Service for the Lord’s Day Fifth Sunday of Easter

Graduate/Youth Sunday

May 18, 2014

11:00am

The Presbyterian Church • 1003 State Street, Bowling Green, KY • 270-843-4707 • www.bgpres.org

Our Church Elders: Buzz English, Charlie Capito,

Julia Roberts, Herb Simmons, Denny Wedge,

Nancy Carwell, Tom Maurer, Jeane Smith, Steve

Todd, Corrie Vos, Gil Calhoun, John Grise, John

Fitts, Bobby Rabold, Michael Spencer

Our Church Deacons: Pam Bratcher, Melissa

Johnson, Nancy M. Moore, Diane Simmons,

Charles Reid, Jamie Simpson, Liza Ahrendt,

Gretchen Bettersworth, Todd Kessler, Katie

Maurer, Faye Patton, Mark Schafer, Janet

Schwarzkopf, Megan Algie, Todd Hudson,

Donna Meredith, Nick Rabold, Ginger Van Ness,

Kyda West, Judy Whitson

The Presbyterian Church Staff

Pastor Dr. Matthew W. Covington Associate Pastor The Rev. Kara J. Hildebrandt Organist, Pastoral Assistant Thomas N. Moody Choir Director Dr. Wayne Pope Director of Youth Ministries David Muffett and Property Administration Financial Administrator Richard Barefoot Treasurer Steve Moore Secretary Cheryl Gregory Director, Preschool Learning Center Dana Patterson Custodian Cedric Whitney Sunday Sexton Michael Spencer Clerk of Session John Grise

The Presbyterian Church Staff

Gathering Around the Word

Chiming of the Hour

Welcome & Announcements: David Muffett

Prelude: Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise The Avett Brothers

(Please reflect upon the lyrics as the song is played)

There's a darkness upon me that's flooded in light

In the fine print they tell me what's wrong and what's right

And it comes in black and it comes in white

And I'm frightened by those who don't see it

When nothing is owed or deserved or expected And your life doesn't change by the man that's elected

If you're loved by someone, you're never rejected

Decide what to be and go be it

There was a dream and one day I could see it

Like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it

And there was a kid with a head full of doubt So I'll scream til I die and the last of those bad thoughts are finally out

There's a darkness upon you that's flooded in light

And in the fine print they tell you what's wrong and what's right

And it flies by day and it flies by night

And I'm frightened by those who don't see it

There was a dream and one day I could see it

Like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it

And there was a kid with a head full of doubt

So I'll scream til I die and the last of those bad thoughts are finally out

There was a dream and one day I could see it Like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it

And there was a kid with a head full of doubt

So I'll scream til I die and the last of those bad thoughts are finally out

There's a darkness upon me that's flooded in light

In the fine print they tell me what's wrong and what's right There's a darkness upon me that's flooded in light

And I'm frightened by those that don't see it

Call to Worship: Stuart Kernohan

Make Your face shine upon Your servant, And in Your loving kindness save me!

Make Your face shine upon your servant,

And in Your loving kindness save me!

But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord,

I have said

You are my God.

My times are in your hand, O God

You deliver me.

Opening Hymn: Open the Eyes of My Heart

Call to Confession: Michael Spencer

Prayer of Adoration & Confession: Michael Spencer

Loving God,

Many times we get caught up in our daily routines of school, work, & play and ignore your

presence in our lives. We only ask for your help when we need it. We don’t understand that we

need you all of the time and that you want us to be in relation with You through the good times and

the bad. Help us to notice your presence. Open our eyes so that we may see you. Open ears so that

we may hear you. Open our mouths so that we may share your word. Open our hearts so that we

may share your love. Through Christ the risen Lord we pray, Amen.

(Silent Confession)

Declaration of Good News: Rob McAllister

Passing of the Peace: Rob McAllister

Response Music: Make Your Face to Shine Jay Weldon Wilkey

(Psalm 31)

Hearing the Word

Prayer for Illumination: Evan Kessler

PSALM 31:1-5, 15-16: Evan Kessler

1 In you, O LORD, I seek refuge;

do not let me ever be put to shame;

in your righteousness deliver me.

2 Incline your ear to me;

rescue me speedily.

Be a rock of refuge for me,

a strong fortress to save me.

3 You are indeed my rock and my fortress;

for your name’s sake lead me and guide me,

4 take me out of the net that is hidden for me,

for you are my refuge.

5 Into your hand I commit my spirit;

you have redeemed me, O LORD, faithful God

15 My times are in your hand;

deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.

16 Let your face shine upon your servant;

save me in your steadfast love.

Children’s Message: Katie Wyrick

Gospel Reading: John 14: 1-14: Todd Kessler

Sermon Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise David Muffett

Responding to the Word

Response Hymn: Better is One Day Matt Redmon

VERSE 1: How lovely is Your dwelling place,

Oh Lord Almighty

My soul longs and even faints for You

For here my heart is satisfied, within Your presence

I sing beneath the shadow of Your wings

CHORUS:

Better is one day in Your courts

Better is one day in Your house

Better is one day in Your courts

Than thousands elsewhere (REPEAT CHORUS)

VERSE 2:

One thing I ask and I would seek,

to see Your beauty

To find You in the place Your glory dwells

One thing I ask and I would seek,

to see Your beauty To find You in the place Your glory dwells

Better is one day in Your courts

Better is one day in Your house

Better is one day in Your courts

Than thousands elsewhere

BRIDGE:

My heart and flesh cry out,

For You the living God Your spirit's water for my soul

I've tasted and I've seen,

Come once again to me

I will draw near to You

I will draw near to You

Better is one day X 3

Than thousands elsewhere

Affirmation of Faith: Bailey Jordan

From a Brief Statement of Faith

In life and in death we belong to God.

Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit,

we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. We trust

in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to

the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing

the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all

to repent and believe the gospel. We trust in God, whom Jesus called Abba, Father. In sovereign

love, God created the world good and makes everyone equally in God's image, male and female, of

every race and people, to live as one community. We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the

giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept

ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of

Christ, the Church. With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in

death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Glory be to the Father, and to

the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

(Please be seated.)

Recognition of Graduating High School Students

Bailey Jordan, Todd Kessler, Allison Webb, Sarah Webb, & Katie Wyrick

Bailey Jordan Bailey is graduating from Bowling Green High School where she was second chair

cello in strings, a member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Young Republicans, Renaissance and

the Art Club. She completed the Work Ethic Seal program. Bailey lettered three years in varsity

volleyball for the Purples. She won numerous art awards and competitions, including a Scholastic

Gold Key. Her extracurricular activities include dance classes, piano and BRAVO competitive

volleyball. Bailey will attend Western Kentucky University where she plans to pursue a double major in mathematics and art. Her parents are B.J. and Debi Wade Jordan.

Todd Kessler Todd Kessler, son of Dr. and Mrs. Bruce and Heather Kessler, will graduate from

Lighthouse Academy on June 7th. He will attend WKU, majoring in mechanical engineering, in the

fall. Todd began coursework at WKU in Fall 2013, and has worked hard to graduate from high school

one year early. He has been a volunteer at the Art Matters studio and on Habitat for Humanity builds. Todd currently works at 6-4-3 in Hitcents Plaza, and enjoys art, music, and vacationing in Pawleys

Island, SC.

Allison Webb Allison is the daughter of Meg Webb and the late James “Wade” Webb,

granddaughter of the late Dr. Keith Coverdale and Jean Coverdale, and James “Russell” and June

Webb and the late Betty Kendall. At Bowling Green High School Allison participated in Cheerleading, Choir and Student Government and was a member of Beta Club. She will be attending the University

of Kentucky.

Sarah Webb Sarah is the daughter of Meg Webb and the late James “Wade” Webb, granddaughter of the late Dr. Keith Coverdale and Jean Coverdale, and James “Russell” and June

Webb and the late Betty Kendall. At Bowling Green High School Sarah played the clarinet in band,

and co-chaired a relay-for-life team. She has participated in several theater programs at PTK, the

Capital Arts, and SKYPAC. She has gone to Bear Creek at Kentucky Lake to learn sailing and kayaking

for several summers. She will be attending Western Kentucky University in the fall. She hopes to

major in Computer Science.

Katie Wyrick Katie is the daughter of Nancy and Buzz English and the late David Wyrick. Katie

will graduate from Bowling Green High School where she has been a member of National Honors

Society, Student Government, Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Spanish club, and art club.

She has enjoyed art and cheering on a competitive All-Star team. Katie will attend Clemson

University in the fall, majoring in biomedical engineering, and hopes to attend medical school after

that.

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer: James White

… 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.

Offering: Samuel Kernohan

Offertory There’s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit Doris Akers Eric Bigler, Samuel Kernohan, Katie Morrison, & David Muffett

Doxology

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: Grace Alexieff

Benediction

Sending Hymn: You Shall Go Out With Joy

(The Trees of the Field)

Postlude: May the God of Hope Go with Us (Song of Hope)

********************************************************************************************************* Today’s Music Leaders: Ernie Small, Bruce Kessler, Wayne Pope, Tom Moody, Samuel Kernohan, Stuart

Kernohan, Katie Morrison, and Eric Bigler.

Announcements

USHERS: Joel Brown and friends 8:30 Thomison and Polen families 11:00

MEDIA PERSONNEL: David Muffett and Michael Spencer

SANCTUARY COMMITTEE: Bob Bueker

LIBRARIAN: Arnie Petrus, arfranpe@msn.com

NURSERY ATTENDANTS: Alisia Mosley and Kimberly Watkins

NEW HYMNAL: Glory to God The Session voted unanimously to buy Glory to God for our use in worship. The total cost will be $5000. Please consider purchasing these hymnals as memorials or honoraries. You may also purchase a hymnal for your own use. Each book is $20. Checks may be made to the Presbyterian Church and designated “Hymnals.” Forms are available outside the church office.

LECTIONARY FOR SUNDAY, May 25: Acts 17:22–31; Psalm 66:8–20; 1 Peter 3:13–22; John 14:15–21.

THE ROSE AT THE COMMUNION TABLE honors the birth of Kenneth Stewart Crocker, who was born on May 9,

2014. Kenneth is the son of Matthew and Rachel Crocker.

DEACONS OF THE WEEK this week will be Kim Ferguson and Anna Sue Heller. Deacons assist the Pastors in caring for our

congregation. You may contact them through the church office: 843-4707.

CULTIVATING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE SUNDAY SCHOOL for adults: Sacred Art - Sacred Art: expressing religious thoughts, opinions, and perspectives

through art. Led by Terry Shoemaker In Fellowship Hall

Parenting in the 21st Century - Studying and discussing 10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting: Nurturing Your

Child's Soul - Rm 202

Floyd Hays Ellis Class - Studies and discusses The Present Word. Contact Person is Charles Reid. Rm 201

Christian Thought - Discussing The Holy Land - Conference Room NEXT SUNDAY: No regular classes. Mary Lucas will lead a special program for everyone which pays tribute to the

Veterans of the church. Fellowship Hall.

MISSION SIMPLE GIFTS: The giving and receiving of gifts continues. If you have a nice story or testimonial about

this experience, and would like to share with the congregation, please call or email Steve Todd at

stephenc.todd@yahoo.com

LETS BUILD TOGETHER! We have a work date with Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, May 24 from 8am-4pm.

Mark your calendar and call Fred Kernohan (270-991-7904) if you can join in part or all of that day. Lunch will be

provided. No tools or training necessary.

HOMELESS OUTREACH BOOK PROJECT: If you have any old paperback books you no longer need, please bring

them to the church office. Our intention is to pass them out at the bridge on Tuesday May 27. Several have

expressed interest in having books to read and this presents another way in which we can share with those less

fortunate

CLEAN UP BUCKETS NEEDED Please bring dust masks, clothesline (100 ft), Liquid concentrated household

cleaner, 12 oz., liquid disinfectant dish soap, 25 oz., 18 reusable Easy wipes OR any item on the list. Place items in marked box in Fellowship Hall.

ARTS ART EXHIBIT in the fellowship hall: we are showcasing a collection of artwork in varying mediums by local

female artists, all alumni of WKU. This exhibit will continue through June 16th.

YOUTH MINISTRY YOUTH GROUP will not meet tonight. YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Wednesday nights at Spencer’s from 5:30-6:30 (8-12 graders).

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CIRCLE 4 will meet on Wednesday, May 21 at 11:00am at the home of Charlotte Prow (8775 Nashville Rd.).

FELLOWSHIP CHURCHWIDE CELEBRATION Mural Painting this weekend! Today following the 11:00am service

we will continue the mural painting, begun yesterday, until it is completed. We need all hands on deck, and all ages

and abilities are welcomed to help us get it done! Thanks to Andee Rudloff for leading the project.

IT WAS THE PLEASURE OF SESSION to receive two new members last Sunday: Benjamin and Christine Long. Also

received into membership on April 13 were Beth Durbin and Aaron Britton. All are gladly welcomed by Session, Staff

and Congregation.

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The Presbyterian Church • 1003 State Street, Bowling Green, KY • 270-843-4707 • www.bgpres.org

Note: Our summer schedule begins June 1st. Sunday School

will begin at 9:00am and

Worship will be at 10:00am.