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The Service for the Lord’s Day
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
February 1, 2015
THE HEARING OF GOD’S WORD
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Pastor/Liturgist
Michael Burkhardt
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Leader: As the prophets promised long ago,
People: Jesus came to speak God’s word.
Leader: As even the demons seem to know,
People: Jesus is the Holy One of God.
Liturgist
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Liturgist
SCRIPTURE READINGS
(Please stand as you are able out of
respect for the readings of Scripture.)
*Old Testament Reading:
Liturgist
Psalm 111
(Pew Bible pg. 562)
CHOIR ANTHEM
Chancel Choir
“There is a Balm in Gilead”
Robert Lau
*New Testament Reading
Pastor
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
(Pew Bible pg. 171)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON “Loving God and Loved by God”
*OPENING HYMN OF PRAISE
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!”
PH#138
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Liturgist
God our Creator, we confess that we are broken, sinful
creatures. You spoke to us through the prophets, yet we have
not kept your commands. You give a new teaching through
Jesus, yet we fail to obey your living Word. Forgive us, God of
grace. Set us free from the grip of sin, cast out all that is evil
within us, and bring us ever closer to you; through Jesus
Christ our Lord.-Amen*ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS
Pastor
Leader: Hear the good news!
All:
The saying is sure and worthy of full acceptance, that
Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.
Leader: He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, that
we might be dead to sin, and alive to all that is good.
All:
I declare to you in the name of Jesus Christ, you are
forgiven. -Amen*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE (Briefly pass the peace of Christ
to those immediately around you.)
*RESPONSE OF PRAISE (Gloria Patri)
PH#579
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.
TIME WITH THE YOUNG DISCIPLES/YOUNG AT HEART
(No Age Limit) followed by Children’s Church (4 years old through
2nd Grade) in Room 116 outside the Sanctuary.
DEDICATION OF PRAYER SHAWLS
Rev. Mark Hinchcliff
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
*HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Love Lifted Me”
we will celebrate victory with him.
People: Remembering the Lord Jesus, we break bread
and share one cup, announcing His death for
the sins of the world, and telling of His
resurrection to all men and nations.
Leader: Great God, give your Holy Spirit…
until we feast with Him in glory.
People: Oh, God who called us from death to life: we
give ourselves to you; and with the church
through all ages, we thank you for your saving
love in Jesus Christ our Lord.
Lord’s Prayer (to be sung)
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.
Sharing of the Bread & Cup
Prayer after Communion
(Insert)
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES
The Offering Prayer
Liturgist
Offertory
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
Harold DeCou
*The Doxology
PH#592
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.-AmenSACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Invitation
The Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Leader: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Leader: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Leader: It is truly right and our greatest joy…
we lift our hearts in joyful praise, for you
alone are holy.
People: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and
might, Heaven and earth are full of your
glory, Hosanna in the highest. Blessed are
they that come in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Leader: Holy Father: We thank you for your son Jesus…
SENDING IN GOD’S NAME
*SENDING HYMN
“Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound” ….PH#280
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
“Go With Us, Lord”
Thomas Tallis
POSTLUDE
“Grand Choeur in G”
Theodore Salomé
*All who are able are invited to stand.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to our visitors today! We are glad you are here and we hope
you will join us for worship again. If you are interested in joining our
church, there are three ways you may do so. They are: transfer of letter
from your church of previous membership, reaffirmation of faith if you
have already been baptized; and baptism and affirmation of faith if you
have not been baptized. If you are interested in joining, please ask our
pastor or a ruling elder for more details.
Please use the friendship register to indicate your presence in
worship. Pass the register back to the center aisle and note those who
are seated with you on the pew and greet them following the worship
service. If you are visiting with us for the first time, please include your
address, telephone number, and e-mail as well.
Children are welcome and invited to worship with us in many
ways! There are worship bags and Children’s Bulletins in the narthex.
Children of all ages (even grown-up children) are invited to come
forward at the Time with the Young Disciples. Children 4 years old
through 2nd grade are invited to Children’s Worship with their
leader after the Time with the Young Disciples. Children in 3rd grade
and above are encouraged to worship with their families. There is a
nursery downstairs beneath the narthex for children ages birth
through 3-years-old during the entire service.
Need help hearing the service? Receivers connected to the sound
system are available in the Narthex. Just ask an usher.
Sympathy of the congregation is extended to David Garland on the
death of this sister, Marion Jane Garland, on Friday, January 23, 2015
in Bethany, Connecticut.
Congratulations to Susan and John Hatchett on the birth of their
daughter, Lillian Ann Hatchett, on January 24, 2015. The red rose on
the lectern is placed in honor of Lillian Ann. Evan is the proud big
brother.
Congratulations to Jon and Kristen Tatum on the birth of their son,
Miles Bolden Tatum, on December 17, 2014 in Richmond, VA. Proud
grandmother is Barbara Tatum. He is also the nephew of Neil and Kym
Tatum.
Circle Meetings This Week
Circle #1: Monday at 10:00 a.m. at Cathy Stone’s house at 1233 Sam
Lions Trail.
Circle #5: Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the Ladies Parlor. Hosts are Patsy
Stanley and Lil Wall.
Circle #3: Monday at 7:00 p.m. in the Ladies Parlor
Next Sunday, February 8, is Scout Sunday. The Boy Scouts of
America will celebrate their 105th Anniversary! Look for them to be
included in the service.
Presbytery of the Peaks Meeting in Lynchburg, Saturday, February
14, 2015. Find out what’s happening in this Presbytery and in the
denomination by attending a meeting.
The Mission committee is excited to announce a joint service project
with Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 14 from 9 to
10:30 a.m. Together we will be picking up trash along the Dick and
Willie Trail. We hope you will join us in fellowship and service with
our
neighbors!
Please
contact
Johnny
Pinkard
at
[email protected] or Denny Casey at [email protected],
or 224-3906 to sign up.
Be sure to remember Citizens Against Family Violence (various
household items) and Grace Network (spaghetti sauce and pasta)
when you do your grocery shopping. Both agencies depend on us for
assistance.
Information for the E-news Weekly, church web site, monthly
newsletter, and Facebook page should be e-mailed as soon as you know
it to [email protected].
Prayer Concerns
Phil Atiyah (Tracee Hinchcliff’s brother in-law), Catherine Bridges, John Brown,
Dot Bryson, Richard Bryson, Jr. (son), Bob & Frances Bledsoe, Michael
Cannaday, Dorothy Compton (sister-in- law of Marge Dunn), Benny Covington
(son of Judge and Norma Covington), Beth Ford, Bill Franck, James Gasper, Clay
Gravley, Wayne Leonard (Nancy Baker’s brother), Jean Linker, Clara Hartley,
Peggy Horne (Bob Davis’ sister), Charlie Miller, Harriette Mergele (Pastor’s
mother in-law) Barbara Regen, Reed Stone Moore, Barbara Tatum, Valerie
Trotter, Mary Layton Truitt, Eleanor Woody, and all our troops throughout the
world.
Church Calendar
Sunday, February 1
8:30 a.m.
Contemporary Service
9:30 a.m.
Fellowship Reception
9:45 a.m.
Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship
2:00 p.m.
Youth Fellowship
Monday, February 2
8:30 a.m.
Devotions for Weekday School Teachers
9:15 a.m.
Devotions for Office Staff
9:30 a.m.
Weekday School/Children’s Chapel
10:00 a.m.
Circle #1 Meets at Cathy Stone’s House
10:00 a.m.
Circle #5 Meets in Ladies Parlor
3:00 p.m.
GPS
6:00 p.m.
Cub Scouts
7:00 p.m.
Circle #3 Meets in Ladies Parlor
Tuesday, February 3
9:00 a.m.
Weekday School
10:00 a.m.
Cooks Who Care
4:30 p.m.
Da Capo Virginia Music School
5:30 p.m.
Cooks Who Care
7:00 p.m.
Praise Band
Wednesday, February 4
9:00 a.m.
Weekday School
5:45 p.m.
Sanctuary Ringers
7:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir
Thursday, February 5
9:00 a.m.
Weekday School
Sunday, February 8
8:30 a.m.
Contemporary Service
9:30 a.m.
Fellowship Reception
9:45 a.m.
Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship
1:30 p.m.
Valentine Cookie Project
2:00 p.m.
Youth Fellowship
2:00 p.m.
Faith and Film
First Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church (USA)
Ministers: All members of the Church
Address: 1901 Patrick Henry Avenue, Martinsville, VA 24112
Church Telephone: 276-632-3431/276-632-3432
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.firstpresbyterianmartinsville.org
Pastoral and Program Staff
Mark Hinchcliff, Pastor
Cynthia Dobrinski, Music Director
Rita Bateman, Office Manager
Francia Brown, Bookkeeper
Mary Lewis Johnston and Kelly Huff, Weekday School Directors
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1901 Patrick Henry Avenue
Martinsville, Virginia
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Communion Sunday
February 1, 2015
“Loving God and Loved by God”
Based on 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 and Psalm 111
Pastor: Rev. Mark Hinchcliff
Liturgist: Jo Dykes
Ushers:
Monty and Joan Montgomery, Dennis Casey,
Henry Moore, Ashby Pritchett
The Session
Moderator, Mark Hinchcliff
Clerk, Joan Montgomery
Administration, Chris Beeler
Missions, Dennis Casey
Fellowship, Pearl Minter
Christian Education, Victoria Esarey
Stewardship, Janet Fentress
Evangelism/Outreach, Nancy Moore
Worship, Cindy Edgerton
Congregational Care, Virginia Truitt
Facilities, Neil Tatum
Communion Servers
Nancy Moore, Monty and Joan Montgomery, Henry Moore,
Milt Davis, Janet Fentress
Trustees
Ed Linker, Bill Manning, Dru Rothrock, David Garland
Kent Williams, Billy Kirby
Our Mission
Other Committee Moderators
Trustees: Dru Rothrock Contemporary Worship: Virginia King
Share God’s love, embrace our neighbors, nurture each other.