THE SERVICE OF WORSHIP FOR VETERANS’ DAY AND STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY

November 12, 2017 10:30 a.m.

* All who are able may stand Congregation reads aloud the bold print

THE TIME OF CENTERING We use this time to make the transition between “getting here” and “being here.”

Take these few minutes of quiet time to get in touch with the calm places, the still,

deep places in you; the spirit. Relax your body; quiet the inner dialogue of your mind.

Focus on feeling, on being. Be receptive to your center – your reservoir of inner peace,

strength, love. Be aware of being with others. Feel the spirit of the community.

THE COMMUNITY OF FAITH GATHERS

PRELUDE Piano Sonata in D Major, Hob. XVI:37 (I. Allegro con brio) F. J. Haydn

Hiroko Yamazaki, piano

WELCOME Rev. Elizabeth Lyman

MINUTE FOR MISSION Pledging Ginnie Mayforth

SILENCE AS THE LIGHT OF CHRIST ENTERS

*CALL TO WORSHIP

All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above, so thank our God

For joy in living

And patience in trouble;

For rainbows after clouds

And moonlight on the darkest night;

For wisdom to walk the right path

And peace to calm anxious worry;

For birthday surprises

And things in all sizes

All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above,

So let your song arise and give thanks for all God’s love.

*HYMN NO. 331 God of the Ages, Whose Almighty Hand

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of great giving, we confess that we hoard our gifts. You give us talents of

speaking and teaching, and we pretend we can’t use them. You give us gifts of

working with our hands and minds, and we often use those gifts for our own gain

and self-satisfaction, forgetting the needs of others. You give us wisdom and

knowledge, and we hide what we know, for fear of being laughed at or ignored.

Open our hearts, great God, so that we can be part of our love for the world, sharing

what we have. Amen (Time of silent personal confession)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

God promises us that in the midst of our brokenness and our failures, there are signs

of wholeness, hope, and resurrection. The stories we share with one another in faith

tell of God’s work in us –

Changing despair and depression into awareness, breaking down the walls that

divide, healing wounds of the spirit, creating the power to live in new ways, and the

joy to live fully.

In gratitude for this great love, let us stand and sing praise.

*RESPONSE (all sing) Because You Live, O Christ NO. 249, v. 1

Because you live, O Christ, the garden of the world has come to flower;

The darkness of the tomb is flooded with your resurrection power.

The stone has rolled away and death cannot imprison!

O sing we all this day, for Jesus Christ has risen, has risen, has risen, has risen!

*GREETING OF PEACE Since God has made peace with us, let us make peace with each other.

The peace of Christ be with you all.

And also with you. (We greet each other: “The peace of Christ be with you.”)

CHILDREN’S SERMON Christina Pressley

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE LESSONS Psalm 91:1-6; 14-16

Sun Singer Paul Winter

Jenny Godowsky – soprano saxophone

Matthew 8:5-13

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

SERMON Simple Trust Rev. Elizabeth Lyman

*HYMN NO. 727 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant

v. 1 – unison

v. 2 – harmony

v. 3 – higher voices

v. 4 – harmony

v. 5 – lower voices

v. 6 – unison

JOYS AND CONCERNS

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY Give Me Jesus arr. Mark Hayes

Carole Latimer – soprano

When I come to die, give me Jesus. You may have all this world, give me Jesus.

Dark midnight was my cry; give me Jesus…

You may have all this world, with its troubles and cares, for of this I am sure: give me Jesus.

*DOXOLOGY (all sing) Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; NO. 607

Praise Christ, all people here below;

Praise Holy Spirit evermore;

Praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

You have trusted us with a great abundance, O God. You have blessed us with

immeasurable gifts. Not only do we bring our tithes and offerings to the table, we

also bring our whole lives, asking that you would sanctify us and our gifts for the

work of your Holy Kingdom. As we prepare to offer our pledges to you for next year,

we do so knowing the greatness of your Grace. Amen

*HYMN NO. 354 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory Text: Julia W. Howe, 1861

(Battle Hymn of the Republic) arr. Peter J. Wilhousky

Hiroko Yamazaki – piano, Bob Brown – percussion, Jenny Godowsky – saxophone,

Liane Gehret & Marj Johnson – flute, Michael Carcani – trumpet

v. 1 and refrain – lower voices

v. 2 and refrain – higher voices

v. 3 – choir only; all join the refrain

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Taps attr. Daniel Butterfield

Michael Carcani -- trumpet

Assisting in the service of worship are:

Liturgist: Emily Schwenker

Deacon-in-Charge: Bob Custin

Ushers: Marj Johnson, Jim Miller

The flowers today are given in loving memory of William E. & Elizabeth M. Newby from

their family.

Weekly Prayer List (follows church directory):

Betty & Bill Bates Alma Bergmann

Denise Becker Leah Berl

Welcome visitors! We are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. Please record

your name, address, and phone number in the red attendance book and introduce yourself to

the pastor as you leave. All are invited to join us for light refreshments and fellowship following

the service in the back of the Sanctuary.

Whether you are a visitor, occasional attendee, or current/former/prospective member, you can

stay connected to the people, plans, and possibilities of Concord by subscribing to our

weekly Concord Connects e-newsletter. Just make a note next to your name and email address

in the red attendance book.

Large-print bulletins, hymnals, and Bibles are available for use during the worship service.

Please ask an usher for assistance.

Pastoral Care: The Rev. Kathie Pownall is currently providing pastoral care for our Concord

family and would love to visit anyone – not just in times of emergency. If you would like a visit,

call her at 302/373-7127 or email kspownallkathie@aol.com to set up a convenient time.

On November 11, the U.S. thanks and honors

all those who have served in the military –

in wartime and in peacetime.

Today our Concord family remembers

those veterans who have died, and

expresses our gratitude to all living veterans

and active-duty service men and women for

the contributions and sacrifices they have made.

William Bates U.S. Army WWII

James Beyer U.S. Navy WWII

Rolph Bradley U.S. Army WWII

Richard Brawders U.S. Marines WWII

James E. Coulson U.S. Army Vietnam

Kenneth W. Crock U.S. Army Germany (post-WWII)

Edwin H. Dafter, Jr. U.S. Army WWII

Fleet Davis U. S. Navy Vietnam War

Wes Diemer U. S. Army Korea

Uncle - Lester E. Diemer U. S. Navy (died in action) WWII

Frank Dougherty U.S. Army Air Corps WWII

Gwen Fuller:

Uncle – Alton Meloy U.S. Army WWII

Uncle – Paul Meloy U.S. Army WWII

Uncle – Evard Meloy U.S. Army WWII

Ralph Fuller:

Uncle – Russell Fuller U.S. Army WWII

John O. Foote U.S. Navy WWII

Allene Goodfellow:

Husband - Preston Goodfellow, Jr. U.S. Air Force WWII

Father-in-Law - Preston Goodfellow U.S. Army WWII

Donald L. Greene U.S. Navy

Barbara and Bill Harra

Son - Scott M. Harra U.S. Army (active duty) Iran, Afghanistan

Daughter-in-law - Meghan M. Harra U.S. Army (active duty) Iran, Afghanistan

Barbara’s brother - Kenneth Robinson U.S. Army Vietnam

Bill’s father - Robert V. A. Harra U.S. Army WWII

Gayle and Chip Hazel:

Father - Clarence W. (Buck) Hazel U. S. Coast Guard WWII

Son - Thomas E. Dillon U.S. Air Force Iraq, Afghanistan

Jim Hunter U.S. Air Force Korean War

Kay and Alan Jewett:

Father - E. Melvin Jewett British Army WWII

Father - G. Paul Lynam U.S. Navy WWII

Uncle - John A. Wilson U.S. Navy WWII

Joyce Johnson:

Son-in-Law: Timothy M. Travis U.S. Marine Corps Active duty 1966-69

Carl Jumps U.S. Army WWII

Robert F. Klippel U.S. Army WWII

Stanley T. Lamar U. S. Army

Anna Mae Landt:

Husband - John A. Landt U.S. Army WWII

Brother - Fredric D. Lake, M.D. U.S. Army Medical Corps WWII

Jim Longacre U.S. Air Corps WWII

Marie Lower:

Husband - Henry Lower U.S. Army WWII

Brother - Everett Jones U.S. Army WWII

Brother - Vernon Jones U.S. Navy WWII

Brother-in-Law - Frank Hawks U.S. Air Force WWII

Uncle - Garvey Jones U.S. Army WWI

Edwin Malloy U. S. Navy WWII

JoAnn Marsh:

Son - Jonathan Marsh U.S. Air National Guard Iraq

Ron McKinney:

Father – Ray McKinney U.S. Navy WWII

William J. Millar U.S. Navy WWII

James Miller U. S. Navy

Benjamin Mitchell U.S. Navy WWII

Jan Moore:

Father - Anthony R. Elm U.S. Navy (Seabees) WW II

Macey Negrepont U.S. Air Force (civilian) post-WWII Occupation

John Negrepont U.S. Army Air Corps WWII

Son - Alex Negrepont U.S. Air Force

Daughter - Diane Negrepont Lee U.S. Air Force

Brother - Angelo Negrepont U.S. Navy WWII

Brother - Constantine Negrepont, Jr. U.S. Army Korean War

Father - Constantine Negrepont U. S. Army WWI

William E. Newby U.S. Army WWII

Janice Parker:

Father - James F. Parker U.S. Army WWII

Abigail Quandt:

Father - Russell J. Quandt American Field Service WWII

Ken Persak U.S. Army Air Corps WWII

Paul Pringle U.S. Army Korean War

Max Robinson Royal Canadian Air Force WWII

Carol Schlegel:

Father – William Roper U.S. Army WWII

Jim Silvius U.S. Army Vietnam War

Son - Maj. Mark Silvius, Ph.D. U.S. Air Force current

Priscilla Swanson:

Husband - Jarl R. Swanson U.S. Marines WWII

Brother - David Keating U.S. Navy WWII

Brother - Schuyler Keating U.S. Navy WWII

Brother-in-Law - Elmer Swanson U.S. Army Medical Corps WWII

June Tshudy:

Husband - Harry Tshudy U.S. Navy WWII

Nancy Tucker:

Father - Arthur D. Tucker U.S. Army Air Corps WWII

Bonnie Twilley:

Father - E. Watson Day, Jr. U. S. Navy WWII, Korean War

Brother - Gordon W. Day U. S. Navy USS Nimitz

Grandfather - Elmer W. Day U.S. Coast Guard 30+ yrs. service

Father-in-Law - Carlton Twilley, Sr. U.S. Army WWII

Daniel Voelker U.S. Army Korean War

Carol Welch:

Husband - Daniel Welch U.S. Army Vietnam War

Jean Wertz:

Husband - Robert R. Wertz U.S. Navy WWII

Brother - Robert J. Burger U.S. Merchant Marine (lost at sea) WWII

Barbara Wise:

Son - Adam Wise U.S. Navy Gulf War

Paul Donald Woodford U.S. Air Force Vietnam War

Barbara & Paul Woodford (family):

John Green U.S. Army Revolutionary War

Donald S. Ferguson U.S. Army WWI

Paul Birdseye Woodford U.S. Army WWI

Walter Ernest LeGrys U.S. Army WWI

Frederick William Hill U.S. Army WWI

John Roger LeGrys U.S. Army WWII

John Paul Woodford U.S. Army WWII

Albert Snowden Woodford U.S. Army WWII

Frederick Birdseye Woodford U.S. Navy WWII

Richard Woodford U.S. Army Vietnam War

Over the past few months, we have been reminded that “it takes a village” to keep the church

running. As we move forward with the leadership of Interim Pastor Elizabeth Lyman, let’s

continue with a positive mindset of faith, hope, and optimism by generously supporting God’s

mission through our annual financial pledges, gifts of time and talent, and by considering a

bequest in our planned giving. The Finance & Stewardship Committee invites you to celebrate the

future and Concord’s 65 years of ministry together on

PLEDGE DEDICATION SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19.

Sunday School & Family Activities

Sunday Morning Schedule:

WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL

10:30am Worship in Sanctuary

10:45am Children’s Sermon/Lesson

10:50-11:30am Sunday School

▪ PreK/K (F210/211 for SPARK Rotation)

▪ Elementary, Grades 1-5 (rotating rooms for

Art, Science, Video, Bible Skills & Games,

Cooking)

▪ Middle School, Grades 6-8 (combination of

service projects, worship participation, Bible

lessons, assist with Elementary Cooking)

MUSIC

10:00-10:25am Youth Choir and Bells

▪ Open to youth in Grades 1 and up

▪ Learn anthems in unison and two-part

harmony

▪ Learn beginning/intermediate bell pieces

▪ Share our music with the congregation in

worship on a monthly basis

CHILDCARE

▪ Available 9:45am-11:30am Sunday mornings

in Room F207

Youth Group (Stockings for Soldiers) – Sun.,

Nov. 19, 5:00-7:00pm: We will be

stuffing stockings again this year

to send to our brave men and

women serving in the military.

Look for items to bring in your email and on

our Concord Youth Group Facebook page.

We’ll have dinner, play games, and share

Joys & Concerns, too!

Christmas at Sea: The Sunday School is

collecting items for the Seamen’s Center of

Wilmington’s Christmas “ditty boxes” again

this year. Please help the Sunday

School and SCW brighten the

holidays of seafarers far from

home. Drop off donations of the

following in the basket in the

Narthex by Sun., Nov. 19: shoe

boxes, soap, shampoo, deodorant, combs,

toothpaste/toothbrushes, razors, chapstick,

hats & scarves, socks & gloves, etc. See

November Courier for complete list.

AdventFest

Sunday, December 3

11:45am ~ 1:00pm

in Fellowship Hall

▪ Chef Fran’s fabulous pasta & meatballs,

served with Caesar salad, roll & butter,

drink, & dessert all for just $6!

▪ Make & Take Crafts for all ages

▪ Christmas music provided by

Bob Brown

Sign up for AdventFest in the Narthex or

outside the Church Office.

Concord Preschool

Preschool Book Fair – Nov. 16-22,

Fellowship Hall: Please stop in to browse

the wide selection of children’s books and

educational toys

during posted

hours. As a

convenience to

Concord members, the book fair will be

open next Sun., Nov. 19 before and after

worship for your shopping pleasure! Books

make excellent Christmas gifts!

Campbell’s Labels for Education program

is coming to an end and the Preschool plans

to submit their final points by Nov. 30. If you

have been saving labels or UPCs for this

program, please place them in the Preschool

mailbox by the end of next month. The

Preschool thanks you for your support!

Concord Concert Series

Rehearsals are underway for our Messiah/

Christmas Gala! We do not audition – all are

welcome to seize this opportunity to sing the

world’s greatest Christmas music with

professional orchestra! Help spread the

word! Rehearsals are held in the Sanctuary.

Rehearsal and performance dates:

▪ Thurs., Oct. 12 – Dec. 7, 7:30-8:30pm

▪ Sat., Nov. 18, 9:00-11:30am

▪ Sun., Dec. 3, 1:00-3:00pm

▪ Thurs., Dec. 14, 7:00pm (dress rehearsal

with orchestra)

▪ Sat., Dec. 16, 7:00pm concert

▪ Sun., Dec. 17, 7:00pm concert

Email matthew.pressley@concordpc.org for info.

What Christians Can Learn

from Other Religions

Sundays, through Nov. 19

9:30-10:20am, Jessie’s Room

We’ll be discussing J. Philip Wogaman’s

book, which explores how religions can not

only coexist but learn from each other and

begin an era of peace, cooperation, and

mutual understanding, reinforcing faith in

pluralism and inclusiveness.

Concord Book Club – Sundays, 9:45-

10:25am, Sanctuary Lounge: We are

currently reading and discussing All the

Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr .

You are invited to attend our Bible Study

groups which discuss the background of

the scripture for each Sunday’s sermon:

▪ Mug & Muffin Bible Study – Weds. @

9:30am in the Sanctuary Lounge.

▪ Thaddeus Arc Men’s Bible Study –

Thursdays @ 11:30am in the Library.

Faith in Literature – Our next meeting will

be Monday, Nov. 20, 1:00pm, at the home

of Joyce Johnson. Reading assignment from

50 Great Short Stories, ed. by Milton Crane:

“A Good Man Is Hard to Find” by Flannery

O’Connor and “The Man of the House” by

Frank O’Connor.

Flower Guild

Christmas Flower Fund: If you would like to

contribute to the Flower Fund for the holiday

season, please make your

check for $15/poinsettia

payable to Concord

Church, memo: Flower

Guild. Insert the check in

a Christmas Flower envelope found in the

pews and place it in the offering. Be sure to

include a note stating how you wish the

acknowledgment to read in the bulletin.

Time to Deck the Halls! All are welcome to

join the Flower Guild as we decorate the

Sanctuary and trim the tree on Fri., Dec. 8 @

9:30am. Bring your creative ideas (wire

cutters come in handy, too). Questions?

Contact Carol Schlegel or Dottie Harding.

Discipleship in the World

Share the Spirit Giving Trees Are Up!

Grab a tag from one of the

giving trees in the Narthex or

Jessie’s Room. Remember to

write your name on one copy

of the tag and leave it in the

basket under the tree, then

go shopping for the selected item. Bring

your unwrapped gift to Fellowship Hall on

Sunday, Dec. 10, 9:30-10:20am, where we’ll

wrap and distribute the presents. We’ll be

supporting Friendship House shelters and

transitional housing, the Seamen’s Center of

Wilmington, and clients of Children &

Families First.

JOIN US FOR A

NEW YORK CITY BUS TRIP Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Concord Presbyterian Church

Reserved Tickets ~ $55/person

Enjoy a Broadway show, museum, holiday

shopping, or just see the sights. Bus departs

from the Concord Church parking lot at

7:15am sharp, and leaves NYC at 6:00pm to

return around 8:30pm. (The bus will drop off

near the TKTS Discount Booth on Times

Square and at the World Trade Center

Memorial. Pick up will be near Times Square

only.) There are only six seats left. Contact the

Church Office to reserve your seat now!

Other News

Palestinian Cultural Night – Fri., Nov. 17,

6:00-9:00pm @ Zakat Foundation, 201 Possum

Park Rd., Newark, DE 19711: Home-cooked

Palestinian food and displays. $10 for adults,

$5/child. For info, contact Delaware@pcrf.net.

Ulster Project Delaware – UPD is seeking

applicants, ages 14-16, for its month-long

peace and reconciliation project in July 2018.

American teens and their families host

Protestant and Catholic teens from Northern

Ireland as they seek to learn tolerance and

build understanding. Interest meeting for

teens and parents will be held at the Kirkwood

Highway Library on Sun., Dec. 3 @ 1:30pm.

Visit www.ulsterprojectdelaware.org for info.

CALENDAR

Sunday, November 12 Veterans’/Stewardship Sunday Elizabeth Lyman preaching

10:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary

10:50-11:30 am Sunday School for Children & Youth

5:00 pm Youth Group – An Attitude of Gratitude

Monday, November 13

9:00 am Diaspora Prayer

1:00 pm Prayer Shawls – Sanctuary Lounge

Wednesday, November 15

9:30 am Mug & Muffin Bible Study – Sanctuary Lounge

7:30 pm Worship & Music – Jessie’s Room

Thursday, November 16 Preschool Book Fair

11:30 am Thaddeus Arc Men’s Bible Study – Library

7:30 pm Chancel Choir – Sanctuary

Saturday, November 18 Messiah/Christmas Concert Rehearsal – Sanctuary 9:00 am

Sunday, November 19 Pledge Dedication, 65th Anniversary Elizabeth Lyman preaching

Preschool Book Fair open

9:30 am Adult CE – Jessie’s Room

9:45 am Concord Book Club – Sanctuary Lounge

10:00 am Preschool Book Fair open (until 12:15pm) – Fellowship Hall

10:00 am Youth Choir and Bells

10:30 am Worship in the Sanctuary

10:50-11:30 am Sunday School for Children & Youth

5:00 pm Youth Group Service Project – Stockings for Soldiers

CONCORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

1800 FAIRFAX BOULEVARD WILMINGTON, DELAWARE 19803 (302) 654-9652

www.concordpc.org info@concordpc.org

The Rev. Elizabeth Lyman 654-9557 elizabeth.lyman@concordpc.org

The Rev. Kathie S. Pownall, Pastoral Care 373-7127 kspownallkathie@aol.com

Christina Pressley, Director of Children’s & Youth Ministries christina.pressley@concordpc.org

Matthew Pressley, Minister of Music matthew.pressley@concordpc.org

Lori Bigalow, Administrator – Concord Preschool and Childcare 654-9629 loripcs@concordpc.org