37th Annual Women’s Day Worship Bulletin
St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
37th Annual Women’s Day
Looking Back As We Move Forward
Welcome: Pastor Clesha
Psalm 71:18
18 Even when I am old and gray,
do not forsake me, my God,
till I declare your power to the next generation,
your mighty acts to all who are to come.
Processional Song: “When the Lord Delivers Me”
First Lesson: Valerie Taylor-Samuel
Psalm 78:1-7
1 My people, hear my teaching;
2 I will open my mouth with a parable;
I will utter hidden things, things from of old—
3 things we have heard and known,
things our ancestors have told us.
4 We will not hide them from their descendants;
we will tell the next generation
the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord,
his power, and the wonders he has done.
5 He decreed statutes for Jacob
and established the law in Israel,
which he commanded our ancestors
to teach their children,
6 so the next generation would know them,
even the children yet to be born,
and they in turn would tell their children.
7 Then they would put their trust in God
listen to the words of my mouth.
and would not forget his deeds
but would keep his commands.
Presentation of Honorees
- Louise Case by Maryann Evans
- Margie Wright turned in by Mary Ann Evans
- Justine Patterson by Carol Chatman
- Linda Crawford by Diane Hillsman
- Veronica Britto by Frances Maddox
Praise Dancers
Presentation of Honorees
- Queen Sutton by Shelia Vitruk
- Ann Zieger by Carol Lee
- Carol Lee by Kathy Nelson
- Willie Mae Brown by Shelvia Samuel
Second Lesson: Christina Crawford
Psalm 71:17-24
17 Since my youth, God, you have taught me,
and to this day I declare your marvelous deeds.
18 Even when I am old and gray,
do not forsake me, my God,
till I declare your power to the next generation,
your mighty acts to all who are to come.
19 Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens,
you who have done great things.
Who is like you, God?
20 Though you have made me see troubles,
many and bitter,
you will restore my life again;
from the depths of the earth
you will again bring me up.
21 You will increase my honor
and comfort me once more.
22 I will praise you with the harp
for your faithfulness, my God;
I will sing praise to you with the lyre,
Holy One of Israel.
23 My lips will shout for joy
when I sing praise to you—
I whom you have delivered.
24 My tongue will tell of your righteous acts
all day long,
for those who wanted to harm me
have been put to shame and confusion.
Women’s Day Choir: “If You Come to Him” soloist – Timyk Hillsman
Gospel: Tanya Morris
Matt 5:1-16
Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them.
The Beatitudes
He said:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Salt and Light
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
Introduction of Guest – Rashidah Perkins
Women’s Day Choir: “Press Toward the Mark” soloist – Linda Crawford
Sermon: Barbara Steele – Zion Baptist Church of Ambler
Congregational song of Response: We’ve Come This Far by Faith
Prayers of the People: Elaine Jones
Offering
Women’s Day Choir: “Battlefield” soloist – Ida Swindle
Offertory Prayer (see Philippians 3:10-11): Communion Assistant, Janice Sippio Henderson
Dear God, I want to know Christ inside and out. I want to experience the power of his resurrection and join him in his suffering. I want to be like him in his death and be raised like him from death. As I grow in the grace of Christ, make me strong in my faith, bold in my witness, and fervent in my servant-love. There is no better life than life in Christ! Amen.
The Preface: Pastor Gwen
L The Lord be with you. C And also with you.
L Lift up your hearts! C We lift them up in love for God!
L Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. C It is right to give God our thanks and praise.
L We are the Body of Christ! C His Spirit is in us!
Eucharistic Words: Pastor Gwen
Lord’s Prayer (sung)
Communion (Assistants, Janice Henderson and Linda Gillum)
Post-Communion Prayer
Benediction: Pastor Gwen
Recessional: “When the Lord Delivers Me”