Sunday, January 20, 2013 For help finding a class for yourself or your child, please stop by The Welcome Desk.
ADULT CLASSES 9:30
Hebrews Living By Faith, Basic Bible Class Philippians Paul’s Letter of Joy Book of Revelation Covenant Class
11:00 Faith Lessons Who Is This Man?
2nd Floor Conf. Room Northminster House The Center
Holy Land Journeyers (2nd & 4th Sundays) Young Singles
The Center The Center
YOUTH CLASSES 9:30
Middle School meets downstairs in the Catacombs High School meets upstairs in the Youth Director’s Office
11:00 No Classes for Youth, for more information contact Nigel Anderson No 242 Youth Community tonight. We encourage everyone to attend our Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Service at 4:00 pm in First Hall.
CHILDREN’S CLASSES Check-in is located in the open area beyond the Coffee and Pastry Station in The Common. 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.
Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk We are delighted you chose to worship with us today and our hope is you will experience God’s presence during your time at FPC. Please fill out the Connection Card in the bulletin and let us know if this is your first or second time with us. And, if you have any questions about the church, please visit our Welcome Desk located in The Common area so we can assist you!
January 20, 2013
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.
Congregational Meeting: This morning, Sunday, January 20th, 10:45 am,
CONTACTS
Martin Luther King Jr Service: Join us today for a Presbytery wide
we will meet in First Hall to approve our Pastor’s Terms of Call for 2013.
Hunter Johnston, Director of Children’s Ministries - hunter@fpcnorfolk.org Nigel Anderson, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries - nigel@fpcnorfolk.org Kristine Rand, Director of Prayer & Spiritual Growth - kristine@fpcnorfolk.org
Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 am The Gospel of Mark childcare provided
Thursdays 7:00-9:00 pm Is That You God? First Thursdays of the Month 7:00-8:30 pm Meet Him at the Well Second Tuesdays of the Month 10:30 am-1:00 pm Hand-In-Hand, Study and Lunch Save the Date: Women’s Retreat March 15-17 in Kitty Hawk NC Bloom! Grow in Christ’s Love, with Speaker Dr. Linda Eure for more information about our bible studies or retreat, contact kristine@fpcnorfolk.org
worship service commemorating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. at 4:00 pm in First Hall. 242 Youth Community Parent Partnership Dinner: Next Sunday, January 27th, 5:00 pm. Cost is $7 per person. Sign up online at fpcnorfolk. org/calendar, on the Connection Card or contact nigel@fpcnorfolk.org.
New! Wednesday Night Live and Inside-Out: Begins January 30th Children K-5th Grade: 5:15-5:45 pm | Dinner | 5:45-7:15 pm Class | Inside-Out Adults: 5:15 to 6:00 pm Dinner | 6:00-7:00 pm Class | New Testament 101 Contact hunter@fpcnorfolk.org or register on the Connection Card.
Nicaragua Mission Trip Informational Meeting: Sunday, February 3rd, after all three services in Armstrong Chapel. Anyone interested in learning more about this upcoming July 20-27 trip is invited to stop by. Contact Charlie Stine at charliestine@gmail.com for more information.
FPC 101: Interested in joining First Presbyterian or just learning more about us? FPC 101 is the place to start. Next class is Sunday, February 10th, 3:00-7:00pm. Dinner and childcare included. Register online at fpcnorfolk. org/calender or contact jimgates@fpcnorfolk.org.
Go 2 Blocks: Important reminder to attend Worship, attend Sunday School, and for our regular attendees and members, Park 2 Blocks Away.
Traditional Services 8:30 am and 11:00 Traditional Service 8:30 and am 11:00
January 20, 2013 - Announcements
Call to Worship
2 Thessalonians 1:1
may worship together at the Martin Luther King Commemorative Service today at 4:00 pm in First Hall. Regular middle and high community will resume January 30th.
*Hymn
How Firm a Foundation
Shoulder2Shoulder Men’s Group: Meets this Tuesdays, 7:00 -8:00 am in First
confidence and prevents us from receiving your Spirit. We multiply our sorrows by worshipping what we see and hear more than you, our delight and salvation. O God, in your great mercy, grant us the peace that passes understanding. Forgive us, and draw us close to you, that we may breathe deeply of your presence and find in you the fullness of joy.
242 Youth Community: Will not be meeting this evening in order that our families
Hall. Breakfast and discussion of timely topics facing all men. Lead by Jim Wood. Cost is $5 for a full breakfast.
Women’s Bible Study, Wednesday Mornings: The Gospel of Mark, Wednesdays. 9:30 to 11:30 am, Rooms 205-206. Childcare is provided.
Women’s Bible Study, Thursday Evening: Is That You God? A Taste of Discerning the Voice of God, Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 pm, rooms 205-206.
Young Adults Dinner: This Thursday, January 24th, 6:00 pm in First Hall. Sign up online at fpcnorfolk.org/calendar, on the Connection Card or contact nigel@ fpcnorfolk.org.
Save the Date: Women’s Retreat, March 15-17: Bloom! Grow in Christ’s Love, contact kristine@fpcnorfolk.org to register or for more information.
Beginning Ballroom Dance Lessons ($10 per couple per session): In preparation for the dinner dance or just because you have a hankering to learn! Four Friday sessions, January 18th- February 8th, 7:00-8:00 pm. Childcare available. Contact Jane Smack, 374-8592, sign up online at fpcnorfolk.org/calendar or on the Connection Card.
Couples’ Valentine’s Dinner Dance: Save the date of Friday, February 15th, 6:00-10:00pm. $50 per couple. Register on the Connection Card or online at fpcnorfolk.org/calendar.
Flowers in the Sanctuary: Sundays, February 24 and March 17 are currently available for anyone interested in purchasing the flowers for the services in the sanctuary. This is a wonderful way to celebrate and share the Lord’s blessings to you and your family. Contact Shirley Roberts at 428-0726.
Food Bank: Volunteers are needed on February 16th , 9:00 am-1:00 pm. If
pm, and Simple Actions Group, Mondays, 7:00-8:00 pm. 902 Colonial Ave, Norfolk, Northminster House, in the Parlor.
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, 7-8pm, at 902 Colonial Ave, Norfolk Northminster House, in the Parlor
Session Minutes: November’s minutes may be found at htp://www.fpcnorfolk. org/resources/session-updates. Session did not meet in December.
JOY HOME PRAYER
Praise for the love expressed to the children through the Boxes of Love campaign. May this earthly expression from the body of Christ testify to each child and family of the greater love from their Father in heaven. http://www.fpcnorfolk.org/missions/local-and-global/joy-childrens-home
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Prayer of Confession Seeds of doubt grow quickly in our hearts. Fear chokes off
Silent Confession Confessional Response
Kyrie Lord, Have Mercy, Christ Have Mercy, Lord Have Mercy
Assurance of Pardon
2 Corinthians 5:16-19
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*Hymn
Arise Your Light Has Come
*Benediction and Congregational Response “Celtic Alleluia” by Fintan O’Carroll
The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and I loving memory of Billye H. Breeden and Edward L. Breeden, Jr., given by Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Breeden III and family. The rose in the sanctuary is given in celebration of the gift of daughter Emma Faith Ear to parents Alisha and Walter Ear. *Stand If Able
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Gloria Patri #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.
Contemporary Service 9:30 am Songs of Praise and Prayer
I Believe In You My Refuge Be
Greetings & Prayers Anthem
Great I Am God’s Gonna Set This World On Fire African-American Spiritual
Arr. M. Hogan
Children through grade 5 are invited to come forward to receive a Children’s Worship Packet specially designed to involve them in worship.
Old Testament Reading
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
New Testament Reading
Mark 5:1-20
The Preached Word
The Kingdom of God-The Conquest
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Presentation of Our Gifts Offertory Anthem
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*An Invitation to Christian Discipleship
*Congregational Response to God’s Grace
interested, contact Sheryl Wood at sheryl@fpcnorfolk.org.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Weekly Meetings at FPC on Saturdays, 7:00-8:00
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Domine Deus Joanne Whitaker, Soprano Stephen Cook, Organist
Old Testament Reading
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
New Testament Reading
Mark 5:1-20
The Preached Word
The Kingdom of God-The Conquest
The Apostles‘ Creed Hymnal, Page 14 I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son our L ord; 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 H e 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.
Concerns and Prayers of Our Church Family 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.
Jim Wood
Benediction and Song of Response I Believe In You (Reprise) Today we are celebrating the baptism of James Colton Stock covenant child of Chris and Kristin Stock. The rose is given in celebration of the gift of daughter Emma Faith Ear to parents Alisha and Walter Ear.
Information
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication
*Affirmation of Faith
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Offering Our Gifts & Prayers
Antonio Vivaldi
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.
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Free Bibles are available in The Loft
Cross in The Common
for anyone who would like one.
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 180 first-time guests have been with us in worship since 9.09.2012. Who can you invite to FPC?
First Time Guests Stop by The Common for a free copy of Donald Miller’s Searching for God Knows What.
“...and day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47
Pastors at First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk Jim Wood, Senior Pastor - jim@fpcnorfolk.org Valena Hoy, Executive Associate Pastor - valena@fpcnorfolk.org Jim Gates, Associate Pastor of Evangelism - jimgates@fpcnorfolk.org
Contact Us 820 Colonial Avenue Norfolk, VA 23507 (757) 625.1697 www.fpcnorfolk.org