Order of Service 11:00 AM
THE PEOPLE OF GOD
GATHER TO WORSHIP
THE MUSICAL PRELUDE Mr. Stafford Floyd
“Selection”
THE LIGHTING OF THE CANDLE
OPENING PRAISE WPC Ensemble #108 “This Is The Day”
THE PEOPLE OF GOD WORSHIP
CALL TO WORSHIP Elder Bunny Withers Leader: We are called to
bring a new understanding of God: that God so loves the world.
People: We are the salt of the earth. Leader: We are called to
bring a new hope in God: that God gives us new life. People: We are
the light of the world. Leader: We are called to follow the
commandments and the law. People: The law of God is to love God and
to love one another. Leader: Come, let us be the salt of the earth,
the light of the world. People: Come, let us love one another with
the love of God. Let us join together in our love of God to worship
and follow Jesus. Amen.
THE HYMN OF PRAISE Congregation
#540 “Lift Every Voice And Sing”
OPENING PRAYER Rev. Carlton Rhoden Faithful God, always ready to
welcome, always ready to hear, we come before You open to new
faith. Disturb us, so that we shed the old and grow into new
creations in Christ. Move us to deepen our discipleship as You
reveal fresh challenges and call us into new identities. Strengthen
us to share in Christ’s suffering, that we might also know the
power of His resurrection. In the name of Jesus the Christ, who
claims us as His own. Amen.
THE LIFE OF WESTMINSTER Elder Withers
MOMENT OF BLACK HISTORY Elder Withers THE WELCOMING OF GUESTS
Elder Withers
THE PASSING OF THE PEACE Elder Withers
May the peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.
All who are able please stand Ushers will seat the people
ANTHEM WPC Ensemble “Trading My Sorrow”
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Elder Angelia Grey
#442 “Sweet Hour Of Prayer” THE RECEIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERING
Elder Withers THE OFFERTORY Elder Withers
“Emmanuel”
THE DOXOLOGY #650 Congregation THE OFFERTORY PRAYER Elder
Withers
The WORD PROCLAIMED
THE SCRIPTURE READING Elder Withers 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-20
THE MUSIC OF PREPARATION WPC Ensemble “Here I Am To Worship”
THE SERMON SCRIPTURE Pastor Rhoden
JEREMIAH 17:5-10
THE WORD OF THE LORD. ~ THANKS BE TO GOD.
THE SERMON Pastor Rhoden
“THE TREE OF LIFE” THE INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP
Pastor Rhoden
#354 “Come To Jesus”
The people of god GO OUT TO SERVE
CLOSING HYMN # 313 “I’ve Got A Feelin’” Congregation
CLOSING PRAYER Pastor Rhoden You are the body of Christ. May you
have the heart of Christ, tender for mercy. May you have the eyes
of Christ to see a world in need. May you have the feet of Christ
to bring good news. Go in peace! And God go with you. Amen.
THE CHORAL AMEN “Six-fold Amen” Congregation
MAY GOD BLESS OUR USHERS, CHOIRS, MUSICIANS, ACOLYTES AND
GREETERS FOR THEIR
FAITHFUL SERVICE.
Westminster’s Vision
We, as followers of Jesus Christ, recognize ourselves to be
endowed with the gifts of
love, hospitality, prayer, and the teaching of God's Word.
Our vision is to be intentional in developing a deeper
relationship with Jesus Christ to
the end that we will reach beyond the walls of this church to
serve the community with God's love.
Westminster’s Mission– In all we do and say let us:
Glorify the Triune God – Prepare and Nurture Disciples
Serve beyond the walls of the church locally and globally.
FEBRUARY 10 —WORSHIP ATTENDANCE: 60
2019
PER CAPITA APPORTIONMENT $44.00 PER PERSON
Repast
February 24, 2019 - Family Potluck Black History District 2
The Flame of Unity is with First Presbyterian Church of San
Pedro, 731 South Averill,
Avenue, San Pedro, CA 90732+3897
Rev. Timothy Avazian — Interim Pastor
Let us remember to pray for our sister churches this week.
THE APOSTLES’ CREED
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth;
and in Jesus
Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy
Ghost, born of the
Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead
and buried; He
descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead;
He ascended into
heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father
Almighty; from thence He
shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the
Holy Ghost; the holy
catholic* church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of
sins; the
resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen
*catholic with a lower case “c” means universal not
Catholicism.
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THE SESSION
Rev. Carlton A. Rhoden, Pastor—[email protected] Angelia
Grey, Clerk of Session
2019 2020 2021
Angelia Grey Stephen Brown Elizabeth Hicks Nancy Hunter Karen
Heads Pamela Thigpen
Bunny Withers Jerelene Wells Sandra Tufts
THE BOARD OF DEACONS
Janice Kenner, Moderator - Jacqueline Byrd, Vice-Moderator
2019 2020 2021
Jacqueline Byrd Wilma Sharpe Kathy Casper Janice Kenner Jo
Michelle Swan Tiffani Wells
Jacque Newbon Philura P. Williams
http://eepurl.com/c7ahlnmailto:Pastor—[email protected]
WESTMINSTER AT WORK
CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK
Mon. A.M. – P.M. Office Closed
Tues. 10:00 A.M. CWU Bible Study
Wed. 4:00 P.M. WPC Ensemble Rehearsal
5:00 P.M. Come and See Bible Study
Thur. 10:00 A.M. High Achievers Bible Study
Sun. 9:15 A.M. Sunday School
11:00 A.M. Worship Service
Note: Please check the church calendar for any upcoming events
or meetings.
Special Announcements
WEEKLY PRAYERS FOR COMFORT, STRENGTH AND FAITH. . . District 1
and you will pray this week for our congregation and those listed
on the Prayer & Care
List. Next week District 2 and you will pray. Remember to
continue to pray for the victims of all
the tragic events that have taken place.
WESTMINSTER COME AND SEE BIBLE STUDY. . . The Westminster Come
and See Bible Study will meet Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 5:00
P.M.
in the Conference Room. Mr. Jason Floyd will be providing the
lessons for this bible study.
WESTMINSTER WORSHIP AND MUSIC MINISTRY. . . The Westminster
Worship and Music Ministry will meet today, Sunday, February 17,
2019 after
worship service in the Conference Room.
115TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
“LONGEVITY IN FAITH” The 115TH ANNIVERSARY committee is busy
working on the year long, participatory
celebration. Our main events will be during our Anniversary
month of October on 12th and 13th.
Look for more information about all of our anniversary events.
See the Anniversary Events
Calendar in News and Notes and/or on our Website.
WPC AND BLACK HISTORY DISPLAY – FEBRUARY 17 & 24, 2019. . .
February 17th and 24th the 115th Anniversary planning team will
host the WPC and Black History
Display in the Parlor. Please plan to stay after the worship
services to enjoy this event. Stay tuned
for more information about our 115th Anniversary events.
ANNUAL FAMILY POT LUCK – 115TH
ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE . . . Westminster is hosting the Annual
Family Heritage Pot Luck next Sunday, February 24th in
Fellowship Hall, following the worship service. Please plan on
attending, bringing a dish to share
and inviting friends and family to join in our annual gathering.
Contact Elder Pamela Thigpen or
Deacons Kathy Casper or Margaret Bailey to coordinate dishes to
contribute to the Pot Luck.
NATIONAL BLACK PRESBYTERIAN CAUCUS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)
2019 NATIONAL BLACK PRESBYTERIAN CAUCUS (NBPC) MEMBERSHIP
CAMPAIGN
NOVEMBER 1, 2018 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2019
The NBPC Membership Committee (Chair, Stefanie Lewis) is
encouraging all of us to renew our
memberships for 2019. There are critical and exciting issues
that may impact us both locally and
throughout the Presbyterian Church (USA). As a united front, we
can affect change. Become an
active member. Support our Pastor Rhoden in his nomination for
NBPC-SC President. See Elder
Patricia Brown for renewal applications.
THE GULF COAST MISSION TRIP Save the Date!!! Applications for
the Gulf Coast Mission Trip are available in the Narthex. Trip
dates are May 25, 2019 through June 1, 2019. The goal of the
trip is to aid in the restoration of a
flood damaged, single family home located in Baton Rouge,
Louisiana. The cost of $950 includes
travel, meals, and lodging. Scholarships based on need are
available. If interested, please submit an
application and a $150 non-refundable deposit by March 1, 2019,
sponsored by Pacific Presbytery
and NBPCSC. Questions? Please contact Karen Heads by email at
[email protected] or John
Toillion by email at [email protected].
BIRTHDAYS and PRAYER REQUEST
FEBRUARY 2019 BIRTHDAYS 02/03 Matthew Jones 02/05 Ebony Byrd
02/07 Michelle Fuller 02/07 Philura Williams
02/09 Robert Bell 02/11 Delores Redd 02/13 Romana Jones 02/14
Jenifer Harper
02/16 Bunny Withers 02/20 C.J. Rhoden 02/21 Marsha Shoushtari
02/22 Donna Irvin
02-27 Tiffani Wells
PRAYER REQUEST Westminster Presbyterian Church Prayer & Care
List
Mrs. Inez Austin 3866 3rd
Avenue Los Angeles CA 90008 323-293-0301
Barron & Targretta Boyd
323-427-5078
Elder Nan Busch Melrose Garden 1007 N. Martel Ave. ,Rm C110
Los Angeles CA 90046 323-380-7970
Mrs. Violet Chandler
Mrs. Orlean Cleveland 5810 Bowcroft Street Los Angeles CA 90016
310-876-1521
Mrs. Mildred Collins 971 Kenfield Avenue Los Angeles CA 90049
310-471-3706
Family of Rev. Dr. Leon E. Fanniel
Pasadena CA
Deacon Veronica Hampton The Country Villa, 340 S. Alvarado
St.
Los Angeles CA 90057 323-291-2277/ 213-484-9730
Deacon Edna Hawkins 3694 West Fir Avenue Fresno CA 93711
323-642-4758
Mrs. Marguerite Hodge 1500 Point View Street Los Angeles CA
90035 323-935-7789
Deacon Calvin Johnson, Sr. 818-601-9129
Ms. Meredith Kelley 400 West 7th Street N. Manchester IN 46962
213-570-9133
Elder Hazel Livingston 6318 Wooster Ave Los Angeles CA 90056
424-702-5339
Deacon Dorothy J. Moore 3941 6th Avenue Los Angeles CA 90043
323-291-7758
Deacon Eula Nicholson 5526 Ruthelen Los Angeles CA 90062
323-290-3247
Elder Laura J. Odem 1222 S. Alvira Street Los Angeles CA 90035
323-931-7345
Family of Deacon Dorothy Pierson
32325 S. Pasadena St. #719 Wildomar, Ca 92595 951-380-0992
Mrs. Delores Redd 1609 HiPoint Los Angeles CA 90035
323-931-7679
Deacon Wilma Sharpe 435 East Tarrarack #171 Inglewood CA 90301
310297-0320
Mrs. Edith Smith 11570 Magnolia Ave. #812 Riverside CA 92505
951-525-3902
Elder Edwin Stanfield St. John of God, Grande Building RM 105,
2468 S. St. Andrews PL
Los Angeles CA 90018 213-220-3385
Mrs. Odessa Stanfield St. John of God, St. Benedict Menni, RM
208 2468 S. St. Andrews PL
Los Angeles CA 90018
Deacon Shirley Walker 3872 Dublin Av Los Angeles CA 90008
323-292-4891
Deacon Philura Williams 4016 Hepburn Avenue Los Angeles CA 90008
323-296-4412
Lift Up in Prayer Mrs. Bernice Boddie 3708 Somerset Drive Los
Angeles CA 90016 Pamela Boddie’s Mother
Mr. Theodore “Ted” Brown 5310 S. Wabash Ave Chicago IL 60615
Elder Pat Brown’s son
Mr. Troy Brown 3434 4th Avenue Los Angeles CA 90018 Mr. Stephen
Brown’s Son
Ms. Stephanie Coleman c/o 1932 Virginia Road Los Angeles CA
90016 John Grayson’s Granddaughter
Mrs. Cheryl Daugherty 24830 Marine Avenue Carson CA 90745 Elder
Marsha Shaushtair’s Friend
Mrs. Joyce Davis 3431 4th Avenue Los Angeles CA 90018 Friend of
Elder. & Mrs. Brown
Mrs. Crystabell Friar 1850 Preuss Road Los Angeles CA 90035 Jo
Michelle Swan's Mom
Family of Ms. Linda Gant Elder Pat Brown’s Daughter
Mr. Jerome Glover 1116 S. Burnside Ave. Los Angeles CA 90019
Mrs. Helen Glover’s Son
Mrs. Doreen Irvin Manor by the Sea Ocean Grove NJ 07756 Donna
Irvin’s mother
Ms. Karol Jarvis 8622 Century Blvd. Unit A Paramount CA 90723
Bonita Thornton’s Daughter
Mr. Earl Livingston 6318 Wooster Ave Los Angeles CA 90056
424-702-5339
Mr. Carlton Rhoden 467 Randolph Street Camden NJ 08105 Pastor
Rhoden’s Father
Mrs. Marie Smith 1411 W. Wabash Street Rialto CA 932768
909-874-2340
Mr. Charles Stokes 2931 4th Avenue Los Angeles CA 90018 Elder
Nancy Hunter’s brother
Mr. Joseph E. Stokes 4110 Blue Forrest Dr. Humble TX 77346 J.
Newbon’s brother
Mrs. Carol Thornton-Bland 4422 Agnes Ave. Kansas City MO 64130
Bonita Thornton’s sister
Ms. Rose Walker 49 Bakers Street Aberdeen MD 21001 Edna Hawkins’
Neice
Mr. Tony Williams 14717 Leadwell Street Van Nuys CA 91405 The
church drummer
NOTE: Names will be rotated off the Prayer Request Lists after
30 days unless requested to remain.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact
Angelia Grey at 323-732-4492.
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
February 17, 2019
6th Sunday After Epiphany
11:00 AM
“THE TREE OF LIFE”
Rev. Carlton A. Rhoden, Pastor Mr. Stafford Floyd,
Musician/Director
2230 West Jefferson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90018 Office: 323-734-1566 – Fax:
323-734-0364
Email: [email protected].– Website: wpcofla.org YouTube:
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