Services of Worship Passion/Palm Sunday April 1, 2012 9:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. 1502 West 13 th Street Wilmington, DE 19806 302-654-5214 www.wpc.org 1
Westminster Presbyterian Church extends an enthusiastic welcome, in Christ s name, to all who would worship here or join us in fellowship. We affirm that there can be no exclusion within the body of Christ. We invite all children of God to join us as disciples of Christ and participate fully in the life of our congregation. This Morning at Westminster 8:30 a.m. 11:15 a.m. The Holy Toast Café, in Grace Hall, offers free coffee and fellowship. Breakfast items are available for one dollar per item. Deacon Team of the Month Jill Voss, Teresa Lunardi, Donna Nelson, Steve Stallone, Keith Pierce, Cathy Glober 8:45 a.m. noon Child Care for Cribbery (birth toddler) 9:00 9:55 a.m. Worship After TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN, if you wish, your children may leave the Sanctuary and go to: Godly Care A unique opportunity for children ages 2-4 to get to know God through stories, crafts, songs and prayers. Classes are in Under Six Classrooms A and C. Godly Play Children in Kindergarten and 1 st grade gather in the Ruth Christie Room to learn the language of God s people through sacred space, stories, parables and liturgical actions. You may pick up your children in Under Six Classroom C. 10:10 a.m. Holy Week Art Exhibit and Labyrinth Community Hall 10:10 a.m. Education Classes Today: Under Six Sunday School Under Six Classrooms Confirmation Class for 9 th Graders Classroom 8 11:15 a.m. - noon Worship. Children are always welcome in worship; however, childcare is available in Under Six for ages 2 through Grade 2. Later Today 11:30 a.m. Flying Solo Brunch Catherine Rooney s 4:00 p.m. Youth Choir Youth Music Room 5:00 p.m. 180 Dinner and Fellowship Community Hall, Classroom 6 6:00 p.m. Clean But Not Straight NA Club Room 7:00 p.m. Muslim-Christian Dialogue Rodney Chapel/Meeting Room 7:00 p.m. New Member Dessert Ledbetter/McGowan Home 8:00 p.m. AA Club Room 2
WORSHIP NOTES The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in celebration of Emma B. Bercaw s 90th birthday from Martha and Henry Tatnall. The Lord s Supper will be celebrated on Maundy Thursday. 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 302-571-6719 or lwatson@ycst.com. Available dates are May 27, June 3 and 24. Riders & Chauffeurs Sought - Jack Coleman is coordinating those that need a ride to church for our Sunday services with those that can provide a lift. If you or someone you know needs transportation, or you can provide it, contact Jack at 302-425-0859 or jackandmaryjane@verizon.net. 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 that age. Also, children s bulletins for ages 7-12 are available from the ushers. Food Collection. On the first Sunday of each month, we collect food for the nearby food bank at Hanover Presbyterian Church. Jim Carter will be in his truck near the 1502 doors to take your non-perishable food items. Also, there are collection barrels inside the 1502 doors (down the steps), the Community Hall doors and the glass doors on Pennsylvania Avenue. CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER Please remember in your prayers: 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 Elva Carty and Doris Corner, both of Cokesbury Village - Sussex, 726 Loveville Road, Hockessin, DE 19707. Our brothers and sisters in worldwide ministry in Guatemala, Kenya, Congo, West Africa, Mozambique and Israel/Palestine. Iraq and Afghanistan often seem far away, and we may neglect to realize that Americans, as well as Iraqis, 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: 302-654-5214 ext. 131, or cfalasco@wpc.org. This week we pray for Those known to the WPC Community presently serving in Afghanistan: Emily Arthur, Richard Barnet, Edward Maloney, Ann Exline Starr. The families of those from the U.S. who have died recently: Specialist Daquane Rivers, age 21, of Marianna, Florida 2nd Lieutenant Clovis Ray, age 34, of San Antonio, Texas Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whose scars may by deep and long-lasting. 3
ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 9:00 A.M. PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. But you didn t stop. You knew what you had to do. Mary Oliver, The Journey. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *PASSING OF THE PEACE CHORAL PRELUDE Hosanna Filio David Tomás Luis de Victoria Westminster Choir (1548-1611) Hosanna filio David. Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis! Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest! CALL TO WORSHIP We wave palms, for today we welcome Christ into our midst. Hosanna! We shed tears, for today we know where Christ s journey will take him. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Our shouts of joy are mixed with cries of anguish, as we remember the final days of our Lord. Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! PROCESSION OF THE PALMS *HYMN NO. 89 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna ELLACOMBE TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Greg Jones After Time with Our Children, Godly Care (Two, Three, and Four Year Olds) and Godly Play (Kindergarten and 1 st Grade) will exit the sanctuary as usual. Children in Hebrew Scouts (2 nd and 3 rd Grades) and Treasure Seekers (4 th and 5 th Grades) will return to their parents and remain for the service. CALL TO CONFESSION God does not give us a spirit of cowardice, but seeks to inspire in us courage, determination and hope. Let us confess our reluctance to be bold. At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able. 4
PRAYER OF CONFESSION Mighty God, we yearn to deepen our faith, but the cross is too threatening for us. We seek comfort, not sacrifice; we embrace privilege, not pain. Yet the suffering love of Christ touches us deeply. We yearn to be faithful to you, but we are weak and afraid. Grant us strength and courage, O God, in order that we may become genuine disciples of Christ. Amen. ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 11:1-11 New Testament, page 41 Barbara Hoover, Lay Liturgist ANTHEM Draw Nigh to Jerusalem David H. Williams Draw nigh to Thy Jerusalem, O Lord, Thy road is ready; and Thy paths, made straight, Thy faithful people cry with one accord: With longing expectation seem to wait Ride on in triumph; Lord, behold we lay The consecration of Thy beauteous feet, Our passions, lusts, and proud wills in thy way! And silently Thy promised advent greet! Hosanna! welcome to our hearts! for here thou hast a temple, too, as Zion dear; O enter in, dear Lord, unbar the door And in that temple dwell for evermore. Hosanna! Hosanna! Blessed is He that cometh in the Name of the Lord. SERMON Entering Jerusalem Greg Jones Take a moment to reflect on God s message to you OFFERTORY What Wondrous Love Is This arr. Cynthia Dobrinski Reverberations Bell Choir During the offering, please sign your name and pass the red folder to the person next to you. As folders are returned to the center aisle, note the names of fellow worshippers on your pew. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 5
*HYMN NO. 92 Beneath the Cross of Jesus ST. CHRISTOPHER BENEDICTION ORGAN POSTLUDE Da Jesus an dem Kreuze stund J. S. Bach (1685-1750) When on the cross the Savior hung, And that sore load that on Him weigh d, With bitter pangs His nature wrung, Seven words amid His pain He said: Oh let them well to heart be laid! GOING FORTH If you are visiting with us for the first time, we invite you to meet today s ambassador, Bill Nace, at the back of the sanctuary. He will have a gift for you, and can share information regarding our many ministries for children, youth and adults. Holy Week Art Exhibit: Stations of the Cross This Morning at 10:10 a.m. in Community Hall Our Lent Event this year will be different from the past. Community Hall has been transformed into a spirituality center that invites disciples to reflect on Jesus journey to the cross as a spiritual practice. We have the opportunity to experience a Protestant version of the Stations of the Cross. Each station focuses on a different event during the last week of Jesus life as recorded in the Gospel of Mark, and each of the 14 events/bible passages is interpreted by a different artist in our congregation. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Under Six Sunday School is available. 6
ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 11:15 A.M. Preparation for Worship One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. But you didn t stop. You knew what you had to do. Mary Oliver, The Journey. Welcome and Announcements *Passing of the Peace Call to Worship We wave palms, for today we welcome Christ into our midst. Hosanna! We shed tears, for today we know where Christ s journey will take him. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Our shouts of joy are mixed with cries of anguish, as we remember the final days of our Lord. Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Procession of the Palms *Song of Celebration Hymn No. 89 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna ELLACOMBE Call to Confession God does not give us a spirit of cowardice, but seeks to inspire in us courage, determination and hope. Let us confess our reluctance to be bold. Prayer of Confession Mighty God, we yearn to deepen our faith, but the cross is too threatening for us. We seek comfort, not sacrifice; we embrace privilege, not pain. Yet the suffering love of Christ touches us deeply. We yearn to be faithful to you, but we are weak and afraid. Grant us strength and courage, O God, in order that we may become genuine disciples of Christ. Assurance of God s Forgiveness At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able. 7
Scripture Lesson Mark 11:1-11 New Testament, page 41 Barbara Stratton, Lay Liturgist Sermon Entering Jerusalem Greg Jones Take a moment to reflect on God s message to you *Hymn No. 363 I Want Jesus to Walk with Me SOJOURNER Offering 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 Psalm 22 Members of the Youth Choir Soloists: Lauren Carroll and Brian Bowersock Ensemble: Alex Knepper, Emily Knepper, Molly McPheeters Prayers of the People Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying Lord s Prayer (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using debts and debtors ) *Benediction *Hymn No. 404 Precious Lord, Take My Hand PRECIOUS LORD 8
PASTORAL STAFF Gregory K. Jones, Head of Staff Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate Pastor Jill Getty, Pastoral Care Assistant CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: Debbie Brown CHURCH EDUCATOR: Susan Moseley MUSIC STAFF Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells Sandie Reinicker, Director of Sunshine Choir Section Leader/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Susan Rheingans, Justin Gonzalez, Raymond Sambolin YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM Susan Moseley, Mary Beth Davis and Mike Gnade SUPPORT STAFF Susan Alexander, Reception Area Supervisor Colleen Falasco, Operations Assistant Jerry Hunter, Financial Assistant Suzie Hurlock, Administrative Assistant Nicole Hughes, Director of Communication and Database Management Jerry Reed, Facilities Manager Sextons: Roger W. Atkins, Robert King, Joan Truitt WORLDWIDE MINISTRY Guatemala Roger and Gloria Mariott, Cedepca, Karla Koll, Amanda Craft and the Mam Presbytery Kenya JOHABETO Ruth and Martin Shikuku, Kitale, Kenya Congo PCUSA Missionaries Bob and Kristi Rice, John and Gwenda Fletcher, Timothee Kalonji Matadi, Cecilé de Sweemer, MD, Pastor Jean-Marc Katujudi Nkuna and Members of the Kamulumba-Ditalala Parish West Africa PCUSA Missionaries Jeff and Kristi Boyd Mozambique Macia Presbyterian Church SESSION Sue Bryde, Ron Carrick, Clark Collins, Charlie Depfer, Karen Dietz, Mary Field, Nancy Fleming, Ellie Furry, Mike Gnade, Anne Gunn, Dick Haden, Trina Hogan Mary-beth Howard, Fred Iobst, Dick Jolly, Don Kuespert, Sue Linderman, Ed Morton, Fred Nelson, Roland Pamm, Margo Reign, Craig Stabler, Steve Steinwedel, Susanne Wolff BOARD OF DEACONS Pam Bailey, Beth Bowersock, Marcia Carle, Kim Carrick, Peggy Carroll, Fred Carspecken, Diane Chandler, Eadie Churchill, Jack Coleman, Emily Crawford, Kris DeMesse, Eric Etshman, George Evans, John Gavenonis, Cathy Glober, Margaret Goodall, Carol Noggle Harris, Cathy Higgins, Bill Kaye, Carla Krupanski, Mary Laskaris, Ralph Lewis, Teresa Lunardi, David Mathé, Lola Miller, Bob Moore, Carol Mosher, Donna Nelson, Jane Palmer, Sonja Pfautz, Keith Pierce, Patty Rittenhouse, Ann Shadduck, Mark Shiflett, Melissa Stabler, Steve Stallone, Jill Voss TRUSTEES Bob Chagnon, Jamie Hickey, Richard Immesberger, John Johnston, Lynne Kielhorn, Charlie McDowell, John McFarland, Bob McKeown, Stephen Poole, Christine Schiltz, Wayne Sparling, Philip Timon 9
Holy Week at Westminster Today Palm Sunday Worship at 9:00 and 11:15 a.m. Rejoice with a procession of palms. Holy Week Exhibit in Community Hall with our own Protestant Stations of the Cross and featuring artwork by our talented members. April 5 Maundy Thursday Worship with Communion at 7:30 p.m. A Week to Remember, presented by Westminster By Heart Storytellers April 6 Good Friday Reflect on the crucifixion of Christ. Our sanctuary will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for prayer and meditation. April 8 Easter Sunday 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Easter breakfast served by deacons in Community Hall 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. Festive worship services to celebrate the Resurrection 10:10 a.m. Greg s sabbatical send off in Community Hall 10:35 a.m. Easter egg hunt between services in Grace Hall Memorial Easter Lily ORDER FORM You are invited to place lilies in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday in memory of or in honor of loved ones. Cost: $20 per plant. Please complete the form below, make checks payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church and return to Susan Alexander at the front desk no later than Monday, April 2. Number of plants: @ $20 each Deliver my lily to a homebound member. I will pick up my lily at 12:00 p.m. Easter Sunday. Please neatly print the information below. In Memory Of: Deceased Name In Honor Of: Given By: Donor s Name and Telephone Number 10 Westminster Presbyterian Church 1502 West 13 th Street Wilmington, DE 19806 302-654-5214 www.wpc.org