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2 Prelude: Fantasia on Lobe Den Herren Dr. Sallie Pollack, Piano; Steve Thompson, Organ Time of Welcome *Sharing of the Peace of Christ Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, People: let us forgive one another. Leader: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Call to Worship Leader: Our help is in the name of the Lord, People: Who made heaven and earth. Leader: In life and in death People: We belong to God. Leader: Baptized into Christ s death People: We live unto Him. Come, let us Worship God! Westminster At Worship James Pethel and Stan Pethel *Processional Hymn: #35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty +(Verses 1 & 3) Lobe Den Herren Time of Confession Invitation to Confession Prayer of Confession O God, we are lost in a world of hopelessness because we have not looked for you the source of all hope. We look for hope, but instead find despair. We harden our hearts to the pain of others. O God, forgive us for not doing the things we can do and for doing the things we shouldn t do. Forgive us for forgetting you are the source of our hope which brings the world love, peace and joy. Allow us to be your hope to others. In Jesus name. Lord, hear our confession and those we offer in the silence,.. (a silence is kept) Amen. Assurance of Forgiveness Leader: Friends, believe the good news of God s grace. People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. *Response to Forgiveness: #581 Glory Be to the Father ++Children s Moment: #486 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise As the children come forward, the congregation shall sing verse 1. As the children return to their seats, the congregation shall sing verse 2. Gloria Patri Kingdom ++Sacrament of Baptism ++*Hymn of Dedication: #486 Child of Blessing, Child of Promise (Verses 3 & 4) Kingdom Prayer for Illumination Reading from the Old Testament Psalm 105:1-6, p

3 Westminster At Worship ++Prayers of the People and The Lord s Prayer (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35 Reading from the New Testament Matthew 14:22-33, p. 12 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Sermon: SINKING IN DOUBT Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas *Hymn of Discipleship: #724 O Jesus, I Have Promised Angel s Story *Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles Creed (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35 Invitation to Offering Offertory: ++Jesus Paid it All Robert Sterling I hear the Savior say, Thy strength indeed is small! Child of weakness, watch and pray, find in Me thine all in all. Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe; sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. For nothing good have I where by Thy grace to claim. I ll wash my garments white in the blood of Calv ry s Lamb. Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe; sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. And when before the throne I stand in Him complete, Jesus died my soul to save, my lips shall still repeat. Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe; sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white, He washed it white as snow. Chancel Choir; Dr. Sallie Pollack, Piano *Doxology: #606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow ++*Prayer of Thanksgiving +The Sacrament of Holy Communion Old Hundredth *Recessional Hymn: #821 How Can I Keep From Singing +(Verses 1 & 4) How Can I Keep From Singing *Benediction Postlude Hymn and scripture text printed with permission granted by CCLI License # *This sign is an invitation, to all who are able, to stand as they offer God thanks and praise. +This sign indicates Chapel Worship Service only. ++This sign indicates Sanctuary Worship Service only. Worship Flowers today are dedicated to the glory of God and given in memory of Mary Vaughn Smiser, by Neil and Patricia (Pat) Hill. Leading in Worship Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas Associate Pastor for Congregational Care: Rev. Michelle Junkin Associate Pastor for Youth and Education: Rev. Abbey Walker Lay Pastor: Glenn Dunn Director of Worship and Music: Josh Phelps Organ: Steve Thompson, Principal Organist Carillon: Lisa Hart 2

4 At A Glance 4400 North Shartel Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Sunday Schedule 8:30 AM - Chapel Worship 9:30 AM - Christian Education 10:30 PM - Sanctuary Worship Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM Phone (405) 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 Pastor / Head of Staff (405) ext 275 pkirbas@wpcokc.org Rev. Michelle Junkin Associate Pastor for Congregational Care (405) ext 222 mjunkin@wpcokc.org Rev. Abbey Walker Associate Pastor for Youth & Education (405) ext 233 awalker@wpcokc.org Josh Phelps Director of Worship & Music (405) ext 240 jphelps@wpcokc.org Glenn Dunn Lay Pastor ext gdunn@wpcokc.org Laurel Hall Pastoral Intern ext. 232 lhall@wpcokc.org Heather Selement Nursery & KKA Director ext. 248 hselement@wpcokc.org A Note From Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas Dear Congregation, I want to thank this congregation for your part in discerning our response to merging our ministry with the Connecting Point Presbyterian Church. Many of you have been attending our weekly Pastor s Class as we have been exploring the possibility, and many of you have visited the Connecting Point campus to see it with your own eyes. I believe that God is leading us to a consensus, and I am full of appreciation for your willingness to give this deep consideration. Last week in the Pastor s Class, we discussed one of the most sensitive issues we must consider in our merger discussions. It is our wedding policy, and whether Westminster and Connecting Point can align our stances on same sex weddings. At the end of the class, I asked the participants to fill out a survey on the possible stances we could take. We have received over 90 responses so far, and the results are very revealing and quite surprising. We want to make sure that everyone has a chance to fill out the survey, but it is very important to watch the class before the survey is completed. 3 The video of that Pastor s Class can be found at If you haven t already done so, please take the time to watch the class. Once you have, complete the survey and place it in one of the collection boxes located in the church building. Please know that the purpose of this survey is to get a general idea of where our congregation is on this issue, but in our Presbyterian Polity, it is the Session that will decide our policy. This survey is not a ballot, and the congregation is not voting through it. It is simply a tool for discernment for the session to use in our prayerful deliberations. Again, thank you for your involvement in our discernment process. God is at work here, and there are many signs all around that a Westminster renewal is underway. It is a wonderful blessing to journey with you in this exciting time. In God s Love, Dr. Paul J Kirbas Pastor/Head of Staff RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Arthur James Allen, son of Jeremiah and Christie Allen Oliver Zachary Bowen, son of Adam and Amanda Bowen Oliver Webb Dubow, son of MacKenzie and Byron Dubow NEW MEMBER CLASS The New Member Class will be held on Sunday, August 27 at 9 AM in the Parlor. RSVP Lori Jirousek, ext 228, ljirousek@wpcokc.org or sign up online. SUMMER LADIES MISSION PROJECTS A Summer to Serve Women s Ministry invites you help with a mission project at 10am in Room 104 on August 23rd, with the Infant Crisis Services. Sign up in the Garden Court or rsvp to Linda Zahn at rzahn@ prodigy.net August 23 - Infant Crisis Services HOLY YOGA Laurel Hall (M-HYI) will be offering an eight week Holy Yoga series at Connecting Point from 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays. Holy Yoga is a full body worship experience during which we love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Classes are free and open to anyone of any fitness level. ConnectingPoint N Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Coffee & Fellowship 10:30 AM / Sunday Worship at 11 AM ourconnectingpoint.org IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you feel called to serve as liturgist during a service, a sign-up sheet can be found at the back of the Sanctuary. We are still collecting non-perishable food items for the Tuesday night chili dog dinners in conjunction with Kentucky Avenue Baptist Church. Please place your items in the bins outside the Sanctuary. VISION TEAM DISCUSSION All are welcome to participate in the visioning team discussion of where we are and where we are headed in the merger trial. Please join us at 9:30 AM on Sunday mornings for the next few weeks to be a part of this meaningful conversation.

5 Westminster Offerings CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHEDULE 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM / Nursery Sundays from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Rooms 106 & 109 9:30 AM / Children s Ministry Pre-kindergarten - 4th grade, Rooms 113 and 114 Children must be signed in and signed out by a parent. Pick-up by 10:20 AM, please. ACONs E D OLD 10:30 AM / Full Circle Worship Pre-kindergarten 2nd grade, Chapel FASHIONED H.S. & M.S. ACTIVITIES August 27 POTLUCK Kickball Game at Douglass Park( MS + HS) September 3 Labor Day Weekend- no Sunday school September 10 Kick Off Sunday AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL October 7-8 M.S. Dwight Mission PARENT CONFIRMATION CLASS TODAY August 20 August 27 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH Parent Confirmation Class 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Parent Confirmation Class 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Parent Confirmation Class 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Parent Confirmation Classes will meet in the Youth Room. For more information, please families@wpcokc.org PINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS Who: Young adults What: Theological and life conversation over a beer! When: August 18 at 6 PM Place: Flips, EXCITING OFFERINGS STARTING IN SEPTEMBER PASTOR S CLASS On Sundays, beginning Sunday, September 10, Dr. Paul Kirbas will offer a Pastor s Class entitled 500 Years: The Movers and the Shakers. In this class, we will discover the life and personality of some of the leading figures of the Protestant Reformation. The Pastor s Class will be held on Sunday mornings, 9:30 AM, in the Social Hall. THE BRIDGE On Wednesday evenings, beginning Wednesday, September 13, Dr. Paul Kirbas will offer a class entitled The Protestants, which will be based on a new book written by Eric Ryrie entitled Protestants; The Faith that Made the Modern World. This class and this book chart the history of the Protestant faith and demonstrate how this form of Christian Faith led to the emergence of Western Culture and Capitalism. In addition, we will ask timely questions about the future of Protestant faith as we move beyond our 500th Anniversary. This Wednesday night class is part of The Bridge, our Wednesday evening time of refreshments and study. Refreshments begin at 6:15 PM, and classes are held from 6:30 PM 7:15 PM. WINE IN THE BIBLE CLASS CAR CARE September 13 October 25, 2017, during The Bridge Wednesday night program, Rev. Junkin will be offering a Wine In The Bible Class. This unique class, with optional weekly wine tasting, will explore how wine was an important part of culture and faith during biblical times and reflect on the layers and nuances of the meanings related to wine in scripture. Sign-up in the Garden Court. LET S GO TO THE MERCANTILE Monday, September 25, Women s Trip to the Pioneer Women s Restaurant and Shop in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. Sign-up In the Garden Court. $40.00 per person for Bus transportation; limited to 24 people. Individuals will pay for their own meal and shopping costs. 4 On Saturday Sept. 23, 2017 from 9 AM - Noon, the Deacons, Men s Ministry, and other volunteers will join together to offer a Car Care Ministry to help widowed and single women of our church and community with basic car care needs such as: oil checks, fluid checks, belts and hose inspections, tire pressure, and checking for any obviously needed repairs. Sign-up in Garden Court if you plan to attend this car care event. GIRLS OF GRACE BIBLE STUDY Wednesdays from September 13 - October 11 at 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. This Fall, women of all ages are invited to join in a Bible study and book read reflecting on life as we navigate an increasingly complex world and our place in it while examining how mercy points a way forward. Hallelujah Anyway: Rediscovering Mercy, by Ann Lamott, offers a captivating exploration of mercy. Sign-up in the Garden Court.

6 Connecting Point At Worship Prelude *Welcome and Gathering Hymn: #353 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less Solid Rock Greeting & Announcements Call to Worship (Responsive) Leader: Come, worship God, for those who wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. People: Come, let us praise our God of everlasting hope; who meets us where we are, lifting us up and providing faithfully in our time of need. All: Let us worship God whose faithfulness and goodness remain steadfast. Prayer of the Day *Hymn: #741 Guide My Feet Guide My Feet Call to Confession Prayer of Confession (unison) God of Amazing Grace, we confess that we become easily distracted; we turn our eyes toward the challenges of this life, and take our sight off you. We so easily lose our focus and sink in our doubt, our disbelief, our need to take control of things ourselves. We prefer the familiar, routine, safe routes rather than your pathway toward needed change, because the work you call us to do is hard. Instead, we fill our lives with work, school, and the busyness of life and become more and more unresponsive to your call to love our neighbors as ourselves. Fill us with confidence in your presence, that we might not lose focus. Instead let us risk sharing Jesus compassionate vision so the world may become the place of love and justice you desire for all. Teach us how we may best serve ourselves and one another on this daring adventure. Amen. Declaration of Forgiveness (Responsive) Leader: Alleluia! Glory be to the Holy One who can make all things new! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Alleluia! *Passing the Peace of Christ Prayer for Illumination Reading from the Old Testament Psalm 85:8-13 Reading from the New Testament Matthew 14:22-33 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Children s Song: This Little Light of Mine Children s Sermon 5

7 Connecting Point At Worship *Hymn: #463 How Firm a Foundation (v. 1,3,5) Foundation Sermon The Miracle Of Faith Laurel Hall Sharing of Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People Invitation to Give as We Have Been Blessed Offering and Musical Offering *Doxology: #606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow 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. Old Hundredth *Prayer of Dedication *Closing Hymn: #803 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Resignation *Charge & Benediction *Postlude: #600 Amen Amen Hymn and scripture text printed with permission granted by CCLI License # *This sign is an invitation, to all who are able, to stand as they offer God thanks and praise. Leading in Worship Pastoral Intern: Laurel Hall Director of Worship and Music: Josh Phelps Worship Music Coordinator: Tyler Eckert Worship Music Team: Abbey Ahern, Jessie Eckert, Kyle Elliott, Opal Jane McDermitt, Angela Michael, Elisa Thompson 6

8 Remember to silence all cell phones. No food or drinks are allowed in the Chapel or Sanctuary. 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: Dick Marshall - please contact him for congregational care needs at Membership: Please send membership announcements (birth, marriage, death of relative) and changes (address, , phone) to June White, june@wpcokc.org, ext 249. 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, Michael Brown, Hal Brown, Richard Darnell, Glenn Dunn, Sarah Frank, Susie Graves, Cliff Hudson, Ellen Morgan, Jim Richard, Chris Stephens, Alison Taylor 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. August 13: Brooke Lochmann; Scott Neslage; Louis Pippin; Jane Puls August 14: Robert Mannel; Conner Webb August 15: Diane Harbison; Michele Hollar; Lindsey Karner; Jason Ranne August 16: Thomas Hosman; Pen Tompkins; Barbara Young August 17: Holly Shipley; Jessica Webb August 18: Travis Mills; Joshua Paliotta; Aubrey Webb August 19: Sharon Love; Tom Mullen; Linda Sue Schaefer; Anden Sharpe COMMUNION* DATES September 10, 2017 Homecoming Sunday October 1, 2017 World Communion Sunday November 5, 2017 All Saints Sunday December 24, 2017 Christmas Eve, 11pm *served every Sunday in the Chapel service BAPTISM DATES (2nd Sunday of each month) MINUTE FOR MISSION (3rd Sunday of each month) WORSHIP FLOWERS Flowers in the 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: Cost is $60 per vase and there are 2 vases each week. Westminster Announcements 7 STEPHEN MINISTRY A God Who Hears Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. Ps. 54:2 The psalmist holds nothing back from God he rejoices, complains, petitions, cries and agonizes. God hears and God responds. Do you pray believing that God hears you even your complaints and your everyday concerns? Do you think of God as a listener? Stephen Ministers are good listeners. They re not interested in fixing you or your life circumstances. Stephen Ministers are caring, compassionate people trained to be good, non-judgmental listeners. Do you have someone who listens to you? Someone who really hears you? If you are interested in learning more about our Stephen Ministry program, contact Rev. Michelle Junkin, our Associate Pastor for Congregational Care, or Glenn Dunn, our Lay Pastor. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED S.P.A.R.K is in need of a volunteer tutor for the school year on Tuesdays, 4:00 PM 5:30 PM. No teaching experience is necessary. You would have three children assigned to you, meeting with each of them for 30 minutes. It is one of the most fun and rewarding things you will ever do! Contact the church office at ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION / SUNDAYS 9:30 AM Adult Bible Study: Through August 27, the Adult Bible Class will be joining the Pastor s Class in the special series Discerning the Path. On those Sundays, the class will meet briefly in the library at 9:00 AM to review the week s lesson taken from the summer series God s Urgent Call and then join the Pastor s Class at 9:30 AM. Adventurers Class: The Adventurers Class will be joining the Pastor Class series Discerning the Path at 9:30 in the Social Hall. Prior to the Pastors class we will be meeting at 9:15 in our regular Sunday School Room for coffee and prayer concerns of the class. Class will resume in September. Genesis Class: This 50 and up singles class meets downstairs in LL28. August: During August Genesis will meet at 9:20 AM in their classroom, LL28, and then join the Pastor s Class. Cornerstone Class: For adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, LL29, studying the Animated Series on the Bible, led by Richard Zahn. Nursery care and children s Sunday School classes also available. BLANKETEERS 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: WPC MOBILE MEALS TEAMS WITH JOHNNIE S Visit Johnnie s Charcoal Broiler Britton Road location today and mention that you support Westminster s Mobile Meals program when ordering. A portion of the price of your purchase will be donated to our program. Grab some burgers after church and help us feed a homebound Mobile Meals Client.