January 30, Dear Brothers and Sisters,

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1 Dear Brothers and Sisters, January 30, 2011 The Lord has blessed the ministry of our New Tampa Christian Academy (NTCA) over the years. We are grateful for the good reputation of our school in the community because of the wonderful commitment and service by our faculty and staff. Priority registration to NTCA for members of our church begins tomorrow (January 31) for the school year. Classes fill up quickly, so be sure to register quickly. Please read about the tuition discount that is given to TBPC members. Today we are also asking our church family to contribute to the NTCA Scholarship Fund. This is the fund that enables us to offer tuition discounts to families whose children attend NTCA. Please talk to our NTCA Director, Cheryl Barber, if you have any questions. Grace and peace,

2 Welcome It is good to have you worship with us today. We are a church that seeks to love the Lord and to share this love with one another through the saving grace in Jesus Christ. We believe the Christian life is lived through the Holy Spirit who lives in the hearts of all believers. Join us in the celebration of Life with Jesus Christ. Mission The mission of the Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church is to bring people to Jesus Christ and membership in his church family, develop them to Christlike maturity, equip them for their ministry in the church and life mission in the world, in order to magnify God s name. Sunday Morning Schedule Sunday School (all ages) - 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. During Sunday morning worship and Sunday school, childcare is provided for infants to age two in room 13. Children from age three through second grade are invited to join us for worship in the sanctuary until dismissal to Children s Church which meets in room 20. Copies of Rev. Fritz s sermon as well as information on other church activities are available on the information board in the foyer. Church Map Storage Sanctuary Kitchen Overflow Nursery 13 Ladies Rest Room Class Room Music & Library Rest Room CC Copy Room Outside Storage CM Large Kitchen Class Room Class Room Class Room 23 Class Room Narthex OS Overflow Youth Room 3 Work Room Church Office Men s Rest Room Senior Pastor s Study 1 2 2

3 Lord s Day Worship Service January 30, :30 a.m. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany * Those able, please stand. Ushers may assist latecomers to find their seats. Children, ages 3 to Second Grade, are dismissed to Children s Church in Room 20. Nursery care is provided in Room 13 during the Worship Service. Parents: For the safety of your children, please accompany them to the bathrooms. Please silence all communication devices. Thank you. Please refrain from applause and flash photography during the Worship Service. Please refrain from eating or drinking during the worship service. All songs reprinted with permission. CCLI License # Obedience to Christ John 14:21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him. John 14:21 Live the New Life The Prelude The Welcome and Announcements Debi Hensley Please sign the Friendship Register The Mission Statement Moment NTCA Scholarship Sunday Cheryl Barber *The Greeting God Calls Us to Worship *The Call to Worship Based on Isaiah 60:1-3 Leader: Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. People: See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, 3

4 Leader: but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. People: Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. *The Opening Song Jesus Messiah He became sin who knew no sin That we might become His righteousness. He humbled Himself and carried the cross. Love so amazing. Love so amazing. Chorus Jesus Messiah, Name above all names, Blessed Redeemer, Emmanuel, The Rescue for sinners, The Ransom from heaven, Jesus Messiah, Lord of all. His body the bread, His blood the wine Broken and poured out all for love. The whole earth trembled and the veil was torn. Love so amazing. Love so amazing, yeah! Chorus (Bridge) All our hope is in You. All our hope is in You. All the glory to You God. The Light of the world. (Women) The Rescue for sinners The Ransom of heaven Jesus Messiah, Lord of all (Men) The light of the world. All our hope is in You. All our hope is in You. All the glory to You Lord of all Words and Music by Chris Tomlin (Ending) Jesus Messiah, Lord of all. The Lord of all. The Lord of all. 4

5 *The Prayer of Invocation The Confession of Sin God Cleanses Us from Our Sin People: Jesus, the Magi saw you, we see you in the Bible, and the whole world can see you in creation. As we see you, we also look at ourselves and see that we do not always obey you. Forgive us for not following you. Free us from our sin for Your name s sake. Amen. The Assurance of Forgiveness Based on John 1:9, 12 Leader: The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. To all who have received him, to those who believe in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. 5

6 The Song of Response Fairest Lord Jesus God Consecrates Us by His Word The Affirmation of Faith Westminster Larger Catechism #31, 32 Leader: With whom was the covenant of grace made? People: The covenant of grace was made with Christ as the second Adam, and in him with all the elect as his seed. 6

7 Leader: How is the grace of God manifested in the second covenant? People: The grace of God is manifested in the second covenant, in that he freely provides and offers to sinners a Mediator, and life and salvation by him; and requiring faith as the condition to interest them in him, promises and gives his Holy Spirit to all his elect, to work in them that faith, with all other saving graces; and to enable them unto all holy obedience, as the evidence of the truth of their faith and thankfulness to God, and as the way which he has appointed them to salvation. The OT Scripture Reading Micah 6:1-8 RE Ken Pothoven 1 Hear what the LORD says: Arise, plead your case before the mountains, and let the hills hear your voice. 2 Hear, you mountains, the indictment of the LORD, and you enduring foundations of the earth, for the LORD has an indictment against his people, and he will contend with Israel. 3 "O my people, what have I done to you? How have I wearied you? Answer me! 4 For I brought you up from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery, and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. 5 O my people, remember what Balak king of Moab devised, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him, and what happened from Shittim to Gilgal, that you may know the saving acts of the LORD." 6 "With what shall I come before the LORD, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7 Will the LORD be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?" 8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? 7

8 *The Psalm Psalm 19 8

9 The NT Scripture Reading Matthew 5:1-12 RE Ken Pothoven 1 Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. 2 And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5 "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. The Prayer of the Church RE Ken Pothoven The Offering The Offertory Song Please place Friendship Registration form in Offering Plate Debi Hensley The Preparatory Song Hide Away in the Love of Jesus Worship Choir The Dismissal Children (ages 3 to Second Grade) dismissed to Children s Church The Scripture 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Rev. Freddy Fritz 26 For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. 27 But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong; 28 God chose what is low and despised in the world, even things that are not, to bring to nothing things that are, 29 so that no human being might boast in the presence of God. 30 And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption, 31 so that, as it is written, "Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord." 9

10 The Prayer of Illumination The Sermon Boasting Only in the Lord Rev. Freddy Fritz The Sermon Notes The Prayer of Dedication God Commissions Us to Service *The Closing Song In Christ Alone In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease. My Comforter, my All in all, Here in the love of Christ I stand. 10

11 In Christ alone, who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save. Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied. For all my sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live! There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain; Then, bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory, Sin s curse has lost its grip on me; For I am His and He is mine, Bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the pow r of Christ I ll stand! Words and music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townsend *The Benediction *The Postlude *The Meet and Greet Café Have a taste of something special with a new friend! The Café Host will serve refreshments for twenty minutes after the service in the overflow section of the sanctuary. 11

12 Welcome to Our Guests If you re worshipping with us for the first time, please use the forms in the Friendship Register. They have been placed in each row to enable you to introduce yourself and request additional information about any areas of interest. We consider this our first line of communication and ask that you use it to note your presence each time you worship with us. With the exception of a letter of welcome we assure you that your privacy will be protected. Pastor s Welcome Lunch Pastor Freddy Fritz and his wife Eileen would like to invite you to a Welcome Lunch. These take place every one to two months immediately following the Worship Service. They are hosted at the homes of various members of our leadership. They provide an excellent opportunity for you to get better acquainted, ask questions, and discuss any areas of interest with the pastor and the church leaders. Times and places are posted in the Announcement section. Announcements Sign-Ups This week, you may sign up on your Friendship Register forms for the following activities: Item Wednesday Family Dinner Wednesday Dinner Volunteers Welcome Lunch Summer Missions Trip Men to attend Lightning Game To receive Golden Years updates Code Family Dinner* # adults & # Children Wed Team* Food Prep, Serving, Clean up WL Missions Trip Hockey Seniors *Or contact church office ( , office@tampabaypresbyterian.org). The Lord s Supper We will celebrate the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper during the worship service next Sunday. Scripture calls us to examine ourselves before we come to the Lord s Table (1 Cor. 11:28). The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper is to be observed in remembrance of Christ, and to proclaim the Lord s death until he comes (1 Cor. 11:23-26). Ask God to prepare us for this celebration so that we may be spiritually revived and strengthened in our faith. A Deacons Offering for the Benevolence Fund will follow the Communion Service. 12

13 Golden Years The Session has approved a proposal to coordinate ministries by and for Seniors. Our first brainstorming session with eleven participants took place over a working lunch on Wednesday, January 26. If you unable to attend and would like to be kept in the loop, write Seniors in Friendship Register. Eileen may also be reached at EileenFritz@verizon.net If you are old enough to read this, you are old enough to participate! MorningWalk January 30th: ShadowWalk, the Sunday morning class for women is now Morning- Walk! Focused on Christian living concepts, strong relational bonds, and committed prayer partnership, our new study is based on the book When Helping Hurts. We will explore how we, as Christian women, can help people in foreign missions and community ministry in ways that encourage personal growth rather than dependence; a profoundly relevant issue in relating to family and friends as well as providing insight as we vote on social issues. Come join us in Room 23! For questions, call Eileen Fritz ( , EileenFritz@verizon.net). NTCA Registration January 31st to February 4th: Priority registration for TBPC members for our church preschool as NTCA is enrolling students for the school year. We have two and three day classes for children ages 2, 3, and 4. The program is from 9:00 a.m. until noon and includes outstanding Christian and academic preparation for kindergarten. Tuition prices are $160 per month for 2 days per week and $225 per month for 3 days per week. TBPC church members are given a 25% discount on tuition prices. If you would like more information, or would like to tour the school, please talk with Cheryl Barber or contact the school office between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at NTCA Scholarship Sunday The NTCA school board has set up a scholarship fund to assist families experiencing a financial crisis with the cost of tuition. As one of the outreach ministries of TBPC, the Session has designated this NTCA Scholarship Sunday to encourage giving to the New Tampa Christian Academy Scholarship fund. This Christian preschool for children ages 2-4 is a morning program providing a wonderful Christian foundation for learning. This year the fund has blessed families struggling with issues such as unemployment and unexpected medical expenses to start or continue their child's preschool education at NTCA. Your gift will enable NTCA to continue to offer scholarship assistance to families in need. Congregational Meeting February 6th: At 9:00 a.m., during the Adult CE&F hour, communicant members will meet to elect nominees to their respective offices in the church. Nominated for 13

14 Ruling Elder: Jim Aldrich and Kevin Nobles; for Deacon: Mike Bowman, Brad Collier, and Jonathan Massie. If you do not know these men, please take time to get to know them before the meeting. Ordination and installation will be held during the Sunday Worship Service on Sunday, February 27th. Welcome Lunch February 13th: Immediately following the Worship Service, Pastor Freddy Fritz and his wife, Eileen, would like to invite you to lunch. It is the ideal place to get better acquainted, ask questions and discuss any areas of interest with the pastor and church leadership. To accept this invitation, just write WL on your Friendship Register forms and you will be contacted with details. Lightning Hockey Men s Event February 15th: At 7:30 p.m. watch the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Philadelphia Flyers. Get the game and all the hot dogs, nacho, drink, etc you want, normally $25, for the special promotion price of $20. We will meet at the church at 6:00 P.M. and carpool to the game to minimize parking fees. We need to buy the tickets by the end of January. To signup write Hockey on your Friendship Register form, make out the check to TBPC and noting it is for hockey and put it all in the collection plate. For more information contact Brian Carrier ( , brian@bcaflorida.com. Women s Conference February 25th-26th: Biblical Womanhood: Rising to the Challenge is a two day conference at Center Point Church in Ocala with well known PCA speaker and author Susan Hunt. The registration is $ All meals and conference materials included. This is a wonderful opportunity to fellowship with other women belonging to PCA churches across the state. For additional information contact Mary Gilchrist ( , or website: 14

15 Calendar This Week Today 9:00 a.m. Sunday School for Children Older Elementary... Room 21 Preschool... Room 15 9:00 a.m. Youth Sunday School Jr. & Sr. High... Room 18 Christian Education & Fellowship Choosing My Religion - R.C. Sproul video... Room 22 Covenants-God s Way with His People... Room 20 MorningWalk... Room 23 Class Room 2 10:30 a.m. Worship Service 12:00 p.m. Fifth Sunday Lunch 1:00 p.m. Phos Youth Group Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Pothoven Growth Group Wednesday 9:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study 6:00 p.m. Family Night Dinner-Menu: 6:15 p.m. Dare 2 Declare Choir Rehearsal 6:30 p.m. Kids of the King Choir Rehearsal 6:45 p.m. Prayer Meeting 7:00 p.m. Pioneer Club 7:15 p.m. Worship Choir Rehearsal Thursday 7:00 p.m. Worship Team Meeting Saturday 7:45 a.m. Men s Bible Study Men s Discipleship Group February 6 February 9 Calendar Upcoming Events Congregational Meeting (No Adult CE&F) Nobles Growth Group Women s Bible Study Family Night Dinner Dare 2 Declare Choir Rehearsal Kids of the King Choir Rehearsal Prayer Meeting Pioneer Club Worship Choir Rehearsal 15 15

16 February 10 February 12 Missions Committee Meeting Men s Bible Study Men s Discipleship Group This Week s Volunteers Welcome Table... Luke Egbert and Sheri Nies Greeters... Charlotte Page and Lilly Porter Ushers... Richard Hunter and Bob McQueen Children s Church... Brad and Alisha Collier Nursery... Deborah Donaldson and Alisha Collier Deacon on Duty... Jonathan Massie Next Week s Volunteers Welcome Table... Bob and Lorraine Koryus Greeters... Fred and Maggie Gordon Ushers... Phil Lear and Bob McQueen Children s Church... Eric and Jennifer Isaac Nursery... Bill and Joanne Campbell Deacon on Duty... Bob McQueen 16

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18 Prayer Requests Membership For Membership Ministry Teams: Class 101, Prayer, Emptynesters, Hospitality, Meals, Nursery, and Pacesetters. Pray for Vince and Margarita Hladek s daughter-in-law Melissa Hladek (miscarriage); Mac and Dora Burchfield s son, Dwayne Burchfield (cancer); John Andel (surgery); Ed Kociela (surgery); Mac Burchfield (rehabilitation from stroke); Bruce Freshwater (pancreatic cancer); Frank Tobar (at home from rehabilitation center); Ben Vuolo (pancreatic cancer). Pray for healthy pregnancies: John and Bonnie Hutton s daughter-in-law, Virginia Hutton on restricted activity (March). Pray for those actively serving in our country s military: Todd Carrier (Army); son of Ginny Bremer, Thomas Briggs (Naval Reserve/currently deployed); daughter of Bob & Dale Moore, Michelle Callahan (Army); Marty Easter (USAF); nephew and son-in-law of Joe & Cindy Burns, Matt Frazier (USMC) & Curtis Miller (USMC); and brother of Jama Dale, Jason Terry (USAF). Pray for those young adults who are away at college: daughter of Bert & Cheryl Barber, Melody Barber (UCF); son of Freddy & Eileen Fritz, Jon Fritz (USM); daughter of Jim & Judy Weir, Grace Weir (Wake Forest in Australia this semester). Maturity For Maturity Ministry Teams: Class 201, Adult C. E., Youth, Children, Growth Groups, Women s Bible Study, and WIC. Pray for TPBC members to read their Bibles daily in Pray for TBPC members to memorize Scripture in Pray that the men in the Men s Discipleship Group will grow in maturity. Ministry For Ministry Teams: Class 301, and Ministry Deployment. That every member will be involved in a ministry at the Tampa Bay Presbyterian Church. Missions Carla Stevens: Carla has much to give thanks for: new friends from the PCA Global Missions Conference and much enthusiasm for Christian schools conveyed by missionaries and national leaders who attended; slowly-improving support, thanks to several new and renewed supporters new church partners are pending and more visits to potential supporting churches are scheduled; her Regent University courses for her D. Ed. are a perfect fit for her needs to be better prepared to serve teachers (2 semesters down, 5 to go). She praises God for all good gifts from her Father above! 18

19 Don & Judy Vander Ploeg: Merry Christmas from Wycliffe. What a joy and privilege to be involved in bringing God s translated Word to those who don t yet have it! As you meditate on the significance of the birth of Jesus, remember those for whom Jesus remains a foreigner because they ve never heard the good news in the language they understand best. Your partnership in the work of Bible translation brings them closer to the God who loves them, providing access to the hope and salvation offered in God s Word. Magnification For Magnification Ministry Teams: Worship Service, Music Ministry, Greeters, and Ushers. That God will be glorified through our worship. Session For the Session as they shepherd all the members in their care. For the Session as they seek the right candidate to become a Pastoral Intern at TBPC. Diaconate That the Diaconate will have wisdom about finances, property and benevolence. Administration That the staff will have wisdom in serving the mission of Tama Bay Presbyterian Church. Personnel That our pastor will remain true to God s Word in his preaching, teaching and life applications. 19

20 Mission To bring people to Jesus Christ and membership in his church family, develop them to Christlike maturity, equip them for their ministry in the church and life mission in the world, in order to magnify God s name. Staff Pastor... Rev. Freddy Fritz Office Administrator... Melissa Noel NTCA Director... Cheryl Barber Custodian... Chris Christopher Nursery Coordinator (p/t)... Marianne Cali Music Director (p/t)... Debi Hensley Bookkeeper (p/t)... Joanne Campbell Children s Director (p/t)... Cheryl Barber Youth Director (p/t)... James Barber Pianist (p/t)... Debi Hensley Pastor s Assistant (p/t)... Bob Guest Session (cont.) Kevin Nobles (REIT) Ken Pothoven (Clerk) Diaconate Mike Bowman (DIT) Brad Collier (DIT) Rick Donaldson Bob Guest Jonathan Massie (DIT) Bob McQueen (Chairman) Missionaries Nathaniel & Cherita Adawonu... NHMI Dick Fisher... MNA Chaplain Esaie & Natacha Etienne... MTW Jeff & Jenny Lee... RUF Larry & Laura Hardie... Navigators Pam Johnston... Chamberlain-Hunt Academy Ken & Tammy Matlack... MTW Rene & Lilli Palacio...SIM Carla Stevens... MTW Don & Judy Vander Ploeg... Wycliffe Session Jim Aldrich (REIT) Bert Barber Freddy Fritz (Moderator) Fred Gordon Doug Hayman Joe Kirkpatrick 20 Ministry Teams Membership Ministry Class 101 Class 301 Emptynesters Ministry Deployment Hospitality Nursery Missions Pacesetters Class 401 Prayer Church Planting Missions Maturity NTCA Class201 Outreach Adult CE&F Children Magnification Growth Groups Worship Service Men s Bible Study Music Ministry Women s Bible Study Greeters Women in the Church Ushers Youth