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9:00 a.m.Worship Service

March 28, 2010 Palm/Passion Sunday

1502 West 13th Street ♦ Wilmington, DE 19806 ♦ 302-654-5214 ♦ www.wpc.org

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 leave the Sanctuary and go to:

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 in the Ruth Christie Room to learn the language of God’s people through sacred 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. You may pick up your children in Under Six Classroom C.

Worship Resources – Large print hymnals and hearing devices may be obtained from any usher. Kids’ Notes and worship bags for children are also available from the ushers. Kids’ Notes emphasize listening and seeing during worship.

10:10 a.m. Prime Time Sunday School Classes for All Ages

Under Six Sunday School – Under Six Classrooms Workshop Rotation for Grades 1 thru 5 – Grace Hall & Classrooms 1-4 Prime Time for Grades 6 thru 8 – Classroom 7 Confirmation Class – Classroom 8 Senior High Gathering – Library Adult Education Classes – Page 5

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 FellowshipThe Holy Toast Café, 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.

Deacon Team of the Month: Patti Ridout, Beth Bowersock, Carla Krupanski, Sally Bittel Thomas

Later Today

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Youth Choir – Lunch and Rehearsal Youth Music Room 4:00 p.m. Concert: Music for Holy Week Sanctuary 5:00 p.m. Living with Loss – Grief Support Ruth Christie Room


ORDER OF WORSHIP

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIPO Jesus, our Redeemer, like the pilgrims of old Jerusalem, we are stirred by your presence. Walk in our midst to awaken our hearts and nourish our souls. Increase in us that strength which is manifested in humble service. Amen. Diane Karay, All the Seasons of Mercy

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING OF THE PEACE

ORGAN PRELUDE Valet will ich dir geben J. S. Bach(Tune: Hymn #88)

CALL TO WORSHIPSing praises, people of God! Christ comes to us triumphant in love!

Hosanna to the Son of David!Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!

We proclaim Jesus of Nazareth as the one who liberates us from powers that bind us.He is the Way to everlasting life and peace.

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN NO. 88 “All Glory, Laud and Honor” VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN

TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Susan Moseley

CALL TO CONFESSIONGod does not give us a spirit of cowardice,but seeks to inspire in us courage, determination and hope.

Let us confess our reluctance to be bold.

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONMighty God, like your children of old,we gather to praise the King of kings and Lord of lords.Yet, while our lips have praised him,our steps have often led us away from him.We have confessed him to be our Lord,yet have turned away from his call to follow him wherever he leads.Forgive us for living to satisfy our own desires,rather than walking in the way of Christ.Empower us to give our Lord more than lip service,by sharing God’s love with our hurting world.

SILENT PRAYER

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS

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


ANTHEM “With the Waving of Palms” Fred BockWestminster Choir

With the waving of palms He comes to us as we sing out our praise to the Lord!With the waving of palms and banners high, a procession for Jesus, adored.

Sing hosanna unto the triumphant King,Sing hosanna forever more!

Lift the branches up high, announce His coming, “hosanna, hosanna,” we sing.He who comes in the name of the Lord is here, and to Jesus all glory we bring.

Now triumphantly moves the grand procession, hosanna to God’s blessed One.It is Jesus, who in the Lord’s name comes to us, Hail to God’s only Son!

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Dick Jolly, Lay Liturgist

SCRIPTURE Matthew 21:1-17 New Testament, page 19

SERMON “Attuned to the Voice of God” Greg Jones

*HYMN NO. 91 “Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!” ST. DROSTANE

OFFERINGDuring 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 “The Holy City” Stephen AdamsBrian Carter, baritone

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

LORD’S PRAYER (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors”)

*HYMN NO. 97 “Go to Dark Gethsemane” REDHEAD 76

BENEDICTION

CHORAL POSTLUDE

GOING FORTH

If you are visiting with us for the first time, we invite you to meet today’s ambassadors, Ellie and Don Furry, at the back of the sanctuary. They will have a gift for you, and can share

information regarding our many ministries for children, youth and adults.


Adult Education Classes

This Morning, 10:10 – 11:00 a.m.

Wrestling with Angels: An Intimate Look at the Tough Questions of Life (through April 18) Meeting Room – Today, Forgiving with Lewis Smedes; professor at FullerA six-part video series that tackles the kind of tough, real life questions that can lead you into a deeper understanding of God. Each episode features ordinary people sharing their experiences of struggling with these questions. Their stories are interwoven with reflections and commentaries by some of the most sought-after and best selling Christian authors and speakers of our time.

Bible Study on Romans (ends today) - Classroom 6 In this final session, we will examine Paul’s answer to the question: Can unbelief separate God’s people, Israel, from God’s love? (Romans 10 and 11)

Peacemaking – Holy Toast Café in Community HallPlease stop by to visit. Sue Weissinger, of Church in the World, will be available to discuss peacemaking ideas.

Ongoing Classes:Parenting Group – Ruth Christie RoomParticipant led, with Yvonne Nass, Parenting Consultant, leading the first Sunday of each month

Westminster By Heart – Meeting RoomLed by Biblical Storytellers Mary-beth Howard and Shelley Gnade

Thursday Evening ClassExploring Isaiah I, II and III April 8 and 22 in the Rowell Conference Room, 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.Engaging the Old and New Testaments as we explore the depths of ancient prophecy


The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God by Anne Foster and Chip Pfleegor, in loving memory of their fathers, Jack Foster and Charles Pfleegor.

Sanctuary Flowers - Consider giving the flowers for Sunday worship to remember or honor loved ones, or to celebrate an event, while expressing praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at 302-571-6719 or [email protected]. Available dates for flowers are May 2, 16, 23, 30 and June 13, 20, 27.

The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on Maundy Thursday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m.

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.

“Westminster to Go” Audio tapes and DVD’s of recent Westminster worship services are available at the front desk. Printed sermons are available on the literature tables and at www.wpc.org.

“Listening to the Lessons” is cancelled for March 30 and April 6, and will resume on Tuesday, April 13.

Please remember in your prayers:

Those recently hospitalized: Dianne Browne, John Hoffman, Emmett Jacobs, Reena, Shyla, and Aliya Shah.

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 remember Jean Fuller HC1012 and Jack Remsen HC3844, both of Methodist Country House, 4830 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807.

Our brothers and sisters in worldwide ministry.

Westminster’s Covenant Prayer Group prays weekly for specific needs of the faith community. Anyone may submit a prayer requests by leaving a confidential message on 302-654-5848, ext. 335, or filling out a prayer request card (in the pew pocket) and placing 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, please let us know, so that we may include that person on our prayer list. Contact Colleen Falasco: 302-654-5214 ext. 131, or [email protected] 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

The families of those from the U.S. who have died most recently:Specialist Josiah Crumpler, age 27, Specialist Anthony Paci, age 30Lance Corporal Nigel Olsen, age 21, Specialist Alan Dikcis, age 21Private Nicholas Cook, age 19, Sergeant Aaron Arthur, age 25Specialist Lakeshia Bailey, age 23, Private 1st Class Jason Kropat, age 25Sergeant Jonathan Richardson, age 24, Lance Corporal Garrett Gamble, age 20

Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whose scars may by deep and long-lasting.


WORSHIP NOTES

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER

PASTORAL STAFF: Gregory K. Jones, Head of Staff

Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate PastorCHURCH EDUCATOR: Susan Moseley

MUSIC STAFF: Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells

Section Leaders/Soloists: Diana Milburn, Ruth Bailis, Justin Gonzalez, Brian Carter

MEMORIAL EASTER LILY ORDER You are invited to place lilies in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday in memory or in honor of loved ones. Cost: $20 per plant. Please complete the form below, make checks payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church, and return to Susan Alexander at the front desk no later than Monday, March 29.

_______ Number of Plants

_______ Please deliver to a homebound member, OR _______ I will pick up at 12:00 p.m. Easter Sunday.

In Memory Of: (please print)

_________________________________________________________________________

In Honor Of: (please print)_________________________________________________________________________

Given By: (please print)

__________________________________________________________________________


11:15 a.m.Worship Service

March 21, 2010 5th Sunday in Lent

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.

Worship Resources – Large print hymnals and hearing devices may be obtained from any usher. Kids’ Notes and worship bags for children are also available from the ushers. Kids’ Notes emphasize listening and seeing during worship.

PASTORAL STAFF: Gregory K. Jones, Head of Staff Anne R. Ledbetter, Associate Pastor

CHURCH EDUCATOR: Susan Moseley

MUSIC STAFF: Paul Fleckenstein, Organist/Director of Music Mary Beth Davis, Director of Music for Children, Youth and Handbells

Vocal Ensemble: Diana Milburn, Ruth Bailis, Justin Gonzalez, Brian Carter

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 leave the Sanctuary and go to:

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 in the Ruth Christie Room to learn the language of God’s people through sacred 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. You may pick up your children in Under Six Classroom C.

10:10 a.m. Prime Time Sunday School Classes for All Ages

Under Six Sunday School – Under Six Classrooms Workshop Rotation for Grades 1 thru 5 – Grace Hall & Classrooms 1-4 Prime Time for Grades 6 thru 8 – Classroom 7 Confirmation Class – Classroom 8 Senior High Gathering – Library Exploring Membership – Classroom 5 Adult Education Classes – Page 5 Genesis Circle – Holy Toast

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 FellowshipThe Holy Toast Café, located today 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.

Deacon Team of the Month: Patti Ridout, Beth Bowersock, Carla Krupanski, Sally Bittel Thomas

Later Today 11:15 a.m. Family Promise Grace Hall and downstairs classrooms 4:30 p.m. Living with Loss – Grief Support Ruth Christie Room 3:15 p.m. 180° Grades 7 & 8 Grace Hall 4:30 p.m. Youth Choir Youth Music Room 5:30 p.m. 180° Grades 9 - 12 Chandler Funeral Home

Community Meetings 2:00 p.m. Pacem in Terris ~ Concert Rodney Chapel 6:00 p.m. Clean But Not Straight – NA Club Room 8:00 p.m. AA Club Room


ORDER OF WORSHIP PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

O Lord our God, you are always more ready to bestow your good gifts upon us than we are to seek them. You are more willing to guide our journey than we desire. Help us to seek that we may truly find, to ask that we may joyfully receive, to knock that the door of your wisdom may be opened for us; through Jesus Christ our Lord.

PRELUDE I’m Just a Poor Wayfaring Stranger Arr. by Hart Morris

Reverberations Handbell ChoirBarbara Prugh, trumpet

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL TO WORSHIPWe gather in this sacred space to worship God

whose teaching is perfect; whose directions are sure.

We gather in this holy place to worship God whose standards are right; whose commandments are clear;

We come to be given life, and made wise, to have our hearts stirred and our eyes opened wide.

Let the words of our mouths and the whispering of our hearts be in harmony with God’s will.

PROCESSION OF GOD’S LIGHT AND WORD Acolyte: Haley EiermannAs the acolyte lights the candle, we remember that Christ is the Light of the world.

*SONGS “We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise”


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

“You Are My Hiding Place”

CALL TO CONFESSIONJesus gave sight to the blind and hearing to the deaf.

But too often we choose neither to see nor hear God’s word.

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONLord, we confess, we turn to you to get the inside track and to obtain special favors. We ask for your direction in our lives only when it coincides with the direction we have decided to go. We want your power only when it will benefit our personal projects. We ask you to sanction our selfish ambitions. We want you to hand us a blank check that we can fill out however we wish. Help us to listen for what is your purpose for our lives. Help us to be willing to being used by you rather than trying to use you. In Christ’s name we pray.

SILENT PRAYER

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS

RESPONSE “God Is So Good”

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TIME WITH OUR CHILDREN Anne Ledbetter

TELLING OF THE SCRIPTURE STORY Matthew 7:7-11 New Testament, page 6

Jon McPheeters, storytellerWestminster By Heart

SERMON “Ask and It Will Be Given” Greg Jones

SONG “We Believe in God Creator”

OFFERINGDuring 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.

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OFFERTORY MUSIC

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

PRAYER REFRAIN “Be Still and Know”

LORD’S PRAYER (page 16 in The Presbyterian Hymnal, using “debts” and “debtors”)

*HYMN NO. 333 “Seek Ye First” LAFFERTY

*BENEDICTION

*RESPONSE “I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me”

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The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ann Pickering.

Sanctuary Flowers - Consider giving the flowers for Sunday worship to remember or honor loved ones, or to celebrate an event, while expressing praise and thanksgiving to God. Please contact Linda Watson during business hours at 302-571-6719 or [email protected]. Available dates for flowers are May 2, 16, 23, 30 and June 13, 20, 27.

The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated on Maundy Thursday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m.

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.

“Westminster to Go” Audio tapes and DVD’s of recent Westminster worship services are available at the front desk. Printed sermons are available on the literature tables and at www.wpc.org.

Please remember in your prayers:

Those recently hospitalized: Reena, Shyla, and Aliya Shah, Vera Walker.

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 remember Anne Burrough #308 and Virginia Mentzer #309, both of Gilpin Hall, 1101 Gilpin Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806 and Kneale Dockstader, 306 Greenbriar Lane, West Grove, PA 19390.

Our brothers and sisters in worldwide ministry.

Westminster’s Covenant Prayer Group prays weekly for specific needs of the faith community. Anyone may submit a prayer requests by leaving a confidential message on 302-654-5848, ext. 335, or filling out a prayer request card (in the pew pocket) and placing 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, please let us know, so that we may include that person on our prayer list. Contact Colleen Falasco: 302-654-5214 ext. 131, or [email protected] 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

The families of those from the U.S. who have died most recently:Private 1st Class Adriana Alvarez, age 20, Sergeant Marcos Gorra, age 22Private 1st Class JR Salvacion, age 27, Chief Warrant Officer Billie Grinder, age 25Captain Marcus Alford, age 28, Corporal Daniel O’Leary, age 23Sergeant William Spencer, age 40, Private 1st Class William Ricketts, age 27Sergeant Vincent Owens, age 21, Lance Corporal Carlos Aragon, age 19Specialist Ian Gelig, age 25, Specialist Matthew Huston, age 24

Those who have returned from service, possibly suffering from wounds or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, whose scars may by deep and long-lasting.

WORSHIP NOTES

CONGREGATIONAL CARE AND PRAYER

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MEMORIAL EASTER LILY ORDER You are invited to place lilies in the Sanctuary on Easter Sunday in memory or in honor of loved ones. Cost: $20 per plant. Please complete the form below, make checks payable to Westminster Presbyterian Church, and return to Susan Alexander at the front desk no later than Monday, March 29.

_______ Number of Plants

_______ Please deliver to a homebound member, OR _______ I will pick up at 12:00 p.m. Easter Sunday.

In Memory Of: (please print)

_________________________________________________________________________

In Honor Of: (please print)_________________________________________________________________________

Given By: (please print)

__________________________________________________________________________

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Holy Week EventsThis AfternoonConcert at 4:00 p.m.Westminster Choir and soloists present The Seven Last Words of Christ, by Dubois, accompanied by organ, harp, and percussion.

Maundy Thursday, April 1Worship at 7:30 p.m.In this unique service, our biblical storytellers present the passion narrative, taking us from the upper room to the garden and finally to the cross. Special musical work by Hal Hopson, Tenebrae: A Service of Darkness, for congregation, choir, organ and oboe. We will share in the Last Supper.

Good Friday, April 2Walk the labyrinth or come in for personal prayer and meditation, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, April 4Festive worship services at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., with music led by the Westminster Choir, brass, percussion, and organJoin us for Easter breakfast, available from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.Easter Egg Hunt and basket-making at 10:10 a.m.

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