WEBSTER GROVESPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Service for the Lord’s DayJanuary 05, 2020

10:30 a.m.

OUR MISSIONWe seek to live Christ’s love,

welcome all people and joyfully serve God.

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Service for the Lord’s DayWhen this symbol precedes an element of the service, please rise in body or spirit.

Prelude: “Lord of Glory, Who Has Bought Us” “All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above”

Shawn Portell, organ

WELCOME AND COMMUNITY LIFEAll are encouraged to sign and pass the Friendship Pads at the ends of the pews. As the music begins, let us use this time for quiet reflection and prayer, so that we, individually and as a great crowd of witnesses, may prepare ourselves to reaffirm our faith as the people of God.

~GATHERING FOR GOD’S WORD~

CALL TO WORSHIP Dave Morris, Liturgist

Leader: From distant lands and faraway shores,God calls us together.

People: Like a shepherd tending his flock,God gathers us in.

Leader: Along straight paths and cleared byways,God guides our journey.

People: Like a mother taking her firstborn’s hand,God leads us home.

Leader: Praise the Lord, O people! Shout for joy!People: Let us sing aloud with gladness.

Let us worship the Lord!

HYMN 666 “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright”

CALL TO CONFESSION

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PRAYER OF CONFESSION

God of love and compassion,you have come into the worldand yet we have not recognized you.Forgive our lack of insightand open our eyes to see you here and now,that we may receive your gracethrough Jesus our Christ. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST

Leader: Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another.

The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.All: And also with you.

RESPONSE TO GOD’S GRACE “Glory to God”

SCRIPTURE CONVERSATION Rev. Ed Zumwinkel

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~PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD~

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Dave Morris, Liturgist OLD TESTAMENT READING Jeremiah 31:7-14 Pew Bible, pg. 734

OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 147:12-20 Pew Bible, pg. 582

SERMON Rev. Ed Zumwinkel III

SILENCE FOR REFLECTION

~RESPONDING TO GODS’S WORD~ OFFERING INVITATION

OFFERTORY “Jesu, Priceless Treasure”

Shawn Portell, organ

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DOXOLOGY “Praise God, The Source of Life”

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

THE LORD’S PRAYER

All: 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 686 “God of Our Life”

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CHARGE

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Now Thanks We All Our God” Schack

Shawn Portell, organ

Worship NotesSome prayers and liturgical texts for worship are provided by:

BIBLIOGRAPHY Book of Common Worship. (2016). Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press.Call to Worship. (2018). Louisville: Office of Theology and Worship of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Feasting On The Word. (2012). Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press.

THOSE WHO SERVE TODAY

Ushers: Fred Perabo, Gina Smutz, Anna & Joey Stokes, Mary Anne & Ken Wallace, Ethan Weihl,

Freda Cook (Group Leader)

Greeters: Crystal O’Loughlin, Linda & Bill Schwartz, Melinda & Isaac La Salle

Office Volunteer: Liturgist: Sherry Moschner, Dave Morris

Sunday Snack: Julia Ringkamp

Flower Delivery: Suzie Booth, Kristy Anderson

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WORD OF WELCOMECHANCEL FLOWERS The Chancel flowers are given to the Glory of God, in loving memory of William F. James, the gift of his family.

CHILDREN ARE ALWAYS WELCOME IN WORSHIP AT WGPC! Worship Activity Bags are located at each entrance to the Sanctuary.

NURSERY CARE While some children prefer to stay with their parents in worship, others enjoy the opportunity to meet new friends, play and learn stories from the Bible. Mrs. Robin is ready to greet your child with a happy smile and a generous spirit. The nursery is open from 8:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If there are no children in the nursery by 11:30 a.m., the nursery room will remain open for parents and children to enjoy together. There will be no nursery attendants on duty.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES Children and youth are not forgotten at WGPC! Classes, activities and fellowship opportunities designed with them in mind happen most Sunday evenings. Please refer to the calendar for ages and times, or contact Cherstin Byers at chb@wgpc.org for more information.

LARGE-PRINT BULLETINS AND HYMNALS, hearing devices, and cushions are also available. One of our ushers would be happy to assist you.

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN THE FRIENDSHIP PADS located at the end of each pew.

WATER AND LOZENGES Got a tickle in your throat? Relax. Just head to the Narthex (back of the sanctuary) where the ushers have water and lozenges for your comfort.

MINISTRY STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Edwin Zumwinkel IIIAssociate Pastor: Rev. Hannah ZylaPastoral Assistant for Congregational Care: John RawlingsDirector of Music Ministries/Organist: Shawn PortellMusic/Organist Assistant: Ted CronbaughDirector of Youth and Family Ministries: Brian KuhnDirector of Early childhood Center/ Nursery Coordinator: Robin CannonMission Outreach Coordinator: Beth KazlauskasConnections Coordinator: Tracey RapisardoBusiness Administrator: Jan ScheurerSenior Staff Assistant: Valerie HamptonAssistant for Children, Youth, and Family Ministries: Cherstin ByersCustodial Supervisor: Pete Brennan

efz@wgpc.orgParental Leavejdrtsn@gmail.comspp@wgpc.orgted.cronbaugh@gmail.combrk@wgpc.orgrwc@wgpc.orgbok@wgpc.orgtar@wgpc.orgjls@wgpc.orgvph@wgpc.orgchb@wgpc.org(314)-962-9210 ext 3212

45 West Lockwood AvenueWebster Groves, MO 63119

www.wgpc.org(314)-962-9210

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OUR COMMUNITY LIFE TOGETHER

Music in a Great Place 2019-2020Mark Akin, Classical GuitaristJanuary 19, 20208:30 and 10:30 a.m. Worship Services

Award-winning classical guitarist W. Mark Akin is a St. Louis based musician who has engaged audiences across the country with his dynamic on-stage presence and musicality. Mark has won prizes in numerous competitions such as the Wilson Center Guitar Competition in Wisconsin, Beethoven Club Competition in Memphis, the University of Arizona's Beeston Competition and Sholin Competition, and was most recently selected as a winner of the Artist Presentation Society of St Louis Competition. Originally from Tennessee, Mark started his guitar studies by learning to play electric hard rock, idolizing guitarists such as Eric Johnson, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Eddie Van Halen.  After discovering the classical

guitar in high school, he then decided to study the instrument full-time and subsequently received his bachelor's and master's degrees in guitar performance from Belmont University in Nashville, and the University of Arizona in Tucson. An active teacher, Mark has taught innumerable private lessons and classes. In addition to being on faculty at Washington University, he works with the St. Louis Classical Guitar Society’s outreach education initiate entitled Guitar Horizons.

Month of Grace + Prayer: An Ecumenical Retreat in Everyday Life

Meet one-on-one with a spiritual companion one hour each week for four consecutive weeks. Morning, afternoon and evening meeting times available (on Wednesdays) beginning January 12. Meetings will be held at Kirkwood United Church of Christ. This is the same retreat in everyday life that was co-hosted by First Congregational Church and Webster Groves Presbyterian Church in January, 2019. For more information, or to register, visit www.momentsofgraceandprayer.org or contact Clarence Heller at 314-258-9066 or clarenceheller@gmail.com.

Give-A-Meal-A-Month January Menu

Canned Pasta

(ravioli, spaghetti w/meatballs, etc.)

Canned Mixed Vegetables – low or no salt

Canned Peaches – lite or in fruit juice

Powdered Milk

Additional Needs: Diapers, wipes

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Join Webster Groves Presbyterian Church on the bus!

Lobby with Moms Demand Action in Jefferson City

February 18.

Save your seat on the bus by registering NOW at

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4ca5ac2dabf94-wgpc

Before February 1 cost is $10, payable when you register

After February 1, cost is $15 and remaining seats will be opened to the community.

Bus leaves Webster Groves Presbyterian Church parking lot at 7 AM

Bus Returns about 5:00 PM

All are welcome, not just moms!

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FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION

Diving Deeper – January 5, 12, &19 – Rev. Dr. Vanessa HawkinsJoin us in Diving Deeper at 9:30 am in the Youth Lounge as Rev. Dr. Vanessa Hawkins, our Designated Associate Presbytery Leader, leads us through an exploration of Jesus’ baptism and his reading of Isaiah in the temple and how that connects to our own calls to work for justice in the world.

Faith in Real Life, January 5 – Jo Doll and members of the Advocacy TeamJanuary 8, 2020 is the opening day of the Missouri General Assembly. During the January 5, 9:30 Education Hour, WGPC member Jo Doll, who serves on the Webster Groves School Board, will review the Board’s legislative priorities. In addition, members of the Advocacy Team will highlight some of the pre-filed bills that impact our legislative priorities including poverty, education reform and gun sense.

Faith in Real Life, January 12 – Ellicia Lanier & Jill Hilton, Urban SproutsPlan to join us at 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall to learn more about Urban Sprouts Child Development Center, and to participate in a hands on project for its students. We will welcome Mrs. Ellicia Lanier, the founding Executive Director and Jill Hilton, Center Director for Urban Sprouts, a diverse Reggio Emilia school focusing on early childhood education. It is dedicated to providing children with a nurturing environment that fosters a lifelong love of learning.

CHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES meeting todayInfant – Pre-K:

Nursery 8:15 a.m. - noon 1st floor nurseryPre-K-3rd Grade:

Children’s Choir 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Room 208Holy Moly (PreK-1st) 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Room 210Whirl (2nd & 3rd) 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Room 209

4th & 5th Grade:Celebration 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Room 211Celebration Bell Ringers 5:15 - 6:00 p.m. Room 207B

6th – 8th Grade:Celtics Party 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Youth Lounge

9th – 12th Grade:Agape Party 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Youth Lounge

Visit wgpc.org or contact Cherstin Byers (chb@wgpc.org) for more information and to receive newsletter emails about children’s and youth activities.

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WORSHIP ARTS INFORMATION

Chancel Choir and Ely Ringers are now accepting new members.  Chancel Choir rehearses Thursday noon and/or evening at 7:00 and sings most all Sunday morning 10:30 services. All voice parts are needed.  Large

project for the choir this semester is singing Gabriel Faure's "Requiem" on Good Friday.  Ely Ringers rehearses each Monday morning from 10:30 - 11:30.  There are multiple positions open at this time. 

Questions?  Contact Shawn Portell, Director of Music Ministries:  spp@wgpc.org

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Music in a Great Place—2019-2020 - 23rd season

Mark Akin, Guitar

January 19, 2020

8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Services

Lorraine Glass -Harris

Shawn Portell

(Organ and Violin)

March 15, 2020Webster Groves Presbyterian Church45 West Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119—www.wgpc.org

Bach Society of St. Louis

The St. John Passion—J.S. Bach

March 22, 2020—3:00 p.m.REQUIEM

Gabriel Faure

WGPC Chancel Choir soloists and guest orchestra

Good Friday

Update in Stewardship

As of 12/30/2019, we are $119,207.00 short of our goal of $1,078,706.00. The Budget Committee meets the first Sunday in January, and as per past practice, their preliminary budget for next year will be based on pledges received. For those who have pledged, thank you. For those who still have not son so but desire to do so, please call or email Jan Scheurer at 314-962-9210, ext. 3206 or jls@wgpc.org this coming week.We are doing great work at our Church. Let’s keep our resources sufficient to meet our mission. Thank you!

Your Stewardship Committee

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Sunday, January 05

All Day – Epiphany8:30 am – Informal Worship9:30 am- Diving Deeper9:30 am – Faith in Real Life10:30 am – Traditional Worship11:30 am – Budget Meeting11:30 am – Children’s Confirmation Lunch4:30 pm – Celebration4:30 pm – Celtics4:30 pm – Children’s Choir5:15 pm – Celebration Bell Ringers5:15 pm – Holy Moly5:15 pm – Whirl7:00 pm – Agape

Monday, January 06

10:30 am – Ely Ringers4:00 pm – Prayer Ministry7:00 pm – Scouts Patrol Leaders Conference

Tuesday, January 07

6:30 am – Tuesday Prayer Meeting7: 00 am – Bible Study9:30 am – Staff Meeting11:30 am – DRAP5:30 pm – Discernment Gathering

Wednesday, January 08

9:00 am – Kids Day Out6:00 pm – Wolf Cub Scouts7:00 pm – Worship Arts7:00 pm – Deacons7:00 pm – Evangelism7:00 pm – Faith Formation7:00 pm – Mission Commission7:00 pm – Personnel

Thursday, January 09

7:00 am – Men’s Bible Class8:30 am – Men’s Bridge Group10:00 am – Disciples Bible Study12: 00 pm – Noon Choir Practice7:00 pm – Chancel Choir

Friday, January 10

12:00 pm – Rotary6:30 pm – Thimble and Thread

Saturday, January 11

8:30 am – Stephen Ministers9:00 am – Al Anon

Sunday, January 12

8:30 am – Informal Worship9:30 am – Diving Deeper9:30 am – Faith in Real Life10: 30 am – Traditional Worship10:30 am – Blessing of the Confirmands4:30 pm – Celebration4:30 pm – Celtics4:30 pm – Children’s Choir5:15 pm – Celebration Bell Ringers5:15 pm – Holy Moly5:15 pm – Whirl7:00 pm - Agape

CHILDREN'S OFFERING:.

This winter, the children's offering will be collected to purchase two trees through Forest ReLeaf of Missouri. Our goal is to gather $50 - enough for two 3 gallon 4-6' tall trees to be planted in Missouri to make a community healthier, safer, and greener. Total collected for Piglets was $210.00.

Recycle your Holiday Lights!

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Environmental Stewardship is collecting holiday lights for recycling again this year. There’s a bin inside the Hale entrance to place strands of lights and will remain there until Jan. 6.  Please help keep plastic and copper wire out of our landfills. Thank you!

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