FPC Bulletin January 27, 2013 by Becky Pinkard

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Join us tonight, January 27th at 5:00 pm for our first monthly

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

meeting.

ADULT CLASSES 9:30

Dinner and discussion in First

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?

Rabbi Room Northminster House The Center

Holy Land Journeyers (2nd & 4th Sundays) Young Singles

The Center The Center

Hall. Cost for the meal is $7.00 Challenge the Culture

per person.

“Outside of the gospel itself, this is the most important thing in our youth community.”

YOUTH CLASSES 8:30 9:30

Confirmation Class meets in the Second Floor Conference Room Middle School meets downstairs in the Catacombs High School meets upstairs in the Youth Director’s Office

RSVP to nigel@fpcnorfolk.org, or sign up on the connection card in Sunday’s bulletin.

11:00 No Classes for Youth, for more information contact Nigel Anderson

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.

Wednesday Night Live for Adults Begins this Week, Wednesday, January 30th! Our study of the New Testament will complement our sermon series and NEWTHRU30 Devotional. Dinner at 5:15pm in First Hall, Study 6:00-7:00pm Register on the Connection Card.

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 27, 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.

242 Youth Community Parent Partnership Dinner: Join us tonight, January 27th at 5:00 pm. Cost is $7 per person. Sign up online at fpcnorfolk.org/calendar, on the Connection Card or contact nigel@ fpcnorfolk.org.

CONTACTS 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

Join FPC’s cool Wednesday night children’s programming, for kindergarten through fifth grade kids. Session III begins on Wednesday, January 30!

Wednesday Night Live and Inside-Out: New Winter Session Begins this Wednesday, January 30th. Register today! Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 am The Gospel of Mark childcare provided

Thursdays 7:00-9:00 pm Is That You God? FourthThursdays of the Month Meet Him at the Well 7:00-8:30 pm Second Tuesdays of the Month Hand-In-Hand, Study and Lunch 10:30 am-1:00 pm

Wednesdays, 5:45 - 7:15pm

Kids take Inside Out Choir and also choose between Rock-Out or Creative Dance visit www.fpcnorfolk.org for more information and to register your child now 4-week session is only $20 per child

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk

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

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. Souper Bowl Sunday: After each service on Feb 3rd, our youth will be at the exits holding soup pots marked 49ers and Ravens – put a donation in the pot for the team you hope will win! All donations will go to support our local hunger ministries.

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 27, 2013 - Announcements

Call to Worship

Philippians 1:3-6

and High, 5:30-7:00 pm

*Hymn

God of Grace and God of Glory

Women’s Bible Study, Wednesday Mornings: The Gospel of Mark, Wednesdays.

Prayer of Confession Eternal God, in whom we live and move and have our

242 Youth Community: Meets Sundays in the Catacombs. Middle, 4:00-5:30pm

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, Northminster House.

Meet Him At the Well: Informal gathering for women in a relaxed, cafe style setting. Join us this Thursday, January 31st, 7:00-8:30 pm in the Northminster House. Contact Kristine Rand at kristine@fpcnorfolk.org.

Beginning Ballroom Dance Lessons ($10 per couple per session): Two Friday sessions remain, February 1st and 8th, 7:00-8:00 pm. Childcare available. Join us for one or both! Contact Jane Smack, 374-8592, sign up online at fpcnorfolk.org/ calendar or on the Connection Card.

Circle of Grace Fellowship: Urban Encounter Worship Service 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Next Service February 3rd, 6:00 pm, FPC, First Hall

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.

Couples’ Valentine’s Dinner Dance: Save the date of Friday, February 15th, 6:0010:00pm. $50 per couple. Register on the Connection Card or online at fpcnorfolk. org/calendar.

Food Bank: Volunteers are needed on February 16th , 9:00 am-1:00 pm. If interested, contact Sheryl Wood at sheryl@fpcnorfolk.org.

Flowers in the Sanctuary: Sunday, February 24th is 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA): Weekly Meetings at FPC on Saturdays, 7:00-8:00 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

JOY HOME PRAYER

Pray that the Lord will continue to open the eyes and hearts of the mothers so they can affirm and bless their children as they bloom and grow into new creations. http://www.fpcnorfolk.org/missions/local-and-global/joy-childrens-home

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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.

being, whose face is hidden from us by our sins, and whose mercy we forget in the blindness of our hearts: cleanse us from all our offenses, and deliver us from proud thoughts and vain desires, that with reverent and humble hearts we may draw near to you, confessing our faults, confiding in your grace, and finding in you our refuge and strength; through Jesus Christ your Son.

*Hymn

Silent Confession

*Benediction and Congregational Response

Confessional Response

Kyrie Lord, Have Mercy, Christ Have Mercy, Lord Have Mercy

Assurance of Pardon

#565

Colossians 1:13-14

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#410 (Green Hymnal)

*An Invitation to Christian Discipleship The Flowers in the Sanctuary are given in loving memory of my father, Fred Campbell, by Kim, Bob, Don, Billy and Laura Gayle. *Stand If Able

Contemporary Service 9:30 am

*Congregational Response to God’s Grace

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.

It Is Well With My Soul

Songs of Praise and Prayer

Greetings & Prayers

Morning Has Broken Bless the Lord

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

Widening our Family of Faith Today we are pleased to welcome new members to First Presbyterian Church.

God’s Still On The Throne

Old Testament Reading

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

New Testament Reading

Luke 9:18-27

The Preached Word

*Affirmation of Faith

The Apostles‘ Creed (Responsive Reading) Do you believe in God the Father? I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

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The Kingdom of God-The Cost and Reward

Jim Wood

Offering Our Gifts & Prayers Benediction and Song of Response God’s Still On The Throne (Reprise)

Do you believe in Jesus Christ? I believe 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 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.

Today we are celebrating the baptisms of Phalyn Bell and daugher Sienna Reid and pleased to be welcoming new members into the FPC family of faith.

Information

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, the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

Free Bibles are available in The Loft

Cross in The Common

for anyone who would like one.

Anthem

My Jesus I Love Thee

Arr. Paul Sjolund

First Time Guests

Old Testament Reading

Deuteronomy 6:4-9

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New Testament Reading

Luke 9:18-27

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 191 first-time guests have been with us in worship since 9.09.2012. Who can you invite to FPC?

The Preached Word

The Kingdom of God-The Cost and Reward

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Presentation of Our Gifts Offertory Anthem

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 Christ Upon the Mountain Peak

Paul Bouman

*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

Jim Wood, Senior Pastor - jim@fpcnorfolk.org Valena Hoy, Executive Associate Pastor - valena@fpcnorfolk.org Jim Gates, Associate Pastor of Evangelism - jimgates@fpcnorfolk.org