Fairfax Presbyterian Church

February 3, 2008

Mission-Minded, Small-Group Centered

Prelude Lift High the Cross H Burgmayer
Instrumental Ensemble, Dr. Kenneth Martin, Director

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) Carol Radden
L: Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving and worship.
P: And what does God require from us:
L: We must let justice roll down like waters,
P: and righteousness like an everlasting stream.

#* Praise Song Come, Now is the Time to Worship B Doerksen
Refrain: Come, now is the time to worship; Come, now is the time to give your heart.
Come, just as you are to worship; Come, just as you are before your God. Come.
Verse: One day ev’ry tongue will confess You are God; One day ev’ry knee will bow.
Still the greatest treasure remains for those who gladly choose you now.
(Repeat refrain)

* Hymn 430 Come Sing, O Church, In Joy! Darwall’s 148th

* Call to Confession Nancy Partridge
L: The proof of God’s amazing love is this: that it was while we were sinners Christ died for us. It is in the name of Jesus, because we have faith in him, that we dare with confidence to approach God. Let us admit our guilt before God.

* Prayer of Confession (unison)
O God, have mercy upon us as we confess our sin. Christ calls us stewards, but we squander your gifts. You give us tasks to perform, yet we do as we please. You send us to minister on behalf of those suffering; we are slow to respond until our own needs are met. You expect us to praise you in all that we do; we take all the credit for those things we do well. Forgive us and help us to be more obedient. (Time for silent confession.)

* Assurance of Forgiveness
L: So if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new!

* 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 G.R.A.C.E. Youth
Storytime (in room 252 for children age 3 to 5) and nursery (in room 245 for children under 3) is available during this service.

Anthem Let the Song Go Round the Earth B Red
Sanctuary Choir and Teen Choir

Prayer for Illumination Esther Elstun

Scripture Lesson Matthew 25:31-40
31‘When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. 32All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33and he will put the sheep at his right hand and the goats at the left. 34Then the king will say to those at his right hand, “Come, you that are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.” 37Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? 38And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? 39And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?” 40And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.”

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

Sermon Stand Up for Mission
Lou Major, Sheri Zimmerman and FPC Members in Mission

Recognition Roll Call of FPC Missions Carol Radden

* Hymn 435 We Are All One in Mission Es Flog Ein Kleins Waldvogelein
(Pass Prayer Cards to the center aisles.)

Prayer Concerns Henry Brinton

Offering of Christ’s People
Call to Respond
Offertory When the Saints Go Marching In arr K Martin

* 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.

* Processional Symbols of Ministry Mission Representatives

* Prayer of Dedication (unison) Carol Radden
O God, you endow us with talent beyond what we earn or deserve. You seek from us service to you in all that we think, yearn for, and do. As we bring our gifts and offerings before you, may they reflect a wise investment of your trust in us. May their yield continue to abound as the work that we do spreads your will farther. Amen.

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Invitation Jessica Tate
Great Prayer of Thanksgiving and the Lord’s Prayer
The Breaking of the Bread
(Please hold the elements when you receive them so that we may partake together.)
The Sharing of the Cup
Prayer after Communion Henry Brinton

* Hymn 420 God of Grace and God of Glory Cwm Rhondda

* Benediction Henry Brinton

* Postlude Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether D Cherwien
*CCLI License #824089

All FPC members are asked to be seated during the Postlude for the Annual Congregational Meeting.
Visitors are welcome to stay for the meeting or depart at this time.

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 the Multipurpose Room, offered by the Mission Outreach Ministry (Operation First Response will be packing hygiene bags; in order to feel really involved, you are requested to bring individual tissue packs to include in the bags)

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

Announcements (February 3, 2008)

This Week at FPC

TODAY IS SUPER SUNDAY and our annual meeting of the congregation. A note about the pastors’ terms of call as well as copies of our annual report, financial reports and the 2008 budget are available in the narthex. Today is also our annual
Souper Bowl of Caring, which is why our youth are walking around the church with big soup pots! The money raised today will be given to Children of Mine, an after-school care facility in Anacostia.

THE MUSIC MINISTRY VISIONING Task Force will meet after the Congregational Meeting to continue work on our vision for the Music Ministry of FPC. All those who participated at the last meeting, as well as any other interested individuals are welcome to join us in room 110.

BLOOD PRESSURE screenings are available in the Narthex extension on the first Sunday of every month. There is a screening today, Sun, Feb 3.

G.R.A.C.E. Youth Fellowship will meet today from 4 to 6 p.m. A Confirmation Class will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. in room 233. Youth and the Youth Ministry Team are invited to Nancy Steven’s house to watch the Super Bowl!

Sunday, February 3
9:30 a.m. Worship, sanctuary
10:30 a.m. Congregational Meeting, sanctuary
11:30 a.m. Music Visioning, 110
4:00 p.m. Youth Fellowship, various
4:30 p.m. Chapel Choir, 235
4:30 p.m. Carol Choir, 233

Monday, February 4
7:00 p.m. Encounter, TBA
7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts, various
7:15 p.m. Radiant Ringers, 232, sanctuary
7:30 p.m. Homeless Concerns, 110
7:30 p.m. Girl Scouts, 135

Tuesday, February 5
10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, 110
9:30 a.m. Ruth Circle, Love Luncheon, MPR
7:00 p.m. All Committee Night, various
7:15 p.m. Joyful Ringers, 235, sanctuary

Wednesday, February 6
12:30 p.m. FPP Soccer, quad or FH
6:00 p.m. Pancake Dinner, FH
7:00 p.m. Companions in Christ, Parlor
7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service, sanctuary

Thursday, February 7
7:15 p.m. Sarah Circle, Libby home
7:30 p.m. Meeting Ground, Music Ministry, sanctuary
8:30 p.m. Sanctuary Choir, 235, sanctuary

Friday, February 8
11:00 a.m. Basic Bible, parlor
12:00 p.m. Midday Prayer, sanctuary
7:30 p.m. Meeting Ground, Christian Education Ministry, sanctuary

Saturday, February 9
8:00 a.m. Cub Scouts, FH, MPR
8:30 a.m. Girl Scouts, 235

Sunday, February 10
8:45 a.m. Worship, sanctuary
10:00 a.m. Church School, various
11:15 a.m. Worship, sanctuary
4:30 p.m. Chapel Choir, 235
4:30 p.m. Carol Choir, 233
5:30 p.m. Youth 1-2-3 Dinner, FH

Christian Education will resume the regular schedule next week.
This Sunday, please join us for our Annual Congregational Meeting!

The Nursery is open Sunday mornings in room 245 for infants from 6 weeks to 3 years of age.
Storytime will be held for children ages 3 through 5. A Storytime caregiver will meet the children outside the sanctuary after the Conversation with Children or you may take your child up.

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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 sanctuary choir and the Teen Choir join forces today to present an energetic anthem about spreading the gospel of Christ’s love to every part of the world. Today’s service also features our Instrumental Ensemble playing both on their own and during some of the congregational singing. Their arrangement of When the Saints Go Marching In includes two other famous melodies: Lead On, O King Eternal and We’re Marching to Zion.

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.

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.

FAITH AND FITNESS BOOK: Midlife Men are selling Henry Brinton and Vic Khanna’s new book, The Ten Commandments of Faith and Fitness, to raise funds for their mission work in Honduras. The books are $24 each or two for $40. Pick up an order from the kiosk; place it and your check made out to FPC, with “Midlife Men” on the memo line, in the offering plate or return it to the church office. The books have arrived; you will be contacted with pick up information.

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 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 at 703 352-1982 or murano@juno.com.

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 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.

PLEASE RSVP for the 1-2-3 World Dinner being hosted by the youth of our church from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. next Sun, Feb 10. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex. This dinner will focus on world hunger.

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
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 6 7:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday service
Feb 10 8:45 and 11:15 a.m. First Sunday in Lent;
Take Two Tablets, Exodus 24:12-18
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
Mar 2 8:45 and 11:15 a.m., Diamonds or Dust?, Ephesians 5:8-14
Mar 9 8:45 and 11:15 a.m., Legos and Bones, Ezekiel 37:1-14
Mar 16 8:45 and 11:15 a.m., Palm Sunday, Sermon by Jessica Tate

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