NESHAMINY-WARWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Transfiguration of the Lord

February 23, 2020

PRELUDE

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

(Please stand if you are able)

HYMN OF ADORATION “Rejoice, Ye Pure of Heart” No. 145, Blue Hymnal

PRAYER OF THE DAY Liturgist-Barb Landis

God of majesty and might, you have blessed us with revelations of your glory. Give us the gift

of faith, that we may hear your voice for ourselves and see Jesus Christ revealed to us that we

may stand on our own without fear. Amen.

RESPONSIVE READING (Liturgist)

Leader: God’s Spirit dwells in us,

People: for we are God’s temple.

Leader: We belong to Christ,

People: and Christ belongs to God. Praise the Lord!

(You may be seated)

If you are visiting with us, we welcome you. We hope you would participate with us

in worship, but please do not feel compelled to take part in any aspect of worship which may

make you uncomfortable. Much of our worship is call and response. The bold portions in the

bulletin are where the congregation responds to the call of the speaker.

Loving God;

Building Disciples;

Serving Christ

SONGS OF PRAISE “Did You Hear the Mountains Tremble?

Did you feel the mountains tremble?

Did you hear the oceans roar?

When the people rose to sing of

Jesus Christ, the risen one

Did you feel the people tremble?

Did you hear the singers roar?

When the lost began to sing of

Jesus Christ, the saving one

And we can see that God, You're moving

A mighty river through the nations

And young and old will turn to Jesus

Fling wide Your heavenly gates

Prepare the way of the risen Lord

Open up the doors and let the music play

Let the streets resound with singing

Songs that bring Your hope

Songs that bring Your joy

Dancers who dance upon injustice

Did you feel the darkness tremble

When all the saints join in one song

And all the streams flow as one river

To wash away our brokenness (Chorus)

“All the Days of My Life”

The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want

He makes me lie down in green pastures

He leads me beside still waters

He restores my soul

CALL TO CONFESSION

Trusting in God’s steadfast love, let us confess our sin.

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Glorious God, you are all wisdom and a lamp to our feet, yet we fail to listen to you and

neglect to follow your guidance. Forgive us, heal us, and lead us on, that we may walk in

your ways and be happy in your refuge; in Jesus our Christ we pray. Amen.

SILENT PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Please take a few moments of prayer)

DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS

The good news of our faith is this: if we call upon God we will be answered and forgiven. That

promise gives us peace and joy; let us share that peace and joy with one another.

(Please stand if you are able)

CHILDREN’S SERMON

(We invite all children through 5th grade to come up to the front of the Sanctuary for a special message for

them. They will then be dismissed to their Sunday School teacher, or if you prefer they may return to their

seats with you. Where do I pick up my child after Sunday School? The teachers will bring them up to the Au-

ditorium at 10:15 am and have them sit at the children’s tables. Please look for them to come in and make sure

that your child knows where you are so that they don’t panic when they can’t find you).

He has spread a banquet before me

In the sight of my enemies

While my head is anointed with oil

And the cup of my life overflows

Even though I walk through the darkest valley

I fear no evil for you are with me

Your rod and staff they comfort me

All the days of my life

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me

All the days of my life

I shall live in the presence of you

My whole life long

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING (Pastor Sameh Shaker)

Our God has revealed to us a law and a love that leads us into becoming God’s own daugh-

ters and sons. Therefore, let us gratefully give from that which has first been given to us, our

lives, our talents, and our possessions.

(Please take a moment to sign the Friendship Pad in the pew racks.

If you are our guest, please don’t feel obligated to participate.

We would be honored if today's service could be our gift to you.)

OFFERTORY Keith Rounds

RESPONSE TO ASSURANCE “Gloria Patri”

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;

As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

(You may be seated)

PASTORAL PRAYER: Pastor Sameh Shaker

LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be

done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our

debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from

evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

(Please stand if you are able)

DOXOLOGY “Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow”

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 (Liturgist)

God of mountaintops and valleys, be our vision of you clouded or brilliantly clear, we faithful-

ly add our gifts to those being given all around us. Bless these offerings that they may be

transfigured into your presence in the world. Amen.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Deacons—Leslie Bonner, Deborah Edwards, Margaret Garr, Margaret Kaelin,

Jennifer Kreischer, Pamela Latronica, Sandee Wilson

Elders—Lisa Forbes, Jan Millin, Lee Nelmes, John Shaffer, Eloyce Sturgeon

AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (in unison): Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus

Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin

Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to

the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, is seated at the right

hand of the Father, and will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the

Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,

the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

ANTHEM “Blessed are the Ones who Wait for You” Sanctuary Choir

PASS THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Liturgist)

Leader: The peace of Christ be with you.

People: And also with you.

(Please stand if you are able and take a moment to greet those around you)

(You may be seated)

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 17:1-9

17 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a

high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like

the sun, and his clothes became dazzling white. 3 Suddenly there appeared to them Moses and

Elijah, talking with him. 4 Then Peter said to Jesus, “Lord, it is good for us to be here; if you

wish, I will make three dwellings here, one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” 5 While

he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a

voice said, “This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!” 6 When

the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. 7 But Jesus came

and touched them, saying, “Get up and do not be afraid.” 8 And when they looked up, they

saw no one except Jesus himself alone. 9 As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus or-

dered them, “Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been raised from the

dead.”

Leader: The Word of the Lord

People: Thanks be to God

SERMON “Overcome by Fear”

Pastor Mark Lyndaker-Studer

(Please stand if you are able)

HYMN “Open My Eyes That I May See” No. 324, Blue Hymnal

POSTLUDE

Thank you for worshipping with us today.

Please join us for brunch in the Auditorium.

All are welcome!

CHARGE

Go out into the world in peace. Be of good courage. Hold onto what is good. Render no one

evil for evil. Uplift the fainthearted. Support the weak. Laugh with those who laugh and

mourn with those who mourn. Do this in a spirit of joy and appreciation for you are God's

child. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.

BLESSING

May the self-revealing God be a lamp on your way as the day dawns and rises within you.

WORSHIP SONG “Open the Eyes of My Heart”

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see you, I want to see you (repeat)

To see you high and lifted up

Shining in the light of your glory

Pour out your power and love

As we sing holy, holy, holy

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord

Open the eyes of my heart

I want to see you, I want to see you (repeat)

Holy, holy, holy (3X)

I want to see you

NESHAMINY-WARWICK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

PRAYER LETTER

February 20, 2020

Please include the following members of our family of faith in your prayers this week:

Prayer Concerns:

Lynda Comstock

Naomi Flick

Michael Forget (friend of Bill Watson)

Candi Hall (friend of Suzanne Pearce)

Madeline Swenson (friend of Suzanne Pearce)

Daniel & William Palzer (friends of Debbie Watson)

Marty Christenson (friend of Nina Resavage)

Demelza Breith (friend of Elsie Wanthouse)

Lois William (friend of Nina Resavage)

Ongoing Concerns:

Pete Obst

Kerry Zimmerman

Sandi Flynn

Debbie Watson

John Zachary

Bill Solly

Todd Woollam

Carol Herwig

Muriel Wagner

Ash Wednesday Taize Worship Service

February 26th at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary

Ash Wednesday emphasizes a dual encounter: we confront our own mortality and con-

fess our sin before God within the community of faith. The form and content of the ser-

vice focus on the dual themes of sin and death in the light of God's redeeming love in

Jesus Christ.

Taizé is a service of music, of singing together, designed to help meditation and prayer.

THE PULPIT FLOWERS

Are given in loving memory of Henry K. Strawn Sr. and Dorothy Strawn Petry as well as

Henry K. Strawn Jr. by Nick and Susan Doerfler; and are dedicated to the glory of God

for his loving mercy and grace; and, in gratitude for our church family by Susan Zimmer-

man. Deacon Isabel McLauchlan & Linda Mesh will be delivering the flowers. Each week

the flowers can be a bright moment for someone needing prayers or praise. If you know

of someone please let the assigned deacons delivering flowers know after the service.

Pulpit flowers are needed for March 22 and March 29. If you are interested in donating

pulpit flowers please contact Dorothy Smith at 215-343-1142.

NO WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY ON FEBRUARY 26

Our pastors lead a weekly bible study at 10:00 A.M. in the auditorium. Come and go in

depth into that week's scripture to learn not only what the text is about, but how it is rele-

vant in your life. It is a rich time of learning for all, as hearts and minds are opened to new

vistas. Attending is a good way to get better acquainted with our pastors and members of

our congregation. Newcomers are always welcome! Due to Ash Wednesday we will not

have bible study this Wednesday. Bible Study will resume on March 4th.

3rd

Annual WKM Golf Outing (Benefiting West Kensington Ministry)

Friday, May 8, 2020

Scramble Format 12:30 p.m. Shot-Gun Start

(Sign-In 11:00 AM - Lunch starting at 11:30 AM)

Jeffersonville Golf Club (a Donald Ross Course and Top 10 PA Public Course)

Donation: $150.00 per player Includes: Lunch

Greens Fees and Cart Putting Contest Competition Prizes Door Prizes Post-Tournament Reception On-Course Refreshments A fun day to benefit a GREAT Ministry

You can also: Sponsor a Hole - $250

Sponsor/Donate a Prize Sponsor your company logo balls - $1,000 Sponsor Lunch/Reception - $2000/$2500 Attend Lunch or Reception - $20 Bid on Silent Auction (Premium Sports Items) Purchase 50/50 tickets Purchase Mulligans

To Register: go to www.westkensingtonministry.com

Click “Golfer Registration” Icon near the bottom of home page

For more info contact: Charlie Keener, cwkeener@outlook.com, 267-261-9919

MARCH MISSION MADNESS

Saturday, March 7, 2020

Tickets in advance are $20/adult and $10/child (free under age 5) and include a pack of

bingo cards! We need your help with donations for prizes and auction to make this event

a success in support of Missions. Suggested donations: Sports tickets, amusement park

tickets, theater tickets, movie tickets, alcohol, craft beers, gift cards, Sesame Place tickets,

hotel stay, and miscellaneous items for a gift basket. Please give donated items to Cheryl

in the church office, Mike O’Neill or Barb Landis. Thank you.

March mission madness auction list with opening bids:

Eric Lindros autographed hockey puck $40.00

Bobby Clark 1970s hockey stick stamp with Clark’s name and number $80.00

large 1970’s Era photograph of Mike Schmidt autographed $70.00

Brian Propp autographed hockey puck $30.00

mission to Mars autographed book by Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin $40.00

Super Bowl XXXIX football with numerous player signatures $100.00

autographed baseball by Bobby Schantz and Curt Simmons $60.00

autographed baseball by Steve Carlton and Mike Schmidt $100.00

Philadelphia Eagles Nelson Agholor autographed football $75.00

Reggie Leach autographed hockey puck $40.00

You can view some of the basketgs for the Silent Auction on the stage in Rickner Hall

RETIRED PERSONS LUNCHEON

Please plan to join us on Thursday, March 5 when we will be joined by Katie Martens

whose presentation will be on “PA’s Reptiles and Amphibians”. Katie works as an Envi-

ronmental Education Specialist with the Delaware Canal State Park. Covered dish is

offered at 12 noon followed by the program at 1 p.m. For further information contact

Dorothy Smith at 215-343-1142 or email her at drsmith524@verizon.net. Invite your

friends and neighbors. Requested fee is $2/person.

VARIETY EXTRAVAGANZA

It's Variety Extravaganza Season again. It kicks off on January 26th and runs through

May 2nd. Over the next few weeks please give careful consideration if you would like to

be a participant in this year's Extravaganza. Ask yourself, "what can I do that will bring

a smile to the members, friends and families of NWPC?". Once you figure that out, con-

tact me (jdroushey@aol.com) and let me know you're interested and what you want

do. BTW I am still looking for that Chainsaw Juggler, so keep that in mind. The show is

on May 2nd at 7:00 and the only other time commitment would be May 1st (Friday) at

7:00 for a sound check/run through. So please think about it. We would love to have you

as part of this year's EXTRAVAGANZA!!

CHURCH DIRECTORY

We are making the 2020 directory. Please check the your information from our last direc-

tory; the sheets will be in Rickner Hall during brunch. If you information is current/

accurate from the 2018 directory then there is nothing to do. However, if anything has

changed, needs correction, or if you're new, please fill out Household Information Form

that is in Rickner Hall and put in the bin marked Household Information Form.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23

8:30 AM Prayer Group-Lounge

9:00 AM Service for the Lord’s Day

9:00 AM Sunday School

10:15 AM TBS Brunch-Library

10:30 AM Brunch-Rickner Hall

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24

9:00 AM Concern Center

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25

7:00 PM WholyFit-Rickner Hall

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26

9:00 AM Concern Center

7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Taize

Service

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27

7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28

8:00 PM Leap Year Lock-In

for the Youth

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 29

~No Scheduled Activities~

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

8:30 AM Prayer Group-Lounge

9:00 AM Service for the Lord’s Day

9:00 AM Sunday School

10:15 AM TBS Brunch-Library

10:30 AM Brunch-Rickner Hall

5:00 PM Private Function

-Rickner Hall

THIS WEEK AT NESHAMINY

Church Staff

Rev. Mark Lyndaker-Studer, Pastor

Donna Mazeika, Director of Children & Youth

Rev. Sameh Shaker, Pastor of Visitation

Dr. Suzanne Zak Carver, Director of Music

Keith Rounds, Contemporary Music

Cheryl Overton, Church Administrator

Jill Lamparella, Property & Finance Manager

Tanya Kauriga, Sexton

Remembering that the members of Neshaminy-Warwick Presbyterian Church are the

ministers and missionaries of our faith community, our Pastoral Staff and Support

Team provide leadership and specialized ministries.