TO OUR GUESTS, we extend a warm welcome. We invite you to participate in signing our Friendship Folder, adding your address and phone number if you'd like to receive our church newsletter or a pastoral call. When we pray the Lord's Prayer at Bethel, we say "sins...sin against us" rather than "debts..." or "trespasses..."; during "a time for sharing" we welcome prayer requests from the congregation. On first Sundays each month, all who put their trust in Christ and who have received baptism in any Christian church are invited to share his sacred meal. We are glad you are with us. Please come again.

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THE SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Easter Sunday
April 11, 2004

GREETING, WORDS OF WELCOME, RITUAL OF FRIENDSHIP, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Alleluia! Christ is risen!
The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!
Do not be afraid; I know you are looking for Jesus who was crucified,
He is not here; for he has been raised, as he said.
Alleluia!

CALL TO WORSHIP   On the Third Day   Pethel/Paris
                                         Chancel Choir
                                                      11:00 a.m. Service

PRAYER OF THE DAY

*UNISON CONFESSION OF SIN –

Almighty God, in raising Jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. We overlook the poor and the hungry, and pass by those who mourn; we are deaf to the cries of the oppressed, and indifferent to calls for peace; we despise the weak, and abuse the earth you made. Forgive us, God of mercy. Help us to trust your power to change our lives and make us new, that we may know the joy of life abundant given in Jesus Christ, the risen Lord. Amen.

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON –

Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The past is finished and gone; a new life has begun. Friends, believe this good news:

In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE   I Danced in the Morning
  Hymn # 302

They cut Me down and I leap up high: I am the life that will never, never die;
I’ll live in you if you’ll live in Me: I am the Lord of the Dance, said He.
Dance, then wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the Dance, said He;
And I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, And I’ll lead you all in the dance, said He.

OLD TESTAMENT READING   Isaiah 65:17-25

ANTHEM   We Bow Down/Christ the Lord Is Risen Today   Pethel/Paris

NEW TESTAMENT READING   John 20:1-18

SERMON    Easter as Homecoming

Praise the Risen Lord (with Crown Him With Many Crowns)
Justin Murr, Reader
11:00 a.m. Service

*POSTLUDE    The Strife is O’er

*All who are able may stand.

This worship service is broadcast on WKTS 90.1 FM at 12:30 p.m. today.

BETHEL SYMPATHY is extended to John Carter in the death of his brother, Robert Carter, this week in Chattanooga.

NEXT SUNDAY, we welcome Bill Shenk to the pulpit. The pastor will be participating in the retreat for the Presbytery of East Tennessee.

NO YOUTH MEETING TONIGHT.

MUSIC OF APPALACHIA with John Rice Irwin, Musician and Founder of the Museum of Appalachia. This spring event is sponsored by THE OLDER ADULT MINISTRY COMMITTEE of the Presbytery of East Tennessee on Wednesday, May 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mars Hill Presbyterian Church, Athens, TN. Cost:$10 p.p. Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 21, 2004. For details, please call Marianne Shadden 354-3609.

OPERA VISIT: We will leave Bethel at 12:50, Sunday, April 18.

THE PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S ANNUAL MEETING is April 30 at New Providence Presbyterian Church in Maryville. Lunch is $7.50. If you would like to go, please let Dolores Sandmel know by April 12. Phone 423-334- 2860. E-mail - DMDS@PNGUSA.NET.

YOUTH TRIP – We are planning a visit to First Presbyterian Church in Knoxville for the Jr. & Sr. High’s for April 18th. We will meet in the parking lot at 10:00 to car pool. Bring old clothes for a cookout after church. Please call Linda Brown (376-6575) if you would like to go.

MOTHER/DAUGHTER LUNCHEON, MAY 8, 2004. It's this time of year again! Mothers and daughters prepare for another wonderful time of fun, food and fellowship, This years Mother/Daughter luncheon will be on Saturday, May 8 at noon in our own nicely decorated Fellowship Hall. We will have a delicious catered lunch for $7.00 per person which consists of chicken salad, congealed salad with fruit, banana bread, dessert and drink. Reservations need to be made on or before Friday, April 30 at the church office. When you make your reservations, please indicate if you need a vegetarian plate. Watch for details in our Sunday bulletins.

BETHEL RECORDS

April 4, 2003

Attendance 117

Contributions $6,581.29,
One Great Hour $325.00,
Youth Mission Trip $206.00,
Radio Ministry $200.00,
H.O.M.E. $120.00,
Evening Circle $69.79,
Per Capita Assessment $100.00.

PLEASE PRAY FOR: Deb Hyder, Christine Woods, Al & Dot Davis, Ella Winsbro, Charles Pickel, Ruth Moutoux, Florence Simmons, Susan Todd, Presbyterian Churches & Pastors -Knoxville New Covenant (David Trempe) & Chattanooga New Hope (Arthur H. Jones, Jr.)

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THIS WEEK

MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY: BODY RECALL – 9-10 AM

TUE –	FUN LUNCH – 1:00 PM GIFTS DISCERNMENT MEETING – 7:00 PM
WED –	HANDBELLS – 5:30 PM SESSION – 7:00 PM CHOIR – 7:30 PM
SAT/SUN –	PRESBYTERY CLERGY/SPOUSE RETREAT