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BUSH HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 4916 Franconia Road Alexandria, VA 22310

1 BUSH HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 4916 Franconia Road Alexandria, VA Pastor: The Rev. Dr. Barbara Heck TWENTIETH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST OCTOBER 7, 2018

2 Welcome We are delighted that God has brought you to worship with us, and we are glad to count you among us! Nursery for infants through age 2 Enrichment for ages 3 through Kindergarten Room 10 (downstairs) Christian Education Building The service is audible in the Friendship Room (outside the Sanctuary, to the right). Ushers will assist you. Christian Education September through May Adults Children Elementary School Students Youth Middle & High School Students 9:00 AM, Dickson Room (downstairs) 10:45 AM, Christian Ed Building 4:30 PM & 6:00 PM, Christian Ed Building Special Needs Large Print Bulletins, Bibles, and Hymnals are available. Also available are Wireless Assistive Hearing Devices. Please ask the Ushers. Scripture References The first page number listed refers to the NRSV Pew Bible. References in parentheses (ex: CB 2) are for the Children s Bibles. More information about Bush Hill Church is available at A Key to Some of Our Conventions The Symbol = Please stand in body or spirit Text, not Bold = Spoken by worship leader Text, Bold = Spoken by the congregation Bold Italics = Sung by all GTG = Glory to God (Purple Hymnal) STF = Sing the Faith (Blue Hymnal)

3 OUR MISSION STATEMENT As we grow in the knowledge of God s Word and share in the Christian Community, God changes lives through us. OUR CORE VALUES Caring People Serve Gladly, Inclusive People Welcome Warmly, Compassionate People Love Deeply, Merciful People Forgive Graciously, Believing People Ask Questions, Praying People Discern Wisely. ORDER OF WORSHIP OCTOBER 7, :30 AM WELCOME GATHERING AROUND THE WORD PRELUDE Ave Verum W. A. Mozart Sanctuary Choir CALL TO WORSHIP This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and make peace in it. This is the church that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and make peace in it. This is the earth that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and make peace in it! HYMN GTG #507 Come to the Table of Grace CALL TO CONFESSION

4 PRAYER OF CONFESSION Great God of peace, we confess the ways we have sought division rather than reconciliation. We are too fond of our own lives, our own security, our own divisions, and all manner of things that keep neighbor from neighbor. We have sinned. We are sorry. Teach us to live as peacemakers, as bridge builders, as members of your beloved community, gathered together in the love of Jesus Christ. ASSURANCE OF PARDON Friends, hear and trust in the good news of the Gospel: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven, healed and made whole. PASSING THE PEACE The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. GLORIA GTG #727 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant THE SERVANT SONG; STANZA 5 When we sing to God in heaven, we shall find such harmony, born of all we ve known together of Christ s love and glory. PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION PROCLAIMING THE WORD

5 FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 5:9 Keep these words in your heart. The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. Deuteronomy 6:6 Thanks be to God. TIME WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH Children under the age of two are welcome to go to the nursery downstairs in the sanctuary building and Children from Age 3 to 5 may go to Enrichment in Room 101 in the CE Building. Children of Elementary School Age are invited to go to Children s Sunday School in Room 202 in the CE Building. HYMN GTG #623 I've Got Peace Like a River SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON Luke 19:37-44 NT p.83 (CB p.1215) Keep these words in your heart. The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. Deuteronomy 6:6 Thanks be to God. SERMON Recognizing the Things That Make for Peace RESPONDING TO THE WORD AFFIRMATION OF FAITH From the Confession of Belhar, 10.5 We believe that God has entrusted the church with the message of reconciliation in and through Jesus Christ; that the church is called to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world, that the church is called blessed because it is a peacemaker, that the church is witness both by word and by deed to the new heaven and the new earth in which righteousness dwells.

6 TWO MINUTES FOR MINISTRY AND MISSION CALL FOR THE OFFERING OFFERTORY Thee We Adore arr. M. R. Tucker Festival Ringers DOXOLOGY GTG #708 We Give Thee but Thine Own SCHUMANN; STANZA 2 May we thy bounties thus as stewards true receive, and gladly, as thou blessest us, to thee our first fruits give. PRAYER OF DEDICATION God of hope, we bring our offerings of peace before you, trusting that you will use them toward the work of shalom, the work of peace and wellbeing for all people. Multiply these gifts throughout your church as we work with you to repair places broken by sin. Make us faithful witnesses in all times and in all ways to the peace found in the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER Christ seeks a relationship with everyone. All are invited to share in this communion. Please hold the elements until everyone has been served, so we may partake together. Gluten/allergen free elements are available in the center of the plate. INVITATION TO THE LORD S TABLE

7 GREAT PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING May the God of all be with you! May that God be with you, as well! We join our hearts with all of God s people, offering our hearts to the God who loves us. God fills our hearts, our lives, with overflowing grace. With voices in every tongue, of every faith, we will sing our praises to God. We offer glory and thanksgiving to our God. the Spirit began to twinkle chaos with stars, moons, and planets. You spoke, and the Word began to call to life centipedes to march across the ground, sparrows to dart across skies, and little kittens to lap milk. You laughed, and shaped us in your image, to offer all these things and more to us. But we were convinced we did not need you, and so chose to stay wrapped in our little cocoons spun by sin and death. Over and over, in dusty streets and urban centers, your prophets call us back to you, but we were set in our ways, not wanting to walk by your rivers of life. With those whose hearts are filled with joy, with those whose lips tremble with questions, we lift our praises to you: Holy, holy, holy are you, God of all, God of each. All creation everywhere joins in praising you. Hosanna in the highest! Blessed is the One who calls us to the Table of life. Hosanna in the highest!

8 In your holiness, God of creation, you could have stayed aloof, letting the world drift back into chaos. But you became one of us, in a little child born in a place no one imagined, and to a family none would have picked. A little child, Jesus knew the hunger and fears of poverty. A young boy, Jesus knew the doubts and questions of wondering about the future. A worker, Jesus knew the struggles to put food on the table. A storyteller, Jesus knew how to reach the deepest depths of the human heart. A servant, Jesus was willing to take on our death for us, so that in the power of the resurrection, sin and death lost their power over us. we join our sisters and brothers in every place, proclaiming the mystery: Jesus died, so we might know the depths of love; Jesus was raised, so we might know the strength of love; Jesus will come, so we might know God s steadfast love for us. At altars carved from marble and tables shoved together PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE and THE LORD S PRAYER Lord, in your mercy, Hear our prayer.

9 THE LORD S PRAYER God in Community, Holy in One, hear us as we pray together, saying, 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. WORDS OF INSTITUTION DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS GTG #318 GTG #530 PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION In Christ There Is No East or West One Bread, One Body FOLLOWING THE WORD INTO THE WORLD HYMN GTG #378 We Wait the Peaceful Kingdom CHARGE AND BLESSING POSTLUDE Postlude F. Peeters Our lay leader for worship today is Elder Ken Plummer.

Lectionary for Next Week Job 23:1-9, 16-17; Psalm 22:1-15; Hebrew 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31 The Rev. Dr. Barbara Heck, Pastor 609-273-1349 RevHeck.bushhill@gmail.

10 Lectionary for Next Week Job 23:1-9, 16-17; Psalm 22:1-15; Hebrew 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31 The Rev. Dr. Barbara Heck, Pastor CALLING ALL 3 YEAR-OLDS THROUGH 2nd GRADERS! CHILDREN'S CHOIR rehearsals started today in ROOM 201 of the CE Building Come & join us EVERY SUNDAY 9:30 AM. Nothing is required except enthusiasm! Questions? Please call Nancy Scott. Shall We Gather At the River Join us for a casual Church Congregational Picnic on NEXT Sunday, October 14, after church to 4 PM 7421 Belmont Landing Lorton, VA (River Home of Dot Cosby) for an afternoon of fellowship and fun. Picnic lunch will be provided by the Deacons, but desserts and side dishes are always welcomed and appreciated. There will be games, activities, and a nice outdoor space for children to play and grown-ups to socialize. Please RSVP (or any questions) to Stephanie Birdwell or Margaret Wergley

11 WEEKLY CALENDAR TODAY, OCTOBER 7 8:30 AM Festival Ringers Rehearsal, Sanctuary 9:00 AM Adult Sunday School, Dickson Room 10:00 AM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:30 AM Worship, Sanctuary 11:30 AM Fellowship Time, Narthex 12:00 PM Piano Fundraiser Paint Party MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 7:30 PM Committee Meetings, Various TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 1:30 PM Staff Meeting, Office WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 12:30 PM Wednesday Bible Study, Room 12 6:30 PM Festival Ringers Rehearsal, Dickson Room 7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 8:00 AM Run for God, Dickson Room SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 9:00 AM Adult Sunday School, Dickson Room 10:00 AM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 10:30 AM Worship, Sanctuary 11:30 AM Fellowship Time, Narthex 12:00 PM Congregational Picnic, River Home

12 Our College-Age Ministry Needs Names & Addresses of THIS YEAR'S HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES! Unfortunately due to our database software system malfunction, our current information for college-age is not quite up to date! It is currently being fixed, but we can't wait! We would love to add the recent graduates for our COOKIE MAILING which is coming up in a few weeks (tentatively October 28). Please send names and current addresses to Grace McCabe. THANK YOU! BUSH HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 4916 FRANCONIA ROAD, ALEXANDRIA, VA BARBARA HECK Pastor RevHeck.bushhill@gmail.com H. RICHARD NEFF Interim Pastor Emeritus DON ARMSTRONG Music Director Music.bushhill@gmail.com NICK HANSON Handbell Director handbells@bushhill.org EUN WILSON Office Administrator office@bushhill.org JOSEPH FIELDS Youth Ministry Director youth@bushhill.org MAUREEN OSLER Day School Director ( ) dayschool@bushhill.org WILLIE MARTIN Chief Custodian DAN CURRY Security WADE TAYLOR Clerk of Session Phone: Web: Fax: Office Hours: MONDAY FRIDAY, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM

The Presbyterian Church in Morristown. May 7, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Easter. Celebration of Worship

The Presbyterian Church in Morristown May 7, 2017 The Fourth Sunday of Easter * If you are able, please stand. Celebration of Worship The sheep follow him because they know his voice. -- John 10:4b Prelude