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2 F P C, W, V S, S 14, :30 & 11:00 A.M. Please join in reading those parts of the service printed in bold. When this symbol ( ) precedes an element of the service, please rise in body or spirit. A Thought Upon Entering: The Kingdom of God is not about me but about transforming the world and everything in it. Christians tend to put themselves and their entry to Heaven at the center of their faith, while neglecting to consider the significance of their faith for the world around them. Christians have become consumers of religious goods and services who view the church as something that exists to fulfill their needs and house their soul until they went to Heaven. The Kingdom of God is about God s Kingdom being done on Earth. It s not a plan of upward mobility and how we get to Heaven but about how God s Kingdom comes down to Earth it s a downward movement. Christians have a part to play in the Kingdom of God coming on Earth by being Jesus arms, hands, feet, and smile in the world. While the average churchgoer spends only around two percent of their lives in church, the church has spent most of its energy trying to make the two percent more enjoyable. The church (ought) to think beyond the two percent and realize that the Kingdom embraces every part of life. - Brian McLaren T C G P G W A M D M D P : Didn t My Lord Deliver Daniel? arr. Gruselle I : Nobody Knows the Trouble I ve Seen arr. Harvey Kevin Matheson, violin & Bryan Matheson, viola C W Sisters and brothers in Christ, let us present ourselves to the Lord. This is our spiritual worship. We are many members with many different gifts. But in Christ we are one body. T I G P

3 H 272: God of the Sparrow R P C God our redeemer, we confess that we remain captivated by sin. You move heaven and earth to save us, but we remain largely unmoved by the suffering of others. You are willing to forgive again and again, but we are so often unwilling to forgive the debts of others. Forgive us. Free us. Let us be no longer bound by sin, but released, restored, set free to worship and serve you in freedom; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. S C A P C R : Hymn 304, v. 1 Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so; Li le ones to him belong; They are weak but he is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. Ushers will collect prayer requests during the first hymn. Blue prayer cards are located in pews. T C L G W (11 a.m.) C M (Children may leave for Wee One s Worship) P P C C P : We Are Called David Haas (1st time choir, 2nd time congregation) Come! Live in the light; shine with the joy and the love of the Lord! We are called to be light for the Kingdom; to live in the freedom of the city of God. We are called to act with justice. We are called to live tenderly. We are called to serve one another, to walk humbly with God. S R : Ma hew 28:16-20 New Testament, p. 34 S : So,Why the Church? The Rev. Dr. Richard W. Reifsnyder Wee One s Worship (W.O.W) Parents are welcome to escort children ages 3 through kindergarten to the W.O.W room (108) for the remainder of the worship hour. The sermon series is The World God is Building: A fresh look at the kingdom of God

4 A Covenant Prayer I am no longer my own but Thine. Put me to what Thou wilt, rank me with whom Thou wilt. Put me doing, put me to suffering, I am no longer my own but thine. Let me be employed for Thee or laid aside for Thee. Let me be exalted for Thee, or brought low for Thee. Let me be full let me be empty, let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to Thy pleasure and disposal, And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Thou art mine, I am Thine. So be it. The covenant made on earth, let it be ratified in Heaven. Amen! The Doxology is Hymn 592 in the Hymnal. T C R F C P : O Lord, Hear My Prayer P T I T L P p. 16 in the Hymnal (Traditional) H 441: I Love thy Kingdom, Lord S. T T O G T O : A Covenant Prayer Dan Forrest Chancel Choir T D P D T C D S H 442: The Church s One Foundation B A C R : May the Lord Watch Over You Ruth Schram P : The Church s One Foundation Paul Manz 8:30 USHERS: Ed & Libba Pendleton, Ron Miller, Emily Iden 11:00 USHERS: Harry & Trish Ridgeway THE FLOWERS ON THE WORSHIP CENTER ARE IN LOVING MEMORY OF JANET & JOAN MCCAULEY & GARLAND & EVELYN MYERLY GIVEN BY THE MCCAULEY FAMILY Children in Worship We welcome children learning to worship alongside their adult family members and with their church family. Worship bags are available in the hallway outside the sanctuary for use by children, as well as the Children s Own Worship Library bookshelf for children to borrow a book to aid them in worshipping. We also offer childcare during the worship services for infants and toddlers up to age 2 in room 109. Children ages 3 through kindergarten may stay with family or can be escorted by a parent to room 106 when it is time for Wee One s Worship.

CHURCH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14: Sunday, September 14: 7:30 a.m. Worship Service in Boyd Chapel (with communion) 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship service in Fellowship Hall 8:30 a.m. Traditional worship service in Sanctuary 11:00 a.

5 CHURCH CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 14: Sunday, September 14: 7:30 a.m. Worship Service in Boyd Chapel (with communion) 8:30 a.m. Contemporary worship service in Fellowship Hall 8:30 a.m. Traditional worship service in Sanctuary 11:00 a.m. Traditional worship service in Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Youth Fellowships Monday, September 15: 10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting Graham Room 6:30 p.m. Children s Ministry Team Meeting Graham Room 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts Loudoun Hall 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts Scout, Stine & Rumble Rooms Tuesday, September 16: 8:15 a.m. Men s Coffee Chick-fil-A 11:00 a.m. Deriters Jim Barnett Park 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting Graham Room 7:00 p.m. New Stone Gathering Rehearsal Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Scout, Stine & Rumble Rooms Wednesday, September 17: 9:15 a.m. Women s Bible Study Graham Room 4:30 p.m. Children s Choirs 5:30 p.m. FPC Weds Meal 6:30 p.m. FPC Weds Programs 6:30 p.m. Venture Crew Scout Room 7:00 p.m. Stephen Ministry & Cancer Support Graham Room

6 Thursday, September 18: 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday, September 19: 6:30 a.m. Men s Bible Study Graham Room Saturday, September 20: 9:30 a.m. Jubilee Kitchen CHOIR TO BEGIN CHRISTMAS MUSIC On Thursday September 25th the Chancel Choir will begin working on our Christmas music selections. We will use this music for two beautiful concerts this year: One on our Chancel Choir Tour to Colonial Williamsburg on December 5th 6th, where we will be singing at Bruton Parish Church. The second will be our Music Ministry Christmas Concert here at FPC entitled, An Old Town Christmas on Sunday December 14th at 6 PM. All interested singers are invited to join the choir for these two special events and for the beginning of our rehearsals each week starting on September 25th. We hope to see you there! BIRTH CONGRATULATIONS to Jamie Scully and Jess Kajula. Their daughter, Lily Alan Scully, was born August 31, The proud grandparents are John & Chris Scully. TRAINING CLASS FOR HOLY GROUNDS COFFEE PROGRAM Patsy Cress, with Holy Grounds Coffee Program, will hold a training class in the church kitchen today at 9:45 a.m. Learn what the steps are to help make coffee and set up and take down the offering of coffee, drinks and snacks in the gathering space on Sundays. Everyone's help is needed, even if you can only help for a portion of the time on a Sunday. Any questions? Please contact Patsy Cress at pscress@comcast.net. FAITH STRETCHERS, a book discussion group focusing on spiritual and religious themes, will have its first meeting on Monday, September 22, at 7:30 at the home of Rich Reifsnyder, 440 Marion St., Winchester. Our first book is Philip Yancey s, Why? The Question that Never Goes Away. Yancey revisits the theme of his very first book and addresses in his engaging, anecdotal style the difficult question of why God allows unmerited suffering and where God is when it hurts. The group meets monthly. Feel free to come when you can. Copies of the book are on the Faith Stretchers shelf in the library. THE SYCAMORE CLASS plans to study C. S. Lewis next year. We have selected seven of his many books. The seven books we have selected are in a single volume The Complete C. S. Lewis Signature Classics which is about $20 on Amazon. All the individual books are available in the church library and are on a separate labeled shelf. We will begin with Mere Christianity. CYBER FAIR CONTINUES 101 Ways to Serve Christ with Our Time and Talents! Please turn in your completed 101 Ways to Serve sheet with 1 need written down for each of our councils and receive your free shopping tote at one of our information tables. Haven t done it yet? Pick up a sheet at our information tables along with our listing of 101 Ways to Serve. Not sure what need goes where? Log onto where the 101 needs are listed under each council. While online, please prayerfully consider logging on your interest to help out. Cyber Fair is brought to you by Congregational Life Council. WEDNESDAY WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY We have begun our book study in the Graham Room. We meet most Wednesdays from 9:15-10:30am. The study explores a particular faith-themed book selected by members of the group, and women of all ages are invited. If you cannot attend in person but want to follow by , we send out weekly notes from our discussions. Childcare is provided upon request. For more information, contact Maren at maren@fpcwinc.org.

7 DERITERS (Retired spelled backwards) and Young at Heart: Will meet Tuesday, Sept.16th - 11:00 a.m. This will be the kick-off for another season of fun and fellowship as we gather at Jim Barnett Park, Exchange Shelter, for a covered-dish picnic. Drinks and picnic supplies will be provided. Questions, please call Janice or Pete Shull, CANCER SUPPORT/STEPHEN MINISTRY next meeting will be at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 17th in the Graham Room. The Rev. Elizabeth Lewis, Chaplain at Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury, will be speaking and leading a reflection on Grief Revealed. If you have recently experienced the loss of a friend or family member, please feel free to come. You do not have to be a member of the Cancer Support Group or Stephen Ministry to attend. Contact Mark Johnson at if you have questions. WEEKLY ENOTICES We seem to be experiencing some sort of glitch, and have received reports from some people that they have not been receiving enotices. If you stopped receiving enotices and would like to receive them, please check your junk mail box. If they have not gone there, please send your address to bethkane@fpcwinc.org. CHRISTMAS PAGEANT Let your star shine this Christmas and join us as we perform The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. This wonderful play presents the message of the season in a delightful and funny way. There are parts for young children, pre-teens, young adults and grown-ups too. Singing is NOT required and we need lots of people to make this work; not just actors, but folks to help with costumes, light, sets, etc.if you would like to help, we ll find a place for you to share your talent. There will be a table near the Sanctuary this Sunday where you can get additional information. Tryouts will be held at 6:30 pm on Sept. 24th & 25th. Rehearsals start Oct. 1st and performances are planned for Dec. 19th & 21st. If you miss us this Sunday, you can contact Mark Donaldson at or via mvd129@gmail.com. TRAVEL TO ETHIOPIA: Is anyone is interested in traveling to Ethiopia to visit our partner churches in Mettu? A small group from Shenandoah Presbytery is traveling in late October and First Church can sponsor your trip. Please contact John Fisher ( ) to find out more. If you're interested, but the timing is not right, please contact John to talk about future possibilities. SAFE SANCTUARIES TRAINING If you have not already attended a Safe Sanctuaries training or you are due to be retrained, join us at one of the three scheduled trainings this fall. There will be trainings: Sunday, September 21 at noon (Fellowship Hall), Sunday, September 28 at noon (Fellowship Hall), and Wednesday, October 1 (Loudoun Hall). All volunteers must have Safe Sanctuaries training before serving in ministries to young people, and renew their training every three years to remain in good standing! todd@fpcwinc.org with any questions. CELEBRATION OF JUBILEE KITCHEN LEADERSHIP After over 10 years of dedicated service, Ken and Daisy Fujishiro have made the decision to retire from Jubilee Kitchen. It is only fitting that we recognize their many years of service to this vital ministry of the church and community. Please join us for a church wide celebration of their dedicated service to Jubilee Kitchen on Sunday, September 21 st at 9:30 am in the Gathering Space. Cake and punch will be served.

8 Fall 2014 Ensembles & Schedule: Monday: Bell Choir (*Will begin in October) MUSIC MINISTRY: Wednesday: Children s Choirs from 4:30-5:30 PM (Pre-K 4th grade) Middle School Music Ensemble from 6:30 7:30 PM (Grades 5th 8th) High School Praise Band (*Will begin in October) Thursday: Chancel Choir at 7:30 PM (There are also opportunities for short-term commitment in the choir as we prepare for special concerts.) Consider becoming a part of one of our choirs/ensembles this Fall! CHILDREN S MINISTRY Today is the startup of the regular Sunday School Program (9:45-10:45) Children will meet in their respective Sunday School areas as listed below. Nursery care is available during the Sunday School hour in room Year Old Class Room #107 3-Year Old Class Room #209 4-Year Old Class Room #212 Kindergarten through 4 th Grade Begin in Stine Rm and dismiss from 2nd floor children s wing FPCWEDS CHILDREN S MISSION Project This Wednesday, September 17th children will be working on a mission project for Jubilee Kitchen. The activity will start at 6:30 in Loudoun Hall following the meal. No RSVP required, just come join the fun if you are able. Parents are welcome to stay, participate in the Adult Study, or drop off- if you plan to stay with the movie as a parent let todd@fpcwinc.org know so we have enough adults present. YOUTH MINISTRY YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL starts today 9:45-10:45!! High school meets on the 2nd floor of 12 East Cork in the large common area 8th grade meets on the 2nd floor of 12 East Cork in the classroom 7th grade meets on the 1st floor of 12 East Cork 5-6th grade meet in the NEXT room located in basement near the children s music room YOUTH FELLOWSHIP for 7-12th graders is TONIGHT from 6-7:30pm in Loudoun Hall!! MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC ENSEMBLE for 5-8th graders EVERY WEDNESDAY 6:30-7:30pm in the Choir Room led by Josh O Dell!! JUBILEE KITCHEN: High School students will be serving at Jubilee Kitchen on Saturday, September 20 10:30-1pm! COMMISSIONING MEETING for students entering 8th grade and their parents will be at noon on TODAY in Loudoun Hall! SIGN UP TO HELP!!! Parents and supporters we need your help to make all our amazing events happen!! And now we've made it easier than ever see what kind of help we need and to let us know you are able and willing to help!! Just go to the youth page under ministries on the church website (fpcwinc.org) to find the link to sign up genius! WANT MORE INFO? To receive weekly s about everything going on in the youth ministry, please contact Maren Spray (maren@fpcwinc.org).

9 ADULT EDUCATION: idisciple: Graham Room A gathering of adult learners to discuss and explore the common threads of Christian faith for daily living. In the fall, the class will view and discuss faith-themed TED talks featuring Karen Armstrong, Billy Graham, Rick Warren, and Lesley Hazleton. Tara and Chris Holmes, facilitators Monday Connections: Kent Room A small-group opportunity for Bible study, discussion, and fellowship among Christian friends who seek to understand how a transformational faith requires us to become engaged in providing hands-on assistance to people in our local community beyond the walls of our church on Sunday morning. Service projects and topics for discussion during the Sunday School hour are selected by participants. The class especially welcomes new church members. Sharon and Don Winstead, facilitators Sycamore: Donegal House South A class dedicated to intensive studies of books of the Bible, classic Christian literature, and historic doctrines of the Christian faith. The class will explore the writings of C.S. Lewis, beginning with Mere Christianity. Cindia Stewart and Marge Toxopeus, facilitators Thoughtful Christian: Donegal House North An exploration of the Christian faith biblically, theologically, and historically in pursuit of a better understanding of the faith and an obedient application of the faith. The topic for fall 2014 is Why do we Believe That? The class will explore Mark Noll s book Turning Points, which examines significant turning points in Christian history and the basic beliefs of the Christian faith. Rich Reifsnyder, facilitator Discovering First Presbyterian Church: Loudoun Hall East A multi-week exploration of the life and ministry of First Presbyterian Church for persons who may sense a call from God to unite with the congregation as a partner in mission. Offered in the spring and the fall of each year. Fall class begins September 14. Beth Kane and Bob Lizer, facilitators Weekday Small Group Studies: Invitation to the Bible: A Bible Study for Adults Weds 6:30-7:30 pm in Donegal House. Led by Dan McCoig. Men s Study meets Fridays at 6:30 a.m. in the Graham Room. The study focuses on a particular book of the Bible selected by the members of the group. Women s Study meets Wednesdays at 9:15 a.m. in the Graham Room. The study explores a particular faith-themed book selected by members of the group. The group is led by Maren Sonstegard-Spray. For more information, contact her at maren@fpcwinc.org. Faith Stretchers meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the homes of members of the group. The study explores a faith-themed book selected by members of the group. The group is led by Rich Reifsnyder. For more information, contact him at rich@fpcwinc.org. Christian Believer at Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury Wednesdays, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., beginning September 10 Rich Reifsnyder, leader Christian Believer is a 30-week survey of the major doctrines of the Christian faith. The course includes daily readings from scripture and an anthology of theological writings and a weekly class meeting. The class meets in the SVWC chapel and is open to all. To register for the class either Dan McCoig at dan@fpcwinc.org. There is a fee of $48, which covers the study manual and the anthology.

10 FPC WEDNESDAYS: A Midweek Renewal for All Ages 4:30-7:30pm 4:30-5:30pm: Children's Choir (preschoolers through 4th grade in the Children s Choir Room and Rumble Room) 5:30-6:15pm: A Fellowship Meal for All in Fellowship Hall! The menu for September 17th is: Roasted Pork Loin w/rosemary Cheesy Potato Gratin Green Beans Rolls & Butter Pumpkin Squares & Lemon Tarts Beverages Cost is $5 per person ($20 per family) 6:30-7:30pm: Middle School Music Ensemble (5th-8th grade in the Choir Room) High School Praise Band (in Fellowship Hall begins in October) Children's Ministry Program (in Loudoun Hall) Invitation to the Bible: A Bible Study for Adults (in Donegal House, led by Dan McCoig) AND MORE TO COME!

Meet Marina Meet Petrona Marina is the Guatemala Director of the Faith Stories Project.

We are sharing our stories and we are learning from each other. We continue inviting new women to join our group so they can learn new things and they can learn about arts and theater.

She lives far from Guatemala City and travels for two days from her remote village to be part of the Faith Stories Project.

11 Meet Marina Meet Petrona Marina is the Guatemala Director of the Faith Stories Project. Here is what Marina says about the Faith Stories Project: My experience has been very special because what started as a dream, came true. We are sharing our stories and we are learning from each other. We continue inviting new women to join our group so they can learn new things and they can learn about arts and theater. She also loves peanut butter cups.or peanut butter in any form. Petrona has been a committed member of the Faith Stories Project since She lives far from Guatemala City and travels for two days from her remote village to be part of the Faith Stories Project. Please continue to pray that Petrona s second visa interview will be successful and she will be able to visit us. Her interview is on Sept. 16 at 10 am EDT. We are still looking for volunteer overnight hosts, meal hosts and Spanish speakers to assist with the women s visit. Financial donations are also appreciated. An itinerary will be available soon to show other times and places that members of the congregation can meet and learn from our Guatemalan friends..

12 Sermon Notes: F P C FOUNDED JULY 16, 1788 ORGANIZED SEPTEMBER 7, 1800 THE REVEREND DR. RICHARD W. REIFSNYDER Pastor THE REVEREND MAREN SONSTEGARD-SPRAY Associate Pastor for Youth & Christian Nurture TODD M. BOWMAN Director of Children s Ministry PATRICIA B. BYERS Organist THE REVEREND DR. DAN McCOIG, JR. Associate Pastor THE REVEREND ELIZABETH LEWIS Parish Associate JOSH O DELL Minister of Music LYNN R. REIFSNYDER Director of Adult Handbell Choirs MISSION CO-WORKERS Rev. Dr. Karla Ann Koll and the people of Costa Rica Dr. Leslie and Dr. Cynthia Morgan and the people of Bangladesh Amanda Craft and the people of Guatemala & Mexico Church to Church Partnership with the Metu and Ke a congregations in Metu, Ethiopia 116 South Loudoun Street Winchester, Virginia fpcwinc.org

S L D 7 S P J 27, 2014

S L D 7 S P J 27, 2014 F P C, W, V S, J 27, 2014 10:00 A.M. A Thought Upon Entering: If we met you, Jesus Christ, we might not think that you were on a mission. Your talk would be of common and curious