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Palm SundayMarch 25, 2018

Westminster At WorshipTime of Welcome

The Blessing of the PalmsGod our Savior, whose Son Jesus Christ entered Jerusalem as Messiah to suffer and to die, let these palms be for us signs of his victory; and grant that we who bear them in his name may ever hail him as our King, and follow him in the way that leads to eternal life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.

Prelude: +Wondrous Love Arr. Gordon Young ++ Morning Procession Vicki Smith

Matin Ringers Handbell Choir; Bethany Sanders, Conductor

Call to WorshipLeader: Jesus is coming! From the mountainside, and from the seaside,People: from the homes of the rich and the company of the poor,Leader: Along dusty roads, with a ragged band of travelers, Jesus comes to Jerusalem,People: Let us greet him with Hosannas of Praise and Worship

*Processional Hymn: #196 All Glory, Laud, and Honor Valet Will Ich Dir Geben +(Verses 1 & 4)

Time of Confession Invitation to Confession Prayer of Confession

O Lord, who on this day entered the rebellious city that later rejected you: we confess that our wills are as rebellious as Jerusalem’s, our faith is often more show than substance, our hearts are in need of cleansing. Have mercy on us, Son of David, Savior of our lives. Help us to lay at your feet all that we have and all that we are, trusting you to forgive what is sinful, to heal what is broken, to welcome our praises, and to receive us as your own. In the name of the one who walked to the cross, Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

Kyrie (The People Sing Responsively) Leader: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us. Leader: Christ, Have Mercy Upon Us. People: Christ, Have Mercy Upon Us. Leader: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us.

People: Lord, Have Mercy Upon Us.

Assurance of ForgivenessLeader: Friends, believe the good news of God’s grace. People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Thanks be to God.

*Response to Forgiveness: #215 What Wondrous Love is This (Verse 1) Wondrous Love

Prayer for Illumination

Reading from the Old Testament Psalm 118:19-29, p. 439

Reading from the New Testament Luke 19:28-38, p. 63

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

++Children’s Moment: #197 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna EllacombeAs the children come forward, the congregation shall sing verse 1. As the children return to their seats, the congregation shall sing verse 2.

++Children’s Anthem: Wave Your Branches Thomas Pavlechko Wave your branches, wave them high, Jesus now is riding by. Wave your branches, shout and sing: loud hosannas to your King.

Wave your branches, wave them now, with Jerusalem’s cheering crowd. Wave your branches, shout and sing: loud hosannas to your King.

Westminster At WorshipWave your branches, wave them high, Jesus now is riding by. Wave your branches, shout and sing: loud hosannas to your King.

Westminster Children’s Choir; Grace Jackson, Organ; Olivia Jirousek, Flute; Seth Boothby, Percussion

Sermon: “THE LORD NEEDS IT” Rev. Dr. Paul J. Kirbas

*Hymn of Discipleship: #694 Great God of Every Blessing Aurelia

*Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35

Invitation to Offering Offertory:+My Jesus, I Love Thee Arr. Eleanor Whitsett ++The Tree of Life K. Lee Scott

There in God’s garden stands the Tree of wisdom, whose leaves hold forth the healing of the nations. Tree of all knowledge, Tree of all compassion, Tree of all beauty. Its name is Jesus, name that says, ‘Our Savior!’

There on its branches see the scars of suffering; see where the tendrils of our human selfhood feed on its life-blood.

Thorns not its own are tangled in its foliage; our greed has starved it; our despite has choked it. Yet look, it lives! Its grief has not destroyed it, nor fire consumed it. See how its branches reach to us in welcome;

hear what the voice says, “Come to me, ye weary! Give me your sickness, give me all your sorrow. I will give blessing.”

This is my ending; this, my resurrection; into your hands Lord, I commit my spirit. This have I searched for; now I can possess it. This ground is Holy.

*All heaven is singing “Thanks to Christ whose passion offers in mercy healing strength and pardon. Peoples and nations, take it; take it freely!” Amen! My Master!

Chancel Choir; Matin Ringers Handbell Choir; Oklahoma City University Brass; Steve Thompson, Organ

*Doxology: #606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Old Hundredth++*Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Sacrament of Holy Communion Invitation to the Table Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer (Traditional) Hymnal p. 35 Words of Institution Distribution of the Elements Prayer after Communion *Recessional Hymn: #618 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High Deo Gracias+(Verses 1 & 5)

*Benediction

Postlude:+ Fanfare on Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Arr. Vicki Collinsworth ++Nimrod from Enigma Variations Sir Edward Elgar arranged by Scott M Hyslop

Steve Thompson, Organ; Oklahoma City University Brass

Hymn and scripture text printed with permission granted by CCLI License #2337964. Musical scores printed with permission granted by onelicense.net License #A728015.

*This sign is an invitation, to all who are able, to stand as they offer God thanks and praise.+This sign indicates Chapel Worship Service only. ++This sign indicates Sanctuary Worship Service only.

✿Worship Flowers today are dedicated to the glory of God and given in honor of their mother Shirley Kell O’Bannon on the occasion of her 90th birthday, by her family.

Leading in Worship

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Pastor/Head of Staff: Rev. Dr. Paul J. KirbasAssociate Pastor for Congregational Care: Rev. Michelle JunkinAssociate Pastor for Youth and Education: Rev. Abbey Walker

Commissioned Lay Pastor: Glenn DunnDirector of Worship and Music: Josh Phelps

Music Associate: Anne Dawson

Organ: ++Steve Thompson, Principal Organist; +Grace Jackson, Organ Scholar

Carillon: Lisa HartOklahoma City University Brass

Trumpet: Michael Anderson; Josh Dolney; Sierra StanHorn: Joe Charlton; Trombone: Sam Charlton

Tuba: Richie Abakah; Percussion: Seth Boothby

At A Glance4400 North Shartel Avenue

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73118

Sunday Schedule 8:30 AM - Chapel Worship9:30 AM - Christian Education10:30 AM - Sanctuary Worship Office HoursMonday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PMPhone (405) 524-2224Online www.wpcokc.orgService Broadcast Sundays - • 5 AM on KOKH (check local listings)• 11 AM on KOCO (check local listings) • online via our LiveStream at:

http://www.wpcokc.com/live-streaming

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Rev. Dr. Paul KirbasPastor / Head of Staff(405) 524-2224 ext 275pkirbas@wpcokc.org

Rev. Michelle JunkinAssociate Pastor for Congregational Care(405) 524-2224 ext 222mjunkin@wpcokc.org

Rev. Abbey WalkerAssociate Pastor for Youth & Education(405) 524-2224 ext 233awalker@wpcokc.org

Josh PhelpsDirector of Worship & Music(405) 524-2224 ext 240jphelps@wpcokc.org

Darci McKinnonDirector of Children’s Ministry405.524.2224 ext. 244dmckinnon@wpcokc.org

Glenn DunnCommissioned Lay Pastor405.524.2224 ext. 2227 gdunn@wpcokc.org

Laurel HallPastoral Intern405.524.224 ext. 232lhall@wpcokc.org

Heather SelementNursery & KKA Director405.524.2224 ext. 248 hselement@wpcokc.org

A Note From Rev. Dr. Paul J. KirbasDear Congregation,

Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy Week. This year, our Holy Week schedule is a bit different and lives into the possibility of being a two-campus church. Our Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services will be held at the different campuses, but both will begin at 7:30 PM. I’ll share the details in a minute, but I also want to remind you that it is essential for you to participate in the assimilation survey that you can find by going to our church website. If you prefer a paper survey, you can find them at the welcome desk. We do hope that everyone will read through the assimilation report prior to participating in the survey. Together, let’s make an informed decision. Now, on the details of Holy Week!

March 28, Maundy ThursdayOur Maundy Thursday experience will be held at the Connecting Point Campus, located at 14501 N. Rockwell Avenue. We will begin at 7:30 PM in the outside prayer garden, enacting Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. Then, we will be invited to come into the Connecting Point building for several spirituality centers that lead up to the sacrament of Holy Communion.

March 29, Good FridayOur Good Friday service will be a Tenebrae Service of drama and music, beginning at 7:30 PM in the Sanctuary. The Stations of the Cross will be dramatically presented in shadows, along with special music from the choir.

April 1, Easter SundayWe will have two identical worship services on Easter Sunday, 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM in the sanctuary. At 9:45 AM, children are invited to gather in the 2nd floor children’s ministry area for an Easter Egg Extravaganza.

Please put these services and activities on your calendar, and join us for Holy Week, beginning today, as we celebrate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Where did he get that donkey he was riding? Simple, he just said “The Lord needs it!”

In God’s Love,

Dr. Paul J KirbasPastor / Head of Staff

Annual Congregational Meeting / TODAY / 11:30 AMOur Annual Congregational Meeting will be held in the Sanctuary TODAY, immediately following our 10:30 AM service. We will act on the report of the Nominating Committee for the election of elders, deacons, trustees, and Nominating Committee members. We will also be reviewing that the minimum requirements of compensation for the pastoral staff have been met, and present the 2018 operating budget. Please plan to be present for this brief but important annual meeting.

CLASS OFFERINGSApril 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2018 / 6 PM - 7 PM

DINNER 5:30 - 6:00 PM (Adults $7, Kids $5, Family Max $25)

CLASSESIf Anything Should HappenCommissioned Lay Pastor Glenn Dunn will be offering a four-week informational series on end-of-life issues and questions that are most often asked regarding final decisions.

Cooking Class This fun, practical, and yummy, sample filled course, will make all participant cooks feel more confident in the kitchen with this arsenal of tips, techniques, tricks, and recipes that will make cooking easier

Beginning UkuleleDarci McKinnon will be leading this easy (and fun) uke class that will get you started strumming, changing chords, and playing songs.

Blowing Up Your BibleInside every child is a natural scientist. Kids love to examine God’s creation with their hands. Science experiments are fun and demonstrate God and his nature every time. This will be a joyful time of discovering the nature of God, and each of our experiments will show either a parallel to Him or insight into His character.

Parenting ClassThis conversation-based class offers a platform for thinking about how scheduled, or perhaps over-scheduled, our families’ lives have become.

YouthMiddle school and high school students are invited to join us each week for conversation and activities about identity.

Bill Nigh vs Ken Ham - From a Presbyterian PerspectiveIn this Bridge Class, Dr. Paul J Kirbas will explore the debate between creationism and evolution, and see if there is a way in which the two can peacefully coincide.

WEDNESDAY OFFERINGS

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Children’s Moment | 10:30 AM WorshipAll children are invited to come forward for a special message. Afterwards your children are welcome to stay in worship, or a nursery is provided in rooms 106 and 109 (children 4 and under). Children (5 years – 2nd grade) may be sent with Children’s Ministry Director Darci McKinnon, to attend Full Circle (10:30 service only). Parents may pick up children after worship from the Children’s Worship space to the right of the stairs on the 2nd floor.

Children’s Choir• Location: LL9 (Parents drop off in main youth room area) • Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM on Wednesdays

Plastic Easter Eggs NeededChildren’s Ministry is collecting plastic Easter eggs and small trinkets (candy, stickers, small toys, etc.) to put in them. If you would like to contribute there will be a collection basket in the Garden Court.

Youth Happenings In April Wednesday nights in April, we’ll be meeting during The Bridge for conversations about Identity. Bring your family for dinner, fellowship, and a variety of learning and growing opportunities. See The Bridge ad for more details on what’s being offered.

YouthQuake 2018 Sponsored By The Indian Nations Presbytery• Who: Youth ages 5th-12th grades • What: A weekend of silly games, large and small group time, worship, fellowship, and

camp fun with other youth from around the state. • When: April 6-8th • Where: Canyon Camp near Hinton, OK • Why: To learn more about God, have some fun, and get to know other youth and adults

from the region. • Cost: $95, this covers all transportation, meals, lodging, and necessities for the

weekend.

To register or if you have questions, email, text or call Rev. Abbey Walker at awalker@wpcokc.org or 405-999-0756.

Youth Water Stop Help out at the Annual Marathon Day water stop here at the church on Sunday, April 29th! You’ll get to hang out with your church family, wear comfy clothes on a Sunday morning, and earn community service hours! Sign up now.

Lily Sale Ends TodayLilies are available to purchase In Memory of or In Honor of, in the Garden Court for $20 per lily. These lilies are used to decorate our church and then delivered to our home bound members after church on Easter Sunday.

Mission Recognition SundaySAVE THE DATECome worship and celebrate with the WPC Mission Team as we recognize the efforts, work, and service of Deacons, S.P.A.R.K., Habitat for Humanity, and Stephen Ministry. On April 22 your Mission Giving Offering will be collected and directly enable these four WPC designated beneficiaries to continue Christ’s mission of feeding the hungry, healing the broken, and welcoming strangers. Additionally, please stop by the Garden Court on Sunday, April 8, 15 or 22 to learn how these ministries make a difference in Oklahoma City on behalf of WPC.

Run With Westminster We are happy to announce a new Adult Education Small Group opportunity that is taking inspiration from Run With God curriculum. Amy Stephenson and other WPC members will be starting a church running club for all abilities. Here are the basics. We will have an eight week, 5K running program. We will begin on Saturday, April 21 and use the eight weeks to prepare for a local 5K, the “Run Like Crazy 5K Memorial Run” on Saturday, June 9 at Stars and Stripes Park. Before each running session, we will have a brief time of socialization, short Bible study, and a prayer or meditation. Childcare is available with advance sign up. Sign up in the Garden Court. Contact Amy Stephens or Rev. Junkin if you have questions.

March 29MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE

7:30 PM - Connecting Point

March 30GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

7:30 PM - Westminster

April 1EASTER SUNDAY

Westminster Presbyterian ChurchIdentical Sanctuary Worship Services

at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM(No Chapel Service)

Easter Egg Hunt will be at 9:45 AM

Connecting Point11 AM Worship Service

STEWARDSHIP UPDATE: Help Us Bridge The Gap!

Our thanks is offered to everyone who has pledged to our 2018 stewardship program. If you have not yet offered your pledge, or if you are able to increase your pledged amount, please contact JoAnn McFarlin in our church office at 405.524.2224 ext 223 and let her know. Together, with everyone doing their

part, we can meet our goal and continue to grow the fruitful ministries here at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

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Connecting Point At Worship

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Gather and Receive Palms & Bulletins Outside

Call to Worship (Responsive) Leader: Raise your branches and scatter your cloaks. Rejoice and shout,People: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!Leader: Hosanna in the highest heaven!People: Hosanna in the highest!

*Welcome and Gathering Hymn: #267Come, Christians, Join to Sing Madrid

Greeting & Announcements

Prayer of the Day

*Hymn: #196All Glory, Laud, and Honor Valet Will Ich Der Geben

Call to Confession Prayer of Confession (unison) Gracious God, who sent Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey to show us the way of humility, we confess that we would rather be one in the crowd of distant fans of Christ, than be one of his closest companions. We would rather adore him in his majesty than suffer with him in his sacrifice. Loving God, forgive us when we fail to walk the way of suffering with our neighbors; forgive us when we withhold our own sacrifices to preserve our own comfort; forgive us for reveling in Palm Sunday and shielding ourselves from Good Friday. Use this Holy Week before us, to melt our hearts so that we might love more deeply, as Christ himself exemplified and in whose name we pray, Amen.

Declaration of Forgiveness (Responsive)Leader: Alleluia! Glory be to the Holy One who can make all things new! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Alleluia!

*Passing the Peace of Christ

Prayer for Illumination

Scripture Readings Old Testament: Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 New Testament: Mark 11:1-11

Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

Children’s Sermon

*Hymn: #197Hosanna, Loud Hosanna Ellacombe

Sermon: “Crowd Pleaser” Laurel Hall

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s PrayerLeader: Loving God, we lift our hearts to you as we share our joys and concerns with you and one another. Petitioner: (shares a joy or concern) I lift up my heart.People: Lord, hear our prayer. Leader: And now hear our voices as we join together in the prayer that Jesus taught us to pray saying, People: Our Father...

Invitation to Give as We Have Been Blessed

Offering and Musical Offering

*Doxology: #606 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow

Old Hundredth

*Prayer of Dedication

Sacrament of Holy Communion Invitation to the Table Great Thanksgiving (Responsive)

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. *Hymn #562 Holy, Holy, Holy SanctusAccept this our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving as a living and holy offering of ourselves, that our lives may proclaim the One crucified and risen. According to his commandment: (unison) We remember his death, we proclaim his resurrection, we await his coming in glory.

Words of Institution Distribution of the Elements Prayer after Communion

*Closing Hymn: #544Bless the Lord Bless the Lord

*Charge & Benediction

*Postlude: #600 Amen AmenHymn and scripture text printed with permission granted by CCLI License #2337964.

*This sign is an invitation, to all who are able, to stand as they offer God thanks and praise.

Leading in WorshipPastoral Intern: Laurel Hall

Director of Worship and Music: Josh PhelpsWorship Music Coordinator: Tyler Eckert

Worship Music Team: Abbey Ahern, Jessie Eckert, Kyle Elliott, Opal Jane McDermitt, Angela Michael, Elisa Thompson

ConnectingPoint14501 N Rockwell Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73142ourconnectingpoint.org / 405.509.9368

Important Information • A Liturgist sign-up sheet is at the back

of the sanctuary. We are still in need of liturgists through April.

Looking Ahead EVERY SUNDAYSunday School / 10:00 - 10:45 AMCoffee & Fellowship / 10:45 - 11 AMWorship / 11 AM

TODAY Easter Egg Hunt after worshipMarch 26 Men’s Group 7 AMApril 2 Men’s Group 7 AMApril 4 Bible Study & Potluck 6 PMApril 9 Men’s Group 7 AMApril 10 Presbyterian Women’s Circle 10:30 AM

Holy YogaHoly Yoga is taking a Sabbath rest through April 15, but fear not! A six-week session begins April 16 and will wrap-up in time for Memorial Day. Stay tuned for class days and times!

Spiritual Gifts WorkshopFerrelyn Oakes from Westminster and Laurel Hall are joining forces to offer a Spiritual Gifts Workshop on Wednesday evening, March 28, 6 PM - 8 PM pot-luck. Laurel will then follow-up on that workshop with a four week adult Sunday School series on spiritual gifts for four Sundays in April, following Easter. When we are awakened to our gifting, we are empowered not only to serve in ways that invigorate us, but we are freed to say “no” to tasks that only make us tired. Come one, come all! “We, who are many, are one body in Christ...and we have gifts that differ according to the grace given us.” - Romans 12:5-6

Presbyterian Women’s Circle The Presbyterian Women’s Circle will be gathering at 10:30 AM the second Tuesday of each month at Marilyn Laughbaum’s home. Our study this year will be from the book, Living The Questions by David M Felton & Jeff Proctor-Murphy. Call Marilyn or Janet Theus for information if needed.deaconscppc@gmail.com.

Easter LiliesEaster Lilies are going on sale through TODAY. A signup is in the back of the sanctuary and the cost is $15. You can pay online using your onrealm.org giving profile or pay in person in the offering basket denoting ‘Easter Lilies’.

Let’s Be The Church For Our NeighborsConnecting Point is in contact with the Deer Creek School District about opening our doors to our neighborhood children who need a place to be in the event of a teacher walk-out. If you are available to take a shift during the school day to spend time with children or to prepare and serve lunches, please contact Laurel Hall at 405.822.8641. Let’s be the church for our neighbors.

Dodgers Game NightPlay ball! Connecting Point is hosting a family night out at the OKC Dodgers game on Saturday, April 14 at 7 PM. Tickets are $20 each and include admission, group seating on the Terrace level, a free OKC Dodgers hat, all-you-can-eat concessions, and all-you-can-drink water and soda! Reserve your seats by visiting our Facebook page “OurConnectingPoint” and responding to the OKC Dodgers event. You can even pay online from there!

New Morning Men’s Group Connecting Point men have started a new, morning Bible study and missions group that meets Mondays at 7:00 a.m. at Connecting Point (14501 N. Rockwell Avenue 73142). All men are invited to participate.

Dwight Mission Camp And Conference CenterDwight Mission offers summer camps for people of all ages and all denominations. Many Connecting Point members have attended as campers and as staff members, and much of our worship style stems from camp-style worship. Connecting Point is offering scholarships for those needing assistance with tuition. Dwight Mission also offers scholarships and we’re encouraging individuals who would apply for our scholarships to also apply for the Dwight Mission scholarships. Registration opened February 1st and camps fill up fast! Contact Laurel Hall for more information.

Family Camp | May 25-28 | All AgesSession I | June 10 – 16 | Grades 3rd - GraduateSession II | June 17-23 | Grades 3-12thSession III | June 24-30 | Grades 6-12thSession IV | July 8-14 | Grades 3-12thMission Week | July 1-7 | All Ages

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As part of the Holy Week Schedule, a sign-up sheet for Easter Fellowship Hour (Brunch) is hanging in the back of the Sanctuary. Sign-up to bring food to share!

Remember to silence all cell phones. No food or drinks are allowed in the Chapel or Sanctuary.

WPC CARES: Members in Need of Care. In order to care for our members who are hospitalized, home bound or simply needing prayer, please notify the church by e-mail at wpccares@wpcokc.org or by phone at 524-2224 ext. 222. Doing so helps our ministers and care team members know whom to visit. Without your help our ability to know who is in the hospital or in need is limited.

Deacon of the Week: Don Marsh - please contact him for congregational care needs at 848-3832.

Membership: Please send membership announcements (birth, marriage, death of relative) and changes (address, email, phone) to June White, june@wpcokc.org, 524-2224 ext 249.

Children’s Worship Bags can be found at the entrances to the Sanctuary. The bags contain activities that coordinate with the weekly worship theme. There are also some fun quiet games to enhance their worship experience.

If You Are Interested in scheduling a baptism or wedding, or need to notify the church of a death in order to coordinate a funeral or memorial service, please contact Lori Jirousek, Executive Assistant at 524-2224 ext. 228 or lori@wpcokc.org.

WPC FOUNDATION: Westminster Presbyterian Church Foundation has several designated funds that support different ministries and programs of our church. Is the Foundation already in your estate plan? If you have already included the WPC Foundation in your estate plans, but have not previously notified us, please let us know. We would like to properly thank you for your support. Please contact the Business Office or any of the Foundation Trustees: Paige Bass, Sally Bentley, Michael Brown, Richard Darnell (chair), Susie Graves, Cliff Hudson, Hank Johnson, Steve Rasmussen, Jim Richard, Brett Robinson, Chris Stephens, Alison Taylor, and Richard Zahn.

Happy Birthday! The following Westminster members are celebrating their birthdays this week. Please remember them in your prayers, that they may experience God’s grace in the coming year. March 25: Marilyn Bethea; Charlotte Brown; Deborah Clark; David Tarpenning March 26: Dale Brown; Kathy Brown; Bob Frick; Charles Griffith; Lisa Heinen; Cameron Hill; Claire Ramberg; Richard Sidwell; Alice WhittingtonMarch 27: Andrew Johnson; Jane Kenney; Diane Lippert; Natalie Robinson; Corey WalkerMarch 28: Mary Bank; Karen Browne; Shirley O’Bannon; Will Parke March 29: John Boozer; Robert Boozer; Dahl Brown; Erin Chain; Foster Counts; Sawyer Counts; Madison Schick; Morgan Schick; June WhiteMarch 30: Lauren Bisel; Kay Floyd; Carol JohnsonMarch 31: Rodger Brooks; Ryan Furnish; Jane Hightower; Donna Leftwich; Megan Marso; Anna McMillin; Harry Shaw; Bud White

COMMUNION* DATES*served every Sunday in the Chapel serviceMar. 25, 2018 Palm SundayMar. 29, 2018 Maundy ThursdayMay 20, 2018 Pentecost Sept. 9, 2018 Homecoming SundayOct. 7, 2018 World CommunionNov. 4, 2018 All Saints’Dec. 24, 2018 Christmas Eve (11pm service only)

BAPTISM DATES(2nd Sunday of each month)

MINUTE FOR MISSION(3rd Sunday of each month)

Adult Christian EducationSundays 9:30 AmAdult Bible Study: The Bible study this winter explores the twofold nature of faith as belief and action. Meets in the Library.

Adventurers Class: Comprised of adults ages 40 and over, the Adventurers meet downstairs in room LL30. The Adventurers are currently studying Tim Keller’s Book - The Prodigal Son. This is a six week video lesson of the book based upon the parable of the Prodigal Son. Genesis Class: This 50 and up singles class meets downstairs in LL28. Cornerstone Class: For adults in their 20s, 30s and 40s, LL29, led by Sarah Morgan.

Stephen MinistryAn important theme of the Lenten season is the humanity of Christ. In Jesus, God became human and fully experienced all of the emotions we encounter in life - loneliness, sadness, hurt, anger, disappointment, grief, and abandonment. This is part of being human. Another part of being human is needing help from each other. Part of God’s plan is for each of us to turn to others for help when we need it. When you are experiencing difficult times, don’t struggle alone. Our Stephen Ministers will walk with you, listen to you, encourage you, pray with you, and provide confidential one-on-one care to help you through tough times. It is the love of God through the people of God that transforms.

If you would like more information, contact Rev. Michelle Junkin, our Associate Pastor for Congregational Care, or Glenn Dunn, our Commissioned Lay Pastor.

BlanketeersPut your quilting skills to use by making blankets for our new babies. Join us the third Friday of each month at 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM in Room 104. Contact Marjorie Frank: 751-1018.

Knit N’ PurlJoin us as we knit hats for our SPARK kids, prayer shawls for our friends in the hospital and home bound members, drink coffee and enjoy wonderful fellowship. All levels of skill are welcome! Contact Marilyn North - 550-7765 or Sarah Frank - 820-4048. SCHEDULED MEETINGS: March 27 / 10 AM / The ParlorApril 30 / 10 AM / The Parlor

Worship FlowersFlowers in the Chapel and Sanctuary may be purchased to honor a loved one or special occasion. The dedications will be mentioned in the bulletin. Please sign up in the book at the reception desk or online at: www.wpcokc.org. Cost is $60 per vase and there are 2 vases each week.

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