Presbyterian Church. Central Campus 4400 North Shartel Ave. North Campus North Rockwell Avenue

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1 Presbyterian Church Central Campus 4400 North Shartel Ave North Campus North Rockwell Avenue 5th Sunday In Lent Son of God Son of Man April 7th, 2019

2 At A Glance Central Campus 4400 North Shartel Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (405) facebook.com/wpcokc Sunday Schedule 8:30 AM - Chapel Worship 9:30 AM - Christian Education 10:30 AM - Sanctuary Worship North Campus N Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (405) facebook.com/wpcnorth Sunday Schedule 10 AM - Christian Education 11 AM - Worship Central Campus Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM Online Service Broadcast Sundays - 5 AM on KOKH (check local listings) 11 AM on KOCO (check local listings) online via our LiveStream at: I would like to speak with a pastor or ministry leader... Rev. Dr. Paul Kirbas, ext. 275 Pastor / Head of Staff pkirbas@wpcokc.org Rev. Michelle Junkin, ext. 222 Senior Associate Pastor mjunkin@wpcokc.org Rev. Abbey Walker, ext. 233 Associate Pastor awalker@wpcokc.org Rev. Jennifer Kirbas, ext. 224 Parish Associate, Volunteer jkirbas@wpcokc.org A Note From Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas Dear Congregation, Today is an important day in the life of our two campus church. It is the day that we ordain and install our new church officers. Elders and Deacons serve alongside pastors in the total ministry of our church. According to the Bible, the church is instructed to lay our hands on them and invite God s spirit to rest upon them as they begin their ordained service. The season of Lent is moving quickly, and next Sunday we will arrive at Holy Week. Holy Week will begin with our Palm Sunday Celebration, in which we will gather all three of our services into one combined service at 10:30 AM in the sanctuary of the Central Campus. Weather permitting, we invite everyone to gather in the Manor Lawn at 10:15 as we prepare for our palm processional. Later that day, our Music Department will offer A Marge Duncan Memorial Concert event entitled Appassionata. Our choir will be joined by choirs from Rose State College, Randall University, and Central Presbyterian Church. This special musical event will begin at 4 PM. Please help us spread the word! On Thursday, April 18th, we will offer a Maundy Thursday Communion Service in the Central Campus Sanctuary at 7 PM. Following the example of the evening in which Jesus shared the last supper with his twelve disciples, we will gather in small groups of twelve around the communion tables to receive communion in a small group atmosphere. On Friday, April 19th, we will offer our Good Friday experiential worship program at the North Campus, beginning at 7 PM. This service will lead us on a journey through stations, starting in the garden courtyard in the back property of the North Campus building. With the use of art, liturgy, and music, we will experience a creative and artistic Good Friday journey. It is one of the most unique services we have planned. All of this leads to Easter Sunday, April 21. On this day, we will offer a sunrise service at our North Campus at 6:30 AM. Two identical Easter Celebration services will be provided at the Central Campus sanctuary, at 9 AM and 11 AM. Each of these Central Campus services will be preceded by a 30-minute prelude offered by our musicians. Holy Week promises to be unforgettable here at Westminster! But now, let us continue our Lenten journey, as we follow this person Jesus, the Son of God, and the Son of Man! In God s Grace, Dr. Paul Kirbas, Pastor / Head of Staff Important Announcement Receiving The Sacrament Of Baptism William David Coffey, son of Lauren and David Coffey. One Service On Palm Sunday / April 14 There will only be one service on Palm Sunday in the Central Campus Sanctuary at 10:30 AM. Young Organists Recital / TODAY / 3 PM / Central Campus Westminster Presbyterian is honored to host Oklahoma City Chapter AGO's Second Annual "Young Organist Recital. This special event will be TODAY at 3 PM. This recital will feature Westminster's very own, Grace Jackson. Grace serves Westminster as our Organ Scholar. Glenn Dunn, ext. 229 Commissioned Lay Pastor glenndunn3@yahoo.com Josh Phelps Director of Worship & Music jphelps@wpcokc.org Michelle Smith, ext. 244 Children s Ministry Director msmith@wpcokc.org Jay Seymour, ext. 232 Youth Director wpcyouth@wpcokc.org Combined Choirs from Rose State College, Randall University, Central Presbyterian Church, and Westminster's Chancel Choir. Westminster Presbyterian Church Central Campus Sanctuary

3 Sunday Morning Worship Central Campus Prelude: Benedictus Alec Rowley Time of Welcome *Sharing of the Peace of Christ Leader: May the peace of the Son of God and the Son of Man be with you all, People: And also with you. Prayer of Invocation Almighty God, we pray that through this season of Lent, by prayer and study and self-discipline, we may penetrate more deeply into the mystery of Christ's sufferings; that following in the way of the cross and passion we may come to share in the glory and triumph of his resurrection; through his name we pray. Amen. *Processional Hymn: #415 Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy +(Verses 1 & 4) Restoration Time of Confession Invitation to Confession Summary of the Law Matthew 16:24 Jesus said, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Prayer of Confession O God, the searcher of human hearts, help us to see ourselves in the light of your holiness, that we may hate and turn from our sins, receive your grace and forgiveness, and learn to love and serve you better through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord hear our confession and those we offer in silence. (a silence is kept) Amen. Kyrie (The People Sing Responsively) Leader: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. Leader: Christ, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Christ, Have Mercy Upon Us. Leader: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. Eleanor Whitsett Assurance of Forgiveness Leader: Friends, believe the good news of God s grace. People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. *Response to Forgiveness: #215 What Wondrous Love is This What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul. Wondrous Love Prayer for Illumination First Lesson Ezekiel 37:1-14, p. 625 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. ++Children s Moment: #442 Just As I Am, Without One Plea As the children come forward, the congregation shall sing verse 1. As the children return to their seats, the congregation shall sing verse 4. Children (5 years 2nd grade) may accompany our Children s Ministry Leader, to attend Full Circle (10:30am service only). Parents may pick up children after worship from the Children s Worship space to the right of the stairs on the 2nd floor. Woodworth ++Sacrament of Baptism

4 Sunday Morning Worship Central Campus Second Lesson John 11:17-27, p Anthem: Dry Bones Chancel Choir; Dr. Sallie Pollack, Piano Mark Hayes Sermon: IN THE HERE AND NOW *Hymn of Response: #372 O for a World Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas Azmon *Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed (Traditional) Hymnal p Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35 Invitation to Offering Offertory: ++I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked Geoffrey O Hara I walked today where Jesus walked, in days of long ago. I wandered down each path He knew with reverent step and slow. Those little lanes, they have not changed, a sweet peace fills the air. I walked today where Jesus walked, and felt His presence there. My pathway led through Bethlehem. Ah, memories, ever sweet! The little hills of Galilee, that knew those childish feet. The Mount of Olives, hallowed scenes, that Jesus knew before I saw the mighty Jordan roll, as in the days of yore. I knelt today where Jesus knelt, where all alone he prayed. The Garden of Gethsemane, my heart felt unafraid. I picked my heavy burden up, and with Him at my side, I climbed the Hill of Calvary, where on the Cross He died! I walked today where Jesus walked, and felt Him close to me. Josh Phelps, Tenor; Dr. Sallie Pollack, Piano *Doxology: #606 Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Old Hundredth *Prayer of Thanksgiving +Sacrament of Holy Communion ++ Ordination and Installation of Officers *Recessional Hymn: #718 Take Up Your Cross, The Savior Said +(Verses 1 & 4) Bourbon *Benediction Postlude: Toccata: Aberystwyth "Jesus, Lover of My Soul" Arr. David Bednall The Service of worship concludes after the postlude. The music can be enjoyed and this time can be used for prayer. You may remain seated or depart quietly Hymn and scripture text printed with permission granted by CCLI License # Musical scores printed with permission granted by onelicense.net License #A *This sign is an invitation, to all who are able, to stand as they offer God thanks and praise. +This sign indicates 8:30am Worship Service only. ++This sign indicates 10:30am Worship Service only. Worship Flowers today are dedicated to the glory of God and given in honor of Mary Louise Ownbey Gibson, by Dr. Gilbert C. Gibson. Leading in Worship Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas Senior Associate Pastor : Rev. Michelle Junkin Elder Liturgist: Linda Sheffield Director of Worship and Music: Josh Phelps Organ: Steve Thompson, Principal Organist

5 Prelude Sunday Morning Worship North Campus Welcome, Greeting and Announcements Scripture Readings First Lesson: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Second Lesson: John 11:17-27 Prayer of Invocation Almighty God, we pray that through this season of Lent, by prayer and study and self-discipline, we may penetrate more deeply into the mystery of Christ's sufferings; that following in the way of the cross and passion we may come to share in the glory and triumph of his resurrection; through his name we pray. Amen. *Gathering Hymn: #415 Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy Restoration Call to Confession Summary of the Law Matthew 16:24 Jesus said, If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. Prayer of Confession (unison) O God, the searcher of human hearts, help us to see ourselves in the light of your holiness, that we may hate and turn from our sins, receive your grace and forgiveness, and learn to love and serve you better through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord hear our confession and those we offer in silence. (a silence is kept) Amen. Kyrie (The People Sing Responsively) Eleanor Whitsett Leader: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. Leader: Christ, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Christ, Have Mercy Upon Us. Leader: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. Declaration of Forgiveness (Responsive) Leader: Alleluia! Glory be to the Holy One who makes all things new! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Alleluia! *Response to Forgiveness: #215 What Wondrous Love is This Wondrous Love What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul. *Passing the Peace of Christ Prayer for Illumination Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Children s Sermon This Little Light of Mine Traditional Sermon: IN THE HERE AND NOW Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas *Hymn of Response: #372 O for a World Azmon *Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35 Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35 Invitation to Give as We Have Been Blessed Offertory *Doxology: #606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Old Hundredth *Prayer of Dedication The Sacrament of Holy Communion Invitation to the Table Prayer of Thanksgiving Words of Institution Distribution of the Elements Prayer after Communion *Recessional Hymn: #718 Take Up Your Cross, The Savior Said *Charge & Benediction *Postlude Bourbon Hymn and scripture text printed with permission granted by CCLI License # Musical scores printed with permission granted by onelicense.net License #A *This sign is an invitation, to all who are able, to stand as they offer God thanks and praise. Leading in Worship Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas Associate Pastor: Rev. Abbey Walker Commissioned Lay Pastor: Glenn Dunn Liturgist: Jeanne Lowrey Vocals: Nicole Van Every Piano: Alyssa Kozlowski Bass & Leader: Michael Geib Drums: Peter Pollack

6 CONGREGATIONAL CARE Annual Easter Lily Sale Our Annual Easter Lily Sale runs through Palm Sunday, April 14th. Lilies are $20 each and can be purchased in honor of or in memory of a loved one. These honorariums/memorials will be listed in the bulletin on Easter Sunday. This also serves as a fundraiser for the Children's Ministry and KKA. You can purchase lilies in the Central Campus Garden Court and at the North Campus. Westminster Memorial Waterstop Lend a helping hand at the WPC Waterstop for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on April 28, Congregational Offerings Providing a water stop requires preparation and roughly one hundred volunteers working in shifts. THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE THAT MORNING. This is a church-wide service project and congregation wide effort one of the few opportunities we have to work alongside WPC members of all ages. Please volunteer! Sign-up at the table in the Garden Court. Childcare provided from 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM with prior reservation. Contact Lynn for childcare at melodielynnebowers@gmail. com. Join the Deacons to serve people from across the entire country who want to be part of this event. YOUTH Youth Hype Night / April 26 / 6 PM - 8:30 PM Join us at Central Campus for Hype Night. We ll have lots of fun for sure! Bring $5 for dinner and dress to play. Contact Jay Seymour at wpcyouth@wpcokc.org Confirmation & Youth Sunday Youth Sunday is May 5, 2019 during our 10:30 AM worship service. This will be a Sunday to celebrate our seniors, confirm our Confirmands, and lift up our youth. The Bridge / Central Campus Our Bridge Program includes a Lenten fellowship time of a simple meal of soup, bread, and salad. After the meal we depart to the small groups. Childcare will be available. Michelle Junkin and Michelle Smith will be with our younger children leading a special Lenten art program during the same time in the Children s ministry area. April 10 - discuss Chapter 7 and final thoughts April Holy Week Books are available for purchase at the front desk and Garden Court. The purchase price for Easter From The Back Side is $15. Dinner - 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM (RSVP by noon on Monday) 4/10 Menu: Tomato Bisque Soup, Salad, Garlic Biscuits, & Dessert Classes - 6:15 PM - 7 PM Cost - Adults - $7 / Children (age 2-10) - $5 Family Max - $25 Pastor's Class / Truth or Fiction?: Believability on Trial Dr. Kirbas will be leading this Pastor's Class on Sundays through April 14 at 9:30 AM in the Social Hall, The Mission Trip is open to 6th through 12th graders. Sign up in the Garden Court or with Jay Seymour. Cost $400 per student. Make sure to grab a brochure at our beach themed signup area. Sign up deadline is April 26th. CHILDREN Nursery Reminder As a friendly reminder, our nursery is available for children ages 4 years of age and younger during the worship and education hours. The Bridge For Children / Central Campus After the Bridge meal, children can come to Rev. Michelle s class upstairs in the MoJo Cafe at 6:15 PM where we will be sharing a Lenten scripture, story, and doing Lenten art projects together. If any parents want to participate with us, they are welcome. Ages 5 and up. Easter Egg Hunt / Central Campus / Sunday, April 21 All Westminster Presbyterian children, grandchildren and friends are invited to our Easter Egg Hunt at Central Campus on April 21st at 10 AM. This is an event for the whole family. For more information please msmith@wpcokc.org. Hype 4/5 Night / April 26 / 6 PM - 8:30 PM HEY 4TH AND 5TH GRADERS! Join us at Central Campus for Hype 4/5 Night on Saturday, April 26, at 6 PM - 8:30 PM. We will have pizza and do some messy, exciting science lab experiments (bring your throwing arm!) and play some games. We ll have lots of fun for sure! Bring $5 for dinner and dress to play. Contact Michelle Smith at msmith@wpcokc.org or

7 Westminster North Leading In The Educational Hour And Worship Rev. Abbey Walker, Associate Pastor, and Glenn Dunn, Commissioned Lay Pastor, will be leading in the education hour and worship. Nursery Reminder As a friendly reminder, our nursery is available for children ages 4 years of age and younger during our worship and education hour. 10 AM Adult Education Hour Easter From The Back Side This Sunday, Rev. Abbey Walker, will lead a discussion on the One Church, One Book Congregational wide book read of J. Ellsworth Kalas book, Easter from the Back Side. We will be covering chapters 5 & 6. Easter Egg Hunt & Activities / Saturday, April 20 / 10 AM Join us at 10 AM on Saturday, April 20th at our North Campus for an egg hunt, cookie decorating, games and fun! Please bring your own baskets. We also need volunteers to help with games and need LOTS of pre-filled eggs donated. You can drop them off at either campus. Sign up today to volunteer. For more information please heather@wpcokc.org. Holy Week They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. Luke 24:2-3

8 Remember to silence all cell phones. No food or drinks are allowed in the Chapel or Sanctuary at the Central Campus. WPC CARES: Members in Need of Care. In order to care for our members who are hospitalized, home bound, or simply needing prayer, please notify the church by at or by phone at ext Doing so helps our ministers and care team members know whom to visit. Without your help, our ability to know who is in the hospital or in need is limited. Deacon of the Week: Kim Mitchell. Please contact her for congregational care needs at Membership: Please send membership announcements (birth, marriage, death of relative) and changes (address, , phone) to Sherri Graim, ext 239. Children s Worship Bags can be found at the entrances to the Sanctuary. The bags contain activities that coordinate with the weekly worship theme. There are also some fun, quiet games to enhance their worship experience. If You Are Interested in scheduling a baptism or wedding, or need to notify the church of a death in order to coordinate a funeral or memorial service, please contact Lori Jirousek, Executive Assistant at ext. 228 or lori@wpcokc.org. WPC FOUNDATION: Westminster Presbyterian Church Foundation has several designated funds that support different ministries and programs of our church. Is the Foundation already in your estate plan? If you have already included the WPC Foundation in your estate plans, but have not previously notified us, please let us know. We would like to properly thank you for your support. Please contact the Business Office or any of the Foundation Trustees: Paige Bass, Sally Bentley, Cliff Hudson, Hank Johnson, Steve Rasmussen, Robin McAlister, Brett Robinson, Chris Stephens, Alison Taylor, Phil Truss, and Richard Zahn. Happy Birthday! The following Westminster members are celebrating their birthdays this week. Please remember them in your prayers, that they may experience God s grace in the coming year. April 7: Grant Bingham; Neil Hill; Scott Kiplinger; James Loftis; Mike Norris; Rusty Sturm April 8: Steven Highfield; Susan Phillips; Judy Savage; Michael Vernon April 9: Leanne Biggers April 10: Adam Maxey; Jordan Satterlee; Kevin Towns; Stephanie Windsor April 11: Gwen Cockrill; Max Turrentine April 12: Jamie Hubbard; Haydon Raybourn; Taylor Richardson; Linda Rodgers; Claire Thompson April 13: Ann Fleming 2019 COMMUNION DATES* April 14 Palm Sunday April 18 Maundy Thursday June 9 Pentecost Sunday September 8 Homecoming Sunday October 6 World Communion Sunday November 3 All Saints Sunday December 24 Christmas Eve (11pm service only) *served every Sunday in the 8:30am Chapel service and the first Sunday of each month at the 11 AM North Campus service BAPTISM DATES 2nd Sunday of each month MINUTE FOR MISSION 3rd Sunday of each month Knit N' Purls / Central Campus Tuesday, April 30 Wednesday, May 29 Thursday, June 27 Announcements Adult Christian Education / Central Campus / Sundays At 9:30 AM Adult Bible Study: Join us in Our Love for God, a 3-month scripture study focusing on God s infinite love and how we are given hope for a new future. On the cross, God defeated sin and death, finally. The good news is that the brokenness of our lives is not the last word. There is hope for renewal and transformation. The class meets in room LL28. Adventurers Class: Easter From the Back Side starting on February 24th. Books are available to purchase for $15. This class meets in room LL30. Cornerstone Class: For adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, meets in room LL29, led by Sarah Morgan. Tuesday Morning Men s Group / Central Campus The Tuesday Morning Men s Breakfast/Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 7:30 AM. We will be focusing initially on the Old Testament Prophets, probably starting with the Book of Amos. Blanketeers / Central Campus Put your quilting skills to use by making blankets for our new babies. Join us the third Friday of each month at 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM in Room 104. Contact Marjorie Frank: Are You Ever Looking For Archived Sermons Or Pastor Classes We have an amazing archive of past worship sermons and pastor classes online. If you would like to access these videos, please visit Worship Flowers Flowers in the Central Campus Chapel and Sanctuary may be purchased to honor a loved one or special occasion. The dedications will be mentioned in the bulletin. Please sign up in the book at the reception desk or online at: org. Cost is $60 per vase and there are 2 vases each week. Assisted Hearing Devices Please stop by the sound room on Sunday mornings or ask an usher if you need an assisted hearing device. VBS June AM - Noon 3-yrs-old through 5th Grade Vacation Bible School Westminster Central Campus