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*Those who are able, please stand.

January 7, 2018

ALL HYMN LYRICS & LITURGY WILL APPEAR ON THE SCREENS

ALL HYMN LYRICS & LITURGY WILL APPEAR ON THE SCREENS

Prayers offered immediately following service in the Mendez Prayer room. Prayers offered immediately following service in the Mendez Prayer room.

It is our expressed hope that in this time we might offer worship which

celebrates Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, in a format which is both

Biblically-based and contextually relevant. We invite you to join us in

God-directed, life-giving praise and worship of our God!

The Guide for Today: Five minutes before worship begin to center yourself for worship.

Consider reading the meditative reflection passage on the next panel.

As we set the frame of our vision and welcome all in song, we

encourage all those attending to gather for worship.

greeting in the name of the Lord

music Feel free to stand, sit, kneel, dance or sing. We

encourage you to participate in today’s worship.

Trading My Sorrows—Israel Houghton Chainbreaker—Zach Williams

Ever Be—Aaron Shust Great Are You Lord—One Sonic Society

prayer We believe in the power of God through prayer for

healing. Place your intercessory prayer request on the communion table and we will pray for it in worship.

offering God invites us to join in His work. One way we do

this at MWPC is to give from our financial blessings to support our mission and God’s work through our church. This is collected during the last song before the sermon.

sermon This is a teaching from the Bible. We study scripture,

its historic themes, and interpret God’s powerful word and its relevance for today.

Communion Meditation Rev. Joe Wendorph

“An Invitation to Resolve” Mark 1:4-11, Acts 19:1-7 (NT. Pg. 34,139 in blue pew Bible)

service of communion

life in our church

blessing It is good to be reminded of our ever-present God.

This affirmation is made so we can take comfort and direction as we leave after our sending song.

fellowship Join us for refreshments after worship and

participate in G.O.D. time to deepen your relationship with the church.

The Church Gathers MEDITATIVE PREPARATION FOR WORSHIPPING GOD

“Faith is not an art. Faith is not an achievement. Faith is not a good work of which some may boast while others can excuse themselves with a shrug of the

shoulders for not being capable of it. It is a decisive insight of faith itself that all of us are incapable of faith in ourselves, whether we think of its preparation,

beginning, continuation, or completion. In this respect believers understand unbelievers, skeptics, and atheists better than they understand themselves. Unlike unbelievers, they regard the impossibility of faith as necessary, not accidental ...”

Karl Barth

PRELUDE Bob Joyner, Organ Gloria —W.A. Mozart During the prelude, we invite you to prepare your heart to worship God.

WELCOME AND LIFE IN OUR CHURCH

*PASSING OF THE PEACE “The peace of Christ be with you.” Response: Surely the Presence PRAYER OF INVOCATION CALL TO WORSHIP

Leader: This day! This day we will give thanks to God, who

cradles us in the waters of baptism.

People: This day! This day we will trust in the One who has saved

us, who strengthens us.

Leader: This day! This day we dance to the fountain of life, drinking

deeply of salvation and goodness.

People: This day! This day we praise our God for every blessing;

telling everyone of God’s amazing grace in our lives and in

our world.

Leader: This day! This day we sing God’s praises; testifying to all

creation of our God.

People: This day! This day our songs are filled with joy, for

God is with us, this day and in all the days to come!

*GATHERING HYMN (No. 5)

“Morning Has Broken”

CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)

Our gracious Savior, how many times must we fall before you in repentance? We are so broken. We desire to be holy, but apart from you, we struggle. Thank you for your forgiveness that is higher and wider and deeper than an ocean. Your grace extends beyond the sky. We confess our weakness and failure, knowing that you see us no longer as sinners, but as holy children, chosen and dearly loved. Pick us up, for we have fallen. We choose to run to you. We are your grateful sons and daughters. (We now pause to offer our silent confessions.)

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS

*RESPONSE OF THANKSGIVING “Gloria Patri” (No. 142)

We Respond to God’s Love OUR PASTORAL CONCERNS Intercessory Prayers CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (See Screens) GIVING OF OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS Charlotte Smith Bob Joyner, Organ

This is My Father’s World —Dorothy Sheets

*DOXOLOGY AND OFFERTORY PRAYER Charlotte Smith *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison)

We believe in the grace freely offered in Jesus Christ, in the atoning work of Christ's death on the cross, in the power of forgiveness to change lives, in the redemption that turns sinners into saints, in the wholeness that mercy brings, in the freedom that liberates us from sin's hold, in the new life that is ours, now and for eternity.

We Hear God’s Message to Us

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON

Psalm 29 (OT. Pg. 504 in blue pew Bible)

ANTHEM Melinda Efta & Sam Dyer, Duet Brightest and Best —Mark Schweizer

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON Mark 1:4-11, Acts 19:1-7 (NT. Pg. 34,139 in blue pew Bible)

COMMUNION MEDITATION Rev. Joe Wendorph

“An Invitation to Resolve”

*HYMN OF PREPARATION (See Screens) **“Your Only Son (Lamb of God)” (Verses 1 & 2)

Words of Institution and Distribution of the Bread and Wine THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION *Prayer of Consecration & The Lord’s Prayer

We Leave with God *HYMN OF RESPONSE (See Screens)

**“Your Only Son (Lamb of God)” (Verse 3)

*BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE (See Screens) **“Go To The World”

POSTLUDE Bob Joyner, Organ

Grand Chorus in D —William Spence

NEW YEAR’S LITANY (See Screens)

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING NEXT SUNDAY—JANUARY 14

Join us on Sunday, January 14 at the 11:00 a.m. service for the ordination and installation of the new elders and deacons.

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CHURCH STAFF Director of Heathrow Christian Academy Cheryl Beck Contemporary Worship Leader Terry O’Neal, Jr. Director of Adult Ministry/Wedding Coordinator Chris Leinenkugel Director of Christian Education Cindy Teetzel Office Manager Elizabeth Tito Director of Student Ministry Shelby Lovette Asst. Director of Student Ministry Sean Eha Choir Director Heidi Thompson Assistant Choir Director Melinda Efta Organist Bob Joyner Director of Communications Cara Wendorph Sexton Kevin Grant Receptionist Nancy Doney

SESSION Clerk of Session: Charlotte Smith

Asst. Clerk of Session: Bryan Southard

Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020

Bob O’Brien Julia Buckey *Cheryl Doyle Betty Powers Suzanne Burleson Tim Kemp

Martha Underwood Joe Glass *Susan Kuca

Jim Miller Tiffany Thornton

DEACONS Moderator of Deacons: Linda Flandermeyer

Assoc. Moderator: Jennifer O’Brien

Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Class of 2020

Linda Flandermeyer Patty Joyner Susan Greenhut

Kurt Leinenkugel Ann Kos *Cindy Haller

Jennifer O’Brien Shanna Posey *Jackson Jones

*Kathy Rewis Linda Tharpe Judy Southard

*Elder/Deacon Elect Julie Thompson

2018 Tithes and Offerings Status: Operating budget: $675,220

Budget remaining to cross the finish line: $675,220 Weekly operating expenses: $13,692

Head Ushers:

9:00 a.m. Mark and Cindy Roberts 11:00 a.m. John and Judy Williams

Life In The Church Holy Communion—The Sacrament will be observed today. All worshipers are reminded to prepare themselves as we approach the Lord’s Table. Anyone desiring to receive the sacrament at home is asked to call the church office.

Two Cent Per Meal—Mission offering will be collected today.

Mary Hall Scholarship—Pastor Joe and Dr. Julia Buckey will host a mandatory orientation class on January 28 at 10:15 a.m. for all high school seniors who are active members of MWPC. This orientation is recommended if you want to apply for the Mary Hall Scholarship. Contact the church office at 407-333-2030 or receptionist@mwpcusa.org to add your name to the list of attendees. All required forms and papers will be handed out at the orientation.

Confirmation Class—The 2018 confirmation class is forming. If you are in 7th grade (or older) and are interested in the 2018 confirmation class, please contact Shelby Lovette at Shelby@mwpcusa.org.

Flower Chart—The 2018 flower chart is up in Anderson Hall. The cost for an arrangement is still only $40. What a great way to honor or celebrate a loved one with an arrangement of flowers and a note in the bulletin.

Sunday, January 7

9:00 a.m. Modern Worship

9:45 a.m. Choir Practice

10:00 a.m.

10:10 a.m.

Prayer Time—Mendez Prayer Room

G.O.D. Time—See box below for locations

Fellowship Time—Anderson Hall

Next Steps/New Member Class—Room 102

11:00 a.m. Classic Worship

12:00 p.m. Prayer Time—Mendez Prayer Room

Fellowship Time—Anderson Hall

1:00 p.m. Bridge—Library

4:30 p.m. MS Impact—Student Center

6:30 p.m. HS Impact—Student Center

G.O.D. Time Locations:

Middle School —Anderson Hall (Room 3)

High School—Anderson Hall (Room 2)

Adult Bible Discussion—Doshi Room 101

Monday, January 8

8:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study—Conference Room 102

7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts—Anderson Hall

Tuesday, January 9

6:30 a.m. Men’s Devotional Study—Doshi Room 101

6:30 p.m. Disciple 3 Course—Conference Room 102

Wednesday, January 10

4:00 p.m. Girl Scouts—HCA Classroom

4:30 p.m. Rooted Kids

Bible Story—Sanctuary Room 9

5:30 p.m. Music with Melinda—Sanctuary Room 7

6:00 p.m. Deacons

7:00 p.m. Committee Night—Anderson Hall

Thursday, January 11

4:00 p.m. Prayer Gathering—Mendez Prayer Room 6

6:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice

6:30 p.m. Disciple 1 Course—Anderson Hall Room 2

Friday, January 12

Saturday, January 13

1:00 p.m. Hungarian School—Anderson Hall

(Ends at 6:00 p.m.)

Welcome to MWPC

Where Our Vision Is

“Growing the Faith of the Whole Family of God

Inwardly Strong, Outwardly Focused”

We are delighted that you have found our church and invite you to enjoy the warmth, worship, and wonderful spirit that resides here. We’ve been drawn together in this moment of Worship.

You will discover many opportunities to grow in your journey of faith at our Narthex Visitors’ Table. Then join with fellow sojourners as we enjoy food and conversation in Anderson Hall, where you can experience more of the activities and warmth of our church family.

We encourage you to visit our website for a more complete look at our mission and offerings. If you still have questions, contact our pastor at the church office.

Pastoral Staff ________________________________________________________________________

Senior Pastor: Rev. Joe Wendorph Associate Pastor: Rev. Jody Mask

5210 Markham Woods Road Lake Mary, FL 32746 407.333.2030

PRAYERS FOR CONGREGATIONAL CONCERN

Members: The family of David Lanier, Cathy Crossman, Jony King, Herman Miedema, Kathy Smith, Norman and Althea Schneiderhan, Walter Smith, David Kellam, Ruthann Conklin, Bernie Fitzgerald, Cal and Phyllis Conklin, Lois Watts, Bar-bara Holt

Friends: Austin Kemp, Family of Nancy Delong, Gina Talley, Janna Lower & Family, Megan Runyan, Peter Betterman, Betty Marie Dayton, Melanie Potter, David Webber, Clarence Platt, Jessica Gumble, Robert Acheson, Edward Acheson, Jim Baker, Jessi-ca DePugh, Linda Richardson, Jan Etchison, Drade Stuart, Gabrielle

All Serving in the Military & Missionaries: Stephen Rohlach (Ft. Bragg), Airman Nat Williams (Tyndall AFB), SSG Kyle Taylor (Army, Fort Huachuca, AZ), Capt. Price Har-ris (Ft. Bragg, NC.), Sgt. Aaron Burleson (USMC, Okinawa, Japan), Captain Catherine Schaeffer (Offutt AFB Omaha, NE), Senior Airman Joseph Rinaldi, Jr. (Afghanistan), Senior Airman Jeff Baez (Robins AFB, GA) Dr. Laura Layer, Mark Adams, Miriam Maldonado Escobar

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING NEXT SUNDAY—JANUARY 14 Join us on Sunday, January 14 at the 11:00 a.m. service for the

ordination and installation of the new elders and deacons.