WORSHIP. March 11, a.m. Fourth Sunday in Lent. Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you.

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1 WORSHIP March 11, a.m. Fourth Sunday in Lent PRELUDE Fugue in D minor Johann Sebastian Bach ( ) WELCOME Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. INTROIT Lord Christ, When First Thou Cam st to Earth Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ( ) CALL TO WORSHIP Adapted from Psalm 8 Leader: All: Leader: All: Leader: Lord God, What are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor. You have given them dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under their feet, all the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea. O Lord, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! Let us worship God. Please stand or sit. As a courtesy to others, please turn off your cell phone and no flash photography during the service.

2 HYMN 12 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise St. Denio PRAYER OF CONFESSION Leader: I said I will confess my transgressions to the Lord. People: And you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Leader: Let us pray: All: You, O Lord, alone are holy. In your presence the darkness of our sin stands out. We pray that you would forgive us once more for the ways we have tarnished your image within us. We have not practiced our faith well. We have belittled others. We have disappointed ourselves. We have fallen short and we stand in need of your grace. Cleanse us, reform us, and help us to try again to be your disciples. (Silent prayer) ASSURANCE OF PARDON Leader: Friends, believe the Good News. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. GLORIA PATRI (Glory to God, #581) 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. TIME WITH CHILDREN Children recess up the center aisle to Children s Worship. Pre-K goes upstairs, K-2 nd goes downstairs, and 3 rd -5 th go to the Chapel. There are leaders for each, and children can be picked up by following the signs from the narthex. HYMN 169 Dear Lord and Father of Mankind Rest PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Elder Cynthia Farrell Johnson FIRST LESSON Genesis 3:1-7 p. 3 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God ANTHEM De Profundis Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ( ) SECOND LESSON Matthew 10:26-32 pp Leader: People: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!

3 SERMON The Last Commandment Rev. Camille Cook Murray HYMN 803 My Shepherd Will Supply My Needs Resignation AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And 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. 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. TESTIMONY Ian McDonald PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER 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 the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. OFFERING OFFERTORY Ave verum corpus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ( ) DOXOLOGY (Glory to God, #607) Old Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God all creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING HYMN 826 Lift High the Cross Crucifer BENEDICTION RESPONSE O Lamb of God Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart ( ) POSTLUDE Chaconne Louis Couperin ( )

4 WELCOME Our congregation has been welcoming members and visitors to worship on the Lord s Day since March 16, If you are visiting this morning, we extend a special welcome to you and invite you to introduce yourself to one of the pastors or speak with an usher if you have any questions. If you are looking for a church home and would like to talk with one of the pastors, please fill out the fellowship pad in the pew today or call the church office. Today s Music: The anthem this morning was composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in 1771 when he was only 15 years old. The text is a paraphrase of Psalms 129 and 130 that, because of its evocative language, has been frequently set to music throughout history. Out of the deep have I called unto thee, O Lord: O Lord, hear my voice. Let thine ears be open to consider the voice of my complaint. If thou, Lord, wilt be extreme to mark the things done amiss, O Lord, who may abide it. For there is mercy, even pity thee; and for thy mercy shalt thou be feared much, O Lord our God. I look for the Lord, for in him is my hope and trusting. My soul doth wait for the Lord God, the God of truth; more than they that await the morning, long for its coming. Thy hope Israel cometh from the Lord. For with the Almighty there are mercies manifold; indeed we know that his redemption is plenteous. He shall redeem even Israel and from his sins and his iniquities save him. Glory be now to the Father, Son, and the Spirit most holy; As it was in the beginning, and is now, and ever, and for evermore, world without end. Amen. The flowers in the Chancel today are dedicated by Cynthia Farrell Johnson in honor of the musicians who enrich our services. The ushers for March are Robert Bell (Captain), Gibbs Rehlen, Matthew Banks, Sharon Brooke, Margaret Carvin, Matthew Espie, Samantha Gilman, Christine Rales, and Berry Trimble. Today after the service all are invited to join us in the Georgetown Room for Lunch Bunch hosted by Katy McBride. Assisted listening devices may be found at the back of the sanctuary. Each device comes with a headset, but you may bring your own from home to plug in. Please let the ushers know if you have any problems. Children s Worship During the service, Children s Worship continues after Time with Children. Pre-K goes upstairs to Early Children s Worship K-2 nd grades go downstairs to Intermediate Children s Worship 3 rd -5th grades go to the Chapel for Older Children s Worship Children should be collected by their parents immediately after the service. All children are welcome to remain with their families in the service and ageappropriate worship bags are available in the narthex.

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS Highlights Spring into Music for Tots! Bring your tots, ages 0-4 for a weekly Friday morning class of singing, bible stories, and dancing with our children s music director Ms. Regina! Classes start April 6! Sign up at gtownpres.org/connect/music-fortots/ Easter Flower Fund On Easter Sunday, the GPC Flower Ministry will unveil a floral celebration with hundreds of blooms, flowering trees, palms and ferns. Our annual Easter floral display is made possible through donations and dedication by GPC members and friends. We hope you will consider making a suggested donation of $30. Contributions and dedications can be made via special envelopes in the pews or online at gtownpres.org/easter-flowers/. Holy Week 2018 Palm Sunday - March 25, 11:00am Sanctuary Maundy Thursday - March 29, 7pm Georgetown Room Simple supper, service and sacrament Good Friday - March 30, Mt. Zion UMC Ecumenical Service 7pm Sanctuary Solemn service of lamentation Easter Egg Festival April 1, 10:45am Easter April 1 9:30 and 11:15am Sanctuary Identical festive services with choir and brass Fellowship Young Adult Events March 15 - Dinner hosted by Jennifer & Leo Krusius and discussion with Pastor Chris and Katie Chatelaine-Samsen. Please RSVP to marissabaly@gmail.com. March 16 - YA host Winter GPC. Contact marymargaret.hart@gmail.com to participate. GPC Spectacular Easter Floral Workshop Sat., March 31 Join the GPC flower team in arranging hundreds of tulips, roses, iris, delphinium, snap dragons, ranunculus, and much more in stunning Easter window boxes. This 2.5 hour workshop begins at 9:30am, and is limited to 20 participants, working in teams. Please register via patricia.n.berl@gmail.com by March 28 to confirm space. No experience is required; just remember to bring floral scissors, spring fever, and creativity! Stewardship If you have not made your pledge for 2018, please prayerfully do so. We have received 107 pledges (or 48% of our goal), and especially encourage those pledging for the first time or who recently joined the church. We need your support for GPC s many exciting programs and missions. Georgetown Presbyterian Church is a founding member and supporter of the Reformed Institute of Metropolitan Washington.

6 Mission Winter GPC The Winter Shelter has begun and will continue through March 18. Sign up to serve at gtownpres.org/serve. G town Sat/Sun Dinners Please join us second Saturdays at GPC and last Saturdays at Mt. Zion UMC as we serve our neighbors in need. The next date is March 31. Sign up to serve at gtownpres.org/serve. Easter Baskets/Aged Woman s Home - Saturday, March 31 Sign up to provide an Easter basket full of goodies, then join us if you are able to deliver the baskets and visit w/ ladies just a few blocks from GPC. You may drop your baskets off at GPC until the morning of Mar 31, for a 1:00 p.m. delivery. For details and gift guides please contact Edit Frenyo at freditke3@gmail.com or Happy Birthday Mar 13 Richard Lawson Mar 14 Roy Henwood Eric Hord Kristiina Liuksila Megan Yost Mar 17 Carl Leubsdorf Palmer Lopez Lewis Mattison Mar 18 Jill Fri Liza Marshall Reed Sterchi Shannon Wilson Education Adult Education 9:45 in the Washington Room Mar 11 - Responding to Chaplain Black - A Panel Discussion w/gpc members Marissa Baly, Will Quinn, and Alan Wisdom as Moderator. Mar 18 - Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, PC (USA) Director of Public Witness, discusses The PC(USA) s Commitment to Justice Advocacy: How the Church Has Dealt with Tension Between Faith and Politics. Mar 25 - Jon Wood, Asst. Professor, History of Christianity at GWU, will discuss 500: the Anabaptists and the Radical Wing. Lenten Bible Study - The Book of Daniel 12:00 (Colonial Room) & 7:30pm (Youth Room) Miracles, apocalypse, monsters Daniel has it all! How can this strange book help us in strange times? It may be more useful than you think! Join us through Lent! Elementary Sunday 9:30 in the Sunday School Classrooms Countdown to the Ten Commandments! Morning Bible Study 10 in the Colonial Room The study of Romans continues! Youth Group/ART Sundays 5-7pm in Youth Room Mar 11- Scavenger Hunt Mar 18 - Prayer Stations & ART Mar 25 - Documentary & Discussion

7 Weekly Calendar Sunday, March 11 9:30am Nursery Opens 9:45am Confirmation Class 9:45am Adult Education 9:45am Elementary Education 10am Romans Bible Study 11am Worship 11:15am Children s Worship 12pm Lunch Bunch 12:15pm Children s Ministry Meeting 4pm G town Sunday Dinner 5pm Yoga 5pm Youth Group Tuesday, March 13 9:30am GPC Staff Meeting Wednesday, March 14 9am 12pm 7:30pm GU College Bible Study Lenten Bible Study Lenten Bible Study Friday, March 16 10:30am Music for Tots Saturday, March 17 7pm Tables of 8 Sunday, March 18 9:30am Nursery Opens 9:45am Confirmation Class 9:45am Adult Education 9:45am Elementary Education 10am Romans Bible Study 11am Worship 11:15am Children s Worship 12pm Lunch Bunch 12:15pm Adult Ministry Meeting 5pm Yoga 5pm Youth Group/ART Church Staff Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Murray ccm@gtownpres.org Associate Pastor/Education Rev. Rachel Landers Vaagenes rlv@gtownpres.org Associate Pastor/Mission Rev. Christopher Chatelaine- Samsen ccs@gtownpres.org Parish Associate Rev. Katie Francis katherinewfrancis@gmail.com Director of Music Mark Willey maw@gtownpres.org Communications Coordinator & Office Manager Latesha Kelly lmk@gtownpres.org Contract Custodian Clifford Ford cxfnite@comcast.net Daily Readings Sunday John 3:14-21 Monday Exodus 15:22-27 Tuesday 1 Corinthians 10:6-13 Wednesday Isaiah 60:15-22 Thursday Psalm 51:1-12 Friday Hebrews 4:14-5:4 Saturday Habakkuk 3:2-13 Sunday John 12:20-33 THE GEORGETOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Murray, Senior Pastor Rev. Rachel Landers Vaagenes, Associate Pastor for Christian Education Rev. Christopher Chatelaine-Samsen, Associate Pastor for Mission Rev. Katie Francis, Parish Associate Mark Willey, Director of Music 3115 P Street, NW, Washington, DC

8 OUR HISTORY The Georgetown Presbyterian Church began in 1760 as a small group of worshipers and organized into a church in 1780 under the eminent Stephen Bloomer Balch, Revolutionary War soldier and pupil of religious leader John Witherspoon. It was the first Presbyterian Church in what was to become modern-day Washington, DC, and is the oldest DC church of any denomination with an unbroken ministry. Until long after the national capital was established, many of Washington s baptisms, weddings and funerals were solemnized in our church. People of all denominations worshiped with us, including many leaders of the young republic. In 1782 our congregation erected the first and for many years the only Protestant church building in Georgetown. Additions were made in 1794 with Thomas Jefferson among the contributors. A rare charter, still in effect, was granted in 1806 to the Presbyterian Congregation in George Town by an act of Congress signed by President Jefferson. In 1810 our seal, with its seven stars and Bible, was given to the church by the superintendent of the Mint. In 1821, President Monroe laid the cornerstone for the beautiful Bridge Street building which was moved fifty years later to our present site, where President Grant laid the cornerstone. This is the building which we have since restored and in which we now worship. Our church pioneered in both the religious and cultural life of this community. In 1781, Dr. Balch became headmaster of the Columbian Academy to which George Washington sent his nephews and wards, and later a school for girls was founded. Dr. Balch wrote the first book published in the District of Columbia and he helped found the first public library. Out of our church and under Dr. Balch s broad-minded leadership, Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyterian churches were established in Washington and Maryland. Our church bell tolled all day when President Washington died. In our church George Washington Parke Custis, grandson of Martha Washington and father-in-law of Robert E. Lee, delivered a speech on Napoleon s defeat. Memorial services for President William Henry Harrison were conducted here in During the Civil War, our building became a hospital for both Union and Confederate soldiers, including casualties from the Second Battle of Manassas and the Battle of Fredericksburg. In these and in other ways, this church identifies with the history of the nation it continues to serve.