“Where Faith and Life Connect”

The Order of Worship November 5, 2017

9:00 and 11:00 A.M.

ALL SAINTS’ DAY

THE CHURCH GATHERS . . .

Children are welcome in worship here. A nursery is available during the entire service. Any

who are baptized are invited to receive the elements of the Lord’s Supper.

When the prelude begins let us quietly prepare for the worship of almighty God.

PRELUDE O Welt, ich muß dich lassen, No. 3 Johannes Brahms

O World, I Now Must Leave Thee

INTROIT (11:00) At the River adapt. Aaron Copland

Shall we gather by the river, Where bright angels feet have trod, With its

crystal tide forever Flowing by the throne of God. Yes we’ll gather by the

river, the beautiful river, Gather with the saints by the river That flows by

the throne of God.

Soon we’ll reach the shining river, Soon our pilgrimage will cease, Soon our

happy hearts will quiver With the melody of peace. (Refrain)

Traditional

Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs

OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION

MINUTE FOR MISSION Michael Yates

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 107

Leader: O give thanks to the LORD, for God is good; the steadfast love of the

LORD endures forever.

People: Let all humankind thank the LORD for God’s steadfast love and

wonderful works. And let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and

songs of joy!

Leader: Lift up your hearts!

People: We lift them to the LORD!

TO PRAISE AND CONFESS ...

*HYMN NO. 526 (blue hymnal) For All the Saints Sine Nomine

*CALL TO CONFESSION

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)

Gracious God, in every age you have called people to live in faith. Forgive us

when “the communion of saints” becomes merely a line in a creed, rather than

a call to embody a life of justice and faithfulness. Forgive us when we do not

follow Jesus’s way of compassion and mercy and peace. Forgive us for

neglecting our role as stewards of all that you and those who have gone before

have given us. Help us to live, love and give with the same generous spirit as

our Lord Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

*RESPONSE Take, O Take Me as I Am John L. Bell

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!

People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

*RESPONSE Celtic Alleluia (sing twice) Fintan O’Carroll

TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S WORD AND RESPOND ...

SCRIPTURE READING Joshua 3: 7-17, selections from prophet Micah

A TIME WITH THE CHILDREN (11:00) Barbara Adamcik

Children age 4 through 2nd grade are invited to go downstairs and participate in

Children’s Worship.

SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 23: 1-12

SERMON Rev. Dr. Buran Phillips

“Hold the door, say please, say thank you, Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie, I

know you got mountains to climb but, Always stay humble and kind.”

Humble and Kind, Tim McGraw

*HYMN Come Away From Rush and Hurry Hyfrydol

(See insert)

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison) The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional)

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus

Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of

the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and

buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he

ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father

Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I

believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints;

the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting.

Amen.

THE OFFERING

Please sign and pass the Friendship Register found on the pew nearest the center

aisle.

Though many of us contribute electronically or by a check in the mail, your holding and

passing the offering plate is an act of blessing and dedication to our life together in Jesus

Christ.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

(9:00) At the River adapt. Aaron Copland

(The text is found at the Introit.)

(11:00) Steal Away African-American spiritual

arr. John Barnard

Steal away to Jesus. Steal away home. I ain’t got long to stay here. My Lord,

he calls me by the thunder. The trumpet sounds within my soul, I ain’t got

long to stay here. (Refrain)

Green trees a-bending, poor sinner stands a-trembling. The trumpet sounds

within my soul, I ain’t got long to stay here. (Refrain)

African-American spiritual

*AT THE PRESENTATION Doxology No. 514 (red hymnal) Old Hundredth

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

CELEBRATION OF COMMUNION

INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE

THE GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING (responsive)

Leader: The Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Leader: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them to the Lord.

Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

(Prayer continues)...to the glory of your name.

SANCTUS NO. 553 (red hymnal) (11:00) John Merbecke

Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of hosts, Heaven and earth are full of thy glory:

Glory be to thee, O Lord most high. Amen.

(Prayer continues)...Great is the mystery of faith.

AGNUS DEI NO. 555 (red hymnal) (11:00) John Merbecke

O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us. O

Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world, grant us thy peace.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

SHARING THE SACRAMENT

Seated and partaking of elements as instructed.

MUSIC FOR COMMUNION Jesu, meine Freude Michael Beyer

Jesus, My Joy

THE LORD’S PRAYER (Unison)

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.

TO GO FORTH AND SERVE ...

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE NO. 586 (blue hymnal) Amen

Danish melody

POSTLUDE O Welt, ich muß dich lassen Johann Gottfried Walther

*Indicates standing.

NOW THE SERVICE BEGINS

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TODAY

PASTORAL CARE ELDERS FOR THE WEEK: Vicki Mayfield and Michael Yates

CARE TEAM COORDINATORS FOR NOV 1-15 : Lana Daverman and Susan

McKeehan

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS AND HEARING DEVICES are available from the

ushers.

SERVING TODAY

ACOLYTES (11:00): James Baker and Chloe Smith

GREETERS (11:00): Wes and Sandra Williams

MINISTRY OF MUSIC:

(9:00) Boys’ and Girls’ Choirs

(11:00) Boys’, Chancel, and Girls’ Choirs

SAFTEY TEAM: Anderson Collins

SENIOR USHER: Tim Ryan

USHERS:

(9:00) Daniel Berry and Scott Brunger

(11:00) Susan Baughman, Tom Byerley, Don Byerly, Sue Caradine, Ann Allison-Cote

FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY are given in loving memory of Betty Frost Brown

by Ed and Debbie Babelay.

THIS MORNING’S ORGAN MUSIC is arrangements of Heinrich Isaac’s famous

melody O Welt, ich muß dich lassen, dated 1495. Originally given the secular title and text

Innsbruck, ich muß dich lassen, the sacred text followed in 1555. The melody became a

Lutheran chorale and was arranged often by many composers, including J. S. Bach.

Brahms actually set it twice within his eleven chorale preludes. In contrast, the choral

music heard today is from the vast body of American songs and spirituals, so compelling

and inviting. The Copland arrangement is from his Old American Songs No. 2 (1952).

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH6500 Northshore Drive, Knoxville TN 37919

Telephone (865) 584-3957 Fax (865) 584-8840

E-mail westminsterpres@comcast.net

www.wpcknox.org

Rev. Dr. Buran Phillips, Pastor

Rev. John Linton Muntz, Parish Associate

Peter Van Eenam, Organist and Choirmaster

Barbara Adamcik, Director of Youth and Connectional Ministries

Mary Boyd, Education Coordinator

Renee Wiesehuegel, Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Rev. Friedrich Schilling, Jr., Pastor Emeritus

Debbie Bendy, Abbey Editor

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS

The Faith and Life Fellowship Hall

Being Presbyterian with Rev. John Muntz

The Wired Word (Current Topics) Prayer Room

Bible Study Library

Feasting on the Word (Lectionary-based Bible study) McKinnon Room

BEING PRESBYTERIAN: Rev. John Muntz will lead a three week class that’s

especially good for newer Presbyterians. Using a video series from Theocademy, he

will tell you who we are, what we believe, and how we govern ourselves on

November 5, 12, and 19. Mary Boyd will tell about the history of this congregation

and give a tour of the building on November 26, and Barbara Adamcik will share

ways to get connected at Westminster on December 3. These classes are open to

anyone, but are especially recommended for those who have recently joined or are

considering joining.

JUNIE B. JONES REHEARSAL TODAY: All actors, K-2nd grade will be finished by

12:30, will rehearse for our play, Junie B. Jones: Jingle Bells, Batman Smells, P.S. So Does

May today from noon-2. Please bring your lunch!

FISH DELIVERY is Thursday, November 9. The number of families we can help is

limited by the number of delivery volunteers we have, and you are needed! If you

are able to help make deliveries, please contact Sue McSween (584-1958 or

suemcsween@gmail.com).

THE SESSION

Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020

Leigh Dunlap Debbie Babelay Scott Brunger

JP Mackay Daniel Collins James Everett

Linda Van Beke Vicki Mayfield Andrew Gordon

Wes Williams Cindy Pearman Susan McKeehan

Michael Yates Jay Schmid Shawn Owens

Youth Elder: Clara Oakes

Clerk of Session: Georgann Byerley

TRUSTEES

Paul Jorden Alice Mercer Reed Ellis

THE CHANCEL CHOIR, WESTMINSTER CHORISTERS, AND SOLOISTS will sing

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Missa brevis in C, K. 220 for worship on Sunday,

November 12, at the 11:00 service (the only service that morning). They will be joined by

members of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. We do hope you’ll be able to join us for

worship that day!

**ONE SERVICE NEXT SUNDAY **

TWO-CENTS-A-MEAL collection is today. We bring this offering each “First Sunday,”

as our share in maintaining the Volunteer Ministry Center of Knoxville. The average

monthly cost to serve breakfast and lunch is $275. Your support is greatly appreciated!

NAME TAG SUNDAY is today. Please fill out a name tag in the Narthex.

SHOW and WAMS meet at 5:00 for dinner and Volleyball with our guests from the

Greek church.

KIDS CORNER

Nursery: (9:00) 0-5 year olds during Worship Service

(10:00) 0-2 year olds during Sunday School

(11:00) 0-2 year olds during Worship Service

Sunday School: Pre-K (3-5 YO), K-1st grade, and 2nd-4th grades. Children meet at 10:00

in the downstairs Fellowship Hall before splitting into small groups.

Children's Worship: Kids age 3 through 2nd grade are invited to join us for Time With

The Children before heading downstairs for Children's Worship.

Greek Dancing and Baklava

The youth would like to invite EVERYONE to come out this evening and meet our

Greek friends from St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church from 6:00-7:30 PM in the

Fellowship Hall. The St. George’s youth Greek dance team will be teaching us several

Greek dances. There is also baklava!! As a fund-raiser for their dance team, the Greek

kids are selling baklava there will be a limited amount for sale. The prices are: $2.50

single piece; $15.00 for 6; $27.00 for 12; $50.00 for 24.

Christian Stewardship: It’s Part of Our Culture

“We live in the promise to witness and to share in the joy and flourishing that comes

from good stewardship.” Lutheran pastor Andy Nelson. Next Sunday, November

12, is Dedication Sunday. Practically, it is the day on our church’s calendar when

financial pledges are made for the upcoming year. (You should have received a

pledge card at your home; if not, pledge cards are available in the narthex and the

church office.) Even more, though, it is the day that we bear witness and share in the

joy and flourishing that abides in the culture of stewardship at Westminster Church.

WEDNESDAYS WITH WESTMINSTER: Join us at 5:45 pm dinner, afterwords you can

either attend the Stained Glass class or Rev. Phillips’s class on “Dietrich Bonhoeffer: the

Confessing Church and Nazi Germany”. This week focusing on Preaching in Hitler’s

Shadow/Bonhoeffer and Preaching.

PAVILION WORKDAY FOR YOUTH is scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 1-4

PM. The youth invite anyone who would like to join, move and restore the prayer path.

A CARD CONNECTION: After church on November 12, a table will be setup in the

Schilling Gallery for making Thanksgiving cards to send to all those for whom we are

THANKFUL! Materials will be supplied and there will be light refreshments. It will be

our Thanksgiving Sunday.

LADIES LUNCH BUNCH will meet at the Wild Egg on November 16, 2017 at 11:30

AM. Wild Egg is a relatively new restaurant and is located in Western Plaza, 4451

Kingston Pike, 37919. All Ladies of Westminster are invited to attend and join in

the fellowship. If you plan to attend, please contact Georgann Byerley by Tuesday,

November 14th at

THE CHANCEL CHOIR, WESTMINSTER CHORISTERS, AND SOLOISTS will sing Wolfgang AmadeusMozart’s Missa brevis in C, K. 220 for worship on Sunday, November 12, at the 11:00 service (theonly service that morning). They will be joined by members of the Knoxville SymphonyOrchestra. We do hope you’ll be able to join us for worship that day!

** ONE SERVICE NEXT SUNDAY **

TWO-CENTS-A-MEAL collection is today. We bring this offering each “First Sunday,” as our sharein maintaining the Volunteer Ministry Center of Knoxville. The average monthly cost to servebreakfast and lunch is $275. Your support is greatly appreciated!NAME TAG SUNDAY is today. Please fill out a name tag in the Narthex.SHOW and WAMS meet at 5:00 for dinner and Volleyball with our guests from the Greekchurch.

KIDS CORNER

Nursery: (9:00) 0-5 year olds during Worship Service

(10:00) 0-2 year olds during Sunday School

(11:00) 0-2 year olds during Worship Service

Sunday School: Pre-K (3-5 YO), K-1st grade, and 2nd-4th grades. Children meet at 10:00

in the downstairs Fellowship Hall before splitting into small groups.

Children's Worship: Kids age 3 through 2nd grade are invited to join us for Time With

The Children before heading downstairs for Children's Worship.

Greek Dancing and Baklava

The youth would like to invite EVERYONE to come out this evening and meet our

Greek friends from St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church from 6:00-7:30 PM in the

Fellowship Hall. The St. George’s youth Greek dance team will be teaching us several

Greek dances. There is also baklava!! As a fund-raiser for their dance team, the Greek

kids are selling baklava there will be a limited amount for sale. The prices are: $2.50

single piece; $15.00 for 6; $27.00 for 12; $50.00 for 24.

Christian Stewardship: It’s Part of Our Culture

“We live in the promise to witness and to share in the joy and flourishing that comes

from good stewardship.” Lutheran pastor Andy Nelson. Next Sunday, November

12, is Dedication Sunday. Practically, it is the day on our church’s calendar when

financial pledges are made for the upcoming year. (You should have received a

pledge card at your home; if not, pledge cards are available in the narthex and the

church office.) Even more, though, it is the day that we bear witness and share in the

joy and flourishing that abides in the culture of stewardship at Westminster Church.

WEDNESDAYS WITH WESTMINSTER: Join us at 5:45 pm dinner, afterwords you can

either attend the Stained Glass class or Rev. Phillips’s class on “Dietrich Bonhoeffer: the

Confessing Church and Nazi Germany”. This week focusing on Preaching in Hitler’s

Shadow/Bonhoeffer and Preaching.

PAVILION WORKDAY FOR YOUTH is scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 1-4

PM. The youth invite anyone who would like to join, move and restore the prayer path.

A CARD CONNECTION: After church on November 12, a table will be setup in the

Schilling Gallery for making Thanksgiving cards to send to all those for whom we are

THANKFUL! Materials will be supplied and there will be light refreshments. It will

be our Thanksgiving Sunday.

LADIES LUNCH BUNCH will meet at the Wild Egg on November 16, 2017 at 11:30

AM. Wild Egg is a relatively new restaurant and is located in Western Plaza, 4451

Kingston Pike, 37919. All Ladies of Westminster are invited to attend and join in the

fellowship. If you plan to attend, please contact Georgann Byerley by Tuesday,

November 14th at 865-679-9618 or t_gbyerley@yahoo.com.

Help Westminster Make Wishes Come True for

Volunteer Ministry Center

Buy 1, Bring 1 to our new VMC Donation drop-off

Westminster Presbyterian Church supports the Volunteer Ministry Center's

local mission to help homeless individuals into permanent, supportive

housing and prevent homelessness. WPC members give their time, cooking

skills, funds and needed items. We're proud to announce you can now bring

items for VMC's year-round wish list to WPC for donation. We've set up a

permanent drop-off area at the bottom of the stairs to the lower classroom

level.

Please save the VMC Wish List on the back side of this flyer. When you're

shopping and pick up an item for yourself, consider grabbing another to

drop off at WPC the next Sunday. Donations of these items are a great way

to support VMC's mission and truly show Westminster Presbyterian Church

is where faith and life connect.

The Volunteer Ministry Center is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a

building re-dedication, reception, open house, tours and activities for

children on Sunday, November 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the VMC Resource

Center, 511 N. Broadway in Knoxville.

www.vmcinc.org

Items for Move-In

Baskets

Miscellaneous

Pots and pans

Dishes

Sharp cutting knives

Cutting board

Can opener

Flatware

Glasses/coffee mugs

Dish draining rack

Dish towels

Ice Trays

Pot holders

Towels

Washcloths

Bed sheets

Blankets

Shower curtain and

hooks

toilet paper

Laundry detergent

Dish detergent

All-purpose cleaner

Broom and dustpan

Mop

Mop bucket

Toilet brush

Sponges

Trash can

Tash bags

Paper towels

Deodorant

Sunblock

Insect repellant

Razors

Back packs

Small duffle bags (they

can no longer take

suitcases into KARM)

Blue jeans

Socks

Underwear

Drop off any time in the area at the bottom of the stairs to the lower level at

Westminster Presbyterian Church.