Wake Forest Presbyterian Church Service of Worship and Praise

THE COVENANT OF PRAYER
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Service of Worship and Praise
WFPC FAMILY MEMBERS
Evelyn Patton (15)
Cynthia Hardy (21)
Nancy Goethe (19)
Brit Dotson (5)
Milly Boyt (18)
Roy Wilson (25)
Katie Kirby (15)
Jimmy McCully (16)
Bill Stevens (6)
Melanie Mohlmann (14)
Betty Hay (37)
(Contemporary)
November 23, 2014, 9:00 a.m.
Wake Forest
Presbyterian Church
Dedication Sunday
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Note: (#) denotes branch numbers. Prayer concerns for extended family members and friends can be found on the password
protected portion of the church website, which is updated weekly. Be sure to include these names as part of your daily prayer
life. If you need assistance with your password, contact Robert Deeprose at 919-801-8914 or [email protected]
Welcome and Signing the Attendance & Request Slips
Generosity Spotlight
Christmas Angel
Generosity Witness
*Songs of Praise
“the work of church is strengthened when it is done in a spirit of openness and trust”.
Class of 2016
Randall Keen (Finance)
Paul Kucyk (Discipleship)
Pat Schweigert (Worship)
Kevin Sharpe (Mission)
Alan Perry (Finance)
CHURCH DEACONS (DIACONATE)
Class of 2014
Lucy Deeprose (Fellowship)
Elizabeth Esguerra (Compassion)
Deb Keller (Moderator)
Amanda McCabe (Branch)
Carole Tinker (Visitation)
Moderator of the Deacons: Deb Keller
Class of 2015
Class of 2016
Jody Alston (Visitation)
Ron Anderson (Welcome)
Ginny Honkomp (Compassion) Trish Floyd (Branch)
Sharon Lineberry (Fellowship) Shirley Wood (Compassion)
Rob Patterson (Welcome)
One:
All:
One:
All:
One:
“Let the Heavens Open”
“Blessed be Your Name”
Dedication Sunday
In the forgiving love of Christ we know our freedom and our hope.
For this we can be glad and rejoice in great gratitude.
The Love of our Lord, Jesus Christ, be with you.
And also with you.
Let us greet one another with the peace and love of Christ.
Time with the Youngest Disciples
Children wishing to go to Children’s Worship, in the
Ladybug room, may leave following this time.
Giving Through our Time, Talent and Treasure
Music Offering
“Please Forgive Me”
Scripture Reading
Sermon
CHURCH STAFF
Rev. Rebekah Maul……..……………..…Pastor
Amy Donaho……..Director of Youth Ministries
Kim Glasscock...…………….Director of Music
Lisa Baker..…...Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Dawn Brown……….….…...Preschool Director
Debbie Choplin…..….……….…Finance Secretary
Mandy Duguid...….…..Director of Food Ministries
Renee Engel…….…Pastors’ Asst/Admin Secretary
Stephanie McKinney.......…Preschool Director Asst
Karen Pettyjoh……..………...…9:00 Accompanist
Susie Voigt……..…………...…11:15 Accompanist
CHURCH CALENDAR
Check the church website: www.wakeforestpres.org or the e-newsletter, Leaflets
Matthew 5:13-16
“Salty People”
Tim Tinker
Friends of Faith
Rebekah Maul
Presentation of Our 2015 Commitment Cards
(see insert)
Lay Leader:
Elder of the Week:
Kate Stevens
Deb Keller
919-554-2195
Kids Corner – There are children’s bulletins and worship kits available for
each service located in the bookshelf at the parking lot entrance in the CLC
Welcome
Generosity Spotlight
Christmas Angel
Generosity Witness
Dana Wills
Bob Griffin
Prelude and Processional
*Call to Worship
One:
The vast majority of the population stayed in bed this morning for much
needed extra rest, or to read the entire morning paper without rushing.
Doesn’t it seem a bit odd that we got up to gather in this place?
All:
But, there is nothing odd about our being here. God has put a thirst
in the souls of even those least likely to turn to Him! This is where we
are called to be… all together… in the house of the Lord.
One:
Then let us rededicate our hearts, minds, souls and strength to this worship
hour with God.
*Prayer of Praise and Adoration
*Opening Hymn # 643
“Now Thank We All Our God”
Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer
*Closing Song of Praise
*Benediction
“All the People Say Amen”
Postlude of Praise
* All who are able may stand
Worship Leaders Today:
Sabrina Patton
Acolyte:
Rick Mohlmann Deacon of the Week:
919-602-5875
11:15 a.m.
November 23, 2014
*Sharing the Peace of Christ
CHURCH ELDERS (SESSION)
Stated Clerk: Sarah Kirby
Class of 2015
Kathy Drake (Missions)
Krista Fuller (Discipleship)
Charlie Jones (Cong. Care)
Bill Stevens (Membership)
Rick Mohlmann (Personnel)
(Traditional)
Dana Wills
Bob Griffin
Opening Prayer
NEXT SESSION MEETING: Thursday, December 18 at 7:00
NEXT DIACONATE MEETING: Thursday, December 11 at 7:00
NEXT MINISTRY TEAM NIGHT: Thursday, December 4 at 7:00
*In the PC(USA), officers’ meetings are open as
Class of 2014
Bob Beichner (Discipleship)
Kathy Dudley (Worship)
Kevin Meese (Communications)
Shannon Whitley (Ch. Growth)
Hank Patrick (Facilities)
Service of Worship and Praise
If your child becomes restless and you need to take them from the service, you can hear the service through the speakers in the room
next to the kitchen at the far end of the Worship Space here in the Christian Life Center (CLC).
Wake Forest Presbyterian Church
12605 Capital Blvd.
Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587
www.wakeforestpres.org
(919)556-7777
Wake Forest Preschool
[email protected]
Confessing Our Sins Together
One:
When we face ourselves and God with the awareness of our need, God
gives us grace to grow and courage to continue the journey. Let’s start fresh
through the confessing of our sins.
All:
Lord, even though we call you “Lord”, which would suggest that You
are in control, we go to bed at night, heads swirling with “to do’s”,
bills that need to be paid, problems to solve, all manner of concerns
and worries, that we really can’t do anything about. We lie awake,
spinning schemes to save, to solve, to win, to get ahead. And sleep is
sometimes an elusive stranger, even though Your scripture promises
that You give Your loved ones rest. We confess that we can’t stop
thinking that it is all up to us. We make excuses for not laying down
our burdens at Your feet… because we do not yet trust You. Forgive
us, and give that peace that soothes and calms, and help us grow in
our commitment to living a life in Your peace. We ask this in the
name of Jesus. Amen.
(Time of silent confession)
One:
Lord, in Your mercy…
All:
Hear our prayer.
Assurance of Pardon
One:
Hear the good news! Those who are in Christ are a new creation; the old
has passed away and behold, the new has come. In affirming our need for
the love of Christ, we are forgiven… again.
All:
Thanks be to God!
*Grateful Response to God’s Grace
Hymn #743
O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You.
O God, You are my God, and I will ever praise You.
I will seek You in the morning, and I will learn to walk in Your ways.
And step by step You’ll lead me, and I will follow You all of my days.
The Offering of Our Time, Talent and Treasure
Offertory Anthem
“Blessings”
*Doxology
Matthew 5:13-16
“Salty People”
Presentation of Our 2015 Commitment Cards
Lisa Baker
Men’s Chorus
*Benediction
*Sung Response #543
Postlude
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES: We invite you to celebrate the joy of Christmas with us at
one of our three Christmas Eve Services: 4:00 in the CLC ~ Family Service | 7:00 in the
CLC ~ Carols and Candlelight | 11:00 in the Sanctuary ~ Communion and Candlelight
MISSION AND OUTREACH
NT page 4
Rebekah Maul
(see insert)
“We All Are One in Mission”
“God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me”
NEW WFPC WEBSITE LAUNCHED! Please visit us online at www.wakeforestpres.org.
The website has been newly designed and updated to provide more timely, organized and
useful information across all our ministry areas. All questions, comments and suggestions are
welcome by emailing [email protected].
GOT YARN? WE NEED YOUR HELP! The WFPC Knitting Ministry is focusing on
winter scarves for children in Wake County. If you can knit or crochet, you can help to keep
a child warm this winter! Completed scarves are blessed and delivered to the Triangle
Assistance League for distribution to kids in need. There is a basket available to drop off
scarves on the credenza next to the welcome desk in the narthex. For information on
guidelines or patterns, contact Nancy Bates at [email protected] or 919-556-2111.
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
*Closing Hymn #733
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS TOGETHER will resume on January 7, 2015 after the holiday
season. We hope to see you back then for fellowship and food and many new learning
opportunities!
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: The church office will be closed Thursday, November 27
and Friday, November 28. If you have a bulletin announcement for next week, please
submit it to [email protected] by noon on Tuesday, November 25.
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
Scripture Reading
Sermon
WFPC COMMITMENT SEASON We are in the midst of Commitment Season with its
culmination TODAY - Commitment Sunday. You are encouraged to seek God’s guidance
and prayerfully consider your financial commitment to WFPC and its many missions and
ministry areas. “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for
God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7) Contact Randall Keen ([email protected]) or
Alan Perry ([email protected]).
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS are being offered for free today after each service.
Our Parish Nurse Ministry provides this service on the last Sunday of each month. They’ll
be in the CLC after the 9:00 service, and in the office parlor after the 11:15 service.
*Sharing of the Peace of Christ
One:
In the forgiving love of Christ we know our freedom and our hope.
All:
For this we can be glad and rejoice in great gratitude.
One:
The Love of our Lord, Jesus Christ, be with you.
All:
And also with you.
One:
Let us greet one another with the peace and love of Jesus.
Time with the Youngest Disciples
Children wishing to go to Children’s Worship, in the
Ladybug room, may leave following this time.
What’s Happening at Wake Forest Presbyterian
(v. 1)
God, be the love to search and keep me;
God, be the prayer to move my voice;
God, be the strength to now uphold me;
O Christ, surround me; O Christ, surround me.
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* All who are able may stand
Bold Type – congregation responds in unison
If your child becomes restless and you need to take them from the service, you can hear the service
through the speakers in the lobby area of the church, as well as in the sitting area located at the back of
the Administrative Offices. Ushers can assist you.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD shoeboxes are due today! Get your boxes in by
1:30 TODAY!
CHRISTMAS ANGEL PROGRAM: This Sunday all checks marked “Angel Program”
will be collected to help provide for needy families. We also need you to sign up today if you
would like to shop for those families with the funds collected. Sign up sheets are located on
the ledge outside the narthex and in the CLC on the table near the exterior doors. Contact
Dana Wills at [email protected] or 919-761-7510 with any questions.
CHRISTMAS ANGEL AT HILLSIDE NURSING HOME This year we have a great
evening planned for our visit to the Hillside Nursing Home. We will meet there (968 Wait
Ave) by 6:30 PM on Saturday, December 13. We will be singing some Christmas carols
with the residents and reading “The Night Before Christmas” to them. Please feel free to bring
all your family members! We would like families to make homemade Christmas cards and
return them to church as you finish them. Contact Dana Wills at [email protected] or
919-761-7510.
BROWN BAG MINISTRY UPDATE: WFPC partners with Hope Lutheran Church to
purchase, pack and deliver 225 lunches, 4 times a year, to residents in need in Wake Forest.
On Saturday, November 15, our mission also provided 25 canned hams as part of our Large
Brown Bag Dinners to be distributed to families in time for the Holidays. Please prayerfully
consider financially supporting this mission. Indicate “Brown Bag” on the memo line of
your check. Thanks for your continued support!
ADULT MINISTRIES
IF YOU FEEL THAT CHRISTMAS HAS BECOME NOTHING MORE than a
source of emotional and financial stress; if somewhere along the line you lost “the reason for
the season”… Please join the Explorations Sunday School class starting November 30 as we
study Rick Warren’s book “The Purpose of Christmas”. You will need to purchase the book
(and optionally the study guide) before the first class. Contact Ginny Poulson at
[email protected] or Sandy Christos at [email protected].
YOUTH MINISTRIES
HOLIDAY PIE AND BREAD PICK-UP: If you ordered a pie or bread from the Youth
Group, please stop by the kitchen between 10 AM and 12:45 PM today to claim your baked
goodness. In all, more than 120 families supported our Summer Youth Trips by purchasing
more than 330 pies and breads. More than 2 dozen Youth hit the kitchen this weekend to
prepare the treats. Thanks so much for supporting our youth!
ARE YOU STILL SHOPPING FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS for teachers, coaches, relatives
and neighbors? If so, please consider a Yankee Candle. We are selling candles and wrapping
paper to raise money for our 2015 Summer Trips. To order, simply go online to
www.yankeecandlefundraising.com. Enter our group number 990059398 and choose your
merchandise. A seller id is not needed.
THE YOUTH OPTED to sell pies and Yankee Candles as fund-raisers this year and take a
break from selling Christmas trees. If you are in need of a fresh-cut Christmas tree from
the NC mountains, please contact Youth Director Amy Donahoo
([email protected] or 919-608-0439), who will put you in touch with a youth
selling trees on his own.
PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGES 4-10, mark Saturday, December 13 as an opportunity
to shop, attend Christmas parties, or just relax while the Youth of WFPC entertain your
children. The Youth are hosting a Holiday Child Care Night from 4 PM to 10 PM in the CLC.
The cost is $25 for your first child and $15 for siblings. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
To reserve your space, email Amy Donahoo at [email protected]. Please put
“Holiday Child Care Night” in the subject line. Pizza dinner will be provided, along with movie
time, snacks and crafts. Spaces are limited.
YOUTH WILL GATHER ON THE THANKSGIVING WEEKEND for a time of
fellowship and fun with peers. Both Middle and High School should meet in the Youth Room
at 5 PM on Sunday, November 30. If the weather is nice, we will play kickball or Capture the
Flag outdoors, then we will come inside to watch “A Christmas Story”. Food will be provided.
Our meetings on November 23 will be at the usual time—4:30 for Middle School and 6 PM for
High School. High School Youth should bring a potluck dish to share with the group.
MARK SUNDAY DECEMBER 14 on your calendar. That’s the date of the annual Youth
Christmas Caroling and Random Acts of Kindness Party. More details to come, but this is
ALWAYS a fun and memorable Mission outing.
SUMMER 2015 TRIPS are due December 3! If you need more information, please contact
Youth Director Amy Donahoo at [email protected] or 919-608-0439.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
S.T.A.R.S (Students to Always Rejoice And Serve): Our “S.T.A.R.S.” have been collecting
shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child throughout the month of November. They have
collected over 35 shoeboxes to be sent around the world to children who may have never
received a gift in their life. Thanks to the generosity of our WFPC kids, 35 children will feel the
warmth of God’s love through the gifts packed in a shoebox.
CLUB 4/5 (4th and 5th Grade Youth): On Sunday, November 16, our Club 4/5 packed 210
meals to be used for our Back Pack Buddies mission. They also packed 23 shoe boxes for
Operation Christmas Child. Our 4th and 5th graders were super busy and super excited to use
their hands and feet to show God’s love to His children...in Wake Forest and across the world!
CHILDREN’S WORSHIP LEADERS for November 30: 9:00 STILL NEEDED; 11:15
STILL NEEDED Contact Lisa Baker ([email protected]) to help out!
ATTENDANCE 11/16/14
TITHES/OFFERINGS 11/16/14
Sunday School
121
GF Sunday Offering
$21,643.50
9:00 Worship
11:15 Worship
178
264
GF MTD Actuals
GF MTD Budget
Designated Gifts
$51,171.25
$72,034.00
$1,010.00