WestminsterPresbyterian ChurchA Telling Presence in the City

We enter this church not as strangers, but as children of God.

Sunday, May 7, 2017Legacy Sunday

For the Son of humankind also came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

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Welcome to WestminsterWe are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in our worship, mission, and programs.Large-print bulletins, hymnals, hearing assistance devices, and Hearing Loop information available from ushers.

If you are new to Westminster Parking Free Sunday morning parking at the Orchestra Hall Ramp, 11th St. & Marquette. At Orchestra Hall, take a ticket when you enter the ramp; pick up a park-ing voucher at Westminster; use both your ticket and the voucher to exit the ramp. Free, assisted parking is available on the corner of 12th & Marquette. No tipping is required. Please take advantage of this service.Visit westminstermpls.org/creative-time for parking information during Open Doors Open Futures construction or email odof@wpc-mpls.org.Coffee Hour Join us for fair trade coffee and refreshments after worship.Education Church School (ages 3—high school), Adult Education, and the Social Justice Forum take place at 9:15 am on Sunday mornings. There is also Children’s Church (during 10:30 am worship) for ages 4-1st grade.Membership: Are you interested in joining Westminster? The next new member class is today. Visit westminstermpls.org/membership or contact Rev. Meghan Gage-Finn, mgage-finn@wpc-mpls.org, or Janice Teliczan, jteliczan@wpc-mpls.org.

If you seek to deepen your involvement Faith in Action Get involved in serving and seeking justice. Contact Doug Mitchell, dmitchell@wpc-mpls.org.Families, Youth, and Children Connect with children’s/youth choirs, youth group, confirmation, parent offerings, and special events. Contact Rev. Brennan Blue, bblue@wpc-mpls.org. Fellowship Enjoy fellowship with other members of the church. Contact Deb Wagner, dwagner@wpc-mpls.org.

Other worship and prayer opportunitiesCentering Prayer, Every Wednesday, 12 pm, Westminster, Bates Rm.Quiet Worship, Third Saturday of the month, 9 am, Westminster, Bushnell Rm.Prayer Companions, Every Sunday after 10:30 am worship, Chapel.

Westminster CaresBirths, Adoptions, and Baptisms Contact Janice Teliczan, jteliczan@wpc-mpls.org.For Pastoral Care Notify Deb Wagner of hospitalization, illness, death, or prayer requests, 612.332.3421 or dwagner@wpc-mpls.org. Blood Pressure Screenings are offered the third Sunday of the month in the Bushnell Room.The Westminster Counseling Center offers pastoral counseling for individuals, couples, families, and children. The Counseling Center has moved off-site during construction at WPC. Visit westminstercounseling.org or call 612.332.7743.

Preparing for the WordOur service begins with the Prelude, inviting us to prepare for worship.

10:30 Welcome Meghan K. Gage-Finn

Prelude Violin Sonata in D Major, I. and II. G. F. Handel Jill Olson Moser, violin

Our Life in Christ 8:30 David ShinnOne: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

As the morning greeting is offered, please complete the friendship folder found in your pew, and pass it to your neighbor. If your child/ren will attend Children’s Church during the 10:30 service, please fill out nametags for them from the friendship folder.

*Call to Worship (from Psalm 116)One: What shall we return to the Lord for all the good things God has done for us?All: We will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.One: Let us worship God!

*Processional Hymn No. 804 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!

Call to Confession 10:30 Sarah BrouwerThe congregation is invited to approach God with humility, seeking God’s mercy.

Prayer of Confession (Unison)God of grace, you brought the Church into being long ago, and people have loved you for generations. We confess the Church needs renewal today. We have lost the vision of your lively people in other times and places. We lack convic-tion. We fear the future. We do not trust your Spirit to stir the Church. Awaken us, we pray. Surprise us. Summon from us a response that holds fast to the hope that is ours in Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray.

Silent PrayerWorshippers seek God’s forgiveness in their own lives.

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness (from Romans 8; II Corinthians 5)One: Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone; a new life has begun. Friends, hear the good news: All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Alleluia! Amen.

Following the Assurance, children ages 4–1st grade are invited to Children’s Church.

May 7, 20178:30 & 10:30 am

* Please stand as you are able.

Listening for the Word Prayer for Illumination 8:30 Abigail Karels 10:30 Elaine WilsonBefore the reading of scripture we pray that God will illumine our understanding.

Readings from Holy ScriptureRevelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21 (NT pg. 232)John 17:20-26 (NT pg. 98)

One: This is the Word of the Lord.All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Is the Water of Life for Everyone? Timothy Hart-Andersen

Responding to the Word*10:30 Hymn No. 182 I Heard the Voice of Jesus SayOffertory SentencesHaving heard the Word, we now respond in gratitude by giving. Please place your offering in the plate, or use the “I give to Westminster” card in recognition of your generous contribu-tions made online or in another way.Offertory

8:30 Christ, Our Lord, It’s Your Yoke We Will Take trad. Tsou (Taiwan) Westminster Global Choir10:30 Christ the Lord Is Risen Again John Rutter

Invitation to the Lord’s TableThe Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer 8:30 Brennan Blue 10:30 Douglas Mitchell

One: The Lord be with you.All: And also with you.One: Lift up your hearts. All: We lift them up to the Lord. One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.All: It is right to give God thanks and praise.One: Let us pray…

The Words Over the TableThe Distribution of the Bread and Cup A gluten-free alternative for bread is offered in the center of trays.

8:30 Communion is served by intinction, dipping bread into the cup. Those who are unable to come forward will be served in their pews.10:30 Communion is served on trays passed among the congregation by elders.

Music During DistributionSicilienne Maria-Theresia von Paradis8:30 What a Great Mystery Bicol (Philippines) folksong; arr. Francisco F. Feliciano10:30 Sanctus Maurice DurufléHoly, Lord God of hosts. The heavens and the earth are full of Thy glory.Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is He Who cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest

Closing Prayer*Hymn No. 731 Give Thanks for Those Whose Faith Is Firm

*Charge and BenedictionCongregational Response Peace and Love Jamaican Trad., arr. Noel DexterThe choir will sing once, and then the congregation will sing twice.

*Passing of the PeaceOne: The peace of Christ be with you.All: And also with you.

Postlude Carillon de Westminster Louis Vierne

Today is Legacy Sunday when Westminster thanks those who have remembered Westminster in their wills or estate plans. A will is an important life planning document. When making your will, please consider a bequest to Westminster as a powerful way to bear witness to the beliefs that have guided your life. For information on bequests and other ways to leave a legacy of gratitude, visit westminstermpls.org/legacy-giving, or contact Julie Champ, Director of Finance, jchamp@wpc-mpls.org or 612.332.3421.

8:15-11:30 am Childcare, Nursery, for infants through age 38:30 am Worship Service, Chapel9:15 am Education Hour: Church school (ages 3—high school); Family Matters; Social Justice Forum, Adult Choir; Virtues & Values10:30 am Worship Service, Sanctuary11:45 am New Member Class, Meisel11:45 am Prayer Companions, Chapel12:00 pm Family Service Event, Nicollet Square, 3710 Nicollet Ave. S.Westminster Gallery, Our Cuban Family Contact Dr. Rodney Allen Schwartz, rschwartz@wpc-mpls.org.

Adult EducationContact Carmel Tinnes, ctinnes@wpc-mpls.org unless noted otherwise.Living the Faith in the 21st Century, Wed, May 10, 5:20 pm, Central Lutheran Church, Art and the Holy Spirit. Questions? Contact Chad Quaintance, 612.374.9410.

Baccalaureate Sunday, June 4We will honor all those graduating this year from high school, college, gradu-ate school, or certificate programs in worship on Baccalaureate Sun, June 4. Please contact Meghan at mgage-finn@wpc-mpls.org if you or a family member would like to be included.

This Sunday

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Camp Ajawah Clean Up DaysMay 6 and June 10, 10 am-4 pm. Come for the whole time or part of the time. At the May work day we will rake the main areas of camp and put the dock in the water. At the June work day we will put up the tents and bunk beds, and mow the grassy areas. At both work days there will be some general cleaning, repair work, and painting. You may want to bring a swim suit, bug spray, work gloves, a rake, leaf blower, lawn mower, power tools, etc. but it is not necessary. Please bring something to share for lunch, a pasta, salad, fruit, chips, dessert, etc. Hot dogs will be provided. Questions? Contact Doug VanValkenburg, vanv0034@umn.edu.

Congregational CareContact Deb Wagner, 612.332.3421 or dwagner@wpc-mpls.org. The Prayer Companion Ministry prays Sundays in the Chapel today after 10:30 am worship. All are welcome to share concerns and joys with a prayer companion.Caregiver Support Group, 2nd Saturday of the month, 1-2:30 pm, at the home of Elsa Flores-Peet. Questions? Contact Elsa, efpeet@comcast.net or 763.588.8361. Prayer Shawl Ministry, 2nd Sunday of the month, 11:45 am, Bates Rm.Prayer Ministry Requests, Please fill out a Prayer Request Card and put in offering plate or in box at the reception desk. Grief Support Group, Saturdays, 9:30 am, Meets at First Christian Church, May 13, Lowell Johnson, Grief & Forgiveness. mplsgriefsupport.org or 612.317.3454.

BIRTHAdelynn Marie Niska

December 2, 2016

TODAY’S FLOWERSIn loving memory of

Orville C. Hognander by Joe Hognander

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Faith in ActionContact Doug Mitchell, 612.332.3421 or dmitchell@wpc-mpls.org.Social Justice Forum: Eco-Justice series, Our Planet in Crisis, 9:15 am, MeiselMay 7: J. Drake Hamilton, Science Policy Director of Fresh Energy, Clean Energy Solutions at the Scale of the Climate Problem.The Race & Grace Dialogue and the AMAZE training on race and identity that were scheduled to take place in May are being postponed until the fall so more people can participate. New dates will be announced soon.

Families, Youth & ChildrenContact Brennan Blue, bblue@wpc-mpls.org unless noted otherwise.TODAY, noon, Earth Day Everyday Service Event: Gardening at Nicollet Square, 3710 Nicollet Ave S.HS Youth Sunday Rehearsal, TODAY, 11:45am-1:15pm Bring a bag lunch.HS Youth House Groups, TODAY, 5-7pm, the McIntyre’s.Wednesday dinner and activities, The final evening is May 10. We will celebrate our partnership with Central Lutheran and give thanks for their hos-pitality, asking God’s blessings on the transitions of both of our congregations.Youth Sunday and 3rd Grade Bible presentation, Sun, May 14.

MusicSummer Choir Sing with the Summer Choir! Summer Sundays, 8:45 am, starting June 4. Contact Tesfa Wondemagegnehu, tesfa@wpc-mpls.org.

New MembersThe next New Members class is TODAY at 11:45 in the Meisel Room, lunch provided and it is not too late to sign up! Contact Meghan at mgage-finn@wpc-mpls.org or Janice at jteliczan@wpc-mpls.org for more information. We look forward to welcoming you into the life of Westminster!

Officer RecommendationsIf you would like to recommend a member of Westminster to be an Elder, Deacon, or Trustee, please find one of the brochures on the literature table at church, or fill out the online form, westminstermpls.org/officerform. You may also contact the Chair of the Nominating Committee, Lucy Quaintance, at lucyquaint@gmail.com, or Rev. Sarah Brouwer, sbrouwer@wpc-mpls.org.

Silver Service ReceptionThere will be a Silver Service Reception after the 10:30 service on Sunday, May 21 in the Great Hall, to celebrate Rev. Doug Mitchell’s retirement and to give thanks to God for Doug’s many years of service to the church and community.

Westminster Presbyterian Church 1200 Marquette Avenue

Minneapolis 55403

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Today’s Worship LeadershipClergy

Rev. Dr. Timothy Hart-Andersen, Senior PastorRev. Brennan Blue, Families, Youth, and Children Rev. Sarah Brouwer, Congregational LifeRev. Meghan K. Gage-Finn, Executive Associate PastorRev. Douglas Mitchell, Faith in ActionRev. David Shinn, Congregational Care

Music

Melanie Ohnstad, Minister of Music and the Arts/OrganistTesfa Wondemagegnehu, Director Choral Ministries Barbara Prince, Director, Westminster Global ChoirWestminster Choir

For full Westminster staff listing and contact information, please visit westminstermpls.org or see the Westminster News.

Westminster Affiliated BoardsWestminster Camp Ajawah, ajawah.orgWestminster Counseling Center, westminstercounseling.orgWestminster Town Hall Forum, westminsterforum.org

Daily Phone Devotions612.332.7087

May 7.............................John 10:1-108......................................... Psalm 1009............................Hebrews 13:20-2110..........................Matthew 20:17-2811....................................Acts 7:55-6012........................Psalm 31:1-5, 15-1613..................................1 Peter 2:2-1014....................................John 14:1-14