EasterAPRIL 16, 2017

Welcome VisitorsThank you for choosing to worship with us on Easter morning! We

welcome you wherever you are in your faith journey and count it an honor that you would spend time pursuing or exploring faith in Jesus with us. We invite you to stop by our Welcome Center in the Main Foyer this morning, so we may learn how best to serve you, and answer any questions you might have. Our hope is that as we make disciples by connecting, growing and serving together, we will encounter God’s saving and transforming grace through Jesus Christ. — Travis Simone, Lead Pastor

Service Times: 9 and 11 a.m. • Worship RoomStudent Ministry (Middle–High School): 11 a.m. • Student Ministry Worship Room

Children’s Ministry (6 weeks–5th Grade): 9 and 11 a.m.

NOTESThe Chapel will be closed tomorrow (Monday, April 17). If you have an immediate need for pastoral assistance, please call the Chapel’s main number (229-7152).Please join us on Sunday, April 23, for our service of baptism.

WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CHAPEL757-229-7152 • wcchapel.org

WCCHAPEL.ORG Check out our website to learn more about us, watch and listen to Sunday messages, read interesting facts about our staff, and explore ways you can get involved through ministries, small groups, and volunteer opportunities!

Our Mission & Vision MATT. 28:19-20, EPH. 4:12-13 Williamsburg Community Chapel is an interdenominational family of faith called to make disciples of Jesus Christ by: meeting people where they are on their spiritual journey ( ), getting people into God’s Word and God’s Word into people ( ), and preparing believers for works of service to foster unity and maturity in the Body of Christ ( ).

We hope you and your family will join us again for worship! REGULAR SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Order of Worship • April 16, 2017 • Easter

Worship Room (9 & 11 a.m.)

Prelude: Crown Him with Many Crowns – Marcia Budnikas

Call to Worship Hymn 217 – Christ the Lord Is Risen Today

Welcome and Prayer: Hunter Ruch, Connect Team Leader

Special Music The Trumpet Shall Sound from Messiah (Handel) Branch Fields, soloist; Glenn Lavender, trumpet

“And when you pray...”: The Lord’s Prayer

Celebration and Worship: In the Cross of Christ, Stronger

Choral Offertory: Festival Easter Hymn on Grafton

Scripture Reading: John 21:1-14 (p. 907) Isaiah Thomas, Pastoral Intern

Easter Reflection: Travis Simone, Lead Pastor

Choral Benediction: Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah (Handel)

Student Ministry Worship Room (11 a.m.)

Prelude: Love’s Redeeming Work Is Done

Gathering Song: The Earth is Yours

Welcome and Prayer: Luke Kincaid, Student Ministry Pastor

Hymn 217: Christ the Lord is Risen Today Ted Cornell/Abbey Sams

“And when you pray...”: The Lord’s Prayer – Rich Sylvester, Associate Pastor

Celebration and Worship: Alex Mejias Worship Christ the Risen King, Before the Throne

Offertory: Dayspring

Scripture Reading: John 21:1-14 (p. 907) – Nick Mercer, Middle School Ministry Associate

Easter Reflection: Doug Bunn, Associate Pastor

Song of Response: Crown Him with Many Crowns

Benediction

Choral Director: Ted Cornell Choral Accompanists: Nancy Luzar (piano), Marcia Budnikas, (organ)

Handbell Choir: Ariana Guillory, Jane Hanson, Sandy Kagey, Denise Malecki, Sara Southward, Ronda Stump, Whitney Thomas, Danette Trotter, Corrine Vance, Judy Williamson

Brass Ensemble: Don Bone, Larry Hart, Glenn Lavender, (trumpets), Ken Mc Farland, Dan Grubbs, Michael Williamson (trombones), Cynthia Gibbs, Stephanie Turner (French horns)

For more information on opportunities to grow in your faith, visit: wcchapel.org/grow or please contact: Jessica Washburn, 941-1571, jwashburn@wcchapel.org.

Meet and Greet Sunday, April 30 after both services, Room 118 If you’re new or interested in connecting at the Chapel, we invite you to meet some of our pastors, staff, and volunteer leaders. We’d love to meet you and answer your questions!

For more information on connecting with Jesus and our community at the Chapel, visit: wcchapel.org/connect or please contact: Josh Parker, 880-9597, jparker@wcchapel.org

New Here? Please visit our Welcome Center in the Main Foyer following the worship service.

Middle School MidWeekWednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m.6th-8th graders: Join us for games, a lesson, and small groups! Contact: Nick Mercer, Middle School Ministry Associate, 941-1210, nmercer@wcchapel.org

High School Small GroupsSundays from 6:30-8 p.m.9th graders: Student Ministry Worship Room 10th-12th graders: meet in students’ homesContact: Abbey Sams, High School Ministry Assistant, 941-1209, asams@wcchapel.org

Save the Date! VBS • July 24-28

Online registration opens today!wcchapel.org/vbs

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For more information on opportunities to serve, please visit wcchapel.org/serve or to receive care, please visit wcchapel.org/care or contact Phyllis Leffler, 229-7152, pleffler@wcchapel.org.

Celebrate Recovery Tuesdays, 6 p.m. (Dinner); 7 p.m. (Meeting), Main Foyer This step ministry helps people find God’s healing from their hurts, habits, and hang-ups. All are welcome! Contact: (Men) Steve Flanary, 903-8683, flancan@cox.net (Women) Patti Flanary, 903-8681, flancan@cox.net or please visit us online at wcchapel.org/celebraterecovery

Small Groups At the Chapel we believe that we grow as disciples of Jesus when we pray, study God’s Word, worship, share God’s Word, and serve together. These practices take root when we commit to the intentional relationships found in Small Groups. Connecting with others through groups is a way to build community and be transformed in your faith. We offer different types of opportunities, and we hope one will be a great fit for you to grow in your faith! Contact: Evan Muro, 941-1575, emuro@

Turning PointAre you at a turning point in your life? Call to schedule a personal, confidential appointment in order to determine what resources are available to you, both within and outside of the Chapel. To call for an appointment, please contact Phyllis Leffler at 229-7152.

Chapel Prayer Gathering Sunday, April 23, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.Woodward HallJoin others in the Chapel family as we pray for the ministries and missions of our church as well as for the Chapel Family Update: Annual Meeting Edition on Sunday, April 30.

Women’s Bible StudiesWhether you have studied the Bible all your life or you are new in your relationship with Jesus Christ, you are welcome to join us! We offer multiple women’s Bible study opportunities throughout the year. Contact: Elizabeth Duncan, 941-1570, eduncan@wcchapel.org

Men’s Friday Fellowship BreakfastJoin men from the community for a great breakfast and an inspiring word from God every Friday in the Student Ministry Worship Room at 7 a.m. Contact: Jessica Washburn, 941-1571, jwashburn@wcchapel.org

Mentoring The Mentoring Ministry of the Chapel offers the opportunity for women, men, and couples to share real life and be encouraged in their spiritual journey from someone a step ahead. We are looking for both those who would like to be mentored as well as mentors of all ages. Contact: Elizabeth Duncan, 941-1570, eduncan@wcchapel.org

To Honor and RememberIn honor of:

My children by Sue MorganOur loving small groups by Chuck and Linda ReamVictor and Dorothy Aderton by all their children and familiesRobert Hahn by Kimball and Gen HahnWilliam P. Heilman by the Polifrone and Heilman familiesRose Karam by her daughter, Martha KaramPaul Polifrone by the Polifrone and Heilman familiesThe Romadka and Fahl families by Jean RomadhaHayden and Harper Watkins by the Zimmermann family

In memory of:

All my loved ones already at home with the Lord by Martha KaramGramy and Doc and BobMy daughter, Tina, by Jan FlanaganMy stepson, Jeremy, by Jan FlanaganMy grandparents by Carol-Jo OsinskiMy parents by their daughter and son-in-law, Durinda and Andy AndersonMy parents by their son and daughter-in-law, Andy and Durinda AndersonMy parents by their daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Tim Parker

My parents by their son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Janet ParkerOur parents by Ed and Mary Alice BarnhartOur parents by William L. Dean and Martha J. DeanDiana Laurinda Austin by FrostyWill Barnes by Barbara BarnesAdrienne Benbow by CarenDallas and Evelyn Brininger by Bob and Mary MorrisonJoseph Pat Conrad by Janet and Jerry MooreDieter Cords by Renate CordsMary and James Crean by Mrs. and Mrs. Jackson T. McBroomBliss and Nancy Cummings by the Jacobs familyJohn and Merwyn Dean and Horace and Margaret Munson by their children, Newt and Memorie MunsonSteve Dean by his sister and brother-in-law, Memorie and Newt MunsonElmer and Doris Diehl by Paul and Shirley MaierDon Dunlap by Dick and Goree RobinsLois Enlow by Gerald EnlowHesta Downey Fisher by Debby and Ron Howell; Gwen Fisher and familyWilliam Jennings Fisher by Debby and Ron Howell; Gwen Fisher and familyKathryn Forrest by Don and Ann BergBryon Teague Freeman by FrostyLewis and Virginia Gill by Larry and Louise Hansch

Acknowledgements are listed by the last name of the person honored or remembered.

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. “Berry” Gray by Kimball and Gen HahnGerald Hall by his familyJim C. Hamer by Jim and Lesley HamerBetty and Eugene Hansch by Larry and Louise HanschClifton and Dolores Hansen by Paul, Robyn, Kristen, Lauren and Nick HansenBarbara Hudgins by her daughter Susan and son-in-law Marvin FranzCharles and Virginia Hylton by Paul, Robyn, Kristen, Lauren and Nick HansenEric John Hannibal Jensen by the Jensen familySue Leverton Jensen by the Jensen familyGlenn and Naomi Johnson by Bob and Lois JohnsonWillard Ketchum by Warren and Judy WithrowVera Rogers Lane by the Jensen familySteven Lewis by Jacqueline and Michael RumblesGary Mitch Lollar by Paul HodgesThe Lipperts and the Murphys by their children, Ron and Louise LippertJack Locke by Janie and Bob LockeHarold Lominac by Louise LominacJackson and June McBroom by Mary Ann and Jackson McBroomNorman and Rosalie Maier by Paul and Shirley MaierSally-Anne Mangano by Anne-Marie ManganoEdward J. Mangano by Anne-Marie ManganoJohn Todd Millar by the Jensen familyLouise Bray Millar by the Jensen familyRobert Morrison, Sr. by Bob and Mary Morrison

Ruth Ohlson by Ken and Ann GustafsonJoe and Elsie Osinski by Carol-Jo OsinskiWoody Penner by Pat PennerHoward and Dorothy Pierce by Geoff and Carolyn PierceMary Alanna Pierce by Rachel and Marc BarretHelen Porter by John and Sue GreenBob and June Porterfield and Leslie Ferriman by Dick and Rita PorterfieldCharlie Andrew Puckett by his daughter Kim Dilday and Ava and SamEdith Ring by Dave and Beth VillenavePatsy Robins by Dick and Goree RobinsMel Rosche by Carol-Jo OsinskiHazel Rowe by Judy and Joe MaysTed Rumsey, G. B. Cook and Robert Cook by Sara Rumsey and Tamara WittelLewis and Mary Russell by Bob and Lois JohnsonLogan Cate Samuelson by Janet and Jerry MooreDr. Jim Shaw by Cooka ShawJim Spaulding by Tom and Emily RichardsonSandy Steele by Bob SteeleFrank Taylor by his daughter, Lee Ann Yourko, and granddaughters, Brinkley, Leah and Bevyn YourkoJulian Thompson by Millie ThompsonThomas R. Walsh by Dwight and Barbara WestDick and Ginny Woodward by Dick and Goree RobinsKathryn Young by Dick and Goree RobinsBob Zimmermann by the Zimmermann familyStephen M Zucks by the Zucks, Ziegler, Allan, and Rhodes families

Please pick up your plant on Easter Sunday following the 11 a.m. service from the front of the Worship Room. Any lilies remaining after this service will be distributed to those who are isolated by life circumstances.

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