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westminster presbyterian church
February 8, 2015
5th Sunday after Epiphany
10:30 am
I am giving you me, Lord.
I am giving you me in the promises I keep
and the insults I pardon;
In the good news that I share
and in the confidences I protect;
In the remembering of gracious things
and the forgetting of forgiven sins.
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Coming Into God’s Presence
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Life of the Church
* call to worship
Leader: We gather to worship God,
whose creative imagination never fails:
People: For the sake of God, we will search for the outcasts.
Leader: We gather to praise our God,
whose steadfast love never weakens:
People: For the sake of Jesus, we will lift up all who have fallen.
Leader: We gather to offer our best to God,
who walks with us through eternity:
People: For the sake of the Holy Spirit, we will walk with the weary.
* hymn #459
Come, All Christians, Be Committed
* Please stand as you are able.
beach spring
prayer of confession
We cannot hide from you, Everlasting God, even if we were to go
from one edge of creation to the next. You speak to us of compassion,
but the ways in which we treat others show we have not been
listening. You explain your hopes to us, and we act as if we don’t
have a clue as to what is going on. We run as fast, and as far, from you
as we can, and wonder why we have no energy to follow Jesus.
Yet you search for us in all the deserted places we flee to, Neverwearied God, so you can take us by the hand to show us the way to
life with you. You heal our broken hearts so we can offer them to
others. You fill us with your strength so we can bind ourselves to
Jesus, our Savior, following him to serve all of your children.
(Please continue in silent confession.)
assurance of PARDON
Have you not been listening? God never tires out,
nor is there is an expiration date on God’s forgiveness.
God is ever with us, healing us with mercy, and strengthening us for service.
If God numbers the stars, surely our names are known by the One who loves
us and offers us grace. This is indeed good news for all! Thanks be to God.
* GLORIA PATRI (Hymn #733)
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be; world without end.
Amen, amen.
* PASSING OF THE PEACE
The peace of the Lord be with you. And also with you.
anthem
Benjamin Harlan
Classic Praise
Westminster Choir
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Hearing God’s Word
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A Time with the CHILDREN
Children of any age are welcome at the front of the sanctuary for the Word Interpreted
for Children. Then those age 4 through 2nd grade may meet their teacher at the back of
the sanctuary for Sunday Celebration, a time for Bible stories and crafts. Parents, please
pick up your children in room 115, near the Greenview entrance, following worship. On
Communion Sunday, the first Sunday of each month, Sunday Celebration does not meet, so
that our children may join the Body of Christ in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper.
Reading from the Hebrew Scripture
Psalm 30; pew Bible, page 505 in the Old Testament
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
reading from the Gospel
Mark 1:40–45; pew Bible, pages 35–36 in the New Testament
SERMON
* hymn
“There But For the Grace of God . . .”
Rev. Dr. Judy Shipman
A leper came to him begging him,
and kneeling he said to him,
“If you choose, you can make me clean.” (Mark 1:40)
We Are Called
(music on page 6; lyrics on projection screen)
we are called
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The Response to God’s Word
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Affirmation of Faith
The life, death, resurrection, and promised return of Jesus Christ
has set the pattern for the church’s mission. His human life involves
the church in the common life of all. His service to men and women
commits the church to work for every form of human wellbeing. His
suffering makes the church sensitive to all the sufferings of humanity,
so that it sees the face of Christ in the faces of people in every kind of
need. His crucifixion discloses to the church God’s judgment on our
inhumanity to each other and the awful consequences of our own
complicity in injustice. In the power of the risen Christ and the hope of
his coming, the church sees the promise of God’s renewal of human life
in society and of God’s victory over all wrong. (Confession of 1967)
Moment for Mission
Presbyterian World Mission
Katherine Simpson
OFFERING OF self AND SUBSTANCE
Please pass the friendship pad and sign your name. We welcome all here in worship with us.
Please join us next Sunday also: Christian education for all ages is at 9:15 am, and worship
is at 10:30 am, with coffee and conversation before and after worship.
Offertory
Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise God, all creatures here below;
praise God above, ye heavenly host:
praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
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.
* hymn #547
We Are God’s People
symphony
* Going Forth to Serve
Leader: God sends us forth into the world,
People: so we will go to walk miles in the shoes of others.
Leader: Jesus calls us to serve everyone we meet
People: so we will become all things to all people.
Leader: The Holy Spirit encourages us to let go of our gospel-given rights,
People: so we may breathe new life into the faint.
* BENEDICTION
. . . and all of God’s children say, “Alleluia! Amen!”
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This Week’s News
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Help feed hungry folks in Washtenaw County. Pick up a cloth grocery bag in the main
entry today and bring it back next Sunday with nonperishable food and personal and
household items, for Hope Clinic’s food pantry.
Missional Monday is tomorrow, February 9, at 7 pm. Committees meet for short
devotions and then to plan the worship, work and play of our congregation. You’re always
welcome to come and lend expertise, encouragement and support to any committee.
Share the Love! Write Valentine’s greetings to our HEART and Riverside Community
Gathering guests, to members of our church family, or to friends and even to strangers.
Return the completed cards for HEART and church family members today; mail or deliver
the other cards yourself. “. . . if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made
complete in us.” (1 John 4:12 NIV)
HEART Rotating Shelter Week begins tomorrow. Thank you to the individuals, families
and small groups who have signed up to help, as well as to those who have generously
given gifts of items helpful for those spending the daytime outdoors.
Sunday worship leaders are great, right? If you’ve ever thought you might like to show
your discipleship by leading in worship, do we have an opportunity for you! On Sunday,
February 22, 11:45 am–12:15 pm in the sanctuary, Rev. Judy will offer training to both
potential and current worship leaders. You will learn how to use the microphone; how
to read scripture effectively; how to keep the flow of the service going; as well as having
any other questions or concerns addressed. The hope is that we will have a cadre of lay
leaders who will be available for the awesome joy of helping us all give glory to God.
International Cuisine Nights: Enjoy great food while spending time with friends old
and new, Saturdays, February 28 (Italian menu) and March 28 (Japanese menu), at 6 pm.
Today is the final day to sign up, in the fellowship hall entry.
Conquering the Impossible is the theme at the next Men’s Breakfast, this Saturday,
February 14, at 8 am. Find out how wounded veterans are using their hearts and minds
to summit some of the world’s tallest mountains and overcome the disabilities war has
dealt them. Sign up in the fellowship hall entry, so we can plan for food.
Eden in Snowflakes is presented by Tom Clark, aka Dr. Snowflake, at this month’s Sixty
Plus meeting, Friday, February 21. Lunch is at noon and is followed by our program. RSVP
to Phoebe Vance (971-4870 or ) or sign up in the fellowship hall
entry. All are welcome, whatever your age!
Offering counters training is today, 11:45 am–1:30 pm, in room 30 on the lower level.
Gordon George and Dave Wright will teach the ropes to both new and seasoned counters,
ensuring that all are on the same page.
“Facets of Love,” a wonderful Valentine’s cabaret presented by Arbor Opera Theater, is
next Sunday, February 15, at 4 pm, at Westminster. Tickets are $25 (includes food and
beverage) or $10 and available at the door or at www.arboropera.com.
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Opportunities to Serve
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Hurricane Sandy recovery continues – with your help. Westminster members and
friends are invited to take part in a mission trip to Point Pleasant, NJ , April 12–18,
sponsored jointly by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbytery of Detroit
Hands On Mission group. Find out more and sign up on the mission bulletin board. For
more information, please contact Katherine Simpson.
Detroit summer mission trip, July 12–17: We’ll lead the Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian
Church neighborhood kids in fine arts projects (including possibly metalwork and
sculpture); we’ll work with Central Detroit Christian for lasting neighborhood renewal;
we’ll find out where God calls us to serve to his glory and in his name. Come for the week,
or for a day or two and experience lasting spiritual growth in sharing the love, peace and
light of Christ. Please contact Greta Buck (
) for more information.
Throughout the year we collect food, clothing, household items and the like for various
mission causes. Your contributions, large and small, make a difference. Find the full list
of regular collection items at westpresa2.org/outreach/index.html#contrib.
Hope Dental Clinic seeks a full time experienced Dental Assistant. Certification in
dental radiography required. Interested applicants please email cover letter and resume
to .
Mission Highlight: Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley, a Westminster
budgeted mission cause and hands on mission partner, has been named one of 14
“Affiliates of Distinction” by Habitat for Humanity International. Criteria include:
sustainable and green building; organizational leadership; community development;
financial sustainability; alignment with Habitat’s strategic plan; effective use of
technology to communicate with the public; and support for Habitat’s global
mission. Bravo, Habitat! Watch for signups for this year’s Habitat House of Faith
project, and join this winning team.
Adult Learning
Presbyterian Understanding and Use of Holy Scripture Rev. Shipman leads this study
seeking an understanding of Presbyterians’ use of Scripture as the rule of faith and life. It
aims to formulate principles guiding the interpretation of Scripture – principles rooted
in the confessional documents defining the Reformed tradition. Continues today and
next Sunday, at 9:15 am in room 30 on the lower level.
Ecclesiastes is a mysterious book with unanswered arguments and cynical observations
about life. Yet “the Teacher” provides strong words in defense of a life devoted to the
living Lord. Sundays at 9:15 am in room 32 on the lower level; Tom Brown leads.
Vanishing Grace: What Ever Happened to the Good News? Philip Yancey’s book
explores the question “Why does the church stir up such negative feelings?”, then offers
grace-filled ways of presenting the gospel. Meets Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the library;
Sharon Flynn leads.
Women’s Bible study group is reading and discussing An Altar in the World, by Barbara
Brown Taylor, the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, 1–2:30 pm. Please join
us – contact Alice Chambers.
Thursday book group is discussing The Language of Flowers, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. This
New York Times best-seller is a page-turner and romantic at times. It’s also a shattering
look at how growing up in foster care can badly warp responses to life. All are welcome,
for this or any future book discussions. Meets 1–2:30 pm, in room 118.
This Week at a Glance The calendar is also online and is updated daily.
heart Rotating Shelter Week begins;
continues through February 16
Missional Monday committee meetings,
7 pm
Tuesday, February 10
Sarah Circle, noon
Friday, February 13
Morning prayer, 8 am
Saturday, February 14
Men’s Breakfast, 8 am
Sunday, February 15
Sunday school for all ages, 9:15 am
Coffee, tea, lemonade and fellowship,
10:15–10:30 am and 11:30 am–noon
Worship, 10:30 am
Deadline for March issue of The Link
Wednesday, February 11
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Women’s Bible study, 1 pm
Riverside Community Gathering, 4:45 pm
Wednesday Night Live!, 5:45 pm
Choir rehearsal, 7:30 pm
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Monday, February 9
Thursday book group, 1 pm
give you peace
at all times
in all ways
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Sunday school for all ages, 9:15 am
Coffee, tea, lemonade and fellowship,
10:15–10:30 am and 11:30 am–noon
Worship; Sunday Detectives, 10:30 am
heart volunteer training; offering
counters training, 11:45 am
Thursday, February 12
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Today, February 8
Alpha, Omega and junior Disciples Dates to remember
Check the Westminster web site for full schedule information.
Sun, Feb 8 HEART orientation, 11:45 am, sanctuary
Wed, Feb 11 Youths co-host HEART community, 6:30–8:30 pm
Sun, Feb 15 Youths prepare breakfast for HEART community;
Alpha retreat RSVP and payment due
Prayer Requests
arranged by deacon prayer group
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ADAM
Nancy and Ken Brady, Jim Brady’s brother’s family
Gail Holleran, Connie George’s cousin; Shirley and
Jim Brady’s neighbor
Peter Shaw, Kay Tuttle and Gordon Larsen’s friend
Holli Winclechter, Leslie Williamson’s cousin
DAVID
Jasen Adams, Patty and Peter Quiroz’s grandson;
Laurie and Jim Adams, Jasen’s parents
Ralph Bolhouse
Floarea Burnaz, Elvira Babcock’s mother
Rev. Tharon Daniels Eileen and Earl Fulton’s
pastor in Arizona
Herb Hammond, David Hammond’s brother
Dale McClinton, Gail Arnold’s friend
Dave Patton, Connie George’s friend
Bob Shier, Lisa Shier’s dad
Jeral Shipman, Rev. Judy Shipman’s husband
Robert Sykes, Molly Crankshaw’s and Martha
Kloosterman’s father
Cherie Vogler, Carol Hufnagel’s mother
Walter Weikel, Dot MacArthur’s brother-in-law
PAUL
Ann Brundage
Don and Carolyn Fitch
Heidi Grebe, Carolyn and Don Fitch’s friend
FRIENDS
Kaden, Susan and John Vandenberg
Riverside Community Gathering guests
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Keith Begg, Virginia and Earl Begg’s son
Linda Brown
Cheryl Carpenter, Jeff Buck’s sister
Alice and Al Chambers
Tanya Carr, Alice Chamber’s friend
Cliff Gordenier, Ron Renfer’s brother-in-law
Douglas Granowicz, Virginia and Earl Begg’s sonin-law
Abigail Hermann, daughter of Greta and Jeff
Buck’s friends
Gary Jackson, Carol and John Jackson’s son
John McKeown
Jim Shelton, Jennifer Young’s father
Merrill and Nancy Tyler, Linda Brown’s parents
Susan Wiedmeier
Louise and Larry Woodruff
Lynette Wright, daughter of Alice Chamber’s
friend
Jennifer Young
MARY
Angela Elizando, Damon Self’s mother
Mary Ellen Lloyd
Marcia McCay, Mary Ellen Lloyd’s friend
Catherine McNabb, Joe Neely’s mother
Kathleen Menery, Mary Ellen Lloyd’s friend
Laurie Orlow, Elizabeth Tidd’s sister-in-law
Mary Rochette, Irene Rochette’s mother-in-law
Linda and Ron Harnisch greeted you as you entered worship this morning. The George
family provided our sanctuary flowers in clebration of all their birthdays.
we welcome our visitors
Children’s Ministries
We’re grateful you’re worshiping with
us today and hope you experience the
comfort of God’s presence and love.
Infant and toddler care is in room 106, near
the Greenview entrance, 9 am–11:45 pm.
Visitor information is available in the
main entry, on the media center near the
elevator and on our website.
We extend a cordial invitation into our
fellowship to all seeking a church home.
We welcome into our membership all who
love Jesus Christ and accept him as Lord.
Please note your interest on the friendship
pad at the end of each pew.
hearing and vision assistance
An usher will be happy to provide you with
a wireless unit for hearing assistance or a
large print worship guide.
adult education, Youth events
Details for today and coming weeks are
in this worship guide and on our web site.
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Worship bags available in the main entry
contain a variety of quiet-activity items to
promote scriptural thinking while keeping
young children happily occupied.
events, calendar, building use
Submit all news and events items to
Marti Burbeck (
). Submit all building use
needs to Margaret Compton (
).
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Sunday Detectives (grades 3–5) meets
at 10:30 am on the second and fourth
Sundays of each month in room 113 (near
the Greenview entrance).
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Sunday Celebration takes place during
worship except on the first Sunday of the
month. Please see the order of worship
for details.
westminster presbyterian church
1500 Scio Church Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 | 734-761-9320
| www.westpresa2.org
Rev. Dr. Judy Shipman, Interim Pastor
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