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LORD’S DAY
MORNING WORSHIP
Lost Pilgrims Found
February 8, 2015
11 AM
Order for the Worship of the Lord
Italics are read by the congregation.
* Please stand
Prelude Music
All I Have is Christ
*Opening Anthem of Praise and Preparation
Crown Him with Many Crowns
*Call to Worship: From Psalm 146
Blessed are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their
God. He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he
remains faithful forever.
*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
What is your only comfort in life and in death?
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
There Is Grace for Me
The Father’s Love
Completely Done
Community Announcements
OT Reading: Genesis 32:22-33:4
22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two female servants
and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent
them across the stream, he sent over all his possessions. 24 So Jacob was
left alone, and a man wrestled with him till daybreak. 25 When the man
saw that he could not overpower him, he touched the socket of Jacob’s hip
so that his hip was wrenched as he wrestled with the man. 26 Then the
man said, “Let me go, for it is daybreak.” But Jacob replied, “I will not let
you go unless you bless me.” 27 The man asked him, “What is your
name?” “Jacob,” he answered. 28 Then the man said, “Your name will no
longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with
humans and have overcome.” 29 Jacob said, “Please tell me your name.”
But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed him there.
30 So Jacob called the place Peniel, saying, “It is because I saw God face to
face, and yet my life was spared.”
31 The sun rose above him as he passed Peniel, and he was limping because
of his hip. 32 Therefore to this day the Israelites do not eat the tendon
attached to the socket of the hip, because the socket of Jacob’s hip was
touched near the tendon. 1 Jacob looked up and there was Esau, coming
with his four hundred men; so he divided the children among Leah, Rachel
and the two female servants. 2 He put the female servants and their
children in front, Leah and her children next, and Rachel and Joseph in the
rear. 3 He himself went on ahead and bowed down to the ground seven
times as he approached his brother. 4 But Esau ran to meet Jacob and
embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And
they wept.
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon from Isaiah 57
Almighty and merciful God, we have dreaded and feared other Gods. We have not
been true to you, nor remembered your covenant with us. We have misunderstood
the times you are silent as times when you are weak and distant. You have allowed
us to cry for help to our favorite idols but they are no help. You alone are holy
forever. And to you we will come confessing that we are not holy.
Pastor: For this is what the high and exalted One says—he who lives
forever, whose name is holy: “I live in a high and holy place, but also with
the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly
and to revive the heart of the contrite. I will not accuse them forever, nor
will I always be angry, for then they would faint away because of me—the
very people I have created. I have seen their ways, but I will heal them; I
will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, creating praise
on their lips. Peace, peace, to those far and near,” says the Lord. “And I
will heal them.”
Silent confession of Sin
Pastoral Prayer
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: Luke 15:1-3, 11-20
Now the tax collectors and sinners were all gathering around to hear Jesus.
2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man
welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3 Then Jesus told them this parable…
11 Jesus continued: “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one
said to his father, ‘Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his
property between them. 13 “Not long after that, the younger son got together
all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in
wild living. 14 After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in
that whole country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired
himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed
pigs. He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating,
but no one gave him anything. 17 When he came to his senses, he said,
“How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare and here I am
starving to death! 18 I will set out and go back to my father and say to him:
Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. 19 I am no longer
worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’” 20
So he got up and went to his father. “But while he was still a long way off,
his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his
son, threw his arms around him and kissed him.
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: Who Are These People?
Prayer of Dedication
*Song of Response
Grace Greater than All Our Sin
*Benediction: from Hebrews 13
20 Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the
dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the
everlasting covenant, 21 make you complete in every good work to do His
will, working in you what is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus
Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Dismissal Song
All music used by permission: CCLI #269534
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Suggested Bible Readings for the Week
Morning
Evening
Monday
Psalm 23
Luke 15
Tuesday
Psalm 24
Genesis 32-33
Wednesday
Psalm 25
Isaiah 57
Thursday
Psalm 26
Hosea 2
Friday
Psalm 27
II Corinthians 5:19
Saturday
Psalm 28
Hebrews 12
Today at Pilgrim
During worship, Happy Bags and Children’s Bulletins keyed to the sermon passage are
available at entry way.
Each Sunday, during the sermon, Pilgrim Kids provides a place for children ages 4-8 to
learn the Bible using Great Commission’s Kid's Quest Catechism Club materials. Children are
dismissed to the rear of the sanctuary during the doxology.
Pilgrim's Nursery: It’s safe and appropriate oversight of our little ones during Christian Ed,
weekly public Worship and occasional special services. We ask each member to volunteer.
See Crystal Booth to ensure your name is on our quarterly schedule.
This Week at Pilgrim
Monday, 7:00 AM Prayer
Wednesday, 7:00 AM Prayer
Friday, 7:00 AM Prayer
Saturday, 7:15 AM Men’s Prayer
Sunday, 9:15 AM Prayer for Lord’s Day worship
Bible Studies
 Wed, 7 PM at Gill’s, 8432 Pembrook Rd,
studying Lord’s Prayer
 Mon, 7 PM at the Hall's, 5208 Ridge Ave.,
Discovery Bible Study group leadership
training (Fred Hall)
Womens' Bible Studies
 Thurs (2x/month), 7:30 PM at the
Maienshein’s (Vicky Maienshein)
 Wed, 10 AM -12 PM at Pilgrim, childcare
available (Ana Shoemaker)
Prepare for Worship Next Sunday:
New Testament: Luke 15
If you would like to submit an announcement to the bulletin, please send it in by Thursday
11 AM to Chris at [email protected].
Missing out on the weekly Prayer Points email? Email [email protected].
Community and Congregational Announcements
Manayunk/Wissahickon is hungry. Non-perishable food can be placed in the green box on
the first floor. Neighbors, local businesses and households are urged to give to the hungry.
The total first quarter giving was $53,427, not including deacon’s fund giving of $7,557; the
amount needed for general fund is $55,000 per quarter. The average weekly giving
received in January was $3,334, and the average weekly giving needed is $4,455. The
amount received for the second quarter is $15,289.
Giving Envelopes for 2015 available upstairs outside the sanctuary.
Online Giving is here. It is easy to sign up for and some Pilgrims have been using it for
many months. "Online Giving Instruction Sheets" are available at www.pilgrimphilly.org &
on the info table at Pilgrim. It eliminates forgetfulness and inconsistency, and higher
adoption could go a long way to help us meet our budget.
2015 Church Directory. Business Manager Chris is compiling the 2015 church directory. If
you moved in 2014 or if you'd like your info added, please contact him soon:
[email protected]. Members, friends, neighbors and alumni are welcome to be
listed.
Ladies, please "save the date" for our next Women's Breakfast, Saturday, March 7 at 9 AM.
Dianne Manges will be our guest speaker and she will be presenting, A Book Review:
HUMILITY, by Andrew Murray. Please plan to join us for this time of learning and
fellowship. Bring a breakfast item to share. Childcare will be provided. For questions or to
help, please contact: Vicky Maienshein at [email protected] or 215-816-0958.
Have you read through the Bible? Let 2015 be the year. Check out these options, ask a
friend to read with you. https://www.biblegateway.com/reading-plans/
Good Will Donation Center. Right above Pilgrim at Ridge and Pechin. Consider giving
extra clothes to those in need.
Pray for and host a PhilaU Family Dinner. Pilgrim's University Ministry Team (UMT) wants
to "knit in" PhilaU students through simple family dinners. We're looking for a few families
who would open their homes and hearts to in this way. Students sign up prior to your
dinner so you have a sense of how many you'd be preparing for. Contact Amy Lewis or
Melissa Riches to be involved.
Matthew Sawyer is raising funds for a week of ministry in Detroit through Gordon College.
Contact him at [email protected] to learn how to better pray for and support him.
Salvation Army seeks Volunteers! The Music & More afternoon program needs help from
adults or high schoolers on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 215-483-4120
Walk Thru the Bible. March 8, 1:00-6:30 at Community Bible Fellowship of Roxborough.
Come to learn more about Scripture and see the big picture of the Bible. Visit
www.cbfroxborough.com to register.
Wissahickon School Working Group met recently and determined to establish a K and 1
Christian school for the neighborhood to open September 2015. We now need a
committed board of disciples who love education to secure space, financing, instructors, a
name, and all the other things that help a school to work well. Please pray for this effort!
Next meeting is Wednesday February 18, 7:30 PM.
Hall's Care Team has met since June. We encourage the congregation to pray earnestly for
Fred and Sue. Meals are welcome to Halls (5208 Ridge Ave) and further help and assistance
should be directed to Vicky Maienshein.
DeVine’s new mailing address: 59 East Phil Ellena Street, Phila., PA 19119.
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.
Recycling: Pilgrim recycles in the blue bins set throughout the building.
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].
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.mopsphilly.blogspot.com.
Worship service, Andorra Woods every third Sunday, 2:30 PM, contact John Barkley.
NCA meets first Wed of every month at Salvation Army, Roxborough Citadel, 8:30AM.
WNCA meets first Monday of each month at Pilgrim, 7:30 PM (http://www.e-wnca.org).
Save the Date
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March 29: Palm Sunday
April 5: Easter Sunday
Date
CE Nursery
2/8
A Larsen;
E Larsen
A Larsen;
M Heywood
2/15
Worship Nursery
Babies & Toddlers
M Konowal; V Heywood;
M Hause
A Shoemaker; G DeVine;
A Lewis
Pilgrim Kids
Volunteers
A Larsen;
T Wainwright
A Lewis;
P Abotsi
3815 Terrace Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
215-483-8878
www.pilgrimphilly.org
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
Plenty of free off-street parking.
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.