January 11 Sunday Bulletin - Fairlington Presbyterian Church

A Transforming Force for Good in the World
in the Name of Jesus Christ
3846 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22302
Phone: 703.931.7344
Fax: 703.931.6062
www.fpcusa.org
office@fpcusa.org
Baptism of the Lord
January 11, 2015
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Welcome!
CHILDCARE for infants through 2 years old is provided in the nursery
from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. (and up to age 4 on the 1st Sunday of each
month). All children are welcome to remain with their parents in
worship. Please see a greeter if you need directions.
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES Our Youth & Adult classes and
Children’s Choir begin at 9:30 am. Children’s choir is held in our upstairs
Fellowship Hall, and children are then escorted to Sunday School classes
at 10 am. Parents should pick up children at 10:45 am.
 Spark: Ages 3-K (Last room on left, Christian Ed Wing)
 Feasting on the Word: Grades 1-3 (Room 33 Upstairs)
 God Squad: Grades 4-6 (Basement Fellowship Hall)
 Youth: Grades 7 & Up (Old Office)
 Adult: (Parlor)
GODLY PLAY Every Sunday except Communion Sundays (1st Sunday
of each month), children ages 3-8 are invited to leave the
sanctuary during worship for Godly Play in the lower level common area
following the children's message. Parents may pick their children up
downstairs after worship.
WORSHIP BAGS with engaging material for ages 3-K or young
elementary school are found outside the sanctuary. Please see a greeter if
you need assistance.
 The Symbol  = Please stand in body or spirit
 Bold Text
= Words spoken by the Congregation
 Bold Italics =
Words sung by all
Fairlington Presbyterian Church is a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
We seek to embrace and reflect the diversity of God's kingdom.
All are welcome--no exceptions.
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THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP
WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME
PRELUDE
GREETING
Gary Hughes
The Lord be with you.
And also with you.
INTROIT
CALL TO WORSHIP
Over the waters of creation, God spoke:
Let there be light!
Over the waters of the Jordan, God spoke:
This is my beloved Son.
HYMN No. 475
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
CALL TO CONFESSION
Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin and admit our frailties.
(silence)
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God,
in baptism you promise forgiveness and new life,
making us part of the body of Christ.
We confess that we remain preoccupied with ourselves,
separated from sisters and brothers in Christ.
We cling to destructive habits,
hold grudges,
and show reluctance to welcome one another;
we allow the past to hold us hostage.
In your loving kindness,
have mercy on us,
and free us from sin.
Remind us of the promises you make in baptism
so that we may rise to new life,
and live together in grace.
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DECLARATION OF FORGIVENESS
In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!
Thanks be to God.
 GLORY BE TO THE FATHER
No. 581
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 PEACE
May the peace of Christ be with you.
And also with you.
WE LISTEN FOR GOD’S WORD
THE WORD WITH CHILDREN
Our children collect The Joyful Noise Offering and invite you to share your loose
change to benefit local mission (Alexandrians Living Ecumenically (ALIVE!), the
Carpenters’ Shelter and Community Lodgings). Children ages 3-8 are invited to
attend Godly Play in the lower level common area. Parents may pick their children
up downstairs following worship.
WELCOME AND NEWS OF THE COMMUNITY
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PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST SCRIPTURE READING
Genesis 1:1-5
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
SECOND SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 1:4-11
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God!
SERMON
“Home by Another Way: Beloved”
HYMN No. 288
Rev. Juli Wilson-Black
“Spirit of the Living God”
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
adapted from Question 72
Presbyterian Church (USA) Study Catechism
What does it mean to be baptized?
My baptism means
that I am joined to Jesus Christ forever.
I am baptized into his death and resurrection,
along with all who have received him by faith.
As I am baptized with water,
he baptizes me with his Spirit,
washing away all my sins
and freeing me from their control.
My baptism is a sign
that one day I will rise with him in glory,
and may walk with him even now
in newness of life.
WE SHARE OUR OFFERINGS
CALL FOR THE OFFERING
OFFERTORY
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PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW
No. 606
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
Response for Concerns:
“Lord in Your mercy, hear our prayer.”
Response for Joys:
“Glory be to You, O Lord.”
THE LORD’S PRAYER
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 the power
and the glory forever. Amen.
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WE GO OUT TO SERVE
HYMN No. 293
“Loving Spirit”
CHARGE & BLESSING
POSTLUDE
Join us for Coffee Fellowship in the
Parlor immediately following the service!
White (often with a touch of gold) traditionally is the liturgical color for
Festival days in the church year. Since white actually is not one color but the
sum of all colors of the spectrum, it has become the choice of color for the
greatest celebrations which embody the Faith. It is the color most commonly
worn during the Christmas and Easter seasons. White has always been
regarded as the color of purity and joy. The addition of gold symbolizes what
is precious and valuable, and highlights the majesty, joy, and celebration of
the season.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
SERMON SERIES "HOME BY ANOTHER WAY" During this
season of Epiphany, we will be hearing biblical stories each
week about epiphanies—moments of discovery and
realization. We will consider how these epiphanies changed
the people who received them, causing them, like the wise
men, to go "home by another way." And we will consider
the epiphanies in our own lives that have changed us.
Jan. 18
Jan. 25
Feb. 1
Feb. 8
Home by another way:
Home by another way:
Home by another way:
Home by another way:
Called
Challenged
Opposed
Sent
FPC MOMS' BRUNCH Mark your calendars and arrange your babysitters now for a
casual gathering of FPC Moms at Carlyle in Shirlington for brunch on Saturday,
January 24 at 11:30 am. Carlyle serves delicious salads, sandwiches and brunch
entrees. This is a great fellowship opportunity to catch up with old friends and
meet some of the new Moms at FPC. Please RSVP to Dana Andy at 571-2361648 or theandyfamily@comcast.net by January 23 to help give us a head count
for the outing.
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING & LUNCHEON Join us on January 25 as we
gather in Fellowship Hall after worship for our Annual Congregational Meeting and
luncheon. The Session would like to share 2015 goals with you for your input.
Questions? Contact Pastor Juli or any member of Session.
CARPENTER’S SHELTER DINNER FPC’s Deacons will be preparing and serving
dinner at the Carpenter’s Shelter on Friday, January 30. Anyone who would like to
join them in this worthwhile mission should contact Beth McFarland at
bmcfarland@whymeridian.com.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN CHILI COOK-OFF Mark February 7, 5-7pm on your
calendars for the PW Chili Cook-Off. Dust off your chili recipes and get ready to
compete! We’ll dine, have games for all ages and vote for the best chili. PW events
aren’t just for women anymore! Questions? Contact Karen Tokarsky at
ktokarsky@gmail.com.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
HELP THE NEEDY ON FEBRUARY 21! If you would like to improve your spiritual
well-being and that of our community at the same time, consider volunteering to
deliver donated furniture to needy Alexandrians. FPC is a member of ALIVE!
(Alexandrians InVolved Ecumenically), over 40 religious congregations in
Alexandria who have banded together to help the less fortunate members of our
community. On Saturday, February 21 our congregation will deliver furniture to
those in need from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please join us. Call 703-589- 6078 or email
Beth McFarland bmcfarland@whymeridian.com to get involved!
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
GODLY PLAY Children ages 3-8 are invited to attend
Godly Play in the lower level common area after the
children’s message on all Sundays except Communion
Sundays. Parents may pick their children up downstairs
following worship. Many thanks to Ray Biegun and
Jennifer Bretsch for leading the children today!
THE NEW MEMBERS & INQUIRERS CLASS, led by
Pastor Juli and Lisa Miller, began today. This class is
a great opportunity to get a deeper understanding of
the Presbyterian Church, meet some of the leaders of
our congregation, and share your faith journey with
others in this community. The class will continue to
meet in the Parlor at 9:30am on January 18 and 25. Questions? Contact Pastor
Juli at pastor@fpcusa.org or at 703.931.7344.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN HORIZONS STUDY “RECONCILING PAUL” The
Presbyterian Women Circles will meet on Tuesday, January 13 at 10:30 am and
7:30 pm in the Parlor. This month’s study is on Lesson 5 “Reconciliation and the
Whole Creation” which is based on 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:10. All women are invited
and encouraged to attend. Copies of the lesson are in the Narthex. Please contact
Karen Tokarsky at ktokarsky@gmail.com if you have questions.
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CHURCH LEADERSHIP
DEACON’S CORNER:
Pastor
Rev. Juli Wilson-Black
Ruling Elders
(2015)
Mike Smith
Susan Winckler
(2016)
Ray Biegun
Peter Pavilionis
Dawn Troutman
(2017)
Amy Applegate
Patrick Retton
No matter whether we are first-time guests, longtime visitors, or members of Fairlington
Presbyterian, everyone appreciates a warm
welcome Sunday mornings. Someone may have
greeted us at the door, or handed us a bulletin,
and there was a smile and a handshake, too.
Deacons
(2015)
Hillary Beightel
Beth McFarland
(2016)
Jennifer Bretsch
Elaine Halchin
Anne Njuguna
(2017)
Corinne Elgert
Staff
Chris Hatfield
Michael Dennis
Romelda Guglielmo
Wes Mitchell
Music
Director
Organist
Office
Manager
Sexton
The Deacons are looking for families, individuals,
or friends who want to pay it forward---who
would like to serve as greeters. Let us know, using
the tear-off below, if you'd like to join us in
welcoming everyone who comes to the
service Sunday morning.
"Let all guests who arrive be received like Christ.
For he is going to say, 'I came as a guest,
and you received me.'" Rule of St. Benedict
GET CONNECTED
Name ________________________________________ Date __________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State _______ Zip _______________________________
E-mail (please print)_____________________________ Phone __________________________
Prayer Concerns: ______________________________________________________________________
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⧠ Confidential request for church staff only
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UPCOMING EVENTS- MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
January 13
Presbyterian Women Horizons Bible Study
10:30 am and 7:30 pm
Parlor
January 18 and 25
New Members & Inquirers Class
Parlor
January 24
FPC Moms’ Brunch, 11:30 am
Carlyle (Shirlington)
January 25
Annual Congregational Meeting & Luncheon
(Tear At Perforation)
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GET CONNECTED
I want to participate:
⧠ Become a Greeter
⧠ Provide Treats for Coffee Hour
⧠ New Members & Inquirers Class
⧠ Moms’ Brunch
⧠ Presbyterian Women Chili Cook-Off
⧠ Teach/Aide in Children’s Class
⧠ Presbyterian Women Bible Study
⧠ Serve as Acolyte
⧠ Carpenter’s Shelter Dinner
⧠ ALIVE Furniture Delivery
How can we help?
⧠ I would like to talk to the pastor
⧠ Send weekly updates to my email address ____________________________________________
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