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 ten-minute 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 is March 10. - 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 ANDREW AMODEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF YOUTH 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 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
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday, March 3 (2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36) Worship (8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m. - OnPoint @1704 Pickard Hall) 9:30 a.m. - Cover to Cover (C302); Worship Workshop (Chapel); OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard Hall) 3:00 p.m. - Cate Church Norman Installation Service (Sanctuary) 3:30 p.m. - Creating Art and Growing in Faith (K306) 3:45 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal (S300) 5:00 p.m. - High School Youth (K100); Middle School Youth Group (C100); Youth Dinners (Geneva Hall) 5:30 p.m. - SG2 (C301) Monday, March 4 (Psalm 78:17-20, 52-55; Exodus 33:7-23; Acts 7:30-34) 9:30 a.m. - PW Coordinating Team (C301) 10:30 a.m. - PW Finance Committee (C203) 3:00 p.m. - Middle School Open Gym (Pickard Hall) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall) 6:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry Leaders (K307) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Jim Gale Bible Study (K100); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry Cont. Ed/Supervision (Chapel); Stephen Ministry Training (K302) Tuesday, March 5 (Psalm 78:17-20, 52-55; 1 Kings 19:9-18; Romans 11:1-6) 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study (Geneva Hall); Women’s Breakfast/Circle M Bible Study (K100) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall); GodTalk (W400); Russia Etc. Knitting & Crocheting Group (C200) 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 Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Personnel Committee (C204) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard Hall) Wednesday, March 6 (Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10) 8:00 a.m. - Clothing Closet (W100) 9:30 a.m. - PW Bible Moderators Meeting (W400) 10:00 a.m. - Chair Yoga – Makeup Date (C200) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 5:00 p.m. - First Wednesday Spaghetti Supper (Pickard Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Oberlin Road Community Ash Wednesday Worship (Sanctuary) 7:30 p.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (K100) 7:45 p.m. - Combined Adult Choir Rehearsals (S300) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100) Thursday, March 7 (Psalm 51; Jonah 3:1-10; Romans 1:1-7) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:45 a.m. - Keenagers Program (K100) 12:00 p.m. - Keenager Lunch (Geneva Hall) 1:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (C200) 6:00 p.m. - Middle School & High School Basketball Practices (Pickard Hall) 6:30 p.m. - 2019 Haiti Mission Trip Orientation #1 (C200) 7:00 p.m. - Community Allocations (W400) 7:30 p.m. - Webelo Scouts (K303) Friday, March 8 (Psalm 51; Jonah 4:1-11; Romans 1:8-17) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall) 6:00 p.m. - 3rd-5th Graders Come Bowl with Us! (Off Premises) 6:30 p.m. - Healing Prayer Practice Support (Chapel) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100) Saturday, March 9 (Psalm 51; Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 18:1-7) 7:30 a.m. - Confirmation Retreat Check-In 9:00 a.m. - Burn & Learn (Geneva Hall); NAMI Family to Family (C301)
The Service for the Lord’s Day Transfiguration Sunday
March 3, 2019 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
Today we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Gluten free wafers are available in the narthex and Jane Bell Gathering Space.
Greeting One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.
Kirsten Homdrom
Preparation for Worship
Merciful and loving God, we come seeking quiet communion with you. In this sacred place, apart from busyness and stress, grant us stillness of heart and quietness in your presence. Amen.
Prelude - Deo Gracias arr. Walter Pelz (b. 1926) WMPC Brass Choir; Bob Phoenix, director Christian Welcome and Announcements
Cate Church Norman
Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information.
Today is Transfiguration Sunday where we remember a specific event in Jesus’ life as it is recorded in the gospels. As we begin worship today try to remember what you know about this particular event in the life of Jesus. Though we do not talk of it as often as his birth, crucifixion, and resurrection, the transfiguration of Jesus is a singular moment in his life and is set apart in the gospels to remind us of the majesty of the Lord.
Call to Worship from Psalm 99 One: The Lord is King! God is above the earthquakes and the angels. All: Let the earth worship with awe. Let the people praise the name of God. One: Let us seek the face of the holy one, the Lord who hears our prayers and who protects our lives. Today let us believe once more in the decrees of God, the law of the Lord, and the grace of our Savior. May the love of Christ shine upon all people. All: Holy is the Lord our God! DEO GRACIAS is a hymn tune May we lift our hearts in the wonder of grace. most closely associated with *Hymn 189 - O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair
DEO GRACIAS
*Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession In the name of Jesus, hear our prayer, O Lord: long ago you spoke to us through laws, prophets, psalms, and proverbs. You have called us to righteousness time and time again. Though we know the right, we struggle to enact the right. Because we have fallen short, we lay our lives at the feet of your mercy. Like disciples shielding their eyes from the piercing light of our Savior, may we ever seek your face. Help us to remember the blinding power of your love. Help us to serve nothing less than your divine grace. Amen. *Assurance of Pardon *Passing of the Peace
Transfiguration Sunday. The text and music date from the 15th century; the modal flair of the melody gives a gravitas to the text that is somewhat lightened by the celebratory rhythms. The tune and the words are crafted together to inspire awe. Our prayer of confession today calls us to name the sinfulness in the world and in ourselves, but it also foreshadows the liturgy we share at the communion table. Just as prophets and lawgivers served as signs of God’s righteousness and love, the table of Christ serves as a sign of God’s righteousness and love.
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*Response Hymn ABBOT’S LEIGH Lord, transfigure our perception with the purest light that shines, and recast our life’s intentions to the shape of your design, till we seek no other glory than what lies past Calvary’s hill and our living and our dying and our rising by your will. WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD Sacrament of Baptism (11:00) Marihugh Marie Leach, child of Alyssa and Philips Leach Chloe Anne Rice, child of Claire and Chaz Rice Moses, Jesus, and Elijah. Image by Steve Erspamer; © 1994. Used with permission. Our text from Luke is the text for transfiguration. You may also read this story in Matthew 17:1-8 and Mark 9:2-8. This episode is recorded in all three synoptic gospels, Matthew, Mark and Luke.
Old Testament Lesson - Psalm 99
pew Bible, p. 522
New Testament Lesson - Luke 9:28-36
pew Bible, p. 64
(11:00) A Time with Young Disciples
Following our time together, four-year-olds through second graders will meet Caroline Britt at the door near the baptismal font, to be joined by Diane Britt from the OnPoint service, for Worship Enrichment in L201.
Communion Meditation - Awake for Glory Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Table Prayer of Thanksgiving Words of Institution Serving of Bread and Cup
Christopher Edmonston
Gloria Johnson
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
In Presbyterian Reformed tradition there is no altar in any worship space. That is also why we do not have an altar guild.We happen to have two tables in our Sanctuary the old communion table is now a flower and candle table and the new communion table is used for the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and regularly displays symbols of both of our Sacraments - chalice and plate for communion - pitcher and bowl for baptism.
*Affirmation of Faith from A Brief Statement of Faith, 1983 The same Holy Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”
The Presbyterian Church (USA) was divided from the antebellum era until 1983. In celebration of the reunion of the Presbyterian Church (USA) our affirmation today, A Brief Statement of Faith, was written and adopted. This selection is from the final movement of the affirmation. We recite these words in worship throughout the year.
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
8:15 & 11:00 - Communion will be served by intinction. The elders will stand at the four corners of the sanctuary. Ushers will direct you from the side aisles to the station nearest you to receive the elements. Return to your pew by way of the center aisle. Those seated in the balcony and chancel will begin. Any who cannot come forward will be served in the pew. 9:30 - Communion will be served in the pews. Please hold each element until invited to partake together. As you pass the elements, remember that by the grace of God, Christ calls us and equips each of us to minister to each other.
Image from “A Mystery Revealed” by James Fissel. Reprinted by permission from Eyekons.
sound in that morning? O shout glory, glory! I shall mount above the skies when I hear the trumpet sound in that morning. When shall I be delivered from this vain world of sin, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning, and with my blessed Jesus drink endless pleasures in, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning? Through grace I feel determined to conquer, though I die, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning; and then away to Jesus on wings of love I’ll fly and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning.
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer 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. Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem (8:15) Jesus, Sun of Life, My Splendor
Georg Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Jesus, Sun of Life, my Splendor, Jesus, Thou, my Friend most tender, Jesus, Joy of my desiring, Fount of Life, my soul inspiring, At Thy feet I cry, my Maker, Let me be a fit partaker Of this blessed food from heaven, For our good, Thy glory, given. Jesus, Bread of Life, I pray Thee, Let me gladly here obey Thee, By Thy love I am invited, Be Thy love with love requited; From this Supper let me measure, Lord, how vast and deep love’s treasure. Through the gifts Thou here dost give me As Thy guest in heav’n receive me. Are you, holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God! (Mt 5:3-12)
(9:30 & 11:00) The Morning Trumpet
Daniel Kallman (b. 1956)
O when shall I see Jesus and reign with him above, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning, and from the flowing fountain, drink everlasting love, and shall hear the trumpet (continued)
*All who are able may stand.
*Hymn 529 - Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether
UNION SEMINARY
*Charge and Benediction *Farewell to “Alleluia” Alleluia Incantation
Andrew Miller (pub. 2014)
*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 of Praise
Stan Pethel (b. 1950)
*** The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God and in honor of Cate Church Norman on the occasion of her installation at WMPC as Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care. Cate will be installed today at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Greeters: 9:30 - Kristin Seale, Brandy Vannoy, Carol Vassey, Ashlyn Whitford; 11:00 Julie Nau, Linda Robinson, Tom Robinson. Ushers: 8:15 - Lydia Pickard (DIC), Stacy Miller, Alva Moore, Charlotte Newby, Celia Poole, Grey Poole; 9:30 - Gregg Thompson (DIC), Tom Elam, Carolyn Elliott, Lisa Garrett, Walt Garrett, Claire Glover; 11:00 - Gregg Thompson (DIC), Roy Teel, Jane Terry, Mary Tyrey, Scott Tyrey, Bob Usry. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Nat Moody; 9:30 - Maddie Wyatt; 11:00 - Sydney Coll. Treasurer’s Assistant: Reed Fountain. Shuttle Driver: Tommy Pittman. 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.
Hymn 529 is typically sung when celebrating the Lord’s Supper. As you sing it and hear its beautiful melody, think about how every meal is a blessing; every meal is proof of God’s providence. Based on the Hebrew word, hallelu yah, meaning “Praise the Lord,” alleluia has been a word of exaltation to God in the life of the church and was prominent in early Christian liturgies. Because of the penitential character of the season of Lent in the Western church, singing or saying the word “alleluia” has historically been suspended during Lent’s forty days—a practice observed since the fifth century. The absence of “alleluia” during Lent heightens the exuberance of its return at the celebration of the resurrection. Alleluia is appropriately bid farewell (a custom developed in the Middle Ages) on the Sunday preceding Ash Wednesday: the Transfiguration of Our Lord. This is the last Sunday alleluia will be used until the Vigil of Easter, or Easter Sunday.
*Response Hymn ABBOT’S LEIGH Lord, transfigure our perception with the purest light that shines, and recast our life’s intentions to the shape of your design, till we seek no other glory than what lies past Calvary’s hill and our living and our dying and our rising by your will. WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD Sacrament of Baptism (11:00) Marihugh Marie Leach, child of Alyssa and Philips Leach Chloe Anne Rice, child of Claire and Chaz Rice Moses, Jesus, and Elijah. Image by Steve Erspamer; © 1994. Used with permission. Our text from Luke is the text for transfiguration. You may also read this story in Matthew 17:1-8 and Mark 9:2-8. This episode is recorded in all three synoptic gospels, Matthew, Mark and Luke.
Old Testament Lesson - Psalm 99
pew Bible, p. 522
New Testament Lesson - Luke 9:28-36
pew Bible, p. 64
(11:00) A Time with Young Disciples
Following our time together, four-year-olds through second graders will meet Caroline Britt at the door near the baptismal font, to be joined by Diane Britt from the OnPoint service, for Worship Enrichment in L201.
Communion Meditation - Awake for Glory Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Table Prayer of Thanksgiving Words of Institution Serving of Bread and Cup
Christopher Edmonston
Gloria Johnson
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
In Presbyterian Reformed tradition there is no altar in any worship space. That is also why we do not have an altar guild.We happen to have two tables in our Sanctuary the old communion table is now a flower and candle table and the new communion table is used for the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper and regularly displays symbols of both of our Sacraments - chalice and plate for communion - pitcher and bowl for baptism.
*Affirmation of Faith from A Brief Statement of Faith, 1983 The same Holy Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”
The Presbyterian Church (USA) was divided from the antebellum era until 1983. In celebration of the reunion of the Presbyterian Church (USA) our affirmation today, A Brief Statement of Faith, was written and adopted. This selection is from the final movement of the affirmation. We recite these words in worship throughout the year.
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
8:15 & 11:00 - Communion will be served by intinction. The elders will stand at the four corners of the sanctuary. Ushers will direct you from the side aisles to the station nearest you to receive the elements. Return to your pew by way of the center aisle. Those seated in the balcony and chancel will begin. Any who cannot come forward will be served in the pew. 9:30 - Communion will be served in the pews. Please hold each element until invited to partake together. As you pass the elements, remember that by the grace of God, Christ calls us and equips each of us to minister to each other.
Image from “A Mystery Revealed” by James Fissel. Reprinted by permission from Eyekons.
sound in that morning? O shout glory, glory! I shall mount above the skies when I hear the trumpet sound in that morning. When shall I be delivered from this vain world of sin, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning, and with my blessed Jesus drink endless pleasures in, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning? Through grace I feel determined to conquer, though I die, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning; and then away to Jesus on wings of love I’ll fly and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning.
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer 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. Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem (8:15) Jesus, Sun of Life, My Splendor
Georg Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
Jesus, Sun of Life, my Splendor, Jesus, Thou, my Friend most tender, Jesus, Joy of my desiring, Fount of Life, my soul inspiring, At Thy feet I cry, my Maker, Let me be a fit partaker Of this blessed food from heaven, For our good, Thy glory, given. Jesus, Bread of Life, I pray Thee, Let me gladly here obey Thee, By Thy love I am invited, Be Thy love with love requited; From this Supper let me measure, Lord, how vast and deep love’s treasure. Through the gifts Thou here dost give me As Thy guest in heav’n receive me. Are you, holy are you! Rejoice and be glad! Yours is the kingdom of God! (Mt 5:3-12)
(9:30 & 11:00) The Morning Trumpet
Daniel Kallman (b. 1956)
O when shall I see Jesus and reign with him above, and shall hear the trumpet sound in that morning, and from the flowing fountain, drink everlasting love, and shall hear the trumpet (continued)
*All who are able may stand.
*Hymn 529 - Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether
UNION SEMINARY
*Charge and Benediction *Farewell to “Alleluia” Alleluia Incantation
Andrew Miller (pub. 2014)
*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 of Praise
Stan Pethel (b. 1950)
*** The flowers in the chancel today are given to the glory of God and in honor of Cate Church Norman on the occasion of her installation at WMPC as Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care. Cate will be installed today at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Greeters: 9:30 - Kristin Seale, Brandy Vannoy, Carol Vassey, Ashlyn Whitford; 11:00 Julie Nau, Linda Robinson, Tom Robinson. Ushers: 8:15 - Lydia Pickard (DIC), Stacy Miller, Alva Moore, Charlotte Newby, Celia Poole, Grey Poole; 9:30 - Gregg Thompson (DIC), Tom Elam, Carolyn Elliott, Lisa Garrett, Walt Garrett, Claire Glover; 11:00 - Gregg Thompson (DIC), Roy Teel, Jane Terry, Mary Tyrey, Scott Tyrey, Bob Usry. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Nat Moody; 9:30 - Maddie Wyatt; 11:00 - Sydney Coll. Treasurer’s Assistant: Reed Fountain. Shuttle Driver: Tommy Pittman. 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.
Hymn 529 is typically sung when celebrating the Lord’s Supper. As you sing it and hear its beautiful melody, think about how every meal is a blessing; every meal is proof of God’s providence. Based on the Hebrew word, hallelu yah, meaning “Praise the Lord,” alleluia has been a word of exaltation to God in the life of the church and was prominent in early Christian liturgies. Because of the penitential character of the season of Lent in the Western church, singing or saying the word “alleluia” has historically been suspended during Lent’s forty days—a practice observed since the fifth century. The absence of “alleluia” during Lent heightens the exuberance of its return at the celebration of the resurrection. Alleluia is appropriately bid farewell (a custom developed in the Middle Ages) on the Sunday preceding Ash Wednesday: the Transfiguration of Our Lord. This is the last Sunday alleluia will be used until the Vigil of Easter, or Easter Sunday.
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 ten-minute 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 is March 10. - 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 ANDREW AMODEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF YOUTH 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 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
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK Sunday, March 3 (2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2; Luke 9:28-36) Worship (8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m. - OnPoint @1704 Pickard Hall) 9:30 a.m. - Cover to Cover (C302); Worship Workshop (Chapel); OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (Pickard Hall) 3:00 p.m. - Cate Church Norman Installation Service (Sanctuary) 3:30 p.m. - Creating Art and Growing in Faith (K306) 3:45 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal (S300) 5:00 p.m. - High School Youth (K100); Middle School Youth Group (C100); Youth Dinners (Geneva Hall) 5:30 p.m. - SG2 (C301) Monday, March 4 (Psalm 78:17-20, 52-55; Exodus 33:7-23; Acts 7:30-34) 9:30 a.m. - PW Coordinating Team (C301) 10:30 a.m. - PW Finance Committee (C203) 3:00 p.m. - Middle School Open Gym (Pickard Hall) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall) 6:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry Leaders (K307) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Jim Gale Bible Study (K100); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry Cont. Ed/Supervision (Chapel); Stephen Ministry Training (K302) Tuesday, March 5 (Psalm 78:17-20, 52-55; 1 Kings 19:9-18; Romans 11:1-6) 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study (Geneva Hall); Women’s Breakfast/Circle M Bible Study (K100) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall); GodTalk (W400); Russia Etc. Knitting & Crocheting Group (C200) 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 Hall) 7:00 p.m. - Personnel Committee (C204) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard Hall) Wednesday, March 6 (Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 51:1-17; 2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10) 8:00 a.m. - Clothing Closet (W100) 9:30 a.m. - PW Bible Moderators Meeting (W400) 10:00 a.m. - Chair Yoga – Makeup Date (C200) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 5:00 p.m. - First Wednesday Spaghetti Supper (Pickard Hall) 6:30 p.m. - Oberlin Road Community Ash Wednesday Worship (Sanctuary) 7:30 p.m. - OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (K100) 7:45 p.m. - Combined Adult Choir Rehearsals (S300) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100) Thursday, March 7 (Psalm 51; Jonah 3:1-10; Romans 1:1-7) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:45 a.m. - Keenagers Program (K100) 12:00 p.m. - Keenager Lunch (Geneva Hall) 1:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (C200) 6:00 p.m. - Middle School & High School Basketball Practices (Pickard Hall) 6:30 p.m. - 2019 Haiti Mission Trip Orientation #1 (C200) 7:00 p.m. - Community Allocations (W400) 7:30 p.m. - Webelo Scouts (K303) Friday, March 8 (Psalm 51; Jonah 4:1-11; Romans 1:8-17) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall) 6:00 p.m. - 3rd-5th Graders Come Bowl with Us! (Off Premises) 6:30 p.m. - Healing Prayer Practice Support (Chapel) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100) Saturday, March 9 (Psalm 51; Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 18:1-7) 7:30 a.m. - Confirmation Retreat Check-In 9:00 a.m. - Burn & Learn (Geneva Hall); NAMI Family to Family (C301)
The Service for the Lord’s Day Transfiguration Sunday
March 3, 2019 8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
Today we celebrate the Lord’s Supper. Gluten free wafers are available in the narthex and Jane Bell Gathering Space.
Greeting One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.
Kirsten Homdrom
Preparation for Worship
Merciful and loving God, we come seeking quiet communion with you. In this sacred place, apart from busyness and stress, grant us stillness of heart and quietness in your presence. Amen.
Prelude - Deo Gracias arr. Walter Pelz (b. 1926) WMPC Brass Choir; Bob Phoenix, director Christian Welcome and Announcements
Cate Church Norman
Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information.
Today is Transfiguration Sunday where we remember a specific event in Jesus’ life as it is recorded in the gospels. As we begin worship today try to remember what you know about this particular event in the life of Jesus. Though we do not talk of it as often as his birth, crucifixion, and resurrection, the transfiguration of Jesus is a singular moment in his life and is set apart in the gospels to remind us of the majesty of the Lord.
Call to Worship from Psalm 99 One: The Lord is King! God is above the earthquakes and the angels. All: Let the earth worship with awe. Let the people praise the name of God. One: Let us seek the face of the holy one, the Lord who hears our prayers and who protects our lives. Today let us believe once more in the decrees of God, the law of the Lord, and the grace of our Savior. May the love of Christ shine upon all people. All: Holy is the Lord our God! DEO GRACIAS is a hymn tune May we lift our hearts in the wonder of grace. most closely associated with *Hymn 189 - O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair
DEO GRACIAS
*Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession In the name of Jesus, hear our prayer, O Lord: long ago you spoke to us through laws, prophets, psalms, and proverbs. You have called us to righteousness time and time again. Though we know the right, we struggle to enact the right. Because we have fallen short, we lay our lives at the feet of your mercy. Like disciples shielding their eyes from the piercing light of our Savior, may we ever seek your face. Help us to remember the blinding power of your love. Help us to serve nothing less than your divine grace. Amen. *Assurance of Pardon *Passing of the Peace
Transfiguration Sunday. The text and music date from the 15th century; the modal flair of the melody gives a gravitas to the text that is somewhat lightened by the celebratory rhythms. The tune and the words are crafted together to inspire awe. Our prayer of confession today calls us to name the sinfulness in the world and in ourselves, but it also foreshadows the liturgy we share at the communion table. Just as prophets and lawgivers served as signs of God’s righteousness and love, the table of Christ serves as a sign of God’s righteousness and love.
WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE
in the manner of Christ
1704 OBERLIN RD. | RALEIGH, NC 27608 | P. 919.834.3424 | WHITEMEMORIAL.ORG
WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTER
ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL YOUTH FUNDRAISER!
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.
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Community Table Ticket Sales, March 3 Tickets on sale at the Point and in the Courtyard
• Youth Group March 3, 5-7 p.m., Dinner $5 • MS Open Gym March 4, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
FRIDAY, MARCH 15 | 6:30-8:30 P.M. OUR YOUTH MINISTRY FUNDRAISER DINNER help raise $15,000 for youth missions. join us for a fun, engaging and enriching evening for the entire church community.
•
Haiti Mission Trips Orientation #1 March 7, 6:30-8 p.m., C200 Required meeting for student participating and one parent
•
Confirmation Retreat March 9-10, Camp Willow Run, all 8th grade confirmation students and mentors register online
purchase tickets online, on sunday mornings, • 5th Connection or wednesday night dinners March 10, 5-6:30 p.m., WORSHIP WORKSHOPS full table reservations available ($200 for 8) Pickard Hall, Dinner $5 $25 per person FOR SECOND GRADERS • MS Impact Groups music | storytelling | delicious food and their parents or 10, special March 5-6:30adults p.m. thank you for supporting our youth ministry. 6th- 8th grade, host homes March 3 and 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 during the Sunday School hour
TELL ME A STORY
Joys
& CONCERNS
• HS Connections March 10, 5-6:30 p.m. K100, Dinner $5 • MS Open Gym March 11, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade • -
Youth Fundraiser: Community Table: Good Food & Good Company March 15, Save the Date for Youth Ministry Annual Fundraiser Dinner All students attending summer trips, asked to sign-up to volunteer at the dinner via youth email newsletter.
PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNS
Kim Dove and Spencer Dove, on the death of Kim’s father, William Love McGill, Jr., February 16, Matthews, NC. Jane and Sam Worley, on the death of Jane’s mother, Jane Tyson Hunt, February 22, High Point, NC. Staff members Colleen Aguirre and Macy Aguirre, on the death of Colleen’s brother, John (Randy) Mason, February 22, Colonial Heights, VA.
NEW PRESBYTERIANS
Eloise Stratford Matthews, born December 20, 2018, child of Rachel and Todd Matthews, grandchild of Ann and Ron Wooten.
HOSPITALS (*designates discharged) Rex: Varner Olmsted WakeMed: Jim Lind
• International Book Club March 16, 9 a.m.- noon, C301 •
MS Open Gym March 18 & March 25 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
• MS and HS Spring Retreat Camp Don Lee, March 22-24 Registration online
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.
WORSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR
We invite SECOND GRADERS AND PARENTS preschoolers to join OR CAREGIVERS us Wednesdays in On March 3 and 10, second graders and their and their parents or special adults Lent for TellAll Mesecond A graders are invited to participate in this Worship parents or two-part caregivers are invited to Worship Workshops from Workshop held on March 3 and 10 in the Chapel. This Story. Storytellers will 9:30-10:30 inand thegames Chapel. The workshops will include music, fun workshop will include music,a.m. crafts, be on hand to as share children learn about congregational worship. No crafts and games as second graders learn about congregational are necessary. Bible storiesreservations and worship and develop skills for participation in worship. Groups On March 10 at the 11:00 worship service in the other stories from our Caldwell Library children’s collection. willwill rotate to learn through different modalities, so we encourage Sanctuary, the children be specially recognized Meet in The Way Station at 4:45 p.m. on March 13, 20,and 27 receive and Bibles and milestones. families to attend both sessions. On March 10 at the 11:00 a.m. April 3, 10 and 17. You’ll have an opportunity to checkIf books you have questions, please in contact Lynn Springfield service the Sanctuary, the children will be specially welcomed out and take them home, too. Stay for dinner afterwards! at 919-834-3425, x232 or
[email protected]. as worship participants and will receive Bibles and milestones. Reservations are required for dinner and may be made at: Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield at www.whitememorial.org/register.
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 232.
3rd - 5th Graders
Come Bowl With Us! Friday, March 8 | 6-8 p.m.
Buffaloe Lanes of Raleigh 5900 Oak Forest Drive | Raleigh | 27616
$12 per person
(includes shoe rental and unlimited bowling for two hours) Questions? Contact Parker Wright at
[email protected] or Lynn Springfield at
[email protected]
CREATING ART AND GROWING IN FAITH Do you enjoy creating art?
All ages and levels of ability are invited to join us!
We invite you to join us for the Installation of
Sunday | March 3 | 3:30-5 pm | K306
CATE CHURCH NORMAN
We will provide supplies and some instructions for art projects related to the season of Lent. Please bring your ideas and creative spirit as we explore the season of Lent by sharing our art and faith.
as Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care for White Memorial Presbyterian Church
Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register, or call Jennifer Eastman at 919-834-3425, ext. 212 to reserve your place.
WMPC | Volume LIII | No. 9 | March 3, 2019
Sunday, March 3 | 3 p.m. Reception to follow in Jane Bell Gathering Space WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE
OBERLIN ROAD ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Join together with friends along Oberlin Road for our annual Ash Wednesday service. The service will be March 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper and have the imposition of ashes. This is a great time of worship and shared faith. Childcare will be available for ages three and younger.
SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: LUNCH & LEARN
Back by popular demand, 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 on Sunday, March 31, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in Calvin 200. Registration is required by noon March 22. Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register or contact Tonya Higgins at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 216. For more information, contact Jean Williams at
[email protected].
WHO WANTS TO SAVE A LIFE? 2ND ANNUAL WMPC MENʼS RETREAT
Lend an arm for the blood drive. Monday, March 25, 2019 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pickard Hall Appointments are required. Register at www.whitememorial.org/register
LEADERS & FOLLOWERS
march 29-30, 2019 • new life camp
2nd Annual Men’s Retreat March 29-30 New Life Camp This year our focus will be
LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS
and what makes both necessary for families, churches and communities to thrive.
THE FLOWER GUILD
Our guest speaker is Amos Disasa Incoming Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas Registration is $90 Register at www.whitememorial.org/events
The Flower Guild of White Memorial invites members to dedicate flowers for Sunday worship in celebration of milestones in your life. To make a floral contribution, contact Rebecca Turner at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 222 to coordinate available dates. Rebecca can also provide a list of recommended florists familiar with our Sanctuary.
Burn And Learn Saturday, March 9 9 - 10:30 a.m. Please join us for a 30-minute walk or run around the neighborhood while we listen to a podcast. We will spend 30 minutes after the walk discussing the podcast. Please bring your own device and earphones. All are welcome. Podcast to be determined. Contact Tracey Daniel at
[email protected] with questions.
Adult Winter Retreat | March 16 & 17
The Art of Yes -And:
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan! Adult Winter Retreat with MaryAnn McKibben Dana Saturday, March 16 - workshop & Sunday, March 17 - teach and preach
You will not want to miss our Winter Retreat! MaryAnn McKibben Dana will teach us to use the tools of improv to help us navigate life when things don’t go according to our plans. The weekend kicks off with a workshop from 9:00 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, March 16 in Geneva Hall. A cash love offering will be collected for a continental breakfast being served beginning at 9:00 a.m. On Sunday, March 17, MaryAnn will teach an Adult Sunday School Class at 9:30 a.m. in Geneva Hall and preach at the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary. MaryAnn was our Theologian-in Residence in 2016 and we loved her! The Adult Faith Formation committee is excited to welcome MaryAnn back.
Register (required) for Saturday’s workshop and/or childcare at www.whitememorial.org/register WMPC | March 3, 2019
March 7
ACUPRESSURE AND TAPPING WELLNESS Speaker: Mary Ann Turner
March 14
MENTAL AEROBICS Speaker: Lindsay Jordan
March 21
Lenten Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop for Adults 1 p.m. | Sunday | March 24 Geneva Hall
MONTHLY TRIP: PEACEHAVEN FARM, WINSETT, NC
$20 for people new to the workshop $7 for returning participants Fee covers supplies
March 28
Register and make payment at whitememorial.org/register by March 15. Enrollment is limited. Contact Joan DeBruyn at
[email protected] with questions.
Growing People
QUILTS OF LOVE
Speaker: Margaret Townsend
OBERLIN ROAD ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE
Join together with friends along Oberlin Road for our annual Ash Wednesday service. The service will be March 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper and have the imposition of ashes. This is a great time of worship and shared faith. Childcare will be available for ages three and younger.
SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: LUNCH & LEARN
Back by popular demand, 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 on Sunday, March 31, from 12:15-1:15 p.m. in Calvin 200. Registration is required by noon March 22. Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register or contact Tonya Higgins at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 216. For more information, contact Jean Williams at
[email protected].
WHO WANTS TO SAVE A LIFE? 2ND ANNUAL WMPC MENʼS RETREAT
Lend an arm for the blood drive. Monday, March 25, 2019 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pickard Hall Appointments are required. Register at www.whitememorial.org/register
LEADERS & FOLLOWERS
march 29-30, 2019 • new life camp
2nd Annual Men’s Retreat March 29-30 New Life Camp This year our focus will be
LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS
and what makes both necessary for families, churches and communities to thrive.
THE FLOWER GUILD
Our guest speaker is Amos Disasa Incoming Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas Registration is $90 Register at www.whitememorial.org/events
The Flower Guild of White Memorial invites members to dedicate flowers for Sunday worship in celebration of milestones in your life. To make a floral contribution, contact Rebecca Turner at
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext. 222 to coordinate available dates. Rebecca can also provide a list of recommended florists familiar with our Sanctuary.
Burn And Learn Saturday, March 9 9 - 10:30 a.m. Please join us for a 30-minute walk or run around the neighborhood while we listen to a podcast. We will spend 30 minutes after the walk discussing the podcast. Please bring your own device and earphones. All are welcome. Podcast to be determined. Contact Tracey Daniel at
[email protected] with questions.
Adult Winter Retreat | March 16 & 17
The Art of Yes -And:
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan! Adult Winter Retreat with MaryAnn McKibben Dana Saturday, March 16 - workshop & Sunday, March 17 - teach and preach
You will not want to miss our Winter Retreat! MaryAnn McKibben Dana will teach us to use the tools of improv to help us navigate life when things don’t go according to our plans. The weekend kicks off with a workshop from 9:00 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, March 16 in Geneva Hall. A cash love offering will be collected for a continental breakfast being served beginning at 9:00 a.m. On Sunday, March 17, MaryAnn will teach an Adult Sunday School Class at 9:30 a.m. in Geneva Hall and preach at the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary. MaryAnn was our Theologian-in Residence in 2016 and we loved her! The Adult Faith Formation committee is excited to welcome MaryAnn back.
Register (required) for Saturday’s workshop and/or childcare at www.whitememorial.org/register WMPC | March 3, 2019
March 7
ACUPRESSURE AND TAPPING WELLNESS Speaker: Mary Ann Turner
March 14
MENTAL AEROBICS Speaker: Lindsay Jordan
March 21
Lenten Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop for Adults 1 p.m. | Sunday | March 24 Geneva Hall
MONTHLY TRIP: PEACEHAVEN FARM, WINSETT, NC
$20 for people new to the workshop $7 for returning participants Fee covers supplies
March 28
Register and make payment at whitememorial.org/register by March 15. Enrollment is limited. Contact Joan DeBruyn at
[email protected] with questions.
Growing People
QUILTS OF LOVE
Speaker: Margaret Townsend
WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTER
ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL YOUTH FUNDRAISER!
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.
•
Community Table Ticket Sales, March 3 Tickets on sale at the Point and in the Courtyard
• Youth Group March 3, 5-7 p.m., Dinner $5 • MS Open Gym March 4, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
FRIDAY, MARCH 15 | 6:30-8:30 P.M. OUR YOUTH MINISTRY FUNDRAISER DINNER help raise $15,000 for youth missions. join us for a fun, engaging and enriching evening for the entire church community.
•
Haiti Mission Trips Orientation #1 March 7, 6:30-8 p.m., C200 Required meeting for student participating and one parent
•
Confirmation Retreat March 9-10, Camp Willow Run, all 8th grade confirmation students and mentors register online
purchase tickets online, on sunday mornings, • 5th Connection or wednesday night dinners March 10, 5-6:30 p.m., WORSHIP WORKSHOPS full table reservations available ($200 for 8) Pickard Hall, Dinner $5 $25 per person FOR SECOND GRADERS • MS Impact Groups music | storytelling | delicious food and their parents or 10, special March 5-6:30adults p.m. thank you for supporting our youth ministry. 6th- 8th grade, host homes March 3 and 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 during the Sunday School hour
TELL ME A STORY
Joys
& CONCERNS
• HS Connections March 10, 5-6:30 p.m. K100, Dinner $5 • MS Open Gym March 11, 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade • -
Youth Fundraiser: Community Table: Good Food & Good Company March 15, Save the Date for Youth Ministry Annual Fundraiser Dinner All students attending summer trips, asked to sign-up to volunteer at the dinner via youth email newsletter.
PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNS
Kim Dove and Spencer Dove, on the death of Kim’s father, William Love McGill, Jr., February 16, Matthews, NC. Jane and Sam Worley, on the death of Jane’s mother, Jane Tyson Hunt, February 22, High Point, NC. Staff members Colleen Aguirre and Macy Aguirre, on the death of Colleen’s brother, John (Randy) Mason, February 22, Colonial Heights, VA.
NEW PRESBYTERIANS
Eloise Stratford Matthews, born December 20, 2018, child of Rachel and Todd Matthews, grandchild of Ann and Ron Wooten.
HOSPITALS (*designates discharged) Rex: Varner Olmsted WakeMed: Jim Lind
• International Book Club March 16, 9 a.m.- noon, C301 •
MS Open Gym March 18 & March 25 3-5 p.m. Pickard Hall, 6th-8th grade
• MS and HS Spring Retreat Camp Don Lee, March 22-24 Registration online
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.
WORSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR
We invite SECOND GRADERS AND PARENTS preschoolers to join OR CAREGIVERS us Wednesdays in On March 3 and 10, second graders and their and their parents or special adults Lent for TellAll Mesecond A graders are invited to participate in this Worship parents or two-part caregivers are invited to Worship Workshops from Workshop held on March 3 and 10 in the Chapel. This Story. Storytellers will 9:30-10:30 inand thegames Chapel. The workshops will include music, fun workshop will include music,a.m. crafts, be on hand to as share children learn about congregational worship. No crafts and games as second graders learn about congregational are necessary. Bible storiesreservations and worship and develop skills for participation in worship. Groups On March 10 at the 11:00 worship service in the other stories from our Caldwell Library children’s collection. willwill rotate to learn through different modalities, so we encourage Sanctuary, the children be specially recognized Meet in The Way Station at 4:45 p.m. on March 13, 20,and 27 receive and Bibles and milestones. families to attend both sessions. On March 10 at the 11:00 a.m. April 3, 10 and 17. You’ll have an opportunity to checkIf books you have questions, please in contact Lynn Springfield service the Sanctuary, the children will be specially welcomed out and take them home, too. Stay for dinner afterwards! at 919-834-3425, x232 or
[email protected]. as worship participants and will receive Bibles and milestones. Reservations are required for dinner and may be made at: Questions? Contact Lynn Springfield at www.whitememorial.org/register.
[email protected] or 919-834-3425, ext 232.
3rd - 5th Graders
Come Bowl With Us! Friday, March 8 | 6-8 p.m.
Buffaloe Lanes of Raleigh 5900 Oak Forest Drive | Raleigh | 27616
$12 per person
(includes shoe rental and unlimited bowling for two hours) Questions? Contact Parker Wright at
[email protected] or Lynn Springfield at
[email protected]
CREATING ART AND GROWING IN FAITH Do you enjoy creating art?
All ages and levels of ability are invited to join us!
We invite you to join us for the Installation of
Sunday | March 3 | 3:30-5 pm | K306
CATE CHURCH NORMAN
We will provide supplies and some instructions for art projects related to the season of Lent. Please bring your ideas and creative spirit as we explore the season of Lent by sharing our art and faith.
as Associate Pastor for Pastoral Care for White Memorial Presbyterian Church
Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register, or call Jennifer Eastman at 919-834-3425, ext. 212 to reserve your place.
WMPC | Volume LIII | No. 9 | March 3, 2019
Sunday, March 3 | 3 p.m. Reception to follow in Jane Bell Gathering Space WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE
