The Service for the Lord’s Day First Sunday in Lent March 10, 2019 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Greeting Karl Zinsmeister 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 Worship O Lord God, you led your people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. So guide us, that, following our Savior, we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Prelude - KINGSFOLD arr. James Biery (b. 1956) Christian Welcome and Announcements (8:15 & 11:00) Tracey Daniel; (9:30) Christopher Edmonston Introduction of Andrew Amodei, Executive Director Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information. Call to Worship Adapted from Psalm 75 One: Let us praise the Lord for the forty days of Lent. All: We journey along the way to the cross. We journey to give witness to the wonder of our Lord. One: We journey in a season of reflection and confession. We offer our true selves to the living Christ. All: May God bless us in our journey to the cross. May the Lord open our lips and our mouths shall proclaim wonder and praise. *Hymn 159 - O Sing a Song of Bethlehem KINGSFOLD *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession Most 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. Help us through your grace to restore right relationships with you and other people. Forgive our sin, in the name of our Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen. *Assurance of Forgiveness *Passing of the Peace *Response Hymn 437 WAYFARING STRANGER You are the Lord, giver of mercy! You are the Christ, giver of mercy! You are the Lord, giver of mercy! WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE in the manner of Christ
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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEKSunday, March 10 (Psalm 22:1-11; Psalm 22:22-31) Worship (8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m. - OnPoint @1704 Pickard Hall)
9:30 a.m. - Aging Well (Geneva Hall); OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard Hall); Worship Workshop (Chapel)
11:00 a.m. - Welcoming 2nd Graders to Worship (Sanctuary)12:15 p.m. - HS Leaders - Spring Retreat Planning Meeting (C100) 3:45 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal (S300) 5:00 p.m. - 2018-19 High School Connections (K100); Middle School Impact Groups (Off Premises); 5th Connection (Pickard Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Session Meeting (Geneva Hall)
Monday, March 11 (Psalm 32; 1 Kings 19:1-8; Hebrews 2:10-18) 9:45 a.m. - Circle F (Off Premises)
10:00 a.m. - Circle C (K302); Circle E (K300); Circle G (Off Premises); Circle I - Springmoor (Off Premises); Circle A (C200); Circle B (C301) 12:00 p.m. - Women’s Monthly Fellowship Luncheon (Pickard Hall) 3:00 p.m. - Middle School Open Gym (Pickard Hall) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Jim Gale Bible Study (K100); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry Training (K302)
Tuesday, March 12 (Psalm 32; Genesis 4:1-16; Hebrews 4:14-5:10) 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)
10:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 11:30 a.m. - Circle N - Glenaire (Off Premises) 3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel)
4:30 p.m. - StepUp Ministry Board Meeting (C200) 5:30 p.m. - Community Service Committee (K302); Property Care Committee (C204) 6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program/Dinner (Geneva Hall)
6:30 p.m. - Circle K (Off Premises) 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (S300); Circle O (C203) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard Hall) Wednesday, March 13 (Psalm 32; Exodus 34:1-9, 27-28; Matthew 18:10-14)
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. - Wednesdays Together Dinner (Pickard Hall) 5:30 p.m. - Russian Mission Committee Meeting (C300) 6:00 p.m. - Youth Ministry Committee (C304) 6:15 p.m. - Nursery for Lenten Worship Service 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Evening Prayer (Chapel)
7:00 p.m. - Circle L (W400); Theology on Tap (Off Premises) 7:05 p.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (K100)
8:00 p.m. - Al Anon (C100) Thursday, March 14 (Psalm 121; Isaiah 51:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:3-7)
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) 11:00 a.m. - Circle D - Cypress (Off Premises) 12:00 p.m. - Keenager Lunch (Geneva Hall) 1:00 p.m. - Charleston Trip Meeting (C200) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall) 6:00 p.m. - Concert Series Committee (C203) 7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (S300); Webelo Scouts (K303)
Friday, March 15 (Psalm 121; Micah 7:18-20; Romans 3:21-31) 6:30 p.m. - 2019 Community Table: Good Food, Good Company (Pickard Hall) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)
Saturday, March 16 (Psalm 121; Isaiah 51:4-8; Luke 7:1-10)8:30 a.m. - 2019 Winter Retreat Workshop9:00 a.m. - 2018-10 Internationl Book Club-Spring (C301); NAMI Family to Family (C304)
The Service for the Lord’s DayFirst Sunday in Lent
March 10, 20198:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
Greeting Karl ZinsmeisterOne: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.
Preparation for WorshipO Lord God, you led your people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. So guide us, that, following our Savior, we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prelude - KINGSFOLD arr. James Biery (b. 1956)
Christian Welcome and Announcements (8:15 & 11:00) Tracey Daniel; (9:30) Christopher EdmonstonIntroduction of Andrew Amodei, Executive Director
Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information.
Call to Worship Adapted from Psalm 75One: Let us praise the Lord for the forty days of Lent.All: We journey along the way to the cross. We journey to give witness to the wonder of our Lord.One: We journey in a season of reflection and confession. We offer our true selves to the living Christ.All: May God bless us in our journey to the cross. May the Lord open our lips and our mouths shall proclaim wonder and praise.
*Hymn 159 - O Sing a Song of Bethlehem KINGSFOLD
*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. Help us through your grace to restore right relationships with you and other people. Forgive our sin, in the name of our Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen.
*Assurance of Forgiveness
*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 Beginnings 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 today and March 24
- 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
COMMUNITY MINISTRY AND MISSIONSLINDA 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) Eliza Walker Freeman, child of Mary and Nelson Freeman Eleanor Beckett Roach, child of Caitlin and Davis Roach
Old Testament Lessons - Psalm 22:1-11; 22-31 pew Bible, p. 473-474
New Testament Lesson - Matthew 27:46 pew Bible, p. 31
(11:00) A Time with Young Disciples & Welcoming Second Graders to Worship Walker WilsonFollowing our time together, four-year-olds through first graders will meet Ashlyn Whitford at the door near the baptismal font,
to be joined by Cole Whitford from the OnPoint service, for Worship Enrichment in L201.
Sermon - “My God, my God why have you forsaken me?” Christopher Edmonston *Hymn 210 - Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me DISTRESS
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Cate Church Norman 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) O Saviour of the World Sir John Goss (1800-1880)
O Saviour of the world, who by thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us; save us, and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. Amen.
(9:30 & 11:00) He Trusted in God that He would Deliver Him; from Messiah G. F. Handel (1685-1759)He trusted in God that he would deliver him; let him deliver him, if he delight in him.
*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 A Brief Statement of Faith, 1983The same Holy Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostlesrules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture,engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism,feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation,and calls women and men to all ministries of the church.In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing,to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.
In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn 194 - When Jesus Wept WHEN JESUS WEPTSing twice in unison; then once in canon as directed.
*Charge and Benediction
*Closing Response Hymn 213 – stanzas 1 and 2 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 woes of life o’ertake me,hopes deceive, and fears annoy,never shall the cross forsake me;lo, it glows with peace and joy.
*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 - Little Prelude in e minor Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
***
The flowers in the chancel this morning are the wedding flowers of Paige Elizabeth Johnson and William Richard Stroud III, whose marriage was celebrated yesterday. They are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of William Richard Stroud, Mary Mac Stroud McLean, Albert H. Johnson, Jr., Georgia King Williams and Joseph P. King, Jr. Clay is the son of Debbie and William Stroud.
Greeters: 9:30 - Cal Cunningham, Joelle Pemberton, Lilly Pemberton, Claire Glover, Carol Holt; 11:00 - Tiffany Lund, Ann Rosar, David Rosar.Ushers: 8:15 - Lindsey Tomlinson (DIC), Bruce Sharpe, Ernie Simons, Muriel Summers, Roy Teel, Katherine Thomas; 9:30 - Kimberly Layton (DIC), Bob Gates, Carol Gates, Lisa Garrett, Walt Garrett, Josie Hall; 11:00 - Gary Pendleton (DIC), Alexander Baah, Jackie Baah, Betty Baldwin, Bob Banta, Molly Banta. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Cooper Sullivan; 9:30 - Johnny Cella.Treasurer’s Assistants: Parker Wright, Julia Reeder.Shuttle Driver: Morgan Grimes.
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.
*All who are able may stand.
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Sacrament of Baptism(9:30) Eliza Walker Freeman, child of Mary and Nelson Freeman Eleanor Beckett Roach, child of Caitlin and Davis Roach
Old Testament Lessons - Psalm 22:1-11; 22-31 pew Bible, p. 473-474
New Testament Lesson - Matthew 27:46 pew Bible, p. 31
(11:00) A Time with Young Disciples & Welcoming Second Graders to Worship Walker WilsonFollowing our time together, four-year-olds through first graders will meet Ashlyn Whitford at the door near the baptismal font,
to be joined by Cole Whitford from the OnPoint service, for Worship Enrichment in L201.
Sermon - “My God, my God why have you forsaken me?” Christopher Edmonston *Hymn 210 - Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me DISTRESS
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Cate Church Norman 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) O Saviour of the World Sir John Goss (1800-1880)
O Saviour of the world, who by thy cross and precious blood hast redeemed us; save us, and help us, we humbly beseech thee, O Lord. Amen.
(9:30 & 11:00) He Trusted in God that He would Deliver Him; from Messiah G. F. Handel (1685-1759)He trusted in God that he would deliver him; let him deliver him, if he delight in him.
*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 A Brief Statement of Faith, 1983The same Holy Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostlesrules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture,engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism,feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation,and calls women and men to all ministries of the church.In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing,to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.
In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn 194 - When Jesus Wept WHEN JESUS WEPTSing twice in unison; then once in canon as directed.
*Charge and Benediction
*Closing Response Hymn 213 – stanzas 1 and 2 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 woes of life o’ertake me,hopes deceive, and fears annoy,never shall the cross forsake me;lo, it glows with peace and joy.
*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 - Little Prelude in e minor Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
***
The flowers in the chancel this morning are the wedding flowers of Paige Elizabeth Johnson and William Richard Stroud III, whose marriage was celebrated yesterday. They are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of William Richard Stroud, Mary Mac Stroud McLean, Albert H. Johnson, Jr., Georgia King Williams and Joseph P. King, Jr. Clay is the son of Debbie and William Stroud.
Greeters: 9:30 - Cal Cunningham, Joelle Pemberton, Lilly Pemberton, Claire Glover, Carol Holt; 11:00 - Tiffany Lund, Ann Rosar, David Rosar.Ushers: 8:15 - Lindsey Tomlinson (DIC), Bruce Sharpe, Ernie Simons, Muriel Summers, Roy Teel, Katherine Thomas; 9:30 - Kimberly Layton (DIC), Bob Gates, Carol Gates, Lisa Garrett, Walt Garrett, Josie Hall; 11:00 - Gary Pendleton (DIC), Alexander Baah, Jackie Baah, Betty Baldwin, Bob Banta, Molly Banta. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Cooper Sullivan; 9:30 - Johnny Cella.Treasurer’s Assistants: Parker Wright, Julia Reeder.Shuttle Driver: Morgan Grimes.
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.
*All who are able may stand.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEKSunday, March 10 (Psalm 22:1-11; Psalm 22:22-31) Worship (8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m. - OnPoint @1704 Pickard Hall)
9:30 a.m. - Aging Well (Geneva Hall); OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard Hall); Worship Workshop (Chapel)
11:00 a.m. - Welcoming 2nd Graders to Worship (Sanctuary)12:15 p.m. - HS Leaders - Spring Retreat Planning Meeting (C100) 3:45 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal (S300) 5:00 p.m. - 2018-19 High School Connections (K100); Middle School Impact Groups (Off Premises); 5th Connection (Pickard Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Session Meeting (Geneva Hall)
Monday, March 11 (Psalm 32; 1 Kings 19:1-8; Hebrews 2:10-18) 9:45 a.m. - Circle F (Off Premises)
10:00 a.m. - Circle C (K302); Circle E (K300); Circle G (Off Premises); Circle I - Springmoor (Off Premises); Circle A (C200); Circle B (C301) 12:00 p.m. - Women’s Monthly Fellowship Luncheon (Pickard Hall) 3:00 p.m. - Middle School Open Gym (Pickard Hall) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Jim Gale Bible Study (K100); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry Training (K302)
Tuesday, March 12 (Psalm 32; Genesis 4:1-16; Hebrews 4:14-5:10) 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)
10:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 11:30 a.m. - Circle N - Glenaire (Off Premises) 3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel)
4:30 p.m. - StepUp Ministry Board Meeting (C200) 5:30 p.m. - Community Service Committee (K302); Property Care Committee (C204) 6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program/Dinner (Geneva Hall)
6:30 p.m. - Circle K (Off Premises) 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (S300); Circle O (C203) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard Hall) Wednesday, March 13 (Psalm 32; Exodus 34:1-9, 27-28; Matthew 18:10-14)
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. - Wednesdays Together Dinner (Pickard Hall) 5:30 p.m. - Russian Mission Committee Meeting (C300) 6:00 p.m. - Youth Ministry Committee (C304) 6:15 p.m. - Nursery for Lenten Worship Service 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Evening Prayer (Chapel)
7:00 p.m. - Circle L (W400); Theology on Tap (Off Premises) 7:05 p.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (K100)
8:00 p.m. - Al Anon (C100) Thursday, March 14 (Psalm 121; Isaiah 51:1-3; 2 Timothy 1:3-7)
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) 11:00 a.m. - Circle D - Cypress (Off Premises) 12:00 p.m. - Keenager Lunch (Geneva Hall) 1:00 p.m. - Charleston Trip Meeting (C200) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall) 6:00 p.m. - Concert Series Committee (C203) 7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (S300); Webelo Scouts (K303)
Friday, March 15 (Psalm 121; Micah 7:18-20; Romans 3:21-31) 6:30 p.m. - 2019 Community Table: Good Food, Good Company (Pickard Hall) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)
Saturday, March 16 (Psalm 121; Isaiah 51:4-8; Luke 7:1-10)8:30 a.m. - 2019 Winter Retreat Workshop9:00 a.m. - 2018-10 Internationl Book Club-Spring (C301); NAMI Family to Family (C304)
The Service for the Lord’s DayFirst Sunday in Lent
March 10, 20198:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
Greeting Karl ZinsmeisterOne: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.
Preparation for WorshipO Lord God, you led your people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. So guide us, that, following our Savior, we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prelude - KINGSFOLD arr. James Biery (b. 1956)
Christian Welcome and Announcements (8:15 & 11:00) Tracey Daniel; (9:30) Christopher EdmonstonIntroduction of Andrew Amodei, Executive Director
Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information.
Call to Worship Adapted from Psalm 75One: Let us praise the Lord for the forty days of Lent.All: We journey along the way to the cross. We journey to give witness to the wonder of our Lord.One: We journey in a season of reflection and confession. We offer our true selves to the living Christ.All: May God bless us in our journey to the cross. May the Lord open our lips and our mouths shall proclaim wonder and praise.
*Hymn 159 - O Sing a Song of Bethlehem KINGSFOLD
*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. Help us through your grace to restore right relationships with you and other people. Forgive our sin, in the name of our Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen.
*Assurance of Forgiveness
*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 Beginnings 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 today and March 24
- 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
COMMUNITY MINISTRY AND MISSIONSLINDA 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
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.
children’s Pysanky egg decorating PartySaturday, March 23, 2019
1:00-3:00 p.m. / Geneva hallJoin us in this Russian tradition of decorating
Easter eggs to symbolize new life and resurrection.
3rd-5th graders and their parents or grandparents can decorate an egg together
and create a beautiful keepsake during Lent. The cost is $7.
We have limited space, so register online by March 18 at whitememorial.org/register
or by calling 919-834-3425, ext. 216. Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield at
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.
All second graders and their parents or special adults are invited to participate in this two-part Worship Workshop held on March 3 and 10 in the Chapel. This fun workshop will include music, crafts, and games as children learn about congregational worship. No reservations are necessary.
On March 10 at the 11:00 worship service in the Sanctuary, the children will be specially recognized and receive Bibles and milestones.
If you have questions, please contact Lynn Springfield at 919-834-3425, x232 or [email protected].
WORSHIP WORKSHOPSFOR SECOND GRADERS
and their parents or special adults
March 3 and 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 during the Sunday School hour
PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNSRobert and Celeste Allen, Celeste, Chris, Cooper and Callan Chapman, Barbara Allen and Ronan Cates, Justin Cates and Spencer Cates, on the death of Robert’s mother, Gloria Eason Allen, February 26, Raleigh, NC.
Kyle, Amy, Brooke and Katie Barger, on the death of Kyle’s mother, Jean Strickland Barger, February 26, and his father, Lynn Kelly Barger, February 28, Raleigh, NC.
Carl and Susan Hibbert, and Carl Hibbert Jr., on the death of Carl’s mother, Dorothy Woodall Hibbert, March 1, Atlanta, GA.
NEW PRESBYTERIANSSawyer Allen Rehm, born February 25, child of Jenn and Jason Rehm, grandchild of Margaret and Rick King.
MARRIAGESHolly Diane Graham Mitchko and Clem Bolton Holding Boney, March 2, Davidson Chapel.
HOSPITALS (*designates discharged)Rex: Bob TreadwayWakeMed: Jim LindHillcrest: Pat SmithMayview: Tom Newby
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 March 13, 20, 27 and 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.
WELCOMING SECOND GRADERS TO WORSHIPSUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2019
• Community Table Ticket Sales, March 10 Tickets on sale at the Point and in the Courtyard
• Confirmation Retreat March 9-10, Camp Willow Run, all 8th grade confirmation students and mentors register online
• MS Impact Groups March 10, 5-6:30 p.m. 6th- 8th grade, host homes
• HS Connections March 10, 5-6:30 p.m. K100, Dinner $5
• MS Open Gym March 11, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
• Youth Fundraiser: Community Table: Good Food & Good Company- March 15, Save the Date for Youth Ministry annual fundraiser dinner. All students attending summer trips are asked to sign-up to volunteer at the dinner via youth email newsletter.
• International Book Club March 16, 9 a.m.- noon, C301
• MS Open Gym March 18 & March 25 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
• MS and HS Spring Retreat Camp Don Lee, March 22-24 Registration online
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.
ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL YOUTH FUNDRAISER!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! FRIDAY, MARCH 15 | 6:30-8:30 P.M.
OUR YOUTH MINISTRY FUNDRAISER DINNERhelp raise $15,000 for youth missions.
join us for a fun, engaging and enriching evening for the entire church community.
purchase tickets online, on sunday mornings, or wednesday night dinners
full table reservations available ($200 for 8)$25 per person
music | storytelling | delicious foodthank you for supporting our youth ministry.
Today is a special day in our life together, for we have the opportunity to welcome second graders into full participation in our worship. Though this is a special day for a public welcome, every Sunday is important for living out promises we make at baptism. Indeed, nurturing these families as they worship together is vital to their spiritual life and yours. The children and their parents have worked intently for two weeks to reach this time of welcome. In a sense, though, the work is just beginning! We wish we had a church-wide opportunity to work intently on extending welcome. Instead, here are a few suggestions: If you know a second grader, offer to sit nearby for severalSundays or perhaps send the child a ‘welcome to worship’ note. Your kindness in words and gestures will go a long way toward welcoming the child and supporting the parents. Should you find yourself sitting near children in worship, you might offer to help the children borrow worship kits from the ushers. We know that parents of young children are aware and
concerned when their youngsters are wiggling and noisy during worship. Your affirming smile will ease tension and enable parent and child to settle. It may take a while, but support and encouragement will work. If it has been a particularly hard Sunday for a parent near you, tell them after worship that you realize how difficult it is to do what they’re doing. If you’re a parent, too, tell them about a time you had similar challenges. Most of all, tell them you’re glad they are instilling a habit of worship in their child. Thank you for continuing to welcome children to worship at WMPC.
Peace,
Tracey Daniel Lynn SpringfieldAssociate Pastor Director offor Faith Formation Elementary Ministry
WMPC | March 10, 2019
The Art of Yes -And:
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan!
Adult Winter Retreatwith MaryAnn McKibben DanaSaturday, March 16 - workshop
& Sunday, March 17- teach and preach
Adult Winter Retreat | March 16 & 17
Register (required) for Saturday’s workshop and/or childcare at www.whitememorial.org/register
You will not want to miss our Winter Retreat!
MaryAnn McKibben Dana will teach us to use the tools of improv to help us navigate life
when things don’t go according to our plans.
The weekend kicks off with a workshop from 9:00 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, March 16 in Geneva Hall.
A cash love offering will be collected for a continental breakfast being served beginning at 9:00 a.m.
On Sunday, March 17, MaryAnn will teach an Adult Sunday School Class at 9:30 a.m. in Geneva Hall and preach at the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary. MaryAnn was our Theologian-in Residence in 2016 and we loved her! The
Adult Faith Formation committee is excited to welcome MaryAnn back.
WHO WANTS TOSAVE A LIFE?
Lend an arm for the blood drive.
Monday, March 25, 20199 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pickard Hall
Appointments are required. Register at www.whitememorial.org/register
Lenten Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop for Adults
1 p.m. | Sunday | March 24 Geneva Hall
$20 for people new to the workshop $7 for returning participants
Fee covers suppliesRegister and make payment at
whitememorial.org/register by March 15. Enrollment is limited. Contact Joan DeBruyn at [email protected] with questions.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITYWhite Memorial will sponsor and provide volunteers on March 28 and 30, starting at 8:30 a.m. to paint siding, trim, windows and soffits on Andrew Agnew’s house at 2524 Baney Court. We will also sponsor and provide volunteers for a project to be determined to take place on June 7 and 8. For more information contact [email protected] or 919-280-7733.
CANCER COMPANIONS MINISTRYCancer. It’s a hard word. It’s a harder disease. If you or a loved one is dealing with
cancer, please consider finding out about our ongoing ministry called Cancer Companions. Our trained volunteers offer one to one support throughout the year where we encourage each other through videos, devotionals and inspiring stories of faith. Please let Jean Williams, Parish Nurse, 919-834-3425, ext. 234 or [email protected] or Jim Ferry, Parish Associate, 919-834-3425, ext. 208, [email protected] know. WMPC offers an ongoing program for those dealing with cancer, and would love to reach out to you.
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDYJoin us for an 8-week Disciple Bible Study on Romans. We will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. from 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 W323 as we read An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. Brown 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 from March 26- May 8. Contact Tracey Daniel at [email protected] to register.
2nd ANNUAL MEN’S RETREATJoin us for our second annual Men’s Retreat, March 29-30at New Life Camp. This year our focus will be ‘Leaders andFollowers’ and what makes both necessary for families, churches and communities to thrive. Our guest speaker is Amos Disasa, Incoming Pastor
of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas. Registration is $90. Register at www.whitememorial.org/events.
A THANK YOU FROM GARY
Dear Friends, Thank you for the wonderful recognition celebrations and for all of your good wishes. The dinner and recognition celebration Wednesday, February 20, was a very special time. I thank you for the many kind words, the shared memories, and the wonderful affirmations. Thank you also for the way you recognized me during worship on my last Sunday (February 24) at White Memorial. Thank you for the going away gifts. I am deeply touched by your overwhelming generosity. Jane and I look forward to planning our first trip and exploring new places. I will use the travel bag well and the standup paddle board will be so much fun. I am enjoying reading your notes. They remind me of the many special times that we had together. I am grateful for the ministry and faith we have shared. Jane and I cherish our time with you and we will pray for you and the life and ministry of White Memorial. I am grateful for you and for our time together.
Grace, peace, and love,
Gary Fulton
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
Adult Winter Retreatwith MaryAnn McKibben DanaSaturday, March 16 - workshop
& Sunday, March 17- teach and preach
Adult Winter Retreat | March 16 & 17
Register (required) for Saturday’s workshop and/or childcare at www.whitememorial.org/register
You will not want to miss our Winter Retreat!
MaryAnn McKibben Dana will teach us to use the tools of improv to help us navigate life
when things don’t go according to our plans.
The weekend kicks off with a workshop from 9:00 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, March 16 in Geneva Hall.
A cash love offering will be collected for a continental breakfast being served beginning at 9:00 a.m.
On Sunday, March 17, MaryAnn will teach an Adult Sunday School Class at 9:30 a.m. in Geneva Hall and preach at the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary. MaryAnn was our Theologian-in Residence in 2016 and we loved her! The
Adult Faith Formation committee is excited to welcome MaryAnn back.
WHO WANTS TOSAVE A LIFE?
Lend an arm for the blood drive.
Monday, March 25, 20199 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pickard Hall
Appointments are required. Register at www.whitememorial.org/register
Lenten Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop for Adults
1 p.m. | Sunday | March 24 Geneva Hall
$20 for people new to the workshop $7 for returning participants
Fee covers suppliesRegister and make payment at
whitememorial.org/register by March 15. Enrollment is limited. Contact Joan DeBruyn at [email protected] with questions.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITYWhite Memorial will sponsor and provide volunteers on March 28 and 30, starting at 8:30 a.m. to paint siding, trim, windows and soffits on Andrew Agnew’s house at 2524 Baney Court. We will also sponsor and provide volunteers for a project to be determined to take place on June 7 and 8. For more information contact [email protected] or 919-280-7733.
CANCER COMPANIONS MINISTRYCancer. It’s a hard word. It’s a harder disease. If you or a loved one is dealing with
cancer, please consider finding out about our ongoing ministry called Cancer Companions. Our trained volunteers offer one to one support throughout the year where we encourage each other through videos, devotionals and inspiring stories of faith. Please let Jean Williams, Parish Nurse, 919-834-3425, ext. 234 or [email protected] or Jim Ferry, Parish Associate, 919-834-3425, ext. 208, [email protected] know. WMPC offers an ongoing program for those dealing with cancer, and would love to reach out to you.
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDYJoin us for an 8-week Disciple Bible Study on Romans. We will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m. from 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 W323 as we read An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. Brown 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 from March 26- May 8. Contact Tracey Daniel at [email protected] to register.
2nd ANNUAL MEN’S RETREATJoin us for our second annual Men’s Retreat, March 29-30at New Life Camp. This year our focus will be ‘Leaders andFollowers’ and what makes both necessary for families, churches and communities to thrive. Our guest speaker is Amos Disasa, Incoming Pastor
of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas. Registration is $90. Register at www.whitememorial.org/events.
A THANK YOU FROM GARY
Dear Friends, Thank you for the wonderful recognition celebrations and for all of your good wishes. The dinner and recognition celebration Wednesday, February 20, was a very special time. I thank you for the many kind words, the shared memories, and the wonderful affirmations. Thank you also for the way you recognized me during worship on my last Sunday (February 24) at White Memorial. Thank you for the going away gifts. I am deeply touched by your overwhelming generosity. Jane and I look forward to planning our first trip and exploring new places. I will use the travel bag well and the standup paddle board will be so much fun. I am enjoying reading your notes. They remind me of the many special times that we had together. I am grateful for the ministry and faith we have shared. Jane and I cherish our time with you and we will pray for you and the life and ministry of White Memorial. I am grateful for you and for our time together.
Grace, peace, and love,
Gary Fulton
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
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.
children’s Pysanky egg decorating PartySaturday, March 23, 2019
1:00-3:00 p.m. / Geneva hallJoin us in this Russian tradition of decorating
Easter eggs to symbolize new life and resurrection.
3rd-5th graders and their parents or grandparents can decorate an egg together
and create a beautiful keepsake during Lent. The cost is $7.
We have limited space, so register online by March 18 at whitememorial.org/register
or by calling 919-834-3425, ext. 216. Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield at
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.
All second graders and their parents or special adults are invited to participate in this two-part Worship Workshop held on March 3 and 10 in the Chapel. This fun workshop will include music, crafts, and games as children learn about congregational worship. No reservations are necessary.
On March 10 at the 11:00 worship service in the Sanctuary, the children will be specially recognized and receive Bibles and milestones.
If you have questions, please contact Lynn Springfield at 919-834-3425, x232 or [email protected].
WORSHIP WORKSHOPSFOR SECOND GRADERS
and their parents or special adults
March 3 and 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 during the Sunday School hour
PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNSRobert and Celeste Allen, Celeste, Chris, Cooper and Callan Chapman, Barbara Allen and Ronan Cates, Justin Cates and Spencer Cates, on the death of Robert’s mother, Gloria Eason Allen, February 26, Raleigh, NC.
Kyle, Amy, Brooke and Katie Barger, on the death of Kyle’s mother, Jean Strickland Barger, February 26, and his father, Lynn Kelly Barger, February 28, Raleigh, NC.
Carl and Susan Hibbert, and Carl Hibbert Jr., on the death of Carl’s mother, Dorothy Woodall Hibbert, March 1, Atlanta, GA.
NEW PRESBYTERIANSSawyer Allen Rehm, born February 25, child of Jenn and Jason Rehm, grandchild of Margaret and Rick King.
MARRIAGESHolly Diane Graham Mitchko and Clem Bolton Holding Boney, March 2, Davidson Chapel.
HOSPITALS (*designates discharged)Rex: Bob TreadwayWakeMed: Jim LindHillcrest: Pat SmithMayview: Tom Newby
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 March 13, 20, 27 and 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.
WELCOMING SECOND GRADERS TO WORSHIPSUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2019
• Community Table Ticket Sales, March 10 Tickets on sale at the Point and in the Courtyard
• Confirmation Retreat March 9-10, Camp Willow Run, all 8th grade confirmation students and mentors register online
• MS Impact Groups March 10, 5-6:30 p.m. 6th- 8th grade, host homes
• HS Connections March 10, 5-6:30 p.m. K100, Dinner $5
• MS Open Gym March 11, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
• Youth Fundraiser: Community Table: Good Food & Good Company- March 15, Save the Date for Youth Ministry annual fundraiser dinner. All students attending summer trips are asked to sign-up to volunteer at the dinner via youth email newsletter.
• International Book Club March 16, 9 a.m.- noon, C301
• MS Open Gym March 18 & March 25 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
• MS and HS Spring Retreat Camp Don Lee, March 22-24 Registration online
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.
ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL YOUTH FUNDRAISER!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! FRIDAY, MARCH 15 | 6:30-8:30 P.M.
OUR YOUTH MINISTRY FUNDRAISER DINNERhelp raise $15,000 for youth missions.
join us for a fun, engaging and enriching evening for the entire church community.
purchase tickets online, on sunday mornings, or wednesday night dinners
full table reservations available ($200 for 8)$25 per person
music | storytelling | delicious foodthank you for supporting our youth ministry.
Today is a special day in our life together, for we have the opportunity to welcome second graders into full participation in our worship. Though this is a special day for a public welcome, every Sunday is important for living out promises we make at baptism. Indeed, nurturing these families as they worship together is vital to their spiritual life and yours. The children and their parents have worked intently for two weeks to reach this time of welcome. In a sense, though, the work is just beginning! We wish we had a church-wide opportunity to work intently on extending welcome. Instead, here are a few suggestions: If you know a second grader, offer to sit nearby for severalSundays or perhaps send the child a ‘welcome to worship’ note. Your kindness in words and gestures will go a long way toward welcoming the child and supporting the parents. Should you find yourself sitting near children in worship, you might offer to help the children borrow worship kits from the ushers. We know that parents of young children are aware and
concerned when their youngsters are wiggling and noisy during worship. Your affirming smile will ease tension and enable parent and child to settle. It may take a while, but support and encouragement will work. If it has been a particularly hard Sunday for a parent near you, tell them after worship that you realize how difficult it is to do what they’re doing. If you’re a parent, too, tell them about a time you had similar challenges. Most of all, tell them you’re glad they are instilling a habit of worship in their child. Thank you for continuing to welcome children to worship at WMPC.
Peace,
Tracey Daniel Lynn SpringfieldAssociate Pastor Director offor Faith Formation Elementary Ministry
