SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY April 27, 2014 2 nd Sunday of Easter / Hymnal Dedication Sunday 8:30 & 11:00 a.m. (LARGE PRINT BULLETINS, PEW BIBLES AND ASSISTED LISTENING DEVICES ARE AVAILABLE FROM OUR USHERS) *Please stand, if able. GATHERING AS THE PEOPLE OF GOD GREETINGS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Steve Henley, Shawn Thomas Smith Janet Winslow Christ is risen. Christ is risen indeed! ASSURANCE OF GOD S LOVING FORGIVENESS Friends, believe in the good news of the Gospel! In Christ Jesus, we are forgiven. Be at peace and know you are a new creation. With joyful thanks we lift our voices and proclaim: Alleluia! For Christ is risen! Christ is risen indeed! *SONG OF PRAISE Christ Is Risen! Shout Hosanna! Number 248 v.2 HEARING GOD S WORD TO US CHILDREN S CONVERSATION (11:00 a.m.) Young children may leave for an enrichment program following the conversation. PRELUDE (8:30) Andante Cantabile Antonio Vivaldi Steve Henley PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Open My Eyes, That I May See Number 451 (11:00) Jubilation Fred Gramann Chancel Handbell Ringers xxx Lydia Morris, Acolyte (11:00) READING FROM THE PSALMS Psalm 98 See Insert CHORAL INTROIT (11:00 a.m.) O Sing a New Song to the Lord (#304) Chancel Choir *INVITATION TO WORSHIP Kathy Sestak (8:30) (from Psalm 96 and 98) O sing to the Lord a new song, for God has done marvelous things. Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; Let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, let the rivers clap their hands, Let the forests and the mountains sing for joy. Make music to the Lord with harp, with the harp and the sound of singing. With trumpets and the blast of the ram s horn, shout for joy before the Lord who reigns. O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. *SONG OF PRAISE Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Number 1 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION PREPARING TO HEAR GOD S WORD See Insert PRAYER OF CONFESSION Restore in Us, O God Number 434 (a moment of silent reflection) PRAYER RESPONSE Lord Have Mercy Number 551 THE WORD IN MUSIC Chancel Choir Eternal God We Give You Thanks for Music John Rutter NEW TESTAMENT READING Ephesians 5: 15-20 The word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! SERMON Our Voices and Choruses Steve Henley RESPONDING WITH FAITH AND GRATITUDE *PROCLAIMING OUR FAITH When in Our Music God is Glorified Number 641 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE We sing out to you, O 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. SONG OF FAITH O Lord, Hear My Prayer Number 471 Barbara Gregory & Shawn Thomas Smith
OFFERING MUSICAL OFFERING Hymn Tune New Britain from Virginia Harmony, 1831 Dale Wood *SONG OF PRAISE Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow Number 607 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 O Lord, our voices rise to you as we delight in the love song you sing to us through Jesus Christ, our Living Lord. May our songs be an expression of the faith we hold in our hearts. We give you thanks for all those who share their talents and service to the Ministry of Music. Continue to inspire us all to sing your life-giving melodies in a hurting world. Amen. *SONG OF DEDICATION Crown Him with Many Crowns Number 268 *BENEDICTION *CHORAL RESPONSE *POSTLUDE May the Love of the Lord Swee Hong Lin Cassie Machamer, Mezzo Soprano Trumpet Tune in D Major Henry Purcell 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 Stephen E. Henley, Director of Music and Organist Brenda M. Norton, Office Manager Jean M. Oswald, Preschool Director Dwayne L. Williams, Sexton
SCRIPTURE READINGS Psalm 98 (Page 678, Old Testament) O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. 2 The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. 3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. 4 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises. 5 Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody. 6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD. 7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it. 8 Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy 9 at the presence of the LORD, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity. Ephesians 5: 15-20 (Page 238, New Testament) 15 Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, 16 making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17 So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18 Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, 19 as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, 20 giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 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 the 11:00 worship service, 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. SANCTUARY FLOWERS today are given to the glory of God by Steve Henley in honor of the choirs, soloists and handbell ringers. 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. 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 Interpretation - Isaiah (Room 101) The Wired Word (Room 104) Jesus and His World (Beck Room) begins June 1.
THIS WEEK AT BON AIR PRES. (April 27 May 3) Sunday 8:30 a.m. Worship New Hymnal Dedication (Sanctuary) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School (Beck Room /SS Rooms) 11:00 a.m. Worship Service New Hymnal Dedication (Sanctuary) 12:15 p.m. Percept Study Review (Beck Room) 5:00 p.m. Youth Slurpee Chill Night (HS Room) 7:00 p.m. Staff Relations Division (Library) Monday 9:30 a.m. Yoga (Room 101-103) 7:00 p.m. Scouts (SS Rooms/Beck Room) 7:00 p.m. Christian Education Division (Library) 7:15 p.m. Walk Away the Pounds (Room 101-103) Tuesday 9:00 a.m. Friendship Café (Beck Room) 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) Wednesday 12:30 p.m. Staff Meeting (Library) 6:15 p.m. Dinner (Fellowship Hall) 6:45 p.m. U-Pick Sing-Along (Fellowship Hall) 7:00 p.m. Kerygma Bible Study (Shawn Thomas Office) 7:30 p.m. Second Sunday South of the James Committee (Parlor) 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. Interfaith Trialogue Discussion (Or Ami) 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 2:30 p.m. C. Hunt Recitals (Sanctuary / Room 208-210) Next Sunday 8:30 a.m. Communion Service (Sanctuary) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School (Beck Room / SS Rooms) 11:00 a.m. Communion Service (Sanctuary) Noon Youth (Maymont) 12:15 p.m. Called Session Meeting (Beck Room) 2:00 p.m. One Voice Choir Concert (Sanctuary & Choir Room) DIDN T SING YOUR FAVORITE SONG TODAY? Join us next Wednesday, April 30, at 6:45 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall for a U-Pick Sing-Along. Pick any song from the new hymnal and we will all sing it to together! TAKE AN OLD HYMNAL INTO RETIREMENT Those who dedicated one of our retired hymnals may pick up their dedicated hymnal in the Narthex after worship. Those who did not dedicate a hymnal may take a hymnal which was not dedicated. THE RESULTS ARE IN! Want to find out the results from the Percept Study we completed last month? Pastor Janet will present the findings TODAY at 12:15 p.m. in the Beck Room. COMMUNITY INTERFAITH DISCUSSIONS This Thursday, May 1, at OR AMI Join us as we gather with members of Bon Air United Methodist Church, OR AMI Reformed Jewish Congregation, Virginia Muslim Coalition for Public Affairs, St. Edward Catholic Church and the Islamic Center of Virginia for our sixth annual interfaith dialogue. Our first discussion will be, Community Life and Private Religion. JESUS SIGHTINGS Following his resurrection on Easter Sunday, as the disciples struggled to make sense of life without Jesus, he seemed to keep popping into their lives. During worship throughout the Easter season, we will be considering these post-resurrection Jesus sightings. NEXT SUNDAY -- Finding Jesus in Our Fears May 11 -- Finding Jesus in Our Doubts May 18 -- Finding Jesus in Our Disappointments May 25 -- Finding Jesus in Our Failures MOTHER S DAY BRUNCH - Sunday, May 11, at 9:45 a.m. All women are welcome to enjoy a very special Mother s Day Brunch served by our men, youth and children in the Fellowship Hall. Please make your reservation on the Fellowship Division board next to the Church Office. DO YOU HAVE A GRADUATE IN YOUR FAMILY? We would love to share your good news. Please send the church office the following information 1) graduates name, 2) parents names, 3) school of graduation, 4) date of graduation, 5) brief summary of future plans. 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.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION To you, O God, we offer our thanks and praise. We know that your creative power is the source of every good gift. We thank you for the gift of music that has touched our hearts, lifted our spirits, and inspired our mission and ministry. We thank you for the hymnals that have given us words and melodies throughout the past twenty five years. As we retire these hymnals, we affirm that they hold many memories and melodies that have meant so much to us in the past. We thank you for the blessings we have received from those for whom these hymnals have been dedicated. PRAYER RESPONSE Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks Number 240, v. 4 Come let us praise the living God, joyfully sing to our Savior. Today, we take delight in the special gift of new hymnals. Thank you for members of this congregation whose vision, energy, and resources have helped to make this new hymnal available for our use. Thank you for those who worked to create this song collection for your church: composers, poets, and artists; editors, publishers, and committee members. Thank you for the gift of music that stirs our hearts, Instructs our minds, Strengthens our spirits, And sets our bodies in motion. Thank you for old songs that keep us connected with saints and traditions of our past, And for new songs that create a legacy for future generations. Thank you for songs from our culture that express our heritage in familiar melodies and rhythms. Thank you for songs from other cultures that open us to the variety of ways in which your people offer praise around the world. May these hymnals inspire our own songs in times of joy and sorrow. Enable us to sing in one voice as your gathered people, and to join in harmony with all who worship you. By your grace, may the words and melodies shape our faith for years to come, And in ways that forever give glory to you, our Triune God. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION To you, O God, we offer our thanks and praise. We know that your creative power is the source of every good gift. We thank you for the gift of music that has touched our hearts, lifted our spirits, and inspired our mission and ministry. We thank you for the hymnals that have given us words and melodies throughout the past twenty five years. As we retire these hymnals, we affirm that they hold many memories and melodies that have meant so much to us in the past. We thank you for the blessings we have received from those for whom these hymnals have been dedicated. PRAYER RESPONSE Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks Number 240, v. 4 Come let us praise the living God, joyfully sing to our Savior. Today, we take delight in the special gift of new hymnals. Thank you for members of this congregation whose vision, energy, and resources have helped to make this new hymnal available for our use. Thank you for those who worked to create this song collection for your church: composers, poets, and artists; editors, publishers, and committee members. Thank you for the gift of music that stirs our hearts, Instructs our minds, Strengthens our spirits, And sets our bodies in motion. Thank you for old songs that keep us connected with saints and traditions of our past, And for new songs that create a legacy for future generations. Thank you for songs from our culture that express our heritage in familiar melodies and rhythms. Thank you for songs from other cultures that open us to the variety of ways in which your people offer praise around the world. May these hymnals inspire our own songs in times of joy and sorrow. Enable us to sing in one voice as your gathered people, and to join in harmony with all who worship you. By your grace, may the words and melodies shape our faith for years to come, And in ways that forever give glory to you, our Triune God. Amen.