THE CHURCH STAFF

Senior Pastor

Jeffrey N. Stinehelfer

Assistant Pastor

Beth McKinney

Director of Music

Constance Van Mater

Interim Organist

Jason Kent West

Director of Music Emeritus

James R. Rogers

Administrator

Polly Johnson

Sunday Worship and Fellowship

10am Worship followed by

Fellowship in Memorial Hall

Church Office Hours

Tuesday - Thursday

9am - 2pm

CHURCH COUNCIL

Chair Linda Schierow

Vice Chair Bill Wilson

Council Secretary Jane Leggett

Treasurer Jean Schreier

Financial Secretary Bryan Lake

Worship and Spiritual Growth

Pat Gerachis

Mission and Outreach

Maggie Cissel

Finance and Stewardship

Diane Schaefer

Administration Robin Anne Floyd

Facilities Maintenance,

Repair and Expansion Lee Wilson

PCC Foundation Trustee Representatives

Rick Barton, Sylvia Becker,

Jean Schreier, Sam Goekjian

At Large Sylvia Becker,

MaryKay McMahon, Max Merriman

ICCC Key Lay Person

Nina Schierow

Mission Statement

The Palisades Community Church is dedicated to building Christian community

amidst diversity of race, lifestyle and belief, through inspiring worship and community service.

The Palisades Community Church

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Second Sunday of Easter The Palisades Community Church April 30, 2017

Welcome to worship. You are invited to stand, as you are able, when you see an * in the bulletin. The congregation’s responses are in the bold print.

PRELUDE “Adagio Cantabile” J.S Bach (1685-1750)(from Violin Sonata #3)

LIGHTING OF THE ALTAR CANDLES WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Where shattered hearts are made whole. Where wounded souls are healed. Where life is stronger than death. People: There, the stone has been rolled away. Leader: Where the lonely become our friends. Where a stranger is welcomed home. Where hope is stronger than despair. People: There, we find Jesus walking. Leader: Where closed minds are opened. Where the anxious find serenity. Where love is stronger than hate. People: There Jesus is opening our eyes. Leader: The stone has been rolled away. Jesus is our companion on the journey. Our eyes are opened to the needs of others. All: Alleluia! Christ is risen! Alleluia? Christ is with us! INVOCATION *HYMN #215 “Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain” *GREETING ONE ANOTHER WITH THE PEACE OF JESUS PRAYER OF CONFESSION Forgive us, God of Easter, for the times we have neglected the calling of our faith. Walk with us, so we can become companions to the lost. Welcome us, so we can include the hopeless. Love us, so we can share that love with everyone we meet on our journey, as we follow Jesus into life with you. Amen ASSURANCE OF PARDON SPECIAL MUSIC Harper Denhard

PRAYER LIST Continuing Prayers for Members, Friends and Families: Gisela Becker’s mission in Africa

(SPANCO); Tom Carpenter, Koreen Damelio; Peter Anthony Deskovich; Heather McDonald; Emily

McMillian; Ostry family; Douglas Parker; Charles Anthony Riley; Cheryl Terpak; Tiffany Topcik; Hap

Walker; Liz West; Linda Willoby.

To include the name of a friend or family on the prayer list, please call the church office.

WE WELCOME ALL FRIENDS, VISITORS, AND MEMBERS to

The Palisades Community Church. We are a progressive multi-denominational church affiliated with

the International Council of Community Churches (www.icccusa.com). We welcome all persons with-

out prejudice. We are dedicated to building community amidst diversity of race, lifestyle and belief. If

you are seeking a church in the D.C. area, we hope you will consider making The Palisades Commu-

nity Church your home. There are some large print Bibles and hymnals and assisted hearing devices

in the narthex. We do not use alcohol for Holy Communion. We welcome everyone to the Lord ’s

Table on the first Sunday of each month.

OFFICE HOURS

Rev. Stinehelfer is normally available at the church office or in the Palisades area from 10am to 2pm

on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. He is available other times (including evenings) by appoint-

ment, and “24/7” for any urgent needs. Monday is Jeff’s regular day off, and Fridays he regularly

works from home. Feel free to contact him at any time by cell phone (240-988-5996), or home phone

(301-570-6442) or by personal email (pletchstine@verizon.net). In addition, the church administrator

will usually be aware of Jeff’s schedule and how

to contact him.

The Church office is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9am-2pm. Contact Polly John-

son, our Church Administrator, at 202-966-7929 or PalisComCh@verizon.net.

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE “Mary Poppins and Dick Van Dyke: God is Everywhere” SERMON “The Gospel According to Mary Poppins” Rev. Beth McKinney Chapter 1: Step in Time — Walking with God Romans 5:5-8 Chapter 2: Anything can happen if you let it — Being Christ-like Phillipians 2:1-8 Chapter 3: A spoonful of sugar — We are Easter people! Proverbs 17:22 Chapter 4: Feed the Birds — The Economy of God’s Kingdom John 21:15-17 INTERCESSIONS AND CELEBRATIONS PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. OFFERING OF GIFTS AND COMMITMENTS Offertory “God’s Time is the Best” J.S. Bach

(from Cantata #106) *Doxology #46 Thomas Ken, 1692, adapted RWM Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise God, all creatures here below; God’s praise, ye hosts on high, proclaim,

Who doth create, redeem, sustain. *Prayer of Dedication

Loving God, in the beginning you spoke a Word. You considered us more

valuable than the finest jewels or precious metals. And so you died for us when

the appointed time came. As we celebrate now as Easter people, in gratitude

we offer our finest things to you, for right and just use in your kingdom. Amen.

HYMN #231 “Sing of One Who Walks Beside Us” ANNOUNCEMENTS BENEDICTION POSTLUDE (please be seated) “O Hail This Brightest day of Days” J.S. Bach

WORSHIP NOTES and ANNOUNCEMENTS

Flowers on the altar are given by Linda Schierow to the glory of God and In memory of Joseph Schierow . Nursery care for children up to age 3 may be provided upon request. Children are excused to Sunday School with Harper Denhard following the Children’s Message. Please sign up in Memorial Hall to provide altar flowers (cost is $25) and to serve as lay reader in worship, or host for fellowship time.

ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR TODAY, Sunday, April 30, 4pm—“Mini-Musicals on the Move” presents “Mary Poppins”. Enjoy this one-hour interactive musical with singalongs. Admission is free and the event is open to the community. A free-will offering will be accepted. Bring your friends and neighbors! Saturday, May 13, 10-2—ICCC Community Day. Come for a day of Biblical storytelling featuring Dr. Tracy Radosevic, Dean of the Academy for Biblical Storytelling. Lunch is provided. We will also complete a mission project creating student ‘kits’ for children to attend school outdoors because they have no building. Backpacks will be provided and stuffed with notebooks, pencils, pens etc. Bring school supplies to add to the kits. Friday, May 19, 7pm— “Voices of Appalachia” choir concert by Alice Lloyd College. The “Voices of Appalachia” will be performing songs that are to God, about God, about Heaven, and about what God is doing in our lives. The repertoire will draw from traditional sacred choral literature, Sacred Harp and Southern Harmony shaped-note acapella hymns, jazz/blues gospel, and bluegrass. The concert will include testimonials from several of the choir members. Open to the public. Please contact Rev. McKinney or the church office is you are willing to host members of the choir overnight.

Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes, KY

Voices of Appalachia In Concert

Friday, May 19 at 7pm

Enjoy an evening of sacred choral music, blues and jazz gospel, and shaped-note acapella from sacred harp and southern harmony. This event is free and

open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken.

The Palisades Community Church 5200 Cathedral Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20016

202-966-7929 * ThePalisadesCommunityChurch.org * PalisComCh@verizon.net