Service of Worship 3 rd Sunday after Pentecost June 9, 2013 8:30 a.m. 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. PASTORAL STAFF: CHURCH EDUCATOR: DIRECTOR OF PRESCHOOL MINISTRIES: CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: MUSIC STAFF: Gregory K. Jones, Head of Staff Thomas R. Stout, Parish Associate Jill Getty, Pastoral Care Assistant Susan Moseley Lauren Cardillo Debbie Brown Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells Section Leaders/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Sharon Babcock, Justin Gonzalez, Jerry Polman 1502 West 13 th Street Wilmington, DE 19806 302-654-5214 www.wpc.org An Earth Care Congregation of the PC (USA)
This Morning at Westminster 8:30 a.m. Worship with Communion in Rodney Chapel 9:00 a.m. Choir Rehearsal Adult Music Room 9:45 a.m. 11:15 p.m. Nursery for babies and toddlers 10:00 a.m. Worship in the Sanctuary Sunday School for ages 2 2 nd Grade following TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN in Preschool Suite Classroom D 11:00 a.m. Summer Tea on the Church Lawn 11:10 a.m. Adult Ed: Hebrews: Encouragement for a Life of Faith, see page 6 11:15 a.m. Guatemala Filter Project Deacon Team of the Month Cathy Higgins, Cathy Lang, Jane Palmer, Carol Mosher, Margaret Goodall Later Today 6:00 p.m. Clean But Not Straight NA Club Room 8:00 p.m. AA Club Room Sermon Series by Dr. Jones Theologian Paul Tillich said there are three anxieties that haunt us: the anxiety of death, the anxiety of guilt and condemnation, and the anxiety of meaninglessness. Tillich pointed out that these three forms of anxiety are not caused by an abnormal state of mind. Rather, they simply arise from human existence. All three are present at any given time, but one tends to dominate. For many, the dominant anxiety is meaninglessness. Put simply: Does my life have a purpose? Dr. Jones is wrestling with this subject in four sermons. A written copy of each sermon may be downloaded from the church website or picked up from the literature tables a few days after it is preached. June 2 The Anxiety of our Age June 9 A Deeper Connection with God June 23 Realigning Our Priorities June 30 Living in New Ways 2
WORSHIP NOTES The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in memory of Tom Daughtry, Jose Varela, Chad Miller, and Mary Colbourn whose lives continue to inspire and challenge us to lavish God's grace on our broken world. 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. An available date is June 30. Join us each Sunday after TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN for Sunday School for the Young ages 2-2nd grade in Preschool Suite D. Children leaving during the service need to have a completed yellow security label on their back. This policy is for your child s protection. Thank you for your help. We have seen the devastation from the Oklahoma tornados, heard the stories and our hearts break. What can we do? Keep the communities in your prayers and make a contribution to help with the recovery. Westminster is collecting financial donations for PC(USA) disaster assistance to support communities in Oklahoma that are recovering from the devastation from the tornados. Please write "Disaster Assistance" on the memo line of your check and mail to the church at 1502 W. 13th Street, Wilmington, DE 19810 or place your check in the offering plate on Sunday. CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER Please remember in your prayers: Those recently hospitalized: Don Furry, Jerald Lee, Kathryn van Amerongen. 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 Mildred Johnston and Edie Lennox, both of Methodist Country House, 4830 Kennett Pike HC, Wilmington, DE 19807. Our brothers and sisters in worldwide ministry in Guatemala, Congo, Central Africa, Mozambique, Israel/Palestine, Jordan, and Iraq. Westminster s Covenant Prayer Group prays weekly for specific needs of the faith community. Anyone may submit a prayer request by leaving a confidential message on 302-654-5848, ext. 335, or filling out a prayer request card (in the pew pocket) and placing it in the offering plate. Afghanistan often seems far away, and we may neglect to realize that Americans, as well as 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 and Qatar: Brendan Bowen, Steve Wilson and Matt Burton The families of those from the U.S. who have died recently: Private 1st Class Barrett Austin, age 20, of Easley, South Carolina 1st Lieutenant Robert Hess, age 26, of Fairfax, Virginia Captain Aaron Blanchard, age 32, of Selah, Washington 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 PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP As swimmers dare to lie face to the sky and water bears them, as hawks rest upon air and air sustains them, so would I learn to attain freefall, and float into Creator Spirit's deep embrace, knowing no effort earns that all-surrounding grace. Denise Levertov, The Avowal *WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PASSING OF THE PEACE CALL TO WORSHIP Lift your hearts! Lift your eyes! Lift your voices! The living, moving Spirit of God calls us together. What will happen to us if we open our lives to God s Spirit? We will be alert for the surprises of God. *HYMN NO. 482 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty LOBE DEN HERREN OPENING PRAYER As the light of dawn awakens earth s creatures and stirs into song the birds of the morning so may we be brought to life this day. Rising to see the light, to hear the wind, to smell the fragrance of what grows from the ground, to taste its fruit and touch its textures so may our inner senses be awakened to you, so may all our senses be awakened to you, O God. In your holy name, we pray. Amen. J. Philip Newell, Celtic Benediction SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 10:46-52 Barbara Hoover, Lay Reader SERMON A Deeper Connection with God Greg Jones At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able. 4
OFFERING Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, for he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. (Acts 20:35) CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER INVITATION TO THE TABLE According to the standards of our culture, this is not an elaborate feast. It is not how the world teaches us to eat, drink and be merry. Yet this meal is the ultimate celebration because at this table we receive food for our souls. Let us feast on the food of heaven that unites us with God and one another. THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Eternal God... LORD S PRAYER (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using debts and debtors ) WORDS OF INSTITUTION COMMUNION OF THE PEOPLE For those who have wheat allergies, we provide gluten-free rice crackers with the communion bread. PRAYER FOLLOWING COMMUNION God of grace and mercy, you renew us at your table with the bread of life. May this food strengthen us in love and may it help us serve you through our service to others. We ask this in the name of Christ. Amen. *HYMN NO. 264 When in Our Music God Is Glorified ENGELBERG *BENEDICTION If you are visiting with us and wish to learn more about our church, we invite you to meet today s ambassador, Robin Rosser, following the service. Our ambassadors enjoy sharing information about our many programs for children, youth and adults. 5
The Book of Hebrews Bible Study Led by Rev. Jill Getty Everyone had so much to say and was so interested in this class that it has spilled over into June! We will be meeting at 11:10 a.m. after the 10:00 service in the Ruth Christie room. All are welcome, even if you have missed a few classes! This morning, A Better Covenant Through Christ, Hebrews 7:1 10:18 Sunday, June 23, The Nature and Experience of Faith, Hebrews 11:1 12:24 6
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2013! High School Graduates: Callie Mae Bowen (daughter of Bill and Kimberly Bowen) Woodstown High School, Woodstown, NJ; will attend the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT. Caitlyn Carrick (daughter of Ron and Kim Carrick) Charter School of Wilmington; will attend the University of Delaware. Kelsey Carrick (daughter of Ron and Kim Carrick) Thomas McKean High School; will attend the University of Delaware. Chris Daley (son of Joe and Tammy Daley) AI DuPont High School; will attend Mount Union University in Alliance, OH. Christopher L. Diver (son of Rich and Debi Diver) Bismarck, ND High School. Plans to play Junior Hockey next year before entering college in the fall of 2014. Jillian Eierman (daughter of Jeff Eierman) Unionville High School; will attend Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Marissa Fox (daughter of Bob and Amy Fox) Wilmington Charter School; will attend University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL. Mariah Graham (daughter of Gary and Kathy Graham) Cab Calloway School of the Arts; will attend Bloomsburg University in Bloomsburg, PA. Meredith Harrison (daughter of Robert and Melissa Harrison) Concord High School; will attend Neumann University in Aston, PA. Ryan C. Kielhorn (son of Fred and Lynne Kielhorn) Wilmington Friends School; will attend Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA.. Anne Grae Martin (daughter of Patrick and Nancy Martin) Tower Hill School; will attend the University of Delaware Honors Program. Hope Roe (daughter of TJ and Gen Wallace Roe) Ursuline Academy; will attend the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. Rory James Cartmell Smith (grandson of Peggy Cartmell) Wilmington Friends School; will attend the University of Delaware. Michelle Sprague (daughter of Mike and Susan Sprague) Mount Pleasant High School; will attend Delaware Technical Community College in Wilmington. 7
College Graduates: Daniel James Bedrossian (son of Ned Bedrossian) Haverford College, Haverford, PA; Bachelor of Arts in English, Minor in Music. Adam Brown (son of Chuck and Debbie Brown) University of Maryland, College Park, MD; Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. Will enter PhD program in Mathematics at the University of Utah. Elizabeth Connolly (granddaughter of Art and Joan Connolly) Smith College, Northampton, MA; Bachelor of Arts in Government and Economics Sarah Hoopes (daughter of Todd and Dede Hoopes) Elon University, Elon, NC; Bachelor of Science in Biology. Will be a first-year medical student at Wake Forest School of Medicine. Olesya Kuchma (step-daughter of Ned Bedrossian) Rosemont College, Rosemont, PA; Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Minor in Biology. Sarah Elizabeth McBride (daughter of Dave and Sally McBride) American University, Washington DC; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Mark Moseley (son of Jim and Susan Moseley) Brevard College, Brevard, NC; Bachelor of Arts in Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education, Minor in Psychology. Emily Mosher (daughter of Mark and Carol Mosher) George Mason University, Fairfax, VA; Bachelor of Arts in History, Minor in Islamic Studies Christopher W. Ochs (grandson of Wayne Warner) University of Delaware; Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics and Statistics Polly Katharine Reinicker (daughter of Roger and Sandie Reinicker) University of Delaware; Bachelor of Science in Human Services and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Will pursue a Master's Degree in Social Work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Leah Scott Way (daughter of Christopher and Denise Way) Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA; Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Will pursue a Master s Degree in Forensic Psychology at Marymount University, Arlington, Va. 8