The Worship Service Sunday, March 4, 2018

8:30 & 11:00 am

GATHER IN GOD’S NAME___________________________

Prelude

Welcome & Greetings Guests and Visitors – Please sign a blue Connection Card

Call to Worship

Prayer of Adoration

GIVE PRAISE AND THANKS TO GOD_________________

*Hymns of Praise #21 “This Is My Father’s World”

Deacons will collect prayer requests

*Prayer of Confession

God of mercy, whose Son Jesus Christ, longs to gather

us in the wide embrace of his love, we confess that we have

been wayward children. We have disobeyed your commands;

our ears have been deaf to your call; our hearts have been cold

to your love. In thought, in word, and in deed we have hurt

others and dishonored your name. In your great mercy receive

us yet again as your well-beloved children, not because we are

worthy but for the sake of him who loved us and gave himself

for us. Amen. *Assurance of God’s Forgiveness

*Congregational Response Hymn #88

Lord I lift your name on high, Lord I love to sing your

praises. I’m so glad you’re in my life, I’m so glad you came to

save us. You came from heaven to earth, to show the way, from

the earth to the cross, my debt to pay; from the cross to the

grave, from the grave to the sky; Lord I lift your name on high.

Time with the Children

Anthem

Joys and Concerns Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer

…Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy

kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give

us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts as we

forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver

us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the

glory, forever. Amen.

Offering our Gifts to God

*Doxology Hymn # 34

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. *Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn #691 “With the Body That Was Broken”

GOD’S WORD READ AND PROCLAIMED______________ Scripture Mark 3:20-35 (p. 1004)

Sermon “Son and Brother”

*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. (cont.)

The third day He arose 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.

GATHERING AT THE LORD’S TABLE_________________

God’s Invitation and Promises

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

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 our thanks and praise.

Distribution of the Bread and Cup Partake of the bread when passed – Hold the cup until all are served

*Prayer after Communion

With joy we praise you, gracious God, for you have

created heaven and earth, made us in your image, and kept a

covenant with us—even when we have fallen into sin. We give

you thanks for Jesus Christ, our Lord. By his grace and power,

let us triumph over temptation, be more fervent in prayer, and

live lives that are more generous in love. Amen.

GO IN GOD’S NAME__________________________________

*Hymn #259 “Amazing Love”

*Benediction

*Postlude

*All are invited to stand

This Week at Ken Mawr Volume 18 No. 9 March 4, 2018 _____Welcome to Worship!____________ __

Sermon Notes “SON AND BROTHER”

Mark 3: 20-35

The Sacrament of the

Lord’s Supper

“This Week at Ken Mawr”

is a weekly publication of Ken Mawr United

Presbyterian Church 1760 Pine Hollow Road

McKees Rocks PA 15136 Phone: 412-331-2863

Fax: 412-331-4562 Web Site

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Please submit all announcements by

noon on Wednesday

PLEASE NOTE: We ask that all cell phones and electronic devices be turned off and that food and drinks remain

outside the sanctuary. We want this time of worship to be meaningful

for everyone. Thanks.

PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: AT HOME

Alise Lugin – 34 MacArthur Way, McKees Rocks, PA ............................................. 15136 Kenzie Swain – 108 Vista Court, Oakdale, PA ......................................................... 15071 Jim Orr – 612 Magnus Lane, Coraopolis, PA ........................................................... 15108 Eileen Bryant – 108 Homer Circle, McKees Rocks, PA ........................................... 15136 Bob and Charlotte Noble – 518 Waverly Place, Lakeland, FL ................................. 33815 Jean Lindner – 16 Utz Lane, Coraopolis, PA ........................................................... 15108 Bob Gregory – 190 North Vireo Drive, McKees Rocks, PA ...................................... 15136 Hazel Rizzo - 201 Clever Rd, McKees Rocks, PA ................................................... 15136 Ken Parme – 31 Hodgson Ave, Pittsburgh, PA ........................................................ 15205 Pippa Downs – 1104 Bounty Drive, Foster City, CA ................................................ 94404 Nadine Gadsby – 54 Kathleen Drive, McKees Rocks, PA ....................................... 15136 Helen Carmichael – PO Box 868, Apt 704, Mars, PA .............................................. 16046 Rose Ann Grannis - (Angela Schoppe’s mom) 3121 47th Street, New Brighton, PA 15066 Betty McCurdy – (Russ’s sister-in-law) 208 Dixon Ave, Dubois, PA ........................ 15801 Bill McCurdy – (Russ’s uncle) 9425 Magnum Dairy Rd, Wake Forest, NC .............. 27587 Bill Conrad – 115 Phillips Lane, McKees Rocks, PA ................................................ 15136 Bill Gehr – 207 Church Drive, Coraopolis, PA ......................................................... 15108 Pat & Ralph Chasey – Coraopolis Towers, #809, 951 1st Ave, Coraopolis, PA ...... 15108 George and Sally Delp – 116 Louis Drive, McKees Rocks, PA .............................. 15136 Mercedes Niehoff – 226 North Vireo Dr, McKees Rocks, PA ................................. 15136 Jim Weber – 50 Castleview Drive, McKees Rocks, PA ............................................ 15136 Regina Finn – (Dan’s mother) 222 Lenore Dr, McKees Rocks ................................ 15136 Sarah Manges – 9742 Valley View Rd, Pittsburgh, PA ............................................ 15237 Frank Harbison – (Diane Finn’s father) 58 Bellview Circle, McKees Rocks, PA ...... 15136 Linda Barth – 316 Summer Drive, Coraopolis, PA ................................................. 15108 Suzanne Murr – 1780 Pine Hollow Road, McKees Rocks, PA ................................ 15136 Dolly Sehn – 22 Kenridge Drive, McKees Rocks, PA............................................... 15136 Barbara Benson (Dave’s mom) – 3008 Spring Garden Ave, New Castle PA .......... 16105 Mary McDonald – (Jayne’s sister) - 189 Edgewood Dr Ext, Transfer, PA .............. 16154

IN CARE FACILITIES

Dorothy McConkey – Country Meadows Bldg 4 Rm 428, 3564 Washington Pike, Bridgeville15017

Rose Stemplewski – Willow Heights, Room 309, 32 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA ........... 15136 Stella Lehner – Fair Oaks of Pgh, 2200 W. Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA ................................. 15226

Esther Black – Rm 128 Willow Lane, 30 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA ............................... 15136

Phyllis Andrews – Rm 205 Willow Lane, 30 Heckel Rd, McKees Rocks, PA.......................... 15136

Justin Boose – 428 Landisburg Rd, Shermans Dale, PA ......................................................... 17090

Marge Hieber – Room 103-W, Caring Heights, 234 Coraopolis Rd, Coraopolis, PA .............. 15108

Jim Finn – (Dan’s father) Bldg 1 Country Meadows, 3560 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA .. 15017

Rose Laughlin – Rm 331A, Bridgeville Rehab & Care, 3590 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA15017

IN THE MILITARY

McCurdy, PVT Paul, 519A 20th Avenue, Fort Campbell, KY 42223 Jim D’itri, c/o 305 Blackheath Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (home address) Lt. Col. Aaron Felter, 1316 W. Upton Road, Fort Sill, OK 73503 LCpl Andrew Gregory, 1002 Russell Ave, Apt Bldg 562, Rm 217D, Belle Chasse, LA 70037 Anthony Tresky, 2507 Blue Water Blvd., Odenton, MD 21113 ATAN Hieber Magnus A, CNATTU Oceana VA, 790 D Ave, NAS Oceana, Virginia Beach VA 23460-2299

Who is Jesus Christ? He is the founder of a new community. In Mark 3 Jesus takes

his disciples up on a mountainside and creates a new community that would

ultimately become the Church. This new community would eclipse all other

communities and all other commitments Jesus’ followers have, including the blood

ties of their families. The true humanity of Jesus is on shining display in this gospel

account. How human is Jesus? He is so human that those closest to him could not

believe he was also the eternal Son of God. Additionally, Jesus’ true humanity must

have meant that his feelings were hurt when his own flesh and blood turned on him.

If Mark 3 makes one thing clear, it is that the work of God in the kingdom supersedes

all else, no matter how painful a reality that may be. I welcome you today in Jesus’

name. –Pastor Karl

CHURCH STAFF

PASTOR ......................................................................................................................................................... Karl E. McDonald PARISH ASSOCIATE ..................................................................................................................................... Robert T. Downs DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY ............................................................................................................ Lari Skowron ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ............................................................................................................................ Vicki Halaja TREASURER ...................................................................................................................................................... Kelly McCurdy CUSTODIAN ............................................................................................................................................................ Ralph Dietz

VOLUNTEERS IN MINISTRY MUSIC DIRECTOR ......................................................................................................................................... Jayne McDonald INSTRUMENTAL COORDINATOR ................................................................................................................... Kathy Masciola NURSERY COORDINATOR ...................................................................................................................................... Lori Ryan CLERK OF SESSION .......................................................................................................................................... Diane Kuffner MODERATOR OF DEACONS ................................................................................................................................. Linda Barth ELDER OF THE MONTH .................................................................................................................................. Joe McCormick DEACONS OF THE MONTH ......................................................................................... Tracy Hobbs and Melissa McCormick

Flower Delivery: Suzanne Sanko and Susan Chimera

Counters: Russ McCurdy and Lori Ryan BENEVOLENCE OFFERINGS unless otherwise designated, support:

Today: KMUPC Workcamp Next Sunday: Lydia’s Place GREETERS: (Today) GREETERS: (Next Week) 8:30 Dona Adamski 8:30 Claudia Tyler 11:00 Amy and Bucky Savatt 11:00 Lynn and Dave Bryan CHILDREN’S CHURCH (TODAY) CHILDREN’S CHURCH (NEXT WEEK) 12 Disciples Jesus Heals the Blind

PARENTS OF INFANTS AND PRESCHOOLERS

Welcome! Your children are welcome to join us in worship today. For parents who wish to use it, childcare is provided for infants and preschoolers in the church nursery and staffed by loving volunteers. When they are ready, we gladly welcome your children to all worship services. We understand in doing so we are fulfilling part of our promise to nurture these little ones in the faith. Children learn best by observing and participating. Parents can explain and model worship for their children when they bring them to worship. Thanks again for joining us in worship today. We are glad that you are here.

NURSERY (Today) 8:30 AM NURSERY (Today) 11:00 AM 0-4 Danielle and Justin Kuban 0-2 Kristen Brown and Amy Savatt 3-4 Vicki and Caleb Halaja

NURSERY (Next Week) 8:30 AM NURSERY (Next Week) 11:00 AM 0-4 Renee and Sierra Trunick 0-2 Katie Herman and Annie Chimera 3-4 Diana and Frank Knapp

“In bringing many

sons and

daughters to

glory, it was

fitting that God,

for whom and

through whom

everything exists,

should make the

pioneer of their

salvation perfect

through what he

suffered.”

Hebrews 2:10

This Week at Ken Mawr Volume 18, No. 9 March 4, 2018 ANNOUNCEMENTS Today at KMUPC

March 4, 2018 Choir Practice ........................... 8:00 and 10:30 Morning Worship ........................... 8:30 & 11:00 Sunday School ........................................... 9:45 Caring Heights Visit .................................... 3:00 MS/HS Youth Groups ................................. 6:00

Mar 5th to 11th

Mar 5th – Soccer Shots ............................ 5-7:40 Girl Scouts .................................. 6:30 Al Anon ...................................... 7:30 Mar 6th – Lord’s Lambs ............................... 1:00 Girl Scouts .................................. 7:00 Mar 7th – Lenten Dinner .............................. 5:30 JAM ........................................... 6:30 Choir ........................................... 7:00 Mar 8th – Staff Meeting ............................. 11:00 One Year Bible Study ................. 7:00 Mar 9th – Quilters ...................................... 10:00 Mar 10th – Baptism Preparation Class ...... 10:00 Mar 11th – MS/HS Youth Groups ................ 6:00

Looking ahead

Mar 12th – Sunday Sch Teachers’ Meeting . 7:00 Al Anon ...................................... 7:30 Journey to the Cross Meeting .... 8:00 Mar 13th – Garden Club ............................ 11:00 Girl Scouts .................................. 7:00 Esther Circle .............................. 7:00 Mar 14th – Lenten Dinner ............................ 5:30 JAM ........................................... 6:30 Choir ........................................... 7:00 Mar 15th – Staff Meeting ........................... 11:00 One Year Bible Study ................. 7:00 Growth Group ............................. 7:30 Mar 16th – Quilters .................................... 10:00 Mar 17th – Girl Scouts CPR Class –Sharpe Hall Mar 18th – MS/HS Youth Groups ................ 6:00

SERMONS & SCRIPTURE

Mar 4 “Son and Brother”

Mark 3:20-35

Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Mar 11 “Messiah”

Mark 8:22-9:1

Mar 18 “Son of David”

Mark 10:46-52

Mar 25 “One Who Comes In The Name

Of The Lord”

Mark 11:1-11

Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows

E-mail Addresses for the staff at KMUPC Pastor Karl McDonald - pastorkarlmcd@comcast.net Rev. Bob Downs – rtddmin@aol.com Lari Skowron - Lskowron1@comcast.net Vicki Halaja - Kenmawrsecretary@comcast.net

Today’s Flowers are given: In memory of “Rev” on his

ordination to the gospel ministry

from Helen Sharpe, Sharon Rich, Nancy, Mark,

Kasey Lynn, and Ryan Robert Cannister

In loving memory of my mother, Marth Lind

from Gwynn Lind

Baptism Preparation Class Pastor Karl will be holding a Baptism Preparation

Class on Saturday, March 10th. If you are interested

in attending, please call the church office.

412-331-2863

Congratulations! To Zack and Liz Parme on the birth of their son,

Miles, on February 28th. Proud grandparents are

Ken and Becky Parme. Zack and Liz’s address is

3083 Cliff Mine Rd, Coraopolis, PA 15108

Thanks to everyone for

participating in the Penny Wars!

$893.83 was collected.

Our big winners are the High School Class

and the Koinonia class.

The classes that collected the most money

overall were the 2nd and 3rd Grade Class and

the New Vision Class.

All the money donated will go to the

KMUPC Food Pantry.

Once again THANK YOU!

YOUTH GROUP NEWS!

Middle School and High School Youth Groups will meet tonight at 6:00 pm

Food Pantry Please consider donating: Our Food Pantry

helps many area families and is in need

of your help!

Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Canned Soups, Stuffing, Canned

Vegetables and Fruit, Chef Boyardee, Hamburger

Helper, Macaroni and Cheese, Knorr Rice or Noodle

Side Dishes, Instant Potatoes, Gravy, Peanut Butter,

Jelly, Juice, Dish Soap, 4pk Toilet paper

West Hills Symphonic Band

FREE Concert

“Spring Gladness!” Sunday March 4th

at 3:00 pm

Montour High School

Lenten Dinners

Everyone is invited to come together on Wednesday evenings

continuing this week, March 7th for nourishment of body and soul. Soup and sandwiches will be

served from 5:30 – 6:15, and will be followed with a study based on a video series, “40 Days

with Jesus”. These eyewitness accounts dramatically retell

the course of Christ’s ministry leading up to his crucifixion.

(Reservation Inserts are in this week’s bulletin.) Suggested Donation $4 per sandwich

Children’s Church For children age 5-8

Children may leave immediately after “Time with the Children”

Children in 3rd grade and above are welcomed and encouraged to participate in worship with their

families

4 year olds through 4th grade

Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm

This week’s lesson:

“We Are God’s Temple”

Friday, March 30

9-11:30AM For children ages 4 through the 6th grade

Registration forms available online, Narthex and in the Welcome Room