bulletin: 09.02.2012
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Pastors at First Presbyterian Church:Jim Wood, Senior Pastor - [email protected]
Valena Hoy, Executive Associate Pastor - [email protected]
Jim Gates, Associate Pastor of Evangelism - [email protected]
SPECIAL PRAYERS THIS WEEK:Missionary: Frank Drake, Indonesia Joy Home: Elizabeth, 5 years oldKenya Joy Home Creation Care Tip Persecuted
Churches
Patrick, 10 years oldPack waste-free lunches
using reusable bags, utensils and containers.
Kuwait
FPC Missionaries: Frank Drake serving in IndonesiaRudy and Kate Miller serving in Kenya
FPC Local Missions: First Presbyterian Preschool
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHwww.fpcnorfolk.org
SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
Come enjoy a new series about some of the most ancient words of the Bible — the Ten Commandments —
You will discover you’re just ten steps away from the life you’ve always wanted!
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHwww.fpcnorfolk.org
SEPTEMBER 2, 2012
First Time Guests - Stop by the Common for a free copy of Donald Miller’s Searching for God Knows What.
Free NIV Bibles - are available in the Loft for anyone who would like one.
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 540 first-time guests have been with us in worship since 9.11.2011. Please remember to invite your friends to church. “...and day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47
SHARING HIS LOVE:
Go 2 Blocks! - 1 Block Sunday school +1 Block Worship; please park 2 blocks away to make room for guests.
New Blog: www.RememberHimBlog.com - We all remember stories of when God has reached through time and space to reveal His compassion. We’re in the process of collecting stories, so if you would like to share yours, please contact [email protected].
PEVA PW (Presbyterian Women) Fall Gathering: Saturday, September 8th - We will meet in First Hall from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Childcare, breakfast and lunch will be provided. RSVP by email to [email protected] or on the Connection Card today.
The LOFT Open House Next Sunday, September 9 - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Take a tour, meet our staff, have some refreshment, and peruse our references, periodicals, texts, DVDs, best sellers plus the youth and children’s corners. Book sale, free hymnals and more!
SAVE THE DATE! ANNUAL ALL-CHURCH PICNIC - Sunday, September 16th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Talbot Hall located at 600 Talbot Hall Drive, Norfolk.
SEEKING CHRIST:Family Worship Sunday - Today is Family Worship Sunday! We will not have Children’s Sunday School classes so all of our children can join us for worship!
NEW Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study Starts September 5th - Join us from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. to study Nehemiah together! (Meeting in the Main Church. Childcare provided.)
Adult Education Opportunities - New Adult Sunday Morning Classes begin September 9th and Wednesday Night ID resumes September 26th.
SeniorsFIRST Birthday Luncheon Wednesday, September 5th - ALL ARE WELCOME! We’ll celebrate September birthdays, enjoy a delicious lunch and learn together! Our speaker, Bert Schmidt, CEO of WHRO Public Broadcasting, will present the program “What’s New at WHRO?” RSVP by calling 625-1697, signing up on the Connection Card or through the Online Registration at www.fpcnorfolk.org by Monday, Sept. 3rd.
Children’s Sunday School Simplified - Beginning September 9th Praise Kids will meet at 9:30 and then Sunday School will be at 11:00. Visit the Welcome Desk or contact Hunter Johnston at [email protected] for more info.
Pra•x•is
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY SEPTEMBER 2, 201218th Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Welcome
Call to Worship: Psalm 97: 1
*Hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth #473
Prayer of Confession: Eternal God, our Redeemer, we confess that we have tried to hide from you, for we have done wrong. We have all too often forgotten or ignored that we are created in Your image and that we are chosen by You to go and bear lasting fruit. In Your great mercy, forgive our sins and free us from selfishness so that we may choose your will, obey your commandments and reflect your love to one another through Jesus Christ our Savior.
Silent Confession
Confessional Response: Kyrie Kyrie eleison; Christe eleison; Kyrie eleison.
Translation: Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy.
Assurance of Pardon: Galatians 3: 26-28
*Congregational Response to God’s Grace: Glory Be to the Father #579 Glory 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.
Greeting and Connecting
Children’s Sermon (11:00 a.m.) Back to School Hunter Johnston
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 1: 26-31, Page 1, O.T., NRSV
New Testament Reading: John 15: 1-17, Page 109, N.T., NRSV
Readings at the 11:00 Service by Tamatha Burton, with daughters Sarah and Caroline
The Preached Word: Permission to Rest Jim Gates
Presentation of Our Gifts
Offertory: Ain'-a That Good News! arr. by William L. Dawson
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication: 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. Amen.
The Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ The table of our Lord is at the center of life as a Christian community and stands as an invitation to the fullness of life that God intends for each of us. At the table we celebrate the promises of our baptism, that Christ can be alive in us and we in Him. Our Lord invites all of God’s baptized to His table regardless of age, denominational connection or social status. The choice to commune at this particular table is yours; however, please do not feel obligated.
Invitation to The Lord’s Table
Words of Institution
Prayer of Consecration
The Lord’s Prayer (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.
Sharing the Elements (Partake of the elements when you are served.)
Communion Music
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Concerns and Prayers of Our Church Family
*Hymn: When Morning Gilds the Skies #487
*An Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Benediction and Congregational Response Celtic Alleluia: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Flowers in the Sanctuary - The flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Arnold McKinnon by his family.
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SEPTEMBER 2, 201218th Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:30 a.m. in First Hall
(Please remember to silence your digital devices)
ENTERING INTO THE WORDSong of Praise and Prayer: I Enter Your House
Everlasting God with Children’s Praise Team
Children’s Sermon Back to School Hunter Johnston
Greeting & Prayers
Song: Great I Am
ENCOUNTERING THE WORD
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 1: 26-31, Page 1, O.T., NRSV
New Testament Reading: John 15:1-17, Page 109, N.T., NRSV
Readings by Glen Green and Laurie Talty, with daughter Kristen
The Preached Word: Permission to Rest Jim Gates
ENGAGING THE WORD AND THE WORLD
The Sacrament of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ The table of our Lord is at the center of life as a Christian community and stands as an invitation to the fullness of life that God intends for each of us. At the table we celebrate the promises of our baptism, that Christ can be alive in us and we in Him. Our Lord invites all of God’s baptized to His table regardless of age, denominational connection or social status. The choice to commune at this particular table is yours; however, please do not feel obligated.
Words of Institution Prayer of Consecration The Lord’s Prayer (sung in unison) Musical Offering: Thank You For The Cross
Sharing the Elements Prayer of Thanksgiving
Offering Our Gifts & Prayers
Benediction and Song of Response: Create in Me
There is no Chi ldren and Youth Sunday School today - i t ’s Fami ly Worship Sunday!Children and Youth will be promoted to their new Sunday school classes on Sunday, September 9.
Bethlehem Babies Nursery 8:20am - 12:10pm: Nursery Renovations Underway - Thanks for your patience while our nursery undergoes minor renovations. Please bring your babies (birth to 23-month-olds) to the main Children’s Check-In located outside our main Preschool wing.
Little Lambs Sunday School 2-4 years old ~ 9:30 & 11:00am Check your child in at computers outside the children’s wing.
Adult Sunday Morning Classes9:35 classesFirst Class - James (Northminster House)Basic Bible - Paul’s Epistles (Rabbi Room, Main building)
In The Common Bibles & Sermon DVDs in The Loft, free for guests.
A Special Gift for Guests: First-time guests receive a copy of Donald Miller’s book, Searching for God Knows What, found on the table in The Common.
Program Staff:Andrew Callan, Minister of Administration - [email protected]
Lucy Gates, Director of Family & Children’s Ministries - [email protected]
Hunter Mackey Johnston, Children’s Ministry Director - [email protected]
Kristine Rand, Director of Prayer & Spiritual Growth - [email protected]
Sheryl Wood, Mission Outreach Coordinator - [email protected]
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES
