Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
STAFF Dr. Craig Wansink, Senior Pastor cell: 412-7467 [email protected] Rev. Catherine Hart Monroe, Covenant Associate Pastor cell: 287-9897 [email protected] Isaac Thomas, Pastor of Music, Outreach, and Technology cell: 286-6557 [email protected] Katie White, Director of Administration and Publications cell: 615-8728 [email protected] Amanda Besso, Nursery Tom Libbey, Facility Manager Helen Pribesh, Parish Cook Barbara Watson, Housekeeper
Our pastor since 2010, Dr. Craig Wansink received his Ph.D. in New Testament from Yale University, after having graduated from seminary in Chicago, and having studied at universities in Japan, Jordan, Germany, and Israel. Since 1993 he has been a Professor of Religious Studies at Virginia Wesleyan University, where he also serves as the Brock Director of the Center for the Study of Religious Freedom. Craig is married to Nancy Chapman, and his two children—Katrina and Teddy—are college students.
SUMMER OF LOVE: GROWING SPIRITUALLY IN THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES
“Power Beyond Sticks and Stones: Using Words of Affirmation”
Second Presbyterian Church, June 10, 2018
Rev. Catherine Hart Monroe, our Covenant Associate Pastor for Discipleship & Spiritual Formation, received her M.Div. from Union Presbyterian Seminary in 2016. She and her husband, Chuck, live in Norfolk with their three children, Whitley, Hart, and Alden.
DISCIPLESHIP Marie Finch
Sandy Simmermon Ben Foster
Ann Byrd Porter
MISSION AND STEWARDSHIP Alice Allen-Grimes
Joe Morgan Denise Tinkham
Philip Ndahi Rich Voter
ADMINISTRATION Rob Courtois Dave Horner
Bill Reed
2018 SPC SESSION AND MINISTRY TEAMS Larry Hull, Clerk of Session
7305 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23505 ● (757) 423-2822 ● www.spcnorfolk.org ● www.facebook.com/secondpresbyteriannorfolk Office hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Music and lyrics reprinted by permission, CCLI No. 1204122
Joy-Filled
Mission-Minded
Isaac Thomas, our Pastor of Music, Outreach, and Technology, joined the SPC staff in 2014. He received his education at John Brown University and The University of Texas at Arlington. He is a published composer and has served as conductor for contemporary Christian recording artists Twila Paris and Fernando Ortega. He is a graduate of Dubuque Theological Seminary via the Commissioned Lay Pastor program. Additionally, he completed a six-week piano course through The Juilliard School under the instruction of Dr. Michael Shinn, Chair of Keyboard studies.
Second P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H
Christ centered ● joy-filled future-focused ● mission-minded
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.” —Ephesians 4:29
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” —Mother Teresa
As you leave Second, live each day by leaving a meaningful legacy for your life: be rich toward God.
—We Gather in God’s Name —
GATHERING MUSIC “Wonderful Words of Life”—Music by Philip P. Bliss; Arranged by Jay Rouse
WELCOME
*THE PEACE OF CHRIST The peace of Christ be with you all. And also with you. Greet your neighbor with the peace of Christ.
RINGING THE CHIMES
PRELUDE “Great is Thy Faithfulness” —Music by William M. Runyan; Arranged by Rolin R. Mains and Dino Kartsonakis
CALL TO WORSHIP Fill our worship with grace, Lord Jesus Christ, so that every thought, word, and deed may be acceptable to you, our Rock and Redeemer. Amen.
*HYMN #575 “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
*CONFESSION OF SIN (inspired by Ephesians 4:25 – 5:2) Lord Jesus Christ, forgive us when our words have been less than truthful— guide us with your Spirit, so that we speak the truth—your truth—at all times. (silence) Forgive us for using anger to manipulate and to control— direct us with your Spirit so that we might handle our anger responsibly. (silence) Forgive us when our words have been thoughtless and offhand— instruct us with your Spirit, so that our words bring grace to those who hear. (silence) Renew us with your Spirit, so that our words and actions bring pleasure and not pain. Amen.
*MUSICAL RESPONSE #657 (vs. 1 and optional refrain @ bottom) “Hear My Cry and Supplication” —Words by Clarence P. Walhout; Music from W. Walker’s Southern Harmony
Hear my cry and supplication; Lord, I pour out my complaint. Heed my tale of tribulation; lead the way when I am faint. I will arise and go to Jesus; he will embrace me in his arms;
in the arms of my dear Savior, oh, there are ten thousand charms.
*WORDS OF GRACE Hear the good news: those who are in Christ are a new creation; the old has passed away, behold, the new has come. Thanks be to God!
— We Hear the Word —
TIME OF DISCOVERY #768 “Halle, Halle, Halle”—Traditional Caribbean Song Hal-le, hal-le, hal-le-lu-jah! Hal-le, hal-le, hal-le-lu-jah!
Hal-le, hal-le, hal-le-lu-jah! Hallelujah, Hallelujah!
For those desiring childcare, the nursery is available during the service for children five years of age and younger. In addition, there is a “family room” available at the back of the sanctuary.
CHORAL ANTHEM “Ten Thousand Reasons” (Bless the Lord)—Based on Psalm 103; —Words and Music by Jonas Martin and Matt Redman; Arranged by Lloyd Larson
Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul; worship his holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul; I’ll worship your holy name. The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning, it’s time to sing your song again.
Whatever may pass, and whatever lies before me, let me be singing when the evening comes. (Repeat Refrain) You’re rich in love and you’re slow to anger. Your name is great and your heart is
kind. For all your goodness, I will keep on singing; ten thousand reasons for my heart to find. (Repeat Refrain) And on that day when my strength is failing, the end draws near and my time has come; still
my soul will sing your praise unending ten thousand years and then forevermore! (Repeat Refrain)
SCRIPTURE LESSONS Mark 12:28-34 (page 49; large print page 60) Ephesians 4:25-32 (page 194; large print page 237) SERMON “Power Beyond Sticks and Stones: Using Words of Affirmation” —Dr. Craig Wansink HYMN #724 “You Shall Love the Lord”
—We Respond to God’s Word —
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE 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.
If you have a request you would like the congregation to pray for, please fill out a prayer request form (found in the friendship register) and place it in the offering plate. We will include that request in the
bulletin for a month, unless you request for us to leave it longer.
INVITATION TO THE OFFERING: THE SHARING OF OUR LIVES AND GIFTS
OFFERTORY “I Love You, Lord”—Music by Laurie Klein; Arranged by Mark Hayes
*THE DOXOLOGY (See Insert) “Glory Be to the Father” —Words and Music by Richard K. Avery and Donald S. Marsh
Glory to the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen. Amen.
*HYMN #927 “God, the Father of Your People”
— We Are Sent in Christ’s Name —
*BENEDICTION May the wisdom of God be reflected in your words, so that they embrace others, support them, and give them life and hope. Amen. *POSTLUDE “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”
—Music by Charles C. Converse; Arranged by Jay Rouse
Whether we are old or young, whether we are first-time or longtime worshipers, whether we come full of doubts or confidence, joy, or sorrow, in this place we all are family, because of what Jesus did for us on the cross. Welcome!
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” —1 Thessalonians 5:11
“When a sincere compliment comes to mind, don’t hesitate to give it.” —Jeanette Oke
“Never trust your tongue when your heart is bitter.” —Samuel J. Hurwitt
