Our Celebration of Worship May 22, 2016 ~ Music Appreciation Sunday

Paxton is a Stephen Ministry Church

WE GATHER IN GOD'S NAME

PRELUDE “A Mighty Fortress” arr. L. Smith “To God Be the Glory” Doane, arr. T. Smith and D. Hustad “He Leadeth Me” Bradbury, arr. E. Smith

Organ ~ Piano ~Merideth Staudenmaier OUR LIFE TOGETHER ANTHEMS “A Place in the Choir” Alleluia and Angel Choirs B. Staines “Faith, Hope and Love” Angel Choir Grier-Everson

GIVE PRAISE TO GOD

CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 95:1,2)

O come, let us sing to the Lord and shout with joy to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into God’s presence with thanksgiving, Singing joyful songs of praise. * HYMN 1 “Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty” * PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of grace, love, and communion, we confess that we have failed to love you with all our heart, soul and mind; and to love our neighbor as ourselves. We ignore your commandments, stray from your way, and follow other gods. Have mercy on us. Forgive our sin and raise us to new life that we may serve you faithfully and give honor to your holy name. Amen.

(Pause for a moment of silent confession)

* ASSURANCE OF PARDON Hear the good news. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Praise God. Amen.

* GLORIA PATRI (Hymnal Page 581)

TO CELEBRATE THE FAMILY OF FAITH

CHILDREN’S MOMENT

* PASSING OF THE PEACE The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. MORNING PRAYER/LORD’S PRAYER

TO HEAR GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED

FIRST LESSON Romans 5:1-5 (NT Page 155) This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. ANTHEM “Awake the Harp” from THE CREATION Franz Joseph Haydn

Adult Choir GOSPEL LESSON John 16:12-15 (NT Page 110) This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON “Poured Into Our Hearts” Pastor Green ANTHEM “Gracious Spirit Dwell with Me” Paxton Singers K. Lee Scott * APOSTLE’S CREED

TO OFFER OUR GIFTS AND DEDICATE OUR LIVES PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY “Song” from “Suite Sunday” Diemer Organ, Harpsichord ~ Carol Anderson

* DOXOLOGY

* PRAYER OF DEDICATION

TO GO REJOICING IN GOD'S NAME

ANTHEMS “Wade n the Water” Paxtones and Chimers arr. Tucker “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Paxtones McChesney BENEDICTION RESPONSE 549 “May the Love of the Lord” Soon Ti

The congregation with the Paxton Chimers POSTLUDE “Toccata on ‘Deo Gratias’” R. K. Biggs

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THE LECTOR TODAY is Elder Bill Gough. Bill is a member of the Property Manage-ment Ministry.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING WITH US TODAY! We are happy to share this Sun-day with you and hope you come back soon! Please fill out the yellow card and be sure to include your name, address, and phone number for our records. If you are interested in membership at Paxton Church, please indicate this when the friendship folder is passed or speak to the Pastor or Lector following worship. THE USHERS joyfully serving the month of May: Steven Barnes, Captain; Janice Bar-nes, Ron Brinkley, Charles Cain, Michael DeRemer, James Knight, Penny Knight, Hung Nguyen, Robert Martin and Brenda Martin, Kevin and Stephanie Roland. TODAY Pastor Green will greet at the south door. The lector will greet at the porch door and an usher will greet at the parlor door. THE FLORAL ARRANGEMENT in the chancel this morning is placed in memory of Walter A. Smith, “Smitty”, by Betty P. Smith, his wife of 40 years, and his family. THERE IS AN OPENING on the flower chart for next Sunday, May 29th. If you would like to be a contributor please sign your name on the flower chart and fill in the yellow card located on the bulletin board near the church office.

HEARING DEVICES AND ENLARGED PRINT HYMNALS are available on the table as you enter the sanctuary through the parlor door. Please see an usher if you need assis-tance.

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Jerry Davies Nino Giambrone

Jan Gough Louis Robertson Pam Robertson

Bert Wood

PAXTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3500 Sharon St., Harrisburg PA 17111

(717) 561-0510—Fax: 561-4052

Website: www.paxtonchurch.org Email: office@paxtonchurch.org

Ministers ~ All Members

Happy Barber Norm Daniels Dave Elder

Erin Giambrone Bill Gough

Rebecca Haner Doug Hitz

SESSION MEMBERS

Bryrony Baer Laurie Bassler Nan Bonnet Jim Bruce

Linette Burd Gail Burfeind

Niki Corl

BOARD OF DEACONS Richard Peiffer (Moderator)

We are a Stephen Ministry Church For confidential referral, or if you are inter-ested in becoming a Stephen Minister please contact a leader.

STEPHEN LEADERS

Helen Heidelbaugh Jane Rising

Jane Sanford

STEPHEN MINISTERS

Carol Anderson LaVerne Collins Susan DeRemer

Karen Herrold Cheryl Holtzman Janice Hutchison Annette Kilpatrick

Bill LaDieu Donna Leaver Nancy Lengler

David McPherson Steve Miller Jack Moore Gary Myers

Kathy Woodbridge

Dave Holt Jay Kealey

Don Laughery John Moyer Lisa Pletz

Jason Skrinak Merideth Staudenmaier

Erika Hanes (Clerk of Session)

WEEKLY CALENDAR Sun 22 9:00 Adult Church School 10:00 Worship 10:45 Paxton Angels 11:00 Paxton Singers Sunday Snacks 1:00 Private Event Mon 23 Joshua Group Picnic Tues 24 10:00 Staff Meeting 6:00 Presbytery Wed 25 6:45 Men’s Fellowship 9:30 Sewing 10:00 LM/P WC Board 7:30 Deacons Thur 26 6:00 Lions Sun 29 9:00 Church School 10:00 Worship 11:00 Sunday Snacks

Paxton Church Staff

Pastor, The Reverend John W. Green Treasurer, Laurence Kilpatrick, CPA

Director of Music, Richard Fowler Organist, Jeanne Bruce

Alleluia and Angel Choirs Director, Kathie Zimmerman Assistant and Accompanist of Children’s Choirs, Beckie Blazi

Chimers Director, Cindy Green Christian Education Administrator, Jo Jacoby Office Staff, JoAnn Snyder, Judy Frankford

Church Historian, Ron Wix Wedding Coordinator, Peg Elder

Custodian, Mary Bowers

SERMON HELP

The Deacons will be collecting Canned Juice, Cereal

during the month of May for the Ecumenical Food Pantry.

(Please check the dates on the cans, the Food Pantry will not accept expired items.)

Paxton Presbyterian Church will once again host the Joshua Group's annual end-of-year picnic. The Joshua Group serves over 100 children and teens and helps them to suc-ceed academically, make good decisions and give back to their community. We ask that you help make this picnic a continued suc-cess by signing up to contribute a food item or better yet, your time. A sign-up sheet is lo-cated on the Mission Matters board next to Coffee Central. We ask that food items be delivered to the Seekers Room by Sunday May 22nd or placed in the kitchen refrigerator marked Joshua Group picnic. Any questions please email Jason Skrinak at jskri-nak@rklcpa.com

JOSHUA GROUP PICNIC

PRAYER SQUARE

As Christians we are called to pray for everyone in a difficult time of life. To protect the privacy of those for whom we are praying we ask that permission be received before a name is placed for prayer request. We will keep the names in the Prayer Square for two weeks. If you would like them to be included longer, please call the church office or submit another prayer request.

Please keep the following members of Paxton in your prayers: Dale Williams, Donna Leaver, Jean Herrold, Jack Moore, DeDe Moore, Elwood Wertz, Jo Cain, Dick Jacobs

May 22- Krista Baer, Luke Szekeres, Debi Chacharon, Jack Scandrett, Will Greene, Susan Grieco, Lilly Carney, Ken Schappell, Eugenie Payne (Hong Kong Hospital)

Each week we will be praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ within our Presbytery. This week we are praying for our own, Paxton Presbyterian Church.

The Children’s Choir Recogni-tion snacks will be in the corner of the Great Room outside classroom 201 following wor-ship this morning.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Building Faith Brick by Brick is the title of our Vacation Bible School which will be held on August 5th & 6th we will have a Sunday Celebration on August 7th. Kids 3 yrs old -5th grade are welcome and the cost is $8.00 per child.

We need your help…if you have Legos that you no longer have a use for or see Legos at a yard sale, we need them….. CE will reimburse you if you purchase them. We are searching for volunteers both adult and teens to help. See Jo Jacoby or Happy Barber for details. Come join the fun!

PRAYER NOTES SERMON THOUGHTS

SERMON HELP