WELCOME We are so glad to have you here with us! Westminster is a community of people gathering for worship, learning, fellowship, and service. We trust you will receive warmth, compassion, challenge, and encouragement.
Guest Information If this is your first time worshiping with us, please stop by our Welcome Desk on the lower level outside the Fellowship Hall. We have a gift for you and would like to help you learn more about ways you and your family can connect here at Westminster.
Worship and Fellowship The 9:30am worship service is led musically by the Worship Band. The 11am worship service is led musically by the Chancel Choir and organ. In between services, we gather for coffee and conversation in the Fellowship Hall.
Adults We offer Church School in conjunction with worship at 9:30am and 11am. Please feel free to explore a list of church school classes and our other adult ministry opportunities by visiting our website at westpreschurch.org/adults or by visiting the Welcome Desk.
Children Children of all ages are welcome and encouraged to participate in worship. Worship materials for ages 3–12 are available in the Narthex outside the Sanctuary.
• 0–24 months: During all services, a nursery is provided for infants through toddlers in Room 113 and is staffed by trained, professional child care workers and volunteer helpers.
• Ages 2 years old–5th Grade: Church school is offered in conjunction with worship at 9:30am and 11am in Rooms 105, 111, and 107. If you would like for your children to attend Church School, please fill out a Child Sign-In Card and send it with them at the Welcoming the Children time in worship. *
• Grades K–5: During our 11am service, elementary students are invited to Room 106 to participate in JAMS (Junior Arts and Music on Sundays) which engages kids in singing, drama, percussion, and more.
*Please note that on the first Sunday of the month we do not have Church School for children. We encourage all children to attend worship, so they can participate in communion with their faith community. Alternatively, our nursery will still be available for babies—4 years old in Room 113, and JAMS will still be offered for Grades K–5 at 11am in Room 106. Youth Youth grades 6–12 meet in Room 100 at 11am on Sunday mornings. New youth are welcome. On the fourth Sunday of each month, the youth lead our “Dial Up” service at 11am in the Chapel.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Help us be savvy with our resources and our environment. We invite you to place your bulletin in the baskets provided in the Narthex following worship each Sunday. Worship at Westminster Presbyterian Church
9:30am, Sanctuary
Gathering GATHERING SONGS We invite you to. Blessed Is the One DANIEL DOSS, RONNIE FREEMAN gather for worship with hearts open to For the Lord Is Good REUBEN MORGAN encountering the For All You’ve Done REUBEN MORGAN presence of God through song, WELCOME TO WESTMINSTER Ernie Thompson prayer, and the word of God read *SONGS OF PRAISE
and proclaimed. You Are My Fortress STEVE SACKSi ii
In the morning I will sing of Your strength. *Worshippers are In the evening I will sing of Your strength. invited to rise in For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble. body or spirit. In the morning I will sing of Your wisdom.
In the evening I will sing of Your wisdom. For You are my all in all, my refuge in times of trouble, O my God. Chorus: O my Strength, I sing praise to You.
O my Strength, I sing praise to You. O my Strength, I sing praise to You. My loving God!
In the morning I will sing of Your goodness.
In the evening I will sing of Your goodness.
For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.
In the morning I will sing of Your love. In the evening I will sing of Your love. For You are my all in all, my refuge in times of trouble, O my God! [Chorus] In the morning I will sing to bear you witness. In the evening I will sing to bear you witness. For You are my Savior, my refuge in times of trouble. O my God!
Trust In You LAUREN ASHLEY DAIGLE | MICHAEL FARREN | PAUL MABURY4 iii Letting go of every single dream, I lay each one down at Your feet Every moment of my wondering never changes what You see I've tried to win this war I confess My hands are weary I need Your rest Mighty warrior King of the fight No matter what I face You're by my side
Chorus: When You don't move the mountains
I'm needing You to move When You don't part the waters, I wish I could walk through When You don't give the answers as I cry out to You I will trust I will trust I will trust in You Truth is You know what tomorrow brings There's not a day ahead You have not seen So in all things be my life and breath I want what You want Lord and nothing less [Chorus] You are my strength and comfort You are my steady hand You are my firm foundation The Rock on which I stand Your ways are always higher
Your plans are always good There's not a place where I'll go You've not already stood [Chorus]
I will trust in You I will trust in You I will trust in You
Prayer of Confession PRAYER OF CONFESSION Following a time of praise, we often God of grace, we are asking for your help. We need your help confess our sin both because confessing is hard. It is hard to name our sins. It is hard to as a community and acknowledge our imperfections. It is easier to stay busy and chase as individuals. Almost perfection. But you created us, and you know our hearts and minds immediately, we even better than we do. So grant us confidence to confess our sins remember that we openly to you. Open us up and allow your streams of grace to flow are forgiven and over us. It is here that we will find rest. It is here that we will find the beloved. person you created us to be. Hear us now, God, as we confess our Experiencing our sins to you in silence… forgiveness opens us to hearing God. SILENT CONFESSION
REMEMBERING GOD’S FORGIVENESS The waters of baptism remind us of God's steadfast love for us. They remind us that God's mercies are everlasting to everlasting. Remember that we are forgiven and be at peace. Thanks be to God.
PRAYER RESPONSE
Still REUBEN MORGAN iv Hide me now under Your wings Cover me within Your mighty hand When the oceans rise and thunders roar I will soar with You above the storm Father You are King over the flood I will be still and know You are God [x2]
I will be still and know You are God I will be still.
*CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY
SHARING GOD’S STORY WITH OUR CHILDREN Lynn Turnage
Our Life Together and OUR LIFE TOGETHER Prayers of the People As a community of PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER faith, we lift our joys, concerns, and Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. opportunities to Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, share in ministry. on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; Then, we pray for and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; our community and and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. the world—prayers For thine is the kingdom and the power both named and unnamed. and the glory, forever. Amen.
OFFERING OURSELVES AND OUR GIFTS
It Is Well DIMARCO, BLISS, SPAFFORD
SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 17:5-10
Message This is the second MESSAGE sermon in a 4-week Worship: It’s About Me Caroline Sell series on worship. *CLOSING SONG
My Heart Will Trust REUBEN MORGAN v
I’ll walk closer now on the higher way. Through the darkest night will You hold my hand? Jesus, guide my way
O, You mourn with me and You dance with me;
For my heart of hearts is bound to you. Chorus: Though I walk through valleys low I’ll fear no evil By the waters still my soul, my heart will trust in You. Though I walk through valleys low I’ll fear no evil By the waters still my soul, my heart will trust in You, My heart will trust in You.
Oh You counsel me and You comfort me When I cannot see you light my path [Chorus]
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
vi Benediction JONAS MYRIN, MATT REDMAN May the Lord bless us and keep us May the Lord smile on us Shine God’s light upon us May the Lord lift us Turn God’s face towards us Give us God’s peace give us God’s peace Chorus: Blessed we came to this place today And blessed now we will go In the name of the Father the Spirit and the Son (repeat) Go now in peace Go now in peace Go now in peace Go now in peace WORSHIP LEADERS Caroline Sell Ernie Thompson Lynn Turnage
MUSICIANS Chrishawn Darby, drums Kim Harrison, vocals Evan Campfield, bass Rick Mascia, guitar Kris Schoolfield, vocals Pamela Wilkie, vocals Clint Whitlow, piano Jane Whitlow, vocals Wayne Young, congas
Worship at Westminster Presbyterian Church 11am, Sanctuary
Gathering GATHERING We invite you to gather for worship PRELUDE with hearts open to encountering the Fantasia on CWM RHONDDA MICHAEL D. COSTELLO presence of God through song, WELCOME TO WESTMINSTER Ernie Thompson prayer, and the word of God read INTROIT and proclaimed. Lead Me, Lord SAMUEL SEBASTIAN WESLEY *Worshippers are Lead me, Lord; lead me in Thy righteousness. invited to rise in Make Thy way plain before my face. body or spirit. For it is Thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety. Lead me, Lord; lead me in true holiness. Teach me to love and trust in Thee. Thou art our God, the God of our salvation. All nations shall praise Thy holy name.
*CALL TO WORSHIP
We put our trust in you, God; So guide us as we gather; We often feel like pilgrims in a barren land, And need you to hold us with your powerful hand.
Feed us with that never-ending bread of heaven, Until we want no more.
Prayer of Confession *HYMN OF PRAISE #65 Following a time of Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah CWM RHONDDA praise, we often confess our sin both as a community and PRAYER OF CONFESSION as individuals. God of grace, we are asking for your help. We need your help Almost because confessing is hard. It is hard to name our sins. It is hard to immediately, we remember that we acknowledge our imperfections. It is easier to stay busy and chase are forgiven and perfection. But you created us, and you know our hearts and minds beloved. even better than we do. So grant us confidence to confess our sins Experiencing our openly to you. Open us up and allow your streams of grace to flow forgiveness opens over us. It is here that we will find rest. It is here that we will find the us to hearing God. person you created us to be. Hear us now, God, as we confess our
sins to you in silence…
SILENT CONFESSION REMEMBERING GOD’S FORGIVENESS
The waters of baptism remind us of God's steadfast love for us.
They remind us that God's mercies are everlasting to everlasting. Remember that we are forgiven and be at peace. Thanks be to God.
*CONNECTING WITH OUR COMMUNITY
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE #609
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow LASST UNS ERFREUEN
Our Life Together OUR LIFE TOGETHER As a community of faith, we lift our PROCLAIMING joys, concerns, and opportunities to SHARING GOD’S STORY WITH OUR CHILDREN Lynn Turnage share in ministry.
ANTHEM
Hymn of Mercy DAN FORREST Gracious Lord, Thy mercy filleth all the earth below; And from heaven’s throne it falleth when to Thee I go. Mercy flowing, swift pursuing like a river strong,
Sympathizing with my weakness; mercy suffering long. Mercy calling with compassion: “Oh, return to Me.” Wounded are the hands extended, loving is the plea. How can I refuse Thy mercy? Whither would I flee?
From my idol shrine I turn, Lord, reaching up to Thee. Tender mercy of the Savior gently drawing nigh With the blood that cleanseth sinners ready to apply.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SCRIPTURE
Jeremiah 17:5-10
Sermon This is the second SERMON sermon in a 4-week Worship: It’s About Me Caroline Sell series on worship. RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE HYMN OF RESPONSE #814
In God Alone MON ÂME REPOSE In God alone my soul can find rest and peace, in God my peace and joy. Only in God my soul can find its rest, find its rest and peace. *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Prayers of the PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER People Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. We take time to Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, pray for our on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; community and the world— and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; prayers both and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. named and For thine is the kingdom and the power unnamed. and the glory, forever. Amen.
OFFERTORY
If You but Trust in God to Guide You COSTELLO
SENDING
*CLOSING HYMN #839 Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! ASSURANCE
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE #826 (Refrain, v. 1, Refrain) Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER
WORSHIP *POSTLUDE LEADERS Prelude on G Major, BWV 568 J.S. BACH Caroline Sell Ernie Thompson Lynn Turnage
MUSICIANS Jonathan Emmons, organ Chancel Choir
TODAY AT WESTMINSTER
The prayers and sympathy of the congregation are extended to Suzanne Nazim upon the death of her father.
Janie Herring joined Westminster last Sunday. Please welcome her and her family to our church family.
We celebrate the birth of Davis Trice Thompson, grandson of Ernie and Elaine Thompson.
Blood Pressure Screening Offered High blood pressure often occurs with no accompanying symptoms. The Health Team will offer free blood pressure screenings by registered nurses before and after worship services in the Library.
Intercessory Prayer List We have a group of dedicated people who pray each week for those on our intercessor prayer list. If you would like to receive this list, please contact [email protected]. If you have a prayer concern and would like to be added to this list, please write your prayer concern on your Worship Response Card or visit westpreschurch.org/care.
Stephen Ministry We have a team of members trained to offer confidential support for those grieving, experiencing a health concern, a divorce, or any type of loss or crisis. If you would like to speak to someone about support or have interest in becoming a Stephen Minister, please write Name and Stephen Ministry on your Worship Response Card or visit westpreschurch.org/care.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mission Trip Information If you were unable to attend the 2019 Mission Trip Rollout last Sunday, all information is available outside the Church Office at the Connecting Point. You can also visit westpreschurch.org/events or contact: Butch Sherrill ([email protected]) for outreach opportunities. Sam Perkins ([email protected]) for youth opportunities. Lynn Turnage ([email protected]) for children opportunities.
Tuesday Morning Book Group This study is open to all ages and on February 19 will begin Brian McLaren’s, The Great Spiritual Migration – How the World’s Largest Religion Is Seeking a Better Way to be Christian. The group meets at 7am at Delicious (3700 Lawndale Drive).
Caregivers Support Group In this group, you will find a loving and safe space where members share their caregiver experience. The next meeting is Tuesday, February 19, 2pm-4pm in Room 204. Anyone providing caregiver services for an adult is invited. For more information, contact Andee Gable (336-316-1169; [email protected]).
Worship Committee Are you looking for a new way to be “all in” at Westminster in the new year? Consider joining the Worship Committee. The committee meets approximately ten times a year and helps regularly with worship services, communion, and decorating for special events. If interested, please write Worship Committee on your Worship Response Card or visit westpreschurch.org/news.
JOY (Just Older Youth) All older adults are welcome to join us at 12pm on Tuesday, February 26 for our monthly JOY luncheon and program. The Kenya Mission Team will join us to tell stories from their recent trip. If you are not currently on the reservation call list but would like to attend, please contact the Church Office (336-299-3785) or write JOY on your Worship Response Card.
Men’s Getaway Weekend Men of all ages are invited for a fellowship weekend March 29—31 at Olde Mill Golf Club in Laurel Fork, VA. Join Ernie Thompson and Sam Perkins, along with some of Westminster’s finest golfers and duffers, for a weekend of golf, tennis, hiking, and outdoor activities. Cost is $260 for double occupancy and $300 for single occupancy and includes lodging, two rounds of golf, two breakfasts, and two dinners. Register no later than February 28 by visiting westpreschurch.org/events or fill out the brochure outside the Church Office at our Connecting Point. Questions? Contact Butch Sherrill ([email protected]).
SUNDAY NIGHT LIFE AT WESTMINSTER | February
Classes begin at 5pm followed by a meal. The cost of the meal is $5 per adult. Children and youth eat free. If you would like to be added to the standing meal reservation list, please call the Church Office at 336-299-3785. You can also RSVP each week no later than Thursday by writing SNL Meal February 17 on your Worship Response Card or online (westpreschurch.org/snl). The meal for February 24: Spaghetti with meat sauce (sauce on the side for children who prefer noodles only), garden salad, balsamic vinaigrette and ranch dressing, garlic bread, and dessert. Please RSVP no later than February 21.
Children K—5th graders: Holy Moly! Kids will enjoy animated videos, creative activities, and age-appropriate Bible explorations.
Middle School WYFi WYFi in Room 100 from 5pm—6:30pm followed by Sunday Night Life dinner.
High School WYFi There will be no HS WYFi this week because of the ski trip.
Creating a Sacred Space for Scary Conversations | February 17 and 24 Many of us have sensed that we are living through particularly polarizing times. We long to have conversations with one another about the issues that divide us. This takes a great deal of courage, patience, and love. We hope you’ll consider joining this three-week class, where you will be invited into a sacred space for listening, learning and conversation. We will explore Scripture, our values, and the ways these inform our political perspectives. We will do our best to bring together “conservative” voices and “liberal” voices and everything in between. As hard and uncomfortable as it might be, these conversations are important. And if we can’t have them at church, where else can we have them?
Line Dancing for Everyone | February 17 and 24 Dust off your boots and get ready to learn some of the latest country line dances! No experience necessary and boots not required. All you need is a willing spirit and a desire to move.
People's Passions | February 10, 17, 24 On February 17, Randy Fuqua will share his experience hiking over 2000 miles of the Appalachian Trail. On February 24, Jim Pierce and Chip Dickerson will share their passion for woodworking with us.
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SUNDAY NIGHT LIFE AT WESTMINSTER | March and April
The Artisan Soul Scott Neely, a longtime Presbyterian and local artist, will help us explore Erwin Raphael McManus’ The Artisan Soul: Crafting Your Life into a Work of Art. With poignant, inspirational stories and insights from art, life, history, and scripture interspersed throughout, this book walks readers through the process of crafting a life of beauty and wonder.
In the Garden This hands-on class will prepare the raised beds we have at Westminster and plant vegetables that will be shared with Fresh Mobile Markets. In addition, this group will help update the work started last fall in the Serenity Garden on the back of the Talent Field. This class will be led by Emily Reeve and Dale Mitchell.
The Inward Journey Using videos from Second Breath (formerly Servant Leadership), Ernie and Butch will lead discussions on the practices we can do to enhance our experience of our faith in this Lenten season.
The Universal Christ We invite you to take the opportunity during Lent to dig deeper into a transformative view of Jesus Christ as a portrait of God's constant, unfolding work in the world. Sponsored by Westminster’s contemplative ministry, this class will explore a webcast and discussion sessions hosted by Biblical scholars Richard Rohr, John Dominic Crossan, and Jacqui Lewis.
Worship Reflections Feel free to take notes, draw, or anything else that helps you enter into the spirit of worship.
Sermon audio is available on our website at westpreschurch.org/sermons. A PDF of the sermon is also available.
Westminster Presbyterian Church 3906 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410 • westpreschurch.org
Office Hours 8:30am–5pm, Monday – Thursday • 8:30am–12pm, Friday
Church Phone and Email 336-299-3785 • [email protected]
Accessibility The congregation has a variety of resources available, including large print hymnals and Bibles and hearing assistance devices. Please speak to an usher if you need assistance.
Pastoral Staff Ernie Thompson, Pastor Butch Sherrill, Associate Pastor Caroline Sell, Associate Pastor Sam Perkins, Pastor of Youth and Families
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