Sunday's Bulletin - Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church

WINTER 2015 SERMON SERIES
Living Our Mission:
The 5 G's of MVPC
Christmas 2012
GLORIFY GOD
January 4, 2015 – Ephesians 1:1-14
Advent 2014
Sermon Series
December 28, 2014
GATHER IN COMMUNITY
January 11, 2015 – Ephesians 2:14-22
9:30 - 10:35 a.m.
Prelude
Swiss Noel - L.C. D’Aquin
Call to Worship / Prayer
Pastor Dave Ricketts
Opening Hymn
#157 Good Christian Friends, Rejoice
Prayer of Confession / Assurance of Pardon
GROW AS DISCIPLES
January 18, 2015 – Ephesians 4:1-6, 12-16
Hymn of Worship
#166 While By The Sheep We Watched
Carol Singing
Celebrating God’s Faithfulness
Get a clue!
GIVE OF OURSELVES
January 25, 2015 – Ephesians 4:7-12
Kingdom Kids
Midweek Club
Begins January 6th
SIGN UP TODAY!
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
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
Chris Bratton
Offering
Please sign and pass the registration pad down your pew
Sermon
Song of Response
GO INTO THE WORLD WITH THE GOSPEL
February 1, 2015 – Ephesians 3:1-11
Pastor Rob Perkins
I Resolve
1 Corinthians 2
Pastor Dave Ricketts
Be Thou My Vision
Blessing
Postlude
Trumpet Tune on “Adeste Fideles” - D. Lasky
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 Brooke Allen.
Welcome to Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church!
Whether you’re new to MVPC or a long-time member, we are so glad you’re with
us for worship. Today Pastor Dave will preach I Resolve from 1 Corinthians 2.
The information contained in this bulletin demonstrates how MVPC, a community
church making a global impact for Christ, lives out our mission to Glorify God,
Gather in community, Grow as disciples, Give of ourselves and Go into the world
with the gospel. If this is your first visit, please come to The Gathering Place near
the Resource Center after the service. We would love to meet you and help you
get connected.
Kingdom Kids, Tuesdays, 3:15-4:45pm, January 6th to March 24th – 2nd-5th
graders will “Get a Clue” in this fun afterschool club. If you didn’t participate
in the fall you can register online. Cost: $45. Questions? Renie Gannett: x280;
rgannett@mvpctoday.org.
When will MVPC programs resume?
Sunday classes –
All Sunday classes for children through adults resume Sunday, January 4.
Faithbuilders will resume Janaury 11.
Children –
Kingdom Kids, Praise Kids and Kingdom Kids choir resume Tuesday, January 6.
GLORIFY GOD
You’re Invited – Next Sunday, January 4th, Pastor Rob will commence the sermon
series, Living Our Mission: The 5 G’s of MVPC, with the message Glorify God from
Ephesians 1:1-14. We will also observe communion.
GATHER IN COMMUNITY
December Prayer Focus – As we move into the New Year we can come to our
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and Prince of Peace with
our needs, the needs of others and our desire to hear His voice as He leads us.
We are hopeful for His guidance, power, eternal presence and peace. Please give
the loving gift of intercession by praying through the prayer list available in the
Narthex or on the website: mvpctoday.org.
Together in Prayer – Please pray for the people listed here and ask the Lord how
He might invite you to care for them:
Healing: Jo Hansen; Betty Templeton
Grieving: Mary Kaye Stephens and Family upon the death of Don Stephens
whose memorial service will be held January 10th; Brad Veitch and
Family upon the death of his mother
Associate Pastor Search: Pray for our APNC as they seek MVPC’s next pastor
Denominational Future: Pray for our session as they have begun meeting with
representatives from the San Francisco Presbytery (see below).
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.
Denominational Discernment Process - MVPC has been assigned a Presbytery
Engagement Team (PET). Over the next few weeks, the Session and PET will be
working through a list of questions outlined in the San Francisco’s Reconciliation
and Dismissal Policy that will help them make a determination as to whether
dismissal is the best option for MVPC going forward. Once that happens, meetings
will be scheduled to include the congregation in the process. More information
is available online at http://mvpctoday.org/future. Questions or comments can
be emailed to future@mvpctoday.org or mailed to the Session, in c/o the Clerk.
GROW AS DISCIPLES
New Men’s Fraternity Study: Living Out Your Faith at Work, Tuesdays, 6:157:30am, starting January 13th – However we fill the 9-5 – selling homes, caring for
patients, stay-at-home dad, teaching, running a business, financial manager – most
of us will spend over half our lives at work. How does your faith intersect with
your work? Join this 6-week study to understand the biblical mandate for work.
Beth Moore Study for Women, Children of the Day: 1 & 2 Thessalonians, beginning
Saturday, January 17th, 10am-12pm – Do you believe God has a plan for your life
but can’t figure it out? Your circumstances are not coincidental and God’s timing
is impeccable. Join us for this 9-week in-depth Bible study to find encouragement
for living the Christian life now and hope for when Christ returns. Registration
$35; contact Suzanne Palmer: suzannemsp@comcast.net.
Students –
Senior High Fellowship resumes Wednesday, January 7.
QUEST middle school ministry resumes Thursday, January 8.
Adults –
Women’s Bible Study resumes Tuesday, January 6.
Men’s Bible Study resumes Saturday, January 10.
The Perspectives course will begin Sunday, January 11.
A new Stephen Ministry training will begin Monday, January 12.
A new Men’s Fraternity study will begin Tuesday, January 13.
Moms’ Council resumes Thursday, January 15.
A new Beth Moore study will begin Saturday, January 17.
GIVE OF OURSELVES
Stephen Ministry Training, Mondays, 7-9pm, beginning January 12th until midJune – 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, contact Bev Matthews: 283-7762 or Barbara Snyder: 254-6269.
Give a Cozy Gift – Nathan Fenske of Moraga Boy Scout Troop 234 is collecting
new children’s pajamas and books as he works on his Eagle Scout Project. All
donations will go to the Pajama Program, a nonprofit providing pajamas and
books to impoverished children in need of comfort and care. A bin has been
placed in the front office. For more information contact Nathan (nbfenske@
gmail.com) or visit the website: pajamaprogram.org.
The Journey of Generosity Continues – Praise God! We are so thankful for
the generosity and commitment of our church family. If you weren’t able to be
with us we still welcome your pledge – mail it, drop it off in the office. Please
pray and discuss your pledge as a family.
Financial Update: MVPC’s ministries depend heavily on 2014 year-end giving.
We completed November $35,000 behind budgeted giving. Our budgeted giving
for December is $331,000 with $233,000 received so far. That makes our giving
goal for the next week $136,000. This is quite a challenge for us. Please pray that
as a church we will give according to the blessings God has showered on us and
underwrite the mission He has put before us. Alternate giving opportunities are
possible by donating appreciated stock that may have significant tax advantages,
particularly given the current position of the market. Direct deposit and credit
card are also possible. If you have questions about your pledge or ways to give
please contact John Greenblatt (x232) or Nat Weber (x235).
GO WITH THE GOSPEL
Perspectives, Sundays, 6-9pm, beginning January 11th – 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. Try the first
class FREE! More information and registration on our website: mvpctoday.org.
Meals on Wheels – A group of MVPC members have driven a Thursday Meals-onWheels route in Lafayette for many years. They need new regular and substitute
volunteers. To begin serving our community in this meaningful way, contact
Jean Warnke: 254-4506.
I Resolve
1 Corinthians 2
Message Notes