SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY March 11, th Sunday in Lent 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

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1 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY March 11, th Sunday in Lent 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

2 WELCOME. We re glad to gather together as a community of faith today. No matter where you are on the journey of faith, you are welcome here, to join in worship and service. All are invited to a time of refreshment and conversation immediately following worship in St. Andrews Hall (down the steps outside the sanctuary, and to the left). If you are new to this community of faith, we rejoice in your presence with us. Remember, we re not strangers, but rather friends who journey together, following the Lord Jesus Christ. Please turn off all cellular phones and watch alarms during worship. Please refrain from using flash photography during the worship service. Leadership at Lewinsville Ruling Elders Clerk of Session: Laura Jones Treasurer: Liz Stevens Pamela Deese Lois Dokken Steve Becker James Foster Jim Edmondson Elaine Guth Tom Mellor David Foster Rob Hunter David Smith Bettie McElroy Harriet Neldon Deacons/*Denotes Stephen Leader Carolyn Fisk Diane Alden Andrew Borene Jack Hess Emily Foster Verna Chenault (Secretary) Danny Howell Janet Kohlenberger Sharon Gamble Alex Scopeletis (Moderator) Dong Lee Janie Waldrop Pat Matheson* Rick Neldon Karen Siple* Wendy Maiwurm* HEARING ASSISTANCE devices are available from the ushers or the audio/video console at the rear of the sanctuary. PILLOWS are available in the coat room, just outside the narthex, to help make the pew more comfortable during worship. Feel free to borrow a pillow and return it after worship. MISS A WORSHIP SERVICE? Sermons are posted every week on our website, DVD recordings of worship services are also archived in the Library. Feel free to check them out any time. INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT LEWINSVILLE CHURCH? Visit the web page or call the church office, NOTES FOR WORSHIP: GG Glory to God The Presbyterian Hymnal Renew! - Renew! Hymnal (grey) OT - Pew Bible Old Testament NT - Pew Bible New Testament

3 T HE LEWINSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S ERVICE FOR THE L ORD S DAY 4 th Sunday in Lent, March 11, :30 a.m. * If you are able, please stand Latecomers seated THE GATHERING WELCOME * SONG When I Survey the Wondrous Cross GG 224 CONFESSION SILENCE CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Lord, Have Mercy upon Us RENEW! 85 Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Friends, hear and believe the good news that comes from God. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE Psalm 107 Give Thanks to God, Who Hears Our Cries GG 653 Ephesians 2:1-10 NT p. 192 John 3:14-21 NT p. 94 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON Not Your Own Doing Rev. Scott Ramsey * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles Creed GG p. 35

4 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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 Morning Song arr. Wilbur Held THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER All who profess faith in Jesus Christ are invited to the table. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Prayer continues Communion will be served using intinction. Gluten-free crackers are available. MUSIC DURING COMMUNION When I Survey the Wondrous Cross arr. Robert Hobby * PRAYER AFTER THE SUPPER THE SENDING * SONG Good Is Stronger than Evil GG 750 * THE PEACE The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. 2

5 T HE LEWINSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S ERVICE FOR THE L ORD S DAY 4 th Sunday in Lent, March 11, :00 a.m. * If you are able, please stand Latecomers seated G ATHERING WELCOME PRELUDE When I Survey the Wondrous Cross arr. Robert Hobby * CALL TO WORSHIP Let all who have known the mercy of the Lord gather now for worship! In our darkest moments the Lord has always heard our cries. The Lord is our salvation even when all hope seems lost. For God s ways are not our ways, and to God nothing is impossible. Come then, and let our voices be joined in praise to almighty God! Blesses be the name of the Lord! * HYMN What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine GG 837 SHOWALTER CALL TO CONFESSION Silence O Lord, like our ancestors before us, we have too often complained and looked away from your guidance and focused only on the problems in the world around us. Too often, Lord, we have even believed you do not have the power to change the world, and our faith has faltered. Forgive us, O God, and help us to return our focus to you. In Christ we pray. Amen. 3

6 CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Lord, Have Mercy upon Us RENEW! 85 Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us. ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Friends, hear and believe the good news that comes from God. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Do Not Be Afraid * THE PEACE The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. Greet those around you, saying Peace be with you or The Peace of Christ If you prefer not to shake hands in greeting while passing the Peace of Christ, you may choose to make eye contact and greet others in another personal way. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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. 4

7 T HANKSGIVING THE SHARING OF OUR LIVES THROUGH OUR GIFTS OFFERTORY Morning Song arr. Wilbur Held PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Holy God We Praise Your Name GG 4 vs. 4 Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit: three we name you, while in essence only one; undivided God we claim you, and adoring, bend the knee while we own the mystery. * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING T HE W ORD SCRIPTURE READING Proverbs 3:5-6 OT p

8 It s Cool in the Furnace Buryl Red and Grace Hawthorne 1. Shadrach 2. Jerusalem Town 3. It Pays to Remember 4. Tra-la 5. Show Us the Dream 6. Nebuchadnezzar's Decree 7. Know When To Say "No" 8. It's Cool in the Furnace 9. Nebuchadnezzar's Decree Reprise 10. Let the People Praise * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God. There is no Postlude during Lent The pastors will be in the narthex to greet you following worship. Today s story, It s Cool in the Furnace, the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, along with Nebuchadnezzar, is found in Daniel, chapters 1-3 (page 819) in the pew bible. You are welcome to read along as the children lead us with word and song through this amazing story of fidelity, trust and protection. The story asks us, Who is your God? Who do you trust? To whom do you pledge your fidelity? Today s Call to Worship and Prayer of Confession are adapted with permission of the publisher from Lectionary Worship Aids, Series IV, Cycle B, by James R. Wilson (Lima, OH: CSS Publishing, 2008). 6

9 It's Cool in the Furnace - Buryl Red and Grace Hawthorne Daniel JohnPaul D Andrea Nebuchadnezzar Charlie Jacoby Shadrach Emma Staeger Meshach Emma Gamble Abednego Kiley Mabus Accompanist Laura Marchisotto Set Design - Allison Lineberger Choreography - Sally McKeown Westminster Choir: Beverly D Andrea Madison Deyo Emma Gamble Jackie Hager Charlie Jacoby Olivia Kloster Brenden Mabus Kiley Mabus Clare McConnell Katrina Rakusan Emma Staeger Genesis Choir: JohnPaul D Andrea Andrew Foster Henry Foster Suzanna Foster Catherine Howell Manerah Malike Eimi Tuttle 7

10 A NNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE W EEK OF M ARCH 11, 2018 ***WITHIN OUR PRAYERS*** The flowers in the narthex this morning are given to the Glory of God in celebration of the 18 th birthday of Katie Gamble by the Gamble family. Our loving sympathy and prayers are extended to Patty Dokken and family on the death of her sister, Chrissy Ekman, on March 7. Our prayers and sympathy are also extended to Chrissy s husband, Andy, and son Will. Help carry one another s burden, and in this way you will obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2 ALL NAMES ON THE PRAYER LIST HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS. THE PRINTED ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE BULLETIN ON SUNDAY MORNINGS CONTAINS THE COMPLETE LIST. The weekly prayer list includes those members and friends of the church family who are in a short-term temporarily serious or critical situation. Please remember in your prayers all those listed. Names placed on the weekly list will be removed after six weeks unless the church office is requested otherwise. We need your help to keep our prayer lists accurate and current. Please refer to the website, for further information on activities. CALLING ALL PARENTS OF YOUTH! - Teenagers are dealing with many things today and want and need to talk about them. We have interesting and challenging discussions at Fellowship about these, and it's important for you to be a part of the conversation, too. Join us TODAY from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in Room 104 (next to the Youth Office) with Siobhan Grayson, MSW Certified Youth Mental Health Trainer and long-time youth advisor, to learn about some of the issues teenagers today are facing and how you can talk to your youth about them. The goal is to create an open and honest dialogue in and out of church. College parents are welcome and encouraged to join, too! LENTEN SMALL GROUP - Join the Holy Conversation small group that will be meeting Wednesday evenings during Lent. If you don t have time to attend an ongoing small group join Rob Ransom on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 8:30 pm in the Bethany Room. The group will be using the book, Holy Conversation: Talking About God in Everyday Life by Richard Peace as the launching point for weekly conversations. Pick up your copy of Holy 8

11 Conversation in the church office. Wednesday, March 14 and 21, in the Bethany Room (behind the sanctuary). HELP THE HOMELESS DRIVE The Youth Group is collecting goods for the homeless through Miriam's Kitchen. We are taking donations at a table in St. Andrews Hall through March 18. Miriam's Kitchen has requested the following items: - Toothbrushes - Lotion - Toothpaste - Shampoo - Razors - Deodorant - Shaving cream - Washcloths THE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE - is the second Sunday of each month (March 11 for the April newsletter). Please plan to get your material to Sandy Albrecht, salbrecht@lewinsville.org by Monday, March 12, so it can be included in the newsletter. JOIN US FOR THE LENTEN STUDY EXPLORING EARLY CHRISTIAN REFLECTIONS ON JESUS SUFFERING Speaker Dr. Matthew D. Taylor, Professional Lecturer at Georgetown University and George Washington University. He earned his Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies from Georgetown University with a specialization in Muslim and Christian approaches to scripture in the modern world. He also holds a Master s Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is a member of the Reformed Institute Company of Teachers. Sunday March 18: 9:45 am and 6:30 pm (refreshments 6:00, lecture 6:30 p.m.) Lecture continues March 19 and March 20: 7:30 pm (refreshments 7:00, lecture 7:30 p.m.) All lectures will be held in Fellowship Hall. FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE CHILDREN AND THE LORD S SUPPER On Passover, Jesus and His disciples celebrated what we have come to call The Last Supper on the day we remember as Maundy Thursday. We celebrate this Last Supper when we have Communion. Children, ages 4 grade 6 and parents are invited to this special family worship/workshop event that will teach your kids about the Lord s Supper. March 18, 9:45 10:45, in the chapel. THE ADULT CLUB - will meet Sunday, March 18 after the 11am service at the Peking Imperial Restaurant, 6827 Redmond Drive, McLean. Contact Brigitte Rais, , to RSVP. All are welcome. 9

12 EASTER DECORATION FUND You may contribute to the Easter Decoration Fund this year by filling out the form below and returning it to the church office or by depositing it in the offering plate. All who contribute in memory or honor of loved ones will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin. Monies not used for Easter will be used for the Flower Fund throughout the year. The Flower Committee will purchase only enough plants to decorate our Sanctuary and not one for each contributor. Checks (the suggested amount is $65) should be made payable to Lewinsville Presbyterian Church and annotated Easter Decoration Fund. Forms and checks must be returned no later than Sunday, March 25 NAME PHONE IN MEMORY OF 10

13 CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 11, 2018 SUNDAY, MARCH 11 8:30am 9:45am 11:00am 5:30pm 6:00pm MONDAY, MARCH 12 Service of Worship Sanctuary 4 th Sunday in Lent - SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME BEGINS Rev. Scott Ramsey preaching Adult Education Biblical Models of Discipleship in the New Testament - Library The Gospel of John - Led by Rev. Dan Thomas The Lewinsville Forum Chapel Parents of Youth Class room 104 Church School Bible in a Box (ages 2 and 3) (Lower Level room 8) Joyful Noise (lower level room 6)/Godly Play (ages 4 and 5) (lower level room 2) Workshop Rotation (grades 1-6) (Lower Level room 1) Service of Worship Sanctuary (Cantata) Sunday ChristCare Library Youth Fellowship - Youth center 10:00am Presbytery Response Coordinating Team Chapel 1:00pm Presbytery Personnel meeting Library 1:00pm Stephen Ministry training room 104 2:00pm Circle 6 Lewinsville Retirement Residence 6:30pm Pastor Nominating Committee Staff Conference Room 6:30pm Spiritual Seekers ChristCare room 25A 6:45pm Barnabas ChristCare - Library TUESDAY, MARCH 13 1:30pm 7:00pm WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 11:30am 1:00pm 1:15pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm Program Staff meeting Library Session meeting Chapel Bible Study Chapel PrayerTime - Sanctuary Ladies Wednesday Afternoon ChristCare - Library Lenten Small Group Bethany Room Worship Ministry Group meeting Staff Conference Room Mission and Service Ministry Group meeting Chapel Congregational Care and Membership Ministry Group Library 11

14 THURSDAY, MARCH 15 1:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm FRIDAY, MARCH 16 SATURDAY, MARCH 17 9:00am SUNDAY, MARCH 18 8:30am 9:45am 11:00am 4:30pm 5:15pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm Emily Clergy Group meeting Library Committee on Preparation for Ministry Chapel/room 104/Bethany room/room 25A Building Task Force meeting Library Chancel Choir rehearsal Music Room Officer Training - Library Service of Worship Sanctuary 5 th Sunday in Lent - SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER Rev. Emily Berman D Andrea preaching Adult Education Lenten Study Exploring Early ChristianReflections on Jesus Suffering Fellowship Hall Senior High Breakfast Youth Center Middle School Sunday School Echo the Story 3 rd Floor Church School Bible in a Box (ages 2 and 3) (Lower Level room 8) Joyful Noise/Godly Play (ages 4 and 5) and Workshop Rotation (grades 1-6) Children and the Lord s Supper Worship/Workshop - Chapel Service of Worship Sanctuary Rev. Emily D Andrea preaching Westminster Choir (grades 7 12) Music Room Children s Choirs (grades 1 6) Music Room Youth Fellowship Youth Center Lenten Study refreshments Fellowship Hall Lenten Study lecture Fellowship Hall 12

15 MINISTERS INTERIM PASTOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR OF HANDBELLS ASSISTANT MUSICIAN DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INTERIM YOUTH MINISTER COORDINATOR The Entire Congregation of Lewinsville Church The Reverend Scott Ramsey The Reverend Emily Berman D Andrea Carole Huston Laura Hinton Laura Marchisotto Allison Lineberger Elizabeth Steel MUSIC MINISTRY 8:30 Carole Huston 11:00 Westminster Choir, Genesis Choir LAY READER 8:30 Carol Kaffenberger GREETERS 11:00 Scotty Benson CLERK OF SESSION TREASURER DUTY ELDER DUTY DEACON Laura Jones Liz Stevens Lois Dokken Janie Waldrop MISSION CO-WORKERS Brian and Helen Chapaitis, Papua New Guinea Andrew and Ellen Collins, Thailand Frank and Nancy Dimmock, Louisville, KY CHURCH STAFF CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR FINANCIAL MANAGER CHURCH OFFICE MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGER PASTOR EMERITUS PARISH ASSOCIATE PARISH ASSOCIATE PARISH ASSOCIATE Bob Clark Jeanne Melone Sandy Albrecht Steven Kirkland The Reverend Gary G. Pinder The Reverend Stephany Crosby The Reverend Dr. Susan Fellows The Reverend Dr. Susan Kendall LEWINSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1724 Chain Bridge Road ~ McLean, Virginia ~~ FAX ~~ INFO LINE Donate now or text