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WORSHIP for the
DAY of
PENTECOST
MAY 24, 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
Welcome to Morrisville Presbyterian Church
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 our dear husband and father, William H.
Borden, given by his wife and family. The Chancel
flowers are also offered in memory of my veterans,
my father, Norman Conover, my brother, Robert
Conover, and my husband Burt Anderson, given by
Nancy C. Anderson.
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.
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.
USHERING AT TODAY’S SERVICE: Head Deacon
Carol Hernandez, Alastair Brunton, Beth Keys, Fran
Wiser, Wes Gardner, Lisa Kutch, Jeff Morruzzi,
Amy Schnurr and Jr. Deacons Evan Schnurr, Brandon Schnurr and Blake Becker.
WORSHIP NOTE
* 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
your child is ready to return to the sanctuary for you
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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Day of Pentecost
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!
THE COMING of the HOLY SPIRIT—Acts 2:1-21 (New Testament, page 111)
Kathleen Foster
PRAYER of ADORATION—Unison
Praise and glory to you, creator Spirit of God; you make our bread the
communion of Christ’s body to heal and reconcile and to make us the body of
Christ. You make our wine the communion of Christ’s saving blood to redeem
the world. You are truth. You come like the wind of heaven, unseen,
unbidden. Like the dawn you illuminate the world around us; you grant us a
new beginning every day. You warm and comfort us. You give us courage and
fire and strength beyond our everyday resources. Be with us, Holy Spirit, in all
we say or think, in all we do, this and every day. Amen.
*HYMN 128—On Pentecost They Gathered
MUNICH
*PRAYER of CONFESSION—Unison
Almighty God, you poured your Spirit upon gathered disciples creating bold
tongues, open ears, and a new community of faith. We confess that we hold
back the force of your Spirit among us. We do not listen for your word of
grace, speak the good news of your love, or live as a people made one in
Christ. Have mercy on us, O God. Transform our timid lives by the power of
your Spirit, and fill us with a flaming desire to be your faithful people, doing
your will for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord.
*SILENT PRAYERS of CONFESSION
Here each worshiper may offer silent prayers of confession.
*RESPONSE—Amen (DANISH)
The Chancel Choir
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*ASSURANCE of FORGIVENESS
One: Hear the good news! Who is in a position to condemn? Only Christ, and
Christ died for us, Christ rose for us, Christ reigns in power for us, Christ
prays for us. Anyone who is in Christ is a new creation. The old life has gone;
a new life has begun. Know that you are forgiven and be at peace.
All:
Amen.
*RESPONSE to GOD’S PARDON 567—Glory Be to the Father
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
OLD TESTAMENT READING—1 Samuel 17:32-51
One: This is the Word of the Lord.
All:
Thanks be to God.
(Old Testament, page 249-250)
Children in grades K-2 may leave for Cherub Choir in Room 104.
SERMON
Facing the Giants of Our Lives
*HYMN 524 —Holy Spirit, Lord of Love
Pastor Ballantine
SALZBURG
RECEPTION of the CONFIRMATION CLASS
OFFERING
Invitation to Give
Presentation of Gifts
Offertory Music—I Will Sing With The Spirit (RUTTER)
I will sing with the spirit and with the understanding also: Alleluia.
*Doxology—Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (OLD HUNDREDTH)
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The Chancel Choir
T H E SA C R A M E NT of the L OR D’ S SUP P E R
INVITATION to the LORD’s TABLE
GREAT THANKSGIVING
THE LORD’S PRAYER—Unison (debts and debtors)
BREAKING the BREAD
COMMUNION of the PEOPLE
PRAYER after COMMUNION
S E N D I N G
*HYMN 130—Let Every Christian Pray
LAUDES DOMINI
*CHARGE and BLESSING
*CHORAL BENEDICTION—Sevenfold Amen (LUTKIN)
*POSTLUDE
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The Chancel Choir
Worship Notes & Announcements
CONFIRMANDS BEING RECEIVED INTO THE
MEMBERSHIP OF THE CHURCH ARE:
Melanie Nolan, Wesley Gardner and Evan Wadley.
Table in order to be assured of God’s love and
grace in Christ Jesus.”-from the Book of Order W-
THANK YOU!
to the confirmation teachers AK Rosenbaum, Wes
Gardner, and Tom Evans for leading faith filled
discussions. Many thanks go to Annette Dearolf,
the confirmation coordinator, keeping us on
track behind the scenes. Their mentors, Jeannie
Alexander, Patrick Gilbride, Nancy Kernan and
Drew Hunger helped to guide the confirmands on this part of their journey. Congratulations!
THE IVINS OUTREACH CENTER
AND FAITH IN ACTION PRESENT:
"The Encore Series – "Mother and Me At 93."
This seminar will cover topics concerning the difficulties facing the Aging Parent, including health
issues, misperceptions of the elderly, changes in
their relationships, changes in social roles, and
feeling of loss, etc. It will also cover the dynamics
of the Aging Parent-Child relationship, including
understanding the issues of Role Reversal and how
to navigate this in a way that gains understanding
through effective communication. Please join us
for this free, open to the public seminar, on
Thursday, May 28, 2:00 p.m. at the MPC Church
in the Lounge. Please RSVP to Jaime at 215-4280500 ext. 101.
2.4011a
COMMEMORATION OF THOSE WHO HAVE DIED
IN THE FAITH:
At each celebration of the Sacrament of the Lord's
Supper it is our custom to remember with gratitude
the lives and witness of those members of this congregation who have died since the last time we gathered around this Holy Table. Today we give thanks
to God for the life of…
ONE ROOM SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL
One Room Sunday School will be offered May 31
– September 6. Children in grades K-2 will leave
the worship service during the sermon for a special age-appropriate lesson. Also note, during the
summer there is no Education classes for adults,
youth and children–except for the nursery and K-2
One Room Sunday School.
Ralph Thompson who died May 5, 2015 and
Marion B. Armes who died May 7, 2015 and
Jean Elizabeth Gardner who died May 21, 2015
Together with their families we take comfort in the
promise of Christ: "Those who believe in me, even
though they die, will live, and everyone who lives
and believes in me will never die" (John 11:25-26).
BOOK GROUP MEETINGS
The Gilead Group will finish discussing Lila on
Tuesday, June 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the MPC Lounge.
The Wings Group will discuss up to page 261 of
Sue Monk Kidd's The Invention of Wings on Friday,
June 5 at 1:00 p.m. in the MPC Lounge. The Narnia Group will discuss The Last Battle at its June
meeting.
WHO MAY RECEIVE COMMUNION
IN THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH?
"The invitation to the Lord's Supper is extended to
all who have been baptized, remembering that access to the Table is not a right conferred upon the
worthy, but a privilege given to the undeserving
who come in faith, repentance, and love. In preparing to receive Christ in this Sacrament, the believer
is to confess sin and brokenness, to seek reconciliation with God and neighbor, and to trust in Jesus
Christ for cleansing and renewal. Even one who
doubts or whose trust is wavering may come to the
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
VBS will be held July 19–23 from 6 p.m.–8:30
p.m. Registration forms are available on the web
at www.mpcusa.net.
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MPC Weekly Calendar
SUNDAY, May 24 Pentecost
8:30am
Weekly Prayer Meeting Conference Room
9:00
Teen Choir
Music Room
9:30
Cross Generational
Fellowship Hall
Celebration
9:30
Education
Conference Room
9:30
Chancel Choir
Music Room
10:30
Worship & Communion
Sanctuary
11:30
Fellowship Time
In The Memorial
Children and Family Host
Garden
THURSDAY, May 28
11:00am Food Stocking
Noon
Alcoholics Anonymous
6:30pm
Oakville Girl Scouts
7:00
Chancel Choir
Room 4
Room 222
Room 220
Music Room
FRIDAY, May 29
7:30pm
Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 122
MONDAY, MAY 25–Memorial Day
Church Office Closed
7:00pm
Boy Scout Troop 3
7:00
Food Packing
SUNDAY, May 31
8:30am
Weekly Prayer Meeting Conference Room
9:30
Education
Conference Room
9:30
Thank You Breakfast
Fellowship Hall
For Sunday School
9:30
Chancel Choir
Music Room
10:30
Worship
Sanctuary
11:30
Fellowship Time
Lounge
Deacons Host
11:45
Youth In Mission Pre-trip
Room 220
Fellowship Hall
Room 4
TUESDAY, May 26
10:00am Clothing Center
Room 4
10:00
Food Center Set-up
Fellowship Hall
11:00
Ivins Center
Lounge
A Matter of Balance
Conference Room
3:00pm
Staff Meeting
Conference Room
7:30
Alcoholics Anonymous
Room 220
SATURDAY, May 30
WEDNESDAY, May 27
9:00am
Food Center
Fellowship Hall
9:00-11:00 Visitation-Jean Gardner
Lounge
11:00
Funeral Service-Jean Gardner
Sanctuary
Noon
Brown Bag and Bible
Conference Room
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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771 N OR TH P ENNSY LVANI A A VENUE | M OR RIS VILLE , P A 19067
215.295. 4191 | W W W .MPC US A . NE T
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
“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.”
1 Corinthians 12:27
The Spirit of God provides different members of the body with different gifts, talents
and abilities all of which are valued and needed in the body of Christ.
Join us for worship at 10:30 a.m. on June 7 -- Time and Talent Sunday –
and discover new and exciting ways in which you can contribute
your time and your talents to the ongoing ministry of Morrisville Presbyterian Church.
Scholarship Presentations & Graduate Recognition
During our worship we will take a moment and are pleased
to provide 10 scholarships this year
and say congratulations to our graduating High School seniors.
Concerts in the Garden
“Bronze in the Breezeway”
11:45 A.M. POSTLUDE CONCERT
Join us in the Memorial garden immediately
following worship for a short 30—minute concert of
wonderful music performed by our very own
Chancel Ringers. In addition to the goodies during
Fellowship Hour, hosted by the Choirs, this will be a
fun and enjoyable concert for all who can join us!