Christ Presbyterian Church

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1 Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, Ohio cantoncpc.org Entry of Christ into Jerusalem Master of San Baudelio de Berlanga, 1125 Fresco mounted on canvas April 9, 2017 Palm/Passion Sunday

2 Welcome to Christ Presbyterian Church We re so glad that you re here. We hope that your worship with us today nourishes your spirit and that you will come back to worship with us again. Please be sure to sign the guest pad located at the end of your pew so that we can follow up on your visit with us. For our visitors with children: our Nursery (up to age 3) is open and available to you in our lower level where our caring volunteers are ready to watch over your child. You can worship with peace of mind as you will be given a pager so that you can be contacted immediately should you be needed. Worship Activity Bags and activity sheets are located in the front of the Sanctuary for children to use. An usher is able to help direct you if you need assistance. All children are welcome to come forward for our Children s Message. As today is a Communion Sunday, following the message, children ages 3-5 are invited to follow our teachers out for Preschool Kids Church and can be picked up in the lower level following service. Children kindergarten and older will remain in service today to participate in Communion. Thank you for worshiping with us today. REFLECTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS ON COMMUNION Communion is a time for quiet celebration. Please refrain from talking with neighbors as others are in thankful prayer. Holy communion is a gift from God to all of God s people. It does not belong to one particular church or denomination. At Christ Presbyterian Church everyone who confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior is encouraged to come to the table. Appropriate responses to receiving both bread and cup include: Thanks be to God Amen Glory be to God You are encouraged to remember God s call to be part of the covenant people and a citizen in the Kingdom of Heaven (your baptism) by dipping your hand in the baptismal font as you come forward. You are welcome to receive Communion as a couple, family, and/or as friends gathered. If you have a family member who is in the choir, they can join you as you come forward. You are encouraged to sing during Communion. The choir will lead in singing meditative hymns. As you return to your seat you are encouraged to continue singing, devote yourself to prayer, or meditate on the cross.

3 The Order For Morning Worship Palm/Passion Sunday April 9, 2017 Ten-Thirty O Clock * Those who are able please stand; if getting up Please silence all electronic devices and down is difficult for you, please remain seated. prior to the worship service. Large print copies of the hymns are available in the Narthex or from an usher. ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME Preparation for Worship Organ Voluntary Fanfare John Cook Introit Hosanna, Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord. Thou that sittest in the highest heavens, Hosanna in excelsis Deo. David C. Morgan Proclamation of the Entrance into Jerusalem Matthew 21:1-11 Litany for the Palms Leader: Who is this riding among us? Jesus, the Prophet of Nazareth. Leader: Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna, his way is victorious. Leader: Who is this riding the animal of peace? Jesus, the Prophet of Nazareth. Leader: Blessed be the coming Kingdom of David. Hosanna, may his Way be victorious. Leader: Who is the Liberator of Israel? Jesus, the Prophet of Nazareth. Leader: Blessed be the freedom he brings. Hosanna, may his Way be victorious. Leader: Who is this carrying the palm of peace? Hosanna, the Prophet of Nazareth. Leader: Blessed is our leader, the Prince of Peace. Hosanna, may his Way be victorious. Leader: Who is this that frees the oppressed from prison? Jesus, the Prophet of Nazareth. Leader: Blessed is the One who releases all captives. Hosanna, may his Way be victorious. Amen. The Covenant of Peace, A Liberation Prayer Book

4 *Hymn in Procession No. 196 All Glory, Laud, and Honor *Prayer of Adoration (unison) We awake to the day of triumph for our Savior! We give thanks for this day that leads to the cross! We come with branches, hosannas, and songs! We fill the air with words that welcome Jesus! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. Call to Confession The Lord sees our hearts and knows our innermost thoughts. 1 Samuel 16:7 We can deny our wrongs to ourselves but we cannot hide them from God. As we confess our sins, let us do so knowing we say nothing that is not already known to God, who is not fooled by our strength, but loves us in our weakness. Prayer of Confession Leader: Lord Jesus Christ, John 13:1-17, 31b-35 how well you know our hearts, and still you love us you have loved us to the end. Leader: We have denied you, and we have denied our calling to serve one another. Leader: We have betrayed you, And we have betrayed your commandment to love one another. Leader: Pour out your Spirit of grace upon us. Teach us to love and serve you faithfully and to love and serve one another by the example you have set for us; in your holy name we pray. Amen. (Silence is observed for personal reflection.) Kyrie (Trisagion) From New Plainsong; David Hurd

5 (please stand) *Assurance of Pardon Leader: Now the Lord Jesus Christ has been glorified, John 13:31 and God has been glorified in him. Now the promise is fulfilled, and love s redeeming work is done: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. *Response to the Assurance of Pardon *Hymn No. 197 (stanza 3) Hosanna in the highest! that ancient song we sing, for Christ is our Redeemer; the Lord of heaven, our King. O may we ever praise him with heart and life and voice, and in his blissful presence eternally rejoice. Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Children are now invited to walk to the chancel steps for the Message. LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED Message for Children Following the message, children ages 3-5 are invited to follow our teachers out for Preschool Kids Church and can be picked up in the lower level following service. Children kindergarten and older will remain in service today to participate in Communion. Prayer for Illumination (unison) Let your Word, O God, break open our hearts this day through the power of the Holy Spirit, that we may enter into the coming Holy Week ready to meet Jesus as he is, and not as we expect him to be. Amen. Hebrew Scripture The Prophetic Experience Isaiah 50:4-9a Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible page 594 Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 833 Anthem My Song Is Love Unknown Please see hymn #209 for the text of this poem by Samuel Crossman. Malcolm Archer Gospel Reading Jesus Stands Before Pilate Matthew 27:11-31 Leader: The Gospel of the Lord. Pew Bible page 810 Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 39 Sermon Pilate Face-To-Face with Jesus Rev. David L. de Vries Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. And the crowds that went before him and that followed him shouted, Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!

6 OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD *Affirmation of Faith The Nicene Creed: page 34 Offertory Anthem Greater Love Hath No Man John Ireland Many waters cannot quench Love, neither can the floods drown it. Love is strong as death. Greater Love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Who His own self bare our sins in His own Body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness. Ye are washed, ye are sanctified, ye are justified, in the Name of the Lord Jesus: Ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, That ye should show forth the praises of Him Who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. I beseech you, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies, a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your service. (Rom. 12:1 & I Peter 2:9,24 & Sol. 8:7 & John 15:13) *Doxology Hymn No. 711 (stanza 1) Lord of all good, our gifts we bring to you; use them your holy purpose to fulfill, tokens of love and pledges brought anew, that our whole life is offered to your will. TOULON *Prayer of Dedication (unison) God of all good gifts, we thank you for showing us how to care for each other. May these gifts lead to great feasting for those who have no banquets set before them. May these gifts build shelters and places of prayer for those who are homeless. May these gifts proclaim your desire that all your creation live in peace. Grant us grateful hearts, O God, in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. *Invitation to the Lord s Table *Hymn No. 496 Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed *The Great Thanksgiving Leader: The Lord be with you. And also with you.

7 Leader: Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, O Lord our God, creator and ruler of the universe. In your wisdom, you made all things and sustain them by your power. You made us in your image, setting us in your world to love and serve you and to live in peace with your whole creation. From generation to generation you have guided us, sending prophets to turn us from wayward paths into the way of righteousness. Leader: Out of your great love for the world you sent your only Son among us to redeem us and to be the way to eternal life. Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with the choirs of heaven and with all the faithful of every time and place, who forever sing to the glory of your name: *Sanctus (sung by all) Thomas Pavlechko Permission granted: St. James Music Press 2008 Families

8 Leader: You are holy, O God of majesty, and blessed is Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. As one of us, he knew our joys and sorrows, and our struggles with temptation. He was like us in every way except sin. In him we see what you created us to be. Though blameless, he suffered willingly for our sin. Though innocent, he accepted death for the guilty. On the cross he offered himself, a perfect sacrifice, for the life of the world. By his suffering and death, he freed us from sin and death. Risen from the grave, he leads us to the joy of new life. We give you thanks that the Lord Jesus, on the night before he died, took bread and after giving thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying: Take, eat. This is my body, given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. In the same way he took the cup, saying: This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood, shed for you for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me. Remembering all your mighty and merciful acts, we take this bread and this cup from the gifts you have given us, and celebrate with joy the redemption won for us in Jesus Christ. Leader: Accept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving as a living and holy offering of ourselves, that our lives may proclaim the One crucified and risen. Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. Leader: Gracious God, pour out your Holy Spirit upon us and upon these your gifts of bread and wine, that the bread we break and the cup we bless may be the communion of the body and blood of Christ. As this bread is Christ s body for us, send us out to be the body of Christ in the world. Lead us, O God, in the way of Christ. Give us courage to take up our cross and, in full reliance upon your grace, to follow him. Leader: Help us to love you above all else and to love our neighbor as we love ourselves, demonstrating that love in deed and word in the power of your Spirit. Give us strength to serve you faithfully until the promised day of resurrection, when, with the redeemed of all the ages, we will feast with you at your table in glory. Through Christ, all glory and honor are yours, almighty Father, with the Holy Spirit in the holy church, now and forever. Amen. Sharing of the Bread and Cup

9 Communion Anthems Alfred V. Fedak O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. O Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, grant us your peace. O taste and see how gracious the Lord is; blest is the man that trusteth in him. Ps. 34:8 Ralph Vaughan Williams The Closing Prayer, Prayers of the People, and the Lord s Prayer REENTRY INTO THE WORLD TO SERVE THE LORD Being Christ s Church (Please sign the Friendship Pad found in your pew and return it toward the center aisle, noting names of those with whom you are worshiping.) *Hymn in Procession No. 224 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross *Benediction Choral Response Here might I stay and sing, no story so divine: never was love, dear King, never was grief like thine. This is my Friend, in whose sweet praise I all my days could gladly spend. LOVE UNKNOWN Tolling of the Tower Bell During this Lenten season we anticipate the Day of Resurrection; we go out into the world today only with the sound of the tower bell, but festive organ toccatas will be heard each week in the Great Fifty Days, celebrating again Christ s victory over the grave. *Greeting One Another For anyone wishing confidential individual prayer, immediately following the service a member of the Stephen Ministry will be available in the Chapel. One Great Hour of Sharing Offering will be received TODAY Since 1949 Presbyterians have joined with millions of other Christians through OGHS to share God s love with those in need. Your generous gifts assist those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and assist in helping to empower the poor and oppressed. Please consider giving generously to this offering.

10 Daily Grace CPC Rhythms of Worship and Discipleship The Week of April 9, 2017 Using Sunday s Order of Worship, we enter into worship and prayer every day of the week. We worship together... separately. The Call to Worship The Prayer of Adoration (Followed by silence) The Prayer of Confession (Followed by silence) The Assurance of Pardon Scripture Readings (Worship texts for Sunday, April 16): Monday: Isaiah 65:17-25 Thursday: John 20:1-18 Tuesday: Acts 10:34-43 Friday: Isaiah 65:17-25 Wednesday: Psalm 118:1-2 Saturday: Psalm 118:14-24 Silent Meditation and Prayer (Listening for God s voice in Scripture and silence) Prayers of the People (Lifting others before God) Prayer of Dedication Becoming Familiar With Holy Scripture If you wish to become more familiar with the Bible and the best known stories of scripture, read The Word Became Flesh in Jesus (John 1). One of our great Easter traditions is the flowering of the cross. This year as we have in the past, you are encouraged to bring flowers or greenery from your garden to add to the cross that will be in Cloister Hall on Easter Sunday. This simple tradition shows that each of us contribute to turn a drab dull wooden cross to a work of art, a symbol of our collective efforts. In this way we honor Our Lord on His Day of Resurrection. Please join us in Cloister Hall. Flowers will be provided for those of you without blooms at home. C o n g r e g a t i o n a l Greeting Cards: As an o u t r e a c h t o o u r congregational family, we will have 2 cards each week in Cloister Hall on a podium for the family to sign. Please stop in Cloister Hall and sign the cards this week for: Ginnie Davidson (Happy Birthday), Carolyn Smith (Thinking of You).

11 Sunday Morning Adult Classes ~ 9:15-10:15 a.m. The Parlor Class is studying from the Present Word: 4/9 God s Saving Love in Christ, led by Wanda Young; 4/16 God s Love as Victory Over Death, led by Dottie Rasnick; 4/23 God s Reconciling Love, led by Steve Schott; 4/30 God s Preserving Love, led by Don Bowers. The Contemporary Issues and Biblical Thought Sunday School Class meets in the Quilting room and is currently studying the Book of Mark. The Intergenerational Sunday School (ages ): A discussion oriented class that focuses on the weekly readings in scripture (the Daily Grace, printed in each week s bulletin). Facilitated by Michael Ophardt, this class meets in the Upper Room, above the Parlor class. Engaging Teens in Faith: This class for parents of teenagers, based on the book, It s Not Too Late: The Essential Part You Play in Shaping Your Teen s Faith, by Dan Dupee, meets in the Pine Room. Parents with younger children are welcome to attend to get a head start on what s coming. Parents with college age children are invited to attend to share your experience with the group. Westminster Class: April 23 through June 25: Is It Possible? A collegial conversation between students and John David Geib, Zev Rosenberg, Imam Ramiz Islambouli, and Imam Jaffar Juma. The flowers in the Chancel vases are given in loving memory of Agnes A. Kopf by daughter, Alice & Family. The Cathedral Hour this Palm Sunday is given in Glory, Laud, and Honor to our Redeemer the King, Hosanna in the Highest! Liturgist: Steve Schott Acolytes: Romy Anderson (Crucifer), Karsten Burdeshaw (Acolyte), Joey Anderson (Acolyte), Eva Burdeshaw (Bible Bearer), David Rauch (Banner), Maggie DeLap (Banner). Acolyte Master: Katie Norton Preparing for Next Week Scripture Readings for April 16, 2017 The Day of Resurrection Isaiah 65:17-25; Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; John 20:1-18 The Deacons are reaching out to our congrega on to fill a need. A homebound member is in need of a used washing machine in good working order. If you or someone you know are able to fulfill this need, please no fy Friends Helping Friends. Please contact leader of that Deacon ministry, Allen Plug. Blessings to you for your assistance.

12 Maundy Thursday, April 13 6:00pm Dinner Westminster Hall (sign up online or at the kiosk) 6:45pm Communion Service begins in Westminster Hall before moving to the Sanctuary Good Friday, April 14 (Church Office Closed All Day) 7:00pm Tenebrae Service Sanctuary (from light to darkness with scripture, hymns, and anthems) Saturday, April 15 Annual Easter Egg Hunt (for Children 12 and under) 11:00am Brunch and Ac vi es 12:00 Noon The Hunt Begins Dona ons of individually wrapped candy to fill the eggs can be dropped off in the office or in any of the classrooms. Thank you so much for your support. Easter Sunday, April 16 The Day of Resurrec on 8:00am Celebra on of Holy Eucharist 10:30am Fes val Service led by the Youth and Chancel Choirs in the Sanctuary Help FINISH THE HOME! The new house for our camp director is almost completed! We are only $9, away from the total goal. If you have been thinking about helping or if you are interested in giving, now is the time! If all of us are willing to help to the best we are able, this will get done. Please consider giving a tax-deductible donation. As you give your donation to CPC, designate it to the Camp Director s Home Fund. If you have any questions, please contact Randy Bailey, chair of the task force at or rbailey28@neo.rr.com. THANK YOU to everyone for all you have given and are giving for this project!

13 Maundy Means Commandment Maundy Thursday is the Thursday before Easter. Chris ans remember it as the day of the Last Supper, when Jesus washed the feet of his disciples and then gave them a new commandment to follow.... love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. (John 3:34) The program staff and church leaders invite you to: Congrega onal Dinner & Worship Thursday, April 13 Dinner will be served at 6:00pm Worship begins at 7:00pm in Westminster Hall before moving to the Sanctuary. Children are welcome and encouraged to a end the dinner and the service. So that we know how many to expect, please reserve your place by signing up at the informa on kiosk, or online at by Sunday, April 9. Table Leaders Needed for Maundy Thursday Dinner: We are in need of individuals to be table leaders for the Maundy Thursday dinner. Responsibilities are: be in Westminster Hall by 5:30pm and select a table; as people arrive invite them to your table; lead your table members in prayer with the written prayer on the table; help your table transition from meal to worship; clean up will wait until after worship. Contact the Church office or Jennie George to assist in this ministry and receive details.

14 A Progressive Dinner Organ Concert With the Elegance of Strolling String Orchestra! Sunday, 23 5:00 Christ Church Sanctuary (free with donations accepted) Progressive? Yes, but the audience stays in the seats it will be the musicians and instruments that move around from table to table. Appetizers: Served from the balcony, played by David J. Kienzle - Our quaint and adaptable Grant Mason Memorial Continuo Organ - The scrumptious Pachelbel Canon in its original recipe (scoring) - Followed with two short canapé offerings similar to a musical caviar or small savory bites Soup & Salad: Served from the front nave floor by the pulpit, played by David J. Kienzle - Our diverse Hazel Parkinson Organ rolled in from the chapel - A cool sweet/sour delectable teased by the expressive flute stops of the small chapel organ - And the delightfully elegant Organ Concerto in F by Franz Joseph Haydn with strings (powdered wigs and hooped skirts not required) Main Course with a Side: Served from the BIG ORGAN in the chancel, played by Mario Buchanan - Our magnificent Gibbs-Preyer Organ on two stories on both sides of the chancel with 72 ranks of pipes and four manuals and pedals - Side dish is an organ solo of colorful swirling designs on elegant gold-embroidered china - Protein-rich, but caloric Organ Concerto by Frances Poulenc with lush-sounding strings and punctuating timpani (warning: vacillates among sweet, savory, pungent, & warm notes) Dessert: Served in Westminster Hall (management apologizes for the inconvenience of moving to other tables) - Our incredibly talented energetic Jennie George is the chef/presenter - Reception with flair to enable greeting each other and the performing artists

15 ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF April 9 Today 8:00 am Worship Service Chapel 9:00 am Fellowship West. Hall 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am Confirmation Youth Room 9:15 am-11:30 am Infant Nursery (ages 0-2) Room L4 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary 10:45 am Kids Church 12:00 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal 6:00-7:30 pm Youth Group Youth Room Monday 3:30 pm Property Ministry Parlor Tuesday 9:30 am Bible Study Parlor 11:30 am Staff Meeting 1:00 pm Personnel Ministry Parlor 7:30 pm Chancel Choir Reh. Wednesday 8:00-10:45 am Food Ministry 7:00 pm Worship Ministry Upper Room Thursday 7:00 am Men s Bible Study Westminster Hall 6:00 pm Maundy Thursday Dinner Westminster Hall 6:45 pm Communion/Service (begins in Westminster Hall before moving to Sanctuary) Friday Church Office Closed 7:00 pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service Sanctuary Help stuff Easter eggs after church TODAY! Thank you for your help! Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West Canton, Ohio cantoncpc.org cpcoffice@cantoncpc.org A reminder... Either at home or on the road, you can listen to the 10:30 service on WHLO 640 AM, or log on your computer to 9:15am Children's Sunday School will not meet on Easter Sunday. We look forward to seeing your family at the 10:30am service. Blessings--Jennie George Saturday 11:00 am Brunch/Easter Egg Hunt Westminster Hall Sunday, April 16 The Day of Resurrection 8:00 am Worship Service Chapel 9:15 am Confirmation Youth Room 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary Christ Presbyterian Church Staff Ministers: The People of Christ Church Senior Pastor: Rev. David de Vries Associate Pastor: Rev. Michael Wallace Parish Associate: Rev. Eldon Trubee Director of Music & Organist: David Kienzle Gibbs Music Intern: Mario Buchanan Director of Children s and Family Ministries: Jennifer George Director of Outdoor Ministries: Chris Harmsen Business Administrator/Assistant Treasurer: Donald Weltlich Financial Assistant/Secretary: Diane Nave Administrative Assistant to the Senior Pastor/Secretary: Caryn Smith Custodians: Kurt A. Gottschick & Ron Pelger Mission Co-Worker in Thailand: Esther Wakeman Elders of Christ Presbyterian Church Kevin Anderson Alice Bailey Chris Burt Shawn Campbell Nancy Irving Pam Moretta Jerry Norton Edith Ophardt Carol Orin

16 TAG Tuesday Afternoon Group Tuesday, April 18 An afternoon of musical entertainment awaits us on Tuesday, April 18, as musician and Canton native John Whitacre performs traditional music of the British Isles. John will present a program of Celtic music from the 18 th century. He will play tunes that were popular in England, Scotland, Ireland, and the British colonies in the 1700s, explaining people and events associated with those tunes, the different types of tunes and their uses, and instruments played at the time. April 18 is Ohio s Scottish Day, so you will want to plan to wear your tartans! As always, you are sure to enjoy the wonderful meal and the entertaining program. You will want to plan to gather in Westminster Hall at 11:30 for a time of fellowship and greeting friends, followed by a meditation at 11:45, and lunch at noon. The program will begin at approximately 12:45 pm. The cost is only $7.00. On Sunday, April 23, celebrate spring with the Mission West Team. Please join us at our Salad Bar lunch. Your dona on will help us provide healthy breakfasts and lunches to the children that join us for VBS. April Youth Events Sunday April 9 th Lip Synch Ba le with your favorite DJ Judnard 6-7:30pm in the Youth Room Saturday, April 15 th Contact Miss Jennie if you are interested in volunteering for the Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 16 th Happy Easter! No mee ng Sunday, April 23 rd An Easter Encounter 6-7:30pm in the Youth Room Saturday, April 29 th Camp Wakonda Mission Day - We will be volunteering at Wakonda for the day more info to follow April 30 th No mee ng