RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD *PROCLAIMING OUR FAITH Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; 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 We Give Thee but Thine Own Number 708 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE O God, who generously pours love and grace into our lives, 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 OFFERTORY What Offering Shall I Bring Thee? Robert Elmore *SONG OF THANKSGIVING Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Number 606 Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. *AFFIRMING OUR COMMITMENTS (see insert) *SONG OF FAITH Called as Partners in Christ s Service Number 761 GRATITUDE SUNDAY *PRAYER OF CONSECRATION (see insert) *SONG OF DEDICATION God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending Number 716 *BENEDICTION *CHORAL RESPONSE Send Us Forth in Joy Richard Hillert *POSTLUDE Look Up, My Soul, to Christ Robert Elmore
SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY November 12, 2017 GRATITUDE SUNDAY 23 rd Sunday after Pentecost 11:00 a.m. (LARGE PRINT BULLETINS, HYMNALS AND ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FROM OUR USHERS) *Please stand, if able. GATHERING AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Janet Winslow Minute for Stewardship Cindy Wright The peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. PRELUDE Cantabile Emily Li Chancel Handbell Ringers Acolyte, Jack or Mitch Pearcy *INVITATION TO WORSHIP Heather Brannon Day after day, an abundance of God's love, Morning by morning, new signs of blessing: A gentle rain, an awesome sunset, A friend's embrace, a child's smile, A new insight, a sense of peace, A shared meal, a treasured moment. All around us and deep within us are signs of God's presence. How can we not sing of God's faithfulness? *SONG OF PRAISE Great Is Thy Faithfulness Number 39 PRAYER OF CONFESSION Lauren Ramseur O God, forgive us when we answer your grace upon grace with grumble after grumble about cutbacks, shortfalls and limited resources. Forgive us when we answer your grace upon grace with grim predictions and grudging giving. Forgive us when we grip reality so tightly that we cannot loosen up to receive your surprises and possibilities, for we pray with our open hands and hearts. Amen. PRAYER RESPONSE You Are the Lord, Giver of Mercy! Number 437 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 In freedom, Christ has set you free! Free to give as well as to receive; Free to fail as well as to succeed; Free to serve as well as to be served. As stewards of new life in Christ, you are heirs to the promise. Live in the hope of God s continued presence and grace. We are forgiven, so we forgive one another. We are bold to say, Amen! *SONG OF THANKSGIVING Now Thank We All Our God, verse 1 Number 643 Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, who wondrous things hath done, in whom this world rejoices; who from our mothers arms hath blessed us on our way with countless gifts of love, and still is ours today. HEARING GOD S WORD CHILDREN S CONVERSATION Jan Jones Young children may leave for Godly Play with Emily Boots following the conversation. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION We look to you, O God, to still our minds and open our hearts as we hear your word. Help us to listen with anticipation as we seek new ways to serve your Son, Jesus the Christ. Amen. PSALM READING Psalm 100 THE WORD IN MUSIC Chancel Choir What Gift Can We Bring? Jane Marshall EPISTLE READING 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! MESSAGE Living Out Loud!
SCRIPTURE READINGS PSALM READING: Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come into God s presence with singing. Know that the LORD is God. It is God who made us, and we are the LORD s; we are God s people and the sheep of God s pasture. Enter God s gates with thanksgiving and God s courts with praise. Give thanks to the LORD, bless God s holy name. For the LORD is good; with steadfast love that endures forever, and faithfulness to all generations. EPISTLE READING: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 6 The point is this: the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that by always having enough of everything, you may share abundantly in every good work. 9 As it is written, He scatters abroad, he gives to the poor; his righteousness endures forever. 10 He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. [b] 11 You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgiving to God through us; 12 for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. 13 Through the testing of this ministry you glorify God by your obedience to the confession of the gospel of Christ and by the generosity of your sharing with them and with all others, 14 while they long for you and pray for you because of the surpassing grace of God that he has given you. 15 Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift! Songs & Lyrics reprinted under CCLI License #11023707 Rev. Dr. Janet Winslow, Pastor Rev. Lauren Ramseur, Covenant Pastor Family, Children, Youth Ministry Heather W. Brannon, Ministry Intern Stephen E. Henley, Director of Music Brenda Norton, Office Manager Jennifer Smouse, Preschool Director Dwayne L. Williams, Sexton bonairpc.org 9201 W. Huguenot Rd., North Chesterfield, VA 23235 * (804) 272-7514 Fax (804) 272-9752 * E-mail: office@bonairpc.org Check us out on Facebook 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. 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 welcome folder which contains information about our church. Copies of our newsletter, Outreach, are available in our lobby. Our pastors and ushers are delighted to answer any questions you may have about our ministries and programs. CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIP! Special children s bulletins and activity bags are available for children from an usher. Childcare for infants through 2 year olds is available in our nursery. An usher will be glad to direct you. Following the Conversation with Children, young children are welcome to go to the Preschool Lego Room for Godly Play. THE FLOWERS IN THE SANCTUARY TODAY are given by Kaete Unterzuber to the glory of God and in memory of her sister, Krista Slane. SECOND SUNDAY SOUTH OF THE JAMES CONCERT SERIES TODAY at 4:00 p.m. Yin Zheng, concert pianist; and Aleksandr Haskin, flutist. ADULT EDUCATION Join in the conversation as we explore Debbie Irving s Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race. Her often cringe-worthy story, told with such openness stirs memories and produces revelations for all of us living and working for social justice as well as our Christian values. This week in Why Are There So Many Christian Denominations - A historical overview of the Church fractured, ever re-fracturing. A quick look at all the denominations we will be studying in the coming weeks. Then, the evolution of Protestantism in America from the Puritan beginnings to Deist founding fathers to the impassioned revivals of the Great Awakenings. SUNDAY CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Classes begin at 9:45 a.m. CHILDREN AND YOUTH Preschool: Whirl: Growing in Love through Stories from our Scriptures (Block Room) Primary: Whirl: Growing in Love through Stories from our Scripture (Storyteller s Tent) Middle School: Faith Questions - Jesus (Middle School Room) High School: Faith Questions - Jesus (High School Room) ADULTS Why Are There So Many Different Christian Denominations? (Beck Room) Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race (Room 104)
WEDNESDAY NIGHT DINNER starts 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 Board or call the church office by 3:00 p.m. on Monday. SCOTLAND PHOTO PRESENTATION The Scotland travelers will share stories and photos at Wednesday Night Dinner this week at 6:30 p.m. STEP RIGHT UP for your opportunity to be a member of the Session, Class of 2021. Great benefits good Christian fellowship while doing the work of our church. Please answer the call to serve. Contact Kaete Unterzuber or someone on the Nominating Committee. SALVATION ARMY CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS are available in the office lobby and must be returned to the church by Sunday, December 3. Directions are on the enclosed header. HELP DECORATE THE MITTEN TURKEY in the office lobby with scarves, hats, and mittens and help Chesterfield County Christmas Mother share warmth with those in need. THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER is on Wednesday, December 13, at 6:00 p.m. EVERYONE needs to sign-up, even if you are on the permanent list, by Sunday, December 3. Sheets are on the bulletin board near the church office. Cost is $8.00 per person with a household cap of $25.00. We want to fill the space so please invite guests. The person with the most guests will win a prize. OUR INTER-GENERATIONAL CHRISTMAS PAGEANT: The Inn Keeper s Children, written and directed by Bruce Miller will take place on Sunday, December 17, at 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary. Rehearsals, 9:45-10:00 AM, for children and youth begin today. Be a part of this fun production! We are inviting participation from our entire church family, children and adults. Please let Bruce Miller curtisnonemiller@gmail.com or Rev. Lauren lauren@bonairpc.org know if you would like to be involved! MAKING YOUR PLEDGE COMMITMENT Today, we celebrate Gratitude Sunday as we make our pledge commitments for 2018 Forgot your pledge card? Additional copies are in the Narthex. Feel free to ask an usher for a copy. Already pledged? Pick up an acknowledgement card in the Narthex that you may bring forward during the dedication of our commitments. The amount you pledge is a personal decision. Letting us know in advance is tremendously helpful in planning God s work through our congregation. The pledge you make is confidential. If necessary, you can change the amount of your pledge in the months to come. Thank you in advance for helping us to underwrite God s work. THIS WEEK AT BON AIR PRES. (November 12-19) Sunday 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 a.m. Adult Education (Rooms 104 and Beck Room) 9:45 a.m. Christmas Pageant Rehearsal (Fellowship Hall) 9:45 a.m. Coffee with the Pastor (Parlor) 10:00 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday School (SS Rooms) 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) 4:00 p.m. Second Sunday South of the James Concert (Sanctuary) 7:00 p.m. Session (Room 101-103) Monday 8:30 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 9:30 a.m. Yoga (Room 101-103) 6:45 p.m. Boy Scouts (Rooms 208-210) 7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts (Fellowship Hall) 7:15 p.m. Walk Away the Pounds (Room 101-103) 8:00 p.m. Cub Scout Leaders (Library) Tuesday 8:30 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 10:30 a.m. Sister s Circle (Room 403) 5:30 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall & Room 101-103) 6:30 p.m. Girl Scouts (Rooms 405/407/409) Wednesday 12:30 p.m. Staff Meeting (Library) 6:15 p.m. Dinner (Fellowship Hall) 6:30 p.m. Scotland Slide Presentation (Fellowship Hall) 6:45 p.m. Chancel Handbell Ringers (Sanctuary) 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir (Choir Room) Thursday 8:30 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 6:00 p.m. Yoga (Room 101-103) 7:10 p.m. Staff Relations Team (Beck Room) 7:15 p.m. Walk Away the Pounds (Room 101-103) Friday Saturday 5:00 p.m. B. Gregory Student Practice (Sanctuary) 5:30 p.m. AA (Fellowship Hall & Room 101-103) 9:00 a.m. Lambda Alpha Chi (SS/Library/Beck Room) 1:00 p.m. B. Gregory Student Recitals (Sanctuary) Next Sunday 8:30 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) 9:30 a.m. Hospitality and Welcome Team (Library) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and Adult Education 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Sanctuary) 12:00 p.m. Youth Leaf Raking Service Project Please let us know that you are here today! During the service, please sign the blue friendship pad.
*AFFIRMING OUR COMMITMENTS Maker of heaven and earth, by whose design we have come to life, in whose image we have been cast, and by whose kind providence, opportunity and responsibility have come our way. Give us a deep understanding that we are accountable to you, the provider of all things seen and unseen. Thank you for the time of our lives, for you are the giver of both life and time. Empower us to use all our hours in ways that please you. Thank you for accepting us as we are and challenging us to become more of what you created us to be. Help us to develop and use our gifts and skills in ways that will advance your reign. Thank you for our financial resources that can be used for Christ s mission and ministry. We commit our pledges to you, trusting that through our giving, we are joined as partners in Christ s service. *SONG OF FAITH Called as Partners in Christ s Service Called as partners in Christ s service, Called to ministries of grace, We respond with deep commitment Fresh new lines of faith to trace. May we learn the art of sharing, Side by side and friend with friend, Equal partners in our caring To fulfill God s chosen end. Thus new patterns of Christ s mission, In a small or global sense, Help us bear each other s burdens, Breaking down each wall or fence. Words of comfort, words of vision, Words of challenge, said with care, Bring new power and strength for action, Make us colleagues free and fair. So God grant us for tomorrow Ways to order human life That surround each person s sorrow With a calm that conquers strife. Make us partners in our living, Our compassion to increase, Messengers of faith, thus giving Hope and confidence and peace. *PRAYER OF CONSECRATION Almighty and all-loving God, we are nothing without you and without your love. And yet with you, we have all that we need: for life, for love, for faith, for strength, for purpose, for mission. Because you have called us, loved us, and saved us through your Son, we are your Church in this place. Guide and direct this, your Church, by your love. Bless our work to the increase of your kingdom. Work among us and with us and through us, so that our ministry may continually grow, and so that many more may be called, loved, and saved through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Christ s example Christ s inspiring, Christ s clear call to work and worth, Let us follow, never faltering, Reconciling folk on earth. Men and women, richer, poorer, All God s people, young and old, Blending human skills together Gracious gifts from God unfold.