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Westminster Presbyterian Church
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
WE EXIST TO:
GLORIFY and enjoy the living God by striving for worship that is pleasing to Him.
NURTURE believers of all ages to become mature disciples of Jesus Christ: rooted in the
doctrines of Scripture, zealous in prayer, holy in character, and committed to one another.
PROCLAIM good news of faith in Christ by words of witness and deeds of mercy, in
Lancaster County and to all nations of the earth.
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June 17, 2012
8:10 & 11:00 AM
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As you enter, begin to worship quietly. Please turn off your cell phone.
PRAYER OF PREPARATION: Psalm 34:7, 8 (ESV Pew Bible Page 464)
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. Oh,
taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!
PRELUDE:
TIDINGS OF THE CHURCH
An Unaccompanied Hymn
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
Amazing Grace
Nick Hudson – Bagpipes
–Cummings
–Traditional
CALL TO WORSHIP: * Doxology (Hymn 731)
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.
SILENT PRAYER/INVOCATION
(8:10) Dr. Light, (11:00) Mr. Irvine
HYMN 35 * ........................................................... My God, How Wonderful Thou Art
CONFESSION OF SIN * Adapted From a Puritan Prayer (Unison)
O Lord God, I lean hard upon your reminder that divine grace precedes,
pursues and ever sustains my salvation. Your grace initiative in Calvary’s
cross justifies my sin, renews my heart and rules in my inner being.
How vast are my undeserved privileges in Jesus Christ! Without him I dare
not lift up my guilty eyes; in him I gaze upon my God and Father. Without
him my lips are sealed by shame; in him my tongue is loosed for praise and
petition. Without him the future is all darkness; in him eternal glory fills a
boundless horizon.
Praise be to you, Father, for the unspeakable gift of Jesus my Lord! Amen.
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S GRACE: * 1 Peter 1:3–5
CONFESSION OF FAITH: * The Apostles’ Creed (Inside Front of Hymnal)
SONG OF PRAISE * O Worship the King, Hymn 2, Stanza 5
Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail, in you do we trust, nor find you to
fail; your mercies how tender, how firm to the end, our Maker, Defender,
Redeemer, and Friend!

BAPTISM OF COVENANT CHILDREN (11:00)
Daughters of Sheila D. & Joel W. Ginder: Amelia Grace Ginder, born May 10, 2012
in Lititz; Savannah Mercy Ginder, born January 31, 2008 in Lancaster; and Milana
Faithe Ginder, born November 24, 2009 in Lititz; and Nathan Michael Good, son of
Heather M. & Kevin M. Good, born February 8, 2012 in Lancaster.
INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERTORY: Sinfonia –Handel
Beth Shirk, Jill Trimbath, Lynn Rohal – Flutes
HYMN 509 * ......................................................................... Jesus, Lover of My Soul
(11:00) Aged 4–K recess to Room 119 for Children’s Worship or remain with their families.
SCRIPTURE LESSON: Genesis 32:22–32 (Pew Bible Page 27)
SERMON: I Will Not Let You Go! Dr. Rogers
#5 in Turning Points: Meeting God in an Hour of Crisis
HYMN 687 * ....................................................................... Make Me a Captive, Lord
BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE *
POSTLUDE: Highland Cathedral –Roever and Korb
Bagpipes
*Worshipers, please stand if physically able.
We welcome Nick Hudson as our guest musician this morning. Nick graduated from
Carnegie Mellon with a degree in Bagpipe Performance and Music Education. Nick teaches
individuals and local pipe bands as well as playing pipes in the Pittsburgh area. Bagpipes
may have originated as early as the 1 st century, now the national instrument of Scotland. A
set of bagpipes consists of an air supply, a bag, a chanter (played with the fingers to produce
the melody), and drone (pipe or pipes producing a sustained pitch). As you listen, imagine
these instruments played en masse for military use and formal occasions. The kilt Nick is
wearing is the "Ancient Carnegie" Tartan, which is a "sub-tartan" of the MacDonald clan.
Please complete the white VISITOR card in the pew for first-time visitors. Hereafter, with
the rest of the congregation, complete a blue slip each week you worship with us.
Greeters at 8:10 AM: Marilyn & Chuck Taylor and Shirley & Frank Nolt. Greeters at 11 AM:
Mary & Paul King and Dottie & Gordon Gerhard.
Sanctuary flowers are contributed by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas (Catherine) Figart in loving
memory of Cathy’s father, Arthur Hess; and by Mr. and Mrs. Anson (Skip & Jackie) Loose
in honor of their 60th wedding anniversary.
Children’s Worship
Children’s worship will break for July and August. We see this as a time to ease the burden
on our dedicated volunteers, as well as to encourage our families to worship together. Please
be understanding and supportive of our young families as they seek to “parent in the pews.”
Women’s Ministry
Bringing Ministry HOME is the topic for our Seminar Saturday/Indoor Picnic June 23, 10
AM–1 PM, in the activity area. Amy De Bruin, Ann Enzman, Chris Groff and Steph Kimble
will share their experiences of opening their homes and lives to the ministry of adoption. For
our annual indoor picnic, please bring: last name A–E, crackers or bread; F–N, dessert; and
O–Z, salad. To help us plan, please sign up on your blue slip or at the registration counter.
Child care through aged 3 years will be available, depending upon demand.
Men’s Paintball
Men & boys (ages 13 & up) paintball fun is planned for Saturday, July 14, 10 AM–4 PM, at
SureShot Paintball (785.5511, www.sureshotpb.com). Cost of $35 includes paintball gun,
goggles and 2–3 hours of paintballs. Register and pay online, at the registration counter, or
mail a check payable to the church (ATTN: Tucker York). Registration deadline is Tuesday,
July 10. Email instructions will follow for all paid registrants. Bring lunch, liquids and
protective clothing. Indicate interest on your blue slip.

June 17, 2012
6:30 PM
PRELUDE: The Holy City –arr. Schubert
Like a River Glorious
–arr. Jones
Jassamine Harris – Violin Jim Harris – Piano
CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 111, Hymnal Page 826 (Responsive)
HYMNS FOR A MODERN REFORMATION 1 * ............................. Give Praise to God
INVOCATION *
HYMN 75 ...................................................................... O Father, You Are Sovereign
ANNOUNCEMENTS
HYMN 308 * ...................................................................................... Jesus Paid It All
SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 1:1–2 (Pew Bible Page 976)
SERMON: Unexpected Grace in Christ Mr. De Bruin
Part 1 in a Series on Ephesians: To the Praise of His Glorious Grace
HYMN 645 * ............................................................. Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE *
For most Sunday evening offerings, we will simply have a plate available on a stand at the
back as you exit. Please include a blue attendance slip if you were not here in the morning.
June 20
Wednesday Summer Evenings
(Look for a brochure at the kiosk.)
The Church at Prayer meets at 6 PM in Room 126, until 6:45 PM.
Activity area, 6 PM: Full-Course Dinner. This week, the kitchen staff prepares meatloaf
($5/adult, families with children 6–11, $12). Tell us the number coming on your blue slip or
call the office by Monday AM, June 18. Sign your blue slip with a gluten-free meal request.
A gluten-free meal will be provided only with a weekly request.
Reformation Room 148, 7–8 PM, Summer Nights Series continues with elder Paul Rogers
playing guitar and presenting several new songs he composed as well as new tunes for some
hymns. Be inspired by psalms, hymns and spiritual songs—with opportunity to sing-along.
Wednesday Youth Groups, 7–8 PM: Youth groups start in Room LL9. Students
completing 6th through 12th grade are welcome to enjoy games, hear testimonies from their
peers and discuss God’s Word together.
Wednesday Children’s Programs, 7–8 PM: Children ages 4 through completed Grade 5
meet in Room 119 for supervised activities and Bible lessons. Nursery is provided for
infants through aged 3 in Room 111.
A Midsummer Night’s Fellowship
Couples and singles of all ages, join a supper for 8 Friday, July 13. Various host homes will
be available. Indicate interest on your blue slip. Parents should arrange their own childcare
to encourage adult fellowship. Register online www.westpca.com by Sunday, July 8.
2012 Graduates
Westminster Church has a gift for each member completing high school and for those
with an undergraduate degree this year. We want to recognize your achievement, but you
must tell us the high school or college and degree earned.
Young Adults
Young Adults group meets Friday, June 22, 6 PM at the Kiehl home (10 Fairview Ave.,
Leola), for a dinner social. Find our event invitations on Facebook.

General Assembly of the PCA
Pray for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America June 19–22 in
Louisville, KY. Pastors Michael Rogers and Tucker York and elders Jeb Bland, Robert
Hayward and Rob Spykstra will attend.
Vacation Bible School
The one and only Olympion VBS all-staff meeting will be Tuesday, July 10, 7 PM in the
Reformation room. During the first half of the meeting, important information will be given
for all VBS workers. In the second half, team leaders meet with helpers for planning. Please
make it a priority to attend. RSVP to Mary Jo Rader.
Join God’s team and follow Joshua’s example of whole-hearted obedience to God!
Olympion Vacation Bible School is July 30–August 2. God has provided all of the teachers
(coaches), but we still need many volunteers in all areas. Please pray about how you can
serve and then fill out a volunteer card at the registration counter. Classes are filling up fast.
Please help us by pre-registering your children (athletes) now on the website
www.westpca.com or pick up a form at the registration counter. Staff must register infants
through 4 year olds. Contact Mary Jo Rader (email or call 569.2151) with any questions you
may have.
Missions and Outreach
Clothing collection is next Sunday, June 24, and the last Sunday of each month. Especially
needed: umbrellas, rain slickers and children’s shoes (all ages). Water Street Ministries picks
up your gently used, clean clothes Thursday AM, June 28. There is a four-day window for
you to donate. DONATIONS ANY OTHER TIME WILL BE DISCARDED. NOTE: At all times, a blue
tub for deposits of new underwear and sox for all ages is provided. If you can volunteer at
Water Street’s clothing ministry, contact Connie O’Connor (661.7550) or Shelley
Armstrong (393.1231).
Your food bank donations help many people! Current needs: canned tuna and meats, paper
products, personal care items and baking supplies. At this time items not needed are canned
soup and vegetables. Please note: All foodstuffs should be in original containers with
original labels intact. Also, badly dented containers or packages already opened are not
acceptable. Please observe expiration dates on labels. Donate anytime the church is open,
placed at the food cupboard. Pick up an orange sheet with suggestions from the window sill.
Missionary Prayer Requests are available at the kiosk across from the registration counter.
Use this handy reminder to pray regularly for missions/missionaries’ current requests.
Pray for Gene and LuAnn Bowman. They complete their work in August as team leaders
of BEAMM along the US/Mexico border. Their home missionary assignment begins in
September, using that time to determine their next step in ministry with Mission to the
World (MTW). Pray with them that God continues to establish his church along the border.
Short-Term Missions
Support our short-term mission teams! Respond to your letter with committed prayer and/
or giving. Do not miss an opportunity to encourage those reaching out this summer. A shortterm
missions list is available at the kiosk, or tell us on your blue slip that you need a letter
mailed to you.
Until June 23. Ivy Espenshade trains with Christian Youth in Action through Child
Evangelism Fellowship. Drew Brackbill will serve his fifth summer with CEF. Until August
10, they both will bring the gospel of Jesus to children all over Lancaster County through
camps and 5-Day Clubs.
Until June 28. Devan Butterworth ministers in health clinics in Mozambique, Africa.
June 18–July 29. Jenny Florio has an internship with MTW to Japan.
June 25–July 14. Jenna Melton and Jordan Melton serve in Costa Rica with Reformed
Presbyterian Church of North America.
June 27–30. Kingdom Builders is designed to introduce junior high youth to short-term
missions at the local level. There are opportunities to put their faith into action by engaging
in local service projects. Kingdom Builders team will be formalized later in June.
Note: Later short-term trips will be announced as space allows.

Hear a Sermon Again!
A full selection of sermon CDs are available for a $1.50 donation each (3 CDs for $4) at the
kiosk across from the big registration counter. Ten week’s stock is replenished as CDs are
depleted. If what you want is not there, check for it later. Request back copies, Lenten series,
or guest speakers on the white slip at the CD self-serve rack. Please, no blue slip requests.
Audio sermons from Westminster morning and evening services are available at our website:
www.westpca.com. Click on the sermons & media tab, then audio sermons. Just click to listen.
Also, burn a CD or subscribe to the podcast, The Westminster Pulpit in iTunes. Weekly
sermons are normally available by the following Friday. Questions? Contact Thomas
McConnell’s email or phone 738.5100.
Youth Ministry
Summer Camp scholarships are available for Westminster Church members who will send
their child to a Christian camp. Pick up an application from the Youth Education mailbox in
the office lobby or obtain one by emailing Paul Rogers. Application deadline is TODAY.
Place in the Youth Education mailbox.
Junior high Bible studies meet most Tuesdays from 1–2 PM in the youth rooms, except
June 19 and July 31. They next meet June 26. Joseph leads a study based on Thoughts for
Young Men by J.C. Ryle and Emily leads girls in a study of the Book of Jonah. Call Joseph
(598.9284) or Emily (203.3285) with any questions or to RSVP.
This Week’s Calendar
Sunday, June 17
10:30 AM Beverage Fellowship in the gathering space until 10:50 AM
6:30 PM Worship (De Bruin), nursery in 111
Monday, June 18, 6/20 DINNER RESERVATIONS/CANCELLATIONS DUE BY NOON TODAY
9:00 AM Senior high retreaters leave from the church
7:00 PM Adult Volleyball in the activity room
7:00 PM Deacons meet in Room 103
Tuesday, June 19
1:30 PM Black Home Fellowship 8 meets at the Vail home (735.2547)
6:30 PM Klim Home Fellowship 3 meets at the Klim home (625.0519)
7:30 PM Danielson Home Fellowship 18 meets at the Yeskoo home (464.2089)
9:00 PM Senior high retreaters return to the church
Wednesday, June 20
7:00 AM Men’s Breakfast Fellowship at Oregon Dairy All men welcomed!
6:00 PM The Church at Prayer in Room 126 until 6:45 PM
6:00 PM Meal served promptly in the activity area (RSVP by noon Monday, June 18)
7:00 PM Youths completed Grade 6 through 12 in LL9 until 8 PM
7:00 PM Summer Series in the Reformation room, nursery in Room 111
7:00 PM Children aged 4–completed Grade 5 meet in Room 119
Thursday, June 21
7:30 PM Springer Home Fellowship 22 meets at the Mott home (464.3050)
7:30 PM Men’s Basketball in the gym
Friday, June 22
6:00 PM Young Adults dinner social at the Kiehl home (10 Fairview Ave, Leola)
7:00 PM Hivner Home Fellowship 26 meets at the Hartman home (684.2169)
Saturday, June 23
10:00 AM Women’s Saturday Seminar/Indoor Picnic in the activity room until 1 PM
Sunday, June 24, Clothing collection STARTS, until pickup Thursday AM, June 28 ONLY
8:10 AM Worship (Light), nursery (109, 110, 111)
9:30 AM Sunday School classes for all ages, nursery (109, 111)
10:30 AM Beverage Fellowship in the gathering space until 10:50 AM
11:00 AM Worship w/short-term commissions (Light), nursery (109, 110, 111, 121)
6:30 PM Worship (Irvine), nursery in 111
Wednesday Summer Series, Wednesdays through July 25 Pick up a brochure.
Vacation Bible School, Monday, July 30–Thursday, August 2 Register now!
Communion Service, Sunday, August 5, 8:10 & 11 AM
Missions Roundup, Sunday, August 12, 6:30 PM in the sanctuary,

Missions Family of Westminster Church
Save this list for a handy reminder to pray regularly for missionaries and mission works.
Mr. & Mrs. Dave (Deb) Almack—CLC Ministries, Philadelphia
Rev. & Mrs. Stanley (Donna) Armes—MTW South Africa
Mr. & Mrs. Keith (Carol) Baum—SEND International, Michigan
Dr. & Mrs. Stephen (Susan) Beck—Greater Europe Mission, Germany
Dr. & Mrs. Ron (Francine) Bergey—MTW France
Mr. & Mrs. Gene (LuAnn) Bowman—MTW USA/Mexico Border
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart (Beth) Bullington—Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF), USA/Asia
Rev. & Mrs. Josh (Katie) Charette—MNA First Nations Church Planting, USA
Rev. & Mrs. David (Barbara) Cross—MTW in Transition
Dr. & Mrs. Mark (Teresa) Deckard—Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, York
Miss Cheryl Erb—MTW Atlanta
Rev. & Mrs. Bruce (Linda) Farrant—MNA First Nations, USA
Mrs. Glenn (Helen) Fearnow—Retired, MTW
Miss Fay Goddard—Retired, Overseas Missionary Fellowship (OMF)
Rev. & Mrs. Sam (Elizabeth) Goodwin—MTW Germany
Rev. Gerry Gutierrez—MTW Peru
Rev. & Mrs. David (Lisa) Henry—MNA & CEF, Easton, PA
Rev. & Mrs. Rick (Clare) Hivner—U.S. Center for World Mission, USA
Mr. & Mrs. Fred (Stephanie) Hubach—MNA Special Needs, USA
Rev. & Mrs. John (Inez) Hunt—Retired, MTW
Rev. & Mrs. Rob (Jenny) Ilderton—Reformed University Fellowship, Millersville
Mr. & Mrs. Matt (Jenn) Irvine—World Harvest Mission, England
Rev. & Mrs. Stephen (Charity) Jones—World Harvest Mission, Spain
Rev. & Mrs. Ken (Tammie) Matlack—MTW Germany
Rev. & Mrs. Dan (Janet) McBride—MTW USA/West Africa
Miss Linda McInturff—Retired, Bible Visuals
Rev. & Mrs. Stan (Terry) Morton—New City Fellowship, Lancaster, PA
Dr. & Mrs. Walt (Lisa) Mueller—Center for Parent/Youth Understanding, Lancaster, PA
Rev. & Mrs. Mark (Marti) Mylin—Greater Europe Mission, France
Dr. & Mrs. Robert (Clara) Rapp—WBWM, USA/Eastern Europe
Rev. & Mrs. Stephen (Berenice) Rarig—MTW Australia
Rev. & Mrs. Mel (Cindy) Sensenig—Christ Presbyterian Church, Reading, PA
Rev. & Mrs. Ward (Debbie) Shope—Harvest USA, Philadelphia, PA
Dr. & Mrs. Arthur (Ursula) Spooner—MTW Austria
Rev. & Mrs. S. I. (Michelle) Suh—MNA Chaplain Ministries at Ft. Drum (Army)
Rev. & Mrs. Mark (Linda) Tedford—Chaplain at Brethren Village, Lancaster
Rev. & Mrs. David (Rachel) Vos—Pioneers, France
Rev. & Mrs. Alex (Becki) Watlington—Reformed University Fellowship, Penn State
Rev. & Mrs. Gary (Lois) Watanabe—MTW New York City
Rev. & Mrs. Hugh (Martine) Wessel—MTW France
Rev. & Mrs. Tim (Barbara) Yates—Friends of CRTS, Taiwan
Rev. & Mrs. Bruce (Susan) Young—MTW Japan and USA
Dr. & Mrs. Anees (Fareda) Zaka—Church Without Walls, Philadelphia
Rev. & Mrs. J. G. (Daryl) Zoellner—MNA Canada
Missionaries working in fields where great sensitivity is required:
Bruce & Pat Tracy & Joy John & Sandy
Chuck & Barbara David & Julia
American Home Life International
Bethany Christian Services
Bhogpur Children's Home, India
Child Evangelism Fellowship
Christ’s Home, Paradise
Christians Announcing Israel’s Messiah (CHAIM)
Covenant College
Covenant Theological Seminary
Harvest USA
Károlyi Gáspár Institute of Theology
and Missions, Hungary
Center for Community Peacemaking
PCA Christian Education & Publications
PCA Committee on Administration
PCA Mission to North America
PCA MNA Chaplain Ministry
PCA Mission to the World
Susquehanna Valley Presbytery
Water Street Rescue Mission, Lancaster city
Westminster Theological Seminary, Phila.
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