WELCOME TO WHITE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PC(USA) We are glad you are worshipping with us. Visiting? Stop by the Welcome Table in Jane Bell Gathering Space for information, directions and a friendly greeting. New members are received after a one-day Beginnings Class. Visit whitememorial.org/join or contact Elizabeth Viohl at ext. 206 for details, class dates and registration. THINGS TO KNOW: - Shuttle buses run every Sunday at five- to tenminute intervals, 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from Glenwood Village Shopping Center. - Restrooms are located in the Luther Building immediately behind the sanctuary/Jane Bell Gathering Space. - Childcare is available for children up to four years old. - Refreshments are served in Carol Copeland Courtyard or Pickard Hall on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. - The sanctuary has a loop hearing aid system and an FM system. - Live-streamed services are at whitememorial.org. - Radio, WPTF 680 AM, every other Sunday at 11:00 a.m.: next broadcast October 21 - Bulletins left in the sanctuary following worship services are recycled as part of our care for God’s creation. WMPC is a certified Earth Care congregation of the PC(USA). We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.
PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF: CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTOR CYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY CATE CHURCH NORMAN, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR PASTORAL CARE TRACEY DANIEL, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR FAITH FORMATION BROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUS JIM FERRY, PARISH ASSOCIATE GARY FULTON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION AND OUTREACH ROBERT GALLOWAY, PASTORAL RESIDENT KIRSTEN HOMDROM, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSIC KATHY HOWELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR GLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR COMMUNITY MINISTRY AND MISSIONS LINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR CHIP POPE, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES GRIER RICHARDS, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP RICH RICHARDS, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSIC ART ROSS, PASTOR EMERITUS LYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY MINISTRY MARTHA STEVENSON, EDUCATOR EMERITA AGNES VAGLIO, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S MUSIC GWEN WHITEMAN, DIR. OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S MINISTRY JEAN WILLIAMS, PARISH NURSE KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIR. OF MUSIC AFTER HOURS PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593
The Service for the Lord’s Day Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Dedication Sunday October 14, 2018 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday, October 14 (Job 23:1-9; Psalm 22:1-15; Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:1216; Mark 10:17-31) Dedication Sunday Worship (8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sanctuary; 11 a.m. OnPoint@1704 Pickard) 9:30 a.m. - CROP Walk Sign Up Table (Carol Copeland Courtyard); OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard); PopUp Adult Class for Kate Bowler Discussion (Geneva) 10:30 a.m. - Adult Teacher Gathering (Geneva) 12:00 p.m. - International Book Club (C301) 3:45 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal (S300) 4:30 p.m. - Cancer Companions (C203); New Officer Examination (Chapel) 5:00 p.m. - High School Connections (K100); Middle School Impact Groups (Off Premises) 6:00 p.m. - Session & New Officer Dinner (Geneva) 7:00 p.m. - Session Meeting (Geneva) Monday, October 15 (Psalm 39; Job 26:1-14; Revelation 7:9-17) 9:30 a.m. - Russia Sewing Group (C200) 2:00 p.m. - Red Cross Blood Drive (Pickard) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (C200) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry (W400) 8:00 p.m. - Adult Basketball (Pickard) Tuesday, October 16 (Psalm 39; Job 28:12-29:10; Revelation 8:1-5) 7:00 a.m. - Women’s Breakfast Bible Study (K100); Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard); God Talks (W400) 10:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program/Dinner (Geneva); Centering Prayer (W400) 6:30 p.m. - Troop 395 Patrol Leader Meetings (K305, K307) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard) Wednesday, October 17 (Psalm 39; Job 32:1-22; Luke 16:19-31) 8:00 a.m. - Clothing Closet (W100) 9:30 a.m. - Presbyterian Women Bible Moderators (W400); Bible Belles (Off Premises) 10:00 a.m. - Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom (C301); Chair Yoga (C200) 1:00 p.m. - AARP Driver Safety Class (C200) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 5:00 p.m. - Wednesday Together Dinner (Pickard/Geneva) 5:30 p.m. - Widows of White Memorial (Geneva) 6:00 p.m. - Anam Cara : A Book of Celtic Wisdom (C301); Children’s Ministry Meeting (S102) 6:15 p.m. - OnPoint Youth Band Rehearsal (K100) 6:30 p.m. - Adult Faith Formation Committee (C302) 6:45 p.m. - OnPoint House Band (K100) 7:00 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study (C102); Outreach Committee (W400) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100) Thursday, October 18 (Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b; Job 36:1-16; Romans 15:7-13) 8:00 a.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 8:30 a.m. - Cancer Companion Leaders (K302) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:00 a.m. - Keenager Trip (Off Premises) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard) 7:00 p.m. - Combined Adult Choirs Rehearsal (S300); 7:30 p.m. - Webelo Scouts (Pickard) Friday, October 19 (Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b; Job 36:1-16; Romans 15:7-13) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard) 6:00 p.m. - Daniel’s Middle School Wyldlife (Pickard) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100) Saturday, October 20 (Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b; Job 39:1-30; Luke 22:24-30) 7:45 a..m. - White Memorial Habitat Work Day (Off Premises) 9:00 a.m. - NAMI Family to Family Class (C301)
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Greeting One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship. Preparation for Worship O God, author and giver of all good things, plant in our hearts the love of your name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Prelude - Prelude on ROCKINGHAM
Healy Willan (1880-1968)
Christian Welcome and Announcements
Robert Galloway
Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor; include all requested information.
(11:00) Introit – The Children of the World Terre Johnson (pub. 2016) If somewhere a child is hungry or isn’t tucked in, safe and warm; if somewhere a baby’s crying, longing for a parent’s arms; that is where the love of Jesus must be shared by you and me, for if we have plenty, love and safety, we must share with the least of these. The children of the world are our children, made by God, just like you and me. The children of the world must be fed and held and loved, for if one of them is hungry, so are we. In a world so rich with blessings, where there is plenty to be shared; from our lives of such abundance, we can offer love and care. For we know the love of Jesus can be shared with our own hands, we can share our blessings, help our neighbor, be the hands of Christ to them.
Minute for Generosity
Linda Nunnallee and William Silverman
Call to Worship One: We have been called by God to follow the Son, the Lord of love and mercy. All: Let us pray with confidence, sing with joy, and offer our best in the name of God. One: This is the day that the Lord has made! A day made for celebrating our blessings and sharing our gifts. All: In the name of Jesus Christ, let us worship our merciful God. *Hymn 652 - A Grateful Heart
ROCKINGHAM
*Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession God of grace and forgiveness, we pray today in the name of your Son. Far too often we chase after the wrong dreams and set the wrong goals. We ask your mercy in light of the wrong things we have done and the right things we have left undone. Send us your Holy Spirit that we might reflect your generous hearts with the living of generous lives. Amen. *Assurance of Pardon *Passing of the Peace
1704 Oberlin Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608 p. 919.834.3424 whitememorial.org
Karl Zinsmeister
* Response Hymn 70 - What Does The Lord Require of You?
MOON
Sing in canon as directed.
come, be thankful, serve the Lord. You know the Lord is God who made us, and we are his. We are his sheep, the sheep of his pasture. Let us sing an allelu, alleluia. Give thanks to God and bless his name! Come all the earth and praise the Lord. Alleluia! Be joyful and sing, for the Lord is good. God’s mercy is forevermore. Praise the Lord.
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD Sacrament of Baptism (9:30) Hanes Campbell Rumley and Stewart Worth Rumley, children of Parker and Seth Rumley Old Testament Lesson - Psalm 22:1-15 Hymn 210 - Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me
DISTRESS
Stanza 1: Choir Stanza 2: All
(11:00) Anthem - Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord
Vicki Hancock Wright (pub. 2008)
When the first sunrise awoke all creation, God smiled and declared, “This is good.” Sun bringing brightness, light spilling from heaven, God’s love touching all that it could. Let us walk in the light of the Lord. Feel God’s love shining in us, around us, and through us. Let us walk in the light of the Lord. When you see someone who seems sad and lonely, and needing a friend just like you, God gives you guidance to light up the darkness; God’s love touching others through you.
New Testament Lesson - Hebrews 4:12-16
pew Bible, p. 220
*Offertory Response Hymn 712 - stanza 3 In gratitude and humble trust we bring our best today, to serve your cause and share your love with all along life’s way. O God who gave yourself to us in Jesus Christ your Son, help us to give ourselves each day until life’s work is done.
FOREST GREEN
*Affirmation of Faith from A Declaration of Faith, 1977 Jesus Christ stands at the center of our faith as he reveals God’s love for us in the pages of scripture. The Bible is the account of God's word and action in history, together with the people's response in faith. It is the story of the one God, who is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. That story is still unfolding and in faith we make it our own story. It forms our memory and our hope. This story itself tells us that God works through sovereign will and justice among all peoples of the earth. We must not set our ultimate reliance on any other help. We must not yield unconditional obedience to any other power. We must not love anyone or anything more than we love God. We praise and enjoy God. For to worship God is highest joy, and to serve God is perfect freedom.
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
(11:00) A Time with the Younger Church Following our time together, four-year-olds through second graders will meet Cole Whitford at the door near the baptismal font, to be joined by Ashlyn Whitford from the OnPoint service, for Worship Enrichment in L201.
*Hymn 694 - Great God of Every Blessing
AUERLIA
*Charge and Benediction Sermon - Living and Active
Christopher Edmonston
*Chiming of the Trinity The worship service ends with the Chiming of the Trinity. Please be mindful of those who remain to listen to the postlude.
*Postlude - Fantasia in G Major, BWV 572
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD *Hymn 262 – Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
ALL SAINTS
Gary Fulton
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.
Eric Nelson (b. 1959)
What does the Lord require for praise and offering? What sacrifice, desire, or tribute bid you bring? To do justice; love mercy; and walk humbly with your God. Rulers of earth, give ear! Should you not justice know? Will God your pleading hear, while crime and cruelty grow? Then do justice; love mercy; and walk humbly with your God. How shall our life fulfill God’s law so high? Let Christ endue our will with grace.
(11:00) A Psalm of Thanksgiving
Timothy Shaw (pub. 2013)
Come, all the earth, and praise the Lord. Be joyful and sing, for the Lord is good. God’s mercy is forevermore. Oh, come, be joyful, praise the Lord. Come, serve the Lord with grateful hearts. Be thankful and sing, for the Lord is good. God’s truth will never fail. Oh
*All who are able may stand.
*** The flowers in the chancel this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Jean and Marvin Speck by their daughters, Linda Speck, Martha Huggins, and Susan Sexton and her husband Wayne. Today’s bulletin artwork was drawn by McKay Brackett, a WMPC 3rd grader, as an interpretation of the Hebrews 4:12-16 scripture passage. Music leaders in today’s 11:00 sanctuary worship service: Cherub Choir; Cindy Sharp, director; Cheryl McLean, accompanist; Carol Choir; Lee Baker, director; Anne Elkins, accompanist; Joyful Noise Choir; Agnes Vaglio, director; Kay Menius, accompanist; Mark Goettsch, flute; Orff Players.
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings and Dedication of Generosity Pledge Cards Offertory Anthem (8:15 & 9:30) What Does the Lord Require?
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Greeters: 9:30 - Carol Holt, Sid Hunt, Dana Hunt, Susie Jackson; 11:00 - Elizabeth Thompson, Jane Worley, Sam Worley. Ushers: 8:15 - Betsy Reade Creech, Charlotte Newby, Grey Poole, Celia Poole, Bruce Sharpe, Ernie Simons; 9:30 - Don Munford, Marshall Wall, Lee Whitman, Chris Wilson, Sherry Worth; 11:00 - Rob Wyatt, Garrison Miller, Kelly Miller, Jim Newman, Judy Newman, Keith Parks. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Brendan Shore; 9:30 - Hugo Corchiani; 11:00 - Eliza Sloop. Treasurer’s Assistants: - Reed Fountain, DeLana Anderson. Shuttle Drivers: - Wendy Burkard. Each Sunday, we offer four opportunities for you to worship with us at White Memorial (8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704 in Pickard Hall). While you will notice differences in music, location and worship leadership among our different services, what unites us in our worship is our liturgy. All services use the same Call to Worship, Prayer of Confession, readings from scripture and Affirmation of Faith.
* Response Hymn 70 - What Does The Lord Require of You?
MOON
Sing in canon as directed.
come, be thankful, serve the Lord. You know the Lord is God who made us, and we are his. We are his sheep, the sheep of his pasture. Let us sing an allelu, alleluia. Give thanks to God and bless his name! Come all the earth and praise the Lord. Alleluia! Be joyful and sing, for the Lord is good. God’s mercy is forevermore. Praise the Lord.
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD Sacrament of Baptism (9:30) Hanes Campbell Rumley and Stewart Worth Rumley, children of Parker and Seth Rumley Old Testament Lesson - Psalm 22:1-15 Hymn 210 - Lord, Why Have You Forsaken Me
DISTRESS
Stanza 1: Choir Stanza 2: All
(11:00) Anthem - Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord
Vicki Hancock Wright (pub. 2008)
When the first sunrise awoke all creation, God smiled and declared, “This is good.” Sun bringing brightness, light spilling from heaven, God’s love touching all that it could. Let us walk in the light of the Lord. Feel God’s love shining in us, around us, and through us. Let us walk in the light of the Lord. When you see someone who seems sad and lonely, and needing a friend just like you, God gives you guidance to light up the darkness; God’s love touching others through you.
New Testament Lesson - Hebrews 4:12-16
pew Bible, p. 220
*Offertory Response Hymn 712 - stanza 3 In gratitude and humble trust we bring our best today, to serve your cause and share your love with all along life’s way. O God who gave yourself to us in Jesus Christ your Son, help us to give ourselves each day until life’s work is done.
FOREST GREEN
*Affirmation of Faith from A Declaration of Faith, 1977 Jesus Christ stands at the center of our faith as he reveals God’s love for us in the pages of scripture. The Bible is the account of God's word and action in history, together with the people's response in faith. It is the story of the one God, who is the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. That story is still unfolding and in faith we make it our own story. It forms our memory and our hope. This story itself tells us that God works through sovereign will and justice among all peoples of the earth. We must not set our ultimate reliance on any other help. We must not yield unconditional obedience to any other power. We must not love anyone or anything more than we love God. We praise and enjoy God. For to worship God is highest joy, and to serve God is perfect freedom.
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
(11:00) A Time with the Younger Church Following our time together, four-year-olds through second graders will meet Cole Whitford at the door near the baptismal font, to be joined by Ashlyn Whitford from the OnPoint service, for Worship Enrichment in L201.
*Hymn 694 - Great God of Every Blessing
AUERLIA
*Charge and Benediction Sermon - Living and Active
Christopher Edmonston
*Chiming of the Trinity The worship service ends with the Chiming of the Trinity. Please be mindful of those who remain to listen to the postlude.
*Postlude - Fantasia in G Major, BWV 572
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD *Hymn 262 – Since Our Great High Priest, Christ Jesus Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
ALL SAINTS
Gary Fulton
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.
Eric Nelson (b. 1959)
What does the Lord require for praise and offering? What sacrifice, desire, or tribute bid you bring? To do justice; love mercy; and walk humbly with your God. Rulers of earth, give ear! Should you not justice know? Will God your pleading hear, while crime and cruelty grow? Then do justice; love mercy; and walk humbly with your God. How shall our life fulfill God’s law so high? Let Christ endue our will with grace.
(11:00) A Psalm of Thanksgiving
Timothy Shaw (pub. 2013)
Come, all the earth, and praise the Lord. Be joyful and sing, for the Lord is good. God’s mercy is forevermore. Oh, come, be joyful, praise the Lord. Come, serve the Lord with grateful hearts. Be thankful and sing, for the Lord is good. God’s truth will never fail. Oh
*All who are able may stand.
*** The flowers in the chancel this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Jean and Marvin Speck by their daughters, Linda Speck, Martha Huggins, and Susan Sexton and her husband Wayne. Today’s bulletin artwork was drawn by McKay Brackett, a WMPC 3rd grader, as an interpretation of the Hebrews 4:12-16 scripture passage. Music leaders in today’s 11:00 sanctuary worship service: Cherub Choir; Cindy Sharp, director; Cheryl McLean, accompanist; Carol Choir; Lee Baker, director; Anne Elkins, accompanist; Joyful Noise Choir; Agnes Vaglio, director; Kay Menius, accompanist; Mark Goettsch, flute; Orff Players.
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings and Dedication of Generosity Pledge Cards Offertory Anthem (8:15 & 9:30) What Does the Lord Require?
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Greeters: 9:30 - Carol Holt, Sid Hunt, Dana Hunt, Susie Jackson; 11:00 - Elizabeth Thompson, Jane Worley, Sam Worley. Ushers: 8:15 - Betsy Reade Creech, Charlotte Newby, Grey Poole, Celia Poole, Bruce Sharpe, Ernie Simons; 9:30 - Don Munford, Marshall Wall, Lee Whitman, Chris Wilson, Sherry Worth; 11:00 - Rob Wyatt, Garrison Miller, Kelly Miller, Jim Newman, Judy Newman, Keith Parks. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Brendan Shore; 9:30 - Hugo Corchiani; 11:00 - Eliza Sloop. Treasurer’s Assistants: - Reed Fountain, DeLana Anderson. Shuttle Drivers: - Wendy Burkard. Each Sunday, we offer four opportunities for you to worship with us at White Memorial (8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704 in Pickard Hall). While you will notice differences in music, location and worship leadership among our different services, what unites us in our worship is our liturgy. All services use the same Call to Worship, Prayer of Confession, readings from scripture and Affirmation of Faith.
WELCOME TO WHITE MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PC(USA) We are glad you are worshipping with us. Visiting? Stop by the Welcome Table in Jane Bell Gathering Space for information, directions and a friendly greeting. New members are received after a one-day Beginnings Class. Visit whitememorial.org/join or contact Elizabeth Viohl at ext. 206 for details, class dates and registration. THINGS TO KNOW: - Shuttle buses run every Sunday at five- to tenminute intervals, 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m., from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from Glenwood Village Shopping Center. - Restrooms are located in the Luther Building immediately behind the sanctuary/Jane Bell Gathering Space. - Childcare is available for children up to four years old. - Refreshments are served in Carol Copeland Courtyard or Pickard Hall on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. - The sanctuary has a loop hearing aid system and an FM system. - Live-streamed services are at whitememorial.org. - Radio, WPTF 680 AM, every other Sunday at 11:00 a.m.: next broadcast October 21 - Bulletins left in the sanctuary following worship services are recycled as part of our care for God’s creation. WMPC is a certified Earth Care congregation of the PC(USA). We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.
PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF: CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTOR CYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF MIDDLE SCHOOL MINISTRY CATE CHURCH NORMAN, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR PASTORAL CARE TRACEY DANIEL, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR FAITH FORMATION BROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUS JIM FERRY, PARISH ASSOCIATE GARY FULTON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR ADMINISTRATION AND OUTREACH ROBERT GALLOWAY, PASTORAL RESIDENT KIRSTEN HOMDROM, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSIC KATHY HOWELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR GLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR COMMUNITY MINISTRY AND MISSIONS LINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR CHIP POPE, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES GRIER RICHARDS, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIP RICH RICHARDS, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSIC ART ROSS, PASTOR EMERITUS LYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY MINISTRY MARTHA STEVENSON, EDUCATOR EMERITA AGNES VAGLIO, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S MUSIC GWEN WHITEMAN, DIR. OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S MINISTRY JEAN WILLIAMS, PARISH NURSE KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIR. OF MUSIC AFTER HOURS PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593
The Service for the Lord’s Day Twenty-first Sunday after Pentecost Dedication Sunday October 14, 2018 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday, October 14 (Job 23:1-9; Psalm 22:1-15; Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Psalm 90:12-17; Hebrews 4:1216; Mark 10:17-31) Dedication Sunday Worship (8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sanctuary; 11 a.m. OnPoint@1704 Pickard) 9:30 a.m. - CROP Walk Sign Up Table (Carol Copeland Courtyard); OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard); PopUp Adult Class for Kate Bowler Discussion (Geneva) 10:30 a.m. - Adult Teacher Gathering (Geneva) 12:00 p.m. - International Book Club (C301) 3:45 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal (S300) 4:30 p.m. - Cancer Companions (C203); New Officer Examination (Chapel) 5:00 p.m. - High School Connections (K100); Middle School Impact Groups (Off Premises) 6:00 p.m. - Session & New Officer Dinner (Geneva) 7:00 p.m. - Session Meeting (Geneva) Monday, October 15 (Psalm 39; Job 26:1-14; Revelation 7:9-17) 9:30 a.m. - Russia Sewing Group (C200) 2:00 p.m. - Red Cross Blood Drive (Pickard) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (C200) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry (W400) 8:00 p.m. - Adult Basketball (Pickard) Tuesday, October 16 (Psalm 39; Job 28:12-29:10; Revelation 8:1-5) 7:00 a.m. - Women’s Breakfast Bible Study (K100); Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard); God Talks (W400) 10:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program/Dinner (Geneva); Centering Prayer (W400) 6:30 p.m. - Troop 395 Patrol Leader Meetings (K305, K307) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard) Wednesday, October 17 (Psalm 39; Job 32:1-22; Luke 16:19-31) 8:00 a.m. - Clothing Closet (W100) 9:30 a.m. - Presbyterian Women Bible Moderators (W400); Bible Belles (Off Premises) 10:00 a.m. - Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom (C301); Chair Yoga (C200) 1:00 p.m. - AARP Driver Safety Class (C200) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 5:00 p.m. - Wednesday Together Dinner (Pickard/Geneva) 5:30 p.m. - Widows of White Memorial (Geneva) 6:00 p.m. - Anam Cara : A Book of Celtic Wisdom (C301); Children’s Ministry Meeting (S102) 6:15 p.m. - OnPoint Youth Band Rehearsal (K100) 6:30 p.m. - Adult Faith Formation Committee (C302) 6:45 p.m. - OnPoint House Band (K100) 7:00 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study (C102); Outreach Committee (W400) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100) Thursday, October 18 (Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b; Job 36:1-16; Romans 15:7-13) 8:00 a.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 8:30 a.m. - Cancer Companion Leaders (K302) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:00 a.m. - Keenager Trip (Off Premises) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard) 7:00 p.m. - Combined Adult Choirs Rehearsal (S300); 7:30 p.m. - Webelo Scouts (Pickard) Friday, October 19 (Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b; Job 36:1-16; Romans 15:7-13) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard) 6:00 p.m. - Daniel’s Middle School Wyldlife (Pickard) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100) Saturday, October 20 (Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35b; Job 39:1-30; Luke 22:24-30) 7:45 a..m. - White Memorial Habitat Work Day (Off Premises) 9:00 a.m. - NAMI Family to Family Class (C301)
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP Greeting One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship. Preparation for Worship O God, author and giver of all good things, plant in our hearts the love of your name; increase in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Prelude - Prelude on ROCKINGHAM
Healy Willan (1880-1968)
Christian Welcome and Announcements
Robert Galloway
Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor; include all requested information.
(11:00) Introit – The Children of the World Terre Johnson (pub. 2016) If somewhere a child is hungry or isn’t tucked in, safe and warm; if somewhere a baby’s crying, longing for a parent’s arms; that is where the love of Jesus must be shared by you and me, for if we have plenty, love and safety, we must share with the least of these. The children of the world are our children, made by God, just like you and me. The children of the world must be fed and held and loved, for if one of them is hungry, so are we. In a world so rich with blessings, where there is plenty to be shared; from our lives of such abundance, we can offer love and care. For we know the love of Jesus can be shared with our own hands, we can share our blessings, help our neighbor, be the hands of Christ to them.
Minute for Generosity
Linda Nunnallee and William Silverman
Call to Worship One: We have been called by God to follow the Son, the Lord of love and mercy. All: Let us pray with confidence, sing with joy, and offer our best in the name of God. One: This is the day that the Lord has made! A day made for celebrating our blessings and sharing our gifts. All: In the name of Jesus Christ, let us worship our merciful God. *Hymn 652 - A Grateful Heart
ROCKINGHAM
*Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession God of grace and forgiveness, we pray today in the name of your Son. Far too often we chase after the wrong dreams and set the wrong goals. We ask your mercy in light of the wrong things we have done and the right things we have left undone. Send us your Holy Spirit that we might reflect your generous hearts with the living of generous lives. Amen. *Assurance of Pardon *Passing of the Peace
1704 Oberlin Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608 p. 919.834.3424 whitememorial.org
Karl Zinsmeister
Joys
& CONCERNS
MARRIAGES
Wallace Gordon Daniel III and Clare Christina Iannotta, October 6, Raleigh, NC. Wallace is the son of Dan Daniel and Lynne Daniel and grandson of Mary Daniel.
UPCOMING BAPTISIMS - October 14
9:30
HOSPITALS (*designates discharged) Rex: Jane Steele UNC: Judy Bright, *Nick Thagard WakeMed: Steve Chiles. Mary Lib Davenport, Joe Long, *Amanda Mitterling RexRehab: Joe Parry-Hill IN THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
Hanes Campbell Rumley and Stewart Worth Rumley, children of Parker and Seth Rumley
Ella Mae Joyner Burton – October 3, 2018 If you have experienced a birth, marriage or death you want to share with the church, email Rebecca Turner at
[email protected]. If you have a relative or church friend who is hospitalized, call the church office or email Amy Claprood at
[email protected] so our pastoral staff can reach out. If you have a pastoral care need outside of regular business hours, call our after hours pastor on call at 919-605-4593.
GENEROSITY CAMPAIGN 2018-19
generous
A TIME TO BE
Supporting the Life of the Church
TODAY IS DEDICATION SUNDAY OCTOBER 14, 2018 WMPC | Volume LII | No. 42 | October 14, 2018
GALATIANS 5:13
You were called to freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not let this freedom be an opportunity to indulge your selfish impulses, but serve each other through love. (CEB) Galatians 5:13 WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE
WE PRAY. WE GIVE. Thank you to everyone who has donated buckets, school supplies and monetary gifts to the Hurricane Florence Relief. To date, we have collected 28 flood buckets, 14 school kits, and three car loads of food to the Food Bank.
ANAM CARA: A BOOK OF CELTIC WISDOM
WE ACT.
by John O’Donohue
We are planning trips in the near future to offer hands-on help. If you are interested in joining us contact Michelle Juetter at
[email protected]. You can also sign-up online at www.whitememorial.org/hurricane-florence-response.
Wednesday | October 17 and November 14 10-11:30 a.m. or 6-7:30 p.m.
T’AI CHI FOR EXCERSISE
Mondays and Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. in Pickard Hall A gentle art that is physically rewarding and mentally stimulating, T’ai Chi brings you a feeling of well-being, as well as relaxation, improved balance and coordination. You may begin at any class; please sign up for a minimum of 8 weeks. T’ai Chi is recommended for those age 14 and up. Classes run year-round. For more information or to register, please contact instructor Honey Music at
[email protected].
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Bring your furry (or scaly) family members with you to worship! All of God’s creatures are welcome, Sunday, October 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Courtyard.
Join Gloria Johnson and Cate Church Norman in two study sessions of Celtic Wisdom. In Anam Cara, Gaelic for “soul friend” the ancient teachings, stories and blessings of Celtic wisdom provide profound insights on the universal themes of friendship, solitude, love and death. The sessions are duplicate for Wednesday morning at 10-11:30 a.m. or Wednesday evening at 6-7:30 p.m. on October 17 and November 14 in room C200. Registration is ongoing. Twenty-five books were ordered and can be purchased for $10 from Tonya Higgins, office W211. After those are sold, books must be purchased through a retail outlet.
TRUNK OR TREAT
Join us Wednesday, October 24 from 6-7 p.m. in the Chapel parking lots for this family friendly event. Dress up yourself, dress-up your trunk and come for all the treats! Reservations required for trunkers: www.whitememorial.org/register.
TURKISH BAKLAVA SALE
Turkish Baklava Sale coming in December! Turkish Baklava (with walnuts) will be made by our friends at the Divan Center. Proceeds will benefit the 200 Club of Wake County which supports families of First Responders living or working in Wake County. Deadline for ordering is November 29. To place an order through email, or if you have questions, please contact Lindsay Jordan at
[email protected]. Order forms are also available in the Witherspoon Building.
EVENSONG - A SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE
Any member wishing to have a relative or friend memorialized in the 2018 Memorial Evensong Program please contact Jody Grayson by Oct. 23 at 834-3425 ext. 204. Evensong service is Sunday November 4 at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary.
AARP DRIVER SAFETY CLASS
AARP is offering a driver safety class on Wednesday, October 17, from 1-5 p.m. in Calvin 100. $15 for AARP members/$20 for non-members. Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register.
WMPC | October 14, 2018
ONE GOD
ONE GOD. THREE FAITHS.
Join Christopher Edmonston, Rabbi Lucy Dinner and Imam Mohamed AbuTaleb for an inter-faith discussion on Wednesday evening, October 24 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. ALL ARE WELCOME to BUILDING BRIDGES gather with our friends from the Jewish and Muslim traditions. The community is invited, so please bring anyone who might enjoy the conversations. There is another event going on that will be using the McDonald Road parking lots, so you might want to try the Dover lots for easier parking before 7 p.m.
THREE FAITHS
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS?
Please join us in Geneva Hall on Sunday, October 28, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. as we learn more about the lives of immigrants and refugees. Paul Sloderbeck, staff attorney for the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, will be our guest speaker and he will share his experiences. Paul’s passion for his work is an inspiration and you may find yourself looking for ways to support Paul’s ministry. Bring your questions and be prepared to stretch and grow as we consider how we might welcome the stranger in the name of Christ.
15TH ANNUAL WMPC WOMEN’S RETREAT
Join us in Pinehurst, February 8-10, 2019 as we welcome back - for the third time Leslie Klingensmith, pastor of St. Matthew Presbyterian W M P C W O M E N ’ S R E T R E AT Church. She will explore the topic ‘The Holy Spirit Shows Up. How? When? Why?’ Register during the month of October and be entered in a drawing to win a $150 Pinehurst Spa gift card. Register at www.whitememorial.org/pw. FEBRUARY 8-10 2019 | PINEHURST
lunch& learn SENIORS HELPING SENIORS WITH TECHNOLOGY
WALK TO END HUNGER ONE STEP AT A TIME.
The Greater Triangle Crop Walk will take place on Sunday, October 28 at North Carolina State University’s Court of NC, near the Bell Tower. Registration begins at 2 p.m. with the walk starting at 3 p.m. The Carolina’s Church World Service which sponsors the walk helps with needs worldwide, local hunger and disaster relief. If you would like to join a White Memorial team, registration tables will be set up October 14 and 21 in the Carol Copeland Courtyard. Tracey Hall will be there to answer questions. She may also be reached at
[email protected]. Go to www.crophungerwalk.org/trianglenc/ for general information.
ANNUAL HABITAT WALL BUILD
We need 35 members to join our annual Habitat Wall Build Saturday, November 3. What’s in store? A fun three hours starting at 8:15 a.m.. Sign up today! http://vhub.at/whitememorial. Contact Harry Montgomery for information, 919-280-7733 or
[email protected].
Here’s a great opportunity to enjoy lunch while learning more about your iPhone, iPad or laptop. Senior high school students will be on-hand to help senior adults.
When: October 28, 2018 Time: 12:15-1:30 p.m. Where: C200 Registration is required by noon, October 25. To register, contact Tonya Higgins at
[email protected] or 919.834.3425, ext. 216. For more information, contact Jean Williams at
[email protected]
BATTERY RECYCLING
Yoy may recycle your used batteries by putting them in the containers near The Connector at the church. Please keep the lithium and rechargeable batteries in separate bags when putting in the containers. Thank you.
During Sunday School, 3rd graders dramatized the story of Jesus calling the disciples.
WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTER
High School and Middle School Basketball Registration Registration Begins October 8-November 9 (online) Registration Fee $40 Forms available Youth Ministry office (W119) or online at www.whitememorial.org/youth/forms/ Regular season games begin January 5
Do you want to receive the weekly youth email newsletter that’s full of great information? Contact Deb Smith at
[email protected] to be added to the contact list.
INTERNATIONAL BOOK CLUB
• October 14, noon-1 p.m. C301
MS IMPACT GROUPS
• October 14, 5-6:30 p.m. various homes
HS CONNECTIONS
• October 14, 5-6:30 p.m. K100 and Pickard Hall
LOOKING AHEAD
• MS & HS Youth Group October 21, 5-7 p.m. • Seniors Helping Seniors October 28, 12:15-1:15 p.m. • Sabbath Sunday October 28 • Church League Basketball November 9 Online registration ends
CHURCH LEAGUE BASKETBALL
• October 14 Registration available online
WELCOMING CHILDREN TO THE LORD’S SUPPER WORKSHOP
Children in third, fourth and fifth grades and their parents are invited to participate in our Welcoming Children to the Lord’s Supper Workshop in C200 on Sunday, October 28 from 3-5 p.m. Please visit www.whitememorial.org/register to register for the workshop and to make childcare reservations for younger siblings by October 23. Children who attend the workshop will be invited to share in communion with their families on November 4 at the 11 a.m. OnPoint@1704 service. Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield at 919-834-3425, ext. 232.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2019
Church members of all ages: you’re invited to experience Vacation Bible School joy on June 17 – 21, 2019! VBS is designed for three-year-olds (by Aug. 31, 2018) through 5th graders to have fun as they grow together in faith. Everyone older than that can join our VBS care-giving team, from teachers to craft assistants to nursery helpers, from one morning to the whole week. Contact Rachel Johnson at
[email protected] or 704-450-8546 or Kimberly Layton at kimberlyegunter@yahoo. com or 919-606-3668 to become a part of this joyful ministry at our church.
SKATING PARTY
First through Fifth grades are invited to a Skating Party on Saturday, October 27, from 10 a.m.-noon at Jellybeans on 1120 Buck Jones Road. $5 admission; $1 extra for skates. Bring money for game machines and refreshments if you wish. Parents are welcome to leave or stay and skate. For more information, contact Lynn Springfield at 919-837-3425, ext. 232.
WHO WANTS TO SAVE A LIFE?
Lend an arm for the blood drive. October 15, 2018 2-6:30 p.m. | Pickard Hall Appointments are required. Register at www.whitememorial.org/register
