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WEBSTER GROVESPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Service for the Lord’s DayMarch 3, 2019
10:30 a.m.
OUR MISSIONWe seek to live Christ’s love,
welcome all people and joyfully serve God.
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Service for the Lord’s DayWhen this symbol precedes an element of the service, please rise in body or spirit.
PRELUDE "We Are Marching In The Light Of God" FarleeShawn Portell, Organ
WELCOME & COMMUNITY LIFEAll are encouraged to sign and pass the Friendship Pads at the ends of the pews. As the music begins, let us use this time for quiet reflection and prayer, so that we, individually and as a great crowd of witnesses, may prepare ourselves to reaffirm our faith as the people of God.
GATHERING FOR GOD’S WORDCALL TO WORSHIP Jim Roberts
HYMN #12 “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” ST. DENIO
CALL TO CONFESSION
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Leader: Your reign is marked by justice and peace; you are on the side of those who are oppressed.
People: Our lives are marked by comfort and avoidance; we choose what is fair instead of what is just.
Leader: You seek transformation and compassion in this world, yet we are content to wait for the promise of heaven.
People: Forgive our failings, Lord, and convict us by your spirit. Move us beyond our shallow faith to know the depth of your life among us.
CHORAL RESPONSE #695 “Change My Heart, O God” CHANGE MY HEART
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Andrew Morff
Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
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HYMN “Glory To God, Whose Goodness Shines On Me” GLORY TO GOD
SCRIPTURE CONVERSATION Rev. Hannah Zyla
PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORDPRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Jim Roberts
READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Exodus 34: 29-35 Pew Bible page 81
ANTHEM “You Raise Me Up” Graham/Loveland/arr. RaneyEly Ringers
READING FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT Luke 9: 28-36 Pew Bible page 69
SERMON Rev. Ed Zumwinkel III
SILENCE FOR REFLECTION
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RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD
REAFFIRMATION OF THE BAPTISMAL COVENANTPRESENTATION
PROFESSION OF FAITH
RENUNCIATIONS Leader: Trusting in the gracious mercy of God,
do you turn from the ways of sinand renounce evil and its power in the world?
People: I do.
Leader: Do you turn to Jesus Christ
and accept him as your Lord and Savior,trusting in his grace and love?
People: I do.
Leader: Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple,
obeying his Word and showing his love?
People: I will, with God’s help.
PROFESSION
Leader: As members of the body of Christ, let us rise and together reaffirm the faith into which we were baptized.Do you believe in God the Father?
People: I believe in God, the Father almighty,Creator of heaven and earth.
Leader: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People: I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord,who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,born of the Virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,was crucified, died, and was buried;he descended to the dead.On the third day he rose again;he ascended into heaven,he is seated at the right hand of the Father,and he will come to judge the living and the dead.
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Leader: Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People: I believe in the Holy Spirit,the holy catholic church,the communion of saints,the resurrection of the body,and the life everlasting. Amen.
Leader: Sisters and brothers, you have publicly professed your faith.Will you be a faithful member of this congregation,share in its worship and ministrythrough your prayers and gifts,your study and service,and so fulfill your calling to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?
People: I will, with God’s help.
PRAYER All: Holy God,
we praise you for calling us to be a servant people,and for gathering us into the body of Christ.We thank you for choosing to add to our numberbrothers and sisters in faith.Together, may we live in your Spirit,and so love one another,that we may have the mind of Jesus Christ our Lord,to whom we give honor and glory forever. Amen.
WELCOME TO THE NEW MEMBERS
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
INVITATION TO OFFERING
PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY “Serve The Lord With Gladness” DilworthChancel Choir
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DOXOLOGY “Great God of Every Blessing” AURELIA
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
HYMN #853 "We Are Marching In The Light Of God" Farlee
CHARGE
BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE "God of Grace and God of Glory" ManzShawn Portell, organ
Worship NotesSome prayers and liturgical texts for worship are provided by:
Westminster John Knox Press from Feasting on the Word Worship Companion: Liturgies for Year C, Volume 1 © 2012
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A WORD OF WELCOMECHANCEL FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given to the Glory of God in loving memory of Gary Rapp, the gift of his wife, Lynne, and the family.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN THE FRIENDSHIP PADS located at the end of each pew.
CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN WORSHIP AT WGPC! Worship activity bags are located at each entrance to the Sanctuary.
NURSERY CARE While some children prefer to stay with their parents in worship, others enjoy the opportunity to meet new friends, play and learn stories from the Bible. Miss Robin is ready to greet your child with a happy smile and a generous spirit. The nursery is open from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.. If there are no children in the nursery by 11:30 a.m., the nursery room will remain open for parents and children to enjoy together. There will be no nursery attendants on duty.
LARGE-PRINT BULLETINS AND HYMNALS, hearing devices, and cushions are also available. One of our ushers would be happy to assist you.
WATER AND LOZENGES Got a tickle in your throat? Relax. Just head to the Narthex (back of the Sanctuary) where the ushers have water and lozenges for your comfort.
------------------------------------THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY
Ushers: Mike Kearney, Renee Bennett, Dan Egley, Karen Imse, Allan Scott, Janice & Steve Seele, Denise Thomas
Greeters: Crystal & Steve O’Loughlin, Linda & Bill Schwartz, Melinda & Isaac LaSalle
Office Volunteers: Jim & Mary Gloeckner
Flower Deliverers: Kristy Anderson, Suzie Booth
Fellowship Snack Provider: Jim & Mary Gloeckner------------------------------------
MINISTRY STAFFPastor: Rev. Edwin Zumwinkel III [email protected] Pastor: Rev. Hannah Zyla [email protected] Associate: Rev. Dr. Susan Andrews [email protected] Assistant for Congregational Care: John Rawlings [email protected] or 314-477-
4889Director of Music Ministries/Organist: Shawn Portell [email protected]/Organist Assistant: Ted CronbaughDirector of Youth and Family Ministries: Brian Kuhn [email protected] of Early Childhood Center, Kids’ Day Out, and Nursery Coordinator: Robin Cannon
Mission Outreach Coordinator: Beth Kazlauskas [email protected] Administrator: Jan Scheurer [email protected] Administrative Assistant: Julie Bonebrake [email protected] for Children, Youth and Family Ministries: Cherstin Byers [email protected] Supervisor: Peter Brennan 314-962-9210 ext. 3212Connections Coordinator: Tracey Bruce Rapisardo [email protected]
45 West Lockwood Ave.Webster Groves, MO 63119
www.wgpc.org314-962-9210
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OUR UPCOMING COMMUNITY LIFE TOGETHERCHILDREN'S OFFERING The Winter Children’s Offering will assist Agape in raising money for new mattresses to support the Pilgrimage in Washington,DC.
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2019 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL! Monday, June 24th - Thursday, June 27th, 9:00 a.m. - noon Ages 2 - 3rd Grade Volunteer opportunities for adults and youth completing 4th grade and older!
Blast off with the first VBS to land on the moon! To Mars and Beyond will help kids discover the wonders of God's universe. (Registration and volunteer sign ups to follow.)
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One Church One BookJoin us in discussion about our new selection
Neighbor: Christian Encounters with "Illegal" Immigration
If you’ve been reading “Neighbor: Christian Encounters with Illegal Immigration,” consider joining us for lunch and discussion about the book and how it may be calling us to respond to the issue of immigration. Details:
Who: Anyone who has been reading “Neighbor” When: Sunday, March 10th from 11:45 to about 1:00 Where: Parlor Food: Salad bar, bread, beverages
If you’ve not done so already, RSVP to Chuck Reynolds at [email protected] to make sure we have enough food. Hope to see you there!
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ADULT EDUCATION AND FAITH FORMATIONJoin us at 9:30 a.m. on the Third Floor
Lenten Bible Study: Tidying Up with Jesus Christ March 10-April 14You’ve seen organizational guru Marie Kondo lead others through their homes and closets in search of joy. But what does Jesus have to say about the things we own and our relationship with them? Join us during Lent for this Bible study exploring what Jesus taught about possessions and what our faith teaches us about what really sparks joy. Led by the pastors
Re:Confirmation March 3, March 10, March 17Polity? Constantine? Calvin? The Trinity? Ever wish you remembered a little more from Confirmation? Come join us for Re:Confirmation as we do a crash refresher course in the basics of how the Christian church came to be, what we believe, and what it means to be a Presbyterian. Led by Pastor Hannah
Coffee Shop Talks WeeklyA weekly gathering for conversation inspired by the widely popular TED Talks. Each week we will watch a TED Talk and discuss the issues raised and how they relate to our lives of faith and the world around us. We will also host guest speakers on faith, mission, environmental stewardship, and a great deal more! When we have guest speakers we will meet in Fellowship Hall.
CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES meeting todayInfant – PreK:
Nursery 8:15am-12:00pm 1st floor nurseryPreK-3rd Grade:
Children’s Choir 4:30-5:15pm Room 208Holy Moly (PreK-1st) 5:15-6:00pm Room 210Whirl (2nd & 3rd) 5:15-6:00pm Room 209
4th & 5th Grade:Celebration 4:30-5:15pm Room 211Celebration Bell Ringers 5:15-6:00pm Room 207B
6th – 8th Grade:Celtics 4:30-6:00pm Youth Lounge8th Grade Confirmation 6:00pm House Worship
6th – 12th Grade:Praise Bell Ringers 11:30am-12:30pm Room 208
9th – 12th Grade:Agape 7:00-9:00pm Youth Lounge
Visit wgpc.org or contact Cherstin Byers ([email protected]) for more information and to receive newsletter emails about children’s and youth activities.
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIPFor further information go to our website at www.wgpc.org/environmental_stewardship.
STEWARDS OF GOD’S EARTH
Recycle Station
Located in the Fellowship Hall to collect:
eyeglasses (prescription and readers)
cell phones hearing aids
batteries (rechargeable, alkaline)
corks (not plastic) printer cartridges mechanical pens, pencils, and markers
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ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING During Lent our church collects the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, which is a special collection of the PC(USA). This is the single, largest way that Presbyterians come together each year to help people around the world. Your compassionate gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing will be used to provide relief to those affected by natural disasters, provide food to the hungry, and assist in the empowerment of the poor and oppressed. Envelopes can be found in the pew pockets throughout Lent for your contributions.
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Give-A-Meal-A-Month MenuMarchBeef Stew
Canned CarrotsCanned Fruit Cocktail
Cornbread Mix (no egg required)Graham Crackers
Additional Needs: Feminine Hygiene Productst
Music in a Great PlaceBrett Floyd, Classical Guitar
March 17, 20198:30 and 10:30 Worship Services
Brett Floyd, classical guitarist from Columbia, SC returns to WGPC to play “Triduum” by Mark Anthony Cruz throughout both morning worship services. Triduum was commissioned by Brett and is a programmatic work based on the last three days of Christ with inspiration from the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection days of Holy Week. Using a unique guitar tuning, extended harmonies and leitmotifs, Triduum captures the drama, pain and beauty of Holy Week.
Brett Floyd earned his bachelors in music from Indiana University, his masters in music from the University of South Carolina and he is currently ABD with his Doctorate in Classical Guitar Performance at the University of South Carolina School Of Music.
In masterclasses, Brett has worked with classical guitar greats like David Russell, Roland Dyens, Scott Tennant, Sharon Isbin, Ricardo Cobo, Bruce Holzman, Hubert Kappel, Jose Lascano, Robert Trent, Christopher Berg, William Yelverton, Ernesto Bitetti, Lily Afshar, and others.
Over the past years, Brett's guitar duo, "The Coda Duo" (which has also appeared on WGPC’s “Music in a Great Place” series) has recorded two albums. The Coda Duo released “Sonata Andaluz” in 2010. This recording included world premieres of music composed and dedicated to the duo by composer Ralf Bauer and American guitarist/composer Brent McPike. The recording received critical acclaim for the quality of the playing as well as the diversity of the material presented. The Coda Duo’s second album, “Spaces Between” was released in 2014. Brett and Chris won first prize in the duo division of the Brownsville Guitar Ensemble Festival and Competition and continue to record and perform across the United States.
Brett has performed and taught masterclasses in guest artist concert series at George Mason University, Indiana State University, Erskine College, Anderson University, and the Rosario Guitar Festival. He has been twice featured on NPR’s ETV Radio and the internationally-broadcasted NPR radio program “Classical Guitar Alive.” He has taught guitar at Indiana University, The University of South Carolina, and the Columbia Arts Academy and currently maintains a private studio of students.
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CALENDARSunday, March 3, 2019
8:30 a.m. Informal Worship
9:30 a.m. Coffee Shop Talks / Cafe Sessions9:30 a.m. Seeds of Faith (Children's
Sessions)
10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
11:30 a.m. Praise Ringers
4:00 p.m. Gun Violence Prevention Sunday
4:30 p.m. Celebration4:30 p.m.
Celtics4:30 p.m.
Children’s Choir
5:15 p.m. Celebration Bell ringers5:15 p.m.
Holy Moly5:15 p.m.
Whirl
6:00 p.m. House Worship
7:00 p.m. Agape
Monday, March 4, 2019
10:30 a.m. Ely Ringers
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
6:30 a.m. Tuesday Prayer Meeting
6:00 p.m. Advocacy Group
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
6:30 a.m. Imposition of Ashes
9:00 a.m. Kids Day Out
11:30 a.m. Imposition of Ashes
6:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship
7:00 p.m. Worship Arts7:00 p.m.
Evangelism7:00 p.m.
Faith Formation7:00 p.m.
Mission Commission7:00 p.m.
Personnel
Thursday, March 7, 2019
8:30 a.m. Men's Bridge Group
10:00 a.m. Disciple Bible Class
12:00 p.m. Noon Choir Practice
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
Friday, March 8, 201912:00 p.m. Rotary
Saturday, March 9, 20199:00 a.m. Al Anon
Sunday, March 10, 20198:30 a.m. Informal Worship
9:30 a.m. Coffee Shop Talks / Cafe Sessions9:30 a.m. Seeds of Faith (Children's
Sessions)
10:30 a.m. Environmental Stewardship
10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship
11:30 a.m. Praise Ringers
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11:45 a.m. One Church One Book
4:30 p.m. Celebration4:30 p.m.
Celtics4:30 p.m.
Children's Choir4:30 p.m.
Large Confirmation Group
5:15 p.m. Celebration Bell Ringers5:15 p.m. Holy Moly
5:15 p.m. Whirl
6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts in ECC
6:00 p.m. House Worship
7:00 p.m. Agape
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