Versailles Presbyterian ChurchOrder of Worship

May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter 10:30 a.m.

GATHERING IN GOD'S NAME

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements Please sign the friendship pad.

Welcoming Moment

After a moment to welcome those near you, weask that you please return to your seat when the choir sings.

Choral Introit

*Call to Worship (Responsively) Shout for joy to the Lord!Worship the Lord with gladness, come before God with songs of joy.

Know that it is God who has made us, and we belong to God.For God is good, and God's love endures forever.

*Hymn of Praise 288 I Sing the Mighty Power of God ELLACOMBE

Prayer of Praise

Loving God, help us to choose life in you, that we might keep the

commands of Jesus and witness to the hope that is within us, sharing

Christ's love for the world. Amen.

Call to Confession

Prayer of Confession (Unison)

Gracious God, we try hard to be good people, but somehow we still fallshort. We want to love, but still hold feelings of hatred in our hearts. Wewant to give of ourselves, but our busy schedules just keep getting in theway. Sometimes life just makes us breathless and we lose our strength anddesire to serve. Forgive us, O God, and breath into us the Spirit of truth, theSpirit that renews our lives with your presence, giving us a joyful heart, anda will to love.

Silent Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon

*Response (Sung) Gloria PatriGlory 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.

HEARING THE WORD

Prayer for Illumination

Scripture Reading Acts 17:22-31 p. 902 Pew Bible

Anthem Come Let Us Sing WAGNER

Congregation to join in singing:

Time for Our Children (Children age 3 years old - 5th grade are invited to participate in Children’s Church

in the Sunday School room. Please use Child ID Labels found in pew racks.)

Scripture Reading John 14:15-21 p. 877 Pew Bible

Sermon Never Out of Breath Rev. Keith Benze

*Hymn 510 Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts QUEBEC

*Affirmation of Faith (Unison) The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in

Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost,

born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead,

and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the

dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the

Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the

dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion

of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life

everlasting. Amen.

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper

Invitation to the Table

Great Thanksgiving (Responsively)

The Lord be with you.And also with you.

We lift up our hearts.We lift them up to the Lord.

Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is truly right and our greatest joy to give you thanks and praise, eternalGod, creator and ruler of the universe… Therefore, with all the powers ofheaven and earth, we sing the ageless hymn of your glory:

Choir: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

Great is the mystery of faith:Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again.

The Lord's PrayerOur 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.

Words of Institution

Communion of the People Bread and juice will be passed to you in the pews. Please hold them and we will eat and

drink together. Anyone can participate in this meal, for all are welcome at the table of Christ.

Communion Prayer

Collection of Tithes and Offerings The Offertory *Doxology *Prayer of Dedication

GOING IN GOD'S NAME

*Closing Hymn 326 Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart MORECAMBE

*Benediction

*Benediction Response (Sung)

May the Peace of the Lord Christ Go With You SUTCLIFFE

May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you,

wherever he may send you.

May he guide you through the wilderness,

protect you through the storm.

May he bring you home rejoicing

at the wonders he has shown you.

May he bring you home rejoicing, once again into our doors.

*Postlude *Please stand in body and/or spirit

Keith Benze's Contact Information

phone: 859.629.8380 ~ email: pastor@vpc1.org

REMEMBER IN PRAYER: Carl Lindberg; Gay Mansfield; Gaynell Ackerman (Carol Carpenter'sfriend); Joan Jewell; Randolph Railey Fishback 3rd; CJ Ellison (Jean Lindberg's nephew); BarbaraLamb (Mary Nehring's mom); Juanita Ladd (Prudence Yohe's mother); Cynthia Croskey, Don (Dan& Mary Nehring's neighbor); Martha Herrington (Kay Heichelbech's cousin); Susan Weido Roe(Prudence Yohe’s friend); Alice Lee Ball (Norma Yost's cousin); Bob Robertson (Mary Pierson’sbrother); The Greg Henson Family (family of Byron & Susan Day); Taryn & Cody Beers; SouthGregory (Julia Mitchell’s brother); Sandra Combs; orphans from Ethiopia; Tom Carroll; Robert ClarkSouthworth (Carol Carpenter’s brother); Bev Conway (friend of Ralph Carpenter); George Perry(Clara Perry’s stepson)

Sunday Morning Schedule8:30 a.m. Contemplative Service9:10 a.m. Education Hour (See Welcome Center for locations) 10:30 a.m. Traditional Worship8 a.m. – Noon Fellowship (goodies available all morning in Fellowship Hall)

THE FOOD PANTRY NEEDS THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS:

1. Canned items: pork & beans, kale, spinach, turnip greens and collard greens

2. One-pound bags of dried beans

Versailles Presbyterian Preschool has opened Fall 2017 RegistrationPreschool class ~ 3/4 yr. olds : Tues. and Thur. 8:30 - 11:30

PreK class ~ 4/5 yr. olds (4 by Aug 1st): Mon, Wed & Fri 8:30 -12:00Contact Kristy Hamlin for further information ~ khamlinvpp@gmail.com

Children’s Activities & Music

Children will meet at 9:10 a.m. in the Sanctuary for Bible study, music and otheractivities. Please contact the church office with any questions.

Senior Adult Ladies Lunch Bunch

We will NOT meet on Thursday, 5/25, as we are having a dinner on Friday, 5/26.We will resume on June 1 (more details next week).

VOLUNTEERS

Week Ushers Greeters Nursery

May 21

8:30

Jerri Jo Tackett

10:30

Dan Nehring

Ted & Carolyn Bradshaw

Virginia Carroll

Bill & Laura Dake; Peg Neil

Betty Sue Whittaker

10:15 - 11:45

Jerry Jo Tackett

Ann Mendenhall

May 28

8:30

Jerri Jo Tackett

10:30

Dan Nehring

Mike & Christine O'Brien

Jackie Sexton

Byron & Susan Day

Jean Lawson; Jean Lindberg

10:15 - 11:45

Lisa Molla

TBA

Senior Adult Potluck

The VIP’s (Very Important Presbyterians age 55 and up) will have a potluck dinnerand entertainment on Friday, May 26, at 6 p.m. Meat will be provided. Sign up in the

Welcome Center - Please bring a side or dessert. Clara Perry (873-4568) orSharon Bloom (873-7268) with any questions. Note - all senior adults are welcome,even if you haven't been able to attend an event previously. We'd love to have you.

Out of the Office

Keith will be out of the office through May 23- June 3. In case of pastoral careemergencies, please contact the church office or Linder Jaeckels (859.533.0320).

Vacation Bible School

June 12-16

Sign up online now!!

Versailles Presbyterian Church willhave Vacation Bible School June 12-15,3:30-5:30 daily. All children preschool(age 3) through 5th grade are invited tojoin us. Snacks will be provided. Pleaseinvite your friends and family.

We will have a closing celebration onFriday, June 16. The celebration is afinal activity for all that participated inVBS and everyone in the church isinvited to attend!

Sign up online or use the forms that are in the Welcome Center.

Interested in volunteering? Contact Keith or Ryan.

Safe Environment Policy

It is our intent at VPC to provide those entrusted to our care with a secure andnurturing environment abundant in Christian love. We follow practices andprocedures that maximize the safety and well-being of minors and others who maybe vulnerable. Therefore, the Safe Child Policy has been modified to be moreinclusive and is now designated the Safe Environment Policy. The policy is found onthe church website (www.vpc1.org) and a copy is in the church office. Questions: Contact Rev. Benze at 859-629-8380 or pastor@vpc1.org.

Mission Trip Volunteers

Needed

The WCPCUSA Youth group(our collaborative youth groupwith Pisgah Presbyterian) isseeking volunteers to join themission trip team to New YorkCity later this summer. The tripwill be July 30-August 4 and cost$250 per person. Please let

Ryan or Keith know if you would be interested in serving with our youth!

"Heroes for the Cure"

June 2 - Falling Springs

Join the VPC team in the fight against cancer.

Woodford County Relay for Life

Our team will join other teams in our community takingturns walking or running around the track in thisnon-competitive event while enjoying games, food, musicand camaraderie. If walking or running is not your thing,you can join us in our tent to soak in the atmosphere.Please sign up in the Welcome Center for the

approximate time you will join us. We need representation from 7 pm -

midnight.

At nightfall, all participants will share in a special luminaria ceremony to rememberthose individuals who have been affected by cancer. Candles will be lit in honor ormemory of cancer patients, which will be placed around the perimeter of the track. You are invited to participate in this effort by ordering a luminaria or lantern of lovein honor/memory of one who has been touched by cancer. Luminaria order forms will

be available in the Welcome Center.

The overall theme for the Relay this year, is "Heroes for the Cure". VPC's teamwill focus on our own heroes; those in the congregation who have or have hadcancer of any diagnosis. We already know about many of you, but would appreciateall of you "heroes" contacting Rachel Vasilakes, Carol Dickey or Kathy Jones - tellingus about your experience.

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Costume Contest

For those of you that want to be daring and creative at the same time, we will hosta costume contest in our tent and judging will be right after the luminary ceremony. If you are interested in participating, please let Rachel Vasilakes, Kathy Jones orCarol Dickey know and we will get you a cape to decorate. Our focus will be EveryDay and Super Heroes so you will have a wide range of ideas to choose from.

Muffin Ministry

Versailles Presbyterian Church has a ministry to patientsundergoing treatments for cancer and living at Hope Lodgein Lexington. Once a month on the first Monday a baker(s)will assemble a grab-and-go breakfast of muffins and freshfruit. The time commitment is about 1 1/2 hours and allingredients and written instructions are in the kitchen of thechurch. We only need 1-2 people for each time slot.

Please consider signing up for this very importantministry, the sign-up sheet will be in the Welcome Center.

If you have questions you may call Mary Nehring 873-2091.

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May 21, 2017 ~ 10:30 a.m.May 21, 2017 ~ 10:30 a.m.May 21, 2017 ~ 10:30 a.m.May 21, 2017 ~ 10:30 a.m.VPC STAFF

Rev. Keith Benze, Pastor

Ruth McCoy, Choir Director

Holly Coffey, Accompanist

Mona Phelps, Office Manager

Kristy Hamlin, Preschool Director

Ryan Straw, Director of Christian Education

Scharlie Meade, Communications Coordinator

Sharon Bloom, Recorder

Virginia Slone, Custodian

Versailles Presbyterian Church is a Safe Environment congregation.

We follow practices and procedures that maximize the safety and

well-being of children and youth while they are in our care.

CALENDARSunday, 5/21

8:30 AM Contemplative Worship

9:10 AM Children's Activities

9:10 AM Sunday School

10:30 AM Trad Worship

4:25 PM Hope Center

Tuesday, 5/23

6:30 PM Card Making Class

Thursday, 5/25

6:00 PM Card Making Class

Friday, 5/26

6:00 PM Senior Adult Potluck

Saturday, 5/27

4:00 PM Celebration for Taryn & Cody

Beers

Sunday, 5/28

8:30 AM Contemplative Worship

9:10 AM Children's Activities

9:10 AM Sunday School

10:30 AM Trad Worship