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A SERVICE OF WORSHIP * (Please stand as able) GATHERING AROUND THE WORD Please print your name and pass the attendance register, found at the end of each row. If you are visiting and would like to learn more about The Brandermill Church, please provide your email address and we will send you our weekly eNews. WELCOME / NEWS OF THE CHURCH DISCIPLESHIP RECOGNITION Rev. Marg Kutz PRELUDE Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee arr. Phillip Keveren * CALL TO WORSHIP / Screen One: We place our trust in God, who hears even our unspoken cries for help. Many: We gather here today knowing of Gods goodness and your mercy; rejoicing in Gods steadfast love which surrounds us. One: Gods greatness is evident in creation of which we are a part. Let all nations bow down and glorify God. Many: For God is great and does wondrous things. May our lives bear witness to Gods loving kindness. One: Let us worship God. * HYMN FWS 2236 / Screen Gather Us In * PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON / Screen Many: Almighty God, you long to fill Jesusdisciples with willing faith and turn the church into your bold witness. Yet we resist the force of your Spirit. We have been slow to serve you and reluctant to declare your good news. We have served the spirit of fear more than the Spirit of Christ. God, have mercy on us. By your Spirit purify our lives. Fill us with a desire to do your will and to be your faithful people, joined in unity as The Brandermill Church, through Jesus Christ. Amen. The Brandermill Church, where engaged Disciples worship, study and serve. Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Visit us online: www.brandermillchurch.org / www.facebook.com/brandermillchurch THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH 4500 Millridge Parkway Midlothian, VA 23112 (804) 744-3661 Sunday, January 15: 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 11:45 AM Church Conference (SY) 12:00 PM Youth Group (YR/FH) Monday, January 16: 9:30 AM Mondays at Prayer (SY) Tuesday, January 17: 10:00 AM Sabbath Moments (OFF) 10:00 AM Ladies Bible Fellowship AM (CL) 6:30 PM Ladies Bible Fellowship PM (CL) Wednesday, January 18: 8:00 AM Mens Bible Study (CL) 9:45 AM YOGA (SY) 7:15 PM Branderbells (SY) 2017 ALTAR FLOWERS - Honor a loved one TODAY. Please stop by the Fellowship Hall and sign up for 2017 altar flower dedications. MENS BIBLE STUDY – will begin a new study on Wednesday, January 18th at 8 a.m. Come and join us for a great start to your Wednesday mornings in 2017! Intriguing studies! Tasty coffee! Great fellowship! FEED23112 PANTRY - TBC will be manning the pantry Saturday, January 21st from 9:30-12:00. If you would like to help, please contact Nan Johnson 305.2631; [email protected]. Thank you! CALLING ALL DISCIPLES in their 20’s and 30’s (plus or minus). Sunday, February 12 at 5 p.m. we would love to have conversation about The Brandermill Church and its ministry with you. We will meet in the back of the Sanctuary around the Prayerground. Please respond to Jim or Barbara to let us know you are coming. We will plan childcare as needed. These are exciting times at TBC and we need your input! Discipleship Opportunities through Fellowship & Mission THURSDAY MORNING STUDY - Join us for our current study based on the book Love, Henri: Letters on the Spiritual Life by Henri Nouwen, a Catholic priest and highly respected author on Christian spirituality. If you are interested in joining us, please purchase a copy of the book. WOMEN OF THE BIBLE - The Ladies Bible Fellowship (PM) winter study continues on Tuesdays through March 7th at 6:30 p.m. Required text: Women & Identity, by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun & Tracey Bianchi, Intervarsity Press, ISBN 978-0-8308-3108-1. PAULS LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS - The Ladies Bible Fellowship (AM) winter study continues Tuesdays through April 11th at 10:00 a.m. Required Text: Ephesians; Wholeness for a Broken World, by Andrew T. & Phyllis J. Le Peau, Intervarsity Press, ISBN 9780830830121. SUNDAY SCHOOL - starting January 22nd, adults are invited to study The Will of God, by Leslie Weatherhead. Pastor Jim will lead a discussion for 6 weeks on the will of God. What happens when life seems in conflict with the will of God. Weatherhead clearly assists us in discerning Gods will. SUNDAY SCHOOL - Blessed Are You: The Beatitudes of Jesus in Scripture and in Life An adult Sunday School class led by Steve Begg, begins January 22nd, at 9:30 a.m. Together we'll examine the Old Testament roots and context of the Beatitudes and explore the implications of these powerful words for us today. Come gain a fresh understanding of this well-known portion of the Gospels. January 15, 2017 2nd Sunday after the Epiphany 10:30 a.m. Discipleship Opportunities through Small Groups & Sunday School See a complete list of classes and studies on our website! Discipleship Opportunities on our calendar this week endurance, gentleness ~ 1 Timothy 6:11 THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH STAFF *To reach these disciples, please email [email protected] SENIOR PASTOR Jim Dunkin* ASSOCIATE PASTOR AND MINISTER OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Ed Kross* CONGREGATIONAL CARE CHAPLAIN Charles Hunt* DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Barbara Flynt* DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Jamie Barrack* DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES Tonya Cory* ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, ALTERNATIVE Andrew Hamm* OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Dawn Rancka* FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Gina Glick* STAFF MUSICIAN Justin Ott DIRECTOR OF THE PRESCHOOL Debbie Ellison* CUSTODIAN Robert Dunford AUDIO/VISUAL DIRECTORS Mike Rancka / Ben Brooks THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAIR Heather Nghiem [email protected] ADULT MINISTRIES Linda Saunders [email protected] CHILDREN/FAMILY MINISTRIES Heather Nghiem [email protected] CONGREGATIONAL CARE * this position is currently open FACILITIES Ben Handzel [email protected] FELLOWSHIP Jenn Inman [email protected] FINANCE Lee Wallace [email protected] GROUNDS Tom Doyle [email protected] MEMBERSHIP Carol DArrigo [email protected] MISSIONS Don Reich [email protected] STAFF PARISH Tom Earle [email protected] STEWARDSHIP Karen Harp [email protected] WORSHIP Billy Pritchett [email protected] YOUTH Rich Taylor [email protected] SY - Sanctuary CR - Conference Room MP - Multi-Purpose Room CL - MP Classroom LL - Lower Level YR - Youth Room NSY - Nursery KT - Kitchen Choir - Choir Room FC - Family Classroom OFF - Offsite Thursday, January 19: 10:00 AM Thursday Morning Study (CL) 2:00 PM Knit Wits (CR) 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir (SY) 8:30 PM AA (MP) Friday, January 20: 9:00 AM MOPS (MP, FH, NSY) Sunday, January 22: 8:30 AM Worship (SY) 9:30 AM Sunday School (MP, CL, YR, CR, LL) 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 11:45 AM Safe Sanctuary Training (CL) 12:00 PM Youth Group (YR/FH) 3:00 PM Music by the Lake Concert: Radford University Guitar Ensembles (SY) 3:30 PM Worship at BWHC (OFF)

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A SERVICE OF WORSHIP

* (Please stand as able)

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Please print your name and pass the attendance register, found at the end of each row. If you are visiting and would like to learn more about The Brandermill Church, please provide

your email address and we will send you our weekly eNews.

WELCOME / NEWS OF THE CHURCH DISCIPLESHIP RECOGNITION Rev. Marg Kutz

PRELUDE Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee arr. Phillip Keveren

* CALL TO WORSHIP / Screen One: We place our trust in God, who hears even our unspoken cries for help. Many: We gather here today knowing of God’s goodness and your mercy; rejoicing in God’s steadfast love which surrounds us. One: God’s greatness is evident in creation of which we are a part. Let all nations bow down and glorify God. Many: For God is great and does wondrous things. May our lives bear witness to God’s loving kindness. One: Let us worship God.

* HYMN FWS 2236 / Screen Gather Us In

* PRAYER OF CONFESSION AND ASSURANCE OF PARDON / Screen Many: Almighty God, you long to fill Jesus’ disciples with willing faith and turn the church into your bold witness. Yet we resist the force of your Spirit. We have been slow to serve you and reluctant to declare your good news. We have served the spirit of fear more than the Spirit of Christ. God, have mercy on us. By your Spirit purify our lives. Fill us with a desire to do your will and to be your faithful people, joined in unity as The Brandermill Church, through Jesus Christ. Amen.

The Brandermill Church, where engaged Disciples worship, study and serve.

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Friday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Visit us online: www.brandermillchurch.org / www.facebook.com/brandermillchurch

THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH 4500 Millridge Parkway Midlothian, VA 23112

(804) 744-3661

Sunday, January 15: 10:30 AM Worship (SY) 11:45 AM Church Conference (SY) 12:00 PM Youth Group (YR/FH) Monday, January 16: 9:30 AM Mondays at Prayer (SY) Tuesday, January 17: 10:00 AM Sabbath Moments (OFF) 10:00 AM Ladies Bible Fellowship AM (CL) 6:30 PM Ladies Bible Fellowship PM (CL) Wednesday, January 18: 8:00 AM Men’s Bible Study (CL) 9:45 AM YOGA (SY) 7:15 PM Branderbells (SY)

2017 ALTAR FLOWERS - Honor a loved one TODAY. Please stop by the Fellowship Hall and sign up for 2017 altar flower dedications. MEN’S BIBLE STUDY – will begin a new study on Wednesday, January 18th at 8 a.m. Come and join us for a great start to your Wednesday mornings in 2017! Intriguing studies! Tasty coffee! Great fellowship! FEED23112 PANTRY - TBC will be manning the pantry Saturday, January 21st from 9:30-12:00. If you would like to help, please contact Nan Johnson 305.2631; [email protected]. Thank you! CALLING ALL DISCIPLES in their 20’s and 30’s (plus or minus). Sunday, February 12 at 5 p.m. we would love to have conversation about The Brandermill Church and it’s ministry with you. We will meet in the back of the Sanctuary around the Prayerground. Please respond to Jim or Barbara to let us know you are coming. We will plan childcare as needed. These are exciting times at TBC and we need your input!

Discipleship Opportunities

through Fellowship & Mission

THURSDAY MORNING STUDY - Join us for our current study based on the book Love, Henri: Letters on the Spiritual Life by Henri Nouwen, a Catholic priest and highly respected author on Christian spirituality. If you are interested in joining us, please purchase a copy of the book. WOMEN OF THE BIBLE - The Ladies Bible Fellowship (PM) winter study continues on Tuesdays through March 7th at 6:30 p.m. Required text: Women & Identity, by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun & Tracey Bianchi, Intervarsity Press, ISBN 978-0-8308-3108-1. PAUL’S LETTER TO THE EPHESIANS - The Ladies Bible Fellowship (AM) winter study continues Tuesdays through April 11th at 10:00 a.m. Required Text: Ephesians; Wholeness for a Broken World, by Andrew T. & Phyllis J. Le Peau, Intervarsity Press, ISBN 9780830830121. SUNDAY SCHOOL - starting January 22nd, adults are invited to study The Will of God, by Leslie Weatherhead. Pastor Jim will lead a discussion for 6 weeks on the will of God. What happens when life seems in conflict with the will of God. Weatherhead clearly assists us in discerning God’s will. SUNDAY SCHOOL - Blessed Are You: The Beatitudes of Jesus in Scripture and in Life – An adult Sunday School class led by Steve Begg, begins January 22nd, at 9:30 a.m. Together we'll examine the Old Testament roots and context of the Beatitudes and explore the implications of these powerful words for us today. Come gain a fresh understanding of this well-known portion of the Gospels.

January 15, 2017

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany

10:30 a.m.

Discipleship Opportunities through Small Groups & Sunday School

See a complete list of classes and studies on our website!

Discipleship Opportunities

on our calendar this week

endurance, gentleness ~ 1 Timothy 6:11

THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH STAFF

*To reach these disciples, please email [email protected]

SENIOR PASTOR Jim Dunkin*

ASSOCIATE PASTOR AND MINISTER OF ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Ed Kross*

CONGREGATIONAL CARE CHAPLAIN Charles Hunt*

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Barbara Flynt*

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Jamie Barrack*

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES Tonya Cory*

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF MUSIC, ALTERNATIVE Andrew Hamm*

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Dawn Rancka*

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR Gina Glick*

STAFF MUSICIAN Justin Ott

DIRECTOR OF THE PRESCHOOL Debbie Ellison*

CUSTODIAN Robert Dunford

AUDIO/VISUAL DIRECTORS Mike Rancka / Ben Brooks

THE BRANDERMILL CHURCH COUNCIL

COUNCIL CHAIR Heather Nghiem [email protected]

ADULT MINISTRIES Linda Saunders [email protected]

CHILDREN/FAMILY MINISTRIES Heather Nghiem [email protected]

CONGREGATIONAL CARE * this position is currently open

FACILITIES Ben Handzel [email protected]

FELLOWSHIP Jenn Inman [email protected]

FINANCE Lee Wallace [email protected]

GROUNDS Tom Doyle [email protected]

MEMBERSHIP Carol D’Arrigo [email protected]

MISSIONS Don Reich [email protected]

STAFF PARISH Tom Earle [email protected]

STEWARDSHIP Karen Harp [email protected]

WORSHIP Billy Pritchett [email protected]

YOUTH Rich Taylor [email protected]

SY - Sanctuary CR - Conference Room MP - Multi-Purpose Room CL - MP Classroom LL - Lower Level

YR - Youth Room NSY - Nursery KT - Kitchen Choir - Choir Room FC - Family Classroom OFF - Offsite

Thursday, January 19: 10:00 AM Thursday Morning Study (CL) 2:00 PM Knit Wits (CR) 7:00 PM Sanctuary Choir (SY) 8:30 PM AA (MP) Friday, January 20: 9:00 AM MOPS (MP, FH, NSY) Sunday, January 22: 8:30 AM Worship (SY) 9:30 AM Sunday School (MP, CL, YR, CR, LL)

10:30 AM Worship (SY) 11:45 AM Safe Sanctuary Training (CL) 12:00 PM Youth Group (YR/FH) 3:00 PM Music by the Lake Concert: Radford University Guitar Ensembles (SY) 3:30 PM Worship at BWHC (OFF)

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Ushers Gayla & Greg Gardner,

Reg Waggoner, Tom Earle

Greeters John & Cathy Kirkland

The flowers on the altar are in loving memory of E. Joan Humphrey,

given by Carole and Justin Phelps.

Worship Attendance Jan. 1, 2017: 284

MINISTRIES OF THE CHURCH Church Council, SPRC, Pastors & Staff,

Adult, Youth & Children’s Ministries, Sunday school classes, Small Group Studies

CHURCH FAMILY

Gwen Westerfeld, David Williams, Flora Williams, Betty Reich, Olivette Robinson, Ethel Miller, Mike Fedoriw, Barbara Dove, Susan Crosby, Warren Ragsdale, John Cardea, Gene Dishner, Joe Covolo, Diana Ragsdale

Our sympathy and prayers to the family of Betty Bonds, who died last week.

HOMEBOUND/ASSISTED LIVING/NURSING HOME/ONGOING HEALTH ISSUES Marie Ball, Penny Goodall, Alice Palmer, Ethel Butler,

Pauline McFarlane, Mary Alice McCarthy, Joe Ruggiero, Helen Payne, Mary Quinlan, Eleanor Curtis, Dottie Arnaudin,

Laraine Gallagher, Carl Williams, Harold Binhammer

The extended prayer list is available in the entrance hallway.

Discipleship Opportunities

praying for each other

Sunday School classes will resume next Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Childcare for infants and children through age 4

is available in the Nursery located in the entryway.

During worship services, children are welcome and at anytime are invited to sit at the PrayerGround table in the back of the Sanctuary. Activities sharing the message

of the day are provided to engage children during worship.

Rocking chairs are available for parents who would like to rock their infants.

Please join us in the Fellowship Hall today from 10:00 -10:30 a.m. for Coffee Fellowship. Your coffee is welcome during morning worship!

TODAY’S WORSHIP

Rev. Dr. Jim Dunkin, Pastor

Rev. Ed Kross, Associate Pastor

Rev. Dr. Peter Moon, Richmond District Superintendent of the United Methodist Church

Rev. Carson Rhyne, General Presbyter of the Presbytery of the James

The Brandermill Church Council has adopted a new mission statement: “The Brandermill Church, where engaged Disciples worship, study and serve.”

Discipleship Opportunities

in Children’s Ministries

SUNDAY SCHOOL will resume on January 22nd at 9:30 a.m. when we will continue with our series Growing in Grace & Gratitude. Bring a friend and join us for Sunday School! For more information, please contact Barbara Flynt.

Discipleship Opportunities

in Youth Ministries

YOUTH GROUP will meet Sundays after worship from 12:00 -1:30 p.m. starting TODAY and continuing through February 5th. YOUTH SUNDAY will be February 12th, so all youth are invited to come, bring ideas and help plan this service! For more information, please contact Tonya Cory. REMINDER: SUNDAY SCHOOL will resume on January 22nd at 9:30 a.m.

One: God’s awesome love is offered to us, even when we fear or are unsure of our faith. Know that God is with us. Be not afraid. In Jesus Christ our sins are forgiven. Many: Thanks be to God!

* RESPONSE BCH 71 / Screen Glory Be to the Father

* THE PEACE OF CHRIST

PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

EPISTLE READING / Screen Colossians 1:24-29 (page 957)

* HYMN BCH 189 / Screen Fairest Lord Jesus

GOSPEL READING / Screen Matthew 25:14-28 (page 807)

SERMON The Real Inauguration Dr. Peter Moon

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH BCH 883 (Unison) / Screen

A Statement of Faith of the United Church of Canada

ANTHEM Fill This House with Grace Joseph Martin The Sanctuary Choir

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.

OFFERING OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS OFFERTORY More Love to Thee arr. Carol Tornquist

* DOXOLOGY / Screen

* PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Unison) / Screen Holy God, as you strengthened Jesus to walk the way of the cross, strengthen us to be Jesus' faithful followers, with his selfless love shaping all our actions. May these gifts and our lives, which we offer in response to your love and mercy, be used to proclaim our faith in Christ crucified and risen. Amen.

* HYMN BCH 571 / Screen Go, Make of All Disciples

* BENEDICTION

* RESPONSE / Screen I Have Decided to Follow Jesus

* POSTLUDE Day by Day arr. Mark Hayes

We are gearing up for our Haiti trip (March 3-10). As always, we need the congregation's help with donations of the following items. They may be placed in the collection bin in the Fellowship Hall. Vitamins (adult, children's and infant). No gummy bears. Tylenol (adult, children's and infant) Advil (adult, children's and infant)

Creams (anti-itch such as Bendryl or cortisone, antibiotic such as neosporin, and anti fungal such as chlortrimazole) Eye drops / Instant breakfast & powdered milk / Soap / Low dose aspirin (81 mg) Toothbrushes and toothpaste / Snack and sandwich sized zip lock bags Tums / Pregnancy tests / Small toys for children We cannot take leftover medications from anyone. No empty pill bottles please. For additional information, please contact Jolie Blankenship by phone at (803) 357-8426, or by email at [email protected]

FRIENDS OF BARNABUS / HONDURAS MISSION TRIP 2017 Many thanks to all who have donated funds towards the medical mission trip in February 2017. In addition to cash, we have just learned of the need for the following items: flannel baby blankets cloth diapers and pins baby hats (size: 3 months—1 year) men’s (or unisex) sunglasses Items may be placed in the collection bin in the Fellowship Hall.

Your prayers are appreciated as the team continues preparation. Please contact Charles Hunt ([email protected]) for more info.