ORDER OF WORSHIP

11:00 a.m.

6th

Sunday after Epiphany February 16, 2020

WORDS OF WELCOME (Please pass the red Friendship Folder and return it to the center aisle when completed.

Please give your phone number, address, zip code, and e-mail address.)

CALL TO WORSHIP Congregation

There’s a path… though it winds its way through darkness.

We would choose… to avoid it if we could.

We awake… to an unexpected calling.

God says, “Come”… there are gifts in the Dark Wood.

†HYMN We Are One in the Spirit Congregation

†PRAYER OF CONFESSION (with Silent Confession)

†ASSURANCE OF PARDON

†PASSING OF THE PEACE OF CHRIST (Greet those near you with “The peace of the Lord be with you.”)

†HYMN 581 Glory Be to the Father Congregation

ANTHEM Yes, Jesus Loves Me Sanctuary Choir

M. McDonald Cherub, Rainbow and Youth Choirs

MESSAGE FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES Jill Caynor (All children ages 3 through Kindergarten are invited to Children’s Church in Rm. 125)

OFFERTORY My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Organist

M. Hayes

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

NEW TESTAMENT WORD 2 Corinthians 12:5-10 (N.T. Pg. 185-186)

Leader: This is the word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

SERMON The Gift of Weakness Dr. Chris Carrasco

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE WITH THE LORD’S PRAYER

†STATEMENT OF FAITH Excerpt from the Second Helvetic Confession

Secondly, in the regenerate a weakness remains. For since sin dwells in us,

and in the regenerate the flesh struggles against the Spirit till the end of our

lives, they do not easily accomplish in all things what they had planned.

Therefore that free will is weak in us on account of the remnants of the old

Adam and of innate human corruption remaining in us until the end of our

lives. For believers ought always to keep in mind what St. Augustine so

many times inculcated according to the apostle: "What have you that you

did not receive? If then you received it, why do you boast as if it were not a

gift?" To this he adds that what we have planned does not immediately come

to pass. For the issue of things lies in the hand of God. And this also is the

reason the free will is weak.

†HYMN 829 My Faith Looks Up to Thee Congregation

†BENEDICTION

†BENEDICTION RESPONSE Congregation

There’s a path… and it leads us out together

To the wood… where the darkness hovers still.

We are sent… and the Spirit goes before us.

God says, “Go”… Be my presence in the world.

†POSTLUDE

†All those able, please stand

NOW THE SERVICE BEGINS

Reflection Question: When was a time you felt weak? How has God’s power

been made known to you in your times of weakness?

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Pastor: Dr. Chris Carrasco Music Director: Janet Phelps Christian Faith Formation Director: Amanda Pine Ushers: John Morison, Jenn Baden, Maddie Camlet, Jeff Hammaker, Ainsley Hetherington, Al Linberger, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Seipel, Scott Trojahn and Sonya Wilson Acolyte: Izzy Powell Greeter: 8:45-Alan & Catherine Linberger; 11:00- Dottie Benson Cookie cherubs: Children of the church February Visiting Neighbors: Claudia & Bill Hudgens; Jennifer & Marty Nopper Flowers: The flowers today are dedicated to God's glory and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

If you or someone you know needs prayer and would like to be on the telephone prayer chain, please call Margaret Vadersen (340-0812). For the e-mail prayer group, e-mail Pollie Morison at pwmbuckeye1935@gmail.com.

VISITOR’S INFORMATION

Welcome to King’s Grant Presbyterian Church. We are delighted you have joined us for worship this morning.

We hope the information below is helpful as you get to know our church. May God bless you on your spiritual journey.

Membership in this church is open to all who claim Jesus Christ as their Savior. If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to join in the worship and work of this church. Please indicate your interest on the Friendship Form.

Nursery: We offer a Nursery for our children newborn to 36 months in Rm.120, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Children's Church: All children are welcome to visit the Children's Worship Corner for worship activities. 3 year olds through Kindergarteners are welcome to attend Children's Church following the Message for Young Disciples.

Fellowship Time: Join us for a time of fellowship before or after the service in the Connection Point, which is located through the double doors to the right of the Sanctuary.

Preschool Rm. 121; K-2nd Grade: Rm.119; 3rd -5th Grade: Rm. 118 Youth Classes: Middle School: Rm. 102; High School: Rm. 104 Adult Classes: Experiencing God: 8:45-10:45 a.m. Rm 117; Bible 101: Parlor

NOMINEES: Please remember to place your suggestions for the next Elder Class of 2023 in the wooden box in the Connection Point. The deadline date for submission of Elder names is February 23

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Lenten Devotionals are available outside the Connection Point. Please take one for your daily Lenten meditation. Lenten Small group signups for are also available outside the Connection Point

KGPC will be serving breakfast to Winter Shelter guests at LUMC March 5-11. If you are able to help cook and serve or to assist with shopping, please email Suzy Farley (suzyfarley@yahoo.com).

Opening for Trinity Preschool teacher position. Contact Marion Mitchell at 757-478-4381

PRAYER CHAIN AND E-MAIL PRAYER GROUP

Prayer Concerns Jan Betsch, Brian Miller

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES: 9:55 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRIVILEGED TO SERVE TODAY

CHURCH STAFF Office: (757) 340-2840 www.kgpc.org

Pastor’s Cell Number: (757) 636-9568 Fax (757) 431-1770

The Ministers The Congregation

The Staff Rev. Dr. Chris Carrasco, Pastor

Janet Phelps, Director of Music

Jill Caynor, Children’s Choirs

Amanda Pine, Christian Faith Formation Director

Donna Perry, Financial Administrator

Pat Kelley, Office Administrator/Communication Specialist Michele Pichardo and Hannah Chambers, Nursery Caregivers

Winter Worship Series: Gifts of the Dark Wood This worship series is about “seeing life through new eyes, recognizing that experiences of failure, emptiness, and uncertainty are as critical for finding our way through life as

they are unavoidable.” We will see how experiences of life through the “dark wood” actually open us to God’s lessons of new growth.

February 23 The Gift of Failure Romans 5:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33

Sunday, February 16 8:00 a.m. Music Team Rehearsal 8:45 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service 9:55 a.m. Faith Formation Classes 10:30 a.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service 12:30 p.m. Confirmation Class 6:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Formation

Monday, February 17 Food Bank

No Trinity Preschool 9:30 a.m. Quilters 12:30 p.m. Lunch Bunch 6:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study

Tuesday, February 18 Food Bank

9:00 a.m. Trinity Preschool 5:45 p.m. Yoga 5:45 p.m. Leadership Mtg.

Welcome

We’ve been waiting for you! It’s true, because we believe that every person who comes into the circle of this special fellowship was sent by God. It’s not by accident that we have the joy of welcoming you. We want to express Christ’s love to you with heartfelt warmth. It won’t take you long to discover that this is truly a family, rich in relationships that matter most. If you have been thinking, praying, searching, and hoping for a place to belong, we say again … welcome.

ORDER OF WORSHIP 8:45 a.m.

Friendship Folder: (Pass the red Friendship Folder and return it to the center aisle

when completed. Visitors: Please give your phone number, address, and e-mail.)

Greeting

Call To Worship Congregation There’s a path… though it winds its way through darkness. We would choose … to avoid it if we could. We awake… to an unexpected calling. God says, “Come” … there are gifts in the Dark Wood.

*Opening Song All To Us Congregation

*Prayer of Confession and Forgiveness

*Passing of the Peace

*Song of Praise Your Name Is Holy Congregation

Message for Young Disciples Jill Caynor

Offering Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Prayer of Dedication

Scripture 2 Corinthians 12:5-10 (N.T. Pg. 185-186)

Message The Gift of Weakness Dr. Chris Carrasco

Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Song Blessings Congregation

*Benediction

*Benediction Response Congregation There’s a path… and it leads us out together To the wood … where the darkness hovers still. We are sent … and the Spirit goes before us. God says, “Go”… Be my presence in the world.

Now The Service Begins *All who are able, please stand

February 16, 2020

Email: info@kgpc.org Website: www.kgpc.org

Office: 757-340-2840

Wednesday, February 19 Food Bank 6:30 a.m. Prayer Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Trinity Preschool 12:00 p.m. Guys & Gals Luncheon 4:00 p.m. Cherub Choir 4:30 p.m. Rainbow Choir 5:00 p.m. Gifts of Dark Wood Class 5:45 p.m. Youth Choir 6:00 p.m. Music Team 7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir

Thursday, February 20 Food Bank 9:00 a.m. King’s Academy of Fine Arts 6:15 p.m. Youth Bells 7:00 p.m. Chancel Bells 7:00 p.m. AA Closed Mtg.

Friday, February 21 Food Bank 9:00 a.m. King’s Bells 6:00 p.m. 10 Great Dates 7:04 p.m. AA Open Mtg.

THIS WEEK AT KGPC

745 Little Neck Rd. Virginia Beach, VA 23452 Ph: 757-340-2840 Email:info@kgpc.org Website: www.kgpc.org