Fifth Sunday in Lent

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1 Fifth Sunday in Lent Sunday, March 13, 2016 First Presbyterian Church 508 West Davis Street Burlington, North Carolina 27215

2 This prayer is found in Prayers for Peace. This Lenten devotional contains prayers written and submitted by our very own FPC Elders Classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018! This hymntune will be sung at the end of this worship service. Please join in reading aloud those parts of the service printed in bold. Fifth Sunday in Lent Gathering around the Word Personal Prayer of Preparation: - from A Prayer for Peace submitted by Hal Bates Peace Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of peace, where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy; O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Welcome Voluntary: Voluntary on Jerusalem Andrew Unsworth (b. 1970) Text and tune found at Hymn No. 373 W. Thomas Jones, organ Call to Worship: We gather together in the name of the One who bids us come. We gather together to hear the words of the One who is love. We gather together to sing praises of the One who teaches peace. Come, let us worship! When this symbol (*) precedes an element of the service, please rise in body or spirit. *Processional Hymn No. 409: God Is Here! *Call to Confession abbot s leigh *Corporate Prayer of Confession: God of every people and nation, we confess that we have not lived as global citizens in your new realm of justice and peace. We build up dividing walls in the world. We contribute to division in the church. We ignore the suffering in distant nations and live in fear of our closest neighbors.

3 Forgive us, God of grace. Pour out your Spirit of peace upon us, break down the dividing walls among us, and raise us up to be a holy temple your temple of peace in the world built on the cornerstone of Jesus Christ, in whose holy name we pray. *Silent Prayer of Confession *Congregational Response: Lord, Have Mercy land of rest *Assurance of Pardon *Congregational Response: Gloria Patri old scottish chant *Passing the Peace, Love, and Joy of Christ to Others The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Announcements Prayer for Illumination Listening for the Word First Lesson: Genesis 2:4b-25

4 Anthem: Jesus Christ the Apple Tree Eleanor Daley (b. 1955) The tree of life my soul hath seen, laden with fruit and always green; the trees of nature fruitless be compared with Christ the apple tree. His beauty doth all things excel, by faith I know, but ne er can tell, the glory which I now can see in Jesus Christ the apple tree. For happiness I long have sought, and pleasure dearly I have bought, I missed of all; but now I see tis found in Christ the apple tree I m weary with my former toil, here I will sit and rest a while: under the shadow I will be, of Jesus Christ the apple tree. This fruit doth make my soul to thrive, it keeps my dying faith alive, which makes my soul in haste to be with Jesus Christ the apple tree. -Anonymous from the collection of Joshua Smith ( ) Second Lesson: Genesis 3:1-19 Anthem: Adam Lay Ybounden Richard R. Webster (b. 1952) Adam lay ybounden, Bounden in a bond; Four thousand winter Thought he not too long. All was for an apple, An apple that he took, As clerkes (clergy) finden Written in their book (the Bible). Ne had the apple taken been, The apple taken been, Ne had never our lady Abeen heavené queen. Blessed be the time That apple taken was. Therefore we moun (must) singen: Deo gracias! (Thanks be to God) -Words, anonymous (15th century) Third Lesson: Genesis 4:1-16 The refrain is sung at the direction of the cantor. Psalm of the Day: Psalm 5:1-8 setting by Hal H. Hopson, based on an Eastern Orthodox tone Fourth Lesson: Isaiah 11:1-9

5 Anthem: Dona nobis pacem Z. Randall Stroope (b. 1939) Patty Philipps, soprano Dona nobis pacem. (Grant us peace) The wolf will lie with the lamb, and the leopard will lie down with the goat. And the calf and the lion and yearling together. And the cow will feed with the bear, and the lion will feed with the ox. And the young child will play near the nest of the viper. Dona nobis pacem. A shoot will come from the stump of Jesse, From his roots a branch will bear fruit. The spirit of the Lord will rest on him. And in that day the root of Jesse will stand as a banner to all people, And his place of rest will be glorious! Dona nobis pacem. -Isaiah 11 Fifth Lesson: Matthew 5:1-12 Anthem: Blessed Are You William Beckstrand (b. 1962) Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be fed. Blessed are you who weep, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, reject, you, exclude you, defame you, and persecute you, on account of the Son, the Son of Man. Rejoice and leap for joy! Rejoice this day and sing! For surely your reward is great; a promised day we all await, the kingdom, God s kingdom, the kingdom of the Lord. Sixth Lesson: Luke 19:29-38 Anthem: Hosanna to the Son of David Tomás Luis de Victoria (c ) Hosanna filio David. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini, Hosanna in excelsis! Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! Seventh Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:1

6 Anthem: O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem Herbert Howells ( ) O pray for the peace of Jerusalem. They shall prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and plenteousness within thy palaces. -Psalm 122: 6,7 Responding to the Word *Affirmation of Faith - The Belhar Confession (edited) We believe in one holy, universal Christian church, the communion of saints called from the entire human family. We believe Christ's work of reconciliation is made manifest in the church as the community of believers who have been reconciled with God and with one another. We share one faith, have one calling, are of one soul and one mind, have one God, are filled with one Spirit, are baptized with one baptism, eat of one bread and drink of one cup, confess one name, are obedient to one Lord, work for one cause, and share one hope. Together, we come to know the height and the breadth and the depth of the love of Christ; are built up to the stature of Christ, to the new humanity; know and bear one another's burdens, suffering with one another for the sake of righteousness; pray and serve God in this world. Prayers of the People 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 debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

7 Offering of Tithes and Gifts Offertory Anthem: Grant Us Peace Michael Schopen (b. 1959) *Congregational Response: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow old hundredth Bearing the Word into the World *Charge and Benediction *Recessional Hymn No. 373: O Day of Peace jerusalem Ronald L. Shive, D. Min., Pastor Peter Thompson, M. Div., Associate Pastor for Student and Family Ministries Lindsay Conrad, M. Div., Associate Pastor for Young Adults, Missions, and Congregational Care Norman Whitney, M. Div., Parish Associate for Pastoral Care J. Patrick Murphy, M. Mus., Organist-Choirmaster Charlotte Allbright, C.C.E., Church Educator Pennies for Hunger offering is received the second Sunday of each month. The offering may be brought forward and placed in the baskets during the recessional hymn. The collection is sent to Salem Presbytery where it is then divided and returned to local food ministries. March 10 marks the 100 th anniversary of the composition of this hymntune.

8 Announcements A Warm And Cordial Welcome is extended to all who worship with us this Sunday. We hope in this service you will encounter the living Christ and experience the warmth of our caring family of faith. Please take a moment to sign our friendship register when it is passed to you. If you are visiting with us and in search of a church home, we invite you to become a part of our church family here at First Presbyterian Church. Please let us know of your interest by way of the friendship register, or by speaking to one of our ministers. Large Print Hymns: Copies of today s hymns (large print) are available in the Narthex. Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Barbara Buerger Abernathy by Wayne Abernathy, Hayden and Chandler. Music Note: The anthem, Dona nobis pacem, has been given in memory of Marilyn Jenkins Whitcomb by Betty Jane Farrell Williams. Scripture Readers in this worship service are: Ted Hruslinski, Hal Vincent, John Stanfill, and Ally Gilliam. Bulletin Cover: Peaceable Kingdom by John August Swanson. Lenten Devotionals: Pick up your Lenten Devotional Prayers for Peace in the Welcome Center. Prayers have been written and submitted by our very own FPC Elders Classes of 2016, 2017, and 2018! A Children s Lenten Calendar is also available in Welcome Center. Congregational Meeting: The Session has called a congregational meeting immediately following the 11:00 a.m. worship service this morning. The purpose of the meeting is to receive and act upon the request of Rev. Peter Thompson to dissolve his pastoral relationship with the First Presbyterian, Burlington, so that he might accept a call to the First Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg, Virginia. The effective date of the conclusion of the call is April 9. Celebration Reception for The Rev. Peter Thompson: All are invited to a Celebration Reception for the Rev. Peter Thompson today. Join us as we express our deep appreciation to Peter for his ministry with us. The celebration will be in Calvin Hall following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. Friendship Group: All older adults are invited for fellowship and food from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17. We welcome back the choral group from Bradford Academy (who provided our Christmas concert in December). Lunch will be covered-dish, please bring food to share. If you need a ride, please contact the church office ( ) by 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16th. We hope to see you there! Children s Musical: Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 20 at 5:30pm in Calvin Hall! Our Carol and Covenant Choirs will present The Puzzling Parables by Albert Zabel and Trilby Jordan. This great and entertaining musical tells the story of a Sunday School Class learning about three of Jesus parables and their creative way of understanding God s word. Come and learn along with Mr. Townsend, Jingle, Sean, Heather, Molly and a host of other children!

9 Find the Alleluia! During the Lenten Workshop, children created Alleluia Crosses that they have hidden around the church campus. We hide Alleluias during Lent because it is a joyful word and we are in a penitential season. If you find an Alleluia, we encourage you to sign it and hide it. The children will search for the Alleluia on Easter and will be excited to see your signature. New Members: Are you ready to become a member of FPC? More wonderful people are officially joining the life and ministry of the FPC family on Sunday, April 3. If you are feeling called to make that commitment to our family of faith, please contact Rev. Lindsay Conrad at lconrad@fpcburlington.org or call the church office. The eleven o clock service is broadcast each week on both WPCM 920 AM and 95.1 FM Flower Donations: Easter lilies for use in the sanctuary on Easter Sunday (March 27) may be ordered as memorial or honorary flowers ($25 each). Please complete the order form below and return it to place an order. The deadline to order is March 24, Information for Sunday bulletin: The flowers in the Chancel are given to the glory of God and: in honor of given by OR in loving memory of given by

10 Calendar March Sunday, March 13 8:30 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary 9:15 a.m. Welcome Center Opens 9:45 a.m. Flannery O Connor Class Room 402 9:45 a.m. Sunday School All Ages 9:45 a.m. Choir Breakfast Room :45 a.m. Session Meets for Prayer Board Room 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Sanctuary Noon Congregational Meeting Sanctuary Noon Reception in Honor of Peter Thompson Calvin Hall 4:30 p.m. Carol and Covenant Choir Rehearsal Calvin Hall 5:00 p.m. Companions in Christ Room 229 5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Group Room 404 6:00 p.m. Youth Dinner Calvin Hall 6:00 p.m. PW Circle #1 John Knox Room 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Class Meets Room 407 6:30 p.m. High School Youth Group Room 406 Monday, March 14 10:00 a.m. PW Circle #2 The home of Jo Feroe 10:00 a.m. PW Circle #3 John Knox Room Tuesday, March 15 Election Day Calvin Hall 6:45 a.m. Tuesday Morning Men s Bible Study Witherspoon Room 7:30 a.m. Youth Dough Devotions Biscuitville (S. Church Street) 8:00 a.m. HVAC Planning Meeting Room :00 a.m. Staff Meeting 10:00a.m. PW Circle #4 John Knox Room 5:30 p.m. Budget and Finance Committee Meeting Room 203 6:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Trivia The Blend 7:00 p.m. PW Circle #5 John Knox Room 7:00 p.m. BSA Boy Scout Troop 17 Garrison Joyner Activities Building 8:00 p.m. UKirk at Elon University Numen Lumen Pavilion Wednesday, March 16 7:00 a.m. Youth Dough Devotions Skid s (Elon) 8:00 a.m. Meditation Group Room :00 a.m. Wednesday Morning Bible Study Witherspoon Room 5:30 p.m. Companions in Christ Room 203 6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 17 6:45 a.m. Thursday Morning Bible Study - Witherspoon Room 10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry 11:00 a.m. Friendship Group Calvin Hall 5:30 p.m. Capital Campaign Meeting Room 203 5:30 p.m. Carillon Choir Rehearsal Saturday, March 19 10:00 a.m. Carol and Covenant Choir Rehearsal Calvin Hall Minister on Call: March Ron Shive ( )

11 Holy Week: Sunday, March 20 - Sunday, March 27 Palm Sunday Processional Sanctuary Sunday, March 20 All are invited to gather on the plaza in front of the sanctuary ten minutes before each worship service. Scripture reading, blessing of the palms, and ringing bells will draw us into worship and celebrate Christ s entry into Jerusalem. Maundy Thursday Communion and Tenebrae Service 7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) Thursday, March 24 On this night, we remember and celebrate the final supper Jesus shared with his disciples. This service will close with tenebrae, meaning shadows, an ancient tradition in which light fades into darkness. Easter Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sanctuary Sunday, March 27 On this day celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we join with the community of believers in every time and place as the Gospel is proclaimed, the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper is shared, and hymns and anthems are sung, accompanied by brass, timpani and organ. Easter Sunday Flowering the Cross: Bring fresh flowers of the season on March 27 to flower the cross which will be planted in the Davis Street lawn. Easter Sunday Annual Butterfly Release: Sunday, March 27 The Children s Ministry Committee will host the annual Butterfly Release in the Mary Helen Long Garden between the Sanctuary and Williams Chapel. Children are invited to join us at 9:45 a.m. in Room 222 for crafts followed by an Egg Hunt. Parents are asked to pick up their children promptly at 10:30 a.m. and join us for the Butterfly Release at 10:40 a.m., weather permitting. All are invited to join us as we celebrate the Resurrection through the symbolism of the butterfly.