SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY March 30, 2014 4 th Sunday in Lent 11:00 a.m. (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 GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMISSIONING JUSTICE MINISTERS The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. Shawn Thomas Smith, Janet Winslow PRELUDE Caroline Haines, Student Organist Chorale Prelude on Herzliebster Jesu Helmut Walcha Jacob Smouse, Acolyte CHORAL INTROIT Spirit of God Enfold Me Simon Lole Chancel Choir *INVITATION TO WORSHIP Nancy Van Auken A song of Lent, arising from our life together. A song of praise, redeeming our tragedies and celebrating our triumphs. A song of joy to God, who revels in our uniqueness and delights in our commonness. A love song to God, who tends the wounds of the heart, who restores hope to the despairing, who brings light into the darkness and blesses us each day. *OPENING PRAYER Lord God, be with us as we continue our Lenten journey. As we hear your word and sing praises, may we celebrate and give thanks for your wondrous mercies. As we share in fellowship and focus in prayer, may we grow in discipleship and come to know the hope and promise of the cross of Jesus Christ, our Lord, in whose name we pray. Amen. *SONG OF PRAISE When Morning Gilds the Skies Number 487 PRAYER OF CONFESSION Divine Companion, you meet us every day, in the ordinary moments of encounter, in the common hungers of life. Yet, how often we miss you, failing to look deep enough, failing to stay long enough, failing to hear clear enough. We confess to setting up narrow boundaries, maintaining established prejudices, refusing to shift perceptions and thus miss the new thing you are doing. In this season of Lent, send your living water to wear away our rocklike defenses so that we may forgive as we are forgiven. (Silent, personal confession) PRAYER RESPONSE You are the Lord, giver of mercy! You are the Christ, giver of mercy! You are the Lord, giver of mercy! ASSURANCE OF GOD S LOVING FORGIVENESS Friends, the Good News is this: While we were yet sinners, Jesus Christ came to forgive, to redeem and to restore us to right relationship with God. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Amen. *SONG OF PRAISE Number 68, vs. 4 To God the Father, God the Son, and Holy Spirit, Three in one, May every tongue and nation raise and endless song of thankful praise! HEARING GOD S WORD TO US CHILDREN S CONVERSATION Young children may leave for an enrichment program following the conversation. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Lord of our lives, we know you are always present to us. Help us to be present to you as we prepare to hear your word as revealed in the Scriptures. Keep us alert that we might hear, and through our hearing, respond. Amen. READING FROM THE PSALMS Psalm 119:17-24 THE WORD IN MUSIC Chancel Choir & Aaron Jones, Soloist When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Gilbert Martin GOSPEL READING Luke 6:27-42 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON Conditional Forgiveness Shawn Thomas Smith
RESPONDING WITH FAITH AND GRATITUDE *PROCLAIMING OUR FAITH The Apostles Creed (Ecumenical) I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. 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. 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. *SONG OF FAITH God, How Can We Forgive Insert PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE In your loving mercy, Lord; 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 Pastoral Song - Jean Langlais *SONG OF PRAISE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Number 592 Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him all creatures here below. Praise him above ye heaven host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *PRAYER OF DEDICATION For every gift we have received, we give you thanks. For every gift we can give you, we give thanks. Accept these gifts, O Lord, as a sign of our obedience to you, our love for you and our desire for your reign in our world. Transform our gifts into your blessing for others, through Jesus Christ. Amen. *SONG OF DEDICATION There s a Wideness in God s Mercy Number 298 *BENEDICTION *CHORAL RESPONSE *POSTLUDE Choral Amen Pasticcio - Jean Langlais
SCRIPTURE READINGS Psalm 119:17-24 (page 696, Old Testament) 17 Deal bountifully with your servant, so that I may live and observe your word. 18 Open my eyes, so that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. 19 I live as an alien in the land; do not hide your commandments from me. 20 My soul is consumed with longing for your ordinances at all times. 21 You rebuke the insolent, accursed ones, who wander from your commandments; 22 take away from me their scorn and contempt, for I have kept your decrees. 23 Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. 24 Your decrees are my delight, they are my counselors. Luke 6:27-42 (Page 78, New Testament) 27 But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29 If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and from anyone who takes away your coat do not withhold even your shirt. 30 Give to everyone who begs from you; and if anyone takes away your goods, do not ask for them again. 31 Do to others as you would have them do to you. 32 If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive as much again. 35 But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 37 Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. 39 He also told them a parable: Can a blind person guide a blind person? Will not both fall into a pit? 40 A disciple is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully qualified will be like the teacher. 41 Why do you see the speck in your neighbor s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? 42 Or how can you say to your neighbor, Friend, let me take out the speck in your eye, when you yourself do not see the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your neighbor s eye. Songs & Lyrics reprinted under CCLI License #11023707 Bon Air Presbyterian Church 9201 W. Huguenot Rd., North Chesterfield, VA 23235 *(804)272-7514 Fax (804) 272-9752 * E-mail: office@bonairpc.org Visit our website: www.bonairpc.org The Rev. Dr. Janet Winslow, Pastor The Rev. Shawn Thomas Smith, Associate Pastor Blake Traynham, Ministry Intern Stephen E. Henley, Director of Music and Organist Brenda M. Norton, Office Manager Jean M. Oswald, Preschool Director Dwayne L. Williams, Sexton 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. During worship, children are invited to come forward for a Children s Conversation. Following this time, young children are invited to a special enrichment program in our education wing. Childcare for infants through 2 year olds is available in our nursery. If you are a guest, we hope you will consider Bon Air Presbyterian Church as a community of faith where you belong. Feel free to pick up a copy of our newsletter, The Outreach, available in our lobby. Our pastors and ushers are delighted to answer any questions you may have about our ministries and programs. PRAYER REQUESTS - We welcome requests for particular joys or concerns to be included in the Prayers of the People. Please write your request on a Prayer Request Card and place it in the basket in the Narthex before the service. WE WELCOME CAROLINE HAINES, student organist. Caroline is a recipient of the American Guild of Organist Scholarship award, she is a very accomplished harpist having played at the White House and the Kennedy Center. Caroline is a home-schooled high school senior. COMMISSIONING FOR THE WORK OF JUSTICE At the 11:00 service, we will commission our RISC Network Members who coordinate our stand for justice: Carolyn Carper, Joan Collins, Harold and Laura Greer, Harold Houghton, Barbara and Henry Jacocks, Kathy Kelly, Nora Narum, Terry Oggel, June Pankey, Mark Siegel, Martha Singdahlsen, Phyllis Smith, Gisela and Peter Stech, Gina Turner, Ernie Wright, and Marshall Wright. WORSHIP & SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE 8:30 a.m. Worship Celebration 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Education 11:00 a.m. Worship Celebration Sunday School Offerings Preschool Class Activate Faith (Block Room) Primary Class We Believe (Storyteller s Tent) Middle School re:form core (Middle School Room) High School re:form ancestors (High School Room) Adult Education -- Begins again next Sunday Interpretation - Isaiah (Room 101) The Wired Word (Room 104)
THIS WEEK AT BON AIR PRES. (March 30 April 6) Sunday 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 a.m. Mission Month Speaker Series (Fellowship Hall) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) Noon Called Session Meeting (Beck Room) 5:00 p.m. Youth (Beck Room) Monday 9:30 a.m. Yoga (Room 101-103) 7:00 p.m. Scouts (SS Rooms/Beck Room) 7:15 p.m. Walk Away the Pounds (Room 101-103) Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 1:30 p.m. Forgiveness Small Group (Parlor) 4:00 p.m. Da Capo (Choir Areas) 5:00 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall/Middle School Room) 6:30 p.m. Chancel Ringers (Sanctuary) 7:00 p.m. Adult Education (Library) Wednesday 12:30 p.m. Staff Meeting (Library) 6:15 p.m. Dinner (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 p.m. Kerygma Bible Study (Shawn Thomas Office) 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Thursday 9:00 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 10:00 a.m. Kerygma Bible Study (Library) 6:00 p.m. Yoga (Room 101-103) 6:45 p.m. MISS Foundation (Room 401) 7:00 p.m. Fellowship Division (Library) 7:00 p.m. Special Preschool Board Meeting (Room 403) 7:15 p.m. Walk Away the Pounds (Room 101-103) 7:30 p.m. Herb Stone Band (Beck Room) Friday 5:00 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall & Middle School Rooms) Saturday 8:00 a.m. Church Work Day 8:00 a.m. Scouts (Kitchen) 8:30 a.m. AA (Beck Room) Next Sunday 8:30 a.m. Communion Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Communion Service with Baptisms (Sanctuary) 5:00 p.m. Youth - Bowling SANCTUARY FLOWERS today are given to the glory of God and loving memory of Rozelle F. Knighton who passed away on March 31, 2013 by Vicki and Ed Callear, their children and grandchildren. WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER begins at 6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Cost is $5.00/adult and $3.00/child with a family cap of $20.00. Sign-up on the Fellowship Division Board or call the church office by 3:00 p.m. on Monday. HELP BEAUTIFY OUR CHURCH NEXT SATURDAY! Come for an hour or come for the morning. Join us between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. as we beautify our front yard for our Easter celebrations. There is a job for everyone. See Pat Clayton for info. HANDBELL CONCERT NEXT SATURDAY - Our Chancel Ringers will participate in a handbell festival on April 5, at 4:00 p.m., at Mt. Pisgah Methodist Church (1100 Mt. Pisgah Drive, off Midlothian Pkwy). The concert is open to the public and free of charge. LENT IS OUR SEASON OF FORGIVENESS Through worship and small group discussions, we will focus on requesting, accepting, and offering forgiveness. April 6 - Reconciliation vs. Restoration April 13 (Palm Sunday) - Forgiveness as the Antidote for Prejudice TAKE A STAND FOR JUSTICE Affordable Housing and Reduced Unemployment through Education. Join our seventeen partner congregations at the RISC Action on Monday, April 7, at 6:15 p.m. at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1127 North 28 th St., Richmond. Carpools will leave our church promptly at 6:00 p.m. For more info, see Barbara Jacocks or Martha Singdahlsen. FAITH NIGHT AT THE DIAMOND Come see our Flying Squirrels on Saturday, May 10, at 6:05 p.m. Limited Silver Reserved seats are $7.00. Deadline to purchase is April 8. See Sandy Thornburg for details. WE LOVE A PARADE! Our children and youth are encouraged to come to the narthex on April 13, at 10:50 a.m., to receive palms for the opening Procession of Palms as we celebrate Jesus triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Sunday, April 13 Thursday, April 17 Friday, April 18 Sunday, April 20 HOLY WEEK AT BON AIR PRES PALM SUNDAY -- Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Palm Procession at 11:00 a.m. service MAUNDY THRUSDAY -- Communion Service at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Dinner moved to Thursday at 6:00 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY -- Worship at Noon Simple Soup Lunch following the service EASTER SUNDAY -- Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Festive Brass Music ten minutes prior to each service 9:45 a.m. Easter Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall 10:20 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt and Butterfly Release