WEBSTER GROVESPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Service for the Lord’s DayNovember 10, 2019

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: “Preparation” CooperShawn 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~

GATHERING SONG “Father in Heaven, We Thank You” NixChildren’s Choir

CALL TO WORSHIP

In you, O God, I take refuge;Never let me be put to shame.In your justice, free me, deliver me.Turn your ear to me and save me!Be a sheltering rock for me,and a walled fortress to save me;for you are my rock, my stronghold.My God, save me from the hands of the wicked,from the grasp of rogue and tyrant!For you alone are my hope.God I have trusted you since my youth.I have leaned on you since I was born.You have been my strength from my mother’s womband my constant hope.

HYMN # 366 “Love Devine, All Loves Excelling” HYFRYDOL

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O God have mercy upon us as you hear our confession.We are prone to do work to earn your grace. You have taught us that Jesus is the source of all graceand our salvation, yet we increasingly strive to save our own souls.We scarcely have strength to accomplish such a demand. Teach us again of your love and acceptance in Christ.

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That I am loved and all are loved by you. Release us from our own bondage, to our own striving for perfection,that we may once again receive your love and grace. Amen.

RESPONSE “Lord Have Mercy” Morris Chancel Choir

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

PASSING THE PEACE OF CHRIST Abbey Stokes, Liturgist

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 “We Are Forgiven” WE ARE FORGIVEN

SCRIPTURE CONVERSATION Rev. Edwin Zumwinkel

~PROCLAIMING GOD’S WORD~

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

NEW TESTAMENT READING Luke 4:21-30 Pew Bible pg. 61

NEW TESTAMENT READING I Corinthians 13:1-3 Pew Bible pg. 175

SERMON “Love So Amazing…So Divine” Rev. Rosemary Mitchell

SILENCE FOR REFLECTION

~RESPONDING TO GODS’S WORD~ OFFERING INVITATION

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OFFERTORY “A Scottish Blessing” Blackwell Chancel Choir

~SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION~

INVITATIONLeader: Blessed are those who hunger and thirstPeople: for righteousnessLeader: for they will be filled.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVINGLeader: The Lord be with you.People: And also with you.Leader: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord.Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.

…the prayer continues…

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…the prayer continues…This cup is the new covenant sealed in my blood,shed for you for the forgiveness of sins.Whenever you drink it, do this in remembrance of me.

…the prayer continues…Blessing and glory,wisdom and thanksgiving,honor and power,

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forever and ever!

COMMUNION OF GOD’S PEOPLE

COMMUNION MUSIC “Pastorale” Kidwell

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.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION

HYMN # 22 “God of the Sparrow” ROEDER

CHARGE

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE “Giocoso” CarterShawn Portell, organ

~Congregational Meeting~

We will have a brief meeting of the congregation immediately following the 10:30 a.m. service to elect officers. Guests are welcome to stay and observe, but only members of WGPC may vote. Thank you.

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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.

Our Guest Today:Rev. Rosemary C. Mitchell, CFRERosemary C. Mitchell is Senior Director for Mission Engagement and Support of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. In that position she oversees all of mission funding and special offerings and advises on interpretation of per capita. Previously she served as Vice President for Seminary Relations at Princeton Theological Seminary and as the Executive Director of the Women's Foundation of Genesee Valley in Rochester, New York. She is a member of Genesee Valley Presbytery

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where she served as co-pastor of Downtown United Presbyterian Church. She is co-author of two books: Birthings and Blessings (Vol. 1 and Vol 2) published by Crossroads Press. She produced and hosted, Women and the Word on WWWG Radio, Rochester, New York. She is married to Attorney Joseph E. Mitchell. They have three adult children and three grandchildren.

THOSE WHO SERVE TODAYCommunion: Lisa Galena, David Kimball, Ruth Meyer

Servers: Barbara Rigby, Jim Rigby, Ken Wallace, Karen Dapron, Sara Yates, Team A

Ushers: Linda & Gary Pacey, Donna Bellows, Jim Gloeckner, Vicki Lane, Dick Peterson,

Bill Schwartz, Allan Scott

Greeters: Jim Gloeckner, Linda & Tom McNeely, Emmy & Alan McClelland

Office Volunteer: Mary Gloeckner, Jim Gloeckner

Liturgist: Abbey Stokes

Flower Delivery: Laurel Cochran Smith

Sunday Snack: Michael Kearney

Matthew 25 in the PC(USA)A bold vision and invitation

We are a Matthew 25 church!

Our congregation has accepted the PC(USA)’s invitation to follow Jesus’ teachings in Matthew 25:31-46 by becoming active disciples and making a difference in our community and the world.

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As part of our Matthew 25 commitment, we pledge to embrace one or more of these three areas of focus:

Building congregational vitality by deepening and energizing our faith and growing as joyful leaders and disciples actively engaged with our community as we share the gospel of Jesus Christ in word and deed

Dismantling structural racism by fearlessly applying our faith to advocate and break down the systems, practices and thinking that underlie discrimination, bias, prejudice and oppression of people of color

Eradicating systemic poverty by acting on our beliefs and working to change laws, policies, plans, and structures in our society that perpetuate economic exploitation of people who are poor

To learn more and for ideas on how to get involved and do your vital part as a member of a Matthew 25 church, please visit pcusa.org/matthew25.

WORD OF WELCOMECHILDREN 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.

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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.

CHANCEL FLOWERS The chancel flowers are given to the Glory of God in memory of Clyde S. Hale and Rena E. Hale, the gift of their family.

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 KuhnInterim Director of Youth and Family Ministries: Summer KohringDirector 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.comon sabbaticalslk@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

OUR UPCOMING COMMUNITY LIFE TOGETHER

Supporting Teens Who are Dealing with Homelessness – November 17, 2019

This year for our pre-Thanksgiving collection the Worship Arts committee is collaborating with our Mission Commission and Epworth Children & Family Services in supporting the youth served at Epworth’s Drop-In Center in Normandy. This center provides many services for youth experiencing homelessness, and we will be creating snack kits for them to share with their clients. Teens dealing with homelessness may be living on the streets, “couch surfing” at friends’ homes, sleeping in cars, staying in shelters, or anywhere that is classed as a non-permanent address. These teens are our sisters and brothers and need our attention, time, and help.

 The Epworth Youth Drop-in Center in Normandy provides:

Laundry and shower facilities Safer sex kits and classes Nutrition, clothing, and hygiene items Common areas to safely hang out or sleep, play games, and watching TV Computer work stations Cooking instruction Access to community resources such as STI and HIV testing, healthcare, legal aid, and documentation assistance Resource referrals and information Group sessions offering skills training, recreational activities, and support for LGBTQ youth and allies

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During worship on November 17 you can help address these needs by bringing items to help create snack kits, and by joining us in Fellowship Hall between services to create the kits. Items that we need include individual-serving sized packages of…

Granola bars Pop Tarts Vienna sausages Dried meats (jerky or other meat sticks) Nuts Crackers Candy bars Gum Trail mix

As an act of thanksgiving and gratefulness we will bring these items forward during the offering at both services.

OUR RHINO (Rebuilding Hope in New Orleans) TEAM HEADS TO NEW ORLEANS this week to work with Habitat and St. Charles Presbyterian Church, continuing to 

bring hope and healing to the city that still feels the impact of Hurricane Katrina.  Please pray for John Castagno, Jean & Linda Magre, Sara Yates and friends as they participate in this important mission work.

ONE CHURCH ONE BOOK

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Looking for a change in perspective? Join One Church One Book as we read about “finding God in the faith of others” and “why it’s so hard for white people to talk about racism.”

It’s not too late to sign up for a small group to read with! There are three options:

Co-ed group reading Holy Envy before December and meeting on weekday evenings for discussion. Contact Deb Grossman at grossmandeborah5@gmail.com

Co-ed group reading White Fragility before December. They are meeting for a discussion led by Marilyn Kuhn Sunday, November 17 at 5pm at the Scotts’ house. Contact Sue Scott at askscott@att.net.

Men’s small group. For more details, contact Pete Putnam at pete.putnam@sbcglobal.net.

Both Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others and White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard For White People To Talk About Racism are available for sale in the Church Office.

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WGPC Audit PerformedOn October 14, 2019 the board of trustees received the following financial opinion from the firm of Anders CPAs and Advisors: "In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Webster Groves Presbyterian Church as of December 31, 2018 and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America." In other words, the results are "clean" which is what you want! Special thanks to Business Administrator Jan Scheuerer and financial assistant Joyce Kimmons for the many hours coordinating with the audit firm.

Do a little Christmas shopping after church today! As you’re leaving church this morning be sure to stop by the tables out on the front sidewalk to do a little Christmas shopping!  Partners for Just Trade is hosting a fair trade sale and will be selling Christmas ornaments, knit items, jewelry, and many other items handcrafted in Peru, Haiti and Uganda.  Proceeds from the sale directly support artisans in those countries.

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FAITH FORMATION INFORMATIONCHILDREN & YOUTH MINISTRIES meeting today

Infant – PreK:Nursery 8:15 a.m. - noon 1st floor nursery

PreK-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 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Youth Lounge

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

ADULT EDUCATION

This morning, November 10th, we are pleased to welcome Rosemary Mitchell, Senior Director of Mission Engagement and Support at the Presbyterian Mission Agency, to help us learn more about mission in the PC(USA). Rosemary will speak about the Overture:  On Choosing to Become a Church committed to the Gospel of Matthew 25.    The presentation will include a description of how Presbyterians are invited to engage in Matthew 25 with a focus on Building Congregational Vitality, Dismantling Structural Racism, and Eradicating Systemic Poverty. We hope that you will join us in Fellowship Hall at 9:30 to learn how you can join in this important work.  

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Join us on Sunday November 24th for adult education as we continue to celebrate God’s gift of trees and learn more about Forest ReLeaf of Missouri from Cory Knoblach.   Forest Releaf operates the only nonprofit community-assisted tree nursery in the region and since its inception in 1993 has planted more than 200,000 trees throughout Missouri and Illinois.  They have increased the tree canopy in low-income areas and assisted with reforestation after major weather disasters.  For more information see moreleaf.org 

Sunday, 10 November

8:30 a.m. - Informal Worship Communion9:30 a.m. – Diving Deeper9:30 a.m. – Faith in Real Life10:30 a.m. – Traditional Worship 4:00 p.m. – Pageant Meeting4:30 p.m. – Celebration4:30 p.m. – Celtics4:30 p.m. – Children’s Choir5:15 p.m. – Celebration Bell Ringers5:15 p.m. – Holy Moly5:15 p.m. - Whirl7:00 p.m. – Agape

Monday, 11 November

8:00 a.m. – RHINO Trip10:30 a.m. – Ely Ringers4:00 p.m. – Prayer Ministry6:30 p.m. – Finance Committee6:30 p.m. – Property 7:30 p.m. - Trustees

Tuesday, 12 November

6:30 a.m. – Tuesday Prayer Meeting9:30 a.m. – Staff Meeting2:00 p.m. – Advocacy/ Environmental

Stewardship Meeting7:00 p.m. – Mobilizing Faithful

Wednesday, 13 November

9:00 a.m. – Kids Day Out16

9:00 a.m. – Mom’s Group6:00 p.m. – Wolf Cub Scouts7:00 p.m. - Deacons

Thursday, 14 November

7:00 a.m. – Men’s Bible Class8:30 a.m. – Men’s Bridge Group10:00 a.m. –Disciples Bible Study12:00 p.m. – Noon Choir Practice7:00 p.m. – Chancel ChoirFriday, 15 November

12:00 p.m. – Rotary

Saturday, 16 November

9:00 a.m. – Al Anon

Sunday, 17 November

8:30 a.m. – Informal Worship 9:30 a.m. – Advocacy Meeting9:30 a.m. – Environmental Stewardship9:30 a.m. – Diving Deeper9:30 p.m. – Faith in Real Life10:30 a.m. – Traditional Worship/In Gathering11:00 a.m. – Congregational Meeting /

Officer Election

4:30 p.m. – Celebration4:30 p.m. – Celtics4:30 p.m. – Children’s Choir

5:15 p.m. – Celebration Bell Ringers5:15 p.m. – Holy Moly5:15 p.m. – Whirl7:00 p.m. – Agape

Give-A-Meal-A-Month November MenuCanned Chicken Brown or White RiceCanned Peas (low or no salt)Cream of Mushroom SoupCanned Whole Cranberry SauceBiscuit Mix (no eggs required)Additional Needs: Diapers, wipes

“He judges in favor of the oppressed and gives food to the hungry. The Lord sets prisoners free…Psalms 146:7

CHILDREN'S OFFERING: This fall, the children’s offering will be collected to purchase piglets through the Presbyterian Mission Agency.  Our goal is to gather $160--enough for four piglets to help provide families with an important safety net and emergency source of income. 

Congregational Meeting to Elect OfficersWebster Groves Presbyterian Church

Sunday, November 10, 2019

The congregation will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary after the Traditional Worship Service on Sunday, November 10, for the purpose of acting on the report and recommendations of the Nominating Committee for officers for the class of 2022, the Endowment Advisory Board, and at large members of the Nominating Committee of 2020. Your Nominating Committee’s report is as follows:

EldersLynne Binder Jeff EscottLeslie Quarles Carrie RaoGlenn Seitz Bob WengJim Roberts Diane McCullough

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Olivia Nennert (Youth)

DeaconsBeth Downey Shannon HaxelDave Morris Judy WengNancy Hansbrough Saneta ThurmonDayan Barnard (Youth)

Board of TrusteesCarol Ault Doug StanleyTodd Meyer Jordan GatewoodRyan Furtick

Endowment Foundation Advisory Committee David Fleisher Jr. Cece Strand

Nominating Committee for 2020 (members at large) Jen Bruner Phil Haxel Debbie Goss

Respectfully submitted by the 2019 Nominating Committee:Jen Bruner, Becky Clausen, Laurel Cochran, Debbie Goss, Phil Haxel,

Karen Imse and Brandon Thurmon

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