Fairfax Presbyterian Church

May 11, 2008

Mission-Minded, Small-Group Centered

PENTECOST

Gather Around God’s Word

Prelude A Psalm of Praise (8:45)
Joyful Ringers, Kenneth Martin, Director
Processional (11:15)
Donna Whited, Organist

Lighting of the Christ Candle
Look! Here is the light that reminds us
That Christ shines among us;
For Christ is the light that lightens the whole world,
And Christ is the light that brightens our worship.

Call to Worship (responsive) Henry Brinton
L: I will sing to the Lord as long as I live;
P: I will sing praise to my God while I have being.
L: May my meditation be pleasing to God, for I rejoice in the Lord.
P: Bless the Lord, O my soul. Praise the Lord! (Psalm 104:33-35)

* Hymn 319 Spirit

* Call to Confession Jessica Tate
L: The Holy Spirit comes to wash away our sin and heal our wounded spirits. Let us confess our sin together.

* Prayer of Confession (unison)
Almighty God, you poured your Spirit upon gathered disciples, creating bold tongues, open ears, and a new community of faith. We confess that we hold back the force of your Spirit among us. We do not listen for your word of grace, speak the good news of your love, or live as a people made one in Christ. Have mercy on us, O God. Transform our timid lives by the power of your Spirit, and fill us with a flaming desire to be your faithful people, doing your will for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Time for silent confession.)

* Assurance of Forgiveness
L: People of God, the Spirit is here in healing power. Your sins are forgiven.
P: Let us celebrate the new life of God's Holy Spirit. 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.

Proclaim God’s Word
Anthem Be Thou My Vision (8:45)
Sing to the Lord a New Song (11:15)
Sanctuary Choir, Kenneth Martin, Director

Prayer for Illumination
Lou Major (8:45); Frances Bowen (11:15)

Scripture Lesson Acts 2:1-21
1When the day of Pentecost had come, the apostles were all together in one place. 2And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3Divided tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of them. 4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability. 5Now there were devout Jews from every nation under heaven living in Jerusalem. 6And at this sound the crowd gathered and was bewildered, because each one heard them speaking in the native language of each. 7Amazed and astonished, they asked, ‘Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8And how is it that we hear, each of us, in our own native language? 9Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, 11Cretans and Arabs – in our own languages we hear them speaking about God’s deeds of power.’ 12All were amazed and perplexed, saying to one another, ‘What does this mean?’ 13But others sneered and said, ‘They are filled with new wine.’ 14But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: ‘Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen to what I say. 15Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o’clock in the morning. 16No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: 17“In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh, and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams. 18Even upon my slaves, both men and women, in those days I will pour out my Spirit; and they shall prophesy. 19And I will show portents in the heaven above and signs on the earth below, blood, and fire, and smoky mist. 20The sun shall be turned to darkness and the moon to blood, before the coming of the Lord’s great and glorious day. 21Then everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
L: This is the Word of the Lord.
P: Thanks be to God.

Conversation with Children
Song 322 Spirit of the Living God
(The children of the church will lead the congregation; 8:45)
At 8:45, children in Kindergarten to grade 2 may go to Godly Play in room 243.
Storytime is available in room 252 for children age 3 to 5.
The nursery (in room 245 for children under 3) is available during all services.

* Hymn 326 Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart
(Pass Prayer Cards to the center aisles.)

Sermon Catching the Wind Henry Brinton

* Affirmation of Faith
We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God's new heaven and new earth, praying, Come, Lord Jesus! Amen. (A Brief Statement of Faith, Presbyterian Church, USA)

Respond to God’s Word

Community Announcements and Prayer Concerns

Offering of Christ’s People
Call to Respond
Offertory Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

* 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)
Mighty God, receive our gifts, so that together we may make a difference in this world you love so much. May our lives and our church reflect your presence in the world, and may your holy and powerful Spirit blow through us each day. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

* Passing of the Peace

Follow God’s Word Into the World
* Hymn 315 Every Time I Feel the Spirit

* Extroit Now Carry the Light
Now carry the light that reminds us that Christ goes before us,
For Christ is the light that lightens the whole world,
And Christ is the light that brightens our living.

* Benediction

* Postlude Improvisation on Veni Creator Spiritus
*CCLI License #824089

NOTES ON WORSHIP
OUR NEW ORDER FOR WORSHIP is being inaugurated today. This is not meant to change the feel of our service; it merely alters the order of certain elements for the following reasons: We want our children to hear the reading of the scripture. Scripture is the story of our faith; so that the children may hear these stories and a Conversation rooted in them, the Conversation with Children now comes after the Scripture Lesson. We want our service to begin with a call to worship. We now begin with a focus on God and later, as a response to the Word heard in the service, focus on our life together. This also gives late-comers a chance to hear our announcements. We want to include an Affirmation of Faith, in words ranging from the ancient Nicene Creed to the modern Brief Statement of Faith, to unite us as one body. The staff and Worship Ministry will be open to hearing about your experience with this new order for worship.

THE FLOWERS in the sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in honor of Dan Bauer’s birthday, in loving memory of Pete Bauer’s mom, and in honor of all mothers on Mother’s Day.

Paul McKlveen, of First Presbyterian Church, Neenah, Wisconsin, provides two moods for worship in the music at 8:45 – rhythmic and joyous in the Prelude, fervent and reflective in the Anthem. Robert Lau’s Anthem at 11:15 uses mixed meters to give its text, drawn from Psalms 148, 149 and 150, freshness and vitality.

TODAY AT FPC
YOUTH GROUP will not meet today, Sunday, May 11. Happy Mother’s Day!

THE FPC FAMILY of faith wants to share the joys and sufferings of our members. Call 703 273-5300 or e-mail office@fairfaxpresby.com to let us know of celebrations or concerns. If an emergency occurs on the weekend, please e-mail Henry Brinton at hgbrinton@ aol.com and Jessica Tate at
jessica@fairfaxpresby.com. If you wish to receive weekly FPC prayer requests by e-mail, please send your e-mail address to jc@his.com.

Visitors: Welcome to Fairfax Presbyterian Church

We are glad you have joined us for worship and hope you feel warmly welcomed to this community of faith. We hope you will experience the Holy Spirit moving in this place through our worship, fellowship and mission. Please sign the friendship pad, including your name, address, email and phone number, so that we might be in touch to welcome you to our congregation. You are invited to join us in the narthex for a cup of coffee following the service.

A special note to children and their parents: We welcome all children in worship and provide worship bags in the narthex with some activities to engage them during the service. We also have a nursery for infants and toddlers up to three years of age in room 245 during both services. In the 8:45 a.m. service of worship, after the conversation with children, children ages 3 through 5 are invited to attend Storytime in room 252. Children in Kindergarten through second grade are invited to Godly Play (a developmentally appropriate worship experience). In the 11:15 a.m. service of worship, after the conversation with children, children ages 3 through first grade are invited to Storytime in room 252.

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. After the Conversation with Children, please take your child up to room 352. Godly Play for children in Kindergarten through 2nd grade is held following the Conversation with Children in room 243 during the 8:45 a.m. service. 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 234
* Grade 5-6 in room 233
Youth Classes
Youth B&B classes meet at 10 a.m. in rooms 229 for both Junior Highs and Senior Highs. Youth Fellowship will not meet today.

10 a.m. Adult Christian Education, Spring 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!
Jessica Tate & Cate Rodman’s class on individual and corporate Christian practices will continue through spring, using the book Christianity for the Rest of Us.
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.

YOUTH NEWS
Our confirmands will be joining the church next Sunday, May 18 at the 8:45 a.m. service. Please plan to be there in support of them! Youth, please join us for the end of the year Grad and Confirmation Party from 4:30 to 7 p.m. that afternoon.

PLEASE CONSIDER signing up as a prayer partner to FPC youth mission trip participants. There is a sign up sheet on the table in the narthex. If you have any question, please contact Nancy Stevens.

THEOLOGY CLUB. This new youth small group is dedicated to studying the roots of Christianity. What does it mean to be a Christian? What does it mean to believe in God? Any 9th to 12th grade youth is welcome to join us for open discussions on Sun, May 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the parlor. For more information, please contact Abbey Giordano at abigail.giordano @gmail.com or Jessica Tate at jessica@fairfaxpresby.com.

NEWS OF FPC
OUR SUMMER worship schedule, with one service of worship at 9:30 a.m., begins on Sunday, May 25.

Glebe Sunday is set for June 1 this year. We will have a casual, outdoor service at 9:30 a.m. – bring your lawn chairs, blankets, parasols and fans! After the service, plan to celebrate the beginning of summer and enjoy food and fellowship with other FPC members at a lunch, sponsored by the Member Connections Ministry and served on the grounds.

SERVICE and STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
YOU KNOW how difficult it is to complete a project well without the right tools. For us, though, that’s just a temporary inconvenience until we get to Home Depot to buy what we need. For poor people in third world countries lacking mega-stores, having the right tools can result in significant improvement in the standard of living. Please give your donation to the Church World Service’s Tools of Hope program, sponsored at FPC by Presbyterian Women, today.

Former FPC member Carolyn Thalman is celebrating 50 years of living well with diabetes by walking with her family and friends in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk to Cure Diabetes at Landsdowne Conference Center on Sunday, June 1. If you wish to join them, contact Carolyn or Marian Lokay for details. You may also be a “virtual” member of the team. To register or support a walker, visit www.walk.jdrf.org and click on Walk to Cure Diabetes. Donations in the form of a check made out to JDRF may be sent to Carolyn at PO Box 2174, Winchester VA 22604.

Give your Heart to a Child. Can you set an extra place at your dinner table? Do you have a safe place for a child to sleep? Volunteer Emergency Families For Children needs volunteers willing to provide short term (1-21 days) emergency shelter to children who are victims of abuse or neglect. You choose the age, gender, and length of stay for each placement. Please contact Kym Ludwig at kludwig@vefc.org or call 800-756-6167 for additional information. Visit our website at www.vefc.org.

ON THE CALENDAR
THE MEMBERSHIP CONNECTIONS MINISTRY is sponsoring a social for all adults on Saturday, May 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Lee & Kim Phillips. Come and enjoy an evening of fellowship and fun. Please RSVP to the Phillips.

A RECIPE FOR HOPE: The recent 30 Day Famine experienced by the youth of FPC energized many of us to help do something about world hunger. Now, Bread for the World is offering us a chance to do more. To understand the causes for the recent increase in world hunger and how you can take action to help, visit www.bread.org and sign up for “A Recipe for Hope: Responding to the Global Hunger Crisis.” For more details, check the poster on the kiosk.

UPCOMING GOLDEN AGE Ministry events include lunch and a tour of the new Fairfax City Regional Library on May 18, a review of the Ministry’s activities to date on June 1, and a workshop on Balance and Aging on June 12. For complete details regarding these programs please see the FPC website or the May Octagon. Tickets for the 5-hour Balance and Aging program are on sale in the narthex on Sunday mornings.

LACE UP YOUR RUNNING SHOES! Runners and walkers of all ages are invited to join “Team FPC” for the 2nd Annual Run to End Domestic Violence at Fort Washington National Park in Maryland on Sat, May 17 at 8 a.m. The $20 entry fee benefits a worthy cause – forms are available on the kiosk. Contact Mike Watson.

A BAPTISM CONFERENCE for persons desiring baptism for themselves or their children will be held Tue, May 20 at 6:45 p.m. in the multipurpose room. Please call the church office at 703 273-5300 if you plan to attend.

COMMUNITY EVENTS
LUNCH ‘N LIFE for individuals 50 years old or better will be held at St. Mary of Sorrows Church in Fairfax Station at noon on Thur, May 15. The program will include a tour of this historic church. Please call Faye Quesenberry at 703 620-0161 by May 8 for reservations; the cost is $8. For more information, please call the office of the Shepherd’s Center of Fairfax-Burke at 703 323-4788 or visit www.fairfax-burkesc.org.

This Week at FPC
Sunday, May 11
8:45 a.m. Worship, sanctuary
10:00 a.m. Church School, various
11:15 a.m. Worship, sanctuary
7:00 p.m. Instrumental Ensemble rehearsal, FH

Monday, May 12
9:00 a.m. Martha Circle, parlor
3:00 p.m. FCS, FH
6:00 p.m. DYL, Stevens’ home
7:00 p.m. Joyful Ringers party, Hammond home
7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts, various
7:00 p.m. NA, 124
7:30 p.m. Girl Scouts, 135

Tuesday, May 13
10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, 110
10:00 a.m. Purly Gators, library
10:00 a.m. Rachel Circle, parlor
1:00 p.m. Women’s AA, MPR
7:00 p.m. Cub Scouts, 233
7:30 p.m. Deacons, MPR

Wednesday, May 14
12:30 p.m. FPP Soccer, Quad, FH
7:00 p.m. Companions in Christ, parlor
7:30 p.m. Mary Circle, Wender home
8:00 p.m. Open AA, FH

Thursday, May 15
9:30 a.m. Esther Circle, parlor
8:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir, 235, sanctuary

Friday, May 16
11:00 a.m. Basic Bible, parlor
12:00 p.m. Midday Prayer, sanctuary
12:00 p.m. GAM, library
7:00 p.m. CTC, 244
8:00 p.m. AA, 124, kitchen

Saturday, May 17
8:00 a.m. Girl Scouts, FH
9:00 a.m. CTC, 135

Sunday, May 18
8:45 a.m. Worship, sanctuary
10:00 a.m. Church School, various
11:15 a.m. Worship, sanctuary
12:30 p.m. Teen Choir
4:00 p.m. God & Country
4:30 p.m. Children’s Visioning, parlor
4:30 p.m. YF, various
7:00 p.m. Encounter Rehearsal, sanctuary

Upcoming Messages
May 18 Confirmation Sunday (8:45) 8:45 & 11:15 a.m. Sermon by Jessica Tate, Genesis 1:1-2:4a
May 25 Memorial Day weekend 9:30 a.m. Encounter! worship, Matthew 6:24-34
June 1 Glebe Service, 9:30 a.m. Sermon by Henry Brinton, Picnic for 5,000, Matthew 14:13-21 Recognition of Graduates
June 8 9:30 a.m., Sermon by Jessica Tate Recognition of Christian Education volunteers
June 15 9:30 a.m. Sermon by Henry Brinton, Ultramarathon Faith, Genesis 12:1-9
June 22 9:30 a.m. Encounter! worship, John 15: 1-11

FPC RECYCLES! Articles made of glass, aluminum, plastic or paper may be placed together in the recycling containers found throughout the church. The materials do not need to be separated, but please empty liquids from bottles, cans and cups before placing them in the bins. You are encouraged to take your bulletin home to refer to regarding events and activities taking place at Fairfax Presbyterian Church during the week. If you choose to discard it, please place it in one of the recycling bins located near both sanctuary doors. Thank you for helping us care for God’s creation!

Church Staff
Senior Pastor The Reverend Henry G. Brinton
Associate Pastor The Reverend Jessica Tate
Pastor Emeritus The Reverend Henry A. Baumann
Parish Associate The Reverend Carol F. Barrett
Parish Associate The Reverend Roger Shoup
Parish Associate The Reverend Ronald Radden
Youth Director Nancy Stevens
Acting Director of Music Doctor Kenneth Martin
Acting Organist Doctor Donna Whited
Publications Secretary Kathryn Uphaus
Business Administrator Robin Meeks
Family Ministry Coordinator Cate Rodman
Building Administrator Jeff Hodes
Custodians Robert Turner, Tracey Moss

The Session and Ministries
Christian Education    Melinda Bauers, Mike Britton
Membership Connections    Lee Phillips, Lisa Bokovoy, Al Henderson
Mission Outreach    Lou Major, Sheri Zimmerman
Property Management   Bob Burdett, Jean St. Clair
Staff Personnel & Administration    Charlene Griffiths, Jim Conrad
Stewardship and Finance    Braden Giordano, Bobbi Hess
Worship    Michelle Coon, Serena Mercer
Clerk of Session   Gary Sowers

Board of Deacons
Parish A: Marylove Klein, Vanessa Mueller
Parish B: Tim Henderson, Lenny Pacholski
Parish C: Nancy Kay, Charles Olwell
Parish D: Linda Belger, Violet Richardson
Parish E: Anna Farrell, Dave Wender
Parish F: Brad Ward, Rob Updegrove
Parish G: Midge Coward, Charles Speer
Parish H: Frances Bowen, Mike Lamb
Parish I: Cole Bevis, Mary Ann Campbell
Youth Deacon: Brian Hess

Board of Trustees
Bill Golightly, Jerry Williams, Jerry Cook

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