New Life in Christ Church

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1 New Life in Christ Church A Communion of the Presbyterian Church in America A SERVICE OF WORSHIP of OUR TRIUNE GOD We welcome those visiting today and rejoice that you chose to worship with us! Please fill out the welcome card on the back of the bulletin. Hymn books are in the foyer.

2 ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP November 30, 2014 MEDITATION Christian worship is all about God. He is the object of our worship, the focus of our worship. We gather as a congregation, not to seek an experience but to meet with God and give Him praise. - J. Ligon Duncan The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? One thing I have desired of the LORD, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the LORD, And to inquire in His temple. - Psalm 27:1 and 4 GREETING and ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL CALL to WORSHIP Come and Be Joyful - Adult & Youth Choirs HYMN #196 Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus PRAYER of INVOCATION The celebration of Advent begins the 4th Sunday before Christmas day. It is a time that focuses our attention on Jesus Christ s first coming as well as His second coming when He will redeem all of creation. Advent means coming or arrival. We reflect on the first coming and look forward to Christ s return. May the Lord richly bless you in this Advent Season. ADVENT READING - Hope RESPONSIVE READING (on screen) The Lord God of Israel said, I will send My messenger, who will prepare the way before Me. A voice of one calling in the wilderness: Prepare the way for the Lord; Make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Ethridge Family Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; The rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. The sovereign Lord comes with power, and His arm rules for Him.

3 ORDER OF MORNING WORSHIP The Lord s Prayer RESPONSIVE READING continued (on screen) His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him. He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. - Malachi 3:1a; Isaiah 40:3-5, 10-11a SONGS of PRAISE and WORSHIP (on screen) Of the Father s Love Begotten O Little Town of Bethlehem As With Gladness Men of Old CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER OFFERING O Come, All Ye Faithful (208) - Adam Allison 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. 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. - Mathew 6:9-13 GREETING (Children 3-4 years old may leave for Children s Church - room 134) SPECIAL MUSIC Prophets Knew - Girls Choir SCRIPTURE Matthew 6:1-15 SERMON HYMN Life In His Presence Pastor Douglas Kittredge #214 Angels We Have Heard On High God's happiness consists in enjoying and rejoicing in Himself; and so does also the creature's happiness. It is a participation of what is in God; and God and His glory are the objective ground of it. The happiness of the creature consists in rejoicing in God; by which also God is magnified and exalted. Joy, or the exulting of the heart in God's glory, is one thing that belongs to praise. BENEDICTION

4 NOTES Lord s Day November 30, 2014 Life in the Father s Presence Matthew 6:1-15 Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount confronts our natural inclination to living a selfcentered life. Part of living a self-centered life is to seek the honor of others. Jesus examines our motives when He asks: How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God? (John 5:44). I. The Deceit of Self-Righteousness Matthew 6:1-4 A. Be on guard 1. The danger of seeking to impress others by your spiritual deeds which seemingly honor God 2. Your record does not impress God Matthew 6: Do not deceive yourself about your self-righteousness B. Do your deeds in secret 1. The Fathers sees in secret 2. He rewards openly II. The Hypocrisy of Self-Centered Prayer Matthew 6:5-8 A. Everybody prays 1. Not if you pray 2. But when you pray 3. Such prayer is not to know God but to be seen by men and to make an effect upon others B. Pray in secret 1. Sin even follows us into the presence of God 2. We pray for God to change us 3. We come humbly before God not to impress God or anyone else but to enjoy Him Psalm 27:4 C. The evidence of selfishness in prayer 1. Vain repetitions Matthew 6:7 2. Such prayer questions the goodness of God Matthew 6:8 III. Prayer in God s Presence Matthew 6:9-13 A. Our Father in heaven 1. Only Christians recognize that they have a Father in heaven Romans 8: The Lord is high and lifted up in the Temple Isaiah 6: The first thing is not that those around us come to know Christ, or the peace of the world but quieting your soul before your Holy Father in heaven B. Your petitions Matthew 6:10 1. The new birth introduces us into the kingdom John 3:3 2. Your kingdom come resting on Jesus as Christ and Son of God came to redeem sinners Matthew 16: Your will be done Matthew 6:10

5 C. We petitions Matthew 6: Ask for our daily needs food, clothing, Matthew 6:8; 6: Forgive our debts we are all sinners in need of a Savior 3. By your forgiveness teach us to forgive it does not come naturally, we need a new nature in order to forgive 4. Deliver us from what tempts us James 1:14 Deliver us from ourselves and from the evil one Yours is the Kingdom the place to do your deeds secretly before the Lord is in His church His kingdom. Christ loves and is committed to building His kingdom (Matthew 16:18-19). You may not be recognized by people but God will reward you openly. He desires to bless you in this life and the next!! Next Sunday we will Celebrate the Lord s Supper at our morning worship services. Pray this week that the Lord will prepare our hearts for Communion. Sunday School Classes September - November Bible: Titus (room 118) Christian Living: Growing Strong in Spirit General Fund weekly budget $12,211 Last week s General Fund giving $12,776 Faith Promise weekly budget ( ) $1,678 Last week s Faith Promise $1,396 *Faith Promise to date is 43% - Target for 11/23 was 40% Deacon on call this week: nlicc@nlicc.org Christopher Dale (Next week: Drew Kittredge ) (fireside) Christian Doctrine: The Truths We Confess Part III (219) Covenant of Discipleship Next Week s Nursery Attendants - 12/7 (Pastor Doug s office) 10:00 am Ileana Perez and Julie Whitenack Mitzi Sampson and Beth Hamilton 6:00 pm Bob and Dayra Rumbaugh Prayer Chain - If you have a prayer request during the week, you can call the prayer chain. Contact either Krystal Dowell or Kathy Wilson Contact Information Senior Pastor Douglas Kittredge* nlicc@nlicc.org Associate Pastor Sean Whitenack* sean@nlicc.org Pastoral Interns Jeremy Greenberg (757) jeremy@nlicc.org Samuel Asirifi-Addo (919) sammie@nlicc.org Elders: Sam Capitano capitano.jr@verizon.net 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 FOOD PANTRY IMMEDIATE NEEDS (11/30) Hamburger helper, pickles, canned pineapple and fruit cocktail, canned green beans, white rice, canned tuna, boxed mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, boxed pie crust mix, and evaporated milk.

6 TODAY CALENDAR of EVENTS First Sunday of Advent - Hope 9:00 am Adult and Children s Sunday School Classes 10:00 am Worship Service - Pastor Douglas Kittredge preaching Congregational meeting to vote on Jay Storms return to the Session 4:45 pm Communion service with Ramona 113 Battlefield Rd., Locust Grove, VA :00 pm Evening Service - Jim Melnick, Lausanne Consultation on Jewish Evangelism report 7:00 pm Senior High Youth Discipleship (youth room) / Junior High Youth (room 217) 7:00 pm Elder-led Prayer Time - Sam Capitano / Dan Deaconson leading THIS WEEK Monday 12:30 pm Men s Prayer Lunch (Pastor Doug s Office) Tuesday 9:30 am NO Women s Study: The Promised One - resumes in January 4:00 pm Children s Vocal / Handbell Choirs and Drama (see newsletter for schedule) 7:15 pm Adult Choir/ College Ensemble (music room) Wednesday 4:00 pm Pioneer Girls (fireside room) 7:00 pm Christian Service (Boy s) Brigade (fireside room) Thursday 7:00 pm YoungLife Capernaum (room 100) Friday 6:00 pm Junior High/Senior High Youth Caroling and Christmas Party 7:00 pm Deacon Meetings (room 215) Saturday 9:00 am Christmas Cantata Choir and Orchestra Rehearsal (sanctuary) 1:30 pm Junior High / Senior High Drama at Chancellor s Village NEXT SUNDAY Second Sunday of Advent - Faith / Celebration of the Lord s Supper 9:00 am Adult and Children s Sunday School Classes 10:00 am Worship Service - Pastor Douglas Kittredge preaching 12:00 pm Spanish Speaker s luncheon (fireside room) 4:00 pm Young Adult Discipleship Team 6:00 pm Family Program (see Jonathan Allison to participate) 7:00 pm Senior High Youth Discipleship (youth room) / Junior High Youth (room 217) 7:00 pm Elder-led Prayer Time - Chris Garcia and George Giddens leading FUTURE December 11 7:00 pm Christmas Big Band performing at Mall (near Food Court) December 12 10:00 am Women s Cookie Exchange (fireside room) December 12 7:00 pm Session meeting (room 217) December 13 6:00 pm Potluck Banquet (6:00 pm doors open / 6:30 Dinner / 7:15 Play begins) December 14 6:00 pm Children s Choir Program December 18 Young Adult Party (fireside/room 100) December 19 7:30 pm Creation Club (youth room - 200) December 20 8:00 am Men s Breakfast (fireside room) December 21 6:00 pm Cantata: December 24 6:00 pm service (Office closes at noon Christmas Eve Day) January 7 7:00 pm Congregational Day of Prayer and Fasting January 24 8:30 am Focus Day followed by lunch February 6-7 5th Annual Festival of the Arts Library Hours: Sundays 9-10am and 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 Praise God for the 60 shoeboxes prepared by the congregation. We are thankful for the ministry of Brenda Storms with Operation Christmas Child. Praise God the Thanksgiving Day ministry. Over 500 meals were delivered. We are thankful for Christopher Dale s leadership over this ministry to the community. Pray for us as we follow up with the families we met. Pray for safe travel for those who are visiting family out of town. Praise God for raising up leaders in the church. There is a Congregational meeting today immediately following the 10 a.m. service to vote on Jay Storms returning to the NLIC Session. Praise God for Heather Hepperle s ministry in Japan for most of this year. She will give a report regarding her ministry before Jim Melnick speaks this evening. Pray for our December Christmas events. There is a Family Christmas Program next Sunday (7th), the All-Church Christmas Banquet and drama A Christmas Carol, (13th), a Children s Christmas Program (14th), the Christmas Cantata And Glory Shown Around, and the Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (24th). Pray that these events will be a witness to family, friends and community. Pray for Laurie Burrows and her family as her father, Cliff Twetan, passed away Tuesday evening. Pray for Laurie s mother as she and Cliff were married for 62 years. A service will be held early this week in Leesburg, Florida. Pray for Jeff Hamilton, Josh Diddams and Caleb Reed as they are deployed overseas with the Marine Corps. Pray for those who can t always make it to our worship services: Nadine Sparks, Chris Kirtland and Ramona Ison. A communion service is planned with Ramona Ison this afternoon at her home at 4:45 pm. Her address is: 113 Battlefield Rd., Locust Grove, VA Announcements and Events Come support Brenda Storms in raising support for the Royal Kids School in Mombasa, Kenya. The Fredericksburg Christian School Radio Club is putting on the play Celebrating Christ at Christmas Saturday, December 6 at 7:30 pm at Strong Tower Ministries (234 Ferry Road) Loving Our City is a NLICC mercy ministry to the City around us. Currently ministry is focused on children in need in the Fredericksburg City Schools. Immediate needs include toiletries and children s winter coats sizes Call Sarah Worman (540) for details. A Cookie Exchange will take place Friday, December 12th from 10 am - 12 pm in the fireside room. Bring a dozen / take a dozen. See the NLICC Women s Update for details. Join us for an All-Church Christmas Banquet on December 13th. This is a potluck meal and the production, A Christmas Carol. Doors open at 6:00pm, meal at 6:30pm, and Play begins at 7:15pm. See the insert for meal items to bring by Last Name. RSVP on tear-off sheet. Please provide family name and number attending! Prayer Request and Praise Date: This request is for Pastors and Elders only To Sign Up Attending Christmas Banquet on 12/13 Name How Many? 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 Would like to help fold bulletins on 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 10:00 am Evening Service 6:00 pm Korean Worship Service 1:00 pm Our Address: Burgess Lane Fredericksburg, VA (Behind the Spotsylvania Towne Center Mall) Office Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday-Friday Ministry Team: Douglas Kittredge, Senior Pastor Sean Whitenack, Associate Pastor Jeremy Greenberg, Church Planting Intern 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 Pamela Lopes, Office Assistant, Biblical Counseling, (hopeforchangeva@gmail.com) Marcia Vastine, Bookkeeping Office After Hours Fax nlicc@nlicc.org Visit us at our website for information and times of events. Sermon archives are accessible.