*The Prayer of Dedication (In Unison) Loving God, you have blessed us with so much. Help us to celebrate your grace with the same generous abandon as the prodigal s father. Empower us to share our robes and rings and riches with those in need. Inspire us to live the Gospel so that others may be led to your joyful embrace, through the grace of Christ. Amen. The Church Goes Forth to Serve *The Closing Hymn #85 Amazing Grace (Sing to the Lord) *The Benediction *The Benediction Response Amen Chancel Choir *The Postlude ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~Welcome to Saint Andrews~ The Church Nursery is available for children through kindergarten age Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church March 13, 2016 5 th Sunday in Lent 10:30 AM The Church in Preparation The Prelude The Lighting of the Candles Nate Grossman Welcome and Announcements Exchange of Greetings The Introit There Is a Redeemer Chancel Choir The Call to Worship Bill Douthett Leader: As a shepherd seeks a straying sheep, People: So God seeks and saves the lost. Leader: Like a woman who searches for a missing coin, People: So God rejoices over one soul restored to wholeness. Leader: As a father embraces a returning son, People: So God welcomes us home. Leader: Let us praise God and give thanks that we are received. People: Let us welcome and rejoice over one another in the name of Christ. The Opening Prayer (In Unison) Almighty, all merciful God, we praise you for your unending care and steadfast devotion. Like a father who never stops watching and waiting for the return of his wayward child, you refuse to give up on us. Your hope never falters. Your love never wavers. Thank you for giving us a home as your beloved children through the grace of Christ. Thank you for leaving the door to your heart open and ready to welcome us home. Amen. Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church 201 E. Jefferson Street, Butler, PA 16001 Phone: (724) 287-4777 Website: www.standrewsupc.org Email: office@standrewsupc.org *The Opening Hymn #337 Softly and Tenderly (Sing to the Lord) (Ushers will collect prayer requests. Please pass them to the side aisles.) *The people will rise in body or spirit
The Prayer of Confession (In Unison) Loving God, we leave the home of your heart in so many ways. Like the prodigal son, we grow restless and rebel against your loving will. Like the elder brother, we resist your generous grace. We do not love as you ask; we do not live as you wish. Forgive us, Lord. Tune our hearts and turn our steps homeward to your welcoming embrace. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. A Time of Silent Confession The Assurance of Pardon The Congregation Sings in Response Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. The Church in Proclamation The Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 N. T. Page 181 Luke 15: 1 3, 11b - 32 N. T. Page 78 Leader: The word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God The Anthem The Day He Wore My Crown Jeannette Nestor Micro Message Carol Landis The Congregation Sings in Response Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley Jesus walked this lonesome valley, He had to walk it by Himself; O nobody else could walk it for him, He had to walk it by Himself. The Sermon Lost and Found Rev. Merry Meloy The Hymn #2145 God s Great Love Is So Amazing! (Please see insert) The Church Responds *The Affirmation of Faith - Apostles' Creed (In Unison) I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. The Prayers of the People and Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. The Offertory Invitation God has blessed us with abundance. God has given us more than our share. Like the younger son, we are often tempted to use our resources to indulge our own desires. God calls us to a different path. God gives us the freedom and the responsibility to use our blessings to help heal the world. Let us bring before the Lord our tithes and offerings. Please sign and pass the Friendship Registers located near the center aisle. Thank you! The Offertory Special Music Nate Grossman, piano *The Congregation Sings in Response #6 Praise God, Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him, all creatures here below. Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise Him above, ye heav nly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
This Week at Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship 2:30 PM Leadership Training Sunday, March 13, 2016 5 th Sunday in Lent Monday, March 14, 2016 Tuesday, March 15, 2016 Wednesday, March 16, 2016 5:00 PM Community Dinner Meridian 5:15 PM KICK (Dinner provided by the Hutchison Family) 5:15 PM Youth Table Talk 6:00 PM Joy Ringers 7:00 PM Mid-Week Lenten Service at First United Methodist Church 8:00 PM Narcotics Anonymous 6:15 PM Canticleer Ringers 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Thursday, March 17, 2016 Friday, March 18, 2016 Saturday, March 19, 2016 Next Sunday, March 20, 2016 Palm Sunday 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship 11:30 AM Palm Sunday Luncheon Worship Leadership Ushers: Rick Kelley Anzie Kelley Susan Race Don Eyth Acolyte: Ben Grossman Next Week: Nate Grossman Liturgist: Bill Douthett Next Week: Esther Radvinski Micro Message: Carol Landis Next Week: Dawn Grossman Children s Church: Allison Martin Next Week: Allison Martin Flower Delivery: Colleen McCormick Next Week: Rebecca King Open the Church: Jon McKay Next Week: Dave Pisani Close the Church : Janice King Next Week: Esther Radvinski Prayer Requests can be made by using the purple prayer request cards found in the pew racks. Pass your requests to the center aisle during the Opening Hymn. They will be distributed to our Prayer Team to be included in this week s prayers. Restrooms: From the front of the sanctuary, use the left entrance (by the piano) and follow the hallway to the right. The restrooms are down the hall on the left. From the rear of the sanctuary, turn left and go downstairs. The restrooms are at the end of the hallway. Child Care: The Church Nursery is available for children through kindergarten age. To find the nursery, please go to the left front entrance of the sanctuary and follow the hallway to the right. The nursery is on the left. If your child would like to be rocked during worship, a rocking chair is available on the left side of the sanctuary. Children s Church is usually offered on the 2 nd, 3 rd, and 4 th Sundays of the month for everyone through 4 th grade. It begins after the children s message and runs through the end of worship. On the 1 st Sunday of the month and on special Sundays, children are invited to remain in worship with their families or go to the nursery, which is open to anyone through 2 nd grade on those Sundays. Reports for Sunday, March 6,, 2016 Budgeted Operating Income to Date (Envelopes): $ 33,653.85 Operating Income (Envelope Giving) to Date: $ 26,957.00 Deficit: $ 6,696.85 2011 Worship Attendance for March 6, 2016: 56 Midweek Lenten Service Our last Midweek Lenten Service will be this Wednesday, March 16, at 7:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church, 200 E. North Street. Pastor Eric Park will be presiding. Rev. Jim Swanson and Pastor Merry will be providing the message. Bring some friends and come!
All in the Family The sympathy and resurrection faith of the congregation go out to the Ripper family. John s mother, Agnes, died on February 27, 2016. Please keep John, Melinda, Nicholas, Alyssa, Andrew and all of Agnes family and friends in your prayers. Birthdays This Week March 14 Susan Ragan March 14 Susan Moon March 15 Dr. Nallathambi March 16 Jim Judson Thank You! Special thanks to everyone who helped provide refreshments for the reception after Wednesday s Lenten Service at Covenant. They were delicious and much appreciated!! Per Capita Due It s not too late to pay your per capita. Per capita is an allotment that Saint Andrews owes the Beaver-Butler Presbytery for each active member on our rolls. This money is used at the Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly levels to pay operating expenses salaries, utilities, supplies, etc. This year, the rate is $40.00 per member. If you wish to pay your portion of our per capita, you may use the giving envelope marked Denominational Apportionment 2016, or simply mark per capita on the memo line of a check made out to Saint Andrews. Thank you! First Sunday Mission Offering Our First Sunday Mission Offering in March will benefit the Butler County Relief Initiative. BERI works with Butler County families who need assistance paying their heating and utility bills. Last year, approximately 250 households received help through the BERI fund. Clients are encouraged to participate in financial literacy training and housing counseling so they can become more self-sufficient. This approach has produced significant results. Clients contributions to their utility bills have grown from 2% in 2006 to over 40% in 2013. BERI is our mission recipient for March. Please designate your mission offering by writing BERI on your envelope or on your check. Thank you. One Great Hour of Sharing Offering Easter Sunday, March 27th This year s One Great Hour of Sharing Poster shows a man with a shovel in his hand. His name is Jaime. He is digging a trench for a new water system for his village in the Philippines. In 2013, a typhoon devastated the area, killing thousands and displacing millions. Yet Jaime is smiling. One of the reasons is you! Through your gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing, you are helping to restore water to his village. The One Great Hour of Sharing Offering helps care for people in need here at home and around the world. Some, like Jaime, have been hurt by sudden catastrophe war, flood, fire while others have grown so familiar with need they can t imagine a world of plenty. The ministries of One Great Hour of Sharing respond to the most immediate and urgent needs while working to address the underlying causes of chronic problems. Through your gifts, you will help Presbyterian Disaster Assistance restore communities that have been affected by disaster. You will help the Presbyterian Hunger Program alleviate hunger and its causes here in the U.S. and around the world. And you will help Self-Development of People empower those who are economically poor and oppressed. On Easter Sunday, March 27, we will receive the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering during worship. Please give generously. Your gifts witness to the love of God in Jesus Christ in very tangible ways.
Worship with Us During Holy Week Palm Sunday Luncheon Everyone is invited to a light lunch in the Memorial Room following worship next Sunday. After sharing a simple meal, we ll have the opportunity to visit various prayer stations throughout the church to help us remember and reflect on the last week of Christ s life. You may move at your own pace, visiting as many or as few stations as you like. Join us as we begin our journey through Holy Week with this time of quiet meditation and prayer. Maundy Thursday Service We will be sharing Communion during our Maundy Thursday Service on March 24 at 7:30 pm. Please join us as we remember Jesus Last Supper and the final evening of his earthly life. Good Friday Service Our Community Good Friday Service will be at 12:00 pm on March 25 at Saint Andrews. Worship leadership and special music will be provided by Covenant, Hill, North and East Butler, and Saint Andrews. If you d like to worship with us via the radio, just tune in to WBUT 1050 AM at noon for the live broadcast. Sonrise Service The Youth would like to invite everyone to our annual Easter Sonrise Service at the Pleasant Valley Boat Launch on the South Shore of Moraine State Park. The service is at 7:00 am and will include Communion. Please bring a lawn chair and dress for the weather. Easter Sunday Service Come celebrate Jesus resurrection and the gift of new life! Worship on Easter, March 27, is at 10:30 am. The service will include lots of special music, including Brass, the Chancel Choir, the Youth Handbell Choirs and a Youth Instrumental Ensemble. April 8 & 9 Saint Andrews Rummage Sale April 8 & 9, 2016 9:00 am 2:00 pm $2.00 Bag Sale Starts at 1:00 pm Spring Rummage Sale items needed! Please donate your gently used or never used items for the Rummage Sale in April. This is the perfect time to clear out your closets, garage or basement! Don t forget the attic! Then bring your items to the church and we ll do the rest. Drop-off times are during church office hours: Monday Thursday 9:30 am 2:00 pm Things that REALLY SELL: Furniture, like new or in good condition household goods, kitchen equipment, small appliances and gadgets, sporting goods, bicycles, good condition linens, blankets, pillows, rugs, musical instruments, DVD s, CD s, new or in good condition toys, like new or in good condition clothes, like new shoes, boots or purses, jewelry and antiques and collectibles. Things that just DON T SELL: Cassettes, 8-tracks, video tapes, old toys, old shoes, old clothes, anything broken, stained, ripped or discolored. *Please DO NOT bring televisions or computers. Help Needed: If you would like to join the Rummage Sale Committee or be a helper, please let Anzie Kelley know. Helpers are needed for set up on Wednesday, April 6, at 6:00 p.m. and on Friday, April 8 th and Saturday, April 9 th (the day of the sales). Please give an hour or two to either help set up, work the sale, or clean up afterwards. There will also be a bake sale. If you are interested in donating baked goods, or helping with the bake sale table, please see Susan Race. Thanks! We just can t do it without you.
Easter Lilies Order Form Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016 These flowers will be placed in the sanctuary for the celebration of Easter and may be removed from the church by the donor following the worship service. Number of Lilies X $8.50 each Total payment included I will take my flower (s) with me after the service - YES or NO (please circle one) For the bulletin insert on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016. Given: In memory of In honor of In celebration of, in thanksgiving for, in appreciation of, or whatever you wish: Given by: Please complete this order form and place it, with your payment, in the offering plate or mail it to the Church Office, 201 E. Jefferson Street, Butler PA 16001 no later than Tomorrow, March 14, 2016, so that we can include your information in the bulletin on Easter Sunday. Make checks payable to Saint Andrews U.P. Church with Lilies on the memo line. Thank you for your cooperation.