CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP Christ the King Sunday PW Thank Offering PW Honorary Life Member Award

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2 November 20, 2016 CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP Christ the King Sunday PW Thank Offering PW Honorary Life Member Award 11:00 AM PRELUDE Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Showalter St. Anthony s Chorale Haydn GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS WE APPROACH GOD CHORAL INTROIT Be Joyful in the Lord Moore Chancel Choir *CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. *PRAYER OF CONFESSION *ASSURANCE OF PARDON *ACT OF PRAISE NO. 577 Sing a New Church Nettleton Bring the hopes of every nation; bring the art of every race. Weave a song of peace and justice; let it sound through time and space. Let us bring the gifts that differ and, in splendid, varied ways, sing a new church into being, one in faith and love and praise. WE HEAR GOD S WORD GOSPEL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE Teaching Elder Keith Sundberg (Following the time with children, our young people through kindergarten age may be excused to child care) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 1:15-20; NT 200 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON What I am Not Grateful For Teaching Elder Keith Sundberg A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD *HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. CONCERNS OF THE COMMUNITY

3 INVITATION TO PRAYER Healing Grace Chism Chancel Choir PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts) RECEPTION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory Anthem God s Many Blessings Besig-Price Chancel Choir *Offertory Response No. 359 Give Thanks Smith Give thanks with a grateful heart, give thanks to the Holy One, Give thanks because he s given Jesus Christ his son. And now let the weak say I am strong, let the poor say I am rich, Because of what the Lord has done for us. Give thanks! *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *CLOSING HYMN NO. *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION TAKING GOD S WORD INTO THE WORLD *BENEDICTION RESPONSE Two Fold Amen Whitworth Chancel Choir *POSTLUDE Christian People, All Rejoice! Pachelbel *Everyone who is able may stand Bold lettering is to be read responsively by the congregation Bold lettering that is italicized is to be sung by the congregation WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1208 Asbury Road Erie, PA Phone: wpc@wayside-erie.org STAFF The Reverend Dr. James Bernhardt Senior Pastor james@wayside-erie.org (cell) The Reverend Keith Sundberg Associate Pastor keith@wayside-erie.org (cell) Dawn Weborg Music Director David Sickles Sexton Karen Rae Pastewka (aka Karen Rae) Financial Secretary steward@wayside-erie.org Karen Shor (aka Karen) Communications and Community wpc@wayside-erie.org Liaison

4 WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, November 20, 2016 WELCOME I will show love to those who were called unloved and, to those who were called not-my-people, I will say you are my people and they will answer, you are our God. (Hosea 2:23) Wayside Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) is a place where the mind is nourished as well as the spirit, and where we affirm the dignity and worth of every person. As we are all created in the image of God, we believe discrimination is incompatible with Christ s Gospel of unconditional love. While we celebrate our Presbyterian identity, we acknowledge that we are not alone on the path to understanding God. We invite conversations that move us to seek a deeper understanding of life in the Spirit. Be who you are and be welcome here. FOR OUR CHILDREN Childcare is available during the entire worship hour for infants and preschool children. Children may remain for the entire service or take advantage of childcare (kindergarten and younger). Children s worship activity bags are available for children remaining in the worship service. Please return them following worship. CHALLENGED CHILDREN AND YOUTH If sound is unsettling to your child or youth, ask the usher for earplugs at the back of the sanctuary. We will soon have teens trained to accompany a young person when worship becomes too long. Our hope is to allow parents a time of worship. If you are interested in finding a companion for your child let Keith know. SERVICE NOTES A hearing enhancement system is available for those who have a need. An usher will be happy to provide you with a receiver this morning. Large print bulletins are also available. Thanks to those who helped with the service today: Church Opener: Ushers: Jim Perkins 8:30 AM: Coleen Loeslein and Mac Pollard 11:00 AM: Paul Carpenedo, Tom Lewis, Ron May, Matt McGill, Lorah Momeyer, Ken Reitinger, David Sundberg Acolytes: Alivia Garrity and Tom Sesler Worship Assistant: Melissa Grimm Sound Board: Jack Grimm Greeters: The Jewell Family, Worship; Gene Sundberg, SP&E Information Table: Pam Monaco Fellowship Time: Matt McGill Childcare: Hutzelman Family, Nursery; Melaragno Family, Preschool A reminder to those scheduled to help next week: Church Opener: Dan McGill Ushers: 8:30 AM: Georgi Harrington and Louise Martin 11:00 AM: Tanner Babb, Brian Buseck, Anna DeBello, John Fair, Hadley Jones, Jim Perkins, Samantha Wismer Acolytes: Worship Assistant: Sound Board: Greeters: Information Table: Fellowship Time: Childcare: Sammy Momeyer and Jarod Wallwork Lorah Momeyer Kitty Menges Georgi Harrington, Worship Mary Yonkers Gwen and Mark Smith Momeyer Family, Nursery; Lorie & Ryan Marsh Family, Preschool

5 OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 20-27, 2016 Sunday, November 20 8:30 AM Celebration of Worship Soup Sunday 9:30 AM Chancel Choir PW Thank Offering 9:45 AM Sunday School PW Honorary Life Member Award 11:00 AM Celebration of Worship 12:00 PM Fellowship Time/Hanging of the Greens 12:15 PM Confirmation Class 1:00 PM Serving at Martin Luther King Center Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Monday, November 21 6:30 PM Sanctuary Bells Wednesday, November 23 Thursday, November 24-Friday, November 25 No Programming Today Thanksgiving Holiday: Office closed No Elizabeth Circle No Chancel Choir Sunday, November 25 8:30 AM Celebration of Worship 9:30 AM Chancel Choir 9:45 AM Advent Inter-generational 11:00 AM Celebration of Worship 12:00 PM Fellowship Time 12:15 PM Confirmation Class SANCTUARY FLOWERS The Sanctuary Flowers today are sponsored by Mary and Ron Kolb in memory of Fred and Hilda Kolb and Emil and Helen Pearson. The Kolbs would like to share the flowers with you. If you would like a bouquet, please come to the communion table following the 11:00 AM service. Do you have a special event or person you would like to celebrate or remember? The flower signup sheets can be found on the name tag table. More than one arrangement can be made should you wish to have something on the same date as someone else. Cost is $50 per week or you can supply your own. HANGING OF THE GREENS Join us after the 11:00 AM Service for the Hanging of the Greens. Enjoy the company of your fellow Waysiders while helping to beautify the Church for the coming Advent and Christmas season. SUNDAY SERVICES AVAILABLE ANY TIME The 11:00 AM service is recorded each Sunday. Stop in the Library and pick up the CD or download from our website at: CHANCEL CHOIR ANTHEM Today s Chancel Choir anthem s lyrics were written by Johnson Oatman in It was set to music by Edward Excell. Oatman wrote more than 5,000 hymns and texts. Count Your Blessings became a popular gospel hymn, the words of which are relevant and meaningful even today. NEW MEMBERS CLASS A class for people interested in becoming members of Wayside will be on January 8 following 11:00 worship. Lunch will be provided (please let James or Karen Shor know of dietary restrictions/preferences). The class is meant to be informative, instructive, discussion oriented, and enjoyable. Please sign up, or let James Bernhardt or Karen Shor in the office know that you wish to attend.

6 PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN PW CIRCLES Naomi Circle will meet at noon on Wednesday November 30. Host will be Gretchen Kelley. There will be no meeting of Elizabeth Circle in November. Elizabeth Circle Christmas Party is scheduled for Thursday December 8. There will be no meeting of Sophia Circle in December. The next meeting is January 13th at the home of Shawn Babcock and Mary Marsh is the study leader. We will be doing lesson 3: "According to Luke". PW HOLIDAY COOKIE SALE Trays for our Annual Holiday Cookie Sale will be available to pick up on Sunday, December 10th. Please volunteer to bake cookies or order a cookie platter ($15.00 each) at the table in the Lobby or call Jill Abbott at or Jane Gilewicz at Money earned from this fundraiser will be given to the Presbyterian Women s Mission Fund. Details of what is needed for baking and ordering are on the Information Table in the Lobby. Sign up today! GENEROSITY OPPORTUNITIES FALL PLEDGE INITIATIVE Have you turned in your 2017 Financial Commitment Card? If not, please send it to the church office this week, if you are able. The Generosity Team would like to present as complete a picture as possible of our projected 2017 finances to the Budget Committee for its important work in planning for next year. Extra cards and envelopes have been placed on the Information Table in the Lobby or you may your pledge to our Financial Secretary at steward@wpc-erie.org. Thank you. SECOND HARVEST MOBILE FOOD BANK The next Mobile Food Bank will be held Monday, November 28. Volunteers will meet at the Federated Church, Main St. in East Springfield just off Route 20 West at 12:30 PM. Volunteers should park in the parking lot behind the church as the people getting the food park in the lot in front. If you would like to help, please sign up at the Information Table in the Lobby. SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGERS NEEDED Help to provide assistance to the Salvation Army by ringing bells for donations on Saturday, December 10. Donate one hour of your time with a friend, spouse or child at the Giant Eagle in the K-Mart Plaza at W. 26 th Street and Peninsula Drive. Hours are between 9 AM and 8 PM. Please sign up at the Information Table in the Lobby. WAYSIDE DEACONS ANGEL TREE The holiday season is upon us! As you begin to make plans to celebrate the holidays with your family, please consider helping those less fortunate in the Erie area to have a blessed Christmas as well. Once again Wayside will partner with Community Shelter Services to provide Christmas gifts for children who will have no gifts for Christmas without our help. You will have several weeks to select a tag from our Angel Tree, purchase your gift and return it to the church no later than Sunday, December 11, in time for us to deliver all the gifts to the children for Christmas. We hope that your participation in this project will be a blessing to you and your family as we prepare to celebrate God s Gift to us. SCRIP ORDERS Purchasing gift cards through our Scrip cards program is a great way for you to contribute to Wayside. A percentage of your gift card purchase will go to the Wayside general fund. An order placed on Sunday will be received by the following Sunday. You are now able to purchase Scrip gift cards weekly until December 18. Please stop at the Information Table today to place your order.

7 WEEKLY GIFTS TO THE WEST MILLCREEK FOOD PANTRY Next week s suggested items for the Food Pantry are cereal and baked beans. Non-perishable items such as diapers, feminine hygiene products, toiletries and pet foods are always appreciated. This Food Pantry is NOT affiliated with Second Harvest Food Bank and relies solely on donations like ours. Checks should be made out to West Millcreek Food Pantry. CARING CLOSET COATS FOR KIDS Our fall has been so mild this year that we forget how cold our winters can be. Like other congregations throughout the area, Wayside is collecting Coats for Kids. Waysiders are encouraged to bring in gently used coats, jackets, mittens, scarves, gloves, hats, and boots (any outerwear for Erie winters) of any size infant through adult. These items will be distributed as needed through the Caring Closet of the Erie City School District. Items should be left on the coat rack just inside the ramped entrance by the parlor. ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS BULLETIN COVERS Once again we are offering the opportunity to sponsor bulletin covers for Advent and Christmas Eve. Cost is $35 per week. Please sign up at the Information Table. POINSETTIAS Help decorate the church for the Advent and Christmas season by purchasing poinsettias for the sanctuary. The price is $11. Sign up at the Information Table or call the church office at OUR NEIGHBOR S PLACE - OVERFLOW SHELTER TOILETRIES COLLECTION We are currently collecting toiletries for Our Neighbor s Place, commonly known as the Overflow Shelter. Most critically needed items are deodorant, shampoo, shaving cream, disposable razors, toothpaste and toothbrushes. Sample or travel sizes are preferred because they do not reuse the items from night to night. A basket is in the Lobby next to the West Millcreek Food Pantry basket. Please remember these folks as you travel and shop. Spiritual Nurture and Education (SN&E) SENIOR HIGH OFFERINGS This week we will hold a class for the teens and their parents to discuss theology. Next week is our Advent Inter-generational. ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES This week the Issues of Faith class will be Native American Issues presented by Dr. Ed Jolie from Mercyhurst University s Anthropology Department. Next week is our Advent Intergenerational. There will be no Issues of Faith class that week. Join us for The Revelation and Hell led by Don Worthington and Rachel Swanson on November 20 and 27 in Room 4. CONFIRMATION Sundays beginning at 12:15 PM This week we will have a brief lesson, a service project and help with the Hanging of the Greens. Next week our topic will be Sin and Temptation. WOW (WAYSIDE ON WEDNESDAY) A Wednesday program for youth from 2nd to 5th grade beginning at 4:00 PM This week is Thanksgiving week. There will be no Clubs or Youth Choirs on November 23. Next week we will discuss the meaning of the musical. WAYOUTH A Wednesday program for youth 6 th -12 th grades beginning at 6:00 PM This week is Thanksgiving week. There will be no Clubs or Youth Choirs November 23. Next week we will plan the Shower for Baby Jesus.

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