Service of Worship 5 th Sunday of Easter May 22, 2011 10:00 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: CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: MUSIC STAFF: Gregory K. Jones, Head of Staff Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate Pastor Jill Getty, Pastoral Care Assistant Susan Moseley Debbie Brown Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells Section Leaders/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Ruth Bailis, Justin Gonzalez, Brian Carter 1502 West 13 th Street Wilmington, DE 19806 302-654-5214 www.wpc.org
This Morning at Westminster 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Child Care for Cribbery (birth toddler) 10:00 a.m. Worship Service Sunday School for Under Six in the Under Six Classrooms 11:00 a.m. Tea and Fellowship in Rodney Chapel and Meeting Room Deacon Team of the Month: Fred Carspecken, Cathy Edge, Bill Kaye, Donna Nelson, Keith Pierce Later Today 2:00 p.m. Ulster Project Orientation Grace Hall, Classroom 5 3:00 p.m. Pacem in Terris Rodney Chapel, Meeting Room 6:00 p.m. Clean But Not Straight NA Club Room 8:00 p.m. AA Club Room 2
WORSHIP NOTES The flowers in the sanctuary today are given by Stark and Sandy Thompson in celebration of Valerie Thompson, their granddaughter, who is three today! 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. Dates available for flowers are May 29, June 26 and July 3, 17, 24 and 31. Worship Resources You may obtain large print hymnals and hearing devices from any usher. We provide children s bulletins for ages 7-12 during the summer. Kids Notes will resume in the fall. Worship bags for children ages 3-6 are available from the ushers. Are you wearing a nametag? Whether you are a long-time member or new to the church, wearing a nametag provides others the opportunity to meet you, greet you by name, and for you to become more familiar with others at church. You will find nametags and markers in baskets at all major entrances. CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER Please remember in your prayers: Those recently hospitalized: Wayne Casey, Thomas Charles, Janet Meyer. Westminster s homebound family who can no longer attend worship with us by sending a card, saying a prayer, visiting! This week we ask you to remember Jack Remsen HC3844, of Methodist Country House, 4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807. Our brothers and sisters in worldwide ministry in Guatemala, Kenya, Congo and Israel/Palestine. 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. 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 overseas: Iraq: Chase James Afghanistan: Ann Exline Starr Middle East: Matt Burton The families of those from the U.S. who have died recently: Staff Sergeant Bryan Burgess, age 29, of Cleburne, Texas Specialist Dennis Poulin, age 26, of Cumberland, Rhode Island Staff Sergeant Quadi Hudgins, age 26, of New Orleans, Louisiana Staff Sergeant Christian Garcia, age 30, of Goodyear, Arizona Lance Corporal Harry Lew, age 21, of Santa Clara, California 1st Lieutenant Robert Welch, III, age 26, of Denton, Texas Sergeant Jorge Scatliffe, age 32, of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands Sergeant Scott Burgess, age 32, of Franklin, 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 PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP The choral music for this morning s service is one of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart s many Mass settings, the Latin text of which constitutes the fixed portions of the liturgy of the Roman Catholic Church. It was composed in 1774 (when Mozart was just 18 years old!) for use at the Cathedral in Salzburg, Austria. This joyous music is offered today as part of the celebration of Westminster s 125 th anniversary. WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS *PASSING OF THE PEACE PRELUDE Church Sonata in G major, K. 274 W. A. Mozart CALL TO WORSHIP We seek a deeper faith in the God of the universe. We come asking, searching, and knocking. We seek the good gifts only God can provide. We come to experience God s steadfast love. *HYMN NO. 257 Give Praise to the Lord LAUDATE DOMINUM CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, we often fail to love one another with Christ-like compassion. We frequently seek revenge rather than the more difficult path of forgiveness. We do not always seize opportunities to serve others who are in need. Forgive us, and infuse us with your Spirit so that we may have the desire to live as you have called us to live. KYRIE MISSA BREVIS IN D MAJOR, K. 194 W. A. Mozart Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison. Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy. ASSURANCE OF GOD S FORGIVENESS At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able. 4
GLORIA Mozart Gloria in excelsis Deo. Et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. Adoramus te. Glorificamus te. Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam. Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, Deus Pater omnipotens. Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris. Qui tollis peccata mundi, Miserere nobis. Qui tollis peccata mundi, suscipe deprecationem nostram. Qui sedes ad dexteram Patris, Miserere nobis. Quoniam tu solus Sanctus. Tu solus Dominus. Tu solus Altissimus, Jesu Christe. Cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris. Amen. Glory to God in the highest. And on earth peace to all those of good will. We praise thee. We bless thee. We worship thee. We glorify thee. We give thanks to thee according to thy great glory. Lord God, Heavenly King, God the Father almighty. Lord Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son. Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father. Thou who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Thou who takest away the sins of the world, receive our prayer. Thou who sittest at the right hand of the Father, have mercy upon us. For Thou alone art holy. Thou alone art the Lord. Thou alone art the most high, Jesus Christ. With the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen. TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Greg Jones After Time with our Children, children up through 2 nd Grade may leave for Summer Sunday School. Older children remain in worship with their families. SCRIPTURE LESSON John 14:1-14 New Testament, page 95 Jen Barrington, Lay Liturgist SERMON The Challenge Greg Jones CREDO Mozart Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem coeli et terrae, visibilium omnium, et invisibilium. Et in unum Dominum Jesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum. Et ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula. Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero. Genitum, non factum, consubstantialem Patri: per quem omnia facta sunt. Qui propter nos homines, et propter nostrum salutem descendit de coelis. Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine: et homo factus est. Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato: passus, et sepultus est. Et resurrexit tertia die, secundum Scripturas. I believe in one God, The Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things, visible and invisible. And I believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, True God from true God. Begotten, not made, of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made. Who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven. And was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary. And was made man. Crucified also for us under Pontious Pilate, he suffered, and was buried. And on the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures. 5
Et ascendit in coelum: sedet ad dexteram Patris. Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, judicare vivos et mortuos: cujus regni non erit finis. Et in Spiritum Sanctum Dominum, et vivificantem: qui ex Patre Filioque procedit. Qui cum Patre et Filio simul adoratur et conglorificatur: qui locutus est per Prophetas. Et unam, sanctam, catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesiam. Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum. Et expecto resurrectionem mortuorum. Et vitam venturi saeculi. Amen. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of the Father. He shall come again in glory to judge the living and the dead; and of his kingdom there will be no end. And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son who together with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who spoke through the Prophets. And I believe in one, holy, catholic and Apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. I await the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Addison Elle Inkell The congregation is asked to please refrain from taking photographs or video recording during the worship service. PRESENTATION OF THE PARENTS AND CHILD Elder: Karen Dietz OPENING WORDS Baptism is the sacrament that unites us with Christ making us members of the Christian Church. Baptism is the visible sign that shows we belong to God. Like a mother who will not forsake her nursing child, Like a father who runs to welcome the prodigal home, God envelopes us with steadfast love. QUESTIONS FOR THE PARENTS AND CONGREGATION Do you acknowledge Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? We do. Relying on God s grace, do you promise to live the Christian faith and to teach that faith to your child? We do. Will we, the people of the church, promise to nurture and support Addison and her parents, and will we encourage her to become a follower of Christ? We will. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER THE ACT OF BAPTISM PRAYER FOLLOWING BAPTISM Gracious God, giver of life, you have called us by name, and you pledge to each of us your faithful love. We pray today for your blessing on Addison. Watch over her and guide her as she grows in faith. Give her parents your wisdom and let them love with your love. Remind us of the promises we have made, and help us teach Addison what it means to follow Christ. Mold us all into your family of faith that we may embody the justice and compassion of Christ in our daily lives. Amen. 6
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 Mozart SANCTUS Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt coeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Hosanna in the highest. BENEDICTUS Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE LORD S PRAYER (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using debts and debtors ) *HYMN NO. 229 From All That Dwell Below the Skies LASST UNS ERFREUEN BENEDICTION AGNUS DEI Mozart Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: miserere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: dona nobis pacem. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, grant us peace. GOING FORTH If you are visiting with us for the first time, we invite you to meet today s ambassadors, Don and Ellie Furry, at the back of the sanctuary. They will have a gift for you, and can share information regarding our many ministries for children, youth and adults. 7
Musicians for this morning s service The Westminster Choir Diana Milburn, soprano Ruth Bailis, mezzo-soprano Justin Gonzalez, tenor Brian Carter, baritone Violin I: Violin II: Cello: Bass: Lisa Vaupel, Donna Rudolph, James Finegan Jennifer Lee, Barbara Jaffe, Julia Bougher Douglas NcNames, Karen Ahramjian Daniel McDougall Paul Fleckenstein, organist/conductor Dick Armen Ruth Bailis Brenda Bilous Joe Blair Mary Ann Blair Beth Brown Chuck Brown Dianne Browne Brian Carter Monique Claudio Emily Crawford Ed Davis Charlie Donaghy Sara Dubberly Mike Enderle George Evans Sandi Evans Bill Farnham Westminster Choir, 2010-11 Lynn Foltz Jill Getty Sara Geuder Shelley Gnade Justin Gonzalez Chuck Griffith Dick Haden Susan Heinsohn Tom Hogue Barbara Jobe Carol Johnson Steve Johnson Debbie MacKelcan Patricia Martinez Chuck McCallum Linda McGregor Jack Michener Diana Milburn Bill Moore Ruth Nace Julie Petrovick Fred Schmitt Julie Schmitt Paula Sczuka Ann Shadduck Wayne Sparling Ross Stevens Zora Stevens Martha Tatnall Chris Waisanen Barbara Winchester Mary Young Helen Zumsteg Rick Zumsteg 8
CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2011! High School Graduates: Joshua R. Cox Josh (son of Bob and Linda Cox) Cab Calloway School of the Arts; will attend University of Delaware this fall Andrieu Z. Doyle (grandson of John and Nancy Doyle) Cardinal Gibbons High School, Raleigh, NC; will attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill this fall Susan Hoopes Susie (daughter of Todd and Dede Hoopes, granddaughter of Harry and Janet Hoopes) Unionville High School; will attend Virginia Tech this fall Kesha S. James (great niece of John and Nancy Doyle) Sylacauga High School, Sylacauga, Alabama; will attend Auburn University this fall Cory McCutcheon (grandson of Dorothy McCutcheon) Unionville High School; will attend Virginia Tech this fall Justin Rivera (son of Lenny Rivera and Gayle Lafferty) Kennett High School; will attend Drexel University this fall Alex Sprague (son of Mike and Susan Sprague, grandson of Spencer and Margit Stradley) Mount Pleasant High School; will attend Alma College in Michigan this fall College Graduates: Blakely Ashley (daughter of Patrick and Ann Ashley, granddaughter of Bill and Nancy Barlow) Princeton University, Bachelor of Arts in History Sarah Bercaw (daughter of David Bercaw, granddaughter of Jim and Em Bercaw and Wally Johnson) University of Delaware, Bachelor of Science in Dietetics S. Travis Gregory (grandson of Hazel Gregory) Haverford College, Bachelor of Arts in Economics Brittany Mason (daughter of Theo and Janet Krapels) Penn State University, Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Arts and Sciences Mary Reid McGowan (daughter of Anne Ledbetter and Keith McGowan) Wake Forest University, B. A. in Political Science; Begins Masters in Speech Pathology at University of South Carolina this fall 9
Post Degree Graduates: Kevin P. Gregory (grandson of Hazel Gregory) University of Richmond, Juris Doctorate Elizabeth Cartmell Ledd (granddaughter of Peggy Cartmell) Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago, Master of Divinity Thomas Roland (son of Carolyn Roland) University of Baltimore School of Law, Juris Doctorate Evans Ledbetter McGowan (son of Anne Ledbetter and Keith McGowan) San Francisco Theological Seminary, Master of Divinity; going to Ann Arbor, MI as Pastoral Resident at 1 st Presbyterian Church. Evans will be ordained at Westminster in October. 10
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We are in need of host couples and dinner volunteers for the Family Promise ministry. Host couples eat dinner with our guest families, spend the night at church in your own designated classroom, and see the families off on the Family Promise van before 6:00 a.m. the next morning. Dinner volunteers prepare dinner for the three to four families we will host. Individuals, couples or groups can cook at WPC or at home. What to serve? Soup and salad, lasagna, a taco bar or your own specialty. If you have no time to cook, consider take-out fried chicken or ready-to-serve casseroles from Costco. To be an overnight host, contact Marlys Kerr at marlyskerr@aol.com or 302-654-2404. To be a dinner volunteer, contact Mary Lou McDowell at 302-655-8662 or MaryMcDowell5@aol.com. 12