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THE PEOPLES CHURCH200 W. Grand River Ave. | East Lansing, MI 48823
517.332.5073 | ThePeoplesChurch.com
SUNDAY WORSHIP | APRIL 17, 2016
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SUNDAY WORSHIP8:30 & 10:30 A.M.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!5:30 P.M. - Community Meal
6 & 6:30 P.M. - Programs for All Ages
We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers.
+ 1 Thessalonians 1:2 +
CHURCH OFFICE | Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday and Sunday mornings. Call 517-332-5073.
Rev. Andrew Pomerville ext. 4442Senior Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Drew Filkins ext. 4448Associate Pastor [email protected]
Betsy Aho ext. 6074Licensed Minister/Campus Ministry Director [email protected]
David Forsberg Licensed Minister/Pastoral Care [email protected]
Jacob Gates ext. 6264Youth Director [email protected]
Phyllis Grummon ext. 4430Office Assistant [email protected]
Rob Keith ext. 4430Children’s Christian Education Director [email protected]
Dana Johnson ext. 4449Preschool Director [email protected]
Andy Mayville ext. 4444Facility Director [email protected]
Gerri Nichols ext. 4432Hospitality Director [email protected]
Dee Przybylski ext. 4446Office Administrator [email protected]
Matt Treadwell ext. 4453Communications Director [email protected]
Dr. Jonathan Reed, Music Director Elizabeth Reed, Children’s Music Director Judy Kabodian, Organist [email protected]
COUNCIL OF ELDERS | Elders meet at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the Robertson Room.
Cal Kerr, Chairperson [email protected]
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WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE!5:30 P.M. COMMUNITY MEAL
APRIL 20BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Mixed Greens Salad and Strawberry Shortcake
APRIL 27Dogs & Brats, Pasta Salad, Vegetables & Dip, Pineapple and Ice Cream Sundaes
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE! APR. 20 & 27, MAY 4 & 11
Pastor Andrew, Pastor Drew and Betsy Aho re-turn for their popular theology-based debate series “Rumble in the Robertson Room” at 6:30 p.m. on Apr. 20 & 27 and May 4 & 11. We’ll sell you the whole seat but you’ll only need the edge. (Admission is free. All are welcome.) Come early and en-joy the fellowship of our weekly community meal at 5:30 p.m. in Snider Social Hall.
RUMBLE IN THE ROBERTSON ROOM
ALL ARE WELCOME | Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, doubtful or hopeful … no matter where you are in your faith journey, YOU are welcome here. For those with children, be assured that noises and wiggling are signs of a church that is alive and growing; your entire family is welcome in worship.
ORDER OF WORSHIP | APRIL 17, 2016
Prelude (10:30 a.m.) “Be Thou My Vision” arr. Hal Hopson Coppertone Ringers directed by Elizabeth Reed Welcome to The Peoples Church! Rev. Andrew Pomerville
Call to Worship Marrien Hanuscak, Confirmation Student (8:30 a.m.) Annabel Paris, Confirmation Student (10:30 a.m.)
Leader: Come and worship Christ,People: the visible image of the invisible God,Leader: the firstborn of creation,People: the eternal God:Leader: the one through whom all things were created,People: and in whom all things are held together.
Leader: This is our God!People: Let us worship together.
Gathering Hymn “For the Beauty of the Earth” No. 14 (Please stand if able.) Prayer of Affirmation and Confession
May the words of Christ, in all their richness, live in our hearts and make us wise. May his words teach and counsel us. Let us sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts. May the blessing of God, the love of Jesus Christ and the presence of the Holy Spirit strengthen and encourage us as we live lives of gratitude and service. Amen.
Choral Response (10:30 a.m.)
First Reading Acts 17:1-9 (Pew Bible Page 1,110; Large Print 1,685)
Celebration of Holy Communion (8:30 a.m.)
Celebration of Baptism (10:30 a.m.)
Kaiyah Jean TeelBorn December 31, 2015
Daughter of Justin & Kellen Teel
We believe the teachings of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and with the help of God, we will strive daily to live the life of purity, unselfishness and service which he exemplified to the world.
Children’s Moment (10:30 a.m.)
Passing the Peace of Christ (Please stand if able.)
The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you.
Children are dismissed to participate in Sunday School at this time. (10:30 a.m.) You may pick up your child in the McCune Chapel following the worship service.
Anthem (10:30 a.m.) “The Apple Tree” K. Lee Scott Sanctuary Choir directed by Dr. Jonathan Reed Second Reading 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 (Pew Bible Page 1,186; Large Print 1,795)
Sermon “You All are the Best!” Rev. Andrew Pomerville @ Connect2TPC # TPCsermon
Prayers of the People
(During the pastoral prayer there will be a time to offer prayers of joy and concern, voiced aloud or silently for and on behalf of others.)
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 trespass-es, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but de-liver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Thanksgiving and Dedication of Gifts
Offertory (10:30 a.m.) “We Pray Now to the Holy Spirit” Dietrich Buxtehude
Act of Praise
Praise 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
For all the ways you love us, For the ways you provide for us,For the opportunity to give, For the kingdom work this offering will do, For letting us be a part of your work, we say, “Thank You.”
May the thankful words on our lipsand the thankful meditations of our hearts be acceptable to you,our God, our rock and our redeemer. Amen.
Sending Hymn “Give Thanks for Those Whose Faith is Firm” No. 731
Benediction (Please stand if able.)
Benediction Response “Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!” (Verse 1) No. 248(Please stand if able.)
Christ is risen! Shout Hosanna! Celebrate this day of days! Christ is risen! Hush in wonder; all creation is amazed.In the desert all surrounding, see a spreading tree has grown.Healing leaves of grace abounding bring a taste of love unknown.
Postlude “God From Whom All Blessings Flow” Johann Walther
Today’s Floral Offering To the Glory of God.
DORCAS CIRCLE | APR. 19 The Dorcas Circle of the Women of Peoples Church will meet at 7 p.m. on Apr. 19 in the Robertson Room. We will learn about “Starting a Family History” with Melinda McIntire of The Church of Latter Day Saints.
GREEN 7:16 | MOMS OF TEENS AND TWEENSAre you parenting a teen or tween? Join a community of other mothers as we encourage and learn from each other during this exhil-arating time in the lives of our children. Our next monthly potluck meeting will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 25 in the Robertson Room. Questions? Visit our “green 7:16” Face-book page or contact Sarah Phillips at 517-481-6172 or [email protected].
REBEKAH-HANNAH CIRCLE | APR. 27 The Rebekah-Hannah Circle of the Women of Peoples Church will meet at 1 p.m. on Apr. 27 in the Robertson Room. Phyllis Grummon will share her “Artic Adventures.”
PHOEBE CIRCLE | APR. 27 The Phoebe Circle of the Women of Peoples Church will meet at 9:30 a.m. on Apr. 27 at June Marsh’s home, 2352 Sapphire Ln. in East Lansing. Dottie Spousta will be our speaker and we will have a silent auction.
BREAKFAST WITH FRIENDS | APR. 19 Peoples Church members Charles Blackman, David Ronk and Lary Hill are looking for company. Join them on the third Tuesday of each month at Coral Gables from 8 to 9 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship. Get to know some of your fel-low Peoples Church friends. Questions? Call Lary at 517-339-2502.
STRAWBERRY BRUNCH | MAY 10 The Women of Peoples Church in-vite you to their spring Strawberry Brunch, “Faith, Family & Communi-ty,” at 10 a.m. on May 10 in Snider Social Hall. Carmen Turner, President and Executive Di-rector of the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing will offer the keynote presentation. Proposed changes to the WPC Constitution will be voted on at the brunch and are available for review at the Welcome Center.
PEOPLES CHURCH VISITATION TEAMMembers of our Visitation Team spend time with church members who are confined to their home or retirement community to help them feel a connection with their faith family. Are you interested in learning more about this important ministry? Our team will gather at 1 p.m. on May 17 in the Robertson Room. Ques-tions? Contact Pat Brogan at 517-337-1446 or Gretchen Rosenbrook at 517-332-5132.
CONNECT
The Peoples Church Sanctuary Choir directed by Dr. Jonathan Reed presents
MUSIC SUNDAY | APRIL 24 (10:30 A.M.)
“Mass in a Time of War” Joseph Haydn
PEOPLES FORUM | APR. 24Next Sunday, the Peoples Forum welcomes our very own Facility Director, Andy Mayville. Andy also serves as a member of Board of Directors of the Re-Member organization. Re-Member serves the Oglala Lakota people of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Da-kota. The Peoples Church has partnered with Re-Member and the people of Pine Ridge for more than a decade and Andy plans to lead another mission trip to South Dakota this summer. The Pine Ridge Reservation in among the poorest places in the United States. Join us and learn more bout this im-portant relationship at 9:30 a.m. in the Rob-ertson Room.
MONDAY MORNING BIBLEWe study the Bible each Monday at 11 a.m., looking at key stories, events and themes throughout. Join us anytime.
GREAT DECISIONSSPONSORED BY THE FOREIGN POLICY ASSOCIATIONGROWTHE UNITED NATIONS AT 70 | APR. 21Sponsored by the Foreign Policy Associa-tion, Great Decisions is America’s largest dis-cussion program on world affairs. Join us at 4:30 p.m. on Apr. 21 in the Robertson Room for this month’s topic discussion: “The Unit-ed Nations Post-2015.” On the eve of its 70th birthday, the United Nations is at a cross-roads. This year marks a halfway point in the organization’s global effort to eradicate poverty, hunger and discrimination, as well as ensure justice and dignity for all peoples. But as the United Nation’s 193 members look back at the success of the millennium development goals, they also must assess their needs for its sustainable development goals — a new series of benchmarks, which are set to expire in 2030. With the appoint-ment of the ninth Secretary-General in the near future as well, the next U.S. President is bound to have quite a lot on his or her plate going into office. The 2016 Great Decisions topic books are available in the church of-fice for $20. Questions? Contact Mary Anne Larzelere at [email protected].
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P RSVP FOR SENIOR SUNDAY BREAKFAST AND RECOGNITION | MAY 22Attention high school seniors and parents! Senior Sunday is coming up May 22. We will be celebrating with a breakfast for seniors and their families be-fore the 10:30 a.m. worship service as well as taking a moment to honor them during the service itself. If you would like to participate, e-mail Youth Director Jacob Gates at [email protected] to RSVP. Be sure to include the number of family members who will be attending breakfast, as well as the stu-dent’s plans after high school. If those plans include college, please specify the school and major.
I WANT TO HELP ON SPRING YARD CLEAN UP DAY | 9 A.M. - NOON ON MAY 14
Name: ___________________________________________ Number Attending: ______
Phone: _______________________ E-mail: _____________________________________
I will bring my own: q Rakes q Trimmers q Blower q Hedge Trimmer
q Ext. Cords q Other: __________________
Questions? Contact Matt Gosselin at 517.484.6813 or [email protected]
SIGN UP | Return forms to Offertory Plate on Sunday or the Church Office during the week.
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SPRING YARD DAY CLEAN UP | MAY 14Many hands make light work . . . Join members of the Building & Grounds Ministry for our annual Spring Yard Day clean up from 9 a.m. to Noon on May 14. Help to make our church campus beautiful and make a new friend or two along the way. Questions? Contact Matt Gosselin at 517.484.6813 or [email protected].
EARTH DAY GIFT: ‘LITTER RIDDER’ BAGSMembers of the Earth Stewardship Com-mittee will distribute “Litter Ridder” bags and work gloves in celebration of Earth Day following the 10:30 a.m. worship service on April 24. The limited number of heavy duty vi-nyl-strapped bags will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis in Friendship Hall. The committee thanks its anonymous donor who made a gift to cover 50 percent of the cost of the bags for a second year in a row.
DONATIONS: USED BOOK SALEDonations are being accepted for the annual Fischbach Library Used Book Sale. Donations may be dropped off on the stage in the Snid-er Social Hall until May 19. Please do not leave books in the Church Office or at the Welcome Center. The sale takes place during the Art Fes-tival, May 21-22.
DONATIONS: WPC JEWELRY SALEThe Women of Peoples Church are accepting donations of jewelry, purses, silver, watches, fine art, frames, table linens, quilts, purses and puzzles (no belts, ties, holiday items or furni-ture) for their annual Jewelry Sale. The sale takes place during the Art Festival, May 21-22
HELP SERVE COFFEE & FELLOWSHIP Serving others during our Sunday morning fellowship time is fun, easy to learn and allows you to meet, greet and even eat while serving! Sign up to help during fellowship time or con-tact Jane Ledebuhr at [email protected] or Ann Lindley at [email protected].
