GREETING and ANNOUNCEMENTS. PRAYER of INVOCATION. SONGS of PRAISE and WORSHIP (on screen) Come Praise and Glorify Your Name

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2 ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP October 16, 2016 Men will never worship God with a sincere heart, or be roused to fear and obey Him with sufficient zeal, until they properly understand how much they are indebted to His mercy. - John Calvin MEDITATION For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, With him who has a contrite and humble spirit, To revive the spirit of the humble, And to revive the heart of the contrite ones. - Isaiah 57:15 GREETING and ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL to WORSHIP It is a dangerous thing to charge ourselves openly before the world with the aim of reorganizing states and reconstructing society. Missions are powerful because they ignore the force of society and deal with its heart. -Billy Graham HYMN PRAYER of INVOCATION SONGS of PRAISE and WORSHIP (on screen) Come Praise and Glorify Your Name #75 O Father, You Are Sovereign Justification by Faith does not mean salvation by believing things instead of by doing right. It means pleading the merits of Christ before the throne of grace instead of our own merits. - B.B. Warfield CONFESSION of SIN (on screen) Father, I have sinned against You. I ve neglected the discipline I need for spiritual growth. I ve been irritable and impatient toward people around me. I ve allowed resentful and unkind thoughts to lodge in my mind. I repent of these sins and claim Your forgiveness. You have said You justify the wicked (Romans 4:5). Father, in view of my sins today, I acknowledge that I am wicked. Not only have I committed sins, but my heart is sinful. My sins are merely the expression of my sinful heart. SILENT CONFESSION of SIN

3 ASSURANCE of PARDON Despite my sins and my sinfulness, You have said, There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). How can I not be condemned for I have sinned against You? Father, I know I am forgiven only because Jesus bore my sins in His body on the cross. You accept me through Christ s righteousness so I might experience blessings He deserved. In Jesus, Amen SONGS of PRAISE and WORSHIP (on screen) Man of Sorrows We Have Been Healed CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER OFFERING DOXOLOGY Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav nly host: Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. GREETING (Children 3-4 years old may leave for Children s Church - room 134) SPECIAL MUSIC The Holy Heart - Men s Ensemble SCRIPTURE Jeremiah 8:4-17 SERMON HYMN Why No Repentance Pastor Doug Kittredge #497 I Need Thee, Precious Jesus 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. - Matthew 6:9-13 The Great God values not the service of men, if the heart is not in it: The Lord sees and judges the heart; he has no regard to outward forms of worship, if there be no inward adoration, if no devout affection be employed therein. It is therefore a matter of infinite importance, to have the whole heart engaged steadfastly for God. - Isaac Watts BENEDICTION Pastor Sean Whitenack

4 NOTES Lord s Day October 16, 2016 Why No Repentance Jeremiah 8:4-17 If a baby learning to walk falls down, the baby is encouraged to get up and try again. If someone falls, he gets up and goes on often with greater determination. The Lord, through Jeremiah, asks Israel, will you fall and not get up? (Jeremiah 8:4). I. Why Perpetual Blacksliding? Jeremiah 8:5-7 A. They cling to deceit 1. Truth has perished Jeremiah 7:28 2. People manipulate others with flattery Psalm 12:1-4 B. No one repents Jeremiah 8:6 1. No one examines himself but justifies themselves 2. Like a warhorse rushes into battle so they go headlong into sin not caring about the consequences Job 39: Knowing the righteous judgment of God, they practice sin knowing they deserve eternal judgment Romans 1: There is an eternal judgment to come Jeremiah 8:7; 2 Corinthians 5:10 5. Those outside of Christ will have to pay all that is due to an eternal God Matthew 18:34 II. False Hope Jeremiah 8:8-12 A. Boast in Christian heritage Jeremiah 8:8 1. Yet question the relevance of God s law today 2. By asserting that some of God s commands were based on culture not God s character Jeremiah 8:9 3. Motivation is covetousness Jeremiah 8:10 B. Peace, peace when there is no peace Jeremiah 8: Instead of cleansing one s conscience to be accepted by God through Christ s atonement Isaiah 53:10-11; Ephesians 2: Today the objective of faith in Christ is self-acceptance, self-esteem, loving oneself not God s acceptance through Christ s righteousness III. Temporal Judgment Jeremiah 8:13-17 A. Economic problems Jeremiah 8:13 1. God curses our blessings Malachi 2: Many come to the U.S. for prosperity not because they are committed to the values that made America a place of freedom of conscience 3. Peace treaties bring no peace Jeremiah 8:14-15 B. God sends snakes Jeremiah 8:17 1. Yet He also sends a cure Numbers 21: Christ cures spiritual snake bites John 3:14-17 Hope for our future as a nation is in repentance toward God and faith in Jesus Christ!!

5 NOTES Fall Sunday School Classes -Adults Covenant of Discipleship (Pastor Doug s office) Theology: A History of Evangelicalism (room 100) NLIC GIVING General Fund Faith Promise Weekly Budget $12,937 $2,288 Giving last week 12,895 4,447 +/- for week ,159 +/- fiscal year 305 7,334 Online Giving Available at Next Week s Nursery Attendants - 10/23 10:00 am Julie Whitenack and Tristan Lorei Peter and Heather O Hara 6:00 pm Allen and Krystal Dowell Prayer Chain - Have a prayer request contact either Krystal Dowell ; adowell8@msn.com or Kathy Wilson ; r2wilson22@hotmail.com. Deacon on call this week: nlicc@nlicc.org Steve Marple (Next week: Christopher Dale Contact Information Senior Pastor Douglas Kittredge* nlicc@nlicc.org Associate Pastor Sean Whitenack* sean@nlicc.org Pastoral Intern Samuel Asirifi-Addo(919) sammie@nlicc.org Paul Hepperle paul@nlicc.org Elders: Sam Capitano* samcapfamily@gmail.com Dan Deaconson deacd@verizon.net Chris Garcia* (757) chrisgarcia001@hotmail.com George Giddens gggiddens@verizon.net Kim Lorei* kimlorei@verizon.net Bob McMichael** rmicah68@aol.com Parker Page* (803) parker.page@gmail.com Larry Plating* lplating@gmail.com Joe Plaia* jplaia@alumni.ufl.edu Bob Rumbaugh* rumbaughbob@gmail.com Mark Shigley* shigleym@aol.com Jay Storms* (571) bj_storms@comcast.net * denotes currently serving on session **denotes elder emeritus FOOD PANTRY IMMEDIATE NEEDS (5/15) Cereal, canned soup, canned vegetables, macaroni & cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, toiletry items: shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, floss and face soap.

6 CALENDAR of EVENTS TODAY 9:00 am Children and Adult Sunday School Classes 10:00 am Worship Service - Pastor Doug Kittredge preaching Congregational Meeting after morning service 4:30 pm Officer Training (room 219) 6:00 pm Evening Service 7:00 pm Senior High Youth Discipleship (youth room) / Junior High Youth Group (room 217) 7:00 pm Elder-led Prayer Time with George Giddens (room 142) THIS WEEK Monday 10:00 am Jerusalem Gateway Partnership (room 100) 7:00 pm Open Gym Basketball (sanctuary) Tuesday 9:30 am Women s Study: Grace Through the Eyes of Jesus (room 217) 4:00 pm Children s Choirs/Drama (see Newsletter for schedule) 6:15 pm Sanctuary Bells 7:15 pm Adult Choir/Senior High Drama (music room/sanctuary) Wednesday 4:00 pm Pioneer Girls (Fireside Room) 7:00 pm Christian Service (Boy s) Brigade (Fireside Room) Thursday 7:00 pm Foundations Community Group Bible Study (Manse 1) 7:00 pm College Bible Study (1708 Franklin Street) 7:00 pm YoungLife Capernaum (room 100) Friday Christian Service Boy s Brigade Campout (rescheduled) 7:30 pm Creation Club (Fireside Room) Saturday 8:30 am Missions Committee Retreat at Fulks home 9:00 am AM Praise Team Rehearsal (sanctuary) 9:00 am All-Church Workday 9:30 am Sewing / Quilting Ministry (room 116) 3:00 pm Going Away Open House for Caroline Pilgrim: 5215 Leavells Crossings Dr., NEXT SUNDAY 9:00 am Children and Adult Sunday School Classes 10:00 am Worship Service - Pastor Doug Kittredge preaching 6:00 pm Evening Service - Sammy Asirifi-Addo speaking 7:00 pm Senior High Youth Discipleship (youth room) / Junior High Youth Group (room 217) 7:00 pm Elder-led Prayer Time with Kim Lorei (room 142) FUTURE October 30 6:00 pm Reformation Service at New Life in Christ Church October 31 6:15 pm Harvest Party: Trunk n Treat (see insert) November 4-6 Women s Retreat November 24 Thanksgiving Ministry December 2 Youth Group Caroling and Christmas parties December 4 Family Christmas Program (see Jonathan Allison to participate) December 10 Church Christmas Banquet with Drama: Back to Bethlehem December 11 Children s Christmas Musical: The MK Christmas Special This week s Fighter Verses (memorization): Proverbs 1:10 (fighterverses.com) Library Hours: Sundays 8 :50-9 :10/ /9 :45-10/11 :30 - Noon KOREAN AGAPE CHURCH SERVICES Sunday 7:00 am Prayer (room 203) 1:00 pm Worship (sanctuary) Wednesday 8:00 pm Midweek Service (room 203) Friday 8:00 pm Prayer Service (room 203) Saturday 6:30 pm Young Adults meet (room 203) Daily 6:00 am Prayer (M-S) (room 203)

7 Prayer and Praise Pray for our upcoming outreach ministries Trunk & Treat (October 31) and our Thanksgiving Dinner Ministry (November 24). Pray that we would share the hope of Christ both these days. Pray for the unity of our churches in the gospel. Pray for October 30 Reformation Service (6:00 pm) at New Life in Christ. Three churches will be involved in the service. Pray for the leaders of New Life in Christ Church. There will be a congregational meeting today after the morning service to vote on Jimmy Whitman and Tom Worman returning as deacons, and George Giddens and Dan Deaconson returning as elders. Please speak with an Elder if you have questions or concerns. Pray for our outreach to Israel. The Jerusalem Gateway Partnership is meeting tomorrow from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in room 100. Pray for our Christian Service Boy s Brigade Campout (October 21-23) and our Women s Retreat (November 4-6). Pray for the students attending the University of Mary Washington and for our ministry to them. We are currently looking for 3 families interested in participating in our Adopt-a-College-Student ministry. Please sign the tear-off or contact Josh or Anacari Storms at jstorms743@gmail.com or anacariglobal@gmail.com if you are interested in this ministry. Join Team Alyssa to come alongside a family with special needs. Speak with Sandie Beauchemin if you would like to be part of this ministry. Pray for Louis Perrotto, Darren s dad who is on palliative care at home. Praise God for our building and the resources God has given us. Join us for our All-Church Workday Saturday at 9:00 am. We have many opportunities for everybody to help. See Craig Cuddy for info. Pray for the people of the United States, Haiti, Cuba and other places affected by Hurricane Matthew. If you would like to learn ways to support relief efforts go to pcamna.org. Announcements and Events Virginia s voter registration is Monday, October 17, for the upcoming elections for US President and Congress on November 8. Voter registration and absentee ballot application are available in the foyer. You are invited to a going away Open House for Caroline Pilgrim at the Lorei home on Saturday, October 22 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Coffee, tea and cakes will be served. Please RSVP to Camille (crl291l@gmail.com) or Lucinda at Parents: Junior Worship for children aged 3-4 has started a new year. If you would like them to participate, bring them to room 134 after the offering, during this morning s Greeting Time. Bulletin folding assistance is needed on Friday, October 21. Sign up on the tear-off sheet. Prayer Request and Praise Date: This request is for Pastors and Elders only To Sign Up Would like to Adopt-a-College-Student Would like to help in Nursery on Sundays 9:00 am 10:00 am 6:00 pm Would like to be a Greeter Sunday morning Help fold bulletins on October 21 Would like to place flowers at the altar on Occasion: Date: For:_ Name: Phone: (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) Need a Bible? We have Bibles available in the back of the sanctuary.. Please turn off or silence your cell phones when entering the Worship Service. Sermons and Bulletins are posted on the church website weekly at:

8 We Are Glad You re Here! Thank you for worshiping with us today. Please let us know of your presence. May God richly bless you! Date First and Last Name First and Last Name Family Members (Children) Street/Apt City/State/Zip Telephone - Residence/Cell 1st visit? 2nd visit? 3rd visit? Permanent residence/here until Desire a local church home Home church What brought you to our church? Update directory information Comments Please check appropriate groups: Pre-K/K Grades1-3 Grades4-6 Jr High Sr High Age Over 55 I D LIKE INFORMATION OR INTERESTED IN: Care Group Sunday School Youth Group Missions Young Adult/College New Members Class Women s Ministry Baptism Men s Ministry Call me Music Ministry Appointment with Boys Brigade Pastor or Elder Pioneer Girls Church Membership Would like to be added to church mailing list New Life in Christ Church Sunday Service Times: Adult & Children s Sunday School Worship Service Evening Service Korean Worship Service 9:00 am 10:00 am 6:00 pm 1:00 pm Our Address: Burgess Lane Fredericksburg, VA (Behind the Spotsylvania Towne Center Mall) Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday Ministry Team: Douglas Kittredge, Senior Pastor Sean Whitenack, Associate Pastor Samuel Asirifi-Addo, Church Planting Intern Jonathan Allison, Music Director, Office Admin. Christine Fulcrod, Assistant to Senior Pastor, Ass t Administrator Veronica Allison, Assistant Music Director Dayra Rumbaugh, Office Assistant Marcia Vastine, Bookkeeping Pam Lopes, Biblical Counseling: Josh Storms (540) , College Outreach Anacari Storms (540) , College Outreach Office After Hours Fax nlicc@nlicc.org

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