Oakton Church of the Brethren 10025 Courthouse Rd; Vienna, VA 22181 Phone: 703-281-4411; office@oaktonbrethren.org Pastor Chris Bowman January 27, 2013 Music for Gathering Welcome Prelude Let s Enjoy God Together Arr. Smith/Hustad * Songs of Praise Cantemos al senor #55 What is this place #1 * Opening Prayer Scripture: Luke 4:14-21 Pew Bible NT pg. 61 Children s Story (After which, children aged 4 to 1 st grade are invited to join Children s Church) Litany of Faith #710 Silent Reflection Solo: Waiting P. Choplin Sharing our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Rondo A Diabelli (Ushers will collect the offering beginning at the back of the sanctuary) Prayer Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Pew Bible NT pg. 174 Sermon: Offerings Given Hymn Let us break bread together Insert Sharing Our Joys and Concerns Pastoral Prayer * Hymn For Christ and the church #416 * Benediction * Postlude We are one in the spirit P. Sholtes * Please stand as you are able
WELCOME! If you are visiting today we invite you to sign the guest book in the entryway and take home a newsletter and Oakton Church mug. Large Print Materials and hearing assistance devices are available in the narthex. Bulletins may be recycled in the blue container in the narthex. Today s Worship Leadership Sermon: Chris Bowman Worship Leader: Mark Phillips Acolyte: Miller Kines Children s Story: Shirley Roth Children s Church: Karen Richardson and Cyrus Kianersi Coffee Time Preparer: Harry Biddle Hymn Leader: Christine Wuhrman Organ: John Shafer Piano: Cathy Carson, Hannah Seidel Solo: Michelle Hume Nursery (Sunday School): Jake Burket Nursery (Worship): Becky O Neil and Hannah Seidel Counters: Karl Wilkerson and Bridgette Beach Greeters: Jane Meadows and Mark Wilkerson Sound System Technician: Shanna Spangler (The candle on the organ is lit in solidarity with our sister church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hope, Ramallah, West Bank.) January On-Call Deacons: Shirley Roth, Jan Fisher-Bachman, Vern Wingert February On-Call Deacons: Wayne and Carol Spangler, Bob and Carolyn Seidel, Mary Ellen Judd Remember Our Shut-Ins: Ella Mae Gregory * Faye Adkins * Ted Barkley * Bill Wright Prayers: Chris Bowman * The Wuhrman Family * Marge, a friend of Danny and Robyn Legge s neighbors * Louise Bowman Announcements Business-Free Zone As we come to worship we give God our undivided attention. January 6 - February 10 our worship time is designated as Business-Free. During the worship hour and the fifteen minutes before and after worship we refrain from doing business (church business or otherwise). We limit our spoken announcements, turn off cell phones, and make every effort to maintain a God-focused oasis of time. Children Attending Worship Service Children are welcome here! Nursery through age 3 is provided and children aged 4 to 1 st grade are invited to join Children s Church after Children s Story.
Announcements, continued Congregational Business Meeting Today The Oakton Church of the Brethren meets in business session in January and November each year. The January meeting includes approval of committee members and reviewing the prior year s ministries. The congregation also receives updates on prior decisions and question during these meetings. Please stay for the meal and meeting following church today. Messenger Subscription Renewals Due Today If your Messenger renewal is due this year, you received a phone call or email message from Shirley Roth. Please remember to place a check made out to Oakton Church of the Brethren (memo line--messenger) in the box provided in the Narthex no later than January 27th. A one year renewal is $14.50; a two year renewal is $27.00. First time subscribers are welcome and can receive this informative magazine for a bargain price of $7.25. Guess Who s Coming to Dinner is Back! After a year hiatus, Guess Who s Coming to Dinner is back. This event, planned for February 23 at 5:30 P.M., will allow you to open your home to other members of the congregation. Here s how it works: you can volunteer to be a host or participate as a guest. As a host, you will be responsible for preparing the main course and drinks. Guest will provide side dish, salad, or dessert. But the fun part is that no one knows who all the guests will be until they arrive that evening. It is sure to be a night filled with fellowship and fun. If you would like to participate and we certainly hope you will please sign up on the board in the narthex or send an email to Kim Ferrari by February 10. We will need to know if you want to be a host or a guest, how many you can serve if you are a host, and whether you have any food allergies or concerns so we can inform the host and other guests. New Adult Sunday School Topics The adult class meeting in the Common Ground room (1-4) will be discussing Restorative Justice for the next few weeks. Other upcoming topics include: secular songs relating to Biblical stories, hymns and theology, and peace and non-violence. Bible 101 Children ages 2 nd to 5 th grade Mark your calendar for the third Sunday of the month. We'll do lunch and meet following worship from 12 to 2 PM Sunday, February 17.
Announcements, continued Youth Brethren Beliefs Class 3/3/2013 A Brethren beliefs class for youth will be held on Sunday, March 3 rd from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. Contact Pastor Chris for more information. Offering Envelopes Thank you for using your offering envelopes whenever possible. It makes the job of the Counters and Financial Secretary a little easier. There are still a few unclaimed boxes of envelopes in the Narthex ready for pick up. If you don't have envelopes and would like some, please contact Jerry Anne Kines, our Financial Secretary. Cards for St. Jude s Ranch Emma Bachman is collecting used greeting cards for St. Jude s Ranch for abandoned and neglected children. They can be cards for any occasion, but not Hallmark, American Greeting or Disney (for copyright reasons). Only the front of the card is needed, but if you prefer to donate whole cards, Emma will cut them apart. 30 Hour Famine Interest? Oakton was going to host a district 30-hour famine event Feb. 22-23, but some churches have made other plans. We need to know whether to go ahead or cancel. Please contact Jan Fischer Bachman or Missy Burket asap if you (or your kids) had been planning to participate so that we know if we have enough people or not! Thanks! (For information about the event, see www.30hourfamine.org - it helps kids learn about hunger in the world and raises money for World Vision. Our youth have always enjoyed it!) Volunteer at the Brethren Nutrition Program The Brethren Nutrition Program at the Washington City Church of the Brethren is opening for meals on Fridays. You can volunteer to do food prep from 9-11:30 or serve lunch from 11:30 to 2. Sign up here: http://doodle.com/vvtkgrtbeiuzkp7m Summer Workcamp Registration Get ready, get set, and get registered! says a reminder from the Workcamp Office. Can t wait to see you this summer! Register at www.brethren.org/workcamps. For questions, please contact Cat Gong or Rachel Witkovsky in the Workcamp Office by e-mail at cobworkcamps @brethren.org or by phone at 800-323-8039 ext. 283 or 301.
Announcements, continued Shepherd s Spring Summer Camp 2013 Summer Camp 2013 brochures are available in the information rack near the elevator. Register by May 1 and save $50! Church of the Brethren Annual Conference Church of the Brethren Annual Conference meets June 29 through July 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Non delegate registration begins February 20. Information can be found at: http://www.brethren.org/ac/ All Oakton Church of the Brethren singers are encouraged to participate in the Conference Choir. For more information please contact Conference Choir Director John Shafer. Offering Summary--January Week Offering Budget +/- 6-Jan $2,827.00 $4,477.00 -$1,650.00 13-Jan $2,761.70 $4,477.00 -$1,715.30 January 20 20-Jan $4,460.00 $4,477.00 $-17.00 Attendance: 99 27-Jan $0.00 Budget Giving: $4,460 2013 Budget Recap $10,048.70 $13,431.00 -$3,382.30 Income thru January 13 $10,049 Income Needed to Meet Budget $13,431 How We're Doing - YTD -$3,382
Upcoming Events (New Church Office Hours Mon-Fri, 9:30-12:30) Schedule Each Sunday: 9:15 AM Coffee/Fellowship; 9:45 AM Sunday School; 11:00 AM Worship Sun 1/27/13 Sat 2/02/13 Sun 2/03/13 12:00 PM Congregational Business Meeting with Carry-In Lunch 9:00AM-3:00PM District ACTS class Sun 2/10/13 Tue 2/12/13 7:00 PM Worship/Music Committee Meeting Wed 2/13/13 7:30 PM Ash Wednesday Service Thurs 2/14/13 7:00 PM Handbell Practice Sat 2/16/13 9:00AM-3:00PM District ACTS class Sun 2/17/13 12:00-2:00 PM Bible 101 Wed 2/20/13 6:30 PM Property Committee Meeting 7:30 PM Board Meeting Fri 2/22-Sat 2/23 MAD Youth 30-hr famine: Oakton, VA Sat 2/23/13 5:30 PM Guess Who s Coming to Dinner Sun 2/24/13 Mon 2/25/13 6:30 PM Action/Reflection Comm. Meeting Sat 3/02/13 9:00AM-2:00 PM Deep Leadership Sun 3/03/13 Sun 3/03/13 12:30-3:30 PM Youth Brethren Beliefs Class Wed 3/06/13 7:00 PM Deacon Meeting Sun 3/10/13 Tue 3/12/13 7:00 PM Worship/Music Committee Meeting * Disciple Mission Church also uses the facility Wednesday evening
Upcoming Events (New Church Office Hours Mon-Fri, 9:30-12:30) Schedule Each Sunday: 9:15 AM Coffee/Fellowship; 9:45 AM Sunday School; 11:00 AM Worship Sun 1/27/13 Sat 2/02/13 Sun 2/03/13 12:00 PM Congregational Business Meeting with Carry-In Lunch 9:00AM-3:00PM District ACTS class Sun 2/10/13 Tue 2/12/13 7:00 PM Worship/Music Committee Meeting Wed 2/13/13 7:30 PM Ash Wednesday Service Thurs 2/14/13 7:00 PM Handbell Practice Sat 2/16/13 9:00AM-3:00PM District ACTS class Sun 2/17/13 12:00-2:00 PM Bible 101 Wed 2/20/13 6:30 PM Property Committee Meeting 7:30 PM Board Meeting Fri 2/22-Sat 2/23 MAD Youth 30-hr famine: Oakton, VA Sat 2/23/13 5:30 PM Guess Who s Coming to Dinner Sun 2/24/13 Mon 2/25/13 6:30 PM Action/Reflection Comm. Meeting Sat 3/02/13 9:00AM-2:00 PM Deep Leadership Sun 3/03/13 Sun 3/03/13 12:30-3:30 PM Youth Brethren Beliefs Class Wed 3/06/13 7:00 PM Deacon Meeting Sun 3/10/13 Tue 3/12/13 7:00 PM Worship/Music Committee Meeting * Disciple Mission Church also uses the facility Wednesday evening