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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEKSunday, March 31 (Isaiah 43:14-21; Luke 23:42-43) Worship (8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m. - OnPoint @1704 Pickard Hall)

9:30 a.m. - Confirmation Communion Workshop with a Parent (Chapel); OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard Hall)

11:00 a.m. - On Point @1704 Weekday School Celebration (Pickard Hall) 12:15 p.m. - Seniors Helping Seniors Lunch & Learn (C200) 1:00 p.m. - Youth Haiti Mission Trip Orientation #1 (W400) 5:00 p.m. - Not Your Ordinary Game Night Grades 6-12 (Pickard Hall)Monday, April 1 (Psalm 146; Isaiah 59:9-19; Acts 9:1-20)

9:30 a.m. - PW Coordinating Team (C301) 10:30 a.m. - PW Finance Committee (C203) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall)

6:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry Leaders (K307) 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Study Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (C301) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Jim Gale Bible Study (K100); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry (Con’t. ed/supervision) (Chapel); Stephen Ministry Training (K302)

Tuesday, April 2 (Psalm 146; Isaiah 42:14-21; Colossians 1:9-14) 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva Hall);

Women’s Breakfast/Circle M Bible Study (K100) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall); GodTalk (W400); Russia Etc.: Knitting & Crocheting Group (C200)

10:30 a.m. - Lenten Study Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (C304) Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 12:00 p.m. - Staff Lunch at Cypress (Off Premises)

3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program Dinner (Geneva Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Personnel Committee (C204) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard Hall)Wednesday, April 3 (Psalm 146; Isaiah 60:17-22; Matthew 9:27-34) 8:00 a.m. - Clothing Closet (W100)

9:30 a.m. - PW Bible Moderators Meeting (W400) 10:00 a.m. - Chair Yoga (C200); Stephen Ministry 30th Anniversary Planning (C203) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 4:45 p.m. - Tell Me a Story in The Way Station (S104) 5:00 p.m. - First Wednesdays Spaghetti Supper (Pickard Hall) 5:30 p.m. - Russia Mission Committee Meeting (C203) 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Evening Prayer (Chapel) 7:00 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study (Off Premises) 7:05 p.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (K100) 7:15 p.m. - Spring Bible Study (C303) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)Thursday, April 4 (Psalm 130; Ezekiel 1:1-3, 2:8-3:3; Revelation 10:1-11) 8:00 a.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:45 a.m. - Keenagers Program (K100) 12:00 p.m. - Keenager Lunch (Geneva Hall) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Combined Adult Choir Rehearsals (S300) 7:30 p.m. - Webelo Scouts (Pickard Hall)Friday, April 5 (Psalm 130; Ezekiel 33:10-16; Revelation 11:15-19) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall) 5:45 p.m. - FYC-First Friday Movie Night (K100) 7:00 p.m. - Sounds on Oberlin - Kirsten Homdrom (Sanctuary) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)Saturday, April 6 (Psalm 130; Ezekiel 36:8-15; Luke 24:44-53) 9:00 a.m. - Communion Preparation (Sacristy) 10:00 a.m. - Let’s Do Lunch/Show Up and Serve (Geneva Hall)

Each Sunday, we offer four opportunities for you to worship with us at White Memorial (8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704 in Pickard Hall). While you will notice differences in music, location and worship leadership among our different services, what unites us in our worship is our liturgy. All services use the same Call to Worship, Prayer of Confession, readings from Scripture and Affirmation of Faith.

1704 OBERLIN RD. | RALEIGH, NC 27608 | P. 919.834.3424 | WHITEMEMORIAL.ORG

The Service for the Lord’s DayFourth Sunday in Lent

March 31, 20198:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Greeting Kirsten Homdrom One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.

Preparation for WorshipEverlasting God, in whom we live and move and have our being, you have made us for yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Give us purity of heart and strength of purpose, that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing your will, no weakness keep us from doing it; that in your light we may see light clearly, and in your service find perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Prelude - The Spruce, Op. 75 No. 5 Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

Christian Welcome and Announcements Gloria JohnsonPlease pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information.

Call to Worship from Isaiah 43 One: Hear the word of God who once said: “I am about to do a new thing; it springs forth!

Do you not perceive it?”All: With hearts tuned for grace and with ears longing for praise, we wait for the Lord and the new things only God can do.One: This is the day that the Lord has made for rejoicing, worship, and prayer.All: May the Lord open our lips that our mouths shall say words of praise. Let us worship God!

*Hymn 417 - Lord Jesus, Think on Me SOUTHWELL

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of ConfessionMost merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you and others in thought, word, and deed. We have done wrong things. We have left right things undone. The more we sin, the farther we fall away from you. The farther we fall, the more forsaken we feel. Sometimes in despair we even feel “not remembered,” in a word, we feel forgotten. Help us to believe, help us to trust that we are never forgotten. By the grace of your Son help us to to catch glimpses of the paradise of healing, wholeness, and heavenly joy which only the love of God can provide. By your spirit renew us this Lent to live in the light of service and celebration. Forgive our sin, in the name of our Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen.

*Assurance of Pardon

*Passing of the Peace

*Response Hymn 437 WAYFARING STRANGERYou are the Lord, giver of mercy!You are the Christ, giver of mercy!You are the Lord, giver of mercy!

WELCOME TO WHITE MEMORIALPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PC (USA)We are glad you are worshipping with us.Visiting? Stop by the Welcome Table in

Jane Bell Gathering Space for information, directions and a friendly greeting. New members are received after a one-day Believing & Belonging

at WMPC Class. Visit whitememorial.org/join

or contact Elizabeth Viohl at ext. 206for details, class dates and registration.

THINGS TO KNOW:- Shuttle buses run every Sunday at five-to

ten-minute intervals, 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from Glenwood Village Shopping Center.

- Restrooms are located in the Luther Buildingimmediately behind the sanctuary/Jane Bell Gathering Space.

- Childcare is available for children up to four years old.

- Refreshments are served in Carol Copeland Courtyard or Pickard Hall on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

- The Sanctuary has a loop hearing aid system and an FM system.

- Live-streamed services are at whitememorial.org.

- Radio, WPTF 680 AM, every other Sunday at 11:00 a.m.: next broadcast is April 7

- Bulletins left in the sanctuary following worship services are recycled as part of our care for God’s creation. WMPC is a certified Earth Care congregation of the PC (USA).

We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.

PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF: CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTORANDREW AMODEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORCYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF YOUTH MINISTRYCATE CHURCH NORMAN, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

PASTORAL CARETRACEY DANIEL, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR FAITH

FORMATIONBROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUSJIM FERRY, PARISH ASSOCIATEROBERT GALLOWAY, PASTORAL RESIDENT KIRSTEN HOMDROM, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICKATHY HOWELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORGLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

OUTREACHLINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR CHIP POPE, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR YOUTH

AND THEIR FAMILIESGRIER RICHARDS, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

DISCIPLESHIPRICH RICHARDS, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICART ROSS, PASTOR EMERITUSLYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY

MINISTRYMARTHA STEVENSON, EDUCATOR EMERITAAGNES VAGLIO, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S MUSICGWEN WHITEMAN, DIR. OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S

MINISTRY JEAN WILLIAMS, PARISH NURSE KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIR. OF MUSIC

AFTER HOURS PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593

WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE in the manner of Christ

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Sacrament of Baptism (9:30) Reagan Olivia Dunlap, child of Katie and Eric Dunlap Clifford McCracken Harrell IV, child of Liz and Clifford Harrell (11:00) Hudson Paul Blackman, child of Elizabeth and Cameron Blackman Griffin James Olls, child of Courtney and Adam Olls

Old Testament Lesson - Isaiah 43:14-21 pew Bible, p. 632

Hunger Offering

Anthem(8:15) My Faith Looks Up to Thee arr. Don M. Dicie (pub. 2005)

My faith looks up to thee, thou lamb of Calvary, Savior Divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, o let me from this day be wholly thine! While life’s dark maze I tread, and grief around me spread, be thou my guide; bid darkness turn to day, wipe sorrow’s tears away; nor let me ever stray from thee aside. When ends life’s transient dream, and death’s cold sullen stream shall o’er me roll; blest savior, then in love, fear and distrust remove, o bear me safe above, a ransomed soul.

(9:30) God So Loved the World John Stainer (1840-1901)God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (Jn. 3:16-17)

(11:00) Even Here Mark A. Miller (pub. 2014)At the land’s dark roots, in the farthest deep, where the daylight dims, where no one can reach, can the hand of God, can the voice of love find me even here? I have turned away, I have set my fate, I have run too far, I repent too late, can the hand of God, can the voice of love find me even here? O, to climb again where the eagle flies, where its nest is set in the sunlit skies! Can the hand of God, can the voice of love find me even here? O forgive me, Lord, may I see your face, may I die in peace with a song of praise, can the hand of God, can the voice of Love find me even here?

Youth Choir; Kelly Gold, director; Lora Zinsmeister, accompanist; Allen Bond, soloist

New Testament Lessons - Luke 23:42-43 “Today you will be with me in paradise.” pew Bible, p. 84

Response Hymn 227 - Jesus, Remember Me REMEMBER ME(Sing three times.)

(11:00) A Time with Young Disciples Following our time together, children will return to their pews and remain in the sanctuary for the rest of the service.

Sermon - A Lord Who Remembers Christopher Edmonston

*Hymn 183 - Come to Me, O Weary Traveler AUSTIN

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Robert Galloway 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.

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Anthem(8:15 & 9:30) Adagio, from Concerto for Clarinet Op. 107, K. 622 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91)

Earle Dhus, clarinet

(11:00) The Good Shepherd Zebulon M. Highben (pub. 2010)My sheep hear my voice and they follow me; I know them; I give them eternal life. My sheep hear my voice and they follow me, I am the Good Shepherd of all. My Shepherd, you supply my need; most Holy is your name. In pastures green you make me feed beside the living stream. You bring my wand’ring spirit back when I forsake your ways, and lead me, for your mercy’s sake, in paths of truth and grace. And so through all the length of days your goodness fails me never; Good Shepherd may I sing your praise, within your house forever.

Youth Choir; Thomas Schmidt, violin

*Offertory Response Hymn 223 - stanza 4 HAMBURGWere the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small;love so amazing, so divine,demands my soul, my life, my all.

*Affirmation of Faith from the PCUSA Study CatechismOne: What is God’s purpose for our lives?All: God wills that we should live by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, for the love of God, and in the communion of the Holy Spirit.One: How do we live by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ?All: We are not our own. We have been bought with a price. The Lord Jesus Christ loved us and gave himself for us. We entrust ourselves completely to his care, giving thanks each day for his wonderful goodness.One: How do we live for the love of God?All: We love because God first loved us. Amazed by grace, we live for the Lord who died and rose again, triumphant over death, for our sakes. Therefore, we take those around us to heart, especially those in need, knowing that Christ died for them no less than for us.One: How do we understand the love and power of God?All: Through Jesus Christ. In his life of compassion, his death on the cross, and his resurrection from the dead, we see how vast is God’s love for the world — a love that is ready to suffer for our sakes, yet so strong that nothing will prevail against it.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME

*Hymn 215 - What Wondrous Love Is This WONDROUS LOVE

*Charge and Benediction

*Closing Response Hymn 213 - stanzas 1 and 3 RATHBUNIn the cross of Christ I glory,towering o’er the wrecks of time;all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime.When the sun of bliss is beaminglight and love upon my way;from the cross the radiance streamingadds more luster to the day.

*Chiming of the TrinityThe worship service ends with the Chiming of the Trinity.

Please be mindful of those who remain to listen to the postlude.

*Postlude - Prelude and Fugue in e minor, BWV 533 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)***

The flowers in the chancel this morning are the wedding flowers of Elizabeth McCall Bunn and Robert Hunter Moore whose marriage was celebrated yesterday. They are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Chris Bunn. McCall is the daughter of Dabney and Wesley Aldridge.

Greeters: 9:30 - Bill McLaurin, Sally McLaurin, Emily McNair, Parham McNair; 11:00 - Caroline Farmer, Melinda Fox, Paul Fox.Ushers: 8:15 - Lydia Pickard (DIC), Jim Graham, Bill Gwyn, Nan Hannah, Hunter Hobson, Kelly Hobson; 9:30 - Stephanie Harris (DIC), Mel Honeycutt, Linda Mahan, Ned Mangum, Robin Mangum, Tracey McDowell; 11:00 - Olivia Edwards (DIC), Julia Harshbarger, Mary Beth Helton, Scott Horton, Toni Hutto, Gretchen Ivey. Service Assistants: 9:30 - Gwen Albertson; 11:00 - Laura Lilly Baggett.Treasurer’s Assistants: Scott Lasso, Bill Fairfax.Shuttle Driver: Chris Martin.Over the course of the next several weeks, the water lines to the new building will connect to those under Colonial Road. Access to the Colonial parking lot will be from St. Mary’s Street. McDonald Lane will be accessible, but under construction. Be aware that the traffic pattern may change from day to day until this phase of our construction is complete. Thank you for your patience and assistance as we make progress on our new facility and renovations.

*All who are able may stand.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEKSunday, March 31 (Isaiah 43:14-21; Luke 23:42-43) Worship (8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m. - OnPoint @1704 Pickard Hall)

9:30 a.m. - Confirmation Communion Workshop with a Parent (Chapel); OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard Hall)

11:00 a.m. - On Point @1704 Weekday School Celebration (Pickard Hall) 12:15 p.m. - Seniors Helping Seniors Lunch & Learn (C200) 1:00 p.m. - Youth Haiti Mission Trip Orientation #1 (W400) 5:00 p.m. - Not Your Ordinary Game Night Grades 6-12 (Pickard Hall)Monday, April 1 (Psalm 146; Isaiah 59:9-19; Acts 9:1-20)

9:30 a.m. - PW Coordinating Team (C301) 10:30 a.m. - PW Finance Committee (C203) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall)

6:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry Leaders (K307) 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Study Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (C301) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Jim Gale Bible Study (K100); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry (Con’t. ed/supervision) (Chapel); Stephen Ministry Training (K302)

Tuesday, April 2 (Psalm 146; Isaiah 42:14-21; Colossians 1:9-14) 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva Hall);

Women’s Breakfast/Circle M Bible Study (K100) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall); GodTalk (W400); Russia Etc.: Knitting & Crocheting Group (C200)

10:30 a.m. - Lenten Study Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (C304) Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 12:00 p.m. - Staff Lunch at Cypress (Off Premises)

3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program Dinner (Geneva Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Personnel Committee (C204) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard Hall)Wednesday, April 3 (Psalm 146; Isaiah 60:17-22; Matthew 9:27-34) 8:00 a.m. - Clothing Closet (W100)

9:30 a.m. - PW Bible Moderators Meeting (W400) 10:00 a.m. - Chair Yoga (C200); Stephen Ministry 30th Anniversary Planning (C203) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 4:45 p.m. - Tell Me a Story in The Way Station (S104) 5:00 p.m. - First Wednesdays Spaghetti Supper (Pickard Hall) 5:30 p.m. - Russia Mission Committee Meeting (C203) 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Evening Prayer (Chapel) 7:00 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study (Off Premises) 7:05 p.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (K100) 7:15 p.m. - Spring Bible Study (C303) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)Thursday, April 4 (Psalm 130; Ezekiel 1:1-3, 2:8-3:3; Revelation 10:1-11) 8:00 a.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:45 a.m. - Keenagers Program (K100) 12:00 p.m. - Keenager Lunch (Geneva Hall) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Combined Adult Choir Rehearsals (S300) 7:30 p.m. - Webelo Scouts (Pickard Hall)Friday, April 5 (Psalm 130; Ezekiel 33:10-16; Revelation 11:15-19) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall) 5:45 p.m. - FYC-First Friday Movie Night (K100) 7:00 p.m. - Sounds on Oberlin - Kirsten Homdrom (Sanctuary) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)Saturday, April 6 (Psalm 130; Ezekiel 36:8-15; Luke 24:44-53) 9:00 a.m. - Communion Preparation (Sacristy) 10:00 a.m. - Let’s Do Lunch/Show Up and Serve (Geneva Hall)

Each Sunday, we offer four opportunities for you to worship with us at White Memorial (8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704 in Pickard Hall). While you will notice differences in music, location and worship leadership among our different services, what unites us in our worship is our liturgy. All services use the same Call to Worship, Prayer of Confession, readings from Scripture and Affirmation of Faith.

1704 OBERLIN RD. | RALEIGH, NC 27608 | P. 919.834.3424 | WHITEMEMORIAL.ORG

The Service for the Lord’s DayFourth Sunday in Lent

March 31, 20198:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Greeting Kirsten Homdrom One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.

Preparation for WorshipEverlasting God, in whom we live and move and have our being, you have made us for yourself, so that our hearts are restless until they rest in you. Give us purity of heart and strength of purpose, that no selfish passion may hinder us from knowing your will, no weakness keep us from doing it; that in your light we may see light clearly, and in your service find perfect freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Prelude - The Spruce, Op. 75 No. 5 Jean Sibelius (1865-1957)

Christian Welcome and Announcements Gloria JohnsonPlease pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information.

Call to Worship from Isaiah 43 One: Hear the word of God who once said: “I am about to do a new thing; it springs forth!

Do you not perceive it?”All: With hearts tuned for grace and with ears longing for praise, we wait for the Lord and the new things only God can do.One: This is the day that the Lord has made for rejoicing, worship, and prayer.All: May the Lord open our lips that our mouths shall say words of praise. Let us worship God!

*Hymn 417 - Lord Jesus, Think on Me SOUTHWELL

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of ConfessionMost merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you and others in thought, word, and deed. We have done wrong things. We have left right things undone. The more we sin, the farther we fall away from you. The farther we fall, the more forsaken we feel. Sometimes in despair we even feel “not remembered,” in a word, we feel forgotten. Help us to believe, help us to trust that we are never forgotten. By the grace of your Son help us to to catch glimpses of the paradise of healing, wholeness, and heavenly joy which only the love of God can provide. By your spirit renew us this Lent to live in the light of service and celebration. Forgive our sin, in the name of our Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen.

*Assurance of Pardon

*Passing of the Peace

*Response Hymn 437 WAYFARING STRANGERYou are the Lord, giver of mercy!You are the Christ, giver of mercy!You are the Lord, giver of mercy!

WELCOME TO WHITE MEMORIALPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PC (USA)We are glad you are worshipping with us.Visiting? Stop by the Welcome Table in

Jane Bell Gathering Space for information, directions and a friendly greeting. New members are received after a one-day Believing & Belonging

at WMPC Class. Visit whitememorial.org/join

or contact Elizabeth Viohl at ext. 206for details, class dates and registration.

THINGS TO KNOW:- Shuttle buses run every Sunday at five-to

ten-minute intervals, 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from Glenwood Village Shopping Center.

- Restrooms are located in the Luther Buildingimmediately behind the sanctuary/Jane Bell Gathering Space.

- Childcare is available for children up to four years old.

- Refreshments are served in Carol Copeland Courtyard or Pickard Hall on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

- The Sanctuary has a loop hearing aid system and an FM system.

- Live-streamed services are at whitememorial.org.

- Radio, WPTF 680 AM, every other Sunday at 11:00 a.m.: next broadcast is April 7

- Bulletins left in the sanctuary following worship services are recycled as part of our care for God’s creation. WMPC is a certified Earth Care congregation of the PC (USA).

We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.

PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF: CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTORANDREW AMODEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORCYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF YOUTH MINISTRYCATE CHURCH NORMAN, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

PASTORAL CARETRACEY DANIEL, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR FAITH

FORMATIONBROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUSJIM FERRY, PARISH ASSOCIATEROBERT GALLOWAY, PASTORAL RESIDENT KIRSTEN HOMDROM, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICKATHY HOWELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORGLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

OUTREACHLINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR CHIP POPE, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR YOUTH

AND THEIR FAMILIESGRIER RICHARDS, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

DISCIPLESHIPRICH RICHARDS, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICART ROSS, PASTOR EMERITUSLYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY

MINISTRYMARTHA STEVENSON, EDUCATOR EMERITAAGNES VAGLIO, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S MUSICGWEN WHITEMAN, DIR. OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S

MINISTRY JEAN WILLIAMS, PARISH NURSE KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIR. OF MUSIC

AFTER HOURS PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593

WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE in the manner of Christ

Joys & CONCERNS

WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVEWMPC | Volume LIII | No. 13 | March 31, 2019

If you have experienced a birth, marriage or death you want to share with the church, email Rebecca Turner at [email protected]. If you have a relative or church friend who is hospitalized, call the church office or email Amy Claprood at [email protected] so our pastoral staff can reach out. If you have a pastoral care need outside of regular business hours, call our after hours pastor on call at 919-605-4593.

REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMSRegistration for Vacation Bible School and Midsummer Celebrations is available online at whitememorial.org/children/summer-programs!

If you have questions about registration, please contact Jennifer Eastman at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 212. If you have questions regarding the programs, please contant Lynn Springfield at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 232.

WMPC provides 70 sack lunches once a month for Raleigh Rescue Mission’s

Sunday Sack Lunches program. All we need are willing hands to make and

pack the lunches. Everything will be provided.

We will assemble hygiene kits for Church World Service and prepare bags for food

pantry collections.

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yTELL ME A STORYWe invite preschoolers to join us Wednesdays in Lent for Tell Me A Story. Storytellers will be on hand to share Bible stories and other stories from our

Caldwell Library children’s collection. Meet in The Way Station at 4:45 p.m. on April 3, 10 and 17. You’ll have an opportunity to check books out and take them home, too. Stay for dinner afterwards! Reservations are required for dinner and may be made at: www.whitememorial.org/register.

• Seniors Helping Seniors March 31, 12:15–1:30 p.m. Calvin 200, 9–12th Grade

• Youth Group Welcome Levi April 7, 5-7 p.m. Dinner $5

• 5th Connection MS Impact Group Movie Night! April 14, 5-6:30 p.m. Pickard Hall $5 pizza dinner

• HS Connections April 14, 5-6:30 p.m. K-100

• Easter Sunday April 21, No Sunday School, No Youth Group

• Massanetta Youth and Parent Information Meeting, April 28, 12:15, Calvin 301. For parents and students

• Confirmands Meet with Elders, Session and Rehearsal, April 28, 12:15, Calvin 200

• Youth Group Finale for all Youth Families April 28, 5-7 p.m., Laurel Hills Park. All Families Invited. Bring a side dish or dessert to share

• Confirmation Sunday May 5, 9:30 a.m. Breakfast, Geneva Hall May 5, 11:00 a.m. Recognition: Sanctuary service

• ASP Youth and Parent Information Meeting May 5, 12:15, Calvin301

WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTERDo you want to receive the weekly youth email newsletter that’s full of great information? Contact Deb Smith at [email protected] to be added to the contact list.

COME JOURNEY THROUGH THE STATIONS OF THE CROSSThe Stations of the Cross, a prayer practice based on the passion of Christ, are experienced by walking to each sequential station, for prayer and meditation about the event the station symbolizes. Fifteen stations, hand-carved from metal by artisans in Haiti, are displayed in the sanctuary throughout Lent. Printed prayer guides are available in the Narthex and the Jane Bell Gathering Space.

SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGJoin us after the 11:00 a.m. worship services on Sunday, April 7 for our Annual Congregational Meeting. The purposes of the meeting are: the election of new church officers, the election of the nominating committee, the approval of pastor terms of call, and the presentation of the 2018 Annual Report.

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: LUNCH & LEARN TODAY AT 12:15 P.M.Don’t forget! If you’ve signed up for Seniors helping Seniors: Lunch & Learn to join us in Calvin 200 at 12:15 today. For more information, contact Jean Williams at [email protected].

PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNSLouise & Tommy Creech, on the death of Louise’s mother, Connie Caralis, March 12, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Claudia Bazemore, Elizabeth, Jason and Lucy Saylors, and Jonathan, Anna, Hudson and Myers Bazemore, on the death of Claudia’s mother, Mary Thomasene Fisher Bennett, March 12, Raleigh, NC.

Paul and Dot Waugaman, on the death of Paul’s brother, Robert M. Waugaman, March 16, Tulum, Mexico.

Terri, Clark and Caroline Dollar, on the death of Terri’s father, George Elliott. March 22, Raleigh, NC, formerly of Shelby, NC.

Smith, Brooks, Thomas and Henry Jordan, on the death of Smith’s grandfather, James “Jim” Fox, March 23, Wilmington, NC.

Ann Walker, on the death of her daughter, Jeny Walker, March 23, Raleigh, NC.

NEW PRESBYTERIANSFinley Rebecca Whitman, born March 11, child of Amy and Lee Whitman.

William Gilleskie Hoverstad, born March 19, child of Sarah and Eric Hoverstad.

FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN:SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL EASTER CELEBRATIONInfants to fifth Graders are invited to join the fun on Saturday, April 13 in Pickard Hall

9:00 a.m. - Gather and fellowship9:15 a.m. - Music and Easter story9:30 a.m. - Egg hunt for all ages

Please register at www.whitememorial.org/register.

GLENAIRE 5K AND 1 MILE FUN RUNHope to see you Saturday, April 13, at 9:00 a.m. for a 5k and 1 mile fun run in Cary! Register at app.racereach.com

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGE FELLOWSHIP EVENING On Sunday, April 7, 5:00-6:30 p.m. in Geneva Hall, family and friends

of college students are invited to help prepare college care packages. Bring 20 of the same care package item per each student for whom you’ll be packing. Sign up for your items and also to let us know if you’ll join us for dinner ($5): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA5AB2FA02-college2Questions? Paula Corkey at [email protected] or Beth Barnard at [email protected].

EASTER LILY MEMORIALSContributions in memory or in honor of a loved one, family member, friend, or member of the church family are welcomed. Contributions may be for any amount, but a gift of $20 or more is suggested. Requests must be submitted to Rebecca Turner in the church office by noon on Monday, April 15. Forms can be found at www.whitememorial.org or in the Witherspoon Lobby. Contact Rebecca [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 222 with questions.

OBERLIN CEMETERY CLEAN-UPJoin the Friends of Oberlin Village and the Community Service Committee of WMPC for a clean-up day at the Oberlin Cemetery on Saturday, April 13 from 9:00 a.m.-noon rain or shine. The cemetery is located behind the Interact Building at 1014 Oberlin Road. The following tools with be helpful if you have them: axes, grubbing hoe, hand pruning saw (safety glasses), wheelbarrow and strong handle shovel. Light refreshments and water provided. This is a great opportunity for youth to earn community service hours. For more information contact Cam Lewis, [email protected].

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CANCER COMPANIONS MINISTRYLooking for the good to come out of a tough diagnosis? Are you facing

strenuous caregiving responsibilities for someone dealing with cancer whether right here in town or at a distance? White Memorial has a ministry designed just for you. Through one-to-one care Cancer Companion volunteers will meet with you to hear your story and share materials that can strengthen how our faith can help through these tough times. For more information please contact: Jean Williams, Parish Nurse, 919-834-3425, ext. 234 or [email protected] or Jim Ferry, Parish Associate, 919-834-3425, ext. 208, [email protected].

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDYJoin us for an 8-week Disciple Bible Study on Romans. We will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m., April 24-June 12 in Knox 307. No registration needed.

SPRING WOMEN’S BOOK STUDYWould you like to become more aware of the presence of God each day? If so, please join us on Tuesday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in C301 or Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 8:00 p.m. in C303 as we read An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. Taylor writes about where she has encountered God in the world through simple practices

that most of us do each day. The class on Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening each week will cover the same material. We will meet through May 8. Contact Tracey Daniel at [email protected] to register.

EYEGLASSES NEEDED WMPC is collecting your eyeglasses (prescription or readers) for the seminary in Wroclaw for use in their mission work in under-served areas of Eastern Europe. A collection box marked for Eyes and Ears Ministry is in The Connector. Questions? Contact Siobhan Miller at [email protected].

CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC UPDATEOver the course of the next several weeks, the water lines to the new building will connect to those under Colonial Road. Access to the Colonial parking lot will be from St. Mary’s Street. McDonald Lane will be accessible, but under construction. Be aware that the traffic pattern may change from day to day until this phase of our construction is complete. Thank you for your patience and assistance as we make progress on our new facility and renovations.

Help deliver Easter Lilies to our members who may

need extra care and support. Delivery will begin

after the 11 a.m. service on Easter Sunday through

Wednesday, April 24. This tradition makes a huge

impact in the lives of our members.

If you are interested in helping with this ministry

please contact Robert Galloway

at [email protected].

EasterLilyDelivery Volunteers Needed

First Friday Movie NightWhen: Friday, April 5Who: K - 5th gradeRegistration: $5 per child = pizza and bottled waterTime: Drop off and pizza dinner 5:45 p.m. followed by movie. Pick up at 8:00 p.m. Bring your sleeping bag or blanket!

Register and pay online at whitememorial.org/register. Registration is required no later than Thursday, April 4 at midnight.

American keyboardist Kirsten Homdrom’s performances span both the solo and collaborative realms, with repertoire ranging from the 1600’s to the present. In Music from Four Continents, Homdrom presents an eclectic program of solo piano music, including Felix Mendelssohn’s Fantasy in F# minor, Op. 28 (Scottish Sonata), Manuel de Falla’s Serenata Andaluza, Carl Vine’s Sonata No. 1, and Samuel Barber’s Excursions. Since May 2015, Homdrom has been on staff at WMPC as Associate Director of Music.

Kirsten homdrom - pianoFriday, april 5 | Sanctuary | 7 p.m.

MUSIC FROM FOUR CONTINENTS

A D M I S S I O N I S F R E E ! A love offering in support of the Sounds on Oberlin concert series will be collected.

MARCH 31FIFTH SUNDAY

HUNGERThe hunger offering on Sunday, March 31 will

help provide grants to hunger agencies in our Presbytery and

is one way to make a difference in the lives of those who struggle with

food insecurity.

Joys & CONCERNS

WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVEWMPC | Volume LIII | No. 13 | March 31, 2019

If you have experienced a birth, marriage or death you want to share with the church, email Rebecca Turner at [email protected]. If you have a relative or church friend who is hospitalized, call the church office or email Amy Claprood at [email protected] so our pastoral staff can reach out. If you have a pastoral care need outside of regular business hours, call our after hours pastor on call at 919-605-4593.

REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMSRegistration for Vacation Bible School and Midsummer Celebrations is available online at whitememorial.org/children/summer-programs!

If you have questions about registration, please contact Jennifer Eastman at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 212. If you have questions regarding the programs, please contant Lynn Springfield at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 232.

WMPC provides 70 sack lunches once a month for Raleigh Rescue Mission’s

Sunday Sack Lunches program. All we need are willing hands to make and

pack the lunches. Everything will be provided.

We will assemble hygiene kits for Church World Service and prepare bags for food

pantry collections.

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TELL ME A STORYWe invite preschoolers to join us Wednesdays in Lent for Tell Me A Story. Storytellers will be on hand to share Bible stories and other stories from our

Caldwell Library children’s collection. Meet in The Way Station at 4:45 p.m. on April 3, 10 and 17. You’ll have an opportunity to check books out and take them home, too. Stay for dinner afterwards! Reservations are required for dinner and may be made at: www.whitememorial.org/register.

• Seniors Helping Seniors March 31, 12:15–1:30 p.m. Calvin 200, 9–12th Grade

• Youth Group Welcome Levi April 7, 5-7 p.m. Dinner $5

• 5th Connection MS Impact Group Movie Night! April 14, 5-6:30 p.m. Pickard Hall $5 pizza dinner

• HS Connections April 14, 5-6:30 p.m. K-100

• Easter Sunday April 21, No Sunday School, No Youth Group

• Massanetta Youth and Parent Information Meeting, April 28, 12:15, Calvin 301. For parents and students

• Confirmands Meet with Elders, Session and Rehearsal, April 28, 12:15, Calvin 200

• Youth Group Finale for all Youth Families April 28, 5-7 p.m., Laurel Hills Park. All Families Invited. Bring a side dish or dessert to share

• Confirmation Sunday May 5, 9:30 a.m. Breakfast, Geneva Hall May 5, 11:00 a.m. Recognition: Sanctuary service

• ASP Youth and Parent Information Meeting May 5, 12:15, Calvin301

WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTERDo you want to receive the weekly youth email newsletter that’s full of great information? Contact Deb Smith at [email protected] to be added to the contact list.

COME JOURNEY THROUGH THE STATIONS OF THE CROSSThe Stations of the Cross, a prayer practice based on the passion of Christ, are experienced by walking to each sequential station, for prayer and meditation about the event the station symbolizes. Fifteen stations, hand-carved from metal by artisans in Haiti, are displayed in the sanctuary throughout Lent. Printed prayer guides are available in the Narthex and the Jane Bell Gathering Space.

SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGJoin us after the 11:00 a.m. worship services on Sunday, April 7 for our Annual Congregational Meeting. The purposes of the meeting are: the election of new church officers, the election of the nominating committee, the approval of pastor terms of call, and the presentation of the 2018 Annual Report.

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: LUNCH & LEARN TODAY AT 12:15 P.M.Don’t forget! If you’ve signed up for Seniors helping Seniors: Lunch & Learn to join us in Calvin 200 at 12:15 today. For more information, contact Jean Williams at [email protected].

PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNSLouise & Tommy Creech, on the death of Louise’s mother, Connie Caralis, March 12, Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Claudia Bazemore, Elizabeth, Jason and Lucy Saylors, and Jonathan, Anna, Hudson and Myers Bazemore, on the death of Claudia’s mother, Mary Thomasene Fisher Bennett, March 12, Raleigh, NC.

Paul and Dot Waugaman, on the death of Paul’s brother, Robert M. Waugaman, March 16, Tulum, Mexico.

Terri, Clark and Caroline Dollar, on the death of Terri’s father, George Elliott. March 22, Raleigh, NC, formerly of Shelby, NC.

Smith, Brooks, Thomas and Henry Jordan, on the death of Smith’s grandfather, James “Jim” Fox, March 23, Wilmington, NC.

Ann Walker, on the death of her daughter, Jeny Walker, March 23, Raleigh, NC.

NEW PRESBYTERIANSFinley Rebecca Whitman, born March 11, child of Amy and Lee Whitman.

William Gilleskie Hoverstad, born March 19, child of Sarah and Eric Hoverstad.

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