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2nd Sunday after PentecostJune 18th, 2017
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Prelude: Mein Jesu, der du mich (My Jesus Calls Me) Johannes Brahms
Time of Welcome
*Sharing of the Peace of Christ Leader: We are the body of Christ. Let us live in the Spirit of Christ. Let us pursue all that makes for peace and builds up our common life through Christ. May the Peace of Christ be with you all. People: And also with you.
Call to Worship Leader: Jesus Christ summons us to answer God’s call of mercy by gathering us into the community of believers, to be healed and to heal, to be forgiven and to forgive, to receive Christ’s love and exemplify Christ’s love to the world. People: Let us worship God who brings the promise of life!
*Processional Hymn: #634 To God Be the Glory To God Be the Glory
Time of Confession Invitation to Confession Prayer of Confession
Eternal God, we confess that there are times in our lives when we do not sense your nearness. We laugh as your Spirit intercedes and question your timing. Remind us that you are with us, always. Press us to share the hope and joy of your love so that we might faithfully witness to your grace in all things. We await the change you have in store for us. Help us to be as you would have us be. For all these spoken confessions and for all the unspoken burdens of our heart, O God, we seek your forgiveness. Have mercy on us. Lord, hear our confessions and those we offer in the silence….. (a silence is kept) Amen.
Assurance of ForgivenessLeader: Friends, believe the good news of God’s grace. People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
*Response to Forgiveness: #581 Glory Be to the Father Gloria Patri
++Children’s Moment: #666 O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright Puer Nobis NasciturAs the children come forward, the congregation shall sing verse 1. As the children return to their seats, the congregation shall sing verse 4.
Prayer for Illumination
Reading from the Old Testament Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19, p. 438
++Anthem: Psalm 116 Eleanor Whitsett Chancel Choir; Eleanor Whitsett, Piano; Dr. Melissa Plamann, Organ
++Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35
Reading from the Old Testament Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7, p. 10
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.
Westminster At Worship
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Sermon: “THE LAUGHTER & THE BLESSING” Rev. Michelle Junkin
*Hymn of Discipleship: #686 God of Our Life Sandon
*Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35
Invitation to Offering Offertory: Jesu, The Very Thought of Thee Eric Thiman
Andrew Wannigman, Baritone; Eleanor Whitsett, Piano
*Doxology: #606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Old Hundredth ++*Prayer of Thanksgiving
+The Sacrament of Holy Communion *Recessional Hymn: #694 Great God of Every Blessing Aurelia +(Verses 1 & 3)
*Benediction
Postlude: Grand Choeur Theodore Salomé
Hymn and scripture text printed with permission granted by CCLI License #2337964.
*This sign is an invitation, to all who are able, to stand as they offer God thanks and praise.+This sign indicates Chapel Worship Service only.++This sign indicates Sanctuary Worship Service only.
✿Worship Flowers today are dedicated to the glory of God and given in celebration of June H. Parry’s birthday, by her children, Barbara, Marjorie, and Richard.
✿Worship Flowers today are dedicated to the glory of God and given in memory of Mary H. Shaw on her birthday, by Bob, Harry, John and Gail Shaw.
Leading in WorshipAssociate Pastor for Congregational Care: Rev. Michelle Junkin
Lay Pastor: Glenn DunnElder Liturgist: Jane Puls
Director of Worship and Music: Josh PhelpsOrgan: Dr. Melissa Plamann, Artist in Residence
Carillon: Lisa Hart
Westminster At Worship
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At A Glance4400 North Shartel Avenue
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118
Sunday Schedule 8:30 am - Chapel Worship9:30 am - Christian Education10:30 am - Sanctuary Worship Office HoursMonday - Friday 8 am - 5 pmPhone (405) 524-2224Online www.wpcokc.orgService Broadcast Sundays - • 5 AM on KOKH (check local listings)• 11 AM on KOCO (check local listings) • online via our LiveStream at:
http://www.wpcokc.com/live-streaming
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Rev. Dr. Paul KirbasPastor / Head of Staff(405) 524-2224 ext [email protected]
Rev. Michelle JunkinAssociate Pastor for Congregational Care(405) 524-2224 ext 222
Rev. Abbey WalkerAssociate Pastor for Youth & Education(405) 524-2224 ext 233awalker@ wpcokc.com
Josh PhelpsDirector of Worship & Music(405) 524-2224 ext [email protected]
Heather SelementNursery & KKA Director405.524.2224 ext. 248 [email protected]
Charlotte BrownChildren’s Ministry Coordinator405.524.2224 ext. [email protected]
Nicole BrownMiddle School Coordinator405.524.2224 ext. 282 [email protected]
Laurel HallPastoral Intern405.524.224 ext. [email protected]
Dear Congregation,
Summer is here. It is often a time of respite and relaxation. A time to enjoy the sunshine, to wade in the pool, to play with children on summer break, to garden, to go swimming at the lake, or get away on a much-needed vacation. In the life of the church, Summer also means that we enter ordinary time in the liturgical cycle. The great 50 days of Easter has ended with Pentecost, followed by Trinity Sunday. Thus, clergy across the country, put away their white stoles of Eastertide and the Red stoles of Pentecost as they get their green stoles ready. The paraments on the lectern and pulpit are also changed to match. Perhaps you haven’t noticed it before, or perhaps you have, but we wear green for a very long time. This is because “Ordinary Time” occupies more than one-half of the liturgical year! Please don’t think ordinary as mundane. During this ordinary time, God’s saving acts are not recounted in the same fanfare of Christmas or Easter celebrations. They are still to be celebrated and reflected upon. This rhythm in the church cycle becomes more about the quiet evidences of God’s presence. A time when we recount the old stories of the Bible and let our attentions be grabbed by the fact of how God’s grace is ever unfolding. In the book, Calendar: Christ’s Time for the Church, author Laurence Hull Stookley sums it up this way:
“Suffice it to say that in Ordinary Time we should be particularly aware of, and thankful for, the work of God in our midst on every sort of occasion. The God who is made known in the obvious events surrounding the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus is no less made known in transforming power in every human experience common to humanity. However, because of human frailty, we may not be inclined to recognize God’s action in our midst day to day. We will, therefore, need to ask that our eyes be opened more fully to all the evidences of God’s grace that are presented to us.”
As we approach today’s text, note that Sarah laughs when presented with the unexpected evidence of God’s grace presented for her and Abraham. I, myself, certainly understand her laughing at the notion that in her old age she will bear a child. It would be mind-boggling. I think there are many times in our lives when we cannot imagine what God can do. I think there are many times when God ushers in blessings in our lives – in seen and unseen ways, in the ordinary and extraordinary moments, and we laugh in a very human way of response; maybe in doubt, or disbelief, or in awe, or utter shock. Sometimes it takes hindsight to see how God, was and is, at work in our lives.
Ordinary Time gives us an opportunity to be refreshed in the stories that testify that God is steadfast to keep covenant and simultaneously proclaim that God unfurls many blessings that go beyond our expectations and imaginations. This Summer, as we venture into Ordinary Time, pay attention and look for the many ways that God’s grace is presented to us. Carve out a moment this week to consider, “What evidences of God’s grace are being presented to you and how have you responded to those graces?” Remember that Sarah did not only laugh, but she later gave this response in Genesis 21:6, when she said, “God has brought laughter for me; everyone who hears will laugh with me.” Like Sarah, how will you proclaim God’s nearness and blessing the next time that we have been prone to question God’s timing? Will we, like Sarah after our laughter or confusion fades, faithfully witness to God’s grace in all things? May this Summer be a time to consider, reflect, and deeply ponder all the evidences of God’s grace that are presented to us.
In God’s Love,
Rev. Michelle JunkinAssociate Pastor for Congregational Care
A Note From Rev. Michelle Junkin
Connecting Point
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Laurel Hall (M-HYI) will be offering an eight week Holy Yoga series at Connecting Point on Mondays and Wednesdays starting July 10. Holy Yoga is a full body worship experience during which we love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Classes are free and open to anyone of any fitness level. The Connecting Point address is: 14501 N Rockwell Ave, OKC, OK 73142
IMPORTANT INFORMATION• If you feel called to serve as liturgist during a service, a sign-up sheet can be found at the back
of the Sanctuary.
• Connecting Point Session meets on Thursday, June 29th at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary.
• Task Force/Vision Committee meets with Westminster’s Task Force Team July 11th at 6:30 PM at Connecting Point to continue conversations about the possibility of a merger.
• We are still collecting non-perishable food items for the Tuesday night chili dog dinners in conjunction with Kentucky Avenue Baptist Church. Please place your items in the bins outside the Sanctuary.
Westminster Offerings
WPC FAMILY MINISTRY** Please RSVP, email [email protected] **
• Sunday, June 25th: Sunday School at the Zoo! Meet in Room 113 at 9:30 AM. We will meet for devotional, then head to the zoo together. Parents must attend with their children. The church will not be providing transportation to/from the zoo. No full circle fellowship this day.
• Sunday, July 30th: Sunday School at the Park! Meet in Room 113 at 9:30 AM. We will meet for devotional, then walk to Douglass Park together. Parents must attend with their children. Bring a picnic brunch! No full circle fellowship this day.
SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITYLET’S PADDLE Saturday June 24 at 11:00 The upcoming small group opportunity to paddle at Lake Overholser on Saturday June 24 at 11:00 is full. We are taking names of those interested in participating to be added to a wait list, in case anyone cancels. Thanks!
SUMMER LADIES MISSION PROJECTSSummer Ladies Mission Project Series - A Summer to Serve
Women’s Ministry invites you help with a mission project on June 28 benefiting 300 children enrolled this Summer at the Boys and girls Club. We will be packaging small gifts of sidewalk chalk for each child. Sign up in the Garden Court or email rsvp to Linda Zahn at [email protected]
June 28 - Boys and Girls ClubJuly 26 - S.P.A.R.K.August 23 - Infant Crisis Services
SUMMER LADIES LUNCHEON SERIESWomen’s Ministry invites you to attend our Ladies Luncheon Series on the second Wednesday of the month at 12:00 noon, Room 104. The cost is $9.00 per person. Childcare provided with prior reservation. Luncheons last 45 minutes. Our next luncheon will take place on July 12 with a guest speaker from the Children’s Health Foundation. Sign up in the Garden Court. See the last newsletter for more information or talk with Linda Zahn or Rev. Junkin to learn more.
July 12 - Children’s Health Foundation August 9 - YWCA
A Summer To Serve...
H.S. & M.S. ACTIVITIESJune: 17-25 Mountain Top (HS) 19 Elevation Hang Out @ Elevation 14402 N. Lincoln Blvd, Edmond, OK 73013 2 PM - 4 PM (MS only) 26 Movie at Tinseltown (HS +MS)
July: 10 Pool Party 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (HS only) 14 Movie Night on Manor Lawn @9pm- The Sandlot (ALL Families) 17 Video Game Tournament in Youth Room from 2 PM - 5 PM (HS + MS) 20-23 JHaMS (MS)
August: 6 Lunch at Hideaway after church @12 (MS + HS) 11 Movie night on manor lawn @9 PM- The Jungle Book (ALL Families) 27 Kickball Game at Douglass Park( MS + HS)
September: 1 Middle School Youth Group(MSYG) 3:30-5:003 Labor Day Weekend- no Sunday school 8 MSYG 3:30-5:0010 Kick Off Sunday 22 MSYG 3:30-5:0029 MSYG 3:30-5:00 30-Oct. 1 MS Retreat @ Dwight Mission
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHEDULE8:30 AM - 11:30 AM / NurserySundays from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM, Rooms 106 & 109
9:30 AM / Children’s MinistryPre-kindergarten - 4th grade, Rooms 113 and 114Children must be signed in and signed out by a parent. Pick-up by 10:20 AM, please.
10:30 AM / Full Circle WorshipPre-kindergarten – 2nd grade, Chapel
For information about any of our Family Ministry opportunities please email: [email protected]
HOLY GROUNDSLimited edition Westminster Coffee Mugs and bags of Fairtrade coffee are available for purchase at the Holy Grounds Coffee House in Room 104.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDEDThe Deacons invite you to participate in a school supply drive to benefit Monroe Elementary School. Through the summer we will be collecting school supplies here at Westminster Church. Please put in the box marked Kids Hope located in the Garden Court near the reception desk. The following are the supplies needed: Notebook paper wide ruled Clorox wipes Pencils Hand sanitizer Markers Lysol spray Glue sticks KleenexCrayons
Pocket folders (no brads)Construction paperscissors - 5” bladeIndex cardsPost it notesErasersCopy paperscissors - 5” blade
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Connecting Point At WorshipPrelude
*Welcome and Gathering Hymn: #402 How Lovely, Lord Merle’s Tune
Greeting & Announcements
Call to Worship (Responsive) Leader: We trust in God People: whom Jesus called Abba, Father. Leader: in sovereign love, God created the world good People: and makes everyone equally in God’s image, Leader: male and female, of every race and people, People: to live as one community. Leader: Enter God’s gates with thanksgiving, People: and God’s courts with praise.
Prayer of the Day
*Hymn: #738 O Master, Let Me Walk with Thee Maryton
Call to Confession Prayer of Confession (unison) Eternal God, we confess that there are times in our lives when we do not sense your nearness. We laugh as your Spirit intercedes and question your timing. Remind us that you are with us, always. Press us to share the hope and joy of your love so that we might faithfully witness to your grace in all things. We await the change you have in store for us. Help us to be as you would have us be. Bless us, O God, in our daily lives, that we might become agents of your reconciling love, unfathomable compassion, and amazing grace. Amen.
Declaration of Forgiveness (Responsive)Leader: Alleluia! Glory be to the Holy One who can make all things new! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Alleluia!
*Passing the Peace of Christ
Prayer for Illumination
Reading from the Old Testament Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7
Reading from the New Testament Matthew 9:35-10:23
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God. Children’s Song: This Little Light of Mine
Children’s Sermon
*Hymn: #274 You, Lord, Are Both Lamb and Shepherd Picardy
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Connecting Point At WorshipSermon “IT MADE ME LAUGH, IT MADE ME CRY” Laurel Hall
Sharing of Joys and Concerns
Prayers of the People & The Lord’s Prayer (Traditional)
Invitation to Give as We Have Been Blessed
Offering and Musical Offering: Holy is the Lord Franz Schubert Arr. by Fred Bock
*Doxology: #606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Old HundredthPraise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;Praise God, above ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Prayer of Dedication
*Closing Hymn: #718 Take Up Your Cross, the Savior Said Bourbon
*Charge & Benediction
*Postlude: #600 Amen Amen
Hymn and scripture text printed with permission granted by CCLI License #2337964.
*This sign is an invitation, to all who are able, to stand as they offer God thanks and praise.
Leading in WorshipPastoral Intern: Laurel Hall
Director of Worship and Music: Josh PhelpsWorship Music Coordinator: Tyler Eckert
Worship Music Team: Abbey Ahern, Jessie Eckert, Kyle Elliott, Marla Kirkpatrick, Opal Jane McDermitt, Angela Michael, Elisa Thompson
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Remember to silence all cell phones. No food or drinks are allowed in the Chapel or Sanctuary.
WPC CARES: Members in Need of Care. In order to care for our members who are hospitalized, home bound or simply needing prayer, please notify the church by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 524-2224 ext. 222. Doing so helps our ministers and care team members know whom to visit. Without your help our ability to know who is in the hospital or in need is limited.
Deacon of the Week: Tamara Hermen- please contact her for congregational care needs at 570-7430.
Membership: Please send membership announcements (birth, marriage, death of relative) and changes (address, email, phone) to June White, [email protected], 524-2224 ext 249.
Children’s Worship Bags can be found at the entrances to the Sanctuary. The bags contain activities that coordinate with the weekly worship theme. There are also some fun quiet games to enhance their worship experience.
If You Are Interested in scheduling a baptism or wedding, or need to notify the church of a death in order to coordinate a funeral or memorial service, please contact Lori Jirousek, Executive Assistant at 524-2224 ext. 228 or [email protected].
WPC FOUNDATION: Westminster Presbyterian Church Foundation has several designated funds that support different ministries and programs of our church. Is the Foundation already in your estate plan? If you have already included the WPC Foundation in your estate plans but have not previously notified us, please let us know. We would like to properly thank you for your support. Please contact the Business Office or any of the Foundation Trustees: Paige Bass, Sally Bentley, Michael Brown, Hal Brown, Richard Darnell, Glenn Dunn, Sarah Frank, Susie Graves, Cliff Hudson, Ellen Morgan, Jim Richard, Chris Stephens, Alison Taylor
Happy Birthday! The following Westminster members are celebrating their birthdays this week. Please remember them in your prayers, that they may experience God’s grace in the coming year. June 18: Josie Clark; June Parry; Matt Thompson June 19: Katy Grossman; Michael McClintock; Joseph Ramsey; Stephanie Rowe June 20: Mark Boozer; Dale Jordan; Shannon Pentz; Nancy Records; Anna Shaffer; Janet Zotigh June 21: Molly Brown; Jeff Earnest; Miles Pringle; Dean Robertson June 22: Davis English; Kelly Ottinger; Diane Visor June 23: Tyler Frederickson; Mac Kennedy; Nancy Leonard; Tyler Morey; Caroline Rowland; Herb Seay; Beau Turrentine June 24: Chris Delluomo; Catherine Laster; William London; Linda Rooker
COMMUNION* DATESSeptember 10, 2017 Homecoming SundayOctober 1, 2017 World Communion SundayNovember 5, 2017 All Saints SundayDecember 24, 2017 Christmas Eve, 11pm*served every Sunday in the Chapel service
BAPTISM DATES(2nd Sunday of each month)
MINUTE FOR MISSION(3rd Sunday of each month)
OTHER PASTOR LED OFFERINGS Tuesday Morning Men’s Breakfast: The Tuesday Morning Men’s Breakfast Group is taking an early summer break. Meetings will resume on Tuesday, July 11th. For questions call John McMillin (848-5713).
Downtown Bible Study: This Bible study will resume in the fall.
WORSHIP FLOWERSFlowers in the Chapel and Sanctuary may be purchased to honor a loved one or special occasion. The dedications will be mentioned in the bulletin. Please sign up in the book at the reception desk or online at: www.wpcokc.org. Cost is $60 per vase and there are 2 vases each week.
STEPHEN MINISTRYCompassion: Deeply sharing the suffering of another, together with the inclination to give aid or support
As we look at Jesus’ suffering, death, and resurrection, we observe the ultimate example of compassion. He now calls us to follow his example and to be deeply concerned for one another.
Stephen Ministry is a ministry filled with compassion. It provides compassionate Christians with a place where they can use those gifts in ministry as a Stephen Minister. It also provides a haven where those in need of compassion can receive it in a confidential relationship with a Stephen Minister.
If you would like to know more about Stephen Ministry, please contact our pastor for congregational care, Rev. Michelle Junkin.
PINT FOR YOUNG ADULTS Who: Young adults What: Theological and life conversation over a beer! When: July 21st Place: The Patriarch http://www.thepatriarchedmond.com/
If you need childcare, please email [email protected]. Dinner will be provided.
Westminster Announcements
KNIT N’ PURLJoin us June 29 from 10 AM to 12 PM in the Parlor as we knit hats for our SPARK kids, prayer shawls for our friends in the hospital and homebound members, drink coffee and enjoy wonderful fellowship. All levels of skill are welcome! Contact Marilyn North - 607-0447 or Sarah Frank - 820-4048.
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BLANKETEERSPut your quilting skills to use by making blankets for our new babies. Join us the third Friday of each month at 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM in Room 104. Contact Marjorie Frank: 751-1018.
ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION / SUNDAYS 9:30 AMAdult Bible Study (June 18): People called to be leaders may question the motives of their supporters. How do these leaders know if their supporters’ motives are sincere? Jephthah discussed the inconsistencies in the behavior of his supporters and established conditions for his leadership (Judges 11).
Adventurers Class: An Adult Sunday School class that is currently studying Lead…for God’s Sake by Todd G. Gongwer. The book is A Parable for Finding the Christian Heart of Leadership. The class is a discussion format and is taught by various members of the class. This study goes through July 9th. The class will not meet on July 2nd. The class meets downstairs in Room LL30. Genesis Class: This 50 and up singles class meets downstairs in LL28. June 18th - Kay Ludwig will speak on Spirituality and Endurance. Cornerstone Class: For adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, LL29, studying the Animated Series on the Bible, led by Richard Zahn. Nursery care and children’s Sunday School classes also available.
