Gathering. LIFE IN THE CHURCH Rev. Sanderford (8:00) Rev. Roederer (9:30) Rev. Dr. Monnett (11:00)

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1 MARCH 30, 2014 FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Gathering VOLUNTARY (8:00) My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Dale Wood (9:30/11:00) Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days English psalm tune In the Cross of Christ I Glory Ithamar Conkey What Wondrous Love Is This American folk hymn LIFE IN THE CHURCH Rev. Sanderford (8:00) Rev. Roederer (9:30) Rev. Dr. Monnett (11:00) INTROIT (9:30/11:00) We Shall Walk Through the Valley in Peace Spiritual arr. William Appling We shall walk through the valley of the shadow of Death. We shall walk through the valley in peace! And if Jesus himself shall be our leader, We shall walk through the valley in peace! There will be no sorrowing there.... CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 22 One: O Lord, do not be far away! All: O my help, come quickly to my aid! One: All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the Lord, All: and all the families of the nations shall worship before God. * HYMN 361 How Firm a Foundation foundation PRAYER OF CONFESSION Great God, our creator, redeemer and sustainer, you are faithful and just. You honor us with your love and bless us with your grace. But again and again we fall into doubt. We feel alone and uncertain. Fear shakes us to the core. Despair pushes in. We flail about looking for answers or sink beneath the weight of circumstances. Everlasting God, we confess our lack of faith in your goodness and mercy and our failure to sense your presence with us. Help us call on you and to know that nothing can separate us from your love.

2 SILENT CONFESSION KYRIE Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS * PASSING OF THE PEACE You are invited to share signs with one another of the peace we experience as forgiven people. Greet one another saying, The peace of Christ be with you, and respond, And also with you. * RESPONSE What language shall I borrow to thank Thee, dearest friend, For this Thy dying sorrow, Thy pity without end? O make me Thine forever; and should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never outlive my love to Thee. This response is Stanza 3 of Hymn 98. Proclaiming PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Linda Strodtman (8:00) Shanna Hoskins (9:30) Keith Molin (11:00) NEW TESTAMENT READING Romans 8:31-35, This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. A CONVERSATION WITH YOUNG DISCIPLES Children through grade five are invited forward. Rev. Rogers (9:30) OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 23 Shepherd Me, O God Please sing the refrain when indicated. Marty Haugen

3 God is my shepherd, so nothing shall I want. I rest in the meadows of faithfulness and love. I walk by the quiet waters of peace. Refrain Gently you raise me and heal my weary soul. You lead me by pathways of righteousness and truth. My spirit shall sing the music of your Name. Refrain Though I should wander the valley of death, I fear no evil, for you are at my side. Your rod and your staff, my comfort and my hope. Refrain You have set me a banquet of love in the face of hatred, crowning me with love beyond my pow r to hold. Refrain Surely your kindness and mercy follow me all the days of my life; I will dwell in the house of my God forevermore. Refrain This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON Through Life s Dark Shadows Rev. Dr. Fair Responding * HYMN 172 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need resignation WELCOME Rev. Sanderford (9:30) Rev. Rodawla (11:00) Please sign the Friendship Pad and pass it to others sitting nearby. OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS Offertory (9:30/11:00) The Lord Is My Shepherd Robert Nance The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in pastures green; He leadeth me beside the waters still; He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His Name s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil. For thou art with me, Thy Rod and Staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou annointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen. * Doxology Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise God, all creatures here below; Praise God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. * Prayer of Dedication

4 SACRAMENT OF COMMUNION (8:00) See Communion Liturgy Card PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE 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. Sending * HYMN 363 I Want Jesus to Walk with Me sojourner Please sing when indicated. * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE All along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me. * VOLUNTARY (9:30/11:00) * Please stand in body or spirit. Those parts of the service of worship in which the congregation participates in word or song are noted in bold type. Hearing assist devices and large print bulletins are available from the ushers. Welcome to all! Please know that all (including visitors and newcomers) are invited to share in the activities of the church. A full description of church events may be found online at If you have questions, please visit the Welcome Center, just outside the Social Hall. Greeting you there today are Mark Lindley and Lynne Lande. Church Office volunteers are Sarah Mohrlock and Jane Bartman. The prayer team is available for those desiring prayer in Hillegonds Chapel, to the right of the piano, after the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services. Prayer team members are Nancy Fox and Malcolm Powers at 9:30 a.m., and Virginia Bell at 11:00 a.m. The ushers are Bill Austin (head) and Marty Reineman at 8:00 a.m.; Bill Austin (head), Paul Smith (captain), Anna Cooke, Dick Cooke, Jinx Cooke, Mitchell Dudley, Dean Gilchrist, Keith Horngren, Nancy Jolliet, Olivier Jolliet, Len Rezmierski, and Angela Yang at 9:30 a.m., and Bill Austin (head), Jim Douglass (captain), Dale Leslie, Bev Pelletier, and Brady West at 11:00 a.m. The greeters are Melissa Anne and Luke Rogers at 9:30 a.m., and George and Carole Hendrickson and Prue and Dale Heikkinen at 11:00 a.m. The chancel flowers are given in loving memory of James F. and Margaret P. Brinkerhoff by the Brinkerhoff-Sample family.

5 TODAY S WORSHIP Worship is at 8:00 a.m. and 7:07 p.m. in Monteith Hall, and at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Leadership for worship at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. today includes Stacie Barrett, liturgical dancer; Recorder Ensemble; and Chancel Choir. The music for The Lord Is My Shepherd was donated to the music library by Grace Chung. Radio Worship service is broadcast at 11:00 a.m., on WAAM (1600 AM), and on WAAM s website, TODAY S EVENTS Join us for Coffee Hour immediately following the 9:30 a.m. worship service. Cookie bakers are Beth Caldwell, Betsy DiMaggio, and Diane Hockett. Child-friendly, peanut-free purchased snacks are also available for children. Adult Education Opportunities: The Bible at 9:30 meets in the French Room/Library for a study of 2 Samuel, led by Rev. Ed Koster. First Couples meets at 9:30 in Monteith Hall to discuss Gift of the Sea, by Anne Morrow Lindberg. Adult Ed at 11:00 and Mature Singles meet in Monteith Hall for a panel discussion on aging parents moderated by Sandy Talbott, Parish Nurse. Children s Ministry Opportunities: Sunday School classes are held for crib through fifth graders at 9:30 a.m., and for crib through young five-year-olds at 11:00 a.m. Worship totes are available for children attending worship at 11:00 a.m. Youth Ministry Opportunities: Youth meet for Munch & Mingle at 9:20 a.m. in the 100 level hallway, followed by Sunday School classes for sixth through twelfth graders. Youth Choir rehearses at 4:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. Youth dinner is at 5:15 p.m. in the Founders Room. Keystones, our high school youth group, meet in the Youth Room from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday Mids, our youth group for sixth through eighth graders, meet with Anna & Crew from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Curtis Room.

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mature Singles will meet for dinner this Friday, April 4, at 5:30 p.m., at Olive Garden, 445 E. Eisenhower Parkway. CROSSINGS: The Lenten Exhibit features photos of crosses from around the world taken by First Pres members and friends. Come to the Social Hall today through April 19 to enjoy the exhibit. Upcoming Concerts in our Sanctuary: The Arts Chorale of the University of Michigan, Glen Thomas Rideout, conductor, presents Meditation on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, a concert tapestry of works by Tallis, Britten, Barnwell, Billy Joel, and Whitacre. Thursday, April 3, at 8:00 p.m. Admission is free. Go for Baroque! Music for Trumpet and Organ Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Patrick Hoffman, trumpet, Delaware State University; Dr. Mitch Wechsler, trumpet, Toledo; and Tom Granum, organ Admission is free. Singing Sergeants, the official chorus of the United States Air Force Friday, April 11, at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free. Nicaragua Mission Presentation. Join the Nicaragua Mission Team on Sunday, April 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lewis Room as they share stories, songs and photos of their February mission trip where they established a partnership with faithful people and rural communities in Latin America. Spring cleaning time is here. We need your help cleaning up the church grounds on Saturday, April 12 (rain date is April 19), from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please sign up by contacting the Church Office. Easter lilies will grace the chancel on Easter Sunday. Sign up in the Church Office or on our website by Monday, April 14, at 5:00 p.m., to donate a lily in memory or honor of a loved one. The cost is $17. After Easter worship, our deacons will deliver the lilies to members and friends of our congregation who are ill, grieving, or shut in. God s Great Family All Church Retreat, May There are a limited number of rooms available. We encourage you to make your reservation soon. Question 1. What are the rooms like at Faholo Conference Center? Think of a Comfort Inn. We have reserved rooms in the main motel-like building. Every room has its own bathroom and most of the rooms can sleep up to 6, so families or friends can room together. Did you know? Three of the workshops offered are: I Spy with My Little Eye a Sandhill Crane: A Nature Walk for Families led by Dick and Sue Rigterink and Jane Hayes; Getting Along in Middle Earth: Hobbits, Dwarves and Elves Unite! led by Sarah Arthur, our keynote speaker; and Story: Yours, Ours, Others, led by Rev. Dr. Fairfax F. Fair.

7 The Services of Holy Week Palm Sunday, April 13 Worship at 8:00 a.m. and 7:07 p.m. in Monteith Hall Worship at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Palm Sunday is the day we remember and reenact Jesus entry into Jerusalem. This practice can be traced back to the 4th Century in Jerusalem. During this procession, participants carry palms and other branches into the church, which becomes a symbol of Jerusalem. After the palm procession, the worship service becomes more somber as Holy Week begins. Maundy Thursday, April 17 Worship at 10:30 at Glacier Hills and at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary The emphasis for this Thursday is on Jesus new commandment of love: Love one another even as I have loved you. The word maundy comes from the English form of the Latin mandatum, meaning commandment. Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper, and is a time when the discipline of Lent is concluded with forgiveness. Jesus commandment contrasts sharply with Judas betrayal at the completion of the Last Supper. Jesus love for all people is shown by his service to others, as well as in his gift of himself for our salvation. Good Friday, April 18 Worship at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary On Good Friday, we emphasize a time of reflection, intercession, and adoration of Christ as the sacrificial lamb. We will hold a Tenebrae service, which commemorates the sufferings and death of Christ. Conducted in a darkened church, it is a service of shadows. The Chancel Choir and instrumental ensemble will present chorales from Bach s St. John Passion. Easter Sunday, April 20 Worship at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Worship at 7:07 in Monteith Hall Easter is the greatest Sunday of the church year, for without the resurrection, everything else would have no meaning. As such, it is welcomed with song and procession and joy by millions of people throughout the world. The days of fasting and reflection in Lent are over. The celebration is just starting! Christ is risen; he is risen indeed!

8 PASTORAL AND PROGRAM STAFF Reverend Dr. Fairfax F. Fair, Pastor/Head of Staff Reverend Melissa Anne Rogers, Associate Pastor Reverend Jay Sanderford, Associate Pastor Reverend Dr. James Monnett, Director of Youth Ministry Reverend Renée Roederer, Director of Campus Ministry Deborah MacVey, Director of Children s Education and Family Ministries Tom Granum, Director of Music Ministries Carol Muehlig, Associate Music Director and Organist Resident Ministers: Reverend Lindsay Conrad Reverend Kristin E. Riegel Reverend Lal Rodawla Sandy Talbott, Parish Nurse Campus Ministry Interns: Courtney King Joshua Zylstra ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Jennifer Sansbury, Facilities Manager Lynnette Conner, Finance Manager Linda Robinson, Office Manager Michael Wright, Maintenance/Repair Manager Lisa Haddrill, Technology Coordinator Mary Jones, Communications/Pastoral Assistant Berether Hill, Church Office Associate Cindy King, Children s Education Assistant Elyce Rexer, Finance Assistant 1432 Washtenaw Avenue Ann Arbor, MI info@firstpresbyterian.org

The Saviour s Transfiguration by Theophanes the Greek. Gathering. VOLUNTARY Consolation No. 4 Franz Liszt Grace Jones, pianist

MARCH 2, 2014 TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. The Saviour s Transfiguration by Theophanes the Greek Gathering VOLUNTARY Consolation No. 4 Franz Liszt Grace