April 19, 2015 â 9.00 - Boulevard Presbyterian Church
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April 19, 2015 â 9.00 - Boulevard Presbyterian Church
Boulevard Presbyterian Church 1235 Northwest Boulevard Columbus, OH 43212 614-486-0267 Fax: 614-486-2342 [email protected] www.BlvdChurch.org Prayers for Healing and Strength Sandy Zigler, prayers for healing and strength Martha Agler, prayers for healing Sara Beaber, recuperating after a fall Abbi Menke, recuperating at home Debbie Ferguson, receiving treatment for cancer (Bruce Smith’s friend) Becky Metzler, recuperating after a fall Cathie Cope, recuperating at home Norman Knapp, prayers for healing Rob Williams’ Mother (lives in South Carolina) Rose Marie Tate, receiving chemotherapy treatment (Linda Wilton’s friend) Ray Sanzo, Westminster Thurber Rehab Julie DuSablon, receiving treatment for cancer Jerry Braun, Mike McKinney’s brother-in-law Mark Nicholson, prayers for healing Prayers for Our Special Care List Brita Knapp, for continued remission Barbara Frautschi, for continued remission Connie Freeman, at home Marty Grimm, prayers for remission Mary Harris, at home Kay Jones, at home Grace Parks, for continued remission Please call the Church Office to include someone on this Prayer List. If you would like to receive a visit from the pastor, a calendar is kept in the church office. Please call 486-0267 to schedule your visit. If you have particular concerns that you wish to share, please speak to any of the elders serving on Session. They can be identified by their distinctive nametags which say “Elder” on them. Pastor: Interim Music Director: Organist: Office Manager: Sexton: Preschool Admin: Staff Preston Shealy Joel Mathias Mary Ann Stephens Linda Johnson Mark Key Mikie Bowles CALENDAR Today Third Sunday of Easter 9:00 am Worship: Chapel 10:00 am Christian Education Property Ministry Team 11:15 am Worship: Chapel 6:00 pm Youth Group: Youth Room Monday, April 20 7:00 pm Christian Education: 308 7:00 pm Boy Scouts: Fellowship Hall Tuesday, April 21 6:30 pm Bear Den 3: 111 7:00 pm Troop Committee: 308 Wednesday, April 22 9:30 am Quilters: 111 7:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 23 6:15 pm Music Team 7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal Sunday, April 26 Fourth Sunday of Easter Food Mission Sunday 9:00 am Worship: Chapel 10:00 am Christian Education 11:15 am Worship: Chapel 12:30 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry: Lounge Boulevard Presbyterian Church Worship On The Lord’s Day April 19, 2015 Third Sunday of Easter Today’s congregation continues strong traditions of: Living faith through worship, mission, education and fellowship with the vision of “Reaching Out to Make Disciples.” Following the path laid out by God through his son, Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit; Sharing the inclusive love of God to all of God’s children and God’s creation; Exposing the light of Christ to the world through music, words, prayer and actions. GATHERING Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Alleluia. Now the Lord is ris’n indeed. (Repeat) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Are You On Facebook? To learn all the latest news, go to Boulevard’s Facebook page and become a follower by clicking on notifications! STEWARDSHIP IS . . . having 10 fresh, crisp apples and giving one of them to God. You get to keep the rest. We Rejoice and Give Thanks Sunday, April 12, 2015 General Sunday Offering: $ God’s People Gathered: 137 9:00 a.m. Please sign the friendship pad, pass it to those near you. CALL TO WORSHIP (Sherrie Boyens-Dobbs) Leader: Lord, we’ve come this morning seeking your presence, but it’s hard to settle in when so many things cloud our minds. Even in Your House, it’s hard to pay attention. We are here trusting that you will get our attention, through some song sung, some witness raised, some scripture unfolded, some gesture offered. People: Come, Lord Jesus, lift us up by your Holy Spirit as we worship God. Amen. *I Will Call Upon the Lord I will call upon the Lord who is worthy to be praised. So shall I be saved from my enemies. I will call upon the Lord. (Repeat) The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock; And let the God of my salvation be exalted. The Lord liveth, and blessed be the Rock; And let the God of my salvation be exalted. (Repeat) *OFFERING OUR BROKENNESS TO GOD *RECEIVE GOD’S HEALING AND SHARE GOD’S PEACE Leader: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. People: And also with you. Please share the peace of Christ with those around you. Lord, I Lift Your Name on High Lord, we lift your name on high; Lord, we love to sing your praises. We’re so glad you’re in our lives; We’re so glad you came to save us. You came from heaven to earth to show the way, From the earth to the cross our debts to pay; From the cross to the grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord, we lift your name on high! GOD’S WORD FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES Children K-3rd grade are invited to attend Wee Worship, a children’s worship-education program. Children go to Room 107 after the Children’s Message, and should be picked up there directly after worship. Children 3, 4, and 5 years old (who are not yet in Kindergarten) are invited to Toddlerland in Room 202. All children 10 years and older should return to their seats in the Chapel. SCRIPTURE READINGS SERMON Acts 3:11-19 Psalm 4 “Being Still” Rev. Cynthia Burse *Jesus, Stand Among Us / When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Jesus, stand among us in your risen power; Let this time of worship be a hallowed hour. Breathe the Holy Spirit into every heart; Bid the fears and sorrow from each soul depart. See, from his head, his hands, his feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down. Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown? Were 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. Jesus, stand among us in your risen power; Let this time of worship be a hallowed hour. Breathe the Holy Spirit into every heart; Bid the fears and sorrow from each soul depart. PRAYING FOR ALL GOD’S PEOPLE Leader: Loving God, People: Hear our prayer. BRINGING OUR GIFTS TO GOD Following each petition, God’s people respond: *Offering Response Thank You Jesus, Amen Thank you, Jesus, amen! Thank you, Jesus, amen! Thank you, Jesus, amen! Alleluia! Amen! *Prayer of Dedication SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Invitation Thanksgiving Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. 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. Communion of the People Communion is by “intinction.” The server gives you bread to dip in the cup. Servers disinfect their hands. Please come forward by the inner aisles and return by the outer ones. Gluten free bread is available on the table, and the cup is non-alcoholic. If you cannot come forward, communion will be brought to you. Halle, Halle, Halleluja Halle, halle, hal-le-lu-ja! Halle, halle, hal-le-lu-ja! Halle, halle, hal-le-lu-ja! Halleluja! Hal-le-lu-ja! (Repeat) *Lord, Send Me Refrain (All): Here am I – Lord, send me, Lord, send me; (Repeat) Music Team: Open my eyes Lord, let me see, there are millions of people ready to hear and receive; (Refrain ) Please open my ears Lord, let me hear, Hear the cry of the nations from far and near saying, “Come over here, won’t you please?” (Refrain) *CHARGE AND BLESSING Worship Leader: Sandy Ferguson Acolyte: Connor McCormick Greeters: Marlin and Harold Cheyney Wee Worship Teacher: Stephanie Nelson Elder of the Month: Sandy Ferguson The Lord’s Supper is celebrated the 1st Sunday of the month at the 11:15 worship service and weekly at the 9:00 worship service. This morning we welcome our guest preacher, The Rev. Cynthia F. Burse. Rev. Cynthia F. Burse actively serves as a member of the Presbytery of Scioto Valley and the Synod of the Covenant in her role as an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A). Rev. Burse is a 2004 Master of Divinity graduate of Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary at the Interdenominational Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia and a member of the seminary’s Board of Trustees. She has served as a member of the Presbytery of Scioto Valley’s Council, Moderator of the Synod of the Covenant’s Cabinet on Ethnic Church Affairs (CECA), and is currently the Vice-Moderator of the Synod of the Covenant. Currently, she is pursuing a Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) degree in “Prisons, Public Policy and Transformative Justice” at New Brunswick Theological Seminary in New Brunswick, NJ, which will be conferred in May 2015. She is the Principle of The House of Redemption, a 501c3 non-profit organization that helps returning citizens postincarceration to secure and establish homes, provides various related educational programs and activities, promotes public awareness regarding the issue of mass incarceration, and contributes to research in the field of reentry housing. Rev. Burse received her Bachelor of Nursing degree from Hampton Institute (now University) in Hampton, Virginia and served for 22 years as a practitioner in Medical and Surgical Intensive Care Units and intravenous therapy clinical specialist (CRNI), prior to becoming an ordained minister. A native of Newport News, Virginia, she is the proud mother of a wonderful son, Alex. Her hobbies include reading, gardening and watching old westerns. Sunday School Classes Preschool ~ Ages 3-5 Grades K-3 Grades 4-7 Grades 8-12 Adults 202 302 305 303 Chapel Adult Class Begins Today through May 24th Continue the Animate journey with ANIMATE: FAITH led by Jim Savage in Room 111. Sessions include: God: Faith is a Quest Religion: Spirituality is Not Enough Jesus: The Revolution of Love Salvation: Abundant Life Now The Cross: Where God Is Bible: A Book like No Other Church: An Imperfect Family Each session starts with a short video followed by discussion. Food Mission Sunday ~ Next Sunday, April 26th The next Food Mission Sunday is April 26th (the fourth Sunday of each month). Please Note: there are revisions to this list. Canned Chicken Chunky Soup Peanut Butter Canned Pasta (i.e., Spaghettios) Macaroni and Cheese Boxes SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES Home Bible Study Group ~ Tuesday, April 21st at 7:30 PM Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the Month “God is Closer Than You Think!” We will be reading and discussing John Ortberg’s book God Is Closer Than You Think. After reading a chapter, we will see a short video and discuss what we’ve read. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 21st at 7:30 pm. For more details or to order a book call the Steve or Martha Hills at 261-1919. All are welcome! Young Adult Bible Study ~ Friday, May 1st at 6:00 PM Potluck Dinner ~ Bring a Dish to Share Home of Adam and Lindsey Anderson 3034 Olive Street, Columbus 43204 Kids are welcome. Childcare provided. Any questions, please call 261-1919 Don’t throw them away! ~ The shampoo, soap, lotion and coffee packets that hotels provide for guests are ideal for NNEMAP clients, particularly the homeless. Bring these items with your monthly food donations and they’ll be distributed at the pantry. Please place your food donations in the large wooden cabinet in the Narthex (the one with the “Food Mission” sign on it). Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Prayer Shawl Ministry ~ Next Sunday, April 26th at 12:30 PM Boulevard’s Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet next Sunday, April 26th at 12:30 PM in the church lounge. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome - even those wanting to learn! As part of the group or on our own, we will create shawls to be given to Boulevard members and others in need of an expression of God’s love to comfort or celebrate life’s changes. Bring your current shawl project, or we have yarn and needles to get you started. Together, we’ll grow in faith and skill practice. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-702458: “Thank You, Jesus” Words and Music © 1996 Patrick Matsikenyiri General Board of Global Ministries, GBG Musik; “Halle, Halle, Halleluja!” Words: George Mulrain, Trinidad and Tobago, Music: Caribbean folk song, arr. By Carlton Young. Words and arr. © 1995 General Board of Global Ministries, GBG Musik Reprinted under CCLI License No. 34075: “I Will Call Upon the Lord” Michael O'Shields © 1981 Sound III, Inc.\Universal - MCA Music Publishing (Admin. by Universal - MCA Music Publishing); “Lord, I Lift Your Name on High” Founds, Rick © 1989 Maranatha Praise, Inc.; “Jesus, Stand Among Us” Graham Kendrick © 1977 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing); “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” Presbyterian Hymnal No. 101, Isaac Watts; Lowell Mason; “Lord, Send Me” Don Moen © 1991 Integrity's Hosanna! Music “Alleluia”: Words and Music: Traditional Honduran