1. family and parenting
2. children

The Service for the Lord’s Day
The Twenty-Second Sunday after Pentecost
November 9, 2014
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
Liturgist
SCRIPTURE READINGS
(Please stand as you are able out
of respect for the readings of Scripture.)
WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
“Allegretto”
*Old Testament Reading:
Psalm 78:1-7
Jacques Aubert
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Liturgist
Leader: Choose this day whom you will serve.
People: We will serve the Lord, and worship God alone.
Leader: Do not hide these things from your children.
People: We will proclaim to coming generations the wonders
God has done.
(Insert)
*PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Liturgist
Sovereign God, we confess that we are not ready for your holy
realm. We waste our days with idle pursuits, instead of
choosing to serve you. We spend our nights in foolishness,
instead of watching for your return. Forgive us, merciful God,
so that we may return to your fold and rejoice in your
presence; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the Lamb upon the
throne. -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.
*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)
Children’s Church (4 years old through 2nd Grade)
THE HEARING OF GOD’S WORD
Dedication of Prayer Shawls
(Pew Bible pg. 537)
CHOIR ANTHEM
“Keep Your Lamps!”
Andre Thomas
Chancel Choir
*New Testament Reading
Pastor
Matthew 25:1-13
(Pew Bible pg. 28)
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
SERMON
*OPENING HYMN OF PRAISE
“Come, Now is the Time to Worship”
Liturgist
“Keep faithful watch”
Rev. Mark Hinchcliff
RESPONDING TO GOD’S GRACE
*HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Open My Eyes That I May See”
PH#324
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (Pg. 14)
(The Apostles’ Creed, Traditional Version)
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, 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 church; the communion of
saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and
the life everlasting. –Amen-.
*PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE 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.
OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS AND OURSELVES
The Offering Prayer
Liturgist
Offertory
“Prayer, Op. 48”
Th. Salomé
*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.
-Amen-
SENDING IN GOD’S NAME
*SENDING HYMN
“Be Thou My Vision”
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
*BENEDICTION RESPONSE
“May the Lord Bless You”
POSTLUDE
“Moderato”
PH#339
Judy Hunnicutt
David Johnson
*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.
Ushers: Youth.
Liturgist: Bill Peterson.
The flower arrangement this morning is given to the glory of
God and placed in honor of Mark and Tracy Hinchcliff by Steve
and Cindy Edgerton.
Sympathy of the congregation is extended to Frances Leavitt on
the death of her sister, Harrison S. Chapman, on Tuesday, October
28, 2014, in Spartanburg, SC.
Sympathy of the congregation is extended to the families of Dot
Bryson, Laura Buffkin and Chris and Melissa Wingfield on the
death of their sister and aunt, Barbara Wingfield Detrich, on
Wednesday, October 29, 2014.
Sympathy of the congregation is extended to Margaret Knight on
the death of her sister, Lorene G. Sundquist, on October, 18, 2014,
in Worchester, MA.
Congratulations to Dan and Andrea Murray on the birth of their
daughter, Juliet Cisle Murray, on November 4, 2014 in
Washington, DC. Richard and Donna Lawhon are the proud
grandparents.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014 is Veterans Day when we honor our
military men and women for their unselfish giving in defense of
our freedom as Americans and the protection of those around the
world who may not be able to protect themselves. Thank a vet
today!
Next Sunday, November 16th, 2014, following the 11:00 a.m.
service, we will be honoring Sarah Altizer for years of faithful
service as Office Administrator, Secretary and loyal friend to this
church and community! Sarah is retiring and looking forward to
having the time to spend with family and friends in the days to
come. God bless you Sarah, Doc and family. We love you all and
thank you from the bottom of our hearts today!
The Missions Committee will be coordinating the Angel Tree
Project this year. The trees will be in place November 16, 23 and
30 for Angel selection. Gifts will be due December 7. Financial
contributions for food baskets may be turned in to the church
office.
PROJECT SOSOS! Congregational Care is in the process of
putting together exam care packages for our FPC college and
boarding school students. Leave your donations in the large red
bucket in the Session Room no later than November 23. Flyers
containing more information are located throughout the church.
Monetary donations are also welcome!
Church Calendar
Sunday, November 9
8:30 a.m.
Contemporary Service
9:30 a.m.
Fellowship Reception
9:45 a.m.
Sunday School
11:00 a.m.
Traditional Worship
6:00 p.m.
Faith and Film
Monday, November 10
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
3:00 p.m. GPS
6:00 p.m. Congregational Supper
7:00 p.m. Committee Meetings
Tuesday, November 11
9:00 a.m.
Weekday School
5:45 p.m.
Sanctuary Ringers
Wednesday, November 12
9:00 a.m.
Weekday School
7:00 p.m.
Chancel Choir
Thursday, November 13
9:00 a.m.
Weekday School
Saturday, November 15
7:00 a.m.
Community Breakfast
Sunday, November 16
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
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.
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: sarahfpcoffice@gmail.com
Website: www.firstpresbyterianmartinsville.org
Information for the church web site, monthly newsletter, and
Facebook page should be e-mailed as soon as you know it to
fpcsteepleviews@gmail.com. Information for the E-news Weekly
should be e-mailed to fpcmartinsville@gmail.com.
Pastoral and Program Staff
Mark Hinchcliff, Pastor
Cynthia Dobrinski, Music Director
Sarah Altizer, Office Manager
Francia Brown, Bookkeeper
Mary Lewis Johnston and Kelly Huff, Weekday School Directors
Prayer Concerns
The Session
Moderator, Mark Hinchcliff
Clerk, Joan Montgomery
Missions; Dennis Casey
Administration, Chris Beeler
Fellowship, Pearl Minter
Christian Education, Victoria Esarey
Stewardship, Janet Fentress
Evangelism/Outreach, Nancy Moore
Worship, Cindy Edgerton
Congregational Care, Virginia Truitt
Facilities, Neil Tatum
Dot Bryson, Richard Bryson, Jr. (son) & Sandra B. Cox (daughter), Julia
Campbell & Becky Nance, (friends of Barbara Tatum), Bob & Frances
Bledsoe, Beth Ford, Jean Linker, Clara Hartley, Peggy Horne (Bob
Davis’ sister), Blair Boswell Lawson, (daughter of Mike Boswell),
Charlie Miller, Kitty Campbell Neil, Jeanne Persinger (sister-in-law of
Sarah Altizer), Gabriel Porras (Smith Chaney’s grandnephew), Barbara
Regen, Jim Rothrock (brother of Dru Rothrock), JoAnne Sanders,
Barbara Tatum, Mary Layton Truitt, Eleanor Woody, and all our troops
throughout the world.
Trustees
Ed Linker, Bill Manning, Dru Rothrock, David Garland
Kent Williams, Billy Kirby
Other Committee Moderators
Trustees: Dru Rothrock Early Worship: Virginia King
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
1901 Patrick Henry Avenue
Martinsville, Virginia
The 22nd Sunday after Pentecost
November 9, 2014
“Keep faithful watch”
Based on Matthew 25:1-13 and Psalm 78:1-7
Our Mission
Share God’s love, embrace our neighbors, nurture each other.