Sunday Morning Worship

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1 Finding direction by following Jesus. Sunday Morning Worship Early and Late Services January 8, 2017 Second Presbyterian Church 214 Mountain Avenue, SW Roanoke, VA PA S TO R A L S TA F F Dr. George C. Anderson Senior Pastor The Rev. Elizabeth N.H. Link Associate Pastor for Christian Education The Rev. Rachel C. Thompson Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adults Dr. William R. Klein Pastor Emeritus Large-print copies of services and hymnals may be requested from an usher.

2 January 8, 2017 Worship at Nine and Eleven A.M. Baptism of the Lord *Gloria Patri (Hymn No. 581) *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed Glory to God, p. 35 This month... The loose-plate offering funds received during January will be dedicated to facility maintenance for the church. Last Sunday, January 1, our collection yielded $ Gathering Music Let Our Gladness Have No End (Bohemian, 15th c.) David Cherwien Prayer of Preparation Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Welcome and Announcements (11:00 a.m.) Introducing New Member, John Kong The Rev. Elizabeth Link Prelude Brightest and Best Lani Smith Choral Introit Give Me Jesus arr., Laura Swartzendruber Call to Worship (adapted from Psalm 29) Leader: The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders over mighty waters. People: The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. Leader: In the temple of the Lord all say, Glory! People: The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forever. Leader: May the Lord give strength to his people! People: May the Lord bless his people with peace! *Hymn No. 15 All Creatures of Our God and King 11:00 a.m. - Children, Worship, and Wonder children (4K-1st grade) are excused on the final verse. *Invocation The Lord s Prayer Glory to God, p. 35 (using debts, debtors) Concerns The Morning Prayer The Presentation of God s Tithe and Our Offerings A Call for the Collection Offertory (9:00 a.m.) My Great Love Kirsti Davidson (11:00 a.m.) Partita on How Brightly Shines the Morning Star Jan Bender Ritual of Friendship (Please sign the Friendship Pad, pass it along to others in your pew, then return it to center.) *Doxology (Hymn No. 606) *Prayer of Dedication Anthem (11:00 a.m.) My Great Love Kirsti Davidson Prayer for Illumination Scripture Lesson Matthew 3:13-17 New Testament, p. 3 The 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. From the Confession of Belhar We believe that Christ s work of reconciliation is made manifest in the church as the community of believers who have been reconciled with God and with one another. A Time for Confession Call to Confession Prayer of Confession (in unison) Holy God, you have called us all Beloved. But so often we lose sight of our identity, and we forget that we all belong to you. We do and say things that hurt ourselves and each other. Forgive us for all the ways we turn away from your love. Draw us back to you, and teach us to live our lives in the light of your mercy and love. In the silence, we open our hearts to you... Response Congregation sings together: Hymn No. 466 Come and Fill Our Hearts Come and fill our hearts with your peace. You alone, O Lord, are holy. Come and fill our hearts with your peace. Alleluia! Assurance of Pardon Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God! Sermon The Beloved The Rev. Rachel C. Thompson *Hymn No. 300 *Charge and Benediction We Are One in the Spirit Choral Response For the Beauty of the Earth Philip Stopford Postlude Declare His Works With Rejoicing Lester H. Groom *Please stand in body or spirit Music We are pleased to welcome the to both of our morning services today. They are under the direction of Kim Davidson, who has led them since the choir s inception in They are celebrating 30 years of accomplishment in 2017! Today s group numbers close to 80-strong. Please read the enclosed insert for further information.

3 Flowers The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God in honor of all the New Members of Sympathy Deep sympathy is expressed to our pastor emeritus, Bill Klein, and family on the loss of his wife of 64 years, Dorothy ( Dot ) MacLeod Klein, who died December 27, Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, 2017, in the Sanctuary. A reception will follow in the church.... Sympathy is extended to Karen and Wayne Markham on the loss of her mother and church member, Ellie Pommert of Roanoke, VA, who died December 30, No plans have been made for a memorial service.... Sympathy is expressed to Al Hammond and family on the loss of his granddaughter, Sarabeth Rose Hammond of Roanoke County, VA, who died December 28, Sanctuary Flowers The following dates are available for flowers in the sanctuary: February 12, February 19, February 26, March 26, April 30. If you would like to give memorial or celebration flowers for one of these dates, please call Alice Loftin, GROUP MEETINGS AND EVENTS - Today! Christian Education and New Members Pancake Breakfast - Gather in Fellowship Hall anytime between 9:30 and 10:45 a.m. for a FREE pancake breakfast celebrating our Sunday school volunteers and welcoming new members from the 2016 church year. No reservations are needed, just bring a healthy appetite! Many thanks to those volunteers who have coordinated, cooked, and cleaned for today s breakfast! A special salute of thanks to Lorah and Frank Pruette who supplied the bacon and sausage for our morning meal. *Sunday School - Children*, Youth, and Adult Sunday school will not meet today, so that everyone may enjoy the Annual Pancake Breakfast. Regularly scheduled Sunday school classes will resume the following Sunday, January 15, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. CHILDREN, WORSHIP, & WONDER (CWW): PRE-K-1ST GRADE, THIRD FLOOR During the Sunday school year, children ages Pre-K through first grade enjoy their own special time of worship and wonder at CWW. Following the Children s Time or a baptism during the 11:00 a.m. worship service, children are excused to the Children s Worship Center on third floor. They learn the stories of our faith and worship God in a setting and style geared toward their needs and stages of development. For information, contact Alice Light (alicelight.va@gmail.com). Today s Storyteller: Kelsey Yardley; Greeters: Anna and Al Mclean; The Promised Land. WELCOME, ROANOKE VALLEY CHILDREN S CHOIR - The Concert Choir of RVCC will be the special guests of the congregation today as they bring beautiful music to life at Second Presbyterian Church! They have been active in the Valley under the directorship of Kimberly Davidson since Ages 7-18 are participants. Be sure not to miss this special opportunity. See today s bulletin insert with more information! Three of our youth are active members of RVCC: Lilli Clevenger, Kaitlyn Dickson, Tes Smith. JANUARY 15 - RECEPTION TO HONOR PHIL BOGGS for his 18 years of dedicated service as Church Business Administrator. Join us in Fellowship Hall next Sunday right after the 11:00 a.m. worship service concludes at noon. Don't miss this opportunity to thank him for all he has meant to this church. KIDS FELLOWSHIP IN JANUARY - Kids Fellowship meets for the first time this year on Saturday, January 21 (6:30-8:30 p.m.). It s designed for children ages 4 years old through fifth grade; parents and children s guests are welcome. Watch Finding Dory, the movie, while enjoying refreshments! Meets at The Intersection. You may RSVP to: phillipandlindamarkley@gmail.com or ssp26@hotmail.com WEEKLY PERSONALIZED PLEDGE ENVELOPES - If you requested weekly personalized pledge envelopes, they are available for pick-up in Kirk Hall on the Upper Room table. STEWARDSHIP - As we begin 2017, Second Presbyterian Church has been blessed with financial pledges from its members totaling 84% of our original goal! While we have a modest increase to-date in pledged income, our stewardship emphasis has not ended. Some of you will be receiving phone calls and reminders in the next weeks from Phil Boggs, our retiring Church Administrator, asking you to remember the church in your financial giving plans for this year. All of the following depend on your generous pledge: our dedicated staff, programs and services offered on a daily basis by the church, and multiple charities and ministries locally, nationally and internationally. The members of the Stewardship Committee and the Session are truly grateful for all those who so far have opened their hands as a way to give back a portion of the treasure that God has entrusted to them. Your pledged support of Second Presbyterian Church matters. THE CHANCEL CHOIR IS CALLING - Can you sing? Want to sing better? Would you find it meaningful to help lead worship? Consider joining our Chancel Choir! We sing a wide variety of the finest sacred music available. Every rehearsal is a mini-voice lesson as we focus on beautiful singing by stressing fundamental vocal technique. And, we try to have fun as we do it! Most importantly we fulfill a critical role of helping to lead our divine worship at Second Presbyterian. Thursday evening rehearsals, 7:30-8:45 p.m.; Sunday morning rehearsals, 10:30-10:50 preceding 11:00 a.m. worship. If you d like to be part of this, I d be delighted to hear from you sandborg@roanoke.edu Jeff Sandborg, Director Chancel Choir You are invited to join us Sunday morning, January 22, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. for a special introductory session for new singers or those considering. We ll vocalize, warm up, and learn a piece that we can perform for the 11:00 a.m. service. It will be a chance to work on your voice, learn some music, fellowship with choir members, and then lead worship! Remember St. Augustine s famous words: One who sings, prays twice. CHILDREN S CHOIRS - We resume rehearsals today, January 8, at the regular hours (dinner at 5:00; rehearsal until 6:15 p.m.). Contact: kristenkaysmith2012@gmail.com. Preschool/Kinder (age 4 by September 1st-Kindergarten) Elementary (1st-2nd) Upper Elementary (3rd-5th) YOUTH CHOIR/INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE: Join us again for our rehearsals which resume today, January 8. For this Sunday only, the Youth Instrumental Ensemble and the Youth Choir rehearse at 11:00 a.m., in order that all may attend the Pancake Breakfast! Contact: kristenkaysmith2012@gmail.com. Youth Sunday is coming on February 5! SECOND SHEET - Articles for February s issue are due in by noon on Wednesday, January 11. You may send information to Sally Gravely at the church or sally@spres.org. CONCERNS - Members of Second Presbyterian and their loved ones are asked to inform the church staff if you are aware of any illnesses, hospitalizations, scheduled surgeries, deaths, or other pastoral concerns. We ask your help so we can be attentive to needs of the congregation and their extended families. HEAR YE! HEAR YE! Do you know someone who might be interested in the Church Administrator job at Second Presbyterian Church? We are looking for someone who is not a member of Second, is a seasoned business professional with effective supervisory skills to complement an understanding of human resources, IT, finance and facilities management. If you know someone with exceptional people skills, an ability to work in a team environment utilizing the development of goals and objectives, who is able to multi-task and has strong organizational skills, we would like to hear from them. The job description is posted on the church s website ( Resumes may be sent to 2pcpersonnel@gmail.com. Submitted by Personnel Committee

4 REGISTER TODAY... Half Truths: God Helps Those Who Help Themselves and Other Things the Bible Doesn t Say. Join Bill Logan for a Thursday morning class this January-February exploring Adam Hamilton s new book, Half Truths. Everything happens for a reason. God helps those who help themselves. God won t give you more than you can handle. Love the sinner, hate the sin. They are simple phrases. They sound Christian like something you might find in the Bible. They capture some element of truth, yet they miss the point in important ways. Join others as they search for the whole truth by comparing these common Christian clichés to the message and ministry of Jesus. Stacy Moore (stacy@spres.org) to register. Books are $14, available in Fellowship Hall on January 8 and Elizabeth Link s office thereafter. Confirmed Dates (note later start/finish dates): Thursdays (9:30-11:00 a.m.); January 19, 26, and February 2, 9, 16. Adult Classes Coming Soon... Creed: What Christians Believe and Why: Bill Logan will be leading a class this Lent, exploring Adam Hamilton s new study on the Apostles Creed. Contact the office or Stacy Moore (stacy@spres.org) to register. Books will be available for purchase in the coming weeks. Class Dates: Thursdays (9:30-11:00 a.m.); March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 6. Hungry Women: Elizabeth Link invites you to join her in exploring Ann Voskamp s new study, The Broken Way. As Eugene Peterson puts it, there is nothing broken that cannot be restored by making the living Christ present. Explore the ways we are called to slow down, take account of our lives, and allow faith to begin to expose and heal the broken places in our lives. Contact the office or Stacy Moore (stacy@spres.org) to register. Books will be available for purchase in the coming weeks. Class Dates: Every other Thursday (11:00 a.m. 12:00 noon); February 2, 16, March 2, 16, 30, and April 13. The New Year is a great time to join in on an Adult Sunday School Class! Please consider one of the following opportunities for education: Journey Through the Bible () - The class will be finishing up its study of the Gospel of John and moving into a study on Paul s Letter to the Romans, beginning on January 29. The Open Door Class (Session Room) - Ever feel like Jesus has been kidnapped by the Christian Right and discarded by the Secular Left? Join for a new study and conversation around Saving Jesus Redux, exploring the relevance of Jesus for the 21st Century, beginning on January 29. Covenant Conversation () - Join a diverse group of adults interested in learning more about theology and the life of faith, exploring Christian beliefs and the life of Jesus. Wired Word (Café, downstairs) - Each Sunday, this class tackles a wide variety of current events through the lens of faithful discernment. They d love to have you sit in or join in the conversation! UPCOMING POP-UP SUNDAY SCHOOL DATE - FEBRUARY 5 (10:00 A.M.) - JOURNAL OF A LIFETIME: MY APPALACHIAN TRAIL THRU-HIKE - During the summer months of 2016, church member Jim Beeson set out on a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, which took him through 14 states and introduced him to countless people and experiences. He experienced a community on the AT not unlike the community found in a church family like Second, where he encountered Trail Angels, Trail Maintainers, and trail towns all living examples of communities of support and care. Jim will share beautiful photos exhibiting God s beauty in creation and stories from this gift of time that allowed him to reflect on life and what is most important. The group will meet in Fellowship Hall. BAPTISM OF THE LORD

5 Christian Education Volunteers We give thanks for our wonderful Christian Education volunteers! 2-3 Year Old Sunday School: Millie Anderson Peggy Baynton Poo Wyche 4 Year Old Sunday School: Anne Horton Susan Lancaster Linda Markley Phillip Markley 6th-7th Grade Sunday School: Judi Anderson Jim Baynton Confirmation Sunday School: Paul Anderson Sarah Ludwig Ken Lyons Christal Pearson Sr. Highs Sunday School: Carolyn Sharpe Jeff Smith The River Sunday School Shepherds: Alice Holman Winnie Mizuba Margaret Salters Betsy Thomas The River Workshop Teachers: River Coordinator: Maria Blackshaw Gathering Leaders: Maria Hammond, Betsy Prillaman Sarah Bishop Lawrence I Anson Sally I Anson Shelley Lyons Jennifer Lynch Emily McCahill Maria Ward 4th & 5th Grade Faith in Action Sunday School: Russell Bailey Paula English Robyn Johnsen Kids Fellowship: Linda Markley Phillip Markley Chris Pugh Sharyn Pugh Children, Worship, and Wonder Storytellers and Greeters: CWW Coordinator: Alice Light Jill Beeson Sarah Bishop Susan Carter Sarah Cocowitch Diana Harvey Alice Light Jennifer Lynch Rikki Martinez Al McLean Anna McLean Morgan Morris Jennifer Powell Josh Privott Lori Privott Lori Rakes Brooke Rosen Kelsey Yardley The Journey Class: Bill Blaylock Dick Hodges Edie Naughton John Saunders George Wilson The Open Door Sunday School: Barry Holman Therry Neilsen-Steinhardt Kay Saleeby Mike Sisk Bruce Stockburger Wired Word Sunday School: Miranda Eggleston Scott Vaughan David Wardell Donna Wardell Covenant Conversation Sunday School: Cindy Appel Jeff Hobbs Robin Hobbs Cindy Waters Pop-Up Sunday School: Ralph Baker Jim Beeson Jen Brothers Buddy Edmunds Bev Fitzpatrick Hayden Hollingsworth David Klein Susan Lancaster Ken Potter Sunday Night Parenting Class: Christina Croteau Connie Polly Midweek Groups/Studies: George Anderson Rhesa Bailey Bill Logan Sarah Ludwig Elizabeth Link Cathy Shoulders Rachel Thompson Nursery Coordinator: Ruth Robertson Nursery Staff: Elisabeth Bivens Hailey Bivens Rebecca Bivens Morgan Broom Maggie Futrell Rikki Martinez Stacy Moore Kate Robertson Youth Club Advisors: Todd Clevenger Rachael Cook Carol Linkenhoker Claudia Moore John Moore Maria Ward Senior High Advisors: BT Fitzpatrick Chasity Fitzpatrick Daniel Gunn Jeff Sharpe Jeff Smith Youth Dinner Coordinator: Maria Hammond Children and Youth Choirs: Coordinator/Director: Kristen Smith Nichole Booker Pattie Clevenger Alison Conte Sally Nichols Ruth Robertson Martha Wheeler Welcome to Second Presbyterian Church New Members of 2016 We welcome into the life of our community of faith those who joined in New Members (Confirmands* noted by asterisk.) Gemma Blackshaw * Carl Boggess Lynn Boggess Matt Cocowitch Sarah Cocowitch Aaron Copeland Amanda Copeland Lauren Daniel * Helen Dean Ellarie Duke Fred Greear Miranda Greear Daniel Gunn Rebekah Gunn Kristi Hatfield Megan Hatfield Lisa Hayslett Sam Hayslett Ella Higgins * Riley Hoff * Jason Horn Brooke Knisely * John Kong Nathalie Lemon * Charles Lunsford Linda Lunsford Charlene Lynch Richard Lynch Brian McCahill Emily McCahill Khean Mikkelson * Reid Mitchell * James Moneymaker Pam Murray Rick Murray Degra Nofsinger Gabriel Nordt * Betsy Prillaman John Prillaman Roberta Richardson Janet Whitaker Dan Yardley Kelsey Yardley Welcome new Babies born during Year 2016 New Babies of 2016 Graelynn Harper Connelly born September 28, 2016 Penny Rose Hatfield born April 2, 2016 Crosby Elise Horn born August 9, 2016 William Walker Johnston born March 31, 2016 Louise Chriswell Light born April 8, 2016 Ford Calvin Parrish born January 17, 2016 Lila Eleanor Pearson born January 29, 2016 Ainsley Kamille Schmaeman born May 17, 2016 Emmett Reid Wilson born February 16, 2016 Remy James Wilson born February 16, 2016

6 The Week Ahead Today, January 8 9:00 AM Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 AM Christian Education Appreciation/2016 New Member Pancake Breakfast, Fellowship Hall 9:30 AM Meet & Greet, Kirk Hall 11:00 AM Worship Service, Sanctuary 11:00 AM Youth Choir Rehearsal; Youth Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsal 5:00 PM Children s Choir Dinner/Rehearsal 5:00 PM Class of 2019 Elder Training/Polity, Congregational Care, and Christian Education; Session Room 5:00 PM Parenting Book Study, 5:00 PM Youth Club/Senior Highs, The Intersection Monday, January 9 6:00 PM DR Medical Mission Trip Planning, Session Room 7:00 PM AA - The Missing Link, 7:00 PM Al-Anon Family Group, Klein Classroom Tuesday, January 10 9:30 AM Staff Meeting, 10:30 AM PW Circles 1,2 12:00 PM Contemplative Prayer Group 5:30 PM Nominating Committee, Session Room 6:00 PM Trent Fund Subcommittee, 6:30 PM Young Adults, Potluck Offsite 7:00 PM PW Circle 3 at The Fairfax Staff Administrator Phillip Boggs Choir Director Dr. Jeffrey Sandborg Organist Marianne Sandborg Children s Music and Youth Choir Director Kristen Smith Coordinator of Shared Ministries Ann Lawson Parish Associate for Visitation The Rev. M. Ellen Anderson, BCC Trustees Mary Ann Johnson William J. Lemon George A. McLean, Jr. Missionaries International: Ken Potter, in cooperation with Solid Rock Intern l.; San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic National: Beth-El Farmworker Ministry; Wimauma, FL Local: Presbyterian Community Center; Roanoke, VA Wednesday, January 11 9:05 AM Preschool Board, 12:00 PM Second Sheet and Bulletin Articles Deadline 12:00 PM Personnel Committee, 5:30 PM Finance Committee, Thursday, January 12 9:30 AM Adult Midweek Study, 1:00 PM Ongoing Bible Study, This Sunday Ushers Early Service: Marilyn and John Arbogast; Janet McDowell; Beth Vaught-Jenkins; John Frank, head usher Late Service: Nancy Leggett; Margo McCord; Doug Settles; Bob Groth, head usher Greeters Sunday School Treva and Gene Richter Tower Carolyn Kinzel Passageway Diane Nordt Parking Lot Entrance Cindy Smith The flowers were arranged this week by Alice Loftin. 5:00 PM Property Committee, 5:15 PM Stewardship, Session Room 7:30 PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal Friday, January 13 YOUTH CLUB/SENIOR HIGHS WINTER WATER WONDERLAND RETREAT, JANUARY Library of sermons in text and/or audio are on the church website: Take a look at the Second Presbyterian Preschool and the Children s Garden website: or call them at Please silence your cell phones during all worship services. Chairs of Church Committees Bill Durham, Clerk Susan Lancaster, Asst. Clerk Shelley Lyons, Christian Education Deborah Vaughan, Congregational Life Manly Aylor, Finance Joe Miller, Treasurer Kelly Speas, Vice-Treasurer Susan Lancaster, Nominating Bill Broadhurst, Personnel Matt Prescott, Property Diana Harvey, Service and Outreach Jim Baynton, Stewardship Alison Conte, Worship and Music MEMBERS OF THE SESSION OF SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Roanoke, Virginia Elders - Class of 2016 Bill Broadhurst Alison Conte Broaddus Fitzpatrick Diana Harvey Ruth Ellen Kuhnel Nancy Leggett Matt Prescott Deborah Vaughan Elders - Class of 2017 Ron Ayers Manly Aylor Jim Baynton Bill Durham, Clerk Maria Hammond Cecil Kelley Shelley Lyons John Shoulders Elders - Class of 2018 Allison Bloomfield Paul Bryan John Frank Allen Glover Bob Groth Susan Lancaster, Asst. Clerk Cynthia Lawrence Cindy Smith