Third Sunday in Ordinary Time - 11:00 a.m. January 26, 2020
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January 26, 2020
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
11:00 a.m.
*Those who are able, please stand. +Ushers will seat worshipers.
GATHERING
INTROIT Westminster Choir
Alleluia
Randall Thompson (1899–1984)
+*HYMN 620 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven LAUDA ANIMA
*PRAYER OF THE DAY
VOLUNTARY Lisa Anderson, flute
Bonnie Lass O' Bon Accord
James Scott Skinner (1843–1927)
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Merciful God,
We have sinned
In what we have thought and said,
In the wrong we have done
And in the good we have not done.
We have sinned in ignorance:
We have sinned in weakness:
We have sinned through our own deliberate fault.
We are truly sorry.
We repent and turn to you.
Forgive us, for our Savior Christ’s sake,
And renew our lives to the glory of your holy name.
Please continue to pray silently
KYRIE ELEISON
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
+*GLORIA PATRI
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Patrick Hunnicutt
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH—Apostles’ Creed
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, suffered under Pontius Pilate, 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.
*BAPTISMAL HYMN
+ WELCOME AND LIFE OF THE CHURCH
THE WORD
ANTHEM Covenant Choir
Spirit of God, Unseen as the Wind
Traditional Scottish, arr. David Iliff (b.1939); Text by Margaret Old (1932–2001)
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind, gentle as is the dove:
Teach us the truth and help us believe, show us the Saviour’s love!
You spoke to us – long, long ago – gave us the written word:
We read it still, needing its truth, through it God’s voice is heard.
Spirit of God, unseen as the wind, gentle as is the dove:
Teach us the truth and help us believe, show us the Saviour’s love!SCRIPTURE Matthew 4:12–23 New Testament, p. 3
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
CHILDREN’S SERMON AND PRESENTATION OF BIBLES
Kindergartners and 1st graders are invited to Children and Worship.
RESPONSE
SERMON We Do Jacob Bolton
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
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.
CALL FOR OFFERING
OFFERTORY Westminster Choir
"The Call" from Five Mystical Songs
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958)
Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life: Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart:
Such a Way, as gives us breath: Such a Joy, as none can move:
Such a Truth, as ends all strife: Such a Love, as none can part:
Such a Life, as killeth death. Such a Heart, as joys in love.
Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength:
Such a Light, as shows a feast:
Such a Feast, as mends in length:
Such a Strength, as makes his guest.
*DOXOLOGY*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
SENDING
* HYMN 321 The Church’s One Foundation AURELIA
*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION
POSTLUDE
We ask that you silence your cell phones and refrain from taking photographs
during the worship service.
Leading in worship today are Rev. Patrick Hunnicutt, Associate Pastor;
Rev. Jacob Bolton, Associate Pastor; Dr. Ben Hutchens, Director of Music
Ministries; Yeri So, Assistant Director of Music Ministries; Molly Roden,
Associate for Children’s Music; Jill Maguire, Elder for Baptism;
Covenant Choir; Westminster Choir. Rev. Larry Hayward, Pastor, is away
leading the Men’s Retreat; Rev. Whitney Fauntleroy, Associate Pastor, is away
leading the High School Retreat.
Today we celebrate the baptism of Nina Jane Eastman, daughter of
Angela & John Eastman.
The Congregation is invited to Fellowship in Fellowship Hall after
worship, hosted by the Mission Committees.
Today’s flowers have been given by Norman & Shelley Speicher in honor and
in memory of their parents, Norman & Sally Speicher and Ken & Marlene
Yoest; and by Bill & Marydel Kemp in honor of their 40th anniversary.
The green paraments today mark the season of Ordinary Time. Green
symbolizes nature, life and the growth of Christian discipleship. The
paraments (the cloths that hang from the pulpit and communion table) are
changed with the liturgical calendar, marking the seasons we observe throughout
the year.
Sermon recordings are available at wpc-alex.org/sermon-podcasts.
Childcare for infants and preschoolers is provided during the service in the
preschool wing on the 2nd floor. If you need to leave the Sanctuary during
worship, the service can be heard in the Narthex, Library, Library Lobby and
Bride’s Room off Fellowship Hall.
Large print bulletins and hearing aid devices
are available from an usher.VOLUNTEERS ASSISTING WITH WORSHIP TODAY
Greeter: John Mehrman
Ushers: (8:30) Debra Hinkle, Jeff Kotsch, Reid Stuntz,
John Yoxtheimer
(11:00) Mike Luhman (captain), Melinda Barrett,
Bob Blanchard, Matt Bowman, Linc Cummings,
Bill Eckert, Marilyn Eckert, Gale Grindstaff, Marti Klein,
Wanda Worsham
Bus Driver: Louise Anderson
Bus Assistant: Connie Watson, John McArdle
Flower Delivery: Amy Stenlund, Wanda Worsham
Counters: Molly Roden, Carol Skiba, Chris Van Horne
VISITOR INFORMATION
wpc-alex.org/im-new
Thank you for joining us today! Whether you are exploring faith for the
first time, seeking to reconnect with your faith, or searching for a church
home, we welcome to Westminster all who seek to discover the significance
and meaning of Jesus Christ in their lives.
If you would like to learn more about Westminster, the Presbyterian faith, and
membership, we invite you to our next Inquirer’s Class on Sunday,
February 2 at 9:45 AM in the Johnson Parlor. To sign up for the class or for
more information about joining Westminster, contact Melissa LoPresti and
Jenny Graves at newmember@wpc-alex.org; or Pastor Larry Hayward at
lhayward@wpc-alex.org or 703-549-4766.
Next Sunday Worship
February 2, 2020 8:30 AM Chapel
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 11:00 AM Sanctuary
Ordination & Installation of Elders & Deacons
Lectionary Passages
Micah 6:1–8 1 Corinthians 1:18–31
Psalm 15 Matthew 5:1–12
Sermon
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:1–12
Larry Hayward
WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
2701 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria, VA 22302
wpc-alex.org | 703-549-4766WESTMINSTER UPDATE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020
Dinner and Dessert Auction
Saturday, February 8 | 6-8PM in Fellowship Hall
Mark your calendars for the biggest Westminster social event of the season, featuring
amazing desserts donated by you! You need not be a youth, or even know one, to
support youth on mission in Washington, DC and Puerto Rico this summer. Suggested
donation of $5/person for a wonderful pasta dinner. RSVP helpful but not required.
Visit wpc-alex.org/dessertauction to RSVP for the dinner or sign up to donate a dessert!
Candlemas: A Choral Evensong for Winter
Sunday, February 9 | 6PM in the Sanctuary
Candlemas, or the Feast of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple, happens at the
midpoint of winter. On this day, children and adult musicians of Westminster will
present a service of Choral Evensong celebrating the gifts of warmth, love, and light in
the midst of the cold of winter. Candlelight will illumine our sanctuary as we sing to
honor the Light of World, Jesus Christ.Annual Meeting of the Congregation and Corporation | Sunday, February 2 following the 11:00 AM service | The purposes of the meeting are to receive the Annual Report, take action on the recommendations of the Session regarding the 2020 Terms of Call for the Pastors, elect four at-large members of the Nominating Committee, and elect a Trustee for the class of 2022. Thank you to all who have submitted a pledge for 2020! As of Wednesday, January 22, we have received 388 pledges totaling $1,936,114. If you haven’t already done so, please submit your pledge using a pledge card found in the pews, online at wpc-alex.org/stewardship, or to Lavinia Davis-Laux. All pledges must be submitted by TODAY for use in our 2020 budget process. MISSION & SERVICE Carpenter’s Shelter Monthly Dinner Volunteer Needed The Local Mission committee is looking for a volunteer to join the Westminster Carpenter’s Shelter dinner team by ordering prepared chicken and delivering to the shelter the first Monday of each month. Also involves some financial record-keeping. The shelter requires volunteers be 18 or older. Contact localmission@wpc-alex.org. Collect Your Change for Cents-Ability! Collection Sundays 2020: February 23, May 17, August 2, November 15 Are you ready to collect some small change to make a big difference? Take a bank home with you, put in a few cents at each meal for each member of your family, and then bring it back to church on Cents-Ability Collection Sundays. In addition to supporting the national Hunger Programs of the PC(USA), a portion of the money we raise will support the annual Adopt-a-Turkey program run by the Local Mission Committee. This is a wonderful opportunity, right around your dinner table, to have conversations with friends and family about hunger and poverty. These are realities that affect so many men, women, and children each day; sometimes in Kenya or Cameroon, sometimes just down the block. As we give thanks for our daily bread, please continue to support this program, which in turn supports so many others in our community, nation, and world.
CHRISTIAN FORMATION Fifth Annual Dessert & Dialogue Sunday, March 15 | 7PM in Fellowship Hall With Dr. Peter Enns, author of How the Bible Actually Works A humorous, energetic speaker and writer, Dr. Enns prompts us to see the Bible as an exercise in wisdom. He’s sarcastic, thoughtful, well-educated, and intentional about pursuing tough questions regarding faith with a little snark. Dr. Enns has a PhD in biblical studies and a long career of research, teaching, speaking and writing to back up his ideas. All are invited to read his book and come hear him speak and answer your questions at the Dessert & Dialogue (non-book readers welcome, of course!). ADULTS wpc-alex.org/adult Contact Amey Upton, Director. 9:45AM Sunday Morning Adult Formation in Haverkamp Room Common Threads of Shared Humanity: Living the Gospel Today & February 9, 16 & 23 | Biblical Fracking: Midrash for the Modern Christian with Rev. Frank Wade | The ancient Jewish practice of ‘midrash’ (to enquire, to seek) is a unique way to explore the common threads of the humanity we share with our biblical ancestors. Christianity has not fully claimed the harvest midrash provides. Most of us have never met, much less learned from, the wives of Moses and Peter, Paul’s sister, Jesus’ brothers or the man behind the dark story of Judas. This forum series will talk of the practice of midrash and its access to some of the people found on the Bible’s edges. Sunday, February 2 | Kairos Prison Ministry with WPC member Curt Powell Curt and and his team will be speaking on the Kairos Prison Ministry he chairs for Sussex I State Prison. The session will include an overview of the program, how we at WPC can help, open discussion and powerful testimony from a former inmate whose life was turned around by finding Christ through Kairos. “I was in prison and you came to visit me.” (Matthew 25:35–36) The Thursday Morning Study Group Returns! We will be delving into the nooks and crannies of the Bible so see what lessons we can glean. The book “Biblical Fracking” by Frank Wade will be our guide as we search for hidden lessons in the biblical stories. The class will meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30AM in Haverkamp Room, February 27–April 9. Contact Art Sauer with questions.
CHILDREN & FAMILIES (Nursery–5th Grade) wpc-alex.org/families Contact Patty Chamberlain, Director. Whole Family Creation Station (Grades K-5 & Families) | Sunday, February 2 at 9:45 AM on the 3rd Floor | Children and their families are invited to join us to learn about this month’s Bible story through art, drama, games and storytelling. Parents, grandparents, caregivers, and siblings of any age welcome. CONGREGATIONAL LIFE CROSS-ROADERS wpc-alex.org/congregational-life Contact Rebecca Jarvis at cross-roaders@wpc-alex.org Fellowship for those in the “middle:" late 30s-early 50s, singles & couples! Monthly Dinner | Monday, February 3 | 7PM at Mason Social (728 N. Henry St. in Alexandria). RSVP is very helpful, but not required. Join us for fun and fellowship! FLYING SOLO SINGLES (50’s and above) wpc-alex.org/flying-solo Contact Nancy Hall Berens, Director. Monthly Potluck | Tuesday, January 28 | Make sandwiches for Bag Lunch then share a simple potluck supper together. 7P in Johnson Parlor. Super Chili Bowl Party | Sunday, February 2 at 5:30PM at the home of Nancy Harper. It’s time to start planning for our annual chili and football party! Watch email for details and let Nancy Harper know what you’d like to bring. Christ-centered Chair Yoga | Monday, February 3 at 7:15PM in Haverkamp Rm. Stretch body and soul as we focus on one of the Ten Commandments each month. Roundtable Lunch & Discussion | Sunday, March 1 at 12:15PM in Haverkamp Room. Come see “Snapshot of the Baltic” where we’ll get to view the Westminster Choir tour of the Baltic through the lens of Mike Resser. Mike will share with us photos which he took during the choir tour last year. Annual Flying Solo Fall Retreat | The weekend of October 30-November 1, 2020 at the Bishop Claggett Center in Maryland. Mark your calendars! ROADSTERS (Boomers and Beyond) wpc-alex.org/roadsters RSVP with Nancy Hall Berens, Director or with the church office. Let’s Do Lunch! | Monday, January 27 | Slight change of plans: We are going to wait until warmer weather to go to the Wharf in DC. Instead, this month we’re going for some cold-weather comfort food at the newly expanded Cheesetique in Shirlington! They’ve got a great lunch special with soup and grilled cheese…or check out their other offerings. Meet at church at 12:30 PM. Return by 2:00 or 2:15 PM. Cost: $2 plus lunch. Little Theatre of Alexandria’s “Moonlight and Magnolias” | Thursday, February 27 | It’s Hollywood, 1939. Legendary film producer, David O. Selznick, is five weeks into shooting “Gone with the Wind” when he realizes the script is awful and the director doesn’t have a clue. Join us for this funny and affectionate comic romp that takes us behind the scenes of an iconic story. (Allergy alert: Please note there will be peanuts used on stage for this production.) Lunch & Learn | Monday, March 30 | Westminster’s own Dan Judy, John McArdle, and Matt Viser return for insight and analysis of the 2020 Presidential Election. 12:30PM in Haverkamp Room. $5 for lunch.
WOMEN wpc-alex.org/presbyterian-women
Contact Nancy Hall Berens, Director or pw@wpc-alex.org
January Book Groups | Tomorrow, January 27 | 11AM or 7:30PM in the Johnson
Parlor Read Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie for discussion led by Rev.
Whitney Fauntleroy.
February Book Groups | Our February selection will be the book for the
Congregational Book Read, How the Bible Actually Works by Peter Enns. We will
discuss it at our regular February meeting times, but it would be helpful to register on
the church website (wpc-alex.org/book-read) so that we know who is participating.
Please make a note in the comment section that you are in the Women’s Book Groups.
Prayer Breakfast of Presbyterian Women of National Capital Presbytery
Saturday, February 1 | 9AM–Noon here at Westminster. The theme this year is “Prayer
Journeys.” Speakers will be the Rev. Lucy Der-Garabedian and the Rev. Evangeline
Taylor. $15 registration fee (scholarships available). Details online.
CONTACT
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Larry Hayward, Pastor Lavinia Davis-Laux, Director of
ext. 100; lhayward@wpc-alex.org Finance & Administration
ext. 110; ldavislaux@wpc-alex.org
Jacob Bolton, Associate Pastor for
Nancy Hall Berens, Congregational
Christian Formation
Life (Singles, Women, Roadsters)
ext. 101; jbolton@wpc-alex.org
ext. 121; nhallberens@wpc-alex.org
Whitney Fauntleroy, Associate Pastor Cindy McCeney, Financial Assistant
for Youth & Young Adults ext. 115; cmcceney@wpc-alex.org
ext. 103; wfauntleroy@wpc-alex.org
Molly Roden, Children’s Music
Patrick Hunnicutt, Associate Pastor
ext. 114; mroden@wpc-alex.org
for Mission & Pastoral Care
ext. 102; phunnicutt@wpc-alex.org Yeri So, Assistant Director of Music
yso@wpc-alex.org
Ben Hutchens, Director of Music
ext. 127; bhutchens@wpc-alex.org Evangeline Taylor, Director of Seniors
Pastoral Care
Jim Buchanan, Facilities Manager
ext. 122; etaylor@wpc-alex.org
ext. 116; jbuchanan@wpc-alex.org
Carolyn Burke, Preschool | ext. 160; Jessica Thurnes, Program Assistant
preschooldirector@wpc-alex.org ext. 112; jthurnes@wpc-alex.org
Tara Cain, Executive Assistant Art Sauer, Member Involvement
ext. 111; tcain@wpc-alex.org ext. 126; asauer@wpc-alex.org
Patty Chamberlain, Children’s Min. Amey Upton, Adult Education
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