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WORSHIP
April 26, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Easter
11 a.m.
PRELUDE
In Green Pastures
Harold Darke (1888-1976)
WELCOME
Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
People: And also with you.
INTROIT
Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates
Eric Thiman (1900-1975)
CALL TO WORSHIP
from Philippians 4:4-7
Leader: Rejoice in the Lord always; again, I will say, Rejoice.
All:
Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near.
Leader: Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known
to God.
All:
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Leader: Let us worship God.
HYMN 802
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
St. Columba
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Leader: I said I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.
People: And you forgave the iniquity of my sin.
Leader: Let us pray: (over)

Please stand or sit.
As a courtesy to others, please turn off your cell phone and no flash photography during the service.
All:
Lord who calls us from death to life, from darkness to
light, we confess that we have chosen to remain captive
to sin and despair. You offer the grace to live abundantly,
and yet we live in scarcity. You have broken down all
divisions, and yet we hold on to grudges and rebuild
those walls. Surely your arm is not too short to save once
again. In your mercy, forgive our sins against you and
against one another. Lead us to the fullness of life in
Christ, here and now, and forever.
(Silent prayer)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Leader:
People:
GLORIA
Friends, believe the Good News.
In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
PATRI
(Glory to God, #581)
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.
TIME WITH CHILDREN
BAPTISM
DAVID THEODORE SMITH
SON OF
ALICE AND SPENCER SMITH
HYMN 69
Schutte
Here I Am, Lord
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
GOSPEL LESSON
Leader:
People:
ANTHEM
John 10:11-18 (pg. 107)
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
The Lord My Pasture Shall Prepare
OLD TESTAMENT LESSON
Leader:
People:
SERMON
Elder Vicki Pedrick
Geoffrey Shaw (1879-1943)
Psalm 23 (pg. 553)
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
My Shepherd Is the Lord
Rev. Deborah McKinley
HYMN 803
Resignation
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the
Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day
He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven and sitteth on
the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall
come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion
of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and
the life everlasting. Amen.
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
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.
OFFERING
(Passing of the Fellowship Books)
OFFERTORY
DOXOLOGY
God Is My Shepherd
Emily Orser, soprano
Antonin Dvorák (1841-1904)
(Glory to God, #607)
Old Hundredth
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 THANKSGIVING
HYMN 39
BENEDICTION
RESPONSE
POSTLUDE
Faithfulness
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
(Please be seated after the benediction)
I Will Lay Me Down in Peace Eric Thiman
Processional
William Mathias (1934-1992)
Today we welcome Rev. Deborah McKinley as our guest preacher. In her
more than thirty years of ministry, Rev. McKinley has served congregations in
Harrisburg and Philadelphia and most recently the Lewinsville Church in
McLean, VA. She has also worked at the General Assembly in the office of
Theology and Worship and is currently on the Princeton Seminary Board of
Trustees. She loves reading and outdoor activities and, though a Nats fan, she
still roots for the LA Dodgers, her hometown team. Debbie lives in Vienna, VA,
with her husband, Rev. David Rich.
In today’s music, the anthem and offertory continue the thematic thread of
the 23rd Psalm. The anthem is a setting of a poetic paraphrase of the 23rd
Psalm by Joseph Addison (1672-1719), an English essayist, poet, playwright and
politician. Though perhaps overly-colorful, the text reveals other facets of this
most well-known Psalm: “When in the sultry glebe I faint, or on the thirsty
mountain pant, to fertile vales and dewy meads my weary wandering steps he
leads, where peaceful rivers sort and slow, amid the verdant landscape flow.”
Today’s floral arrangements on the baptismal font and in the Chancel
are given by Alice and Spencer Smith to the Glory of God and in celebration
of the baptism of their son, David Theodore Smith, and in loving memory
of his great-grandparents, David and Joann Curtin and Delmar and
Catherine Wilson.
The ushers for April are Martin Crowson, Captain; Judi Crowson, Roy
Henwood, Al Johnson, Nancy Kuhn, Donna McGreevy, Tyler McGreevy,
Alex Pollock and Victoria Tigwell.
Today after the service, visitors and members are cordially invited to join us
in the Georgetown Room for Punch Bunch hosted this week by the Heritage
Committee.
Assisted listening devices may be found at the back of the sanctuary. Each
device comes with a headset, but you may bring your own from home to plug
in. Please let the ushers or Alex Ray know if you have any problems.
Readings are from the New Revised Standard Version translation of the Bible
unless otherwise indicated. Blue Bibles are located at the end of each pew.
Children’s Ministries
During the service, Children’s Worship continues after the baptisms:
• 2s-1st grade, escorted by leader upstairs to the West Worship Room for
Young Children & Worship
• 2nd-4th grade, to Chapel for Children’s Church
YCW children should be collected upstairs by their parents immediately
after the service. All children are welcome to remain with their families in the
service and age-appropriate worship bags are available in the narthex.
WELCOME
Our congregation has been welcoming members and visitors to worship on
the Lord’s Day since March 16, 1780.
If you are visiting today, we extend a special welcome and invite you to
introduce yourself to a pastor or speak with an usher if you have any questions.
If you are looking for a church home and would like to talk with a pastor,
please fill out the fellowship book in the pew today or call the church office.
To learn more about our history and who we are, we invite you to explore our
website: www.gtownpres.org.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GPC Heritage Sunday
Today at noon
Georgetown Room
Celebrate the heritage of our church
today after worship with food and
stories in the Georgetown Room.
Please join us for a bite to eat and a
chat with members of the Heritage
Committee. You’ll recognize them—
each is wearing a flower. Ask
questions, hear their stories, tell your
stories, and share your ideas for the
future of the history of our church.
Midweek Bible Study on 1 & 2 Peter
Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
Georgetown Room
This spring we delve into these often
neglected New Testament books which
deal with Christians’ identity and
relationships to the surrounding world.
Dessert is provided, and the group is
always excited to welcome new people
at any point. Discussions are led by
GPC elder and Georgetown Theology
PhD student Matt Taylor. Contact:
matthew.david.taylor@gmail.com.
Adult Issues
Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
Washington Room
Adult Issues meets to hear talks
regarding matters of importance to
our faith and community:
May 3 We welcome back Dr. Bruce
Douglass, Director of the Reformed
Institute, for the first of two talks
continuing the Contemporary Calvinism
theme he introduced last year. This
first lecture deals with “James K. A.
Smith—Hearts as Well as Minds.”
May 10 Dr. Eileen Guenther,
Professor of Church Music, Wesley
Theological Seminary, discusses her
new book, The Power of Spirituals: In
Their Own Words.
May 17 Dr. Bruce Douglass,
Director of the Reformed Institute,
returns for the second of his two
lectures on Contemporary Calvinism to
discuss “Nicholas Wolterstorff
Theism and Human Rights.”
May 24 No Class (Classes resume in
September.)
Upcoming Youth Events
May 2-3
Youth Lock-In
Contact: Rev. Vaagenes
May 10
Youth and Bible Sunday
Youth lead the service and Bibles
are given to 1st, 5th, 9th and 12th
graders.
May 17
Confirmation Sunday
Confirmands join the church and
publish their statements of faith.
August 2-7, 2015 Summer
Mission Trip for Teens
Logan, WV
Contact Rev. Chatelaine-Samsen for
more details.
New Member Conference
Saturday, May 16
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join us for a warm, casual morning in
the Georgetown Room to review the
basics of Christianity and the Reformed
Tradition, discuss what Presbyterians
believe, and learn how this all comes
together at GPC. New members will be
introduced to the congregation on
May 31. For more information or to
sign up, please email the church office
at mec@gtownpres.org.
GPC Pastoral Care
Do you have a prayer need? Would
you like a visit from a pastor? Is there
something the church can do to
support your family? Please call your
pastors: Camille, Rachel or Chris
at 202-338-1644 and let us know.
Georgetown Saturday Suppers and
Sunday Dinners
“GSS” and “GSD” are weekly
ecumenical projects that feed more
than 50 unhoused neighbors every
weekend. GSS is based at Mt. Zion
Methodist Church every Saturday
evening, and GSD is based here at
GPC every Sunday evening. GPC
provides leadership and meals at Mt.
Zion, just down the street, on the last
Saturday of the month and at GPC on
the second Sunday of the month. Our
next two dates are Sunday, May 10
from 4 - 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 30
from 4 - 6 p.m. To sign up, please visit
our website and click on “Mission” and
then “Unhoused Neighbors.”
2015 Chancel Flowers
GPC sanctuary flowers express an
appreciation both to God and to
those we love and respect. Sunday’s
beautiful flowers depend on your
thoughtful gifts to the Flower Fund.
A recommended donation of $50
provides arrangements for one
Sunday. To contribute flowers, please
fill out a form found in the narthex
or contact the church office. Thank
you for your support.
Happy Birthday
April 26
Lynn McDonald
Peter Thompson
April 27
Bob Sole
Louis Sterchi
April 28
Nancy Kuhn
April 29
Susan Bell
April 30
Marilouise Avery
Ryan Navarro
May 1
David Roll
Alice Smith
May 3
Sheila Holman
Weekly Calendar
Sunday, April 26
11am
Worship – Rev. McKinley
Baptism of David Smith
11:15am
Young Children & Worship
11:15am
Children’s Church
12pm
Heritage Committee Punch
Bunch
12:30pm
Confirmation Class
4pm
Georgetown Sunday Dinner
5pm
Youth Group
5pm
Yoga
Tuesday, April 28
9:30am
Staff meeting
10:15am
Knitting Group
Wednesday, April 29
8pm
Midweek Bible Study
Sunday, May 3
9am
Choir rehearsal
9:30am
Nursery opens
9:30am
Adult Issues
10am
Sunday School
11am
Worship – The Lord’s Supper
11:15am
Young Children & Worship
11:15am
Children’s Church
12 p.m.
Lunch Bunch
12:30pm
Confirmation Class
4pm
Georgetown Sunday Dinner
5pm
Youth Group
5pm
Yoga
Daily Readings
Sunday
John 10:11-18
Monday
Isaiah 5:1-7
Tuesday
1 Peter 4:7-11
Wednesday Hosea 14:4-9
Thursday Acts 8:26-40
Friday
Psalm 22:25-31
Saturday
1 John 4:7-21
Sunday
John 15:1-8
Church Staff
Senior Pastor
Rev. Camille Cook Murray
ccm@gtownpres.org
Associate Pastor/Christian Education
Rev. Rachel Landers Vaagenes
rlv@gtownpres.org
Associate Pastor/Mission
Rev. Christopher Chatelaine-Samsen
ccs@gtownpres.org
Director of Music
Mark Willey
maw@gtownpres.org
Office Manager
Mary Ellen Cain
mec@gtownpres.org
Interim Bookkeeper
Kathryn Parent
bookkeeper@gtownpres.org
Contract Custodian
Clifford Ford
cxfnite@comcast.net
Crying Room Available
We are delighted to have families with
young children in worship, but know
that occasionally our young ones need
a place to make a bit of noise and
stretch out. The crying room is
located adjacent to the narthex and
the service can be viewed on a TV
screen. Also a bottle warmer and toys
are available for you to use, and there
are changing stations in both
restrooms. The ushers will be glad to
help you if you have questions.
The Georgetown Presbyterian Church
is a founding member and supporter
of the Reformed Institute of
Metropolitan Washington
OUR HISTORY
The Georgetown Presbyterian Church began in 1760 as a small group of
worshipers and organized into a church in 1780 under the eminent Stephen
Bloomer Balch, Revolutionary War soldier and pupil of religious leader John
Witherspoon. It was the first Presbyterian Church in what was to become modernday Washington, DC, and is the oldest DC church of any denomination with an
unbroken ministry. Until long after the national capital was established, many of
Washington’s baptisms, weddings and funerals were solemnized in our church.
People of all denominations worshiped with us, including many leaders of the
young republic.
In 1782 our congregation erected the first – and for many years the only –
Protestant church building in Georgetown. Additions were made in 1794 with
Thomas Jefferson among the contributors. A rare charter, still in effect, was granted
in 1806 to “the Presbyterian Congregation in George Town” by an act of
Congress signed by President Jefferson. In 1810 our seal, with its seven stars and
Bible, was given to the church by the superintendent of the Mint. In 1821,
President Monroe laid the cornerstone for the beautiful Bridge Street building
which was moved fifty years later to our present site, where President Grant laid
the cornerstone. This is the building which we have since restored and in which we
now worship.
Our church pioneered in both the religious and cultural life of this community. In
1781, Dr. Balch became headmaster of the Columbian Academy to which George
Washington sent his nephews and wards, and later a school for girls was founded. Dr.
Balch wrote the first book published in the District of Columbia and he helped
found the first public library. Out of our church and under Dr. Balch’s broad-minded
leadership, Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyterian churches were established in
Washington and Maryland.
Our church bell tolled all day when President Washington died. In our church
George Washington Parke Custis, grandson of Martha Washington and father-inlaw of Robert E. Lee, delivered a speech on Napoleon’s defeat. Memorial services
for President William Henry Harrison were conducted here in 1841. During the Civil
War, our building became a hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers,
including casualties from the Second Battle of Manassas and the Battle of
Fredericksburg. In these and in other ways, this church identifies with the history of
the nation it continues to serve.
THE GEORGETOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. Camille Cook Murray, Senior Pastor
Rev. Rachel Landers Vaagenes, Associate Pastor for Christian Education
Rev. Christopher Chatelaine-Samsen, Associate Pastor for Mission
Mark Willey, Director of Music
John Lintner, Director of Music Emeritus
3115 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20007  www.gtownpres.org  202.338.1644