I was a stranger and you welcomed me. --MATT. 25:35

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1 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY July 22, th Sunday after Pentecost 10:00 a.m. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. --MATT. 25:35 1

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: Tim Dokken Treasurer: Liz Stevens Lois Dokken Steve Becker Lori Mabus Jim Edmondson Elaine Guth Clay McConnell David Foster Rob Hunter Ryan Ramsey Bettie McElroy Harriet Neldon Jody Ransom Deacons/*Denotes Stephen Leader Diane Alden Andrew Borene Banafshe Aghvami Emily Foster (Moderator) Verna Chenault (Secretary) Carolyn Fisk Janet Kohlenberger Sharon Gamble Libby McConnell Dong Lee Janie Waldrop Sally McKeown Rick Neldon Pat Matheson* Wendy Maiwurm* Karen Siple* 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) 2 OT - Pew Bible Old Testament NT - Pew Bible New Testament

3 T HE LEWINSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH S ERVICE FOR THE L ORD S DAY July 22, :00 a.m. * If you are able, please stand Latecomers seated G ATHERING WELCOME PRELUDE Blessed Assurance arr. Brant Adams * CALL TO WORSHIP Praise be to God, who reigns above the heavens. Praise be to God, who also dwells within our hearts. Let all of creation worship God with reverence and joy. Let every man, woman, and child worship the Lord with fullness of heart. Praise the Lord! * HYMN The Church s One Foundation GG 321 CALL TO CONFESSION AURELIA PRAYER OF CONFESSION Silence Spirit of the living God, move among us with your astonishing power, and set us free to love and serve you and all people. Refresh our weary spirits, that we may not falter in seeking your ways with perseverance. Forgive us when we shrink from your call to follow you; help us to recognize when we are heeding the voice of fear, rather than the summons of faith. Whisper to us in your still small voice, and show us what you want us to do. All these things we pray to you through the grace of Jesus Christ. Amen. 3

4 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! * RESPONSE Gloria, gloria GG 583 Unison: Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, gloria, alleluia, alleluia! Canon: Lectern side begins, then Pulpit side Unison: Gloria, gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, gloria, alleluia, alleluia! * 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. T HE W ORD CHILDREN S MEDITATION During the summer months of June and July, children age 4 grade 6 are invited to exit the sanctuary after the Children s Message for activities that will present the stories about the shepherd boy who became King: David! The children will return to the sanctuary following the sermon for the conclusion of worship. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION 4

5 SCRIPTURE 2 Samuel 7:1-14 OT p. 281 Ephesians 2:11-22 NT p. 192 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON Places of Rest David Morrison * HYMN There is a Place of Quiet Rest GG 824 MC AFEE * 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. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 5

6 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. T HANKSGIVING PASTOR NOMINATING COMMITTEE UPDATE Elizabeth Steel THE SHARING OF OUR LIVES THROUGH OUR GIFTS OFFERTORY Be Thou My Vision/My Shepherd Will Supply My Need arr. Brant Adams PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow GG 607 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ all people here below; praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING S ENDING * HYMN I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord GG 310 ST. THOMAS * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! POSTLUDE Gospel Medley arr. Brant Adams The pastor will be in the narthex to greet you following worship. 6

7 Announcements for the Week of J U LY 22, 2018 The flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Barbara Brooks on the second anniversary of her death by Linton Brooks, Julie Brooks and Michael Blake, Kathryn Brooks and Chris Karlovich, and grandson Alex Karlovich. Our loving sympathy and prayers are extended to Dave Smith and family on the death of his brother, Chuck Smith, on July 15 in Chestertown, New York. ***WITHIN OUR PRAYERS*** 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. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING SUNDAY, JULY 29 - after the 10 a.m. worship service to hear the report of the Pastor Nominating Committee, vote to call the candidate with the agreed terms of call, and comply with the requirements of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) concerning the call. We thank the congregation for their patience and are excited to share with you the person that God has called to be our next Senior Pastor! BLOOD DRIVE TODAY in Fellowship Hall. Walk-ins welcome. Give the gift of life! WE WANTED TO THANK ALL OF YOU for your support, prayers and love during Roy's recent heart surgery. LPC is truly a loving Christian family. Lois Dokken and Roy Mitchell THE SEARCH FOR A NEW INTERIM YOUTH COORDINATOR - has begun to succeed Elizabeth Steel who is headed to Princeton Seminary in the fall. Details can be found on the church website If you know someone who might be interested, please share this information with them or contact the search committee chair, Linda Bender. 7

8 BACKPACK DRIVE FOR SECOND STORY - Our collection drive for backpacks of school supplies runs through August 5 th. There s a collection box in St. Andrews Hall. Second Story needs your help to provide backpacks of school supplies to youth and teens in our community. Let s help them be ready for a productive year of school. Each backpack must include all of the following supplies. Please help if you can. One medium-to-large backpack for boys or girls Lined notebook paper A spiral notebook or Composition book Pens and pencils A pencil pouch or holder Crayons, scissors, and glue sticks SUMMER MOVIE NIGHT - JULY 25, 6:30P.M, FELLOWSHIP HALL - Inspired by the story of P.T. Barnum, the film follows the visionary who rose from nothing to create a mesmerizing spectacle. The Greatest Showman is an original musical that celebrates the birth of show business & tells of the man who created a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. Hugh Jackman leads an all-star cast in this bold and original musical filled with infectious show stopping performances that will bring you to your feet time and time again. Bring a comfortable chair, a friend, and join us for hot dogs, cotton candy, cracker jacks, popcorn, and fun under the Big Top. Rated: PG UNITED AGAINST HATRED WORSHIP SERVICE AT BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, FAIRFAX In the last month, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Fairfax has been vandalized multiple times, including a recent occurrence when racist words and symbols were scratched in the sanctuary, candle holders were shattered, and pews were sliced open with a knife. They will be holding an interfaith solidarity event at their church Wednesday, July 25, at 7:30 p.m., called United Against Hatred, which you are invited to attend. They are asking folks to bring blankets and quilts from their own communities and places of worship, to drape over the pews and cover the sliced fabric with the love of an interfaith community. For more information, you can visit the church s website at FAIRFAX INTERFAITH COALITION FOR HABITAT - Couldn t go on the Summer Mission Project? Here s an opportunity to volunteer with Habitat in our own backyard. The next workday for the Fairfax Interfaith Coalition for Habitat (FICH) with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia is Wednesday, July 25, 8:45 to 3:30. We will be rehabbing an existing townhouse in Herndon. Volunteers supply their own lunch and Habitat supplies water and tools. If you re interested in joining volunteers from other local congregations on July 25, contact Mary Frase, the Lewinsville representative to MIC, at maryjfrase@gmail.com or (703)

9 CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF JULY 22, 2018 SUNDAY, JULY 22 BLOOD DRIVE 9:00am Youth Director Search committee Library 10:00am Service of Worship Sanctuary David Morrison preaching 11:15am Adult/Youth Sermon Discussion Library 5:30pm Sunday ChristCare MONDAY, JULY 23 9:00am Exercise Group Fellowship Hall 6:30pm Pastor Nominating committee Chapel 7:00pm Youth Director Search committee - Library TUESDAY, JULY 24 11:30am Presbyterey Investment committee - Chapel 7:30pm Deacons meeting Chapel WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 11:30am Bible Study Chapel 1:30pm Church Retreat Planning meeting Library 6:30pm Family Wednesday Night Movie Fellowship Hall 7:00pm Building Task Force Chapel 7:30pm Congregational Care and Membership Ministry meeting Library THURSDAY, JULY 26 9:00am Exercise Group Fellowship Hall FRIDAY, JULY 27 SATURDAY, JULY 28 7:30am Men s Square Bethany Room SUNDAY, JULY 29 9:00am Youth Director Search Committee Library 10:00am Service of Worship Sanctuary 11:00am Called Congregational meeting - Sanctuary 9

10 MINISTERS INTERIM PASTOR STATED SUPPLY PASTOR INTERIM DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR OF HANDBELLS ASSISTANT MUSICIAN DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INTERIM YOUTH MINISTER COORDINATOR MUSIC MINISTRY LAY READER GREETER CLERK OF SESSION TREASURER DUTY ELDER DUTY DEACON The Entire Congregation of Lewinsville Church The Reverend Scott Ramsey The Reverend Stephany Crosby John Nothaft Laura Hinton Laura Marchisotto Allison Lineberger Elizabeth Steel Amy Yurkewitch Rachel Russell Irene Foster Tim Dokken Liz Stevens Steve Becker Sally McKeown 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 Bob Clark Jeanne Melone Sandy Albrecht Steven Kirkland The Reverend Gary G. Pinder The Reverend Dr. Susan Kendall LEWINSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1724 Chain Bridge Road ~ McLean, Virginia ~~ FAX ~~ INFO LINE Donate now or text