Suffolk Christian Church Our Mission is to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ by sharing God s grace, love, and forgiveness. Because we love Christ we worship. Because we believe in His grace we disciple. Because we follow His commandments we serve. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2017 Please enter into a spirit of prayer and meditation as the Prelude begins. Prelude Love Was When (Bock) Mary Huber, Organist Carman Halley, Pianist Chiming of the Hour Welcome & Greetings The Service of Diminishing Light Insert *Hymn of Praise O Zion, Haste #443 *Invocation and Lord s Prayer ( trespasses ) *Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Mission Moment Offertory Near the Cross of Jesus (Sprunger) *Doxology Old Hundredth 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. *Unison Offertory Prayer Sovereign Lord, you call us to give generously as a way of expressing our love to you. Use this offertory moment, we pray, to help us reflect on this spiritual commitment. In so doing, may we discover opportunities to grow as your followers during this season of Lent. In your holy name, we pray. Amen. The L.A.M.B.S. Club *Hymn of Devotion O Lord, Our Lord #175 Call to Prayer Pastoral Prayer & Choral Response Choral Anthem How Deep the Father s Love For Us (Townend) Chancel Choir Scripture Lesson John 3:1-17 (Pew Bible pg. 751 ) Mary Blythe McLaughlin The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God! Sermon Heart and Soul Rev. Halley Lenten Sermon Series: Be Reconciled to God *Hymn of Dedication Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing #237 *Benediction *Postlude Thine is the Glory (Hughes) Mary Huber, Organist When the postlude begins, please greet the worshipers around you. *Please stand as you are able The Flowers on the Altar are in Honor of Michael D. Halley s birthday given by the Church Staff The Flowers on the Pedestal are in Loving Memory of Grace Bangley given by Robert Bangley and Children Welcome to Suffolk Christian Church! May the love of God bless you in this time with us. We invite you to worship with us again next week. If you are a guest today, please fill out a guest card and place in the offering plate. Care and Concern Outreach Ministry - Please complete a card, located in pew holder, to identify any needs of our members and place it in the offering plate.
**Serving Th is Sund ay** Deacons Greeting: Elaine Abernathy, Pat Bristow, Bobbie Chapman Kenny Martin, Kitty Martin Deacons Delivering CDs: Pat Bristow, Edie Matthews Early Worship Deacon: Charlie Henderson Acolyte: Annie Copeland Audio Technician: Jonathan Martin Ushers: Rob Abernathy, Joey Briggs, Robert Whitmore William Bailey, Kenny Martin Substitutes: Bob James, P. J. Fowler, Jimmy Fanny Kenny Griffin, Calvin Jones House of Worship Duty: Travis Johnson (Today), David Remy (Next Sunday) Counters: Debbie Topping, Rob Abernathy Care/Concern Volunteer: Claudia Salmon (539.7133) (This week) Elaine Abernathy (Next week) Sanctuary Guild: Nancy Pichel Beginners Workers: Claudia Salmon, Julie McBride Nursery Workers: Logan Masters Greeters After Worship: Rev. Halley - North exit Mae & Robert Whitmore - Side exit Robert Bangley - Front exit ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Stewardship Report We Are Walking By Faith Worship on the Lord s Day Sunday, March 12, 2017 11:00 a.m. Dimes for Mission... $116.10 Special Monthly Mission for February - Food Pantry $331.00 Special Monthly Mission for March - Haiti Missions $736.00 January - March 2017 income to date: $63,607.36 January - March 2017 expenses to date: $66,745.33 Souper Bowl Offering - $500.00 Churchwide Fellowship Chili & Baked Potato - $300.69 Pancake Supper Donations - $499.00 Spaghetti Dinner for Haiti Mission Trip - $1,458.00 For Love of Jeff Halley BBQ Benefit Income - $43,395.21 Expenses - $ 3,470.21 Balance to date - $39,925.00 Sunday, March 5, 2017 Sunday School...61 8:45 am Worship Service...24 11 am Worship Service......118 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Website: www.suffolkchristian.org; Pat Hawn (webmaster@suffolkchristian.org) Suffolk Christian Church Rev. Michael D. Halley, Pastor 216 North Main Street Suffolk, Virginia 23434 757-539-9182
443 O Zion, Haste, Thy Mission High Fulfilling O Zion, bringer of good tiding, lift up your voice. Isaiah 40:9 O Zion, haste, thy mission high fulfilling, To tell to all the world that God is light, That He who made all nations is not willing One soul should perish, lost in shades of night. (Refrain) Proclaim to every people, tongue, and nation That God, in whom they live and move, is love, Tell how He stooped to save His lost creation, And died on earth that man might live above. (Refrain) Give of thy sons to bear the message glorious; Give of thy wealth to speed them on their way; Pour out thy soul for them in prayer victorious, And all thy spending Jesus will repay. (Refrain) Refrain: Publish glad tidings, tidings of peace; Tidings of Jesus, redemption, and release. Text and Music: Babbie Mason Copyright 1990 by Word Music; CCLI #563168 #175 O Lord, Our Lord Your great mercy and love are from of old. Psalm 25:6 O Lord, our Lord, we praise You for Your mercy; O Lord, our Lord, we praise You for Your love; O Lord, our Lord, enthroned in highest heaven; O Lord, our Lord, enthroned in grateful hearts; Your love extends to every generation With joyful news of Your redemption plan. Your love extends to every generation With joyful news of Your redemption plan. O Lord, our Lord, we praise You for Your mercy; O Lord, our Lord, we praise You for Your love; Text: Phill McHugh and Tom Fettke; Music: Jean Sibelius Text Copyright 1988 by Word Music and River Oaks Music Co. Music Copyright by Breitkopf & Hartell CCLI#563168 John 3:1-17 New International Version (NIV) Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with him. Jesus replied, Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. How can someone be born when they are old? Nicodemus asked. Surely they cannot enter a second time into their mother s womb to be born! Jesus answered, Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, You must be born again. The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. How can this be? Nicodemus asked. You are Israel s teacher, said Jesus, and do you not understand these things? Very truly I tell you, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things? No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven the Son of Man. Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes may have eternal life in him. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. The Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God!
#237 Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing May Your blessing be on Your people. Psalm 3:8 Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing; Fill our hearts with joy and peace. Let us each, Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace. O refresh us, O refresh us, Traveling thro this wilderness. Thanks we give and adoration For Thy gospel s joyful sound; May the fruits of Thy salvation In our hearts and lives abound. Ever faithful, ever faithful To Thy truth may we be found. Text: John Fawcett, altered; Music: Tattersall s Psalmody, 1794 In the Public Domain
You are welcome to participate in any of the following activities at Suffolk Christian. Please call the contact person or the church office if you need more information. This week at Suffo lk Christian Ch urch Sunday 8:45 am Early Worship Service March 12 9:30 am Kings Ringers (Sean Bilby, 539.6485) 10:30 am Child of God Choir (Sara Keene, 657.9201) 11:00 am Worship Service Monday 7:00 pm Maundy Thursday Reenactment March 13 Rehearsal (Bob Crute, 774.5374) **Newsletter Deadline** Tuesday 12 noon CAPS Meeting - Fellowship Hall March 14 (Cheryl Griffin, 934.1724) 2:00 pm Saints Alive (Carmen Halley, 539.3922) 3-5 pm Food Ministry Distribution (Pat & Jim Mann, 539.1751; Stephanie Remy, 285.5708) 7:00 pm Bible Study - Conference Room Wednesday 12 noon Lenten Community Worship Service March 15 at Main Street United Methodist Church, 202 North Main Street, The Rev. Myrtle F. Hatcher, Pastor Preaching: the Rev. Morris F. Allmond, Pastor of Healing Chapel Baptist Church 7:00 pm Youth Bible Study (Priscilla Bunch, 539.8930) 7:00 pm Board of Finance (Evelyn Jones, 539.7264) 7:30 pm Narcotics Anonymous Meeting Thursday 9:30 am Thursday Crafters (Priscilla Bunch, 539.8930) March 16 10:00 am Bible Study - Conference Room 2:00 pm Newsletter Volunteers 4-8 pm Panera Bread Fundraising Night to help support Suffolk Christian Church Youth Mission Fuge (Priscilla Bunch, 539.8930) 7:00 pm Chancel Handbells (Sean Bilby, 539.6485) 7:00 pm Men s Chorus (Bob Crute, 809-7996) 7:30 pm Chancel Choir rehearsal (Janet Rock, 925.5777) Friday 11:30 am Meals on Wheels delivery March 17 Deliverers: Lynn Pope, Holly Crute (Cheryl Griffin, 934.1724) Sunday 8:45 am Early Worship March 19 9:30 am Kings Ringers (Sean Bilby, 539.6485) 10:30 am Child of God Choir (Sara Keene, 657.9201) 11:00 am Worship Service 12 noon Churchwide Potluck and Bingo Fellowship Hall Coming Events Wednesday 12 noon Community Lenten Worship Service March 22 Metropolitan Baptist Church 125 County Street The Rev. Dr. Robert L. Hobbs, Pastor Preaching: the Rev. Michael D. Halley Pastor, Suffolk Christian Church Sunday 9:45 am Pastors Class 2017 March 26 Monday 7:00 pm The Praying Church - Sanctuary March 27