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8:30 Nursery is available for infants and small children. Older children are encouraged to worship with their family.

9:30 Nursery for Infants and 1-year-olds is available.Preschoolers (2- to 4-year-olds) go directly to their classrooms after check-in.Children K through 5th grade will go directly to the Old Fellowship Hall for “First Kids Praise and Worship” at 9:30 after check-in.

11:00 Nursery for Infants and 1-2-year-olds is available.Children preschool through 5th grade are to report directly to the Sunday school classes after check-in.

Sunday School at FPC

We’re Glad You’re Here!

Free Bibles are available in The LOFT (Library on the second floor of the The Common) for anyone who would like one.

First Time Guests are invited to pick up a free copy of Philip Yancey’s book, “The Jesus I Never Knew,” located in The Common.

The Cross In The Common displays handmade crosses representative of first-time guests the Lord has blessed us with this year. If you are a first-time guest, we celebrate you and the 97 other guests who have been with us since 1.1.14.

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church Norfolk. At FPC we believe it’s all about relationship – with Jesus, with His church, with each other, with His Word. We are honored you are with us today! Let us know how we can serve you.

Prayer Ministry at FPC: If you would like individual prayer following the service, prayer ministers are available and ready to pray with and for you.

Stop by the Welcome Desk for help in locating any of the listed classrooms.

ADULTS

Please fill out the Connection Card insert and drop in the collection basket during the service. We’d especially like to know if this is your first or second time with us, if you have any prayer requests or interest in getting connected to our ministries here at FPC.

CHILDREN

11:00 Middle and High Schoolers, in the Old Fellowship Hall.YOUTH - Backstage Youth Community

Check-in is located in the open area beyond the Coffee and Pastry Station in The Common Area. It is mandatory that all children be checked in on the computers prior to delivery to Sunday school classes.

Questions? Contact Laura Arana, Youth Ministries Coordinator, Laura@fpcnorfolk.org

Questions? Contact Hunter Johnston, Director of Family and Children’s Ministries, hunter@fpcnorfolk.org

Jim Gates, Associate Pastor, jimgates@fpcnorfolk.orgValena Hoy, Associate Pastor, valena@fpcnorfolk.org

Jim Wood, Senior Pastor, jim@fpcnorfolk.org

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9:30 Basic Bible Class - Revelation Rabbi Room Bible North Class - Hebrews Northminster House Covenant Class - Exodus 2nd Floor Conf Room

11:00 Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes The Center

Questions? Contact Kristine Rand, Director of Prayer and Spiritual Growth, kristine@fpcnorfolk.org

Holy Land Journeyers (2nd and 4th Sundays) The Center

Welcome

Silent Confession

Assurance of Pardon Romans 8:28-30 Page 1133

*Hymn All Glory, Laud and Honor #88

Confessional Response Wait for the Lord Wait for the Lord, whose day is near. Wait for the Lord: keep watch, take heart!

Traditional Services in the Sanctuary, 8:30 & 11:00

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of my Anne, by Dr. Wilcox Ruffin, Jr.

*Hymn Hosanna, Loud Hosanna #89*An Invitation to Christian Discipleship *Benediction and Congregational Response Sevenfold Amen

Contemporary Service in First Hall, 9:30

Greetings

*Stand if able

Concerns and Prayers of Our Church Family

Call to Worship Psalm 118:26 Page 609Leader: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.People: Hosanna is the highest!

Old Testament Reading Isaiah 33:17 Page 712

New Testament Reading Luke 19:28-44 Page 1053

The Preached Word Isaac’s House Jim Wood

Presentation of Our Gifts

Offertory Lift Up Your Heads, O Gates Hal Hopson

Old Testament Reading Isaiah 33:17 Page 712

New Testament Reading Luke 19:28-44 Page 1053

The Preached Word Isaac’s House Jim Wood

*Congregational Response to God’s Grace Gloria Patri #577Glory 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.

LIFE Groups - Get Connected at FPCAre you looking for a way to go deeper in community and in your relationship with Christ? Join a LIFE Group! Take a look at our current LIFE Groups’ meeting times and locations on our website fpcnorfolk.org and let us know how we can get you connected!

Prayer of Confession You give us tongues to speak comforting words to those who are weary. Each morning you awaken us to the words of new life. Throughout the day your graciousness accompanies each step that we take. When we retire we reflect on your mercy and how it sustains us. As we sleep you nurture us with your untiring care. We are borne aloft with your unbridled benevolence and come not to praise you and worship your name. In your mercy Lord, hear our prayer.

*Doxology and Prayer of DedicationPraise 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.

The Lord’s Prayer (sung in unison) (“Debts” version)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 power, and glory, forever. Amen.

FPC 101 Join us today for a class designed for those interested in membership, or even just learning more about our congregation. The class itself runs from 3-7pm and childcare and dinner are provided. Contact jimgates@fpcnorfolk.org with questions.

Women’s Bible Studies this Week will continue their study of the Gospel of John. Consider joining us for one of the following: Wednesday Morning at 9:30am in the main building (childcare available) Thursday Night at 7pm in the Center for Prayer - 802 Colonial Ave

Off-Stage for Youth in middle and high school, Wedesdays from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Bring $5 for dinner and come on out!

Resurrection Flowers If you would like to give a gift of flowers in worship on Easter Sunday, either in memory or in honor of a loved one, please fill out the back of the Connection Card and place it in the offering along with a $25 check for each set of flowers. The deadline for resurrection flowers is today, Sunday, April 13.

Easter Egg Donations The children’s ministry is collecting plastic Easter eggs and pre-wrapped candy for our annual FPC Easter Egg Hunt. Donations can be left at the children’s check-in area any time before April 14.

Easter 2014 Flowers and Photos at the Cross On Easter morning we will take family photos beneath the flowered cross and upload them to Facebook. We just need two things from our church family – flowers from your yard Easter morning (or your neighbor’s yard!) and volunteers to share in 30-minute shifts at the cross. If you can help out, sign up for a 30-minute shift at fpcnorfolk.org.

Bibles for Yida, South Sudan This Lent we will be collecting donations to send Bibles to refugees in the Yida camp in South Sudan. We will take a special offering on Easter, but you can make checks out now to FPC and write “South Sudan Bibles” on the memo.

Vacation Bible School Online registration is open for FPC church members starting today. Go on the homepage fpcnorfolk.org to register. Registration will be open to the public on May 4th, space is limited. For more information contact Hunter Johnston at hunter@fpcnorfolk.org.

Sunday7:00 PM Men’s GroupJim Gatesjimgates@fpcnorfolk.orgGhent

Tuesday6:30 PM Coed GroupWalter & Alisha Earthispassionatelife@yahoo.comOceanview**Children are invited to participate in the first portion of these meetings.

Thursday7:00 PM Women's GroupCarolyn Buzekcwbuzek@cox.netEast Oceanview

Monday9:30 AM Women’s GroupValena Hoyvalena@fpcnorfolk.orgWest Ghent

Tuesday7:00 PM Coed GroupBrandon & Dorothy Hooddorothy@fpcnorfolk.orgNaval Station Norfolk

Thursday7:00 PM Coed GroupPaul & Tina Therouxliltinker@verizon.netWestern Branch, Ches.Thursday7:00 PM Coed GroupEd & Darlyne Tabbanordarlynelives@yahoo.comKempsville, Va Beach

*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles‘ Creed Hymnal, Page 14I 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.

Anthem Rejoice the King is Coming! Inside-Out Choir, Chancel Choir We welcome the Praise Kids leading in worship today.

Introit Hosanna to the Son Inside-Out Choir

Five Cents a Meal Offering Global and Local Hunger Ministries

Family Community Garden Please bring back your plants this week. Deadline: Easter Sunday, April 20. For more information contact Hunter Johnston at hunter@fpcnorfolk.org.

Easter Egg Hunt On Saturday, April 19th, join us at the Fred Heutte Center - 1000 Botetourt Gardens, Norfolk - behind the church. Parking is limited to the street so feel free to use the church parking lot. No reservations needed. Just bring your basket and best egg hunting skills! Email hunter@fpcnorfolk.org for more information.

FPC Pre-School Summer Camps Registration is now open for the FPC pre-school summer camp sign-up. Summer Camp will be on the following four weeks:“Olympic Village” June 23rd-June 27th “Firefly’s and Fireworks” July 7th-July 11th“Surf’s Up!” July 21st-July 25th “Pirate’s Cove” August 4th-August 8th The cost is $130 per week. For more information on registration please call the pre-school office at 757-625-0067.

Offering Our Gifts & Prayers

Songs of Praise & Prayer Freedom Hosanna Rock Praise Kids Days of Elijah Take Me to the King

Benediction and Song of Response Freedom

Visit fpcnorfolk.org for a full listing of events and opportunities for growth and service.

SEEKING CHRIST

Sharing HIS LOVE