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January 15, 2017 11:00 a.m.

**Hymns taken from Glory to God Hymnal

*Those who are able, please stand.

The Guide for Today: It is our expressed hope that at this time we might offer worship which celebrates Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior in a format which is both

Biblically-based and contextually relevant.

5B4 Five minutes before worship is when we start to center ourselves for worship. Consider reading the meditative reflection passage on the next panel. We begin by setting the framework of our vision as we gather for worship and song.

welcome

greeting in the name of the Lord

music Feel free to stand, sit, kneel, dance or sing. We

encourage you to participate in today’s worship.

Nothing Is Impossible by Planet Shakers Let It Rise by Big Daddy Weave

It Is Well Matt Redman Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave

children’s worship A joyful experience that teaches

the elements of the worship service. Children will meet in room #9 following the children message.

prayer We believe in the power of God through prayer for

healing. Place your intercessory prayer request on the communion table and we will pray for it in worship.

offering God invites us to join in His work. One way we do

this at MWPC is to give from our financial blessings to support our mission and God’s work through our church. This is collected during the last song before the sermon.

sermon This is a teaching from the Bible. We study scripture,

its historic themes, and interpret God’s powerful word and its relevance for today.

The Message Rev. Joe. Wendorph

“The Garden Genome Project”

Colossians 1:15-20, Ephesians 3: 14-19 (NT. Pg. 200, 193 in blue pew Bible)

life in our church

blessing It is good to be reminded of our ever-present God.

This affirmation is made so we can take comfort and direction as we leave after our Sending Song.

fellowship Join us for refreshments after worship and

participate in G.O.D. time to deepen your relationship with the church.

January 15, 2017 9:00 a.m.

ALL HYMN LYRICS & LITURGY WILL APPEAR ON THE SCREENS

ALL HYMN LYRICS & LITURGY WILL APPEAR ON THE SCREENS

Prayers offered immediately following service in the Mendez Prayer room. Prayers offered immediately following service in the Mendez Prayer room.

We Respond to God’s Love OUR PASTORAL CONCERNS Rev. Pat Fisher Intercessory Prayers and The Lord’s Prayer CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (Unison) Response: “Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy, Lord have mercy.”

GIVING OF OUR TITHES & OFFERINGS

Offertory Gerry Weldon Bob Joyner, Organ When Morning Guilds the Skies —John Ferguson

*DOXOLOGY AND OFFERTORY PRAYER Gerry Weldon *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Unison) Rev. Pat Fisher “The Apostles Creed” (No. 137) (“Holy Catholic Church means Church Universal”) HYMN OF MEDITATION (See Screens) **“As The Wind Song” (Verse 1, Choir—Verse 2, All)

We Hear God’s Message to Us

FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON Rev. Pat Fisher Genesis 1: 26-27, 2: 7-9 (OT. Pg. 1 in blue pew Bible)

ANTHEM Heidi Thompson, Choir Director Special Music Melinda Efta SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSONS Colossians 1:15-20, Ephesians 3: 14-19 (NT. Pg. 200, 193 in blue pew Bible)

THE MESSAGE Rev. Joe Wendorph

“The Garden Genome Project”

We Leave with God *HYMN OF RESPONSE (See Screens) “Guide Me, O Great Jehovah”

*BENEDICTION AND RESPONSE (See Screens)

POSTLUDE Bob Joyner, Organ

Rondo in G —John Bull

The Church Gathers

MEDITATIVE PREPARATION FOR WORSHIPPING GOD

“In faith there is enough light for those who want to believe and enough shadows to blind those who don’t.” Blaise Pascal

PRELUDE Bob Joyner, Organ

This is My Father’s World —Anna Laura Page As you listen to the prelude, please prepare your heart to worship God.

WELCOME AND LIFE IN OUR CHURCH

*PASSING OF THE PEACE “The peace of Christ be with you.” Response: “Surely the Presence“ PRAYER OF INVOCATION CALL TO WORSHIP (Based on Revelation 7:9-12)

Pastor: Come into this sacred space to worship God. Ministers: Whose teaching is perfect; and directions are sure. Pastor: Come into this holy place to worship God. Ministers: Whose standards are right; whose commandment is clear; whose judgements are true. Pastor: Come with holy fear to be given life, and made wise. Ministers: We want to have our hearts stirred and our eyes opened wide. Pastor: Come, let us worship God. Ministers: Let the words of our mouths, and the songs of our hearts be according to your will, O God.

*GATHERING HYMN (No. 323) “Holy! Holy! Holy! Lord God Almighty”

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE Gerry Weldon A joyful experience that teaches children the elements of the worship service. Following the children’s message, please meet in room #9. CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Unison)

Holy God, you have commanded us to not be afraid and assured of your presence. In the midst of trials, joys, sorrows and dreams we need to know your presence and rejoice. We need a sprinkling of courage, O God, so we can take delight in your spirit in all times and all places. We need faith, O God, to see the myriad of ways you give life. We need hope, O God, to participate in your work in the world. Grant us love, O God, to welcome, respond, and act with compassion in all we say and do. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. (We now pause to offer our silent confessions.)

ASSURANCE OF GOD’S FORGIVENESS *RESPONSE OF THANKSGIVING “Gloria Patri” (No. 142)

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Head Ushers: 9:00 a.m. Mike & Kathy Baltzell—11:00 a.m. The Pisarik Family

Today’s Flowers Are Donated By: Susan Greenhut in memory of Roger Greenhut.

The 2017 Flower Chart is up in Anderson Hall.

Our flower supplier increased the cost of our flower arrangements that adorn the sanctuary. The new price for flower arrangements is $40.

CHURCH STAFF Director of Heathrow Christian Academy Cheryl Beck Contemporary Worship Leader Terry O’Neal, Jr. Director of Adult Ministry/Wedding Coordinator Chris Leinenkugel Director of Christian Education Cindy Teetzel Office Manager Elizabeth Tito Director of Student Ministry Shelby Lovette Asst. Director of Student Ministry Sean Eha Choir Director Heidi Thompson Assistant Choir Director Melinda Efta Organist Bob Joyner Director of Communications Cara Wendorph Sexton Kevin Grant Receptionist Nancy Doney

SESSION Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Clerk of Session: Charlotte Smith Asst. Clerk of Session: Bryan Southard

Scott Beaton Bob O’Brien Julia Buckey Tiffany Thornton Martha Underwood Suzanne Burleson

Joe Glass Jim Miller

DEACONS Moderator of Deacons: Linda Flandermeyer Assoc. Moderator: Jennifer O’Brien

Susan Greenhut Kurt Leinenkugel Patty Joyner Jennifer O’Brien Linda Flandermeyer Ann Kos Judy Southard Shanna Posey

Julie Thompson Linda Tharpe

Life In The Church

Annual Chili Cook Off—Join us on January 18th

at 6:30 p.m. Sign up to cook chili in Anderson Hall. Plus we will have pizza for the children. New Women’s Bible Study—Join us for a new video Bible study entitled "I Saw the Lord" by Anne Graham Lotz, this class shows you how you can experience an authentic, deeper, richer relationship with God. Class begins January 19

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a.m. and runs 8 weeks. Participant guide is $8.00. Sign up in Anderson Hall. Confirmation Class—The 2017 confirmation class begins January 22

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in 7th grade and above. Contact Shelby Lovette at shelby@mwpcusa.org. HCA Fall Registration for church members and currently enrolled students is underway. Open registration begins on February 6

th. Contact the school for more

details (407.333.2045). Alpha—Join us for Alpha Kick off on January 24th at 6:30 p.m. Please be our guest for dinner to learn more about the Alpha Course (An enjoyable way to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed atmosphere). Sign up now in Anderson Hall! Childcare is provided with snacks only.

The Jesus Lifestyle Session 1—This class will study Jesus’ Sermon of the Mount.

Feb 9–Mar 16 at 7:00 p.m. Format is video presentation followed by a group

discussion. Sign up in Anderson Hall. Study guides are $5.00.

We are delighted that you have found our church and invite you to enjoy the warmth, worship, and wonderful spirit that resides here.

We’ve been drawn together in this moment of Worship.

You will discover many opportunities to grow in your journey of faith at our Narthex Visitors’ Table. Then join with fellow sojourners

as we enjoy food and conversation in Anderson Hall, where you can experience more of the activities and warmth of our church

family.

We encourage you to visit our website for a more complete look at our mission and offerings. If you still have questions, contact one

of our pastors at the church office.

Pastoral Staff ________________________________________________________________________

Rev. Joe Wendorph

5210 Markham Woods Road Lake Mary, FL 32746 407.333.2030

Welcome to MWPC

Where Our Vision Is

“Growing the Faith of the Whole Family of God

Inwardly Strong, Outwardly Focused”

PRAYERS FOR CONGREGATIONAL CONCERN

Members: Robert Conklin, Carol Dennison, Clyde Long, Walter Smith, Jony King, Norman Schneiderhan, Anna Wilcox, Phyllis Conklin, Andre DeGraaff Guilloud, Lois Watts, Barbara Holt, Carlos Jordan, Ruth Ann Conklin, David Kellam

Friends: Steve Weldon, Brenda Serio, Oliver Gross, Sarah Jolly, Vera Randolph, Jack Ronske, Richard Anderson, Luke Gower, Wayne Doyle, Jr., Austin Kemp

All Serving in the Military & Missionaries: Airman, Nat Williams (Tyndall AFB), SSG Kyle Taylor (Army, KW), Capt. Price Harris (Ft. Bragg, NC.), Sgt. Aaron Bur-leson (USMC, Meridian MS), Captain Catherine Schaeffer (Offutt AFB Omaha, NE), Senior Airman Joseph Rinaldi, Jr. (Afghanistan), Senior Airman Jeff Baez (Robins AFB, GA) Dr. Laura Layer, Mark Adams, Miriam Maldonado Escobar

Sunday, January 15

9:00 AM Modern Worship

10:00 AM

Prayer Time—Mendez Prayer Room

G.O.D. Time—See box below for locations

Fellowship Time—Anderson Hall

11:00 AM Classic Worship

12:00 PM Prayer Time—Mendez Prayer Room

Fellowship Time—Anderson Hall

Castanet Classes & Bridge Resume on 2/5

4:30 PM MS Impact—Student Center

6:00 PM Disciple 4 Class—Anderson Hall (Room 2)

6:00 PM HS Impact—Student Center

G.O.D. Time Locations:

4 years—5th grade—Anderson Hall (Room 1)

Middle School —Anderson Hall (Room 3)

High School—Anderson Hall (Room 2)

Seekers—Conference (Room 102)

Adult Bible Discussion—Doshi Room 101

Monday, January 16

8:30 AM Men’s Small Group—Conference Room 102

6:30 PM Disciple 2—Doshi Room 101

7:00 PM Boy Scouts—Anderson Hall

Tuesday, January 17

6:30 PM Financial Peace University—Conference Room 102

7:00 PM Praise Team Practice

Wednesday, January 18

4:00 PM Rooted Kids—Anderson Hall

5:30 PM Music with Melinda—Choir Room

6:30 PM Community Night Diner—Anderson Hall

Thursday, January 19

4:00 PM Prayer Gathering—Mendez Prayer Room

6:40 PM Choir Rehearsal

Friday, January 20

Saturday, January 21

8:00 AM C.O.L.E.—Sanctuary

8:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast—Cracker Barrel, Sanford