4.20.25 Worship Bulletins

8:00 & 11:00 Traditional Worship Bulletin

Traditional Worship Service
April 20, 2025 | 8:00 and 11:00 am

Easter
John 20:1-18
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor

Welcome
Dr. Mike Marshall, Associate Pastor (8:00)
Rev. Brenda Brooks Alexander, Associate Pastor (11:00)

Opening Prayer

Voluntary: “An Easter Celebration”
Setting by Joel Raney
DFW Brass
Peggy Graff, organist

*Call to Worship
One: Christ is risen!
All: Christ is risen indeed! Hallelujah! Amen!

*Hymn 302: “Christ The Lord Is Risen Today” (verses 1 – 4)

*Affirmation of Faith 881
Rev. Phyllis Barren, Associate Pastor (8:00 and 11:00)
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

Sacrament of Baptism
Shepherd Colby Knieper and Sullivan Ford Knieper,
children of Kayla and Brandon Knieper.

Baptismal Hymn 191: Jesus Loves Me (vs. 1)

Congregational Response
With God’s help we will so order our lives after the example
of Christ that Shepherd Colby and Sullivan Ford, surrounded by steadfast love, may be established in the faith, and confirmed and strengthened in the way that leads to life eternal.

Faith Like a Child
“Mister Mark” Burrows, Director of Children’s Ministries

*Hymn 308: “Thine Be The Glory”

Scripture: John 20:1-18
Dr. Mike Marshall, Associate Pastor (8:00)
Rev. Zhenya Gurina Rodriguez, PhD, Associate Pastor (11:00)
God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.

Sermon: Easter
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: “This Joyful Eastertide”
Anna Laura Page, arranger/Orchestration by Allen Tuten
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”
G.F. Handel, composer

*Postlude: “Fanfare and Flourishes”
James Curnow, composer

DFW Brass Personnel
Adam Miller, Kayla Adams, Taylor White, Trumpets
Heather Suchodolski, Horn
Steve Peterson, Trombone
Austin Crumrine, Tuba
Jaime Esposito, Percussion

Easter Lilies are given in loving memory or honor of the following.
Harold Bearden, Susan Basse, Dorothy Blosser, Pamela Chaplin,
Betty and Roy Coleman, John Crawford, Jimmie and John Culver,
Jan (GeeGee) Dixon, Erin Elizabeth Doll, Graham Doll,
Lois and Robert Earl, Rev. Jean and Dr. Frank Frable,
Sara Gammon, Ron Graham & Rex Graham, Leslie and Ollie Hale,
Jeff Harman & Dr. Dave Harman, Dennis Henry, Sandra Hough,
The parents of Michelle and William Holloway, Amy Hughes,
Dottie J and Robert F Jones, Elizabeth and James Kelley, Janet Kirb,
Nate Koenig, Lucille and Gordon Lawrence, Mary Jo Linville,
Opal & Oscar McCarthy, Marian and Ann Millican,
Douglas and Julian Moorman, The Meyers/Moseleys, Pat Murrey,
Johnye and Richard Newkirk, Oasis Fellowship in Cisco,
Susan Palmore Vorwald, Rose and John Petrilli, Mike Rampy,
Clayton Reid, Scott Robertson, Carolyn and Jack Speight,
Jacqueline Stoner, Leisa Marie Swartz, Chuck Taylor,
Arch Van Meter, Greg Welch, and Whitney Welch.

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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 or registering online.

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 for the month of April will support the Methodist Justice Ministries.

Stay Connected

News
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Events
Browse programs and events or search by ministry or keyword at fumcfw.org/events.

WRR Radio
Listen to each previous week’s service and music on Sunday mornings at 7:30 am on WRR 101.1 FM.

Media Playlists
Watch past services or sermons or listen to podcasts of services and special music offerings at fumcfw.org/media.

For more information visit us online at fumcfw.org, “Like” us on Facebook, and “Follow” us on Twitter and Instagram!

Discipleship is the process of being shaped by the Holy Spirit through spiritual practices to become more like Jesus. Healthy Plate Discipleship uses a variety of practices to help you more faithfully follow Jesus Christ. Try all six areas to grow strong in faithful discipleship. Learn more at fumcfw.org/healthyplate.

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If you would like to find your Worship Plus One, we would love to visit with you and help you explore the First Church groups or ministries of special interest to you! Finding your Worship Plus One will help you meet others, build relationships, and grow stronger in your faith.

For details, please email Lisa Helm (lhelm@myfumc.org), Director of Welcoming Ministries or Dr. Mike Marshall (mmarshall@myfumc.org), Associate Pastor of Leadership Development — and be sure to include your phone number in your email!

9:30 am Gathering Worship Bulletin

The Gathering
April 20, 2025 | 9:30 am

Easter
John 20:1-18
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor

Welcome
Rev. Brenda Brooks Alexander

*Call To Worship
One: Christ is risen!
All: Christ is risen indeed! Hallelujah! Amen!

*Song: 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

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

Praise the King, He is risen
Praise the King, He’s alive
Praise the King, death’s defeated
Hallelujah, He’s alive
Hallelujah, He’s alive

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)

Praise the King, He is risen
Praise the King, He’s alive
Praise the King, death’s defeated
Hallelujah, He’s alive
Hallelujah, He’s alive

Oh, He’s alive

The grave could not ignore it
All of Heaven’s roaring
Hell, where is your victory?
Death where is your sting?

The world could not ignore it
When all the saints are roaring
Hell, where is your victory?
Death where is your sting?

The grave could not ignore it
All of Heaven’s roaring
Hell, where is your victory?
Death where is your sting?

The world could not ignore it
When all the saints are roaring
Hell, where is your victory?
Death where is your sting?

Praise the King, He is risen
Praise the King, He’s alive (yeah)
Praise the King, death’s defeated
Hallelujah, He’s alive
Hallelujah, He’s alive
Hallelujah, He’s alive
Hallelujah, He’s alive

*Song: Because He Lives (Amen)
I believe in the Son
I believe in the risen One
I believe, I overcome
By the power of His blood

Amen, Amen
I’m alive, I’m alive because He lives
Amen, Amen
Let my song join the One that never ends
Because He lives

I was dead in the grave
I was covered in sin and shame
I heard mercy call my name
He rolled the stone away

Amen, Amen
I’m alive, I’m alive because He lives
Amen, Amen
Let my song join the One that never ends

Because He lives
I can face tomorrow
Because He lives
Every fear is gone

I know
He holds
My life
My future in His hands

Amen, Amen
I’m alive, I’m alive because He lives
Amen, Amen
Let my song join the one that never ends

Because He lives
Because He lives
Because He lives
Because He lives

Prayers of the People
Rev. Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez, PhD

Offertory

Offertory Song: “Beautiful Things”

Scripture
Rev. Zhenya Gurina-Rodriguez, PhD

“20 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’s
1 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[a] 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,[b] 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
2 to him in Hebrew,[c] “Rabbouni!” (which means
Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not touch 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 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.”

God speaks to us through the reading of scripture.
Thanks be to God.

Sermon
Rev. Lance Marshall, Senior Pastor

Lord’s Prayer

Communion Liturgy

Communion Song: “God Really Loves Us”

Benediction

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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 or registering online.

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 for the month of April will support the Methodist Justice Ministries.

Stay Connected

News
Read First Church news and sign up for emails at fumcfw.org/news.

Events
Browse programs and events or search by ministry or keyword at fumcfw.org/events.

WRR Radio
Listen to each previous week’s service and music on Sunday mornings at 7:30 am on WRR 101.1 FM.

Media Playlists
Watch past services or sermons or listen to podcasts of services and special music offerings at fumcfw.org/media.

For more information visit us online at fumcfw.org, “Like” us on Facebook, and “Follow” us on Twitter and Instagram!

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