SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY January 29, 2017 8:30 and 11:00 am
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. 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 January 29, 2017 8:30 a.m. WELCOME * SONG Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling Renew! 147 CONFESSION SILENCE ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS RESPONSE Praise, I Will Praise You, Lord GG 628, VS. 1 THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE Psalm 15 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 NT p. 166 Matthew 5:1-12 NT p. 4 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON The Kingdom Where Everything Is Upside Down Rev. Scott Ramsey * 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 Christ Be With Me! Frédéric Chopin, arr. Carl Deis * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow GG 607 Praise God from all blessings flow; praise Christ, all people here below; praise Holy spirit evermore; praise Triune God, whom we adore. Amen. THE SACRAMENT THE LORD S SUPPER All who are baptized and 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 Blest Are They GG 172 (Please join in on the refrain) * PRAYER AFTER THE SUPPER THE SENDING * SONG I m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me GG 700 * THE PEACE The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you. And also with you. 2
January 29, 2017 11:00 a.m. * If you are able, please stand Latecomers seated WELCOME G ATHERING PRELUDE Chorale in A Minor: Adagio Cesar Franck * CALL TO WORSHIP God has made this day. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Let us worship the living God! To God, Fountain of Life, Living Word, and Spirit of Holiness, Be praise in all the earth. * HYMN O Day of Rest and Gladness GG 393 ES FLOG EIN KLEINS WALDVÖGELEIN CALL TO CONFESSION PRAYER OF CONFESSION Silence Sometimes, O God, your word is almost too much for us. You ask us to love our enemies, when we can scarcely love our friends as we should. You ask us to give when we want to take, and to forgive when we want to nurse bitterness. We thank you that you accept us as we are, continued next page 3
and that you show us what we can be. Forgive us for our sins, and set us back on your loving, just, and holy path. Through the grace of Jesus Christ, Amen. ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Friends, hear and believe the good news that comes from God. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Praise, I Will Praise You, Lord GG 628, VS. 1 * 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 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 NT p. 166 Matthew 5:1-12 NT p. 4 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON The Kingdom Where Everything Is Upside Down Rev. Scott Ramsey 4
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM PRESENTATION Banafshe Aghvami Elder: Pam Deese * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Apostles Creed Do you believe in God, the Father almighty? I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. Do you believe in Jesus Christ? I believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. Do you believe in the Holy Spirit? I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. THANKSGIVING OVER THE WATER THE ACT OF BAPTISM 5
CHARGE AND WELCOME I charge you, the people of this congregation to nurture and to love Banafshe, and to assist her to be a faithful disciple. Let us welcome the newly baptized. With joy and thanksgiving, we welcome you into Christ's church; for we are all one in Christ. We promise to love, encourage, and support you, to share the good news of the gospel with you, and to help you to know and follow Christ. * CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE GG 482, vs. 1 and 3 Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, cleansed by the blood of Christ our King; heirs of salvation, trusting the promise, faithfully now God s praises we sing. Baptized in water, sealed by the Spirit, marked with the sign of Christ our King; born of the Spirit, we are God s children; joyfully now God s praises we sing. 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 Rejoice in God Heinrich Schutz, arr. Nancy Grundahl PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS 6
* CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! GG #1, vs. 1 Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee. Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three persons blessed Trinity. * PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING S ENDING * HYMN When I Survey the Wondrous Cross GG 224 ROCKINGHAM * CHARGE AND BENEDICTION * DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord. Thanks be to God! Postlude Postlude on Rockingham Robert Farlee The pastors will be in the narthex to greet you following worship. 7
A NNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE W EEK OF J ANUARY 2 9, 2017 The flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God in loving memory of son, Alan, son-in-law Henry, and our parents by Gary and Ann Baise. Our loving sympathy and prayers are extended to the family of Ramona Rayle surrounding her death on January 25. Details of a memorial service will be announced when known. ***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. The number in parentheses is the area cluster. 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. ALL CHURCH GAME NIGHT + BAKE OFF - You re invited to a fun evening of friendly competition and fellowship! Join us for dinner, dessert and trivia TONIGHT from 6-8 pm in Fellowship Hall. Gather up a team of 6-8 people (bonus points given for variety of ages!) to play trivia and bring your best dessert to enter for the title of Lewinsville Best Baker. A delicious dinner of Santini s sandwiches and sides will be provided, donations are welcome. All ages are welcome and encouraged to come it is a great opportunity to bring friends and newcomers. This is an evening that s not to be missed! For more information, contact Kate Satterstrom at kate@lewinsville.org. FAITH AND PUBLIC POLICY BREAKAST, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 9:00AM, IN THE CHAPEL. In the aftermath of a particularly acrimonious political campaign season, the Faith and Public Policy Committee has invited the Chaplin of the US House of Representatives to address the prospects faith guiding public policy discussion, debate, and formulation in the near future. Our invited guest is Fr. Patrick J. Conroy, S.J., the first Jesuit priest to hold the position. Fr. Conroy was sworn in May 25, 2011. He received a Bachelor's Degree from Claremont Men's College in Claremont, California in 1972. In 1977, he received a Master's degree in philosophy 8
from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington; in 1979, a law degree from St. Louis University; in 1983, a Masters of Divinity (M. Div.) from the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University, in Santa Clara, California; and in 1984, a Masters of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) from Regis College of the University of Toronto. Fr. Conroy says that he intended to become a lawyer and then go into politics, aiming for the United States Senate, but during his first year of law school "had a very dramatic sense of God's call to join the Jesuits. See chaplain.in.house.gov and Wikipedia for further information on the Chaplaincy and on Fr. Conroy. Invite friends and neighbors. A light breakfast will be available. SINGLE SENIORS LUNCH - LPC Single Seniors are invited to the next fellowship gathering which will take place Friday, February 10, in the Chapel beginning at 11:30 am. Please bring $5 to cover a simple lunch. Come and enjoy getting to know others better. Michael Werner will share his life story. For further information and to RSVP, contact Lois Dokken (manpadokken@aol.com / 703 789-0617) or Wendy Maiwurm (wmaiwurm@cox.net / 703 759-6705). 1 st Sunday of the Month Collections SHARE MONTHLY FOOD CONTRIBUTIONS - Remember to bring your canned and dry food donations to the Narthex NEXT Sunday, February 5. We deliver the contributions to SHARE. SHARE serves people in our area, and there is a great need for non-perishable foods. Please no open or out-of-date products. SOUPER BOWL OF CARING - This year our youth join thousands of other youth in churches across the county in celebrating the 27 th year of the Souper Bowl of Caring. Twenty seven years ago a Presbyterian Church in South Carolina decided to make Super Bowl Sunday about serving others and addressing the need of hunger. Since that first year, the Souper Bowl of Caring has spread across the country and is even supported by many NFL teams. Over the course of these past 27 years, over $100 million dollars has been raised to combat hunger in our own communities. Following worship Sunday, February 5, the youth will receive contributions for SHARE in the Narthex as you leave the Sanctuary. Join them in filling soup pots with money that will be donated to SHARE. TAIZÉ CONTEMPLATIVE WORSHIP Next Sunday, February 5, at 7:00pm in the Chapel - We will worship with prayers, singing and silence. An excellent way to begin the week. BLOOD DRIVE, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 - The next church blood drive is Sunday, February 5. Please consider giving blood as there is no substitute for blood. It can only come from one place and that's a volunteer blood donor. A growing population is creating an increased 9
demand for blood and blood products in our community. Because the need for blood is so great, a consistent inventory is vital. Therefore, it is essential we have a steady stream of volunteer blood donors. Sign up on the church web site or in St. Andrews Hall before and after the church services TODAY. For questions contact the LPC Blood Drive Team, Betty Yurkewitch and Roy Siple. MCLEAN INTERFAITH COALITION - The next workday for the McLean Interfaith Coalition (MIC) with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia will be Friday, February 10, from 8:45 to 3:30. The work site is in Reston where we will be rehabbing an existing home. Volunteers supply their own lunch and Habitat supplies water and tools. If you re interested in joining volunteers from other McLean congregations on January 10, contact Mary Frase, the Lewinsville representative to MIC, at maryjfrase@gmail.com or (703) 536-4091. ANNUAL MEETING - On Sunday, February 12, 9:45am, the congregation of Lewinsville Church will gather for its annual meeting for consideration of pastoral terms of call, presentation of the church budget for 2017, presentation of the annual report, voting on church officers, and any other items that belong before the congregation. Mark your calendars for this important gathering in the life of our congregation. While adults are meeting in fellowship Hall for the Annual Meeting, children from age 4 through middle school will gather in the Chapel for Minute 2 Win It Bible Review games. WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE COMMUNION AT LEWINSVILLE? - The Session has opened up this opportunity to anyone who is a member of Lewinsville. Training is required, and we will be offering two such sessions after the 11:00 am service of worship on SUNDAY, February 19 or SUNDAY, March 5. Training will include instructions for serving by intinction and serving the congregation seated in the pews. A training session will also be useful to ordained Elders and Deacons at Lewinsville who need a quick refresher! Sign up on the web page, www.lewinsville.org, or call the church office at 703-356-7200 to get on the list. Need more information? Email Bettie McElroy at bettie@mcelroyassoc.com FLOWER VASES NEEDED - If you have any vases big enough for a small bunch of flowers to be taken to shut ins after Sunday service, please drop off in the Flower Room. Our supply is very low, and we want to continue this important ministry. Call Verna Chenault (703 847-0629) or email vernacwhite@cox.net if you have vases from past deliveries that could be picked up. 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. 10
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 29, 2017 SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 8:30am Service of Worship Rev. Scott Ramsey preaching 9:45am Adult Education The Lewinsville Forum: Why Christians should care about the future of Tysons Chapel. Led by Linton Brooks and David Morrison Old Testament Bible Study: A Little Journey with Jacob room 103 Led by Rachel Russell Middle School Youth Education - The Story 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 Rev. Scott Ramsey preaching 12:15pm Quarterly Leaders meeting Chapel 12:15pm Lewinsville Response Group - Library 4:00pm Children Choirs Music Room/25A 4:45pm Puppets in Church Room 5 5:15pm Jubilate Ringers rehearsal Music Room 5:15pm Youth Choirs Music Room/Room 25A 5:30pm Sunday ChristCare Library 6:00pm Trivia Night Fellowship Hall MONDAY, JANUARY 30 TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 12:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 7:00pm 7:30PM WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Full Staff meeting Library Presbytery Investment Committee meeting- Chapel Program Staff Library Congregational Care and Membership Ministry Group meeting Library Adult Education Committee meeting - Chapel 11:30am Bible Study 1:00pm PrayerTime Sanctuary 7:00pm Youth Gathering Santini s THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 10:30am Interim Clergy Group meeting Chapel 12:30pm Committee on Ministry Congregational Transitions Commission meeting Chapel 1:30pm Scott s Clergy Group meeting - Library 11
7:30pm FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 11:30am 7:00pm SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 8:30am 9:30am SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Chancel Choir Rehearsal Music Room Single Seniors Chapel Recital - Sanctuary Faith and Public Policy Breakfast Chapel Cantata Workshop Fellowship Hall/Music Room BLOOD DRIVE 8:30am Service of Worship Rev. Scott Ramsey preaching 9:45am Adult Education The Lewinsville Forum: Christian responses to class issues in America and the disillusionment of a large subset of the white working class Chapel. Led by Linton Brooks and David Morrison Old Testament Bible Study: A Little Journey with Jacob room 103 Led by Rachel Russell Middle School Youth Education - The Story 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 Rev. Scott Ramsey preaching 12:15pm Family Worship Planning Group - Library 4:00pm Children Choirs Music Room/25A 4:45pm Puppets in Church Room 5 5:15pm Jubilate Ringers rehearsal Music Room 5:15pm Youth Choirs Music Room/Room 25A 6:00pm Youth Fellowship Youth Center 7:00pm Taizé Service of Worship - Chapel 12
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 John Clewett 11:00 Chancel Choir, Jeannette Mulherin, violin LAY READERS 8:30 Carol Kaffenberger 11:00 Dave Smith GREETERS 8:30 Liz and John Bowen 11:00 Betty Yurkewitch 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 Jim Edmondson Rick Neldon CHURCH STAFF FINANCIAL MANAGER CHURCH OFFICE MANAGER FACILITIES MANAGER PASTOR EMERITUS PARISH ASSOCIATE PARISH ASSOCIATE PARISH ASSOCIATE 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