Our Celebration of Worship March 19, 2017 ~ Third Sunday in Lent

Paxton is a Stephen Ministry Church

WE GATHER IN GOD'S NAME

PRELUDE “Turn Back, O Man” arr. P. Stearns “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” arr. P. Stearns “Close to Thee” arr. P. Stearns S. Vail, arr. D. L. Moore

OUR LIFE TOGETHER MUSIC INTERLUDE

GIVE PRAISE TO GOD

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 96:1,2

O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing, and give praise to God’s name; tell the glad news of salvation from day to day. * HYMN 81 “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” * PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Ever-living God, before the earth was formed and even after it shall cease to be, you alone are Lord. Break into our short span of life and show us those things that are eternal, that we may serve your purpose in all we do; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in unity with the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON Hear the Good News. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Praise God. Amen. * GLORIA PATRI (Hymnal Page 581)

TO CELEBRATE THE FAMILY OF FAITH

CHILDREN’S MOMENT & COINS FOR CARING

* PASSING OF THE PEACE The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. MORNING PRAYER/LORD’S PRAYER

TO HEAR GOD'S WORD PROCLAIMED

FIRST LESSON Psalm 95:1-5 (OT Page 550) ANTHEM “Pie Jesu” from REQUIEM John Rutter

Janet Hitz, Soloist ~ Adult Choir GOSPEL LESSON John 4:5-42 (NT Page 94) This is the word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. SERMON “The Woman at the Well” Pastor Green HYMN 451 “Open My Eyes, That I May See” * APOSTLE’S CREED (hymnal, page 35)

TO OFFER OUR GIFTS AND DEDICATE OUR LIVES PRESENTATION OF OFFERINGS OFFERTORY “Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling” arr. K. Langlois DOXOLOGY PRAYER OF DEDICATION

TO GO REJOICING IN GOD'S NAME * RECESSIONAL HYMN 546 “Lord, Dismiss Us With Your Blessing” BENEDICTION CHORAL RESPONSE “Amen” Adult Choir Paulechko

POSTLUDE “O Love, How Deep” arr. P Stearns

THE LECTOR TODAY is Elder Doug Hitz. Doug is a member of the Stewardship and Finance Ministry.

THANK YOU FOR VISITING WITH US TODAY! We are happy to share this Sun-day with you and hope you come back soon! Please fill out the yellow card and be sure to include your name, address, and phone number for our records. If you are interested in membership at Paxton Church, please indicate this when the friendship folder is passed or speak to the Pastor or Lector following worship.

THE USHERS joyfully serving the month of March: James Kealey, Captain; Jeffrey Herrold, Doug Hitz, Richard Lengler, Craig Staudenmaier, Dave Wion.

THE FLORAL ARRANGEMENT in the chancel this morning is placed in loving memory of Jane’s brothers, Michael and Clifford Leahy, Jr., by Bill and Jane Sanford.

TODAY Pastor Green will greet at the parlor door. The lector will greet at the south door and an usher will greet at the porch door.

HEARING DEVICES are available on the table as you enter the sanctuary through the parlor door. Please see an usher if you need assistance.

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Ministers ~ All Members

nfirmation Luncheon

Happy Barber Erin Giambrone

Bill Gough Rebecca Haner

Doug Hitz Jay Kealey

Don Laughery

SESSION MEMBERS

Laurie Bassler Nan Bonnet Jim Bruce

Linette Burd Jerry Davies

Nino Giambrone Jan Gough

BOARD OF DEACONS Richard Peiffer (Moderator)

We are a Stephen Ministry Church For confidential referral, or if you are inter-ested in becoming a Stephen Minister please contact a leader.

STEPHEN LEADERS

Helen Heidelbaugh Jane Rising

Jane Sanford

STEPHEN MINISTERS

Carol Anderson LaVerne Collins Susan DeRemer

Karen Herrold Cheryl Holtzman Janice Hutchison Annette Kilpatrick

Bill LaDieu Donna Leaver Nancy Lengler

David McPherson Steve Miller Jack Moore Gary Myers

Kathy Woodbridge

Rich Lengler David McPherson

Gary Myers Lisa Pletz

Jason Skrinak Merideth Staudenmaier

Blanche Skinner

Erika Hanes (Clerk of Session)

Paxton Church Staff

Pastor, The Reverend John W. Green Treasurer, Laurence Kilpatrick, CPA

Director of Music, Richard Fowler Organist, Jeanne Bruce

Alleluia Choir Director, Kathie Zimmerman Chimers Director, Cindy Green

Christian Education Administrator, Jo Jacoby Office Staff, JoAnn Snyder, Judy Frankford

Wedding Coordinator, Peg Elder Custodian, Mary Bowers

SERMON HELP

WEEKLY CALENDAR Sun 19 9:00 Church School Confirmation Class Lenten Series 9:30 Blood Pressure Screening 10:00 Worship 11:00 Baked Potato Bar Tues 21 6:00 Food Bank 7:00 Derry Pres./Meeting Wed 22 6:45 Men’s Fellowship Breakfast 9:30 Sewing 5:00 Deacon Meeting 6:30 Lenten Dinner 7:30 Lenten Worship Thur 23 6:00 Lions 6:15 Bells 7:30 Adult Choir Sun 26 9:00 Church School Lenten Series 10:00 Worship 11:00 Sunday Snacks/Rise Against Hunger Video

The Deacons will be collecting Peanut Butter, Crackers & Ramen Noodles

during the month of March for the Ecumenical Food Pantry.

(Please check the dates on the cans, the Food Pantry will not accept expired items.)

PRAYER SQUARE As Christians we are called to pray for everyone in a difficult time of life. To pro-tect the privacy of those for whom we are praying we ask that permission be re-

ceived before a name is placed for prayer request. We will keep the names in the Prayer Square for two weeks. If you would like them to be included longer, please call the church office or submit another prayer request.

Please keep the following members of Paxton in your prayers: Dale Williams, Jean Herrold, Jack Moore, Jo Cain, Bruce Cavanaugh, Bernard Nardis, Mady Palmer (travel), Winnie Lenker, Dottie Dzink, Deb Trephan, Charles Mory, Nancy Wion, Kathie Zimmerman, Larry Newhouse, Savannah Moyer (travel), George Taylor, Tom Leaver, Nancy Knapp Prayers of the congregation are extended to Louis Robertson on the recent passing of his father, George Robertson. Prayers are also extended to Isabelle Smith on the recent passing of her daughter, Nancy Snavely. Continued Prayers: Krista Baer, Luke Szekeres, Ken Schappell, Jim Gischel, Jane Rickert, LCDR Sarah Granger, Carmen DeLuccia, Erin Francis-Friel, Lori Giroux, Kathy Clark, George Wanner, Fred Purvis

March 19- Amy Happel, Brent Barclay, Pearl Weaver, Harry Long, Scott & Pam Warrick, Mary Pat Stone, Michele March, Raymond March, Austin Tichenor, Bethany Meissner, Jarrod Jabre, Joyce Burd, Joy Boyer, Jim Bacorn

Each week we will be praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ within our Presbytery. This week we are praying for the Faith Presbyterian Church in Harrisburg.

EASTER EGGS The “Egg Ladies”, led by Bert Wood, will once again be selling Easter eggs by Cof-fee Central after Sunday worship. Eggs are $1.25 each and come in a variety of fla-vors: milk and dark chocolate peanut butter, coconut cream, butter cream, orange and raspberry. Proceeds from the sale will be donated to debt reduction. Thanks for your support.

To the Men of Paxton..we need your help for various duties during camp. We are look-ing for traffic attendants, help with equipment set-up and (2) men to attend Krislund Camp for an overnight trip. See John Palmer for details.

TODAY!!!! We will have our first fundraiser for Kris-lund Camp at 11:00 in Fellowship Hall. We will be featuring a “Baked Potato Bar”. You may purchase a potato for $5.00 and the toppings are free. Toppings include, butter, sour cream, onions, cheese, bacon bits, salsa, beef and chicken with taco seasoning, broccoli and taco sauce. Beverages will be provided. We welcome your dessert dona-tions!

Krislund Day Camp is coming to Paxton on June 26-June 30. Camp information and sign-up sheets are in the Gathering

Room or see a member of the Krislund Com-mittee: Jo Jacoby, Happy Barber, Melissa Dougherty, LaVerne Collins or John and Dawn Palmer.

RISE AGAINST HUNGER

May 7, 2017

KRISLUND TRAVELING CAMP

June 26th ~ 30th

SEE INSERT FOR ISAAC’S FUNDRAISER

The Mission and Outreach Committee will present five speakers from agencies and or-ganizations that we support through our mission giving. Sessions will be held during the Church School hour in the Kirkers’ room. March 26: Joshua Group and Christian Churches United The Joshua Group provides educational opportunities including various offerings through the “childhood to career” educational programs, including an after-school pro-gram, a free Preschool Program and Resource Center. Deb Miller, Educational Support Coordinator, will provide additional details regarding the vital education services offered to over 200 residents from the Allison Hill neighborhood. Christian Churches United provides numerous programs to help those in need. The work is supported by many churches representing 17 different denominations in the area. Darrell Reinford, the Executive Director, will be the speaker. April 2: Center for Champions and Caitlin’s Smiles Center for Champions exists to share the love of Jesus through Life on Life mentoring relationships where youth and families find hope, values and skills in order to discover God’s plan for their lives and be a positive influence in the communities. Jeff Bruce, the Director, will speak to us about his organization. Caitlin’s Smiles: The mission is simple, the impact immense. Caitlin’s smiles is dedi-cated to sharing smiles and laughter with children facing chronic or life threatening ill-nesses. Founded in 2004 in memory of Caitlin Hornung, the organization distributes arts and crafts kits to hospitals, giving kids an outlet for creativity and the means to heighten feelings of self-worth through opportunities to be successful with a variety of creative art experiences. Cheryl Hornung, founder and Director of Caitlin’s Smiles, will be the speaker. April 9: One Great Hour of Sharing-Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Representing the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance program, Carolyn Thalman from Winchester, VA will share her deep knowledge of PDA. She is described as an excep-tional National Response Team volunteer. She will bring updates on Haiti and other ar-eas served by PDA and share her experiences in this national and international mission field.

Mission and Outreach

Lenten Speakers

For the next two Sundays, the choir will be singing selections from John Rutter’s REQUIEM. Today Janet Hitz will be soloist for the selection “Pie Jesu”. Sunday, March 26 the selection will be “The Lord is My Shepherd” with Jill Marchione as our guest oboist.

The text for today’s anthem “Pie Jesu”:

Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem. Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis sempiternam requiem.

Blessed Jesu, Lord I pray in thy mercy grant them rest. Lord our God, we pray thee, grant them everlasting rest.

SERMON HELP

PRAYER NOTES SERMON THOUGHTS SPRING CLEAN-UP

Saturday, April 1 (No Fooling!)

(rain date 4/8)

8:00AM—Noon

We need you to help the Grove look its best for the Spring and Summer. During our morning, we will be cleaning out beds, spreading tanbark, and tidying up the Grove. We need many willing workers armed with gloves, rakes, shovels, tarps, water, and anything else that is needed for a few hours of fun with great weather, great com-pany, and enjoyable projects. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED!

EASTER FLOWERS ORDER DEADLINE ~ March 26th

It is time once again to place your order for special flowers to decorate our chancel on Easter Sunday. Please make a note of which plants you have ordered so that you may pick up the cor-rect plant after the 10:00 worship on Easter, April 16th.

Lilies - $12.00____ Tulips - $12.00 ____ Daffodils - $12.00 ____

Checks may be made payable to Paxton Presbyterian Church and must accom-pany this slip.

Please use the exact wording you would like in the bulletin: In Memory of: ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ In Honor of: ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Placed by:________________________________________________

We appreciate your order. Many times we have so many flowers left after Easter. If we receive enough orders to decorate the tree and church, may we give your flower payment to the One Great Hour of Sharing? Your dedication will still be placed in the bulletin. If yes, please check this box.

Thank you!

Number of Plants _____ Amount Enclosed_______

Isaac’s fundraiser