GREETING and ANNOUNCEMENTS. CALL to WORSHIP. PRAYER of INVOCATION. SONGS of PRAISE and WORSHIP (on screen) Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Rejoice

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2 ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP December 27, 2015 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 Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God. - Psalm 90:1-2,12 GREETING and ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL to WORSHIP HYMN #241 Thou Dost Reign on High PRAYER of INVOCATION The Biblical story is, quite simply, unique. In many cultures stories are told about dying and rising gods, stories which are clearly rooted in the universal experience of death and birth, but these stories make no claim to be actual history. They have no dates and places attached to them. They illustrate the unchanging human condition but make no claim to change it irreversibly. The biblical story is unique. What is unique about the Bible is the story of the incarnation, ministry, death and resurrection of the Son of God is history. God the Son became man to die for us to reconcile us to the Father. He is our peace and hope. Praise be to God. SONGS of PRAISE and WORSHIP (on screen) Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Rejoice CORPORATE CONFESSION of ASSURANCE What is your only comfort in life and in death? (HEIDELBERG CATECHISM - Question #1) That I am not my own, but belong body and soul, in life and in death to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven: in fact, all things must work together for my salvation. Because I belong to Him, Christ, by His Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for Him.

3 ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP The Lord s Prayer SONGS of PRAISE and WORSHIP (on screen) Emmanuel O Come Let Us Adore Him 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. The First Noel -Abby Henriksen GREETING (Children 3-4 years old may leave for Children s Church - room 134) SCRIPTURE Matthew 19:16-30 SERMON HYMN The Tragedy of Walking Away from Jesus Pastor Douglas Kittredge #230 Thou Who Wast Rich beyond All Slendor 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 Christian is not someone who is so brave or thick-skinned that he can face the truth about himself unafraid; rather he is a sinner who can face his sin because he has confidence that God has forgiven him and accepted him in spite of it. The acceptance of God is the basis of self-worth. - Richard Keyes BENEDICTION Pastor Sean Whitenack

4 NOTES Lord s Day December 27, 2015 The Tragedy of Walking Away from Jesus Matthew 19:16-30 Jesus identified little children as the model for the citizens of His kingdom (Matthew 18:2-4; 19:14). Now we see the character of those who are too big to enter the Kingdom of heaven. I. The Rich Young Ruler Matthew 19:16-22 A. He is concerned about his soul 1. What must I do to have eternal life? Matthew 19:16 2. How many in our culture even think about eternity and their eternal destiny? B. He admires Jesus 1. He calls Jesus good teacher 2. He believes Jesus has the answer to his concern about his eternal destiny C. Jesus corrects his view about Himself Matthew 19:17 1. No one is good but God 2. Jesus is asserting His equality with God Philippians 2:5,6 3. The commandments offer life Deuteronomy 30:15,16 D. Jesus corrects his view of God s authority in his life 1. He wants to do the minimum which ones do I have to obey? Matthew 19: Jesus corrects his self-righteous esteem of himself Matthew 19:20-21 The result is this man chooses to walk away from Jesus to the eternal threat to his soul Matthew 19:22 II. The Impossibility of Trusting in Yourself for Your Eternal Soul Matthew 19:23-26 A. The difficulty of the rich entering heaven 1. Do not trust in uncertain riches I Timothy 6: The love of money is the root of many evils I Timothy 6:9-11 B. Who then can be saved? Matthew 19: Saving your soul is impossible for you 2. Apart from Christ you and I are dead in our trespasses and sins Ephesians 2: Apart from Christ we are ungrateful and alienated from the life of God Romans 1:20-21; Ephesians 4:18-19 C. God is able to do the impossible Matthew 19:26 1. God resurrects us from our spiritual death Ephesians 2: God reconciles unholy sinners to a holy, holy, holy God Jeremiah 32:17-18; Romans 3:25-26 III. Sacrifice is Futile Matthew 19:27-30 A. We have left all to follow you Matthew 19:27 1. Not sacrifice but obedience I Samuel 15: The obedience of faith I Corinthians 13:1-3

5 B. All is a free gift, even our rewards Matthew 19: In the regeneration when Christ rules in the new heavens and the new earth 2 Peter 3: The blessing of the things we leave behind to know Christ Philippians 3: We will receive 100 times what we left behind 4. And receive eternal life Matthew 19:29 Let the lowly brother give thanks for his exaltation. James 1:9-11 He who was rich for your sakes became poor so that you through His poverty might become rich! 2 Corinthians 8:9 Winter Sunday School Classes - Adults Covenant of Discipleship (Pastor Doug s office) Bible: Exodus (room 219) Worshiping God in Spirit and Truth (room 118) Redeeming the Realities of Marriage (Fireside) The Promises of God (room 217) NLIC GIVING General Fund Faith Promise Weekly Budget $12,626 $2,102 Giving last week 16,259 3,588 +/- for week 3,633 1,486 +/- fiscal year 12, Online Giving Available at Next Week s Nursery Attendants - 1/3 10:00 am Julie Whitenack and Tristan Lorei Peter and Heather O Hara 6:00 pm Lisa Capitano and Family Prayer Chain - If you have a prayer request during the week, you can call the prayer chain. Contact either Krystal Dowell or Kathy Wilson Deacon on call this week: nlicc@nlicc.org Matt Oberlin (Next week: Pete O Hara ) 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 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 rerumbaugh@comcast.net Mark Shigley shigleym@aol.com Jay Storms* (571) bj_storms@comcast.net * denotes currently serving on session **denotes elder emeritus FOOD PANTRY IMMEDIATE NEEDS (12/6) Cereal, microwave popcorn, soup, canned vegetables, canned meats (roast beef, ham, tuna, meatballs, sausage), pickles, macaroni & cheese, peanut butter & jelly, floss, toothpaste and face soap.

6 CALENDAR of EVENTS TODAY 9:00 am NO Children and Adult Sunday School Classes 10:00 am Worship Service - Pastor Doug Kittredge preaching 6:00 pm NO Evening Service 7:00 pm NO Senior High Youth Discipleship / Junior High Youth Group 7:00 pm NO Elder-led Prayer Time THIS WEEK Monday 12:30 pm NO Men s Prayer Lunch Tuesday 4:00 pm NO Children s Vocal / Handbell Choirs and Drama (see newsletter for schedule) Wednesday 4:00 pm NO Pioneer Girls 7:00 pm NO Christian Service (Boy s) Brigade Thursday New Year s Eve: Office Closed at noon Friday New Year s Day: Office Closed Saturday 9:00 am AM Praise Team rehearsal (sanctuary) NEXT SUNDAY Celebration of the Lord s Supper 9:00 am Children and Adult Sunday School Classes 10:00 am Worship Service - Pastor Doug Kittredge preaching 4:30 pm Youth Leaders Meeting (room 207) 6:00 pm Evening Service 7:00 pm Senior High Youth OASIS / Junior High Youth Group 7:00 pm Elder-led Prayer Time with George Giddens (room 142) FUTURE January 6 7:00 pm Congregational Day of Prayer and Fasting (room 100) January 8 7:00 pm Session/Deacon Meetings January 8 5:30 pm Youth Trip to Richmond for Trip Lee concert (contact Brenda Storms) January 9 9:00 am Women s Breakfast at Barbara Plating s home January 9 10:00 am Central Virginia Justice Initiative (room 219) January 9 10:30 am Women s Ministry Training (room 217) January 9 Easter Cantata rehearsals (10:00-12:00: Choir / 12:30-2:30: Orchestra) January 12 Children s Choirs/Handbells resume (see Newsletter for schedule) January 13 4:00/7:00 Pioneer Girls/Christian Service (Boys) Brigade resume January 16 8:00 am Men s Breakfast (Fireside Room) January 16 9:30 am Elder/Deacon Day of Prayer January 17 Sanctity of Human Life Sunday January 23 Dinners in Homes January 30 8:30 am Focus Day followed by lunch February 5-6 7th Annual Festival of the Arts February 6 8:30 am Pioneer Girls Father/Daughter Breakfast (Fireside Room) February 28 Missions Month Celebration begins Proclaim Christ s Jubilee April YoWAW (Youth Missions Retreat) This week s Fighter Verses (memorization): Revelations 21:5-6 (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 the leadership of the church as we meet to envision what God has for us this year. There will be a church-wide time of prayer on January 6 at 7:00 pm. Focus Day will be held on January 30, It is a time to praise God for the Lord s provision for our congregation during 2015 and to pray for 2016 goals. Pray for vision and unity. Pray for the drama and arts ministries at New Life in Christ Church. The Festival of the Arts is February 5-6. See Jonathan or Veronica Allison to participate. Pray for Chris Kirtland as her son Michael has stage 3 cancer. Pray for Scott and Julia Ross as they return to Fredericksburg. Pray for Michelle Tackett as her baby is due. Contact Julie Root if you are willing to prepare a meal for the Tacketts. Prayer Request and Praise Date: This request is for Pastors and Elders only Announcements and Events A Ladies Bible Study will be starting Tuesday, January 12 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. The study will be on The Son of David: Seeing Jesus in the Historical Books by Nancy Guthrie. Heather O Hara will be leading the study in room 217. Please note that tithes and offerings to be applied to the current tax year need to be in the office by December 31st. Tithes, Faith Promise and Building Fund Offering received after December 31st, will be applied to Online giving is now available at Is your family listed in our church directory? You don t have to be a member to be in the directory. We are updating the directory so if you want to be added or have any change in information, please mark the tear-off sheet and place in the offering plate. Friday, January 8th: SH Youth & College Students Awakening 11 with Rapper/Pastor Trip Lee at Stony Point PCA, Midlothian. Depart at 5:30. Return around midnight. Tickets are free, but a FIRM count needed by December 27th. Rsvp to: bj_storms@fcschools.org OR Facebook event page. Contact Jay or Brenda Storms (571) /(540) Event info 11-with-guest speaker-trip-lee/ Bulletin folding assistance is needed on Wednesday, December 30. Sign up on the tear-off sheet. To Sign Up 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 December 30 Would like to place flowers at the altar on I will provide the flowers myself Occasion: Date: For:_ Name: Phone: (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY) 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 9:00 am Worship Service Evening Service Korean Worship Service 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 Friday Ministry Team: Douglas Kittredge, Senior Pastor Sean Whitenack, Associate Pastor Monday- Samuel Asirifi-Addo, Church Planting Intern Jonathan Allison, Music Director, Office Administrator Christine Fulcrod, Assistant to Sr. Pastor, Ass t Admin. Veronica Allison, Assistant Music Director Dayra Rumbaugh, Office Assistant Marcia Vastine, Bookkeeping Pam Lopes, Biblical Counseling: hopeforchangeva@gmail.com Office After Hours Fax