WORSHIP for the FOURTH SUNDAY in LENT MARCH 15, :30 AM

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1 Grounded in the grace of God, we are a vibrant Christian community, disciples of all ages, gathered for worship and nurture, scattered to serve and to love. MPC Mission Statement adopted by the Session March 31, 2008 WORSHIP for the FOURTH SUNDAY in LENT MARCH 15, :30 AM

2 Welcome to Morrisville Presbyterian Church WE WELCOME GUESTS AND VISITORS to our worship service today. If you are not a member, we invite you to consider membership with us. If you would like more information about how we can serve you, please speak to a pastor. FRIENDSHIP PAD: During the Words of Welcome, please pass the Friendship Pad to the outside aisle and back again to the center. This allows worshipers to recognize other people in their pew, and helps staff members identify individuals who may need attention. The Chancel Flowers are given by Carol Carpenter in memory of her father, Albert D. Wismar; and to the glory of God from Roberta and Carol Carroll. USHERING AT TODAY S SERVICE: Head Deacon Andy Beidler, Alastair Brunton, Ann Clements, Dave Stoneburner, Alice Garcia, Susan Manning, Amy Schnurr, and Jr. Deacons Ryan McHenry, Gavin Smith, and Christopher Ward. TODAY S ACOLYTE is Anna Flook. CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 4 is provided in the Nursery/Pre-School room from 10:15 11:45 a.m.. Infants and toddlers are also welcome in worship. Visitors, please feel free to worship with your children for as long as they are able. If he or she gets wiggly and needs a stretch break, audio from the service is available in the chapel, until your child is ready to return to the sanctuary for you to continue to worship together. HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES are available for use anywhere in the sanctuary during worship. These pocket-sized receivers are available from Deacons in either Narthex and are to be returned after the service. HYMNALS, BIBLES, & BULLETINS WITH LARGE PRINT are available during worship each Sunday morning from a Deacon in the Narthex. Please return the Hymnal and/or Bible after the service. C ONTACT US M ORRISVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 771 North Pennsylvania Ave. Morrisville, PA Office@MPCusa.net CHURCH STAFF Bruce Ballantine... BruceBallantine@MPCusa.net Interim Pastor & Head of Staff (extension 234) Deborah Heffernan... DebbieHeffernan@MPCusa.net Interim Associate Pastor (extension 225) Linda Seaman... LindaSeaman@MPCusa.net Director of Older Adult Ministry (extension 232) Steve McBride... SteveMcBride@MPCusa.net Director of Music & Communications Coordinator Rich Drabb... RichDrabb@MPCusa.net Property Manager (extension 231) Laurie Jacobson... LaurieJacobson@MPCusa.net Bookkeeper (extension 226) Elizabeth Scully... LizScully@MPCusa.net Administrative Assistant (extension 0) PASTORAL CARE REMINDER Members of the staff truly want to be attentive when members or friends of MPC are experiencing health difficulties. If you (or a family member) have been admitted to a hospital, please let us know by contacting the church office, and one of the pastors will be pleased to visit. You may also reach the pastors on their mobile phones Bruce Ballantine at and Debbie Heffernan at Thank you for your assistance. WORSHIP NOTE * The asterisk indicates that those who are able, may please stand. Please forward any announcements you would like included in the Bulletin by Tuesday of each week to Office@MPCusa.net Articles for Currents are due by the 1st day of the preceding month. April 1st is the deadline for the May 2015 issue. Send articles to Currents@MPCusa.net. 2

3 Fourth Sunday in Lent THE WORD IN MUSIC G A T H E R I N G PRELUDE WORDS of WELCOME Pastor Ballantine INTROIT Mass of the Children (RUTTER) Awake my soul, and with the sun The daily stage of the duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise To pay thy morning sacrifice. Redeem thy mis-spent time that s past, Live this day as if twere thy last: Improve thy talent with due care; For the great Day thyself prepare. CALL to WORSHIP One: Look to the Lord your God, and live. All: Give thanks to the Holy One, our Savior. One: For though we once were dead in sin, All: now, by the grace of God, we live. *HYMN 461 God Is Here! Paul Clough ABBOTT S LEIGH *PRAYER of CONFESSION Unison God our Redeemer, we confess that we are people of ashes and dust. We grumble and complain when you have provided all we need. We continue to walk in darkness when you have given light to the world. Forgive us, God of grace. Help us to trust in you so that we may not perish but may have eternal life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. *SILENT PRAYERS of CONFESSION Here each worshiper may offer silent prayers of confession. *RESPONSE Mass of the Children (RUTTER) Kyrie eleison. Christe eleison. Kyrie eleison. *PROMISE of FORGIVENESS One: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you, in the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. May the God of mercy, who forgives you all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life. All: Amen. 3

4 RESPONSE to GOD S PARDON Mass of the Children (RUTTER) Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Glory be to God in highest heaven and peace on earth. Laudamus te, benedicimus te, adoramus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam glorian tuam. Domine Deus, Rex caelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe Domine Deus, Agnus Dei Filius Patris, Qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostrum. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobis. Quoniam Tu solus sanctus, Tu solus Dominus, Tu solus Altissimus, Jesu Christe, Cum Sancto Spiritu in Gloria Dei Patris. Amen. *THE PEACE One: The peace of Christ be with you. All: And also with you. One: Let us greet one another with the peace of Christ. As a sign of their reconciliation in Christ, the people share the peace of Christ, greeting one another with these or similar words: The peace of Christ be with you, Peace be with you, or simply, Peace. PRAYER for ILLUMINATION LITURGY of the WORD PSALTER READING Psalm 107: 1-3, (Old Testament, pages ) One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Mass of the Children (RUTTER) Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth, Hosanna! Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Hosana in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna! TIME for YOUNG DISCIPLES Pastor Heffernan NEW TESTAMENT READING Ephesians 2: 1-10 (New Testament, page 181) One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. ANTHEM Mass of the Children (RUTTER) Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis. Little lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Gave thee life and bid thee feed, By the stream and o er the mead; Gave thee clothing of delight, Softest clothing woolly bright; Gave thee such a tender voice, Making all the vales rejoice. Little lamb, who made thee? Dost thou know who made thee? Little lamb, I ll tell thee; Little lamb, I ll tell thee; He is called by thy name, For he calls himself a Lamb; He is meek and he is mild, He became a little child: I a child and thou a lamb, We are called by his name Little Lamb, God bless thee. Miserere nobis. 4

5 OFFERING Invitation to Give Presentation of Gifts Offertory Music Mass of the Children (RUTTER) Lord, open thou mine eyes that I may see thee; Lord, open thou my lips that I may praise thee; Lord, open thou my heart that I may love thee, Serve thee with joy, fear none above thee. Christ be my sword and shield, my strong defender; Christ be my light and my Redeemer. Lord, be with me this day in each endeavor; Lord, keep my soul with thee now and for ever. Dona nobis pacem. Christ, be my guide today, my guide tomorrow; Christ in my days of joy, my days of sorrow; Christ in the silent hours when I lie sleeping, Safe in his holy angels keeping. Christ be within the hearts of all who love me; Christ all around, and Christ above me. Christ in my thought and prayer and my confessing; Christ, when I go to rest, grant me your blessing. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem. Glory to thee, my God, this night For all the blessings of the light; Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath thy own almighty wings. Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise him, all creatures here below, Praise him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Dona nobis pacem. *Doxology There is A Redeemer (Music Supplement #443, verses 1 2) *AFFIRMATION of FAITH I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord. who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. PRAYERS of INTERCESSION and THANKSGIVING THE LORD S PRAYER (debts and debtors) S E N D I N G (APOSTLES CREED, ECUMENICAL VERSION) *HYMN 542 All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night TALLIS CANON *CHARGE and BLESSING *CHORAL BENEDICTION The Lord Bless You and Keep You (RUTTER) *POSTLUDE The Chancel Choir Steve McBride 5

6 BROWN BAG & BIBLE The Brown Bag & Bible Study will resume meeting at noon on Wednesday, March 18. At that time, we will begin using as our study resource Mark for Everyone by N.T. Wright. Books are be available for pick-up today! WEEKDAY NURSERY SCHOOL Will be holding an open houses for the upcoming school year on March 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call Joanie Layden at (215) with any questions. BOOK GROUP MEETINGS The Gilead Group will begin discussing Marilynne Robinson's Lila on Tuesday, March 24 in the MPC Lounge at 7:00 pm. The Narnia Group will discuss Prince Caspian at it's March meeting. All Are Welcome! CLOTHING CENTER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The clothing center is in need of a few good people who would like to volunteer their time either on Mondays (9:00 a.m.-noon) or Tuesdays (9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.) or both days. If you would like to be part of our Outreach mission please call Betsy for more information. SCHOLARSHIPS We have four scholarships available for the 2015 year. The McClanen Scholarship is available to any college student (need based); the Campbell Scholarship is available to any college student (need based); the Robert Scholarship is available to both men and women for studies in seminary or medical fields and the Patti-Jane Reeves Memorial Scholarship is available to high school graduates or college students. Applications are available online and in the church office. Please send the completed forms to office@mpcusa.net by March 29, Worship Notes & Announcements 6 ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING WILL BE RECEIVED ON EASTER By supporting One Great Hour of Sharing, you re sustaining programs that provide disaster relief, food, clean water, training, and resources to people all over the world. When you give, you re changing lives. Your giving goes to the following PC(USA) programs: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (40 countries and 24 states received help for natural and human-caused disasters); Presbyterian Hunger Program (154,731 people who were living in extreme poverty now have increased food security and livelihoods through international development work); Self-Development of People (4,619 children/ parents received improved educational opportunities). Remember to bring in your fish box on Palm Sunday or Easter. EASTER BREAKFAST Join us in Fellowship Hall for a light Easter Breakfast starting at 9:30 a.m. between the Easter Sunday services. Please sign up in the Communications center or Liz Scully at office@mpcusa.net so that we know how many people will be coming. All are welcome! MASS OF THE CHILDREN ORCHESTRA & SOLOISTS Flute - Sarah McGahey Oboe - Janet Easley Clarinet - Joe Smith Bassoon - Mike Pedrazzini Horn - Jane Richter Timpani - Bill Cain Percussion - Ryan McHenry Harp - Donna Cooper Bass - Nancy Merriam Organ - Marilyn Shenenberger Soloists Wendy Yazujian, Van Baum, Sam Brukhman, Carol Carpenter, Cait Triebl, Evan Schnurr, Seth McHenry, Steve James, A.J. Neimann

7 2015 Easter Memorials & Honorariums Have you considered honoring, celebrating, or remembering a family member, friend, or loved one this Eastertide? Contributions to our Memorial Fund can be made, not just for remembering a loved one who has passed, but also for honoring someone in your life now. This year our Easter Flowers will be beautiful, multi-colored tulips. With an abundance of allergic reactions to lilies, the Worship Committee is trying this new floral direction for this year. EASTER TULIPS Members and friends of the church are reminded that the tulips, which beautify the church, may be given as memorials. Forms are available online and in the church office. Please fill out a form and return it with your check in the amount of $10.00 per plant ordered to the church office by Sunday, March 22nd. MUSIC FUND Memorial contributions to this fund help to supplement the music ministry program. This Lent and Easter, the music fund will allow MPC Choirs to be accompanied by a professional orchestra on March 15 th and by a Brass Quintet on Easter. Contributions of any amount are welcome. DEACONS FOOD BASKET PROGRAM In addition to free-will donations received by the Deacons, you are welcome to contribute to the Food Basket Program as a gift or memorial to loved ones by using the form below. Easter Memorial & Honorarium Contributions Please do not add the memorial contribution amount to your pledge payment! Make checks payable to MPC with the type of memorial noted on the memo line. I (we) wish to make the following contribution(s) to: Easter Tulips ($10.00 each) Number of Plants: Amount attached: I will pick up the tulip following the 10:30 am Easter service. I wish to have the Deacons deliver the tulips to a shut-in. Music Fund Please find $ attached for this fund. Deacons Food Basket Program. Please find $ attached for this fund. Given by: Address Phone In loving memory of In celebration of To give thanks for (circle one) Please print exactly as you wish it to appear in the bulletin and return to the Church Office by Sunday, March 22.

8 MPC Weekly Calendar SUNDAY, March 15 8:30am Weekly Prayer Meeting Conference Room 9:00 Teen Choir Music Room 9:30 Education Conference Room 10:00 Chancel Choir Music Room 10:30 Worship (Word in Music) Sanctuary 11:00 Cherub Choir Room :00 WDNS Room :30 Fellowship Time Lounge Deacons Host 11:45 Agape Choir Room 104 MONDAY, March 16 7:00pm Boy Scout Troop 3 Fellowship Hall 7:00 Cub Scouts Room 220, 122, 210 7:00 Food Packing Room 4 7:00 Trustees Conference Room TUESDAY, March 17 10:00am Clothing Center Room 4 10:00 Food Center Set-up Fellowship Hall 10:00 Seekers Lounge 3:00pm Staff Meeting Conference Room 6:00 Girl Scouts Room 122 7:00 Educational Ministry Comm. Room 210 7:30 Alcoholics Anonymous Room 220 7:30 Nominating Committee Conf. Room WEDNESDAY, March 18 9:00am Food Center Fellowship Hall Noon Brown Bag and Bible Conference Room 6:00pm Youth Club Fellowship Hall 7:30 Children & Family Mtg. Conf. Room THURSDAY, March 19 10:00 Lower Makefield Women Fellowship H. 11:00am Food Stocking Room 4 Noon Alcoholics Anonymous Room 222 6:00pm God s Thunder Chapel 6:00 Lenten Supper & Fellowship Hall Worship 6:30 Oakville Girl Scouts Room 220 7:00 Chancel Choir Music Room 8:30 Chancel Ringers Chapel FRIDAY, March 20 7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous Room 122 8:00 Quest Class Retreat SATURDAY, March 21 9:00 am Quest Class Retreat ends SUNDAY, March 22 8:30am Weekly Prayer Meeting Conference Room 9:00 Teen Choir Music Room 9:30 Education Conference Room 9:30 Chancel Choir Music Room 10:30 Worship Sanctuary 11:00 Cherub Choir Room :30 Fellowship Time Lounge Clothing Center Volunteers and Older Adult Committee Host 11:45 Agape Choir Room 104 Noon Sunday School Teacher Mtg. Conf. Rm. CHANGE OF ADDRESS When sending mail to the church, please be advised we no longer have mail delivered to Post Office Box 240. Please mail all correspondence to our street address: 771 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville, PA Our phone number, fax and address remain the same. Thanks! M O R R I S V I L L E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H 771 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE MORRISVILLE, PA PASTORS & PROGRAM STAFF Bruce Ballantine, Interim Pastor & Head of Staff Deborah Heffernan, Interim Associate Pastor Louise Shoemaker, Parish Associate Linda Seaman, Director of Older Adult Ministry Steve McBride, Director of Music and Principal Organist