Services of Worship Easter Sunday March 31, :00 and 11:00 a.m.

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1 Services of Worship Easter Sunday March 31, :00 and 11:00 a.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church 1502 West 13 th Street Wilmington, DE An Earth Care Congregation of the PC (USA)

2 This Morning at Westminster 8:00 a.m. 10:50 a.m. Easter Breakfast in Community Hall Deacon Team of the Month Jill Voss, Eric Etshman, Elizabeth Poole, Steve Stallone, Cathy Glober, Keith Pierce 8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Nursery for babies and toddlers 9:00 a.m. Festive Worship in the Sanctuary In lieu of Godly Care, Godly Play, Hebrew Scouts, and Pathfinders, children of all ages can experience the power of the resurrection through the music and joyful energy of Easter worship. However, childcare for children through 2 nd grade is available in the Preschool Suite. 10:15 a.m. Children through the second grade and their parents gather in Grace Hall to decorate bags and participate in the Easter Egg Hunt. 11:00 a.m. Festive Worship in the Sanctuary During 11:00 a.m. worship, childcare for preschoolers is available in the Preschool Suite. Later Today 12:00 p.m. Easter Lily Delivery Offsite 6:00 p.m. Clean But Not Straight NA Club Room 8:00 p.m. AA Club Room 2

3 WORSHIP NOTES The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in memory of Nick Marcopulos by Cathy Higgins. Sanctuary Flowers - Consider giving the flowers for Sunday worship to remember or honor loved ones or to celebrate an event, while expressing praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at or lwatson@ycst.com. Available dates are June 2, 9, 23, and 30. All children who leave the sanctuary after Time with Children need to have a completed yellow security label on their back. This policy is for your child s protection. Thank you for your help. Are you wearing a nametag? Whether you are a long-time member or new to the church, wearing a nametag provides others the opportunity to meet you, greet you by name, and for you to become more familiar with others at church. You will find nametags and markers in baskets at all major entrances. Worship Resources You may obtain large print hymnals and hearing devices from any usher. Worship bags for children ages 3-6 include a children s bulletin designed for them. Also, children s bulletins for ages 7-12 are available from the ushers. CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER Please remember in your prayers: Those recently hospitalized: Doris Corner. Westminster s homebound family who can no longer attend worship with us by sending a card, saying a prayer, or visiting. This week we ask you to remember Ruth Franklin and Carol Baker, both of Methodist Country House, 4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE Our brothers and sisters in worldwide ministry in Guatemala, Congo, Central Africa, Mozambique, Israel/Palestine, and Iraq. Westminster s Covenant Prayer Group prays weekly for specific needs of the faith community. Anyone may submit a prayer request by leaving a confidential message on , ext. 335, or filling out a prayer request card (in the pew pocket) and placing it in the offering plate. Afghanistan often seems far away, and we may neglect to realize that Americans, as well as Afghans and members of coalition forces, continue to die. As Christians, we are called to pray for the spreading of peace and justice and an end to violence. If someone in your family is serving in the military, please let us know, so that we may include that person on our prayer list. Contact Colleen Falasco: ext. 131, or cfalasco@wpc.org. This week we pray for Those known to the WPC Community presently serving in Afghanistan: Brendan Bowen, Edward Maloney, Ann Exline Starr, Steve Wilson The families of those from the U.S. who have died recently: Staff Sergent Nelson Trent, age 37, of Austin, Texas Lieutenant Leonard Robinson, age 29, of Spring Lake, North Carolina Comander Job Price, age 42, of Pottstown, Pennsylvania Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whose scars may by deep and long-lasting. 3

4 ORDER OF WORSHIP TOWER CHIME Craig Checkel (8:45) Sue Spilecki (10:45) PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Give me courage to bear uncertainty with hope and long delays with patience. Give me courage to keep on trusting when I cannot understand. William Barclay PRELUDE MUSIC (Trumpets & Organ) Concerto in D major Georg Philipp Telemann I. Largo II. Allegro III. Adagio IV. Presto (Organ) Fantasy on Easter Hymn William H. Harris CALL TO WORSHIP Dare we approach the dark places in our lives? We have heard whispers that light has overcome the darkness. Dare we let go of fear and sadness? We have heard whispers of an empty tomb. Today we gather to declare the good news of our faith: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! *PROCESSIONAL HYMN Thine Is the Glory JUDAS MACCABEUS arr. Domecq Smith Thine is the glory, Risen, conquering Son, Endless is the victory Thou o er death hast won. Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away. Kept the folded grave-clothes Where Thy body lay. Thine is the glory, Risen, conquering Son, Endless is the victory Thou o er death hast won. Lo! Jesus meets us, Risen from the tomb; Lovingly He greets us, Scatters fear and gloom. Let the church with gladness Hymns of triumph sing, For the Lord now liveth; Death hath lost its sting. Thine is the glory, Risen, conquering Son, Endless is the victory Thou o er death hast won. No more we doubt Thee, Glorious Prince of life! Life is nought without thee; Aid us in our strife. Make us more than conquerors Through thy deathless love; Bring us safe through Jordan To Thy home above. Thine is the glory, Risen, conquering Son, Endless is the victory Thou o er death hast won. 4

5 PRAYER Eternal God, the world is constantly hurling darkness our way: wars drag on endlessly, illnesses cut lives short, sparks of violence flare in our community and your creation is under assault. If it were not for our faith we would turn cynical, and if it were not for your love we would surrender to despair. Living Lord, we give thanks for the promise of Easter that death does not have the final word. We rejoice in Christ s resurrection that nothing can separate us from you. Help us to embrace your promise of new life so that we can live each day in hope and in joy. Amen. ANTHEM Life Is Given, Hallelujah! Russell Nagy Westminster Choir Lea McGowan, liturgical dance Hail most holy day Christ was raised, Free from the hold of death, triumphed o er the grave. He is risen, Hallelujah! Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. Life is given, Hallelujah! Christ is risen from the dead. As the women came at the break of day wond ring how would they roll the stone away? They were struck with fear when a man appeared saying, He whom you seek is not here. TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Susan Moseley SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 16:1-8 New Testament, page 47 Dave Mathé, Lay Reader (9:00) Jen Barrington, Lay Reader (11:00) *HYMN All People That on Earth Do Dwell OLD HUNDREDTH arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams All Choir All All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, Come ye before him, and rejoice. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed, Without our aid he did us make; We are his folk, he doth us feed, And for his sheep he doth us take. O enter then his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his name always, For it is seemly so to do. For why? the Lord our God is good: His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure. To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heav n and earth adore, From mortals and from angel host Be praise and glory evermore. 5

6 EASTER MESSAGE Because... Greg Jones *HYMN Christ the Lord Is Risen Today! EASTER HYMN arr. John Ness Beck Choir All Why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou? He is not here, for He is risen! Alleluia. (Organ/Brass interlude) Christ the Lord is ris n today, Alleluia! All creation join to say; Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high; Alleluia! Sing, ye heav ns, and earth reply, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King: Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once He died our souls to save; Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ hath led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head; Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia! *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH OFFERTORY We trust in Jesus Christ, God with us in human flesh, who proclaimed the reign of God. He preached good news to the poor and release to the captives; He healed the sick and ate with outcasts; He forgave sinners and called all people to repent and believe. Condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified. But God raised him from the dead, vindicating his life, breaking the power of sin and evil, and delivering us from death to eternal life. A Brief Statement of Faith, PCUSA During the offering, please sign your name and pass the red folder down your row. As folders are returned to the center aisle, note the names of fellow worshippers on your pew. OFFERTORY ANTHEM Let the Bright Seraphim Malcolm Archer Let the bright seraphim in burning row, their loud uplifted angel trumpets blow. Ring out, ye crystal spheres, and bless our human ears; and let your silver chime move in melodious time. If ye have no power to touch our senses so, let the bass of heaven s mighty organ blow! And with the cherubim, and nine-fold harmony, Heav nly Host make up the full consort of the angelic symphony. And above him stood the seraphim, one came unto the other and said; Christ is risen! Halleluia! 6

7 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE LORD S PRAYER (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using debts and debtors ) *HYMN The Strife Is O er VICTORY arr. Paul Lindsley Thomas Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! The strife is o er, the battle done, The victory of life is won; The song of triumph has begun. Alleluia! The powers of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions hath dispersed; Let shouts of holy joy outburst, Alleluia! The three sad days are quickly sped, Christ rises glorious from the dead; All glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! Lord, by Your wounds on Calvary From death s dread sting Your servants free, That we may live eternally. Alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! *BENEDICTION CHORAL POSTLUDE Hallelujah (from Messiah) G. F. Handel Hallelujah! for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ: and He shall reign for ever and ever. King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, Hallelujah! GOING FORTH Guest Musicians for today s services: Trumpets: Matt Gallagher, Jay Snyder, David DiValentino Timpani: Harvey Price If you are visiting with us and wish to learn more about our church, we invite you to meet today s ambassadors, Don and Ellie Furry (9:00) or Bob Cox (11:00), following the service. Our ambassadors enjoy sharing information about our many programs for children, youth and adults. 7

8 Easter Lillies Symbols of the Resurrection In Loving Memory of Given by: William Stuart Albert Rich and Taryn Albert Carol Hopkins Rich and Taryn Albert Gene Hopkins Rich and Taryn Albert Bernie Alexander Susan, Shawn, Kristen, John and Will William C. Deans Fay Deans Barnaby Teddy Bedrossian Ned Bedrossian and Family E. Howard Bedrossian Ned Bedrossian and Family Rosetta Bedrossian Ned Bedrossian and Family Emma Bercaw Her children Jane and Wally Johnson Nancy and Walter Bercaw and Family Emma Bercaw Nancy and Walter Bercaw and Family Mr. and Mrs. David Bernhard, Grandparents and Diane M. Bernhard Mr. Victor Lawryniuk, Grandparent Diane M. Bernhard Mr. and Mrs. John R. Becker, Grandparents Diane M. Bernhard Bill Beyer, George L. Beyer, and E. Louise Leh Linda Beyer and Bryn Beyer Jeremy Tuschak Mary Ann and Joe Blair Our Parents and Other Loved Ones Nancy and Herb Boden Helen Thompson, my mother Dianne Browne Fay and Frank Staats Gary and Sue Bryde Betty and Bud Bryde Gary and Sue Bryde Douglas Alexander Buttner Sally Buttner Ken Berg Sally Buttner Our loved ones Naomi and Hugh Campbell Our Parents Polly and Jim Carter Duke and Catherine Chad and Diane Chandler Mr. and Mrs. William J. Taylor Jeanne and Bob Checkel Mr. and Mrs. Henry Checkel Jeanne and Bob Checkel Betty Coker Jim Coker Jo and Phil Collins Donna and Clark Collins Mary Colbourn Donna and Clark Collins Maily Davis Joan McDowell Connolly Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Donaghy Alice and Bob Donaghy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warner, Jr. Alice and Bob Donaghy Robert M. Eissner His Family Olive and Russell Foltz Lynn and John Foltz Mary Bloemeke Lynn and John Foltz Don and Nancy Miller The Fox Family Our Parents Barbara and Art Gorman John F. Woodhouse and Richard H. Gorman Barbara and Art Gorman Betty Krahmer Denison and Wendy Hatch Walter Z. Heldt Dorothy Heldt 8

9 In Loving Memory of: Cathy Hodges Mark Biberstein Fred Hurlock, Jr.; Frances and Fred Hurlock Sarah and Dave Frie and son David Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Spielman Mr. Hillis Johnston My husband, Bob Kelley Jane, Ann and Jay Betty Pease Krahmer Jacqueline Meyer Layman and David Elwell Helen Tackett Loved Ones Carolyn McKeown Laurance McPheeters Robert M. Barto Lillian and John Michener Alice, Arnold, and Charles Sharpley Robert T. Currin Ingrid Pamm Mr. Raymond Peters Mr. and Mrs. George H. Patrick Catherine Myers Moore Rachel Davis Myers William Poole and Louise H. Poole Fran and Ray Scofield Wilma Tull Jay, Ann, Grammy and Grandpap Our Parents Janet Eissner Paul D. Steen Dorothy L. Steen Jane Pickell Stewart, my mother CPL Matthew R. Lembke, USMC HM3 Anthony C. Garcia, USMC LCPL Joshua M. Bernard, USMC LCPL James D. Argentine, USMC LCPL Joshua R. Whittle, USMC Grandmother/Abuela, Lidia Suarez Roger B. Thomas, Jr., M.D., my husband Charles and Jean Hambright, my parents Loved Ones Lost loved ones June P. Warner Given by: Her Parents Rick and Laura Holmes Suzie Hurlock Suzie Hurlock John and Dede Johnston John and Dede Johnston Helen Kelley The Kline Family Johannes R. Krahmer, Elizabeth Krahmer Keating and Andrea Krahmer Cross Arch and Melody Layman Anne Ledbetter and Keith McGowan Jerald and Virginia Lee and Family Bob McKeown Jon and Susan McPheeters Jon and Susan McPheeters Bunny and Jack Michener Bunny and Jack Michener The Pamm Family The Pamm Family George and Jan Patrick George and Jan Patrick Cassandra Piovoso Cassandra Piovoso Stephen C. Poole Bob and Sue Scofield Bob and Sue Scofield, Peter Rittenhouse The Spilecki Family David and Jane M. Stabler Melissa and Craig Stabler Barbara Steen Barbara Steen Suzanne Stewart-Lamb Andrew Stoffer Andrew Stoffer Andrew Stoffer Andrew Stoffer Andrew Stoffer Dr. Joshua Thomas and Mr. Rick Suarez Diane H. Thomas Diane H. Thomas Stark and Sandy Thompson Kali Kniel-Tolbert William W. Warner 9

10 In Loving Memory of: My Grandmother, Edna May Budd Our parents and brother Barbara Wheatley Duard and Helen Little Given by: Linda Budd Watson Bruce and Charlene Weaver Her family Annika Helen Yakabic and Benjamin John Yakabic In Honor of: Memorial Tea Committee Anne Ledbetter William S. Browne, Sr., my beloved husband Richard and Rose Wegner and Sally Chandler Given by: Bercaw Family Mary Ann and Joe Blair Dianne Browne Chad and Diane Chandler Lilies not picked up by contributors following Easter Services will be delivered by deacons to members who are homebound. Delivery cards are at the reception desk. WESTMINSTER STAFF PASTORAL STAFF: CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: CHURCH EDUCATOR: DIRECTOR OF PRESCHOOL MINISTRIES: MUSIC STAFF: YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM: SUPPORT STAFF: Gregory K. Jones, Head of Staff Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate Pastor Jill Getty, Pastoral Care Assistant Debbie Brown Susan Moseley Lauren Cardillo Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells Section Leaders/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Sharon Babcock, Justin Gonzalez, Jerry Polman Susan Moseley, Mary Beth Davis, Mike Gnade Susan Alexander, Receptionist Colleen Falasco, Operations Assistant Nicole Hughes, Director of Communication and Database Management Jerry Hunter, Financial Assistant Suzie Hurlock, Administrative Secretary Jerry Reed, Facilities Manager Sextons: Roger W. Atkins, Terrence Clarke, Robert King, Joan Truitt 10

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12 DRUM CIRCLE AT WESTMINSTER Sunday, April 7 10:10 11:00 a.m. in Community Hall Nothing celebrates community better than a Drum Circle! We welcome back Jonathan Murray and Fun Drum Rhythm Circles as we join together to experience the joy of collaborative music making! Perfect for everyone. No experience needed, just the willingness to be creative and have fun. Music at Westminster presents THE UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE CHORALE in Concert Sunday, April 28, 4:00 p.m. No admission charge; free will offering received. 12