“Where Faith and Life Connect”

The Order of Worship January 29, 2017

9:00 and 11:00 A.M.

FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

THE CHURCH GATHERS . . .

Welcome to Westminster Church! We are a family of Christians gathered from many

traditions and neighborhoods, worshiping here with the goal of connecting faith and life. If

you are a visitor, we pray you will feel welcome and blessed by our worship. We invite you to

consider making Westminster your church home. Please let us have your contact information

so we may be in touch.

Children are welcome in worship here. A nursery is available during the entire service.

When the prelude begins let us quietly prepare for the worship of almighty God.

PRELUDE Sonata No. 21 (11:00) Gottfried Reiche

Honie-Suckle and Night Watch Anthony Holborne

(from Pavans, Galliards, Almaines and Other Short Airs)

Brass Choir

OPPORTUNITIES AND CONCERNS OF THE CONGREGATION

INTROIT (11:00) We Have Seen His Star Everett Titcomb

We have seen His star in the East, and are come with our offerings to

worship the Lord.

based on Matthew 2:10-11

Chancel Choir

MINUTE FOR MISSION (11:00) Kathleen Farnham

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 100

Leader: Cry out with joy to the Lord, all the earth.

Worship the Lord with gladness.

Come into God’s presence with singing!

People: For the Lord is a gracious God,

whose mercy is everlasting;

and whose faithfulness endures to all generations.

TO PRAISE AND CONFESS ...

*HYMN NO. 482 (blue hymnal) Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty Lobe den Herren

*CALL TO CONFESSION

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)

from the Iona Abbey Worship Book of Scotland

Eternal God, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, redeemer of humankind;

Holy Spirit, life-giving presence; in earth, sea and sky, you are there. O hidden

mystery, sun behind all suns, soul behind all souls, in everything we touch, in

everyone we meet, your presence is around us, and we give you thanks. But

when we have not touched but trampled you in creation, when we have not

met but missed you in one another, when we have not received but rejected

you in the poor, forgive us, and hear now our plea for mercy...

*KYRIE ELEISON NO. 574 (blue hymnal) arr. David N. Johnson

Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon

us.

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Leader: Friends, believe the Good News!

People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.

*RESPONSE Gloria Patri No. 576 (blue hymnal) Jacques Berthier

TO EXPERIENCE GOD’S WORD AND RESPOND ...

SCRIPTURE READING I John 4:7-12

A TIME WITH THE CHILDREN (11:00) Lisa Kaufman

Children age 4 through 2nd grade are invited to go downstairs and participate in

Children’s Worship.

SCRIPTURE READING Isaiah 43:18-19

SERMON Rev. Jan Edmiston

“What Do We Remember & What Do We Forget?”

*HYMN NO. 210 (blue hymnal) Our God, Our Help in Ages Past St. Anne

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison) Adapted from The Confession of 1967

God the Holy Spirit creates and renews the church as the community in which

people are reconciled to God and to one another...The life, death, resurrection,

and promised coming of Jesus Christ has set the pattern for the church’s

mission. His life as a human being involves the church in the common life of

people. His service to humanity commits the church to work for every form of

human well-being. His suffering makes the church sensitive to all the

sufferings of humankind...God has created the peoples of the earth to be one

universal family. In God’s reconciling love, God overcomes the barriers

between people and breaks down every form of discrimination based on racial

or ethnic difference...In the power of the risen Christ and the hope of his

coming, the church sees the promise of God’s ultimate triumph over all

wrong...So to live and serve is to confess Christ as Lord.

INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS (11:00)

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE ... The Lord’s Prayer

During the Prayers of the People there will be a time of silence. You are invited to use

this time for personal reflection, confession, thanksgiving, and prayer.

THE OFFERING

Please sign and pass the Friendship Register found on the pew nearest the center

aisle.

Though many of us contribute electronically or by a check in the mail, your holding and

passing the offering plate is an act of blessing and dedication to our life together in Jesus

Christ.

OFFERTORY ANTHEM

(9:00) Sonatas No. 21 and 22 Gottfried Reiche

(11:00) Praise the Lord, God’s Glories Show David Schelat

Praise the Lord, God’s glories show, Alleluia, gloria! Saints within God’s

courts below, Alleluia, gloria! Angels round the throne above, Alleluia,

gloria! All that see and share God’s love, Alleluia, gloria!

Earth to heav’n and heav’n to earth, Alleluia, gloria! Tell the wonders, sing

God’s worth, Alleluia, gloria! Age to age and shore to shore, Alleluia, gloria!

Praise God, praise for evermore! Alleluia, gloria!

Praise the Lord, great mercies trace, Alleluia, gloria! Praise this providence

and grace, Alleluia, gloria! All that God for us has done, Alleluia, gloria! All

God sends us through the Son. Alleluia, gloria!

Henry Francis Lyte

Chancel Choir

Westminster Choristers

Robert Adamcik, Congas

*AT THE PRESENTATION Doxology No. 514 (red hymnal) Old Hundredth

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

TO GO FORTH AND SERVE ...

*HYMN NO. 341 (blue hymnal) (11:00) Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine! Assurance

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (9:00)

Hymn No. 586 (blue hymnal) Amen Danish melody

*BENEDICTION RESPONSE (11:00) God Be in My Head John Rutter

God be in my head and in my understanding. God be in mine eyes and in my

looking. God be in my mouth and in my speaking. God be in mine heart and

in my thinking. God be at my end and in my departing.

from the Sarum Primer

Chancel Choir

*POSTLUDE

(9:00) Fantasia I Adriano Banchieri

Brass Choir

(11:00) Gott sei gelobet und gebenedeiet Heinrich Scheidemann

God Be Praised and Glorified

*Indicates standing.

NOW THE SERVICE BEGINS

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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TODAY

PASTORAL CARE ELDERS FOR THE WEEK: Bitsy Ingram and William Milam

CARE TEAM COORDINATOR FOR FEBRUARY 1-15: Cindy Spangler

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS AND HEARING DEVICES are available from the

ushers.

PLEASE place your bulletin into a blue recycling bin located at the Narthex door if

you do not care to take it home.

SERVING TODAY

ACOLYTES (11:00): Alice Gawne and Rhys Whipple

GREETERS (11:00): Charlie and Alice Mercer

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP:

(9:00) Childcare through age 5

(11:00) Anderson and Wendy Collins, Clara Oakes and Maggie Gordon

MINISTRY OF MUSIC:

(9:00) Brass Choir

(11:00) Brass and Chancel Choirs and Westminster Choristers

SENIOR USHER: Hap McSween

USHERS:

(9:00) Bob and Lucinda Albiston

(11:00) Scott and Ashley Porter, Paul and Judy Jorden, Buz Johnson

FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY are dedicated to Sky Huck...best grandfather,

father and husband.

WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME Rev. Jan Edmiston to our pulpit this morning.

Rev. Edmiston was born, raised, and educated in Chapel Hill, NC, where she grew

up in the University Presbyterian Church. She attended Andover-Newton

Theological School in Newton-Centre, Massachusetts and was ordained to the

ministry of Word and Sacrament. She has served several PCUSA congregations, as

pastor and as co-pastor with her husband, the Rev. Fred Lyon. She currently serves

as Associate Executive Presbyter for Ministry at the Presbytery of Chicago, and was

elected Co-Moderator (with the Rev. Denise Anderson) of the 222nd General

Assembly in Portland in June of 2016. Jan writes a blog, A Church for Starving

Artists (https://achurchforstarvingartists.wordpress.com).

DAVID SCHELAT is an Oberlin College graduate, organist, and choral conductor,

known for his ability to improvise creative free accompaniments to hymns and to set

hymn texts imaginatively. This morning’s anthem combines contrasting layers of

driving percussion and vibrant vocal lines, resulting in a vivid and stirring setting of

this familiar text. Our thanks to Bob Adamcik for enriching our worship this morning

as he accompanies the choirs.

DUTCH ORGANIST PAUL TEGELS will be heard at Westminster

Church on Friday evening, February 10, at 8:00, as part of this season’s

Musica Organi recital series. Dr. Tegels is Associate Professor of Music

and University Organist at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma,

Washington, and a past president of the Westfield Center for Historical

Keyboard Studies. Cosponsoring this event will be the Knoxville Chapter of the

American Guild of Organists. The congregation is cordially invited and encouraged

to attend. A nursery will be provided.

PLEASE JOIN US for a cookie reception in the Schilling Gallery following the

11:00 service to meet and welcome Rev. Jan Edmiston and our new members.

SHOW AND WAMS: They're back... Our wonderful, talented, (unbeatable) ladies of

Joker are back to play that game we know and love! Shirley Wittman and friends are

going to join us Sunday evening and host a Joker Tournament. There will be a “learn

or remember how to play” group and an “I want to see if I can play with the experts”

group. This awesome game is described as being like the game “Sorry” played with

cards. Everyone should bring a gently used silly... something to be a prize. (A stuffed

animal, rubber chicken, old DVD, etc.) Barbara will supply fabulous grand prizes,

too. “Everyone's a winner!!!!” The fun will start with a yummy Betty McKeehan meal

at 5, and we’ll finish up by 7:30 p.m. We’re not joking when we say we hope you can

come!!

THE ABBEY DEADLINE is today. Please send your announcements and articles to

unitedprinters@comcast.net.

BLT: BIBLE, LUNCH, THEOLOGY: Join us Tuesday at noon for our discussion of

II Corinthians, chapters 5, 6 and 7. Feel free to read the material and come join us at

any time.

WEDNESDAYS WITH WESTMINSTER: Jordan Conerty of Maryville College will

tell us about their MAST (Maryville Adventures in Studying Theology) and

Expanding Horizons programs. Dinner is at 5:45 p.m, followed by our program at

6:30.

COMMUNITY CHEST OF KNOXVILLE will be taking donations of clothing and

small household items on Saturday, February 4th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the

Episcopal Church of the Ascension (800 Northshore Drive). You can also bring items

directly to the Community Chest (122 W. Scott Avenue 37917) during hours of

operation, Monday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Adult Sunday School

Bible Study Library

This group takes a deep look at Scripture, mixed with lots of laughter.

The Wired Word Prayer Room

Using stories pulled from the headlines, the class explores how we take our faith

into the world.

Topics McKinnon Room

Change the World: Recovering the Message and Mission of Christ by Mike Slaughter

Faith and Life Fellowship Hall

Beginning today, we’ll discuss the Church’s response to mental health.

Coffee House Schilling Gallery

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH6500 Northshore Drive, Knoxville TN 37919

Telephone (865) 584-3957 Fax (865) 584-8840

E-mail westminsterpres@comcast.net

www.wpcknox.org

Rev. Dr. Buran Phillips, Pastor

Rev. John Linton Muntz, Parish Associate

Peter Van Eenam, Organist and Choirmaster

Barbara Adamcik, Director of Youth and Connectional Ministries

Angela Grobe, Director of Children’s Ministries

Mary Boyd, Education Coordinator

Renee Wiesehuegel, Office Manager/Bookkeeper

Sandra Williams, Administrative Assistant

Rev. Friedrich Schilling, Jr., Pastor Emeritus

Debbie Bendy, Abbey Editor

A note from the Schilling family

We would like to thank everyone for all the extra loving support they

have shown dad and our family during the last month! All of the

visits, cards, gift cards, calls, hugs, etc. have been so very much

appreciated!

This difficult time has been easier to endure thanks to our

Westminster family!

Much, much love,

Fritz, Kathryn, Rick, Clara,

and the Schilling family

THE SESSION

Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019

Phil Barnette Leigh Dunlap Debbie Babelay

Bitsy Ingram JP Mackay Daniel Collins

William Milam Linda Van Beke Terry Crow

Bryan Powell Wes Williams Cindy Pearman

Brenda Seip Michael Yates Jay Schmid

Youth Elder: Tolson Bell

Clerk of Session: Georgann Byerley

TRUSTEES

Larry Ridley Paul Jorden Alice Mercer

Children are always welcome in our worship services! A nursery for

newborns up to 5 years of age is provided in the Children’s education wing

by trained, caring staff each week as a part of our ministry to children and

their families. Please ask a greeter or usher for assistance.