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“Where Faith and Life Connect” The Order of Worship August 14, 2016 10:00 A.M. TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME THE CHURCH GATHERS ... Welcome to Westminster Church! We are a family of Christians gathered from many traditions and neighborhoods, worshiping here with the goal of connecting faith and life. If you are a visitor, we pray you will feel welcome and blessed by our worship. We invite you to consider making Westminster your church home. Please let us have your contact information so we may be in touch. Children are welcome in worship here. A nursery is available during the entire service. When the prelude begins let us quietly prepare for the worship of almighty God. PRELUDE Fugue in G, BWV 576 J. S. Bach OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION CALL TO WORSHIP St. Augustine (4 th Century) Leader: O God, full of compassion, I commit and commend myself to you, in whom I am, and live, and know. Be the goal of my pilgrimage, and my rest by the way. People: Let my soul take refuge from the crowding turmoil of worldly thought beneath the shadow of your wings. Let my heart, this sea of restless waves, find peace in you, O God. Leader: Let us worship God! TO PRAISE AND CONFESS ... *HYMN NO. 488 (blue hymnal) The God of Abraham Praise Leoni *CALL TO CONFESSION *PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison) Merciful God, whose care never ceases, we come to you as we are. We are tired from trying to do more than we can manage. We are anxious about problems which go unresolved. We are worried about events beyond our control. We do not easily let go. For mistakes we cannot redeem, for tasks left undone, for uncertain goals, we need your forgiveness and ask for your understanding. For recovery of strength and enthusiasm we pray for your Spirit. For fullness of life, generous hearts, and contented souls, we pray to be followers of Christ Jesus. In your mercy, restore us and lead us. Amen. *KYRIE ELEISON NO. 574 (blue hymnal) arr. David N. Johnson Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. *ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Friends, believe the Good News! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. *RESPONSE Celtic Alleluia (sing twice) Fintan O’Carroll TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S WORD AND RESPOND ... SCRIPTURE READING Luke 12:49-56 A TIME WITH THE CHILDREN Ellen Anderson Children age 4 through 2 nd grade are invited to go downstairs and participate in Children’s Worship. SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 11:29-12:2 SERMON “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder” Rev. Dr. Buran Phillips *HYMN NO. 322 (red hymnal) Jesus Calls Us, O’er the Tumult Galilee *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison) Romans 8:1,28,38,39 We believe there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus; and we know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose. We are sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ... The Lord’s Prayer During the Prayers of the People there will be a time of silence. You are invited to use this time for personal reflection, confession, thanksgiving, and prayer. THE OFFERING Please sign and pass the Friendship Register found on the pew nearest the center aisle. Though many of us contribute electronically or by a check in the mail, your holding and passing the offering plate is an act of blessing and dedication to our life together in Jesus Christ. OFFERTORY ANTHEM I Will Alway Give Thanks Robert King I will alway give thanks unto the Lord, His praise shall ever be in my mouth. My soul shall make her boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear thereof and be glad. Praise the Lord with me, and let us magnify His name together. Psalm 34:1-3 *AT THE PRESENTATION Doxology No. 514 (red hymnal) Old Hundredth *PRAYER OF DEDICATION TO GO FORTH AND SERVE ... *HYMN NO. 288 (blue hymnal) I Sing the Mighty Power of God Ellacombe *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 586 (blue hymnal) Amen Danish melody *POSTLUDE Toccata in F Dieterich Buxtehude *Indicates standing. NOW THE SERVICE BEGINS * * * * * * * * * * PASTORAL CARE ELDERS FOR THE WEEK: Brenda Seip and J.P. Mackay CARE TEAM COORDINATOR FOR AUGUST 16-30: Lana Daverman and Susan McKeehan LARGE PRINT HYMNALS AND HEARING DEVICES are available from the ushers. PLEASE place your bulletin into a blue recycling bin located at the Narthex door if you do not care to take it home. SERVING TODAY GREETERS: John and Kathy Shilling CHILDREN’S WORSHIP: Peggy Jones, Katie Rogers, and Caroline McRae MINISTRY OF MUSIC: Summer Choir LEMONADE FELLOWSHIP: Susan Baughman SENIOR USHER: Don Byerly USHERS: Bob and Lucinda Albiston, Susan Baughman, Kathy Huck, Jay Schmid Children are always welcome in our worship services! A nursery for newborns up to 5 years of age is provided in the Children’s education wing by trained, caring staff each week as a part of our ministry to children and their families. Please ask a greeter or usher for assistance.
Transcript of TO PRAISE AND CONFESS OFFERTORY ANTHEM I Will Alway Give ...
“Where Faith and Life Connect”
The Order of Worship August 14, 2016
10:00 A.M.
TWENTIETH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THE CHURCH GATHERS ...
Welcome to Westminster Church! We are a family of Christians gathered from many
traditions and neighborhoods, worshiping here with the goal of connecting faith and life. If
you are a visitor, we pray you will feel welcome and blessed by our worship. We invite you to
consider making Westminster your church home. Please let us have your contact information
so we may be in touch.
Children are welcome in worship here. A nursery is available during the entire service.
When the prelude begins let us quietly prepare for the worship of almighty God.
PRELUDE Fugue in G, BWV 576 J. S. Bach
OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
CALL TO WORSHIP St. Augustine (4th Century)
Leader: O God, full of compassion, I commit and commend myself to you, in
whom I am, and live, and know. Be the goal of my pilgrimage, and my
rest by the way.
People: Let my soul take refuge from the crowding turmoil of worldly
thought beneath the shadow of your wings. Let my heart, this sea of
restless waves, find peace in you, O God.
Leader: Let us worship God!
TO PRAISE AND CONFESS ...
*HYMN NO. 488 (blue hymnal) The God of Abraham Praise Leoni
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)
Merciful God, whose care never ceases, we come to you as we are. We are
tired from trying to do more than we can manage. We are anxious about
problems which go unresolved. We are worried about events beyond our
control. We do not easily let go. For mistakes we cannot redeem, for tasks left
undone, for uncertain goals, we need your forgiveness and ask for your
understanding. For recovery of strength and enthusiasm we pray for your
Spirit. For fullness of life, generous hearts, and contented souls, we pray to be
followers of Christ Jesus. In your mercy, restore us and lead us. Amen.
*KYRIE ELEISON NO. 574 (blue hymnal) arr. David N. Johnson
Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy
upon us.
*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!
People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
*RESPONSE Celtic Alleluia (sing twice) Fintan O’Carroll
TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S WORD AND RESPOND ...
SCRIPTURE READING Luke 12:49-56
A TIME WITH THE CHILDREN Ellen Anderson
Children age 4 through 2nd grade are invited to go downstairs and participate in
Children’s Worship.
SCRIPTURE READING Hebrews 11:29-12:2
SERMON “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder” Rev. Dr. Buran Phillips
*HYMN NO. 322 (red hymnal) Jesus Calls Us, O’er the Tumult Galilee
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison) Romans 8:1,28,38,39
We believe there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus; and
we know that in everything God works for good with those who love him,
who are called according to his purpose. We are sure that neither death, nor
life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor things present, nor things to come, nor
powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to
separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ... The Lord’s Prayer
During the Prayers of the People there will be a time of silence. You are invited to use
this time for personal reflection, confession, thanksgiving, and prayer.
THE OFFERING
Please sign and pass the Friendship Register found on the pew nearest the center
aisle.
Though many of us contribute electronically or by a check in the mail, your holding and
passing the offering plate is an act of blessing and dedication to our life together in Jesus
Christ.
OFFERTORY ANTHEM I Will Alway Give Thanks Robert King
I will alway give thanks unto the Lord, His praise shall ever be in my mouth.
My soul shall make her boast in the Lord; the humble shall hear thereof and
be glad. Praise the Lord with me, and let us magnify His name together.
Psalm 34:1-3
*AT THE PRESENTATION Doxology No. 514 (red hymnal) Old Hundredth
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
TO GO FORTH AND SERVE ...
*HYMN NO. 288 (blue hymnal) I Sing the Mighty Power of God Ellacombe
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 586 (blue hymnal) Amen
Danish melody
*POSTLUDE Toccata in F Dieterich Buxtehude
*Indicates standing.
NOW THE SERVICE BEGINS
* * * * * * * * * *
PASTORAL CARE ELDERS FOR THE WEEK: Brenda Seip and J.P. Mackay
CARE TEAM COORDINATOR FOR AUGUST 16-30: Lana Daverman and Susan
McKeehan
LARGE PRINT HYMNALS AND HEARING DEVICES are available from the
ushers.
PLEASE place your bulletin into a blue recycling bin located at the Narthex door if
you do not care to take it home.
SERVING TODAY
GREETERS: John and Kathy Shilling
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP: Peggy Jones, Katie Rogers, and Caroline McRae
MINISTRY OF MUSIC: Summer Choir
LEMONADE FELLOWSHIP: Susan Baughman
SENIOR USHER: Don Byerly
USHERS: Bob and Lucinda Albiston, Susan Baughman, Kathy Huck, Jay Schmid
Children are always welcome in our worship services! A nursery for
newborns up to 5 years of age is provided in the Children’s education wing
by trained, caring staff each week as a part of our ministry to children and
their families. Please ask a greeter or usher for assistance.
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TODAY
FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY are given in memory of William E. Elting,
husband of Ginger Elting and in memory of Nancy Carolyn Elting, little daughter of
Bill and Ginger Elting.
OUR THANKS to John Brock for leading the Summer choir and serving as organist
this morning while Peter Van Eenam is away.
ROBERT KING (fl. London, 1676-1728) was a composer, appointed to the Private
Musick of Charles II in 1680, a position he would retain under five monarchs,
becoming composer-in-ordinary under William and Mary in 1689 with a licence to
give or promote public concerts. One biographer points to an Italian influence in his
writing, which is certainly evidenced by this morning’s anthem. The texture is
essentially two treble parts of equal weight with a bassline and continuo (an
accompaniment of chords to reinforce the ensemble).
FAMILY PROMISE PASTA AND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL TICKETS are available
for purchase today from Gail Clark in the Schilling Gallery. Tickets are $10 for adults,
$5 for children ages 5 to 12 years and children 4 and under are FREE. There is a
maximum of $30 per family. The event will be held on August 20 from 5:00 to 7:30
pm at Central Baptist of Bearden.
SHARE THE BOUNTY: Our Share the Bounty table in the Schilling Gallery
continues throughout the summer. The table provides a space to share produce from
our very own Westminster organic garden and from our personal gardens. What we
have to offer changes each week, so take a look and take some home. There is a
donation basket, with any contributions going to Family Promise of Knoxville.
JUST EDUCATE: program will be held today at 6 pm in the Fellowship Hall. You’re
invited to the premiere showing of the “Just Educate Documentary”. Just Educate is
an initiative begun by Caroline Rowcliffe and Mikaela Faust in an effort to improve
standards for sexuality education. The group advocates for age-appropriate, factual,
comprehensive information taught with a realistic approach to people of all lifestyles
and backgrounds.
TUESDAY MORNING BOOK GROUP: This month we will be reading “H is for
Hawk” by Helen Macdonald. We will meet on August 16 at 10:30 am in the library to
discuss this book. Please join us! For information or questions contact Linda
Rutherford (690-3499).
LADIES LUNCH BUNCH: All ladies of Westminster are invited to gather for lunch
on Thursday, August 18, at 11:30, at Rafferty’s (8906 Kingston Pike and just east of S.
Peters Rd). Young, old or in-between; single or married - all are welcome. It is a time
of fellowship and sharing together. We gather once a month during the school year
on the 3rd Thursday at various restaurants. You order just what you want from the
menu, and everyone pays for their own meal. We sure hope you will come and join
us and we can share about our summer activities. If you can come or want to be put
on the contact list for future gatherings, please call Georgann Byerley at 865-675-5040
or send an email to [email protected] by Tuesday, August 16. Thanks!
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME!!!
Westminster Night at the Smokies is August 19th.
Purchase tickets by sending in $9 for each ticket to
the church office. After the game, we can stick
around for a huge fireworks display. How fun!!!
Deadline to purchase the tickets is TODAY!
Fall Foyer Groups
Last call for new sign-ups for the upcoming Foyer
rotation. The groups will be formed on Monday
morning. Participants will be notified in the
upcoming weeks as to what group you are in. Folks
who are new to Westminister are especially
encouraged to become a Foyer member as it is a
great way to put names and faces together. You may
join by contacting either Ginger Williams at
357-1131 (cell-859-489-7437) email
[email protected] or Shirley Wittman at 330-9713 (cell-865-266-0940) email
Signups for Habitat Underway
Beginning today, you can sign up to work on this year’s
Habitat House, starting with Blitz Day on September 17th.
Look for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the
Schilling Gallery after church and for the next several weeks.
Additional sign-up sheets will be forthcoming for the days
when folks will be needed for interior carpentry work,
painting, roofing and putting up siding. Don’t miss this
opportunity to be involved in what has become a Westminster tradition…building a
house for a worthy Knoxville family!
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH6500 Northshore Drive, Knoxville TN 37919
Telephone (865) 584-3957 Fax (865) 584-8840
E-mail [email protected]
www.wpcknox.org
Rev. Dr. Buran Phillips, Pastor
Rev. John Linton Muntz, Parish Associate
Peter Van Eenam, Organist and Choirmaster
Barbara Adamcik, Director of Youth and Connectional Ministries
Angela Grobe, Director of Children’s Ministries
Mary Boyd, Education Coordinator
Renee Wiesehuegel, Office Manager/Bookkeeper
Sandra Williams, Administrative Assistant
Rev. Friedrich Schilling, Jr., Pastor Emeritus
Debbie Bendy, Abbey Editor
THE SESSION
Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019
Phil Barnette Leigh Dunlap Debbie Babelay
Bitsy Ingram Steve Hoadley Daniel Collins
William Milam JP Mackay Terry Crow
Bryan Powell Linda Van Beke Cindy Pearman
Brenda Seip Michael Yates Jay Schmid
Youth Elder: Tolson Bell
Clerk of Session: Georgann Byerley
TRUSTEES
Larry Ridley Paul Jorden Alice Mercer
