Fairfax Presbyterian Church

January 27, 2008

Mission-Minded, Small-Group Centered

Prelude Aria F Peters
Beverly Dahlin, Guest Organist

Welcome and Community Announcements Jessica Tate
You are encouraged to greet people you don’t know during our welcome. Please print your name in the friendship pad and return it to the end of the pew. If you are visiting, please include your name, address, and phone number.

The Lighting of the Christ Candle

Call to Worship (responsive) Henry Brinton
L: The world belongs to the Lord.
P: The earth and its people are God's.
L: How good and lovely it is to live together in unity.
P: Love and faith come together; justice and peace join hands.
L: Lord, open our eyes;
P: And our mouths shall proclaim your praise.

#*Hymn 466 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing Azmon

* Call to Confession
L: Jesus calls us to follow him, but so often we move in another direction. Let us admit our failure to walk in the way of Christ.

* Prayer of Confession (unison)
Lord God, your Son blessed the poor in spirit, but we are more impressed with prestige and power. He said we must purify our hearts, but we are obsessed by appearances. He taught us that we will be comforted when we mourn, yet we curse our bad luck and ask, “Why me?” He said a special joy belonged to the peacemakers, but we resist paying the price of peace. He summoned us to hunger and thirst for righteousness, but we long for the pleasures of the newest toys and technologies. Forgive us, loving God, and return us to the path of Jesus, the way to eternal happiness. Amen. (Time for silent confession)

* Assurance of Forgiveness
L: Jesus calls us to turn around and follow him, and he offers us forgiveness and new life.
P: Thanks be to God for this priceless gift! Amen.

* Response to Our Assurance Gloria Patri #579, The Hymnal
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.

Conversation with Children
Storytime (in room 252 for children age 3 to 5) and nursery (in room 245 for children under 3)
are available during all services.

Anthem Ye Servants of God arr R. Groth
Handbell Quartet

Prayer for Illumination Chuck Olwell

Scripture Lesson Matthew 4:12-23
12Now when Jesus heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew to Galilee. 13He left Nazareth and made his home in Capernaum by the lake, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15‘Land of Zebulun, land of Naphtali, on the road by the sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles – 16the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and for those who sat in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.’ 17From that time Jesus began to proclaim, ‘Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.’18As he walked by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the lake – for they were fishermen. 19And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.’ 20Immediately they left their nets and followed him. 21As he went from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John, in the boat with their father Zebedee, mending their nets, and he called them. 22Immediately they left the boat and their father, and followed him. 23Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom and curing every disease and every sickness among the people.

L: This is the Word of the Lord.
P: Thanks be to God.

Sermon Las Vegas Lazy Henry Brinton

* Hymn 377 Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore Pescador de Hombres
(Pass Prayer Cards to the center aisles.)

Morning Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer

Offering of Christ’s People
Call to Respond
Offertory Jesus Medley arr P S Cota

* Doxology 592 Old Hundredth
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow,
Praise God, all creatures here below,
Praise God above, ye heavenly host,
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
* Prayer of Dedication (unison)
God, we offer you these gifts. May they reach the poor, the lonely, the frightened. May they help the homeless, the hungry, the sick. May they inspire the discouraged, the grieving, the bored. May they reach our neighbors with the message of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

* Hymn 447 Lead On, O King Eternal Lancashire

* Benediction

* Postlude En Forme de Carillon T DuBois
*CCLI License #824089

Announcements (January 27, 2008)

This Week at FPC

An Invitation to “The Meeting Ground”
FPC is “a house of prayer for all peoples,” a meeting ground for people of diverse perspectives and opinions, a place for people to Encounter God, Experience Christ, and Express the Power of the Spirit in a community of faith. There is something for everyone in “The Meeting Ground,” so please join us for this week of special activities, and bring a friend!

Ash Wednesday, February 6
6:00 p.m. Pancake Supper in Fellowship Hall, offered by the Member Connections Ministry
7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service in the Sanctuary, offered by the Worship Ministry

Thursday, February 7
7:30 p.m. Music Presentation, “What Good is a Hymnal, Anyway?,” in the Sanctuary

Friday, February 8
7:30 p.m. “Journey Through Holy Week” in the Sanctuary, offered by Christian Education Ministry

Sunday, February 10
5:30 p.m. “1 – 2 – 3 World Dinner” in Fellowship Hall, offered by the Youth Ministry

Monday, February 11
7:30 p.m. “Hands-on” outreach project and more in Fellowship Hall, offered by the Mission Outreach Ministry

Tuesday, February 12
7:30 p.m. “Lose Weight and Get Strong through Ten Commandments of Faith and Fitness” in Fellowship Hall; talk and book signing by authors Henry Brinton and Vik Khanna

Sunday, January 27
Sanctuary Choir Retreat
8:45 a.m. Encounter, sanctuary
10:00 a.m. Church School, various
11:15 a.m. Worship, sanctuary
12:30 p.m. Worship meeting, 110
12:30 p.m. ACE, 233
4:30 p.m. Chapel Choir, 235

Monday, January 28
7:00 p.m. Encounter, 110
7:15 p.m. Radiant Ringers, 232, sanctuary
7:30 p.m. Midlife Men, 233
7:30 p.m. Girl Scouts, 135

Tuesday, January 29
10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, 110
7:15 p.m. Joyful Ringers, 235, Sanctuary

Wednesday, January 30
12:30 p.m. FPP Soccer, quad or FH
7:00 p.m. Companions in Christ, Parlor
7:30 p.m. Quilters, 110

Thursday, January 31
6:00 p.m. FACETS, MPR
7:30 p.m. Choir 101, 235
8:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir, 235, sanctuary

Friday, February 1
11:00 a.m. Basic Bible, parlor
12:00 p.m. Midday Prayer, sanctuary

Saturday, February 2
LOGOS 1-Day Workshop
Souper Bowl Rehearsal
8:00 a.m. Men’s Breakfast, MPR

Sunday, February 3
9:30 a.m. Worship, sanctuary
10:30 a.m. Congregational Meeting, sanctuary
4:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship, various
4:30 p.m. Chapel Choir, 235
4:30 p.m. Carol Choir, 233

Christian Education

Children’s Activities
The Nursery is open Sunday mornings in room 245 for infants from 6 weeks to 3 years of age.
Storytime is held for children ages 3 through 5 during the 8:45 a.m. service and for children ages 3 through 1st grade during the 11:15 a.m. service in room 252. A Storytime caregiver will meet the children outside the sanctuary after the Conversation with Children or you may take your child up.
During the 10 a.m. Sunday School hour, Fairfax Kids will meet as follows:
Ages 3-4 in room 255 * Ages 5-K in room 257 * Grade 1-2 in room 244
Grade 3-4 in room 233 * Grade 5-6 in room 234

Youth Classes
Youth B&B classes meet at 10 a.m. in rooms 229 for both Junior Highs and Senior Highs. There will be NO Youth Fellowship today Sun, Jan 27. Because of the Super Bowl, G.R.A.C.E. Youth Fellowship will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. next Sun, Feb 3. Sun, Feb 3 is also the Souper Bowl of Caring; we need students in grades 6 through 12 to collect money in soup pots before and after the service. If you can help, please come to church at 9 a.m. next Sunday!

10 a.m. Adult Christian Education, Winter 2008
Basic Bible. This in-depth look at the week’s lectionary reading is led by Pastor Henry Brinton in the multipurpose room. No previous Bible study experience required!
Christian Formation 101. This class is exploring the basics of transformational faith in room 110.
Parenting Your Teenager. Celebrate with fellow adventurers on the path to raising adolescents. This class will meet in room 134.
Morning Mingle. This casual, drop-in class uses videos and short studies to explore faith and life connections. They’re found in room 135.

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Lent is traditionally a time when disciples renew their commitment to the disciplines of Christian life. Join Jessica Tate for a Lenten exploration of corporate and individual Christian practices that connect us to the larger story of God. This class will meet in room 110 at the 10 o’clock hour beginning Sun, Feb 10.

NEWS OF FPC
The flowers in the Sanctuary this morning are given by Megan & Jim Lyons in memory of their friends Sora & Ed Gross, Joe Cardassi and Dave Newman.

The sanctuary choir, along with Dr. Kenneth Martin and Dr. Donna Whited, are on their annual retreat at Massanetta Springs this weekend. We are happy to have our own Alex Parrott playing the piano at our 8:45 a.m. Encounter service; special thanks to Tory Waltrip for leading the preparation of the Encounter Praise Team. At the 11:15 a.m. service, we welcome Beverly Dahlin back as our substitute organist. A handbell quartet consisting of Lenny Pacholski, Beth Corry, Karen Hammond and Max Uphaus will play the anthem and offertory.

THE PRESBYTERY has kept the per capita assessment at $30 per person. Please use the appropriate envelope in your stewardship bundle or indicate per capita on the memo line of your check. Your contribution to this important aspect of church life is appreciated.

THE FPC FAMILY of faith wants to share the joys and sufferings of our members. Please call the office at 703 273-5300 or e-mail office@fairfaxpresby.com to let us know of celebrations or concerns. If an emergency occurs on the weekend, e-mail Henry Brinton and Jessica Tate. FPC sends weekly e-mails listing prayer requests made by members. If you wish to receive this list, please send your e-mail address to Jim Conrad.

THE CHRIST CANDLE is lighted at the start of each service of worship to gather us as a community of faith around Jesus Christ, the light of the world. At the end of the service, the light is carried out of the Sanctuary to remind us that we follow the light of Christ into the world. As we leave this place, we are to be bearers of the light, sharing the good news of God’s grace in the world.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for Super Sunday, Feb 3. We will have a single service of worship with a mission focus at 9:30 a.m., followed by the annual meeting of the congregation. Annual reports, financial reports and the 2008 budget will be available in the narthex. Feb 3 is also Boy Scout Sunday. We invite all Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and adult leaders to come in uniform and participate in the service.

PAPER COPIES of FPC sermons can now be found in the narthex. Sermon texts can also be found online from a link on our home page; a recording of the sermon is also available most Sundays.

SERVICE, STEWARDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

THANKS to your generous donations, the FISH Clothing Closet is serving many people in need in our area. We do request that you deliver your donations only during the time the closet is open, from 9 a.m. to noon every Tue & Thur and the first Sat of the month, or make other delivery arrangements by contacting Faye Quesenberry at 703 620-0161 or fwques@aol.com. Please do NOT leave bags of clothes in the hallway or the church office; this poses a fire hazard as well as extra work for our custodians. Thank you!

THE STEWARDSHIP and Finance Ministry needs a committee of two or three finance-minded individuals to conduct the required annual review of our financial processes. If you can offer a few hours of your time for this important church need, please contact Braden Giordano.

THE STUDY BUDDY program tutors low-income students every Tue and Thur from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Fairfax City. The program needs tutors and other volunteer assistance. Training will be provided on Tue, Jan 29 at 7:30 p.m. For details please contact Margie Urano.

BLOOD PRESSURE screenings are available in the Narthex extension on the first Sunday of every month. The next screening is scheduled for Sun, Feb 3.

YOUTH MISSION NEWS

FPC YOUTH have officially kicked off their “Be the Change” 30 Hour Famine for the World Vision campaign. The G.R.A.C.E. youth group will fast from April 11 to 13 to raise money for starving children around the world. It is their mission to help prevent the deaths of some of the 29,000 children who die from hunger every day. You can also help by writing a check to FPC with “30 Hour Famine” on the memo line. Stop by their table in the narthex for more information.

SPOTS FOR the youth mission trip to St. Petersburg, FL are filling up fast. A non-refundable $75 deposit is due no later than Sun, Feb 3. Questions? Call Nancy Stevens.

THE 1-2-3 DINNER will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sun, Feb 10. Please RSVP at the Word Vision table in the narthex.

FPC YOUTH are participating in the Christ Lutheran Church Study Buddies program every Tue and Thur from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Please come help our community children with their homework!

ON THE CALENDAR

MEN’S BREAKFAST will meet at 8 a.m. Sat, Feb 2 in the multipurpose room. Information about the program will be available soon on the FPC website under Men’s Breakfast or from Al Henderson. Please join us for wonderful fellowship and a great breakfast.

BASIC BIBLE meets every Friday from 11 to noon in the parlor. Join us in this weekly study of the Sunday scripture lessons. The class is reprised every Sunday at the 10 a.m. church school hour.

MIDDAY PRAYER is held Fridays from noon to 12:30 in the sanctuary for all who want to bring their joys and concerns to God.

Upcoming Messages
Feb 3 9:30 a.m. Super Sunday Mission Messages, Matthew 25:31-40
Feb 6 7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday service
Feb 10 8:45 and 11:15 a.m. First Sunday in Lent;
Feb 17 8:45 and 11:15 a.m., Sermon by Lois Aroian
Feb 24 8:45 a.m. Encounter! Service 11:15 a.m. Soundtrack for Living, Psalms 95:1-7

FPC’s Teddy Bear Ministry is flourishing, thanks to ongoing donations of new bears from members and friends. If you know someone who is ill, lonely or depressed, please take them one of our bears. We ask only that you sign it out in the Bear Ministry book in the narthex so we know where its new home is. In order for this ministry to remain successful, we must constantly replenish our bear supply and we appreciate your continuing donations of new bears.

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