleluia!
*Affirmation of Faith 881
8:00 am Rev. Samuel Macias, Associate Pastor
11:00 am Rev. Brenda Brooks Alexander, Associate Pastor
I believe in God the Father Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord:
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead, and buried;
the third day he rose from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body,
and the life everlasting. Amen.
*Gloria Patri 70
Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen.
**Please be seated
Faith Like a Child (11:00 am only)
Mister Mark” Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries
*Hymn 327: “Crown Him with Many Crowns”
1. Crown him with many crowns,
the Lamb upon his throne.
Hark! how the heavenly anthem drowns
all music but its own.
Awake, my soul, and sing
of him who died for thee,
and hail him as thy matchless King
through all eternity.
2. Crown him the Lord of life,
who triumphed o’er the grave,
and rose victorious in the strife
for those he came to save.
His glories now we sing,
who died, and rose on high,
who died, eternal life to bring,
and lives that death may die.
3. Crown him the Lord of peace,
whose power a scepter sways
from pole to pole, that wars may cease,
and all be prayer and praise.
His reign shall know no end,
and round his pierced feet
fair flowers of paradise extend
their fragrance ever sweet.
4. Crown him the Lord of love;
behold his hands and side,
those wounds, yet visible above,
in beauty glorified.
All hail, Redeemer, hail!
For thou hast died for me;
thy praise and glory shall not fail
throughout eternity.
Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10
8:00 am Rev. Linda McDermott, Associate Pastor
11:00 am Rev. Zhenya Gurina Rodriguez, PhD, Associate Pastor
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.
Sermon Series: Tough Love
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor
Pastoral Prayer
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. (Matthew 6:9-13)
Offertory: “Easter Day”
Till MacIvor Meyn, composer
Choral Union
Thomas Williams, director
*Doxology 95
Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Benediction
One: Our gathering will soon be ended. Where will we go, and what will we do?
All: We will go out to be God’s people in the world.
One: May grace, peace, hope, love, and joy forever accompany you. Amen.
*Choral Benediction: “Hallelujah Chorus” from Messiah
*Postlude: “Allegro Maestoso” (Hornpipe) from the Water Music
F. Handel, composer
DFW Brass Personnel
Trumpets: Adam Miller, Lacey Phelps, Taylor White
Horn: Heather Suchodolski
Trombone: Steven Peterson
Tuba: Carl Kleinsteuber
Percussion: Jaime Esposito
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Notes from First Church
Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth – we are glad you’re here to worship with us today!
Please let us know you are here by filling out the attendance pad as it comes by.
Asterisks (*) indicate times when you are invited to stand as you are able.
In addition to your regular contribution, every one dollar ($1) bill placed in the offering plate today will support our special Easter offering to First Street Methodist Mission, Methodist Justice Ministry, UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), and Demential Friendly Fort Worth
Easter Lilies are in Honor or Memory of the following people
Aida Abreu, Kenny Lien, Charles Acton, Elizabeth Massengale, Janet Basham Saby Macias, Stevie James Brown, Oscar & Opal McCarthy,
Col. Wayne Calhoun, Patrick Joseph McDonogh, Meg O’Neill Cannon, Ann McFadyen Millican, Martha Carroll, Pat Neilson, Mary & James Crane, Adlai MacMillan Pate III,
Ruth Ann Dare, Rose & John Petrilli, Mrs. M.F. Driskoll, Betty Poage, Don Dunkin, Judy Price, Deborah Earl, Rafael Rangel, Mary Clydene Fletcher, Donald Carl Scharringhausen, Pauline & Pete Foster, Lamar Smith, Dr. Frank & Rev. Jean Frable, Mr. & Mrs. W.O. Smith, Anderson Maxwell Graham, Mr. & Mrs. E.T. Spivey, Jr., Mike Hahn, Faye E. Steel, Luella & LeRoy Henry, David Thies, Benoit Holloway, Arch VanMeter, Hudson & Eleanor Holm, Mr. & Mrs. Elton C. Wren, Pam & Chuck Holm, Arthur & Barbara Ziegler, Ada Hussong, Ben, Edith, Jennifer, Alan & Rebecca, Jerry Jeffcoat, Methodist Justice Ministry, Janet Wynn Kirby.
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