The Service for the Lord’s Day ird Sunday in Lent March 24, 2019 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Greeting Karl Zinsmeister One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship. Preparation for Worship Eternal God, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death and resurrection of your Son. Help us to hear your Word and obey it, that we may become instruments of your saving love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Prelude (8:15) CANDLER arr. Michael Burkhardt (b. 1958) (9:30 & 11:00) Prelude on CANDLER (A Scottish Melody) arr. Katherine Larson (pub. 1996) WMPC Handbell Choir Christian Welcome and Announcements Gloria Johnson Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information. Call to Worship from Psalm 86:11-12 One: Show me your way, O Lord, All: that I may follow in your truth. One: Give me an undivided heart to revere your name, All: and my whole heart will praise you forever. *Hymn 797 - We Cannot Measure How You Heal YE BANKS AND BRAES *Litany of Confession and Assurance of God’s Grace One: It is not always with malice that we build walls, maybe not even most of the time, All: but it’s what we do: we armor-up, we worship what we do not know, and we hold sacred that which we do not truly understand. One: And still, and always, our God remains faithful. Our God comes to us and meets us in the most unexpected places, so that where we expect to encounter walls, All: we find instead wells of forgiveness and fresh starts, and an invitation into a new kind of holy. One: Trusting in God’s faithfulness, let us open our lives to God’s healing presence, forsaking all that separates us from God and neighbor. Let us pray: All: Loving God, in whom we live and move and have our being – whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts. Cleanse us from all our many faults and offenses: our vanity, our pride, our violence, our busyness; our trying to do it all ourselves, our looking the other way. And forgive us when we mistake safety for sanctuary: when we stand our ground rather than extending our hand, or when we rest in our privilege rather than wrestling with its grip on our lives. Whisper to us the promise of your grace and illumine our way home, where all will be made well. (continued) WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE in the manner of Christ
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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, March 24 (Isaiah 66:7-9; 12-13; John 19:25-27) Worship (8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m. - OnPoint @1704 Pickard Hall)
9:30 a.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard Hall) 10:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School Leaders Meeting (Geneva Hall) 1:00 p.m. - Pysanky Workshop for Adults (Geneva Hall)
3:45 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal (S300) 5:00 p.m. - Middle & High School Sabbath Sunday (Off Premises)
Monday, March 25 (Psalm 81; Genesis 24:1-27; 2 John 1:1-13) 9:00 a.m. - Red Crosss Blood Drive (Pickard Hall) 3:00 p.m. - Middle School Open Gym (Pickard Hall) 4:30 p.m. - Liturgical Arts Ministry Team (C203) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall); Worship Committee (S300) 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Study Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (C301) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Jim Gale Bible Study (K100); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry Training (K302)
Tuesday, March 26 (Psalm 81; Genesis 29:1-14; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4) 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva Hall);
Women’s Breakfast/Circle M Bible Study (K100) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall); GodTalk (W400)
10:30 a.m. - Lenten Study Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (C304) Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 12:00 p.m. - Senior Adult Ministry Committee (W400)
3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 6:00 p.m. - Haiti Committee (C203); StepUp Life Skills Program Dinner (Geneva Hall) 6:30 p.m. - WDS Committee Meeting (C204) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard Hall)Wednesday, March 27 (Psalm 81; Jeremiah 2:4-13; John 7:14-31, 37-39) 8:00 a.m. - StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100)
9:30 a.m. - Bible Belles (Off Premises) 10:00 a.m. - Chair Yoga (C200) 2:00 p.m. - WTR for Lanse Houston (Sanctuary) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 4:45 p.m. - Tell Me a Story in The Way Station (S104) 5:00 p.m. - Wednesdays Together Dinner (Pickard Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Evening Prayer (Chapel) 7:00 p.m. - Adult Faith Formation (C302); Faith Formation Committee (C301); Healing Prayer (C200); Outreach Committee (W400); Young Adult Bible Study (C102) 7:05 p.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (K100) 7:15 p.m. - Spring Bible Study (W323) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)Thursday, March 28 (Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:10-21; Ephesians 4:25-32) 8:00 a.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel); Generosity Committee (C204); StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100) 9:15 a.m. - Library Committee (C203) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:45 a.m. - Keenagers Program (K100) 12:00 p.m. - Keenager Lunch (Geneva Hall) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Combined Adult Choir Rehearsals (S300) 7:30 p.m. - Webelo Scouts (Pickard Hall)Friday, March 29 (Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:22-31; Ephesians 5:1-9) 8:00 a.m. - StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall) 4:00 p.m. - Men’s Retreat 2019 (Geneva Hall) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)Saturday, March 30 (Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:32-34; John 1:1-9) 8:30 a.m. - Classrooms Open for Teachers (Luther & Knox Buildings)
Each Sunday, we offer four opportunities for you to worship with us at White Memorial (8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704 in Pickard Hall). While you will notice differences in music, location and worship leadership among our different services, what unites us in our worship is our liturgy. All services use the same Call to Worship, Prayer of Confession, readings from Scripture and Affirmation of Faith.
1704 OBERLIN RD. | RALEIGH, NC 27608 | P. 919.834.3424 | WHITEMEMORIAL.ORG
The Service for the Lord’s DayThird Sunday in Lent
March 24, 20198:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
Greeting Karl ZinsmeisterOne: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.
Preparation for WorshipEternal God, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death and resurrection of your Son. Help us to hear your Word and obey it, that we may become instruments of your saving love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prelude(8:15) CANDLER arr. Michael Burkhardt (b. 1958)
(9:30 & 11:00) Prelude on CANDLER (A Scottish Melody) arr. Katherine Larson (pub. 1996)WMPC Handbell Choir
Christian Welcome and Announcements Gloria JohnsonPlease pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information.
Call to Worship from Psalm 86:11-12One: Show me your way, O Lord,All: that I may follow in your truth.One: Give me an undivided heart to revere your name,All: and my whole heart will praise you forever.
*Hymn 797 - We Cannot Measure How You Heal YE BANKS AND BRAES
*Litany of Confession and Assurance of God’s GraceOne: It is not always with malice that we build walls, maybe not even most of the time, All: but it’s what we do: we armor-up, we worship what we do not know, and we hold sacred that which we do not truly understand. One: And still, and always, our God remains faithful. Our God comes to us and meets us in the most unexpected places, so that where we expect to encounter walls, All: we find instead wells of forgiveness and fresh starts, and an invitation into a new kind of holy. One: Trusting in God’s faithfulness, let us open our lives to God’s healing presence, forsaking all that separates us from God and neighbor. Let us pray: All: Loving God, in whom we live and move and have our being – whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts. Cleanse us from all our many faults and offenses: our vanity, our pride, our violence, our busyness; our trying to do it all ourselves, our looking the other way. And forgive us when we mistake safety for sanctuary: when we stand our ground rather than extending our hand, or when we rest in our privilege rather than wrestling with its grip on our lives. Whisper to us the promise of your grace and illumine our way home, where all will be made well.
(continued)
WELCOME TO WHITE MEMORIALPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PC (USA)We are glad you are worshipping with us.Visiting? Stop by the Welcome Table in
Jane Bell Gathering Space for information, directions and a friendly greeting. New members are received after a one-day Believing & Belonging
at WMPC Class. Visit whitememorial.org/join
or contact Elizabeth Viohl at ext. 206for details, class dates and registration.
THINGS TO KNOW:- Shuttle buses run every Sunday at five-to
ten-minute intervals, 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from Glenwood Village Shopping Center.
- Restrooms are located in the Luther Buildingimmediately behind the sanctuary/Jane Bell Gathering Space.
- Childcare is available for children up to four years old.
- Refreshments are served in Carol Copeland Courtyard or Pickard Hall on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
- The Sanctuary has a loop hearing aid system and an FM system.
- Live-streamed services are at whitememorial.org.
- Radio, WPTF 680 AM, every other Sunday at 11:00 a.m.: next broadcast is today and April 7
- Bulletins left in the sanctuary following worship services are recycled as part of our care for God’s creation. WMPC is a certified Earth Care congregation of the PC (USA).
We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.
PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF: CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTORANDREW AMODEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORCYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF YOUTH MINISTRYCATE CHURCH NORMAN, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR
PASTORAL CARETRACEY DANIEL, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR FAITH
FORMATIONBROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUSJIM FERRY, PARISH ASSOCIATEROBERT GALLOWAY, PASTORAL RESIDENT KIRSTEN HOMDROM, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICKATHY HOWELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORGLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR
OUTREACHLINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR CHIP POPE, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR YOUTH
AND THEIR FAMILIESGRIER RICHARDS, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR
DISCIPLESHIPRICH RICHARDS, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICART ROSS, PASTOR EMERITUSLYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY
MINISTRYMARTHA STEVENSON, EDUCATOR EMERITAAGNES VAGLIO, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S MUSICGWEN WHITEMAN, DIR. OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY JEAN WILLIAMS, PARISH NURSE KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIR. OF MUSIC
AFTER HOURS PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593
WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE in the manner of Christ
One: In a world that offers so many lies and false stories, help us to live this truth:All: We are held by a love so deep and so wide that nothing can separate us from God. Nothing.One: And God gives us grace to grow and courage to continue the journey. So, friends, believe the good news of the gospel:All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Amen.
*Passing of the Peace
*Response Hymn 437 WAYFARING STRANGERYou are the Lord, giver of mercy!You are the Christ, giver of mercy!You are the Lord, giver of mercy!
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Sacrament of Baptism (9:30) Hudson Vaughn Mobley and Olivia Jane Mobley, children of Erica and Patrick Mobley(11:00) Jack Powers Brown, child of Blair and Sam Brown Parker Eliza Bryan, child of Sydney and Byron Bryan
Old Testament Lesson - Isaiah 66:7-9; 12-13 pew Bible, p. 654
(9:30 & 11:00) Anthem - I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say arr. Donald Busarow (d. 2011)See Hymn 182; Mark Goettsch, flute
New Testament Lesson - John 19:26-27 pew Bible, p. 107
(11:00) A Time with Young Disciples Following our time together, children will return to their pews and remain in the sanctuary
for the rest of the service.
Sermon - Family Ties Grier Richards
*Hymn 216 - Beneath the Cross of Jesus ST. CHRISTOPHER
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer (8:15 & 9:30) Tracey Daniel Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, (11:00) Jim Ferry 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.
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Anthem(8:15) The Walk to Calvary Norma Sateren Anderson (pub. 1996)
One night the Lord went out to pray alone in that dark garden, Gethsemane. And as he knelt there, he asked for strength to bear his heavy burden, Gethsemane. Oh, yes, my Savior, oh, how he suffered there in that dark garden, Gethsemane! He knew the path that he must travel then as he walked on to Calvary. By friends rejected, he was betrayed that night near that dark garden, Gethsemane, the people mocked him, they shouted, “Crucify!” As he walked on to Calvary. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you bring us peace.
(9:30 & 11:00) Chant M. Kogut; arr. P. L. Roberts (pub. 2002)
*Offertory Response Hymn 223 - stanza 4 HAMBURGWere the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small;love so amazing, so divine,demands my soul, my life, my all.
*Affirmation of Faith from Belonging to God: A First Catechism, 1998 One: Who are you? All: I am a child of God. One: What does it mean to be a child of God? All: That I belong to God, who loves me.One: What makes you a child of God? All: Grace - God’s free gift of love that I do not deserve and cannot earn.One: Don’t you have to be good for God to love you? All: No. God loves me in spite of all I do wrong. One: How do you thank God for this gift of love? All: I promise to love and trust God with all my heart. One: How do you love God? All: By worshipping God, by loving others, and by respecting what God has created.
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn 100 - My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN
*Charge and Benediction
*Closing Response Hymn 213 - stanzas 1 and 4 RATHBUNIn the cross of Christ I glory,towering o’er the wrecks of time;all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime.Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,by the cross are sanctified;peace is there that knows no measure,joys that through all time abide.
*Chiming of the TrinityThe worship service ends with the Chiming of the Trinity.
Please be mindful of those who remain to listen to the postlude.
*Postlude - Presto from Phantasie in f-sharp minor, Op. 28 Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
***
Today’s bulletin artwork was drawn by Adelaide Wilson, a WMPC 3rd grader, as an interpretation of the John 19:26-27 scripture passage.
The flowers in the chancel this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Rebecca Knotts Thomas, by her family, Muriel Summers, Colin Summers, Jared and Banks Spicer, Nova Thomas and Keith Buhl.
Greeters: 9:30 - Clai Keel, Julie Lyons, Tracey McDowell, Margaret Mills; 11:00 - Elizabeth Thompson, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Diane Britt.Ushers: 8:15 - Betsy Reade Creech (DIC), Bruce Broadbelt, Laura Broadbelt, Cindy Carter, Bonnie Elam, Jane Elkins; 9:30 - Stephanie Riddick (DIC), Toni Hutto, Duncan Jennings, Lori Jones, Phil Jones, James Joyner; 11:00 - Rob Wyatt (DIC), Tom Elam, Jim Newman, Judy Newman. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Ellen Young; 9:30 - Vance Fortier; 11:00 - Christian Perry.Treasurer’s Assistants: Margaret Weaver, Scott Lasso.Shuttle Driver: Bill Hodges.
*All who are able may stand.
One: In a world that offers so many lies and false stories, help us to live this truth:All: We are held by a love so deep and so wide that nothing can separate us from God. Nothing.One: And God gives us grace to grow and courage to continue the journey. So, friends, believe the good news of the gospel:All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! Amen.
*Passing of the Peace
*Response Hymn 437 WAYFARING STRANGERYou are the Lord, giver of mercy!You are the Christ, giver of mercy!You are the Lord, giver of mercy!
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Sacrament of Baptism (9:30) Hudson Vaughn Mobley and Olivia Jane Mobley, children of Erica and Patrick Mobley(11:00) Jack Powers Brown, child of Blair and Sam Brown Parker Eliza Bryan, child of Sydney and Byron Bryan
Old Testament Lesson - Isaiah 66:7-9; 12-13 pew Bible, p. 654
(9:30 & 11:00) Anthem - I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say arr. Donald Busarow (d. 2011)See Hymn 182; Mark Goettsch, flute
New Testament Lesson - John 19:26-27 pew Bible, p. 107
(11:00) A Time with Young Disciples Following our time together, children will return to their pews and remain in the sanctuary
for the rest of the service.
Sermon - Family Ties Grier Richards
*Hymn 216 - Beneath the Cross of Jesus ST. CHRISTOPHER
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer (8:15 & 9:30) Tracey Daniel Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, (11:00) Jim Ferry 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.
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Anthem(8:15) The Walk to Calvary Norma Sateren Anderson (pub. 1996)
One night the Lord went out to pray alone in that dark garden, Gethsemane. And as he knelt there, he asked for strength to bear his heavy burden, Gethsemane. Oh, yes, my Savior, oh, how he suffered there in that dark garden, Gethsemane! He knew the path that he must travel then as he walked on to Calvary. By friends rejected, he was betrayed that night near that dark garden, Gethsemane, the people mocked him, they shouted, “Crucify!” As he walked on to Calvary. Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world; Lamb of God, have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you bring us peace.
(9:30 & 11:00) Chant M. Kogut; arr. P. L. Roberts (pub. 2002)
*Offertory Response Hymn 223 - stanza 4 HAMBURGWere the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small;love so amazing, so divine,demands my soul, my life, my all.
*Affirmation of Faith from Belonging to God: A First Catechism, 1998 One: Who are you? All: I am a child of God. One: What does it mean to be a child of God? All: That I belong to God, who loves me.One: What makes you a child of God? All: Grace - God’s free gift of love that I do not deserve and cannot earn.One: Don’t you have to be good for God to love you? All: No. God loves me in spite of all I do wrong. One: How do you thank God for this gift of love? All: I promise to love and trust God with all my heart. One: How do you love God? All: By worshipping God, by loving others, and by respecting what God has created.
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn 100 - My Soul Cries Out with a Joyful Shout STAR OF THE COUNTY DOWN
*Charge and Benediction
*Closing Response Hymn 213 - stanzas 1 and 4 RATHBUNIn the cross of Christ I glory,towering o’er the wrecks of time;all the light of sacred story gathers round its head sublime.Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure,by the cross are sanctified;peace is there that knows no measure,joys that through all time abide.
*Chiming of the TrinityThe worship service ends with the Chiming of the Trinity.
Please be mindful of those who remain to listen to the postlude.
*Postlude - Presto from Phantasie in f-sharp minor, Op. 28 Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
***
Today’s bulletin artwork was drawn by Adelaide Wilson, a WMPC 3rd grader, as an interpretation of the John 19:26-27 scripture passage.
The flowers in the chancel this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Rebecca Knotts Thomas, by her family, Muriel Summers, Colin Summers, Jared and Banks Spicer, Nova Thomas and Keith Buhl.
Greeters: 9:30 - Clai Keel, Julie Lyons, Tracey McDowell, Margaret Mills; 11:00 - Elizabeth Thompson, Elizabeth Zimmerman, Diane Britt.Ushers: 8:15 - Betsy Reade Creech (DIC), Bruce Broadbelt, Laura Broadbelt, Cindy Carter, Bonnie Elam, Jane Elkins; 9:30 - Stephanie Riddick (DIC), Toni Hutto, Duncan Jennings, Lori Jones, Phil Jones, James Joyner; 11:00 - Rob Wyatt (DIC), Tom Elam, Jim Newman, Judy Newman. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Ellen Young; 9:30 - Vance Fortier; 11:00 - Christian Perry.Treasurer’s Assistants: Margaret Weaver, Scott Lasso.Shuttle Driver: Bill Hodges.
*All who are able may stand.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, March 24 (Isaiah 66:7-9; 12-13; John 19:25-27) Worship (8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m. - OnPoint @1704 Pickard Hall)
9:30 a.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard Hall) 10:30 a.m. - Adult Sunday School Leaders Meeting (Geneva Hall) 1:00 p.m. - Pysanky Workshop for Adults (Geneva Hall)
3:45 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal (S300) 5:00 p.m. - Middle & High School Sabbath Sunday (Off Premises)
Monday, March 25 (Psalm 81; Genesis 24:1-27; 2 John 1:1-13) 9:00 a.m. - Red Crosss Blood Drive (Pickard Hall) 3:00 p.m. - Middle School Open Gym (Pickard Hall) 4:30 p.m. - Liturgical Arts Ministry Team (C203) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall); Worship Committee (S300) 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Study Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (C301) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Jim Gale Bible Study (K100); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry Training (K302)
Tuesday, March 26 (Psalm 81; Genesis 29:1-14; 1 Corinthians 10:1-4) 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva Hall);
Women’s Breakfast/Circle M Bible Study (K100) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall); GodTalk (W400)
10:30 a.m. - Lenten Study Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Disciple (C304) Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 12:00 p.m. - Senior Adult Ministry Committee (W400)
3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 6:00 p.m. - Haiti Committee (C203); StepUp Life Skills Program Dinner (Geneva Hall) 6:30 p.m. - WDS Committee Meeting (C204) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard Hall)Wednesday, March 27 (Psalm 81; Jeremiah 2:4-13; John 7:14-31, 37-39) 8:00 a.m. - StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100)
9:30 a.m. - Bible Belles (Off Premises) 10:00 a.m. - Chair Yoga (C200) 2:00 p.m. - WTR for Lanse Houston (Sanctuary) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 4:45 p.m. - Tell Me a Story in The Way Station (S104) 5:00 p.m. - Wednesdays Together Dinner (Pickard Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Lenten Evening Prayer (Chapel) 7:00 p.m. - Adult Faith Formation (C302); Faith Formation Committee (C301); Healing Prayer (C200); Outreach Committee (W400); Young Adult Bible Study (C102) 7:05 p.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (K100) 7:15 p.m. - Spring Bible Study (W323) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)Thursday, March 28 (Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:10-21; Ephesians 4:25-32) 8:00 a.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel); Generosity Committee (C204); StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100) 9:15 a.m. - Library Committee (C203) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:45 a.m. - Keenagers Program (K100) 12:00 p.m. - Keenager Lunch (Geneva Hall) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Combined Adult Choir Rehearsals (S300) 7:30 p.m. - Webelo Scouts (Pickard Hall)Friday, March 29 (Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:22-31; Ephesians 5:1-9) 8:00 a.m. - StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall) 4:00 p.m. - Men’s Retreat 2019 (Geneva Hall) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)Saturday, March 30 (Psalm 23; 1 Samuel 15:32-34; John 1:1-9) 8:30 a.m. - Classrooms Open for Teachers (Luther & Knox Buildings)
Each Sunday, we offer four opportunities for you to worship with us at White Memorial (8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704 in Pickard Hall). While you will notice differences in music, location and worship leadership among our different services, what unites us in our worship is our liturgy. All services use the same Call to Worship, Prayer of Confession, readings from Scripture and Affirmation of Faith.
1704 OBERLIN RD. | RALEIGH, NC 27608 | P. 919.834.3424 | WHITEMEMORIAL.ORG
The Service for the Lord’s DayThird Sunday in Lent
March 24, 20198:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
Greeting Karl ZinsmeisterOne: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.
Preparation for WorshipEternal God, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death and resurrection of your Son. Help us to hear your Word and obey it, that we may become instruments of your saving love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prelude(8:15) CANDLER arr. Michael Burkhardt (b. 1958)
(9:30 & 11:00) Prelude on CANDLER (A Scottish Melody) arr. Katherine Larson (pub. 1996)WMPC Handbell Choir
Christian Welcome and Announcements Gloria JohnsonPlease pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information.
Call to Worship from Psalm 86:11-12One: Show me your way, O Lord,All: that I may follow in your truth.One: Give me an undivided heart to revere your name,All: and my whole heart will praise you forever.
*Hymn 797 - We Cannot Measure How You Heal YE BANKS AND BRAES
*Litany of Confession and Assurance of God’s GraceOne: It is not always with malice that we build walls, maybe not even most of the time, All: but it’s what we do: we armor-up, we worship what we do not know, and we hold sacred that which we do not truly understand. One: And still, and always, our God remains faithful. Our God comes to us and meets us in the most unexpected places, so that where we expect to encounter walls, All: we find instead wells of forgiveness and fresh starts, and an invitation into a new kind of holy. One: Trusting in God’s faithfulness, let us open our lives to God’s healing presence, forsaking all that separates us from God and neighbor. Let us pray: All: Loving God, in whom we live and move and have our being – whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts. Cleanse us from all our many faults and offenses: our vanity, our pride, our violence, our busyness; our trying to do it all ourselves, our looking the other way. And forgive us when we mistake safety for sanctuary: when we stand our ground rather than extending our hand, or when we rest in our privilege rather than wrestling with its grip on our lives. Whisper to us the promise of your grace and illumine our way home, where all will be made well.
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WELCOME TO WHITE MEMORIALPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PC (USA)We are glad you are worshipping with us.Visiting? Stop by the Welcome Table in
Jane Bell Gathering Space for information, directions and a friendly greeting. New members are received after a one-day Believing & Belonging
at WMPC Class. Visit whitememorial.org/join
or contact Elizabeth Viohl at ext. 206for details, class dates and registration.
THINGS TO KNOW:- Shuttle buses run every Sunday at five-to
ten-minute intervals, 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from Glenwood Village Shopping Center.
- Restrooms are located in the Luther Buildingimmediately behind the sanctuary/Jane Bell Gathering Space.
- Childcare is available for children up to four years old.
- Refreshments are served in Carol Copeland Courtyard or Pickard Hall on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
- The Sanctuary has a loop hearing aid system and an FM system.
- Live-streamed services are at whitememorial.org.
- Radio, WPTF 680 AM, every other Sunday at 11:00 a.m.: next broadcast is today and April 7
- Bulletins left in the sanctuary following worship services are recycled as part of our care for God’s creation. WMPC is a certified Earth Care congregation of the PC (USA).
We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.
PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF: CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTORANDREW AMODEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORCYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF YOUTH MINISTRYCATE CHURCH NORMAN, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR
PASTORAL CARETRACEY DANIEL, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR FAITH
FORMATIONBROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUSJIM FERRY, PARISH ASSOCIATEROBERT GALLOWAY, PASTORAL RESIDENT KIRSTEN HOMDROM, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICKATHY HOWELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORGLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR
OUTREACHLINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR CHIP POPE, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR YOUTH
AND THEIR FAMILIESGRIER RICHARDS, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR
DISCIPLESHIPRICH RICHARDS, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICART ROSS, PASTOR EMERITUSLYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY
MINISTRYMARTHA STEVENSON, EDUCATOR EMERITAAGNES VAGLIO, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S MUSICGWEN WHITEMAN, DIR. OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S
MINISTRY JEAN WILLIAMS, PARISH NURSE KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIR. OF MUSIC
AFTER HOURS PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593
WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE in the manner of Christ
Joys & CONCERNS
WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVEWMPC | Volume LIII | No. 12 | March 24, 2019
If you have experienced a birth, marriage or death you want to share with the church, email Rebecca Turner at [email protected]. If you have a relative or church friend who is hospitalized, call the church office or email Amy Claprood at [email protected] so our pastoral staff can reach out. If you have a pastoral care need outside of regular business hours, call our after hours pastor on call at 919-605-4593.
REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMSRegistration for Vacation Bible School and Midsummer Celebrations is available online at whitememorial.org/children/summer-programs!
If you have questions about registration, please contact Jennifer Eastman at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 212. If you have questions regarding the programs, please contant Lynn Springfield at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 232.
IN THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANTRobert “Bob” Morris Treadway, Sr. – March 15, 2019WMPC family members: wife, Janice Treadway, son and daughter-in-law Morris and Beth Treadway and children Rob, Carson and Owen, and daughter and son-in-law Robin and Jim Coats and children Kyle and Ellie.
PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNSJoyce Langdon, on the death of her sister, Maxine Langdon Vickers, March 15, Raleigh, NC.
Kathy Hilands, and Kelly, Wade, Jackson and Elizabeth Monroe, on the death of Kathy’s mother, Kathleen McTye McCook, March 10, Nashville, TN.
MARRIAGESEmily Elizabeth Hunt and John Richard Neilson, March 16, Bryan Courtyard, Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, NC. Emily is the daughter of Dana and Sid Hunt.
HOSPITALS (*designates discharged)Rex: Dixie Boyce, Trina Jones
TELL ME A STORYWe invite preschoolers to join us Wednesdays in Lent for Tell Me A Story. Storytellers will be on hand to share Bible stories and other stories from our Caldwell
Library children’s collection. Meet in The Way Station at 4:45 p.m. on March 27 and April 3, 10 and 17. You’ll have an opportunity to check books out and take them home, too. Stay for dinner afterwards! Reservations are required for dinner and may be made at: www.whitememorial.org/register.
• Sabbath Sunday March 24, No Sunday night programming @ church, Family Devotions
• MS Open Gym March 25, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th–8th Grade – invited friends are welcomed!
• Seniors Helping Seniors March 31 12:15–1:30 p.m. Calvin 200 9th–12th Grade
• Youth Group Welcome Levi April 7, 5-7 p.m. Dinner $5
• 5th Connection April 14, 5-6:30 p.m. Pickard Hall
• MS Gathering April 14, 5-6:30 p.m. 6th–8th Grade Pickard Hall
• HS Connections April 14, 5-6:30 p.m. K-100
WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTERDo you want to receive the weekly youth email newsletter that’s full of great information? Contact Deb Smith at [email protected] to be added to the contact list.
COME JOURNEY THROUGH THE STATIONS OF THE CROSSThe Stations of the Cross, a prayer practice based on the passion of Christ, are experienced by walking to each sequential station, for prayer and meditation about the event the station symbolizes. Fifteen stations, hand-carved from metal by artisans in Haiti, are displayed in the sanctuary throughout Lent. Printed prayer guides are available in the Narthex and the Jane Bell Gathering Space.
SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGJoin us after the 11:00 a.m. worship servicse on Sunday, April 7 for our Annual Congregational Meeting.
2nd ANNUAL MEN’S RETREATIt’s not too late, you can still register for our second annual Men’s Retreat, March 29-30 at New Life Camp. Contact Robert Galloway at [email protected] to register.
SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: LUNCH & LEARN SUNDAY, MARCH 31 AT 12:15 P.M.Don’t forget! If you’ve signed up for Seniors helping Seniors: Lunch & Learn, it will take place nexr Sunday. For more information, contact Jean Williams at [email protected].
2ND ANNUAL WMPC MENʼS RETREAT
LEADERS & FOLLOWERS
march 29-30, 2019 • new life camp
Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Discipleby Adam Hamilton
Mondays | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | C301orTuesdays | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | C304March 25/26, April 1/2 and April 8/9
Peter left everything to follow his teacher and possessed a passion that would change the world. That’s one way to describe Peter. Here’s another: poor, uneducated, quick-tempered, and full of doubts and fears. Peter was faithful, yet flawed. Peter was the first to profess Jesus as Son of God, yet he later denied knowing him. Peter went on to give his life for the sake of this call. In this three-week study, we take an in-depth dive into the life, faith and character of Simon Peter using Adam Hamilton’s book.
Identical classes are offered Monday evenings or Tuesday mornings. Books are available in Tonya Higgins’ office for $12. Register online at whitememorial.org/register. If you have questions contact Gloria Johnson at [email protected] or 919-834-3425 ext. 207.
All second graders and their parents or special adults are invited to participate in this two-part Worship Workshop held on March 3 and 10 in the Chapel. This fun workshop will include music, crafts, and games as children learn about congregational worship. No reservations are necessary.
On March 10 at the 11:00 worship service in the Sanctuary, the children will be specially recognized and receive Bibles and milestones.
If you have questions, please contact Lynn Springfield at 919-834-3425, x232 or [email protected].
WORSHIP WORKSHOPSFOR SECOND GRADERS
and their parents or special adults
March 3 and 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 during the Sunday School hour
Second graders and their special adults participated in a fun two-week workshop to learn more about congregational worship.
FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN:SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL EASTER CELEBRATIONInfants to fifth Graders are invited to join the fun on Saturday, April 13 in Pickard Hall
9:00 a.m. - Gather and fellowship9:15 a.m. - Music and Easter story9:30 a.m. - Egg hunt for all agesPlease register at www.whitememorial.org/register.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGE FELLOWSHIP EVENING On Sunday, April 7, 5:00-6:30 p.m. in Geneva Hall, family and friends of college
students are invited to help prepare college care packages. Bring 20 of the same care package item per each student for whom you’ll be packing. Sign up for your items and also to let us know if you’ll join us for dinner ($5): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA5AB2FA02-college2Questions? Paula Corkey at [email protected] or Beth Barnard at [email protected].
EASTER LILY MEMORIALSContributions in memory or in honor of a loved one, family member, friend, or member of the church family are welcomed. Contributions may be for any amount, but a gift of $20 or more is suggested. Requests must be submitted to Rebecca Turner in the church office by noon on Monday, April 15. Forms can be found at www.whitememorial.org or in the Witherspoon Lobby. Contact Rebecca at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 222 with questions.
VBS YOUTH HELPERSMiddle and high school youth, join us June 17-21 for a fun week of growing in faith with our younger church while earning community service hours! Most youth helpers are needed from 8:45 a.m. to noon, with some needed at 8:30 a.m. for early arrival and for the nursery. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5AD2AAB9-vbsyouth. If you have questions, contact Ashley Silverman at [email protected]. SNACKS FOR VBS HELPERSOur VBS adults and youth appreciate having their bodies and spirits fed with snacks provided by our church family! Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABA92FAAF58-vbs2019. Contact Heather Kraudel at [email protected] if you have questions. Thank you!
WMPC | March 24, 2019
WHO WANTS TOSAVE A LIFE?
Lend an arm for the blood drive.
Monday, March 25, 20199 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pickard Hall
Appointments are required. Register at www.whitememorial.org/register
HABITAT FOR HUMANITYWhite Memorial will sponsor and provide volunteers on March 28 and 30, starting at 8:30 a.m. to paint siding, trim, windows and soffits on Andrew Agnew’s house at 2524 Baney Court. We will also sponsor and provide volunteers for a project to be determined to take place on June 7 and 8. For more information contact Harry Montgomery at [email protected] or 919-280-7733.
CANCER COMPANIONS MINISTRYCancer. It’s a hard word. It’s a harder disease. If you or a loved one is dealing with
cancer, please consider finding out about our ongoing ministry called Cancer Companions. Our trained volunteers offer one- to-one support throughout the year where we encourage each other through videos, devotionals and inspiring stories of faith. Please let Jean Williams, Parish Nurse, 919-834-3425, ext. 234 or [email protected] or Jim Ferry, Parish Associate, 919-834-3425, ext. 208, [email protected] know. WMPC offers an ongoing program for those dealing with cancer, and would love to reach out to you.
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDYJoin us for an 8-week Disciple Bible Study on Romans. We will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m., April 24-June 12 in Knox 307. No registration needed.
SPRING WOMEN’S BOOK STUDYWould you like to become more aware of the presence of God each day? If so, please join us on Tuesday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in C301 or Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 8:00 p.m. in W323 as we read An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. Taylor writes about where she has encountered God in the world through simple practices that most of us do each day. The class on Tuesday
morning and Wednesday evening each week will cover the same material. We will meet from March 26-May 8. Contact Tracey Daniel at [email protected] to register.
HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ROLE OF WOMEN IN ISLAM: MYTHS AND FACTSDIVAN CENTER EVENT OPEN TO ALL!The Institute of Islamic and Turkish Studies and Divan Cultural Center invites you to a short lecture on Women in Islam, today, Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m., 1391 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC. The talk will address misconceptions about Muslim women. Light refreshments will be served after the program.
Guest speaker is Dr. Nuray Yurt, President of the board for Peace Islands Institute. For more information contact Judy McConnell at [email protected] or Anna Hattaway at [email protected].
Help deliver Easter Lilies to our members who may
need extra care and support. Delivery will begin
after the 11 a.m. service on Easter Sunday through
Wednesday, April 24. This tradition makes a huge
impact in the lives of our members.
If you are interested in helping with this ministry
please contact Robert Galloway
EasterLilyDelivery Volunteers Needed
First Friday Movie NightWhen: Friday, April 5Who: K - 5th gradeRegistration: $5 per child = pizza and bottled waterTime: Drop off and pizza dinner 5:45 p.m. followed by movie. Pick up at 8:00 p.m. Bring your sleeping bag or blanket!
Register and pay online at whitememorial.org/register. Registration is required no later than Thursday, April 4 at midnight.
American keyboardist Kirsten Homdrom’s performances span both the solo and collaborative realms, with repertoire ranging from the 1600’s to the present. In Music from Four Continents, Homdrom presents an eclectic program of solo piano music, including Felix Mendelssohn’s Fantasy in F# minor, Op. 28 (Scottish Sonata), Manuel de Falla’s Serenata Andaluza, Carl Vine’s Sonata No. 1, and Samuel Barber’s Excursions. Since May 2015, Homdrom has been on staff at WMPC as Associate Director of Music.
Kirsten homdrom - pianoFriday, april 5 | Sanctuary | 7 p.m.
MUSIC FROM FOUR CONTINENTS
A D M I S S I O N I S F R E E ! A love offering in support of the Sounds on Oberlin concert series will be collected.
FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN:SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR ANNUAL EASTER CELEBRATIONInfants to fifth Graders are invited to join the fun on Saturday, April 13 in Pickard Hall
9:00 a.m. - Gather and fellowship9:15 a.m. - Music and Easter story9:30 a.m. - Egg hunt for all agesPlease register at www.whitememorial.org/register.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGE FELLOWSHIP EVENING On Sunday, April 7, 5:00-6:30 p.m. in Geneva Hall, family and friends of college
students are invited to help prepare college care packages. Bring 20 of the same care package item per each student for whom you’ll be packing. Sign up for your items and also to let us know if you’ll join us for dinner ($5): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA5AB2FA02-college2Questions? Paula Corkey at [email protected] or Beth Barnard at [email protected].
EASTER LILY MEMORIALSContributions in memory or in honor of a loved one, family member, friend, or member of the church family are welcomed. Contributions may be for any amount, but a gift of $20 or more is suggested. Requests must be submitted to Rebecca Turner in the church office by noon on Monday, April 15. Forms can be found at www.whitememorial.org or in the Witherspoon Lobby. Contact Rebecca at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 222 with questions.
VBS YOUTH HELPERSMiddle and high school youth, join us June 17-21 for a fun week of growing in faith with our younger church while earning community service hours! Most youth helpers are needed from 8:45 a.m. to noon, with some needed at 8:30 a.m. for early arrival and for the nursery. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A5AD2AAB9-vbsyouth. If you have questions, contact Ashley Silverman at [email protected]. SNACKS FOR VBS HELPERSOur VBS adults and youth appreciate having their bodies and spirits fed with snacks provided by our church family! Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EABA92FAAF58-vbs2019. Contact Heather Kraudel at [email protected] if you have questions. Thank you!
WMPC | March 24, 2019
WHO WANTS TOSAVE A LIFE?
Lend an arm for the blood drive.
Monday, March 25, 20199 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pickard Hall
Appointments are required. Register at www.whitememorial.org/register
HABITAT FOR HUMANITYWhite Memorial will sponsor and provide volunteers on March 28 and 30, starting at 8:30 a.m. to paint siding, trim, windows and soffits on Andrew Agnew’s house at 2524 Baney Court. We will also sponsor and provide volunteers for a project to be determined to take place on June 7 and 8. For more information contact Harry Montgomery at [email protected] or 919-280-7733.
CANCER COMPANIONS MINISTRYCancer. It’s a hard word. It’s a harder disease. If you or a loved one is dealing with
cancer, please consider finding out about our ongoing ministry called Cancer Companions. Our trained volunteers offer one- to-one support throughout the year where we encourage each other through videos, devotionals and inspiring stories of faith. Please let Jean Williams, Parish Nurse, 919-834-3425, ext. 234 or [email protected] or Jim Ferry, Parish Associate, 919-834-3425, ext. 208, [email protected] know. WMPC offers an ongoing program for those dealing with cancer, and would love to reach out to you.
WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDYJoin us for an 8-week Disciple Bible Study on Romans. We will meet from 6:30-7:30 p.m., April 24-June 12 in Knox 307. No registration needed.
SPRING WOMEN’S BOOK STUDYWould you like to become more aware of the presence of God each day? If so, please join us on Tuesday mornings from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in C301 or Wednesday evenings from 7:15 to 8:00 p.m. in W323 as we read An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor. Taylor writes about where she has encountered God in the world through simple practices that most of us do each day. The class on Tuesday
morning and Wednesday evening each week will cover the same material. We will meet from March 26-May 8. Contact Tracey Daniel at [email protected] to register.
HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ROLE OF WOMEN IN ISLAM: MYTHS AND FACTSDIVAN CENTER EVENT OPEN TO ALL!The Institute of Islamic and Turkish Studies and Divan Cultural Center invites you to a short lecture on Women in Islam, today, Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m., 1391 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC. The talk will address misconceptions about Muslim women. Light refreshments will be served after the program.
Guest speaker is Dr. Nuray Yurt, President of the board for Peace Islands Institute. For more information contact Judy McConnell at [email protected] or Anna Hattaway at [email protected].
Help deliver Easter Lilies to our members who may
need extra care and support. Delivery will begin
after the 11 a.m. service on Easter Sunday through
Wednesday, April 24. This tradition makes a huge
impact in the lives of our members.
If you are interested in helping with this ministry
please contact Robert Galloway
EasterLilyDelivery Volunteers Needed
First Friday Movie NightWhen: Friday, April 5Who: K - 5th gradeRegistration: $5 per child = pizza and bottled waterTime: Drop off and pizza dinner 5:45 p.m. followed by movie. Pick up at 8:00 p.m. Bring your sleeping bag or blanket!
Register and pay online at whitememorial.org/register. Registration is required no later than Thursday, April 4 at midnight.
American keyboardist Kirsten Homdrom’s performances span both the solo and collaborative realms, with repertoire ranging from the 1600’s to the present. In Music from Four Continents, Homdrom presents an eclectic program of solo piano music, including Felix Mendelssohn’s Fantasy in F# minor, Op. 28 (Scottish Sonata), Manuel de Falla’s Serenata Andaluza, Carl Vine’s Sonata No. 1, and Samuel Barber’s Excursions. Since May 2015, Homdrom has been on staff at WMPC as Associate Director of Music.
Kirsten homdrom - pianoFriday, april 5 | Sanctuary | 7 p.m.
MUSIC FROM FOUR CONTINENTS
A D M I S S I O N I S F R E E ! A love offering in support of the Sounds on Oberlin concert series will be collected.
Joys & CONCERNS
WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVEWMPC | Volume LIII | No. 12 | March 24, 2019
If you have experienced a birth, marriage or death you want to share with the church, email Rebecca Turner at [email protected]. If you have a relative or church friend who is hospitalized, call the church office or email Amy Claprood at [email protected] so our pastoral staff can reach out. If you have a pastoral care need outside of regular business hours, call our after hours pastor on call at 919-605-4593.
REGISTRATION FOR CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMSRegistration for Vacation Bible School and Midsummer Celebrations is available online at whitememorial.org/children/summer-programs!
If you have questions about registration, please contact Jennifer Eastman at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 212. If you have questions regarding the programs, please contant Lynn Springfield at [email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 232.
IN THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANTRobert “Bob” Morris Treadway, Sr. – March 15, 2019WMPC family members: wife, Janice Treadway, son and daughter-in-law Morris and Beth Treadway and children Rob, Carson and Owen, and daughter and son-in-law Robin and Jim Coats and children Kyle and Ellie.
PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNSJoyce Langdon, on the death of her sister, Maxine Langdon Vickers, March 15, Raleigh, NC.
Kathy Hilands, and Kelly, Wade, Jackson and Elizabeth Monroe, on the death of Kathy’s mother, Kathleen McTye McCook, March 10, Nashville, TN.
MARRIAGESEmily Elizabeth Hunt and John Richard Neilson, March 16, Bryan Courtyard, Carolina Inn, Chapel Hill, NC. Emily is the daughter of Dana and Sid Hunt.
HOSPITALS (*designates discharged)Rex: Dixie Boyce, Trina Jones
TELL ME A STORYWe invite preschoolers to join us Wednesdays in Lent for Tell Me A Story. Storytellers will be on hand to share Bible stories and other stories from our Caldwell
Library children’s collection. Meet in The Way Station at 4:45 p.m. on March 27 and April 3, 10 and 17. You’ll have an opportunity to check books out and take them home, too. Stay for dinner afterwards! Reservations are required for dinner and may be made at: www.whitememorial.org/register.
• Sabbath Sunday March 24, No Sunday night programming @ church, Family Devotions
• MS Open Gym March 25, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th–8th Grade – invited friends are welcomed!
• Seniors Helping Seniors March 31 12:15–1:30 p.m. Calvin 200 9th–12th Grade
• Youth Group Welcome Levi April 7, 5-7 p.m. Dinner $5
• 5th Connection April 14, 5-6:30 p.m. Pickard Hall
• MS Gathering April 14, 5-6:30 p.m. 6th–8th Grade Pickard Hall
• HS Connections April 14, 5-6:30 p.m. K-100
WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTERDo you want to receive the weekly youth email newsletter that’s full of great information? Contact Deb Smith at [email protected] to be added to the contact list.
COME JOURNEY THROUGH THE STATIONS OF THE CROSSThe Stations of the Cross, a prayer practice based on the passion of Christ, are experienced by walking to each sequential station, for prayer and meditation about the event the station symbolizes. Fifteen stations, hand-carved from metal by artisans in Haiti, are displayed in the sanctuary throughout Lent. Printed prayer guides are available in the Narthex and the Jane Bell Gathering Space.
SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETINGJoin us after the 11:00 a.m. worship servicse on Sunday, April 7 for our Annual Congregational Meeting.
2nd ANNUAL MEN’S RETREATIt’s not too late, you can still register for our second annual Men’s Retreat, March 29-30 at New Life Camp. Contact Robert Galloway at [email protected] to register.
SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: LUNCH & LEARN SUNDAY, MARCH 31 AT 12:15 P.M.Don’t forget! If you’ve signed up for Seniors helping Seniors: Lunch & Learn, it will take place nexr Sunday. For more information, contact Jean Williams at [email protected].
2ND ANNUAL WMPC MENʼS RETREAT
LEADERS & FOLLOWERS
march 29-30, 2019 • new life camp
Simon Peter: Flawed but Faithful Discipleby Adam Hamilton
Mondays | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | C301orTuesdays | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | C304March 25/26, April 1/2 and April 8/9
Peter left everything to follow his teacher and possessed a passion that would change the world. That’s one way to describe Peter. Here’s another: poor, uneducated, quick-tempered, and full of doubts and fears. Peter was faithful, yet flawed. Peter was the first to profess Jesus as Son of God, yet he later denied knowing him. Peter went on to give his life for the sake of this call. In this three-week study, we take an in-depth dive into the life, faith and character of Simon Peter using Adam Hamilton’s book.
Identical classes are offered Monday evenings or Tuesday mornings. Books are available in Tonya Higgins’ office for $12. Register online at whitememorial.org/register. If you have questions contact Gloria Johnson at [email protected] or 919-834-3425 ext. 207.
All second graders and their parents or special adults are invited to participate in this two-part Worship Workshop held on March 3 and 10 in the Chapel. This fun workshop will include music, crafts, and games as children learn about congregational worship. No reservations are necessary.
On March 10 at the 11:00 worship service in the Sanctuary, the children will be specially recognized and receive Bibles and milestones.
If you have questions, please contact Lynn Springfield at 919-834-3425, x232 or [email protected].
WORSHIP WORKSHOPSFOR SECOND GRADERS
and their parents or special adults
March 3 and 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 during the Sunday School hour
Second graders and their special adults participated in a fun two-week workshop to learn more about congregational worship.
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