Easter Sunday Sunday, April 16, 2017

7:00, 8:30 & 11:00 AM

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

GATHER IN GOD’S NAME___________________________

Prelude

Welcome Guests and Visitors - Please sign a blue Connection Card

Call to Worship

Prayer of Adoration

GIVE PRAISE AND THANKS TO GOD_________________

*Hymn of Praise #293 “Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!” Deacons will collect prayer requests

*Prayer of Confession Dear God, with praise and thanksgiving we celebrate the

amazing truth that you bring forgiveness and life out of fear and

death. The resurrection of Jesus proclaims that nothing can separate

us from your love. We need this assurance because there are times

when, like those first disciples, we are afraid, unwilling or unable to

declare our allegiance to Christ. We ask you to change us and

transform us. Roll away the heavy stones of fear or regret or

disappointment. Remove whatever it is that keeps us from drawing

closer to you as Easter people—people who love you, who are loved

by you, and who share your love with all people. Amen.

*Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

*Congregational Response Hymn #291 Alleluia, Alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord, Alleluia,

Alleluia! Give praise to his name! Come, let us praise the living God,

joyfully sing to our Savior. Alleluia, Alleluia! Give thanks to the risen

Lord, Alleluia, Alleluia! Give praise to his name!

Time with the Children

Anthem

Joys and Concerns

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.

Offering our Gifts to God

Online giving is also available at www.kenmawrchurch.org

Offertory *Doxology Hymn # 34

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host:

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn “Hallelujah, Your Love Is Amazing” See Insert

GOD’S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED______________

Scripture Matthew 28:1-10 (p. 999-1000)

Sermon “The Fear of the Unknown” Go to www.kenmawrchurch.org for audio and print versions of this sermon

*A Profession of Faith See Insert

GO IN GOD’S NAME_________________________________

*Hymn #288 “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”

*Benediction

*Postlude *All are invited to stand

This Week at Ken Mawr Volume 17, No. 16 April 16, 2017 _____Welcome to Worship!____________ __

Sermon Notes “The Fear of the Unknown”

Matthew 28:1-10

Easter Sunday

“This Week at Ken Mawr”

is a weekly publication of Ken Mawr United

Presbyterian Church 1760 Pine Hollow Road

McKees Rocks PA 15136 Phone: 412-331-2863

Fax: 412-331-4562 Web Site

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Please submit all announcements by

noon on Wednesday

PLEASE NOTE: We ask that all cell phones and electronic devices be turned off and that food and drinks remain

outside the sanctuary. We want this time of worship to be meaningful

for everyone. Thanks.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: AT HOME

Eileen Bryant – 108 Homer Circle, McKees Rocks, PA ........................................... 15136 Peggy Knapp – 1248 Straka Street, Pittsburgh, PA ................................................. 15204 Jim Orr – 1015 First Street, McKees Rocks, PA ...................................................... 15136 Ralph and Pat Chasey – Coraopolis Towers, #809, 951 1st Ave, Coraopolis, PA .. 15108 Bill Gehr – 207 Church Drive, Coraopolis, PA .......................................................... 15108 Mathilde Halaja – (Kevin’s mother) 1318 Merryfield Street, Pgh, PA ....................... 15204 Tom Haney – 202 Disney Drive, Coraopolis, PA...................................................... 15108 Bob and Charlotte Noble – 518 Waverly Place, Lakeland, FL ................................. 33815 Jean Lindner – 16 Utz Lane, Coraopolis, PA ........................................................... 15108 Bob Gregory – 190 North Vireo Drive, McKees Rocks, PA ...................................... 15136 Hazel Rizzo - 201 Clever Rd, McKees Rocks, PA ................................................... 15136 Ken Parme – 31 Hodgson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA ........................................................ 15205 David McCormick – (Joe’s father), 280 Burch Dr, Coraopolis, PA ........................... 15108 Pippa Downs – 34521 Nantucket Commons, Fremont, CA ..................................... 94555 Nadine Gadsby – 54 Kathleen Drive, McKees Rocks, PA ....................................... 15136 Helen Carmichael – PO Box 868, Apt 704, Mars, PA .............................................. 16046 Rose Ann Grannis - (Angela Schoppe’s mother) 1 Beegle Home Ct., New Brighton, PA 15066

Betty McCurdy – (Russ’s sister-in-law) 208 Dixon Ave, Dubois, PA ........................ 15801 Bill McCurdy – (Russ’s uncle) 9425 Magnum Dairy Rd, Wake Forest, NC .............. 27587 Bill Conrad – 115 Phillips Lane, McKees Rocks, PA ................................................ 15136 James Murphy – 115 Starling Drive, McKees Rocks, PA ........................................ 15136 Jim Hough – 113 Fairlamb Drive, Coraopolis, PA .................................................... 15108 Julie Czuczman – (at Elke Dietz’s) 3711 Haven Street, Pittsburgh, PA ................... 15204 Jim Weber – 50 Castleview Drive, McKees Rocks, PA ........................................... 15136 Dolly Sehn – 22 Kenridge Drive, McKees Rocks, PA............................................... 15136

AT THE HOSPITAL

Peggy Ponte – Rm 302, Ohio Valley Hospital, 25 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA ................. 15136

IN CARE FACILITIES

Dorothy McConkey – Rehab & Care Center, Rm 600A, 3590 Washington Pike, Bridgeville. 15017

Rose Stemplewski – Willow Heights, Room 309, 32 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA ........... 15136

Stella Lehner – Fair Oaks of Pittsburgh, 2200 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA ...................... 15226

Esther Black – Rm 128, Willow Lane, 32 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA .............................. 15136

Phyllis Andrews – 205 Willow Lane, 32 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA ................................ 15136

Ruth Christopher – Pathways, 30 Heckel Road, McKees Rocks, PA ................................... 15136

Rose Laughlin – Rm 6, Bldg 1 Country Meadows, 3560 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA ... 15017

Justin Boose – 428 Landisburg Rd, Shermans Dale, PA ......................................................... 17090

Emma Evans – (Rose Stemplewski’s sister) Room 318, Caring Heights, Coraopolis, PA...... 15108

Marge Hieber – Room 103-W, Caring Heights, 234 Coraopolis Rd, Coraopolis, PA .............. 15108

Lorraine Zwikl – Room 215, The Willows, 30 Heckel Rd., McKees Rocks, PA ...................... 15136

Tom & Mary Jane Burkhard – Country Meadows, Room 217, 3680 Washington Pike ........ 15017

Patricia Hobbs – (Tracy’s mother-in-law) Kane-Ross Center, 110 McIntyre Rd, Pgh, PA ...... 15238

Kay Robinson – (Melissa Laughlin’s grandma) Rosewood of Ohio Valley, Rm 307, 814 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks, PA ............................................................ 15136

IN THE MILITARY

McCurdy, PVT Paul, 519A 20th Avenue, Fort Campbell, KY 42223 Jim D’itri, c/o 305 Blackheath Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (home address) Major Aaron Felter, CMR 450, Box 1319, APO AE, 09705 LCpl Andrew Gregory, 1002 Russell Ave, Apt Bldg 562, Rm 217D, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Anthony Tresky, 2507 Blue Water Blvd., Odenton, MD 21113

Welcome everyone! Do you notice that even in the resurrection story fear plays a

role? We see Jesus offering reassurance, freeing the women at the tomb from the

fear they are experiencing. Yet the fear the women are experiencing is

understandable because, after all, they are talking to a dead man!! I call this the fear

of the unknown. Part of the joy of celebrating Easter is the realization that

resurrection is not just a strange and awesome event that happened some 2000 years

ago, but something that happens to us here and now. Christ makes us new creatures,

and with God’s help we overcome our fear, make new friends, let go of old hurts and

prejudices, enter new relationships, and learn new ways of faithful living. Happy

Easter to you and yours! - Pastor Karl

CHURCH STAFF

PASTOR ......................................................................................................................................................... Karl E. McDonald PARISH ASSOCIATE ..................................................................................................................................... Robert T. Downs DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ............................................................................................................ Lari Skowron ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ............................................................................................................................ Vicki Halaja TREASURER ...................................................................................................................................................... Kelly McCurdy CUSTODIAN ................................................................................................................................................ Otto Sommerhalter

VOLUNTEERS IN MINISTRY MUSIC DIRECTOR ......................................................................................................................................... Jayne McDonald INSTRUMENTAL COORDINATOR ................................................................................................................... Kathy Masciola NURSERY COORDINATOR ...................................................................................................................................... Lori Ryan CLERK OF SESSION ...................................................................................................................................... Louise Schoppe MODERATOR OF DEACONS ................................................................................................................................. Linda Barth ELDER OF THE MONTH .......................................................................................................................................... Jim Weikel DEACONS OF THE MONTH ................................................................................................................. Joe Turner/Todd Zwikl

Counters: Bart Huchel and Bill/Linda Kent

BENEVOLENCE OFFERINGS unless otherwise designated, support:

Today: Easter Sunday Next Week: Open Door (Crafton)

GREETERS: (Today) GREETERS: (Next Week) 8:30 Gary Partee and Jim Mitchell 8:30 Janet Walter and Diane Weber 11:00 Gaye and Dave Ewonce 11:00 Frank, Diana & Josh Knapp CHILDREN’S CHURCH (TODAY) CHILDREN’S CHURCH (NEXT WEEK) I’ve Just Seen Jesus Believe It or Not

PARENTS OF INFANTS AND PRESCHOOLERS Welcome! Your children are welcome to join us in worship today. For parents who wish to use it, childcare is provided for infants and preschoolers in the church nursery and staffed by loving volunteers. When they are ready, we gladly welcome your children to all worship services. We understand in doing so we are fulfilling part of our promise to nurture these little ones in the faith. Children learn best by observing and participating. Parents can explain and model worship for their children when they bring them to worship. Thanks again for joining us in worship today. We are glad that you are here.

NURSERY (Today) 8:30 NURSERY (Today) 11:00 0-4 Lari and Willy Skowron 0-2 Barb and Chrissy Cannella 3-4 Lari and Willy Skowron NURSERY (Next week) 8:30 NURSERY (Next Week) 11:00 0-4 Kathy Stewart and Lynn Coleman 0-2 Rachel and Chris Seip 3-4 Michelle and Steve Putt

The angel said

to the women,

“Do not be

afraid,

for I know that

you are looking

for Jesus,

who was

crucified.

He is not here;

he has risen,

just as he said.”

Matthew 28:5-6

This Week at Ken Mawr Volume 17, No. 16 April 16, 2017 ANNOUNCEMENTS Today at KMUPC

April 16, 2017 Worship ............................................... 7:00 Choir Rehearsal ...................... 8:00 & 10:30

Sunday School .......................................... 9:45 Worship ......................................... 8:30 & 11:00

Happy Easter! Road to Emmaus Communion Service ...... 8:00

Q

Apr 17 – Apr 23

Apr 17h Finance Committee Mtg .............. 6:30 Girl Scouts ................................... 6:30 Al-Anon ........................................ 7:30 Apr 18th Alpha Circle .................................. 1:30 Apr 19th KenMawr Seniors ...................... 12:00 Kathy’s Bible Study ...................... 1:00 JAM ............................................. 6:30 LifeTree Café ............................... 6:30 Choir ............................................ 7:30 Girl Scouts ................................... 7:30 Apr 20th Staff Meeting ............................. 11:00 Growth Group .............................. 7:30 Apr 21st Quilters ...................................... 10:00 Apr 21-23 Pittsburgh Project Weekend Apr 23rd Deacons/Elders......................... 12:00 Confirmation ............................... 4:00

Looking ahead

Apr 24th Girl Scouts ................................... 6:30 Al-Anon ........................................ 7:30 Apr 25th Kathy’s Bible Study ..................... 1:00 Ernst – Friendship Lounge .......... 6:00 Apr 26th JAM ............................................. 6:30 LifeTree Café ............................... 6:30 Choir ............................................ 7:30 Apr 27th Growth Group ............................. 7:30 Apr 28th Quilters ...................................... 10:00 Apr 29th Women’s Brunch ....................... 11:00

SERMONS & SCRIPTURES

Apr 16th “The Fear of the Unknown”

Matthew 28:1-10

Easter Sunday

Apr 23rd “Born Again”

1 Peter 1:3-9

Apr 30th “Reverent Fear”

1 Peter 1:17-23

May 7th “Proper Respect”

1 Peter 2:13-25

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

E-mail Addresses for the staff at KMUPC Pastor Karl McDonald - pastorkarlmcd@comcast.net Rev. Bob Downs – rtddmin@aol.com Lari Skowron - Lskowron1@comcast.net Vicki Halaja - Kenmawrsecretary@comcast.net

Christian Sympathies to the family of Jim Dines who passed away

on April 10th. Condolences can be sent to

Jim’s wife, Joyce at 118 Cloverleaf Drive,

Carnegie PA 15106

Wednesday April 19th

from 6:30 – 7:30

Topic of discussion:

“Amazing Grace”

The mother of the shooter finds healing in

the aftermath of the Amish schoolhouse

massacre.

Our group for 4 year olds through 4th

Wednesday night at 6:30

This week’s lesson will be:

“Lydia : Being an ambassador of Christ”

will NOT meet tonight

High School Youth Group will NOT meet tonight

*Food Pantry Needs* The Food Pantry is in desperate need of

restocking! If you would like to help us out,

please see the list of suggested donations:

Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Canned Soups, Stuffing,

Canned Vegetables and Fruit, Chef Boyardee,

Hamburger Helper, Macaroni and Cheese,

Knorr Rice or Noodle Side Dishes, Instant

Potatoes, Gravy, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Juice,

Dish Soap, 4pk Toilet paper

at KMUPC will be

Sunday, July 23rd – Thursday, July 27th

6-8:45pm

For ages 4 through the 8th grades

Ladies

Brunch

Saturday, April 29

11am

Ken Mawr UP Church

Sharpe Hall

“Rooted in Love”

Special Speaker-

Rev. Lynn Portz

Shadyside Presbyterian Church

** Please RSVP to the church office**

You are invited:

To the Ordination of

Rachel Marie McDonald (Pastor Karl and Jayne’s niece)

April 30th at 4:oo pm St. Mark’s United Church of Christ

5 Baker Hill Road Fredonia, PA

Light reception to follow

If you are interested in receiving the church’s email

prayer chain, please contact Vicki at

kenmawrsecretary@comcast.net

Menu

Spring Salad

Egg and Vegetable Casserole

Assorted Tea Sandwiches

Dessert/Beverages

Children’s Church For children age 5-8

Children may leave immediately after “Time with the Children”

Children in 3rd grade and above are welcomed and encouraged to participate in worship with their

families

In memory of my daughter-in-law, Diane Reiness, from Esther Black In honor of my son, Gene Reiness, from Esther Black In loving memory of Victoria Cersosimo and Gina Gossett, from Claudia Tyler and Luciano Gossett In Loving memory of Dolores Fisher, from Claudia Tyler and Luciano Gossett In memory of Louise Clapperton, from daughter Roberta In loving memory of brother, Howard Law, from Phyllis Andrews Mr. Jim Heckethorn Mr. and Mrs. Ray Walter In memory of Mason and Mary Gehr and Clyde H. and Elsie Schneider, from William Gehr and family In memory of Mary and Mason Gehr, and Joan Gehr, from John Gehr In loving memory of Ben Kovach, from Donna and Amy Kovach In loving memory of my father, John Lind, from Gwynn Lind In loving memory of Robert E. Hieber Jr. and Clyde Detwiler, from Bill and Linda Hieber In memory of Francis Harbaugh, Fay and Zella McElrath, Allen Harbaugh, Julia Harbaugh, and Hazel Niemeyer, from Diana Harbaugh and family In loving memory of Don, Gwen, and Gary Calpas, from the Kovach and Zaccone families In memory of Bert and Helen Homes, Paul and Betty Popovich with love, from Charles and Melanie Popovich In honor of my children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, from Pat Joyce In memory of my husband, Russ Joyce, from Pat Joyce In honor of my mom and grandma with love, from Melissa Laughlin In memory of my loving husband, P.H. Meixell, from Roberta Meixell

The Easter flowers have been given by

In memory of loving parents and grandparents, Shirley and Bob Huchel, from Bart and Anita Huchel In memory of loving parents and grandparents, Marina and John Kirby, from Bart and Anita Huchel In honor of Jean Bryan, with love from her children, grandchildren and great-grandsons In memory of Pap Tink, with love from all of his children, grandchildren and great-grandsons In memory of Rocky and Dolores Mollica, from Dolores Mollica Worsen In honor of Katie and Tom Kappert from Aunt Kathy In honor of our Ken Mawr Church family, from Kathy Klinger and Katie and Tom Kappert

In memory of Bonnie and Milt Kappert, from the Kappert and Klinger families In memory of Helen and Fred Klinger, from the Klinger and Kappert families In memory of Paul and Lula Dickson and Roland and Margaret Buchanan, from the Dickson family In memory of Rev. and Mrs. Gerald Maxwell, from Renee and Sierra Trunick In memory of Amy Ross, from Renee and Sierra Trunick In memory of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Trunick-Wonder, from Renee and Sierra Trunick In honor of our granddaughter, Megan, on her 11th birthday, from Marvin and Nancy Fry In memory of Margaret and Frank Zorevich from Marlene Kirk In honor of Thekla, Vera, and Moses Skowron, from Lari and Willy Skowron In memory of Jordan Skowron, from Lari and Willy Skowron In memory of Dave Young and Tony Cannella, from the Cannella family In loving memory of Harold “Moose” Krause, from Sandy Krause In honor of Karson, Reagan, and Morgan Seip, from Chris and Rachel Seip In honor of my aunt, Debbie Waxler, from Lori Ryan In memory of my mom, Beverly Krause, from Lori Ryan In memory of Lester Kunkle, Rozetta Duran, and Joseph Dennis with love, from Joe and Rozetta Turner In memory of Mr. Thurl and Mrs. Anna Mae Barth, Dian Fischer, and Mr. Roy and Mrs. Alice Mobberley, from Ken, Linda, Olivia and Colton Barth In loving memory of Marjory Gadsby, from David Gadsby In memory of “Rev”, from Helen Sharpe, Sharon Rich, Nancy, Mark, Kasey Lynn, and Ryan Robert Cannister In memory of Elizabeth Clarke and Donald Clarke, from Kathy and Bill Conrad

In honor of our granddaughter, Cheyenne Seman, from Claude and Judy Street In honor of Paul and Colleen Scholar’s 45th wedding anniversary In memory of George Bailey, from Ryan and Kacie McGregor In honor of Mrs. Margaret Hieber, from Bob and Donna Hieber In memory of Kelly’s mother, Carol Fitzgerald, from Kevin and Kelly Molka In memory of Mary and George Gales, from Darlene Banas In memory of Eugene M. Camarota, from Sandra Joy Camarota In memory of Mr. and Mrs. John Dudak, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ponder, and Miss Virginia Phleger, from Nancy Dudak In memory of our mothers, Rose Planz and Freda Potter, from Bob and Linda Planz In memory of loved ones, from Justin and Danielle Kuban In memory of Charles Davey, and George and Helen Loos, from Denny and Diane Loos In fond memory of Bill Mitchell, from Diane, JoAnn, and Jim In honor of Betty Jane Dorsey, from Barb and Ed Jaros In honor of Rose Stemplewski, from Barb and Ed Jaros In memory of Tillie and Cas Karpinski, and Berta and Ed Jaros, from Barb and Ed Jaros In memory of Dorothy Kratzenberg, from Dave and Linda Smith In memory of Tony Tresky and David McLaren, from the Tresky family In memory of loved ones, from Marge Leck and family In loving memory of Bob Knapp, from Peggy Knapp In memory of Theresa Blanton, from Tina Freyermuth In memory of loved ones, from Ralph and Pat Chasey In memory of Eric Betz, Daniel Koller Sr., and Florence Koller, from Dan and Cindy Koller, Judy, George, and JJ Carney In memory of Lorand and Georgette Balazs, from Bruce Balazs, Lori and Gary York, Summer Swoger, and Josh York In memory of Otto’s mother and dad, Mr. and Mrs. Andor Udvarhelyi, and Marlene’s mother and dad, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Rorison, from Otto and Marlene Sommerhalter