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LORD’S DAY MORNING
WORSHIP
Songs of God’s House /
Jesus’ Songbook
April 19, 2015
11 AM
Order for the Worship of the Lord
Italics are read by the congregation.
* Please stand
Prelude Music
Did Christ Over Sinners Weep
*Opening Anthem of Praise and Preparation
Al People that on Earth do Dwell
*Call to Worship from Psalm 145:17-21
Men: The Lord is righteous in all his ways
and faithful in all he does.
Women: 18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,
to all who call on him in truth.
Men: 19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;
he hears their cry and saves them.
Women: 20 The Lord watches over all who love him,
but all the wicked he will destroy.
All: 21 My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord.
Let every creature praise his holy name
for ever and ever.
*Invocation and *Lord’s Prayer: Matthew 6:10-14
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 trespasses as we forgive those
who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
for Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever, AMEN.
*Affirming the Faith, Heidelberg Catechism 1
Leader: What is your only comfort in life and in death?
Congregation: That I, with body and soul, both in life and in death, am not my
own, but belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who with His precious blood
has fully satisfied for all my sins, and delivered me from all the power of the devil;
and so preserves me that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall
from my head; indeed, that all things must work together for my salvation, and,
therefore, by His Holy Spirit, He also assures me of eternal life, and makes me
sincerely willing and ready from now on to live unto Him.
*Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving
The Same Love
Taste and See
As Long as You are Glorified
Community Announcements
NT Reading: James 3:2-18
2 We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what
they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. 3 When we put
bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the
whole animal. 4 Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large
and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder
wherever the pilot wants to go. 5 Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the
body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire
by a small spark. 6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the
parts of the body. It corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of
one’s life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.
7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed
and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the
tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
9 With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse
human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. 10 Out of the same
mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers and sisters, this should not
be. 11 Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? 12
My brothers and sisters, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs?
Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. 13 Who is wise and
understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds
done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter
envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the
truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly,
unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition,
there you find disorder and every evil practice.
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peaceloving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and
sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
Confession of Sin, from Romans 5:8 and Hebrews 4:16
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence,
So that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Silent confession of Sin
Pastoral Prayer of Praise, Thanksgiving and Requests
Offering Gifts of Money
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise him above ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. AMEN.
*Prayer to Dedicate Gifts and Money
Sermon Text: Psalm 12
1 For the director of music. According to sheminith. A psalm of David.
Help, LORD, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have
vanished from the human race. 2 Everyone lies to their neighbor; they flatter
with their lips but harbor deception in their hearts. 3 May the LORD silence
all flattering lips and every boastful tongue- 4 those who say, "By our
tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us- who is lord over us?" 5
"Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise," says
the LORD. "I will protect them from those who malign them." 6 And the
words of the LORD are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold
refined seven times. 7 You, LORD, will keep the needy safe and will protect
us forever from the wicked, 8 who freely strut about when what is vile is
honored by the human race.
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: May He Who Speaks First Get the Last Word
Prayer of Dedication
*Song of Response
Oft in Sorrow
*Benediction, from Numbers 6
“The LORD bless you and keep you;
25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Dismissal Song
All music used by permission: CCLI #269534
Suggested Bible Readings for the Week
Monday
Psalm 53
Psalm 12
Tuesday
Psalm 54
James 3
Wednesday
Psalm 55
Numbers 22, 23, 24
Thursday
Psalm 56
Jeremiah 24
Friday
Psalm 57
John 4
Saturday
Psalm 58
Colossians 3, 4
Today at Pilgrim
9:15 Prayer for Lord’s Day ministry and worship.
9:45 Christian Education for all ages, featuring vetted, trained instructors who love Jesus.
Join the happy throng! Prekindergarten (God's Love) Nancy Cipriani and Mimi Hause; Early
Elementary (Serving God) Scott and Heidi Beatty; Upper Elementary (My Purpose Will
Stand) Nancy Gill and Claire Shumaker; High School (The Gospel-Centered Life) Steve
Gill, Val Heywood, Lorran Robinson. Adult Classes: Hospitality, Bob and Marilyn
Heywood.
During worship, Happy Bags and Children’s Bulletins keyed to the sermon passage are
available at entry way.
Pilgrim's Nursery: Safe and appropriate oversight of our littlest ones during Christian Ed,
Public Worship and occasional special services. We ask each member to volunteer. See
Crystal Booth to ensure you’re on our quarterly schedule.
Each Sunday, Pilgrim Kids helps children ages 4-8 to learn the Bible using Kid's Quest
Catechism Club materials. Children are dismissed during the doxology.
Time to say 'yes' to membership in the local Church. Not that membership is always easy.
Not that there's no pain in working alongside other disciples of Jesus. It's a simple way to
openly declare our desire to follow Jesus as His disciples together. Orientation to this
happy step is held today, April 19 at Pilgrim, 7:30pm.
This Week at Pilgrim
Monday, 7:00 AM Prayer
Wednesday, 6:00 AM Prayer for Disciplemaking
Wednesday, 7:00 AM Prayer
Friday, 7:00 AM Prayer
Saturday, 7:15 AM Men’s Prayer
Bible Studies
 Wed, 7 PM at Gill’s, 8432 Pembrook Rd, Womens' Bible Studies
studying Lord’s Prayer (Drew Batzell)
 Thurs (2x/month), 7:30 PM at the
Maienshein’s (Vicky Maienshein)
 Mon, 7 PM at the Hall's, 5208 Ridge Ave.,
Discovery Bible Study group leadership
 Wed, 10 AM -12 PM at Pilgrim, childcare
training (Fred Hall)
available (Ana Shoemaker)
 Wed 7:30 PM at Brock’s, 3101 W Coulter
St, studying the gospels (Geoff & Charlene
Brock, and Dianne Manges)
Keep up midweek: Visit www.pilgrimphilly.org; www.facebook.com/PilgrimPhilly
Register your email for Prayer Points to [email protected].
Congregational and Community Announcements
Our deacons are set apart to minister to physical needs and are experienced at hearing,
discerning and responding where possible to troubles and needs of all sorts. Please contact
Tim Wainwright, deacon lead, if in need of care.
Deacon’s Offering is today. Come ready to give generously for those in need.
Recycling: Pilgrim recycles in the blue bins set throughout the building.
Giving to Pilgrim is easy. Email [email protected] to be assigned a giving envelope.
"Online Giving Instruction Sheets" are available at www.pilgrimphilly.org & on the info table
at Pilgrim. The amount needed for general fund is $55,000 per quarter. The average weekly
2nd quarter giving was $3,886, and the average weekly giving needed was $4,716. The
amount received for the second quarter was $50,520.
Pilgrim is hosting a wedding shower for Melissa Riches and Leo Marte on Sun, May 3 at the
fellowship luncheon following the service. Come enjoy a community meal and shower Leo
and Melissa with love and gifts; all are welcome! Contact Claire [email protected].
Finals Bags. Lauren Campbell is putting together gift bags for students as finals approach.
They still need tea bags, snacks, pens, pencils, highlighters, and index cards. Please leave in
the kitchen labeled "UMT" or give directly to Lauren. Deadline is today, April 19.
Session met March 15 and heard from I King’s 19, prayed and discussed how we might
devote ourselves as elders to ongoing prayer for Pilgrim’s mission to disciple-making
disciples. We vetted elder nominations and prayed over a growing list of potential elder
candidates for the future.
Baby Shower held at Pilgrim Church for Lauren Campbell on May 2 at 10 AM. All Pilgrim
women are invited to come and help Lauren prepare for her baby boy due in July! We are
encouraging guests to bring their favorite children's book in lieu of a card with their gift.
Contact Claire Anderson [email protected].
Praise God for good engagement in Easter Outreach 2015 by Pilgrim. Ask God to grow
relations among recipients. More than $75,000 was raised this year.
2015 Directory is here! Pick one up outside the sanctuary or info table. Addendum: Carol
Cipriani, 769 E. Shawmont Ave, Phila PA 19128. (215) 482-8615, [email protected].
Let’s love our building and grounds! Let’s look to help Alex in any way we can make this
space and our lots bright and fresh.
Thanks to Steve Lewis for overseeing our Good Friday service.
Stewardship Team is discussing more cuts to our budget given lower-than-expected giving.
Our next round would involve staffing, outreach (Missions) and other areas not already
cut. We would make such cuts in early April. We’re improving our ability to receive
securities and appreciated assets, and to educate the congregation and neighbors about
personal budgeting and giving. Team meets Mon, May 11.
Thanks to Lauren Campbell for running the Seder.
Message from Matt Sawyer: "Thank you for your support in my service-learning trip to
Detroit this spring break. The trip taught us a lot about issues of poverty affecting Detroit
and how to be advocates for those who don’t have a voice. I’m very thankful to have
experienced this. More details to come once I return home from college for the summer."
Filipino Student Outreach led by Rev Ton Alcantara of International Bible Church in West
Chester begins meeting at Pilgrim in April. Pray for this effort and invite Filipino students
that you know. Contact: [email protected]
MCO is looking for anyone interested in living in a community house in Roxborough.
Contact Lauren: [email protected].
Side by Side Philadelphia is a Christian Medical & Dental Association ministry for medical
wives. If your husband is a medical/dental student, resident, fellow, practicing physician or
dentist, we are here to encourage and minister to you. Contact [email protected].
The Roxborough Christian School, opening its doors for K-1, Sept. 2015. See
www.RoxboroughChristianSchool.org.
Bonhoeffer's Cost. See the story of German pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Olivet-Covenant
Church, April 10-25, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM. (267) 658-0480,
www.beacontheatreproductions.org.
Fundraiser for Harambee Foundation at California Pizza Kitchen [CPK], Plymouth Meeting
Mall, Thurs, April 23. Harambee Foundation [HF] oversees and supports a center in
Tanzania which focuses on reintegrating street children back into school. CPK will give HF
20% of your tab when you present a coupon, found on the information bench at entry of
sanctuary. This will only be in effect on April 23. Contact: Drew Batzell 267 882-6126.
Manayunk/Wissahickon is hungry. Non-perishable food is given for the Worship Center on
Eva Street. Neighbors, local businesses and households are urged to give to the hungry.
Good Will Donation Center. Right above Pilgrim at Ridge and Pechin. Give clothes and
furniture and household goods to those in need.
The 21st Ward 4th of July Parade. Pilgrim is the lead church for this event. To get involved
contact John Barkley, [email protected].
MOPS. Most of the younger parents moving into our neighborhoods come from places
besides Philadelphia, and they need friendships. MOPS is a way to bring mothers from the
region together. www.phillymops.blogspot.com.
Worship with neighbors and friends at The Ridge at Whitemarsh, third Sun of every
month, 2:30 PM. Contact John Barkley.
NCA meets first Wed of every month at Salvation Army, Roxborough Citadel, 8:30AM.
WNCA meets tomorrow April 6 at Pilgrim, 7:30 PM. This month’s meeting includes
discussions on zoning and spring programs for the neighborhood. (http://www.e-wnca.org).
Prayer Points mid-week email deadline: Wed. 10 AM to [email protected].
Bulletin deadline: Thurs. 11 AM to Chris at [email protected].
Save the Date
 May 16: Annual Women’s Conference
 July 4: 21st Ward Fourth of July Parade, Pilgrim Hosts
 July 13-17: Arts Camp
Date
CE Nursery
4/19
A Larsen;
A Havens
A Larsen;
D Batzell
4/26
Worship Nursery
Babies & Toddlers
G Brock; P Abotsi;
S Thompson
M Herring; J Thompson;
L Campbell
Pilgrim Kids
Volunteers
T Wainwright;
V Maienshein
A Larsen;
P Abotsi
3815 Terrace Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
215-483-8878
www.pilgrimphilly.org
www.facebook.com/PilgrimPhilly
Rev. Erik L. Larsen, Pastor 267-323-2107
[email protected]
Proudly meeting in historic
Wissahickon Baptist Church (1889) since 1986.
Public Worship, 11AM Sundays
Christian Education, 9:45AM Sundays
Special needs accessible from Manor St. spur.
Bikes welcome. Please lock inside gate.
Walkable from Main Street, Ridge Avenue and Philadelphia University.
SEPTA buses 9, 27, 61 & 65 run on Ridge Ave, a block away.
SEPTA train (Norristown Line) two blocks away.
Please recycle bulletins in the blue bins.
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