WestminsterPresbyterian ChurchA Telling Presence in the City

We enter this church not as strangers, but as children of God.

Scouting Sunday, October 8, 2017

You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. — Psalm 16:11

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Welcome to WestminsterWe are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in our worship, mission, and programs.Large-print bulletins, hymnals, hearing assistance devices, and Hearing Loop information available from ushers.

If you are new to WestminsterParking Free Sunday morning parking at the Orchestra Hall Ramp, 11th St. & Marquette. At Orchestra Hall, take a ticket when you enter the ramp; pick up a park-ing voucher at Westminster; use both your ticket and the voucher to exit the ramp. Free, assisted parking is available on the corner of 12th & Marquette. No tipping is required. Please take advantage of this service.Coffee Hour Join us for fair trade coffee and refreshments after worship.Education Hour for all Ages, 9:15 am: Church School (ages 3—high school), Children’s Church, Adult Education, Social Justice Forum, Virtues & Values.Membership: Are you interested in joining Westminster? The next new member class is Nov 12. Visit westminstermpls.org/membership or contact Rev. Meghan Gage-Finn, mgage-finn@wpc-mpls.org, or Janice Teliczan, jteliczan@wpc-mpls.org.

If you seek to deepen your involvement Faith in Action Get involved in serving and seeking justice. Contact Rev. Matthew Johnson, mjohnson@wpc-mpls.org.Families, Youth, and Children Connect with children’s/youth choirs, youth group, confirmation, parent offerings, and special events. Contact Rev. Brennan Blue, bblue@wpc-mpls.org. Fellowship Enjoy fellowship with other members of the church. Contact Rev. Sarah Brouwer, sbrouwer@wpc-mpls.org.

Other worship and prayer opportunities Centering Prayer, Wednesdays at noon.Quiet Worship, Third Saturday of the month, 9 am (Oct 21). Prayer Companions, Sundays after 10:30 worship.

Westminster CaresBirths, Adoptions, and Baptisms Contact Janice Teliczan, jteliczan@wpc-mpls.org.For Pastoral Care Notify Deb Wagner of hospitalization, illness, death, or prayer requests, 612.332.3421 or dwagner@wpc-mpls.org. Blood Pressure Screenings are offered the third Sunday of the month.The Westminster Counseling Center offers pastoral counseling for individuals, couples, families, and children. The Counseling Center has moved off-site during construction at WPC. Visit westminstercounseling.org or call 612.332.7743.

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

Welcome Meghan K. Gage-Finn

Prelude Psalm Prelude Op. 32 No. 1 Herbert Howells Matt Tylutki, guest organist

Our Life in ChristOne: The Lord be with you.All: And also with you.

As the morning greeting is offered, please complete the friendship folder found in your pew, and pass it to your neighbor. If your child/ren will attend Children’s Church, please fill out nametags for them from the friendship folder.

A Moment for Scouting Adam Vang

*Call to Worship (from Psalm 8)One: When I look up at your skies, at what your fingers made— the moon and the stars that you set firmly in place—All: Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name throughout the earth!One: Let us worship God.

*Processional Hymn No. 485 We Know That Christ is Raised

Call to Confession Matthew JohnsonThe congregation is invited to approach God with humility, seeking God’s mercy in unison prayer.

Prayer of ConfessionGod of mercy, you created us in your image and gave us the power to create. But, we often forget where we came from. Beginnings are good. Creation is good. Yet we continue to be destructive, toward the earth, and ourselves, and one another. Help us begin again, O God. Restore your creative, resurrection power in us. Remind us we come from goodness, and have received your grace that makes all things new.

Silent Prayer Worshippers seek God’s forgiveness in their own lives.

October 8, 2017 10:30 am

* Please stand as you are able.

Assurance of God’s Forgiveness (from Romans 8; 2 Corinthians 5) One: 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. Alleluia! Amen.

Anthem Alleluia Ralph Manuel

Listening for the WordA Time with Children Brennan BlueAfter A Time iwth Children, children age 4–1st grade are invited to Children’s Church.

Prayer for Illumination Jo BeldBefore the reading of scripture we pray that God will illumine our understanding.

Readings from Holy ScriptureGenesis 1:1-5, 26, 28, 31 (OT, p. 1) Luke 24:13-16 (NT, p. 78)

One: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.

Sermon On the Road: Beginnings Are Good Sarah Brouwer

Responding to the Word*Hymn No. 650 O Beauty Ever Ancient

Pastoral Prayer and the 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.

Moment for Stewardship Nancy Etzwiler, Jock Donaldson Stewardship 2018 Co-Chairs

Offertory SentencesHaving heard the Word, we now respond in gratitude by giving. Please place your offering in the plate, or use the “I give to Westminster” card in recognition of your generous contributions made online or in another way.

Offertory Anthem My God is a Rock arr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw Matthew Johnson, baritone

My God is a rock in a weary land, weary land, weary landMy God is a rock in a weary landA shelter in the the time of the storm.

Stop and let me tell you about chapter oneWhen the lord God’s work had just begunStop and let me tell you about chapter twoWhen the lord God preached that Bible throughStop and let me tell you about chapter threeWhen the lord God died up on Calvary.

Now stop and let me tell you about chapter fourWhen the lord God visits among the poorStop and let me tell you about chapter fiveWhen the lord God brought all the dead aliveStop and let me tell you about chapter sixWhen he went to Jerusalem and healed the sick.

Stop and let me tell you about chapter sevenWhen he died and he risen and he went to heavenStop and let me tell you about chapter eightWhen the lord God was standin’ at the golden gateStop and let me tell you about chapter nineWhen the lord God turned all the water to wine.

Prayer of Dedication for the Offering Received*Hymn No. 774 There Is Now a New Creation

*Charge and BenedictionThe people respond with “Amen.”

*Passing of the PeaceOne: The peace of Christ be with you.All: And also with you.

Since 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.”

Postlude Trumpet Tune in E David N. Johnson

This Sunday8:00 am Memorial Garden open8:00 am Troop 33 Christmas greens sale, Gallery8:15-11:30 am Childcare, Nursery, for infants through age 38:30 am Worship Service, Chapel 9:15 am Education Hour: Church School (age 3—high school); Family Matters; Adult Ed; Social Justice Forum; Adult Choir; Virtues & Values10:30 am Worship Service, Sanctuary11:30 am Coffee Time, Heller Commons11:30 am Prayer Companions, Chapel11:45 am Middle School orchard trip11:45 am Prayer Shawl Ministry, BatesWestminster Gallery The Beloved Community. Contact Dr. Rodney Allen Schwartz, rschwartz@wpc-mpls.org.

Coming Up Congregational CareContact Deb Wagner, 612.332.3421 or dwagner@wpc-mpls.org unless noted otherwise.The Meal Ministry offers meals to members in need of care. If you or someone you know is in need, or if you would like to prepare a meal, contact Beth Goers, 612.875.1138 or goers.elizabeth@gmail.com.The Prayer Companion Ministry prays Sundays in the Chapel after worship. All are welcome to share concerns and joys with a prayer companion.

Caregiver Support Group, 2nd Saturday of the month, 1-2:30 pm, at the home of Elsa Flores-Peet. Questions? Contact Elsa, efpeet@comcast.net or 763.588.8361. Prayer Shawl Ministry, Second Sunday of the month, beginning today.Prayer Ministry Requests, Fill out a Prayer Request Card and put in offering plate or in box at the reception desk.Grief Support Group, Saturdays, 9:30 am, St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Sat, Oct 14, James Sewell Video Presentation “Good Mourning” Dance Suite. More info, 612.317.3454 or mpls-griefsupport.org.

Educational MinistriesContact Carmel Tinnes, ctinnes@wpc-mpls. org unless noted otherwise.Adult Education, Today & Oct 15, 9:15 am, Meisel Rm., Joani Essenburg, Dr. Tim Essenburg , Choosing a Centripetal Life in a Centrifugal Society.Traveling Seminar to Greece Info Mtg. Canceled, Due to early registrations, the info meeting for the traveling seminar is canceled. To be put on a waiting list, contact Rev. Kathy Michael, dkmich4@aol.com.

Faith in ActionContact Matthew Johnson, mjohnson@wpc-mpls.org unless noted otherwise.Social Justice Forum, Today, 9:15 am, Refectory, Robert Lilligren, Building Prosperity in the Native American Community.Social Justice Forum, Oct 15, 9:15 am, Refectory, Dominique Najjar, A Palestinian Perspective on Reconciliation.Habit for Humanity Week, Oct 9-13, Help build a home in S. Mpls. Sign-up in the Heller Commons.

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TODAY’S FLOWERS in memory of

Henry William Andersen Mary Esther Dunkin Andersen

by Beth & Tim Hart-Andersen

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Race & Grace Dialogue Facilitator Training, Oct 27-29, Meisel Rm, If you would like to facilitate small group discussions later this fall, please contact Vivian Jenkins Nelsen, 612.867.2244 or vjn@inter-raceinstitute.org.

Families, Youth & ChildrenContact Brennan Blue, bblue@wpc-mpls.org unless noted otherwise.MS Fall Orchard Outing, Today, 11:45-3:00, Minnetonka Orchards.Moms Group, Wednesdays, 10:30 am, KPC, Childcare provided. Contact Marie, mkruskop@wpc-mpls.org. 3rd Grade Bible Parent Meeting, Sun, Oct 15, 9:25 am, Youth Music Room.There will be no Wednesday night children’s activities on October 18.

FellowshipContact Sarah Brouwer, sbrouwer@wpc-mpls.org unless noted otherwise.All-Church Dinner Party Hosts Needed, Nov 18. 6-8 pmThink of it as a “friendsgiving”! If you would like to host a dinner party in your home, please email Deb Wagner, dwagner@wpc-mpls.org, with your name and how many you can host (if you have children and would like to invite others with children, indicate that as well, otherwise we will assume adults only). Hosts provide the main dish and beverages, and guests will provide sides and desserts. Guests will have an opportunity to sign up in the coming weeks, and we will work to organize a location for all. This is a great way to make new friends at Westminster WestConnect Want to know what’s hap-pening with young adults in their 20s & 30s? Contact Sarah or visit our Facebook page, “Westminster WestConnect.”Westminster on Wednesdays Join our WOW men’s & women’s Bible studies, 9:30 am, KPC.

Town Hall ForumContact Susan McKenna, 612.332.3421 or smckenna@wpc-mpls.org.Tuesday, Oct 24, Noon, Ari Melber, chief legal correspondent for MSNBC, will explore Politics, Governing, and the Law with a special focus on the Mueller investigation. Music precedes the forum at 11:30am; public reception follows. Free and open to all.

Worship and PrayerCentering Prayer, Wednesdays, noon, Bates Rm. As we practice Centering Prayer we learn to consent to God’s presence in our lives.Quiet Worship, Sat Oct 21, 9 am, Bushnell Rm. Psalm 63, “Comfort and assurance in God’s presence.” This Psalm—and its companion assurance in Luke 12, “Do not worry about your life”—will shape Quiet Worship,with the Rev. David Liddle as worship leader.

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Today’s Worship LeadershipRev. Meghan K. Gage-Finn, Executive Associate PastorRev. Sarah Brouwer, Associate Pastor, Congregational LifeRev. Matthew Johnson, Interim Associate Pastor, Faith in Action; SoloistRev. Brennan Blue, Associate Pastor, Families, Youth, and ChildrenJo Beld, Lay readerMatt Tylutki, Guest OrganistTesfa Wondemagegnehu, Director of Choral MinistriesWestminster Choir

For full Westminster staff listing and contact information, please visit westminstermpls.org or see the Westminster News.

Westminster Affiliated MinistriesWestminster Camp Ajawah, ajawah.orgWestminster Counseling Center, westminstercounseling.orgWestminster Town Hall Forum, westminsterforum.org

Daily Phone Devotions612.332.7087

Oct 8 ....................Matthew 21:33-469...............................Psalm 119:49-5610.................. Deuteronomy 5:22-6:311..................................John 11:45-5712...............................Exodus 32:1-1413......................Psalm 106:1-6, 19-2314............................Philippians 4:1-915............................Matthew 22:1-14