July 15, 2018 Welcome to National Presbyterian Church Leading People to Become Faithful Followers of Jesus Christ Together in God s World You have crowned us with glory and honor... and have put all things under our feet. Psalm 8:5, 6 Senior Pastor Dr. David Renwick Associate Pastors Dr. Quinn Fox, Rev. Donna Marsh, Dr. Joyce Emery Parish Associate Dr. Nancy Fox Music Dr. Michael Denham (Director), Todd Fickley (Organist) Joanna Jones (Interim Contemporary Music Leader) Ministry Directors J. Theodore Anderson (Library, Archives, & Older Adults) Kristin Franke (Youth), Cate McCrory (Children) Leslie Saum (Connections), John Marienau Turpin (Serve)
TODAY AT NATIONAL Help Us Reach Our Goal By the End of July! Over 390 households have made commitments to the Capital Campaign, and the numbers are growing. Given that one of our goals is a high level of participation at all giving levels the campaign will continue to accept pledges and commitments in July. How can you participate and help us reach our goal by the end of July? Help the Session plan our future wisely by making your pledge decision as soon as possible. Visit nationalpres.org/ buildingtogether to make your pledge. Questions? Email capitalcampaign@ nationalpres.org. Thanks for your support of the Capital Campaign! General Assembly Summary 12:00 12:30 p.m., Stone Hall Dr. Quinn Fox and Dr. David Renwick review the discussions and decisions of the PC(USA) General Assembly meeting held June 16-23 in St. Louis, Missouri. Summary sheets are available on the information table. Summer Sunday School Sundays, 9:30 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School Plenary Stone Hall Dr. Bruce Douglass presents "Christian Community in an Age of Loose Connections." NEXT WEEK: Dr. Karen Prior Swallow will present "Fierce Convictions: The Life and Work of Hannah More Poet and Abolitionist." Previous plenary presentations are available at nationalpres.org/lectures. Family Hour: Faith on the Big Screen Jones Hall THIS WEEK: "Pixar" Come enjoy breakfast, and see what Coco can teach us about being part of God's family. College Bible Study School Library Lunch & Learn: South Africa and Nearby Countries 12:15 p.m., Parlor Join us for a Lunch & Learn featuring Ted and Joy Carr, NPC partners serving in South Africa, Mozambique, and Malawi. Learn about their ministries to orphans, refugees, and churches. A light lunch will be served. WEEKLY ON SUNDAYS Summer Sunday School 9:30 10:30 a.m. Plenary in Stone Hall Family Hour in Jones Hall Nursery (Babies Age 4) 8:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m. Infants and Crawlers: Church Room 16 Walkers: Church Room 7 2 Today's Flowers The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God in thanksgiving for his constant presence in our lives.
8:30 a.m. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Jones Hall (School Gym) Prelude Call to Worship WE ENTER GOD S PRESENCE Kevin Rose and Joanna Jones Dr. Quinn Fox p Congregational Songs Multiplied Bear and Bo Rinehart At the Cross Chris Tomlin Worship Team Welcome, Announcements, and Pathway of Discipleship p Greeting and Passing the Peace of Christ Dr. David Renwick p Song of Response In Christ Alone Keith and Kristyn Getty Prayer of Adoration and Confession of Sin Our Father in heaven, we thank you for leading us into your light. We bless you for sending your Son, our Savior, to lead us from death to life. We acknowledge that we were dead in sin before his call, but have been made alive in him. Yet we confess that old habits are hard to throw off. Forgive us, O Lord, and guard us against all evil, that by the power of the Holy Spirit, we may live daily the life Christ calls us to live. Silent Confession and Assurance of Pardon p Song of Response Give Us Clean Hands Charlie Hall A Time for Children of All Ages WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Cate McCrory Director of Children's Ministry Responsive Scripture see p. 5 Psalm 8 Ruthie Lovejoy The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Standing Tall When You're Thinking Small Dr. David Renwick WE RESPOND TO GOD S GRACE AND CALL p Affirmation of Faith Apostles' Creed Dr. Quinn Fox 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. Pastoral Prayer and 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. p Closing Song offering received Indescribable Chris Tomlin p Closing Prayer and Benediction Songs used by permission: CCLI #100655 and #17315 3
10:45 a.m. WORSHIP Sanctuary WE ENTER GOD S PRESENCE Prelude Gloria François Couperin Todd Fickley, organ Chimes Call to Worship Rev. Donna Marsh p Hymn 464 Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Hymn to Joy p Prayer of Adoration p Congregational Response God of glory, pow r and mercy, all creation praises thee; We, thy creatures, do adore thee now and through eternity. Saved to magnify thy goodness, grant us strength to do thy will; With our acts and with our voices thy commandments to fulfill. Hymn to Joy David Clowney Confession of Sin in unison Our Father in heaven, we thank you for leading us into your light. We bless you for sending your Son, our Savior, to lead us from death to life. We acknowledge that we were dead in sin before his call, but have been made alive in him. Yet we confess that old habits are hard to throw off. Forgive us, O Lord, and guard us against all evil, that by the power of the Holy Spirit, we may live daily the life Christ calls us to live. Silent Confession Assurance of Pardon Believe the good news of the Gospel. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Thanks be to God. p Congregational Response Gloria Patri Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen. WE HEAR GOD S WORD A Time for Children of All Ages We love having kids in worship! Worshiper in Training bags are available just outside the Sanctuary for fun things to help children engage in worship. Childcare is also available for children under age 4. See p. 2 for details. Welcome, Announcements, and Pathway of Discipleship Dr. David Renwick with Ted & Joy Carr 4
Responsive Scripture Psalm 8 Chuck Petty read responsively, congregation reads bold type One: Our Lord and Ruler, your name is wonderful everywhere on earth! All: You let your glory be seen in the heavens above. With praises from children and from tiny infants, you have built a fortress. It makes your enemies silent, and all who turn against you are left speechless. I often think of the heavens your hands have made, and of the moon and stars you put in place. Then I ask: Why do you care about us? Why are you concerned for us, for we are just human? You made us a little lower than yourself, and you have crowned us with glory and honor. You let us rule everything your hands have made. And you put all of it under our power the sheep and the cattle, and every wild animal, the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea, and all ocean creatures. Our Lord and Ruler, your name is wonderful everywhere on earth! The Word of the Lord. Contemporary English Version, adapted Thanks be to God. Sermon Standing Tall When You re Thinking Small Dr. David Renwick WE RESPOND TO GOD S GRACE AND CALL Response Consider the Stars Keith & Kristin Getty Consider the stars in the sky; look up and wonder; can you count their number? and Fionán de Barra Consider the stars in the sky; umbrella to hide in, a dance floor of heaven. Do not be afraid. Consider the stars in the sky; when it is darkest they shine out the brightest. Consider the stars in the sky; in every anguish, O child, take courage. Do not be afraid. He who made all of this, and who holds all of this, holds you in his hands. Joanna Jones and Kevin Rose p Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed Dr. Joyce Emery 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. Pastoral Prayer and 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. 5
Offering of Tithes and Gifts The Majesty and Glory of Your Name Tom Fettke When I gaze into the night skies and see the work of your fingers; the moon and stars suspended in space: O what is man, that you are mindful of him? You have given us a crown of glory and honor, and have made us a little lower than the angels. You have put us in charge of all creation: the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, the fish of the sea. But what is man, O what is man, that you are mindful of him? O Lord, our God, the majesty and glory of your name transcends the earth and fills the heavens. O Lord, our God, little children praise you perfectly, and so would we. Alleluia! Alleluia! The majesty and glory of your name! Alleluia! Alleluia! based on Psalm 8 Lasst uns erfreuen p Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! p Prayer of Dedication p Hymn How Great Thou Art O Store Gud O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder, consider all the works thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed: Refrain Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art, how great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee, How great thou art! How great thou art! And when I think that God, his Son not sparing, sent him to die, I scarce can take it in; that on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, he bled and died to take away my sin: Refrain When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, and there proclaim, My God, how great thou art! Refrain p Benediction p Choral Alleluia p Passing the Peace of Christ Dr. David Renwick Dr. Joyce Emery p Postlude Agnus Dei François Couperin p Congregation standing, as able 6
8:30 a.m. Jones Hall Worship Sunday Schedule Through August: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Sanctuary Worship UPCOMING EVENTS Serve with Martha's Table Friday, July 20, 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Come for a day of fellowship, adventure and service! Begin with a light breakfast in the Parlor. We'll take an air-conditioned bus for a 30-minute ride to the Ft. Stanton Recreation Center in SE DC. We will help to set up and host a Martha s Table pop-up grocery store, in a neighborhood where there are no grocery stores. Neighborhood residents will come for free groceries, fresh produce, and a friendly welcome from you! We ll have a late lunch together at IHOP and return to NPC on the bus by 4 p.m. There is no cost to you; meals and transportation are included. Contact Susan O'Banion to join: sobanion@nationalpres.org or 202.537.7503. Adult Sunday School Plenary Sunday, July 22, 9:30 a.m., Stone Hall "Fierce Convictions: The Life and Work of Hannah More Poet and Abolitionist" Dr. Karen Swallow Prior is Professor of English at Liberty University. Her writing has appeared in Christianity Today, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, The Gospel Coalition, Think Christian, and Relevant. Her book, Fierce Convictions, will be available for purchase and signing. Congratulations, Mike! Congratulations to Mike Denham on the publication this week of his book, Reverberating Word. Copies will be available at the book store and online. Martha's Table Show & Tell Sunday, July 22, Noon, Stone Hall Where do all those sandwiches go? That and lots of other questions answered at mission partner Martha's Table pop-up party with contests and games for kids! Make sandwiches, get a look at the real McKenna's Wagon with NPC's own "pit crew," and meet NPC's third Thursday chop crew and Pop-in and Joyful Market volunteers. Come learn what Martha's Table does and what you and your family can do to join them! Grow Council Wants Your Input Noon, July 22, Elson Parlor Please join us to review and comment on our 2018-2020 strategic plan, as we seek to equip adults, youth and children, to be formed as faithful followers of Jesus Christ together in God's world. A light lunch will be provided. Donations for Military Caregivers in July Throughout July we will be collecting small items to put in care packages for the caregivers of Wounded Warriors at local military hospitals. A list of needed items and their collection boxes are at the information table or outside Stone Hall. Discover the Bible this Fall Do you want to know more about the Bible? Are you familiar with the Bible, but want to understand how all the books fit together into a single narrative? Learn more about "The Story:" nationalpres.org/thestory. 7
WELCOME TO NATIONAL! DAILY BIBLE READINGS July 15 22 Sunday Psalms 103; 139 Joshua 1:1-18 Acts 21:3-15 Mark 1:21-27 Monday Psalms 5; 29 Joshua 2:1-14 Romans 11:1-12 Matthew 25:1-13 Tuesday Psalms 42; 133 Joshua 2:15-24 Romans 11:13-24 Matthew 25:14-30 Wednesday Psalms 89:1-18; 33 Joshua 3:1-13 Romans 11:25-36 Matthew 25:31-46 Thursday Morning Psalms 97; 62 Joshua 3:14-4:7 Romans 12:1-8 Matthew 26:1-16 Friday Psalms 51; 65 Joshua 4:19-5:1, 10-15 Romans 12:9-21 Matthew 26:17-25 Saturday Morning Psalms 104; 98 Joshua 6:1-14 Romans 13:1-7 Matthew 26:26-35 Sunday Psalms 19; 113 Joshua 6:15-27 Acts 22:30-23:11 Mark 2:1-12 We are so glad you are here today. If you are with us for the first time, welcome! Our prayer is that you will find a spiritual home here a home where the love and presence of Jesus Christ are experienced as we gather in community to worship God. Connections Ambassadors, wearing blue badges, are here to welcome you and answer any questions. Come downstairs to Stone Hall after worship to meet others and enjoy coffee and cookies. Welcome packets and information Available at the information table to the right as you exit the sanctuary. Young Worshipers Pick up a "Worshiper in Training" bag outside the Sanctuary for fun things to help children engage in worship. Please return the bags after the service. Prayers after worship A pastor, elder or deacon, and Stephen Minister will be available to pray with you about your concerns and celebrations. Accessible worship Assisted listening receivers and large print bulletins and hymnals are available at the information table to the right as you exit the sanctuary. Pick up a bud vase Flowers are available outside of Elson Parlor to take with you if you are visiting someone who is ill or home-bound. In order to share God s word with the world, our services are video recorded and broadcast online. If you do not wish to appear on camera, seating is available in the balcony and back six pews of the sanctuary. PRAYERS We celebrate the births of: George Duncan on July 5, 2018 to Nicole Austin and Jesse Duncan Madeleine Grace Schmidt on June 26, 2018 to Emilia and Chris Schmidt We pray for: Bayo Sharp-Johnson How can we pray for you? nationalpres.org/prayer 4101 NEBRASKA AVE. NW WASHINGTON DC 20016 202.537.0800 www.nationalpres.org 8 /nationalpres @nationalpres