MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Palm Sunday Order of Worship Ten O'clock A.M. March 20, 2016 WELCOME Those who are able are invited to stand. Gathering Around the Word PRELUDE Glorify Thy Name D. Adkins Processional of the Redeemer B. Logan As the prelude begins, please take a moment of silence to prepare for worship. ANNOUNCEMENTS Worshipers are encouraged to sign the Ritual of Friendship pad and pass it along. MOMENT FOR FELLOWSHIP International Dinners Tom Boldt PASSING THE PEACE One: All: One: CALL TO WORSHIP One: All: One: All: The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you. Share the peace of Christ with one another. 1 Tim Shoaf We come to prepare for the holiest of weeks. We will journey through praise, with joy on our lips; we will travel through betrayal and death, cradling hope deep in our hearts. Jesus leads us through this week, and we will follow, for he is the life we long for, he is the Word who sustains us. We wave palm branches in anticipation, we lay our love before him, to cushion his walk.
One: All: Setting aside all power, glory, and might, he comes: modeling humility and obedience for all of us. Hosanna! Hosanna! Blessed is the One who brings us the Kingdom of God. HYMN #196 All Glory, Laud, and Honor Please stand and sing as the Handbell Choir processes in. CALL TO CONFESSION Pastor Mike PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of all times and places, we confess that we would rather join the crowds than stand alone. We prefer the popular point of view to a solitary witness for justice and truth. We'll sing "hosanna" when everyone else is doing so but not when the hostile "Good Friday" forces may hear us. We do not like to admit our lukewarm response to you, but neither do we want to be considered fanatics. As we confess our sins, we ask that you pour out your forgiveness in such a way that we are forever transformed. A time for silent confession ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS One: Listen, so that you may live: The steadfast love of the Lord never fails. In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! All: Thanks be to God. RESPONSE #188 Jesus Loves Me! (verse 1) Proclaiming the Word PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 11:1-11 (New Testament, page 47) Mark 15:22-39 (New Testament, page 54) One: All: This is the Word of faith that we proclaim. Thanks be to God, whose Word we learn and live! 2
ANTHEM Can You Hear It? Keith McGillivray, Composer Composition for Palm Sunday 2016 for Memorial Presbyterian Church, Appleton, Wisconsin A TIME FOR CHILDREN Greg Braatz Children are invited to bring their offerings forward and put them in the Joyful Noise Bucket INTERLUDE Children ages 3 through Grade 2 may leave for Kinderchurch SERMON Can You Hear It? Greg Braatz with Keith McGillivray Responding to the Word HYMN #223 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross SHARING OUR JOYS AND CONCERNS Pastor Mike PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. MOMENT FOR MISSION OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS One Great Hour of Sharing Tim Shoaf OFFERTORY Chanson G. Young RESPONSE #618 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High (verse 5) 3
PRAYER OF DEDICATION Holy God, we give thanks for your saving love made known to us in the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. Bless these gifts that they may bring life on earth as in heaven; in Christ s name we pray. Amen. HYMN #215 What Wondrous Love Is This Bearing and Following the Word Into the World CHARGE & BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Jubilate Deo Omnis Terra D. P. Benoit 4
During the Easter Season (March 27 through Pentecost on May 15), our theme in worship will be: What if it s True? Becoming Community in the Kingdom of God Easter Sunday, March 27 - Mark 16:1-8 What if it s True?: Faithful and Fearful Pastor Mike Goodwin preaching 10:00 AM Communion Worship Service Monday, March 28 * Church Office Closed * April 3 Acts 1:1-14 Greg Braatz Preaching 10:00 AM Communion Worship Service April 10 Acts 3:1-10 Becoming Community: Nothing to Give, Everything to Offer Pastor Mike Goodwin Preaching 10:00 AM Worship Service April 17 Acts 17:1-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 What if it s True?: Good News in Fearful World Pastor Mike Goodwin Preaching Bread for the World Offering of Letters 10:00 AM Worship Service April 24 1 Corinthians 1:10-18 What if it s True?: God s Foolishness and Human Wisdom Youth Sunday 10:00 AM Worship Service 5
Welcome! We are so glad that you chose to spend this Sunday morning at Memorial Presbyterian Church, and we encourage you to Learn and Live God s Word with us! All are invited to a time of coffee and conversation in the narthex immediately following the worship service today. Many thanks to our coffee hosts, Scott & Cathy Kornish. The Barry & Kirstin Telfer Family and Marie Desens are greeting the congregation this morning. Today s ushers are John Koskinen, Pat Spindler, Thomas Guttenberg, and Emily Guttenberg, with Jim Bowman serving as Head Usher. This morning s chancel flowers are given by Marie Ann and James Desens and their children and grandchildren, in honor of Jim s Dad, Victor, and in loving memory of Marie Ann s parents, John and Alvira Goodrich, and Jim s mother, Harriet Desens. We are so pleased to welcome Eileen Herrling, who is our substitute organist this morning, as well as Keith McGillivray, who is providing our special music. Many may recall Keith, husband of MPC s former Associate Pastor Tricia Matthew. Keith works as a Software Architect at United Health Group, and is especially interested in Native America flutes and world music. Children of all ages are welcome in worship, and nursery care is provided for children from birth to 3 years by Luann Ulmen and Abbie Protsman. Pagers are given to parents so they may be assured that their child is fine. In addition, a Children s Table is located by the entry if you wish to take your child from the sanctuary, yet be able to hear and see the service. 6
Kinderchurch is an age-appropriate worship experience provided for children ages 3 through Grade 2, where children attend worship with their parents for about 15 minutes, and then move to the Kinderchurch room as a group. This Sunday s Kinderchurch will be led by Pam Dodge, with Dolly Manning serving as greeter. Accessibility at MPC: MPC is equipped with the Hearing Loop system, which allows people to receive the sound from the church s audio system in their own hearing aids. Large-size bulletins and hymnals are also available from the ushers. Please feel free to contact the church office with any questions on accessibility issues Sunday Morning Adult Education Classes: This morning we studied from Living the Question 2.0, Honoring Creation. The class regularly meets at 8:45 AM on Sunday mornings downstairs in the Adult Education Room. All are welcome, and coffee is served. Please be advised that there will be no class next Sunday in celebration of Easter. The April through June edition of These Days, Daily Devotions for Living by Faith, is now available! Feel free to grab a copy; they are located on the Friendship Table in the west hall. Thanks to everyone who participated in the Empty to Full Pans Project. At the last count 81 pans had been donated, which is two weeks worth of meals! You are awesome! One volunteer is needed to serve as an usher for Easter Sunday s 10:00 AM service on March 27. Please contact Linda Boldt at 734-1787 or linda.boldt@mpcappleton.org. Your help is greatly appreciated! We will soon begin work on the Summer Sunday Volunteer schedule. We are in need of additional ushers and lemonade hosts. If you can help, please contact Linda Boldt in the church office or by email: linda.boldt@mpcappleton.org 7
Thanks to the volunteers who have been signing up to be record holders, talent scouts, and cheerleaders. We are still in need of additional volunteers for these ministries of encouraging and recognizing the work of our members. Contact Linda Boldt at 734-1787 or linda.boldt@mpcappleton.org. Chancel Flowers: Dates are still available for you to sign up for a Sunday on which you would like to contribute chancel flowers in honor or in memory of a loved one. Take a look at the flower poster outside the church office, sign up for a Sunday, and complete the green form provided, or call the church office at 734-1787. Salvation Army Collection: Don t forget that the Salvation Army collection of canned and boxed foods and paper products is today! Thank you for your generosity! Youth Stock Sale! The Youth will again be selling stocks to fund their attendance to this summer s Triennium at Purdue University July 19 23, as well as for future mission trips. Dates of the stock sale are: Palm Sunday March 20 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM Easter Sunday March 27 11:00 AM Sunday April 3 11:00 AM Sunday April 10 11:00 AM The Shareholder Dinner will be on Sunday, August 7 at 5:00 PM in Fellowship Hall. Those who donate to this fund (no matter the amount!) will be invited to enjoy a meal and listen to the youth share their experience at Triennium. Stocks can be purchased in any amount during the sale dates/times just look for the stock sale table that will be in the Narthex! We thank you in advance for your contribution! Attention all chefs! The Wednesday Night Youth Fellowship Group is looking for people to provide them with snacks during their meeting each Wednesday. If you would like to help, visit the site at www.signupgenius.com/go/4090a48abac2ca75-201516 or use the paper sign-up sheet outside the church office to pick the date that works best for you. Thank you in advance for your kindness. 8
United Church Camps is now taking registrations for its summer camps! There are camps for all ages: Grandparent & Me, Pilgrim Story, Youth Faith Formation, Junior High Adventure, Sail Institute, Stitch in Time - and sooooo many more! To see the full list of camps, go to www.ucci.org/2016-schedule/. If cost is prohibiting you or your children from attending camp, please know that scholarships ARE available. Contact Paula to find out more. You are cordially invited to enjoy the music sung by Josh Eidem at his senior recital! The recital will take place on Saturday, April 2, at 1:00 PM at Harper Hall on the Lawrence University campus (corner of College Avenue and Drew Street). Josh, a Section Leader in the MPC Chancel Choir, will be singing a wide range of musical pieces from classical to musical theatre. Don t miss it! International Dinner #3 will be celebrating the cuisine of Turkey on Saturday, April 9. Sign up in groups of 8, with one household hosting the dinner and providing the entrée. The guests provide side dishes and the dessert. Sign up on the table outside the church office or contact David Mayefske at dmayefske@att.net. Suggested menus and recipes are provided. Loss of a Parent: Honoring Special Occasions: Losing a parent at any age can be difficult and challenging while going through the grieving process. This free seminar will offer practical ways to help you with your grief journey as well as offer ideas on how to honor your loved ones on special occasions. Mandy Sarazan from AseraCare Hospice will be presenting this seminar at MPC on April 27 th from 12:00 PM 2:00 PM. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. To register, call AseraCare Hospice at 497-4672. 9
MPC s per capita rate is $31.60 for 2016. Our payment to Presbytery for $10,428 is due on March 31 st. As of March 16 th we have collected a total of $3,627.60. Please consider contributing $31.60 for every MPC member in your household as we still have just under two thirds of our total to meet prior to the deadline. Small envelopes are available in the church pews; please note per capita in the memo portion of your check. You may also donate online using the link found on the home page of www.mpcappleton.org. For more information on per capita, visit: pcusa.org/percapita. Secure, Online Credit and Debit Card donations to MPC are easy! You can make recurring or one-time donations for regular contribution or to the capital campaign. Go to mpcappleton.org and click on the link on the home page, or access the donation site by scanning in this Quick Response (QR) code. ~ Upcoming Community Events ~ The 18 th Annual Pig-To-Pig Walk takes place on Saturday, April 30 th! Larry s Piggly Wiggly will be holding the walk, which will begin at 8:30 AM at their Kaukauna location and will finish at their Little Chute location. The donation to enter the walk is $15 per person, or $30 per family, with proceeds from the walk going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. There will be a prize drawings for walkers preregistered before April 29 th. Refreshments will be served, so bring your family on out for some fun exercise that will benefit a good cause! For more information, please contact Jane Schaefer at Larry s Markets, Inc at 766-6080. 10
Calendar for Week of March 13 March 20, 2016 TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY EASTER SUNDAY 10:00 AM Worship Service 10:15 AM Kinderchurch 11:00 AM Fellowship 5:30 PM Lenten Study Groups 6:30 PM Property Meeting 7:00 PM Mission Funding 6:30 AM Good News Women 9:30 AM Staff Meeting 12:00 PM Bible Study 6:30 PM Session Meeting 5:45 PM Handbell Choir 6:00 PM Youth Fellowship 7:00 PM Chancel Choir 6:30 AM All Things Considered Men s Forum 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:00 AM Fellowship 803 East College Avenue - Appleton, WI 54911 - (920) 734-1787 www.mpcappleton.org info@mpcappleton.org 11
Learning and Living God s Word is the Vision Statement of Memorial Presbyterian Church Appleton, Wisconsin Based on the following Biblical Reflections: John 1:1-2: In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. James 1:22: But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers. Our Mission Statement We learn God s Word through engaging worship, vibrant Christian education, and intriguing conversations in small groups. We view learning as a life-long, spiritual endeavor. We are a passionate and imaginative community where learning has a purpose: to live out God s Word in our community and the world. As a fellowship, we are called together to take action in response to Christ s command to love and serve others. We welcome you to join with us in learning and living God s Word. MINISTERS All members of the congregation PASTOR Mike Goodwin COMMISSIONED RULING ELDER Greg Braatz DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ORGANIST Cara Davis HANDBELL DIRECTOR Charlie Martin LAY MINISTRY COORDINATOR Linda Boldt INTERIM CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR Jackie Kempf OFFICE MANAGER Paula Hoglund BOOKKEEPER Christy Hartmann CUSTODIAN Sherry Meyer