August 12, 2012 - Westminster Presbyterian Church

WELCOME
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
AUGUST 12, 2012
8:30 & 11:00 a.m.
Discovering • Renewing • Serving

The Celebration of Worship
We Gather in God’s Name
Prelude (8:30) Prelude in E Flat Major J.S. Bach
(11:00) Aria from Concerto Grosso in F G.F. Handel
Presto from Concerto in F
Introit (11:00) Great Day Spiritual
Ruthann Manley Eckersberg, mezzo-soprano
Welcome and Opportunities for Ministry and Fellowship
Call to Worship (Psalm 98)
Leader: O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand
and his holy arm have gotten him victory.
People: He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
Leader: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and
sing praises.
People: Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy at the
presence of the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth.
*Opening Hymn No. 142 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name CORONATION
1. All hail the power of Jesus’ name!
Let angels prostrate fall;
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all!
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown Him Lord of all!
2. Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race,
Ye ransomed from the fall,
Hail Him who saves you by His grace,
And crown Him Lord of all!
Hail Him who saves you by His grace,
And crown Him Lord of all!

3. Let every kindred, every tribe,
On this terrestrial ball,
To Him all majesty ascribe,
And crown Him Lord of all!
To Him all majesty ascribe,
And crown Him Lord of all!
4. O that with yonder sacred throng
We at His feet may fall!
We’ll join the everlasting song,
And crown Him Lord of all!
We’ll join the everlasting song,
And crown Him Lord of all!
*Prayer of Confession
Gracious God, through the ages, people of faith have learned to walk in your ways.
Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every
weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that
is set before us, looking to Jesus, the pioneer and perfection of our faith. Amen.
(A time of silence for personal confession)
*The Assurance of God’s Love and Forgiveness
Leader:
People:
Friends, believe the good news.
In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven.
*Gloria Patri No. 579
GREATOREX
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
To Hear God’s Word
Scripture Lesson Psalm 119:30-37 Old Testament

Hymn No. 293 This Is My Father’s World TERRA BEATA
1. This is my Father’s world,
And to my listening ears
All nature sings, and round me rings
The music of the spheres.
This is my Father’s world:
I rest me in the thought
Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas;
His hand the wonders wrought.
2. This is my Father’s world:
Oh, let me ne’er forget
That though the wrong seems oft so strong,
God is the Ruler yet.
This is my Father’s world:
The battle is not done;
Jesus who died shall be satisfied,
And earth and heaven be one.
Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer “forgive us our debts…” (unison) Hymnal page 16
Congregational Response
Three-fold Amen
Scripture Lesson 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 New Testament
Sermon Winning Jim Gilchrist
To Respond in Faith
Offertory Anthem (8:30) Jim Burns, piano
(11:00) The Holy City Stephen Adams
Ruthann Manley Eckersberg

*Doxology
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
OLD HUNDREDTH
*Prayer of Dedication
To Go Forth in God’s Name
*Hymn of Response No. 307 Fight the Good Fight DUKE STREET
1. Fight the good fight with all thy might;
Christ is thy strength and Christ thy right;
Lay hold on life, and it shall be
Thy joy and crown eternally.
2. Run the straight race through God’s good grace,
Lift up thine eyes, and seek Christ’s face;
Life with its way before us lies,
Christ is the path, and Christ the prize.
3. Cast care aside, lean on thy guide;
God’s boundless mercy will provide;
Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove
Christ is its life, and Christ its love.
4. Faint not nor fear, God’s arms are near;
God changeth not, and thou art dear;
Only believe, and thou shalt see
That Christ is all in all to thee.
*Charge and Benediction
*Postlude Hornpipe from Water Music Handel
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*Please stand if you are able.

Leading in worship today
Jim Burns, Jim Gilchrist, Ruthann Manley Eckersberg, Tammy Yeager
The flowers in the church are given to the glory of God
In loving memory of husband, Dave, and grandson, Ty, by Sis Shields
Recording of Service
CDs of the entire service are available on loan from the library, or if you wish to have a copy to keep,
contact Peg Kinsey at 412-835-6630x211.
Prayers of Concern and Thanksgiving
Surgery or recent hospitalization
Betsy Krausa
Nicky Doane
The congregation extends sympathy to
Keith & Kris Overstreet and family in the death of Keith’s mother, Vivian
Ashley Yeager and family in the death of Chris Schwer
Mary Ann Walsh & family in the death of mother, Barb Pascale, and mother-in-law, Mary Walsh
Tom & Kris Drucis & family in the death of Tom’s mother, Dorothy Drucis

AUGUST 12, 2012
WESTMINSTER
weekly
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Christian Formation Seminars
Sundays, 9:45 a.m.
Coming up in September
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The seminars return on September 9 to the refurbished Galbreath Chapel.
Dr. James E. Davison, Director of Continuing Education at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
and former senior associate pastor at Westminster, will lead a series on four Old Testament
books with important insights for living lives faithful to Jesus Christ.
Adult Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.
Adult Sunday School Classes meet periodically through the summer.
• Genesis Class – 9:45 a.m. in Room 131. The class will meet on August 19.
Regular weekly meetings will resume on September 9. All are welcome.
For a complete list of Westminster’s Christian Education programs for adults, please look for our
brochure on the tables in the narthex or go to www.westminster-church.org/education.html.
For more information, contact Dave Fetterman at 412-835-6630x221 or dfetterman@westminster-church.org.

FOR THE CHILDREN
Summer Sunday School News
Children Pre-K through 2nd will hear the story of a man who could not walk. Two of Jesus’ disciples
passed by him as he asked for money. They told him they had none, but in the name of Jesus,
stand up and walk. He immediately stood up, praising God! This lesson will show the children we
can help one another.
Children 3rd through 6th are invited to worship with their parents.
For a complete list of Westminster’s Christian Education programs for children and families, please look
for our brochure on the tables in the narthex or go to www.westminster-church.org/education.html.
For more information, contact Robin Pyles at 412-835-6630x226 or pyles@westminster-church.org
or Debb Egli at 412-835-6630x220 or egli@westminster-church.org.
Westminster Nursery School
Westminster Nursery School has a limited number of
openings for the upcoming school year. We offer classes for
2-5 year olds. Other classes available are an Explore-n-More
class and a Cooking Up A Story class. Please call our office
412-835-2906 or stop in M-F 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
FOR THE YOUTH
Cold Pizza, Veritas, and Chick-fil-A are on summer break. We will see you again in September.
Keep in touch with J and Ed over the summer months to see what’s being planned for the fall.
For more information, contact Jason Freyer at 412-835-6630x222 or freyer@westminster-church.org
or Ed Sutter at 412-835-6630x222 or sutter@westminster-church.org.
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FINANCIAL REPORT
As of July 31, 2012
General Fund Contributions
Year-to-Date Actual 2012 $1,048,510.56
Annual Budget $1,807,736.00
Amount needed to fulfill budget $ 759,225.44
Year-to-Date Income Statement
Income $1,243,810.32
Expenses $1,216,897.94
Net Position $ 26,912.38
We thank you for your wonderful support through the first seven months, and we are pleased to report that we have
not had to rely on any outside lending sources to fulfill our internal and external commitments. However, as you can
see above, we still have approximately 42% of our 2012 budget yet to be fulfilled.
As the summer months are now upon us, when vacations and time away from home become more prevalent, we
ask that you remember that Westminster has internal commitments to staff, programs, and building costs, as well as
local and global mission. If you are current or ahead on your 2012 pledge, we thank you for your continuing support.
If you are behind on your 2012 pledge, we ask you to consider catching up and fulfilling your pledge, so that we can
continue to meet our internal and external commitments. Thank you.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Helping in Haiti
Three new trips coming up!
Are you interested in a mission trip to Haiti? Here are three
opportunities to serve there. These trips will include work on
building projects, education, medical, and the arts.
The first trip is November 17-24 (including Thanksgiving) and
will be led by the Gallo family. Contact the Gallos at 412-221-4745
or jenny.gallo@carrottopstudio.com.
There are also two trips in 2013: February 2-9 and 9-16. Conleys
and Hartmans will be leading these trips. Contact the Conleys at
724-942-0553 or conley1973@verizon.net and the Hartmans at
724-941-4243 or hartman1967@verizon.net. For the February trips,
spaces will be held for Westminster members until September 30.
After this date, they will be opened to other travelers.
TODAY!
Open Door 25th Anniversary Golf Outing
The Open Door celebrates its 25th anniversary of outreach to the Crafton Heights neighborhood.
Westminster has been a proud supporter of this mission. To help mark this milestone, the Open Door is
hosting a golf outing at Quicksilver Golf Club TODAY at 2:00 p.m. The 18-hole event will conclude with
a picnic style dinner and prizes. Registration is $100 for golf, cart, and dinner, with proceeds going to the
Open Door. To register or for questions, contact Gary Gallo at 412-736-0838 or gmg@pobox.com.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS (cont.)
P.R.I.S.M. “Garage Giveaway”
(Pittsburgh Regional International Student Ministries)
for newly arrived international students
When: Saturday, August 18, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: Bellefield Presbyterian Church,
Fifth Avenue in Oakland
What you can do: Donate useful household items
such as:
• Beds and bedding
• Cooking utensils
• Towels
• Dishes
• Lamps
• Desks
• Small appliances
• Small to moderatesized
furniture
These items will be offered FREE OF CHARGE
to new International students – most of whom
are graduate scholars and many of whom are
married – to set up housekeeping in their new
surroundings in the U.S.
Every year the Garage Giveaway serves over
300 students from 30+ countries as their first
introduction to the United States and, for many, to
the love of Christ. Westminster has filled a 14-foot
truck for over 5 years!
Please consider the following important point:
Is each item genuinely useful? Would I give it to
my son or daughter to use for their university living
situation?
Please also recognize that this is P.R.I.S.M.’s
first contact with many newly arrived international
students. This service to them leaves a lasting
impression!
Volunteers are needed:
1. Set-up: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
(before the giveaway). Anytime between noon
and 8:00 p.m.
2. Drivers with pick-up trucks: to help transport
the international students to their apartments
with the items they select. This is an urgent
need and only requires a few hours of time
(9:00 a.m. to early afternoon) on the day of the
giveaway. It is a lot of fun.
3. Clean-up team: starting at 1:00 p.m.
For additional info, to request a pick-up of
larger items, OR TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP
MOVE FURNITURE AUGUST 16 or 18, call
Doug Mitchell at 412-561-1557 or 724-316-7511
or the P.R.I.S.M. office at 412-683-0342.
Please note:
Bring small items to the P.R.I.S.M. collection point
in the coatroom near the elevator on the ground
floor. Larger items will be scheduled for pick-up on
Thursday afternoon, August 16, at donors’ homes.
WROC
Visit our website at wroc.westminster-church.org and see what’s being offered at the
WROC. If you do not have access to a computer, please call Kathy Long, WROC director, April by Jack at 412-835- Puglisi
6630x200 for a complete catalog of classes.
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WESTMINSTER STAFF CONTACT LIST
412-835-6630
PASTORS
Dr. Jim Gilchrist, Senior Pastor, Head of Staff Ext. 208 gilchrist@westminster-church.org
Rev. Tammy Yeager, Associate Pastor, Congregational Care Ext. 216 yeager@westminster-church.org
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Peg Kinsey, Executive Assistant to the Pastors Ext. 211 kinsey@westminster-church.org
BUSINESS STAFF
Dave Reiter, Church Business Administrator Ext. 201 reiter@westminster-church.org
Eileen Chrzastek, Accounts Payable Clerk Ext. 202
Christian Education
Rev. David Fetterman, Director of Christian Education & Ext. 221 dfetterman@westminster-church.org
Spiritual Formation
Robin Pyles, Director of Children’s and Family Ministry Ext. 226 pyles@westminster-church.org
Deborah Egli, Assistant Director of Children’s Ministry Ext. 220 egli@westminster-church.org
Tracey Bosko, Administrative Assistant Ext. 225 bosko@westminster-church.org
COMMUNICATIONS
Anna Hiner, Communications Coordinator Ext. 207 hiner@westminster-church.org
Mariela Antunes, Print & Graphic Coordinator Ext. 236 antunes@westminster-church.org
Laura Whitcomb, Print Room Assistant Ext. 236 whitcomb@westminster-church.org
MUSIC & ARTS
Christine Hestwood, Director Ext. 267 hestwood@westminster-church.org
Lorraine Milovac, Assistant Director
lmilovac@verizon.net
Jim Burns, Organist Ext. 266 burns@westminster-church.org
Lisa Hoffmann, Junior Choir Director
Amy Sanders, Administrative Assistant Ext. 268 sanders@westminster-church.org
VOLUNTEER MINISTRY
Jan Baumann, Volunteer Coordinator Ext. 205 baumann@westminster-church.org
WESTMINSTER RECREATION & OUTREACH CENTER
(WROC)
Kathy Long, Director Ext. 200 long@westminster-church.org
YOUTH MINISTRY
Jason Freyer, Director of High School Ministry Ext. 222 freyer@westminster-church.org
Ed Sutter, Director of Middle School Ministry Ext. 222 sutter@westminster-church.org
Cassandra Millis, Seminary Intern Ext. 222 millis@westminster-church.org
OUTREACH MINISTRY
Janet & Will Hignett, Consultants Ext. 206 jhignett@westminster-church.org
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OPPORTUNITIES OF THE WEEK
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 MONDAY, AUGUST 13
8:30 Worship Service North Courtyard
9:15 Coffee Hour North Entry
9:45 Bridge Worship Gathering WROC
Movie & a Message Rm. 107
11:00 Worship Service Sanctuary
Summer Sunday School Rms. 127/128
6:30 FishersofMen.net Rm. 231
7:00 WCDC
8:00 Drop In & Work Out WROC
9:00 Children’s Day In Rm. 233
9:30 Core & Strength Training WROC Fitness
10:00 Christian Life Bible Study Rm. 231
11:00 Children’s Day In WROC
12:00 AA’s Rm. 176
3:00 WCDC Rm. 107/WROC
6:00 WNS/WCDC Board Rm. 131
Wellness thru Yoga
WROC Fitness
6:30 Yoga Rm. 194
Yr. of the Bible Task Force Rm. 221
7:00 WROC Walk WROC
Small Retreat Group
Memorial Parlor
8:10 Adult Open Basketball WROC
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
7:00 WCDC
9:00 Zumba WROC
9:30 Core & Strength Training WROC Fitness
3:00 WCDC Rm. 107/WROC
4:00 Farmers’ Market South Parking Lot
6:00 S.A.T. Course Rm. 231
7:00 WROC Walk WROC
7:30 Narcotics Anonymous Rm. 107
Nar-Anon Rm. 131
8:10 Adult Open Basketball WROC
7:00 WCDC
8:00 Drop In & Work Out WROC
9:00 Children’s Day In Rm. 233
P.A.P.E.N. Rm. 176
9:30 Aerobics WROC
11:00 Children’s Day In WROC
3:00 WCDC Rm. 107/WROC
8:00 Adult Volleyball WROC
8:30 AA’s Rm. 107
Al-Anons Rm. 231/238

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
7:00 WCDC
9:00 Children’s Day In Rm. 233
Zumba
WROC
10:30 Flow Yoga WROC Fitness
11:00 Children’s Day In WROC
12:30 FishersOfMen.net Bob Evans
3:00 WCDC Rm. 107/WROC
6:15 Cardio Sculpt WROC
6:45 Strength-Sculpt-Stretch WROC
7:00 Knit in His Spirit Off Site
7:30 Boy Scouts Rm. 107
8:00 Adult Open Volleyball WROC
7:00 WCDC
8:00 Drop In & Work Out WROC
9:00 Children’s Day In Rm. 233
11:00 Children’s Day In WROC
3:00 WCDC Rm. 107/WROC
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
7:00 FishersofMen.net Boyce-Mayview Park
FishersofMen.net
Panera
7:30 Cardio Sculpt WROC
8:00 Strength-Sculpt-Stretch WROC
9:00 S.A.T. Course Rm. 231
9:15 Zumba WROC
1:00 Bridge Club for Solos Rm. 107

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