I was a stranger and you welcomed me. --MATT. 25:35 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 5 th Sunday of Easter/Bell Sunday May 14, 2017 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.
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 Tonya Deyo Pamela Deese Lois Dokken Joe Parisi James Foster Jim Edmondson Adrian Steel Tom Mellor David Foster Michael Werner David Smith Bettie McElroy Deacons/*Denotes Stephen Leader Sara Becker Carolyn Fisk Diane Alden Verna Chenault (Secretary) Jack Hess Emily Foster Wendy Maiwurm* Danny Howell Janet Kohlenberger Pat Matheson* Doug McGuire* Dong Lee Karen Siple* Alex Scopeletis (Moderator) Rick Neldon 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, www.lewinsville.org. 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 www.lewinsville.org or call the church office. The Inquirers Class is meeting in the church library at 9:45 a.m. NOTES FOR WORSHIP: GG Glory to God The Presbyterian Hymnal Renew! - Renew! Hymnal (grey) OT - Pew Bible Old Testament NT - Pew Bible New Testament
THE GATHERING 5 th Sunday of Easter May 14, 2017 8:30 a.m. WELCOME * SONG Come Into God s Presence GG 413 CONFESSION SILENCE ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS * RESPONSE Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name. THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE Psalm 31 You Are My Refuge, Faithful God GG 214 John 14:1-14 NT p. 108 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON The Way Rev. Emily Berman D Andrea * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles Creed GG p. 35 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER 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 Minuet in F George Frideric Handel
* CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ all people here below; praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER All who profess faith in Jesus Christ are invited to the table. The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Prayer continues Communion will be served using intinction. Gluten-free crackers are available. MUSIC DURING COMMUNION Easter Traditional Irish Air * PRAYER AFTER THE SUPPER THE SENDING * SONG Lord, Bid Your Servant Go In Peace Renew! 295 * THE PEACE The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. We will begin our 10:00 am summer worship schedule on Sunday, May 28 2
5 th Sunday of Easter/Bell Sunday May 14, 2017 11:00 a.m. * If you are able, please stand Latecomers seated WELCOME G ATHERING PRELUDE Morning Has Broken BUNESSAN arr. Linker and McFadden * CALL TO WORSHIP Welcome to the shelter of God s love. In you, O God, we seek refuge. Psalm 31:1-2, 4 God is a rock of refuge, a safe haven. Do not let your hearts be troubled. God is faithful and we can trust in God s steadfast love. To God be the glory! * HYMN To God Be the Glory GG 634 TO GOD BE THE GLORY SPECIAL MUSIC Etude in C John Behnke CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION Silence Almighty God, your word offers freedom from sin, but we confess that we have not obeyed your word. We have harbored hatred toward our enemies; we have been deceitful in our relationships; we have been insincere in our commitments; through gossip we have slandered our friends. Forgive us our sins and lead us to genuine repentance through Jesus Christ, the way, the truth and the life we pray. Amen 3
ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Friends, hear and believe the good news that comes from God. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! * RESPONSE Jesus Loves Me Bradbury/arr. Thompson Congregation joins in singing when directed Jesus loves me! This I know for the Bible tells me so. Little ones to him belong. The are weak, but he is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. * 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. T HE W ORD CHILDREN S MEDITATION Following the Children s Meditation, children age 4 through grade 2 are invited to meet Allison Lineberger in the Narthex for Sermon Stories. Children will return to the Sanctuary for worship with their parents following the sermon. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE John 14:1-14 NT p. 108 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON The Way Rev. Emily Berman D Andrea 4
ANTHEM Song of Peace Arnold Sherman Song of Peace is a reflection of the way the world has treated peace almost from the beginning of time. The gentle round DONA NOBIS PACEM is given a rather harsh, angular treatment, representing the needless violence and senseless acts of terrorism that plague the world almost on a daily basis. An original, lament-like melody is interspersed with the round, echoing the psalmist s cry, How long O Lord, how long? The dissonance builds and rises, and finally stops. Out of the cacophony comes the round once again, this time in a much more harmonious setting, signifying our eternal hope that peace will come one day for all of humankind. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE THE LORD S PRAYER 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. T HANKSGIVING THE SHARING OF OUR LIVES THROUGH OUR GIFTS OFFERTORY When The Saints Go Marching In Traditional/arr. Mitchell PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow GG 607 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise Christ all people here below; praise Holy Spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING 5
S ENDING * HYMN God of Our Life GG 686 * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! SANDON POSTLUDE Amazing Grace NEW BRITAIN/arr. Behnke The pastors will be in the narthex to greet you following worship. *************** Worship Note: On Sunday, May, 28 we will begin our summer Sunday morning worship schedule at 10:00 a.m. We will continue with one 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning worship service throughout the summer months until Sunday, September 17 when we will resume with two Sunday morning worship services. 6
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church Music Ministry Carole Huston, Director of Music Ministries Laura Hinton, Director of Handbells St. Andrews Ringers (grades 3-6) Alleluia Ringers (grades 7-12) JohnPaul D Andrea Henry Foster Jackie Hager Daniel Howell Manerah Malike Emma Staeger Gabriel Torres Chimes Choir (grades 1-2) Andrew Foster Catherine Howell Benjamin Kim Ellen Mach Clara Wood Chancel Quartet Evan Ayars John Clewett Ellen Peters Cindy Speas Beverly D Andrea Emma Gamble Katie Gamble Olivia Kloster Brenden Mabus Kiley Mabus Clare McConnell Katrina Rakusan Christopher Santoro Lauren Santoro Parker Stas Chris Stuebner Jubilate Ringers (adults) Connie Church Vern Gale Elaine Guth Mary Frase Sharon Gamble Penelope Geddes Mike Hinton Betty Jean Kloster Lori Mabus Harriet Neldon Rick Neldon 7
Handbells at Lewinsville Lewinsville Presbyterian Church handbells are made by the Malmark Bellcraftsmen in Plumsteadville, PA. Nancy and Roy Mitchell donated the first of our bells. More were donated by Allan Eckstein, Olive Still, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Maguer, Loyal and Helen Williams, Anna and James Shaw, Earl and Janet Merritt, Linda Byrd Briscoe, Roy and Betty Palmer, Lee Billups and others in the mid-1980 s through early 1990 s. One of our sets has handle and casting inscriptions where Lewinsville donors honored or memorialized special people in their lives. Lewinsville owns 124 handbells (two five-octave sets plus one G2) and 98 choirchimes (one five-octave and one three-octave set). Originally, tuned sets of handbells were used by change ringers to rehearse outside their bell towers. Practicing the complicated algorithms of change ringing can easily bother the neighbors, so handbells offered them a way to continue ringing without the high sound over the community. The handbell sets used by these change ringers had the same number of bells as in the towers generally six or 12. The bells used in American handbell choirs are almost always English handbells. "English handbells" is a reference to a specific type of handbells, not to the country of origin. The Lewinsville bells were hand casted by Malmark Bellcraftsmen in Plumsteedville, PA. The clapper on an English handbell is on a hinge and moves back and forth in a single direction, unlike a school bell in which the clapper swings freely in any direction. It also has a spring that holds the clapper away from the casting after the strike to allow the bell to ring freely. A handbell choir is a group that rings with melodies and harmony, as opposed to the mathematical permutations used in change ringing. The bells are typically arranged chromatically on foam-covered tables, as on the keyboard of a piano. Unlike an orchestra in which each musician is responsible for their own musical part, a bell ensemble acts as one instrument, with each musician responsible for specific notes, playing assigned bells whenever that note appears in the music. Traditional ringing technique only allows one ringer to ring two bells at a time (one in each hand). Depending on the number of bells needed for a particular piece of music and the number of ringers in a choir, it may be necessary for each ringer to ring more than two bells at a time or in short succession. There are also many techniques that change the sound of the bell as it is rung. Watch and listen for these techniques this morning. 8
A NNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE W EEK OF M AY 14, 2017 The flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given to the Glory of God on this Mother s Day by the Earl and Jan Merritt family in honor of all mothers and in fond memory of Andi Merritt Arabak, 1961 2013, and her twin sister, Donna Merritt Kovalcheck, 1961-2016. Our loving sympathy and prayers are extended to the family of George Rogers, who died on May 9. A Service of Celebration and Witness to the Resurrection will be held Wednesday, May 17, 10:30 a.m. at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church with a reception to follow. Our loving sympathy and prayers are extended to Eric Baker, Rachel Russell, and Teddy Baker on the death of Eric s father, Allen Baker, on May 7. A memorial service was held May 12 at Providence Presbyterian. ***WITHIN OUR PRAYERS*** 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, www.lewinsville.org, for further information on activities. THE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE - is the second Sunday of each month (TODAY for the June newsletter). Please plan to get your material to Sandy Albrecht, salbrecht@lewinsville.org by Monday, May 15, so it can be included in the newsletter. Thank you! MCLEAN DAY HOSPITALITY - SATURDAY, MAY 20 - Join church goers offering hospitality to McLean Day attendees as we offer parking at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church (LPC) on Saturday, May 20. Wear your Lewinsville t-shirt, helps folks park, pass out water bottles and LPC shopping bags for attendees to take with them to McLean Day at Lewinsville Park. One hour volunteer shifts are needed between 10am 1pm. Sign up with Joe Parisi at 9
joe.parisi183@gmail.com. CONGREGATIONAL POTLUCK SUPPER & SING-ALONG - The ChristCare ministry of Lewinsville will sponsor a congregational potluck supper and fellowship gathering. Join us Sunday, May 21, from 5 7 p.m. for an evening of good food, fellowship, and a congregational-wide sing-along. All congregants, including children, are invited to attend and encouraged to bring a friend. Whether you re a member of a ChristCare group, a former member, interested in learning more, or just want to sing some songs, please plan to come as we celebrate the end of the church program year! If there is a particular song, hymn or choral refrain you would like to sing we will be gathering suggestions. Submit your song suggestions and song recommendations to Pastor Emily at Emily@Lewinsville.org. The ChristCare ministry will provide fried chicken for the main course and drinks. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish, salad/fruit, or dessert to share. To RSVP sign-up at www.lewinsville.org or by contacting Jim Tenney at 703 893-6860 or jamestenney@verizon.net. ADULT CLUB - Come and enjoy a good meal and good fellowship at the next meeting of the Adult Club immediately following the 11 o'clock worship service on May 21. It will be held in the Vinson Hall dining room 6251 Od Dominion Drive, McLean. Call Elaine Baker, 703 970-3842, for reservations and information on parking, etc. THE SUMMER MISSION PROJECT (SMP) - is celebrating its 28 th year of serving others. June 25- July 1 a group of youth, young adults, and adults will be traveling to Johns Island, South Carolina, to work with Sea Island Habitat for Humanity to frame houses. We invite you to partner with us in this vibrant ministry of serving others. During the month of May, we encourage you to grab an envelope from the board in St. Andrews Hall and fill it with (at least) the dollar amount listed on the front of the envelope. Envelopes can be returned to the offering plate or the SMP mailbox in the mail room. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are excited to see how God works through us this summer. YOUTH/YOUNG ADULTS INVOLVED IN MISSION We are making a list of all of the youth and young adults from the congregation who have felt called to service in the world whether through Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, a Young Adult Volunteer Program, Teach for America or some other extended mission involvement. If you know of someone in the congregation who has served in this way please send an email to Pastor Emily Emily@Lewinsville.org. We will celebrate these missionaries in worship on June 18 when we commission the SMP group. 10
MCLEAN SYMPHONY AT LEWINSVILLE! The McLean Symphony was established in 1971 as an all-volunteer chamber orchestra and has had a single conductor for all this time, Maestro Dingwall Fleary. During its history it has been dedicated to providing good music at affordable prices to area residents. We will welcome the Symphony to Lewinsville on June 4 at 7:00 pm in a concert that will feature our organ played by organist David Lang. David received his Bachelor of Music in choral music education and sacred music from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. He attained his Master of Music in Organ Performance from the University of Louisville. Lang came to the Washington D.C. area in 2000. Over the years, he has gained prominence as a leading professional accompanist, vocal coach, concert organist, and choral conductor. Now in his seventh season as artistic director for the Reston Chorale, Lang concurrently serves as Director of Music at Saint Dunstan s Episcopal Church in McLean, Virginia and as keyboard artist for Washington Hebrew Congregation. He will be performing the Symphony No. 1 for Organ and Orchestra in D Minor, Op. 42 by Alexandre Guilmant in our Sanctuary on our Gress-Miles organ. Tickets may be purchased by going to the McLean Symphony website or the link shown at www.lewinsville.org. REFORMED INSTITUTE 500 TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT On June 10, Dr. Leanne Van Dyk, President of Columbia Theological Seminary (Decatur, GA) and Professor of Theology, will speak on Does Christian Unity Matter Anymore? at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 1125 Savile Lane, McLean, VA 22101 (www.ipcmclean.org), 10am to noon with coffee at 9:30am. The event is free and open to the public. PRAYER SQUARES - small enough to fit inside your pocket, purse or backpack, may be found on the table in the narthex, and are intended for anyone who would benefit from having a small and easily felt reminder of the love and care of God. Please take one or more - for yourself, family and friends. 11
SUNDAY, MAY 14 CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 14, 2017 BELL SUNDAY 8:30am Service of Worship Sanctuary Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Rev. Emily Berman D Andrea preaching 9:45am Adult Education Aligning Our Investments with Our Values - led by Phil Church - Chapel New Testament Bible Study (Hebrews) led by Linton Brooks room 103 Inquirers Class led by the pastors - Library Middle School/ Senior High Youth Education - Faith Questions Confirmation Class Youth Center 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 MONDAY, MAY 15 10:00am Prayer Shawl Ministry Chapel 1:00pm Presbytery Personnel - Library 1:30pm Circle 3 - Chapel 2:00pm Service of Worship Lewinsville Retirement Residence 7:00pm Pastor Nominating Committee meeting Chapel 7:30pm Circle 8 - Chapel TUESDAY, MAY 16 12:30pm Committee on Ministry CoordinatingTeam Chapel 1:30pm Program Staff meeting Library 7:00pm Session meeting Chapel WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 10:30am Funeral Service/Reception S/SAH 12:30pm Tysons Interfaith Balls Hill Police Station 1:15pm Ladies Wednesday Afternoon ChristCare Library 2:00pm Service of Worship Chesterbrook Residences THURSDAY, MAY 18 1:00pm Emily Clergy group - Library 7:30pm Committee on Preparation for Ministry Chapel/room 104, Bethany Room/Room 25A 7:30pm Chancel Choir rehearsal Music Room FRIDAY, MAY 19 SATURDAY, MAY 20 MCLEAN DAY 10:00am Parking lot/swag bag Hospitality with Congregational Care & Membership Ministry Group SUNDAY, MAY 21 8:30am Service of Worship Sanctuary Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Rev. Scott Ramsey preaching 12
9:45am 11:00am 12:15pm 5:00pm Adult Education Aligning Our Investments with Our Values - led by Phil Church - Chapel New Testament Bible Study (Hebrews) led by Linton Brooks room 103 Inquirers Class led by the pastors - Library Middle School/ Senior High Youth Education - Faith Questions Confirmation Class Youth Center 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) Service of Worship Sanctuary ORDINATION/INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS Rev. Scott Ramsey preaching Quarterly Leaders meeting - Chapel Congregational Potluck Dinner and Sing-Along Fellowship Hall 13
MINISTERS INTERIM PASTOR ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES DIRECTOR OF HANDBELLS ASSISTANT MUSICIAN DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES The Entire Congregation of Lewinsville Church The Reverend Scott Ramsey The Reverend Emily Berman D Andrea Carole Huston Laura Hinton Laura Marchisotto Allison Lineberger Kate Satterstrom MUSIC MINISTRY 8:30 Jeannette Mulherin, violin 11:00 St. Andrews Ringers/Chimes Choir/ Chancel Quartet/Alleluia Ringers/Jubilate Ringers LAY READERS 8:30 Elizabeth Steel 11:00 Michael Werner GREETERS 8:30 Carol Kaffenberger 11:00 Scotty Benson CLERK OF SESSION TREASURER DUTY ELDER DUTY DEACON MISSION CO-WORKERS Brian and Helen Chapaitis, Papua New Guinea Andrew and Ellen Collins, Thailand Frank and Nancy Dimmock, Louisville, KY Laura Jones Liz Stevens Adrian Steel Diana Alden 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 22101 703-356-7200 ~~ FAX 703-356-7334 ~~ INFO LINE - 703 356-7332 www.lewinsville.org Donate now or text 703 270-0451