WEBSTER GROVESPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Service for the Lord’s DayOctober 20, 2019

10:30 a.m.

OUR MISSIONWe seek to live Christ’s love,

welcome all people and joyfully serve God.

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Service for the Lord’s DayWhen this symbol precedes an element of the service, please rise in body or spirit.

Prelude: “Whispering Hope” Glasgow Ely Ringers

WELCOME AND COMMUNITY LIFEAll are encouraged to sign and pass the Friendship Pads at the ends of the pews. As the music begins, let us use this time for quiet reflection and prayer, so that we, individually and as a great crowd of witnesses, may prepare ourselves to reaffirm our faith as the people of God.

GATHERING FOR GOD’S WORD

CALL TO WORSHIP Valletta Thurmon, Liturgist

ALL WHO ARE ABLE, PLEASE RISE IN BODY OR SPIRIT.

Leader: No matter how far from God we seem to be,we do not lose heart:

People: For the days are surely coming, says the Lord.Leader: No matter how many obstacles we face in life, in the church

we do not lose heart:People: For the days are surely coming, says the Lord.Leader: No matter how hard it is to continually pray and work for

justice, we do not lose heart:People: For the days are surely coming, says the Lord,

when I will forgive and restore my people;when I will equip them for every good work;and when I will grant justice,for I hear their cries day and night.

HYMN #63 “The Lord Is God” AZMON

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Gracious God,we confess that we do not meditate on your commandsand teachings all day long.We do not keep your word before us always and in all things.Instead, we turn away from your demanding truth and wander

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toward easier options.Forgive us, we pray, for pursuing our own desires rather than yours.Forgive us for growing weary in following you;for failing to pray and work tirelessly for justice;for losing hope in your power to transform the powers of this world.Tune our ears to the sound of your justice.Turn our hearts to your commandments and word of grace.Do not remember our sin, but remember your mercy forever.We pray in Christ’s name. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Frankie Stocke, Wyatt Haxel

Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another.The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.And also with you.

RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE “Laud and Honor to the Father” WESTMINSTER ABBEY

PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD

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SECOND GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATION

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Westen Thurmon, Liturgist

READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Psalm 119:97-104 Pew Bible, pg. 568

Westen Thurmon, Bryce Thurmon, Dylan Pincus

HYMN “Amazing Grace” arr. Barry / ValeyCelebration Ringers

READING FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Jeremiah 31:31-34 Pew Bible, pg. 735

SERMON Rev. Hannah Zyla

SILENCE FOR REFLECTION

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISMTim and Katherine Keenan present their son

James Bering Keenan

PRESENTATION

PROFESSION OF FAITH

APOSTLES’ CREEDLeader: Do you believe in God, the Father almighty?All: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.

Leader: Do you believe in Jesus Christ?All: I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s 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,He is seated at the right hand of God,And he will come to judge the living and the dead.

Leader: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit?All: I believe in the Holy Spirit,

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The holy catholic church,The communion of saints,The forgiveness of sins,The resurrection of the body,And the life everlasting. Amen.

THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER

THE ACT OF BAPTISM

LAYING ON OF HANDS AND ANOINTING

WELCOMELeader: Let us welcome them together:All: With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you, into Christ’s church;for we are all one in Christ.We promise to love you, encourage you, and support you, to share the good news of the gospel with you,and to help you know and follow Christ.Leader: The peace of God be with you.

All: And also with you.

PRAYER FOR INTERCESSION

MINUTE FOR MISSION Renee Bennet

OFFERING INVITATION Claire Mabie, Axel Byers, Bryce Thurmon

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY “If Ye Love Me” Tallis Chancel Choir

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DOXOLOGY “Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow” LASST UNS ERFREUEN

PRAYER OF DEDICATION Whirl Class

HYMN #475 “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” NETTLETON

CHARGE

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Arrangatang” Zukeper Shawn Portell, organ

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WORSHIP NOTES

Some prayers and liturgical texts for worship are provided by:

Book of Common Worship. (2016). Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press.

Call to Worship. (2018). Louisville: Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Feasting On The Word. (2012). Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press.

THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY

Ushers: Laurie Goodfellow, Matt Byrne, Sam Stoll, Kin Watkins, Becky Bopp, Robin Reynolds, Sudie Schickedanz

Greeters: Leah Ann & Dave Fleisher, Marilee &Craig Campbell, Anne & Dan Carpenter

Office Volunteers: Jim Gloeckner, Jon Schickedanz

Fellowship Snack Provider: Jan Phillips

Flower Delivery: Mary Ann & Ken Wallace, Gerri Seitz

Liturgist: Valleta Thurmon, Frankie Stocke, Wyatt Haxel, Westen Thurmon, Bryce Thurmon, Dylan Pincus

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Claire Mabie, Axel Byers, Whirl Class,

WORD OF WELCOMECHILDREN ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN WORSHIP AT WGPC! Worship Activity Bags are located at each entrance to the Sanctuary.

NURSERY CARE While some children prefer to stay with their parents in worship, others enjoy the opportunity to meet new friends, play and learn stories from the Bible. Mrs. Robin is ready to greet your child with a happy smile and a generous spirit. The nursery is open from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. If there are no children in the nursery by 10:00 a.m., the nursery room will remain open for parents and children to enjoy together. There will be no nursery attendants on duty.

LARGE-PRINT BULLETINS AND HYMNALS, hearing devices, and cushions are also available. One of our ushers would be happy to assist you.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN THE FRIENDSHIP PADS located at the end of each pew.

WATER AND LOZENGES Got a tickle in your throat? Relax. Just head to the Narthex (back of the sanctuary) where the ushers have water and lozenges for your comfort.

CHANCEL FLOWERS The Chancel Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Vera Imse, the gift of her family.

MINISTRY STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Edwin Zumwinkel IIIAssociate Pastor: Rev. Hannah ZylaPastoral Assistant for Congregational Care: John RawlingsDirector of Music Ministries/Organist: Shawn PortellMusic/Organist Assistant: Ted CronbaughDirector of Youth and Family Ministries: Brian KuhnInterim Director of Youth and Family Ministries: Summer KohringDirector of Early childhood Center/ Nursery Coordinator: Robin CannonMission Outreach Coordinator: Beth KazlauskasConnections Coordinator: Tracey RapisardoBusiness Administrator: Jan ScheurerSenior Staff Assistant: Valerie HamptonAssistant for Children, Youth, and Family Ministries: Cherstin ByersCustodial Supervisor: Pete Brennan

efz@wgpc.orghmd@wgpc.orgjdrtsn@gmail.comspp@wgpc.orgted.cronbaugh@gmail.comon sabbaticalslk@wgpc.orgrwc@wgpc.orgbok@wgpc.orgtar@wgpc.orgjls@wgpc.orgvph@wgpc.orgchb@wgpc.org(314)-962-9210 ext 3212

45 West Lockwood AvenueWebster Groves, MO 63119

www.wgpc.org(314)-962-9210

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OUR UPCOMING COMMUNITY LIFE TOGETHERCHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES meeting today

Infant – PreK:

Nursery 8:15 a.m. - noon 1st floor nursery

PreK-3rd Grade:

Children’s Choir 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Room 208Holy Moly (PreK-1st) 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Room 210Whirl (2nd & 3rd) 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Room 209

4th & 5th Grade:Celebration 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Room 211Celebration Bell Ringers 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Room 207B

Visit wgpc.org or contact Cherstin Byers (chb@wgpc.org) for more information and to receive newsletter emails about children’s and youth activities.

CHILDREN'S OFFERING: This fall, the children’s offering will be collected to purchase piglets through the Presbyterian Mission Agency.  Our goal is to gather $160--enough for four piglets to help provide families with an important safety net and emergency source of income.

Give-A-Meal-A-Month October Menu

Canned Chicken and DumplingsCanned Peas – no or low saltCanned Pears – lite or in fruit juice Pancake MixAdditional Needs:

Laundry Detergent

“Share your belongings with your needy fellow Christians, and open your homes to strangers.” Romans 12:13

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Empty Bowls Soup DinnerSunday, November 3rd, 2019 - 4:30 to 7:00 pm

Webster Hills Methodist Christian Life Center1333 W. Lockwood

Enjoy a hearty bowl of soup and artisan breads donated by local restaurants, and take home a handcrafted bowl as a

reminder of those whose bowls go empty.

Proceeds support the work of Webster-Rock Hill Ministries to feed and assist those in need in our community.

Admission to the event in advance or at the door:$15 for adults, $5 for students (K-12),

children under five eat free.

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Tickets can be purchased from Beth Kazlauskas in Fellowship Hall after services today, or at the door on November 3rd.

     

October 27 - DRAP (Dismantling Racism and Privilege) Report, Diane McCullough. WGPC member Diane McCullough will lead a report and discussion of the recent DRAP journey to Montgomery, AL where they visited the sites developed by the Equal Justice Initiative founded by Bryan Stevenson ("Just Mercy"). Please plan to attend!

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About Matt Pantaleoni, PiperMusic in a Great Place Reformation SundayNEXT SUNDAYOctober 27, 2019 @ 10:30 Worship Service

Matt Pantaleoni is one of the top pipers in the United States.  As well as competing at the highest level across North America, he is one of a handful of American pipers who travel to Scotland each summer to compete against the top players in the world. Matt began his piping lessons in 1997 with Bill Henry of the old St. Louis Inveraan Pipe Band and soon progressed onto the pipes.  He began attending the Balmoral Schools of Piping and Drumming in his summers where he was able to meet and study with some of the world’s top pipers. After graduating from the University of Chicago in 2003, Matt

moved back to St. Louis and is now a full time musician and music teacher offering private lessons on the pipes.  In January 2008, Matt became a lecturer in music at the Missouri University of Science and Technology and is starting a pipe band at the university. After a successful run in the top amateur solo competitions in North America, including back to back wins at the US Piping Foundation amateur championship in 2001 and 2002, Matt was upgraded to the Professional competition grade in the US in 2003 and currently competes in the ‘B’ Grade light music and Silver Medal piobaireachd competitions at the Argyllshire Gathering (Oban) and the Northern Meeting (Inverness), the two premier Scottish solo competitions each year that draw the top pipers from around the world.

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Sunday, 20 October

8:30 a.m. - Informal Worship Communion9:30 a.m. – Diving Deeper9:30 a.m. – Faith in Real Life9:30 a.m. – Advocacy Meeting9:30 a.m. – Environmental Stewardship10:30 a.m. – 2nd Grade Bibles 10:30 a.m. – Traditional Worship 11:45 p.m. – Come and Consider4:30 p.m. – Celebration4:30 p.m. – Celtics4:30 p.m. – Children’s Choir5:15 p.m. – Celebration Bell Ringers5:15 p.m. – Holy Moly5:15 p.m. - Whirl7:00 p.m. – Agape

Monday, 21 October

10:30 a.m. – Ely Ringers4:00 p.m. – Prayer Ministry6:00 p.m. – WGHS Orchestra Rehearsal

Tuesday, 22 October

6:30 a.m. – Tuesday Prayer Meeting7:00 a.m. – Bible Study: Rawlings9:30 a.m. – Staff Meeting

7:00 p.m. – WGHS Orchestra Performance

Wednesday, 23 October

9:00 a.m. – Kids Day Out9:00 a.m. – Mom’s Group5:30 p.m. – Stewardship Meeting

Thursday, 24 October

8:30 a.m. – Men’s Bridge Group10:00 a.m. –Disciples Bible Study12:00 p.m. – Noon Choir Practice7:00 p.m. – Chancel Choir

Friday, 25 October

12:00 p.m. – Rotary

Saturday, 26 October

9:00 a.m. – Al Anon

Sunday, 27 October

ALL DAY – Reformation Sunday8:30 a.m. – Informal Worship 8:30 a.m. – Music In A Great Place9:30 a.m. – Diving Deeper9:30 p.m. – Faith in Real Life10:30 a.m. – Joining Sunday10:30 a.m. - Traditional Worship11:30 a.m. – Reception for 50 Year Members4:30 p.m. – Celebration4:30 p.m. – Celtics4:30 p.m. – Children’s Choir5:15 p.m. – Celebration Bell Ringers5:15 p.m. – Holy Moly

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5:15 p.m. – Whirl7:00 p.m. – Agape7:00 p.m. – Agape Kitchen Event

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