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The Call to Worship is from “Feasting on the Word” and the sermon is significantly influenced by
Walter Bruggemann’s book, “Sabbath as Resistance: Saying NO to the Culture of Now”
(Westminster John Knox Press, 2014).
THOSE ASSISTING THIS MORNING - Preacher: William L. Hathaway; Liturgists: Heather G.
Shortlidge, Ann Campbell (8:30), Jesko Hagee (11:00); Time with Children: Miss Good; Ushers:
Jane MacMurray, Barbara Morris (8:30), Doug & Karen Smith, Paul & Roberta Bennsky (11:00);
Greeter: Abby Gardner (8:30) in honor of Girl Scout Sunday; Abby is the granddaughter of
Craig & Maggie Leffler; Acolyte: Julia Chamberlin (11:00); Godly Play: Shelly Price (8:30), Jane
Hudiburg, Joe & Kristin Thompson (11:00).
First Presbyterian Church, Annapolis, Maryland
March 8, 2015 – 8:30 & 11:00 am Worship
Third Sunday in Lent
PREPARATION FOR THE WORD
Those who are able, please stand; bold print in unison.
STAFF NEWS - Heather Shortlidge will be away March 12-17 to defend her D.Min. thesis and to
participate in the NEXT Conference.
FOR PRAYER - Holly Kleiderlein and family on the occasion of the death of Holly’s sister Jane
Condi. Jane leaves behind her husband, Steve, and sons Chris (15) and James (12).
BAPTISMS - are designated for May 10, June 21, July 19 and August 23. Please contact
bill@annapolis-presbyterian.com if interested.
LOOKING AHEAD IN WORSHIP
Lent: A Season of Reflection and Preparation for Easter
“Spiritual Directions”
Thursday, March 12 – 7:30 pm Lenten Taizé Prayer Service at St. Mary’s
“Watch With Me,” a bi-lingual service sponsored jointly by St. Mary’s Church and First
Presbyterian Church, will be offered on Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 pm at St. John
Neumann, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis. This quiet, hour-long service will include
meditative singing, intercessory prayer, readings, and periods of silence. The
Renaissance Singers of Annapolis will offer selections by composers Cristóbal de
Morales and Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla. All are welcome.
Sunday, March 15 – Fourth Sunday in Lent
“For the World” is the spiritual direction for this worship based upon John 3:14-21 with
Dr. Hathaway preaching.
Sunday, March 22 – Fifth Sunday of Lent, Youth Auction
The Chancel Choir will present portions of “Elijah” by Felix Mendelsohn at both services
of worship. The Youth Auction & Pancake Luncheon has been rescheduled for noon.
PRELUDE - Andante
J. S. Bach
SILENT REFLECTION
“Sabbath is not simply the pause that refreshes. It is the pause that transforms.”
Walter Bruggemann
NOTICES OF CONGREGATIONAL LIFE
(Please sign the Greeter Pad and pass it along your pew and back again.)
CHORAL INTROIT (11:00) - Lord of the Dance
LORD OF THE DANCE
CALL TO WORSHIP
(from Psalm 19:7-11)
Pulpit side
The law of the Lord is perfect,
Lectern side
reviving the soul;
P. the decrees of the Lord are sure,
L. making wise the simple;
P. the precepts of the Lord are right,
L. rejoicing the heart;
P. the commandment of the Lord is clear,
L. enlightening the eyes;
P. the fear of the Lord is pure,
L. enduring forever;
P. the ordinances of the Lord are true
L. and righteous altogether.
All
They are more desirable than gold, and sweeter than honey.
HYMN 624 - I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art
TOULON
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Creating God, you call us to work six days then to take a day of rest.
Forgive us when we join the rat race of continual work
or uninterrupted electronic access.
Wake us up to unhealthy demands
and forgive us when we force others into unfair expectations.
And, Lord, forgive us of the arrogance that we can and must “do it all”
as if you and the community of faith were ineffective.
Forgive us and free us for the sake of your kingdom; in Jesus’ name. Amen. (Silence.)
RESPONSE TO THE LORD
HYMN 693 - Though I May Speak
GIFT OF LOVE
PRAYERS FOR THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
(Concluding with the Lord’s Prayer using “debts” and “debtors,” Hymnal, page 35.)
OFFERINGS OF THE PEOPLE
OFFERTORY - Jesus Lover of My Soul
arr. Gerald Near
DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF DEDICATION (11:00)
OLD HUNDREDTH
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ all creatures here below;
praise Holy Spirit ever more; praise Triune God whom we adore. Amen.
WORDS OF ASSURANCE
RESPONSE OF PRAISE HYMN 544 - Bless the Lord
Taizé
HYMN 307 - God of Grace and God of Glory
Bless the Lord, my soul and bless God’s holy name.
Bless the Lord, my soul, who leads me into life.
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
TIME WITH CHILDREN
(Pre-k to second grades may leave for Godly Play offered at both services.)
CWM RHONDDA
CHARGE & BENEDICTION
BENEDICTION RESPONSE (11:00) - Go with Us, Lord
TALLIS CANON
Go with us, Lord, and guide the way through this and every coming day, that in your
Spirit strong and true our lives may be our gift to you
POSTLUDE - Prelude and Fugue in B-flat Major
CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER (11:00)
God the Sculptor of the Mountains
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE - Psalm 19:7-14
ANTHEM (11:00) - Foundation
John Ness Beck
(The text to this morning’s anthem can be found in hymn 463.)
SCRIPTURE - Exodus 20:8-11; John 2:13-17
SERMON - Spiritual Perspectives: “Sabbath’s Gift”
J. S. Bach
JENNINGS-HOUSTON
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William L. Hathaway, Pastor
Heather G. Shortlidge, Associate Pastor
Robert W. Muckenfuss, Director of Music
Melissa “Miss” Good, Director of Children’s & Youth Ministry
James G. Kirk, Parish Associate
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Date
Sun, 3/8
Church
THIRD LENT
8:30
9:30
10:30
11:00
12:15-2:00
5:00
Mon, 3/9
ANNOUNCEMENTS
10:00
1:00
Community
Worship (Sanctuary)
Education Hour
Coffee Hour (FH)
Worship (Sanctuary)
“Wills, Directives & Preparing for Family Matters”
Workshop & Lunch (FH)
Youth Fellowship (Youth)
Circle 2 (KC1a)
Circle 3 (Derby home)
12:00
7:15
7:30
Noon AA (FH)
GA (FH)
ACOA (Music)
Tues, 3/10
9:30
7:00
7:00
7:30
7:30
PWC Board (KC4a)
Deacons (KC4a)
Circle 5 (Gallaher home)
Justice & Peace (Johnson home)
Membership (KC1a)
12:00
Noon AA (FH)
Wed, 3/11
12:00
6:00
7:00
Church Staff Meeting (KC1a)
Covenant Circles Dinner (FH)
Covenant Circles (campus-wide)
12:00
Noon AA (FH)
Thurs, 3/12
2:00
6:15
7:30
7:30
Backpack Buddies (Anna. Elem.)
12:00
Handbell Rehearsal (Music)
Choir Rehearsal (Music)
Lenten Taizé Prayer Service (St. Mary’s)
Noon AA (FH)
Fri, 3/13
12:00
Noon AA (FH)
Sat, 3/14
8:30
Sun, 3/15
Evening AA (FH)
FOURTH LENT, NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
8:30 Worship (Sanctuary)
9:30 Education Hour
10:30 Coffee Hour (FH)
11:00 Worship (Sanctuary)
12:15 YMC (Youth Fellowship Room)
5:00 Youth Fellowship (Youth Fellowship Room)
CIRCLE 3 - will meet at 1:00 pm, Monday, March 9 at the home of Carolyn Derby, 1108 River
Bay Road in Annapolis, MD 21409. Phone 410-974-4529. PLEASE READ CHAPTERS 10 & 11.
TODAY: “WILLS, MEDICAL DIRECTIVES, PREPARING FOR FAMILY MATTERS” 12:15-2:00 pm
with Robert Bohan, Attorney, LUNCH PROVIDED. Join us in Fellowship Hall!
ARE YOU A PARENT, TEACHER, COVENANT PARTNER, OR JUST INTERESTED IN THE DIRECTION
OF EDUCATION AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH? Christian Education and Youth ministries
will hold our Second Annual Planning Session on Friday, March 20 (6:00-9:00 pm) to creatively
address our strategy and direction for engaging and teaching our children from birth through
high school. We seek input on curriculum, music and social programs. RSVP Debbie Mitchell.
YOUTH AUCTION & PANCAKE BRUNCH - Sunday, March 22, 12:15-2:00 pm, Fellowship Hall.
Support the youth! Both silent and live auction items will be available. Want a beach trip to
look forward to after the terrible winter we have had? We got it! Need babysitting services to
enjoy an evening out with your loved one? We got it! Want to take a sunset cruise
on the Bay? We got it! Want some yummy baked goods? We got it! Plus
much more! Check out our list of items on the church website. Can't
be there? No problem - vote by proxy! Proceeds support youth
trips, teen suicide prevention and the Rwandan Orphanage.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY ON MARCH 21 - Every spring the FPC
Trustees have spear-headed a day to prepare the church and grounds for Easter. This year we
will clean the courtyard, the exterior of the ZW House, and especially the sanctuary.
 Exterior clean-up begins at 9:00 am; interior clean-up at 12:30 pm (after choir rehearsal).
 LUNCH PROVIDED with RSVP to Linda Hanifin Bonner at lhbonner@hanifin.com.
CALLING ALL YOUTH: YOUTH SUNDAY APRIL 12! We need your participation to make this
successful. Join us Sunday evenings now through Easter (mandatory: March 8, 15, 22 & 29) in
the Youth Fellowship room. Don't miss the fun! Meet at 5:00 pm for preparation, dinner at
6:00 pm, and breakout groups (Art/Sanctuary Design OR Vocal/Music Rehearsal) until 7:00 pm.