April 26, 2015 Worship Bulletin - Morrisville Presbyterian Church

WORSHIP for the
FOURTH SUNDAY of
EASTER
APRIL 26, 2015 | 10:30 AM
Grounded in the grace of God, we are a vibrant Christian community, disciples of all ages, gathered for worship and nurture,
scattered to serve and to love. -MPC Mission Statement adopted by the Session March 31, 2008
Welcome to Morrisville Presbyterian Church
PASTORAL CARE REMINDER—Members of the
staff truly want to be attentive when members or
friends of MPC are experiencing health
difficulties. If you (or a family member) have been
admitted to a hospital, please let us know by
contacting the church office, and one of the pastors
will be pleased to visit. You may also reach the
pastors on their mobile phones–Bruce Ballantine at
304-914-2108 and Debbie Heffernan at 267-3420089. Thank you for your assistance.
WE WELCOME GUESTS AND VISITORS to our
worship service today. If you are not a member, we
invite you to consider membership with us. If you
would like more information about how we can
serve you, please speak to a pastor.
FRIENDSHIP PAD: During the Words of Welcome,
please pass the Friendship Pad to the outside aisle
and back again to the center. This allows worshipers
to recognize people in their pew, and helps staff
members identify those who may need attention.
HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES are available for
THE CHANCEL FLOWERS are offered In loving
use anywhere in the sanctuary during worship.
memory of our granddaughter, Rebecca Leigh
These pocket-sized receivers are available from
Marseglia, from John and Marilyn Ellis.
Deacons in either Narthex and are to be returned
USHERING AT TODAY’S SERVICE: Head Deacon after the service.
Jim Gaston, Angela Horan, Jeff Faridy, Marilyn
HYMNALS, BIBLES, & BULLETINS WITH LARGE
Schoenthaler, Lisa Zazzu, Karen Cooley, Tom EvPRINT are available during worship each Sunday
ans and Jr. Deacons Emily Zazzu, Sarah Zazzu, and
morning from a Deacon in the Narthex. Please
Cara Evans.
return the Hymnal and/or Bible after the service.
TODAY’S ACOLYTE is Joely Gardner.
WORSHIP NOTE
CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 4 is pro- * The asterisk indicates that those who are able, may please stand.
vided in the Nursery/Pre-School room from
10:15–11:45 a.m.. Infants and toddlers are also welcome in worship. Visitors, please feel free to wor- Please forward any announcements you would like included in
ship with your children for as long as they are able. the Bulletin by Tuesday of each week to Office@MPCusa.net
If he or she gets wiggly and needs a stretch break,
Articles for “Currents” are due by the 1st day of the
audio from the service is available in the chapel, until preceding month. Send articles to Currents@MPCusa.net.
your child is ready to return to the sanctuary for you
to continue to worship together.
CONTACT U S
M O R R I S V I L L E P RE S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H C H U R C H S T A F F
771 North Pennsylvania Ave. | Morrisville, PA 19067 | 215.295.4191 | Office@MPCusa.net
Bruce Ballantine, Interim Pastor & Head of Staff (ext. 234) ................................................................................................. BruceBallantine@MPCusa.net
Deborah Heffernan, Interim Associate Pastor (ext. 225) ................................................................................................... DebbieHeffernan@MPCusa.net
Linda Seaman, Director of Older Adult Ministry (ext. 232) ........................................................................................................ LindaSeaman@MPCusa.net
Steve McBride, Director of Music & Communications Coordinator ............................................................................................ SteveMcBride@MPCusa.net
Rich Drabb, Property Manager (ext. 231)........................................................................................................................................ RichDrabb@MPCusa.net
Laurie Jacobson, Bookkeeper (ext. 226) ................................................................................................................................ LaurieJacobson@MPCusa.net
Elizabeth Scully, Administrative Assistant (ext. 0) ............................................................................................................................. LizScully@MPCusa.net
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Fourth Sunday of Easter
G A T H E R I N G
PRELUDE
WORDS of WELCOME
Pastor Heffernan
INTROIT—Come, Let us Sing! (WAGNER)
The Chancel Choir
Come, let us sing and make a joyful noise to God! Come let us sing!
*CALL to WORSHIP
One: The Lord Jesus Christ is our shepherd.
All:
He lays down his life for his sheep.
One: Surely goodness and mercy are with us,
All:
and we will live in God’s house forever.
Denise Alexander
*HYMN 416—Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
WESTMINISTER ABBEY
*PRAYER of CONFESSION—Unison
God of all hope and joy, we confess that we continue to live in fear. We speak
of your great love, but our own hearts condemn us. We express concern for
the poor, but our own actions betray us. Forgive us, God of grace. Good
Shepherd, restore our souls and lead us in right paths for your name’s sake.
*SILENT PRAYERS of CONFESSION
Here each worshiper may offer silent prayers of confession.
*RESPONSE—Amen (DANISH)
The Chancel Choir
*ASSURANCE of FORGIVENESS
One: Hear the good news. Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and
Christ died for us. Christ rose for us. Christ reigns in power for us. Christ
prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life is gone;
a new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven, and be a peace.
All:
Amen.
*RESPONSE to GOD’S PARDON 567—Glory Be to the Father
*THE PEACE
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GLORIA PATRI
One:
All:
One:
The peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
Let us greet one another with the peace of Christ.
As a sign of their reconciliation in Christ, the people share the peace of Christ, greeting one another
with these or similar words: “The peace of Christ be with you,” “Peace be with you,” or simply, “Peace.”
L I T U R GY of the W OR D
PRAYER for ILLUMINATION
PSALTER READING—Psalm 23
One: This is the Word of the Lord.
All:
Thanks be to God.
(Old Testament, pages 474-475)
ANTHEM—Draw Us In The Spirit’s Tether (FRIEDELL)
The Chancel Choir
Draw us in the Spirit’s tether;
for when humbly, in thy name,
two or three are met together,
Thou art in the midst of them: Alleluia!
Alleluia! Touch we now thy garment’s hem. As disciples used to gather in the name of Christ to sup, then with thanks to God the Father
break the bread and bless the cup,
Alleluia! Alleluia! So knit thou our friendship up. All our meals and all our living Make as
sacraments of thee, that by caring, helping, giving, we may true disciples be. Alleluia! Alleluia! We will serve thee faithfully.
TIME for YOUNG DISCIPLES
Children in grades K-2 may leave for Cherub Choir in Room 104.
EPISTLE READING—1 John 3: 16–24
One: This is the Word of the Lord.
All:
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
(New Testament, page 226)
That’s What Shepherds Do
*HYMN 404—Precious Lord, Take My Hand
Pastor Ballantine
PRECIOUS LORD
PRAYERS of THANKSGIVING and SUPPLICATION
THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts and debtors)
OFFERING
Invitation to Give
Presentation of Gifts
Offertory Music—A Gaelic Blessing (RUTTER)
The Chancel Choir
Deep peace of the running wave to you, deep peace of the flowing air to you, deep peace of the quiet earth to you,
deep peace of the shining stars to you, deep peace of the gentle night to you, moon and stars pour their healing light on you.
Deep peace of Christ, the light of the world, to you.
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*Doxology—Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (OLD HUNDREDTH)
S E N D I N G
*HYMN 387—Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
BRADBURY
*CHARGE and BLESSING
*CHORAL BENEDICTION—The Lord Bless You and Keep You (RUTTER)
*POSTLUDE
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The Chancel Choir
Worship Notes & Announcements
WEEKDAY NURSERY SCHOOL
The WDNS will be holding an open house on Tuesday April 28, 2015 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for the 2015
-2016 school year. Enrollment is open to all. You
can reach Joanie Layden at 215-356-3525 with any
questions.
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE IVINS OUTREACH
CENTER’S ANNUAL AUCTION
An Afternoon of Wine and Food Pairings on Sunday, June 7, 2015 from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the
Falls Banquet Hall. We hope you will join us for an
early summer afternoon of wine, food, music and
live silent auctions all to support of The Ivins Outreach Center.
BOOK GROUP MEETINGS
The Wings Group will begin discussion of pp 1-84
of Sue Monk Kidd's The Wings of Invention this coming Friday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m. in the MPC
Lounge. The Gilead Group will continue discussion
of Marilynne Robinson's Lila on Tuesday, May 5 in
the MPC Lounge at 7:00 p.m. The Narnia
Group will discuss The Silver Chair at their
May meeting.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED MAY 9
FOR ANNUAL POSTAL FOOD DRIVE
The National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp
Out Hunger Food Drive will be held Saturday, May 9.
Our Food Center benefits greatly from this Food
Drive, and we need volunteers to help us to unload,
sort and move the food to MPC. Volunteers are
needed May 9 for shifts that run between noon and
8:00 p.m. First, help is needed at the Morrisville
YMCA building to sort the incoming food and load.
Then MPC’s portion is driven to our church, where
volunteers are needed to unload the trucks. For insurance reasons volunteers at the Y must be at least
18; but at MPC teens can volunteer to unload the
trucks. A sign-up sheet is available in the Communication Center. Contact Jack Glock, 215-736-0357,
for more information. Thank you!
CLOTHING CENTER
The last day for Clothing Center donations will be
May 31. The Clothing Center’s last day of shopping
will be on June 16. We will re-open on September
8.
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MPC Weekly Calendar
SUNDAY, April 26
8:30am
Weekly Prayer Meeting Conference Room
9:00
Teen Choir
Music Room
9:30
Education
Conference Room
10:00
Chancel Choir
Music Room
10:30
Worship
Sanctuary
11:00
Cherub Choir
Room 104
11:30
Fellowship Time
Lounge
Deacons Host
11:35
Congregational Ministry Comm.
FH
Talk to the Cardiologist over Lunch
11:45
Agape Choir
Room 104
11:45
Personnel Meeting
Room 200
MONDAY, April 27
6:30pm
Outreach Committee
Conference Room
7:00
Boy Scout Troop 3
Fellowship Hall
7:00
Cub Scouts
Room 220, 122, 210
7:00
Food Packing
Room 4
7:30
Session
Conference Room
TUESDAY, April 28
10:00am Clothing Center
Room 4
10:00
Food Center Set-up
Fellowship Hall
11:00
Ivins Center
Lounge
A Matter of Balance
Conference Room
3:00pm
Staff Meeting
Conference Room
6:00
Girl Scouts
Room 122
7:30
Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 220
WEDNESDAY, April 29
9:00am
Food Center
Noon
Brown Bag and Bible
6:00pm
Youth Club
THURSDAY, April 30
11:00am Food Stocking
Noon
Alcoholics Anonymous
6:00
God’s Thunder
6:30
Oakville Girl Scouts
7:00
Chancel Choir
8:30
Chancel Ringers
Room 4
Room 222
Chapel
Room 220
Music
Chapel
FRIDAY, May 1
1:00pm
Wings Book Group
7:30
Alcoholics Anonymous
Lounge
Room 122
SATURDAY, May 2
8:00am
Scout Yard Sale
Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY, May 3
8:30am
Weekly Prayer Meeting Conference Room
9:00
Teen Choir
Music Room
9:30
Education
Conference Room
10:00
Chancel Choir
Music Room
10:30
Worship
Sanctuary
11:00
Cherub Choir
Room 104
11:30
Fellowship Time
Lounge
Congregational Ministry Committee
11:35
Congregational Ministry Comm.
FH
Making Sense of Final Arrangements over Lunch
11:45
Agape Choir
Room 104
Fellowship Hall
Conference Room
Fellowship Hall.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
When sending mail to the church, please be advised we no longer have mail delivered to Post Office Box 240.
Please mail all correspondence to our street address: 771 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067.
Our phone number, fax and email address remain the same. Thanks!
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771 N OR TH P ENNSY LVANI A A VENUE | M OR RIS VILLE , P A 19067
215.295. 4191 | W W W .MPC US A . NE T
PASTORS & PROGRAM STAFF
Bruce Ballantine, Interim Pastor & Head of Staff | Deborah Heffernan, Interim Associate Pastor
Louise Shoemaker, Parish Associate | Linda Seaman, Director of Older Adult Ministry
Steve McBride, Director of Music and Principal Organist
Be Informed
An Informational Series offered by the
Congregational Ministry Committee
SUNDAYS – APRIL 26 AND MAY 3
In Fellowship Hall immediately following worship.
Complimentary Luncheon Offered Each Week
Today – WHAT IS NEW IN
CARDIAC TREATMENT?
Dr. Charles Paraboschi joins us
to bring us up to date
on new treatments in his field.
May 3 – MAKING SENSE OF
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS
Rev. Bruce Ballantine is joined by Steve Ullrich from
Hooper Funeral Home to provide valuable insight
from their respective positions.
To reserve your spot for lunch, please email LindaSeaman@mpcusa.net,
sign up in Communication Center or call Linda at 215-295-4191 ext. 232