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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.
Karl Zinsmeister
Preparation for Worship
Almighty God, in our baptism you adopted us for your own. Quicken, we pray, your Spirit within us, that we, being renewed both in body and mind, may
worship you in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prelude - Dawn Hymn
Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000)
Christian Welcome and Announcements
(8:15) Gloria Johnson; (9:30) Judy Pidcock; (11:00) Christopher Edmonston
Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor; include all requested information.
Introit
(9:30) Wherever I May Wander
New England folk melody
Wherever I may wander, wherever I may be, I'm certain of my Maker's love; God's care is over me. God made the great high mountains, and made
the wide blue sea; God made the sky where airplanes fly; God made the world, and me. Throughout the whole creation I see God's loving care for
everyone in every land, God's children everywhere. Wherever I may wander, wherever I may be, I'm certain of my Maker's love; God's care is over
me.
text: Ann B. Snow, 1959
Carol Choir - Lee Baker, Cindy Sharp and Karl Zinsmeister, directors
(11:00) Jesu, Tawa Pano
Patrick Matsikenyiri (pub. 1990)
See Hymn 392 for text.
Joyful Noise Choir; Agnes Vaglio, Director; Kay Menius, Accompanist
(11:00) Introduction of Matthew Covington
Press Millen
Call to Worship
from Psalm 106:1-4
One: Praise the Lord!
All: O give thanks to the Lord, for the Lord is good; for the Lord’s steadfast love endures forever.
One: Who can utter the mighty doings of the Lord, or declare all God’s praise?
All: Happy are those who observe justice, who do righteousness at all times.
One: Remember us, O Lord, when you show favor to your people; help us when you deliver them;
All: that we may see the prosperity of your chosen ones, that we may rejoice in the gladness of your nation, and
that we may glory in your heritage.
*Hymn 415 - Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
RESTORATION
Verse 1 and Refrain: Choir; Congregation join on Verse 2.
*Act of Confession
One: Why do we confess our sin?
All: Because all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
One: But why do we do this together?
All: Because we are community, a covenant people.
One: Then let us confess our sin.
All: Holy God, we confess that we have not loved you with our whole heart. We have not responded to your gracious
call to be your people. We have failed to be an obedient church. We have not done your will; we have broken
your laws. We have not loved our neighbors and have refused to hear the cries of the needy. Forgive us, we pray.
Free us for joyful obedience, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
*Assurance of Forgiveness
*Passing of the Peace
*Gloria Patri - Hymn 581
GREATOREX
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
Anthem
(9:30) Wherever I May Wander
arr. Daniel Nelson (pub. 2013)
For text, see introit on page 1.
(11:00) Bwana Asifiwe
arr. Mark Burrows (pub. 2012)
Bwana asifiwe. Praise the Lord. Praise the Lord in the heavens. Praise the Lord for the Lord is good. Praise the Lord. Praise God's name.
Bwana asifiwe. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty the king of creation. Oh, my soul praise him, for he is thy health and salvation! All ye who
hear, now to his temple draw near; join me in glad adoration! Bwana asifiwe. Let the amen sound from his people again; gladly forever adore
him. Bwana asifiwe.
Bill Hayes, Percussion
Epistle Lesson - Philippians 4:8-9
pew Bible, p. 187
(11:00) A Time with the Younger Church
Children through fifth grade are invited to come forward. Following our time together, kindergartners, first and second graders will meet their leaders,
Pickel and Ally Tannenbaum, at the door near the baptismal font for Children in Worship in L215. All other children will return to their pews.
Gospel Lesson - Matthew 22:1-14
pew Bible, p. 23
Sermon
(8:15 & 9:30) A Glimpse of the Kingdom
(11:00) Inviting the Good and the Bad People
Gary Fulton
Matthew Covington
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*Hymn 503 - Lord, We Have Come at Your Own Invitation
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.
O QUANTA QUALIA
(8:15) Judy Pidcock
Presentation of Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Anthem
(8:15) There Is A River
arr. Richard Dickinson (pub. 19)
There is a river which delights the city of our God, it flows throughout the holy place, the temple of the word. God dwells secure within its gates
and never shall be moved. The strength of God is its defense, with swift assurance proved. The river flows through paradise, beside the tree of
life; this tree shall yield the leaves and fruit to heal the nations’ strife. No cure is found, the throne of God on which the Lamb shall reign is in
the middle of that flood which conquers mortal pain.
(9:30 & 11:00) At the River
Aaron Copland (1900-90)
Shall we gather by the river, where bright angels' feet have trod, with its crystal tide forever flowing by the throne of God. Yes, we'll gather by
the river, the beautiful, the beautiful river, gather with the saints by the river that flows by the throne of God. Soon we'll reach the shining river,
soon our pilgrimage will cease, soon our happy hearts will quiver with the melody of peace.
*All who are able may stand.
*Offertory Response
Great Creator God, you call us through the church to do your will.
Stewards of both past and promise, may we each our work fulfill,
building up in faith and nurture Christ’s own mission, lively still.
REGENT SQUARE
text: from A Singing Faith. Words ©1985 Jane Parker Huber. Used by permission.
*Affirmation of Faith
We trust in God the Holy Spirit,
everywhere the giver and renewer of life.
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!
from A Brief Statement of Faith
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn 299 - You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim
HANOVER
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response Hymn 601 - Threefold Amen
DANISH AMEN
*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 - Fanfare
C. S. Lang (1891-1971)
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Greeters: 8:15 - Nan Hannah, Susie Jackson; 9:30 - Mark Vannoy, Brandy Vannoy; 11:00 - Anne Ramsey, George Ramsey.
Ushers: 8:15 - Louise Hartung, chair, Chris Ingram, Susan Ingram, Stacy Miller, Elaine Mason; 9:30 - Rhett Moody, chair,
Stephen Riddick, Ford Robertson, Katie Schottmiller, Tim White; 11:00 - Rhett Moody, chair, Will Bowen, Tom Everly, Amy
Kennemur, Anne Underwood.
Service Assistants: 8:15 - Davis Willard; 9:30 - Braeden Brock Schmidt; 11:00 - Ryan Coats.
Treasurer’s Assistants: Joe Lemanski, Elizabeth Saylors.
Shuttle Drivers: Gwinn Moss, Keith Batchelor.
StepUp Celebrates 25 Years Today!
Join us today as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of StepUp Ministries, which was started by WMPC. Come to Geneva Hall
at 9:30 a.m. to hear a panel of people talk about the history of StepUp, and then attend the StepUp-led worship service in the
sanctuary at 11:00.
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 three-hour Beginnings Class. Visit
whitememorial.org/join for details,
class dates and registration.
PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF:
CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTOR
CYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL
LAURA BOYD, DIR. OF HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY
BLAKE DANIEL, PASTORAL RESIDENT FOR
CONGREGATIONAL MINISTRY
TRACEY DANIEL, MINISTRY ASSOCIATE FOR
YOUNG FAMILIES & MILESTONE MINISTRY
BROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUS
GARY FULTON, ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR
ADMINISTRATION AND OUTREACH
LISA HEBACKER, ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR
PASTORAL CARE
NOLAN HUIZENGA, ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR
DISCIPLESHIP
GLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR
COMMUNITY MINISTRY
LINDSAY JORDAN, DIR. OF SR. ADULT CARE
PAGE KING, NURSERY COORDINATOR
SUJIN MATTHEWS, INTERIM ORGANIST
JILL MCELROY, DIR. OF MIDDLE SCHOOL
MINISTRY
EMILY NELSON, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
LINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR
JUDY PIDCOCK, PARISH ASSOCIATE FOR SENIOR
ADULT MINISTRY
CHIP POPE, ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR YOUTH
AND THEIR FAMILIES
KATY SCHAFER, INTERIM CONFIRMATION DIR.
LYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY
MINISTRY
AGNES VAGLIO, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S MUSIC
GWEN WHITEMAN, DIRECTOR OF YOUNG
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593
THINGS TO KNOW:
- Shuttle buses run every Sunday at
five- to ten-minute intervals, 8:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m., from Carolina Place,
2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from
the Glenwood Shopping Center.
- Restrooms are located in the Luther
Building immediately behind the
sanctuary/Jane Bell Gathering Space.
- Childcare is available for children from
crib age to fours.
- Church School is offered at 9:30 a.m. for
all ages.
- Refreshments are served in Carol
Copeland Courtyard or in 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 available at
whitememorial.org. Radio, WPTF 680 AM,
every other Sunday at 11:00 a.m.:
September 28.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, October 12 (Philippians 4:8-9; Matthew 22:1-14)
8:45 a.m.Youth Mission Share Sales (Carol Copeland Courtyard)
9:00 a.m.Crop Walk Tables (Carol Copeland Courtyard)
9:30 a.m.StepUp 25th Anniversary Guest Panel (Geneva)
10:45 a.m.Youth Strings Ensemble (L304)
11:00 a.m.StepUp 25th Anniversary Service (Sanctuary)
1:00 p.m.Middle School Presbytery Retreat Returns (Off Site); “Into the Woods” Nature Hike for
High School Youth (Umstead Park)
3:30 p.m.Youth Band (K100)
4:00 p.m.Youth Choir (L304); Young Family Small Group-Flynn (C100)
4:30 p.m.Officer Examination (C200)
5:00 p.m.High School Impact Groups (Off Site); Middle School Impact Groups (Off Site); Young
Family Small Group-Silverman (C301)
6:15 p.m.Officer Exam/Session Dinner (Geneva)
7:00 p.m.Session Meeting (Geneva)
Monday, October 13 (Ps. 145; Hos. 11:12-12:1; Acts 26:1-23; Luke 8:26-39)
Presbyterian Women Circles - See feature in Oct. 1 newsletter
noon Presbyterian Women Gathering/Lunch (Pickard)
1:00 p.m.Beyond the Resumé with Linda Lutz (K200)
4:30 p.m.T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard)
5:30 p.m.T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard); Grief Support (W303)
6:00 p.m.Men’s Bible Study (Geneva)
6:45 p.m.Disciple 4 Bible Study (C301)
7:00 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Divorce Recovery (W400); Ezekiel Study (C303); Cancer
Companions Continuing Ed. (C204)
7:30 p.m.Handbell Choir (S300)
8:00 p.m.Adult Basketball (Pickard)
Tuesday, October 14 (Ps. 146; Hos. 12:2-14; Acts 26:24-27:8; Luke 8:40-56)
7:00 a.m.Men’s/Women’s Breakfast/Bible Study (Geneva/K100)
8:30 a.m.Yoga for Exercise (C100)
9:30 a.m.Fit After Fifty (Pickard); God Talk (W400)
10:00 a.m.Covenant Bible Study (C301)
noon Staff Lunch at Magnolia Glen (Off Site)
1:00 p.m.Beyond the Resumé with Linda Lutz (K200)
4:30 p.m.StepUp Board Meetings (C100)
5:30 p.m.Congregational Care Committee (C200); Property Care Committee (C204); Service
Committee (W400)
6:00 p.m.StepUp Life Skills (Geneva)
6:30 p.m.
Boy Scout Troop 395 Patrol Leader/Council (K307)
7:00 p.m.Chancel Choir Rehearsal (S300)
7:30 p.m.Boy Scouts Troop 395 (K303-308)
Wednesday, October 15 (Ps. 147:1-11; Hos. 13:1-3; acts 27:9-26; Luke 9:1-17)
6:45 a.m. High School Breakfast (Off Site)
7:30 a.m.Implementation Team (W400)
8:00 a.m.Clothing Closet (W100)
9:30 a.m.12 Extraordinary Women Study (Off Site)
1:00 p.m.Beyond the Resumé with Linda Lutz (K200)
4:30 p.m.Cherub Choir (L309); Joyful Noise Choir (L304); Carol Choir (S300)
5:15 p.m.Wednesdays Together Green Meal (Pickard)
5:30 p.m.Widows of White Memorial (Geneva)
6:00 p.m.StepUp Job Training (C304); Yoga for Exercise (C100); Youth Committee (C301)
6:30 p.m.Disciple 2 Bible Study (K301)
6:45 p.m.Young Adult Bible Study (C102)
7:00 p.m.Haiti Committee Film Series (Chapel); Weekday School Curriculum Night (K100)
8:00 p.m.Al-Anon (C100)
Thursday, October 16 (Ps. 147:12-20; Hos. 13:4-8; Acts 27:27-44; Luke 9:18-27)
9:30 a.m.T’ai Chi for Exercise (C200); God’s Journey with Us (W400); Lilies Bible Study (C301)
10:00 a.m.Christian Believer (K301)
10:45 a.m.Keenagers Program: A Grand Time for Singing (K100)
noonKeenager Lunch (Geneva)
1:00 p.m.Beyond the Resumé with Linda Lutz (K200)
6:00 p.m.Weight Watchers (W400)
7:00 p.m.Living the Questions (C301)
7:30 p.m.Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (S300); Webelo Scouts (K303-308
Friday, October 17 (Ps. 148; Hos. 13:9-16; Acts 28:1-16; Luke 9:28-36)
9:30 a.m.Fit After Fifty (Pickard)
8:00 p.m.Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)
Saturday, October 18 (Ps. 149; Hos. 14:1-9; Acts 28:17-31; Luke 9:37-50)
8:30 a.m.Church School Setup (L311-312)
1704 Oberlin Rd. Raleigh, NC 27608 919-834-3424 whitememorial.org