Welcoming Our Guests We are delighted that you chose to worship with us at FPC today, and we hope you experience God’s presence during your time with us. Please fill out the Connection Card in our bulletin and let us know if this is your first or second time with us. If you have any questions about the church, please visit the Welcome Center in the Common so we can assist you! NEW! Wednesday Night Live Begins This Week on Sept. 26 Go to www.fpcnorfolk.org for more info and registration. Children K-Sth Grade: 5:15-5:45 pm I Dinner 5:45-7:15 pm Class I !nside Out Adults: 5:15 to 6:00 pm Dinner I 6:00 to 7:00 pm Class I Old Testament
Men’s Retreat at Corolla, NC from Oct 12-14 Go to www.fpcnorfolk.org for more info and registration. Join us as we consider “The Path to Impact.” Cost is $150 for the weekend.
FPC 101 on Sunday, October 7th from 3-7pm Go to www.fpcnorfolk.org for more info and registration. Come learn about our church, meet our staff and learn about members
Free Generosity Devotional Available today! Pickup a copy of Gordon MacDonald’s four-week devotional in the Common.
Getting Connected at First
seek Shoulder 2 Shoulder Men’s Breakfast Meets Tuesday the 24th 7:00-8:OOam First Hall Breakfast is $7.00 Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study Studying the book of Nehemiah 9:30 to 11:30 am Rooms 205-206 Childcare provided Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study Studing the book of Deuteronomy 7:00-9:OOpm Northminster House
share Go 2 Blocks! 1 Block Sunday school +1 Block Worship Park 2 blocks away to make room for guests. Part Time Preschool Sexton Needed Paid position at 20 to 25 hours per week.
Contact Andrew Callan at andrew@fpcnorfolk.org. Gathering for Parents of Youth Meet Nigel Anderson, our Director for Youth and Young Adults. After each service, Sunday Sept 30 Armstrong Chapel Thank You to FPCinklings Writer’s Group for their excellent dramas written for our 9:30 worship service.
Traditional Service 8:30 and 11:00 September 23, 2012 Call to Worship:
Psalm 9:1-2
*Hymn:
Immortal, Invisible God Only Wise
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Prayer of Confession: Father God, we confess that we have made and followed
conterfeit gods this week. Forgive us for believing that the things our hands have made are worthy of worship. Forgive us for offering respec t and honor to images of human design, and failing to respect and honor your image in each person you created. Thank you for your promise of a thousand genera tions of love to those who love you; may we inherit that love and forgiveness today, in the name of Jesus 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: Romans 5:6-8 Page 1130 *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. Greeting and Connecting: Children through grade 5 are invited to come forward to
receive a Children’s Worship Packet designed especially to involve them in worship. Sacrament of Baptism: 11:00am
Child of the Covenant Paul Shorter
Widening the Family Circle & Towel of Servanthood
John 13: 14-15
Apostles’ Creed Litany
Do 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 concei ved 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; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Anthem: Open My Eyes By K. Lee Scott Old Testament Reading: Exodus 20:1-17 Page 75 New Testament Reading: The Preached Word:
Romans 1:18-23
The Second Commandment
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Presentation of Our Gifts Offertory Anthem:
Be Thou My Vision
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication:
Traditional
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.
:oncerns and Prayers of Our Church Family •he Lord’s Prayer (in unison) )ur Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy vill be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and orgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, ut deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and power, and glory, forever. Hymn:
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
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An Invitation to Christian Discipleship Benediction and Congregational Response Stand if able
he Flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving riemory of Louise Dantzler Duncan and Lorenzo Nolley Dantzler, given by Mr. nd Mrs. Guilford Ware and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stine.
Contemporary Service 9:30 ongs of Praise and Prayer:
The Highest Place We Are Here to Praise You God’s Still On the Throne Here With You
)ld Testament Reading:
Exodus 20:1-17
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lew Testament Reading:
Romans 1:18-23
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)ffering Our Gifts & Prayers ;enediction and Song of Response: Gods Still On the Throne Reprise -
First Information :ree Bibles
are available in the oft for anyone who would like one.
:jrst Time Guests top by The Common for a free copy f Donald Miller’s Searchingfor God Enows What.
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 12 first-time guests have been with us in worship since 9.11.2012. 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
astors at First Presbyterian Church: Jim Wood Senior Pastor jim@fpcnorfolk.org Valena Hoy I Executive Associate Pastor valena@fpcnorfolk.org Jim Gates Associate Pastor ofEvangelism I jimgates@fpcnorfolkorg
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First Presbyterian Church of Norfolk 820 Colonial Avenue Norfolk, VA 23507
757.625.1967 I www.fpcnorfolk.org
Sunday Mornings at First September 23, 2012 For help finding a class for yourself or your child, please stop by the Welcome Desk
ADULT CLASSES 9:30
2 Thessalonians Jonah Covenant Class
11:00
Gospel in Exodus Finding Christ in the Old Covenant Rabbi Roc Fellow Journeyers Faith Lessons (2nd & 4th Sundays) The Ceni Love and Respect Couples’ Life Class Northminster Hoj.
Opening Your Mind to Truth The Heart of a Prodigal Prophet Job
Rabbi Roc Northminster Hot The Cen
YOUTH CLASSES 9:30
Middle School meets downstairs in the Catacombs Senior High meets upstairs in the Youth Director’s Office
11:00
Middle School meets downstairs in the Catacombs
CHILDREN’S CLASSES Check-in is located in the open area beyond the Coffee and Pastry Station in the Commc
8:30
The nursery is available for infants and small children. Older children are encouraged to worship with their family.
9:30
Nursery for Infants and l-year-olds is available. Preschoolers (2- to 4-year-olds) go directly to their classrooms after check-in. During the month of September, children kindergarten through 5th grade wi go directly to their Sunday School classes at 9:30 after check-in. Using the Faithweaver curriculum, children of all ages have the same key lessons and Bible stories, giving families an opportunity to have faith talks at home. Praise Kids will resume at 9:30 in the Old Fellowship Hall on October 7th.
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Nursery 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.
Contacts: Nigel Anderson Director of Youth & YoungAdult Ministries nigel@fpcnorfolk.org Hunter Mackey Johnston Director of Children’s Ministries hunter@fpcnorfolk.org
Kristine Rand Director of Prayer & Spiritual Growth kristine@fpcnorfolk.org
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