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Bradley Hills
Presbyterian Church
Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church
February 5, 2023
10:30 a.m.
A S PECIAL W ELCOME TO OUR G UESTS
We are glad you have joined us for worship this morning. We are a caring community
of friends who come from a variety of backgrounds to seek God in this place. We are
united by our faith in Christ, our love of learning, our appreciation of music and
worship, our passion for service and our desire to deepen our spiritual lives. We
believe you will find Bradley Hills a safe place to ask the deep questions of life and a
community that embraces each spiritual journey. Bradley Hills is a welcoming witness
to the love of Jesus Christ. We believe that diversity in our membership – different
ages, genders, ethnicities, abilities, races, sexual orientations, ideological and
theological beliefs and experiences - is an important strength. We come from across
the nation, from different denominational backgrounds and from around the world.
We are all God’s children, united by God’s love. Our history is connected to the care
and nurture of children and to our supporting each other as we seek God. We
encourage you to explore our bulletin and website, to include your email on the
fellowship pads and to take home a welcome folder found just outside the Sanctuary.
We hope we have a chance to greet you following worship or that you’ll contact us.
Many blessings,
Pastor David, the BHPC Staff, and Congregation
David@bradleyhillschurch.org
We are currently a mask optional community. All are welcome to attend in-person at our
8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. services or stream online at our 10:30 a.m. service.
Childcare is available for infants and toddlers ages 3 and under. Children ages 4 and
older are invited to participate in Children’s Church following the Children’s Message or
stay with their families for worship.
GETTING CONNECTED AND EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP
BHPC is excited to welcome you to our growing community.
Pastor David will be available after worship or during the week to
meet with families or individuals interested in connecting more at
BHPC or exploring membership. Just email
david@bradleyhillschurch.org to set up a time.
Membership classes will be offered on February 5 at 11:40 a.m. in
Covenant Hall and on Zoom.
New members will be received next on February 12.
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G ATHERING T OGETHER
P REPARING OUR H EARTS FOR W ORSHIP
C ARILLON P EAL
P RAYER OF P REPARATION
G ATHERING M USIC
Ballo del granduca, Variatio 3 Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
C ALL TO W ORSHIP Pastor Denise Diaab
One: Where could I go, where could I run
All: Even if I found the strength to fly
One: If I rose on the wings of the dawn
All: If I crashed through the corners of the sky
One: If I sailed past the edge of the sea
All: Even if I made my bed in Hell
One: Still there You would find me
All: Nothing is beyond You
One: Praise be to God
adapted from “Nothing is Beyond You” by Rich Mullins
*H YMN 390
O Savior, in This Quiet Place St. Stephen
W ELCOME AND C ONGREGATIONAL L IFE S HARED Pastor David Gray
One: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
3 *Please stand, in body or in spirit.
C ONFESSING AND P RAISING
Said in unison.
PRAYER OF ADORATION AND CONFESSION
Holy God, hear our prayer: For the mending of our hearts, torn apart by our
unkindness; For the healing of our souls, wasting away from the despair around us;
For the forgiveness we seek for the sin we have allowed to persist; For the
reconciliation of the world, whose divisions condemns us; We pray for the courage
to admit our fault, the strength to amend our actions, and the hope that your grace
awaits us. Through Christ we pray.
--from “Hold Fast to What is Good” by Beth Merrill Neel
Silence for personal confession
KYRIE
One: We pray.
All: Amen.
A SSURANCE OF F ORGIVENESS
One: Friends, believe the good news.
All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.
4*R ESPONSE OF P RAISE & I NVITATION TO C HILDREN
Children are invited, with the permission of their parents, to come forward and sit on the
Chancel steps for the Children’s Message.
O My Soul, Bless Your Redeemer Stuttgart
O my soul, bless your Redeemer; all within me bless God’s name;
Bless the Savior, and forget not all God’s mercies to proclaim.
E XPERIENCING G OD ’ S W ORD
C HILDREN ’ S M ESSAGE DCE Matt Nabinger
Children ages 3 to 5th grade are invited to Church School following the Children’s Message.
Parents may pick up their children at the education doors beside the nursery after the worship
service.
R EFLECTING G OD ’ S L OVE FOR C HILDREN
Jesus Loves Me
Jesus loves me this I know for the Bible tells me so,
Little ones to him belong, they are weak but he is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so.
S CRIPTURE L ESSON Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
One: This is the word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
S ERMON DCE Matt Nabinger
And the Gate of Heaven is Everywhere
*H YMN 172
My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Resignation
5R ESPONDING TO G OD ’ S W ORD
R ESPONSE IN O FFERINGS - C ALL F OR O FFERING
As we make our offerings to God, please add your name and your email and/or address to
the fellowship pad, pass to the end of your row and pass it back so that we might greet each
other in our rows by name following the service.
O FFERTORY A NTHEM
To Every Thing There is a Season John Rutter
To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.
*S UNG P RAYER OF T HANKSGIVING - H YMN 592
Doxology Old Hundredth
The congregation may be seated.
R ESPONSE IN F AITH - S ACRAMENT OF THE L ORD ’ S S UPPER
Invitation to the Table
One: The Lord be with you.
All: And also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
All: We lift them up to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
All: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
G REAT P RAYER OF T HANKSGIVING
6B REAKING OF THE B READ AND P OURING OF THE C UP
One: The gifts of God given for all.
All: For all.
*S HARING OF THE E LEMENTS
C OMMUNION A NTHEM
O Sacrum Convivium! Olivier Messiaen
O sacrum convivium, in quo Christus sumitur;
recolitur memoria passionis ejus;
mens inpletur gratia;
et futurae gloriae nobis pignus datur.
Alleluia.
O sacred banquet, wherein Christ is received;
the memorial of his passion is renewed;
the soul is filled with grace;
and a pledge of future glory is given to us.
Alleluia.
Said in unison.
R ESPONSE IN P RAYER - T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER
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 sins, as we forgive those who sin against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
G OING F ORTH TO S ERVE
*HYMN 276
Great is Thy Faithfulness Faithfulness
*C HARGE & B ENEDICTION
*P ASSING THE P EACE OF C HRIST
7CELEBRATIONS & CONCERNS
Prayers for those mourning the loss of loved ones:
• The family of Yoshi Sei on the passing of his mother, Yasuko Sei, on February 2 in
Japan
• The family of Karin Harrison on the loss of her uncle, Ed Marin
• The family of Drew Bremmer on the loss of his Aunt Phyl
• The family of Gina and Bill Perry on the passing of Gina’s half-sister Yung Suk
Hindman on January 28; services will be planned for later this year
• The family of Mary Ann Williams who died on January 26; services will be held in
the sanctuary on February 26 at 1:00 pm, followed by a reception in Memorial Hall
Celebrations:
• We celebrate the ordination and installation of our new officers including:
• Elders: John Grobowski, Andrew Martel, Corinne Silva, and Will
Kauffunger (Youth Elder); Kate Smith will be ordained at a future date
• Deacons: Andrew Greub, Catherine Payne, Yoshi Sei, Caroline Simpson,
and James Eliason (Youth Deacon)
• We give thanks for the service of retiring Elders Brent Coffey, Neil Imus, Rebekah
Liu, Rosanna Morrison, and Lauren Ty and retiring Deacons Mike Frenkel, June
Kyakobye, Judy Ozone, Frank Randall, and Adam Specht.
Concerns:
We offer prayers for:
• Those named and unnamed who are ill, hospitalized, injured, facing/recovering
from surgery, being treated for cancer, and/or isolated from the church community
including Dick Tustian, Herb Dorsey, and Peg Flowe
• God’s shalom for war torn countries including Ethiopia and Ukraine
• An end to gun violence
If you would like to join our prayer chain or share a prayer concern, contact David
(david@bradleyhillschurch.org) or Denise (denise@bradleyhillschurch.org).
8A NNOUNCEMENTS FOR F EBRUARY 5
Thank you to our Chancel Guild, Flower Guild, and Audio Visual Team for
making Sunday Worship a beautiful gift to God and a vibrant experience for our
congregation.
Today’s flowers are given to the glory of God by Jonathan Aiken in memory of his
sister, Mary Ann, and by Christina Liu & Catherine Payne in remembrance of their
Dad’s birthday.
Adult Education: How the Flood at Scotland AME Zion Church is Bringing Us
Together | Covenant Hall & on Zoom - All are invited to attend a special
presentation about the Second Century Project, the community organization
supporting the reconstruction of the historic Scotland AME Zion Church and
strengthening our community. The speakers bring passion and expertise to the
project: LaTisha Gasaway-Paul is a fifth-generation resident of Scotland AME Zion
Church and Rabbi Evan Krame of The Jewish Studio is bringing new energy to the
commandment, “love thy neighbor.” Scotland AME Zion Church, founded over a
century ago on Seven Locks Road, was devastated by a massive flood in July 2019,
leaving the building unusable. Three years later, the congregation is raising money
to start the Second Century Project that will restore the historic African-American
church and build a new worship facility on site that will serve the wider community
as well. If you were unable to attend, please stay tuned for a link to the recording in
the Tuesday email.
No Smart Sacks Today - There will not be Smart Sacks on February 5. Smart Sacks
occurred on Friday, February 3 in after the memorial service in honor of John
Schmiedigen who was a longtime and devoted volunteer to this mission. Regular
assembly will resume on February 12.
BHPC Group Outing to the National Museum of African American History &
Culture - Participants will meet in the Lounge at 11:40 a.m. for a quick lunch, leave
at 12:10 p.m. for the museum.
Book Club Meeting: Sunday February 5 at 3:00 p.m. | on Zoom only - Come for
the fellowship! The Book Group will be discussing Anxious People: A Novel by
Frederick Bachman and Our Missing Hearts: A Novel by Celeste Ng. No need to
read either book in advance. Please contact Mary Hickey or Marilyn Allen if you
have any comments or questions.
9P REVIEW OF S UNDAY , F EBRUARY 12
Preaching: David will be preaching his sermon, “A Common Destiny for All,”
based on Ecclesiastes 9. New Members will be received during the 10:30 a.m.
service.
Adult Education: “The Barabbas Doctrine” with Bill Frick - Several tumultuous
years of American politics have left many of us wondering about the future of
democracy. Bradley Hills member Bill Frick, a long-time state legislator and
former Majority Leader of the House of Delegates, will offer his perspective on
“The Barabbas Doctrine:” the relationship between government leaders,
institutions, and the will of the people.
Click here to join the Zoom Meeting each Sunday
Or you can dial in for audio only at 1-301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 815 0426 9624
2023 ANNUAL MEETING NEXT SUNDAY
The 2023 Annual Meeting of the BHPC congregation and corporation
will take place on Sunday, February 12 after the 10:30 a.m. worship in-
person in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. We will receive the 2023 budget,
the annual report, and the financial report, hear lay ministry reports,
consider pastors’ terms of call, and any other business that is in order. Annual Reports
are available by copy in the Narthex, on the website, and by QR code.
Dial in for audio only at 1-301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 891 4787 8316
L IFE AT B RADLEY H ILLS
Bible Study on Zoom - Join us for Bible Study on February 8 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss
the upcoming scripture lessons.
Worship Workshop for 2nd Graders: February 5 & February 12 | 9:15 a.m. in
Lower Level Classroom 102 - 2nd graders and their parents are invited to this
three session workshop, led by Corinne Silva & Rosanna Morrison, where
children and parents learn together about the sacraments of Baptism and
Communion, how our worship service is organized, the special place we worship,
and how we praise God through song. Activities are hands-on and child-friendly.
Please contact Corinne (434-249-7734) or Rosanna (301- 928-4110) to RSVP or if
you have any questions.
10VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO LEAD LENTEN SMALL GROUPS
It’s time to start thinking about our Lenten Small Groups. Ash Wednesday is
February 22 and our Lenten Small Groups will meet weekly for five weeks from
the week of February 26 to the week of March 26. This year group sessions will be
held in-person and on Zoom. If you are interested in leading or co-leading one of
the small groups of 8-10 people, please contact Denise.
2023 LENTEN SMALL GROUPS | PRAYER: “IN GOD’S PRESENCE”
Do you ever wonder about the act of praying? Do you wonder if your prayers make
a difference? Do you wonder about what happens when you pray for other people
(even without their knowing)? Do you question whether you are really connecting
with God, or simply having a conversation with yourself? If you said, “yes” to any of
these questions, you’re not alone. We hope that you will join a Lenten Small
Group to explore and reflect on the practice of prayer with others at Bradley Hills.
Please contact Denise and fill out this form if you are interested in being a part of a
Lenten Small Group. Forms are also provided in the Narthex.
2023 FLOWER SIGN-UPS
The Flower Guild invites all to sign up for dedications for Sunday flowers. If you are
interested in dedicating flowers in honor or in memory of someone, please use the
Sign-Up Genius link or contact Susan Vanderver or Bie Fox for available dates.
Each dedication costs $65. All proceeds go to funding the Flower Guild and Sunday
morning flower arrangements.
FLOWER DELIVERIES
The Deacons & Flower Guild are asking for volunteers to drive and deliver floral
arrangements to congregational members who are homebound, need TLC, or
simply in celebration of life’s joys. If you are interested in being a part of this
ministry of care and celebration, please use the Sign-Up Genius link or contact
Cliff Ty or Tamae Wong.
11A MESSAGE FROM BHPC STEWARDSHIP
Last Sunday we installed a new class of elders and deacons. We celebrate and thank these
members who have volunteered their time and talents to make our church’s mission pos-
sible, along with those who continue to serve as elders and deacons and those who have
served in the past. Without the countless hours contributed by lay ministry members,
Sunday School teachers, ushers, choir members, and many other members and friends in
one or more roles, Bradley Hills simply could not exist. Thank you for all you do to sup-
port Bradley Hills and its programs!
GIVE TO BHPC
In-Person Giving Text Giving Mobile Giving Online Giving
6601 Bradley Blvd Text “BHPC $” with Download the Realm Access the Bradley
Bethesda, MD 20817 amount to 73256 Connect App Hills Giving Page
BHPC NURSERY SCHOOL
Recently awarded the Best Preschool in Bethesda by Bethesda
Magazine, BHPCNS is a play based preschool program for 2, 3,
4, and 5 year-olds. There is a strong emphasis on supporting each
child’s social-emotional development in an age appropriate way.
We are filling up fast for the 2023-2024 school year. For more
information about our school or to arrange a tour, please call
(301)365-2909 or email us. You can also check out our website at
www.bhpcns.org!
12M USIC N OTES
Though Olivier Messiaen was one of the 20th century’s most important composers
of organ music for the Catholic service--63 pieces, more than seven hours of music--
O Sacrum Convivium (“O Sacred Feast”) is his only vocal work specifically for the
church. It was composed early in 1937 and when the score was published later that
year by Durand, the title page indicated that the work had been commissioned by
Abbe F. Brun, a noted authority on Gregorian chant. Messiaen was organist at the
Trinite at that time, and the church’s choir almost certainly sang this motet soon after
it was written, but the first documented performance was in Messiaen’s arrangement
for solo voice an Dorgan at a concert of Les Amis d l’Orgue at the Trinite on Febru-
ary 17, 1938. It is an antiphon associated with the season of Easter, and the text is
attributed to St. Thomas Aquinas. It is especially applicable to the lessons of the
Road to Emmaus. Messiaen’s setting of this text is hushed and reverent, rising to an
expressive peak only when the text refers to ‘future glory.’
OUR STAFF & BHPC PARTNERS IN MINISTRY DIRECTORY
Senior Pastor David Gray david@bradleyhillschurch.org
Associate Pastor Denise Diaab denise@bradleyhillschurch.org
Director of Music Matthew Robertson matthew@bradleyhillschurch.org
Director of Matt Nabinger matt@bradleyhillschurch.org
Christian Education
Financial Manager Amy de Court amy@bradleyhillschurch.org
Manager of Facilities Farid Beltran farid@bradleyhillschurch.org
Director of Communications & Elizabeth Bullock elizabeth@bradleyhillschurch.org
Administrative Ministries
Coordinator for Spiritual Life Gail Brown polserbrown@hotmail.com
Nursery School Director Liz Sorbino lsorbino@bhpcns.org
Friends Club Director Ken Silverstein ken@friendsclubbethesda.org
Continued Thanks to:
Our Sextons - Juan Mendez Sr., Leonel Bruno, Juan Mendez Jr., & Jorge Miranda
Our Child Caregivers - Nora Mendez, DelCarla Shorter, & Liz Allen
Our Parish Associates - Marty Albershardt, Wally Harman, & Jong Mi Lee
Director of Music Emeritus - Donald S. Sutherland
13ORDAINED AND LAY LEADERSHIP
Session
Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Class of 2024
Brent Coffey Doug Anderson Joel Fickett
Neil Imus Dave Burgett Naomi Kettler
Rebekah Liu Stacy Milne Gina Perry
Rosanna Morrison Shizuko Sei Bob Reutershan
Lauren Ty (Youth)
Deacons
Class of 2022 Class of 2023 Class of 2024
Mike Frenkel Carol Frenkel (Co-Chair) Andrew Bremer
June Kyakobye Mark Kindig Bie Fox
Judy Ozone Cliff Ty (Co-Chair) Linda McReynolds
Frank Randall Tamae Wong Becky Sczudlo
Adam Specht (Youth)
Lay Ministry Chairs
Eva Caldera Rebekah Liu Ed Hummers
Worship & Arts Mission Coordination Finance
Linda Kauskay Andrew Milne Cathie Lutter/Cheryl Martel
Property Management Personnel Children’s Ministries
Nancy Kauffunger Steve Fox Scott Williams
Youth Ministry Adult Education Outreach
Penny Clark Stacey Milne Louise Meyer
Stewardship Nominating Committee Racial Justice
Brigitte Burgett/Evelyn Ganzglass Shizuko Sei
Interfaith Refugee Strategic Visioning Task Force
Worship Captains
Mary Hickey Lisa Wilson/Jon Winslow Susan Vanderver/Bie Fox
Chancel Guild Communion Team Flower Guild
Corky Hickey/Susie Wellman Bruce Liffiton Andrew Wolvin
Usher Team Audio Visual Team Chancel Players
Tom Biggs
Lay Readers
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UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICES
February 12
Preacher: David Gray
Annual Meeting following 10:30 a.m. Worship
February 19
Preacher: Denise Diaab
February 22 | Ash Wednesday
Services at 1:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
February 26
Preacher: David Gray
Mission Statement Vision Statement
To reflect God’s gracious love by A vibrant caring community that draws
following Christ’s example to welcome, and energizes people to grow in faith,
nurture, heal and serve. serving together to make every breath count.
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our Director of Communications & Administrative Ministries for support at
elizabeth@bradleyhillschurch.org.
bradleyhillschurch.org
6601 Bradley Blvd. ▪ Bethesda, MD 20817 ▪ 301-365-2850
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