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The Service for the Lord’s DayFirst Sunday in Lent
March 1, 20208:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.
WE GATHER TO WORSHIPToday we celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
Greeting Karl Zinsmeister One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.
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 - Poco lento from Fantasie Cesar Franck (1822-90)
Christian Welcome and Announcements (8:00 & 11:00) Jim Ferry; (9:30) Gloria JohnsonPlease pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information.
Call to Worship from Psalm 32 One: Happy are those whose sins and transgressions are forgiven. All: The hand of the Lord is upon us, both day and night. One: Let us confess our faults, for the Lord in God’s mercy shall forgive our sins. All: Let the faithful offer prayers to the Lord. For God is our safest place. God preserves us from trouble. One: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice. Let us sing for joy. And let us worship the Lord, our God.
*Hymn 167 - Forty Days and Forty Nights AUS DER TIEFE RUFE ICH
*Call to Confession
*Prayer of Confession As Lent begins, O God, help us to be honest about ourselves and about our need for your grace. We admit that without your grace, we are small and wounded. But with your grace, we are made whole. The regrets of the past are too much to carry. The temptations of the present are burdens too great to bear. Forgive us, Lord. By the mercies of Jesus Christ, renew us for faithful living and teach us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. In the name of the Trinity - the Creator and Father, the Savior and Son, and the Sustainer and Holy Spirit, we make our prayer of confession.
*Kyrie Hymn 576 SINGAPURALord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy on us.
*Assurance of Pardon
*Passing of the PeaceOne: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.All: And also with you.
WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE in the manner of Christ
WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD
(11:00) A Time with Young Disciples Following our time together, four year-olds through second graders will meet with Diane and Caroline Britt at the door near the baptismal font
for Worship Enrichment in L201.
Sacrament of Baptism(11:00) Eleanor Morrow Day, child of Ellery and Wes Day James Miller Day, child of Randall and Matt Day Luke Sherrod Iverson, child of Emily and Eric Iverson
Old Testament Lesson - Psalm 32 pew Bible, p. 479
New Testament Lesson - Matthew 4:1-11 pew Bible, p. 3
One: The word of God for the people of God.All: Thanks be to God.
Sermon - “Journey to Jerusalem: Temptation” Christopher Edmonston
WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Invitation to the Table
Prayer of ThanksgivingWords of Institution
Serving of Bread and Cup8:00 & 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 one other.
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer Cate Church Norman 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 - Christus Paradox arr. Alfred V. Fedak (pub. 2000)
For anthem text, see Hymn 274.
*All who are able may stand.
*Affirmation of Faith from the Heidelburg CatechismOne: What is your only comfort in life and death?All: That I am not my own,
but belong with body and soul,both in life and in death,to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ.He has fully paid for all my sinswith his precious blood,and has set me freefrom all the power of the devil.He also preserves me in such a waythat without the will of my heavenly Fathernot a hair can fall from my head;indeed, all things must work togetherfor my salvation.Therefore, by his Holy Spirithe also assures meof eternal life and makes me heartily willing and readyfrom now on to live for him.
WE GO IN GOD’S NAME
*Hymn 446 - How Blest, Those Whose Transgressions MERIONYDD *Charge and Benediction
*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 - No. 5 from Songs of Dawn, Op. 133 Robert Schumann (1810-1856)***
The flowers in the chancel this morning are given by Mickey and Angie Faulk to the glory of God and in loving memory of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Pridgen and Mr. and Mrs. Braxton Faulk, and their grandson, Charles Mitchell Welton.
Greeters: 9:30 – Bill McLaurin, Sally McLaurin, Beth Love, Julie Lyons; 11:00 – Jane Worley, Sam Worley, Elizabeth Thompson.Ushers: 8:00 – Lydia Pickard (DIC), Mary Ward Boerner, Bill Turner, Linda Turner, Ann White, James White; 9:30 – Ford Robertson (DIC), Mark Vannoy, Gregg Newton, Lee Whitman, Chris Wilson, Roy Teel; 11:00 – Jake Green (DIC), Alexander Baah, Jackie Baah, Betty Baldwin, Bob Banta, Molly Banta.Service Assistant: 9:30 - Elizabeth Lyons; 11:00 - Holland Mickle.Treasurer’s Assistants: Margaret Weaver, Marlene Batchelor.Shuttle Driver: Bob Usry.
WELCOME TO WHITE MEMORIALPRESBYTERIAN 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 attending Believing & Belonging @WMPC Class.
Visit whitememorial.org/joinor 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. - 12:15 p.m. from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from Glenwood Village Shopping Center.
- Restrooms are located on the hallway to Jane Bell Gathering Space on the Pulpit side and also on the first floor of the Luther Building.
- 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 8.
- Bulletins left in the sanctuary following worship services are recycled as part of our care for God’s creation.
We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.
PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF: CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTORANDREW AMODEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORCYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL LEVI BANNERMAN, ASST. DIR. OF YOUTH MINISTRYGENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF YOUTH MINISTRYCATE CHURCH NORMAN, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR
PASTORAL CAREBROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUSJIM FERRY, PARISH ASSOCIATEKELLY GOLD, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH MUSICKIRSTEN HOMDROM, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICKATHY HOWELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORGLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR OUTREACHLINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR CHIP POPE, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIESGRIER RICHARDS, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR DISCIPLESHIPART ROSS, PASTOR EMERITUSJUDY YATES SIKER, PARISH ASSOCIATELYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY MINISTRYMARTHA STEVENSON, EDUCATOR EMERITAGWEN WHITEMAN, DIR. OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S MINISTRY JEAN WILLIAMS, PARISH NURSE KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIR. OF MUSICAFTER HOURS PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEKSunday, March 1 (Psalm 32; Matthew 4:1-11) Worship/Communion (8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary) Confirmation Class - Weekend Retreat (Off Premises) 9:30 a.m. - Cover to Cover (C203) 3:45 p.m. - Youth Choir Rehearsal (S300) 4:00 p.m. - Cancer Companions (C204); Retreat Committee (C203) 5:00 p.m. - Youth Group (E100 Main Hall)
Monday, March 2 (Psalm 78:17-20, 52-55; Exodus 33:7-23; Acts 7:30-34) 8:00 a.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 9:30 a.m. - PW-Coordinating Team Meeting (C301) 6:00 p.m. - Stephen Leaders (K307) 7:00 p.m. - Stephen Ministry (ConEd/Supervision) (K200); Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir Rehearsal (S300); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry Training (K302)
Tuesday, March 3 (Psalm 78:17-20, 52-55; 1 Kings 19:9-18; Romans 11:1-6) 6:30 a.m. - Election Primary (C102)
7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast/Bible Study (E100 Main Hall); Women’s Breakfast/Circle M (K100 Small Dining) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Russia Etc. Knitting & Crocheting Group (W400); GodTalk (C200) 6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Dinner/Program (E100 Main Hall) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 Opening Flag Ceremony (Sanctuary)
Wednesday, March 4 (Joel 2:1-2, 12-17; Isaiah 58:1-12; 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 (C200) 11:15 a.m. - Yin Yoga (C200) 12:00 p.m. - Administration Committee (W223) 1:30 p.m. - Pysanky Egg Workshop Training (C102) 4:30 p.m. - Cherub Choir (L304); Carol Choir (S300); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 4:45 p.m. - Easter is Coming! (S101) 5:00 p.m. - Wednesday Spaghetti Dinner (E100 Main Hall) 6:00 p.m. - Health Ministry Committee Meeting (C303) 6:30 p.m. - Russia Mission Meeting (C203); Churchwide Nominating Committee (C200); Mid-Week Lenten Worship (Chapel) 7:00 p.m. - Weekday School Committee Meeting (C204); OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (S300) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)
Thursday, March 5 (Psalm 51; Jonah 3:1-10; Romans 1:1-7) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies of the Field (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:45 p.m. - Keenagers (K100 Small Dining) 12:00 p.m. - Keenagers Lunch (E100 Main Hall) 1:30 p.m. - Cancer Companion Leaders (C203) 3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (C200) 7:00 p.m. - Combined Choir Rehearsal (S300) 7:30 p.m. - Webelo Scouts ( K304)
Friday, March 6 (Psalm 51; Jonah 4:1-11; Romans 1:8-17) 5:45 p.m. - First Friday Movie Night (C200) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)
Saturday, March 7 (Psalm 51; Isaiah 58:1-12; Matthew 18:1-7) 8:30 a.m. - Sunday School Set-Up (Classrooms) 9:00 a.m. - NAMI Family to Family (C301) 10:00 a.m. - Let’s Do Lunch (K100 Small Dining); Show Up & Serve (K100 Small Dining)
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Joys & CONCERNS
WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVEWMPC | March 1, 2020
PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNS TOMike and Jean Carter, on the death of Mike’s sister, Beth Carter Cassedy, February 15, Raleigh, NC.
Mary Charles and Robert Boyette, and Katherine, Mark, Charlie and Kee Griffith, on the death of Mary Charles’ brother, Louis Alfred Wheless, Jr., February 3, Louisburg, NC.
NEW PRESBYTERIANSJulia Anne Phoenix, born February 19, child of Kelly and Bob Phoenix, grandchild of Tricia and Stuart Phoenix.
MARRIAGESJulia Hadley Davis and Carlyle Richardson Cromer, February 22, WMPC. Julia is the daughter of Dee and Tom Davis.
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.
HEALTH MINISTRIES PRESENTS: PLANNING YOUR FUNERAL (Witness to the Resurrection)Join us on Sunday, March 8, 3-4:00 p.m. in C200 as Parish Associate Jim Ferry talks about the marks of a good funeral (Witness to the Resurrection), offering things to consider and best practices. Mark Blake will join us from Brown Wynne to talk about the value a funeral director adds to the planning process. No reservations necessary.
AGING WELL: TRANSFORMING GRIEF INTO GROWTH Aging Well invites you to join Dr. Donald Adams, PhD, as he discusses exercises to help identify healthy aging and transform some of the constraints that come with aging into a means for continuing growth. Class is Sunday, March 8, 9:30 a.m. in Small Dining (K100). Aging Well is open to all and is a drop-in class. Liisa Ogburn, who has written over 150 articles on aging for WRAL, is the class facilitator.
POLAND VISION 2020 MISSION TRIPInterested in knowing what God is doing in Wroclaw, Poland? Want to see where God is working in Prague, Czech Republic? Want to know about a mission study trip being planned for September 15-23, 2020? Join us on Thursday, March 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. in C204 to share and shape the plans. Anyone who might be interested is welcome!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7K100-SMALL DINING
10:00-11:00 A.M.
WMPC provides 70 sack lunches once a month for Raleigh Rescue Mission’s Sunday Sack Lunches
program. All we need are willing hands to make and pack the lunches. Everything will be provided.
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as we make Emergency Food Bags forMeals on Wheels.
WMPC | March 1, 2020
Easter is Coming!We invite preschoolers to join us for four Lenten
Wednesdays in March for Easter is Coming!
Leaders will be on hand to share stories, songs, games and crafts. Meet in The Way Station at
4:45 p.m. on March 4, 11, 18 and 25.
Stay for dinner afterwards! Reservations are required for dinner ( except March 4) and may be
made at: www.whitememorial.org/register.
JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM
SUNDAY MORNINGS IN LENTJourney to Jerusalem
March 18:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. | Sanctuary
9:30 a.m. | Sunday School
March 88:00 & 9:30 a.m. | Sanctuary9:30 a.m. | Sunday School
11:00 a.m. | Combined Service | Edinburgh
March 15, 22, 298:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. | Sanctuary
9:30 a.m. | Sunday School11:00 a.m. | OnPoint@ 1704 | Edinburgh
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN LENTMarch 4, 11*, 18*, 25* and April 1
Fellowship Dinner 5:00-6:30 p.m. | Edinburgh Building
Lenten Evening Prayer 6:30-7:00 p.m. | Davidson Chapel
HOLY WEEKPALM SUNDAY
April 5 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. | Sanctuary
9:30 a.m. | Sunday School11:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704 | Edinburgh
HOLY WEEK WORSHIPApril 6 | April 7 | 6:30-7:00 p.m. | Davidson Chapel
April 8 | 6:30-7:00 p.m. | Sanctuary
MAUNDY THURSDAYApril 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
GOOD FRIDAYApril 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Edinburgh
EASTER VIGILApril 11 | 7:30 pm. | St. Michael’s Episcopal
The congregation is invited to attend the Easter Vigil at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Members of WMPC staff will participate.
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE
April 12 | 6:30 a.m.
EASTER SUNDAYApril 12
8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. | Sanctuary9:30 a.m. | Sunday School
11:00 a.m. | OnPoint@1704 | Edinburgh
* Visit whitememorial.org/register or call 919-834-3424 for dinner reservations. Childcare provided for all WMPC worship services
Psalm 130 Revisited © 2014. A visual interpretation in mixed media by Virginia Wieringa, virginiawieringa.com. Used by permission.
EASTER MEMORIALSContributions in memory or in honor of a loved one, family member, friend, or member of the church are welcomed. Contributions may be for any amount; suggested gift is $20 or more. All those honored or memorialized will be listed in the April 12 bulletin insert. All requests must be in the church office by noon on Monday, April 6. Send your contribution to Rebecca Turner, or call her at 919-834-3425, ext 222 with questions. You can find forms in the Witherspoon lobby or www.whitememorial.org/lent.
EASTER LILY DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDHelp deliver Easter Lilies to designated members who can no longer attend worship. Delivery will begin after the 11:00 a.m. services on Easter Sunday (April 12) through Tuesday April 14. This tradition makes a huge impact in the life of our congregation. If you are interested in helping with this ministry, please contact Amy Claprood at [email protected] or 919-834-3425 x210.
RUSSIA, ETC. KNITTING & CROCHETING GROUPPut a spring in your step and come join the Russia, Etc. Knit and Crochet on March 3 at 9:30 am in W400. We have plenty of yarn, patterns, hooks and needles. Everyone is welcome to join us for coffee, snacks and lots of conversation. Any questions call Faye Senter 919-805-0897 or [email protected].
The NEEDMeet
ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE MONTH TO HELP MEET THE NEEDNew measuring spoons and cups, cooking utensils, potholders and dish towels,
can openers, shower gel, all-purpose cleaners and disinfectant wipes, new women’s underwear in all sizes.
Please place in collection bins in Edinburgh Building - Outreach (K200).
Life Skills and Stable Living IN 2019, WMPC PROVIDED $100,000.00 THROUGH BUDGETED FUNDS AND COMMUNITY GRANTS TO THESE AGENCIES TO MEET THE NEED: MARCH 2020
OTHER WAYS WE HAVE MET THE NEED: • Provide vehicles for Wheels4Hope and have had car blessings on our campus
• Provide furniture and household items to Green Chair• Provide space at WMPC for StepUp offices and all StepUp programming
including fund raisers, holiday festivities, and graduation ceremonies• The Presbyterian Women provided StepUp with funds to buy turkeys for program
participants for Thanksgiving and Christmas in 2019• StepUp Sunday in January each year highlights the transformation of lives
in the different StepUp programs
COME MAKE A DIFFERENCE! JOIN US FOR OUR SATURDAY SHOW UP & SERVE Saturday | March 7 | 10 a.m.-noon | Edinburgh Building - Small Dining Room (K100)
MAR 5MYRICK HOWARD
RESTORATION OF OBERLIN ROAD
MARCH 12METAL ARTIST
MARCH 19WHIRLIGIG PARK - WILSON, NC
MARCH 26TRANSITIONS LIFE CARE
What the Bible has to say into What the Bible has to say into the Conflicts of our Times. the Conflicts of our Times.
2020 2020 SPRING SPRING FAITH FAITH FORUMFORUM
Discourse,DiscorD,
and the Cultivationof the Common Good:
SATURDAY, MARCH 149:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.MAIN HALL, EDINBURGH
Christopher Edmonston, SpeakerDiscourse and discord sound similar, but they are completely different. God’s spirit calls to us to practice discourse and yet words of discord bombard us on television, radio and social media. How can we love our neighbors if we never listen to them? Seeking the common good requires both speaking the truth in love and opening our hearts and ears to others (especially when they are disagreeable). Our Spring Faith Forum will examine the examples that the Bible provides for the common good which God desires.
Breakfast provided. (love offering)Childcare available with registration
www.whitememorial.org/register
WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTERContact Deb Smith at [email protected] to be added to the contact list for our weekly email!
TONIGHT• March 1 Youth Group 5:00-7:00 p.m. E100-Main Hall $5.00 for Dinner
LOOKING AHEAD• March 8 HS Connections, Impact Groups and 5th Connection 5:00-6:30 p.m.
• March 15 Youth Group 5:00-7:00 p.m. E100-Main Hall $6.00 for Dinner
• March 15 College Care Package 5:00-6:30 p.m. K100-Small Dining
• March 20-March 22 Joint MS & HS Spring Retreat Camp Don Lee Registration online
• March 22 Sabbath Sunday Look for your family email devotions
• March 29 Screenagers Next Chapter 5:30-7:00 p.m. E100-Main Hall
First Friday Movie NightWhen: Friday, March 6Who: K - 5th gradeRegistration: $5 per child = pizza and bottled waterTime: Drop off and pizza dinner 5:45 p.m. followed by the movie. Pick up at 8:00 p.m. Bring your sleeping bag or blanket!
Register and pay online at whitememorial.org/register.Registration is required no later than Thursday, March 5 at midnight.
Space is
limited and fills
up quickly!
SCREENAGERS NEXT CHAPTER: UNCOVERING SKILLS FOR STRESS RESILLIENCEWMPC Youth Ministry will be hosting a viewing of the sequel to the award-winning film
Screenagers on Sunday, March 29, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in E100-Main Hall. Next Chapter focuses on how to empower teens to overcome mental health challenges such as stress, anxiety and depression...and build emotional agility, communication savvy and stress resilience. It is for both youth (middle school and older) and adults and is open to the public.
Pizza Dinner before the movie!5:00-5:30 p.m. in the Small Dining Room (K100)Pizza slices and drinks will be on sale for students and their families, so stop by and grab a slice before the movie starts.
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGE FELLOWSHIPOn Sunday, March 15, 5-6:30 p.m. in K100-Small Dining, family and friends of college students
are invited to help prepare college care packages. We will share dinner ($6), pray for our college students and pack care packages from items brought by those in attendance. You are invited to sign up for dinner and items to package: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4FA5AB2FA02-college4. For more information please contact Paula Corkey, [email protected] or Beth Barnard, [email protected].
White Memorial Presbyterian Church Blood Drive
Monday March 23, 20202:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Edinburgh-Main Hall (E100)To make your lifesaving donation
please go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code WMPC orwww.whitememorial.org/register
For questions please contact Ruth Landers at [email protected]
Visit redcrossblood.org/RapidPass on the day of the drive to save up to 15 minutes!
