530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, Ohio cantoncpc.org

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1 Christ Presbyterian Church 530 Tuscarawas Street West, Canton, Ohio cantoncpc.org March 22, 2015

2 Families Welcome to Christ Presbyterian Church Thank you for worshiping at Christ Presbyterian Church. It is our hope that you will be inspired and blessed by the music and sermon. We look forward to seeing you again. For those of you with very small children (up to age 3) our Nursery is open and available to you in our lower level. Our caring volunteers are ready and willing to watch over your child while you are in service this morning. You can worship with peace of mind as all parents are given a pager so you can be contacted at a moment s notice should your child need you. An usher is able to help direct you if you need assistance. Family Worship Supplements are available at the front of the sanctuary. Children come forward for the Children s Message. After the prayer, children in Kindergarten 7th grade may go to the Chapel for Kids Church and children ages 3 5 may go downstairs for Kids Church. All children are to be picked up in the lower level. March 22, 2015 The Order For Morning Worship Fifth Sunday in Lent 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. Organ Voluntary PREPARING FOR WORSHIP J. S. Bach; arr., R. Graham Ruht wohl, final chorus from St. John Passion Welcome & Worship Notes ASSEMBLE IN GOD S NAME Call to Worship Leader: Jesus said, When I am lifted up, I will draw all people to myself. John 12:32 People: Blessed be the God of our salvation who bears our burdens and forgives our sins. *Hymn in Procession No. 264 At the Name of Jesus

3 *Prayer of Adoration (unison) Holy God, by the cross and resurrection of Jesus, Jeremiah 31:33; John 12:32 you lift the suffering world toward hope and transformation and open the way to eternal salvation. As we move ever closer to the passion of Christ, may your law of love be written on our hearts as he draws all people to himself revealing your love for the world. Amen. Call to Confession Prayer of Confession (unison) Redeeming God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart, and have not loved our neighbors as we ought; we have strayed from your commandments. Psalm 119:10 Do not remember our sins, but forgive our iniquities, Jeremiah 31:34 that we may fix our eyes on you and sin no more, Psalm 119:15b through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Silence is observed for personal reflection.) Kyrie Hymn No. 551 Lord, Have Mercy (please stand) *Declaration of Forgiveness Leader: Hear the good news! The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. People: He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, that we might be dead to sin, and alive to all that is good. Leader: I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. Unison: Amen. Response (sung by all) *Hymn No. 213 (stanza 1 & 4) In the Cross of Christ I Glory Children are now invited to walk to the chancel steps for the Message.

4 LISTEN FOR GOD S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED Message for Children Children come forward for the Children s Message. After the prayer, children in Kindergarten 7th grade may go to the Chapel for Kids Church and children ages 3 5 may go downstairs for Kids Church. All children are to be picked up in the lower level. Prayer for Illumination Old Testament Reading Jeremiah 31:31-34 The Promise of a New Covenant Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible page 642 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 899 Anthem Adoration (Based on Hymn No. 495) arr., Pat Messick Jesus, I adore you, lay my life before you; how I love you. Adoro te devote, latens Deitas, Thee we adore, O hidden savior, thee, Quae sub his figuris vere latitas: All our praise and honor be forever thine. Tibi secor meum totum subjicit, We in flesh and spirit join with those above Quae te contemplans totum deficit. To proclaim your goodness and sing of your love. Epistle Reading Hebrews 5:5-10 A Priest or The Son? Leader: The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible page 973 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 267 *Hymn No. 215 What Wondrous Love Is This Gospel Reading John 12:20-33 Jesus Predicts His Death Leader: The Gospel of the Lord. Pew Bible page 875 People: Thanks be to God. Large print Pew Bible page 130 Sermon The Kingdom of God is Real and Now Rev. David L. de Vries The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. OUR RESPONSE TO THE WORD *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed (Traditional) Page 35 Prayers of the People and the Lord s Prayer

5 Offertory Anthem Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death. Many waters cannot quench love; neither can the floods drown it. Song of Solomon 8:6-7 René Clausen *Doxology Hymn No. 708 *Prayer of Dedication (unison) As the high priest Melchizedek blessed Abraham Genesis 14:18 and offered his tithe of bread and wine at your holy altar, may our gifts be made perfect through Christ Hebrews 5:5, 6, 9 to glorify you and bless the world. Amen. REENTRY INTO THE WORLD TO SERVE THE LORD Being Christ s Church Living Our Faith (During the Offering, 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 The Peace of God Henry Purcell 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.

6 The flowers in the Chancel vases are given in gratitude for Christ Presbyterian Church from Jack and Phyllis Milligan. The Cathedral Hour today is made possible through the generous donations from members and friends of Christ Presbyterian Church. Liturgists: Marilou Berg & Elder Christy Paumier (Elder Pam 8:00am service) Acolytes: Ali de Vries (Crucifer), Susanna Snavely (Acolyte), Noah Leon (Acolyte), Clara Snavely (Bible Bearer) Acolyte Master: Scott McCahan Preparing for Next Week Scripture Readings for March 29 ~ Passion/Palm Sunday: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29; Mark 11:1-11; Isaiah 50:4-9a; Philippians 2:5-11; Psalm 31:9-16; Mark 14:1-15:47 Consider: The passion of Christ is a story of terror in which, against all odds, love wins. How might this story reshape your week, your life, our world? Where will you commit to letting love win? How will this change your life? Sunday Morning Adult Classes ~ 9:15 10:15am The Library Class is studying the Apocrypha. Contemporary Issues and Biblical Thought Adult Class meets in the Quilting Room and is studying a book by James W. Moore entitled, The Power of a Story. The Parlor Class is studying from the Present Word: 3/22 Receive the Holy Spirit, led by Don Bowers; 3/29 The One Who Comes, led by Paul & Barbara Batchelder. The Upper Room: An Intergenerational Class ~ Join us in the Upper Room (second floor, above the Parlor) to look at the Scripture readings that will be used in the 10:30am worship service. Exploring the background of these Scriptures helps us to better understand connections between song, sermon, Scripture and prayer in the 10:30 service. No previous Bible knowledge necessary come as you are. Mike Ophardt leads the discussion. The Westminster Class: March 22 & 29: Greg Linville will present Celtic Spirituality. Greeting Cards Congregational Greeting Cards: As an outreach to our 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: Grace Reed (Thinking of You) and David Kienzle (In Appreciation).

7 Daily Grace CPC Rhythms of Worship and Discipleship The Week of March 22-28, 2015 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, March 29) Monday: Psalm 118:1-2, Tuesday: Mark 11:1-11 Wednesday: Isaiah 50:4-9a Thursday: Philippians 2:5-11 Friday: Psalm 31:9-16 Saturday: Mark 14:1-5:47 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 Fruit of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5). One Great Hour of Sharing will be received Palm Sunday, March 2 9. S i n c e Presbyterian 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.

8 Palm Sunday, March 29 8:00 & 10:30 a.m. Worship/Communion Children process with Palms Meet in Westminster Hall at 10:20am Wednesday, April 1 5:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30-7:45 p.m. Beginning Again: Getting Back to Faith Basics Maundy Thursday, April 2 6:00 p.m. Dinner Westminster Hall (sign up online) 7:00 p.m. Communion Service in the Sanctuary (Chancel Choir) Good Friday, April 3 (Church Office Closed All Day) 7:00 p.m. Tenebrae Service Sanctuary (from light to darkness with scripture, hymns, and anthems) Saturday, April 4 Annual 4 CPC Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 a.m. Brunch and Activities; 12:00 Noon the Hunt Begins Though not required, a reservation would be greatly appreciated. Sign up online or call the office. Easter Sunday, April 5 5 The Day of Resurrection 8:00 a.m. Celebration of Holy Eucharist Led by the Youth Fellowship in Westminster Hall 10:30 a.m. Festival Service led by all choirs in the Sanctuary Chancel and Children s Choir; Rev. David L. de Vries, preaching Easter Prayer Vigil: We at Christ Presbyterian Church have the opportunity to be in constant prayer from the end of the Good Friday service to the beginning of the Easter Sunday service, observing a one-hour devotional. A letter of explanation and the devotional materials will be mailed to you before Good Friday. Or, if preferred, each participant may choose to use one of the many other devotions for his, or her, hour of reading and prayer. The Vigil will be observed in our own homes. The sign-up chart is located in Cloister Hall.

9 As part of this year's event, we are collecting toothbrushes to benefit the CPC Food, Clothing, and Prayer Ministry. Donations of child and adult size brushes are greatly needed and appreciated. DONATIONS OF INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CANDIES THAT CAN FIT IN AN EASTER EGG ARE GREATLY NEEDED. DROP OFF IN THE CHURCH OFFICE ANYTIME OR THE DOWNSTAIRS CLASSROOMS ON SUNDAYS BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1. THANK YOU! Journey Through the Scriptures: meditating on our identity in Christ in silence and solitude: During Holy Week the sanctuary will be open for silence, solitude, and guided reflection. We invite you to enter the sanctuary expecting to meet God as you reflect and experience the scripture stations scattered around the room. The stations are open from 9am to 4pm, Monday (3/30) and Tuesday (3/31), and 9am to 6:30 pm, Wednesday (4/1). Holy Week is a perfect time to meditate on what Jesus has done to demonstrate the depth of God s love for us. Come meditate on how God s love shapes our identity. Each station will have a scripture verse and a prompt to help engage the scripture. If you have questions, talk with Edith Ophardt or someone who attended the February All Church Retreat. Israeli Youth Band to visit Canton & Akron The Christ Presbyterian Church family has been invited to attend a performance of the Kfar Vradim Youth Band (KVYB). KVYB is 60 youth from the age of and 10 adults from the Western Galilee area in Israel. A highly accomplished band, KVYB has performed in musical festivals, competitions and tours throughout Israel, Europe and South Africa. In 2009, KVYB was honored with the second prize in the Youth Bands Competition in Schaldming, Austria. The Israeli emissaries in Canton & Akron, Ofri and Tohar Kait, have invited us to attend the band s performance Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 pm in Canton at Beit Ha am (Canton Jewish Community Center), th St. NW. The group is also performing on Wednesday, April 1, at 6:30 pm in Akron at the Albert L. & Janet A. Schultz Campus for Jewish Life, formerly the Akron Jewish Community Center, 750 White Pond Drive. We are invited to attend either performance.

10 Worried? Grieving? Feeling challenged beyond what you can bear? Lay your concerns at Jesus' feet. This year during Lent, we are adding our prayer requests to the Cross. It will be standing in Cloister Hall with pen and paper ready to receive your concerns. Tuck your requests in the wire, giving your concerns to God. As you do this, think of the stark ugliness of the rusted wire that reflects our inner pain. Then on Easter morning, we will see the Cross explode with the color and beauty of His Grace as the prayer requests are replaced with His Gifts to us of flowers, symbolizing the transition to New Life in His Kingdom. Join the transformation. "Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart." Psalm 37:4 BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION COLLECTION will continue year round. Please cut them out of the product label and stash them in an envelope and put it in the collection plate. REFUGE OF HOPE is the only all men s homeless shelter in Stark County and is located in downtown Canton. They are having their 4 th Anniversary Spring Fundraiser Banquet on Tuesday, April 14 th, at the Hartville Kitchen. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge, but a free will offering will be taken. Sign up for a Christ Presbyterian Church table/s will be on the Kiosk. Please join us. TAG Tuesday Afternoon Group Tuesday, April 21 TAG continues on Tuesday, April 21 with an entertaining musical program from Christopher Kenney, Director of Education at the McKinley Museum. Chris is a talented pianist and his performance of Songs Without Words will take us from the classical rhythms and romantic melodies of Felix Mendelssohn to the syncopated sounds of jazz and blues. Get swept into music from Phantom of the Opera, and enjoy the familiar theme from the Peanuts cartoons. Chris will also give a brief background about each piece. Making this event extra special, he will perform on the new Bösendorfer piano in the chancel. The TAG chefs will prepare one of their delicious homemade meals. Plan to gather 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. The TAG season will conclude on Tuesday, May 19 with a visit from Ida McKinley. Wondering how that s possible? Mark your calendars now and come find out!

11 ACTIVITIES FOR THE WEEK OF March 22 Today 8:00 am Worship Service Chapel 9:00 am Fellowship Westminster Hall 9:15 am Children/Youth/Adult Sunday School Classes 9:15 am-11:30 am Infant Nursery (ages 0-2) Room L4 9:15 am Communion Class 9:15 am-11:30 am Infant Nursery (ages 0-2) Room L4 10:30 am Worship Service Sanctuary 10:45 am Kids Church 12:00-1:00 pm Confirmation Class 6:00-8:00 pm Youth Group Tuesday 9:30 am Bible Study Parlor 1:00 pm Staff Meeting 7:00 pm Mission Ministry Parlor Wednesday 8:00-10:45 am Food Ministry 5:30-6:45 pm Wednesday Choirs Rehearsal 6:30-7:45 pm Faith Basics (5:30pm Simple Dinner) 6:45 pm Wakonda Operational Council Pine Room 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 GMG Kindermusik (Wednesday) 9:30-10:15am Village 10:45-11:30am Our Time 12:30-12:45pm Imagine That! 1:00-1:45pm Imagine That! 3:30-4:15pm Young Child 1 4:30-5:15pm Melody, Mallets & More 5:30-6:15pm Young Child 1 6:30-7:15 pm Young Child 3 GMG Kindermusik (Thursday) 9:30-10:15pm Our Time 10:45-11:30am Our Time 12:00-12:45pm Imagine That! Thursday 7:00 am Men s Bible Study Westminster Hall 5:30 pm Mission West Meeting Parlor 7:15 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Sunday, March 29 ~ Passion/Palm Sunday ~ One Great Hour of Sharing Offering 8:00 am Worship Service Chapel 9:00 am Fellowship Westminster Hall 9:15 am Children/Youth/Adult Sunday School Classes 9:15 am Special Session Meeting/Meet with New Members Christ Presbyterian Church Staff Ministers: The People of Christ Church Senior Pastor: Rev. David de Vries Parish Associate: Rev. Eldon Trubee Director of Music & Organist: David Kienzle Specialist in Music for The Young Child: Deborah Garren Director of Youth Ministry: Jon Mathewson 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 Terri Bate Chris Burt Scott McCahan Pam Moretta Edith Ophardt Christy Paumier James Smith

12 Join us for this magical night filled with food, entertainment, and an auction benefiting the Campership Fund and Camp Programming. Your support will allow more campers to experience the power of Wakonda. This event will take place in Westminster Hall on Friday, April 10. Ticket price is nominal donation. Please fill out the form below if you would like to make a donation. Please return to the church office no later than April 3. Please Print: Monetary Donation: Item or Service Donated: Estimated Retail Value: Check if anonymous donation Donor Name: Address: Phone Number: Donation Description: Name of person to be contacted for additional information or to complete arrangements: Name: Phone Number: Questions? Contact: Katie Miller, klinxmiller@gmail.com ( ) or Chrissy Rice, rice1515@sbcglobal.net ( )