WALLINGFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD SUNDAY MARCH 3, 2019
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WALLINGFORD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD SUNDAY
MARCH 3, 2019Welcome to Wallingford Presbyterian Church
Members and friends gather here each Sunday morning (and lots of times during the week!) to
celebrate and serve. We rejoice that you are here with us, and hope that you’ll feel right at
home. Please join us after worship for fellowship and light refreshments in our Fellowship Hall.
Visitors are always welcomed and encouraged to participate in any of our programs, activities
and ministry opportunities.
A Nursery is available downstairs for preschool children.
Large print bulletins are available upon request.
If you need a little help hearing, portable listening devices are available.
Restrooms are located in the Narthex and throughout the church building.
An infant changing station and Quiet Room for nursing mothers is located off the Narthex.
Activity books for children are available in the Narthex.
Please ask an usher if you need help; we are here to assist you!
Sunday, March 3 Thursday, March 7
Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday 9:00 am- Yoga
10:00 am- Worship 7:30 pm- Troop 277
10:00 am- Nursery Care 7:30 pm- Troop 2019
10:00 am- Faith Formation 7:30 pm- Choir Practice
Pastor Taylor Preaching Friday, March 8
11:30 am- Faith Exploration 6:00 pm- Sons of Norway
2:00 pm- Cubs 7:00 pm- WCNS Set up
Monday, March 4 Saturday, March 9
9:30 am- Adult Bible Study 8:30 am- WCNS Pancake breakfast
7:30 pm- Session Sunday, March 10
Tuesday, March 5 First Sunday in Lent
Shrove Tuesday 10:00 am- Worship
9:00 am- Yoga 10:00 am- Nursery Care
7:30 pm- Shrove Tues Pancake Dinner 10:00 am- Faith Formation
Wednesday, March 6 Pastor François Preaching
Ash Wednesday 11:30 am- Faith Exploration
8:45 am- Breakfast Group-Court Diner
10:00 am- Fellowship of Friends
7:30 pm- Ash Wednesday Service
A community where all who seek God are Welcome…
A STEPHEN SERIES CONGREGATIONOrder of Worship
Gathering Before the Word
Words of Meditation
“He must have lit up the sky that day on the mountain, what we call the transfiguration. Jesus on
the mountaintop unveiled a foretaste of heaven and glory. Light filled him so that the witnesses
remarked on a hue of white that was whiter than any shade possible. It was a sci-fi transporta-
tion to another dimension and while Peter and John were still reeling, Moses and Elijah showed
up. It broke the barrier between heaven and earth, for Jesus was the one who could belong to
both at the same time. A citizen of heaven, a citizen of earth.”
― Sara Lowe, Healing, Finding Truth Among the Mysteries
Welcome, Ritual of Friendship and Monthly Birthday Wishes
Happy Birthday to you; We give thanks for your life;
We give thanks for your presence here; we give thanks to God for you.
Opening Prayer
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
*Call to Worship
Beyond our busyness, above the cold winter floor, there is a glory rising born of heaven and
reaching out to each one of us.
A light that shines through the clouds, an invitation seeking all of who we are, that trans-
figures the world
That transforms darkness into hope, that brings life from a cross, where old life ends and new
life is born
In glory Jesus meets us here, raising us from the depths of valley to the height of the moun-
tain, carrying the weight of our humanity to the heights of heaven’s glory.
Let us worship from the mountain and hear again: “This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!”
-Rev. Rob Smith, Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church, Apple Valley MN
Opening Hymn 12 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise St. Denio
(verses 1 & 4)
(Faith Formation [Sunday School] age children will now be excused with their teachers. Visit-
ing parents with children are welcome to escort their children along with the teachers to the
Faith Formation classes or the church nursery. Infants and Toddlers start nursery and Faith
Formation at 10:00 am. Those with children aged three and under are welcome take them di-
rectly to the nursery or classroom before the service starts.)
Call to Confession
In trust, let us call upon God’s holy name, confess our sin, and receive forgiveness.Prayer of Confession
Merciful and gracious God, we bow before your unending compassion, the measure of
our falling short. We have not loved as you command. We have not cared for creation,
including ourselves, according to your will. What we intend, we have not pursued; what
we mean to avoid, we embrace. Renew our minds to be in the likeness of Christ, that in
all thoughts, words, and deeds, our lives might come to honor you. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
When one turns to the Lord, the veil is removed. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Let us turn
now with unveiled faces to work for the love and reconciliation of the Kingdom of God.
Amen.
*Sung Response Gloria Patri
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is
now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.
*Response
People of God, body of Christ, sisters and brothers, what shall we do in response to God’s for-
giveness?
As God’s own people we will be merciful in action, kindly in heart, humble in mind. Al-
ways ready to forgive as freely as God has forgiven us. And, above everything else we
will be loving and never forget to be thankful for what Christ has done for us. Amen.
ENCOUNTERING GOD’S WORD
Prayer for Illumination
By your Spirit, O God, enlighten our hearts, open our minds, fill our vision with your radi-
ance, and give us life as we hear your Word today. Amen.
Scripture Reading Exodus 34: 29-35
Anthem Song of the Transfiguration David Haas
Transform us as you, transfigured, stood Live in this world as your Body, chosen
apart on Tabor’s height. daughters, chosen sons.
Lead us up our sacred mountains, search us
with revealing light. Transform us as you, transfigured, would not
Lift us from where we have fallen, full of stay within a shrine.
questions filled with fright. Keep us from our great temptation, time and
truth we quickly bind.
Transform us as you, transfigured, once Lead us down those daily pathways where
spoke with those holy ones. our love is not confined.
We, surrounded by the witness of those
saints who work is done,
Epistle Reading 2 Corinthians 3:12-18Sermon A Bride with No Veil Pastor Taylor
*Responsive Hymn 189 O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair Deo Gracias
RESPONDING TO THE WORD
Sharing in Mission and Ministry
Call to Stewardship
We serve the Lord with freedom; we serve the Lord with joy. In freedom and in joy that we find
in his presence, let us present the offerings of our lives to the Lord.
Offertory The Communion Table Michael Shea
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise God all creatures here below; Praise
God above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication
Holy are you, O Lord. We praise you for your presence in our lives and our world. Use us,
and these our gifts, to make your holy presence felt, and to help bring justice, righteous-
ness, and equity, for the good of your people and for your glory. Amen.
*Hymn 487 These Treasured Children Pur Nobis Nascitur
(v. 1, 4 & 5)
Invitation+
(The opportunity to eat and drink with Christ is not a right bestowed upon the worthy, but a priv-
ilege given to the undeserving who come in faith, repentance, and love. All who come to the table
are offered the bread and cup, regardless of their age or understanding. If some of those who
come have not yet been baptized, an invitation to baptismal preparation and Baptism should be
graciously extended. Worshipers prepare themselves to celebrate the Lord’s Supper by putting
their trust in Christ, confessing their sin, and seeking reconciliation with God and one another.
Even those who doubt may come to the table in order to be assured of God’s love and grace in
Jesus Christ. W-3.0409 Directory for Worship, Book of Order, PCUSA)
Prayer of Thanksgiving, Pastoral Prayer, Silent Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer
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.
Words of Institution
Communion of the People
Please receive the cup as it comes to you, but hold the bread so that we may all partake together.*Closing Hymn This Little Light of Mine
1 This little light of mine, everywhere I go,
I'm gonna let it shine; I'm gonna let it shine;
this little light of mine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
I'm gonna let it shine;
this little light of mine, 3 Jesus gave it to me;
I'm gonna let it shine; I'm gonna let it shine;
let it shine, let it shine, let it shine. Jesus gave it to me;
I'm gonna let it shine;
2 Everywhere I go, Jesus gave it to me;
I'm gonna let it shine; I'm gonna let it shine;
everywhere I go, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.
I'm gonna let it shine;
Benediction
Time of Greeting and sharing the Grace and Peace we received
The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
And also with you.
(Please exchange with one another, by words and gestures, signs of peace and reconciliation.)
Postlude Little Toccata Colin Curtis
*Those who are able, please stand.
+ Wallingford Presbyterian Church uses only gluten free products for Communion.
“Words and music printed for the hymns, Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A71731.”
The chancel flowers are to the Glory of God given by François Lacroix in celebration of
Cyndi’s birthday.
Thank you to Sue Tiedeck and all who assisted with the worship service this morning, those
volunteering to usher, and to those assisting with fellowship time today.
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper Troop 277 will once again host a pancake dinner this
coming Tuesday, March 5, in celebration of Shrove Tuesday. Come from 5:30 to 7:30 pm for a
time of fun, food, and fellowship as we anticipate the beginning of Lent.
Ash Wednesday Service This Wednesday, March 6th, we will be holding a worship service
at 7:30 pm, celebrating communion, and for the marking those who wish with ashes.
Join our Lenten Journey Group Lenten Journey, our new Facebook group, will post a dif-
ferent prompt– a question, thought, quote, video or musical selection – for you to ponder every
day. In response, we invite you to post a reaction that captures its meaning for you. Traveling
the 47 days together will offer an opportunity to learn more about ourselves and grow with one
another. We hope you will come along as part of our inaugural journey. To join, visit the
church’s Facebook page, or go to http://bit.ly/wpcLent2019 .New Room Booking Procedure Ever planned to use a room at the church, only to arrive and find it occupied? Thanks to modern technology, we have the solution! Wallingford Pres- byterian Church has joined forces with the tech start-up, LoftySpot, to make it easier to book and track room and space usage at WPC! From now on, if you need to use the Reception Room, Kitchen, Fellowship Hall, or Library, you’ll want to go through LoftySpot. Creating a personal account is quick and simple. Go to bit.ly/BookWPC to find the church page and start booking! (All events that have been scheduled up to this point are already entered for your convenience. This is to reserve space going forward.) Church groups use the church space for free, so when you book, add your first name and your group, and select “pay in of- fice.” The office will waive the fee on the back end. Questions about how to get started? Talk to Kate. Bloodmobile Wednesday, March 20th, 2:00-7:00 pm. You can sign up online by going to https://www.redcrossblood.org and entering Sponsor Code WPC. Need help booking your appointment or want someone to do it for you? Please call David Rudd at 717-644-5450. Copies of the more detailed instructions are available in Fellowship Hall. Thank you for your support. Infants and Toddlers start nursery and Faith Formation at 10:00 am. Those with children aged three and under are welcome take them directly to the nursery or classroom before the service starts. Rise Against Hunger March 31! We have jobs for all from age 6 to 96! We will need Load-in Crew from 7:30 am to bring in the equipment and supplies, Lunch Crew from about 11 am to about 12:30 pm to serve the pizza and salad lunch for volunteers. Packing Crew from about 12:30pm to 3:00 pm to fill, weigh, seal, and pack 12,528 meals. Sign up in Fel- lowship Hall. Families are welcome! Child care will be provided for younger children. The BookLook has chosen "Pachinko" by Mikn Jin Lee as the book for their next discus- sion on April 2. According to Amazon: "A New York Times Top Ten Book of the Year and National Book Award finalist, Pachinko is an ‘extraordinary epic’ of four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family as they fight to control their destiny in 20th-century Japan (San Francisco Chronicle)." Books can be ordered from Walt Kaminski. Cost is approxi- mately $9. Easter Candy As we prepare for our annual Eggstravaganza, we are asking for donations of wrapped, mini candy to fill our plastic Easter eggs! Bins will be available in Fellowship Hall and the Narthex starting today to collect goodies for egg stuffing. Easter Eggstravaganza is coming early this year! In order to catch the “away for spring break” crowd, we’ve decided to hold our annual Easter Eggstravaganza one week earlier this year, on Saturday, April 6th. Come at 9 am for light refreshments and fellowship. We’ll be hunting for eggs between 10 and 10:30 am. All children of our congregation and community are welcome.
STAFF
Rev. François Lacroix, Pastor
Rev. Taylor Cornelius, Associate Pastor
Elizabeth Braden, Director of Music
Kate Callahan, Church Administrator
Zoe Andrews, Youth Ministry Assistant
Leslie Krowchenko, Communications Coordinator
Judith Kenworthy, Clerk of Session
Andy Yost, Treasurer
Michelle Hall, Financial Secretary
Wallingford Presbyterian Church
110 E. Brookhaven Rd, Wallingford, Pennsylvania 19086
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