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1 November 25, 2018 THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP FOR CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY 10:30 a.m. * All who are able may stand Congregation reads aloud the bold print THE TIME OF CENTERING I like watching people. People are very interesting to me. Because no matter what we have done in our lives, no matter what has been done to us. No matter how many rocks, no matter how blind we have been. Even if we have changed entirely into something that is completely outside of human, there is hope. ~ C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader THE COMMUNITY OF FAITH GATHERS PRELUDE Give Thanks and Sing Cuthbert Harris Winthrop Buswell, bass-baritone Give thanks and sing, O soul of mine, today! The dawn is breaking, night has passed away; New hopes awake, sad dreams and tears are vain, give thanks and sing, O soul of mine, again! Give thanks and sing at noontide s golden hour, see how the sunshine kisses leaf and flower! Great voices call, the grief and strife are o er; give thanks and sing, O soul of mine, once more! Give thanks, my soul, when falls the solemn night, kneel down in prayer beneath the starry light; The sleeping world forgets the grief and pain, give thanks and sing, O soul of mine, again! WELCOME Rev. Kathie S. Pownall SILENCE AS THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS *CALL TO WORSHIP Jesus blessed the children. Come, let us worship God who touches and blesses us. *HYMN NO. 475 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Children are invited to go to Sunday School during the hymn, where they will be filling gift boxes for the Seamen s Center. They will return during the DOXOLOGY for the Baptism.) PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND RECONCILIATION Lord, we confess that you have given us gifts and yet we frequently complain and are at times greedy. Forgive us for fearing and doubting and hiding our gifts. Forgive us our lack of love and trust in you. Amen. (Time of silent personal confession)

2 ASSURANCE OF PARDON God says, You are my beloved children. In you I am well pleased. Go, and love one another. AMEN *RESPONSE (all sing) Crown Him with Many Crowns NO. 268, v. 1 Crown him with may crowns, the lamb upon his throne; Hark, how the heavenly anthem drowns all music but its own! Awake, my soul and sing of him who died for thee, And hail him as thy matchless King through all eternity. *GREETING OF PEACE Since God has made peace with us, let us make peace with each other. The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you. (We greet each other: The peace of Christ be with you. ) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION (unison) Almighty God, in you are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Open our eyes that we may see the wonders of your Word; and give us grace that we may clearly understand and freely choose the way of your wisdom; through Christ our Lord, Amen. SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 5:21-43 p. 816 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON In Our Hands Rev. Kathie S. Pownall INVITATION TO THE OFFERING OFFERTORY Christ Is the King Donald Busarow Chancel Choir (vs. 1-4, choir; vs. 5 congregation joins) 1. Christ is the king! O friends, rejoice; brothers and sisters, with one voice Let the world know he is your choice. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2. Oh, magnify the Lord, and raise anthems of joy and holy praise For all the saints of ancient days. Alleluia! (cont d)

3 5. ALL SING: 3. O Christian women, Christian men, all the world over seek again The way his faithful followed then. Alleluia! 4. Let love s all-reconciling might your scattered companies unite In service to the Lord of light. Alleluia! *DOXOLOGY (all sing) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; NO. 607 Praise Christ, all people here below; Praise Holy Spirit evermore; Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Great and Glorious Savior, we listen attentively to your voice. We place our trust in your truth and grace. We give in gratitude for your truth in our spiritual journey. We pray that these monetary gifts may help others to see your kingdom, to draw closer to you, and to find ultimate peace. We pray in the name of the One who sustains us throughout life s journey, the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. Amen. CHILDREN S TIME Eustace & Aslan Kathie Pownall RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS PRESENTATION Elder Carol Haas: On behalf of the Session of Concord Presbyterian Church, I present Adrienne Lenz, who has been received into the membership of this congregation by Reaffirmation of Faith.

4 PROFESSION OF FAITH Adrienne, trusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you turn from the ways of sin and renounce evil and its power in the world? I do. Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as Savior, trusting in his grace and love? I do. Will you be Christ's faithful disciple, obeying his Word and showing his love? I will, with God's help. You have publicly professed your faith. Will you be a faithful member of this congregation, share in its worship and ministry through your prayers and gifts, your study and service, and so fulfill your calling to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? I will, with God's help. PRAYER QUESTIONS TO THE CONGREGATION Elder Carol Haas: Do we, the members of Concord Presbyterian Church, warmly receive our new member Adrienne and do we promise to share friendship and fellowship with her? We do. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Allison Elizabeth Lenz, daughter of Adrienne & Peter Lenz PROCLAMATION Elder Carol Haas: On behalf of the Session, I present Allison Elizabeth Lenz, daughter of Adrienne and Pete Lenz, to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. BAPTISM AFFIRMATION CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Do you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture Allison and her parents Adrienne and Peter by word and deed, with love and prayer, encouraging them to know and follow Christ and to be faithful members of his church? We do. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER The Lord be with you. And also with you. (cont d)

5 Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. We give you thanks, Eternal God To you, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, one God, be all praise, honor, and glory, now and forever. We pray in the name of Jesus (Lord s Prayer) THE BAPTISM LAYING ON OF HANDS WELCOME *HYMN NO. 797 We Cannot Measure How You Heal *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *RESPONSE (choir only) Grace and Peace J. N. Beck POSTLUDE Koraal (Chorale) Flor Peters Nancy Pressley, organ Welcome visitors! We are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. Please record your name, address, and phone number/ on one of the Connection Cards in the pew and introduce yourself to the pastor as you leave. All are invited to join us for light refreshments after church in the back of the Sanctuary. Assisting in the service of worship are: Deacon-in-Charge: Al Lund Liturgist: Ron McKinney Ushers: Dottie Harding, Holly Reuther The flowers today are given to the glory of God by Terry Lynch in grateful appreciation of our Chancel Choir and children s music program. Weekly Prayer List (follows directory): Anna Mae Landt Carol & Phil Lind Bobbie Longacre Marie Lower Large-print bulletins, hymnals, and Bibles are available for use during the worship service. Please ask an usher for assistance.

6 Pastoral Care: The Rev. Kathie Pownall is currently providing pastoral care for our Concord family and would love to visit anyone not just in times of crisis. If you would like a visit, contact her at 302/ or kspownallkathie@aol.com to set up a time. Concord now accepts donations via several electronic methods: Scanning the QR code with your smart phone will connect you with a Concord website page to allow credit card donations Use PayPal to send a donation to Concord at donations@concordpc.org Use your personal banking app (utilizing Zelle ) to send a cash donation to donations@concordpc.org. Whether you are a visitor, occasional attendee, or current/former/prospective member, you can stay connected to the people, plans, and possibilities of Concord by subscribing to our weekly Concord Connects e-newsletter. Just write a note on a Connection Card, along with your name and address, and place it in the offering. Come visit us on Facebook for photos, announcements, events, and engaging questions. If something catches your eye or touches your heart, like it or share it with friends. CONCORD CONCERT SERIES presents the Christmas portion of G.F. Handel s THE MESSIAH and additonal Christmas favorites featuring Professional Orchestra, Professional Soloists, and The Concord Concert Choir Saturday, December 7:00pm Sunday, December 7:00pm in the Sanctuary FREE ADMISSION An offering will be taken to benefit the Concord Concert Series. Please join us in Fellowship Hall for a reception following the concert.

7 Sunday School & Family Activities Christmas Eve Family Service Mon., Dec. 24, 5:00pm: Planning has begun for our early service. Please contact Christina Pressley and let her know if your child/youth will be participating Mission Share the Spirit Giving Trees Are Up! Grab a tag from one of the giving trees in the Narthex or Jessie s Room. Write your name on one copy of the tag and leave it in the basket under the tree, then go shopping for the selected item. Bring your unwrapped gift to Fellowship Hall on Sunday, Dec. 9, 9:30-10:20am, where we ll wrap and distribute the presents. We are supporting Friendship House shelters and transitional housing, the Seamen s Center, and clients of Children & Families First. Alternative Gift Giving: This Christmas, why not consider giving gifts that provide a real and positive impact around the world? If you have a cause that is close to your heart, you can find a way to help aid for refugees. access to clean water, helping end world hunger. There is a selection of giving catalogs in the Church Library. NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP WED., DECEMBER 12 Leaves from Concord parking 7:15am; departs from 6:00pm. Tickets ~ $60 Contact the Church Office to reserve. The Alphabet in the Nativity with Kathie Pownall Sunday, December 2 9:30-10:20am, Jessie s Room On the first Sunday of Advent, join Kathie to explore the alphabet in the story of the nativity. Supplies will be provided: Bible, paper, and pens. Bring ideas and prepare to enjoy reviewing the Advent/Christmas season with vocabulary and stories. Concord Book Club Sundays, 9:45-10:25am, Sanctuary Lounge: Now reading and discussing The Handmaid s Tale by Margaret Atwood. You are invited to attend our Bible Study groups which discuss the background of the scripture for each Sunday s sermon: Mug & Muffin Bible Study 9:30am in the Sanctuary Lounge. Thaddeus Arc Men s Bible Study 11:30am in the Library. Faith in Literature Our next meeting will be Monday, Dec. 17, 1:00pm, at the home of Gail Greene ( ). We are reading Our Kids: the American Dream in Crisis, a new book by Robert Putnam. Please read through Chapter 3.

8 Friendship House Breakfast Closet: On the first Monday of the month, volunteers from Concord deliver breakfast supplies to the FH Women s Day Center. We need the following items: cans of regular coffee 3-lb. bags of sugar, sealed in plastic bag large containers of powdered creamer large jars of peanut butter and jelly large boxes of regular tea bags. Place your donations in the designated basket in the Narthex. (Personal-size toiletries for women & men are also helpful.) Flower Guild Christmas Flower Fund: If you would like to contribute to the Flower Fund for the holiday season, please make your check for $15/poinsettia payable to Concord Church, memo: Flower Guild. Insert the check in a Christmas Flower envelope found in the pews and place it in the offering. Be sure to include a note stating how you wish the acknowledgment to read in the bulletin. Time to Deck the Halls! All are welcome to join the Flower Guild as we decorate the Sanctuary and trim the tree on Fri., Dec. 9:30am. Bring your creative ideas (wire cutters come in handy, too). Questions? Contact Carol Schlegel ( ) or Dottie Harding ( ). CALENDAR Sun., Nov. 25 Kathie Pownall preaching New Member, Baptism 10:30am Worship in the Sanctuary 10:35am Children & Youth Christmas at Sea Mon., Nov. 26 9:00am Diaspora Prayer Wed., Nov. 28 9:30am Emmanuel Dining Room East 9:30am Mug & Muffin Bible Study SL Thurs., Nov :30am Clergywomen s Lunch Jessie s Room 11:30am Thaddeus Arc Bible Study -- Library 7:00pm Covenant Bible Study Jessie s Room 7:30pm Chancel Choir Sanctuary Fri., Nov. 30 Mom s Night In 7:00pm Mom s Night In Jessie s Room Sat., Dec. 1 7:00am Covenant Bible Study Jessie s Room 9:30am AdventFest Set-up Fellowship Hall 10:15am NC Presbytery Covenant 4:00pm Friendship House Breakfast Prep Sun., Dec. 2 Elizabeth Lyman preaching Communion, Deacons Fund, AdventFest 7:00am Friendship House Breakfast 9:30am Adult CE Jessie s Room 9:45am Book Club Sanctuary Lounge 10:30am Worship in the Sanctuary 11:30am AdventFest Fellowship Hall 11:45am PNC Jessie s Room 1:00pm Messiah Rehearsal Sanctuary 3:00pm Service of Hope & Light Trinity CONCORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1800 FAIRFAX BOULEVARD WILMINGTON, DELAWARE (302) info@concordpc.org The Rev. Elizabeth Lyman elizabeth.lyman@concordpc.org

9 AdventFest! Sunday, December 2 11:45am ~ 1:00pm in Fellowship Hall ENJOY Chef Fran s fabulous pasta and meatballs served with Caesar salad, roll & butter, drink, and dessert, all for just $6/adult, $4/child! (to benefit our youth programs) Make & Take Crafts for all ages Christmas Marketplace (purchase holiday greens & items from Cynthia Miller) Christmas music provided by Bob Brown Take a tag from the Share the Spirit giving tree to purchase a gift for someone in need! ~ Sign up in the Narthex or Carly Twilley at thetwilley@gmail.com ~

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