Mission Vision Purpose - Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church

10:30 - 11:40am
November 2, 2014
“Turn, LORD, and deliver me;
save me because of your unfailing love.”
Psalm 6:4
Songs of Worship
Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church
Grace Like Rain
Never Gonna Let Me Go
Prayer of Confession / Assurance of Pardon
Song of Worship
Opportunities To Give, Gather, and Go
Offertory Prayer
Rev. Ray Witbeck
Before The Throne Of God Above
Christmas 2012
Offering
OUR MISSION
Pastor Dave Ricketts
I Saw The Light
Please sign and pass the registration pad down your pew
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Acts 9:1-9; 17-22
All In With a New Vision of Jesus
Pastor Rob Perkins
Words of Institution
Communion Song
Song of Response
Mission Vision Purpose
Remembrance (The Communion Song)
Glorify God
Gather in community
Grow as disciples
Give of ourselves
Go into the world with the gospel
November 2, 2014
Knowing You
“Turn, LORD, and deliver me;
save me because of your unfailing love.”
Psalm 6:4
Blessing
Visit the Prayer Corner – If you would like someone to personally pray for you after
the service, please come to the Prayer Corner sign at the rear of the Sanctuary.
This morning’s prayer partner is Rose Chiu.
OUR VISION
A community church making
a global impact for Christ.
9:00 - 10:05 a.m.
Prelude
Andante Sostenuto - C.M. Widor
Call to Worship / Prayer
Opening Hymn
Pastor Dave Ricketts
#473 And Can It Be That I Should Gain?
Prayer of Confession / Assurance of Pardon
OUR PURPOSE
To know Christ and make Him known.
Song of Worship
Before The Throne Of God Above
Opportunities To Give, Gather, and Go
Offering
Close To Thee
MVPC Choir
by Jan Sanborn
Please sign and pass the registration pad down your pew
Scripture Reading
Acts 9:1-9; 17-22
Sermon
Gwen Lundmark
Pastor Rob Perkins
All In With a New Vision of Jesus
Words of Institution
Communion Songs
Song of Response
Pastoral Staff
Rob Perkins, Dave Ricketts
Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church
10 Moraga Valley Lane, Moraga, CA 94556
Tel. 925. 376.4800 • Fax. 925. 376.3750 • www.mvpctoday.org
Office Hours 9:00 - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
The Old Rugged Cross - arr. D. Bolks Postlude
Knowing You
Blessing
Postlude
Allegrette moderato - A. Hesse
Visit the Prayer Corner – If you would like someone to personally pray for you
after the service, please come to the Prayer Corner sign at the rear of the Sanctuary.
This morning’s prayer partner is Laura Wittenberg.
WELCOME!
Today Pastor Rob will preach All In with a New Vision of Jesus from Acts 9:1-9;
17-22. We will also observe communion. Jesus Christ provided this sacrament as a
way for His followers to remember and renew our faith in Him. The bread recalls
His body, given for us, and the cup recalls His blood, shed for the forgiveness of
our sins. If you honor Jesus as your Savior we invite you to receive communion.
If you are a guest with us, please come to The Gathering Place near the Resource
Center after the worship service. We would love to meet you and help you get
connected.
GLORIFY GOD
You’re Invited – Next Sunday, November 9 , Pastor Rob will preach All In with a
Great Big God from Acts 10.
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Chancel Flowers – The flowers on the chancel this morning have been given by
Carol Kaiser to honor Carolyn Ponder and remember the wedding anniversary
of Carolyn and Willis Ponder.
GATHER IN COMMUNITY
Family Ties, Sunday, November 16th, 3:30-5pm – Are you a parent with young
kids looking to connect with other parents? Childcare $10/family. For more info
contact Dave Ricketts: dricketts@mvpctoday.org, x281.
Together in Prayer – Please pray for the people listed here and ask the Lord how
He might invite you to care for them:
Grieving: Martha Huberts upon the death of her father, Ken Johnson; The
Bocheff Family upon the death of Barbara Bocheff whose memorial
service will be held here on Friday, November 14th at 1:00P;
Jenifer Patera and Family upon the death of her father
Healing: Denise Coane
Welcome Sara Bishop Pezel, born October 23rd to parents Andrea and Dan and
big sister Ellie and to grandparents Bonnie and Greg Bjerre!
Praise God! Larry Swindell, a native Texan, was inducted into the Texas Literary
Hall of Fame yesterday for his biographies rooted in movie history.
Dismissal Process: Pray for those who are leading us through the PC(USA)
dismissal process; that the San Francisco Presbytery will form the
Presbytery Engagement Team to assist us in our discernment process.
Associate Pastor Search: Pray for our APNC as they seek MVPC’s next pastor.
If you would like your name to appear here, please designate it on your Prayer
and Care card located in the pew or contact Valerie Bigelow by Tuesday morning;
x223; vbigelow@mvpctoday.org. AM Prayer meets on Wednesday, 8:00-9:15am,
in the conference room in the church office.
GROW AS DISCIPLES
Parenting the Modern Family, Thursday, November 13th, 9:30am and 7pm – MVPC
will host a parenting seminar with author and speaker Craig Jutila. Everyone
is welcome! No cost for the morning session; $5 tickets plus registration for
Thursday Night Theatre for kids through 5th grade are available on our website:
mvpctoday.org.
Perspectives – MVPC has the exciting opportunity to offer the Perspectives on the
World Christian Movement class. Beginning in January, Perspectives will bring to
MVPC 15 excellent instructors and highly-respected mission leaders. Your eyes
will be opened to a new vision of God’s great mercy and love. More information
and registration on our website: mvpctoday.org.
LivingPeace. Biblical. Practical. Powerful. Peacemaker Ministries-trained coaches
provide one-to-one conflict coaching and mediation, using biblical principles
to guide your relationships at home, work and in your neighborhoods. Contact
Kristen Maloney (963-8870) or Kathryn Badalich (kathrynb@comcast.net).
Sunday classes run concurrently with both services.
Adult classes
9am Intersections: I Believe, a Study of the Apostles’ Creed. Fellowship Hall
Next week’s speaker: Rev. Mary Naegli
10:30am Exploring Scripture: Spiritual Disciplines. Fireside Room
10:30am Faithbuilders: The Gospel of John. FMC205
ALL IN
Part 8: All In with a New Vision of Jesus
Acts 9:1-9; 17-22
Message Notes
Teen classes
9am Quest Middle School: Fireside Room
9am High School Girls: The Book of Acts. FMC102.
9am High School Bible Study: FMC 105.
Children’s classes
9am Noah’s Nursery: Nursery 10:30am
Promiseland: 112-115
SonTown: Forum
Noah’s Nursery: Nursery
Promiseland: 112-115
SonTown: Forum
High School Bible Studies – If you are a student at Campolindo High School
interested in learning more about God’s Word with other students, contact Chris
Greenfield: 360-8160.
Men’s Fraternity: Taking Responsibility for Your Life, Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30am –
Wouldn’t it be great if you took responsibility for everything you are responsible
for? Join us to discover valuable insights in this four-part series. Forum.
GIVE
Stephen Ministry Training – Stephen Ministry offers one-to-one Christian care
for those enduring life’s hardships. If you are seeking personal growth and are
interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, stop by the patio table today after
worship to speak with a Stephen Ministry Leader. Classes will begin in January.
Confirmation Mentors – Mentor a high school student through the significant
faith season of confirmation. Resources provided. Contact Evan Kolding:
ekolding@mvpctoday.org; x241.
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Mission Market is Coming! November 9th-16th – Give the true gift of Christmas
as you support MVPC local and global mission partners and deliver to your
loved ones more meaningful gifts. Pick up your Mission Market booklet today
as you leave the Sanctuary.
Moraga Beautiful, Saturday, November 15th, 9-11am, and Sunday, November
16th, 1-3pm – MVPC has partnered with the Town of Moraga to plant 3,000
daffodil bulbs. As a community church, this is a fantastic opportunity to invite
your friends to work together to make our community even more beautiful.
Harbor House Dinner, Thursday, November 6th – If you can buy and/or prepare
a portion of the Thanksgiving Dinner Quest students will serve to Harbor House
families, please contact Jennifer Gilmour: jgilmour@mvpctoday.org; x288.
Gift Bags for the Homeless – Before November 5th, please donate items for YWAM
to distribute to the homeless in the Tenderloin during the holidays: thick black
or white cotton socks (adult sizes), shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs,
soap and deodorant. Contact Bonnie Bjerre: x227; bbjerre@mvpctoday.org.
Warmth for the Homeless – Through November 15 please bring donations
of blankets or sleeping bags to the church office for our neighbors sleeping on
the streets of Berkeley; if necessary, call Christine Deane for a pick-up: 283-5648
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Kids Alive DR Thanksgiving Mission Trip – Before November 10th, please bring
donations for Kids Alive DR to the church office: games, building toys, play
instruments or kitchen supplies, art supplies, soccer cleats/shin guards, new or
like-new clothing for kids/teens (no Tshirts). Contact Julie Lekki: 376-6600;
sjlekki@pacbell.net.
Family Share Questions
We invite you to use these questions to reflect on Acts 9:1-9, 17-19
individually and with your family:
• Imagine if Jesus suddenly appeared to you. What do you
think He would say?
• How has knowing Jesus made a difference in your life? • Pray that God will remind you that Jesus is always with you.
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