1502 West 13th Street ♦ Wilmington, DE 19806 ♦ 302-654-5214 ♦ www.wpc.org

Services of Worship Easter Sunday April 24, 2011

9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.

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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.

This Morning at Westminster 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Easter Breakfast in Community Hall

Deacon Team of the Month

Jill Voss, Carla Krupanski, Patti Ridout, Diane Chandler

8:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Cribbery and Child Care in Under Six

9:00 a.m. Festive Worship

In lieu of Godly Play and Godly Kids, children of all ages can experience the power of the resurrection through the music and joyful energy of Easter worship. However, Godly Care for preschoolers will be provided in Under Six at 9:00 a.m. worship. At 11:00 a.m. worship, there is childcare for preschoolers in Under Six.

10:10 a.m. Children through the second grade and their parents gather in Classroom 6 for the Easter Egg Hunt. 11:00 a.m. Festive Worship

Later Today 6:00 p.m. Clean But Not Straight – NA Club Room 8:00 p.m. AA Club Room

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Today’s floral arrangements are given by Tom and Eleanor Charles to the glory of God and in loving memory of their parents.

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 1, 29 and June 5, 26. Worship Resources – You may obtain large print hymnals and hearing devices from any usher. Worship bags for children ages 3-6 and Kids’ Notes for ages 7-12 are available from the ushers. Kids’ Notes emphasize listening and seeing during worship. 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.

Please remember in your prayers:

Those recently hospitalized: Carolyn McKeown, Polly McPheeters.

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 Rocchina Leoncavallo, 1724 Shadybrook Road, Wilmington, DE 19803 and Frieda Tice, 1170 W. Main Street, Apt. 29, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

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 Japan: Andy Stoffer

The families of those from the U.S. who have died recently: Specialist Rudolph Hizon, age 22, of Los Angeles, California Specialist Christopher Stark, age 22, of Monett, Missouri Sergeant Kristopher Gould, age 25, of Saginaw, Michigan Senior Airman Nicholas Alden, age 25, of Williamston, South Carolina Specialist Jason Weaver, age 22, of Anaheim, California Corporal Jordan Stanton, age 20, of Rancho Santa Margarita, California Staff Sergeant Mark Wells, age 31, of San Jose, California Private 1st Class Kalin Johnson, age 19, of Lexington, South Carolina

Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress

Disorder, whose scars may by deep and long-lasting.

WORSHIP NOTES

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER

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EASTER SUNDAY

ORDER OF WORSHIP TOWER CHIME PRELUDE MUSIC

(Trumpets) Fanfare for a Festive Occasion James Olcott

(Organ) Toccata in G major Théodore Dubois CALL TO WORSHIP

Death has lost its stranglehold! Christ is alive! Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

*HYMN NO. 122 “Thine Is the Glory” JUDAS MACCABEUS Note: The refrain is sung after each verse arr. Domecq Smith

PRAYER OF PRAISE

Eternal God, the world is constantly hurling darkness our way: wars drag on endlessly, illnesses cut lives short, sparks of violence flare in our community and your creation is under assault. If it were not for our faith we would turn cynical, and if it were not for your love we would surrender to despair. Living Lord, we give thanks for the promise of Easter that death does not have the final word. We rejoice in Christ’s resurrection that nothing can separate us from you. Help us to embrace your promise of new life so that we can live each day in hope and in joy. Amen.

*HYMN “All People That on Earth Do Dwell” OLD HUNDREDTH arr. Ralph Vaughan Williams All All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice; Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, Come ye before him, and rejoice.

The Lord, ye know, is God indeed, Without our aid he did us make; We are his folk, he doth us feed, And for his sheep he doth us take.

Choir O enter then his gates with praise, Approach with joy his courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless his name always, For it is seemly so to do.

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For why? the Lord our God is good: His mercy is forever sure; His truth at all time firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure.

All To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, The God whom heav’n and earth adore, From mortals and from angel host Be praise and glory evermore.

TELLING OF THE SCRIPTURE STORY John 20:1-18 (9:00) Shelley Gnade, Mary-beth Howard, storytellers (11:00) Jill Getty, storyteller

Westminster By Heart TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Anne Ledbetter ANTHEM Praises for the Risen Christ Gilbert M. Martin

Alleluia! Now Christ is risen from the dead! O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?

The strife is over, the battle done; Now is the victor’s triumph won; Now be the song of praise begun. The powers of death have done their worst, But Christ their legions hath dispersed; Let shouts of holy joy outburst. The three sad days have quickly sped, He rises glorious from the dead: All glory to our risen Head!

SERMON “The Unfinished Symphony” Greg Jones

*HYMN “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!” EASTER HYMN

arr. John Ness Beck Choir Why weepest thou? Whom seekest thou? He is not here, for He is risen!

(Organ/Brass interlude)

All Christ the Lord is ris’n today, Alleluia! All creation join to say; Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high; Alleluia! Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth reply, Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King: Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Once He died our souls to save; Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ hath led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head; Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia!

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*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

We trust in Jesus Christ, God with us in human flesh, who proclaimed the reign of God. He preached good news to the poor and release to the captives; He healed the sick and ate with outcasts; He forgave sinners and called all people to repent and believe. Condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified. But God raised him from the dead, vindicating his life, breaking the power of sin and evil, and delivering us from death to eternal life. A Brief Statement of Faith, PCUSA

OFFERTORY

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 ANTHEM “The Day of Resurrection” Thomas Matthews

(Text: Hymn #118) PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

LORD’S PRAYER (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors”)

*HYMN NO. 119 “The Strife Is O’er” VICTORY

arr. Paul Lindsley Thomas BENEDICTION

CHORAL POSTLUDE “Hallelujah” (from Messiah) G. F. Handel

Hallelujah! for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. The kingdom of this world is become the kingdom of our Lord, and of His Christ: and He shall reign for ever and ever. King of Kings, and Lord of Lords, Hallelujah!

GOING FORTH

If you are visiting with us, we invite you to meet today’s ambassadors, Anne Gunn and Robin Rosser (9:00 a.m.) or Karen Dietz (11:00 a.m.), 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.

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Musicians for today’s services: The Westminster Choir; Paul Fleckenstein, director/organist Section leader/soloists: Diana Milburn, Ruth Bailis, Justin Gonzalez, Brian Carter Trumpets: Matt Gallagher, Jay Snyder, David DiValentino Timpani: Harvey Price Tower Chime: Craig Checkel

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EASTER LILIES “Symbols of the Resurrection”

In Memory of: Given by: Bernie Alexander Susan, Shawn, Kristen and Will Alfred and Joan Bacon Liz and Brud Bacon José Varela Liz and Brud Bacon James R. and Jeanne B. Bailey Pamela Bailey and Jerome Downie Leonard Downie, Sr. Pamela Bailey and Jerome Downie Bill Deans Fay Deans Barnaby

Those from the US and other NATO countries who have Richard Barnet died recently in Afghanistan Teddy Bedrossian Ned Bedrossian Rosetta Bedrossian Ned Bedrossian E. Howard Bedrossian Ned Bedrossian Jane Johnson Nancy and Walter Bercaw and Family Mr. and Mrs. David Bernhard, Grandparents and Diane Bernhard Mr. Victor Lawryniuk, Grandparent Mr. and Mrs. John R. Becker, Grandparents Diane Bernhard Bill Beyer, George Beyer and E. Louise Leh Linda and Bryn Beyer Jeremy Tuschak Mary Ann and Joe Blair Irene and Paul Hangen Mary Ann and Joe Blair Our Parents and Other Loved Ones Nancy and Herb Boden My Dear Friend Bobbi Baker Dianne and Bill Browne Helen M. and Forrest G. Thompson Dianne and Bill Browne Frank and Faye Staats Sue and Gary Bryde Our Loved Ones Naomi and Hugh Campbell Pete Pyle, Morris and Sue Carter Polly and Jim Carter Mr. and Mrs. William J. Taylor, and Jeanne and Bob Checkel Mr. and Mrs. Henry Checkel Inez M. Cobb Bill and Barry Cobb Betty Coker Jim Coker Our Parents Joan and Art Connolly Dick and Ann Lowe Art and Nancy Diver Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Donaghy Alice and Bob Donaghy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warner, Jr. Alice and Bob Donaghy Ellen Hyman-Brown Sara Dubberly

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Evans George and Sandi Evans Mr. and Mrs. John Reighard George and Sandi Evans Braydon Walker Nancy Fleming and Jake Prein Jeremy Tuschak Nancy Fleming and Jake Prein Andrew McDonough Nancy Fleming and Jake Prein Megan Walker Nancy Fleming and Jake Prein Casey Eckman Nancy Fleming and Jake Prein Savannah Pauley Nancy Fleming and Jake Prein Teddy Sezna Nancy Fleming and Jake Prein D.J. Sezna Nancy Fleming and Jake Prein

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In Memory of: Given by: Our Fathers, Jack Foster and Charles Pfleegor Anne Foster and Chip Pfleegor Our Parents, Ted and Edith Garvin and Jim and Gerry Garvin Donald and Isabel McKinley Our Parents Art and Barbara Morrow Gorman George P. Gregory Hazel M. Gregory

Faye Hamlin Daniel Her Family, JaneArthur, David and

Garrett Hamlin Elliott Harris Carol, Jennifer and Pam Chad Miller The Hatch Family Louise and Denny Hatch The Hatch Family Bill Swanson The Hatch Family Libby Hatch The Hatch Family Arney A. Henke The Henke Family Jane M. Henke The Henke Family Cathy Hodges Margaret and Jim Hodges Wanda and Russell Hogue and Maurice Ward Carol and Tom Hogue Fred Hurlock, Jr. Suzie Hurlock Sarah and Dave Frie, son David, and Suzie Hurlock Frances and Fred Hurlock Bob Kelley Helen Kelley and Family Jane, Ann and Jay The Kline Family Roy H. Ledbetter Anne Ledbetter and Keith McGowan Terri McGowan Anne Ledbetter and Keith McGowan Cathy Carpenito Anne Ledbetter and Keith McGowan Dick Leonard Anne Ledbetter and Keith McGowan José Varela Anne Ledbetter and Keith McGowan Mr. and Mrs. Harold True Jerald and Virginia Lee and Family

My Parents, Ralph L. Lewis, Sr. and Mildred G. Ellison and Loved Ones

Ralph L. Lewis

My Grandparents, Wm. Herbert and Lela G. Thompson and Ralph T. and Leola M. Lewis

Ralph L. Lewis

Charles M. Krick, Jr. and Ann E. Linderman Sue and Bob Linderman Our Parents Sue and Bob Linderman Helen Little Jim and Kathy Little David Little Jim and Kathy Little Our Parents Kirk and Biddie Mearns Lillian and John Michener Bunny and Jack Michener Alice, Arnold, and Charles Sharpley Bunny and Jack Michener Robert Currin The Pamm Family Ingrid Pamm The Pamm Family Mr. and Mrs. George H. Patrick George and Jan Patrick Mr. Raymond Peters George and Jan Patrick William Poole and Louise H. Poole Stephen C. Poole My Mother, Father and Brother Elizabeth Hunt Poole Our Parents Linda and Charlie Reinhardt

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In Memory of: Given by: Fran and Ray Scofield Bob, Sue, Dave, Jeff and Kelley Scofield

Wilma Tull Bob and Sue Scofield, Peter Rittenhouse and Bill Lang

Anna Snell Sue Scofield My Parents, Minna and J. Russell Vollmer Ann Shadduck Robert K. Shadduck, the Father of My Children Ann Shadduck Our Parents Donna and Tom Shaw Jay, Ann, Grammy and Grandpap The Spilecki Family Our Parents David and Jane Stabler Elizabeth (Stevie) and Weston Donehower Anne Stern and Family Dr. Oscar Stern Anne Stern and Family Roger B. Thomas, Jr. Diane H. Thomas

Valeri Belyaevsky and Anna Bochkova Doug and Natalia Thompson and Anya Belyaevskaya

Loved Ones Sandy and Stark Thompson Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Oliver Anne and Frank Waldburger Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Waldburger Anne and Frank Waldburger My Grandmother, Edna M. Budd Linda Budd Watson José Varela Bruce and Charlene Weaver Bob and Carol Upson Barbara Upson Welch Barbara Wheatley Her Family

In Honor of: Given By: Mary Beth Davis and Bob Moore Katie, Jason and Justin Lengel My Parents, Bill and Relva Reign Margo Reign

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PASTORAL STAFF Gregory K. Jones, Head of Staff

Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate Pastor Jill Getty, Pastoral Care Assistant

CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR: Debbie Brown

CHURCH EDUCATOR: Susan Moseley

MUSIC STAFF

Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells

Sandie Reinicker, Director of Sunshine Choir Section Leader/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Ruth Bailis, Justin Gonzalez, Brian Carter

YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM

Susan Moseley, Mary Beth Davis and Mike Gnade

SUPPORT STAFF Susan Alexander, Receptionist

Colleen Falasco, Operations Assistant Jerry Hunter, Financial Assistant

Suzie Hurlock, Administrative Assistant Nicole Hughes, Director of Communication and Database Management

Jerry Reed, Facilities Manager Sextons: Roger W. Atkins, Robert King, Kevin Krick, Joan Truitt

WORLDWIDE MINISTRY

Guatemala – Roger and Gloria Mariott, Cedepca, Karla Koll and the Mam Presbytery Congo – Timothee Kalonji Matadi, Cecilé de Sweemer, MD, Pastor Jean-Marc Katujudi Nkuna and

Members of the Kamulumba-Ditalala Parish

SESSION John Bowman, Sue Bryde, Ron Carrick, Clark Collins, Charlie Depfer, Karen Dietz

Mary Field, Nancy Fleming, Ellie Furry, Mark Gerstenschlager, Anne Gunn, Dick Haden, Trina Hogan, Mary-beth Howard, Fred Iobst, Dick Jolly, Don Kuespert, Sue Linderman, Fred Nelson, Roland Pamm, Jan Patrick, Margo Reign, Jerry Spilecki, Alex Sprague, Rick Stabler, Steve Steinwedel

BOARD OF DEACONS

Pam Bailey, Beth Bowersock, Marcia Carle, Kim Carrick, Peggy Carroll, Diane Chandler, Eadie Churchill, Jack Coleman, Bob Cox, Emily Crawford, Kris DeMesse, Cathy Edge, Eric Etshman,

George Evans, Barbara Fedeler, Carol Noggle Harris, Carol Hopkins, Bill Kaye, Carla Krupanski, Ralph Lewis, David Mathé, Carol Mosher, Ruth Nace, Donna Nelson, Sonja Pfautz, Patti Ridout,

Jane Palmer, Keith Pierce, Patty Rittenhouse, Ann Shadduck, Melissa Stabler, Steve Stallone, Julia Stone

TRUSTEES Bob Chagnon, Don Furry, Sara Geuder, Jamie Hickey, John Johnston, Lynn Kielhorn,

Charlie McDowell, John McFarland, Bob McKeown, Stephen Poole, Christine Schiltz, Philip Timon

WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY

Dinner, fellowship and a hands-on mission activity for all ages! RSVP's are appreciated. Call the church receptionist at 302‐654‐5214 by noon on Tuesday, May 3.

Bring  donations  of  canned goods  and  diapers.  Place  in drop‐off  boxes  on  or  before the  4th.  Items will  be  sorted and prepared  for donation  to Hanover  Food  Closet  and  St. Stephens Pantry.  

In concert at Westminster

Kids will  learn about hunger,  the local  food  closets  and  the movement to bring fresh produce to urban communities tied to the new WPC Community Garden.