~ The Word of the Lord ~

THE PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION .............................................................. Margaret Brown

THE FIRST SCRIPTURE LESSON: Psalm 139: 1-12 .................................... Margaret Brown

O LORD, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, O LORD, you know it completely. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it. Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me fast. If I say, ‘Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light around me become night’, even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is as bright as the day, for darkness is as light to you.

THE CHORAL ANTHEM: "Walk Worthy" .................................................... Joseph Martin The Sanctuary Choir

THE SECOND SCRIPTURE LESSON: Mark 12: 28-34 .......................... The Rev. Jody Moore

One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another, and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, ‘Which commandment is the first of all?’ Jesus answered, ‘The first is, “Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” The second is this, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” There is no other commandment greater than these.’ Then the scribe said to him, ‘You are right, Teacher; you have truly said that “he is one, and besides him there is no other”; and “to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the strength”, and “to love one’s neighbor as oneself”,—this is much more important than all whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices.’ When Jesus saw that he answered wisely, he said to him, ‘You are not far from the kingdom of God.’ After that no one dared to ask him any question.

LEADER: This is the Word of the Lord. PEOPLE: Thanks be to God.

THE SERMON: “Driven by Love” ................................................... The Rev. Jody Moore

~ We Respond to the Word ~

THE HYMN NO. 367: "Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love” ............................. CHEREPONI

THE AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Spoken Responsively) ....... (From The Heidelberg Catechism 4.116-4.117)

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 (Universal) church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

THE PASTORAL PRAYER

THE LORD'S PRAYER (Spoken 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, the power and the glory forever. Amen.

THE OFFERING OF GIFTS ................................................ Winkey Roberts, Greeting Elder

THE ORGAN OFFERTORY: “Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed” .................... arr. Whitworth

THE DOXOLOGY ........................................................................................ OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

THE PRAYER OF DEDICATION ........................................... Winkey Roberts, Greeting Elder

~ The Reception of a New Member ~

THE PRESENTATION OF NANCY CLEMMONS

THE QUESTION TO THE CONGREGATION

ONE: Do we, the members of Outer Banks Presbyterian Church, promise to support, encourage, pray for, and welcome this individual as our sister in Christ? ALL: We do.

THE PRAYER FOR THE NEW MEMBER

THE CHARGE TO THE NEW MEMBER

THE WELCOME

~ We Go Forth in His Name ~

THE HYMN NO. 376: “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” ................................ HYFRYDOL

THE CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

THE RESPONSE: "Grace to You” ............................................................... Blankenship The Sanctuary Choir & Congregation

Grace to you, grace to you, God’s great grace to you. As you walk thro’ your life in joy or strife,

God’s grace, God’s grace to you.

THE ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Rigaudon” ................................................................... Campra

All lyrics printed with permission granted by CCLI#2728243

The flowers are given by Judy Dempsey in memory of Sophia Aubry, my second mom who raised me.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

WEDDING RECEPTION FOLLOWING WORSHIP THIS MORNING

The Fellowship Committee is sponsoring a wedding reception for Jody and Jeanne immediately following the morning service. Please plan on staying for this joyous occasion.

WEDNESDAY LENTEN SERVICES

The Wednesday Lenten services continue to be held each week during Lent at 12:00 in our Sanctuary. These services are sponsored by the North Dare Ministerial Association and begin at 12:00 noon. Following the service, at 12:30 pm, the various churches in the association provide a light lunch in the fellowship hall. The cost of the lunch is $5.00. This Wednesday's service will be led by The Rev. Ted Bishop, of All Saints Episcopal Church.

PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE CHOIR CONCERT ON MARCH 4

The sounds of anthems, sacred hymns and spiritual songs will fill the sanctuary as the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church hosts the Presbyterian College Choir and Handbell Ringers on Sunday March 4, 2012 at 7:30 pm.

The Presbyterian College Choir is the premier touring choral ensemble at Presbyterian College, located in Clinton, South Carolina. The Presbyterian College Ringers is one of the finest collegiate bell choirs in the Southeastern United States. We are honored to have this choir to perform for us on their tour. Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors and plan on attending a wonderful evening of music.

BEACH FOOD PANTRY NEEDS

The current needs for the Beach Food Pantry are as follows:

Canned or Dry Milk Packets, Tea. Dry Beans, Hamburger/Tuna/Chicken Helper, Stuffing Mix, Cake Mix & Frosting, Jello/Pudding, Healthy Snacks, Condiments, Dog & Cat Food.

SAVE THE DATE!

Go ahead and mark your calendars for our Annual Spring Choir and Orchestra Concert which will be held on Saturday, March 31 at 5:00 pm and Sunday, April 1 at 7:00 pm! More details are on the church website and will be in the March newsletter!

Those Serving in Worship

Leading us Next Week March 4, 2012

Rev. John Rickers, Liturgist

Barbara Nock, Greeting Elder Barbara Nock, Coffee Hour

Leading us This Week February 26, 2012

Margaret Brown, Liturgist

Winkey Roberts, Greeting Elder Bobby Gentry, Coffee Hour

OUTER BANKS PRESBYTERIAN YOUTH

Today: The Youth Group will meet from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Next Week: The youth group will attend the Presbyterian College Choir Concert at 7:30 pm!

Youth Sunday School

Meets each Sunday Morning in the Youth Room at 9 am

February 26, 2012 The First Sunday of Lent 10:00 am

~ We Gather Together as God's People ~

THE ORGAN PRELUDE: “Be Thou My Vision” ................................................... arr. Wood

THE WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Please pass the guest pads found at the end of the pew.

THE GATHERING NO. 181: "Come Sing to God” (Verse 1 Only) ........................... ELLACOMBE The Sanctuary Choir & Congregation

THE CALL TO WORSHIP (Spoken Responsively) ................................ Margaret Brown, Liturgist

ONE: To you, O God, I lift up my soul. ALL: O my God, in you I trust. ONE: Make us to know your ways; O God; teach us your paths. ALL: Lead us in your truth, and teach us, for you are the God of our salvation. ONE: Let us worship almighty God!

THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION ............................................................................. Margaret Brown

♦THE HYMN NO. 276: "Great is Thy Faithfulness” ....................................... FAITHFULNESS

THE CALL TO CONFESSION

THE PRAYER OF CONFESSION (Spoken in unison)

God of mercy, you sent Jesus Christ to seek and save the lost. We confess that we have strayed from you and turned aside from your way. We are misled by pride, for we see ourselves pure when we are stained, and great when we are small. We have failed in love, neglected justice, and ignored your truth. Have mercy, O God, and forgive our sin. Return us to paths of righteousness through Jesus Christ our Savior, Amen.

THE CONFESSION OF SINS IN HOLY SILENCE

THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON

THE GLORIA: "Gloria Patri" ........................................................................... 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.

♦THE PASSING OF THE PEACE (Spoken Responsively)

LEADER: The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. PEOPLE: And also with you

Faith ♦ Family ♦ Friends

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Outer Banks Presbyterian Church! Our Church exists to worship God in Jesus Christ in Word and Sacrament; to join others to know the joy of God’s forgiveness in Jesus Christ; to grow under the Lordship of Christ and to serve Christ’s world in His name. We invite you to share with us our trust in Jesus Christ and to join us as we strive to:

Strengthen our FAITH,

Love and support our FAMILY,

Reach out to FRIENDS in need.

We encourage you to read “Sue’s Story,” the inspiration behind these goals in its entirety, on our website, on a brochure in the Gathering Space or on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall. We hope you will be inspired as we have been.

At OBPC, we recognize all our visitors as God’s children, united as brothers and sisters in Christ. We hope our service inspires you and strengthens your faith. We hope you will join us again in celebration and worship to God. If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to know more about our church and our programs, please contact us!

The Church Staff The Rev. Joseph "Jody" G. Moore ........................................................... Interim Pastor Jason K. Evans ..................................................... Director of Music Ministries/Organist Nonie H. Booth ..................................................... Sanctuary Choir / Handbell Director Vacant .................................................................................................... Office Manager Ashley Sitdikova........................................................................ Youth Director/Nursery Dorothy J. Henderson .......................................................................................... Sexton

The Session

Norm Sparks, Clerk of Session

Our church believes providing worship for visitors is a vital part of our mission. Our building was planned to accommodate the many visitors who come to this vacation community. This places an additional financial challenge on our resident membership. We need and welcome financial support from our visitors.

= Congregation Standing as Able ♦ = Appropriate times to be Seated when Arriving After Service Begins

Welcome!

VISITORS: We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Outer Banks Presbyterian Church! We ask that you fill out the visitor’s card located in the pew in front of you and drop it in the offering plate as it is passed so that we have a record of your visit.

SOUND SYSTEM: Our sound system includes assisted listening capabilities. If you need to use a personal receiver during the service, please ask an usher. Recordings of services are available by contacting the office.

PASTORAL CARE: We want to provide the best possible pastoral care to our faith community. If you or anyone you know are going through a difficult time, please contact the church office.

PRAYER REQUESTS: Please know that we are a concerned body of believers. Should a need for prayer arise in your life or in the life of someone you know, please let the church office know or fill out a prayer request card in the gathering space and hand to an usher or place in the offering plate.

Class of 2014

Susan Harman-Scott 441-0529

Joan Phifer 480-3200

Barbara Nock 255-5979

Class of 2012

Gary McGee 453-4470

Mollie Bass 480-0858

Winkey Roberts 480-3209

Class of 2013

Jean Basnight 480-1028

Bobby Gentry 441-4107

Norm Sparks 261-7068

This Week at OBPC

Sunday, February 26, 2012

9:00 am ...................... Sunday School 10:00 am ............... Morning Worship 11:15 pm ............... Moore Reception 6:30 pm .................. Adult Bible Study 7:00 pm .................... Hispanic Service

Monday, February 27, 2012

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 10:00 am ..................................... A.A. 7:00 pm ............................ Boy Scouts

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 10:00 am ..................................... A.A. 3:00 pm ............. Worship Committee 6:30 pm ............................ Cub Scouts

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 10:00 am ..................................... A.A. 12:00 N ...................... Lenten Service 6:00 pm .................... Sanctuary Choir 7:30 pm .................... Jubilate Ringers

Thursday, March 1, 2012

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 10:00 am ..................................... A.A.

Friday, March 2, 2012

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 8:00 am ................. Men's Bible Study 10:00 am ..................................... A.A.

Saturday, March 3, 2012

7:30 am ....................................... A.A. 10:00 am ..................................... A.A.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

9:00 am ...................... Sunday School 10:00 am ............... Morning Worship 4:00 pm .................... Sanctuary Choir 5:00 pm ......................... Youth Group 6:30 pm .................. Adult Bible Study 7:30 pm ........... College Choir Concert

907 S. Croatan Highway (252) 441-5897 P.O. Box 2199 email: obpc@earthlink.net Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948 website: www.outerbankspresbyterian.org

Receiving Treasurer Norm Sparks (261-7068)

259 Hillcrest Dr. Southern Shores, NC 27949

Disbursing Treasurer Jeanne Martie (441-8608)

209 Eagle Dr. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Vital Signs

February 19 ................ $2,967.00 Total February .......... $18,200.00 Pennies for Hunger .......... $72.00 Benevolences .................. $37.50

Attendance

February 19 ............................ 99 Ash Wednesday ...................... 87

Upcoming Flowers

The following people have signed up for flowers over the next few weeks. There still some available spots. Please sign up in the Gathering space!

March 4 ............................. Available March 11 ........................... Available March 18 ......................... Browder’s March 25 ............................McGee’s

Presbyterian Church

Hispanic Worship Service

On Sunday evenings at 7:00 pm there is an Hispanic Worship Service led by Carlos Priego in the sanctuary.