“Where Faith and Life Connect”

The Order of Worship April 15, 2018

9:00 and 11:00 A.M.

THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER

THE CHURCH GATHERS . . .

Welcome to Westminster Church! We are a family of Christians gathered from many

traditions and neighborhoods, worshiping here with the goal of connecting faith and life. If

you are a visitor, we pray you will feel welcome and blessed by our worship. We invite you to

consider making Westminster your church home. Please let us have your contact information

so we may be in touch.

When the prelude begins let us quietly prepare for the worship of almighty God.

PRELUDE Liebster Jesu, wir sind hier, BWV 634 J. S. Bach

Dearest Lord Jesus, We Are Here

(from the Orgelbüchlein)

OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION

MINUTE FOR MISSION Caroline and Claire Rowcliffe

CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: When we are joyful, when we are filled with sadness,

People: God welcomes us with love.

Leader: When we are bewildered, when we are full of questions,

People: God welcomes us with love.

Leader: Wise and mysterious, just and merciful,

People: God is on the side of truth.

Leader: In the raising of Christ,

People: God is on the side of hope.

Leader: Let us worship the Lord our God!

TO PRAISE AND CONFESS ...

*HYMN NO. 482 (blue hymnal) Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty Lobe den Herren

*CALL TO CONFESSION

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)

Gracious God, we come before you, distracted and unfocused, too full of

ourselves and too empty of your spirit. Help us this morning to clear our

minds of worries and plans. Help us to let go of unkindness and any grudges

we hold. Move us to look beyond our lives and to center ourselves in your

goodness and grace. Like a loving parent, O Lord, guide us to make choices

that honor you. Forgive our sins, strengthen our resolve to do good, encourage

our hearts, that we might be the people you have called us to be. In Christ’s

name, we pray. Amen.

*KYRIE ELEISON NO. 574 (blue hymnal) arr. David N. Johnson

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy

upon us.

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!

People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

*RESPONSE Celtic Alleluia (sing twice) Fintan O’Carroll

TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S WORD AND RESPOND ...

SCRIPTURE Luke 24:36-44; Selections from I John

A TIME WITH THE CHILDREN (11:00) Lisa Kaufman

Children age 4 through 2nd grade are invited to go downstairs and participate in

Children’s Worship.

SCRIPTURE Acts 8:26-40

SERMON “There is no fear in love” Rev. Dr. Buran Phillips

*HYMN NO. 335 (blue hymnal) Though I May Speak O Waly Waly

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison)

Creed of the United Church of Canada (Reformed)

We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has

created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to

reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We

trust in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God’s presence,

to live with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice

and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our

hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not

alone. Thanks be to God.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ... The Lord’s Prayer

During the Prayers of the People there will be a time of silence. You are invited to use

this time for personal reflection, confession, thanksgiving, and prayer. You are also

invited to reflect on the following prayer.

Oh, God:

I asked for hope, you gave me a challenge;

I asked for healing, you gave me patience;

I asked for riches, you gave me friendships;

I asked for friendships, you gave me opportunities to be a friend;

I asked to be useful, you required of me my riches;

I asked for love, you taught me to give;

I asked for peace, I found myself sorting my way through trouble;

I asked for rest, you gave me energy.

I asked only for solace, and you brought resurrection.

Lord, your giving answers seem always to be ahead of my wisdom in asking. The

things I ask are too small, or too selfish, or too far beside the point of my own life’s

calling - You seem to know. You seem to grant me what I need

rather than what I want. Grant me this always. Amen.

THE OFFERING

Please sign and pass the Friendship Register found on the pew nearest the

center aisle. Though many of us contribute electronically or by a check in the mail,

your holding and passing the offering plate is an act of blessing and dedication to our

life together in Jesus Christ.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

(9:00) Children’s Prayer German folk tune

arr. Robert Leaf

Oh Father, in heaven, be with us we pray. Thy word shall our hearts and our

voices obey. Through darkness and danger abide on our way. Oh Father, in

heaven, be with us we pray.

So softly, so gently, the dawn of the day, With beauty surrounds us while

lighting our way. Oh Father, direct us in work and in play. In all our

endeavor be faithful, we pray.

We welcome thy Spirit within us to dwell, Thy glory and honor our voices

will tell. We thank thee, we praise thee, thy word we obey. Oh Father, in

heaven, be with us we pray.

Robert Leaf

(11:00) Jubilate Deo in F John Ireland

O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands, serve the Lord with gladness, and come

before His presence with a song. Be ye sure that the Lord He is God: it is He

that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep

of His pasture. O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His

courts with praise, be thankful unto Him, and speak good of His Name. For

the Lord is gracious, His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endureth from

generation to generation. 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.

Psalm 100

*AT THE PRESENTATION Doxology No. 514 (red hymnal) Old Hundredth

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.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

TO GO FORTH AND SERVE ...

*HYMN NO. 108 (blue hymnal) (11:00) Christ Is Alive! Truro

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 586 (blue hymnal) Amen

Danish melody

*POSTLUDE Praeambulum in F, WV 39 Heinrich Scheidemann

*Indicates standing.

NOW THE SERVICE BEGINS

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TODAY

PASTORAL CARE ELDERS FOR THE WEEK: Shawn Owens and Dan Collins

CARE TEAM COORDINATOR FOR APRIL 1-31: Brenda Seip and Susan

Baughman

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS AND HEARING DEVICES are available from the

ushers.

PLEASE place your bulletin into a blue recycling bin located at the Narthex door if

you do not care to take it home.

SERVING TODAY

ACOLYTES (11:00): Ian Salsbery and Jacob Phillips

GREETERS (11:00): Tim and Anne Crais

MINISTRY OF MUSIC:

(9:00) Young Musicians’ Class

(11:00) Chancel Choir

SHEPHERD’S TEAM: Jim Boyd

SENIOR USHER: Larry Ridley

USHERS:

(9:00) Connie and Don Graham

(11:00) Alice and Charlie Mercer, Lalla Phillips, David and Shawn Owens

ABBEY DEADLINE is today! Send articles to unitedprinters @comcast.net.

WE RETURN to Johann Sebastian Bach’s Orgelbüchlein for this morning’s prelude.

This well-known chorale, which we sing regularly in worship, is actually set twice in

this collection. As with a number of the Orgelbüchlein chorale preludes, this

morning’s treats the chorale melody in canon, though this time at the fifth, with just

two beats separating the entrance of the second voice, and all played in the right

hand, leaving the left hand and pedal the accompaniment. We will hear the canon

played on the Principal 8’, with the accompaniment on the Gedackt 8’ (a flute) in the

left hand and the Subbaß 16’ (a flute speaking an octave lower) and the Gedackt 8’

(different one than just mentioned) in the pedal.

FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY are given by Katherine and Gary Harmon in

memory of Benjamin Harmon.

LADIES BOOK CLUB will meet at 10:30, April 17th in the library to discuss Jayber

Crow by Wendell Berry. Contact Linda Rutherford for more information

LADIES LUNCH BUNCH will meet on Thursday, April 19th, at Lakeside Tavern at

11:15 AM. The restaurant is at 10911 Concord Park Drive. Invite a friend or new

church member to join us. Please contact Joyce Ryan at by Monday, April 16th to

reserve your spot.

JUSTICE KNOX REGISTRATION CARDS available in the Narthex for the 2018

Nehemiah Action Assembly being held Monday, April 30th from 7:00-8:30 PM at

Central United Methodist Church.

SENIOR SUNDAY is April 29th and we will celebrate with one service at 11:00AM.

SHOW AND WAMS: Tonight is Mission Work Skills night. We will gather from 5-7

PM, rain or shine. Dinner will be served while we’re together. Come hone your skills

to get ready for our WOW and Appalachia Service Project work this summer!! Please

bring a hammer and measuring tape (if you have them).

SIGN UP NOW!

Thanks to your generosity in January, the youth collected money to completely

sponsor April's LaundryLove project. LaundryLove, an organization which is fairly

new to Knoxville, is active in cities across the USA. They provide free laundry service

(one Thursday each month) to low-income and homeless families in Knoxville. They

also serve a light meal and provide activities for the kids who are there. Our day to

provide laundry assistance and a meal will be Thursday, April 19 from 5:15-8:30 p.m.

We need 15-20 volunteers to assist with laundry (handing out quarters, helping

carry, fold, etc.). We need 4-6 volunteers to serve and plan the meal. We also need

people who could play with and entertain the children who are there. This will be a

fantastic opportunity to make a connection with and be a help to our neighbors!

The event will be held at the Blue Water Laundry 3721 N. Broadway. Look for sign-

up sheets on bulletin boards by the offices and kitchen.

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

6500 Northshore Drive, Knoxville TN 37919

Telephone (865) 584-3957 Fax (865) 584-8840

E-mail westminsterpres@comcast.net www.wpcknox.org

Rev. Dr. Buran Phillips, Pastor

Rev. John Linton Muntz, Parish Associate

Peter Van Eenam, Organist and Choirmaster

Barbara Adamcik, Director of Youth and Connectional Ministries

Allie Brewington, Director of Children’s Ministries

Mary Boyd, Education Coordinator

Renee Wiesehuegel, Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Melissa Everett, Administrative Assistant

Debbie Bendy, Abbey Editor

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

The Wired Word: This current topics class is a chance to look at the news with

scripture in hand. The class meets in the Prayer Room, and discussion is led by a

rotating group of facilitators. All you need is a smartphone or tablet.

Bible Study: Scott Brunger leads a group in the church library that digs DEEP into

scriptures each week. They are currently reading Nehemiah as an example of

nation-buildling.

Feasting on the Word: This is a lectionary-based Bible study that meets in the

McKinnon Room. You hear and study the texts that will likely be read in

worship that same day.

WELCOME TO WESTMINSTER: Will meet in the Hearth Room downstairs today,

April 22, and 29 at 10:00 a.m. so you can find out all you want to know about us!

These classes take a look at who we Presbyterians are, how you can get involved

here, how we govern ourselves, and a bit about our history.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING has been scheduled April 22nd for the purpose of

electing five Elders for the Class of 2021, a Youth Elder for the Class of 2019, and a

Trustee for the Class of 2021.

CHURCH-WIDE PICNIC: Sign ups have begun for the Westminster picnic to be

held on Sunday, April 29th at noon immediately after worship. We will be honoring

our 2018 graduating high school seniors as well as our Confirmation Class of 2018.

Menu will include chicken fingers, veggie and fruit trays, chips and cookies. Sign ups

close on April 22, find a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the Schilling Gallery.

THE SESSION

Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020

Leigh Dunlap Debbie Babelay Scott Brunger

JP Mackay Daniel Collins James Everett

Linda Van Beke Vicki Mayfield Andrew Gordon

Wes Williams Cindy Pearman Susan McKeehan

Michael Yates Jay Schmid Shawn Owens

Youth Elder: Clara Oakes

Clerk of Session: Georgann Byerley

TRUSTEES

Paul Jorden Alice Mercer Reed Ellis

KIDS CORNER

Nursery: (9:00) 0-5 year olds during Worship Service

(10:00) 0-2 year olds during Sunday School

(11:00) 0-2 year olds during Worship Service

Sunday School: Pre-K (3-5 YO), K-1st grade, and 2nd-4th grades. Children

meet at 10:00 in the downstairs Fellowship Hall before splitting into

small groups.

Children’s Worship: Kids age 3 through 2nd grade are invited to join us for

Time With The Children before heading downstairs for Children's

Worship.