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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
Lord God of all the ages, the One who is, who was, and who is to come, stir up within us a longing for
your kingdom, steady our hearts in times of trial, and grant us patient endurance until the sun of justice
dawns. We make our prayer through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
Prelude
(8:15) Carillon
(9:30 & 11:00) Peal con brio
Steven Thomason, guest director
Robert Murrill
Karen Thompson
Prayer is the heart of the Christian
life. Beginning and ending each
day in prayer is a trusted spiritual
discipline. Beginning each service
of worship with prayer prepares
the heart and soul to focus on
praise and proclamation.
Christian Welcome and Announcements
(8:15 & 11:00) Christopher Edmonston; (9:30) Chip Pope
Please pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor; include all requested information.
Call to Worship
One: O praise the Lord with me.
All: Let us exalt God’s name together.
One: O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord all the earth.
All: Sing, and give praise to God’s name; tell the glad news of salvation from day
to day.
One: Let us worship God.
*Hymn 667 - When Morning Gilds the Skies
LAUDES DOMINI
*Call to Confession
*Prayer of Confession
Merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed,
by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength.
We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
In your mercy forgive what we have been,
help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be,
so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways,
to the glory of your holy name. Amen.
*Assurance of Pardon
*Passing of the Peace
*Response 437 - You Are the Lord, Giver of Mercy
What does it mean to exalt the
name of God? Is exaltation part of
our daily spiritual discipline?
WAYFARING STRANGER
The refrain of this hymn is “may
Jesus Christ be praised.” The tune
name, LAUDES DOMINI, would
roughly translate to “praise the
Lord.”
What is the fullest way to delight
in God’s will and walk in God’s
ways? (Hint: look at the fourth
and fifth lines of this prayer.)
As the liturgist proclaims the
assurance of pardon, listen closely
to the words. In many ways the
assurance of forgiveness and of
life eternal are the center of all
acts of Christian worship.
This responsive song is one of
many new hymns in our Glory to
God hymnal. We have been
singing this for a number of
weeks as a hymn in praise of
God’s mercy.
Austin C. Lovelace is a pillar of
American church music. Known
for his choral and organ music,
he also championed hymnody
and congregational singing. The
9:30 & 11:00 a.m. anthem is
based on a Welsh tune that will
also be played by the Handbell
Choir.
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
(9:30) Sacrament of Baptism
Weston Reid Leager, child of Lauren and Travis Leager
(8:15 & 9:30) Old Testament Lesson - Psalm 123
Anthem
(8:15) How Shall I Sing that Majesty?
In Romans 8 we read a powerful
expression of the power of grace
in Jesus Christ to overcome all
things.
The Youth Choir anthem was
written for and dedicated to the
Middler Choir at the 2013
Montreat Conference on
Worship and Music. It is written
for three-part voices, keyboard,
and handbells. In addition to the
text from Revelation (4:8b;
5:13b; and 21:1-6), the anthem
weaves the familiar hymn tune
NICAEA into the music. Do you
recognize it?
11:00 Offertory Anthem text:
Then I saw a new heaven and a
new earth, for the first earth and
heaven had passed away. And the
One who was seated on the throne
said, “See, I am making all things
new! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To
the thirsty I will give water. Death
and mourning, crying, pain, shall
be no more.” Holy, holy, holy is
the Lord God Almighty; who was
and is and is to come! To the One
who is seated on the throne and to
the Lamb be blessing. To the Lamb
be all glory and might for ever and
ever, amen!
Austin C. Lovelace (1919-2010)
How shall I sing that majesty which angels do admire? Let dust in dust and silence lie; Sing, sing, ye
heav’nly choir. Thousands of thousands stand around thy throne, O God most high; ten thousand times ten
thousand sound thy praise, but who am I? Thy brightness unto them appears, while I thy footsteps trace; a
sound of God comes to my ears, but they behold thy face. They sing because thou art their sun; Lord, send
a beam on me; for where heav’n is but once begun there alleluias be. How great a being, Lord, is thine,
which do all beings keep! Thy knowledge is the only line to sound so vast a deep. Thou art a sea without a
shore, a sun without a sphere; thy time is now and evermore, thy place is everywhere.
text: John Mason, c. 1645-94
(9:30 & 11:00) Laudamus
In Matthew we read the parable
of the talents, a parable that
demands that we invest the good
things, the gifts, the talents
which God has given us.
pew Bible, p. 540
William Owen; arr. Daniel Protheroe
Unto Thee all praise be given, King of Kings and Lord of Lords: Heav’n and earth proclaim Thy glory, and
the wonders of Thy works. Songs of praises we will give Thee evermore. In Thy mercy Thou dost save us,
and from harm Thou’lt keep us free: when temptations dire assail us, we shall always look to Thee. In Thy
pow’r we ever glory, in Thy strength we shall endure: Leaning on Thy gracious mercy, and Thy precious
love so pure.
original Welsh text by William Pantycelyn
New Testament Lesson
(8:15 & 9:30) Matthew 25:14-30
(11:00) Romans 8:25-35
pew Bible, p. 27
pew Bible, p. 148
(11:00) A Time with the Younger Church
Tracey Daniel
Children through fifth grade are invited to come forward. Following our time together, kindergartners and first
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.
(11:00) Welcoming Children to Worship
Sermon
(8:15 & 9:30) Risk Management
(11:00) To Love and Be Loved
Judy Pidcock
Heath Rada
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
*Hymn 432 - How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord
REPTON
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
hymnal, p. 35
Nolan Huizenga
Offertory Anthem
(8:15) Offertory in Eb
Theodore Dubois (1837-1924)
(9:30) Variations on BRYN CALFARIA
William Owen; arr. Donald Noller
Brian White, director
(11:00) Who Was and Is, and Is to Come
Timothy Michael Powell
Youth Choir - Kelly Gold, director; Lora Zinsmeister, accompanist
*Offertory Response Hymn 709 – God, W e Honor Y ou
ABUNDANT BLESSINGS
Sing in canon as directed.
*Affirmation of Faith
We trust in God the Holy Spirit,
everywhere the giver and renewer of life.
*All who are able may stand.
from A Brief Statement of Faith
The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith,
sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor,
and binds us together with all believers
in the one body of Christ, the church.
The same 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! Amen.
A Brief Statement of Faith is one
of the confessional documents of
the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
It dates to the early 1980’s and
seeks to be a concise expression of
the major theological themes of
earlier confessions. Like many
confessions, it is Trinitarian in
scope. This section focuses on the
Holy Spirit.
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn 719 - Come, Labor On
ORA LABORA
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response Hymn 648 - Thankful Hearts and Voices Raise
first time: choir; second time: ALL
The tune name ORA LABORA
roughly translates to “prayer is
work.” This hymn draws its
theological inspiration from John
4 and Luke 10. It challenges us to
offer our best work to God—
which is a call to both service and
stewardship.
*Chiming of the Trinity
You are invited to be seated for the postlude.
Postlude
(8:15 & 9:30) Rigaudon
André Campra (1660-1744)
(11:00) Variations on BRYN CALFARIA
William Owen; arr. Donald Noller
Brian White, director
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Greeters: 8:15 - Neil Peterson, Judy Tardiff; 9:30 - Charles Broughton, Wendy Burkard; 11:00 Molly Machamer, Linda Mahan.
Ushers: 8:15 - Cheryl McLean, chair, Henry Lowder, Alva Moore, Katherine Thomas, Michael
Tollison; 9:30 - Mary Bossong, chair, Joe Whitehead, David Allen, William Allen, Michael Anderson;
11:00 - Mary Bossong, chair, Patrick Kennedy, Jeni Keyser, William Kimbrell, Dot Ling.
Service Assistants: 8:15 - Kathryn Haile; 9:30 - Jack Hanley; 11:00 - Foster Harvey.
Shuttle Drivers: Bill Pollock, Lanse Houston.
Treasurer’s Assistants: Ann Brooke Raynal, Jane Elkins.
IN THE CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
Maria Garrett Hessee – November 6, 2014
WMPC family members: daughter, Betty Hessee
Thomas Edgar Nelson, Jr. – November 11, 2014
WMPC family members: wife: Bobby Nelson; daughter and son-in-law: Barbara and Jim
Edwards; daughter: Anne Boney; grandchildren: Carr McLamb, Jane Andrews Brantley and
husband, Andy; and Bo Boney
Would you like to be a greeter,
serve on the hospitality team or
serve our church on a Sunday
morning? Call the church office
and let us know!
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, ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
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. Check website
for schedule.
The flowers in the chancel today ar e given by Philip and Cicely Shoemaker to the glor y of
God and in loving memory of their son William Hutchinson Shoemaker II, whose service of
Witness to the Resurrection was celebrated yesterday.
The flowers in Jane Bell Gathering Space are the wedding flowers of Ashley Caroline Horne and
Erik Charles Parker, whose marriage was celebrated yesterday. They are given to the glory of God and in
loving memory of their grandparents, Patricia Adams, Bern Bullard II and Marvin Salyer. Ashley is the
daughter of Patricia and Jerry Horne.
Also in Jane Bell Gathering Space are flowers given to the glory of God and in loving memory of
Thomas Edgar Nelson, Jr. by his family. The service of Witness to the Resurrection was celebrated on
November 14.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Sunday, November 16 (Psalm 123; Matthew 25:14-30; Romans 8:25-35)
8:00 a.m. - Turkey Dinner Collection (Portico)
9:00 a.m. - Shoe Box Project (Connector)
9:30 a.m. - Worship Workshop for Second Graders (Pickard); Heath Rada Forum (Geneva)
10:30 a.m. - Family Advent Kit Sales (Connector)
1:00 p.m. - Eagle Scout Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
1:30 p.m. - Congregational Conversation on Marriage (Pickard)
2:00 p.m. - Eagle Scout Ceremony (Sanctuary)
4:00 p.m. - Small Group-Wilson (C301)
5:00 p.m. - PYC Program/Dinner (High School-K100; Middle School-C100; Dinner-Geneva)
5:30 p.m. - Deacons DIC & TA Training (Sanctuary)
6:30 p.m. - Diaconate Meeting (K200)
Monday, November 17 (Ps. 47; Hab. 2:1-4, 9-20; James 2:14-26; Luke 16:19-31)
9:00 a.m. - Presbyterian Women Meet and Greet Drop-In (Geneva)
9:30 a.m. - Russia Sewing Group (C200); Toddler Open Gym (Pickard)
1:00 p.m. - Beyond the Resumé w/Linda Lutz (K200); Career Strategies (C304); Dinner/Silent Auction Comm. (C203)
4:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard)
5:00 p.m. - Health Ministry Committee (C203); Chapel Renovation Taskforce (Chapel)
5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard)
6:00 p.m. - Men’s Bible Study (Geneva)
6:45 p.m. - Disciple 4 Bible Study (C301); Stephen Ministry Continuing Ed./Supervision (K301)
7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anon. (C100); Divorce Recovery (W400); Ezekiel Study (C303); Handbell Choir (S300)
8:00 p.m. - Adult Basketball (Pickard)
Tuesday, November 18 (Ps. 99; Hab. 3:1-18; James 3:1-12; Luke 17:1-10)
7:00 a.m. - Men’s/Women’s Breakfast/Bible Study (Geneva/K100)
8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100)
9:00 a.m. - Avila Contemplative Retreat (Off Site)
9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard); God Talk (W400)
noon
- Staff Lunch at Glenaire (Off Site)
1:00 p.m. - Beyond the Resumé with Linda Lutz (K200); Career Strategies Lab (C304)
5:30 p.m. - Middle East Peace & Justice Committee (C204)
6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills (Geneva); StepUp Co-Partner Training (C200); Centering Prayer (W400)
7:00 p.m. - Weekday School Board (K302)
Wednesday, November 19 (Ps. 91; Mal. 1:1, 6-14; James 3:13-4:12; Luke 17:11-19)
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); Career Strategies Lab (C304)
5:00 p.m. - Stone Soup (Pickard/Geneva)
6:00 p.m. - StepUp Job Training (C304); Youth Committee (C301)
6:15 p.m. - Education & Nurture Committee (C200)
6:30 p.m. - Disciple 2 (K301); Adult Education Committee (C302)
6:45 p.m. - Young Adult Bible Study (C102)
8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)
Thursday, November 20 (Ps. 116; Mal. 2:1-16; James 4:13-5:6; Luke 17:20-37)
9:30 a.m. - God’s Journey with Us (W400); Lilies Bible Study (C301); Keenagers to Raleigh Recycling (Off Site)
10:00 a.m. - Christian Believer (K301)
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)
Friday, November 21 (Ps. 20; Mal. 3:1-12; James 5:7-12; Luke 18:1-8)
9:30 a.m. 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)
Saturday, November 22 (Ps. 63; Mal. 3:13-4:6; James 5:13-20; Luke 18:9-14)
8:30 a.m. - Church School Setup (L311-312)
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