CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: We seek to follow Christ in an open and inclusive community of faith,
People: where God’s transforming love for all creation is celebrated through
worship, discipleship and service.
Leader: May God’s Spirit be among us as we worship the Lord our God.
People: Let us sing praises to the God we have come to know through Jesus
Christ, in this place where faith and life connect.
TO PRAISE AND CONFESS ...
“Where Faith and Life Connect”
The Order of Worship
February 19, 2017
9:00 and 11:00 A.M.
*HYMN NO. 150 (blue hymnal) Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Madrid
*CALL TO CONFESSION
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)
Gracious God, forgive us our sins, failures and mistakes. Forgive us for
leaving undone those things which we ought to have done; the unspoken
word of grace, the helping hand not offered, deeds of love not carried out.
And forgive us for doing those things which we ought not to have done;
hoarding that which you would have us share, holding onto prejudices,
judging others. Breathe your loving and forgiving Spirit into each and into
all, that we might ever become your people. In Christ’s name we pray. 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 Gloria Patri No. 576 (blue hymnal)
Jacques Berthier
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S WORD AND RESPOND ...
THE CHURCH GATHERS . . .
SCRIPTURE READING
Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18,34
A TIME WITH THE CHILDREN (11:00)
Bryan Powell
nd
Children age 4 through 2 grade are invited to go downstairs and participate in
Children’s Worship.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (11:00)
Carly Walker Collins
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 5:38-48
SERMON
“God is in the details”
Rev. Dr. Buran Phillips
*HYMN NO. 374 (blue hymnal) Lord, Make Us Servants of Your Peace
Dickinson College
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison)
Creed of the United Church of Canada (Reformed)
We are not alone, we live in God’s world. We believe in God: who has
created and is creating, who has come in Jesus, the Word made flesh, to
reconcile and make new, who works in us and others by the Spirit. We trust
in God. We are called to be the Church: to celebrate God’s presence, to live
with respect in Creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist
evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in
death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to
God.
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.
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
(9:00) “...No darkness at all...”
Ned Rorem
‘God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all...’
—Walt Whitman, recalling fifty years later how Elias Hicks thus quoted Christ.
(from A Quaker Reader)
(11:00) Bransle Double (from Terpsichore)
Michael Praetorius
Arrival at Zermatt (from Alpine Suite)
Benjamin Britten
Recorder Ensemble
OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION
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
(9:00) Bransle Double (from Terpsichore)
Michael Praetorius
Arrival at Zermatt (from Alpine Suite)
Benjamin Britten
(11:00) O Thou, the Central Orb
Charles Wood
O Thou, the central orb of righteous love, Pure beam of the most High,
eternal Light Of this our wintry world, Thy radiance bright Awakes new
joy in faith, hope soars above. Come, quickly come, and let Thy glory shine,
Gilding our darksome heaven with rays Divine. Thy saints with holy lustre
round Thee move, As stars about Thy throne, set in the height Of God’s
ordaining counsel, as Thy sight Gives measured grace to each, Thy power
to prove. Let Thy bright beams disperse the gloom of sin, Our nature all
shall feel eternal day, In fellowship with Thee, transforming day To souls
erewhile unclean, now pure within. Amen.
H. R. Bramley
*AT THE PRESENTATION Doxology No. 514 (red hymnal)
Old Hundredth
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF DEDICATION
TO GO FORTH AND SERVE ...
*HYMN NO. 356 (blue hymnal) (11:00) Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Nettleton
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 586 (blue hymnal) Amen
Danish melody
*POSTLUDE Voluntary in a
William Boyce
*Indicates standing.
NOW THE SERVICE BEGINS
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TODAY
PASTORAL CARE ELDERS FOR THE WEEK: Linda Van Beke and JP Mackay
CARE TEAM COORDINATORS FOR FEBRUARY 16-28: 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
ACOLYTES (11:00): Kara Porter and Macy Porter
GREETERS (11:00): Elizabeth Ridley and Amy Rawe
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP:
(9:00) Childcare through age 5
(11:00) Raina and Brian Almquist, Fiona Collins
MINISTRY OF MUSIC:
(9:00) Recorder Ensemble
(11:00) Chancel Choir and Recorder Ensemble
SENIOR USHER: Christie Dowling
USHERS:
(9:00) Daniel Berry and Scott Brunger
(11:00) Rick and Janice Rawe, LoAnn Price, Larry Ridley, Elizabeth Ridley
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.
FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY are given by Raina and Brian Almquist.
“Always In Our Thoughts, Forever in Our Hearts. In Remembrance of Richard Frost
Wood.”
BENJAMIN BRITTEN’S ALPINE SUITE was composed in February 1955 during a
skiing holiday in Zermatt. It is dedicated to the artist and recorder player Mary
Potter, a friend from the Aldeburgh Music Club, who had injured her ankle on the
first day of the trip (the suite was composed to give her something to enjoy playing
during her recuperation). Though Britten, aside from composing, was also known as
a conductor, pianist, and violist, he played the recorder, having been persuaded to
learn to play it by his friend and collaborator Imogen Holst, daughter of composer
Gustav Holst. In addition to Alpine Suite and Scherzo (for four recorders, composed in
1954), he also included recorders in two of his operas: Noye’s Fludde (1957) and A
Midsummer Night’s Dream (1960). Britten served as President of the Society of
Recorder Players from 1958 to 1976.
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR KIDS’ CLUB: We need your help with donations of
dry rice and beans. On February 26, Kids’ Club will repackage these for the FISH
Hospitality Pantry to give to families in Knoxville and surrounding areas. Please
place donations on the table just to the right of the kitchen door. Thank you so much
for your help.
A STATED SESSION MEETING is next Sunday, February 26 at 12:15 p.m. in the
McKinnon Room.
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
6500 Northshore Drive, Knoxville TN 37919
Telephone (865) 584-3957 Fax (865) 584-8840
E-mail [email protected]
www.wpcknox.org
THE TUESDAY MORNING BOOK GROUP will meet February 21 at 10:30 a.m. in
the library. This month, we will discuss Commonwealth by Ann Patchett. Please
contact Linda Rutherford at 690-3499 for more information.
BLT: BIBLE, LUNCH, THEOLOGY: Join us Tuesday at noon as we finish our study
of II Corinthians. We will discuss chapters 12 and 13. Feel free to read the material
and come join us.
WEDNESDAYS WITH WESTMINSTER: Dinner is at 5:45 p.m, followed by our
program at 6:30. Michael Betz will talk about how refugees are admitted and
resettled in the United States, and he will share his experiences with missions to
refugees in Tennessee and North Carolina. Childcare is available, and all are
welcome!
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
MEN’S COVENANT BREAKFAST FELLOWSHIP: On Thursday, February 23 at
7:30 a.m., the men of Westminster will gather in the McKinnon Room for our next
meeting and lesson. The lesson, entitled “Take One Ministry” will be led by Phil
Barnette. No reservation is necessary and all men are welcome.
Cook-Off With A Twist
Sunday, March 5
5:00 p.m.
The youth are hosting another of their famously delicious Chili/Soup and Dessert
cook-offs on Sunday, March 5. This one has a wonderful ”twist.” It's at dinner time!
We are partnering with the Maryville College Choir to bring you a “two-fer” event.
First, we'll enjoy a fabulous cook-off meal, and those that wish can hear Maryville’s
opening concert to kick off their annual spring choir tour. Our own Sam Phillips will
be featured in the performance.
Everyone is invited to join us for the meal, and to vote for your favorites. Sign-ups
will begin soon for soup, chili and dessert entries.
Cook-off proceeds will benefit our Stop Hunger Now project. Thanks for supporting
Westminster's youth (and their BIG-idea service projects!)
PROGRESSIVE DINNER: Sign-ups are
underway for our March 24th Progressive
Dinner. Please sign up in the Schilling Gallery.
Our meal will be catered by Naples Italian
Restaurant.
Upcoming Worship Opportunities
Ash Wednesday Worship, March 1, 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday Evening Lenten Series, March 8 - April 12, 5:45 p.m.
Maundy Thursday Worship, April 13, 8:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday Worship, April 16, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Adult Sunday School
Bible Study
Library
This group takes a deep look at Scripture, mixed with lots of laughter.
The Wired Word
Prayer Room
Using stories pulled from the headlines, the class explores how we take our faith
into the world.
Topics
McKinnon Room
Change the World: Recovering the Message and Mission of Christ by Mike Slaughter
Faith and Life
Fellowship Hall
Spirituality and Mental Health
Coffee House
Schilling Gallery
THE SESSION
THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE has a deadline of February 28th for receiving
nominees for five Elders for the class of 2020, one Youth Elder for the class of 2018,
and one Trustee for the class of 2020. If you would like to nominate someone, please
fill out the following and drop it in the offering plate or submit it to the church office.
You may also send nominations to the committee: William Milam (Chair), Leigh
Dunlap (Vice-chair), Paula Hogan, John Johnson or Shirley Wittman.
I would like to nominate ____________________________________________________
Class of 2017
Class of 2018
Phil Barnette
Leigh Dunlap
Bitsy Ingram
JP Mackay
William Milam
Linda Van Beke
Bryan Powell
Wes Williams
Brenda Seip
Michael Yates
Youth Elder: Tolson Bell
Clerk of Session: Georgann Byerley
Class of 2019
Debbie Babelay
Daniel Collins
Terry Crow
Cindy Pearman
Jay Schmid
for Elder/Youth Elder/Trustee, because ________________________________________
SHOW AND WAMS meet at Laser Quest (8083 Kingston Pike) at 5:20. Bring $15 for
games.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Larry Ridley
TRUSTEES
Paul Jorden
Alice Mercer