fpc worship bulletin december 30, 2012
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December 30, 2012
Sunday Mornings at First
For help finding a class for yourself or your child, please stop by The Welcome Desk.
CONTACTSHunter Johnston, Director of Children’s Ministries - [email protected] Anderson, Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries - [email protected] Rand, Director of Prayer & Spiritual Growth - [email protected]
Check-in is located in the open area beyond the Coffee and Pastry Station in The Common.
YOUTH CLASSES9:30 Junior High meets downstairs in the Catacombs Senior High meets upstairs in the Youth Director’s Office
ADULT CLASSES9:30 2 Thessalonians Opening Your Mind to Truth 2nd Floor Conf. Room Philippians Paul’s Letter of Joy Northminster House Covenant Class Job The Center
11:00 Fellow Journeyers Faith Lessons (2nd & 4th Sundays) The Center Love and Respect Couples’ Life Class Northminster House
9:30 Middle School meets downstairs in the Catacombs High School meets upstairs in the Youth Director’s Office11:00 No Classes for Youth, for more information contact Nigel Anderson
CHILDREN’S CLASSES
YOUTH CLASSES
8:30 Nursery is available for infants and small children. Older children are encouraged to worship with their family.
9:30 Nursery for Infants and 1-year-olds is available. Preschoolers (2- to 4-year-olds) go directly to their classrooms after check-in. Children K through 5th grade, December 23 and 30 will go directly to their regular 9:30 classes, which are using the Faithweaver curriculum. 11:00 Nursery for Infants and 1-year-olds is available. Children preschool through 5th grade will go directly to their Sunday School classes at 11:00 after check-in to experience the interactive Buzz curriculum.
Don’t miss our Wednesday night children’s programmingbeginning January 30, for kindergarten through fifth grade!
Wednesdays, 5:45 - 7:15pm Kids will take Inside Out Choir
and choose between Rock-Out and Dance Contact Hunter Johnston for more information at [email protected]
First Presbyterian ChurchDecember 30, 2012
fpcnorfolk.org
Beginning January 13th at FPC
Reminder: 242 Youth Community Will not be meeting this evening. Happy New Year!
There’s still time to pick up a box of love or two and provide kids at our joy home with some very basic necessities. Check out any of our Christmas trees or contact [email protected] for more information.
What’s inside:MattressBlanketSocksShoesBackpackMonth’s Supply of Food
Boxesof
Love
WelcomeWe are delighted you chose to worship with us today and our hope is you will experience God’s presence during your time at FPC. Please fill out the Connection Card in the bulletin and let us know if this is your first or second time with us. And, if you have any questions about the church, please visit our Welcome Desk located in The Common area so we can assist you!
Boxes of Love: There’s still time to pick up a box of love or two and provide kids at our joy home with some very basic necessities. Check out any of our Christmas trees or contact [email protected] for more information.
Newthru30: Beginning January 13th at FPC - A reading plan designed to walk you thru the New Testament in 30 days. Devotionals for both kids and adults are now available and may be picked up at the Welcome Desk. Adult version is $5, and the kids version is offered free of charge. Great way to kick off the new year.
Go 2 Blocks: Important reminder to (1) Attend Worship, (2) Attend Sunday School, (3) Park 2 Blocks Away.
2013 Offering Envelopes: Help us save postage and pick up your giving envelopes in the breezeway between services today. Thanks!
New! Wednesday Night Live and Inside-Out Begins Jan.30: Make plans now to join us on Wednesday evenings for our new winter session of programs for children and adults. Children K-5th Grade: 5:15-5:45 pm | Dinner | 5:45-7:15 pm Class | Inside-OutAdults: 5:15 to 6:00 pm Dinner | 6:00-7:00 pm Class | New TestamentContact [email protected]
Martin Luther King Jr Service: A Presbytery wide worship service commemorating the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. will be held on Sunday Jan. 20th, 4:00pm in First Hall.
Pastors at First Presbyterian Church of NorfolkJim Wood, Senior Pastor - [email protected] Hoy, Executive Associate Pastor - [email protected] Jim Gates, Associate Pastor of Evangelism - [email protected] Contact Us820 Colonial Avenue Norfolk, VA 23507 (757) 625.1697 www.fpcnorfolk.org
Traditional Service 8:30 and 11:00
Free Bibles are available in The Loft for anyone who would like one.
First Time Guests Stop by The Common for a free copy of Donald Miller’s Searching for God Knows What.
Cross in The Common A handmade cross will be added to the cross in The Common each time the Lord blesses us with a first-time guest. We celebrate that 158 first-time guests have been with us in worship since 9.09.2012. Who can you invite to FPC?
“...and day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47
Offering Our Gifts & Prayers
Get Connected Traditional Services 8:30 am and 11:00 am
Contemporary Service 9:30 am
Information
*Stand If Able
Songs of Praise and Prayer Hark the Herald Angels Sing
Cry Holy
Our God is Greater
Benediction and Song of Response I Let Go
*Hymn Joy to the World #40
*Congregational Response to God’s Grace Gloria Gloria in Excelsis Deo, Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Call to Worship Psalm 24:7-10 Page 548
Prayer of Confession Gracious God, King of glory, we confess how often we put ourselves on the throne of our own lives. Forgive us, we pray. Come, Lord, and reign over us; occupy the throne of our lives, fill our hearts and minds mind with your presence and use us for your sovereign purposes. Amen.
Silent Confession
Assurance of Pardon Luke 1:46-50 Page 1025
Greetings
Circle of Grace FellowshipUrban Encounter Worship Service
1st and 3rd Saturdays Next Service, January 5th,
6:00 pm, FPC, First Hall
Seniors First Birthday LuncheonCelebrating January Birthdays
“Health Issues that Impact the Community,”
presented by Dr. Chinnery.Wednesday, January 9th
12:00 noon, First HallSing up on the Connection Card or
RSVP to 625-1697 by Friday, January 4th
$5 payable at the door
Children through grade 5 are invited to come forward to receive a Children’s Worship Packet specially designed to involve them in worship.
Confessional Response Kyrie Hymnal #565 Translation: Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
*Hymn Once in David’s Royal City #49
Leader: Lift up your heads all, all you gates; Be lifted up, you ancient doors,All: That the King of glory may come in.Leader: Who is the King of glory?All: The LORD strong and mighty, The LORD mighty in battle.Leader: Lift up your heads all, all you gates; Lift them up, you ancient doors,All: That the King of glory may come in.Leader: Who is he, this King of glory?All: The LORD almighty - He is the King of glory. (Isaiah 24:8-10)
Old Testament Reading Psalm 24 Page 548
New Testament Reading Luke 1:46-55 Page 1025
The Preached Word The Christmas Story -The King of Glory Jim Wood
*Doxology and Prayer of DedicationPraise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below,Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles‘ Creed Hymnal, Page 14I 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
Offertory It Came Upon the Midnight Clear (arr.) Richard Storrs Willis
Anthem Lo, How a rose E’er Blooming (arr.) Michael Praetorius
Presentation of Our Gifts
Concerns and Prayers of Our Church Family
The Lord’s Prayer (in unison)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 power, and glory, forever. Amen.
*An Invitation to Christian Discipleship
feedNORFOLK Folks interested in participating in this new, exciting ministry by purchasing meal cards to hand out to those living on the street or the hungry should contact Sheryl at [email protected]
NEST(Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team)Thanks to all of our volunteers who supported NEST this year! You all made such a difference in the lives of our guests. If you would like to share a story of blessing, visit our facebook page and leave a comment. We would love to hear from you!
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Weekly Meetings at FPC Saturdays, 7-8pm Simple Actions Group, Mondays, 7-8pm902 Colonial Ave, Norfolk Northminster House, in the Parlor
Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study
Resumes Wednesday, January 16thChildcare provided
9:30 to 11:30 am, Rooms 205-206
Thursday Evening Women’s Bible Study
Resumes Thursday, January 17thChildcare provided
7:00-9:00 pm, Rooms 205-206
Meet Him At the WellMonthly gatherings for women in
a relaxed, cafe style setting with unique messages to
encourage and bless!Next Meets, Thursday, January 10th
7:00-8:30 pm, Northmister House
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.
*Benediction and Congregational Response
Old Testament Reading Psalm 24 Page 548
New Testament Reading Luke 1:46-55 Page 1025
The Preached Word The Christmas Story -The King of Glory Jim Wood
Al-AnonAl-Anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope while working through a 12-Step program themselves.Weekly meetings at FPC:Family Group, Sundays, 7-8pm902 Colonial Ave, Norfolk Northminster House, in the ParlorHand in Hand Women’s
Bible Study and LunchSecond Tuesdays of the Month
Next meets on January 8th10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Joy Home Orphanage PrayersPray that God’s spirit will come upon these precious children to quiet their minds and block their bad memories so that they can receive instruction at school and complete their assignments at home.