Presbyterian Church. Central Campus 4400 North Shartel Ave. North Campus North Rockwell Avenue

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1 Presbyterian Church Central Campus 4400 North Shartel Ave North Campus North Rockwell Avenue 2nd Sunday In Lent Son of God Son of Man March 17th, 2019

2 At A Glance Westminster Central 4400 North Shartel Avenue Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (405) facebook.com/wpcokc Sunday Schedule 8:30 AM - Chapel Worship 9:30 AM - Christian Education 10:30 AM - Sanctuary Worship Westminster North N Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (405) facebook.com/wpcnorth Sunday Schedule 10 AM - Christian Education 11 AM - Worship Central Campus Office Hours Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM Online Service Broadcast Sundays - 5 AM on KOKH (check local listings) 11 AM on KOCO (check local listings) online via our LiveStream at: A Note From Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas Dear Congregation, As we continue through this season of Lent, we are looking at the passages of the Gospels in which Jesus is addressed with one of his two main titles, the Son of God and the Son of Man. Seeing these stories in light of these titles can give us a new perspective of what they really mean and the lessons they really give us. Today we encounter one of the bestknown verses of the Bible, but could it be that we have been reading it in the wrong way? Let s continue this journey, and discover the possibility! This journey of Lent is on, what we might call, the back side of Easter. Our Adult Education Committee has decided to focus on this idea for our congregational book read during Lent. It is a book entitled Easter from the Back Side and is written by Dr. J Ellsworth Kalas, former president and faculty member of Asbury Theological Seminary. I want to invite you to join our book study and to join one of the small groups that will discuss the book together. When you sign up in the Garden Court, we will put you in a group that fits your schedule. Several of the groups will meet during our Wednesday Bridge program that began this past Wednesday night. We will share a simple dinner meal together and then go into our small groups. Please sign up today! Last Sunday we began a new worship service at our North Campus. The service is now at 11:00 AM. A new musical team is leading the music in a Jazz way, and one of our pastors will be leading the liturgy. The sermon will be presented on the screens, and it will be the same sermon that I am offering at the Central Campus. This new service is off to a great start! Please help us share the news about this new worship opportunity. And now, let us continue our Lenten journey as we follow this person Jesus, The Son of God and the Son of Man! In God s Grace, Dr. Paul Kirbas, Pastor / Head of Staff Important Announcement I would like to speak with a pastor or ministry leader... Rev. Dr. Paul Kirbas, ext. 275 Pastor / Head of Staff pkirbas@wpcokc.org Rev. Michelle Junkin, ext. 222 Senior Associate Pastor mjunkin@wpcokc.org Rev. Abbey Walker, ext. 233 Associate Pastor awalker@wpcokc.org Rev. Jennifer Kirbas, ext. 224 Parish Associate, Volunteer jkirbas@wpcokc.org Glenn Dunn, ext. 229 Commissioned Lay Pastor glenndunn3@yahoo.com Josh Phelps Director of Worship & Music jphelps@wpcokc.org Michelle Smith, ext. 244 Children s Ministry Director msmith@wpcokc.org Jay Seymour, ext. 232 Youth Director youthintern@wpcokc.org

3 Sunday Morning Worship Central Campus Prelude: My Song is Love Unknown (Rhosymedre) Ralph Vaughan Williams Time of Welcome *Sharing of the Peace of Christ Leader: May the peace of the Son of God and the Son of Man be with you all, People: And also with you. Prayer of Invocation God of mercy, love and grace, we gather in this season of Lent mindful of Christ's love made known through the cross of Calvary. Create in us a deeper awareness of the claim of that love upon our own lives. Break through the barriers that we set up between you and ourselves. Grant us the vision of what you would have us be for the sake of Jesus Christ. In his name we pray. Amen. *Processional Hymn: #618 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High +(Verses 1 & 5) Deo Gracias Time of Confession Invitation to Confession Summary of the Law Isaiah 2:5 O House of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord. Prayer of Confession God of this sacred season, we confess that we have sinned against you in word, thought, and deed. We have not loved you fully, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have done things that are displeasing in your sight, and we have left undone those things which you desire us to do. In the grace made known in the cross, forgive us. Restore us to the pathway of your will, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord hear our confession and those we offer in silence. (a silence is kept) Amen. Kyrie (The People Sing Responsively) Leader: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. Leader: Christ, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Christ, Have Mercy Upon Us. Leader: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. Eleanor Whitsett Assurance of Forgiveness Leader: Friends, believe the good news of God s grace. People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. *Response to Forgiveness: #215 What Wondrous Love is This What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul. Prayer for Illumination Wondrous Love First Lesson Psalm 121, p. 443 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. ++Children s Moment: #833 O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go As the children come forward, the congregation shall sing verse 1. As the children return to their seats, the congregation shall sing verse 4. Children (5 years 2nd grade) may accompany our Children s Ministry Leader, to attend Full Circle (10:30am service only). Parents may pick up children after worship from the Children s Worship space to the right of the stairs on the 2nd floor. St. Margaret

4 Sunday Morning Worship Central Campus Second Lesson John 3:1-17, p Anthem: God So Loved the World from The Crucifixion John Stainer God so loved the world, God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that who so believeth in Him should not perish, should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world, God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved. God so loved the world, God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that who so believeth in Him should not perish, should not perish, but have everlasting life. God so loved the world, God so loved the world, God so loved the world. Chancel Choir Sermon: GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD *Hymn of Response: #215 What Wondrous Love is This? Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas Wondrous Love *Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed (Traditional) Hymnal p Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35 Invitation to Offering Offertory: My Song is Love Unknown *Doxology: #606 Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow Karl Osterlund Old Hundredth *Prayer of Thanksgiving +Sacrament of Holy Communion *Recessional Hymn: #209 My Song Is Love Unknown +(Verses 1 & 5) Love Unknown *Benediction Postlude: In the Cross of Christ I Glory David Cherwein The Service of worship concludes after the postlude. The music can be enjoyed and this time can be used for prayer. You may remain seated or depart quietly Hymn and scripture text printed with permission granted by CCLI License # Musical scores printed with permission granted by onelicense.net License #A *This sign is an invitation, to all who are able, to stand as they offer God thanks and praise. +This sign indicates 8:30am Worship Service only. ++This sign indicates 10:30am Worship Service only. Leading in Worship Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas Senior Associate Pastor : Rev. Michelle Junkin Parish Associate, Volunteer: Rev. Jennifer Kirbas Commissioned Lay Pastor: Glenn Dunn Elder Liturgist: Dick Marshall Director of Worship and Music: Josh Phelps Organ: Dr. Melissa Plamann, Artist in Residence

5 Prelude Sunday Morning Worship North Campus Prayer for Illumination Welcome, Greeting and Announcements Prayer of Invocation God of mercy, love and grace, we gather in this season of Lent mindful of Christ's love made known through the cross of Calvary. Create in us a deeper awareness of the claim of that love upon our own lives. Break through the barriers that we set up between you and ourselves. Grant us the vision of what you would have us be, for the sake of Jesus Christ. In his name we pray. Amen. *Gathering Hymn: #618 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High Deo Gracias Call to Confession Summary of the Law Isaiah 2:5 O House of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the Lord. Prayer of Confession (unison) God of this sacred season, we confess that we have sinned against you in word, thought, and deed. We have not loved you fully, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have done things that are displeasing in your sight, and we have left undone those things which you desire us to do. In the grace made known in the cross, forgive us. Restore us to the pathway of your will, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Lord hear our confession and those we offer in silence. (a silence is kept) Amen. Kyrie (The People Sing Responsively) Eleanor Whitsett Leader: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. Leader: Christ, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Christ, Have Mercy Upon Us. Leader: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. Declaration of Forgiveness (Responsive) Leader: Alleluia! Glory be to the Holy One who makes all things new! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Alleluia! *Response to Forgiveness: #215 What Wondrous Love is This Wondrous Love What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse for my soul. *Passing the Peace of Christ Scripture Readings First Lesson: Psalm 121 Second Lesson: John 3:1-17 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Children s Sermon This Little Light of Mine Traditional Sermon: GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas *Hymn of Response: #215 What Wondrous Love is This Wondrous Love *Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles' Creed (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35 Pastoral Prayer and the Lord's Prayer (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35 Invitation to Give as We Have Been Blessed Offertory *Doxology: #606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Old Hundredth *Prayer of Dedication *Recessional Hymn: #209 My Song Is Love Unknown *Charge & Benediction *Postlude Love Unknown Hymn and scripture text printed with permission granted by CCLI License # Musical scores printed with permission granted by onelicense.net License #A *This sign is an invitation, to all who are able, to stand as they offer God thanks and praise. Leading in Worship Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas Associate Pastor: Rev. Abbey Walker Liturgist: Jessie Eckert Director of Worship and Music: Josh Phelps Vocals: Pamela Hammond Piano: Alyssa Kozlowski Bass & Leader: Michael Geib Drums: Peter Pollack

6 Congregational Offerings STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN 2019 What s at the H.E.A.R.T. of giving...giving from the heart! We are now five weeks into our 2019 Stewardship Campaign and there are many things to be excited about. As of today, 291 families have turned in their pledge cards for the 2019 Stewardship Campaign totaling $1,517,604 toward the goal of $1,800,000 to maintain our current programs and ministries of Westminster. CONGREGATIONAL CARE Widows' Fellowship In March, we will go to OKCMOA for a tour of the exhibition, Ansel Adams And The Photographers Of The West and then fellowship together in the Museum café for lunch. 10 Warning Signs Of Alzheimer's Luncheon "Do you have a parent, spouse, or other loved one whom you suspect may be showing early signs of memory loss? Are you wondering if it s just old age or maybe something more serious?" If these questions strike close to home for you, join us for an hour-long workshop and presentation by the Alzheimer s Association on March 24, 2019 from 11:45 AM - 1 PM. We ll be learning about warning signs to be watching for, strategies for speaking with your loved one, and resources to help you know what to do next. To participate, sign up in the Garden Court or Rev. Walker at awalker@wpcokc.org by March 17th. Childcare will be provided on an as needed basis. Interested In Leading A Small Group? Are you interested in leading a small group during our upcoming One Church, One Book Congregational Book Read during Lent to help prepare and celebrate Easter with a new perspective? The study guide with questions is provided at the back of the book for all group leaders, and the book has short chapters. You can pick and choose the dates, location, and time that you would want your group to meet for the discussion. The Congregational Book read starts the first week of March and continues till Holy Week. Please reply of your interest in this short term, small group leadership assignment to lead a book group discussion of Easter from the Back Side to Linda Zahn or Rev. Junkin. Westminster Memorial Waterstop Lend a helping hand at the WPC Waterstop for the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on April 28, Providing a water stop requires preparation and roughly one hundred volunteers working in shifts. THERE WILL BE NO SERVICE THAT MORNING. This is a church-wide service project and congregation wide effort one of the few opportunities we have to work alongside WPC members of all ages. Please volunteer! Sign-up at the table in the Garden Court. Childcare provided from 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM with prior reservation. Contact Lynn for childcare at melodielynnebowers@gmail. com. Join the Deacons to serve people from across the entire country who want to be part of this event. Congregation Wide Book Read The Congregation wide Book Read returns. Author J. Ellsworth Kalas' Easter from the Back Side offers new possibilities & insight into the biblical Easter story and goes beyond the traditional gospel scriptures to connect the story of Christ s resurrection with other stories and scriptures throughout the Bible, including both the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Bridge / Central Campus Our Bridge Program includes a Lenten fellowship time of a simple meal of soup, bread, and salad. After the meal we depart to the small groups. Childcare will be available. Michelle Junkin and Michelle Smith will be with our younger children leading a special Lenten art program during the same time in the Children s ministry area. March 27 - discuss Chapter 4 April 3 - discuss Chapter 5 & 6 April 10 - discuss Chapter 7 and final thoughts April Holy Week Books are available for purchase at the front desk and Garden Court. The purchase price for Easter From The Backside is $15. Dinner - 5:45 PM - 6:15 PM 3/27 Menu: Beef Minestrone Soup, Bread Sticks, Salad, Brownies Classes - 6:15 PM - 7 PM Cost - Adults - $7 / Children (age 2-10) - $5 Family Max - $25 Annual Easter Lily Sale Our Annual Easter Lily Sale begins TODAY and runs through Palm Sunday, April 14th. Lilies are $20 each and can be purchased in honor of or in memory of a loved one. These honorariums/memorials will be listed in the bulletin on Easter Sunday. This also serves as a fundraiser for the Children's Ministry and KKA. You can purchase lilies in the Garden Court. YOUTH Confirmation & Youth Sunday Youth Sunday is May 5, 2019 during our 10:30 AM worship service. This will be a Sunday to celebrate our seniors, confirm our Confirmands, and lift up our youth. After thoughtful review and discernment, we will be making an adjustment to the confirmation class sessions but not the overall content. This means that YEAR 1 confirmands will be confirmed this year, if they so choose along with the YEAR 2 confirmands. Youth Summer Mission Trip / July 8-12 The Mission Trip is open to 6th through 12th graders. Sign up at the kiosk in the garden court or with Jay Seymour. Cost $400 per student. Sign up deadline is April 26th. CHILDREN Nursery Reminder As a friendly reminder, our nursery is available for children ages 4 years of age and younger during the worship and education hours. Easter Egg Hunt / Central Campus / Sunday, April 21 All Westminster Presbyterian children, grandchildren and friends are invited to our Easter Egg Hunt at Central Campus on April 21st at 10 AM. This is an event for the whole family. The Bridge For Children After the Bridge meal, children can come to Rev. Michelle and Michelle s class upstairs in the MoJo Cafe at 6:15 PM where we will be sharing a Lenten scripture, story, and doing Lenten art projects together. If any parents want to participate with us, they are welcome. Ages 5 and up.

7 Wednesdays Through April 10 THE BRIDGE Westminster Central See opposite page for information and the complete schedule. April 14 PALM SUNDAY SERVICE CHRIST on the Mount Of Olives A Marge Duncan Memorial Concert Series PALM SUNDAY Sunday, April 14th / 4 PM Westminster Central Sanctuary Combined Choirs from Rose State College, Randall University, Central Presbyterian Church, and Westminster's Chancel Choir. Westminster Central - 10:30 AM Combined Service CHRIST ON THE MOUNT OF OLIVES Westminster Central Sanctuary A Marge Duncan Memorial Concert Series 4 PM April 18 MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE Westminster Central - 7 PM April 19 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE Westminster North - 7 PM April 21 EASTER SUNDAY Westminster North - 6:30 AM Sunrise Service Westminster Central Identical Sanctuary Worship Services at 9 AM and 11 AM (No Chapel Service) Featuring the Westminster Choir and Brass Westminster North Leading In The Educational Hour And Worship Rev. Jennifer Kirbas, Parish Associate / Volunteer, will be leading in the education hour and worship. Nursery Reminder As a friendly reminder, our nursery is available for children ages 4 years of age and younger during our worship and education hour. 10 AM Adult Education Hour / Easter From The Back Side This Sunday, Rev. Jennifer Kirbas will lead a discussion on the One Church, One Book Congregational wide book read of J. Ellsworth Kalas book, Easter from the Back Side. Easter Egg Hunt & Activities / Saturday, April 20 / 10 AM Join us at 10 AM on Saturday, April 20th at our North Campus for Eggstravaganza! We will have an egg hunt, cookie decorating, games and lots of fun! Please bring your own baskets. We also need volunteers to help with games and need LOTS of pre-filled eggs donated. You can drop them off at either campus. For more information please heather@wpcokc.org.

8 Remember to silence all cell phones. No food or drinks are allowed in the Chapel or Sanctuary at the Central Campus. 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: Robert Neville. Please contact him for congregational care needs at Membership: Please send membership announcements (birth, marriage, death of relative) and changes (address, , phone) to Sherri Graim, ext 239. 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, Cliff Hudson, Hank Johnson, Steve Rasmussen, Robin McAlister, Brett Robinson, Chris Stephens, Alison Taylor, Phil Truss, and Richard Zahn. 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. March 17: Robert Kinniburgh; Armand Paliotta March 18: David Almon; Sarah Cromwell; Patsy Homsey; Mike Seikel; James Vandersee March 19: Caroline Dykstra; Emma Land; Susan Lybrand March 20: R. Steven Haught March 21: David Bohanon; Benjamin Cook; Angela Ferguson; Andrew Shaffer; Elly Towns March 22: Grace Hall; NaDella Harrington; Alex Horton; Christopher Mhoon; Megan Rayle; Heather Tilghman; Courtney Wilson March 23: Nancy Coats; Clark Hyde; Ed Kelley; Grant Price 2019 COMMUNION DATES* April 14 Palm Sunday April 18 Maundy Thursday June 9 Pentecost Sunday September 8 Homecoming Sunday October 6 World Communion Sunday November 3 All Saints Sunday December 24 Christmas Eve (11pm service only) *served every Sunday in the 8:30am Chapel service and the First Sunday of each month at the 11 AM North Campus service BAPTISM DATES 2nd Sunday of each month MINUTE FOR MISSION 3rd Sunday of each month Announcements Adult Christian Education / Central Campus / Sundays At 9:30 AM Adult Bible Study: Join us in Our Love for God, a 3-month scripture study focusing on God s infinite love and how we are given hope for a new future. On the cross, God defeated sin and death, finally. The good news is that the brokenness of our lives is not the last word. There is hope for renewal and transformation. The class meets in room LL28. Adventurers Class: Easter From the Back Side starting on February 24th. Books are available to purchase for $15. This class meets in room LL30. Cornerstone Class: For adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, meets in room LL29, led by Sarah Morgan. Tree of Remembrance Ornaments Christmas Ornaments that were placed on the Tree of Remembrance may be picked up at the Information Desk. Tuesday Morning Men s Group / Central Campus The Tuesday Morning Men s Breakfast/Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 7:30 AM. We will be focusing initially on the Old Testament Prophets, probably starting with the Book of Amos. Blanketeers / Central Campus 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: Are You Ever Looking For Archived Sermons Or Pastor Classes We have an amazing archive of past worship sermons and pastor classes online. If you would like to access these videos, please visit Assisted Hearing Devices Please stop by the sound room on Sunday mornings or ask an usher if you need an assisted hearing device. Worship Flowers Flowers in the Central Campus 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: org. Cost is $60 per vase and there are 2 vases each week. Knit N' Purls / Central Campus Monday, March 25 Tuesday, April 30 Wednesday, May 29 Thursday, June 27 NEW OFFICER TRAINING TODAY New Officer training for incoming Elders and Deacons will be held TODAY, following the 10:30 AM worship service in Room 103. Lunch will be served and training will conclude by 1:45 PM.