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April 23, 2017 11:00 a.m.

**Hymns taken from Glory to God Hymnal

*Those who are able, please stand.

April 23, 2017 9:00 a.m.

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: 5B4 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.

This is Amazing Grace—Phil Wickham At the Cross—Chris Tomlin

Eye of the Storm—Ryan Stevenson You Are Good—Kari Jobe

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.

The Message Mr. Brett Blackadar

“Save Me From That Sinking Feeling” Matthew 14: 22-33 (NT. Pg. 16 in blue pew Bible)

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 (G.O.D. time classes are located on the back panel) to deepen your relationship with the church.

The Church Gathers

MEDITATIVE PREPARATION FOR WORSHIPPING GOD

“Present over perfect is about rejecting the myth that everyday is an opportunity to prove our worth, and about the truth that our worth is inherent, given by God, not earned by our hustling.” Shauna Niequist, “Present over Perfect” Leaving Behind

Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living

PRELUDE Bob Joyner, Organ Larghetto —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: We come again to celebrate the resurrection,

God gives us new birth into a living hope.

People: Death has no power over us,

Christ goes before us in the new life God offers.

Leader: Blessed be the God of our Savior Jesus Christ,

Our faith, tested by fire, is renewed.

People: Our hearts are glad, our souls rejoice,

God shows us the path of life.

Leader: Again, Jesus says to us: Peace be with you,

Come to receive life in Christ’s name.

People: We rejoice in God’s amazing good news,

In God’s presence, we find fullness and joy.

*GATHERING HYMN (No. 373) “Praise the Lord, His Glories Show”

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Children are invited to children’s worship (Room #9) following the message. CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)

God, we confess that we are dreamers more intent on our own importance than on your vision for us. We like our favored position on this earth, and we are jealous of those who have even more than we have. We want to walk on water before we have even learned to stand upright on this land. We want to rise above others rather than reaching out with helping hands. We pray that all might be uplifted by you. We pray for pardon, for greater insight, for another chance to live and serve with faithfulness. Amen ...(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 Rev. Pat Fisher Intercessory Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (See Screens)

GIVING OF OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS Linda Lucas Offertory Bob Joyner, Organ

Air —J.S. Bach

*DOXOLOGY AND OFFERTORY PRAYER Linda Lucas *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison) Rev. Pat Fisher “The Apostles’ Creed” (No. 137—“Holy Catholic Church means Church Universal”)

HYMN OF MEDITATION (See Screens) **“Though I May Speak”

We Hear God’s Message to Us

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON Rev. Pat Fisher Psalm 85: 8-13 (OT. Pg. 543 in blue pew Bible)

ANTHEM Bob Joyner, Organ & Emily Erdman, Violin Ayre —Arcangelo Corelli

SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON

Matthew 14:22-33 (NT. Pg. 16 in blue pew Bible) THE MESSAGE Mr. Brett Blackadar

“Save Me From That Sinking Feeling”

We Leave with God

*HYMN OF RESPONSE (No. 29) “Wonderful Words of Life”

*BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE (See Screens)

POSTLUDE Bob Joyner, Organ Postlude on Italian Hymn —Albert Travis

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2017 Operating Budget: $669,220 2017 Budget Remaining to Cross the Finish Line: $465,969

Weekly Operating Expenses: $12,870

Head Ushers:

9:00 a.m. Mark & Cindy Roberts—11:00 a.m. Wallace & Tracy Hall

Today’s Flowers Are Donated By 2 families:

Darrell & Eileen Myers in celebration of Janice & Frank Funicello’s 30th wedding anniversary.

Eric and Joan Dauphinee in celebration of Eran’s adoption anniversary.

Welcome to MWPC

Where Our Vision Is

“Growing the Faith of the Whole Family of God

Inwardly Strong, Outwardly Focused”

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 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019

Tiffany Thornton Bob O’Brien Julia Buckey Betty Powers Suzanne Burleson Martha Underwood Joe Glass Jim Miller

DEACONS Moderator of Deacons: Linda Flandermeyer

Assoc. Moderator: Jennifer O’Brien Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019

Susan Greenhut Linda Flandermeyer Patty Joyner Jennifer O’Brien Kurt Leinenkugel Ann Kos Judy Southard Shanna Posey

Julie Thompson Linda Tharpe

5210 Markham Woods Road Lake Mary, FL 32746 407.333.2030

Sunday, April 23

9:00 a.m. Modern Worship

9:45 a.m. Choir Practice—Choir Room

10:00 a.m.

Prayer Time—Mendez Prayer Room

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

Fellowship Time—Anderson Hall

10:15 a.m. Congregational Meeting

11:00 a.m. Classic Worship

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

Fellowship Time—Anderson Hall

4:30 p.m. MS Impact—Student Center

6:00 p.m. Disciple 4 Class—Anderson Hall (Room 2)

6:00 p.m. HS Impact—Student Center

G.O.D. Time Locations:

4 years—5th grade—Anderson Hall (Room 1)

Middle School —Anderson Hall (Room 3)

High School—Anderson Hall (Room 2)

Seekers—Conference (Room 102)

Adult Bible Discussion—Doshi Room 101

Monday, April 24

8:30 a.m. Men’s Small Group—Conference Room 102

9:00 a.m. M.O.P.S.—Anderson Hall

7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts—Anderson Hall

Tuesday, April 25

6:30 p.m. Disciple 2—Doshi Room 101

Wednesday, April 26

4:00 p.m. Rooted Kids—Anderson Hall

4:00 p.m. Girl Scouts—Anderson Hall

5:30 p.m. Music with Melinda—Choir Room

6:30 p.m. Softball—Seminole Softball Complex

Thursday, April 27

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

6:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice

Friday, April 28

Saturday, April 29

1:00 p.m. Hungarian School

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 ________________________________________________________________________

Rev. Joe Wendorph

LIFE IN THE CHURCH

Living UR Legacy—Join us for “snacks and facts” next Sunday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m. in Anderson Hall. Dr. Julia Buckey and Nurse Casey Shaouni, specialists in guiding families in critical care decision making, will have a Q&A on walking you through the URChoices checklist. The health care laws have changed, so don’t miss this valuable opportunity to hear from our speakers on how to improve your healthcare choices. Primetimers “Tea Brunch Party”—Next gathering is May 4 at 9:30 a.m. where we will enjoy a sampling of teas. The cost is $7.00. Location: Anderson Hall Graduate Recognition—If you would like to be recognized in the bulletin, please email your full name, from where you are graduating, any special honors and future plans to receptionist@mwpcusa.org. Deadline to submit information is May 15, 2017. VBS (June 12-16)—Volunteers needed to help with the children. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Cindy Teetzel at cteetzel@mwpcusa.org.

The Jesus Lifestyle Session 1—May 9–June 13 at 7:00 p.m. This 6 week class (1

hour) will study Jesus’ Sermon of the Mount. Format is video presentation followed by

a group discussion. Childcare is provided. Sign up sheet in Anderson Hall. Study

guides are $5.00.

PRAYERS FOR CONGREGATIONAL CONCERN

Members: David Kellam, Ruthann Conklin, Bernie Fitzgerald, Robert Conklin, Carol Dennison, Clyde Long, Walter Smith, Norman Schneiderhan, Anna Wilcox, Cal and Phyllis Conklin, Andre DeGraaff Guilloud, Lois Watts, Barbara Holt, Carlos Jordan

Friends: Sandy Gallagher, John & Laura Swanakee, Phyllis Whitehead, Olivia Sim-mons, Josh Shedden, Josie and Cecil Driver, Austin Kemp

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

Congregational Meeting at 10:15 a.m.—Election of an elder and approving of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee.