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To know Christ personally, to mature spiritually, to build community and to show God's love faithfully.

Committed to Christ and His Word

JOHN

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Welcome

ARE YOU NEW HERE?

We especially welcome you and thank you for worshipping with us. We’re excited to be a part of what God is doing in our community and we look forward to getting to know you. If you'd like to know more about us, visit our sycamorepres.com or stop by the Welcome Center in the foyer.

A NOTE FROM OUR SENIOR PASTOR We’re committed to Christ and His Word and strive to love one another. For those who are just becoming interested in Christ, you'll find space to learn and grow without the pressure to be more “spiritual.” We also provide opportunities for those who are experienced and committed to serving Christ and his Kingdom. Join us as we seek:

TO KNOW CHRIST PERSONALLY Faith begins with a personal commitment to Christ,

trusting in Him as Savior and Lord.

TO MATURE SPIRITUALLY Faith grows through commitment to His Word, studying and applying the Scriptures,

transforming every area of life.

TO BUILD COMMUNITY Faith is evident in our love for one another. Jesus said, “By this the world will know you are my

disciples, if you love one another.” This involves commitment beyond Sunday morning to small groups in which we pray and care for one another.

TO SHOW GOD’S LOVE FAITHFULLY Faith is expressed through witness and mercy.

As God’s love is shown for us in Christ, who gave his life for us, we are to show God’s love to others, giving ourselves to share Christ with them,

and serving in our community, our city, and our world.

That others might know Christ personally…

Harry D. Long, Senior Pastor

Large-print worship bulletins are available at the welcome table.

Hearing assistance devices are available at the sound booth.

The mother’s room is available during the services for nursing mothers.

Culto de adoración en español, 11:15 AM, sala tres.

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Service for the Worship of God

January 5, 2020 | 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM

REFLECTION

Before those words broke upon my mind I hated God and was angry with him because, not content with frightening us sinners by the law and by the miseries of life, he still further increased our torture by the gospel. But when, by the Spirit of God, I understood these words, “The just shall live by faith!” ‘The just shall live by faith!’ then I felt born again like a new man: I entered through the open doors into the very paradise of God. Martin Luther (1483-1546)

WELCOME

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 71) (Leader) Your righteousness, God, reaches to the heavens,

you who have done great things.

Who is like you, God?

Though you have made me see troubles,

many and bitter,

you will restore my life again;

(ALL) We will praise you for your faithfulness, our God;

We will sing praise to you, Holy One of Israel;

We will tell of your righteous acts all day long.

You are

encouraged to

prepare for

worship by

quieting

your mind and

heart.

Because we

believe God

initiates with

sinners, we begin

worship

with His Word:

His invitation to

us to gather in

His name.

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HYMN OF PRAISE GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS

#32

We praise our

Triune God for

who He is and

what He does.

CCLI License #338551

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PRAYER OF ADORATION

CONFESSION OF SIN (Adapted from Proverbs 3)

(Leader)

Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;

bind them around your neck;

write them on the tablet of your heart.

(ALL) Heavenly Father, we confess we forget often that you are faithful and steadfast in your love. Instead, we believe the lies of our hearts and of the evil one that you are a fickle God whose faith and love ebb and flow much like ours.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart,

and do not lean on your own understanding.

Father, we rarely trust you with all of our heart or even most of our heart. We lean on our own understanding and work to try and accomplish what only you can accomplish. We are foolish and fickle people.

Forgive us for our lack of faith, our foolishness, and our hard-heartedness. Forgive us most gracious God for even the sins we do not know we have committed and renew in us this morning, by the power of the Holy Spirit, our love for you. Remind us through your word this morning of the grace we have shown through Christ our Savior.

Silent prayer, confessing our sin.

THE LORD ’S PRAYER (page 19)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Romans 1:16-17)

We confess our sins because we trust in the God who forgives and grants righteousness. God’s Word tells us, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, ‘The righteous shall live by faith.’” Thanks be to God that the message of the Old Testament and New Testament is the same: God grants righteousness to those who trust in Jesus!

The reading of

scripture, which

exposes our sin.

Jesus is good to

lead us from the

sorrow and

shame of our sins

into the security

and joy of His

grace.

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HYMN OF ASSURANCE ANCIENT OF DAYS

By CityAlight

We rejoice in

the promise of

forgiveness!

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DECLARATION OF FAITH THE HEIDELBERG CATECHISM

(Leader) Q.1. What is your only comfort in life and in death?

(ALL) A. That I am not my own, but belong

-body and soul, in life and in death—

To my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.

He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood,

and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil.

He also watches over me in such a way

that not a hair can fall from my head

without the will of my Father in heaven;

in fact, all things must work together for my salvation.

Because I belong to him,

Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life

and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready

from now on to live for him.

SCRIPTURE READING HABAKKUK 1:12-2:5

SERMON (page 10) SERIES: HABAKKUK—LIVING BY FAITH Turn that frown upside down! Marty Cates

PRAYER OF APPLICATION THE LORD ’S SUPPER (page 11)

We boldly

proclaim what

we believe.

During the

11:00 AM sermon,

children ages 4

years through

2nd grade are

invited to Kid’s

Worship. They

will return after

the sermon.

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HYMN OF PURPOSE WE WILL FEAST IN THE HOUSE OF ZION

By Sandra McCracken

We sing

because God’s

Word calls us to

respond.

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PRAYER OF PETITION & THANKSGIVING

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE (hymnal #644) May the peace of God my Father rule my life in everything,

That I may be calm to comfort sick and sorrowing.

OFFERING Please sign and pass the fellowship pad.

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

DOXOLOGY (hymnal #731) 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.

BENEDICTION

CLOSING REFRAIN (hymnal #727)

Lead me, Lord, lead me in thy righteousness,

make thy way plain before my face.

For it is thou, Lord, thou, Lord only,

that makes me to dwell in safety.

POSTLUDE

We give thanks

to God and bring

our needs to him.

As recipients of

his grace, we give

back to God a

portion

of what is

already his.

Jesus said, “I give

[all who believe

in Me] eternal

life, and they

shall never

perish; no one

will snatch them

out of my hand.”

John 10:28

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Sermon Outline

SERIES: Habakkuk - Living By Faith

HABAKKUK 1:12-2:5 Turn that frown upside down

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The Lord’s Supper We welcome all baptized Christians who are willing to forsake their sin and trust in Jesus

Christ for salvation and who are members of a congregation that proclaims the gospel to

take the Lord’s Supper with us. Those not receiving are invited to consider the prayers below.

Our Elders serve the elements of the Lord’s Supper, passing the elements down each row.

We will partake of each element together after all have received the element.

PRAYER FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR TRUTH Jesus, You claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by

the cost of following You as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what You claim is true,

please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who You are. Give me an under-

standing of You that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that You promise.

Amen.

PRAYER OF BELIEF

Lord Jesus Christ, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal life. But, I believe You

died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in heaven for me. Lord Jesus, come into my

life; take control of my life; forgive my sins and save me. I repent of my sins and now place

my trust in You for my salvation. I accept the free gift of eternal life. Amen.

PRAYER FOR THOSE STRUGGLING WITH SIN

Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in You the fulfillment of all my need and may turn from eve-

ry false satisfaction to feed on You, the true and living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin

that clings so closely and run with perseverance the race set before me, looking to You, the

pioneer and perfecter of my faith. Amen.

PRAYER OF COMMITTMENT

Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow You in baptism and in a life of committed disciple-

ship in Your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be one with Your people,

and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.

The bread is gluten-free.

All cups contain grape juice.

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MISSIONS JEFF AND PATTY BORDEN, Africans Teaching Africans (ATA)

Jeff is now in his second year as Director of ATA. There are now about 52,000 students in

18 African countries learning the Bible! He has traveled to Zambia and Kenya in the past

year, meeting and working with some of our key African leaders. Thank you very much

for your faithful prayers, support and friendship over the years!

OUR CONGREGATION

SYCAMORE CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

and THE PASTORAL SEARCH COMMITTEE: In January, our prayer requests will be centered on the community.

Please pray:

1. That God will encourage the hearts of the community to come and visit Sycamore.

2. That all visitors would feel welcomed and accepted while with us.

3. That they will clearly hear the gospel proclaimed and see it lived out within our

congregation.

4. That many souls will be saved through the on-going work of the Holy Spirit in our

midst.

OUR DENOMINATION BEN ROBERTSON, REFORMED UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP (RUF)

WILLIAM AND MARY

OUR COMMUNITY SPRING RUN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

OUR CITY We pray for health care in Metropolitan Richmond: For persons living with terminal

illnesses and for their families, friends, and communities; for persons working to find

cures for diseases.

We pray for the various needs of our

mission partners, congregation,

denomination, community and city.

Petition & Thanksgiving

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SUN Jan. 5

MON 6

TUES

7

WED 8

THR

9

FRI 10

This Week at Sycamore Worship Service Sunday School Servicio de adoración MS Youth Group HS Youth Group Prayer Meeting Men’s Bible Study Men’s Bible Study ESL MS Bible Study Elders/Membership Meeting HS Discipleship ESL Conversation VIP Lunch Out at Mellow Mushroom Knitting His Love Sanctuary open for prayer (12-6) Men’s Bible Study ESL Bible Study Hispanic Bible Study

8:30 & 11:00 AM 9:50 AM 11:15 AM 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 12:00 PM 6:00 AM 6:45 AM 9:30 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 9:30 AM 11:30 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 AM 10:00 AM 7:00 PM

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

We encourage our children to glorify God,

to know Him personally and learn how to

live as His beloved sons and daughters. We

welcome all children, and encourage and

support parents as they love and raise them.

We provide a safe, loving, and gospel-filled

environment for families.

Nursery: Care for infants ages 0-3 is

available during all worship services and

the Sunday School hour. Your child will

play and enjoy a lesson and a snack.

Children in Worship: We love and

value having kids in our worship service!

We encourage them to engage in the

service as they are able.

Worship Bulletins for children are,

available in the foyer on Sunday

mornings: one for children ages 3-6

and one for children ages 7-12.

Kid’s Worship for children ages 4

years to 2nd grade, during the sermon in

the 11:00 AM service. This ministry

teaches children how to worship in

church through age-appropriate lessons

and activities. We start worship

together, and just before the sermon you

are welcome to take your child(ren) to

room 15. They will be escorted back to

the sanctuary after the sermon.

YOUTH MINISTRY

Our Youth Ministry desires to see High

School (HS) and Middle School (MS)

students grow in their personal relationship

with God by journeying with them toward

spiritual maturity in a gospel-centered

community.

Both MS (grades 6-8) and HS (grades 9-12)

students meet at different times for Youth

Group, a time to fellowship and dive

deeper into understanding who God is and

who we are.

Additionally, there are weekly opportunities

throughout the year for Small Group Bible

study.

THROUGH THE ROOF

Through the Roof exists to love and serve

Jesus Christ by breaking down barriers so

that children with special needs and their

families can know Jesus and fully

participate in the body of Christ. We will

do what it takes to get them "through the

roof" to meet Jesus.

TTR provides buddies to attend Sunday

School or special events with your child,

and every Sunday, Room 24 is our Sensory

Room, a quiet place to relax and

decompress in a sensory-friendly

environment.

Growing Together

"...in Christ we, though many, form

one body, and each member belongs to

all the others." Romans 12:5

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WOMEN’S MINISTRY The Women’s Ministry seeks to enable all women, regardless of age and stage of life, to understand and grow in their relationship with Christ, to find ways to fulfill Christ’s purpose in their lives, to reach beyond themselves to minister to others, and to develop a vision for sharing Christ. Join us for bible studies and the Annual Retreat.

MEN’S MINISTRY Our men’s ministry seeks to build relationships among men so they can encourage one another spiritually, as the Bible says, “Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” Join us for bible studies and our Annual Retreat.

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY-VIPS If you are like us, there are a few things you want in life: to celebrate blessings, to share your experiences and insights, to do something worthwhile with your time and experience, and for others to know the joy of the gospel. Does this represent you? The VIPs at Sycamore offer you a host of opportunities to share, learn, and grow in God’s grace.

SMALL GROUPS

Small Groups are a primary way we are intentional about life together. Groups meet regularly to pray, study and share joys, sorrows, and struggles.

HISPANIC MINISTRY This Ministry is a loving and welcoming community that gathers for fellowship and worship in Spanish as a part of the Body of Christ at Sycamore. We worship on Sunday at 11:15 AM in room 3.

MINISTERIO ESPAÑOL Este Ministerio es una comunidad cariñosa y acogedora que se reune para adorar y tener compañerismo en Español como parte del cuerpo de Cristo de Sycamore. Nos reunimos para adorar el Domingo a las 11:15 AM en la sala 3.

For more information on any of these and more of our ministries,

visit www.sycamorepres.com.

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THANKS TO THOSE SERVING THIS SUNDAY (JANUARY 5)

8:30 Nursery 9:50 Nursery 11:00 Nursery Kid’s Worship

Becky Ulmer Beverly Wells Nicholas Wells

Linda Boynton Fatima Albaadani

Babies: Catherine Young Hannah Higley Toddlers: Stephen Evelyn Yvonne Evelyn Ana Rodrigues Julia Rodrigues

Harry Long Mary Long

8:30 Ushers 11:00 Ushers

Fran Williams Russ Allen Robyn Hoover Tony Sumner

Bill Edmunds John Bailey Michael Bailey Ralph Eynon

Serve

SERVING NEXT SUNDAY (JANUARY 12)

8:30 Nursery 9:50 Nursery 11:00 Nursery Kid’s Worship

Lisa Gabriel Fatima Albaadani

Irene Brown Fatima Albaadani

Babies: Jennifer Kruger Melissa Prior Toddlers: Emily Iniguez Linda Cooke Reagan Kruger

Becky Boone Emily Ellinghausen

8:30 Ushers 11:00 Ushers

Fran Williams Russ Allen Robyn Hoover Tony Sumner

Bill Edmunds John Bailey Michael Bailey Ralph Eynon

This is the schedule as posted online. Changes and substitutions may not be reflected.

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Nursery room C/D

Nursery room B

Nursery room A

Room 13

Room 12

Room 10

Room 15

Room 24

Room 4

Room 2

*as of Sept 2019

0-1 years

*2-3 years

*4-5 years

Grades 1-2

Grades 3-4

Grade 5

Kid’s Worship

Sensory Room

Middle School

High School

CHILDREN - 9:50 AM on Sunday.

Kid's Sunday School teaches that it is the gospel,

not good behavior, that changes everything.

Includes time of worship & music for all classes.

Sunday School To deepen our understanding of Scripture

and our love for God through thoughtful

and engaging studies of God’s word.

YOUTH - 10:00 AM on Sunday.

Middle School students (grades 6-8) and High

School students (grades 9-12) meet to study God's

word and be encouraged to grow in their faith.

ADULT - 10:00 AM on Sunday

- Learning to Love the Psalms

Learn to love some of the greatest treasures the

Lord has given through a study of their themes,

structure, and beauty.

Room 3

- Parenting

The purpose of parenting, our calling as

parents, and the fuel for our journey as parents.

Room 25

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NEW ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES

Learning to Love the Psalms (Room 3)

Led by Brian Kaman and Chris Gramm

The Book of Psalms is one of the greatest treasures the Lord has given to His people. Through these sacred poems, God has given us a rich songbook and a divinely inspired guide for our prayers. In this teaching series, Dr. W. Robert Godfrey provides an overview of the Psalms with the specific goal of learning to love them through a study of their themes, structure, and beauty.

Parenting (Room 25)

Led by Peter Martin, Trevor Roberts and Marty Cates

There are two things to be said about parenting: One is, that few things in life rise to the level of importance as being chosen by God, as His instrument, to be part of the forming of the soul of a child. The second, is that parenting is hard. The hope of this class is to look at the purpose of parenting, our calling as parents, and the fuel for our journey as parents.

Highlights

BUDGET

December Goal: $139,316

December Giving: $140,661 100%

(as of December 31)

Financial Information

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Spiritual Care

If you'd like to speak to someone about what it means to know Jesus Christ or you have a

spiritual need or question, please speak to one of our elders. The primary responsibilities

of our elders are oversight, shepherding, and spiritual care for the community at

Sycamore. If you are interested in speaking with a trained counsellor, we support Wellspring

Christian Counselling. You can contact them at www.wellspringrva.com or 804-306-0504.

PRAY WITH US

Fill out the prayer card from this bulletin and drop it in the offering plate.

To sign up for our church-wide prayer chain, go to sycamorepres.com and click on

Community, then click Prayer.

Our church staff meets weekly to pray over requests and praises.

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 for ever. Amen.

PRAYER OF BELIEF

Lord Jesus Christ, I know I am a sinner and do not deserve eternal life.

But, I believe You died and rose from the grave to purchase a place in heaven for me.

Lord Jesus, come into my life; take control of my life; forgive my sins and save me.

I repent of my sins and now place my trust in You for my salvation.

I accept the free gift of eternal life. Amen.

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Harry D. Long, Senior Pastor Marty Cates, Associate Pastor of Family & Youth Ministries Ambrose Winfree, Assistant Pastor of Hispanic Ministry Becky Boone, Director of Kid ’s Ministry Michael Breakall, Director of Worship Christine Bates, Assistant Director of Youth & Discipleship Evan Maddox, Assistant Director of Youth & Outreach Sandra Learned, Administrative Team Leader Kate Maguire, Administrative Assistant Margarita Wallace, Administrative Assistant

STAFF

Dave Antoline* Jim Bates* Rob Cross* Brian Kaman Glenn Kurtz Peter Martin Rob Nettles* Dave Prior*

Dennie Pritchard* Amish Ray Stephen Righter* Trevor Roberts Phil Rohrer* Jim Shefferly Jim Ulmer Gene Whitehead

*active session

ELDERS

Tyler Burgess Jim Hankins Pat Murphy Kevin Newman

Steve O’Brien Scott Shefferly Frank Stokes John Vick

DEACONS

Office Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Mon-Fri Phone: 804-794-0238

510 Coalfield Road Midlothian, VA 23114 sycamorepres.com

A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)pcanet.org

Announcement, Newsletter, and Ministry Moment Requests (by 12:00 PM on Wednesday) [email protected]