Georgetown Presbyterian ChurchFebruary 25, 2018 Second Sunday In Lent 10:00 am Service

Welcome One Another, as Christ Welcomes YouRomans 15:7

Welcome and Community Sharing

Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you! People: And also with you!

Prelude I am Thine, O Lord Arranged - McDonald

Morning Prayer Elder Betty Kasperski

*Introit Goodness Is Stronger than Evil Hymnal 296

Lent is a time for stepping back from the daily routine of life and thoughtfully reflecting

upon our relationship with Christ. In the early church, the weeks before Easter were a time

of preparation for new believers who were to be baptized on Easter morning. Over time,

others began to adopt this season of reflection and preparation and Lent (from a German

word denoting “springtime”) grew into a significant season in the church year. Lent is a time

of making personal changes, both permanent and temporary, that cause us to pause and

consider; more lasting changes that both honor tradition and take us to new places; changes,

not for change sake, but changes that will open our souls to God’s work of salvation and

sanctification. Yes, Lent has a somber tone, but Lent is also a time of celebration. For above

all, Lent reminds us that God continues to claim and love us even in the midst of our

rebellions. Lent is a season of humbly but joyfully affirming God’s love and grace!

*Call to Worship John Bowring, 1825 (Galatians 6:14)

Leader: In the cross of Christ I glory, towering over the wrecks of time;

People: All the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime.

Leader: When the woes of life overtake me, hopes deceive, and fears annoy:

People: Never shall the cross forsake me; lo, it glows with peace and joy.

Leader: When the sun of bliss is beaming light and love upon my way,

People: From the cross God’s radiance streaming, adds more luster to the day.

Leader: Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure, by the cross are sanctified;

People: Peace is there that knows no measure, joys that through all timeabide.

Behold, Now is the Day of Salvation 2 Corinthians 6:2

*Hymn of Praise In The Cross of Christ I Glory Hymnal #264

Faith Sharing with Families

Following this time, the children are invited to attend age appropriate classes related to today’s service.

*Call to Confession & Unison Confession Psalm 51, selected verses

God of the Healing Cross,

Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to

your abundant mercy, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly

from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my

transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have I

sinned, and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are justified in your

sentence and blameless when you pass judgement. Create in me a clean

heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Do not cast me away

from your presence, and do not take your holy spirit from me. Restore to me

the joy of your salvation, and sustain in me a willing spirit.

Silent Prayer / Meditation / Reflection

Leader: In Christ we pray; People: Amen

*Affirmation of Pardon

*Congregational Response Lord, Have Mercy Hymnal #375

So We Proclaim; So We Believe 1 Corinthians 15:11

Narrative Lesson John 13:1-17 N.T. Page #101

Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

Anthem Bless the Broken Road Chancel Choir

I set out on a narrow way many years ago,hoping I would find your love along the broken road.But I got lost a time or two, wiped my brow and kept pushing through.I couldn’t see how every sign pointed straight to you;but every long lost dream led me to where you are.Moments that broke my heart, they were like northern starspointing me on my way into your loving arms.

This much I know is true:That God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you.

I think about the years I’ve spent just passin’ through.I’d like to have the time I lost and give it back to you;but you just smile and take my hand.You’ve been there, you understand; it’s all part of a grander planthat is comin’ true. That God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you.

Now I’m just a rollin’ home into my Savior’s arms.This much I know is true: That God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you.

Marcus Hummon, Bobby Boyd, Jeff Hanna, 1994

Meditation You Do Not Know Pastor Williams

Be Doers of the Word; Blessed in the DoingJames 1:22, 25

Receiving God’s Tithes and Our Gifts

Offertory Lenten Meditation Blake *Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow H ymnal #147

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia!

Praise God, in Jesus fully known; Creator, Word and Spirit one.

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Prayers of the People / Lord’s Prayer Inside cover of hymnal

*Hymn of Dedication Beneath the Cross of Jesus Hymnal #255

*Benediction

*Benediction Response Congregational “Point In Time” Photo

Postlude What the Lord Has Done in Me Hymn #360

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~OUR LENTEN CROSS: During our last homecoming celebrating, we ordered dozens ofcommemorative plates. When we received the plates we discovered the word “Delaware”was misspelled. The plates were replaced but “What should we do with the misspelledplates?” We decided to use them during lent in a rather ususal way. The result is thecross hanging in the chancel. Each week, we add more broken prices to the cross. Whatdoes this cross, filled with broken pieces of misspelled plates symbolize to you?

Community News ~ February 25, 2018

WE ARE GLAD THAT YOU ARE HERE! Our Greeters are Peggy Hallowell & Beth Smith. Our Worship Leader is Elder Betty Kasperski. Please register your attendance as anoffering of yourself using the black pads in the pews. Guests are invited to include fullcontact information. Please note on the form if you would like to receive a visit fromthe pastor. For information about joining our fellowship, please speak with the pastoror any member or call the church office at 856-6842. WE HAVE LARGE PRINT BULLETINS

available for those who might be more comfortable using larger type. Currentinformation can be found on our web page: PresChurch.com which has a link to ourFacebook page and our members only directory. (Ask the office for the password.)

OUR ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL PHOTO will take place during Worship today. This photo is a “Point in Time” photo of all who are worshiping with us today, includingmembers, friends and guests!

After worship, we will adjourn to Tunnell Hall for lunch and our Annual Meeting. As apart of the meeting, the session will share the 2018 budget and we will elect 5 membersof the Congregational Committee on Nominations.

Immediately after our short meeting, we will join in our annual COUNTRY COOKING

AUCTION! All proceeds go to our hunger programs including our MARCH 18 “RISE

AGAINST HUNGER” EVENT when we will pack 10,000 grain based meals! Join us as we celebrate 2017, look forward to 2018 and support our outreach ministries.

SHELTER ITEMS NEEDED this week: Bottled Water and Oatmeal Packs. We arethankful for the community support we have received. Financial gifts from non-memberswill be acknowledged with a letter. Financial gifts from members will be included onquarterly statements as well as with a letter.

Let’s Meet at The Well , continues on Wednesday,

February 28th 5:30pm -7:00 pm. The last two are March 7 &14. The WELL is a welcoming place for the entire village andall are encouraged to join us. We begin with a common meal inthe Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm followed by classes from 6-7pm. Class choices: 1) Making a Mosaic Cross for the Sanctuaryor 2) a bible study led by Rev. Tom Marsden entitled,“Following Paul.” Rev. Tom’s study will include slides of sitesmentioned in Paul’s Biblical travels.

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS: 2 Ron McCool 4 Braelyn Mills 5 Battle Robinson 6 Carmela Gathers 6 Lynwood Taylor 8 Jean Jones 9 Sharon Lawrence 12 Dawson McCabe 21 Pat Hayes 25 Helen McCool 25 Sallie Horner 27 Michele Fletcher

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES:(*Celebrating 50+)03 Joe & Myrna Smith (1962)* 08 Albert & Lucy Buchanan (1969)

SOUTHERN DELAWARE CHORALE presents “Witness” an African-American CelebrationConcert. This concern is today, February 25th at 3pm and will be held at the UnitarianUniversalist Society, 30486 Lewes-Georgetown Highway (Rt. 9). Tickets are $10 at thedoor.

Lenten ExperiencesSeason of Lent “God Blessed the Broken Road”

WEEKLY - Special musical presentations throughout the season of ourtheme song by our Chancel Choir, McKenzie Davis (viola), and MikeGarvilla (voice & guitar).

MARCH 18 - ‘Rise Up Against Hunger” Sign up today (and coming Sundays)to help us pack 10,000 plus meals. These grain based meals are sent toareas suffering from both short term and long hunger challenges. GPCpurchases the supplies ($2,500.00) and packages the meals. Rise UpAgainst Hunger ships them to needed areas where they are given tofamilies at no cost. We need 50 packers for the 2-3 hour job of packing.See the display on the entry hall bulletin board of our last such event.

MARCH 25 - Ordination of Jennine Money Groene to the office of Minister ofWord and Sacrament in the PC(USA) 3:00 pm in our sanctuary. This isPalm Sunday and a busy day but we hope to fill the sanctuary to supportJennine on this Spirit filled day.

Georgetown Presbyterian ChurchChartered January 27, 1860

203 North Bedford Street; P.O. Box 46 Georgetown, DE 19947

Office: 856-6842 / Pastor’s Cell: 302-344-1912

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Worship Leaders and Staff

The Reverend Michael Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PastorMrs. Linda C. Wolfe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of MusicMrs. Sallie Horner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Director of MusicThe GPC Chancel Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music MinistryMr. William Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk of SessionMr. Lee Turek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerMr. Theo Lawrence & Dr. Bobby Gulab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assistant TreasurersMrs. Beth Garvilla . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church OfficeMs. Mari Ellyn Hellard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emergency Shelter DirectorMrs. Jennine Money Groene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ministry Candidate New Castle Presbytery

To Be Ordained March 25, 2018 at GPC

Session Elders and Commissioned DeaconsElders serve on the Session for 3 year terms; Deacons are Commissioned for Specific Ministries.

CLASS OF 2018: Peggy Hallowell, Darrell Moore, Lidle Stone, Bill Taylor.CLASS OF 2019: Bob Chudakewich, Rukhsana Gulab, Richard Hubbard, Chris UmstedCLASS OF 2020: Michele Fletcher, Earnest Gulab, Mari Ellyn Hellard, Amin Mall.DEACONS: Joe Booth (Personnel), Dora George (Hospitality),

Sharon Hubbard (Prayer), Justin Illian (Mission), Vicki Moore (Worship), Carol Ann Stone (Bereavement),

Linda Williams (Mission)

The mission of Georgetown Presbyterian Church is to lead people to a deep and continuing relationship with Christ as we seek

to become more Christ-like ourselves.