Service of Worship Trinity Sunday May 31, :30 a.m.

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1 Service of Worship Trinity Sunday May 31, :30 a.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church extends an enthusiastic welcome, in Christ s name, to all who worship here or join us in fellowship. Our church family seeks to embody God s boundless love by embracing, liberating and empowering people whoever they are and wherever they may be on their faith journeys to realize the transforming power of Christ in our congregation, community and the world beyond West 13 th Street Wilmington, DE An Earth Care Congregation of the PC (USA)

2 This Morning at Westminster Deacon Team of the Month Liz Bacon, Fred Carspecken, Teisha Fooks, Tammy Holm, Gen Wallace Roe and Jennie Wagner 8:30 a.m. Worship with communion in Rodney Chapel 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal Adult Music Room 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Nursery for babies and toddlers 10:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School for ages Pre-K through 2 nd Grade following TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN in the Preschool Suite 11:00 a.m. Iced tea and coffee in the Meeting Room Later Today 6:00 p.m. Clean But Not Straight NA Club Room 8:00 p.m. AA Club Room Westminster is certified as an Earth Care Congregation by the Presbyterian Church (USA). This honor means that we have exhibited exceptional leadership in protecting God s creation and being good stewards of earth s resources through our worship, education, outreach and advocacy. We are one of 140 congregations (out of more than 10,000) that has earned this distinction. 2

3 SANCTUARY FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and with prayers for a speedy recovery for our Director of Music and Organist, Paul Fleckenstein, with love from the Staff. Consider giving the flowers for Sunday worship to remember or honor loved ones or to celebrate an event, while expressing praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at or lwatson@ycst.com. Dates available for flowers are June 28, July 5 and 26. CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER Please remember in your prayers: Those recently hospitalized: Jim Carter, Paul Fleckenstein, Sandra Tisdall, Bruce Weaver, Charlene Weaver, and Mary Young. Westminster s homebound family who can no longer attend worship with us, by sending a card, saying a prayer, or visiting. This week we ask you to remember Kay Benson and Laura Stevens, both in Cokesbury Healthcare. Westminster s Covenant Prayer Group prays weekly for specific needs of the faith community. You may submit a prayer request by leaving a confidential message on , ext. 335, or filling out a prayer request card (in the pew pocket) and placing it in the offering plate. Afghanistan often seems far away, and we may neglect to realize that Americans, as well as Afghans and members of coalition forces continue to die. As Christians, we are called to pray for the spreading of peace and justice and an end to violence. If someone in your family is serving in the military, please let us know, so that we may include that person on our prayer list. Contact Colleen Falasco: ext. 131, or cfalasco@wpc.org. This week we pray for Those known to the WPC Community presently serving in various locations: Brian Gorman Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whose scars may by deep and long-lasting. WORSHIP NOTES Please remember in prayer Paul Fleckenstein, our Director of Music and Organist, that he will make a full recovery from the injuries he sustained when he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. We express our thanks to Robert Dicks, the Assistant Director and Accompanist of the Cathedral Choir School of Delaware, for playing the piano and organ while Paul Fleckenstein recovers from his injuries. Worship Resources You may obtain large print hymnals and hearing devices from any usher. Worship bags for children ages 3-6 include a children s bulletin designed for them. Children s bulletins for ages 7-12 are also available from the ushers. All children who leave the sanctuary after Children s Time must have a completed yellow security label on their back. If you do not find a security label in the pew pocket, you may obtain one in the Preschool Suite. This policy is for your child s protection. Thank you for your help. You may make a contribution to Westminster Presbyterian Church by visiting our website and click the Donate Now button or scan the QR code on your smart phone. 3

4 ORDER OF WORSHIP PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Come, Holy Spirit, giver of life; breathe into us that we may hear a word of truth this day. Draw us into communion, enable us to love, conspire to make us one with you for the world you so deeply love. Amen. (from Feasting on the Word) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *PASSING OF THE PEACE CALL TO WORSHIP Blessed be God, Eternal Majesty, Living Word, Abiding Spirit. Glory to God forever. Amen. Jesus said, the way to see God s dream for the world is to be born from above by the Spirit. The way to take part in that dream, says Jesus, is to be born of water and spirit. That gift is available to us today. Glory to God forever. Amen. *HYMN NO. 4 Holy God, We Praise Your Name GROSSER GOT, WIR LOBEN DICH CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, we know that you are always there to lead us yet we lose our way and fall back into fear. We confess that we have stumbled, and we recognize our need for you to lift us up and help us start again. Forgive us our failings, restore us to strength, and reconcile us with you, ourselves, and each other, through the power of Christ and the gift of your Spirit. Amen. ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS SCRIPTURE LESSON John 3:1-17 Robin Rosser, Lay Reader This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able. 4

5 SERMON We Are Nicodemus Randy Clayton OFFERING In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich. Dietrich Bonhoeffer CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER INVITATION TO THE TABLE THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Blessed are you... LORD S PRAYER Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. WORDS OF INSTITUTION COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE For those who have wheat allergies, we provide gluten-free rice crackers with the communion bread. PRAYER FOLLOWING COMMUNION *HYMN NO. 321 The Church s One Foundation AURELIA BENEDICTION If you are visiting with us and wish to learn more about our church family, we invite you to meet today s ambassador, Robin Rosser, following the service. She is happy to share information about our many programs for children, youth and adults. 5

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7 Sunday Worship Schedule May 31 to September 6 (Summer Schedule) 8:30 a.m. Worship service with communion in Rodney Chapel 9:45 a.m. Nursery 10:00 a.m. Worship service in the sanctuary Children s Sunday School (Pre K through grade 2) Join us for iced tea and coffee hosted by our deacons in the Meeting Room following the 10:00 a.m. service. TO EXPLORE OUR FULL CALENDAR, VISIT CALENDAR.WPC.ORG 7

8 PASTORAL STAFF Gregory K. Jones, Head of Staff Randall T. Clayton, Interim Associate Pastor Jill Getty, Pastoral Care Assistant CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: Debbie Brown CHURCH EDUCATOR: Susan Moseley DIRECTOR OF PRESCHOOL MINISTRIES: Robin Rosser MUSIC STAFF Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells & Living Mosaics Worship Coordinator Section Leaders/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Sharon Babcock, Malcolm Cooper, Jerry Polman YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM Susan Moseley, Mary Beth Davis, Mike Gnade, and Drew McPheeters SUPPORT STAFF Susan Alexander, Reception Area Supervisor Paul Crothamel, Director of Facilities and Security Colleen Falasco, Operations Assistant Nicole Hughes, Director of Communication and Database Management Jerry Hunter, Financial Assistant Suzie Hurlock, Administrative Assistant Sextons: Roger W. Atkins, Terrence Clarke, Robert King, Joan Truitt WORLDWIDE MINISTRY Guatemala Leslie Vogel (CEDEPCA), Sandi and Brian Thompson-Royer, Rosario Diaz, Amanda Craft Kenya JOHABETO Ruth and Martin Shikuku, Kitale, Kenya Congo PCUSA Missionaries Bob and Kristi Rice, John and Gwenda Fletcher, Jeff and Kristi Boyd Ruth Brown, Timothee Kalonji Matadi, Cecilé de Sweemer, MD, Pastor Jean-Marc Katujudi Nkuna and Members of the Kamulumba-Ditalala Parish Ethiopia Poko Medical Mission Mozambique Macia Presbyterian Church Syrian Refugees in Lebanon and Jordan Peace Drums Ibillin and Haifa SESSION Jen Barrington, Chad Chandler, Jeanne Checkel, Art Colbourn, Joe Daley, Rich Diver, Mary Field, Mike Gnade, Cathy Higgins, Carol Hogue, Barbara Jobe, Dick Jolly, Kali Kniel-Tolbert, John Krill, Jen Mathé, Jon McPheeters, Mark Mosher, Roland Pamm, Polly Pyle-Carter, Roger Reinicker, Patti Ridout, Craig Stabler, Craig Wemmers, Helen Zumsteg BOARD OF DEACONS Liz Bacon, Fred Carspecken, Diane Chandler, Barry Cobb, Jean Custin, Tammy Daley, Nancy Diver, Teisha Fooks, Nicole Fox, Sue Frost, Cathy Glober, Tammy Holm, Laura Holmes, Bill Kaye, Hillary King, Cathy Lang, Kristen Marvel, Mary Lou McDowell, Lola Miller, Bob Moore, Carol Neff, Keith Pierce, Cassandra Piovoso, Elizabeth Poole, Robin Rosser, Kris Ruebling-Jass, Ann Shadduck, Mark Shiflett, Jerry Spilecki, Steve Stallone, Judy Stoffer, Natalia Thompson, Jennifer Trickey, Jennie Wagner, Gen Wallace-Roe, Sue Weissinger TRUSTEES Gary Bryde, Jim Carter, John Doyle, Bobbe Hoy, Lynne Kielhorn, Charles McDowell, John McFarland, Bill Nace, Mary Lu Pamm, Stephen Poole, Tom Preston, Kris Qualls 8