WestminsterPresbyterian ChurchA Telling Presence in the City

We enter this church not as strangers, but as children of God.

Youth Sunday, May 14, 2017

Jesus With the Children, by Sadao Watanabe, woodblock print, 1977The Westminster Collection

May 14, 2017 | westminstermpls.org

Welcome to WestminsterWe are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in our worship, mission, and programs.Large-print bulletins, hymnals, hearing assistance devices, and Hearing Loop information available from ushers.

If you are new to Westminster Parking Free Sunday morning parking at the Orchestra Hall Ramp, 11th St. & Marquette. At Orchestra Hall, take a ticket when you enter the ramp; pick up a park-ing voucher at Westminster; use both your ticket and the voucher to exit the ramp. Free, assisted parking is available on the corner of 12th & Marquette. No tipping is required. Please take advantage of this service.Visit westminstermpls.org/creative-time for parking information during Open Doors Open Futures construction or email odof@wpc-mpls.org.Coffee Hour Join us for fair trade coffee and refreshments after worship.Education Church School (ages 3—high school), Adult Education, and the Social Justice Forum take place at 9:15 am on Sunday mornings. There is also Children’s Church (during 10:30 am worship) for ages 4-1st grade.Membership: Are you interested in joining Westminster? Visit westminstermpls.org/membership or contact Rev. Meghan Gage-Finn, mgage-finn@wpc-mpls.org, or Janice Teliczan, jteliczan@wpc-mpls.org.

If you seek to deepen your involvement Faith in Action Get involved in serving and seeking justice. Contact Doug Mitchell, dmitchell@wpc-mpls.org.Families, Youth, and Children Connect with children’s/youth choirs, youth group, confirmation, parent offerings, and special events. Contact Rev. Brennan Blue, bblue@wpc-mpls.org. Fellowship Enjoy fellowship with other members of the church. Contact Deb Wagner, dwagner@wpc-mpls.org.

Other worship and prayer opportunitiesCentering Prayer, Every Wednesday, 12 pm, Westminster, Bates Rm. (Ends May 17) Quiet Worship, Third Saturday of the month, 9 am, Westminster, Bushnell Rm.Prayer Companions, Every Sunday after 10:30 am worship, Chapel.

Westminster CaresBirths, Adoptions, and Baptisms Contact Janice Teliczan, jteliczan@wpc-mpls.org.For Pastoral Care Notify Deb Wagner of hospitalization, illness, death, or prayer requests, 612.332.3421 or dwagner@wpc-mpls.org. Blood Pressure Screenings are offered the third Sunday of the month in the Bushnell Room.The Westminster Counseling Center offers pastoral counseling for individuals, couples, families, and children. The Counseling Center has moved off-site during construction at WPC. Visit westminstercounseling.org or call 612.332.7743.

Preparing for the WordOur service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship.

10:30 Welcome Brennan Blue

Prelude 8:30 Noche del Gitano Ted Cooper Isabelle Luhmann, piano Für Elise Ludwig van Beethoven Aiden Luhmann, piano

10:30 Comptine d’été No. 2 Yann Tiersen Hayden Tourtlotte, piano When the Train Comes Along African American Spiritual Amazing Grace J. Newton, arr. Brad Ollmann Though I May Speak English Folk Tune, H. Hopson, arr. Brad Ollmann Recorder Choir Our Life in Christ 8:30 Brennan Blue

One: The Lord be with you.All: And also with you.

As the morning greeting is offered, please complete the friendship folder found in your pew, and pass it to your neighbor. There is no Children’s Church today. All children are invited to remain in worship for Youth Sunday.

Moment for Global Offering Rodney Allen Schwartz

*Call to Worship (adapted from Psalm 98) 8:30 Olivia Bruhn 10:30 Michael Thomas

One: Come, let us sing a new song!All: Let us sing a song of thanks and praise.One: Come, let us sing, for God has done wondrous things.All: The works of our God are beyond compare.One: Come, let us sing and worship our God.

*Processional Hymn No. 664 Morning Has Broken Charles Scarborough, guest pianist; John McCreary, guitar Jim Christiansen, mandolin

May 14, 2017 8:30 and 10:30 am

* Please stand as you are able.

Call to Confession 8:30 Libby Hall 10:30 Henry Brooks

Prayer of Confession (Unison) Holy God, you have called us into community and promised a life full of blessings to share, but we struggle to believe. You have called us beloved, but we hold fast to our shame. You urge us to give freely, but we cling to what we have. You call us to be the hands and feet of Christ, but we grow apathetic and self-absorbed. Forgive us, we pray. Kindle our hope, strengthen our faith and keep us alert to the wonders of your work. In the name of Jesus, we pray.

Silent PrayerWorshippers seek God’s forgiveness in their own lives.

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness 10:30 Emily ChristiansenOne: Weeping may linger for the night,All: but joy comes with the morning.One: Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Friends, hear the good news:All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen.

10:30 Anthem Peace Like a River Douglas Beam Seraphim & Chorister Choirs

Listening to the Word10:30 A Time with Children: Presentation of Third Grade Bibles Timothy Hart-Andersen, Carmel Tinnes, Third Grade TeachersThird Grade Bible Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5: 14-18 (NT p. 181)

Prayer for Illumination 8:30 Alek Smith 10:30 Croix WildeBefore the reading of scripture we pray that God will illumine our understanding.Reading from Holy Scripture

Psalm 103:1-8 (OT, p. 517) 8:30 Lauren Letnes 10:30 Lucy Engler, Emma Grabowski

10:30 Anthem Chatter with the Angels African American Spiritual Cherub Choir; Will Stensrud, guitarReading from Holy Scripture

Ephesians 4:1-7 (NT, p. 171) 8:30 Cole Johnson 10:30 Paige MurphyOne: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

Meditations 8:30 Mary Dick, Sarah Croteau 10:30 Ned Hall, Ellie McCreary, Ellen Kemp

Responding to the Word*10:30 Hymn No. 175 Seek Ye First

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer 8:30 Anna Northenscold 10:30 Kayla Heinze, Helen Strom

Offertory Sentences 8:30 Lauren Caugh 10:30 Jasmine SomadoHaving heard the Word, we now respond in gratitude by giving. Please place your offering in the plate, or use the “I give to Westminster” card in recognition of your generous contribu-tions made online or in another way.Offertory 8:30 Up to the Mountain Patty Griffin; arr. Ryan LaBoy Lauren Caugh, Kelly Myers, Mae Niebuhr, Anna Northenscold, vocalists Jed Luhmann, guitar; Ryan LaBoy, piano

10:30 Up to the Mountain Patty Griffin; arr. Ryan LaBoy The Westminster Abbies andPsalmists Jed Luhmann, guitar; Meredith Leary Johnson, bass; Jeff Gram, percussion

Prayer of Dedication for the Offerings Received 10:30 Sarah Christiansen

*Hymn No. 80 You Shall Go Out with Joy

10:30 Anthem A Place in the Choir Celtic Thunder; arr. Ryan LaBoy

Charge and Benediction The people respond with “Amen.”

Postlude Chanson et Passepied Jeanine Rueff Evan Digman, saxophone

*Passing of the PeaceOne: The peace of Christ be with you.All: And also with you.

All are invited to greet the youth outside the chapel following the 8:30 service, and at the front of the sanctuary following the 10:30 service.

Third Graders Receiving BiblesHazel AndersonWilliam AndersonLayla BefidiLogan DahmCarla DjambibiErik Anders EkstromAbigail Clara GustavsonCecily Grace deVries JonesGabriel Leon Jordan

Tullah Winslow KellyKira Folin LunneySamuel Davis MooreCharlotte NelsonBertrand NomedjiBrianna S. RambergTyler Andrew RobinsonDaniel William SitJessica Rae SitStephen August Snyder

Jacob Woosung ThelanderEloise Hazel Reneé van der HaeghenBerit Elise Wicker

Third Grade TeachersSara DonaldsonShaun JenningsWendy Ott

Youth Sunday 8:15-11:30 am Childcare, Nursery, for infants through age 38:30 am Worship Service, Chapel9:15 am Education Hour: Church school (ages 3—high school); Social Justice Forum, Adult Choir; Virtues & Values10:30 am Worship Service, Sanctuary11:45 am Prayer Companions, ChapelWestminster Gallery, Our Cuban Family Contact Dr. Rodney Allen Schwartz, rschwartz@wpc-mpls.org.

Baccalaureate Sunday, June 4We will honor all those graduating this year from high school, college, graduate school, or certificate programs in wor-ship on Baccalaureate Sun, June 4. Please contact Meghan (by May 15) at mgage-finn@wpc-mpls.org if you or a family member would like to be included.

Camp Ajawah Clean Up DayJune 10, 10 am-4 pm. Come for the whole time or part of the time. We will put up the tents and bunk beds, mow the grassy areas, and do some general clean-ing, repair work, and painting. Please bring something to share for lunch, a pasta, salad, fruit, chips, dessert, etc. Hot dogs will be provided. Questions? Contact Doug Van Valkenburg, vanv0034@umn.edu.

Congregational CareContact Deb Wagner, 612.332.3421 or dwagner@wpc-mpls.org. The Prayer Companion Ministry prays Sundays in the Chapel after 10:30 am worship. All are welcome to share con-cerns and joys with a prayer companion.Caregiver Support Group, 2nd Saturday of the month, 1-2:30 pm, at the home of Elsa Flores-Peet. Questions? Contact Elsa, efpeet@comcast.net or 763.588.8361. Prayer Shawl Ministry, 2nd Sunday of the month, 11:45 am, Bates Rm.Prayer Ministry Requests, Please fill out a Prayer Request Card and put in offering plate or in box at the reception desk. Grief Support Group, Saturdays, 9:30 am, Meets at First Christian Church, May 20, Jenny Simmonds, How Children Grieve. mplsgriefsupport.org or 612.317.3454.

Educational MinistriesContact Carmel Tinnes, ctinnes@wpc-mpls.org unless noted otherwise.

Faith in ActionContact Doug Mitchell, 612.332.3421 or dmitchell@wpc-mpls.org.Social Justice Forum, May 21, 9:15 am, Meisel Rm. Faith in Action: Outreach to or Community: June 11, 9:15 am, Hunter Rm. Where Did All the Wetlands Go? Westminster member Cheri Register will discuss her new book, The Big Marsh, Winner of a 2017 Minnesota Book Award.

Families, Youth & ChildrenContact Brennan Blue, bblue@wpc-mpls.org unless noted otherwise.Ice Cream Social & 5th Grade Film Viewing, Sun, May 21, noon, Meisel Room.

May 14, 2017 | westminstermpls.org

TODAY’S FLOWERS In loving memory of Tom Hunter

by the Hunter family

IN LOVING MEMORY Elizabeth McCabe, April 28, 2017

Arlene Dayton, May 5, 2017Marjorie M. Stipek, May 6, 2017

May 14, 2017 | westminstermpls.org

Confirmation Writing Retreat, Wed, May 24, 6-7:45 pm, Grace-Trinity Community Church.FYC Spring-into-Summer Bring Your Own Picnic, June 3, 4 pm, Contact Marie, mkruskop@wpc-mpls.org, with questions and to RSVP.

MusicSummer Choir Sing with the Summer Choir! Summer Sundays, 8:45 am, starting June 4. Contact Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, tesfa@wpc-mpls.org.

Nicollet SquarePlant/Seed Donations Help clean up and plant the Nicollet Square Vegetable Garden. Can’t plant or have extra seedlings to share? We’re in need of:•Plants: Swiss chard, kale, tomatoes (cherry or compact variety), peppers, herbs•Seeds: carrots, cucumbers, zucchini, and watermelon (compact variety)•Gardening gloves & buckets for weed-ing and harvestingIf you are interested, reach out to Jessica Willson jessica_willson@ hotmail.com or 507.469.9579

Officer RecommendationsIf you would like to recommend a member of Westminster to be an Elder, Deacon, or Trustee, please find one of the brochures on the literature table at church, or fill out the online form, westminstermpls.org/officerform. You may also contact the Chair of the Nominating Committee, Lucy Quaintance, at lucyquaint@gmail.com, or Rev. Sarah Brouwer, sbrouwer@wpc-mpls.org.

Silver Service ReceptionThere will be a Silver Service Reception after the 10:30 service on Sunday, May 21 in the Great Hall, to celebrate Rev. Doug Mitchell’s retirement and to give thanks to God for Doug’s many years of service to the church and community.

Westminster Day Camp: June 19-23 2017 Westminster Day Camp will return to Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church in south Minneapolis. Our theme for the week is “Discover.” All-day camp runs from 8:30 am – 5 pm for children who have finished kindergarten-5th grade, with an op-tional Wednesday overnight for those who have completed 2nd-5th grades. Half-Day Starter Camp is available for children entering kindergarten and runs from 8:30 am-Noon (lunch included).Counselors & Helpers Youth who’ve finished 6th-12th grade are encouraged to join as counselors, jr. counselors and logistics support leaders (see the website or the youth email to apply). For more information, including rates and applications, visit our children’s page at westminstermpls.org or contact Carmel Tinnes, ctinnes@wpc-mpls.org Youth Summer Mission Trips Dates and locations are listed below. To register or learn more, contact Brennan Blue, bblue@wpc-mpls.org2017 MS Youth Mission TripRochester & Winona, June 26-302017 HS Youth Mission Trip Fort Collins & Estes Park, CO, July 8-16

Westminster Presbyterian Church 1200 Marquette Avenue

Minneapolis 55403

westminstermpls.org (612) 332-3421

facebook.com/westminstermpls twitter.com/westminstermpls

Today’s Worship LeadershipClergy

Rev. Dr. Timothy Hart-Andersen, Senior PastorRev. Brennan Blue, Families, Youth, and Children

Youth Preachers

Mary Dick, Sarah Croteau, Ned Hall, Ellie McCreary, Ellen Kemp

Music

Brad Ollmann, Director, Cherub and Seraphim Choirs, ChoristersRyan LaBoy, Director, Westminster Abbies and PsalmistsFor full Westminster staff listing and contact information, please visit westminstermpls.org or see the Westminster News.

Westminster Affiliated BoardsWestminster Camp Ajawah, ajawah.orgWestminster Counseling Center, westminstercounseling.orgWestminster Town Hall Forum, westminsterforum.org

Daily Phone Devotions612.332.7087

May 14...........................John 14:1-1415..................................... Jn. 19:38-4216..................................Acts 10:34-4317......................Psalm 118:1-2, 14-2418.........................Colossians 3:12-1719............................Matthew 28:1-1020............................Acts 2:14a, 22-3221......................................... Psalm 16