WestminsterPresbyterian ChurchA Telling Presence in the City

Lent 2, Sunday, February 28, 2021, 10:30 am

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Together we are the Body of Christ. While apart, we covenant still to be the church.We are not alone. Thanks be to God!

God in Prayer and Meditation, by Cara Hochhalter, linocut print, 2000 The Westminster Collection

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

Prelude Mourning Dove Kenneth Vigne Kenneth Vigne, piano

Lenten Greeting Rev. Dr. Meghan Gage-FinnOne: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you.

Call to Worship (from Psalm 46)One: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.All: Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, One: though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;All: though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.One: Let us worship God.

Hymn No. 803 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Dr. Amanda Weber, cantor

Call to Confession and Prayer of Confession (Unison)O Lord our God, you call us to proclaim the gospel, but we remain silent in the presence of evil. You call us to be reconciled to you and one another, but we are content to live in separation. You call us to seek the good of all, but we fail to resist the powers of oppression. You call us to fight pretensions and injustice, but we sit idly by, endangering the lives of people far and near. Forgive us, O Lord. Reconcile us to you by the power of your Spirit, and give us the courage and strength to be reconciled to others; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior.

Silent Prayers of Confession Worshippers seek and reflect on God’s forgiveness in their own lives.

Assurance of God’s ForgivenessOne: 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. Thanks be to God. Amen.

Listening for the WordA Time with Children Sonja Dziekciowski

Prayer for Illumination

Reading from Holy ScriptureLamentations 1:1-4One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Listening to Lament Rev. Dr. Timothy Hart-Andersen

Silent Reflection

Responding to the WordHymn No. 787 God Weeps with Us Who Weep and Mourn

Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Rev. Alanna Simone TylerOur 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.

Offertory Sentences (Hunger Offering received)We give in response to God’s blessings. Worshippers are invited to use the “Give” link on the livestream page or the Tithe.ly church app, or mail a check to support the mission and ministry of Westminster.

Offertory The 23rd Psalm Bobby McFerrin Rebecca Blackwell, Sam Baker, Nathan Petersen-Kindem

Prayer of Dedication for the Offerings Received

Hymn No. 816 If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee

Charge and BenedictionThe people respond with “Amen.”

Congregational Meeting

Passing of the PeaceSince the earliest days of the Christian Church, worshippers have greeted each other with a sign of peace. All are invited to offer a verbal greeting, such as: “Peace be with you.”

One: The peace of Christ be with you.All: And also with you.

Call to Annual MeetingThe Annual Meeting of the Congregation of Westminster Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at 11:30 am, via the livestream, to receive the 2020 financial reports, review the 2021 church budget, receive a report from the Personnel Committee for Staff and Ministers, and hear an update on the WPC Covid Plan.By Order of the Session, Vincent Thomas, Clerk of Session

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Sundays 9:15 am Learning Hour10:30 am Worship; 5 pm Gathered at Five

Lenten Wednesdays Noon and 6 pm

My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Text: Isaac Watts; Music: American folk melody; harm. Dale Grotenhuis, Music Harm. © 1990 Dale Grotenhuis. Printed with permission under One License #A- 704045. All rights reserved.

God Weeps with Us Who Weep and Mourn Text: Thomas Troeger ©1996 Oxford University Press; Music: Sally Ann Morris © 1998 GIA Publications, Inc. Reprinted with permission under One License #A-704045. All ri ghts reserved.

If Thou but Trust in God to Guide Thee is under public domain.

Today’s flowers are in loving memory of Richard and Marjorie Nordbye

by Andrea Bassett

Daily Phone Devotions612.332.7087

Feb 28 ................................. Mark 8:31-38March 1.............Psalm 105:1-11 (37-45)2 .......................................Hebrews 11:1-33 ......................................... John 12:36-434 ....................................... Exodus 20:1-175 .................................................. Psalm 196 ............................ 1 Corinthians 1:18-257 ........................................... John 2:13-22

Coffee Hour Zoom linkhttps://zoom.us/j/99399406329?pwd=YnlDMUZ3N3VuTGxDTTZ4R05FdU1tQT09

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Feb 28: There is no coffee hour today because of the Congregational Meeting.

This Week at Westminster Sunday, February 28, 2021 8 am | Family Matters 9 am | Family Education Hour 9:15 am | Lenten Covenant Groups 10:30 am | Worship: Rev. Dr. Tim Hart-Andersen, preaching | Livestream After the 10:30 am Worship | Annual Meeting | Livestream 2 pm | Organs of the Twin Cities | Livestream 4 pm | Youth Group 5 pm | Gathered at 5: Rev. Dr. Tim Hart-Andersen, preaching | Livestream Monday, March 1, 2021 7 pm | The Bible Then and Now Tuesday, March 2, 2021 4 pm | Youth Group Coffee Shop Wednesday, March 3, 2021 9 am | Women’s Bible Study 11:30 am | Centering Prayer Noon | Lenten Midday Worship | Livestream 1:30 pm | Moms Group 5:45 pm | FYC Wednesday Night Programming 6 pm | Lenten Taizé Worship | Livestream

7 pm | WestConnect Thursday, March 4, 2021 Friday, March 5, 2021 9:30 am | NEXT Church National Gathering Saturday, March 6, 2021 10 am | NEXT Church National Gathering 10 am | Jesus: Our Model of Vulnerability and Courage Sunday, March 7, 2021 8 am | Family Matters 9 am | Family Education Hour 9:15 am | Lenten Covenant Groups 10 am | NEXT Church National Gathering 10:30 am | Worship: Rev. Dr. Tim Hart-Andersen, preaching | Livestream After the 10:30 am Worship | Coffee Hour: LGBTQ+ Small Group 1 pm | Human Growth and Sexuality Workshop 4 pm | Youth Group 5 pm | Gathered at 5: Rev. Dr. Tim Hart-Andersen, preaching | Livestream