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The Village Chapel Pinehurst, North Carolina
August 9, 2015
Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost
Our Mission
As an interdenominational Christian community;
we actively seek to worship God,
to teach and encourage the Christian faith,
to support the spiritual needs of our congregation, and
to reach out to others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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If you are visiting The Village Chapel today we would like to invite you to
take a closer look at us! Please fill out the tear-out below by selecting the
option that interests you, add your contact information and drop it in the
collection plate. Your willingness to get to know us better is the best gift you
can give us!
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Chapel.
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meet the pastors, some members from my neighborhood and the ministry directors.
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The Village Chapel An Enduring Vision of Christian Unity
“It is believed by many that the influence of the Chapel is far reaching and that its message going out
Sunday by Sunday to its world congregation, will have great effect in uniting the Christian forces of the
land into a fellowship and a brotherhood unit until it can be said again as it was said of old: ‘See how
these Christians love one another.’” The Rev’d William B. Hannon, “The Pinehurst Outlook,” November, 1924.
As The Village Chapel begins its second century of worship and service to God, we are emboldened by
our founding principles of Christian unity and community service, which were inspired by the words and
example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; through His death and resurrection; the Great Commission;
and His prayer for unity “that we all may be one.”
Located in the center and present at the inception of a community of religious expression - and seeking to
be in harmony with the fellowship that has been a basic principle in the Village of Pinehurst - The Village
Chapel offers a unique and gracious vision to its members and the community beyond: The actual reality
of a church that is thankful for, dependent on, and inspired by the saving grace of Jesus Christ; a church
that is welcoming, prayerful, and pre-eminent in the life of our community; and a church that—without
regard for religious divisions within the Body of Christ—will always proclaim in thought, word, and deed
the Good News that we are all united in Jesus Christ!
“This Chapel will always stand for Christian Unity. Any one who reads the 17th Chapter of St. John will
believe that we are carrying out the desires of Jesus Christ. We believe that there is a deep blessedness in
Christian fellowship. In whatever household of faith you were born, whatever creed you now profess, you
can come to this sanctuary and feel at home in your Father’s house. Our constant prayers rise to the
throne of God for our nation in these days that call for sacrifice, courage and faith. We cordially invite
you to worship with us.” The Village Chapel’s welcoming statement, 1924.
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ORDER OF HOLY COMMUNION – 8:15 A.M. * Congregation stands
Prelude
Minister’s Informal Words Dr. John R. Jacobs
* Hymn This Is My Father’s World 21
Minister: Blessed be God. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever.
Collect for Purity
Summary of the Law
Minister: The Lord be with you.
People: And with thy spirit.
Minister: Let us pray.
( kneel or sit )
Collect of the Day
First Reading: I Kings 19:4-8 Pew Bible 559
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
New Testament: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Pew Bible 1822
Reader: The Word of the Lord
People: Thanks be to God.
* Gospel John 6:35, 41-51 Pew Bible 1657
Prior to the reading the congregation says:
Glory be to Thee, O Lord.
Reader: The Gospel of the Lord.
People: Praise be to Thee, O Christ.
Meditation Dr. Ashley N. Smith
* Nicene Creed ( People )
I believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible:
and in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God; begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of
God, Light of Light, Very God of very God; Begotten, not made; being of one substance with the Father; by
whom all things were made: Who for us men and for our salvation came down from Heaven, and was
incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man: and was crucified also for us under
Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures: and
ascended into Heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of the Father: and He shall come again, with glory, to
judge both the quick and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost, the
Lord and Giver of Life, Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; Who with the Father and the Son
together is worshiped and glorified; Who spake by the Prophets. And I believe one catholic and Apostolic
Church; I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins: and I look for the Resurrection of the dead:
and the Life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayers for the Church and People
Invitation to Communion
Prayer of General Confession ( People )
Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all men: we acknowledge and
bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time, most grievously have committed by
thought, word, and deed, against Thy divine Majesty, provoking most justly Thy wrath and indignation
against us. We do earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. The remembrance of
them is grievous unto us, the burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most
merciful Father; for Thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may
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ever hereafter serve and please Thee in newness of life to the honor and glory of Thy Name; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
Absolution
Comfortable Words
Sursum Corda
Minister: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up unto the Lord.
Minister: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.
People: It is meet and right so to do.
Preface ( proper prefaces as appointed )
Therefore, with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious
Name; evermore praising thee, and saying:
Sanctus ( People )
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of Thy glory. Glory be to Thee, O Lord Most
High. Blessed is He who cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.
Consecration of the Elements
The Lord's Prayer ( People )
Prayer of Humble Access ( People )
We do not presume to come to this Thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in Thy
manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under Thy Table. But thou
art the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the
flesh of Thy dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his
body, and our souls washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in Him, and He
in us. Amen.
The Lord's Supper
Prayer of Thanksgiving ( People )
Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank Thee, for that thou dost vouchsafe to feed us who have
duly received these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of Thy Son
our Savior Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of Thy favour and goodness towards us; and that we are
very members incorporate in the mystical body of Thy Son, which is the blessed company of all faithful
people; and are also heirs through hope of Thy everlasting kingdom, by the merits of his most precious death
and passion. And we humbly beseech Thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with Thy grace, that we may
continue in that holy fellowship, and do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through
Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with Thee and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end.
Amen.
Offertory (receiving plate at chancel steps for offering )
* Doxology 34
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.
*Hymn I Have Decided to Follow Jesus 344
Blessing
Postlude
Reader: Don Hamilton
Altar/Greeter: Marjorie Ludwig Emily Hamilton
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THE 9:30 A.M. FAMILY SERVICE
* Congregation stands
Prelude Tempo di Minuetto Amanda Ferguson, violin Fritz Kreisler
Words of Welcome and Announcements Dr. John R. Jacobs
Congregational Greeting
* Opening Hymn Morning Has Broken 35
Children’s Sermon Vickie Smith
Offertory Romance in F Major Amanda Ferguson, violin Ludwig van Beethoven
* Doxology 34
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.
* Hymn This is My Father’s World 21
Pastoral and Intercessory Prayers
The Lord's Prayer ( People )
* Reading Psalm 34:1-8 (see page 6)
New Testament: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Pew Bible 1822
Gospel Reading: John 6:35, 41-51 Pew Bible 1657
Sermon: “Christian Community” Dr. Ashley N. Smith
*Apostles’ Creed ( People )
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.
* Closing Hymn Wonderful Grace of Jesus 362
* Benediction
* Congregational Response To God Be the Glory
Postlude Fanfare Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens
Reader: Kelley Adams Greeters/Ushers: John and Kathy Spangler Dick and Marianne Haefele
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11:00 A.M. TRADITIONAL SERVICE
* Congregation stands
Coe Memorial Carillon
Prelude Tempo di Minuetto Amanda Ferguson, violin Fritz Kreisler
Minister’s Informal Words Dr. John R. Jacobs
* Call to Worship
* Processional Come, Let Us Praise the Lord 9
Prayer of Confession (People) Forgive us, O Lord, for everything that has tainted our home life; for the impatience which has made us difficult to
live with; for the thoughtlessness which has made us careless of the feelings of others; for selfishness which has
made life harder for others. Grant unto us a true penitence for our sins. Grant that at the foot of the Cross, we may
find our burdens rolled away. And so strengthen us by thy Spirit that in the days to come, we may live more nearly
as we ought. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon
First Reading: I Kings 19:4-8 Pew Bible 559
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
* Psalm 34:1-8
I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always be on my lips.
My soul will boast in the Lord; let the afflicted hear and rejoice.
Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together.
I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.
Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never covered with shame.
This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them.
Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.
* Gloria Patri 734
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
New Testament: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Pew Bible 1822
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Gospel: John 6:35, 41-51 Pew Bible 1657
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God!
Minister: The Lord be with You.
People: And with thy spirit.
Minister: Let us pray.
Pastoral Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer ( People )
* Hymn In Christ There is No East or West 600
Sermon “Christian Community” Dr. Ashley N. Smith
* Apostles’ Creed ( People )
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
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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.
Offertory Romance in F Major Amanda Ferguson, violin Ludwig van Beethoven
* Presentation of Offerings
* Doxology
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
Our fathers’ God, to Thee, Author of liberty, to Thee we sing:
Long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light;
Protect us by Thy might, great God our King! Amen
* Recessional This is My Father’s World 21
Benediction
Postlude Fanfare Jacques-Nicolas Lemmens
Reader: Jane Jackson Altar: Kay Goluet Greeters: Gwen St. Clair Molly Thomas
Ushers Roy Longhta Charles Jackson
Charles Clack Art Romero
Glenn Bower Russell Zumwalt
Scripture Readings August 16
I Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14 (Pew Bible 521)
Ephesians 5:15-20 (Pew Bible 1823)
John 6:51-58 (Pew Bible 1658)
Flowers Given in Remembrance for Sunday, August 9
The flowers on the Altar are given to the glory of God by Dr. Richard and Lisa Kruse in
loving memory of Lisa’s father, Ernest Harris and Richard’s mother, Stephanie Kruse.
The flowers under the Hymn Board are given to the glory of God by Robbie and Millie
Roberson in loving memory of Robbie’s sister, Miriam Bell’s birthday and Mildred’s
sister, Lawrine Cohron.
The flowers on the pedestal are given to the Glory of God by Robbie and Millie Roberson,
in appreciation for our Pastors and the Village Chapel congregation: Thank you for the
flowers, cards, and especially your prayers.
A sponsor is still needed for the altar flowers on August 16. If you would like to sponsor, please
contact Kay Lund at (910)295-6608
PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING
Don Weaver, Nathalie Scott, Bobbie Mumford,
Millie Roberson, Mable Osborne, Cecile Hanson,
Fran Raynor, Tom Hurst, Tove Longhta, Lin Cook,
Brayden Monaco, Diana Meyer, Ann Vanderwolk,
Lib Palmer, Bose Obi, Andy Thomas, Margaret Shaw
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The Village Chapel Annual Peach Festival Plan to attend this fun time of fellowship with picnic on the grounds. We ask that
everyone bring a “peach” themed dessert and all other food and beverages will be
provided. All of The Village Chapel family and their guests are invited to join in the
fellowship of this delightful—and delicious—event!
Sunday, August 30 10:00 a.m.
After Unity Sunday Service
Families AND YOUTH Youth Purity Seminar: Begins Wednesday, September 9. Vickie Smith will lead our Chapel’s youth in a
study entitled, “True Love Waits.”
Wyldlife of the Sandhills: This Fall, The Village Chapel youth will be participating in the monthly
Wyldlife ministry. Greg and Lucy Noble will host an orientation on September 16 at 6:10 p.m. in the Youth
Room.
Marriage & Parenting Class: Beginning Wednesday, September 9, Pastor Ashley will lead a DVD
discussion study entitled, “Discussing Mere Christianity.”
Back to School Blessing: Sunday, August 30.
Youth Sunday Service: Sunday, October 4. Our youth will lead the 9:30 a.m. Family Service in Greeting
and Ushering, Praying, Scripture Reading, Preaching, and Holy Communion!
World Religions Practicum with Dr. George Braswell: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday;
October 13-15. RSVP with Pastor Ashley (910-992-8308) by Oct 1.
Chapel Outing: The Beckett Center for Christian Understanding of Islam, Richmond, Virginia. Friday,
October 23 through Saturday, October 24. RSVP with Pastor Ashley (910-992-8308) by Oct 1.
Fall Festival: Wednesday, October 28 5:45 p.m. -7:30 p.m. Chapel Hall.
2016 Youth Ski Trip: Friday, January 15 to Monday, January 18. Ski Beech, Banner Elk, N.C. Grades
6-12.
2016 Summer Camps: Centri-Kid Camp at Campbell University, June 20-24. ($295, Grades 3-5); X-Fuge
at Palm Beach Atlantic University, June 13-17 ($350, Grades 6-12).
Children’s & Youth Sunday School- We use Explore The Bible curriculum. Students dismiss after
Children’s Sermon during the 9:30 a.m. Family service and can be picked up in Chapel Hall at 10:30 a.m.
Youth Service Opportunities- Acolytes; Scripture Readers; Junior Altar Guild. For more information,
please contact Pastor Ashley at 992-8308.
FNL- One Friday night a month from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Grades 1-5. Come out for food, fun, and fellowship.
Childcare is provided for ages Birth-Kindergarten. Fall dates are September 18, October 30, November 20.
Men’s Fellowship Breakfast- Pinecrest Inn 8:00 a.m. The Fall dates are September 12, October 3,
November 7.
Pledge and Plate Offerings Congregational Giving 2015 $600,000.00
Received to date $370,095
Received Last Week $9,963
Needed each week $10,948/week
Total Attendance Sunday, August 2 286
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CHRISTIAN EDUCATION The 10:45 Adult Sunday School Class at the Care Cottage continues this morning
with the Ray Vander Laan DVD Series “That The World May Know” filmed in Israel, Egypt and
Turkey. The current study is entitled “The Life and Ministry of the Messiah” and this morning’s
lesson will be led by Bill Bremer. Our class opens with music and prayer requests and coffee and baked goods
are available. Located on Community Drive next to the Old Pinehurst Post Office.
Tuesday Morning Prayer Group- meets every Tuesday 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at the Care
Cottage. For more information, contact Betty Mangum at (910)215-9093.
The 9:30 Adult Sunday School Class will begin September 13, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., at the
Care Cottage. All are welcome.
Men’s Bible Study meets Thursdays, 4:00 p.m., at The Care Cottage, led by Bill Wetmore, and will
resume on September 10. We will be studying Bill’s “Parables of Jesus.”
“Children of the Day” Beth Moore Bible Study- Ladies, please share with your
friends and consider taking this wonderful new study by Beth Moore beginning Monday September 14 and ending on November 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The workbook will be available on September 1 and will
cost $16.00. Books will be at the Church office and at the Care Cottage when the lessons start.
Seminary Lecture Series Begins Wednesday, September 9. At 9:00 a.m. Pastor Ashley will
begin leading a 24 week DVD discussion on, After the New Testament: The Writings of the Apostolic Fathers
and at 10:15 a.m., a 36 week discussion on The History of Christianity: From the Disciples to the Dawn of the
Reformation. There will be no class on Wednesday, October 14.
Cross Ties All women are invited to the Cross Ties luncheon on Tuesday, August 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the
Donald Ross Grill at the main clubhouse. We will be celebrating July and August birthdays. Reservations must
be made by Friday, August 7. Respond by contacting Leslie White at (252)341-2567 or whitleslie2 @gmail.com.
Volunteers Needed for Bargain Box II – the pioneer thrift shop in Pinehurst founded in
the basement of The Village Chapel in 1952. Over the years, $950,000 has been donated to Moore County
charities and nursing scholarships. Service needs are 3 hours a week, any day, Tuesday through Saturday. Hours
of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Located on 15-501, the shop is just north of the stop light at Hwy 73.
Call Dot Evans at (910)246-1688 if you can help.
Women's Ministry invites all women of the chapel to our next meeting Monday, August 10th at
1:00 p.m. at the Care Cottage. We will be planning the Fall Retreat and the Christmas Luncheon. We would
love your participation in this special ministry for the women of The Village Chapel.