RESPONDING WITH FAITH AND GRATITUDE

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1 RESPONDING WITH FAITH AND GRATITUDE *PROCLAIMING OUR FAITH I believe in God, who speaks through the prophets and lifts our gaze up to high and beautiful paths and peaks. I believe in Christ Jesus, free of corruption yet willingly numbered among the sinners, baptized in the waters of the Jordan. I believe in the Spirit who rested on Jesus like a dove and who inspired Jesus with such love as the world has not seen before or since. I believe that those who are baptized into Christ shall share his Spirit, his mission, and his ultimate victory over sin and death. I believe that there is no human ability that cannot be enlarged and no weakness that cannot be used by Christ to fulfill God s will. I believe that my faith is a gift from God, not to be used for self-gratification but for the building up of the church and for humble service in the world. With the help of God, I will attempt to live my faith all the days of my life and, by God s grace, will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen! *SONG OF FAITH Baptized in Water Number 482 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Lord of Love. Lord of Light. You hear our prayers. 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. OFFERING MUSICAL OFFERING Partita on Stay with Us Lord Jesus Walter Pelz *SONG OF PRAISE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Number 606 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION Lord, with these gifts we acknowledge our baptism and your call to proclaim the Good News of the Gospel. Use our humble offering for your work here and in places beyond. As we commit ourselves to you, help us to fulfill our baptismal promises to live as Christ s disciples, in whose name we pray. Amen. *SONG OF DEDICATION Lord, When You Came to Jordan *BENEDICTION *CHORAL RESPONSE The Lord Bless You and Keep You Alfred Fedak *POSTLUDE Toccata in D Major Johann Christian Kittel Insert

2 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY January 20, 2019 Baptism of the Lord 11:00 AM (LARGE PRINT BULLETINS, HYMNALS, PEW BIBLES AND ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FROM OUR USHERS) *Please stand, if able. GATHERING AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Janet Winslow Endowment Committee Erick Kasten The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. PRELUDE Pastorale Raymond Haan Steve Henley CHORAL INTROIT Lord Jesu, Blessed Prince of Peace J. S. Bach Chancel Choir *INVITATION TO WORSHIP God's voice speaks to our chaos, echoing in our empty hearts; gathering us together to remember our baptism. God's voice flows like the living waters of grace; our new name, 'Beloved,' resounding in our souls. God's voice stirs the waters of baptismal hope, calling us to be bearers of peace to a world of broken hopes. *OPENING PRAYER Gracious and loving God, you call to us across deep waters and dark places. Yours is the light which guides us and the voice which we follow. We pray that you would open up your heavens and send your Spirit upon us. As we worship you, let us hear your voice once again. May our worship be to your glory. Amen. *SONG OF PRAISE Down Galilee s Slow Roadways Number 164 Tune: All Glory, Laud, and Honor PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of Spirit and water, although we have been baptized, we have not lived up to our baptismal promises. We are drawn to the shadows of sin, hoping you will not see our foolishness. We fall into the arms of temptation, letting it spin us until we are out of control. We selfishly cling to your hope and grace, convinced that others will misuse these gifts. Forgive us, God of Grace. Touch us with your Spirit, so we may be restored to new life. Touch us with your grace, so we may offer forgiveness to others. Touch us with your peace, so we might be healers to our world. This we pray in the name of the One who went into the waters of baptism to cleanse us of sin, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. ASSURANCE OF GOD S LOVING FORGIVENESS By the anointing of the waters, by the power of the Spirit, by the grace of God: we are baptized, made whole, and forgiven. God loves us, God names us, God claims us, God sends us forth to share this good news with everyone we meet. *SONG OF PRAISE Great Is Thy Faithfulness Number 39, v. 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow; blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning, new mercies I see. All I have needed thy hand had provided. Great is thy faithfulness, Lord unto me! HEARING GOD S WORD TO US CHILDREN S CONVERSATION Young children may leave for Godly Play following the conversation. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION O Lord, our God, call us back to when we visited the holy baptismal waters. Open up the heavens to us. Shine through the clouds that we may see the Spirit resting on the head of your true Son, Jesus of Nazareth. Re-awaken our first joy in him and assist us to follow and serve him with undiluted love and loyalty. Amen. GOSPEL READING Luke 3: 15-17, THE WORD IN MUSIC SERMON The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! When Mary Bore Sweet Jesus Robert Lau

3 SCRIPTURE READING GOSPEL READING - Luke 3: 15-17, As the people were filled with expectation, and all were questioning in their hearts concerning John, whether he might be the Messiah, 16 John answered all of them by saying, I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 17 His winnowing fork is in his hand, to clear his threshing floor and to gather the wheat into his granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. 21 Now when all the people were baptized, and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, 22 and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased. WELCOME! We re glad you joined us for worship today. We are a diverse and engaging community of faith seeking and serving Christ to make a difference. We pray that you experience Christ s presence in our midst and that his presence will sustain you in the week ahead. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIP! Activity bags are available for children from an usher. Childcare for infants through 2 year olds is available in our nursery. An usher will be glad to direct you. Following the Conversation with Children, young children are welcome to go to the Preschool Lego Room for Godly Play. PRAYER REQUESTS - We welcome requests for particular joys or concerns to be included in the Great Prayer of Thanksgiving. Prayer Request Cards may be received from an usher and placed in the basket in the Narthex before the service. THE SANCTUARY FLOWERS AND ROSE ON THE COMMUNION TABLE this morning honor the birth of Ryland Tucker Dickinson, son of Rob and Cyndie Dickinson, grandson of Steve Dickinson. Ryland was born on December 27, 2018, in the Richmond area. HEARING ASSISTANCE - Our Sanctuary has a hearing loop system. Those with a hearing aid or a cochlear implant turn it to the t-coil setting. Wireless hearing aids are available in the sound cabinet and our ushers will help in obtaining for those who request one. BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT INTO THE COLD! Stop by the Garden Room for some coffee and time to visit with friends. The Garden Room will be open after each worship service. WHAT ARE YOU SEEKING? Gathering Insights - Join us next week at 9:45 a.m. in the Beck Room. Adults of all ages and interests are encouraged to join Rev. Carol Pierson in the process of sharing and gathering insights into ways our members would like to engage in lifelong learning and spiritual transformation. Songs & Lyrics reprinted under CCLI License # Rev. Dr. Janet Winslow, Pastor Rev. Lauren Ramseur, Covenant Pastor Family, Children, Youth Ministry Rev. Carol Pierson, Ministry Intern Stephen E. Henley, Director of Music Brenda Norton, Office Manager Jennifer Smouse, Preschool Director Dwayne L. Williams, Sexton bonairpc.org 9201 W. Huguenot Rd., North Chesterfield, VA * (804) Fax (804) * office@bonairpc.org PRESCHOOLERS BEGIN THE YEAR WITH MUSIC! Join Ms. Barbara for music and music games followed by a creative exploration of learning about God s Love in Sunday School with our fabulous Ms. Elaine! Join us next week in the Block Room at 9:45 a.m., HEY KIDS - ANOTHER CHANCE TO RING THOSE CHIMES! Mr. Henley will again be leading our children ages 5-10 in hand chime ringing at the beginning of the Sunday school hour. Join us next week at 9:45 a.m. in the Choir Room. Put on your brilliant tie-dyed gloves and join the fun. SECOND SUNDAY SOUTH OF THE JAMES CONCERT will be TODAY at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary and will feature Daniel Stipe, piano; Emma Cary, cello; and Bethany Frelier, flute.

4 MARTIN LUTHER KING PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION, Today at 2:00 p.m. at Or Ami. Join Rep. Delores McQuinn, radio personality Gary Flowers, and Omar Amoulette for a panel presentation and interfaith discussion on Dr. King s writings on reconciliation. GET ACQUAINTED DINNER Want to get to know more about Bon Air Presbyterians? How do we engage in ministry to seek and swerve Christ to make a difference? Please join us for dinner on Wednesday, January 23, at 6:15 p.m. Please let Pastor Janet know you are coming or ask the host at our Welcome Center to place your name on the dinner list and be our guest! Current active members! Do you know someone who may be interested in attending? Feel free to pass along this invitation or, better yet, accompany them to our Get Acquainted Dinner. ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION will be held next Sunday, January 27, following the 11:00 a.m. worship service. At that meeting, we will review the annual ministry reports and the 2019 budget, approve the pastor s terms of call, and elect elders to serve on the Session as well as Nominating Committee members. Copies of the annual reports will be available beginning Sunday, January 20. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER starts at 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $5.00/adult and $3.00/child with a family cap of $ Sign-up on the sheet at the welcome desk or call the church office by 3:00 p.m. on Monday. VOLLEYBALL - Everyone, young and old, skilled and just-willing will enjoy the fellowship and exercise on Thursday nights at 7:15 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall. S.A.G.E.S. will resume meeting on February 2 at noon for lunch in the Garden Room. Watch the February Outreach newsletter for information and an invitation to join this group of seasoned members for lunch and a special guest presentation. SANCTUARY FLOWERS - If you would like to donate flowers for Sunday Worship, the Worship Ministry Team invites you to sign up on the Flower Calendar which is posted on the table in the workroom. The cost is $70 for the first Sunday of each month (2 arrangements) or $35 for all other Sundays (1 arrangement). CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM Interested in celebrating Jesus birth in Manger Square outside the Church of the Nativity? We will travel with a guide to biblical locations throughout Israel, walking in the footsteps of Jesus, and be in Bethlehem on the day that Eastern Christians celebrate Christmas, January 7, Let Pastor Janet know if you are interested so you can be included in the plans. THIS WEEK AT BON AIR PRES. January Sunday 8:30 a.m. Sabbath Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 a.m. Children Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Youth Planning Meeting (Middle School Room) 9:45 a.m. Adult Education (Beck Room) 11:00 a.m. Classic Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) 2:00 p.m. Session Meeting (Beck Room) 2:00 p.m. Martin Luther King Reconciliation Discussion (Or Ami) 4:00 p.m. Second Sunday Concert (Sanctuary) Monday 9:30 a.m. Yoga (Room ) 2:00 p.m. Nominating Committee (Library) 7:00 p.m. Preschool Board Meeting (Parlor) 7:00 p.m. Endowment Committee (Garden Room) 7:15 p.m. Walk Away the Pounds (Room ) Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 5:00 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall/Room ) 6:00 p.m. Girl Scouts (Rooms 403, 405, 407) 7:30 p.m. Worship Team (Library) Wednesday Noon Staff Meeting (Library) 6:15 p.m. Dinner (Fellowship Hall) 6:15 p.m. Getting Acqainted Dinner (Fellowship Hall/Beck Room) 6:45 p.m. Chancel Ringers (Sanctuary) 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Thursday 8:30 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 6:00 p.m. Yoga (Garden Room) 7:00 p.m. Volleyball (Fellowship Hall) 7:15 p.m. Walk Away the Pounds (Room ) Friday 5:00 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall/Room ) Saturday 2:00 p.m. Judith Johnston Memorial Service (Sanctuary) Next Sunday 8:30 a.m. Sabbath Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Adult Education (Beck Room) 11:00 a.m. Classic Worship Celebration (Sanctuary) 12:15 p.m. Annual Congregation Meeting (Sanctuary) PRAYER SHAWL DEDICATION - We will have a Prayer Shawl Dedication next Sunday at both services. Be sure you are there to offer your prayers to those who need the comfort of being wrapped in the prayers of others.

5 LORD, WHEN YOU CAME TO JORDAN Tune: Aurelia The Church s One Foundation Lord, when You came to Jordan and asked to be baptized, what was Your vow and vision of love and sacrifice? Was there a sudden splendor of prophets, priests, and kings, a wind that stirred the waters, a blur of mighty wings? Was this God s crowning moment of all You had become, the Spirit s power and blessing: Go now, You are My Son? Did scripture join the scripture in words and sharp surprise: The Lord s Messiah shall conquer, rejected and despised? Faith rests content with questions of when and why and how, but craves the gift of seeing what God is doing now. Lord, bring us to our Jordan of newly opened eyes, through love, immersed in living, as You were once baptized. LORD, WHEN YOU CAME TO JORDAN Tune: Aurelia The Church s One Foundation Lord, when You came to Jordan and asked to be baptized, what was Your vow and vision of love and sacrifice? Was there a sudden splendor of prophets, priests, and kings, a wind that stirred the waters, a blur of mighty wings? Was this God s crowning moment of all You had become, the Spirit s power and blessing: Go now, You are My Son? Did scripture join the scripture in words and sharp surprise: The Lord s Messiah shall conquer, rejected and despised? Faith rests content with questions of when and why and how, but craves the gift of seeing what God is doing now. Lord, bring us to our Jordan of newly opened eyes, through love, immersed in living, as You were once baptized.