Sunday Worship Bulletin

Sunday Worship Bulletin

May 31, 2009

Pentecost Sunday

Sunday Worship Bulletin

August 2, 2009

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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.

1502 West 13th Street · Wilmington, DE 19806

302-654-5214 · Fax: 302-654-5706 · www.wpc.org

Welcome to Westminster

Whether you are worshiping at Westminster for the first time or returning for a visit,

we sincerely welcome you in the name of Christ!

U Following our 10:00 a.m. worship service, we invite you to meet today’s “ambassador,” Susan McPheeters, at the back of the sanctuary. She will have a gift for you, and can share information regarding our many ministries for children, youth and adults. She can also guide you to the hospitality area to enjoy fellowship or lead you on a tour of the church.

U Children are welcome in worship! Westminster’s Kids’ Notes and worship bags are available each Sunday from the ushers. Kids’ Notes, a weekly companion to Westminster’s morning worship, emphasizes listening and seeing during worship. The bags include storybooks for children of all ages, coloring paper and crayons, a children’s bulletin for those age three to six, and bookmarks for hymns and Scripture.

U Worship Aids - Large print Presbyterian Hymnals and hearing devices may be obtained from any usher.

U Would you like to know more? Check out our new website at www.wpc.org.

Summer Schedule through August 30

8:15 a.m. Worship with Communion in Rodney Chapel

9:45 – 11:15 a.m. Child Care for Cribbery (birth – toddler)

10:00 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary

10:00 a.m. Sunday School for Under Six in the Under Six Classrooms

11:00 a.m. Tea and Fellowship on the Church Lawn

ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 8:15 A.M.

Preparation for Worship

Loving God, you have so made us that we cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from your mouth. Give us a hunger for your Word, and in that food satisfy our daily need;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Welcome and Announcements

*Passing of the Peace

*Call to Worship

We gather for worship aware that we hunger for many things.

We hunger for meaning, we hunger for truth, we hunger for hope.

Christ is the true bread of life.

He is the one who can satisfy our deepest yearnings.

*Hymn No. 264 “When in Our Music God Is Glorified” Engelberg

Call to Confession

We open ourselves to God’s transforming power when we admit we have lost our way.

Let us confess our confusion of priorities.

Prayer of Confession

O God, we have relied on the treasures of earth for our meaning.

When they do not satisfy, we try to fill the void with more things.

We cling to our possessions as if they could save us,

and embrace our habits as if there were no other way.

We settle for appearances rather than substance,

for looking good rather than doing good.

We want to change, but renewal is risky,

and we find it hard to commit ourselves to you.

We reach for the forgiveness and courage you alone can give.

Silent Prayer

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

Prayer for Illumination Lay Liturgist, Robin Rosser

Scripture John 6:24-35

Sermon “The Bread of Life” Greg Jones

Offering

At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able.

Passages in bold print may be said by all.

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Invitation to the Table

Come to this table, you who have much faith, and you who would like to have more.

We are invited to share in the feast of God’s presence.

Celebrate here, celebrate now, the renewal of hope and joy.

We come to be nourished by the Bread of Life,

and to taste God’s boundless love for us.

The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Eternal God…

Lord’s Prayer

Words of Institution and Communion of the People

The communion set we are using today to celebrate the Lord’s Supper

belonged to Chad Miller and was given to Westminster by Chad’s family

Prayer Following Communion

*Hymn “All Who Hunger”

*Benediction

ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 10:00 A.M.

Preparation for Worship

Loving God, you have so made us that we cannot live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from your mouth. Give us a hunger for your Word, and in that food satisfy our daily need;

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Welcome and Announcements

*Passing of the Peace

Organ Prelude Organ Sonata no. 4 in B-flat Felix Mendelssohn

I. Allegro con brio

Call to Worship

We gather for worship aware that we hunger for many things.

We hunger for meaning, we hunger for truth, we hunger for hope.

Christ is the true bread of life.

He is the one who can satisfy our deepest yearnings.

*Hymn No. 264 “When in Our Music God Is Glorified” Engelberg

Call to Confession

We open ourselves to God’s transforming power when we admit we have lost our way.

Let us confess our confusion of priorities.

Prayer of Confession

O God, we have relied on the treasures of earth for our meaning.

When they do not satisfy, we try to fill the void with more things.

We cling to our possessions as if they could save us,

and embrace our habits as if there were no other way.

We settle for appearances rather than substance,

for looking good rather than doing good.

We want to change, but renewal is risky,

and we find it hard to commit ourselves to you.

We reach for the forgiveness and courage you alone can give.

Silent Prayer

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

Time with our Children Susan Moseley

At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able.

Passages in bold print may be said by all.

Prayer for Illumination Lay Liturgist, Sarah Hoopes

Scripture John 6:24-35 New Testament, pg. 85

Sermon “The Bread of Life” Greg Jones

Offering

During the offering, please sign your name and pass the red folders down each row.

As folders are returned to the center aisle, note the names of fellow worshippers on your pew.

Organ Offertory Organ Sonata no. 4 Mendelssohn

II. Andante religioso

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Invitation to the Table

Come to this table, you who have much faith, and you who would like to have more.

We are invited to share in the feast of God’s presence.

Celebrate here, celebrate now, the renewal of hope and joy.

We come to be nourished by the Bread of Life,

and to taste God’s boundless love for us.

*Hymn No. 517 “We Come As Guests Invited” Wie Lieblich

The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you.

And also with you.

Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord.

Eternal God…

Lord’s Prayer

Words of Institution

Communion of the People

Music During Communion Organ Sonata no. 4 Mendelssohn III. Allegretto

Prayer following communion

Mighty God, you provide the true bread from heaven, your Son, our Lord.

Grant that we who have received this sacrament

may abide in him and he in us,

that we may be filled with the power of his endless life,

now and forever. Amen.

*Hymn “All Who Hunger” Holy Manna

*Benediction

Postlude Organ Sonata no. 4 Mendelssohn

IV Allegro maestoso e vivace

*Going Forth

If you are visiting with us for the first time, we invite you to meet today’s ambassador,

Susan McPheeters, at the baptismal font at the rear of the sanctuary.

You are invited to the front lawn for iced tea and fellowship.

Calendar for the Week

Sunday, Aug. 2 Location

8:15 a.m. Worship with Communion Rodney Chapel

9:45 a.m. Child Care Cribbery

10:00 a.m. Worship with Communion Sanctuary

10:00 a.m. Sunday School Under Six Under Six Classroom D

11:00 a.m. Summer Tea Church Lawn

11:00 a.m. Stephen Ministry Rowell Conference Room

1:00 p.m. Homebound Communion Rowell Conference Room

8:00 p.m. AA Club Room

Monday, Aug. 3 Location

10:30 a.m. Close Knit Off Site Location

4:00 p.m. Rainbow Chorale Adult Music Room

7:00 p.m. AA Club Room

Tuesday, Aug. 4 Location

9:30 a.m. Staff Meeting Rowell Conference Room

10:00 a.m. Mental Health Support Group Club Room

10:30 a.m. Worship Planning Rowell Conference Room

5:30 p.m. Pacem in Terris Exhibit Rodney Chapel

5:30 p.m. BPI Daughtry Conference Room

6:30 p.m. Birth to Three Parenting Class Classroom 7

7:00 p.m. Pacem in Terris Summer Series Meeting Room

Wednesday, Aug. 5 Location

8:00 a.m. BPI Daughtry Conference Room

1:00 p.m. Presbytery Trustees Meeting Room

7:00 p.m. Mental Health Support Group Club Room

Thursday, Aug. 6 Location

11:00 a.m. Instrumental Rehearsal Sanctuary

12:00 p.m. Women’s Depression Support Group Classroom 5

6:30 p.m. Teen Parenting Class Classroom 7

8:00 p.m. AA Club Room

Friday, Aug. 7 Location

6:00 p.m. Wedding Rehearsal ~ Nicholls-Dunham Sanctuary

6:00 p.m. Recovery on the West Side - NA Classroom 5

9:30 p.m. AA Club Room

Saturday, Aug. 8 Location

7:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Club Room

1:30 p.m. Nicholls Wedding Party Ruth Christie Room

1:30 p.m. Vocal Rehearsal – Wedding Sanctuary

3:00 p.m. Wedding~Nicholls-Dunham Sanctuary

4:00 p.m. Clean But Not Straight – NA Club Room

announcements
Worship Notes

We are grateful to the artists who wrote and composed our final hymn “All Who Hunger.”

Used with permission One License.net A715702

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God by Katie and Ryan Kirchenbauer who were married at Westminster yesterday.

Sanctuary Flowers - Consider giving the sanctuary flowers for Sunday worship. Your gift of God’s natural beauty to remember or honor loved ones, or to celebrate an event, expresses praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at 302-571-6719 or . Available dates for flowers are August 30, September 6, 20 and 27.

Are you wearing a nametag? Whether you are a longtime member or new to the church, wearing a nametag allows others the opportunity to meet you, greet you by name, and become more familiar with others at church. Nametags and markers are in baskets at all entrances. Extend hospitality, kindness and friendship by wearing a nametag every Sunday.

“Westminster to Go” Audio tapes and DVD’s of recent Westminster worship services are available. Please use the sign-out sheet when you borrow them from the front desk. Printed sermons are available on the literature tables the following week and on our website at www.wpc.org.

In Memoriam

Gifts donated in memory of Rev. Chad Miller will be used to support Westminster Youth Mission Trips. Chad recently wrote, “Mission trips not only change us, they also have the potential to change the world. When we come home we know that we are accountable for what we have learned and cannot leave things the way they are.” Please make contributions payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church and indicate “in Rev. Miller’s memory” on the memo line.

Music

Today begins our Month of Musical Masterworks, an annual tradition unique to Westminster Church, which brings major instrumental works to enrich our 10:00 a.m. worship service each Sunday during the month of August. The series begins this morning with a solo organ sonata by Felix Mendelssohn, and continues next week with a sparkling flute concerto by Luigi Boccherini. See page 13 for a complete listing for the month.

News To Note

Please join the Parents of Little Ones (POLO) group on Sunday, August 16, at 2:00 pm for a fun afternoon at Graylyn Crest Swim Club (2002 Marsh Rd.). There is a baby pool for the little ones, and the bigger kids will (probably) love the 3-meter high dive. Cost is $2.00 per person, which can be paid that day. Please RSVP to Karen Dietz at or (302) 656-0343 and plan on bringing drinks and snacks to share.

Thank you! The Joint Finance Committee is encouraged by the response to the special appeal to give a little extra of your treasure to help the church keep active the many ministries our members and community depend on. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to give of our time, our talents and our treasure for the kingdom of God. Won't you prayerfully consider responding to the special appeal by giving an extra $96 this year? Please indicate "additional pledge" in the memo line on your check or on the offering envelope.

The Church Offices will be closed Fridays through September 4th,. If you wish to contact a pastor during an emergency, please use the home number in church directory.

Saturday Morning Yoga is taking a break for the summer. Look for an announcement in late August for the date and time that Saturday morning yoga will resume.

The deadline for the Sunday bulletin and the “Westminster Weekly Word” is Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. Send announcements and articles for either of the publications to .

Gardeners Needed

· Each year a dedicated group of Westminster members helps care for the Memorial Garden by weeding and pruning the plants. Volunteers are asked to work a few hours in a designated two-week period. If you can help sometime this summer, please call Ellie Furry at 239-4937 or e-mail .

· Calling all intrepid gardeners. The Weekly Weeders gather every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. to tackle weeds in Westminster borders and beds. Bring a bucket (we have extras), a digger, clippers, gloves and water to drink. Invite your friends and meet at the 13th Street entrance where we will determine the day’s target. Plan to work for one hour. Call Kris Qualls 652-7272 if you have questions or suggestions.

Delaware Emergency Management Agency is conducting a survey to access how prepared Delaware citizens are for an emergency. It can be taken online at http://dema.delaware.gov/ by clicking the Emergency Preparedness and Response Survey - take survey’ link. The survey has 19 questions and generally takes less than 10 minutes to complete. One of the benefits of the survey is that is helps people think about what preparations they might need to make to be ready for an emergency that could face citizens of our state.