Westminster. Presbyterian Church. A Telling Presence in the City

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1 Westminster Presbyterian Church A Telling Presence in the City Sunday, July 29, 2018 Rooted and Grounded in Love, by Kirsten Malcolm Berry, watercolor on paper, 2004 The Westminster Collection, on view in the Meisel Room We enter this church not as strangers, but as children of God.

2 Welcome to Westminster We are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in our worship, mission, and programs. Large-print bulletins, hymnals, hearing assistance devices, and Hearing Loop information available from ushers. If you are new to Westminster Parking On Sundays, for those without walking difficulties, please park at Orchestra Hall, 11th St. & Marquette. At Orchestra Hall, take a ticket as you enter the ramp; pick up a parking voucher at Westminster; use both your ticket and voucher to exit the ramp. Westminster Ramp may be accessed from Alice Rainville Place between Marquette and Nicollet Mall. There is also a drop-off area at church on Marquette Avenue. Nursery Care is available for infants through age 3 during worship. Coffee Hour Join us for fair trade coffee and refreshments after worship in the Commons. There is no Children s Church during July and August. Children are welcome to remain in worship. Activity bags are available from the ushers. Membership To learn more, visit westminstermpls.org/membership or contact Rev. Meghan Gage- Finn, mgage-finn@wpc-mpls.org, or Janice Teliczan, jteliczan@wpc-mpls.org. If you seek to deepen your involvement Faith in Action Get involved in serving and seeking justice. Contact Rev. Matthew Johnson, mjohnson@wpc-mpls.org. Families, Youth, and Children Connect with children s/youth choirs, youth group, confirmation, parent offerings, and special events. Contact Rev. Matthew Johnson, mjohnson@wpc-mpls.org. Fellowship Enjoy fellowship with other members of the church. Contact Rev. Sarah Brouwer, sbrouwer@wpc-mpls.org. Other worship and prayer opportunities Centering Prayer Wednesdays, noon, Bates Room Quiet Worship 3rd Saturday of the month, during the program year Prayer Companions Sundays, after 10 am worship, Chapel The Clearing Wednesdays, 6:30 pm, during the program year Gathered at Five, Sundays, 5 pm, beginning August 12 Westminster Cares Births, Adoptions, Baptisms Contact Janice Teliczan, jteliczan@wpc-mpls.org. For Pastoral Care Notify Deb Wagner of hospitalization, illness, death, or prayer requests, dwagner@wpc-mpls.org. Blood Pressure Screenings 3rd Sunday, 9:30-11:30 am, Bates Room The Westminster Counseling Center offers pastoral counseling for individuals, couples, families, and children. Visit westminstercounseling.org or call

3 July 29, :00 am Preparing for the Word Our service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship. Welcome Prelude Prelude and Fugue in A, BWV 536 Timothy Hart-Andersen J. S. Bach Matt Tylutki, guest organist Our Life in Christ One: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. As the morning greeting is offered, please complete the friendship folder found in your pew, and pass it to your neighbor. Children are invited to remain in worship. The ushers have activity bags. *Call to Worship (from Psalm 145) One: All your works shall give thanks to you, O Lord, and all your faithful shall bless you. All: They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom, and tell of your power, One: to make known to all people your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom. All: Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. One: Let us worship God! *Processional Hymn No. 619 Praise, My Soul, the God of Heaven Call to Confession The congregation is invited to approach God with humility, seeking God s mercy in unison prayer. Prayer of Confession God of love and creation, we confess we do not give thanks to you for your mighty deeds. We forget you have always been present in our lives. We do not uphold those who are facing struggles. Then by your amazing love, you call us back. You open our eyes to look to you. You provide us with what we need for the journey. You open our hands to be generous and kind. Humble us, O God, to know that you are the source of our strength, the deep well of our faith, and the fountain of joy. In Christ s saving name we pray. * Please stand as you are able.

4 Silent Prayer Worshippers seek God s forgivene ss in their own lives. Assurance of God s Forgiveness (from Romans 8; 2 Corinthians 5) One: Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Friends, hear the good news: All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen. Anthem Standin in the Need of Prayer Refrain: It s me, it s me, O Lord, standin in the need of prayer. Not my brother, not my sister, but it s me, O Lord, Standin in the need of prayer. Refrain Not my father, not my mother, but it s me, O Lord, Standin in the need of prayer. Refrain Not the stranger, not my neighbor, but it s me, O Lord, Standin in the need of prayer. Refrain Traditional African American Spiritual Westminster Choir, Amanda Weber, conductor Listening for the Word Prayer for Illumination Before the reading of scripture we pray that God will illumine our understanding. Readings from Holy Scripture Ephesians 3:14-21 (NT, p. 170) John 6:1-14 (NT, p. 84) One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Sermon What Power Is at Work Within Us? Peter Soulen David Shinn

5 Responding to the Word *Hymn No. 465 What a Friend We Have in Jesus Pastoral Prayer and the Lord s Prayer Matthew Johnson 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. Offertory Sentences Having heard the Word, we now respond in gratitude by giving. Please place your offering in the plate, or use the I give to Westminster card in recognition of your contributions made online or in another way. Offertory Anthem Give Me Jesus O, when I am alone, give me Jesus. You may have all the rest, give me Jesus. O, when I come to die, give me Jesus. You may have all the rest, give me Jesus. And when I want to sing, give me Jesus. You may have all the rest, give me Jesus. Prayer of Dedication for the Offerings Received *Hymn No. 803 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need *Charge and Benediction The people respond with Amen. *Passing of the Peace Traditional African American Spiritual, arr. L. L. Fleming Since the earliest days of the Christian Church, worshippers have greeted each other with a sign of peace. All are invited to offer a verbal greeting, such as: Peace be with you. One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. Postlude Fanfare William Mathias

6 This Sunday 8:45 am Adult Choir, Choir Rm; Virtues & Values, Hunter Rm. 9:45-11:00 am Childcare, Nursery, for infants through age 3. 10:00 am Worship Service, Sanctuary 11:00 am Prayer Companions, Chapel Westminster Gallery, An Apple a Day, Contact Dr. Rodney Allen Schwartz, rschwartz@wpc-mpls.org. TODAY S FLOWERS In loving memory of Marina Flores Rev. Odilon Flores by the Kendig and Peet families DEATH Nancy Anderson July 8, 2018 Coming Up Congregational Care Contact Deb Wagner, or dwagner@wpc-mpls.org unless noted. Magnet Senior Center, Mondays & Wednesdays, 9 am-noon, Questions? Contact Angelique Kingsbury, akingsbury@ wpc-mpls.org. The Prayer Companion Ministry prays Sundays in the Chapel after 10 am worship. All are welcome to share concerns and joys with a prayer companion. Grief Support Group, Saturdays, 9:30 am, Westminster, Rm August 4: Dennis Herschbach, Personal story. More info, mplsgriefsupport.org or Educational Ministries Contact Carmel Tinnes, ctinnes@wpc-mpls. org unless noted. In preparation for our Adult Education fall series, we encourage you to read through the Gospel of Mark in the New Revised Standard Version. It takes only a little over an hour to complete, and it is an interesting experience to read it from start to finish (note the different endings) in one sitting. Faith in Action Contact Matt Johnson, mjohnson@wpcmpls. org unless noted. School Supplies Drive, through August 12, Donate new school supplies for children in need. Box is near the reception desk. Questions? Contact Barb Person, barbperson2049@gmail.com. Paint-A-Thon, August 4, Paint-A-Thon volunteers paint home exteriors for those who are not able to do the maintenance themselves and cannot afford to hire a contractor. No experience necessary! Sign up Sundays at Westminster, or Angelique Kingsbury, akingsbury@wpc.mpls.org.

7 Families, Youth & Children Contact Matt Johnson, org unless noted. Youth Westy Wednesdays, August 8, 6 pm, Youth Rm. Looking for the chance to reconnect with your friends during the summer months? Join us for Westie Wednesdays every other week throughout the summer! Middle and high school youth meet to play games, sing and enjoy each other s company. For more info, contact Jim at jcochrane@ wpc-mpls.org. Family Fellowship Event, Izzy s Ice Cream, August 19, Join us at Izzy s Ice Cream, 1100 S. Second St. We ll meet at 4pm and enjoy our ice cream at nearby Gold Medal Park. Contact Marie, mkruskop@wpc-mpls.org, to RSVP. Hospitality Be a Sunday morning greeter! It s the simplest, and one of the most important ministries at Westminster. Greet at various locations around the church for 20 minutes before the service begins, welcoming visitors and friends. Sign up to be on a quarterly , pick the Sundays and locations where you wish to greet it s that easy! Contact Deb Wagner for more info, dwagner@wpc-mpls. org. Music August Adventures in Music Each Sunday in August will feature guest musicians in various American genres of music. Join us in worship as we offer these unique musical gifts from the surrounding community! Aug 5 Good Intentions Bluegrass Band Aug 12 Tom Pieper Jazz Quartet Aug 19 Twin Cities Shape Note Community Aug 26 Folk Singing featuring Ray Makeever Gathered at Five August 12, 19, 26, 5 pm Westminster Hall Join us for our first three Sunday evening services in August. This soft launch will help us develop and refine this new service before we fully launch on September 16.

8 Today s Worship Leadership Rev. Dr. Timothy Hart-Andersen, Senior Pastor Rev. Matthew Johnson, Interim Associate Pastor, Families, Youth, and Children Rev. David Shinn, Associate Pastor, Congregational Care Matt Tylutki, Guest organist Westminster Choir, Dr. Amanda Weber, Interim Director of Choral Ministries Peter Soulen, Lay reader For full Westminster staff listing and contact information, please visit westminstermpls.org or see the Westminster News. Westminster Affiliated Boards Westminster Camp Ajawah, ajawah.org Westminster Counseling Center, westminstercounseling.org Westminster Town Hall Forum, westminsterforum.org Daily Phone Devotions July 29...John 6: Psalm Romans 15:22-33 Westminster Presbyterian Church 1200 Marquette Avenue Minneapolis westminstermpls.org facebook.com/westminstermpls twitter.com/westminstermpls August 1... Mark 6: Samuel 11:26-12:13a 3...Exodus 16:2-4, Ephesians 4: John 6:24-35