november 27th bulletin
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Bulletin 11.27.11TRANSCRIPT
Pastors at First Presbyterian Church:
Jim Wood, Senior Pastor - [email protected] Hoy, Executive Associate Pastor- [email protected]
Jim Gates, Associate Pastor of Evangelism- [email protected]
Pra•x•is:The Experiment
This year we are challenged to participate in an experiment called Pra•x•is, a Greek word meaning “practices.” Our hypothesis is
simple; if we commit to five spiritual practices over the next year, our relationships with Jesus Christ and with one another will be radically transformed. The five practices are found in the word Pra•x•is: Pray for the entire world, Read through the entire Word, Add to the community, Invest in the Kingdom, and Send yourself to the nations. The X represents Christ (the Greek letter Chi, or X, is the first letter of Christ and an ancient symbol for Jesus) and reminds us that what we do only finds meaning if Jesus is at the center. If you are seeking purpose or meaning, if you want to know and grow closer to God, or if you want a deeper spiritual life, we invite you to join us this year and take the experiment!
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.fpcnorfolk.org
THIS WEEK AT FIRST NOVEMBER 27, 2011
“...and day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH www.fpcnorfolk.org
SEEKING CHRIST:Send Yourself to the Nations - New Sermon series beginning today. Make a 2% commitment: Commit 2% (7 Days or 168 hours of your year to missions.)FPC101 - Sunday, December 4, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. If you would like to know more about the history of our church, our missions and our ministries, please join our pastors and staff for this class that includes introductions, discussion, and a meal. Childcare is provided. You may register online.Service of Remembrance and Healing - Come to this service to remember together that our savior, Jesus, comes as light even into our own darkness. There will be time for prayer, beautiful music and reflection.
SHARING HIS LOVE:Go 2 Blocks! -1 Block Sunday school + 1 Block Worship; please park 2 blocks away to make room for visitors. Boxes of Love - Each ornament ($60) has a picture of an African child who is part of the Holy Family Center in Kenya. Supported by FPC, the Center serves many precious children who are HIV+. Your gift provides things like: mattresses, blankets, back packs, shoes, socks, jackets and food, enough for a MONTH! Sign up in the Common. World AIDS Day/One Day of Pay – Sunday, Dec. 4, we ask you to prayerfully consider giving one day of your pay to support Tree of Lives, FPC’s AIDS ministry in Kenya, as part of the global effort to raise AIDS awareness on World AIDS Day. 100 percent of your donation will provide Kenyan families and individuals suffering from AIDS with life-saving food and medications. Caroling on Colley- Join us for caroling and hot coca with our community neighbors on Colley. Friday December 2, 6:30 pm on the steps of Blair Middle School.Christmas Poinsettias: You may give a poinsettia in honor or in loving memory of someone this Christmas Season. $25/each. Please fill out the Connection Card to request your Christmas Poinsettia.Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team (N.E.S.T)- Dec 21- 28 A Christmas Week Service Opportunity. Sign up to assist in providing dinner and shelter in our church building for the homeless of our community. Visit the Common for more information. *Consider making a NEST Hygiene kit. We also need 90 rolls of Duct Tape.
Commitment Update - 2012 Commitment Cards returned as of Nov. 20, 229; Amount Pledged: $1,193,306.
Visitor’s Cross - A handmade cross will be added to the new Pra•x•is cross in The Common each time the Lord blesses us with a first-time visitor. We celebrate that 229 first-time visitors have been with us in worship since 9.11.2011. Please remember to invite your friends to church.
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY NOVEMBER 27, 20111st Sunday of Advent 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary
(Please silence your cell phone.) Anthem: Of the Father’s Heart Begotten David Willcocks
Welcome
Call to Worship: Isaiah 9: 2
*Hymn - #150 Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Prayer of Confession
Loving God, in Your merciful grace You gave us the gift of the Sabbath; a day to rest our bodies and renew our spirit. We confess, however, that we have often neglected the gift of this day and lived our lives at an unhealthy pace. Forgive us, we pray. By the power of Your Holy Spirit, help us rest in You that we might be ready to be Your people in the world this week. We pray this in the name of Jesus Christ, who reminded us that the Sabbath was made for us.
Silent Confession
Confessional Response - Kyrie Kyrie eleison; Christe eleison; Kyrie eleison.
Translation: Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy.
Assurance of Pardon: John 1: 16-18
*Congregational Response to God’s Grace: Gloria Patri - Hymn 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 K through grade 5 are invited to come forward to receive Worship Packets & RADICOL Kid’s bulletin, designed especially to involve them in worship.
Widening the Family Circle & Towel of Servanthood Welcome of New Members—John 13:14-15
Apostles’ Creed LitanyDo you believe in God, the Father almighty? I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
Do you believe in Jesus Christ? I believe 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.Do you believe in the Holy Ghost? I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, he resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.
Anthem 8:30 Of the Father’s Heart David Willcocks CKC 11:00 Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow Mark Patterson Soloists: Grace Roberts & Audrey Roberts Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 6: 1-8, Page, 635 O.T., NRSVNew Testament Reading: John 1:1-18, Page, 91 N.T., NRSV
The Preached Word Send Now; Arrive Before Christmas Jim Wood
Presentation of our Gifts: Isaiah 6: 8Then I heard the voice of the LORD saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” and I said, “Here am I; send me!”
Offertory: Savior of the Nations, Come J.S. Bach Text: see Hymnal #14
*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.
Concerns and Prayers of Our Church Family
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 us our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and power, and glory, forever.
*Hymn - #151 Crown Him with Many Crowns
*An Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Benediction and Congregational Response Celtic Alleluia: Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia
Flowers in the Sanctuary - The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Ruth Eure, given by Mella, Charlie, Mason and Chris.
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP NOVEMBER 27, 20111st Sunday of Advent 9:30 in First Hall
(Please silence your cell phone.)
ENTERING INTO THE WORDSongs of Praise and Prayer: King of Love How Deep the Father’s LoveGreeting & Prayers Widening the Family Circle & Towel of Servanthood: John 13:14-15Sacrament of Baptism
Children of the Covenant: Henry Barkley Hansen and his birthdate is November 8, 2010.
CKC Rise Up, Shepherd and Follow Mark Patterson Soloists: Grace Roberts & Audrey Roberts
Children in grades K-2 are dismissed for Worship First. Children through grade 5 are invited to come forward to receive Worship Packets & a RADICOL Kid’s bulletin, designed especially to involve them in worship.
Songs: Agnus Dei, We All Declare ENCOUNTERING THE WORD Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 6:1-8, Page 635, O.T., NRSV
New Testament Reading: John 1:1-18, Page 91, N.T., NRSV
The Preached Word Send Now; Arrive before Christmas Jim Wood
ENGAGING THE WORD AND THE WORLD Offering Our Gifts & Prayers: Isaiah 6:8 Then I heard the voice of the LORD saying “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” and I said, “Here am I; send me!”
The Lord’s Prayer [in unison]
Benediction and Song of Response: Angus Dei (Reprise)
SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES NOVEMBER 27, 2011For help finding a class for yourself or your child, please stop by the Welcome Center.
Children and Youth Sunday SchoolBethlehem Babies Nursery Birth -23 months ~ 8:20 - 12:10 p.m. Check your child in at the Nursery Area.Little Lambs Sunday School 2-4 years old ~ 9:30 & 11 a.m.Check your child in at computers outside the children’s wing.
R.A.D.I.C.O.L Sunday School (Raising Awesome Disciples in Christ Our Lord)
K-5th grade 8:30 a.m. ~ Worship with your family9:30 & 11 a.m. Check in at computers outside the children’s wingJr. High Sunday SchoolGrades 6-8 ~ 9:30 & 11 a.m. in the Catacombs Sr. High Sunday School Grades 9-12 ~ 9:30 in Youth Director’s Office on Staff Square; 11 a.m. in the Catacombs
Adult Sunday School 9:30Basic Bible Class - II Corinthians (Rabbi Room) Seekers Class - The Book of Acts (Part 2) (2nd Floor Conference Room)Covenant Class - Early Church History (The Center for Prayer & Spiritual Growth 2nd floor)Marriage by the Book-God’s perspective on marriage. (The Center for Prayer & Spiritual Growth 2nd floor)
11:05Alpha Express - Introduction to Christian Theology (Northminster House Parlor)Young Couples Small Group (The Center for Prayer & Spiritual Growth 2nd Floor)Holy Land Group - 2nd & 4th Sundays (The Center for Prayer & Spiritual Growth 2nd Floor)The Four Loves - Study of C.S. Lewis’ book (The Center for Prayer & Spiritual Growth 1st Floor) 20-Something Couples Bible Study -1st & 3rd Sun. (The Center for Prayer & Spiritual Growth 2nd Floor)Young Adults - The Life You’ve Always Wanted (Not meeting this week.)
In The Common: Free Bibles in The Loft & Sermon DVDs, free for visitors. A Special Gift for Visitors: First-time visitors 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] Gates, Director of Family & Children’s Ministries - [email protected] Mackey Johnston, Children’s Ministry Coordinator - [email protected] Kristine Rand, Director of Prayer & Spiritual Growth - [email protected] Whitaker, Director of Youth & Young Adults - [email protected] Wood, Mission Outreach Coordinator - [email protected]
