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Welcome to Shadyside Presbyterian ChurchWe are grateful for your presence and invite you to participate in the worship,

study, fellowship, and service of this congregation.

If you are a guest with us this morning, our ushers are available to assist you.

Gluten-free, vegan Communion wafers are available in the Narthex for those who prefer them to the regular Communion bread.

Nursery care is available for infants through three-year-olds during worship. Pagers are available. A cry room with a video broadcast of worship is available in the Craig Room, accessible through the Narthex.

Children in Worship – At 11:00 a.m., families with two- and three-year-olds are welcome to report directly to the Nursery. Four-year-olds through second-graders attend worship and may exit with their teachers before the sermon to participate in chapel worship and children’s activities. (If you are a first-time guest, please accompany your child to the Chapel, and then you may return to the Sanctuary.) Parents should meet their children in the Christian education classrooms after worship. On the first Sunday of the month, first- and second-graders stay in worship through the entire service for Communion. A bulletin insert designed for children is available in the Narthex.

Flower Ministry – After worship, members of the Board of Deacons’ Flower Ministry divide the chancel flowers into bouquets to be distributed to individuals who are celebrating joyous occasions and to those who could use some cheer. If you would like to deliver a bouquet to someone you know, please stop by the front of the sanctuary after worship to receive one. Help us to share God’s love through flowers.

Prayer Request Cards – You are invited to write on a Prayer Request Card the names of those who are sick or in need of intercessory prayer.

Enlarged bulletins and individual listening devices for improved sound are available in the Narthex at the back of the Sanctuary. Please see an usher for assistance.

Fifth Avenue Parking – Parking on the inbound side of the block from Wilkins Avenue to Amberson Avenue is not available on Sunday mornings. Parking is available on the outbound side as well as both sides of Fifth Avenue from Amberson Avenue into Oakland. We appreciate your helpfulness utilizing these available parking areas on Sunday mornings.

Time of Fellowship immediately follows worship. Please join us after the service for light refreshments and an opportunity to greet each other.

Sunday, January 7, 2018 3

PREludETwo settings of “The Old Year Now Has Passed Away” Johann Sebastian BachPrelude on “Christ Is the World’s Light” Robert Hobby

WElCOME The Reverend Lynn M. Portz

CAll TO WORshIPPastor: Sing to the Lord, bless His name;People: Tell of His salvation from day to day.Pastor: Declare His glory among the nations,All: His marvelous works among all the peoples. Psalm 96

s hyMN IN PROCEssION 292All Beautiful the March of Days Forest Green

s PRAyER OF AdORATION The Reverend Todd E. Leach

ORIsON Justin M. WallaceGod is Light, and in Him is no darkness at all. Text: 1 John 1:5

PRAyER OF CONFEssION (spoken in unison)O God my Creator, I have made my ears so dull, I cannot hear Your voice. My eyes are now so dim, I cannot see Your presence. My heart is so heavy, I cannot rejoice in my sacred Lover. You alone can quicken my hearing, purge my sight, and lighten my heart. Forgive these sins that have flattened my soul and bring me back to life by Your holy Word. John Henry Newman

sIlENT CONFEssION

KyRIE ElEIsON (sung in unison) Mark A. Anderson

s Those who are able are invited to stand.

Order of WorshipThe service of worship begins with the music of the prelude.

Through its power and brilliance, may you feel the majesty and glory of God; in its quietness, His peace. Once the Welcome has begun, please wait to enter the Sanctuary until the choir has processed.


AssuRANCE OF PARdONBelieve the good news of the Gospel:In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

s GlORIA PATRI (sung in unison) Mark A. Anderson

Children four years old through kindergarten will leave with their teachers through the Sharp Atrium doors. (If you are a first-time guest, please accompany your child to the Chapel, and then you may return to the

Sanctuary.) First- and second-graders will remain in worship throughout the service.

sCRIPTuRE Genesis 1:1-5 page 1 of the Old Testament in the pew Bible

The Word of the Lord.Thanks be to God.

ANThEMBehold, the Tabernacle of God William Harris

Behold, the tabernacle of God is with all people, and the Spirit of God dwelleth within you. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. For the love of whom you do this day celebrate the joys of the temple with a season of festivity. Alleluia. Text from a Sarum Antiphon

sERMON The Reverend Lynn M. PortzIn the Beginning

s hyMN OF REsPONsE 275God of Our Life Sandon


s AFFIRMATION OF FAITh The Nicene CreedWe believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible;

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father by whom all things were made; who for us, and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate. He suffered and was buried, and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father. And He shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead, whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified, who spoke by the prophets. And we believe one holy catholic and apostolic church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins. And we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

OFFERING ANThEMListen, Sweet Dove Grayston IvesListen, sweet Dove, unto my song, and spread Thy golden wings in me; hatching my tender heart so long, till it get wing, and flie away with Thee. Such glorious gifts Thou didst bestow, that th’ earth did like a heav’n appeare; the starres were coming down to know if they might mend their wages, and serve here. The sunne, which once did shine alone, hung down his head and wisht for night, when he beheld twelve sunnes for one going about the world and giving light. Lord, though we change, Thou art the same, the same sweet God of love and light; restore this day, for Thy great name, unto His ancient and miraculous right.

Text from The Temple (1633), George Herbert

ThE sACRAMENT OF COMMuNIONThe InvITaTIon To The Table The Reverend Todd E. Leach

The eucharIsTIc Prayer

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 God thanks and praise.


The pastor prays.

. . . Therefore we praise You, joining our voices with the heavenly choirs and with all the faithful of every time and place, who sing to the glory of Your name:

sancTus (sung in unison) Mark A. Anderson

The pastor continues in prayer.

. . . Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all glory and honor are Yours, eternal God, forever and ever. Amen.

Words of InsTITuTIon

dIsTrIbuTIon (please commune as you receive the elements)

MusIc durIng coMMunIon

Where Shepherds Lately Knelt Carl Schalk

Where shepherds lately knelt and kept the angel’s word, I come in half-belief, a pilgrim strangely stirred; but there is room and welcome there for me; but there is room and welcome there for me. In that unlikely place I find Him as they said: Sweet newborn Babe, how frail! And in a manger bed: A still, small voice to cry one day for me; a still, small voice to cry one day for me. How should I not have known Isaiah would be there, His prophecies fulfilled? With pounding heart I stare: A Child, a Son, the Prince of Peace for me; a child, a son, the Prince of Peace for me. Can I, will I forget how Love was born, and burned Its way into my heart—unasked, unforced, unearned, to die, to live, and not alone for me; to die, to live, and not alone for me? Text: Jaroslav Vajda

Prayer of resPonse and The lord’s Prayer Hymnal page 16


The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in memory of Patrick H. Thomson, Anne Darsie Thomson, and Robert N. Thomson.

Acolytes for January – Zander B. Reppe and Graham C. Wallace.

ushers for January – John E. B. Baldridge, W. Dennis Bossick, Robert J. Ferguson, Arthur G. Gilkes Jr., Richard O. Goehring, Sandra H. Miller, Daniel S. Potter, and Janet W. Wood. Coordinators: Randy C. Adams II, Mark G. Allston, Brigetta P. Del Re, Raymond P. Fitzsimmons, Elise A. Hunter, Percy M. Jackson, and Robert P. O’Neil.

Today in Shadyside Presbyterian Church

sunday, January 7Psalms 104; 150

Genesis 1:1–2:3

Ephesians 1:3-14

John 1:29-34

Monday, January 8Psalms 5; 145

Gen. 2:4-9 (10-15) 16-25

Hebrews 1:1-14

John 1:1-18

Tuesday, January 9Psalms 42; 146

Genesis 3:1-24

Hebrews 2:1-10

John 1:19-28

Wednesday, January 10Psalms 89:1-18; 147:1-11

Genesis 4:1-16

Hebrews 2:11-18

John 1:(29-34) 35-42

Thursday, January 11Psalms 97; 147:12-20

Genesis 4:17-26

Hebrews 3:1-11

John 1:43-51

Friday, January 12Psalms 51; 148

Genesis 6:1-8

Hebrews 3:12-19

John 2:1-12

saturday, January 13Psalms 104; 149

Genesis 6:9-22

Hebrews 4:1-13

John 2:13-22

sunday, January 14Psalms 19; 150

Genesis 7:1-10, 17-23

Ephesians 4:1-16

Mark 3:7-19

Daily Prayer Lectionary Readings· · · · · · · · · · January 7 – 14 · · · · · · · · · ·

s hyMN 423Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun Duke Street

s BENEdICTION

s ChORAl REsPONsE

POsTludEHow Brightly Shines the Morningstar Johann Pachelbel

About this Morning’s Music

The text of the opening hymn was written by the poet Frances Wile at the request of her minister to “write a hymn about the spiritual values of winter.” The tune, Forest Green, was originally an English folk melody. In 1906, it was wed with the text of “O Little Town of Bethlehem” for publication in the English Hymnal. The middle hymn was written by Shadyside Presbyterian Church’s pastor, Hugh Thomson Kerr, for the church’s fiftieth anniversary. The closing hymn is a paraphrase of Psalm 72. The tune first appeared in 1793 with a setting of Psalm 19. The composer lived on Duke Street in the English town of St. Helen’s.


2018 Officer Recommendations – The Representative Nominating Committee (RNC) is accepting recommendations for the offices of elder, deacon, or trustee, and for next year’s RNC. Please complete a form located in the pews. The deadline to receive recommendations is Sunday, February 25. Additional forms are available in the Narthex, in the Sharp Atrium, or online at www.shadysidepres.org/nominating.

Midweek Vespers are held on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel. These thirty-minute candlelight worship services, with Communion, offer a more intimate worship experience in the midst of our hectic lives. Childcare is available.

New “Women at the Well” Bible study – Women of all ages are welcome to gather twice monthly with the “Women at the Well” for in-depth Bible study, discussion, fellowship, and snacks. Friendships and connections grow deeper when we share the Scriptures in study and prayer. For our first study of 2018, we will read author Andy Stanley’s Follow. Join us beginning Thursday, January 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Craig Room, as together we seek to quench the thirsting of our souls. If you need more information, please contact Lauren Sharps through the church office.

young Adult Bible study – Young adults and friends of Shadyside Presbyterian Church are invited to participate in a Bible study focusing on the Book of Acts. We typically gather from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursdays in the Stamy Room. Our next meeting is Thursday, January 11. Join us as we continue to build community through study. For more information, please contact Rev. John Magnuson.

Retreat for Mothers of sojourner house – On Saturday, January 13, Shadyside Presbyterian Church will host a retreat for Sojourner House, one of our mission partners. This event offers uplifting discussion, learning, fellowship, and praise for women and their children who are working hard to reclaim their lives. We need volunteers to greet, talk, and share with the mothers as well as volunteers to provide child care from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you are able to help, please sign up in the Sharp Atrium.

God and Family First (GAFF) on second sundays at sPC – On the second Sunday of the month, join other families at 9:30 a.m. for a child-friendly family fellowship in the Parish Hall. A light breakfast will be provided to help you start the morning. This opportunity is a great way to meet other families; while children form and explore new friendships, adults may discover other exciting things happening at Shadyside. Our next gathering occurs on Sunday, January 14.

sunday Adventures in Music (sAM) is a comprehensive music training program for children in kindergarten through fifth grade. SAM introduces our church family’s children to our rich heritage of music and allows them the opportunity to be leaders in worship. Rehearsals resume Sunday, January 14, at 11:20 a.m. in the Chapel. Questions? Contact Stephen Donnelly through the church office.

Culinary Classes – Tie on an apron and join Chef Steven Bright in the church kitchen for a hands-on cooking class on Tuesday, January 16, or Thursday, January 18, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Learn recipes that create quick, delicious, and healthy meals for two. Cost for the class is $15 per person. Please wear comfortable closed-toe shoes and tie back long hair. Bring your favorite apron, and let’s get cooking! Classes will be limited to groups of six in teams of two; please register by signing up in the Sharp Atrium or contacting the church office.

News and Notes


This Martin luther King Jr. day, the Hunger and Homelessness Mission Action Community (MAC) invites you to an all-church workday, partnering with the East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM). We will gather at the church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 15, to prepare the evening meal for the EECM shelter. That evening, at 6:30 p.m., we will meet at the EECM Community House in East Liberty to serve dinner to shelter guests. The dinner will be followed by a short program including discussions about Dr. King. To sign up or for further information, please contact Rev. Todd Leach through the church office.

Grief support Group – Shadyside Presbyterian Church offers a Grief Support Group designed to provide encouragement and a faith-centered perspective for those who have lost a loved one. The group meets regularly to discuss a variety of subjects that are important in the grief recovery process, including the range of emotions which grief brings, and resources for moving forward. Our next gathering occurs Monday, January 22, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Craig Room. New participants are always welcome to join; there is no cost to attend the group. For more information, please contact Rev. Lynn Portz.

Extended Connections dinner: Bring your Favorite Bible – On Wednesday, January 24, join us for an extended dinner in the Parish Hall. You are invited to bring your favorite Bible to share with others over conversation beginning at 5:15 p.m.; then, enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal from 6:00 until 6:50 p.m. Please make your reservation by signing up in the Sharp Atrium or by contacting the church office by Monday, January 22. A freewill offering will be received to offset the costs of the meal. Nursery care is available. If you are able, we hope you will stay for vespers in the Chapel at 7:00 p.m.

young Adult Bowling – The young adults invite friends and other church members to an evening of fun and bowling on Friday, January 26, from 9:00 p.m. to midnight at Arsenal Lanes in Lawrenceville. The cost is $10 per person (payable to the church) and $4 shoe rental (paid the night of the event). The evening is for ages 21 years and older, so please bring I.D. To RSVP, please sign up in the Sharp Atrium. For more information, please contact Rev. John Magnuson.

Warm up on soup sunday, January 28 – We look forward to filling the Parish Hall with the aroma of hearty and delicious homemade soups on Sunday, January 28. Would you be willing to make a pot of your favorite soup recipe for this event? We are looking for volunteers to contribute a variety of soups — from beef and barley to vegetarian delights, creamy chowders, and more. If you would prefer to make your favorite dessert to contribute, that would be wonderful, too. The kitchen will provide bread, salad, and beverages.Not a cook or a baker? Come and enjoy; there will be plenty to share! Make your reservations by signing up in the Sharp Atrium. Could you lend us your crock pot to keep these goodies piping hot? Let us know when you make your reservation. There is no cost to attend.

Bedding and Pillow Collection – Also on Sunday, January 28, we will hold the ninth annual Bedding and Pillow Collection for Off the Floor Pittsburgh. The items that are most needed include new pillows (must be new by state law); complete queen, full/double, and twin bedding sets; blankets of all sizes (queen are most needed); and towels and washcloths. Please put a size label on the blankets, and bring donations to the Off the Floor truck located outside the Parish Hall before worship or before the soup luncheon.

letters of joys and concerns are on the table in the Narthex. Please take time to sign the letters.


souper Bowl of Caring – This year the youth of the church and the Hunger and Homelessness Mission Action Community (MAC) are partnering for the Souper Bowl of Caring food collection. On Sunday, February 4, the youth will be stationed at the doors following worship to collect monetary donations for East End Cooperative Ministry (EECM). Members of the Hunger and Homelessness MAC also will be distributing bags to be returned with nonperishable items for EECM. Whether you are able to contribute both monetary gifts and food donations or to participate in just one of these ways, your prayers and support for those in our community who are hungry and homeless are appreciated, especially during these harsh winter months.

shepherd Wellness – Shadyside Presbyterian Church will sponsor a Wellness Dinner for the Shepherd Wellness Community on Friday, February 9, at the Shepherd Wellness Community Center (4800 Sciota Street in Bloomfield). Volunteers should sign up online by visiting www.swconline.org and clicking on the “Volunteer Online Now” button on the Volunteer Opportunities page. There is a separate tab for Shadyside Presbyterian Church. If online access is not available, please call 412-683-4477, ext. 12.

Prayer Gatherings occur on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., and on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. You are invited to join us for a time of silent and spoken prayers, as we bring our concerns before God. If you cannot be with us in person, we encourage you to remember the congregation in your prayers at these same times. This is one of the many ways we can express our care for one another.

PrayerNet complements our ongoing prayer groups by lifting up urgent prayer requests. If you or a loved one are in need of urgent prayer, or if you would like to become a PrayerNet prayer partner to help lift up these requests, email member Krissy Moehling at [email protected]. Confidentiality, if requested for names and/or situations, will be maintained.

The Mini-Mouse – Sign up to receive our weekly e-newsletter by providing your email address when registering your attendance in the pew pad or by sending an email message to [email protected].

Pulpit Notes – Dr. Sharps’ blog, Pulpit Notes, is published online at www.shadysidepres.org/blog for readers to explore thoughts, prayers, and devotions from the pastor.

Visit the shadyside Presbyterian Church website www.shadysidepres.org for even more information.

Mission Partner Spotlight

The Caribbean Youth Network (CYN) in the Bahamas exists to serve as an international mission organization fostering the planting, partnering, and networking of relational, Christ-centered youth ministry to the ends that youth can be introduced to the Gospel and grow into a mature relationship with Christ. Shadyside has supported this ministry since its founding by Dan and Kelly Weightman, who are native to Pittsburgh. Members from Shadyside have partnered with this ministry through short-term mission trips; most recently, our campus ministry led a trip to serve alongside CYN in March 2014.

For more information, visit www.caribbeanyouthnetwork.org. To join the efforts of the International Partnerships Mission Action Community (MAC), contact the Reverend Todd Leach through the church office.


Church Calendar·········· January 7 – 14 ··········

TOdAy 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship in the SanctuaryJanuary 7 11:20 a.m. Chapel Worship for preschool through kindergarten 12:00 p.m. Time of Fellowship in the Sharp Atrium

MONdAy 10:00 a.m. Board of Pgh. Chapter of American Guild of Organists in the Stamy Room 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service for Anna Jane Nicholas in the Chapel

Reception following in the Parlor and Sharp Atrium 12:15 p.m. Moms’ Group in the Nursery Room 6:00 p.m. Human Resources Committee in the Stamy Room

TuEsdAy 10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Group in the Craig Room 6:00 p.m. Representative Nominating Committee in the Craig Room 6:00 p.m. Yoga in the Hulme Room 7:00 p.m. Board of the Pittsburgh Camerata in the Stamy Room

WEdNEsdAy 7:00 p.m. Midweek Vespers in the Chapel 7:45 p.m. Mission and Urban Ministry Team in the Stamy Room

ThuRsdAy 10:30 a.m. “Women at the Well” Bible Study in the Craig Room 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Group in the Walton Library 7:00 p.m. Young Adult Bible Study in the Stamy Room 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal in the Chapel

sATuRdAy 9:00 a.m. Retreat for Mothers of Sojourner House in the Hulme Room and Parish Hall

suNdAy 9:30 a.m. God and Family First (GAFF) on Second Sundays in the Parish HallJanuary 14 9:45 a.m. Christian Education Classes for All Ages 9:45 a.m. Stephen Ministry in the Walton Library 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship in the Sanctuary 11:20 a.m. Chapel Worship for preschool through 2nd grade 12:00 p.m. Time of Fellowship in the Sharp Atrium 12:00 p.m. Sunday Adventures in Music (SAM) continues in the Chapel 12:30 p.m. SPYS (Youth Group) in the Youth Room

Heaven to Earth: Earth to Heaven

·········· Sunday, February 11, at 3:00 p.m. ··········

Join the Pittsburgh Camerata, with special guest, the Pittsburgh Girls Choir, as they take you on a

musical journey between heaven and earth. Tickets: www.pittsburghcamerata.org or at the door.

Simply Strings

·········· Sunday, January 21, at 3:00 p.m. ··········

The strings of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra present the third suite from Respighi’s

Ancient Airs and Dances; St. Paul’s Suite, by Holst; and more. No tickets; donations welcome.

A Member of the Pittsburgh Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church (USA)5121 Westminster Place n Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15232 n Phone: 412.682.4300

www.shadysidepres.org n www.facebook.com/ShadysidePresbyterian

This bulletin is printed on paper manufactured from recycled content. If you would like to recycle your bulletin, kindly place it in any of the blue bins located in the Sharp Atrium or Narthex.

Adult Christian Education

· · · · · · · · · · Sundays at 9:45 a.m. · · · · · · · · · ·

On Sunday mornings, the Adult Christian Education Team invites you to gather in the Sharp Atrium at 9:30 a.m. for a time of fellowship and light refreshments before attending the study of your choice.

Through January 28 in the Hulme Room

The Gospel according to Luke Led by Richard L. McGough III

January 14 through February 11

in the Craig RoomStrength to Love & Other Writings of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Led by Rod Irvin and Wesley M. Rohrer III

Through May 2018 in the Chapel

The Sermon Scripture Passage Led by Sunday’s Preacher

Adult BiBle Study topicAl Book Study pAStorS’ BiBle Study

Conrad C. Sharps, Senior PastorTodd E. Leach, Associate Pastor for MissionsJohn F. Magnuson, Associate Pastor for DiscipleshipLynn M. Portz, Associate Pastor for Parish LifeEllen L. Allston, Director of Christian Education for

Children’s MinistryMark A. Anderson, Director of Music MinistryRobert K. Anderson, Head SextonPeter F. Bodnar, Director of CommunicationsJane M. Boyle, Director of Children’s Handbell ChoirSteven M. Bright, Hospitality CoordinatorJudy A. Brust, AccountantRobert A. Coder, Director of Finance

Stephen M. Donnelly, Associate for Children’s Music Education

Della L. Ellard, Administrative AssistantRuth E. Garrett, Assistant to the Senior PastorKaren S. Jueng, Associate for Children’s MinistryMary E. Lang, Director of the Nursery SchoolSonja Lipski, Infant MinistryDennis H. Martin, SextonGwendolyn R. Missouri, Assistant to the Associate PastorsBobby C. Pack Jr., SextonNancy M. Shaytar, Director of Finance EmeritaJustin M. Wallace, Assistant Organist

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