CALENDAR FOR THE WEEKSunday, February 24 (Isaiah 42:1-4; Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 2:5-11) Worship (8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m. - OnPoint @1704 Pickard Hall - Overflow Streaming) 10:30 a.m. - Fulton Retirement Reception (Geneva Hall) 12:00 p.m. - Fulton Retirement Reception (Geneva Hall)

3:00 p.m. - Sounds on Oberlin - Three Triangle Tenors (Sanctuary) 4:00 p.m. - Lenten Teacher Workshop (Geneva Hall) 5:00 p.m. - Middle & High School Sabbath Sunday (Off Premises) 6:00 p.m. - Teacher Appreciation Dinner (Geneva Hall)

Monday, February 25 (Psalm 77; Job 4:1-21; Ephesians 2:1-10) 4:30 p.m. - Liturgical Arts Ministry Team (C203) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall); Worship Committee (S300) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Jim Gale Bible Study (K100); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry Training (K302)

Tuesday, February 26 (Psalm 77; Job 5:8-27; 1 Peter 3:8-18a) 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva Hall);

Women’s Breakfast/Circle M Bible Study (K100) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall); GodTalk (W400)

10:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program Dinner (Geneva Hall) 6:30 p.m. - WDS Committee Meeting (C204) 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (S300) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard Hall)

Wednesday, February 27 (Psalm 77; Proverbs 30:1-9; Matthew 4:1-11) 8:00 a.m. - StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100)

9:30 a.m. - Bible Belles (Off Premises) 10:00 a.m. - Chair Yoga (C200) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 5:00 p.m. - Men’s Retreat Committee (C203); Wednesdays Together Dinner (Pickard Hall) 6:00 p.m. - Faith Formation Committee (C301) 6:45 p.m. - Meditation 101 (Chapel); OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (K100) 7:00 p.m. - Outreach Committee (W400); Young Adult Bible Study (Off Premises) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)

Thursday, February 28 (Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18; Romans 3:21-31) 8:00 a.m. - StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100) 9:15 a.m. - Library Committee (C203) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:45 a.m. - Keenagers Program (K100); Meditation 101 (Chapel) 12:00 p.m. - Keenager Lunch (Geneva Hall); Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (C200) 6:00 p.m. - Middle School & High School Basketball Practices (Pickard Hall) 7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (S300); Webelo Scouts Blue & Gold Ceremony (Chapel)

Friday, March 1 (Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:1-6; Romans 4:1-12) 8:00 a.m. - StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall) 5:45 p.m. - FYC-First Friday Movie Night (K100) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)

Saturday, March 2 (Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:7-15; Mark 8:27-30) 9:00 a.m. - Communion Preparation (Sacristy); NAMI Family to Family (C301)

10:00 a.m. - Let’s Do Lunch/Show Up and Serve (Geneva Hall)

Each Sunday, we offer four opportunities for you to worship with us at White Memorial (8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704 in Pickard Hall). While you will notice differences in music, location and worship leadership among our different services, what unites us in our worship is our liturgy. All services use the same Call to Worship, Prayer of Confession, readings from Scripture and Affirmation of Faith.

1704 OBERLIN RD. | RALEIGH, NC 27608 | P. 919.834.3424 | WHITEMEMORIAL.ORG

The Service for the Lord’s DaySeventh Sunday After Epiphany

February 24, 20198:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Greeting Kirsten HomdromOne: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.

Preparation for WorshipO Lord God, you led your people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. So guide us, that, following our Savior, we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Prelude - Prelude in G major, Op. 37 No. 2 Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Christian Welcome and Announcements Gary FultonPlease pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information.

Call to Worship from Psalm 100One: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. All: Worship the Lord with gladness; come into God’s presence with singing. One: Know that the Lord is God.All: It is God who made us, and we are God’s; we are God’s people, and the sheep of God’s pasture. One: Enter the gates with thanksgiving, and God’s courts with praise. Give thanks to God, bless God’s name. All: For the Lord is good; God’s steadfast love endures for ever, and God’s faithfulness to all generations.

*Hymn 309 - Come, Great God of All the Ages ABBOT’S LEIGH

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession:God of love, you came among us as light shining in the darkness; you call us to share the light and to be the light of the world. We confess that we have not welcomed the light, for we have been afraid of what it might expose in us, or who it might call us to become. Forgive us, Lord. Give us the courage to live by your light that we might know the fullness of your grace and share it with one another. Open our lives to your light that we might dwell in its brightness and share the fullness of your love to all. Amen.

*Assurance of Pardon

*Passing of the Peace

*Response Hymn 583Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest!Glory to God, glory to God, alleluia, alleluia!

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

a one-day Beginnings Class. Visit whitememorial.org/join

or contact Elizabeth Viohl at ext. 206for details, class dates and registration.

THINGS TO KNOW:- Shuttle buses run every Sunday at five-to

ten-minute intervals, 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from Glenwood Village Shopping Center.

- Restrooms are located in the Luther Buildingimmediately behind the sanctuary/Jane Bell Gathering Space.

- 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 today and March 10

- Bulletins left in the sanctuary following worship services are recycled as part of our care for God’s creation. WMPC is a certified Earth Care congregation of the PC (USA).

We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.

PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF: CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTORANDREW AMODEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORCYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF YOUTH MINISTRYCATE CHURCH NORMAN, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

PASTORAL CARETRACEY DANIEL, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR FAITH

FORMATIONBROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUSJIM FERRY, PARISH ASSOCIATEGARY FULTON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

ADMINISTRATION AND OUTREACH ROBERT GALLOWAY, PASTORAL RESIDENT KIRSTEN HOMDROM, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICKATHY HOWELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORGLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

COMMUNITY MINISTRY AND MISSIONSLINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR CHIP POPE, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR YOUTH

AND THEIR FAMILIESGRIER RICHARDS, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

DISCIPLESHIPRICH RICHARDS, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICART ROSS, PASTOR EMERITUSLYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY

MINISTRYMARTHA STEVENSON, EDUCATOR EMERITAAGNES VAGLIO, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S MUSICGWEN WHITEMAN, DIR. OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S

MINISTRY JEAN WILLIAMS, PARISH NURSE KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIR. OF MUSIC

AFTER HOURS PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593

WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE in the manner of Christ

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Sacrament of Baptism Christopher Edmonston(9:30) Turner Battle Leonard, child of Cameron and Connor Leonard

Old Testament Lesson - Isaiah 42:1-4 pew Bible, p. 630

Anthem(9:30) Light Everlasting Olaf Christiansen (1901-1984)

O light everlasting, O love never failing. Illumine our darkness and draw us to thee; may we from thy spirit receive inspiration that children together thy wisdom may see. Make known to all nations thy peace and salvation! And help us, O Father, thy temple to be.

(11:00) Be Thou My Vision arr. Heather Sorenson (pub. 2012)Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart. Naught be all else to me save that Thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night; waking or sleeping, thy presence my light, you shine in the night. Riches I heed not, nor vain empty praise. Thou mine inheritance, now and always. Thou and thou only, the first in my heart, my treasure thou art. Blessed Redeemer, my treasure thou art! High king of heaven, my victory won! May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, still be my light, and you will still be my vision. Shine in the night. Be thou my vision, O Ruler of all. Be thou my light when I walk through the night.

Youth Choir; Kelly Gold, director; Lora Zinsmeister, accompanist

New Testament Lessons - Matthew 5:14-16 pew Bible, p. 4 Philippians 2:5-11 pew Bible p, 186

(11:00) A Time with Young Disciples Following our time together, four-year-olds through second graders will meet Sarah Colvin at the door

near the baptismal font, to be joined by Liisa Ogburn from the OnPoint service, for Worship Enrichment in L201.

Sermon - Art Lessons Art Ross

*Hymn 32 - I Sing the Mighty Power of God ELLACOMBE

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Recognition of Gary Fulton Christopher Edmonston 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.

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Anthem(8:15) I Will Be a Child of Peace arr. Elaine Hagenberg (pub. 2013)

O Holy Father I will be a child of peace and purity for well I know thy hand will bless the seeker after righteousness.

(9:30) The Lord Bless You and Keep You John Rutter (b. 1945)The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.

(11:00) Cantate Domino Giuseppe Pitoni (1657-1743)Cantate Domino, canticum novum: laus eus in ecclesia sanctorum. Laetetur Israel in eo qui fecit eum: et filiae Sion exultent in rege suo. (Come ye with joyfulness, O come ye, sing a new song to your Maker, O praise him with the saintly congregation. Israel, be joyful and glad in him who made Israel, and children of Sion be joyful, rejoice and be glad in your King.)

Youth Choir

*Offertory Response Hymn 608 PRAISE GOD (Hopson)Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below;praise Holy Spirit evermore;praise Triune God, whom we adore.

*Affirmation of Faith from A Declaration of FaithChrist calls us to be disciples. In forming his people and sending them into the world,

Jesus called individuals to be disciples. They were to share the joy of his companionship,

to understand and obey his teachings, and to follow him in life and death.

We confess that Christians today are called to discipleship. Life shared with Christ and shaped by Christ

is God’s undeserved gift to each of us. It is also God’s demand upon every one of us,

never perfectly fulfilled by any of us. Forgiven by God and supported by brothers and sisters,

we strive to become more faithful and effective in our daily practice of the Christian faith.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME

(11:00) Presentation of Congregational Gift for Gary Fulton

*Hymn 299 - You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim HANOVER

*Charge and Benediction

*Closing Response Hymn 601 - Amen DANISH AMEN

*Chiming of the TrinityThe worship service ends with the Chiming of the Trinity.

Please be mindful of those who remain to listen to the postlude.

*Postlude - Fanfare and Chorale on ABBOT’S LEIGH Robert A. Hobby (b. 1962)

***

Greeters: 9:30 - Kendra Allen, Emily McNair, Parham McNair, Margaret Mills, Mike Mullins; 11:00 - Rebecca Kayye, Paul Fox, Melinda Fox.Ushers: 8:15 - Bill Fairfax (DIC), Susan Fairfax, Steven Lilly, Frank Littrell, Henry Lowder, Elaine Mason; 9:30 - Kendra Allen (DIC), Jonathan Broyles, Cindy Canning, Timothy Canning, Bonnie Elam; 11:00 - Jim Newman, Judy Newman, Gary Pendleton, Laura Pendleton, Julia Reeder. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Virginia Kea Liles; 9:30 - Nora Sykes; 11:00 - Greta Hartzog.Treasurer’s Assistants: Diane Payne, Rebecca Hancock.Shuttle Driver: Gwinn Moss.

*All who are able may stand.

“Lights on the Steeple”

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Sacrament of Baptism Christopher Edmonston(9:30) Turner Battle Leonard, child of Cameron and Connor Leonard

Old Testament Lesson - Isaiah 42:1-4 pew Bible, p. 630

Anthem(9:30) Light Everlasting Olaf Christiansen (1901-1984)

O light everlasting, O love never failing. Illumine our darkness and draw us to thee; may we from thy spirit receive inspiration that children together thy wisdom may see. Make known to all nations thy peace and salvation! And help us, O Father, thy temple to be.

(11:00) Be Thou My Vision arr. Heather Sorenson (pub. 2012)Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart. Naught be all else to me save that Thou art. Thou my best thought, by day or by night; waking or sleeping, thy presence my light, you shine in the night. Riches I heed not, nor vain empty praise. Thou mine inheritance, now and always. Thou and thou only, the first in my heart, my treasure thou art. Blessed Redeemer, my treasure thou art! High king of heaven, my victory won! May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, still be my light, and you will still be my vision. Shine in the night. Be thou my vision, O Ruler of all. Be thou my light when I walk through the night.

Youth Choir; Kelly Gold, director; Lora Zinsmeister, accompanist

New Testament Lessons - Matthew 5:14-16 pew Bible, p. 4 Philippians 2:5-11 pew Bible p, 186

(11:00) A Time with Young Disciples Following our time together, four-year-olds through second graders will meet Sarah Colvin at the door

near the baptismal font, to be joined by Liisa Ogburn from the OnPoint service, for Worship Enrichment in L201.

Sermon - Art Lessons Art Ross

*Hymn 32 - I Sing the Mighty Power of God ELLACOMBE

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

Recognition of Gary Fulton Christopher Edmonston 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.

Presentation of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory Anthem(8:15) I Will Be a Child of Peace arr. Elaine Hagenberg (pub. 2013)

O Holy Father I will be a child of peace and purity for well I know thy hand will bless the seeker after righteousness.

(9:30) The Lord Bless You and Keep You John Rutter (b. 1945)The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up the light of his countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.

(11:00) Cantate Domino Giuseppe Pitoni (1657-1743)Cantate Domino, canticum novum: laus eus in ecclesia sanctorum. Laetetur Israel in eo qui fecit eum: et filiae Sion exultent in rege suo. (Come ye with joyfulness, O come ye, sing a new song to your Maker, O praise him with the saintly congregation. Israel, be joyful and glad in him who made Israel, and children of Sion be joyful, rejoice and be glad in your King.)

Youth Choir

*Offertory Response Hymn 608 PRAISE GOD (Hopson)Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below;praise Holy Spirit evermore;praise Triune God, whom we adore.

*Affirmation of Faith from A Declaration of FaithChrist calls us to be disciples. In forming his people and sending them into the world,

Jesus called individuals to be disciples. They were to share the joy of his companionship,

to understand and obey his teachings, and to follow him in life and death.

We confess that Christians today are called to discipleship. Life shared with Christ and shaped by Christ

is God’s undeserved gift to each of us. It is also God’s demand upon every one of us,

never perfectly fulfilled by any of us. Forgiven by God and supported by brothers and sisters,

we strive to become more faithful and effective in our daily practice of the Christian faith.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME

(11:00) Presentation of Congregational Gift for Gary Fulton

*Hymn 299 - You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim HANOVER

*Charge and Benediction

*Closing Response Hymn 601 - Amen DANISH AMEN

*Chiming of the TrinityThe worship service ends with the Chiming of the Trinity.

Please be mindful of those who remain to listen to the postlude.

*Postlude - Fanfare and Chorale on ABBOT’S LEIGH Robert A. Hobby (b. 1962)

***

Greeters: 9:30 - Kendra Allen, Emily McNair, Parham McNair, Margaret Mills, Mike Mullins; 11:00 - Rebecca Kayye, Paul Fox, Melinda Fox.Ushers: 8:15 - Bill Fairfax (DIC), Susan Fairfax, Steven Lilly, Frank Littrell, Henry Lowder, Elaine Mason; 9:30 - Kendra Allen (DIC), Jonathan Broyles, Cindy Canning, Timothy Canning, Bonnie Elam; 11:00 - Jim Newman, Judy Newman, Gary Pendleton, Laura Pendleton, Julia Reeder. Service Assistants: 8:15 - Virginia Kea Liles; 9:30 - Nora Sykes; 11:00 - Greta Hartzog.Treasurer’s Assistants: Diane Payne, Rebecca Hancock.Shuttle Driver: Gwinn Moss.

*All who are able may stand.

“Lights on the Steeple”

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEKSunday, February 24 (Isaiah 42:1-4; Matthew 5:14-16; Philippians 2:5-11) Worship (8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. - Sanctuary; 11:00 a.m. - OnPoint @1704 Pickard Hall - Overflow Streaming) 10:30 a.m. - Fulton Retirement Reception (Geneva Hall) 12:00 p.m. - Fulton Retirement Reception (Geneva Hall)

3:00 p.m. - Sounds on Oberlin - Three Triangle Tenors (Sanctuary) 4:00 p.m. - Lenten Teacher Workshop (Geneva Hall) 5:00 p.m. - Middle & High School Sabbath Sunday (Off Premises) 6:00 p.m. - Teacher Appreciation Dinner (Geneva Hall)

Monday, February 25 (Psalm 77; Job 4:1-21; Ephesians 2:1-10) 4:30 p.m. - Liturgical Arts Ministry Team (C203) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (Pickard Hall); Worship Committee (S300) 7:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100); Handbell Choir (S300); Jim Gale Bible Study (K100); Ross Bible Study (C203); Stephen Ministry Training (K302)

Tuesday, February 26 (Psalm 77; Job 5:8-27; 1 Peter 3:8-18a) 7:00 a.m. - Men’s Breakfast Bible Study (Geneva Hall);

Women’s Breakfast/Circle M Bible Study (K100) 8:30 a.m. - Yoga for Exercise (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall); GodTalk (W400)

10:30 a.m. - Tuesday Morning Bible Study (C301) 3:00 p.m. - Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 6:00 p.m. - StepUp Life Skills Program Dinner (Geneva Hall) 6:30 p.m. - WDS Committee Meeting (C204) 7:00 p.m. - Chancel Choir Rehearsal (S300) 7:30 p.m. - Boy Scout Troop 395 (Pickard Hall)

Wednesday, February 27 (Psalm 77; Proverbs 30:1-9; Matthew 4:1-11) 8:00 a.m. - StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100)

9:30 a.m. - Bible Belles (Off Premises) 10:00 a.m. - Chair Yoga (C200) 4:30 p.m. - Carol Choir (S300); Cherub Choir (L304); Joyful Noise Choir (K304) 5:00 p.m. - Men’s Retreat Committee (C203); Wednesdays Together Dinner (Pickard Hall) 6:00 p.m. - Faith Formation Committee (C301) 6:45 p.m. - Meditation 101 (Chapel); OnPoint House Band Rehearsal (K100) 7:00 p.m. - Outreach Committee (W400); Young Adult Bible Study (Off Premises) 8:00 p.m. - Al-Anon (C100)

Thursday, February 28 (Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 15:1-6, 12-18; Romans 3:21-31) 8:00 a.m. - StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100) 9:15 a.m. - Library Committee (C203) 9:30 a.m. - Lilies Bible Study (C301); Thursday Morning Bible Study (W400) 10:45 a.m. - Keenagers Program (K100); Meditation 101 (Chapel) 12:00 p.m. - Keenager Lunch (Geneva Hall); Labyrinth Open for Walking (Chapel) 5:30 p.m. - T’ai Chi for Exercise (C200) 6:00 p.m. - Middle School & High School Basketball Practices (Pickard Hall) 7:30 p.m. - Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (S300); Webelo Scouts Blue & Gold Ceremony (Chapel)

Friday, March 1 (Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:1-6; Romans 4:1-12) 8:00 a.m. - StepUp Ministry Employment Training Workshop (C100) 9:30 a.m. - Fit After Fifty (Pickard Hall) 5:45 p.m. - FYC-First Friday Movie Night (K100) 8:00 p.m. - Alcoholics Anonymous (C100)

Saturday, March 2 (Psalm 22:23-31; Genesis 16:7-15; Mark 8:27-30) 9:00 a.m. - Communion Preparation (Sacristy); NAMI Family to Family (C301)

10:00 a.m. - Let’s Do Lunch/Show Up and Serve (Geneva Hall)

Each Sunday, we offer four opportunities for you to worship with us at White Memorial (8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary and 11:00 a.m. OnPoint@1704 in Pickard Hall). While you will notice differences in music, location and worship leadership among our different services, what unites us in our worship is our liturgy. All services use the same Call to Worship, Prayer of Confession, readings from Scripture and Affirmation of Faith.

1704 OBERLIN RD. | RALEIGH, NC 27608 | P. 919.834.3424 | WHITEMEMORIAL.ORG

The Service for the Lord’s DaySeventh Sunday After Epiphany

February 24, 20198:15, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m.

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

Greeting Kirsten HomdromOne: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. All: And also with you. One: Let us prepare for worship.

Preparation for WorshipO Lord God, you led your people through the wilderness and brought them to the promised land. So guide us, that, following our Savior, we may walk through the wilderness of this world toward the glory of the world to come; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Prelude - Prelude in G major, Op. 37 No. 2 Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Christian Welcome and Announcements Gary FultonPlease pass the Friendship Register to your neighbor and include all requested information.

Call to Worship from Psalm 100One: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. All: Worship the Lord with gladness; come into God’s presence with singing. One: Know that the Lord is God.All: It is God who made us, and we are God’s; we are God’s people, and the sheep of God’s pasture. One: Enter the gates with thanksgiving, and God’s courts with praise. Give thanks to God, bless God’s name. All: For the Lord is good; God’s steadfast love endures for ever, and God’s faithfulness to all generations.

*Hymn 309 - Come, Great God of All the Ages ABBOT’S LEIGH

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession:God of love, you came among us as light shining in the darkness; you call us to share the light and to be the light of the world. We confess that we have not welcomed the light, for we have been afraid of what it might expose in us, or who it might call us to become. Forgive us, Lord. Give us the courage to live by your light that we might know the fullness of your grace and share it with one another. Open our lives to your light that we might dwell in its brightness and share the fullness of your love to all. Amen.

*Assurance of Pardon

*Passing of the Peace

*Response Hymn 583Glory to God, glory to God, glory in the highest!Glory to God, glory to God, alleluia, alleluia!

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

a one-day Beginnings Class. Visit whitememorial.org/join

or contact Elizabeth Viohl at ext. 206for details, class dates and registration.

THINGS TO KNOW:- Shuttle buses run every Sunday at five-to

ten-minute intervals, 8:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. from Carolina Place, 2626 Glenwood Avenue, across from Glenwood Village Shopping Center.

- Restrooms are located in the Luther Buildingimmediately behind the sanctuary/Jane Bell Gathering Space.

- 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 today and March 10

- Bulletins left in the sanctuary following worship services are recycled as part of our care for God’s creation. WMPC is a certified Earth Care congregation of the PC (USA).

We are a Stephen Ministry congregation.

PASTORAL & PROGRAM STAFF: CHRISTOPHER EDMONSTON, PASTORANDREW AMODEI, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORCYNTHIA BAGGETT, DIR. OF WEEKDAY SCHOOL GENEVIEVE BROOKS, DIR. OF YOUTH MINISTRYCATE CHURCH NORMAN, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

PASTORAL CARETRACEY DANIEL, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR FAITH

FORMATIONBROCK DOWNWARD, DIR. OF MUSIC EMERITUSJIM FERRY, PARISH ASSOCIATEGARY FULTON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

ADMINISTRATION AND OUTREACH ROBERT GALLOWAY, PASTORAL RESIDENT KIRSTEN HOMDROM, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICKATHY HOWELL, COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTORGLORIA JOHNSON, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

COMMUNITY MINISTRY AND MISSIONSLINDA NUNNALLEE, STEPUP DIRECTOR CHIP POPE, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR YOUTH

AND THEIR FAMILIESGRIER RICHARDS, ASSOC. PASTOR FOR

DISCIPLESHIPRICH RICHARDS, ASSOC. DIR. OF MUSICART ROSS, PASTOR EMERITUSLYNN SPRINGFIELD, DIR. OF ELEMENTARY

MINISTRYMARTHA STEVENSON, EDUCATOR EMERITAAGNES VAGLIO, DIR. OF CHILDREN’S MUSICGWEN WHITEMAN, DIR. OF YOUNG CHILDREN’S

MINISTRY JEAN WILLIAMS, PARISH NURSE KARL ZINSMEISTER, DIR. OF MUSIC

AFTER HOURS PASTOR ON CALL: 919-605-4593

WORSHIP | EMBRACE | SERVE in the manner of Christ

• Church Basketball MS practices on Thursdays,6-7p.m. HS practices on Thursdays,7-8p.m. AllgamesonSaturdaysat FirstPresbyterianofRaleigh

• CommunityTable TicketSales,February24 TicketsonsaleatthePoint andintheCourtyard

• SabbathSunday February24,NoSunday nightprogrammingat church,FamilyDevotions

• Youth Group March3,5-7p.m.,Dinner$5

UPCOMING SPECIAL EVENTS• ConfirmationRetreat March9-10CampWillow Run,Registrationonline

• MSOpenGym March11,3-5p.m. PickardHall,6th-8thgrade

• YouthFundraiser: CommunityTable:Good Food&GoodCompany- March15,SavetheDate forYouthMinistryAnnual FundraiserDinner

• MSandHSSpringRetreat CampDonLee,March22-24 Registrationonline

WEEKLY YOUTH EMAIL NEWSLETTERDoyouwanttoreceivetheweeklyyouthemailnewsletterthat’sfullofgreatinformation?ContactDebSmithatdsmith@whitememorial.orgtobeaddedtothecontactlist.

CHILDREN’S PYSANKY EGG DECORATING PARTY3rd-5thgraders,bringanadulttodecorateaPysankyeggwithyou!JoinusinthisRussiantraditionofdecoratingEastereggstosymbolizenewlifeandresurrection.ThisLentencraftpartywilltakeplaceonSaturday,March23,1:00-3:00p.m.inGenevaHall,andthecostis$7.Wehavelimitedspace,soregisteronlinebyMarch18atwhitememorial.org/registerorbycalling919-834-3425,x216.Questions?ContactLynnSpringfieldatlspringfield@whitememorial.orgor919-834-3425,x232.

WORSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR SECOND GRADERS AND PARENTS OR CAREGIVERSOnMarch3and10,secondgradersandtheir

parentsorcaregiversareinvitedtoWorshipWorkshopsfrom9:30-10:30a.m.intheChapel.Theworkshopswillincludemusic,craftsandgamesassecondgraderslearnaboutcongregationalworshipanddevelopskillsforparticipationinworship.Groupswillrotatetolearnthroughdifferentmodalities,soweencouragefamiliestoattendbothsessions.OnMarch10atthe11:00a.m.serviceintheSanctuary,thechildrenwillbespeciallywelcomedasworshipparticipantsandwillreceiveBiblesandmilestones.Questions?ContactLynnSpringfieldatlspringfield@whitememorial.orgor919-834-3425,ext232.

ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ARE INVITED TO OUR ANNUAL YOUTH FUNDRAISER!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! FRIDAY, MARCH 15 | 6:30-8:30 P.M.

OUR YOUTH MINISTRY FUNDRAISER DINNERhelp raise $15,000 for youth missions.

join us for a fun, engaging and enriching evening for the entire church community.

purchase tickets online, on sunday mornings, or wednesday night dinners

full table reservations available ($200 for 8)$25 per person

music | storytelling | delicious foodthank you for supporting our youth ministry.

3rd - 5th Graders

Come Bowl With Us!Friday, March 8 | 6-8 p.m.

Buffaloe Lanes of Raleigh5900 Oak Forest Drive | Raleigh | 27616

$12 per person (includes shoe rental and unlimited bowling for two hours)

Questions? Contact Parker Wright at parkerwright80@gmail.com or Lynn Springfield at lspringfield@whitememorial.org

All second graders and their parents or special adults are invited to participate in this two-part Worship Workshop held on March 3 and 10 in the Chapel. This fun workshop will include music, crafts, and games as children learn about congregational worship. No reservations are necessary.

On March 10 at the 11:00 worship service in the Sanctuary, the children will be specially recognized and receive Bibles and milestones.

If you have questions, please contact Lynn Springfield at 919-834-3425, x232 or lspringfield@whitememorial.org.

WORSHIP WORKSHOPSFOR SECOND GRADERS

and their parents or special adults

March 3 and 10 | 9:30 — 10:30 during the Sunday School hour

Joys & CONCERNS

WORSHIP|EMBRACE|SERVEWMPC | Volume LIII | No. 8 | February 24, 2019

Ifyouhaveexperiencedabirth,marriageordeathyouwanttosharewiththechurch,emailRebeccaTurneratrturner@whitememorial.org.Ifyouhavearelativeorchurchfriendwhoishospitalized,callthechurchofficeoremailAmyClaproodataclaprood@whitememorial.orgsoourpastoralstaffcanreachout.Ifyouhaveapastoralcareneedoutsideofregularbusinesshours,callourafterhourspastoroncallat919-605-4593.

PRAYERS AND CHRISTIAN CONCERNSLinda and Jim Hancock, George, Debbie and Gregory Viall, and Trey and Jessica Viall, onthedeathofLinda’sandGeorge’saunt,SallyLishon,February4,Naples,FL.

George, Debbie, Ashley and Hamilton Andrews, on the deathofGeorge’smother,MarthaRoseAndrews,February5,Raleigh,NC.

Harriet, Patrick, Patrick Jr., Abigail and Cooper Mills, onthedeathofHarriet’smother,AbbieSimsEdwards,February12,Whiteville,NC.

Jan, Bradley, Katie and Kent Vaughn, and Megann, Tyler and Vivienne Watters, onthedeathofJan’sfather,WilliamPriebe,February12,Raleigh,NC.

William, Christina, Eliza and Alexander Allen, on the deathofWilliam’smother,MaryColemanMarshallAllen,February12,Farmville,NC.

Charlotte Bailey, and Rob, Lauren and Mollie Bailey, onthedeathofCharlotte’smother,HildaLeeThompson,February15,Selma,NC.

Nancy Jude,onthedeathofhermother,AliceAnnettaJude,February17,Raleigh,NC.

CONGRATULATIONS TOGriffin Law onreceivingtheEagleScoutAwardonFebruary10,fromTroop395.Griffin’smotherisBeckyLaw.

NEW PRESBYTERIANSWilliam Christopher Poole, bornFebruary12,childofBrookeandTylerPoole,grandchildofDorotheaandGeffBitler,andClairePoole.

James Paul Baker,bornFebruary15,childofCatherineandJimBaker,grandchildofMelindaandPaulFox.

HOSPITALS (*designatesdischarged)Hillcrest:PatSmithMayview:TomNewby

Sanctuary|Today|Sunday,February24 | 3:00p.m.

George Deaton, Wade Henderson and Timothy Sparks founded Three Triangle Tenors in 2009 with collaborative pianist Thomas Warburton. Their popular performances have been presented from the Piedmont to the coast in central and eastern North Carolina. The three tenors and Thomas Warburton are delighted to present a concert of songs and arias during the inaugural season of the White Memorial Presbyterian Church concert series. Their repertory encompasses folk songs, religious songs and arias, songs and ensembles from Broadway musicals and movie scores, opera arias and ensembles, and Neapolitan songs. The individual performers have been involved in opera, oratorio, recital and teaching not only in the Triangle area, but also elsewhere in the United States and in Europe.

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S O U N D S O N O B E R L I N I S P L E A S E D T O P R E S E N T

GeorgeDeaton,WadeHenderson,TimothySparkswithcollaborative

pianistThomasWarburton

YOU WON’ T WANT TO MISS THIS PERFORMANCE! ADMISSION IS FREE!

A love offering in support of the Sounds on Oberlin concert series will be collected.

WMPCprovides70sacklunchesonceamonthforRaleighRescueMission’s

SundaySackLunchesprogram.Allweneedarewillinghandstomakeandpackthe

lunches.Everythingwillbeprovided.

WewillassembleliteracyringsandmakebookmarksforWakeUpandRead.

SUNSCREEN NEEDED IN MARCH Ifyouarehomeless,beingoutdoorsmuchof

thetimecancreatechallengesinallseasons.Asweatherbeginstoturnwarmer,sunscreenwill

becomeimportanttothosewhoareexposedtotheelements.PleasehelpbybringinginsunscreenforthemonthofMarchandplaceinthecollectionbin

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WMPC | February 24, 2019

The Art of Yes -And:

When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan!

Adult Winter Retreatwith MaryAnn McKibben DanaSaturday, March 16 - workshop

& Sunday, March 17- teach and preach

Adult Winter Retreat | March 16 & 17

Register (required) for Saturday’s workshop and/or childcare at www.whitememorial.org/register

You will not want to miss our Winter Retreat!

MaryAnn McKibben Dana will teach us to use the tools of improv to help us navigate life

when things don’t go according to our plans.

The weekend kicks off with a workshop from 9:00 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, March 16 in Geneva Hall.

A cash love offering will be collected for a continental breakfast being served beginning at 9:00 a.m.

On Sunday, March 17, MaryAnn will teach an Adult Sunday School Class at 9:30 a.m. in Geneva Hall and preach at the 11:00 a.m. worship service in the Sanctuary. MaryAnn was our Theologian-in Residence in 2016 and we loved her! The

Adult Faith Formation committee is excited to welcome MaryAnn back.

WHO WANTS TOSAVE A LIFE?

Lend an arm for the blood drive.

Monday, March 25, 20199 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Pickard Hall

Appointments are required. Register at www.whitememorial.org/register

OBERLIN ROAD ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICEJointogetherwithfriendsalongOberlinRoadforourannualAshWednesdayservice.TheservicewillbeMarch6at6:30p.m.intheSanctuary.WewillcelebratetheLord’sSupperandhavetheimpositionofashes.Thisisagreat

timeofworshipandsharedfaith.Childcarewillbeavailableforagesthreeandyounger.

SENIORS HELPING SENIORS: LUNCH & LEARNBackbypopulardemand,here’sagreatopportunitytoenjoylunchwhilelearningmoreaboutyouriphone,ipadorlaptop.Seniorhighschoolstudentswillbeon-handtohelpsenioradultsonSunday,March31,from12:15-1:15p.m.inCalvin200.RegistrationisrequiredbynoonMarch22.Registeronline at www.whitememorial.org/registerorcontactTonyaHiggins at thiggins@whitememorial.orgor919-834-3425,ext216.Formoreinformation,contactJeanWilliamsatjwilliams@whitememorial.org.

CREATING ART AND GROWING IN FAITHDo you enjoy creating art?

All ages and levels of ability are invited to join us!Sunday | March 3 | 3:30-5 pm | K306

We will provide supplies and some instructions for art projects related to the season of Lent. Please bring your

ideas and creative spirit as we explore the season of Lent by sharing our art and faith.

Register online at www.whitememorial.org/register, or call Jennifer Eastman at 919-834-3425, ext. 212

to reserve your place.

First Friday Movie NightWhen: Friday, March 1Who: K - 5th gradeRegistration: $5 per child = pizza and bottled waterTime: Drop off and pizza dinner 5:45 p.m. followed by 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, February 28 at midnight.

Lenten Pysanky Egg Decorating Workshop for Adults

1 p.m. | Sunday | March 24 Geneva Hall

$20 for people new to the workshop $7 for returning participants

Fee covers suppliesRegister and make payment at

whitememorial.org/register by March 15. Enrollment is limited. Contact Joan DeBruyn at joannadebruyn9@gmail.com with questions.

2ND ANNUAL WMPC MENʼS RETREAT

LEADERS & FOLLOWERS

march 29-30, 2019 • new life camp

2nd Annual Men’s Retreat March 29-30 New Life CampThis year our focus will be

LEADERS AND FOLLOWERS and what makes both necessary for families, churches and communities to thrive.

Our guest speaker is Amos DisasaIncoming Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas

Registration is $90Register at www.whitememorial.org/events