A CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP The Twenty-Third Sunday After Pentecost

November 8, 2009 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.

*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 127)

Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.

Unless the Lord guards the city, the guard keeps watch in vain.

It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest.

We shall put our trust in the Lord who gives rest to God’s beloved.

The Prayer of Adoration

We praise You, God of all being! You give food to the hungry, set prisoners

free, open the eyes of the blind, and lift the spirits of those bowed down.

Because You are righteous, You sent Christ to redeem the lost and the

wayward. We come into Your presence enlivened by Your Holy Spirit and full

of new hope to give You the honor due Your glorious name. All thanks and

praise be to You, O God, our Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Amen.

*The Hymn 412 “Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds”

*The Prayer of Confession

Compassionate God, we need the renewal of Your forgiving grace. We fail to

live simply in dependence upon You. We try to provide for ourselves, as if

there were blessings apart from You. We clutch our possessions in anxiety, as

if they, not You, give us value. We seek human recognition and honor rather

than humbling ourselves to serve Your glory. Though you give us all we need,

we resist giving to others. Forgive and free us, O God, from our sin and the

selfishness that ensnares us. . . .(time for silent confession). .

*The Assurance of Pardon

Christ has been offered once to bear the sins of many…

And will appear a second time, not to deal with sin

but to save those who are eagerly waiting for Christ.

Know that salvation is in Christ!

Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel!

We say with penitence, gratitude and joy, in

Jesus Christ we are forgiven! Alleluia! Amen.

*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.)

TO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD . . .

The Prayer for Illumination

The Old Testament Lesson: Ruth 3:1-5;4:13-17 p.301 in the pew Bible

The Psalter Lesson: Psalm 127 p. 704 in the pew Bible

The Anthem “All Creatures of Our God and King”

The Epistle Lesson: Hebrews 9:24-28 p. 271 in the pew Bible

A Moment With the Children

*The Hymn 148 “At the Name of Jesus”

The Gospel Lesson: Mark 12:38-44 p. 60 in the pew Bible

The Sermon “Notice”

Allen H. Fisher, Jr.

TO RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD . . .

*The Apostles’ Creed (8:30 am) p. 14 in the Hymnal

The Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

The Lord's Prayer p. 16 in the Hymnal

The Service of Offering

The Gathering of Our Gifts

The Offertory

*The Prayer of Dedication

God of grace and glory, all that we have is a gift of Your mercy. You shower

blessings upon us out of Your goodness. You redeem us from the evil one, and

rescue us from the pit of our own selfishness. We come before You, seeking to

be faithful to Christ’s call to stewardship. Our hearts are filled with gratitude

for all who have given so much more before us. Accept what we offer as signs

of our yearning to be better caretakers of Your creation. In Jesus’ name we

pray. Amen.

TO GO FORTH AND SERVE IN GOD’S NAME.

*The Hymn 477 “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim”

*The Charge & Benediction

*The Postlude

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

The Presbyterian Church

Fredericksburg, Virginia

November 8, 2009

MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES 11/8-15

Today (11/8)

Session/Steering Committee 12:15pm

Sacred Dance, U 5:00pm

Youth Choir, Choir Room 5:15pm

Youth Supper/Groups Various Rooms 6:00pm

Monday (11/9)

Newsletter Article Deadline

Faith Circle, Lista Winger-Eger’s 12:30pm

Grace Circle, CP 1:00pm

Tuesday (11/10)

Men’s Breakfast, Bob Evans 7:30am

Friendship Circle, CP 1:00pm

Deacon Meeting 5:30pm

Stewardship, MH 7:00pm

Wednesday (11/11)

Covenant Group, MH 7:00 am

Prime Timers, Trip to Capital 9:30 am

Circle of Prayer, MH 12:00pm

Meditation Group, CP 6:30pm

Planning Meeting for Wednesday Night

Dinner/Programs, MH 7:00pm

Thursday (11/12)

Women’s Bible Study, EB 9:30 am

Endowment Committee, MH 11:30am

Handbells, S 6:00pm

Adult Choir, Choir Rm 7:30pm

Next Sunday (11/15) Sacred Dance, U 5:00pm

Youth Choir, Choir Room 5:15pm

Youth Supper/Groups Various Rooms 6:00pm

Session, MH 7:00pm

20 Somethings, MH 5:30pm

Location Key:

FH: Fellowship Hall U: Undercroft

CP: Church Parlor MH: Middle House

EB: Education Building

B i r t h d a y s this Week

8. Trudy McNatt, Hamilton Schattgen,

Avery Foresman, Sarah Kunkler, Flora

Jones

9. Tom Edwards, Colby Keilty

10. Jonathan Gillespie, Claire Rehm,

Alison Mitchell, John Bailey

11. Melanie Weart, Edward Royster,

Morgan Kuiper, Richard Holcombe

12. John Atkinson, Clark Henshaw, Billie

Plank, Michael Snow

13. Gyles Norwood, George Nowacek

14. Caroline Deaderick, Mark Poth, Dana

Johannsen, Kelly Workman

15. Tim Duffy, Debra Myers, Clarke

Newlin, Danny Payne

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 810 Princess Anne Street

Fredericksburg, VA 22401

(540) 373-7057 FAX (540) 370-0210

www.fredericksburgpc.org

Stewards of God’s good Earth. Printed on 30% post-consumer recycled paper

Hospital Visitors 11/8-14

Joanne Farley (371-2631)

Betty Ellett (371-3032)

Fall/Winter Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm

Friday: 9am to 12noon

Lectionary Readings for Next Sunday, November 15, 2009

1 Samuel 1:4-20; 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18) 19-25; Mark 13:1-8

November 8, 2009 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 encour-

age you to stand for singing if you are able as the organ

sounds the first note of introduction. When appropriate to

the hymn, the organist and choir will lead the congrega-

tion in singing, “Amen.”

Assistive listening devices (amplified earphones and

telecoilneckloops), large print bulletins and hymnals

are available from the ushers.

Child Care is provided in the Education Building for in-

fants through Kindergarten.

All worshippers are encouraged to sign the Attendance/

Friendship pad, greet your friends, and welcome visitors.

The flowers today are given by Roberta and Karl Karch in

honor of their grandson, Kaison Hui Han, born September

29, 2009. Kaison’s parents, Kiersten and Chan Han, are

Roberta and Karl’s daughter and son-in-law.

Capsule of Concern: Ruth Moffitt, Mildred Pechin, Lou

Silvey, Opal Ritchie

Service Attendants Liturgist Wendel Gouldman

8:30 AM Sanctuary Guild Debe Garrison

Greeters Gerry & Harry Smart, Pugh Family

Ushers Karl & Roberta Karch, Jerry Zekert, Mary Raye Cox

Chair Lift Wayne Hibbeler

11:00 AM Sanctuary Guild Doreen Vaughn

Greeters Mike & Lisa Harrison and Family, Duane & Nancy Hansen

Ushers Dave & Meg Bohmke, Jack & Ann Warner

Chair Lift Operator Jim Luckett

Nursery Attendants: Ed & Piper Foresman, Michelle & Hannah Porter, Scott Fischer, Jen & Charlie Rowe, Jacob Coffman, Will Hamilton, Sarah Hancock, Hannah Fisher

Dancers this morning include: Suzanne Bevan, Rosemary Blankenship, Diana Burton, Gail Conway, Mary Katherine Greenlaw, Corinne Kuehner, Jennifer McDaniel, Florence Ridderhof, Penny Sizemore, Kathy Vining, Vicky Wilder

Christian Education

What We Believe Sunday School Class topic for today: Worship. Topic for next Sunday, No-

vember 15: Prayer.

The Listening for God Sunday school class will have Elizabeth Pharr, a former teacher at the

Mars Elias Educational Center founded by Archbishop Chacour, as their guest speaker this morn-

ing. The class meets in the Undercroft.

Parents of teenagers are invited to a special program on “Boundaries – Internet, Physical & Emo-

tional” on Sunday, November 22, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Middle House.

Fellowship Events & Small Groups

The Prime Timers will visit and tour the US Capitol in Washington, DC on Wednesday, Novem-

ber 11, including the new Visitors Center. Scott Fischer will lead our visit. We will meet at the

church at 8:00 a.m., ride to the metro station in Franconia/Springfield, and take a short walk to the

Capitol. There will be wheelchairs available at the Capitol. Your cost will be your metro ticket

and lunch. Please make a reservation by today by calling (373-7057) or emailing

(bharvey@fredericksburgpc.org) Bruce at the church.

All members and visitors are invited to a special program on the Melkite Orthodox Church on

Wednesday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the Middle House. Members of the Melkite church in

McLean, Virginia will be here to lead the program. Our speaker, Sabatino Carnazzo, will speak

on “Ancient Christians and the Middle East.” His focus will be on the Melkite Church. Sabatino

is director of the Institute of Catholic Culture.

Join the Fredericksburg Presbyterian Home this afternoon for a Fall Festival celebration! There

will be chili, fall games, and lots of fun as a thank you to the wonderful support they receive from

the community. 2:30 – 4:30 p.m., 1007 Oakwood St., Fredericksburg. (540) 373-1237.

Newsletter

Deadline for submitting articles for the December Issue of The Lamp is Monday, November 9.

Missions

Help the Salvation Army: Ring the bell to fill the Salvation Army kettles at UKROP’S, Rte 3W,

on Saturday, December 5, and Saturday, December 12, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (1 hour shifts). We

need 4 persons per shift - 2 at each entrance. Beginning today, you may sign up before or after the

Sunday morning services or call Bill Kinnamon (home: 898-2500; office: 373-2400; cell: 424-

6811). All proceeds go to help less fortunate children and families at Christmas

Through our membership in the Interfaith Community Council, our church is a participant in

Fredericksburg Meals on Wheels. There is an urgent need for additional drivers. To volun-

teer or to obtain more details, please call Melville G. Wright, III (371-1517) or Carol Underhill

(371 2567).

The Alternative Gift Fair will not be open this year but will return next year. If you would like

to order alternative Christmas gifts: Zuni peanuts; Equal Exchange coffee, tea, chocolate, etc;

and/or purchase animals to feed the hungry through the Heifer Project, you may do so beginning

today, November 8 through December 6. There will be a table outside the sanctuary after both

services. Or you may talk to Bruce Harvey during the week.

Youth

Youth Group for both Middle School and Sr High will meet at the regular time today. Dinner at

6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Stewardship

We’re slowly inching our way to our goal of

300 pledges. We now have 222 pledges; up

from the 187 we had as of last Sunday. We’ll

soon start our reminder phone calls—save us

some work by turning in your pledge card

today. Blank pledge cards are in the back of

the sanctuary. Your pledge is needed to

continue our Lord’s work of “Joyfully

Changing Lives.”

The Campaign Committee—Dick Balch, Karen Boyles, Bill Garner, Donna Hudgins,

Gail McGhee, Al Moreau, Brad Repp, Charlie Rowe, Doreen Vaughn and Don Wilson.

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