Pine Shores Presbyterian Church (USA)March 15, 2020

Third Sunday of LentBruce and Karen Wismer, Co-Pastors

Prelude Patti Preves, flute & Kevin Bellosa, cello Sarabande J. S. Bach

Lighting of the Chancel Candles

Greetings

Call to Worship Leader: Come, you who are thirsty—People: here is water that sustains weary souls.Leader: Come, you who are despairing—People: here is the Rock of Our Salvation.Leader: Come, make a joyful noise to the Lord.All: Let us enter God’s presence with praise!

Introit Chancel Choir Grace Us, O Lord Joseph M. Martin

Prayer of AdorationHoly God, we worship you with gladness. We come before you with songs of joy; for you made us, and we are yours. We are your people, the sheep of your pasture. We enter your gates with thanksgiving, we go into your courts with praise. We bless your name, for you are good. Your unfailing love continues forever, and your faithfulness continues to each generation. Amen.

Hymn of Adoration #386 Come Worship God

Reading from the Psalter Old Testament (Page 520)Psalm 95 Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

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Worship at Pine ShoresSunday Worship

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Contemplative Worship

~ Sacred Space ~Meditation ChapelCommunity Center

9:45 a.m. Traditional Worship with Children’s Church

in the SanctuaryInduction Hearing Loop System

10:00 a.m. Connections Informal Worship Community Center

Information• Nursery is provided in rooms

109 and 111. • Children’s bulletins are

available in the baskets on the tables as you enter the sanctuary.

• For large print bulletins and hearing aid devices, please ask an usher.

• Induction Loop Hearing System in the Sanctuary - switch hearing aid to T-coil.

Call to Confession

Leader: God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Trusting in God’s overflowing grace, let us confess our sin.

Prayer of Confession All: Lord, you know who we are. You know everything we have done. We thirst for things that will never satisfy us. We commit ourselves to things that will never last. We worship things that will never bring salvation. Still, you offer us the gift of living water. Still, you offer us the gift of eternal life. Forgive us, O lord, and give us this living water, so that we may never thirst again.

Silent Prayers of Confession and Assurance of Pardon Leader: This is the good news of God’s grace: People: Though we were sinners, Christ died for us.Though we were enemies of God, God loved us.Once we were lost and dead — now Christ has become our salvation.Leader: Friends, believe this good news: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.All: Thanks be to God.

Anthem Chancel Choir, flute & cello Leaning On The Everlasting Arms Eric Nelson

Moments with the Children Following the moments with children and youth, children kindergarten through grade 5 are invited to participate in Children’s Church located in room 107. The children’s worship leaders will bring the children back to the narthex where you may pick them up after leaving the sanctuary. A nursery is available in room 109/111 for younger children.

Hymn of Preparation #22 God of the Sparrow

Remembering our Baptismal Covenant

Children and WorshipWe value children and

welcome all ages into the life of the church. We believe that children are gifts from God and are vital to our family of faith. Children’s worship packets are available on the table as you enter the sanctuary. These packets include activities directly related to the theme of the day. If you cannot locate a packet, please ask an usher.

During the worship service we invite children and youth to come forward for the “Children’s Moments.” Children may come forward or not; we celebrate their choice. Children learn to be disciples by participating in a loving and caring community of faith.

We provide a unique age appropriate children’s worship with education time immediately following the Children’s Moments. Children are led to “Children’s Church” which is located in room 107. Children K - 5th grades are welcome to attend. We encourage parents to come visit the children’s worship room.

A nursery is available for children, birth to kindergarten. It is located on the elevator side first floor in rooms 109 and 111. The nursery staff is employed by Pine Shores. If your child becomes uncomfortable in worship, there is a live feed in the narthex with both sound and video.

Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer

Reading from the Word New Testament (Page 89) John 4:5-42

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

Special Music Patti Preves, flute & Kevin Bellosa, cello Suite Antique, Prelude by John Rutter Proclamation of the Word Rev. Karen Wismer Affirmation of Faith (please stand) Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Patti Preves, flute & Kevin Bellosa, cello Handel’s Sonata # 5, Siciliana and Giga G. F. Handel

Hymn of Dedication #314 Longing for Light, We Wait in Darkness Invitation to Discipleship & Blessing Choral Response 4 Fold Amen R. Holdsworth Postlude A Lenten Dialogue Malcolm McKelvey

** Thank you to Patti Preves, flute & Kevin Bellosa, cello for sharing their music with us and enriching our morning worship service **

Lord’s PrayerOur 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.

Affirmation of FaithWe believe in God, the Creator

Spirit, who moved upon the face of the deep at the beginning of creation, who created all that is, and who spoke through the prophets of old.

We believe in Jesus Christ,into whom God’s Holy Spiritwas poured in fullness andin power so that the wholecreation might be restoredand unified and we mighthave everlasting life.

And we believe in Christ’s church where courageousactions of love and hopeflourish and grow.

Glory be to God, our Creator, Christ, our Redeemer, and the Holy Spirit who is with us now and forever more. Amen.

This evening, Pine Shores will be hosting the State College of Florida Chamber Choir. This is an auditioned mixed vocal ensemble which regularly performs on campus concerts, official programs and off-campus events. The Choir is honored to have partnered with Choral Artists of Sarasota for several presentations including Hadyn’s Creation, Poulenc’s Gloria, Libby Larsen’s Barnum’s Bird, the gospel version of Messiah - Too Hot To Handel as well as the Holiday 2013 concert. Featured in the 2015 Munchtime Musicale Artist series at Holley Hall, the Choir also performed as the featured ensemble in the 2018 Sarasota Concert Music Matinee series at the Van Wezel.

Under the direction of Melodie Dickerson with accompanist, Lurray Myers, the SCF Chamber Choir presents a varied repertoire of music from Renaissance madrigals to cutting edge choral works as well as contemporary jazz tunes and traditional choral literature. The choir is led by Melodie Dickerson who is in her fifteenth year as Director of Choral and Vocal Studies at State College of Florida. Lurray Myers has served as staff accompanist for the Music Program at SCF since 1991.

Spring Concert SeriesToday at 5:00 p.m.

Sanctuary

Chancel Flowers: If you would like to give flowers for Sunday worship you may do so by filling out the information requested in the Flower Calendar Notebook located in the church library. Flowers can be given in memory or honor of a loved one or to commemorate a special occasion.

A committee is being formed at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church to look at the carbon footprint of this church and what we might be able to do to decrease it. We believe God has charged us as Christians to care for this earth. Making our church more green is a step in that direction. If you are interested in being a part of this group, contact Ken Visser at 941-927-4797 or (email: kgvisser@comcast.net).

Pledge Cards: We invite you to make your commitment, so if you have not turned in your pledge card, please do so now.

JOY Company welcomes children age 4 - 5th grade. They meet on Wednesday afternoons when school is in session (next meeting is Wednesday, March 23rd) from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. All children and friends are welcomed.

Presbyterian Women have a new mission. We are collecting socks for the migrant farm workers at Beth-El. PW, bring your socks to your circle. Anyone else who would like to donate a pair of socks can bring them to church. Traditional Service; give socks to Ginny Remplelakis and for Connections; give to Janet Harris. Have questions? Call Janet at 927-0556.

Sunday Morning Adult Education: Sarasota High School social studies teachers Paul Weber (ret.) and Christy Karwatt will again be co-teaching a Christian Education Lenten class next Sunday at 11:00 a.m. on March 22nd and 29th. Their theme this year is “the Beloved and the Rock,” a study on the disciples John and Peter. Recognized as two of the central figures in the development of the early Christian Church, the class with be both biographical (the leaders are history teachers, after all!) and theological in its focus. Come join them in Room 209 in the Sanctuary Building to learn more about the amazing stores of Jesus’ most trusted disciples!

Join Rev. Dr. Kathleen Weller for an Online Creative Experience. This Lenten season, Dr. Weller is inviting you to journey this creative, spiritual, healing path with her. The only thing you need is an unlined journal with at least 40 pages in it. She will supply a daily scripture or other sacred reading, with prompts to get nestled in the Word, and share creative interpretation.

The medium you use for your creative work is also up to you. Contact: thecelticmonk@att.net. Visit facebook.com/PeaceRiverSpiritualityCenter daily (except Saturdays) to begin this Lenten experience.

Wednesday Morning Adult Bible Study: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. / Admin. Bldg. Council Room

Contemplative Worship gathers on Sundays under the direction of Rev. Dr. Kathleen Weller in the Meditation Chapel from 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. with a simple format of Scripture, sacrament, silence and singing. We welcome you to join in worship and bring your friends.

Monday Morning Meditation is a weekly meditation offering for those seeking a quiet space for reflection and prayer. We meet at 11:00 a.m. on campus in the Youth House.

Come experience Cedarkirk summer camp! Explorer Camps are for our youngest campers who have completed 1st through 3rd grade. These programs provide safe, meaningful camp experiences for children who would like to try camp, but aren’t sure they want to be away from home for a full week. Read about these events on our website at www.cedarkirk.org.

Calendar of Activities for this Week - March 15, 2020Sunday, March 15th 4:00 AM Online Lenten Experience / Sunday - Friday 8:00 AM Sacred Space (Contemplative) / Meditation Chapel 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM Nursery in rooms 109 & 111 9:45 AM Traditional Worship / Sanctuary / Children’s Church 10:00 AM Connections (Informal) Worship / Community Center 11:00 AM Earth Day Celebration Meeting / Parlor 5:00 PM Concert Series: SCF Chamber Choir / Sanctuary

Monday 8:00 AM AA Meeting / Community Center 8:30 AM Adventure Camp / Community Center 11:00 AM Meditation / Youth House 7:00 PM Ring Sarasota / Choir Room

Tuesday St. Patrick’s Day Election Day 8:00 AM AA Meeting / Community Center 8:30 AM Adventure Camp / Community Center 9:00 AM Dorcas Meeting / Room 205 10:00 AM PW Martha Circle / CC Conference Room 1:00 PM Staff Meeting / Admin. Bldg. Conference Room 7:00 PM Ruth Circle / Parlor

Wednesday 8:00 AM AA Meeting / Community Center 8:30 AM Adventure Camp / Community Center 9:30 AM Bible Study: Acts / Admin. Bldg. Council Room 10:00 AM Youth Spring Cleaning Day & Lunch Out / Youth House 6:00 PM Lenten Contemplative Worship Service / Sanctuary 6:00 PM Music Team / South Hall 7:00 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday 8:00 AM AA Meeting / Community Center 8:30 AM Adventure Camp / Community Center 6:00 PM Council Meeting / Admin. Bldg. Council Room 7:30 PM Clara Kaiser Carillon Rehearsal

Friday 8:00 AM AA Meeting / Community Center 8:30 AM Adventure Camp / Community Center 10:00 AM Meals-On-Wheels

Saturday 8:00 AM Al-Anon / Community Center Conference Room

Sunday, March 22nd 8:00 AM Sacred Space (Contemplative) / Meditation Chapel 8:30 AM Bells of Joy Rehearsal / Choir Room 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM Nursery in rooms 109 & 111 9:45 AM Traditional Worship / Sanctuary / Children’s Church 10:00 AM Connections (Informal) Worship / Community Center 6:00 PM PSY Dinner and Program / Youth House

Note to Our Guests: We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us at Pine Shores today. We trust you have experienced God’s presence and the joy of our community of faith. If you are a first-time guest, please stop at the table with the coffeepot under our Welcome banner before leaving today. We have a small gift for you. If you would like more information about Pine Shores, please speak to a member of our Welcoming Committee under the Welcome banner.

Lent Contemplative Worship Services: On Wednesdays, March 18th, 25th, April 1st and 8th, we will gather in the Sanctuary at 6:00 p.m. for an evening worship service with scripture readings, music, prayer, lighting of candles, communion and a time of quiet reflection.

SURE Nehemiah’s Action Assembly is Monday, March 23rd, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail. We hope you will come and be a part of this vital justice

ministry as we heed the words of the prophet Micah, “to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Our goal is to have at least 50 folks from Pine Shores at the Assembly. If you would like more information or a ride contact either Paul

Reiter, Ken Junkins or Karen Wismer.

Thank you to everyone who supported Pine Shores Youth last weekend at our Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser. We were able to raise $2,597 which will go towards our summer trips and conferences. Our winning team was the Connections Music Team. Abbie Robinson’s white chicken chili was this year’s favorite! Thank you again to all the teams that participated, those who cooked their chili, and for everyone who attended the event.

Staff

Rev. Dr. Bruce G. Wismer, Co-Pastor - ext. 101 bruce@pineshorespres.org Rev. Karen A. Wismer, Co-Pastor - ext. 102 karen@pineshorespres.orgRick Holdsworth, Director of Music - ext. 104 music@pineshorespres.orgSandy Mosher - Financial/Membership- ext. 105 finance@pineshorespres.orgDebby Wendell, Day Camp Coordinator - ext. 110 debby@pineshorespres.orgAllison Vance, JOY Company Coordinator allison@pineshorespres.orgRev. Dr. Kathleen Weller, Parish Associate - ext. 108 kathleen@pineshorespres.orgRev. Ruth Schaaff, Parish Associate RevRuth2@yahoo.comRev. Melanie Kim-Hamill, Parish Associate - (763) 443-4668 melanie@pineshorespres.orgKiley Pritchard, Youth Director - ext. 103 kiley@pineshorespres.orgMarilyn Miller, Administrative Assistant - ext. 106 marilyn@pineshorespres.orgAllan Beck, Treasurer - ext. 109 allan@pineshorespres.orgMatt Dienna, Connections Music Team Leader matt@pineshorespres.orgWayne Fisher, Organist/Accompanist pianoplayer1953@yahoo.comLubos Podsklan, Maintenance

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Sunrise Service on Siesta Key Beach is April 12th. The service begins at 6:30 a.m. and volunteers should arrive around 5:15 a.m. Please complete the form and choose the activities where you would like to help. You may choose more than one activity. Look for an e-mail the week prior to Easter with your detailed instructions. Thank you for your help.

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