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LORD’S DAY MORNING
WORSHIP
Songs of God’s House /
Jesus’ Songbook
April 26, 2015
11 AM
Order for the Worship of the Lord
Italics are read by the congregation.
* Please stand
Prelude Music
Did Christ Over Sinners Weep
*Opening Anthem of Praise and Preparation
How Firm a Foundation
*Call to Worship from Psalm 140
Rescue me, Lord, from evildoers;
protect me from the violent,
who devise evil plans in their hearts
and stir up war every day.
They make their tongues as sharp as a serpent’s;
the poison of vipers is on their lips.
I know that the Lord secures justice for the poor
and upholds the cause of the needy.
Surely the righteous will praise your name,
and the upright will live in your presence.
*Invocation and *Lord’s Prayer: Matthew 6:10-14
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 trespasses as we forgive those
who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil
for Thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory forever, AMEN.
*Affirming the Faith, Kids Catechism 11-15
Q. Can you see God?
A. No. I cannot see God, but he always sees me.
Q. Does God know all things?
A. Yes. Nothing can be hidden from God.
Q. Can God do all things?
A. Yes. God can do all his holy will.
Q. Where do you learn how to love and obey God?
A. In the Bible alone.
Q. Who wrote the Bible?
A. Chosen men who were inspired by the Holy Spirit.
*Songs of Praise and Thanksgiving
Taste and See
God Moves
I Want to Be Where You Are
Community Announcements
NT Reading: Revelation 6:1, 9-11
I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals…9 When he
opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been
slain because of the word of God and the testimony they had maintained.
10 They called out in a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and
true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?” 11
Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a
little longer, until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers
and sisters, were killed just as they had been.
Confession of Sin, from Romans 5:8 and Hebrews 4:16
While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence,
So that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
Silent confession of Sin
Pastoral Prayer of Praise, Thanksgiving and Requests
Offering Gifts of Money
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise him above ye heav’nly host;
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. AMEN.
*Prayer to Dedicate Gifts and Money
Sermon Text: Psalm 13
1 How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide
your face from me?
2 How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and day after day have
sorrow in my heart? How long will my enemy triumph over me?
3 Look on me and answer, Lord my God. Give light to my eyes, or I will
sleep in death, 4 and my enemy will say, “I have overcome him,” and my
foes will rejoice when I fall.
5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.
6 I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me.
Prayer for Illumination
Sermon: May He Who Speaks First Get the Last Word
Prayer of Dedication
*Song of Response
When Trials Come
*Benediction, from Numbers 6
“The LORD bless you and keep you;
25 the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;
26 the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.”
Dismissal Song
All music used by permission: CCLI #269534
Suggested Bible Readings for the Week
Monday
Psalm 59
Psalm 13
Tuesday
Psalm 60
Revelation 6
Wednesday
Psalm 61
Judges 3
Thursday
Psalm 62
Lamentations 5
Friday
Psalm 63
John 14:1-14
Saturday
Psalm 64
II Peter 2
Today at Pilgrim
9:15 Prayer for Lord’s Day ministry and worship.
9:45 Christian Education for all ages, featuring vetted, trained instructors who love Jesus.
Join the happy throng! Prekindergarten (God's Love) Nancy Cipriani and Mimi Hause; Early
Elementary (Serving God) Scott and Heidi Beatty; Upper Elementary (My Purpose Will
Stand) Nancy Gill and Claire Shumaker; High School (The Gospel-Centered Life) Steve
Gill, Val Heywood, Lorran Robinson. Adult Classes: Hospitality, Bob and Marilyn
Heywood.
Coffee & Refreshments: Jimmy & Andrea.
During worship, Happy Bags and Children’s Bulletins keyed to the sermon passage are
available at entry way.
Pilgrim's Nursery: Safe and appropriate oversight of our littlest ones during Christian Ed,
Public Worship and occasional special services. We ask each member to volunteer. See
Crystal Booth to ensure you’re on our quarterly schedule.
Each Sunday, Pilgrim Kids helps children ages 4-8 to learn the Bible using Kid's Quest
Catechism Club materials. Children are dismissed during the doxology.
This Week at Pilgrim
Monday, 7:00 AM Prayer
Wednesday, 6:00 AM Prayer for Disciplemaking
Wednesday, 7:00 AM Prayer
Friday, 7:00 AM Prayer
Saturday, 7:15 AM Men’s Prayer
Bible Studies
Womens' Bible Studies
 Wed, 7 PM at Gill’s, 8432 Pembrook Rd,  Thurs (2x/month), 7:30 PM at the
studying Lord’s Prayer (Drew Batzell)
Maienshein’s (Vicky Maienshein)
 Mon, 7 PM at the Hall's, 5208 Ridge Ave.,  Wed, 10 AM -12 PM at Pilgrim, childcare
Discovery Bible Study group leadership
available (Ana Shoemaker)
training (Fred Hall)
 Wed 7:30 PM at Brock’s, 3101 W Coulter
St, studying the gospels (Geoff & Charlene
Brock, and Dianne Manges)
Keep up midweek: Visit www.pilgrimphilly.org; www.facebook.com/PilgrimPhilly
Register your email for Prayer Points to cjulien@pilgrimphilly.org.
Congregational and Community Announcements
Our deacons are set apart to minister to physical needs and are experienced at hearing,
discerning and responding where possible to troubles and needs of all sorts. Please contact
Tim Wainwright, deacon lead, if in need of care.
Deacon’s Offering was last week. Thanks for giving generously!
Recycling: Pilgrim recycles in the blue bins set throughout the building.
Giving to Pilgrim is easy. Email cjulien@pilgrimphilly.org to be assigned a giving envelope.
"Online Giving Instruction Sheets" are available at www.pilgrimphilly.org & on the info table
at Pilgrim. The amount needed for general fund is $55,000 per quarter. The average weekly
2nd quarter giving was $3,886, and the average weekly giving needed was $4,718. The
amount received for the second quarter was $50,520.
Pilgrim is hosting a wedding shower for Melissa Riches and Leo Marte on Sun, May 3 at the
fellowship luncheon following the service. Come enjoy a community meal and shower Leo
and Melissa with love and gifts; all are welcome! Contact Claire clairefarthing@gmail.com.
Baby Shower held at Pilgrim Church for Lauren Campbell on May 2 at 10 AM. All Pilgrim
women are invited to come and help Lauren prepare for her baby boy due in July! We are
encouraging guests to bring their favorite children's book in lieu of a card with their gift.
Contact Claire Anderson clairefarthing@gmail.com.
Praise God for good engagement in Easter Outreach 2015 by Pilgrim. Ask God to grow
relations among recipients. More than $75,000 was raised this year.
2015 Directory is here! Pick one up outside the sanctuary or info table. Addendum: Carol
Cipriani, 769 E. Shawmont Ave, Phila PA 19128. (215) 482-8615, cacip1@gmail.com.
Let’s love our building and grounds! Let’s look to help Alex in any way we can make this
space and our lots bright and fresh.
Stewardship Team is discussing more cuts to our budget given lower-than-expected giving.
Our next round would involve staffing, outreach (Missions) and other areas not already
cut. We would make such cuts in early April. We’re improving our ability to receive
securities and appreciated assets, and to educate the congregation and neighbors about
personal budgeting and giving. Team meets Mon, May 11.
Message from Matt Sawyer: "Thank you for your support in my service-learning trip to
Detroit this spring break. The trip taught us a lot about issues of poverty affecting Detroit
and how to be advocates for those who don’t have a voice. I’m very thankful to have
experienced this. More details to come once I return home from college for the summer."
Filipino Student Outreach led by Rev Ton Alcantara of International Bible Church in West
Chester begins meeting at Pilgrim in April. Pray for this effort and invite Filipino students
that you know. Contact: tonpol2@verizon.net
MCO is looking for anyone interested in living in a community house in Roxborough.
Contact Lauren: mco.smi.tenth@gmail.com.
Side by Side Philadelphia is a Christian Medical & Dental Association ministry for medical
wives. If your husband is a medical/dental student, resident, fellow, practicing physician or
dentist, we are here to encourage and minister to you. Contact sbsphilly@gmail.com.
The Roxborough Christian School, opening its doors for K-1, Sept. 2015. See
www.RoxboroughChristianSchool.org.
Manayunk/Wissahickon is hungry. Non-perishable food is given for the Worship Center on
Eva Street. Neighbors, local businesses and households are urged to give to the hungry.
The 21st Ward 4th of July Parade. Pilgrim is the lead church for this event. To get involved
contact John Barkley, johnbarkley801@comcast.net.
MOPS. Most of the younger parents moving into our neighborhoods come from places
besides Philadelphia, and they need friendships. MOPS is a way to bring mothers from the
region together. www.phillymops.blogspot.com.
Worship with neighbors and friends at The Ridge at Whitemarsh, third Sun of every
month, 2:30 PM. Contact John Barkley.
NCA meets first Wed of every month at Salvation Army, Roxborough Citadel, 8:30AM.
WNCA meets tomorrow April 6 at Pilgrim, 7:30 PM. This month’s meeting includes
discussions on zoning and spring programs for the neighborhood. (http://www.e-wnca.org).
Prayer Points mid-week email deadline: Wed. 10 AM to cjulien@pilgrimphilly.org.
Bulletin deadline: Thurs. 11 AM to Chris at cjulien@pilgrimphilly.org.
Save the Date
 May 16: Annual Women’s Conference
 July 4: 21st Ward Fourth of July Parade, Pilgrim Hosts
 July 13-17: Arts Camp
Date
CE Nursery
4/26
A Larsen;
D Batzell
A Larsen;
E Larsen
5/3
Worship Nursery
Babies & Toddlers
M Herring; J Thompson;
L Campbell
M Konowal; V Heywood;
P Abotsi
Pilgrim Kids
Volunteers
A Larsen;
P Abotsi
A Shoemaker;
A Volchko
Greeters
Vicki
Matthew
3815 Terrace Street
Philadelphia, PA 19128
215-483-8878
www.pilgrimphilly.org
www.facebook.com/PilgrimPhilly
Rev. Erik L. Larsen, Pastor 267-323-2107
elarsen@PilgrimPhilly.org
Proudly meeting in historic
Wissahickon Baptist Church (1889) since 1986.
Public Worship, 11AM Sundays
Christian Education, 9:45AM Sundays
Special needs accessible from Manor St. spur.
Bikes welcome. Please lock inside gate.
Walkable from Main Street, Ridge Avenue and Philadelphia University.
SEPTA buses 9, 27, 61 & 65 run on Ridge Ave, a block away.
SEPTA train (Norristown Line) two blocks away.
Please recycle bulletins in the blue bins.