August 26, 2018 Welcome to National Presbyterian Church Leading People to Become Faithful Followers of Jesus Christ Together in God s World Jesus said, "It is written..." Luke 4:4 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 Pick Up a Copy of "The Story" 10:30 11:15 a.m., Jones Hall or 11:45 12:30 p.m., Stone Hall This fall, you are invited to be part of a church-wide movement to better know and grow in God s Word. Over 31 weeks beginning September 9, we will read a book known as The Story" a careful selection of stories from the Bible told in chronological order. Sign up to participate in programming this fall and pick up your copy of "The Story" today in Stone Hall. Summer Sandwich Making Noon, Stone Hall All ages can help feed the hungry in our city by making sandwiches for the homeless to be distributed through NPC mission partner Martha s Table. Together we can make 500 sandwiches! God at Work Through National This Summer Combined plenary: 9:30 10:30 a.m. Jones Hall (School Gym) Hear from our youth and mission trip participants as they share their stories and experiences from the summer trips of our youth and the intergenerational mission trip to the Dominican Republic. Light refreshments will be available. Donations for Military Caregivers You may drop off care package items for the caregivers of Wounded Warriors at the information table or outside Stone Hall. Boy Scouts Did you know National sponsors Boy Scout Troop 1946 and Cub Scout Pack 1946? For more information about joining Boy Scouts, contact: David Thompson (Troop) at david.thompson@dc.gov or Marc St. John (Pack) at mstjohn@mitre.org. WEEKLY ON SUNDAYS Summer Sunday School 9:30 10:30 a.m. Combined plenary 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 Today's Flowers The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God in celebration of Claude and Betty Bennett's 60th wedding anniversary and in gratitude to Betty's recovery. 2
8:30 a.m. CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP Jones Hall (School Gym) WE ENTER GOD S PRESENCE Prelude Call to Worship p Congregational Songs Christ Is Risen, He Is Risen Indeed God of This City Welcome and Announcements p Greeting and Passing the Peace of Christ Joanna Jones Dr. Joyce Emery Keith and Kristyn Getty Chris Tomlin Worship Team p Song of Praise O Come to the Altar Chris Brown Prayer of Adoration and Confession of Sin O Lord our God, light of the blind and strength of the weak, we have turned from you. We have followed rugged and ruinous paths, and have forsaken your ways. We confess our sins to you, and cast ourselves entirely upon your mercy. Hear our prayer, O Lord, and rescue us from every temptation. St. Augustine of Hippo, 354-430 Silent Confession and Assurance of Pardon p Song of Response How Can It Be? Jason Ingram A Time for Children of All Ages: Commissioning for Service Dr. David Renwick WE HEAR GOD'S WORD Scripture Luke 4:1-13 Charlie Thompson The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Boy Scout Troop 1946 Sermon Jesus' Summer Reading Dr. David Renwick Luke 4:14-30 WE RESPOND TO GOD S GRACE AND CALL 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 p Closing Song offering received Oh the Deep, Deep Love Bob Kauflin & Samuel Trevor Francis p Closing Prayer and Benediction p Congregation standing, as able Songs used by permission: CCLI #100655 and #17315 3
10:45 a.m. WORSHIP Sanctuary WE ENTER GOD S PRESENCE Prelude Andante in F Major, K. 616 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Todd Fickley, organ Chimes Call to Worship Dr. Quinn Fox p Hymn 139 verses 1-3 Come, Thou Almighty King Italian Hymn p Prayer of Adoration p Congregational Response Hymn 139, verse 4 To thee, great One in Three, the highest praises be, hence evermore! Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see and to eternity love and adore! Confession of Sin in unison O Lord our God, light of the blind and strength of the weak, we have turned from you. We have followed rugged and ruinous paths, and have forsaken your ways. We confess our sins to you, and cast ourselves entirely upon your mercy. Hear our prayer, O Lord, and rescue us from every temptation. St. Augustine of Hippo, 354-430 Silent Confession and Choral Meditation Come now, O Lord of life, Savior to me, that I, though dimly, may thy beauty see; Within the sacred page I seek thee, Lord; my spirit pants for thee, O living Word! Bread of Life 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 Sacrament of Baptism Baptismal Questions Dr. David Renwick 4
Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows Through baptism we enter the covenant God has established. Within this covenant God gives us new life, guards us from evil, and nurtures us in love. In embracing that covenant, we choose whom we will serve, by turning from evil and turning to Jesus Christ. Baptisms Anabel HaEun Bailey Daughter of Vitna Hong Bailey and Michael John Thoburn Bailey Claire Elizabeth Pinette Daughter of Emily Claire Pinette and Brandon Stephen Pinette George Edward Schmidt Madeleine Grace Schmidt Son and Daughter of Emilia Schmidt and Christian Dominic Schmidt Prayer of Response Welcome and Announcements Dr. David Renwick Scripture Luke 4:1-13 Benny Thompson The Word of the Lord. Pew Bible p. 835 Boy Scout Troop 1946 Thanks be to God. Sermon Jesus Summer Reading Dr. David Renwick Luke 4:14-30 WE RESPOND TO GOD S GRACE AND CALL Congregational Response Thy Word Michael W. Smith Refrain Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path. When I am afraid, think I ve lost my way, still you re right there beside me. Nothing will I fear as long as you are near, please be near me to the end. Refrain p Affirmation of Faith Apostles Creed Rev. Donna Marsh 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. 5
Pastoral Prayer 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 of Tithes and Gifts Trumpets Sound Forth Henry Purcell from Welcome, Glorious Morn Trumpets sound forth! Give praise to God on high! arr. Hal H. Hopson Praise God for all his mighty deeds, with lute and harp make joy, with pipe make joy, To God let praise resound! Trumpets sound forth! Give praise to God on high! Let all that breathes now praise the Lord, with lute and harp make, with pipe make joy, Let all that breathes now praise the Lord! with Michael Ford, Sheri Jackson, Mary Ellen Cain, and Ethan Greene p Doxology Lasst uns erfreuen Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; praise God, 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 327 O Word of God Incarnate Munich p Benediction p Choral Amen p Passing the Peace of Christ p Postlude Fugue in G minor, K. 401 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart p Congregation standing, as able NEXT SUNDAY: One worship service at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary Introducing "The Story" and sharing a light brunch. Sign up and pick up your copy of "The Story" today! 6
UPCOMING EVENTS Celebrate Next Sunday! Labor Day Sunday, September 2, one worship service at 10 a.m. We're introducing "The Story" with one worship service at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary followed by a light brunch. Come meet characters from the Bible, register and pick up a copy of "The Story," and enjoy time with each other over refreshments. Fall Schedule Our fall programming and worship schedule begins Sunday, September 9. Preaching The Story 9 & 11 a.m.: Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary 11 a.m.: Contemporary Worship in Jones Hall Teaching The Story 10:00-10:45 a.m.: The Rest of "The Story": Explore how the Bible holds meaning in your life today during a weekly video summary and small group discussion. 9:30-10:45 a.m.: "The Story" In Depth: Come for a deep dive into the context and content of "The Story" led by R.V. Seep. "The Story" for Children and "The Story" for Youth: Children and youth are invited to their own age-appropriate programming for "The Story." Childcare is available for children age 4 and under. Pathway Membership Class Saturday, September 29 8:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Learn more about the Christian faith, discipleship, and membership at NPC, and spend time with pastors and church leaders. Contact Kemet Rakiatu to register: krakiatu@nationalpres.org, 202.537.7578. Sign Up for "The Story" this Fall and Pick Up Your Copy This fall, you are invited to be part of a church-wide movement to better know and grow in God s Word. Over 31 weeks beginning September 9, we will read a book known as "The Story" a careful selection of stories from the Bible told in chronological order. We will provide a FREE copy of "The Story" to anyone who signs up to participate in programming this fall. If you haven't registered, sign up today in Stone Hall and pick up your book. If you have already signed up, you may pick up your book: TODAY from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in Jones Hall or 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Stone Hall; September 2 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Court of Flags; or September 9 from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Stone Hall. (Beat the September rush by picking up your book today!) Serve in the Satellite Library Help fellow parishioners find interesting books and get to know new people by serving in the Satellite Library! Volunteers serve one hour on Sunday morning, once a month. For more information: e-mail library@nationalpres.org or call 202.537.7529. 7
WELCOME TO NATIONAL! DAILY BIBLE READINGS August 26 September 2 Sunday Psalms 67; 93 Job 4:1-6, 12-21 Revelation 4:1-11 Mark 6:1-6a Monday Psalms 57; 47 Job 4:1, 5:1-11, 17-21, 26-27 Acts 9:19b-31 John 6:52-59 Tuesday Psalms 54; 99 Job 6:1-4, 8-15, 21 Acts 9:32-43 John 6:60-71 Wednesday Psalms 65; 91 Job 6:1, 7:1-21 Acts 10:1-16 John 7:1-13 Thursday Psalms 143; 116 Job 8:1-10, 20-22 Acts 10:17-33 John 7:14-36 Friday Psalms 88; 20 Job 9:1-15, 32-35 Acts 10:34-48 John 7:37-52 Saturday Psalms 122; 63 Job 9:1, 10:1-9, 16-22 Acts 11:1-18 John 8:12-20 Sunday Psalms 108; 23 Job 11:1-9, 13-20 Revelation 5:1-14 Matthew 5:1-12 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 grieve the death of: Ruth McKelvie on August 21, 2018. We pray for our mission partners, including: Ted and Joy Carr, leading ProVision International in Southern Africa. 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