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Pastors at First Presbyterian Church:Jim Wood, Senior Pastor - [email protected]

Valena Hoy, Executive Associate Pastor- [email protected] Jim Gates, Associate Pastor of Evangelism- [email protected]

Pra•x•is:The ExperimentThis year we are challenged to participate in an experiment called Pra•x•is, a

Greek word meaning “practices.” Our hypothesis is simple; if we commit to five spiritual practices over the next year, our relationships with Jesus Christ and with

one another will be radically transformed. The five practices are found in the word Pra•x•is: Pray for the entire world, Read through the entire Word, Add to the

community, Invest in the Kingdom, and Send yourself to the nations. The X represents Christ (the Greek letter Chi, or X, is the first letter of Christ and an

ancient symbol for Jesus) and reminds us that what we do only finds meaning if Jesus is at the center. If you are seeking purpose or meaning, if you want to know

and grow closer to God, or if you want a deeper spiritual life, we invite you to join us this year and take the experiment!

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SPECIAL PRAYERS THIS WEEK:

Kenya Joy Home Creation Care Tip Persecuted Churches

Christine, 8 years oldReduce your consumption

of animal proteinSomalia

FPC Missionaries: Carlos & Karen Camps, serving in Kenya and other African Nations.Local Mission: Soup Kitchen

The Red Rose in the service today celebrates the birth of Andrew Miller Cisowski, born March 14, 2012 to Mary & Ted Cisowski

MARCH 25, 2012

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First Time Guests -Stop by the Common for a free copy of Donald Miller’s Searching for God Knows WhatFree NIV Bibles- Are available in the Loft for anyone who would like one.Cross in The Common - A handmade cross will be added to the Pra•x•is cross in The Common each time the

Lord blesses us with a first-time guest. We celebrate that 298 first-time visitors have been with us in worship since 9.11.2011. Please remember to invite your friends to church.

“...and day by day the Lord added to their number those who were being saved.” Acts 2:47

SEEKING CHRIST: Lost Art Show- Lost Art show will begin this Sunday, March 25. Visit the Center for Prayer today from 9:30am to 5:00pm to view the wonderful art on display!Wednesday I.D. (Institute of Discipleship) - Dinner is 5:30-6:15pm. Register Online or on the Connection Card. Cost: 6th grade to adult-$7.00; K to 5th-$5.00; Preschool is FREE! Max per family is $20.00. Adult class is Becoming a Contagious Christian with Jim Gates. 6:15-7:15pm.Underground Intercessory Prayer Experience- Guided Prayer Exercise to intercede for our family members, friends and coworkers who don't know Christ. Each Sunday in Lent from 9:30 to 12:30.Holy Week at FPC- Join us April 5th for Maundy Thursday Seder Meal at 6pm and April 6 for Good Friday Worship Service at 7pm. Visit our website for more information. www.fpcnorfolk.orgFPC 101- Sunday, April 1 from 4-8pm, register online or contact Jim Gates ([email protected])Seniors First Birthday Luncheon is Wednesday, April 4 at noon in First Hall. The speaker is Dianna Starkey, Director of Group Sales/Tourism with Virginia Arts Festival. RSVP to FPC reception at 625-1697 or on web site by 10:00am April 2. Priddy Student Loans – FPC is currently accepting student loan applications for the 2012 school year. The final date to apply is April 15. For details and to apply, please look under Resources: Student Loans at www.fpcnorfolk.org.B90X- This week’s reading : Jeremiah 33:23 through Daniel 8:27.

SHARING HIS LOVE:

Go 2 Blocks! -1 Block Sunday school +1 Block Worship; please park 2 blocks away to make room for visitors.FPC Job Opportunities- We are currently hiring full and part-time positions. Visit www.fpcnorfolk.org/about-us/open-positions for more information.Massanetta Springs All Church Mission Camp- Sunday June 17- Tuesday June 19. Contact Sheryl Wood ([email protected]) to reserve your spot!Easter Resurrection Flowers- Contribute $20.00 toward the flowers by filling out the portion of the Connection Card. Please be sure to add your check number along with how many you want to order, and make sure to print clearly! Must reserve your flowers by March 25.New Member Team- We are seeking folks to help our new members get connected to FPC. If you are interested, please contact Jim Gates ([email protected]).Add to the Community- Take the PRA•X•IS Evangelism challenge and pick up the materials in the Common!NEO Class- Join us in open discussion of our Christian Faith, in this non-threatening environment. Bring a friend from outside the church and enjoy this time of fellowship. Starts April 15 at 5:30pm. Visit www.fpcnorfolk.org.

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY MARCH 25, 20125th Sunday in Lent 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

(Please silence your cell phone.)

Welcome

Call to Worship: Psalm 19: 1

*Hymn - #420 God of Grace and God of Glory

Prayer of Confession Almighty God, we come seeking your light and truth, yet scripture and experience teach us that we are people of darkness, prone to deceit. In the light of your holiness, help us to see ourselves as we are. Unmask our disguises; pierce our pretense. Help us to stand before you naked, but unafraid, trusting not in ourselves, but solely in the power of your love to cover all our offenses and to clothe us in the righteousness of Christ. Amen

Silent Confession

Confessional Response - Kyrie Kyrie eleison; Christe eleison; Kyrie eleison.

Translation: Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy.

Assurance of Pardon: Romans 5: 8

*Congregational Response to God’s Grace: Gloria Patri - Hymn 579 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.Greeting and Connecting Children K through grade 5 are invited to come forward to receive Worship Packets & RADICOL Kid’s bulletin, designed especially to involve them in worship.

Widening the Family Circle & Towel of Servanthood (11:00) Welcome of New Members—John 13:14-15

Apostles’ Creed LitanyDo you believe in God, the Father almighty? I believe in God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth.

Do you believe in Jesus Christ? I believe 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.Do you believe in the Holy Ghost? I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, he resurrection of the body and the life everlasting. Amen.

Anthem: Njalo Zulu Translation: Always! Always we sing, always we pray always we rejoice, always.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49: 1-6, Page 679, O.T., NRSVNew Testament Reading: Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20, Page 71, N.T., NRSV

The Preached Word Add to the Community Jim Wood

Presentation of our Gifts: Isaiah 49: 6I will give you as a light to the nations,

that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.

Offertory: The Lord is my Shepherd John Rutter

*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below, Praise Him above, ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Concerns and Prayers of Our Church Family

The Lord’s Prayer [in unison] 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 us our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and power, and glory, forever.

*Hymn - #439 In Christ There is no East or West

*An Invitation to Christian Discipleship

*Benediction and Congregational Response Amen, Amen, Amen

The flowers in the Sanctuary are given by Katie MacMillan to the glory of God and in thanksgiving for her four granddaughters, Mary, Nelle and Rachel MacMillan and Sarah Macmillan Sardi and

her twin daughters Antoniet and Rafalet Sardi.

CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP MARCH 25, 20125th Sunday in Lent 9:30 in First Hall

(Please silence your cell phone.)

ENTERING INTO THE WORDSongs of Praise and Prayer: Rising Up to Heaven

Thy WordGreeting & Prayers Widening the Family Circle & Towel of Servanthood: John 13:14-15

Songs: Here for you

We All Declare

ENCOUNTERING THE WORD

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 49: 1-6, Page 679, O.T., NRSVNew Testament Reading: Luke 10: 1-12, 17-20, Page 71, N.T., NRSV

The Preached Word Add to the Community Jim Wood

ENGAGING THE WORD AND THE WORLD Offering Our Gifts & Prayers: Isaiah 49: 6

I will give you as a light to the nations,

that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth.

The Lord’s Prayer [in unison]

Benediction and Song of Response: We All Declare

SUNDAY MORNING CLASSES For help finding a class for yourself or your child, please stop by the Welcome Center.

Children and Youth Sunday SchoolBethlehem Babies Nursery Birth -23 months ~ 8:20 - 12:10 p.m. Check your child in at the Nursery Area.Little Lambs Sunday School 2-4 years old ~ 9:30 & 11 a.m.Check your child in at computers outside the children’s wing.

R.A.D.I.C.O.L Sunday School (Raising Awesome Disciples in Christ Our Lord)

K-5th grade 9:30 & 11 a.m. Check in at computers outside the children’s wingJr. High Sunday SchoolGrades 6-8 ~ 9:30 & 11 a.m. in the Catacombs Sr. High Sunday School Grades 9-12 ~ 9:30 in Youth Director’s Office on Staff Square; 11 a.m. in the Catacombs

Adult Sunday School 9:30Basic Bible Class - Studying the Epistles of Paul (Rabbi Room) B90X- Read or Review the Bible in 90Days (Northminster House)Covenant Class - Isaiah (The Center)

11:05Holy Land Group - 2nd & 4th Sundays (The Center) Bible Study -Study of 1 John (The Center)B90X- Read or Review the Bible in 90Days (Northminster House)In The Common: Free Bibles in The Loft & Sermon DVDs, free for visitors. A Special Gift for Visitors: First-time visitors receive a copy of Donald Miller’s book, Searching for God Knows What, found on the table in The Common.

Program Staff:Andrew Callan, Minister of Administration - [email protected] Gates, Director of Family & Children’s Ministries - [email protected] Mackey Johnston, Children’s Ministry Coordinator - [email protected] Kristine Rand, Director of Prayer & Spiritual Growth - [email protected] Whitaker, Director of Youth & Young Adults - [email protected] Wood, Mission Outreach Coordinator - [email protected] Annie Blakey, Director of Youth Ministries - [email protected]