A Service For The Worship Of God 3rd Sunday in Lent, March 23, 2014 Youth Sunday 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary Gathering Around the Word PRELUDE Allemande J.S. Bach Michael Muchane, piano WELCOME AND CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Jesus says, ‘I am the Good Shepherd.’ People/Sheep: WE ARE GOD’S SHEEP! Leader: The Good Shepherd puts the sheep before himself. People/Sheep: WE ARE GOD’S SHEEP! Leader: Let us worship God! People/Sheep: LET US WORSHIP GOD! *HYMN No. 664 Morning Has Broken MORNING HYMN PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE PARDON As we join in confession today, we invite you to take a piece of ribbon at the end of the pew, and to write something you want to share with God on it. It could be a burden that you carry, a desire for forgiveness because of mistakes you have made, or a desire for reconciliation with God or another person. When we begin singing “As the Deer” after the sermons, our ushers will invite you to come forward by rows to drape your ribbon on the cross. Silent Prayers of Confession *PASSING OF THE PEACE Hearing the Word (11:00) WORD FOR CHILDREN Come and See Marilyn Houser Hamm (Children are invited to come forward.) “Come and see, come and see, I am the way and the truth,” said he. “Follow me, follow me, come as a child, O come and see.” PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Awake My Soul OLD TESTAMENT LESSON Psalm 23 ANTHEM Peaceful, Easy Feelin Roxology NEW TESTAMENT LESSON John 10: 11-16 SERMON Emma Holthouser Ellen Montogomery Iliana Ragnone Responding to the Word *HYMN As the Deer Roxology (The musical notes and words for the first verse and chorus can be found on No. 626) Verse 1: As the deer pants for the water, so my soul longs after you. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you. Chorus: You alone are my strength, my shield; to you alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart’s desire, and I long to worship you. Verse 2: You’re my friend, and you are my brother, even though you are a king. I love you more than any other, so much more than anything. Sing Chorus Verse 3: I want you more than gold or silver, only you can satisfy. You alone are the real joy-giver, and the apple of my eye. Sing Chorus PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Confirmands will lift up prayers for the world, naming many ways in which fellow human beings are in need of healing and grace. As each Confirmand closes his or her portion of the prayer, we invite the congregation to join in the words: I’m right here, Lord. Guide me to do your will. INVITATION TO OFFERING OFFERTORY Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart David Ashley White Middle and High School Choir (Please pass the fellowship register to the end of the pew and back at this time.) *DOXOLOGY No. 606 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Bearing and Following the Word into the World *HYMN O Love that Will Not Let Me Go Roxology Roxology will teach the song by singing the first verse alone, and then the whole congregation will sing the first verse together. O Love, that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, that in thine ocean depths its flow may richer, fuller be. O Light that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to thee; my heart restores its borrowed ray, that in thy sunshine’s blaze its day may brighter, fairer be. O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, and feel the promise is not vain, that morn shall tearless be. O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee; I lay in dust, life’s glory dead, and from the ground there blossoms red life that shall endless be. *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION POSTLUDE Concerto No. 3 in C Minor Beethoven Michael Muchane, piano *Those who are able, please stand. CHILDREN SHOULD REMAIN IN WORSHIP TODAY We would like all God’s children to worship together for Youth Sunday. Tic Toc will not meet. CHILDCARE DURING WORSHIP SERVICES is available for kindergarten age children and younger. During early service children meet in room 12. During the 11 a.m. service, infants—twos are downstairs; threes and fours meet in room 118. Kindergarteners should remain in worship today for Youth Sunday. PRAYER CARDS are available in the pew racks or online (www.dcpc.org). Requests are made known to those gathered for silent intercessory prayer on Wednesday mornings at 11:30 in Lingle Chapel. All are welcome and encouraged to join in prayer at that hour in the chapel or wherever you are. YOUTH GROUP will not meet this afternoon. High School youth will meet next Sunday, March 30, at 4:30 p.m. and Middle School at 5:30 in the Congregation House. CAMP GRIER Come learn about great opportunities at Camp Grier. This afternoon, 2:00-4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Gastonia (1621 E. Garrison Boulevard). Staff from the camp will be present to answer questions, play fun games with children and help you as you consider camp options for your children or yourself. A great way for prospective campers to see the fun of summer camp! LENTEN SMALL GROUPS You are invited to join a Lenten Small Group. Each week we will provide a brief discussion guide related to the upcoming Sunday’s sermon text at www.dcpc.org and in This Week at DCPC. You are invited to attend one of the groups already scheduled (www.dcpc.org; click on Lent Small Groups ) or start your own group at a time that works best for you. PRAYER AT THE CLOSE OF DAY is this Tuesday evening at 8:30 in Lingle Chapel. You are invited to this brief contemplative service of music, prayer and reflection each week. The March 25 service will follow the pattern of Taizé WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE dinner is this Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. in the Congregation House. This week’s menu is Teriyaki Chicken. Make reservations online (www.dcpc.org) or with the church office (704-892-5641). PASTOR’S LUNCH AT THE PINES is Tuesday, March 25 at 12:00 noon. Please call the church office 704-892-5641 or e-mail Julie to make reservations ([email protected]). ALL ARE INVITED! The Presbyterian Women's Brunch is coming up on Thursday, March 27 at 10 a.m. ALL are welcome to the free event where PW Lifetime Memberships will be presented to 3 deserving recipients! Guest speakers from Lydia's Loft and The Bin will talk about their ministries and you can bring donations to the event for these organizations -- old sheets and towels, clothing, furniture - you name it! So clean out a closet and come celebrate over Brunch with Presbyterian Women. DCPC’s FIRST GAME NIGHT is this coming Saturday, March 29. Come to the Congregation House at 5:00 p.m. with finger food appetizers (anything that can be eaten without much fuss) and game(s) to share. Drinks and dessert provided. We’ll be there until 9:00 p.m. and you can come when you can and leave when you must. All ages welcomed! We will meet the last Saturday of every month, so plan to join the fun. CANCELLATION the Davidson College Staley Distinguished Christian Lecture, by J. Philip Newell scheduled for March 31 has been cancelled.