A CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany

January 30, 2011 8:30 and 11:00 am

*All who are able may stand. Bold type spoken by the congregation

GATHERING. . .

The Prelude

The Welcome and Announcements

The Introit

The Call To Worship (from Psalm 15)

O Lord, who may abide in Your tent?

Who may dwell on Your holy hill?

Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right;

and speak the truth from their heart.

Those who do not slander with their tongues,

and do no evil to their friends.

Those who do these things shall never be moved.

The Prayer of Praise and Adoration

*The Hymn 336 “As a Chalice Cast of Gold”

*The Litany of Confession When the cross appears as folly instead of God’s power;

Let those who boast, boast of the Lord. When some demand signs and others seek wisdom;

Let those who boast, boast of the Lord. When the favored of the world claim the favor of God;

Let those who boast, boast of the Lord. We despise the weak and long to be strong;

God’s foolishness is wisdom; God’s weakness is strength. We despise the ignorant and seek to be wise;

God’s foolishness is wisdom; God’s weakness is strength. We despise the lowly and struggle for status;

God’s foolishness is wisdom;

God’s weakness is strength. . .(time for silent confession). . .

*The Choral Response

*The Assurance of Pardon

*The Gloria Patri p. 579 in the Hymnal

*The Peace and Greeting

The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you! (Please exchange this ancient greeting with worshippers seated near you. Please stand to greet one another in the name of Christ.)

Moment for Mission

TO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD. . .

The Prayer for Illumination

The Old Testament Lesson: Micah 6:1-8 p. 1060 in the pew Bible

The Psalter Lesson: Psalm 15 p. 609 in the pew Bible

The Anthem “Blessed Are You” Mark Hayes

The Epistle Lesson: I Corinthians 1:18-31 p. 202 in the pew Bible

A Moment With the Children

*The Hymn 100 “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”

The Gospel Lesson: Matthew 5:1-12 p. 4 in the pew Bible

The Sermon “Foolishness”

Allen H. Fisher, Jr.

TO RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD. . .

*The Affirmation of Faith (from “A Brief Statement of Faith”)

In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God,

and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel,

Whom alone we worship and serve.

We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God:

preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives,

teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Unjustly condemned for blasphemy and sedition, Jesus was crucified, suffering the depths of human pain and giving his life for the sins of the world. God raised this Jesus from the dead, vindicating his sinless life, breaking the power of sin and evil, delivering us from death to life eternal.

With believers in every time and place, we rejoice that nothing in life or in death can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Amen.

The Prayers of the People

The Lord's Prayer p. 16 in the Hymnal

The Service of Offering

The Gathering of Our Gifts

The Offertory

*The Doxology and Prayer of Dedication Doxology, p. 592 in the Hymnal

We offer but a portion of the bounty that You bestow, O God. Receive our

gifts as we seek to walk in Your way. Where justice is sought, use these gifts to

bring Christ’s liberating word. Where there is pain, may they bring the healing

of Christ’s love. Where there is want, let them assure others that You know of

their needs before they are voiced. Continue to multiply what we give to You,

as we become more obedient to Christ’s will for our lives. Bless both our gifts

and the lives that present them to Your praise and glory. Amen.

TO GO FORTH AND SERVE IN GOD’S NAME. . .

*The Hymn 386 “O for a World”

*The Charge & Benediction

*The Postlude

January 30, 2011

The Rev. Allen H. Fisher, Jr., Pastor

The Rev. Patrick Dennis, Associate Pastor

E. Bruce Harvey, Jr., Coordinator of Christian Education

Sarah Dennis, Director of Youth Ministry

Mary Ann & Larry Casey, Choirmasters

Amy L. Shirk, Organist

The Rev. Terry N. Diebold, Parish Associate

MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES 1/30-2/6

Today (1/30) Worship Services, S 8:30 & 11am Church School 9:30am Cantate, CR 12:05pm Sacred Dance, U 4:30pm MS Youth Choir, S 5pm Youth Supper/Groups Various Rooms 6pm

Monday (1/31)

PW WDP Committee, CP 9:30am

Tuesday (2/1) Men’s Breakfast, Bob Evans 7:30am

Wednesday (2/2) Men’s Covenant Group, MH 7am Bible Study Group, MH 9:30am Covenant Group, Rubicon Cafe 9:30am Meditation Group, CP 6:30pm

Thursday (2/3) Women’s Bible Study Group, MH 9:30am Handbells, S 6pm Adult Choir, CR 7:30pm

Saturday (2/5)

Youth Sunday Rehearsal, S 10am

Next Sunday (2/6) Youth Sunday, S 8:30 & 11am Church School 9:30am Cantate, CR 12:05pm Confirmation Class to Wilburn Gardens 1pm Sacred Dance, U 4:30pm MS Youth Choir, S 5pm Sr High Super Bowl Party, Robin Joel's 6pm NO MS Youth Group *Location Key: FH: Fellowship Hall U: Undercroft CP: Church Parlor MH: Middle House EB: Education Building CN: Cradle Nursery UMC: United Methodist Church S: Sanctuary CR: Choir Room CH: Church House

B i r t h d a y s this Week January

30. Joan Eck, Kaileen Coffman, Jenna

Grace Leek

31. Lynn Norfleet, Suzanne Broman, Robert

King

February

1. Karen Chichester, Elizabeth Adams,

David Scott

2. Winnie Vyverberg, Sandy Gillenwater

4. Marty Wilder, Judy Lowman, Paula

Kallay, Madison Herndon, Candace

Johnston

5. Michael Brown, Polly Estes, Jennifer

Hudson

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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Lectionary Readings for Next Sunday, February 6, 2011

Isaiah 58:1-9a (9b-12); Psalm 112:1-9 (10);

1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16); Matthew 5-13-20

January 30, 2011 THE WORSHIP OF GOD 8:30 and 11:00 am

We are delighted to have visitors worship with us!

To aid you in our liturgy, we want to acquaint you with

our following custom: In the Lord’s Prayer, we use the

words, “Forgive us our debts… our debtors.” We en-

courage you to stand for singing, if you are able, as the

organ sounds the first note of introduction. When ap-

propriate to the hymn, the organist and choir will lead

the congregation in singing, “Amen.”

Assistive listening devices (amplified earphones and

telecoilneckloops), large-print bulletins and hym-

nals are available from the ushers.

Child Care is provided in the Education Building for

infants through kindergarten.

All worshippers are encouraged to sign the Atten-

dance/Friendship pad, greet your friends, and welcome

visitors.

The flowers today are given by Barry and Della Hall in

honor of the 2011 Confirmation class, their leaders, their

covenant partners, and their parents. May God richly bless

them all throughout this journey.

Capsule of Concern: Doris Gulatsi, Brent McGhee,

Laura Polk, Ken Pullen, Sheila Baker

Service Attendants Liturgist Jen Rowe

8:30 AM Sanctuary Guild Debe Garrison

Greeters Rabatin Family, Chauncey & Shirley Kutz

Ushers Steve & Linda Spratt, George Cralle, Bob Hornbuckle.

Chair Lift Operator Wayne Hibbeler

11:00 AM Sanctuary Guild Gina Whitticar

Greeters Ed & Joyce Allison, Suzie Bevan

Ushers John Howe, Donna Hughes, Jake & Ann Jacobs

Chair Lift Operator Greg Allison

Nursery Attendants: Greg & Carrie Szlyk, Celia Poudrier, Marsha Luckett, Becky Talmadge, Jeb & Kristina Brough, Will Hamilton, Sarah Hancock

Missions

The 2011 Adult Mission Trip to Nashville, Tennessee, will be March 27-April 2. We will stay

at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. Our work will involve repairing homes damaged from

the floods last spring. We welcome males and females with all skill levels. The cost will be

$120. If you want to go or find out more information, get in touch with Bruce Harvey or Gary

Vaughn.

As you are probably aware, next Sunday is the FOOTBALL Super Bowl. Our church will also

have our S-O-U-P-E-R Bowl (of Caring). The Souper Bowl of Caring is a grassroots, faith-based crusade against hunger. We are joining other churches, schools, organizations and indi-

viduals across the country to fight hunger and poverty by collecting dollars in soup pots next Sun-

day. What is collected will be donated to a local agency to help the hungry in our community.

We thank you for your support.

Presbyterian Women will be hosting the Annual World Day of Prayer Service at our church on

Friday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend with hearts and

minds prepared to pray together with others around the world. This is not a women-only event in

the slightest, but a community-wide participation of all who wish to be in unified prayer for those

neglected lives who languish in need of release from poverty and oppression. The World Day of

Prayer Planning Committee will be meeting on Monday, January 31, in the Church Parlor at

9:30 a.m. If you are interested in participating, your presence is welcomed as well. (Contact is

Carol Johnson, 373-2703.)

Christian Education

Church School classes are off and running for the winter/spring semester. It is not too late to join a class. There are six adult classes: Considering Paul, Bill Nix, Middle House, 1st floor,

back room; Spiritual Practices for Daily Living, Debe Garrison, Amy Talmadge, Karen Johnson,

Middle House, 1st floor, front room; The Thoughtful Christian, Don Newlin, Steve Spratt, Donna

Hughes, Gene Bingham, Pam Eisensmith, Church House, 1st floor; Faith & Movie Class, Betsy

Mathias, Tom Edwards, Mike Fariss, Claudia Emerson, Church House, 2nd floor, back room;

Questions I Have About the New Testament But Am Afraid to Ask, Carrie Szlyk, Courtney Nix,

Preston Simms, Undercroft. Children and youth classes are located in both the Education build-

ing and the Middle House.

Wednesday Night Fellowship will begin on February 9, with dinner served from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. The cost will be $4 for adults, $2 for children with a $12 family max on nights when food is

prepared by church members, and $5 for adults, $3 for children with a family max of $15 on ca-

tered meals.

At 6:45, children, youth and adults will go to their activities. Adults may choose from one

of the following: Christian Meditation with Diane Peterson; Ballroom Dancing with Vicky

Wilder; Bridge with Bev Newlin & Kathryn Hower; Almost Christian with Sarah Dennis – a

class for parents with youth; Alphabet of Grace – Connecting the Church with the Seasons of

Life – the Liturgies beyond Sunday morning with Pastor Fisher. There will be activities for chil-

dren and a study hall for youth. The Mission project for our Wednesday Night Fellowship will be

donations of food items and monetary donations for our Food Pantry.

The Worship Workshop was a great experience on Sunday, January 23. The children who par-

ticipated along with their parents were: Clara & Luke Szlyk, Katie Fidler, Jack Schneider, Evan

Foresman, Abe Rowe, Alexis & Jamie Loder, Barbara Katrina & Bailey Nance, George

Nowacek, Nicholas Kallay, Eva & Sam Lewis, Liam Conway, Ella Murray and Will & Kate Do-

herty. The Center leaders were: Betty Merrill, Wayne Wray, Dave Peterson, Amy Talmadge,

Sharon Humes, Bridget Harvey, Mary Lou Cramer and Mary Ann Casey. Thanks to Kaci LeFe-

bre for a wonderful lunch.

Lilies of the Field is the movie for the February 6 Church School Faith & Movie Class.

Fellowship and Small Groups

The Prime Timers will gather at the China Jade in Central Park (located near Bonefish Grill) on Wednesday, February 9, at 11:45 a.m. The buffet is $6.95 plus drink and tax. Please call Neil or

Marcia Corry, 548-4625, by February 6, if you plan to go. The $50 deposit for the May 11-12

overnight trip to Norfolk and Newport News is due February 13. For more details about the trip

please see Bruce.

On Saturday night, February 12, at 6:00 p.m., the Fellowship Committee will host a Talent Show

Night in the Fellowship Hall. We are looking for 10 acts to fill the bill for the night. If you are an adult, youth or child who can sing, dance, tell jokes, recite poetry, or perform stupid human

tricks or any skill that would wow an audience, we want you! Groups are encouraged to sign up,

too! Please contact Scott Fischer, 899-6064 (VaNavigator@msn.com) to sign up. The night will

begin with a potluck dinner consisting of bowl foods such as soup, chili or stews. You bring the

soup, the Fellowship Committee will provide the rest!

Youth

This week: Senior High: See you tonight to finish preparing for Youth Sunday that is in one

week! We will have one more rehearsal, Saturday, February 5, at 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary to

run through everything. Middle School: Bring a pillow to Youth Group tonight and be prepared

for FUN!

Next week: YOUTH SUNDAY! Middle School Youth please bring baked goods to the church kitchen by 9:00 a.m., and plan to help at the table between services. No Middle School Youth

Group. Senior High: Super Bowl Party beginning at 6:15 p.m. (kick off is at 6:30 p.m.). Robin and Mike Joel (10305 Watford Ln, Fredericksburg, 22408) are hosting this year’s party, but you

are in charge to the goodies. Boys: bring your favorite dessert and a drink to share. Girls: Bring

your favorite snack to share.

Other news: Ski Trips are coming. Middle School on February 19, and Senior High on Febru-ary 26 & 27. Sarah needs your forms & money today!

Summer Trips: Middle School (rising 7th and 8th grade) Massanetta Springs Summer Conference is July 7-10. The cost is $160; please turn in your forms to Sarah. Senior High Mission Trip

(rising 9th-graduated seniors): July 10-16, we will head to Maryland to work on houses. A $50

deposit is due February 20. Montreat Youth Conference (rising 9th-graduated seniors): July 24-

31. A $125 deposit is due February 20.