Check-in is located in the open area beyond the Coffee and Pastry Station in The Common Area. It is mandatory that all children be checked in on the computers prior to delivery to Sunday school classes.

Our MissionSeek Christ. Share His Love.

WELCOMEto First Presbyterian Church

Service TimesTraditional 8:30 and 11:00amContemporary 9:30am

Today’s Message

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORFOLK

Go FishJune 9, 2013

This summer, we dive into the Gospel of Matthew by following Jesus as he journeys along the water. We will see him baptized in the River Jordan, walk along the beach as he calls his first disciples, and be fearfully amazed as he walks to us on the water. Each time Jesus travels by boat or teaches on the water, we will be there to listen, to learn and to experience his transformative power.

CHILDREN’S CLASSES

ADULT CLASSES

8:30 Nursery is available for infants and small children. Older children are encouraged to worship with their family.

9:30 Nursery for Infants and 1-year-olds is available. Preschoolers (2- to 4-year-olds) go directly to their classrooms after check-in. Children K through 5th grade will go directly to the Old Fellowship Hall for “Praise Kids” at 9:30 after check-in. From there, students will proceed to their regular 9:30 classes, which are using the Faithweaver curriculum.

11:00 Nursery for Infants and 1-year-olds is available. Children preschool through 5th grade will go directly to their Sunday School classes at 11:00 after check-in to experience the interactive Buzz curriculum.

CONTACTSHunter Johnston, Director of Children’s Ministries - hunter@fpcnorfolk.orgNigel Anderson, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries - nigel@fpcnorfolk.orgKristine Rand, Director of Prayer & Spiritual Growth - kristine@fpcnorfolk.org

9:30 Middle School meets downstairs in the Rabbi Room High School meets upstairs in the Youth Director’s Office11:00 No Classes for Youth, for more information contact Nigel Anderson

YOUTH CLASSES

For help finding a class for yourself or your child, please stop by The Welcome Desk.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2013

9:30 Not A Fan Basic Bible Class The Conference Room Colossians Learning to Live a Life of Christ Northminster House Higher Love Couples The Center 11:00 Faith Lessons Holy Land Journeyers (2nd & 4th Sundays) The Center One Thousand Gifts Women’s Study The Center

fpcnorfolk.org

seeking membership...or just want to learn more?

FPC 101 is the perfect introduction to our denomination, church family, ministries and staff.

Join us today from 3:00-7:00. Dinner and childcare are provided.

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for zumba-ing and contribut -ing! BIG

was raised to benefi t the Joy Children’s Village in Kenya!

$3,587

DVD Based Study for WomenBegins Wednesday, June 19, 9:30am

Discerning the Voice of God

Contact kristine@fpcnorfolk.org for detailsChildcare is provided

Ghent Area

Offering a hand up, not a hand out.ministries

Dedicated to helping those in need in Norfolk since 2000, Ghent Area Ministries assisted 447 clients from January to April 2013.• Helped 11 families & singles with rent• Helped 51 households with utilities• Provided fi nancial assistance for 119 prescriptions

for 50 clients• Provided assistance for 7 clients to get dental

treatment• Gave 25 food bags and 36 bag lunches to feed 82

people• Provided 20 clients with bus tickets for local trans-

portation• Assisted 9 clients via Greyhound- “Homeward

Bound”• Clothed 210 clients, both men and women • Provided 192 hygiene kits• Assisted 4 clients obtain photo IDs

For information on how to get involved with GAM, contact sheryl@fpcnorfolk.org

Nursery and Children’s Ministry Area Tours are available for parents looking to become better acquainted with our facilities and programs. Tours are available on Sundays beginning at 12:10pm and offered by appointment only. Contact Hunter Johnston at hunter@fpcnorfolk.org to schedule your tour.

Pastors at First Presbyterian Church of NorfolkJim Wood, Senior Pastor - jim@fpcnorfolk.orgValena Hoy, Executive Associate Pastor - valena@fpcnorfolk.org Jim Gates, Associate Pastor of Evangelism - jimgates@fpcnorfolk.org

Free Bibles are available in The Loft for anyone who would like one.

First Time Guests Stop by The Common for a free copy of Phillip Yancey’s The Jesus I Never Knew.

Cross in The Common A handmade cross will be added to the cross in The Common each time the Lord blesses us with a first-time guest. We celebrate that 241 first-time guests have been with us in worship since 01.01.13

“...and day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47

Offering Our Gifts & Prayers

*Stand If Able

Songs of Praise and Prayer Hosanna (Praise is Rising) 10,000 Reasons Let That Hallelujah Go

Benediction and Song of Response Everlasting God

The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of the women in our congregation who have joined the Church Triumphant this past year: Frances Baker, Edith Bentley, and Sarah Gresham.

*Congregational Response to God’s Grace Gloria Patri #579Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the

beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

Call to Worship Psalm 18:1-2 Page 543

Prayer of Confession Gracious Heavenly Father, Jesus turned the world’s accepted standards upside down. It was the poor, not the rich, who were blessed; the weak, not the strong, who were to be esteemed; the pure in heart, not the sophisticated and the worldly, who understood what life was about. Righteousness, not power or money or sensual pleasure, should be our pursuit. Forgive us, we pray, when we fall short of the Kingdom that Jesus proclaims. We pray for your mercy and grace.

Silent Confession

Assurance of Pardon I Peter 1:13-16 Page 1220

Presentation of Our Gifts

Greetings

*Hymn In The Garden Page 3, Come to the Water

Confessional Response Kyrie #574Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

Children through grade 5 are invited to come forward to receive a Children’s Worship Packet specially designed to involve them in worship.

FPC 101: Interested in becoming a member of FPC or just want to get to know us a little better? Then FPC 101 is for you! Join us today from 3:00-7:00pm. Dinner and childcare are provided; register on the Connection Card or online at fpcnorfolk.org.

Circle of Grace Church: Join us for worship on Saturday, June 15 at 6:00 pm in First Hall. Childcare is available.

Prayer Ministry at FPC: If you would like individual prayer following the service, prayer ministers are available and ready to pray with and for you.

Contact Us820 Colonial Avenue Norfolk, VA 23507 (757) 625.1697 www.fpcnorfolk.org

5 Cents A Meal Offering: This morning’s offering will go to support Ghent Area Ministries (GAM). GAM began in 2000 as an outreach of Ghent area congregations that had a heart to meet the needs of the poor, distressed, and homeless. A non-profit outreach ministry, GAM is dedicated to helping those in need in the Norfolk community by addressing economic, social and spiritual needs. Currently 19 neighboring congregations support GAM, including First Presbyterian Church.

242 Youth Community: Sundays, Middle School meets at 4pm, High School at 5:30pm. Contact nigel@fpcnorfolk.org for a calendar of events.

Concerns and Prayers of Our Church Family

Offertory His Eye Is On The Sparrow, Words by Mrs. C.D. Martin, Music by Chas. H. Gabriel, Sung by Marc Summers

*Hymn I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Page 6, Come to the Water

*An Invitation to Christian Discipleship

*Benediction and Congregational Response Celtic Alleluia

Choral Response Tell Me The Stories of Jesus, v. 1 Come to the Water Hymnal, Appendix Page 1

Old Testament Reading Psalm 18:1-19 Page 543

New Testament Reading Matthew 4:18-22 Page 968

The Preached Word Go Fish Jim Wood

Al-Anon: Al-Anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope while working through a 12-Step program themselves. Weekly meetings at FPC include: Family Group, Sundays, 7-8 pm, in the Parlor of the Northminster House, 902 Colonial Ave.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Weekly Meetings at FPC on Saturdays in Northminster House, 902 Colonial Ave., 7:00-8:00 pm, and Simple Actions Group, Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm in First Hall.

Congregational Meeting, June 9: There will be a congregational meeting TODAY at 10:45am following the contemporary service in First Hall for the purpose of electing a new slate of ruling elders, deacons and trustees. All members are encouraged to attend.

5 Cents-A-Meal Offering This morning’s offering will go to support Ghent Area Ministries. See the First Announcements panel for details.

*Doxology and Prayer of DedicationPraise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below,Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles‘ Creed Hymnal, Page 14I 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.

Old Testament Reading Psalm 18:1-19 Page 543

New Testament Reading Matthew 4:18-22 Page 968

Anthem Psalm 18 William Knapp

This morning we are pleased to welcome Tony Martelle from Riverbend Church in Chesapeake as our guest worship leader.

Shoulder2Shoulder Men’s Group: Our men’s bimonthly breakfast and fellowship will meet this Tuesday, June 11, 7:00 am -8:00 am in First Hall. Men of all ages and in all stages of life are encouraged to attend and to bring a friend, co-worker or neighbor! Cost is $7 for a full breakfast.

The Lord’s Prayer (sung in unison)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 power, and glory, forever. Amen.

The Preached Word Go Fish Jim Wood

Come to the Water, Summer FunJoin us today for a FIN-tastically fun game of Go Fish! Mosey on over to the breezeway after worship, grab a fishing rod and catch an inspiring Word! We also have fun fish snacks with a special message from Jesus for you!!

Contemporary Service 9:30 am

Traditional Service 8:30 and 11:00

Information

First Announcements

On The Calendar

Prayer Ministry at FPC: If you would like individual prayer following the service, prayer ministers are available and ready to pray with and for you.

Young Singles Bible Study: ‘Vintage Jesus: Timeless Answers for Timely Questions,’ Thursdays throughout June with social time beginning at 6pm. Join us and bring a friend! Contact nigel@fpcnorfolk.org for more information.

242 Parent Partnership Dinner: Next meeting is on Sunday, June 23 at 6pm. FPC’s director of youth and young adults’ ministries, Nigel Anderson, will facilitate discussion on ‘Entertainment and Today’s Youth.’ You may register online at fpcnorfolk.org or on this morning’s Connection Card. Contact nigel@fpcnorfolk.org with questions.

New Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study: The women’s mid week summer study begins June 19, 9:30-11:30am. The DVD based study, “Discerning The Voice of God,” is being offered as intergenerational with childcare available. Contact kristine@fpcnorfolk.org with questions.

5 Cents-A-Meal Offering This morning’s offering will go to support Ghent Area Ministries. See First Announcements panel for details.

Session Minutes: FPC’s May Session Minutes are available online at fpcnorfolk.org.