Welcome toGeorgetown Presbyterian Church

March 13, 2016

“Called to the Watch”

Lent 2016Called From the Ashes

Georgetown Presbyterian Church

March 13, 2016 10:00 am

Service

Welcome One Another, as Christ Welcomes You Romans 15:7

Welcome and Community Sharing

Leader: The Peace of Christ be with you! People: And also with you!

Let us greet each other in the name of Christ.

Prelude Just As I Am Thygerson

Morning Prayer

*Introit Joy in the Morning (Sing twice) Hymnal #533

There’ll be joy in the morning on that day.

There’ll be joy in the morning on that day.

For the daylight will dawn when the darkness is gone;

There”ll be joy in the morning on that day!

Lent is a time for stepping back from the ongoing routine of life and purposefullyreflecting upon our relationship with Christ. In the early church, the weeks beforeEaster were a time of preparation for new believers who were to be baptized onEaster morning. Over time, others began to share in this time of reflection andpreparation and Lent (from a German word denoting “springtime”) grew into asignificant moment of the church's journey through the year. Lent is a time of makingchanges, changes that cause us to pause and consider; changes that both honortradition and take us to new places; changes that will open our souls to God’s work ofsalvation. Although Lent has a somber tone, Lent is also a time of celebration. For above all, Lent reminds us that God continues to claim and love us even in the midstof our rebellions. Ultimately, Lent is a season of affirming God love and grace!

Behold, Now is the Day of Salvation

2 Corinthians 6:2

*Call to Worship Based on Psalm 102:11-17 New Living Translation

Leader: You, O Lord, will sit on your throne forever. Your fame will endure to every generation.

People: You will arise and have mercy on your church, for now is thetime you promised to help.

Leader: For your people love every stone in her walls and cherish even thedust on her floors.

People: In that day, even those who do not know the Lord will tremblebefore him. The authorities of the earth will tremble beforeGod’s glory.

Leader: For the Lord will rebuild Church. He will appear in his glory forall to see.

People: He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not rejecttheir pleas. In hope and joy, we worship the Lord!

*Hymn of Praise My Hope is Built on Nothing Less Hymnal #405“When he shall come with trumpet sound, O may I then in him be found . . .”

Faith Sharing with Families Pre-school through Elementary children are invited to attend Sunday classes following Faith Sharing.

Anthem I Come to the Cross Chancel Choir

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession

God of Salvation,

The time - the time must be near! Look around O Lord. Look at the pain,suffering, fear and evil that is overtaking us, your people. Surely, you willnot wait long. Surely, you will come soon and destroy the wicked ones.

Surely you will bring me victory, for I am one of yours. In fact, if you don’tcome quickly O Lord, I will take action myself - in your name of course. Iwill judge, I will sentence and I will destroy. And yet, that is not my call, is itLord? Forgive me O God. Forgive me for seeking to judge when I shouldseek to understand. Forgive me for harsh words and hateful anger. Forgiveme for letting my frustration deny your sacrificial love. Forgive me anddeepen my trust in your saving power, that I may become an agent of yourKingdom, meeting hate with love and anger with peace as you did on thecross not long ago . . . . . . .

Silent prayer / meditation / reflection

Leader: Amen People: Amen

*Affirmation of Pardon Believe the Good News!

*Response I Come to the Cross (Refrain) Hymnal #251

I come to the cross seeking mercy and grace;

I come to the cross where you died in my place.

Out of my weakness and into your strength,

Humbly I come to the cross.

So We Proclaim; So We Believe 1 Corinthians 15:11

Narrative Lesson Mark 13:1-8; 24-37 P e w B ible N.T. Page #47

Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

Sermon Staying Awake (when we are so tired) Pastor Mike Williams

Hymn of Reflection Take Up Your Cross Hymnal #351Then he said to them all, “If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselvesand take up their cross daily and follow me. Luke 9:23

Be Doers of the Word; Blessed in the DoingJames 1:22, 25

Celebrating God’s BlessingsMembers, friends and guests with birthdays, anniversaries or special days to celebrate in February

are invited to come forward for a personal blessing.

Receiving God’s Tithes and Our Gifts

Offertory Leaning on the Everlasting Arms Anthony Showalter

*Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow H ymnal #147

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

Praise God all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia!

Praise God, in Jesus fully known; Creator, Word and Spirit one.

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Prayers of the People / Lord’s Prayer Inside cover of hymnal

*Hymn of Dedication We Have Heard the Joyful Sound Hymnal #554

*Benediction

Benediction Response Choir will sing the verses, congregation joins in the refrain.

Postlude Precious Lord, Take My Hand T.A. Dorsey (1899-1993)

EASTER MORNING: Join us for a 30 minute Sunrise Service in the Park at 7 am(coffee and donuts available!) In case of bad weather, we will be in the Fellowship Hall. Our Easter Worship & Celebration in the Sanctuary begins at 10 am and will befollowed by our Easter Breads Brunch! A children’s egg hunt will follow. Eachservice will look at different Easter passages so come along, bring a neighbor and spendResurrection Morning with the Lord!

Community News ~ March 6, 2016

WE ARE GLAD THAT YOU ARE HERE! Our Worship Leader today is Helen McCool. Please register your attendance in the red pads. Guests are invited to include contactinformation if desired. For information about joining our fellowship, please speak withthe pastor or call the church office at 856-6842.

ALL MEMBERS, FRIENDS AND GUESTS ARE ASKED TO REGISTER ATTENDANCE IN THE

RED PADS. Guests are also invited to include contact information if desired. Forinformation about joining our fellowship, please speak with the pastor or call the churchoffice at 856-6842.

COMMITTEES MEETING TODAY: The Christian Growth, Worship, Bld & Grounds

THE SESSION, Meets Monday at 7 pm in Tunnell Hall

THANKS TO THE 34 MEMBERS AND FRIENDS who helped with last Sunday’s springCleanup! Plan now to attend the Blds & Grounds Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser April 21st.

Lent 2016 - “Called From the Ashes”

The Ashes of Lent represent our acknowledgment that we have built many wallsseparating us from God and from each other. But Lent also acknowledges that Godcalls us from the ashes and empowers us to move beyond those walls of separationinto the Kingdom of God. This season we will seek to discover how we are “CalledFrom the Ashes.”

2/14 Lent 1 Called to Follow Mark 10:17-31

2/21 Lent 2 Called to Serve Mark 10:32-52

1 2/28 Lent 3 Called to Discern Mark 12:-17

3/06 Lent 4 Called to the Kingdom Mark 12:28-44

3/13 Lent 5 Called to the Watch Mark 13:1-8, 24-37

3/20 Palm Sunday Called to Remember Mark 11:1-11, 14:3-9

3/27 Easter Called to New Life Mark 16:1-8

STARTED IN 1949, ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING is a long-standing ecumenical effortaimed at raising the funds necessary to provide relief and reconstruction for communitiesand families in the aftermath of disaster. This Easter Offering enables the PresbyterianChurch (USA) to be a first responder, often organizing and setting the table for laterrecovery efforts. Projects supported by OGHS are currently underway in more than 100countries and include actions to alleviate hunger and the causes of poverty. We willreceive our OGHS offering on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. In recent yearsGeorgetown Presbyterian has given between $880.00 and $1400.00 to OGHS.

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING MARCH BIRTHDAYS: (*Celebrating 80+ years)02 Nadeem Gulab 03 Aaron Gulab 08 Asim Gulab08 Judy Marsden 14 Carla Short 15 Emmanuel Gulab 16 Myrna Smith 18 Joe Garvilla 20 Stephen Kasperski 20 Drew Abbott 20 Austin Gulab 20 Lucy Buchanan21 Bea Phillips 22 Sara Choudhary 22 Bill Larrimore25 Don Hallowell

MEMBERS AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING MARCH ANNIVERSARIES:(*Celebrating 50+)02 Pervez & Sarapheen Mall 05 Ron & Karen Hinkel (1966)*15 Bobby & Caroline Gulab (2008) 18 Ashraf & Rehana Ayub (2000)21 Brandon & Sara Davis (2015)

SPECIAL THANKS to GEORGETOWN COUNCILWOMAN CHRIS LECATES & HUSBAND

BILL, to BROOKS &LISA TRUITT of Georgetown and to our neighbor WESLEY UNITED

METHODIST CHURCH for each sponsoring a week of Emergency Shelter. As springcomes into full bloom, our shelter is not open for normal weather conditions. However,we continue to help out in cases of special need and during dangerous weather.

~~ HOUSEHOLD PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2016~~ Each day you are invited to join in this community wide morning and evening prayer.

Morning Prayer: God of Creation, As the reflections of Lent give way to joys ofEaster morning, fill my soul with your Resurrection Power that I may be a witnessto the Risen Christ this day. Amen.

Evening Prayer: God of Restoration, As the day winds down and I take my rest,allow the cares of this day to give way to the peace that only you can give. InChrist I pray, Amen.

Georgetown Presbyterian ChurchChartered January 27, 1860

203 North Bedford Street; P.O. Box 46 Georgetown, DE 19947

Office: 856-6842 / Pastor’s Cell: 302-344-1912 or from a cell phone call **pastor (star,star, p-a-s-t-o-r)

Office E-mail: Office@georgetownpres.com

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Worship Leaders and StaffThe Reverend Michael Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PastorMrs. Linda C. Wolfe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of MusicMrs. Sallie Horner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Co-Director of MusicThe GPC Chancel Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music MinistryMrs. Linda Williams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children’s MinistryElder Betty Kasperski. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harrison House Sussex-West MinistryMr. William Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clerk of SessionMr. Lee Turek. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TreasurerMrs. Beth Garvilla.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Church OfficeMr. Mark Amendt .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building ServiceMrs. Jennine Money Groene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ministry Candidate New Castle Presbytery

Session Elders and Commissioned DeaconsElders serve on the Session for 3 year terms; Deacons are Commissioned for Specific Ministries yearly.

Class of 2016: Melissa Barron, Bobby Gulab, Jim Martin, Lee Turek.Class of 2017: Lucy Buchanan, Carolyn Green, Reginald Johnson, Sharon Lawrence.Class of 2018: Peggy Hallowell, Darrell Moore, Lidle Stone, Bill Taylor.

Deacons: Dora George (Hospitality), Sharon Hubbard (Prayer), Vicki Moore(Worship), Carol Ann Stone (Bereavement), Linda Williams (Mission)

THE MISSION OF GEORGETOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IS TO LEAD PEOPLE TO

A DEEP AND CONTINUING RELATIONSHIP WITH CHRIST AS WE SEEK TO BECOME

MORE CHRIST-LIKE OURSELVES.