August 21, 2016 WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1208 Asbury Road Erie, Pennsylvania 16505 814-833-7653 www.wayside-erie.org wpc@wayside-erie.org james@wayside-erie.org keith@wayside-erie.org The Rev. Dr. James F. Bernhardt Senior Pastor The Rev. Keith D. Sundberg, Associate Pastor Dawn Weborg, Director of Music/Organist Mission Devin Johns Broad Street Ministries Philadelphia PA
CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 21, 2016 10:00 AM PRELUDE Festal Prelude in F Lemaigre GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS NOISY OFFERING WE APPROACH GOD *CALL TO WORSHIP Praise the Lord, who does not hide from us. Praise the Lord, who hears our cry and answers us when we call. The Lord does not turn away in anger, but helps us in our distress. The Lord, our God and Savior, never rejects or forsakes us. The Lord protects us from oppressors who threaten us with lies and violence. We walk in confidence, in the strength of the Lord. *HYMN OF PRAISE NO. 265 Jesus Shall Reign Where er the Sun Duke Street PRAYER OF THE DAY ACT OF PRAISE NO. 595 Holy, Holy, Holy Argentine Santo Holy, holy, holy. My heart, my heart adores you! My heart knows how to say to you: you are holy, Lord! 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 God of love and forgiveness, you know us better than we know ourselves. By your Word, give us wisdom. By your Spirit grant us healing, and set us free to serve you with love. We ask this through the One who heals in your name, Jesus our Savior. Amen. CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE READING Luke 13:10-17; NT 76 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON The Toughest Thing to Heal Teaching Elder James Bernhardt
A MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION WE RESPOND TO GOD S WORD *HYMN OF DEDICATION NO. 797 We Cannot Measure How You Heal Ye Banks and Braes CONCERNS OF THE COMMUNITY PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts) RECEPTION OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory Anthem How Beautiful Paris James Bernhardt and Karen Sidorowicz, vocalists *Offertory Response No.710 We Lift Our Voices Offering We lift our voices; we lift our hands; we lift our lives up to you: we are an offering. Lord, use our voices; Lord, use our hands; Lord use our lives; they are yours: we are an offering. All that we have, all that we are, all that we hope to be, we give to you. We lift our voices; we lift our hands; we lift our lives up to you: we are an offering; we are an offering *PRAYER OF DEDICATION TAKING GOD S WORD INTO THE WORLD *CLOSING HYMN NO. 269 Lead On, O King Eternal Lancashire *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *BENEDICTION RESPONSE NO. 543 God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me Colligan Walking behind to hem my journey, going ahead to light my way, and from beneath, above, and all ways: O Christ, surround me; O Christ surround me. *POSTLUDE Grand Triumphal March Guilmont *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
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1208 Asbury Road Erie, PA 16505 Phone: 814-833-7653 email: wpc@wayside-erie.org www.wayside-erie.org STAFF The Reverend Dr. James Bernhardt Senior Pastor james@wayside-erie.org 828-381-6582 (cell) The Reverend Keith Sundberg Associate Pastor keith@wayside-erie.org 814-440-5376 (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
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, August 21, 2016 WELCOME I will show love to those who were called unloved and, to those who were called not-mypeople, 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. 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: Worship Assistant: Sound Board: Greeter: Information Table: Fellowship Time: Matt McCullough 8:30 AM: Colleen Loeslein and Mac Pollard 10:00 AM: Paul Carpenedo, Tom Lewis, Ron May, Matt McGill, Lorah Momeyer, Ken Reitinger and David Sundberg Linda Lorah Jack Grimm Pattie Pora Mary Marsh Paula Reade.A reminder to those scheduled to help next week. Church Opener: Ushers: Worship Assistant: Sound Board: Greeter: Information Table: Fellowship Time: Tom Momeyer 8:30 AM: Georgi Harrington and Louise Martin 10:00 AM: Tanner Babb, Brian Buseck, Anna DeBello, John Fair, Hadley Jones, Jim Perkins and Samantha Wismer Diana Day Kitty Menges Jane MacEwen Mark Smith Mary Marsh
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE WEEK OF August 21-28, 2016 Sunday, August 21 8:30 AM Celebration of Worship Noisy Offering 10:00 AM Celebration of Worship 11:00 AM Fellowship Time 11:20 AM Mission Statement Writing Team Wednesday, August 24 5:00 PM Adult CE committee Thursday, August 25 11:30 AM Elizabeth Circle 6:00 PM Vegan Meet-Up Group Sunday, August 28 8:30 AM Celebration of Worship 9:30 AM WV Flood Relief Mission Trip Info 10:00 AM Celebration of Worship 11:00 AM Fellowship Time SANCTUARY FLOWERS The Sanctuary Flowers today are sponsored by Betsey Miller in memory of Dan Miller. THIS WEEK S SPECIAL MUSIC Karen Sidorowicz is a member of Wayside's Chancel choir and PW. She has 3 children, Emma, Jonathon, and Sophia, and is married to Vince. She also helps with the children's Sunday school by teaching songs to our younger children! She will be joined by our Senior Pastor James Bernhardt. VEGAN MEET UP GROUP The Erie Vegan Meetup Group is a local community group that welcomes everyone. They spread awareness about eating a plant-based diet through a variety of educational and fun, social events. We help educate the community about how living a vegan lifestyle benefits our health, helps the environment and saves animals. They will be hosting an event here at Wayside on Thursday August 25 at 6:30 PM with guest speaker Dr. Will Tuttle. The topic is Healing Our World: A Deeper Look at Food: The World Peace Diet. The group is open to the public. Good will offerings are appreciated and Dr. Tuttle will be selling and signing his book The World Peace Diet. SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17! Summer is in full swing and we all wish it would last forever! Of course, fall will come, the children will go back to school and Wayside will once again begin our fall activities. To celebrate the beginning of the church year, we will gather on Saturday, September 17 at 4:00 PM at Wayside for games, dinner and an evening of fun in Fellowship Hall! Watch for more details in the church bulletin and the weekly Wayside updates! Mark your calendar now so you don t miss this evening of fun and fellowship! NOMINATING COMMITTEE NEEDS YOUR ASSISTANCE The Church Officer Nominating Committee is beginning its work and would appreciate your input. If you have suggestions of Waysiders who you think would serve well as Elders, Deacons, or Trustees, please submit their names on one of the forms that can be found on the Information Table. The Nominating Committee welcomes your suggestions and will give prayerful consideration to any submitted. Self-nominations are welcome and encouraged. Deadline for submissions is September 18.
GENEROSITY OPPORTUNITIES NOISY OFFERING Today is our Noisy Offering. This year our Noisy Offering supports the mid-week Breaking Bread Meal for young people that is served at Broad Street Ministry in Philadelphia. The collection will continue each month until we reach our goal, so remember to save your change! EMMAUS SOUP KITCHEN DESSERT MONDAY Calling all Wayside Bakers! Monday August 29 is Wayside's day to provide desserts for the Emmaus Soup Kitchen. Please bring your desserts to Wayside when you have time and put them in the freezer in the kitchen, clearly marked "Emmaus Soup Kitchen Dessert. All desserts will be delivered to the Soup Kitchen by Wayside Deacons on Monday August 29. A signup sheet is on the Information Table. Thank you in advance for helping to care for others. HELP WITH WORSHIP NEEDED There are still quite a few openings in the worship services this summer. Please sign up at the Information Table if you can help. Most of the opportunities are self-explanatory. If you would like to volunteer but aren t quite sure what the job entails, please contact the office for details. CANDLE DONATIONS STILL NEEDED We still have some candles that need to be adopted. Your donation of $25 will sponsor one Lux Mundi Liquid Paraffin Candle. Forms are available on the Information Table. Checks should be made out to Wayside Presbyterian Church with Candle Donation in the memo. Please place your form and payment in the envelope provided. MISSION TRIP TO WEST VIRGINIA The week of September 25 a mission team from Wayside will travel to West Virginia to help in relief efforts underway following devastating floods in May of this year. The work will be guided by the mission partner of the Presbytery of WV, the WV Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps. Work will focus on home repair/restoration in the community of Camden on Gauley. The team will stay in a comfortable home provided by a church in Webster Springs, WV. Please indicate your interest on the sign-up sheet in the church lobby. For further information speak to James Bernhardt, and attend an informational meeting Sunday, August 28, in the Parlor. FARM GLEANING NEEDS MORE VOLUNTEERS Second Harvest Food Bank s Farm Gleaning Project is up and running. We ve had requests for corn picking 2 times in the last week! The fruits and vegetables from local farms are gleaned after the regular harvest and provided to Second Harvest for distribution to the local food pantries. Picking dates and locations vary and you decide when to participate. Children under age 9 may participate with adult supervision. This project also qualifies for school service hours. If you are interested in receiving emails about these opportunities, please sign up in the Lobby. WEEKLY GIFTS TO THE WEST MILLCREEK FOOD PANTRY Next week s suggested items for the Food Pantry are toilet tissue and bar soap. Non-perishable items such as diapers, feminine hygiene products, toiletries and pet foods are always appreciated. Checks should be made out to West Millcreek Food Pantry. WAYSIDE SUMMER GARDEN We are in need of people to weed and harvest the summer vegetable garden for the weeks of August 28-September 25. If you can help, please sign up at the information table. Produce will be available in the kitchen and/or the lobby. A freewill offering will be accepted for any produce you take. Proceeds will go to Second Harvest Food Bank.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN PW HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS Presbyterian Women of Wayside is looking for nominations for Honorary Life Members. An Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women is conferred upon a woman or man in recognition of faithful service in some area of the church s work. Moderators, teachers, leaders, officers, pastors and missionaries have been among the recipients of this honor. A list of past recipients and nomination forms are on the Information Table. Deadline for nominations is September 18. SAVE THE DATE Our own Emma Haas, 2015-2016 Northern Ireland YAV (Young Adult Volunteer), will be the keynote speaker at the Presbyterian Women of Lake Erie Presbytery s Fall Gathering on Saturday October 15 from 9:30 AM 1:30 PM here at Wayside. The topic of the Gathering is Mission Matters. Watch the PW Bulletin Board, newsletters and bulletins for more information. CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CHILDCARE SCHEDULE Childcare is frequently a child s first exposure to the Christian community. When children are baptized, the congregation agrees to serve as the child s godparents. Serving in the nursery or preschool childcare rooms is a great way to fulfill this commitment. Starting last winter, we established a new procedure for ensuring there was sufficient coverage in the preschool and nursery childcare rooms. Each family with a child from newborn to Kindergarten age was asked to serve in one of the childcare rooms four (4) times per year during the later service. We will be making the same request this year. All volunteers MUST have their clearances completed prior to serving in childcare or in the Sunday School. If you have not completed this process or if you have questions about your status, please contact Karen Rae at steward@wayside-erie.org or call her at 833-7653 prior to September 11. A signup sheet is in the hallway outside the nursery. Please sign up for your four (4) days. A complete schedule will be sent out by email the week of September 19 so that you may put the dates on your calendar. Any slots not filled will be assigned. The last day for you to choose your own dates will be Sunday September 18. If there are dates for which you know you will not be available, please email Karen Shor in the office at wpc@wayside-erie.org. If you do not have a child of childcare age but have your clearances and would like to volunteer, please let Karen Shor know and she ll put you on the list to fill gaps. NEW ADULT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY Beginning on Sunday September 18, James will be leading a class focusing on the Lord s Prayer. The class will take place during the regular Sunday School Hour. The same class will be repeated on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 PM beginning September 21. The class will utilize the Kerygma Program book Lord, Teach Us to Pray: Six Studies on Spirituality and the Lord s Prayer by John C. Purdy. Please sign up at the Information Table for either the Sunday or Wednesday class. In order to ensure that we have sufficient books available, please indicate whether you will be purchasing your own book or if you would like us to order one for you. Cost for the book if ordered through Wayside will be $10 which may be paid in advance or at the first class. Deadline for ordering a book from Wayside is Sunday September 11.