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THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of WYOMING - CONNECTING with GOD, EACH OTHER & the WORLD April 2, 2017 Welcome, Visitors! We are so glad that you have joined us for worship today.

1 THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of WYOMING - CONNECTING with GOD, EACH OTHER & the WORLD April 2, 2017 Welcome, Visitors! We are so glad that you have joined us for worship today. Please take a moment to let us know who you are by writing your name and info in the Friendship Pad. If you need a hearing-enhancement device, a large-print hymnal, or a Children s Worship Kit, please see an usher. WE GATHER AS GOD S PEOPLE Please listen meditatively to the prelude to prepare yourself for worship. PRELUDE 8 a.m. Dee Dee Uhle, piano 11 a.m. Liturgical Improvisa on G. Oldroyd / William Jenne, organ CHIMES WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS INTROIT I Heard the Voice of Jesus WE WORSHIP OUR GREAT GOD Thomas Tallis *CALL TO WORSHIP (responsive) Luke 19:1-10 One: Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through it. Now a man named Zacchaeus was there; he was a chief tax collector and was rich. He was trying to get a look at Jesus, but being a short man he could not see over the crowd. So he ran on ahead and climbed up into a sycamore tree to see him, because Jesus was going to pass that way. And when Jesus came to that place, He looked up and said to him, Many: Zacchaeus, come down quickly, because I must stay at your house today.

2 One: So he came down quickly and welcomed Jesus joyfully. And when the people saw it, they all complained, Many: He has gone in to be the guest of a man who is a sinner. One: But Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, Many: Look, Lord, half of my possessions I now give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone of anything, I am paying back four mes as much! One: Then Jesus said to him, Many: Today salva on has come to this household, because he too is a son of Abraham! For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost. All: Let us worship God! *HYMN 306 Fairest Lord Jesus *PRAYER of CONFESSION (responsive) Luke 18:35-43 (8 a.m., first/last vs.; 11 a.m., all) One: As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was si ng by the road begging. When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was going on. They told him, One: Jesus the Nazarene is passing by. One: So he called out, Many: Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me! One: And those who were in front scolded him to get him to be quiet, but he shouted even more, Many: Son of David, have mercy on me! One: So Jesus stopped and ordered the beggar to be brought to Him. When the man came near, Jesus asked him, What do you want me to do for you? He replied, Many: Lord, let me see again. One: Jesus said to him, Receive your sight; your faith has healed you. And immediately he regained his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they too gave praise to God. *ASSURANCE of FORGIVENESS *GLORIA PATRI 579 *PASSING of the PEACE CHILDREN S SERMON ANTHEM Lenten Litany Mar n How

3 PRAYER for ILLUMINATION WE LISTEN TO GOD S WORD SCRIPTURE READING Luke 18: Then he took the twelve aside and said to them, See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is wri en about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished. 32 For he will be handed over to the Gen les; and he will be mocked and insulted and spat upon. 33 A er they have flogged him, they will kill him, and on the third day he will rise again. 34 But they understood nothing about all these things; in fact, what he said was hidden from them, and they did not grasp what was said. *HYMN 81 Lord, Who Throughout These 40 Days SERMON Who Do you Say Jesus Is? (8 a.m., first/last verses; 11 a.m., all) Dr. Rev. Edward Goode OFFERING OFFERTORY WE RESPOND TO GOD S GRACE *DOXOLOGY HYMN 592 Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER of DEDICATION PRAYERS of the PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER WE DEPART TO SERVE *CLOSING HYMN 388 O Jesus, I Have Promised *CHARGE & BENEDICTION (8 a.m., first/last verses; 11 a.m., all) * Please stand, if you are able. Liturgist 11 a.m. - Laurie Gorby, Deacon, Lead Usher 11 a.m. - John Quinn

4 Luke 22:28-48 Savoring the Word April 2-April 8, 2017 There are three stories knit together here that seem very different from one another the leading to Jerusalem, the weeping over the city by Jesus, and Jesus cleansing of the temple. As you begin your readings this week, pray about how these stories will all knit together in your life. Monday Tuesday Read 22:28-48 and ask yourself how these stories fit together in your life. Read 22:28-40 what part of your life do you want to welcome Jesus into? Wednesday Read 22:41-44 What do you think Jesus weeps over for our city today, whether that s where you immediately live, or our country or world beyond just here. Thursday Friday Saturday Read 22:45-48 As you read this story, what do you think Jesus wants to cleanse in you? In the church (whether that s PCW or the church as a whole)? Read 22:28-48 with someone else ask what they hear through the passages. Read 22:28-48 in another transla on what speaks differently to you as we close the week? As you prepare for worship on Palm Sunday, pray about coming with an expectant heart for what God IS going to speak into your life and be ready to welcome God into your life.

5 SIMPLE SABBATH - please Join us! - We con nue to gather on Wednesday nights for a simple meal and then mes of connec on, growth, and discipleship to follow through the evening. Dinner is from 5:45-7:00 p.m., and there are ac vi es for elementary, middle school, and high school students from 6:30-7:30. Pastors Ed and Lisa each are leading groups for adults. Pastor Lisa is leading a group focused on learning and experiencing Chris an spiritual prac ces, and Pastor Ed is leading a group on understanding how to see God and share God through the lens of recent films. There is NO COST for the meals, so invite a friend, a neighbor, a coworker, or even a stranger you meet, to come and be a part of this me together! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to everyone who a ended the Youth Auc on Dinner. Thank you to everyone who donated baskets, service, me, vaca on homes, ckets, and everything else. We are so very thankful to you all. A big huge thank you to David Azar for making the meal, and another big huge thank you to Cori Cassidy-Hatcher for heading up the silent auc on. We thank God for all the volunteers, including our youth! EASTER BOXES - PCW will be assembling and delivering 75 Easter dinner boxes on Sunday, April 9 th. Come and help support this great mission for Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center clients. How to help: Box packing: 11 a.m. inside or outside the church (weather permi ng). Box delivery: We need 15 drivers to take 4 boxes each to local VIFCC clients a er assembly. The remaining boxes will be delivered to VIFCC. If you would like to help deliver boxes or support other than packing, please connect with Kevin Helser via helserkevin88@gmail.com. THANK YOU - We would like to thank Pastors Ed, Lisa and Adam for organizing and preparing our meal for Simple Sabbath this past Wednesday! The pizza was delicious! Next weeks meal will be tacos, beans with rice and fruit. We hope to see you there! CALLING ALL SENIORS! (but not the high school ones) - Pastors Ed and Lisa would like to invite you all to a brown-bag lunch gathering on Wednesday, April 5, at 11:30 at PCW. As Pastor Ed shared at the Congrega onal Mee ng, we want to begin some new ac vi es for our older members, and so we are star ng with this me of sharing lunch, hearing your ideas, studying the Scripture together, and looking ahead. No need to RSVP, just show up at 11:30. If you need a ride, please contact either Ed or Lisa, and we ll be sure to help arrange one for you. ADULT EDUCATION - PCW is a community church and plays a vital role in our community as part of our Chris an outreach. Today is the last day of a series of discussions led by our community leaders. Please, join us at 10:00 a.m. today in the Founders Room to hear from John Keuffer - Director of Valley Interfaith Food and Clothing Center. EASTER SERVICES ANNOUNCEMENTS Palm Sunday, April 9th at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary Maundy Thursday, April 13th, Dinner at 5:45 p.m., Service at 7 p.m. Good Friday, April 14th, 7 p.m. at Friendship United Methodist Church Easter Sunday, April 16th, Services at 8, 9 and 11 a.m.

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6 KEYBOARD NEEDED - Children like to explore their musical sensibili es! The keyboard at Lads and Lassies stopped working last week. If you have a children's keyboard piano that needs a new home, please let Stacy Akers know, ladsandlassiespreschool@gmail.com. THE HEALING SPACE - BodyTalk Access is a one day, self-care course, which teaches 5 techniques that are central for living a balanced life. Learn a 10 minute rou ne to improve your health and well-being, which can be shared with family and friends. Are you interested in peak performance? April 8th, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at The Healing Space of Cincinna. For more informa on, please contact Chris ne Graeter at TightropeBalance@gmail.com or TODAY IS THE LAST CHANCE TO ORDER EASTER FLOWERS! Please, turn in your order form today. for APRIL 16th Easter lilies, daffodils and tulips will be used to decorate the church on Easter Sunday, April 16th. Plants may be donated for delivery to shutins or may be picked up at the church following the 11 a.m. worship service on Easter Sunday. Please turn in this form and check to the church office by Sun., April 2nd. Make payable to: PCW (designate: Flower Fund - Easter ). I wish to order: Easter $14 per plant $14 per plant $ 14 per plant Total $ Order DEADLINE is TODAY! Please deliver my order to shut-in (s) I will pick up my order after the 11 a.m. Easter service. Please designate if you would like flowers for a specific service. Traditional Visions Name for bulletin:

7 PRAISE John Keuffer - Director of Valley Interfaith Food and Clothing Center Celebration for Answered Prayer THIS WEEK Wendell Ellis - serious infection Lamie Engelman - Bodmann, broken leg Joan Young Facing - surgery and recovery, Karen Pophams mother Officers - Barbara Marty, Elder Marianne Oestreich, Deacon Church Staff - Tom Haines CANCER Cindy Robinson - ongoing treatment for cancer Tom Horn Julie Stephens - friend of Mary Knott Cynthia Towne - brain tumor treatment Janis Fisk - scans for cancer, Kevin s mother Tim Kask - colon cancer, Gorbys friend Marion Moody - Sadell Bradley s mother Charlie Shipe - stage-4 cancer, tumor shrinking Jewel Bradley - Rev. Bradley s mother Adam Miller - Hodgkin s lymphoma Helen Yates - ovarian cancer Anne Hernandes - brain cancer CONTINUED PRAYER William Haines - recovering from back surgery Jackie Foster - Tom Haines mother Toby Mittelstetter - in hospital, Bill Seale s cousin Mary Knott - health Rita Zener - recovery from surgery, Stuart Schaefer s mom Barbara Marty - Bodmann (Ted s wife) Helen Anderson - Bodmann Bill Sprague - recent stroke FOR PRAYER Delia Wickham - recovery from surgery Paul Bartel - improved health Otto Warmbier - release from North Korea Pastoral Discernment Team Craig Coleman - for continued healing Our Missionaries - Benadums and Myhres Prayers for those with ongoing situations REMEMBERING Dr. Tom Brunsman - Please pray for his family and friends. Tom s service was on April 1st, in Norman Chapel. Philip Reitz - Please lift his family and friends in prayer. A service celebra ng Phil s life will be held on Monday, April 3, at 10 a.m. here at PCW in The Great Room. It is a privilege to hold you in prayer. Please let the office know if you would like continued prayer. Otherwise names on the list will be removed after three weeks.

8 Sunday, April 2 8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m. NLCC Adult Ed, Youth Cafe 10:00 a.m. Adult Ed, Founders Room 10:15 a.m. Upper Room Class, Rm :00 a.m. Traditional Worship 11:00 a.m. NLCC Worship 7:00 p.m. Middle School Group Monday, April 3 10:00 a.m. Godly Play 10:00 a.m. Phil Reitz Celebration of Life 7:00 a.m. Worship Committee, Parlor 7:00 a.m. Finance Meeting, Library 7:45 p.m. Boy Scouts, Cabin Hall Tuesday, April 4 7:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study, Parlor 9:15 a.m. Prayer & Bible Study, Library 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting, Library 7:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous, Library 7:30 p.m. Visions Band Rehearsal, Gr. Rm. Wednesday, April 5 7:30 a.m. Owen Study Group, Parlor 5:45 p.m. Simple Sabbath Meal, Gr. Rm. 6:30 p.m. Simple Sabbath groups/activities 7:00 p.m. NLCC Bible Study, Youth Café 7:30 p.m. Community Prayer, Sanctuary Thursday, April 6 8:30 a.m. Thursday Morning Bible Study 6:00 p.m. NLCC Band Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Girl Scouts, Cabin Hall 7:00 p.m. Session, Founders Room PCW CALENDAR for THIS WEEK Friday, April 7 6:15 a.m. Bible Study, Library Saturday, April 8 8:00 a.m. THS Yoga 4:00 a.m. Cincinnati Song Initiative Recital Sunday, April 9 Palm Sunday Confirmation Sunday 9:30 a.m. NLCC Adult Ed, Youth Café 10:00 a.m. ALL Church Worship, Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Easter Boxes, Pack and Deliver 11:00 a.m. NLCC Worship Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs., 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Church Phone: (513) Web page: WiFi Info: Username: PCWyoming Password: 225Church The Presbyterian Church of Wyoming. 225 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming, OH 45215,

WE GATHER AS GOD S PEOPLE Please listen meditatively to the music to prepare yourself for worship

WE GATHER AS GOD S PEOPLE Please listen meditatively to the music to prepare yourself for worship THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH of WYOMING - CONNECTING with GOD, EACH OTHER & the WORLD March 12, 2017 Welcome, Visitors! We are so glad that you have joined us for worship today. Please take a moment to let