R E F L E C T I O N S

Among the great peoples who have won empires and changed the world and among obscure tribes living and dying in remote isolation – no time, no place, no people except this can register the claim. God has said ‘you only’ and we reply ‘only us.’

~ J Alec Motyer Israel was elected not to privilege but to responsibility, namely, to the responsibility of being set apart as holy in order to mediate the knowledge of God to the rest of the world.

~ Elizabeth Achtmeier Israel’s devastation will be so complete that all that will be rescued is proof of death in the form of scraps of furniture and the tattered memory of lazy luxury on fancy beds.

~ Hans Walter Wolff Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore, God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure. ~ Philippians 2:5-13

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O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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p C A L L T O W O R S H I P PSALM 118:19-23

LEADER: Open for me the gates of righteousness; I will enter and give thanks to the LORD.

PEOPLE: This is the gate of the LORD through which the righteous may enter. LEADER: I will give you thanks, for you answered me; you have become my

salvation. PEOPLE: The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone; UNISON: the LORD has done this, and it is marvelous in our eyes.

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LEADER: Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God together by praying— UNISON: Lamb of God, that takes away the sins of the world, have mercy upon us.

Almighty Creator, have mercy upon us. Holy Spirit have mercy upon us. Lord, let your mercy be showed upon us as we put our trust in you. Amen.

Please take a moment to silently confess your individual sins.

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But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities. The punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way, and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. p T H A N K S G I V I N G

LEADER: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit; PEOPLE: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. p Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder

p C R E E D Heidelberg Catechism Q. 45 LEADER: How does Christ’s resurrection benefit us?

LEFT: First, by His resurrection He has overcome death, so that He could make us share in the righteousness which He had obtained for us by His death.

RIGHT: Second, by His power we too are raised up to a new life. UNISON: Third, Christ’s resurrection is to us a sure pledge of our glorious resurrection.

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p G O S P E L JOHN 21:1-19 1 After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 4 Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5 Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” 6 He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. 7 That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. 8 The other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. 9 When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. 10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” 11 So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. 12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13 Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. 14 This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. 15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. 18 Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” 19 (This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.” LEADER: The Gospel of the Lord. PEOPLE: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.

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q P R A Y E R The congregation is invited to use short sentence prayers to praise God for our Good Shepherd, God’s Holy Lamb, Jesus Christ. q O F F E R I N G MATTHEW 6:19-21 Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Please fill in the pew attendance pad, pass it down the pew and then back.

q Thou Lovely Source of True Delight

Children, ages 4 years through first grade, are dismissed to be walked over to the first floor of the Harvest House for children’s worship training on all Sundays except the second one of each month. q P R O C L A M A T I O N AMOS 3:1-12 1 Hear this word that the Lord has spoken against you, O people of Israel, against the whole family that I brought up out of the land of Egypt: 2 “You only have I known of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your iniquities. 3 “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet? 4 Does a lion roar in the forest, when he has no prey? Does a young lion cry out from his den, if he has taken nothing? 5 Does a bird fall in a snare on the earth, when there is no trap for it? Does a snare spring up from the ground, when it has taken nothing? 6 Is a trumpet blown in a city, and the people are not afraid? Does disaster come to a city, unless the Lord has done it? 7 “For the Lord God does nothing without revealing his secret to his servants the prophets. 8 The lion has roared; who will not fear? The Lord God has spoken; who can but prophesy?”

5. Jesus, my Lord, my life, my light, Oh come with blissful ray. Break radiant through the shades of night, And chase my fears away. Won’t You chase my fears away.

6. Then shall my soul with rapture trace The wonders of thy love. But the full glories of thy face Are only known above. They are only known above.

9 Proclaim to the strongholds in Ashdod and to the strongholds in the land of Egypt, and say, “Assemble yourselves on the mountains of Samaria, and see the great tumults within her, and the oppressed in her midst.” 10 “They do not know how to do right,” declares the Lord, “those who store up violence and robbery in their strongholds.” 11 Therefore thus says the Lord God: “An adversary shall surround the land and bring down your defenses from you, and your strongholds shall be plundered.” 12 Thus says the Lord: “As the shepherd rescues from the mouth of the lion two legs, or a piece of an ear, so shall the people of Israel who dwell in Samaria be rescued, with the corner of a couch and part of a bed. LEADER: This is the Word of the Lord. PEOPLE: Thanks be to God. q Abusing Privilege Rev. Keith A. Winder Full outlines of the sermon are available on a table in the Narthex.

p Christ’s Church Shall Glory in His Power

Christ’s church shall glory in his power and grow to his perfection; he is our rock, our mighty tower, our life, our resurrection: so by his skillful hand the church of Christ shall stand; the master-builder’s plan he works, as he began, and soon will crown with splendor. Christ’s people serve his wayward world to whom he seems a stranger; he knows its welcome from of old, he shares our joy, our danger: so strong, and yet so weak, the church of Christ shall speak; his cross our greatest need, his word the vital seed that brings a fruitful harvest. Christ’s living lamp shall brightly burn, and to our earthly city forgotten beauty shall return, and purity and pity: to give the oppressed their right the church of Christ shall fight; and though the years seem long he is our strength and song, and he is our salvation. Christ’s body triumphs in his name; one Father, sovereign giver, one Spirit, with his love aflame, one Lord, the same for ever: to you, O God our prize, the church of Christ shall rise beyond all measured height, to that eternal light, where Christ shall reign all-holy. p B E N E D I C T I O N JUDE 24-25

To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy — to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen. Bill Achor is the worship leader. Sermon text readers are Bob Brewer (8am) and Lauren Cutler (10:45am). Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain: John of Damascus, tr. by John Mason Neale, arr. by Ernest MacMillan. All I Have is Christ: Words and Music by Jordan Kauflin, © 2008 Sovereign Grace Praise. Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder; John Newton; Music by Laura Taylor; ©2001 Laura Taylor Music. None Other Lamb, None Other Name: Christina G. Rossetti, Music by Peggy S. Palmer, Tune ©1950, The United Reformed Church, UBP. God’s Holy Lamb: Music by Matthew Monticchio. Thou Lovely Source of True Delight: Anne Steele; Music by Kevin Twit; ©1998 Kevin Twit Music. UBP. ARR. Christ’s Church Shall Glory in His Power: Christopher Idle, Words © 1982 The Jubilate Group (admin. Hope Publishing Company), Music by

Martin Luther. Hymns reprinted from Trinity Hymnal (©1990, Great Commission Publ.) UBP. Hymns and Praise Songs printed bulletin are used by permission

through our Church Copyright License #1020404. Scripture is taken from the English Standard Version.

L I F E T O G E T H E R This Week at Wheatland

Sunday, May 5 8:00 & 10:45am Morning Worship 9:30-10:30am Sunday Classes 6:30-8:30pm Youth Group

Tuesday, May 7 7:00am Morning Prayer

Wednesday, May 8 7:00-8:45pm ESL classes

Thursday, May 9 7:30am Morning Prayer (Le Duc’s Home)

Sunday, May 12 8:00 & 10:45am Morning Worship 9:30-10:30am Sunday Classes

Looking Ahead July 27 – Summer Picnic

ESL Teacher Training Have you ever considered volunteering as a teacher in our ESL ministry but have felt you weren’t qualified? An upcoming teacher training offered through our denomination’s ESL Ministry might be the perfect introduction for you. Please prayerfully consider participating in an ESL teacher training on the evening of June 7 and all day June 8 in Allentown. Flyers are available in the narthex. Contact Betsy for more information at esl@wheatlandpca.org or 392-5909. Food Bank We are collecting food on the 2nd Sunday of each month (Communion Sunday) for the local food bank. Bring non-perishable household/food items next Sunday and place them in the box in the lobby. Baptism on June 23 We will be celebrating the sacrament of baptism on June 23. If you are a member of Wheatland Presbyterian Church and would like to have a member of your household baptized, please contact Betsy at office@wheatlandpca.org.

Sunday Classes Finding Jesus at the Feasts: This class will study the Israelite Festival calendar and how it points us to Christ, the Gospel, and God’s plan of redemption. Following the storyline of God making all things new, we will see how the Feasts in Leviticus 23 highlight the unfolding story of God’s salvation throughout history. Brandon Gilanyi teaches this class in the sanctuary.

The Apostles Creed: The Apostles Creed has become so familiar to us that we often don’t think about what we are saying. Christians throughout history believe it, we recite it, but do we build our lives on the truths of this creed? Let’s consider how we can use this ancient creed to shape our counter-cultural faith. Taught by Bruce Etter, this class meets in the Augustine Room of the Harvest House. Plant Swap Come to our Flower Team’s Annual Plant Swap Saturday, May 18, 10-11:30am on the porch of the Wheatland Office rain or shine. Bring one or more plants to share—annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, houseplants —and then browse through what others have brought. Take home whatever plants you like… it's all free. View reference books to answer your gardening questions or ask a Wheatland flower team member. Feel free to invite a relative, friend, neighbor, or co-worker. Contact Louise at lsbrewer@gmail.com or 717-406-8284 for more information. Wheatland Communications Are you receiving email communications from the church about upcoming events, prayer concerns, needs within our congregation or elsewhere, etc.? If not, and you would like to, please email your contact information to the church office and we will put you on the distribution list. Send your information to Betsy at office@wheatlandpca.org.

L I F E T O G E T H E R Row House Forum Concerned about opioid, addictions, and wasted lives in our midst? Bring your friends and questions to the next Row House Forum with Robert Fair speaking on “The Roots of Addiction.” He will address opioid dependence, pornography, alcohol, and even “less destructive” behaviors such as gambling, gluttony, and perfectionism. The event is Thursday, May 9 at 7pm at The Trust Performing Arts Center, 37 N. Market St., Lancaster. Limited seats are $10 in advance; $15 at door; Row House Members +1 guest are free. Visit www.therowhouse.org for more info and tickets. RSVP required. Worship Service Recordings Recordings of the sermons are available on the church website, www.wheatlandpca.org. Recordings of the personal testimonies given during the worship service as well as the Sunday class held in the sanctuary are also on the website. For CD copies of the worship service, please contact the office at office@wheatlandpca.org. Also, please tell us if you know of someone who would benefit from receiving CD’s of the worship service in the mail. Sunday Classes & Locations Children & Youth [Ages 3 to Grade 2 begin in Harvest House, Rm 5] Ages 3-4: Harvest House, 2nd floor, Rm. 4 Kindergarten: Harvest House, 1st floor, Rm. 1 Grades 1-2: Harvest House, 2nd floor, Rm. 5 Grades 3-4: Harvest House, 1st floor, Rm. 2 Grades 5-6: Office, 2nd floor, Rm. 8 Grades 7-12: Office, 2nd floor, Rm. 6 Adults Sanctuary – Finding Jesus at the Feasts Augustine Room – The Apostle’s Creed

Men’s Ministry Jethro Group meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at Bob Evans (3000 Hempland Rd, Lanc) at 7:30am. All retired men are welcome. Bruce Mawhinney is leading a study of the Westminster Confession.

Men’s Bible Study meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at the Park City Diner (884 Plaza Blvd., Lanc) at 6:30am. Steve Osborne leads the study in the book of Proverbs. Contact Steve at harborwoodssteve@gmail.com. Care Groups Our congregation is organized by geographical lines into Care Groups. These groups meet twice a month to share meals and deepen fellowship with each other. Care Groups are organized as follows: East End (Lancaster City)—Craig & Brooke Forbes, brookeforbes@me.com. Lampeter Strasburg—Paul & Deb Kreider, phkiii@verizon.net. Leola—Glyn & Betsy Boone, glynboone@outlook.com. Lititz Area/Manheim Township—Dan & Tara Spanjer, dspanjer@lbc.edu. Hempfield—Bill & Catherine Achor, kitkatvt85@gmail.com. Mountville/Millersville—Dallas & Diane Wolgemuth, dallasdiane@embarqmail.com. School Lane Hills—Keith & Melanie Winder kwinder@wheatlandpca.org. West End (Lancaster City)—Tom and Becky Becker, idelette.becky@gmail.com.

For more information about All Things New and links to the Read Scripture app,

sermons, Sunday classes, and lectures, go to www.wheatlandpca.org.

Everyone has a story to tell. We are surrounded by stories of pain, celebration, hope,

and rescue. But, there is one story, God’s story of redemption and new creation,

that shapes and guides all of our stories. This year, we invite you to join with us,

as God’s story of making all things new becomes our story.

VIDEOS

SUNDAYCLASSES

SCRIPTURE READINGS

LECT URES

Scripture Readings

Walk through God’s story of redemption

with other Wheatlanders by downloading

the “Read Scripture” app or using the

monthly bookmarks in the narthex.

Sunday Class

“Finding Jesus at the Feasts” will

explore the Israelite Festival calendar

and how it points us to Christ, the

Gospel, and God’s plan of redemption.

This class meets in the sanctuary.

Sunday Night Lectures

Join us for our next lecture in the

All Things New series Sunday, June 2

during the 9:30-10:30am Sunday school hour.

Tony Shetter, professor of Old Testament at

Lancaster Bible College will be speaking on

“Violence in the Old Testament”. Previous lectures can be found on our website.

Wheatland Presbyterian Church exists to glorify God

by equipping the community of believers

to lovingly confront our generation

with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Luke Le Duc | SENIOR PASTOR lleduc@wheatlandpca.org Keith Winder | ASSOCIATE PASTOR kwinder@wheatlandpca.org Samuel Spatola | DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRIES & OUTREACH sspatola@wheatlandpca.org Bruce Mawhinney | PASTOR EMERITUS bmawhinney@wheatlandpca.org Trip Beans | CAMPUS PASTOR trip.beans@ruf.org Betsy Boone | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT office@wheatlandpca.org INTERIM DIRECTOR OF ESL MINISTRY esl@wheatlandpca.org George Yellak | MUSIC DIRECTOR geo.yellak@gmail.com Barb Smith | FINANCIAL ASSISTANT accountspayable@wheatlandpca.org Kristen Zimmerman | DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY kzimmerman@wheatlandpca.org Daniel Kreider | STUDENT MINISTRY ASSISTANT krei6094@lbc.edu Joel Ansel | SEXTON sexton@wheatlandpca.org

1125 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, PA 17603

717.392.5909 www.WheatlandPCA.org