December 31, :00 a.m.

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1 December 31, :00 a.m Chain Bridge Road McLean, VA

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. Please turn off all cellular phones 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: Liz Stevens Pamela Deese Lois Dokken Steve Becker James Foster Jim Edmondson Elaine Guth Tom Mellor David Foster Rob Hunter David Smith Bettie McElroy Harriet Neldon Deacons/*Denotes Stephen Leader Carolyn Fisk Diane Alden Andrew Borene Jack Hess Emily Foster Verna Chenault (Secretary) Danny Howell Janet Kohlenberger Sharon Gamble Alex Scopeletis (Moderator) Dong Lee Janie Waldrop Pat Matheson* Rick Neldon Karen Siple* Wendy Maiwurm* 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? Visit the web page or call the church office. 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 December 31, :00 a.m. * If you are able, please stand Latecomers seated CHRISTMAS CAROLING G ATHERING * OPENING SENTENCES In the beginning was the Word, John 1:1, 14 and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory. Glory to God in the highest heaven Luke 2:14 and peace to God s people on earth. * HYMN O Come, All Ye Faithful GG 133 CALL TO CONFESSION ADESTE FIDELES Silence Merciful God, we confess that we have not lived as your faithful children. We have kept silent in the midst of prejudice and hatred. We have been idle in the face of violence and injustice. We have not been a light to the nations, and our lives have not revealed your glory. Forgive us, Merciful God. Repair the ugliness of our sin and restore in us your beautiful grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

4 ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Friends, hear and believe the good news that comes from God. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! * RESPONSE Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates GG 93, vs. 1 Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates; behold the King of glory waits; the King of kings is drawing near; the Savior of the world is here. * 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. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION T HE W ORD FIRST LESSON Genesis 3:8-19 OT p. 3 Sin Enters the World CAROL O Come, O Come, Emmanuel GG 88 vs. 1, 6, 7 2 VENI EMMANUEL SECOND LESSON Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 OT p. 638 The Messianic King CAROL Once in Royal David s City GG 140 THIRD LESSON Luke 1:26-38 NT p. 56 The Annunciation to Mary CAROL Lo, How a Rose E er Blooming GG 129 IRBY

5 ES IST EIN ROS FOURTH LESSON Luke 2:1-7 NT p. 58 The Birth of the Savior CAROL Good Christian Friends, Rejoice GG 132 IN DULCI JUBILO FIFTH LESSON Luke 2:8-20 NT p. 58 The Shepherds Hear the News CAROL Angels We Have Heard on High GG 113 GLORIA SIXTH LESSON Matthew 2:1-12 NT p. 2 The Magi from the East CAROL It Came Upon the Midnight Clear GG 123, vs. 1, 4, 5 CAROL SEVENTH LESSON John 1:1-14 NT p. 91 The Word CAROL Joy to the World GG 134 T HANKSGIVING ANTIOCH THE SHARING OF OUR LIVES THROUGH OUR GIFTS OFFERTORY There s a Voice in the Wilderness arr. Anne Krentz Organ PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE What Child Is This GG 145, v. 3 So bring him incense, gold, and myrrh; come, one and all, to own him. The King of kings salvation brings; let loving hearts enthrone him. Raise, raise the song on high. The virgin sings her lullaby. Joy, joy, for Christ is born, the babe, the son of Mary! 3

6 * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING S ENDING * HYMN Angels, from the Realms of Glory GG 143 * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! REGENT SQUARE POSTLUDE People, Look East arr. Robert Powell. The pastor will be in the narthex to greet you following worship. 4

7 A NNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE W EEK OF D ECEMBER 31, 2017 ***WITHIN OUR PRAYERS*** Our loving sympathy and prayers are extended to Evelyn Jones and family on the death of Glenn Jones on December 28. 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. 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. Please refer to the website, for further information on activities. 1 st Sunday of the Month Collections SHARE MONTHLY FOOD CONTRIBUTIONS - Remember to bring your canned and dry food donations to the Narthex next Sunday, January 7. We deliver the contributions to SHARE. SHARE serves people in our area, and there is a great need for non-perishable foods. Please no open or out-of-date products. DEACONS FUND - Following worship next Sunday, January 7, the Deacons will receive contributions for the Deacons Fund in the Narthex as you leave the Sanctuary. The Deacons Fund is used to provide short-term assistance to those in our community who have emergency needs. CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING - During Advent and Christmas we turn our eyes to Bethlehem and celebrate the wondrous gift of Jesus Christ, our Savior. By giving to the Christmas Joy Offering, you honor this gift by providing assistance to current and retired church workers in their time of need and developing our future leaders at Presbyterian-related racial ethnic schools and colleges. You may put a check in the offering plate and designate in the memo line Christmas Joy Offering. Offering envelopes are available in the pew racks. Please give generously. 5

8 THE FLOWER DONATION CHART - for 2018 is in Heritage Hall (outside the volunteer room), so sign up to donate Sunday flowers in memory of a loved one or in celebration of a special occasion. You may also sign up at The recommended minimum contribution for sanctuary flowers is $100 and $60 for narthex flowers. ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES BEGINNING JANUARY 7 THE GREAT SPIRITUAL MIGRATION: HOW THE WORLD'S LARGEST RELIGION IS SEEKING A BETTER WAY TO BE CHRISTIAN: How are we to be "church" in the future? Brian McLaren (global activist, pastor, and public theologian) in his book The Great Spiritual Migration suggests that the future for Christianity is going to be great because people are shifting from "lists of beliefs" to love; from the image of a violent and scary God to that of a renewing Spirit; from organized religion to going out in the messy world and creating good. In other words, he is, in part, re-inventing the Reformed Church tradition. In addition to McLaren's book, other resources in the form of songs, articles and even some biblical stories will be utilized to help provoke an informal discussion and imaging about what "church" might be like in the future. Class led by Rachel Russell; Location Library Books will be available for purchase ($12/book). SEEKING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AS A SPIRITUAL CALLING - The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) represent the pledges of 193 countries (2015), focusing on 17 life changing issues that can either expand or inhibit human dignity and social justice, with more than 170 development targets that build upon each other and can be monitored for achievement. They are the most comprehensive and diverse initiatives ever undertaken to improve the lives of human communities and the health of the planet. The new SDGs build on the successes and lessons learned in the UN Millennium Development Goals. This class will offer an overview of the Sustainable Development Goals, discuss their spiritual relevance, and practical applications as a spiritual calling for ministry. Class guest leaders: Richard A. Hoehn, former Associate Professor of Church in Society at Texas Christian University and Director of Bread for the World Institute where he produced Hunger No More, materials on the UN Millennium Development Goals for the major Protestant denominations, the U.S. Catholic Conference, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, and in conversation with the Islamic Society of North America. Michael Kuchinsky, former Professor of Political Science and Global Studies at Gardner-Webb University has written on issues of development, peace-building, interfaith concerns, and pedagogy. 6

9 CHURCH BLOOD DRIVE, JANUARY 7, Sign up for our next blood drive using the new and improved process on the church website or sign up in St. Andrews Hall before and after services TODAY. Please give the gift of life! LPC SINGLE SENIORS - are invited to the next fellowship lunch Friday, January 12, in the Chapel beginning at 11:30 am. Bring $5 to cover a simple lunch. Elaine Baker will entertain us with humorous and timely stories and nuggets from her collection on aging and funny life happenings. For further information and to RSVP, contact Lois Dokken (manpadokken@aol.com / ) or Wendy Maiwurm (wmaiwurm@cox.net / ). CELEBRATE JANUARY WITH THE SECOND SATURDAY SET! - Ever wonder which state or university produced the most members of the Second Saturday Set? Or who has the most grandchildren? Or has served on Session the most times? We'll find out in January at the Who Are We? party. The SSS certainly doesn't have an official membership, but if you're on the list, regardless of whether you've been attending events for over 40 years or just once or twice, you'll receive a very short survey to complete by January 11. Then come to the Gauglers on Saturday, January 13, at 7:30 pm, take a quiz and learn amazing things about your fellow congregants... like who roller skated in the halls of the CIA! Even if you are unable to join us on the 13th, you need to fill out the survey. All of our out-oftown friends, from Maine to California, Minnesota to Carolina and stops in between, have already received the survey and are conscientiously sending it back. And if you're not on the list, gauglerr@aol.com and you'll receive a survey form. So here are the directions: complete the survey, call or Bob and Cathy Gaugler ( ) to say you'll come, bring an hors d' oeuvre or dessert to share and your favorite adult beverage... and then you'll discover new and fascinating facts about people you've known for many years or just a few months. CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 31, 2017 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 10:00am One Service of Worship Sanctuary MONDAY, JANUARY 1 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 12:00pm Full Staff meeting Library 1:30pm Program Staff meeting Library 7

10 7:30pm WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 11:00am 1:00pm 7:00pm 7:00pm THURSDAY, JANUARY 4 Deacons meeting Chapel Bible Study Chapel Prayer Time Sanctuary ChristCare Leaders Library Youth Gathering Santini s 10:30am Interim Clergy Group - Chapel 10:30am Building Task Force Group Library 12:30pm Committee on Ministry Congregational Transitions Commission - Chapel 7:30pm Chancel Choir rehearsal Music Room FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 SUNDAY, JANUARY 7 BLOOD DRIVE 8:30am Service of Worship Sanctuary SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER Rev. Emily Berman D Andrea preaching 9:45am Adult Education Seeking Sustainable Development as a Spiritual Calling - Chapel The Great Spiritual Migration Library Church School Bible in a Box (ages 2 and 3) (Lower Level room 8) Joyful Noise (lower level room 6)/Godly Play (ages 4 and 5) (lower level room 2) Workshop Rotation (grades 1-6) (Lower Level room 1) 11:00am Service of Worship Sanctuary Rev. Emily Berman D Andrea preaching 4:00pm Puppets (grades 7 and up) 5 4:30pm Youth Choirs Music Room 4:45pm Puppets (grades 1-6) 5 5:15pm Children s Choirs Music Room 5:30pm Christian Formation room 104 6:00pm Youth Fellowship Youth Center 7:00pm Taizé Service of Worship - Chapel 7:15pm Jubilate Ringers rehearsal Music Room 8

11 MINISTERS INTERIM PASTOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR OF HANDBELLS ASSISTANT MUSICIAN DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION INTERIM YOUTH MINISTER COORDINATOR MUSIC MINISTRY LAY READER GREETER CLERK OF SESSION TREASURER DUTY ELDER DUTY DEACON The Entire Congregation of Lewinsville Church The Reverend Scott Ramsey The Reverend Emily Berman D Andrea Carole Huston Laura Hinton Laura Marchisotto Allison Lineberger Elizabeth Steel Laury Bender Jim Scopeletis Daniel and Susan Thomas Laura Jones Liz Stevens Bettie McElroy Diane Alden MISSION CO-WORKERS Brian and Helen Chapaitis, Papua New Guinea Andrew and Ellen Collins, Thailand Frank and Nancy Dimmock, Louisville, KY CHURCH STAFF CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR FINANCIAL MANAGER CHURCH OFFICE MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGER PASTOR EMERITUS PARISH ASSOCIATE PARISH ASSOCIATE PARISH ASSOCIATE Bob Clark Jeanne Melone Sandy Albrecht Steven Kirkland The Reverend Gary G. Pinder The Reverend Stephany Crosby The Reverend Dr. Susan Fellows The Reverend Dr. Susan Kendall LEWINSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1724 Chain Bridge Road ~ McLean, Virginia ~~ FAX ~~ INFO LINE Donate now or text