Sunday Bulletin
May 11, 2008
Pentecost Sunday
Sunday Worship Bulletin
January 3, 2010
2ndSunday after Christmas
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, DE19806
302-654-5214 · Fax: 302-654-5706 ·
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!
Following our 9:00 a.m. worship service, we invite you to meet today’s “ambassador,” Ellie Furry,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.
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 listeningand 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.
The Lord’s Supper is celebrated this morning at both services.
Worship Aids–You may obtain large print Presbyterian Hymnals and hearing devices from any usher.
Would you like to know more? Check out our website at
This Morning at Westminster8:45 – Noon Child Care for Cribbery (birth – toddler)
9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service with Westminster Choir and organ
- After Time With Our Children, if you wish, your children may
Godly Care —A unique opportunity for children ages 2 – 4 to get to know God through music, crafts, prayers and stories. Classes are in the Under Six Classrooms A & B.
Godly Play — Children in kindergarten through second grade gather inthe RuthChristieRoom to learn the language of God’s people throughsacred space, stories, parables and liturgical actions.You may pick up your children in Under Six Classroom C.
Godly Kids — Worship education for children in grades 3 and 4 in Rodney Chapel. You may pick up your children in Under Six Classroom D.
10:10 a.m. Prime Time Sunday School Classes for all ages. For a listing of Adult Education classes, see page 6.
11:15 a.m. Worship with old hymns, new songs, and creative liturgy. Children are always welcome in worship, however, childcare is available in Under Six for ages 2 – Grade 2.
Hospitality and Fellowship
The Holy Toast Café, located in Community Hall, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Coffee, tea and fellowship are free. Breakfast foods are available for one dollar per item.
ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 9:00A.M.
Preparation for worship
Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. “Epiphany” is derived from aGreek word meaning “appearance” or“manifestation.” This is one of the oldestreligious festivals in the Christian church (second century), originatingprior to the celebration of Christmas. The significance of Epiphanyfor the Western church was the visit ofthe Magi and the “manifestation” of Christ to the Gentiles.
Welcome and Announcements
*Passing of the Peace
Organ PreludeWie schön leuchtet der MorgensternJohan Pachelbel
(“How Lovely Shines the Morning Star”)
Tune: Hymn #69
Call to Worship
Like the Magi, take your bearing from the star.
We will be led by the deepest yearnings of our hearts.
Like the Magi, offer the Savior, your treasure, the best of your gifts.
We will offer ourselves to God.Diane Karay, All the Seasons of Mercy
*Hymn No. 63 “As with Gladness Men of Old”Dix
Prayer of Praise
God of all who wander,
we have made our journey through many deserts
and give you thanks for your light that has illumined our path.
As we begin a new year,
we pray that we may always discern your guiding light
so that we may travel the paths you call us to travel
and touch the lives you need us to touch. Amen.
The Sacrament of Baptism Brody Grant Collins
The congregation is asked to please refrain from taking photographs
or video recording during the worship service.
Presentation of the parents and Child Elder: Clark Collins
Opening Words
Children are the hope of a better tomorrow
and the assurance that God renews the world.
Whoever welcomes a child with Christ-like love
welcomes the Creator of heaven and earth.(Mark 9:37)
At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able.
Questions For the Parents and Congregation
Do you acknowledge Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior? We do.
Relying on God’s grace, do you promise to live the Christian faith
and to teach that faith to your son? We do.
Will we, the people of the church, promise to nurture and support Brody
and his parents, and will we encourage him to become a faithful Christian? We will.
*Affirmation of Faith
We trust in God the Holy Spirit,
Everywhere the giver and renewer of life.
The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith,
sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor,
and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the church.
The same Spirit who inspired prophets and apostles
rules 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.
Prayer of Thanksgiving over the Water
The Act of Baptism
Prayer Following Baptism
Eternal God, through the water of the sea
you led your people Israel out of slavery and into freedom.
In the water of the Jordan,
Jesus was baptized by John and anointed by your Spirit.
Bless this child who is cleansed and marked by this water.
Drench him in your Spirit,
and help us nurture him in Christ’s love.
To you, our Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer, be all praise and glory forever.
Amen.
Time With Our Children Susan Moseley
Prayer for Illumination Jen Barrington, Lay Liturgist
Scripture LessonMatthew 2:1-12NewTestament, page 1
Homily “Gift-Giving”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.
Offertory Anthem“Brightest and Best”Paul Sjolund
(Text: Hymn #67)
Westminster Choir
Celebration Of The Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Embark on a life-long journey of pursuing Christ.
We will be open to discovering his truth for our lives.
Receive what is more precious than gold!
We will receive the Body of Christ.
Cherish what is more fragrant than frankincense or myrrh!
We will cherish the Cup of Salvation.
Hymn No. 66“We Three Kings of Orient Are” Three Kings of Orient
Verse 1: All
Verses 2-4: Choir
Verse 5: All
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
EternalGod...
Words of Institution
Communion of the People
Music During CommunionMeditation on “We Three Kings”Peter Pindar Stearns
Prayer following Communion
*Hymn No. 68“What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright” Puer Nobis Nascitur
Benediction
Organ PostludeGrand Choeur in GThéodore Salomé
*Going Forth
If you are visiting with us for the first time, we invite you to meettoday’s ambassador,Ellie Furry,
following the service at the back of the sanctuary to receive a gift and information.
Adult Education Classes
This Morning, 10:10 – 11:00 a.m.
Make your New Year’s Resolution a renewed commitment to Christian Education!
New Class:
Speaking of Faith: Why Religion Matters and How to Talk About It
A Discussion of Krista Tippet’s Book
Led by Anne Ledbetter
January 3 – February 7, 2010 in Classroom 5
Returning and Concluding Classes:
Art and Religion: Beauty, Order and the Search for God
Facilitated by Dave McBride
Today, Paul Fleckenstein will lead the class from the organ bench in the Sanctuary.
Jesus and His Vision of Mission
DVD Series with Dr. Kenneth E. Bailey
January 3 and 10, 2010 (concluding two sessions) in Daughtry House Classroom
Ongoing Classes:
Parenting
Group led, with Yvonne Nass, Parenting Consultant, leading the first Sunday of each month
RuthChristieRoom
Westminster By Heart
Led by Biblical Storytellers Mary-beth Howard and Shelley Gnade
Meeting Room
Thursday Evening Class
Exploring Isaiah I, II, and III
January 14, in the Rowell Conference Room, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Pastoral Staff
Gregory K. Jones, Head of Staff
Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate Pastor
Pastoral Care Assistant: Jill Getty
Church Administrator: Debbie Brown
Church Educator: Susan Moseley
Music Staff
Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music
Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells
Sandie Reinicker, Director of Sunshine Choir
Section Leader/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Ruth Bailis, Justin Gonzalez, Brian Carter
Youth Ministry Team
Susan Moseley and Mary Beth Davis
Deacon Team of the Month
Patti Rideout, Ginnie Chagnon, Bob Cox, Robin Rosser
ORDER OF WORSHIP AT 11:15 A.M.
Preparation for Worship
Today we celebrate the Epiphany of the Lord. “Epiphany” is derived from aGreek word meaning “appearance” or“manifestation.” This is one of the oldestreligious festivals in the Christian church (second century), originatingprior to the celebration of Christmas. The significance of Epiphanyfor the Western church was the visit ofthe Magi and the “manifestation” of Christ to the Gentiles.
Welcome and Announcements
*Passing of the Peace
Call to Worship
Like the Magi, take your bearing from the star.
We will be led by the deepest yearnings of our hearts.
Like the Magi, offer the Savior, your treasure, the best of your gifts.
We will offer ourselves to God.Diane Karay, All the Seasons of Mercy
Procession of God’s Light and WordAcolyte: Haley Eiermann
As the acolyte lights the candle, we remember that Christ is the Light of the world.
*Hymn No. 62“Bring We the Frankincense of Our Love” Epiphany Song
Verses: Ensemble
Refrain: All
Prayer of Praise
God of all who wander,
we have made our journey through many deserts
and give you thanks for your light that has illumined our path.
As we begin a new year,
we pray that we may always discern your guiding light
so that we may travel the paths you call us to travel
and touch the lives you need us to touch. Amen.
Time With Our Children Susan Moseley
Prayer for Illumination Catherine Lynch, Lay Liturgist
Scripture LessonMatthew 2:1-12New Testament, page 1
At the asterisk (*), please stand as you are able.
Hymn“Carol of the Epiphany”John Bell
Verses 1-4: Ensemble
Verse 5 (All):
Homily “Gift-Giving”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.
Offertory Anthem
Celebration Of The Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Lord’s Table
Embark on a life-long journey of pursuing Christ.
We will be open to discovering his truth for our lives.
Receive what is more precious than gold!
We will receive the Body of Christ.
Cherish what is more fragrant than frankincense or myrrh!
We will cherish the Cup of Salvation.
Upon direction, please come forward with your bulletin and gather around the communion table.
You may also feel free to sit on the front pew.
Hymn No. 66“We Three Kings of Orient Are” Three Kings of Orient
1. We three kings of Orient are,
Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain, moor and mountain,
Following yonder star.
Refrain:
O star of wonder, star of night,
Star with royal beauty bright;
Westward leading, still proceeding,
Guide us to thy perfect light!
Vs. 2-4: Ensemble
Verse 5 (next page)
5. Glorious now behold Him arise,
King and God and Sacrifice;
Alleluia, Alleluia
Sounds through the earth and skies.
(Refrain)
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
Lift up your hearts.
We lift them to the Lord.
EternalGod...
Lord’s Prayer (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors”)
Words of Institution
Communion of the People
Prayer following Communion
*Hymn No. 64“From a Distant Home”Isla Del Encanto
Verses: Ensemble
Refrain: All
*Benediction
*Response“The First Nowell”
Then entered in those wise men three,
Fell reverently upon their knee,
And offered their in His presence,
Their gold, and myrrh, and frankincense.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel.
Calendar for the Week
Sunday, January 3 Location
8:15 a.m.Choir Warm-upAdult Music Room
8:30 a.m.Holy Toast CaféCommunity Hall
8:45 a.m.Child CareCribbery
9:00 a.m.Worship with CommunionSanctuary
9:00 a.m.Godly PlayRuthChristieRoom
9:00 a.m.Godly Care for Ages 2, 3 and 4Under 6 - Classroom A
9:00 a.m.Godly Kids for Grades 3 and 4Under 6 - Classroom D
9:00 a.m.Baptism~Brody Grant CollinsSanctuary
10:10 a.m.Prime Time for Grades 6 thru 8Classroom 7
10:10 a.m.Workshop Rotation for Grades 1 - 5Grace Hall
10:10 a.m.Workshop Rotation for Grades 1 - 5Classrooms 1-4
10:10 a.m.Confirmation ClassClassroom 8
10:10 a.m.Senior High GatheringLibrary
10:10 a.m.Under Six Sunday SchoolUnder 6 Classroom - ABCD
10:10 a.m.Adult Ed: Westminster By HeartMeeting Room
10:10 a.m.Adult Ed: ParentingRuthChristieRoom
10:10 a.m.Adult Ed: Jesus & His Vision of MissionDaughtry House Conference Room
10:10 a.m.Adult Ed: Art and ReligionRodney Chapel
10:10 a.m.Adult Ed: Speaking of FaithClassroom 5
10:30 a.m.Vocal Ensemble RehearsalAdult Music Room
11:15 a.m.Worship with CommunionSanctuary
1:00 p.m.Homebound CommunionRowell Conference Room
Monday, January 4
10:30 a.m.Close KnitRuthChristieRoom
Tuesday, January 5
9:00 a.m.Staff WorshipRodney Chapel
9:30 a.m.Staff MeetingMeeting Room
10:30 a.m.Worship PlanningRowell Conference Room
12:00 p.m.Listening to the LessonsRowell Conference Room
4:30 p.m.Chapel ClubCommunity Hall & Classroom 6
4:30 p.m.Sunshine ChoirAdult Music Room
5:00 p.m.BPIDaughtry House Conference Room
Wednesday, January 6
6:15 p.m.Reverberations Bell ChoirYouth Music Room
7:30 p.m.Westminster Choir RehearsalAdult Music Room
Thursday, January 7
12:00 p.m.Centering PrayerRuthChristieRoom
5:30 p.m.YogaRodney Chapel
6:30 p.m.Parenting ClassDaughtry House Conference Room
6:30 p.m.Adult Ed.: Invitation to the New TestamentMeeting Room
Friday, January 8
12:30 p.m.F.I.S.H.Classroom 5
6:45 p.m.VolleyballCommunity Hall
Saturday, January 9
7:30 a.m.Men's Bible StudyClub Room
9:00 a.m.Yoga Rodney Chapel
announcementsWorship Notes
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 302-571-6719or . Available dates for flowers are January 10, 17, and 31.
Are you wearing a nametag? Whether you are a longtime member or new to the church, wearing a nametag provides others the opportunity to meet you, greet you by name, and for you to become more familiar with others at church. Nametags and markers are in baskets at all major 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
Congregational Care and PrayerPlease remember in your prayers:
Those recently hospitalized:Dorothy Schonhans.
Westminster’s homebound family who can no longer attend worship with us. Send a card, say a prayer, visit! This week we ask you to rememberElva Carty, Tom Clark, and Louis Frick, all of CokesburyVillage, Assisted Living,726 Loveville Road, Hockessin, DE19707.
Westminster’s Covenant Prayer Group is committed to praying weekly for specific needs of the faith community. Anyone with prayer requests may leave a confidential message on 302-654-5848, ext. 335, or fill out a prayer request card (in the pew pocket) and place it in the offering plate.
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan often seem far away, and we may neglect to realize that Americans, as well as Iraqis, Afghans, and members of coalition forces, continue to die each day. As Christians, we are called to pray for the spreading of peace and justice and an end to violence. If someone in your family is serving in these wars, we ask that you let us know, so that we may include that person on our prayer list. (Contact Colleen Falasco: 302-654-5214 ext. 131, or .)
This week we pray for
- Those known to the WPC Community presently serving in the Middle East:
Afghanistan: Edward Maloney, Chris Martin, Neal Moody and Daniel Reinsenberger
Iraq: Ken Bachman
- The families of those from the U.S. who have died most recently:
Lance Corporal Omar Roebuck, age 23, of Moreno Valley, California, December 22
Staff Sergeant David Gutierrez, age 35, of San Francisco, California, December 25
- Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whose scars may by deep and long-lasting.
180° Imago Dei: Youth Ministry at WPC
180° Youth Ministry will resumenext Sunday, January 10, from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Watch your inbox for information about 180°in 2010!
The Youth Ministry Team is pleased to announce that longtime youth advisor and church member, Mike Gnade Jr., has joined the Youth Ministry Team effective January 4 through May 3, 2010. Mike and his wife, Rose, have been youth advisors since 2005. Mike is the son of members, Mike and Shelley Gnade. Please welcome Mike to this new position!