The Worship Service Sunday, March 26, 2017

8:30 & 11:00 AM

GATHER IN GOD’S NAME___________________________

Prelude “The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD

is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?”

(Psalm 27:1)

Welcome Guests and Visitors - Please sign a blue Connection Card

Call to Worship

Prayer of Adoration

GIVE PRAISE AND THANKS TO GOD_________________

*Hymn of Praise #277 “My Savior’s Love” Deacons will collect prayer requests

*Prayer of Confession

Almighty God, you despise nothing you have made and

you forgive the sins of all who are penitent. Create in us new

and contrite hearts, that truly repenting of our sins, and

acknowledging our brokenness, we may obtain from you, the

God of all mercy, full pardon and forgiveness. Grant us

freedom from fear for the sake of your Son, Jesus Christ our

Redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and forever. Amen.

*Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

*Congregational Response John Bell/Iona Community

Don’t be afraid. My love is stronger, my love is stronger

than your fear. Don’t be afraid. My love is stronger and I have

promised, promised to be always near. Repeat

Time with the Children

Anthem

Joys and Concerns

Prayers of the People and the 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.

Offering our Gifts to God

Online giving is also available at www.kenmawrchurch.org

Offertory

*Doxology Hymn # 34

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.

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn #53 “I Stand in Awe”

GOD’S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED______________

Scripture Matthew 17:1-9 (p. 983-84)

Sermon “The Fear of the Unexplainable” Go to www.kenmawrchurch.org for audio and print versions of this sermon

Patrick of Ireland’s Prayer See Insert

GO IN GOD’S NAME_________________________________

*Hymn #425 “Christ Beside Me” “Christ Beside Me

*Benediction

*Sending Song

Don’t be afraid. My love is stronger, my love is

stronger than your fear. Don’t be afraid. My love is stronger

and I have promised, promised to be always near. *Postlude

*All are invited to stand

Patrick of Ireland’s Prayer May the strength of God pilot us.

May the power of God preserve us.

May the wisdom of God instruct us.

May the hand of God protect us.

May the way of God direct us.

May the shield of God defend us.

May the host of God guard us.

May Christ be with us,

Christ before us,

Christ in us,

Christ over us.

May your salvation, O Lord, be always

ours this day and forevermore. Amen.

This Week at Ken Mawr Volume 17, No. 13 March 26, 2017 _____Welcome to Worship!____________ __

Sermon Notes “The Fear of the Unexplainable”

Matthew 17:1-9

“This Week at Ken Mawr”

is a weekly publication of Ken Mawr United

Presbyterian Church 1760 Pine Hollow Road

McKees Rocks PA 15136 Phone: 412-331-2863

Fax: 412-331-4562 Web Site

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Please submit all announcements by

noon on Wednesday

PLEASE NOTE: We ask that all cell phones and electronic devices be turned off and that food and drinks remain

outside the sanctuary. We want this time of worship to be meaningful

for everyone. Thanks.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: AT HOME:

Jim Hough – 113 Fairlamb Drive, Coraopolis, PA ....................................................................... 15108 Peggy Knapp – 1248 Straka Street, Pittsburgh, PA.................................................................... 15204 Jim Orr – 1015 First Street, McKees Rocks, PA ......................................................................... 15136 Ralph and Pat Chasey – Coraopolis Towers, #809, 951 1st Avenue, Coraopolis, PA .............. 15108 Donna Hieber – 1679 Broadhead Road, Moon Twp, PA ............................................................ 15108 Bill Gehr – 207 Church Drive, Coraopolis, PA ............................................................................ 15108 Mathilde Halaja – (Kevin’s mother) 1318 Merryfield Street, Pgh, PA ......................................... 15204 Tom Haney – 202 Disney Drive, Coraopolis, PA ........................................................................ 15108 Bob and Charlotte Noble – 518 Waverly Place, Lakeland, FL .................................................... 33815 Roy Jennings – 3467 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA ........................................................... 15017 Jean Lindner – 16 Utz Lane, Coraopolis, PA .............................................................................. 15108 Diane Felter - 13 Oxford Drive, Coraopolis, PA .......................................................................... 15108 Bob Gregory – 190 North Vireo Drive, McKees Rocks, PA ........................................................ 15136 Hazel Rizzo - 201 Clever Rd, McKees Rocks, PA ...................................................................... 15136 Ken Parme – 31 Hodgson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA ........................................................................... 15205 David McCormick – (Joe’s father), 280 Burch Dr, Coraopolis, PA ............................................. 15108 Pippa Downs – 34521 Nantucket Commons, Fremont, CA ........................................................ 94555 Wally Schutz – (Judy Novoselski’s brother) 259 Jefferson Drive Apt 410, McKees Rocks, PA . 15136 Nadine Gadsby – 54 Kathleen Drive, McKees Rocks, PA .......................................................... 15136 Helen Carmichael – PO Box 868, Apt 704, Mars, PA ................................................................. 16046 Rose Ann Grannis - (Angela Schoppe’s mother) 1 Beegle Home Ct., New Brighton, PA ……..15066 Betty McCurdy – (Russ’s sister-in-law) 208 Dixon Ave, Dubois, PA .......................................... 15801 Bill McCurdy – (Russ’s uncle) 9425 Magnum Dairy Rd, Wake Forest, NC ................................ 27587 Bill Conrad – 115 Phillips Lane, McKees Rocks, PA .................................................................. 15136 James Murphy – 115 Starling Drive, McKees Rocks, PA ........................................................... 15136 Chris and Suzanne Murr – 1780 Pine Hollow Rd, McKees Rocks, PA ...................................... 15136 Julie Czuczman – (at Elke Dietz’s) 3711 Haven Street, Pittsburgh, PA ..................................... 15204 Jim Weber – 50 Castleview Drive, McKees Rocks, PA ............................................................. 15136 Dolly Sehn – 22 Kenridge Drive, McKees Rocks, PA ................................................................. 15136

IN THE HOSPITAL Jim Dines – Rm 454, Ohio Valley Hospital, 25 Heckel Road, McKees Rocks, PA .................... 15136

IN CARE FACILITIES Dorothy McConkey – Rehab & Care Center, Rm 600A, 3590 Washington Pike, Bridgeville..... 15017 Rose Stemplewski – Willow Heights, Room 309, 32 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA ............... 15136 Stella Lehner – Fair Oaks of Pittsburgh, 2200 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA ......................... 15226 Esther Black – Rm 128, Willow Lane, 32 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA ................................. 15136 Phyllis Andrews – 205 Willow Lane, 32 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA.................................... 15136 Ruth Christopher – Pathways, 30 Heckel Road, McKees Rocks, PA ....................................... 15136 Rose Laughlin – Rm 6, Bldg 1 Country Meadows, 3560 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA ...... 15017 Justin Boose – 428 Landisburg Rd, Shermans Dale, PA ........................................................... 17090 Emma Evans – (Rose Stemplewski’s sister) Room 318, Caring Heights, Coraopolis, PA ........ 15108 Marge Hieber – Room 103-W, Caring Heights, 234 Coraopolis Rd, Coraopolis, PA ................. 15108 Lorraine Zwikl – Room 215, The Willows, 30 Heckel Rd., McKees Rocks, PA ......................... 15136 Tom & Mary Jane Burkhard – Country Meadows, Room 217, 3680 Washington Pike .............. 15017 Patricia Hobbs – (Tracy’s mother-in-law) Kane-Ross Center, 110 McIntyre Rd, Pgh, PA ......... 15238 Kay Robinson – (Melissa Laughlin’s grandma) Rosewood of Ohio Valley, Rm 307, 814 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks, PA ............................................................ 15136

IN THE MILITARY McCurdy, PVT Paul, 519A 20th Avenue, Fort Campbell, KY 42223 Jim D’itri, c/o 305 Blackheath Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (home address) Major Aaron Felter, CMR 450, Box 1319, APO AE, 09705 LCpl Andrew Gregory, 1002 Russell Ave, Apt Bldg 562, Rm 217D, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Anthony Tresky, 2507 Blue Water Blvd., Odenton, MD 21113

The Transfiguration is a well-known yet mysterious story in the Gospels. Peter,

James, and John are with Jesus on a high mountain, and there they are suddenly met

by Moses and Elijah! To add to this, a sudden bright cloud appears, and they hear

the voice of God. This leaves the disciples face down on the ground, terrified. But

again, Jesus comes to them and says, “Don’t be afraid.” When they look up, they

see only him. We like explanations for what happens in our lives. Explanations give

us a sense of control. But Jesus frees us from having to explain and understand

everything we experience. He invites us to sometimes simply experience and live our

lives. It is good for you to be here in worship with us today! -Pastor Karl

CHURCH STAFF

PASTOR ......................................................................................................................................................... Karl E. McDonald PARISH ASSOCIATE ..................................................................................................................................... Robert T. Downs DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ............................................................................................................ Lari Skowron ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ............................................................................................................................ Vicki Halaja TREASURER ...................................................................................................................................................... Kelly McCurdy CUSTODIAN ................................................................................................................................................ Otto Sommerhalter

VOLUNTEERS IN MINISTRY MUSIC DIRECTOR ......................................................................................................................................... Jayne McDonald INSTRUMENTAL COORDINATOR ................................................................................................................... Kathy Masciola NURSERY COORDINATOR ...................................................................................................................................... Lori Ryan CLERK OF SESSION ...................................................................................................................................... Louise Schoppe MODERATOR OF DEACONS ................................................................................................................................. Linda Barth ELDER OF THE MONTH .................................................................................................................................. Joe McCormick DEACONS OF THE MONTH .............................................................................................. Melissa McCormick/Dan Marcinko

Flower Delivery: Tom McCullough/Dan Marcinko

Counters: Russ McCurdy and Amy Schmidt

BENEVOLENCE OFFERINGS unless otherwise designated, support:

Today: Pittsburgh Project Next Week: Deacons Fund

GREETERS: (Today) GREETERS: (Next Week) 8:30 Denny & Diane Loos 8:30 Marge Leck 11:00 Dan & Cindy Koller 11:00 Dolly and Sherri Sehn CHILDREN’S CHURCH (TODAY) CHILDREN’S CHURCH (NEXT WEEK) On The Mountain Top A Savior Who Weeps

PARENTS OF INFANTS AND PRESCHOOLERS Welcome! Your children are welcome to join us in worship today. For parents who wish to use it, childcare is provided for infants and preschoolers in the church nursery and staffed by loving volunteers. When they are ready, we gladly welcome your children to all worship services. We understand in doing so we are fulfilling part of our promise to nurture these little ones in the faith. Children learn best by observing and participating. Parents can explain and model worship for their children when they bring them to worship. Thanks again for joining us in worship today. We are glad that you are here.

NURSERY (Today) 8:30 NURSERY (Today) 11:00 0-4 Linda and Bob Planz 0-2 Tracy and Cullen Hobbs 3-4 Jill and John Rishell NURSERY (Next week) 8:30 NURSERY (Next Week) 11:00 0-4 Renee and Sierra Trunick 0-2 Katie and Craig Herman 3-4 Dona Adamski and Cindy Miller

“There is no

fear in love,

but perfect love

drives out fear;

because fear

has to do with

punishment.

The one who

fears is not

made perfect

in love.”

1 John 4:18

NRSV

This Week at Ken Mawr Volume 17, No. 13 March 26, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS Today at KMUPC

March 26, 2017 Choir Rehearsal ...................... 8:00 & 10:30

Sunday School .......................................... 9:45 Worship ......................................... 8:30 & 11:00 Deacons/Elders Mtg ................................. 12:00 HS Youth Group ......................................... 6:00

Q

Mar 27-Apr 2

Mar 27th Girl Scouts ................................... 6:30 Sunday School Teachers Mtg ..... 6:30 Al-Anon ........................................ 7:30 Mar 28th Kathy’s Bible Study ..................... 1:00 Mar 29th Lenten Dinner.............................. 5:30 Jam .............................................. 6:30 LifeTree Café ............................... 6:30 Choir ............................................ 7:30 Girl Scouts ................................... 7:30 Mar 30th Staff Meeting ............................. 11:00 Growth Group .............................. 7:30 Mar 31st Quilters ...................................... 10:00 Apr 1st Men’s Breakfast .......................... 8:00 O’Shea Party (Sharpe Hall) ......... 11-4 Apr 2nd Communion Work Camp Meeting .................. 12:00 Caring Heights Visit ..................... 3:00 MS/HS Youth Group .................... 6:00

Looking ahead

Apr 3rd Girl Scouts ................................... 6:30 Al-Anon ........................................ 7:30 Apr 5th Kathy’s Bible Study ...................... 1:00 Lenten Dinner .............................. 5:30 Jam .............................................. 6:30 LifeTree Café ............................... 6:30 Choir ............................................ 7:30 Girl Scouts ................................... 7:30 Apr 6th Staff Meeting ............................. 11:00 Growth Group .............................. 7:30 Apr 7th Quilters ...................................... 10:00

SERMONS & SCRIPTURES Mar 26th “The Fear of the Unexplainable”

Mark 9:2-13

Apr 2nd “The Fear of Hell”

Luke 12:1-7

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Apr 9th “The Fear of Conquest”

John 12:12-19

Renewal of Baptism

Apr 16th “The Fear of the Unknown”

Matthew 28:1-10

Easter Sunday

E-mail Addresses for the staff at KMUPC Pastor Karl McDonald - pastorkarlmcd@comcast.net Rev. Bob Downs – rtddmin@aol.com Lari Skowron - Lskowron1@comcast.net Vicki Halaja - Kenmawrsecretary@comcast.net

Today’s Flowers are given: In memory of Don

on his 92nd birthday

from his wife, Gloria Dazen

Christian sympathies to Dave and Kim Madura on the passing of

Dave’s uncle, Dr. Jeffrey Madura. Dave and Kim’s address is:

554 Burkes Drive Coraopolis, PA 15108

Wednesday March 29th

from 6:30 – 7:30

Topic of discussion:

“Unlocking the Mystery of Music”

New findings on how music

heals and relieves.

Lola E Duff and William H Duff II

Scholarship Program for Protestant High School Seniors,

graduates, or college students.

Application Deadline is March 30, 2017

For eligibility requirements, visit

scholarsapply.org/duffscholarship

Our group for 4 year olds through 4th

Meets on Wednesdays

from 6:30 to 7:30pm.

Lesson-“I am the way”

will NOT meet tonight.

High School Youth Group will meet tonight at 6pm.

Pittsburgh Project Weekend

April 21-23

8th through 12th graders

See Jason Ditzenberger for

all the information.

Choose the “Give Now” button

on our church’s website to make

your contributions online.

www.kenmawrchurch.org

*Food Pantry Needs* All donations are much appreciated!

Suggested Donations:

Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Canned Soups, Stuffing,

Canned Vegetables and Fruit, Chef Boyardee,

Hamburger Helper, Macaroni and Cheese, Knorr

Rice or Noodle Side Dishes, Instant Potatoes,

Gravy, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Juice, Dish Soap, 4pk

Toilet paper

Road to Resurrection

A Good Friday Program at KMUPC

Children ages 4 through the 6th grade

are invited to join us on an

amazing journey.

We will step back in time and

follow Jesus’ footsteps through

the week leading up to his death and

resurrection.

5th and 6th graders will participate

in separate activities.

Friday, April 14

9-11:30am Registration forms are available online or

in the Sunday School office

at KMUPC will be

Sunday, July 23rd – Thursday, July 27th

6-8:45pm

For ages 4 through the 8th grades

Children’s Church For children age 5-8

Children may leave immediately after “Time with the Children”

Children in 3rd grade and above are welcomed and encouraged to participate in worship with their

families