SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY

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1 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY Pentecost May 24, :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. Pick up a visitor bag on your way out to learn more about life and faith at Lewinsville Church. Please turn off all cellular phones, pagers 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: Connie Church Mary Frase Tonya Deyo Pamela Deese Pattie Gunter David Keller James Foster Roy Mitchell Joe Parisi Tom Mellor Jamie Raaum Michael Werner David Smith Deacons/Stephen Ministers David Jessee Sara Becker Carolyn Fisk Janet Kohlenberger Verna Chenault (Secretary) Jack Hess Rick Neldon (Vice Moderator) Nancy Lauler Danny Howell Anne Schwartz Karen Siple Alex Scopeletis (Moderator) 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? Call the church office, or visit: 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 May 24, :00 a.m. * If you are able, please stand Latecomers seated G ATHERING PRELUDE Choral Variations on Veni Creator Maurice Duruflé Andante religioso Allegretto Andante expressivo * OPENING SENTENCES May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works. I will sing to the Lord as long as I live; I will sing praise to my God while I have being! May my meditation be pleasing to God, for I rejoice in the Lord. Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord! * HYMN I Sing the Mighty Power of God GG 32 ELLACOMBE 1

4 CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION silence for personal confession Almighty God, you poured your Spirit upon gathered disciples creating bold tongues, open ears, and a new community of faith. We confess that we hold back the force of your Spirit among us. We do not listen for your word of grace, speak the good news of your love, or live as a people made one in Christ. Have mercy on us, O God. Transform our timid lives by the power of your Spirit, and fill us with a flaming desire to be your faithful people, doing your will for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. DECLARATION OF PARDON Friends, hear and believe the good news that comes from God. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE GG 33 vs. 1 Praise the Lord! God s glories show, Alleluia! LLANFAIR saints within God s courts below, Alleluia! angels round the throne above, Alleluia! all who see and share God s love, 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. 2

5 T HE W ORD CHILDREN S MEDITATION Following the Children s Meditation, children age 4 through grade 2 are invited to meet Allison Lineberger in the Narthex for Sermon Stories. Children will return to the Sanctuary for worship with their parents following the sermon. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE Acts 2:1-21 NT p. 119 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON Visions and Dreams Rev. Stephany Crosby * HYMN On Pentecost They Gathered GG MUNICH * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from Articles 1 & 2 of the Confession of Belhar We believe in God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, who gathers, protects and cares for the church. This, God has done since the beginning of the world, and will do to the end. We believe the church is one worldwide communion of saints, called from the entire human family. We believe the church is the single community of believers, reconciled with God and with one another. We believe that through the working of God s Spirit, unity is a binding force and also that we must seek this unity, which must become visible to the world. We believe that the sin of division, separation and hatred between people and groups has been conquered by Christ. We commit ourselves to protecting the unity of the church universal. We pledge to make this unity active in all of our words, thoughts and deeds. To the one and only God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, be the honor and the glory for ever and ever. Amen.

6 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER (debts/debtors) T HANKSGIVING THE SHARING OF OUR LIVES THROUGH OUR GIFTS OFFERTORY How Lovely are the Messengers Felix Mendelssohn PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE GG 607 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; OLD HUNDREDTH praise Christ, all people here below; praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING S ENDING * HYMN Go to the World! GG 295 * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! SINE NOMINE POSTLUDE Toccata on Veni Creator Spiritus Maurice Duruflé The pastor will be in the narthex to greet you following worship. 4

7 Worship Notes The Confession of Belhar The 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved amending our Book of Confessions by adding the Confession of Belhar, and recommended this amendment to the presbyteries for their vote. As of April 28, 2015, adding Belhar has been approved by more than the required two-thirds majority of the presbyteries. It will be presented to the 222nd GA (2016) for the final approval and enactment. The Office of the General Assembly encourages us to consider it in worship and in study. Go to and search for Belhar Confession to access the full Confession, as well as commentaries. *********** The Prelude and Postlude today are compositions using the plainchant tune associated with the Pentecost text Veni Creator Spiritus. As is stated in our hymnal for hymn #278, this text, originally written in Latin in the 9 th century, has had long and active use. It has appeared in the Anglican prayer books since 1662, and has long been associated with this tune. Here the tune is set by the early 20 th century French composer, Maurice Duruflé. *********** Pastor Emily is away for Memorial Day weekend and will return May 26. 5

8 CHILDREN CHILDREN IN WORSHIP Your family is important here, and children are welcome in worship. God put the wiggle in children, so please don t feel you have to suppress it in God s house. Feel free to refer to the card labeled Suggestions for Children in Worship in the pew. A children s bulletin is available from the ushers that includes activities for children. FOR CHILDREN WHO NEED MORE FREEDOM DURING WORSHIP there is an activity area in the Narthex where parent and child can listen to the service and participate in quiet activities. SERMON STORIES - For children age 4 to grade 2 we have Sermon Stories. Children will exit the sanctuary for a time of learning activities, teaching about the liturgical year and symbols of the church. Children return to the sanctuary and their families following the sermon for the remainder of the service. During the month of June the sermon stories will extend to Fellowship Hall from 11:00 11:30 for games and activities. CHILD CARE is available in two different rooms on the lower level of the church for infants, toddlers, preschool and kindergarten children. Two certified child-care attendants staff the infant/toddler room and parent volunteers staff the preschool/kindergarten room during services. If you are able to assist in the preschool/kindergarten room, please contact Alison Staeger, (703) or tmoge@yahoo.com CHILDREN IN CHURCH SCHOOL Church School for children resumes September 20 and operates between the worship services at 9:45-10:45 a.m. The three groupings of children will be offered Bible-in-a-box for children age 2 & 3, Godly Play for children age 4 & 5 and Rotation Workshop for children in grades 1-6. CHILDREN S MUSIC The music program at Lewinsville offers fun and educational choir and bell programs at each age-appropriate level. Many of the bell and choir groups bring the children together for fellowship, singing and bell practice on Sunday evenings. For details, contact Carole Huston , ext. 17 or at carolehuston@hotmail.com (choir info.) or Laura Hinton , ext. 20 or at handbell_diva@yahoo.com (bell info.) PUPPETS IN CHURCH will resume September 20. Children grades 1 6 can join us Sunday evenings 4:45 5:15pm to learn how to manipulate and present different types of puppetry for the church and community. For details contact Director of Christian Education Allison Lineberger, ext. 15 or alineberger@lewinsville.org. 6

9 YOUTH ADULT AND YOUTH EDUCATION DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE This June we ll gather in the chapel after the 10 a.m. service to discuss the sermon and the day s scripture passages with Associate Pastor Emily Berman D Andrea. In this half hour we ll work to expand our understanding of the passages and the sermon. (Older children may join the Sermon Stories group in Fellowship Hall). June Sunday Education Schedule 11:00 11:30 a.m. June 7 meet with the minister in the Chapel to discuss the message June 14 Boost the Troops packaging in Fellowship Hall June 21 meet with the minister in the Chapel to discuss the message June 28 meet with the returned Summer Mission Project group in the chapel to hear more about their experiences in South Carolina and the Blitz Build in the chapel. WEDNESDAY GATHERING GROUP The first Wednesday of the month the youth group meets for an informal dinner and fellowship at Chipotle (6707 Old Dominion Drive in McLean) from 7-8 pm. Join us for a fun evening of fellowship. Our next Chipolte gathering will be June 3. YOUTH MUSIC After the summer break, youth ringing and singing choirs will start rehearsals September 20. The youth are provided with music opportunities in ringing and singing. The Alleluia Ringers rehearse on Sundays from 4:30 5:15pm. Westminster Choir (singing choir) rehearses on Sundays from 5:15 6:00pm. For details, contact Carole Huston , ext. 17 or at carolehuston@hotmail.com (choir) or Laura Hinton , ext. 20 or at handbell_diva@yahoo.com (bells) SUMMER MISSION PROJECT (SMP) In celebration of 25 years of SMP we will be working with Habitat for Humanity in Hartsville, South Carolina to do a blitz build (build one house in one week). Join us June Register at: Help us raise $70,000 to complete the blitz build by visiting: Pray for the intergenerational group of 50 who will be commissioned Sunday, June 14. For details contact Dir. of Youth & Young Adult Ministry, Kate Satterstrom Kate@Lewinsville.org 7

10 ADULTS ADULT AND YOUTH EDUCATION DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE This June we ll gather in the chapel after the 10 a.m. service to discuss the sermon and the day s scripture passages with Associate Pastor Emily Berman D Andrea. In this half hour we ll work to expand our understanding of the passages and the sermon. (Older children may join the Sermon Stories group in Fellowship Hall). June Sunday Education Schedule 11:00 11:30 a.m. June 7 meet with the minister in the Chapel to discuss the message June 14 Boost the Troops packaging in Fellowship Hall June 21 meet with the minister in the Chapel to discuss the message June 28 meet with the returned Summer Mission Project group in the chapel to hear more about their experiences in South Carolina and the Blitz Build. ADULT MUSIC Summer Choir Everyone is invited to be a member of the Summer Choir. Join us at 9 a.m. in the sanctuary on Sunday, August 2, 9, and 15. We will rehearse the anthem for that Sunday and then sing. This is an opportunity for all ages. Childcare is provided during the rehearsal time. ADULT MUSIC The adults are provided with music opportunities in ringing and singing. The Jubilate Ringers will resume rehearsal on Sunday, September 20, from 7:15 8:15pm. Chancel Choir (singing choir) still rehearses on Thursdays from 7:30 9:00pm. For details, contact Carole Huston , ext. 17 or at carolehuston@hotmail.com (choir) or Laura Hinton , ext. 20 or at handbell_diva@yahoo.com (bells) 8

11 Announcements for the Week of May 24, 2015 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. The number in parentheses is the area cluster. 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. OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORSHIP MAY 31 SERVICE OF MUSIC - We are Claimed by God in Jesus Christ, Called to live as a community of faith, Sent to participate in the unfolding of God s kingdom on earth. So states our Mission Statement. The Service of Music on May 31 at 10:00 a.m. celebrates this statement through song. The anthems come from many musical traditions. The singers come from all ages from 4 years to adults. The spirit comes from our shared vision of who we are as the people of the Lewinsville faith community. Please be sure to be with us in worship on that day. SUMMER SERMON SERIES ON BIBLE STORIES: I Love to Tell the Story. The Bible is made up of stories all kinds of great, sad, surprising, scary, fantastic stories. Jesus taught his disciples and his followers by telling stories. Jesus life story is the greatest story ever told. This summer, for our summer sermon series we are going to hear Bible stories all kinds, the lighthearted ones, the melancholy ones, the joyful ones and the terrifying ones. We will sing the Bible stories, preach about the stories, read the stories and maybe even act out the stories. Some of our favorite Bible stories may fall within the common lectionary and some may not so we will not feel bound by the lectionary this summer. What is your favorite Bible story? What is a story you would like to hear about in worship this summer? If there s a story from the Bible that you would like to hear this summer in worship let us know. We can t guarantee that all of the suggested stories we receive will be worked into the nine weeks of July and August, but we ll try. If there is a Bible story that you would like to hear in worship this summer then Pastor Emily Emily@Lewinsville.org or Sandy in the church office SAlbrecht@Lewinsville.org. 9

12 OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE THE SUMMER MISSION PROJECT - just celebrated 25 years of ministry. What a wonderful 25 years! Now we turn to the future and excitedly anticipate 25 years more of ministry. June a group of 50 youth, young adults, and adults will be traveling to Hartsville, South Carolina where we will be working with Habitat for Humanity to complete a Blitz Build; we'll be building one house in one week. In committing to a Blitz Build we are also committed to raising $70,000 for the cost of the house. We invite you to partner with us in this vibrant ministry of serving others. During the month of May, we encourage you to grab an envelope from the board in St. Andrews Hall and fill it with at least the dollar amount listed on the front of the envelope. Envelopes can be returned to the offering plate or the SMP mailbox in the mail room. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are excited to see how God works through us this summer. Visit for additional ways to contribute to the Blitz Build PENTECOST OFFERING - Your gift to the Pentecost Offering will help the church to encourage, develop, and support its young people, and also to address the needs of at-risk children. Lewinsville will receive the Pentecost Offering TODAY. Forty percent of the offering collected will be used locally. Lewinsville will give 40% received to Alternative House s Homeless Youth Initiative. The Homeless Youth Initiative provides safe transitional housing to homeless students those who do not have the support of a parent or guardian so that they are able to stay in school and obtain their diplomas. In 2014, all 57 of the youths they sheltered or housed were able to graduate. For more information on Alternative House visit Offering envelopes can be found in the pew racks. Flag Day Sunday, June 14 th and it s Time to Boost the Troops! Please join us immediately following the 10:00 a.m. service on June 14th to pack up homemade goodies and storebought treats to send to deployed service men and women. Suggested Items Food Items: Energy & protein bars, multi vitamins, Slim Jims, beef jerky, trail mix, gum, candy, nuts, powdered drink mixes, hot sauce, K-cups, instant coffee, tea, sugar packs & sugar substitutes, individual coffee creamers, etc. Note: Avoid chocolate. It is summer now and chocolate and other items that melt will not transport well. 10

13 Personal Health Items: Chapstick, blister pads, moleskin, hand sanitizer, sunscreen, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, foot powder, Dr. Scholl s foot pads, trial size shampoo, trial size lotion, body wash, razors, Advil, Tinactin cream, Q-Tips. No aerosol containers. Small sewing kits & manicure kits Stationery/envelopes/note pads/pens/postcards with scenery of USA Magazines, newspapers with current events Games: Playing cards, yo-yos, Frisbees, crossword, word find and Sudoku puzzle books Used or new books Thick white socks for boots International calling cards Duct and electrical tape Tips on Baking & Packaging Goods Bake brownies in 8 x 8 aluminum pans. They fit easily into the 12 x 12 x 6 flat rate boxes. Stack homemade cookies into Pringles cans. Please clearly label all items that contain nuts. Bake goodies now and freeze them until the event. These boxes will likely be handled roughly so pack accordingly. Contact Mary Spence Smith at MSmith@Bullseyewood.com or call her at if you have questions. ******* GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR INNER TOM SAWYER and come help us paint the fence around the cemetery on Saturday, May 30 th from 10am to 4pm. Everyone is invited to help us children, youth, adults, seniors this is a job for everyone! Stay as long as you are able and enjoy a day of service and fellowship. Kate Satterstrom if you are able to help at Kate@lewinsville.org. Hope to see you there. OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSHIP CHURCH-WIDE POTLUCK SPONSORED BY CHRISTCARE Sunday, May 31, from 5:00-7:00 p.m., the ChristCare ministry will sponsor its biennial potluck gathering. Please join us for an evening of good food, fellowship, and a taste of what goes on in our small groups. Everyone is invited to attend and encouraged to bring a friend. So, whether you re a member of a ChristCare group, a former member, interested in learning more, or want to help celebrate this ministry and have good fellowship, please come. The main course and drinks will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish/salad or dessert to share. Sign-up at or contact Jim Tenney at

14 SECOND SATURDAY SET - It's June... time to start some of that living is easy business. And nothing could be easier than joining your friends for a potluck dinner at the Bowens' home (7910 Foxhound Road, McLean). Liz, John and Diane Wachtel will host this celebration of summer on Saturday, June 13, at 6:00pm. Call or lizbowen1@verizon.net to say you'll come and to get your food assignment. And please bring your own adult beverage of choice. SUNDAY, MAY 24 PENTECOST SUNDAY 10:00am Service of Worship Rev. Stephany Crosby preaching Chancel Choir 5:00pm Galilee ChristCare :30pm Sunday Evening ChristCare - LIB CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 24, 2015 MONDAY, MAY 25 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY 6:30pm TUESDAY, MAY 26 10:00am 4:00pm WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 THURSDAY, MAY 28 10:00am FRIDAY, MAY 29 SATURDAY, MAY 30 9:00am 10:00am Spiritual Seekers ChristCare LIB Program Staff LIB Presbytery Meeting National Presbyterian Church Circle 4 LIB Committee on Preparation for Ministry CH/104 Chancel/Westminster Choirs rehearsal S/MR SUNDAY, MAY 31 TRINITY SUNDAY 10:00am 5:00pm Service of Music Claimed, Called, Sent All Singing Choirs ChristCare Potluck dinner - FH LOWER LEVEL JKR John Knox Room (25A) MR Music/Choir Room FH Fellowship Hall UPPER LEVEL YC Youth Center (200) P Parlor (206) ROOM ABBREVIATIONS KEY MAIN LEVEL LIB Library (101) CH John Calvin Chapel (100) SAH St. Andrews Hall S - Sanctuary N - Narthex BR Bethany Room (behind S) SCR Staff Conference Room 12

15 MINISTERS ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR OF HANDBELLS ASSISTANT MUSICIAN DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES MUSIC MINISTRY LAY READER GREETER CLERK OF SESSION TREASURER DUTY ELDER DUTY DEACON The Congregation of Lewinsville Church The Reverend Emily Berman D Andrea Carole Huston Laura Hinton Laura Marchisotto Allison Lineberger Kate Satterstrom Chancel Choir David Smith Betty Yurkewitch Laura Jones Connie Church Joe Parisi Alex Scopeletis MISSION CO-WORKERS Brian and Helen Chapaitis, Papua New Guinea Andrew and Ellen Collins, Thailand Frank and Nancy Dimmock, Zambia CHURCH STAFF CHURCH OFFICE MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGER PASTOR EMERITUS PARISH ASSOCIATE PARISH ASSOCIATE PARISH ASSOCIATE PARISH ASSOCIATE Sandy Albrecht Steven Kirkland The Reverend Gary G. Pinder The Reverend Stephany Crosby The Reverend Dr. Susan Fellows The Reverend Gerald W. Hopkins The Reverend Dr. Susan Kendall LEWINSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1724 Chain Bridge Road ~ McLean, Virginia ~ ~ ~ FAX ~ ~ ~ INFO LINE