1. family and parenting
2. children

WORSHIP for the
THIRD SUNDAY of
EASTER
APRIL 19, 2015 10:30 AM
Grounded in the grace of God, we are a vibrant Christian community, disciples of all ages, gathered for worship and nurture, scattered to
serve and to love. -MPC Mission Statement adopted by the Session March 31, 2008
WHAT IS YOUR
DESTINY?
Welcome to Morrisville Presbyterian Church
your child is ready to return to the sanctuary for you
to continue to worship together.
WE WELCOME GUESTS AND VISITORS to our
worship service today. If you are not a member, we
invite you to consider membership with us. If you
would like more information about how we can
serve you, please speak to a pastor.
PASTORAL CARE REMINDER—Members of the
staff truly want to be attentive when members or
friends of MPC are experiencing health
difficulties. If you (or a family member) have been
admitted to a hospital, please let us know by
contacting the church office, and one of the pastors
will be pleased to visit. You may also reach the
pastors on their mobile phones–Bruce Ballantine at
304-914-2108 and Debbie Heffernan at 267-3420089. Thank you for your assistance.
FRIENDSHIP PAD: During the Words of Welcome,
please pass the Friendship Pad to the outside aisle
and back again to the center. This allows worshipers
to recognize people in their pew, and helps staff
members identify those who may need attention.
THE CHANCEL FLOWERS are offered in loving
memory of Gail P. Hudson and my brother Dr.
Roger W. Greenlee, given by Pat Greenlee. The
flowers are also offered to the glory of God and in
loving memory of our son, Justin Bingley, given by
John and Susan Bingley.
HEARING ASSISTANCE DEVICES are available for
use anywhere in the sanctuary during worship.
These pocket-sized receivers are available from
Deacons in either Narthex and are to be returned
after the service.
USHERING AT TODAY’S SERVICE: Head Deacon
Jim Gaston, Angela Horan, Jeff Fariday, Marilyn
Schoenthaler, Lisa Zazzu, Karen Cooley, Tom Evans and Jr. Deacons Emily Zazzu, Sarah Zazzu, and
Cara Evans.
HYMNALS, BIBLES, & BULLETINS WITH LARGE
PRINT are available during worship each Sunday
morning from a Deacon in the Narthex. Please
return the Hymnal and/or Bible after the service.
WORSHIP NOTE
TODAY’S ACOLYTE is Anna Flook.
* The asterisk indicates that those who are able, may please stand.
CHILDCARE FOR CHILDREN UP TO AGE 4 is provided in the Nursery/Pre-School room from
10:15–11:45 a.m.. Infants and toddlers are also wel- Please forward any announcements you would like included in
come in worship. Visitors, please feel free to wor- the Bulletin by Tuesday of each week to Office@MPCusa.net
ship with your children for as long as they are able.
Articles for “Currents” are due by the 1st day of the
If he or she gets wiggly and needs a stretch break,
preceding
month. Send articles to Currents@MPCusa.net.
audio from the service is available in the chapel, until
CONTACT U S
M O R R I S V I L L E P RE S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H C H U R C H S T A F F
771 North Pennsylvania Ave. | Morrisville, PA 19067 | 215.295.4191 | Office@MPCusa.net
Bruce Ballantine, Interim Pastor & Head of Staff (ext. 234) ................................................................................................. BruceBallantine@MPCusa.net
Deborah Heffernan, Interim Associate Pastor (ext. 225) ................................................................................................... DebbieHeffernan@MPCusa.net
Linda Seaman, Director of Older Adult Ministry (ext. 232) ........................................................................................................ LindaSeaman@MPCusa.net
Steve McBride, Director of Music & Communications Coordinator ............................................................................................ SteveMcBride@MPCusa.net
Rich Drabb, Property Manager (ext. 231)........................................................................................................................................ RichDrabb@MPCusa.net
Laurie Jacobson, Bookkeeper (ext. 226) ................................................................................................................................ LaurieJacobson@MPCusa.net
Elizabeth Scully, Administrative Assistant (ext. 0) ............................................................................................................................. LizScully@MPCusa.net
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Third Sunday of Easter
G A T H E R I N G
PRELUDE
WORDS of WELCOME
Pastor Heffernan
INTROIT—Come, Let us Sing! (WAGNER)
The Chancel Choir
Come, let us sing and make a joyful noise to God! Come let us sing!
*CALL to WORSHIP
One: On the cross, Jesus suffered and died.
All:
We are witnesses: Lord, have mercy.
One: But now Jesus is risen from the dead.
All:
We are witnesses: He is risen indeed!
Jeannie Alexander
*HYMN 111—Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing!
GELOBT SEI GOTT
*PRAYER of CONFESSION—Unison
God of all hope and joy, we confess that we continue to live in fear. You sent
the Lord of life among us yet we gave him up to die. You raised him from the
dead yet we still do not believe. Forgive us, God of grace. Help us to receive
with gratitude the great gift of love you offer, and live as your beloved
children; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
*SILENT PRAYERS of CONFESSION
Here each worshiper may offer silent prayers of confession.
*RESPONSE—Amen (DANISH)
The Chancel Choir
*PROMISE of FORGIVENESS
One: The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. I declare to you, in
the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven. May the God of mercy, who
forgives you all your sins, strengthen you in all goodness, and by the power
of the Holy Spirit keep you in eternal life.
All:
Amen.
*RESPONSE to GOD’S PARDON 567—Glory Be to the Father
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GLORIA PATRI
*THE PEACE
One: The peace of Christ be with you.
All:
And also with you.
One: Let us greet one another with the peace of Christ.
As a sign of their reconciliation in Christ, the people share the peace of Christ, greeting one another
with these or similar words: “The peace of Christ be with you,” “Peace be with you,” or simply, “Peace.”
L I T U R GY of the W OR D
PRAYER for ILLUMINATION
EPISTLE READING—1 John 3: 1–7
One: This is the Word of the Lord.
All:
Thanks be to God.
(New Testament, pages 225-226)
ANTHEM—Many Gifts, One Spirit (POTE)
The Chancel Choir
Many gifts, one Spirit, many songs, one voice. Many reasons, one promise, Many questions, one choice.
O God, we pray for unity, give guidance from above. In our differences unite us in the circle of your love.
O God, remind us we are not alone. Though we move on different pathways, we are walking to your throne.
Help us learn to love each other, show us ways to understand. We are members of one family, growing strong by joining hands.
Take our many ways of working, blend the colors of each soul into the beauty of a rainbow, Give us life, Lord, make us whole.
TIME for YOUNG DISCIPLES
Children in grades K-2 may leave for Cherub Choir in Room 104.
GOSPEL READING—Luke 24: 36b–48
One: This is the Gospel of the Lord.
All:
Thanks be to God.
SERMON
(New Testament, page 85)
What is Your Destiny?
*HYMN 427—Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
PRAYERS of THANKSGIVING and SUPPLICATION
THE LORD’S PRAYER (debts and debtors)
OFFERING
Invitation to Give
Presentation of Gifts
Offertory Music—Offertory (BECK)
With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high?
Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, Shall I come before him with yearling calves?
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Pastor Heffernan
BLAENHAFREN
Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousand rivers of oil?
Shall I give him my first-born for my transgressions, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?
He has shown you, O man, He has shown you what is good.
And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
*Doxology—Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (OLD HUNDREDTH)
S E N D I N G
*HYMN 422—God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending
BEACH SPRING
*CHARGE and BLESSING
*CHORAL BENEDICTION—The Lord Bless You and Keep You (RUTTER)
*POSTLUDE
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The Chancel Choir
Worship Notes & Announcements
BOOK GROUP MEETINGS
The Narnia Group will discuss The Voyage of the
Dawn Treader this coming week on Wednesday, April
22 in the MPC Lounge at 7:30 p.m. The Wings
Group will begin discussion of pages 1-84 of The
Wings of Invention on Friday May 1 at 1:00 p.m. in the
MPC Lounge. The Gilead Group will continue discussion of Marilynne Robinson's Lila on
Tuesday May 5 in the MPC Lounge at 7:00 p.m.
CLOTHING CENTER
The last day for Clothing Center donations will be
May 31. The Clothing Center’s last day of shopping
will be on June 16. We will re-open on September
8.
THE IVINS CENTER AND FAITH IN ACTION
Present the encore series–Maintain The Brain.
Learn ways to keep your brain in tip-top shape. This
awareness seminar will cover topics including the
anatomy of the brain, information on dementia,
how to feed the brain, staying relaxed and calm,
mentally and physically active, and socially engaged.
Please join us for this free, open to the public seminar, Thursday, April 23 at 2:00 p.m. at the Morrisville Presbyterian Church in the Lounge. Please
RSVP to Jaime at 215-428-0500 ext. 101.
BONHOEFFER’S COST
Invite your friends to attend a performance of
Bonhoeffer’s Cost at the Olivet Presbyterian Church
Theatre, 608 N. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA
19130. Performance dates are April 10, 11, 17, 18,
24 & 25 at 8 p.m. and April 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. You
can get tickets at beacontheatreproductions.org.
Find out more about Dietrich Bonhoeffer by going
to http://www.pbs.org/bonhoeffer/timeline.html.
Beacon Theatre is an outreach of the Presbyterian
Church (USA).
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED MAY 9
For the Annual Postal Food Drive. The National
Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger
Food Drive will be held Saturday, May 9. Our Food
Center benefits greatly from this Food Drive and
we need volunteers to help us to unload, sort and
move the food to MPC. Volunteers are needed May
9 for shifts that run between noon and 8:00 p.m.
First, help is needed at the Morrisville YMCA building to sort the incoming food and load. Then
MPC’s portion is driven to our church, where volunteers are needed to unload the trucks. For insurance reasons volunteers at the Y must be at least 18;
but at MPC teens can volunteer to unload the
trucks. A sign-up sheet is available in the Communication Center. Contact Jack Glock, 215-736-0357,
for more information. Thank you!
3RD ANNUAL BOY SCOUT SPAGHETTI DINNER
Come enjoy homemade spaghetti sauce with pasta,
meatballs, salad, Italian bread, beverages and dessert
on Saturday April 25 at 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. seatings in MPC Fellowship Hall. Also there will be a
50/50 and silent auctions at each seating. Cost for
the dinner is $6.00 (pre-sale) or $7.00 at the door.
Children ages 2-8 years old are $5.00. For questions
please contact troop3morrisville@outlook.com.
WEEKDAY NURSERY SCHOOL
The WDNS will be holding an open house on Tuesday April 28, 2015 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for the 2015
-2016 school year. Enrollment is open to all. You
can reach Joanie Layden at 215-356-3525 with any
questions.
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MPC Weekly Calendar
SUNDAY, April 19
8:30am
Weekly Prayer Meeting Conference Room
9:00
Teen Choir
Music Room
9:30
Education
Conference Room
10:00
Chancel Choir
Music Room
10:30
Worship
Sanctuary
11:00
Cherub Choir
Room 104
11:30
Fellowship Time
Lounge
Personnel Host
11:35
Congregational Ministry Comm. Fell. Hall
Identity Theft Program and Lunch
11:45
Agape Choir
Room 104
MONDAY, April 20
7:00pm
Boy Scout Troop 3
7:00
Cub Scouts
7:00
Food Packing
7:00
Trustees
Fellowship Hall
Room 220, 122, 210
Room 4
Conference Room
TUESDAY, April 21
10:00am Clothing Center
Room 4
10:00
Food Center Set-up
Fellowship Hall
10:00
Seekers
Lounge
3:00pm
Staff Meeting
Conference Room
6:00
Girl Scouts
Room 122
7:00
Educational Ministry
Conference Rm.
7:30
Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 220
WEDNESDAY, April 22
9:00am
Food Center
Noon
Brown Bag and Bible
6:00pm
Youth Club
7:30
Narnia Book Group
Fellowship Hall
Conference Room
Fellowship Hall.
Lounge
THURSDAY, April 23
11:00am Food Stocking
Noon
Alcoholics Anonymous
2:00pm
Ivins Senior Topics
6:00
God’s Thunder
6:30
Oakville Girl Scouts
7:00
Chancel Choir
8:30
Chancel Ringers
Room 4
Room 222
Lounge
Chapel
Room 220
Music
Chapel
FRIDAY, April 24
7:00pm
Youth Club
7:00
Cub Scout Pack
7:30
Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 220
Fellowship Hall
Room 122
SATURDAY, April 25
6:00pm
Scout Dinner
Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY, April 26
8:30am
Weekly Prayer Meeting Conference Room
9:00
Teen Choir
Music Room
9:30
Education
Conference Room
10:00
Chancel Choir
Music Room
10:30
Worship
Sanctuary
11:00
Cherub Choir
Room 104
11:30
Fellowship Time
Lounge
Deacons Host
11:35
Congregational Ministry Comm. Fell. Hall
Talk to the Cardiologist over lunch
11:45
Agape Choir
Room 104
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
When sending mail to the church, please be advised we no longer have mail delivered to Post Office Box 240.
Please mail all correspondence to our street address: 771 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067.
Our phone number, fax and email address remain the same. Thanks!
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PASTORS & PROGRAM STAFF
Bruce Ballantine, Interim Pastor & Head of Staff | Deborah Heffernan, Interim Associate Pastor
Louise Shoemaker, Parish Associate | Linda Seaman, Director of Older Adult Ministry
Steve McBride, Director of Music and Principal Organist
Be Informed
An Informational Series offered by the
Congregational Ministry Committee
SUNDAYS – APRIL 19, 26, AND MAY 3
In Fellowship Hall immediately following worship.
Complimentary Luncheon Offered Each Week
Today- IDENTITY THEFT
Your speakers are Karen Sica and Stella Brunton, managers
from TD Bank on Trenton Ave. in Morrisville.
Join us as we learn more about this hot topic.
April 26 – WHAT IS NEW IN
CARDIAC TREATMENT?
Dr. Charles Paraboschi joins us to bring us up to date on new
treatments in his field.
May 3 – MAKING SENSE OF FINAL ARRANGEMENTS
Rev. Bruce Ballantine is joined by Steve Ullrich from
Hooper Funeral Home to provide valuable insight
from their respective positions.
This is information we all need to have.
To reserve your spot for lunch, please email LindaSeaman@mpcusa.net,
sign up in Communication Center or call Linda at 215-295-4191 ext. 232