The Order for the Worship of God
*Please rise in body or spirit. CCLI License # 757967
Gathering Music
Welcome and Greeting
Video Announcements
Minnich Scholarship Presentation
Game
Centering Music Come Thou Fount arr. Dempsey
*Call to Worship
Leader: We gather today as one body, called by God young and old, each with a place and purpose.
All: We come ready to worship and give God praise!
Leader: God has known us, loves us, and calls each of us to follow - no matter our age.
All: We will listen, we will grow, we will follow!
Leader: Today we celebrate what God is doing in and through the next generation.
All: God is at work, and we are part of His story!
*Praise Song Build Your Kingdom Here Insert
Congregational Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Assurance of Pardon
*Response Awesome God Insert
Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings
Offertory Anthem The Blessing Brown, Carnes, Jobe & Furtick
*Doxology Hymn #592
Prayer of Dedication
Reflection on the Year Tim Eisemann
Slideshow
*Praise Song Oceans Insert
Senior Testimonies
Senior Gifts and Prayer
*Praise Song Rest on Us Insert
*Charge and Benediction
*Response The Blessing
The Lord bless you and keep you, make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.
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*Postlude
The Prayer Team is available to meet and pray with you in the front of the Sanctuary after each worship service. Today ’s prayer leaders are Evelyn Lare and Deacon Caroline Deininger.
Visiting Today?
Welcome! We'd love to meet you! Stop by the welcome desk in the atrium for a gift and more information about our church.
SUNDAY MORNING GROWING OPPORTUNITIES
Nursery Care is available during the worship service for children 3 years old and younger.
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PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP TODAY:
LITURGISTS
Timmy Alderfer, Anna DeLong, Hailey Moser, Riley Moser and Henry Stedjan
GRADUATING SENIORS
Timmy Alderfer
Julia Koenig
Kayla Matusiak
MUSICIANS
Janet Brown, Norah Brown, Evelin Care, Cara Cavicchia, Liz DeLong, Tim Eismann, Julia Koenig and Kayla Matusiak
WELCOME AMBASSADORS
Basil Iannone, Charlotte Iannone, Evelyn Lare, Suzie Lowery, Brody Matusiak, Hailey O’Donnell, Kevin O’Donnell, Gabe Wudarski and Luke Wudarski
USHER
Ron Jobson
CHAT HOST
Linda Frank
AV CREW
Jon Deininger, Al Kearney, Tyler Kimble and Rich Koenig
FLOWERS
The flowers on the chancel this morning are given to the glory of God, and in loving memory of Lt. Commander Richard W. Minnich Jr., by the Minnich Family.
Online Giving
To give online to LPPC, scan the code with your phone’s camera and follow the link. You can give online at any time.
We are an intergenerational church seeking Jesus together and shining His light from this hill. We aspire to be welcoming, growing and serving.
The LPPC Weekly for May 17, 2026
This Week’s 3 Things to Know
Service of Remembrance
Next Sunday, May 24, there will be a Service of Remembrance in the church cemetery following the 9:45am worship service. During the Service of Remembrance we will honor the memory of members of LPPC, as well as friends and family of members, who have passed away during the last year.
Invite Sunday and Cookout: June 7
We need your help to make this a welcoming event for our community! Will you sign up to provide a side dish or dessert for our after worship cookout? Use the link in your weekly email, or stop by the table in the atrium. Don’t forget to invite your friends and neighbors.
Pet Rescue: A Family VBS
—June 22-25, 6:30-8:00pm
This summer’s family Vacation Bible School is designed for kids in Prek-5th grade and their parents/caregivers. It’s a memorable week of fun and faith-building experiences for the whole family. Don’t miss finding out how God’s love makes a dif-fur-ence. Sign up through the link in your weekly email or grab in invitation in the atrium.
Upcoming Events
Sunday, May 17
9:45 am Worship Service
11:00 am Brunch - Williams Hall
11:00 am Mosaic Friends - Rowland Parlor
2:00 pm Young Adult Gaming - Fireside Room
Monday, May 18
12:00 pm Women’s Lunch Bunch - Rowland Parlor
7:00 pm Pickleball - Gym
7:00 pm Zumba - Williams Hall
Tuesday, May 19
11:00 am Days for Girls - Williams Hall
10:00 am Prayer Ministry - Library
10:30 am Love and Unity - Rowland Parlor
5:30 pm Team Leaders - Library
6:30 pm Scouts
7:00 pm Session - Rowland Parlor
Wednesday, May 20
11:00 am Days for Girls - Williams Hall
10:00 am Staff Meeting - Library
1:00 pm Sacred Spaces - Old Norriton
7:00 pm Zumba - Williams Hall
7:30 pm Men’s Basketball - Gym
Thursday, May 21
6:00 pm Bell Choir - Music Room
7:00 pm Dad’s Small Group - Offsite
7:00 pm Pickleball - Gym
7:15 pm Chancel Choir - Music Room
Saturday, May 23
8:30 am Zumba - Gym
10:00 am Men’s Basketball - Gym
Sunday, May 24
9:45 am Worship Service
10:45 am Fellowship - Atrium
10:45 am Service of Remembrance - Cemetery
2:00 pm Young Adult Gaming - Fireside Room
Please Pray with Us
For those on our Senior Care List...
Joyce Moyer
Tina Pannell
Pete and Rosalie Pilz
Stop by the table in the Atrium to sign a card for members who are homebound as well as those who have recently experienced illness or loss
For those who are serving our country…
Jeremy Allen
Thomas Chelednik
Jared Green
Jessica Heyser
David Pendleton
Adam R. Smith
Jake Smull
Geoffrey Wittenberg
For our May Mission Partner…
Blair in Kenya
Attendance May 10
Worship Service In person - 167 Online - 50
Children and Youth Sunday School - 43
We Aspire to be Welcoming, Growing, and Serving
Sacred Spaces: May 20, 1:00pm at Old Norriton - Join us for a special service of music, scripture, and meditation at the historic Old Norriton Church. Old Norriton is located at the corner of Trooper Rd. and Germantown Pike. Contact: Nancy Care
Congregational Meeting: May 31 - The session has called for a congregational meeting on May 31st, immediately following the service, to vote on the nominees for the office of elder and deacon for the class of 2029. There will also be a vote for a by-law change in regards to the deacon terms of call. The current term is that a deacon can serve three two -year consecutive terms totaling six years. The by-law proposed change is that deacons will now serve two three-year terms totaling six years.
Presbyterian Seniors Bus Trip: July 22 - Come enjoy lunch at the Washington Crossing Inn, followed by a performance of “South Pacific” at the Bucks County Playhouse. Pick up a registration form in the atrium or find it in your weekly email. Contact Dave Brandau with questions (daveb631@aol.com)
Prayer Team: Tuesdays at 10:00am in the library - Did you know that a small group meets weekly to pray over the concerns of our congregation? New members are welcome! Contact Pam Cherry with questions (pcherry3@yahoo.com)
Hearing Devices- Hearing amplification devices are available in the Narthex. Ask an usher if you need assistance. After the service please make sure the battery is turned off and the device is hung back up in the Narthex.
Mosaic Friends - May 17, 11:00am
Contact: Nancy Care (ncare@lppcmin.org)
Women’s Lunch Bunch - May 18, 12:00pm
Contact: Ellen Beswick (abeellen630@aol.com)
Love and Unity - May 19, 10:30am
Contact: Debbie Shelton-Heckman (dashdesigns@msn.com)
Dad’s Small Group - May 21, 7:00pm
Contact: Dennis Sparks (dennisbsparks@gmail.com)
Elders
Clerk of Session: Barb Logsdon
Class of 2026
Carey Heck
Beth Hill
Ron Jobson
Jack Munera
TJ Wudarski
Class of 2027
Dean Hart
David Klyce
Barbara Logsdon
David Shaw
Amybeth Weaver
Class of 2028
Linda Frank
Jim Ryan
Mamta Shankar
Deacons: Dee Angelo, Susan Ardman, Brenda Bell, Bill Bucca, Pam Cherry, Philip Delong, Caroline Deininger, Jon Deininger, Larry Eckert, Tammy Engelman, Jackie Esbenshade, Tanya Fuhrmeister, Martha Huff, Bob Jaworski, Pat Kauffman, Fred McLaren, Larry McGranahan, Linda McGranahan, Susan Ryan, Beverly Shaeff, Kate Stedjan, Carla Skuchas, Kathy Westwood
Team Leaders
Growing Team - Amybeth Weaver Operations Team - David Klyce Revenue Team - Mamta Shankar
Serving Team - Carey Heck and TJ Wudarski
Talent Management Team - Jim Ryan Welcoming Team - Ron Jobson
Pastoral Staff
Rev. Ted Mingle, Senior Pastor tmingle@lppcmin.org
Rev. Cara Cavicchia, Associate Pastor ……………….. ccavicchia@lppcmin.org
Music Ministry
Justin Zepp, Director of Music Ministry………………………..jzepp@lppcmin.org
Christian Education Staff
MaryAnn Alderfer, Director of Children ’s Ministry …….. malderfer@lppcmin.org
Sandy Messner, Director of Preschool smessner@lppcmin.org
Tim Eisemann, Youth Director
Church Office Staff
teisemann@lppcmin.org
Nancy Care, Director of Congregational Care & Sr Ministry ncare@lppcmin.org
Jim Kardos, Accountant/Records Secretary business@lppcmin.org
Susan Hart, Treasurer slmatusiak@verizon.net
Will Heath, Facilities Coordinator wheath@lppcmin.org
Clinton Bean, Cemetery Supervisor ……….……..… cbeanpainting@verizon.net
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 3:30pm Church Office
(610) 539 -6635 LOWER PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3050 West Ridge Pike, Eagleville PA 19403 website: www.lppcmin.org