Service for the Lord s Day The Season of Lent ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Hear the words of Holy Scripture: There is therefore no condemnation to those who believe in Christ Jesus. For Christ has set us free from sin and death. Praise be to the Lord! People: To set the mind on the world and the flesh is death. But to set our minds on the Spirt is life and peace. We rejoice, for nothing separates us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Fifth April 2, 2017 10:30 A.M. *CONGREGATION STANDS AS ABLE LITURGICAL COLOR: WHITE *PASSING THE PEACE *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 People of God Gather The Word of God Proclaimed Please use the time before worship for silent reflection and meditation, giving thanks to God for all things. COLLECT Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true Bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that He may live in us, and we in Him; who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS PRELUDE Depth of Mercy / Search Me - arr., Cindy Berry (Time with Young Children / Dismissal to Children s Church) ANTIPHONAL READING of the PSALTER Psalm 145:8-21 (p. 555, OT) GOSPEL LESSON Luke 11:1-4 (p. 68, NT) SERMON ~ LENTEN SERIES: A PRAYER FOR THE JOURNEY ~ Give Us - Pastor Darnell The People of God Respond *CALL to WORSHIP For those who come hungry hungry for comfort, hungry for love, hungry for a new way of living this is the place and time for God to help you, and to provide for your need. We come to worship today seeking many things seeking peace, seeking healing, seeking answers and we trust in God, believing that God will satisfy our deepest needs. Let God be praised and glorified in all that we say and do, and in this holy time of worship, and in every dream and waking moment of our lives. We come to hallow God s name, longing for God s kingdom to come, God s will to be done, wanting to hear God s word, to be in fellowship with God s people, and to be inspired with a vision so strong and clear, that zeal for the Lord will consume us! *HYMN PRAYER OF CONFESSION To God Be the Glory (Romans 8:1-39) No. 485 (BH) (and silent confession) Leader: Praying in one accord, and humbling ourselves before the Lord, let us confess our need for God and God s unconditional and unending love. (Unison) Eternal God, we are amazed by the abundance of Your provision, and the graciousness in which You give, to us and to all of creation. You are so caring and compassionate, even while we are so undeserving. We confess that we have been ungrateful and unfaithful. Too much that fills our lives is empty and excessive. Lord, give us such holy desire for You and Your kingdom, that we would be fervent in faith, discipline, and service, to Your glory, honor and praise. Amen. ANTHEM Bread of Life - Chancel Choir The Lord s Supper THE INVITATION WORDS OF INSTITUTION GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them up to the Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give our thanks and praise. And all of God s people say together the chorus Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!
And all of God s people say together the refrain Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again. April 2, 2017 THE LORD S PRAYER ( forgive us our debts ) 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. RECEIVING THE BREAD AND THE CUP Holy Communion is by INTINCTION. It is the Lord s Table, who welcomes all. Please approach by the middle aisle to be served; then turning out, you may return to your pew from the side aisles. PRAYER OF CONSECRATION OFFERING of TITHES and GIFTS Offertory Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross / In the Cross of Christ I glory *Doxology, *Prayer of Dedication Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. JOYS AND CONCERNS - arr., Cindy Berry We Go to Serve in God s Name *HYMN Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing No. 356 (BH) *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE O God, Our Help in Ages Past - arr., Cindy Berry LOVELAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Council of the Session Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Mary Frees Darlene Ervin Laura Hoyer Samantha Sears Tim Thornton Tim Thalheimer Hank Westcott Darlene Ervin, Clerk of Session / Pete Bissman, Treasurer Grace Lee, Pianist / Dr. Randy Pennington, Music Director Jenni Cox, Office Manager / Martin Barney, Custodian Rev. Dr. Lonnie L. Darnell II, Pastor Phone: 513-683-2525 Mailing: 360 Robin Ave., Loveland, OH, 45140 Prayer Chain Coordinator, Nancy Von Kampen, Phone: 513-793-0246 Fifth of Lent www.lovelandpresbyterianchurch.org
(4/2/17) Monday (4/3/17) Tuesday (4/4/17) Wednesday (4/5/17) 9:15 a 9:45 a 10:30 a 11:30 a 5:00 p Morning Lent Class: Coffee Bar Worship & Praise Coffee Fellowship Lion Den 1 6:30 p Den 6 Troop 888 9:30 a 9:00 a- 3:00 p 10:45 a Chair Yoga Tender Years Conferences Wednesday Morning Devotion A.A. Meeting Thursday (4/6/17) Friday (4/7/17) Saturday (4/8/17) (4/9/17) 9a-3p 10:45a / 12:45p 6:00 p 7:30 p 10:45 a 12:45 p Tender Years Conferences Den 9 Small Group Leaders Troop Committee Mtg (Room 1) Choir Rehearsal 10:00 a COH Rehearsal (Sanctuary) 9:15 a 9:45 a 10:30 a 11:30 a 1:30 p 4:00 p 5:30 p 6:30 p Morning Lent Class: Coffee Bar Worship & Praise Coffee Fellowship Max Daugherty COH (Sanctuary/NH) Girl Scouts Pack Committee Mtg Den Leaders Meeting This Week s Servants 4/2/17 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Lonnie L. Darnell II Pianist: Grace Lee Music Director: Dr. Randy Pennington Greeters: Rosanne Schaffer Liturgist: Hank Westcott Nursery: Kecia Sears Fellowship Host: Sears Family Children s Church: Leslie Westcott Ushers: Jeff Jamison, Terry Price, Joe Frees Communion Servers: Preparer: Darlene Ervin, Clean-up: Shirley Jones; Tim Thornton, Mary & Joe Frees Pastor: Rev. Dr. Lonnie L. Darnell II Music Director: Dr. Randy Pennington Liturgist: Carla Thornton Fellowship Host: Jamison Family Ushers: Jeff Jamison, Terry Price, Joe Frees Next Week s Servants 4/9/17 Birthdays April 5 ~ Kathy Lorenz Anniversaries No Anniversaries Pianist: Grace Lee Greeters: Westcott Family Nursery: Brenda Kopittke Children s Church: Mollie Holliday Joys and Concerns Joy! for the return of our Music Director, Randy Pennington, last following successful surgery! Prayers for Don King who is dealing with health issues. Prayers for Kecia Sears who will have foot surgery on April 5 th. Prayers for the family of Barclay Gest, longtime LPC member, who passed away on March 21. Prayers for Judy Bloom, mother of Jenni Cox, who had surgery on Friday due to knee replacement complications. Prayers for Ashley Frees, leaving on her 3 rd assignment in Eugene, OH, and also for medical concerns possibly related to her epilepsy. Prayers for Frances Thompson as she anticipates knee replacement surgery in the future. Prayers for Nancy Gerke s daughter, Vicki, recovering from knee replacement surgery. Prayers for Arlie Hammons sister, Lois, who has health concerns. Prayers for Tabi Walker, in the hospital recovering from two brain aneurysms. Prayers for the family of Majel Lamb, beloved only sister of Phyllis Reichle, and aunt of Todd Tilson, who passed away on March 12 th. Prayers for Bob Norton, as he prepares for back surgery on April 10 and he will be unable to travel for 3 months. Prayers for Laurie Gordon s college friend who has advanced stage cancer, and a friend who passed away suddenly. Prayers for Tim Thornton, receiving treatment and diagnosis for back pain. Prayers for Joe Frees, continuing to recovery from hip replacement surgery. Please keep in your hearts and prayers all the sick and shut-ins of LPC. Please notify the LPC office of the progress and recovery of the individuals and loved ones named above. Names will appear for 2 weeks unless the office is otherwise notified. Thank you.
Loveland Presbyterian Church Loveland, Ohio Loveland Presbyterian Church Small Groups are returning to LPC!, April 2, 2017 Our Communion bread is gluten free. Please enjoy this morning s skit announcing the return of Small Groups the week of April 23rd. Groups will meet every two weeks through July 2nd! Join a group! Thank you to to the following for their memorials & gifts to LPC. Endowment Fund: Linda Slusher & Jack Lohr, in memory of Melody Beatty Judy & Jim Poe Music Fund Dean & Mollie Holliday Tedi Blinkhorn, in memory of Rose Stephens father, Steven Young, and Barclay Gest Building Fund Roger Hoyer Care Fund (Helping Hands) Don Books Loan Fund Don Books We have received notes of appreciation for LPC. Mrs. Lorna Dawes wrote to thank the members of LPC who sent cards and made donations in Rev. Preston Dawes memory. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 6th, 2:00pm, at Indian Hill Presbyterian Episcopal Church, 6000 Drake Road, Cincinnati. A gift to One Great Hour of Sharing enables PC(USA) to share love with our neighbors-inneed around the world by providing relief to those affected by natural disasters, provide April 9: Palm April 13: Maundy Thursday ~ 7:00p Service food to the hungry, and helping to empower April 14: Good Friday ~ church office closed the poor and oppressed. OGHS supports Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the April 16: EASTER ~ 9:00a Breakfast ~ Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self10:00a Easter Egg Hunt ~ 10:30a Worship Development of People. From initial disaster response to ongoing community development, their work fits together to provide people with safety, sustenance, and hope. Pick-up a Fish Bank at the Mission Table in Nisbet Hall and return by April 16. Easter Breakfast & Easter Egg Hunt, April 16th ~ 9:00am Come out (with family and friends) for our annual Easter Breakfast potluck on Easter morning here at LPC! An Easter Egg Hunt for young children and young at heart will follow breakfast. Invite family, friends and neighbors to share in this fun-filled holy morning at LPC. Sign-ups for breakfast items and the Easter Egg Hunt are located in Nisbet Hall. Hop, hop, hop on over and sign up now! See Mary Frees with questions. Wednesday Morning Devotion 10:45-11:30AM in the Parlor Wednesdays during Lent Morning Lent Class Join Pastor Lonnie Every morning during Lent 9:15AM In the Parlor April 2: Forward: Where God Leads Us April 9: Onward: What God Will Do L.I.F.E. Food Pantry L.I.F.E. Feed the Hungry Challenge Please help L.I.F.E. restock their pantry shelves during their biggest campaign of the year, running through April 30th. This year s goal is $35,000 in monetary or food donations. Food donations and monetary donations (checks payable to L.I.F.E.) can be left in Nisbet Hall on the Mission table. Change of Address Betty & Pat Hays 958 Greentree Road Lawrenceburg, IN 47025