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RINGING OF THE BELL

PRELUDE The Shepherd’s Dream al reese HIltON RINGERS

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

*PASSING OF THE PEACE

*GATHERING SONG In Christ We Live bell/crabtree

*CALL TO WORSHIP

God’s Spirit dwells in us,

for we are God’s temple.

We belong to Christ,

and Christ belongs to God.

Praise the Lord!

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 19, 2017

Worship 10:30 am

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*HYMN How Firm a Foundation keen/kauflin

How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, © 9999 dii draise

Is laid for your faith in his excellent word;

What more can He say than to you He has said,

To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

Fear not, I am with you, O, be not dismayed;

For I am your God and will still give you aid.

I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand,

Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand,

Upheld by my righteous, omnipotent hand.

*CALL TO CONFESSION

*PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Holy God,

your law shows the way of righteousness,

but we forsake your commandments.

We have not provided for the poor

or aided the disabled.

We have not been truthful in our daily business;

we have been unjust in our judgement of others.

We have sought vengeance against our enemies;

we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.

Forgive us our sins

and rouse us to sincere repentance.

By the power of your Holy Spirit,

free us to live as your holy people

with Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

*ASSURANCE OF PARDON

*GLORIA RESPONSE I’m So Glad Jesus Lifted Me african-american sdiritual

CHILDREN’S TIME Jessica Watkins

PRAYER OF ILLUMINATION Kim Hines

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SCRIPTURE Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18 (page 106, pew Bible)

ANTHEM The River jorian feliz ENSEMBLE

SCRIPTURE Matthew 5:38-48 (page 5, pew Bible)

SERMON Being perfect… Seriously?! Rev. Clark DeSarro-Raynal

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change,

though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea;

though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult.

There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,

the holy habitation of the Most High.

God is in the midst of the city; it shall not be moved;

God will help it when the morning dawns.

The nations are in an uproar, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

Come, behold the works of the Lori; see what desolations he has brought on the earth.

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;

he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.

“Be still, and know that I am God!

I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.”

The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge.

-Psalm 46

*HYMN 800 (printed on pg. 5) Sometimes a Light Surprises salley gariens

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

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.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY Be Still and Know arr. fettke

*DOXOLOGY 608 Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow draise goi

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise Christ, all people here below;

praise Holy Spirit evermore;

praise Triune God, whom we adore.

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Family, Friends and those Recovering will be kept on our pastoral care list for one month unless an extension o f time is requested. Please notify the church office of any changes.

Beth Shalom Lifecare (Richmond): Barbara Smith

The Huntington at The Newport: Margaret Hurt

The Newport: Edra Mayer

Our Lady of Peace (Charlottesville): Steve Lanning

Friends/Family: Donald Kimrey (Jean Kimrey’s husband); Christine Maculley’s mother; Tim & Clare Wertheimer;

Keenan Clear; Dorothy Crute (Wanda Fletcher’s mother); Betty James (Kathy James-Webb’s mother); Alan Bobbe

(Francie Pearce’s father); Bill Day and family; Chuck Paul; Jennifer Downey (Melissa Goodson’s sister); Mark

Helmick; Mary Bracke (Debbie Barber’s friend), Chris Henderson (Chris Cann’s friend), the Killingbeck family

(Lisa Schlickenmeyer’s friends)

Our Community: Hilton Presbyterian Preschool, Hilton Elementary School, Sedgefield Elementary School, St.

Andrew’s School, Crittenden Middle School, Hines Middle School, Warwick High School

Our Sister Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo:

Brikin Church, Kinshasa

Our Missionaries: Tom & Nancy Rach in Mexico

Military: Karri Kypriandes (Patty & Aderon Gibbs), Casey Leser, Karl Sembroski (Lois Reese’s nephew), Joey

Doherty (Jessica Perry Doherty), Taylor Herring (Margaret Lassiter), Mike Roane (Lynne Peterson), Ron Wagner,

Jr.* (Kate Perry Wagner) *Deployed

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*HYMN 339 (printed on pg. 6) Lift Every Voice and Sing lift every voice

*BENEDICTION

*RESPONSE 547 Go, My Children, with My Blessing (vs 3) ar hyi y nos

“Go, my children, fed and nourished, closer to me.

Grow in love and love by serving, joyful and free.

Here my Spirit’s power filled you; here my tender comfort stilled you.

Go, my children, fed and nourished, joyful and free.”

POSTLUDE March from “Alceste” von gluck

* Please stand as able.

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2017 FLOWER CHART is located above the radiator

outside the Fellowship Hall. We have numerous

openings! Consider donating flowers in honor or

memory of loved ones. Cost is $45 payable by cash

or check to HPC.

NEWSLETTER ARTICLES AND PICTURES are due

into the office by Monday, February 20th. Please

send them by email to office@hiltonpres.org or leave

them on Megan-Drew’s desk. Thank you!

DISCUSSION CLASS will begin a new book

February 26th. We will be reading Billy Graham’s

Nearing Home: Life , Faith and Finishing Well. We

look forward to discussing this book, which

is different from some we have read recently. If you

would like to join us, please call or email J. T. Taylor

about purchasing a book. See you Sunday morning!

PANCAKE SUPPER, DESSERT AUCTION, AND

VARIETY SHOW — February 26, 5 pm. Enjoy

dinner, courtesy of our talented youth group.

During dinner, you’ll have the opportunity to bid

on desserts in a silent auction. Then enjoy an

evening of entertainment and fun! All donations

will help our senior highs spend an amazing

week at Montreat this summer. Got an act to

share? Sign up in the lobby. If you are interested

in providing a gourmet dessert for our silent

auction, bring it that evening and we’ll have

tables and bid sheets ready! Contact Jym Newton

(email jymtchr@aol.com or send a text to 757-813-

7203) with any questions.

PENINSULA PASTORAL COUNSELING CENTER

is now holding a Bereavement Support Group on the

second and fourth Thursdays 6-7:30 pm. PPCC is

located at 707 Gum Rock Court in Newport News,

(757) 947-3420.

SAVE THE DATE! We will be volunteering with

PORT on the evening of Friday, March 10th, to the

morning of Saturday, March 11th, at Hilton Baptist

Church. Sign-up sheets and casserole pans are

available in the foyer!

ONE CITY MARATHON is just around the corner

on March 12th! If you can join the cheering section

that morning and help bring it all about please sign

up in the lobby. Cheerleaders, music makers,

servers, sign makers and more are all needed. This is

a great way to share our joy in Christ with our

neighbors and the whole city. Let’s give them a

Hilton Hello! Worship that day is moving from

morning to 5 pm. Dinner will follow.

LINK'S WAREHOUSE is low on supplies. We are

looking for the following household items: Couches,

chairs, beds, end tables, coffee tables, dining tables &

chairs, cutlery, dishes, glassware, pots & pans. If you

have or know someone who has furniture or

household items to donate, please drop off items

during the hours of 10am-4pm, M-F at LINK of

Hampton Roads located at 10413 Warwick Blvd.

Newport News, VA 23696 or for pickup please call

(757) 595-1953.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Our Mission

Hilton Presbyterian Church is a congregation deeply rooted in our community, embracing diverse viewpoints, and unified by our common faith in God.

We seek to: GROW the connected life of the spirit, mind, and body through creative worship, education, and fellowship. SERVE as the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus Christ in our community.

As we serve, we are transformed.

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Junior Jam Sundays / 9:00-9:20 am / Grades K-2

Room 207 In Junior Jam we will learn the basics of leading in worship. Singing, movement and playing instruments all help us put our musical gifts into play.

Youth Jam Sundays / 11:40-12:10 pm / Grades 3-8

Room 207 Teamwork is what it is all about here. Singing, drumming, chimes, orff instruments, studying hymns old and new; you name it, we'll try it. We'll be exploring the many ways there are to lead worship.

Adult Choir Wednesdays / 6:30-8:00 pm

Choir Room The Adult Choir is responsible for leading our congregation in song as well as singing responses and anthems. We sing everything from Bach to Bernstein and Mendelssohn to Ray. We do two major musical works a year, at Christmas and in the spring.

Hilton Ringers Thursdays / 6:30-7:30 pm / Grade 6-adult

Sanctuary This in an intergenerational handbell choir for youth and adults. A basic knowledge of reading music notation is helpful to join this group. This choir adds to the worship experience through playing anthems, accompanying other choirs and hymns, and doing processionals.

Ensemble Alternating Thursdays 7:30-8:30 pm

High school-adult Sanctuary

These are the leaders of our contemporary music. We have 4-5 singers and a group of instrumentalists including congas, guitars and bass.

Prayer & Meditation Hour Thursdays 11:00 am / Library Classroom

Every week we set aside time for spiritual refreshment. Our gatherings include centering time, meditative readings and responsive prayers. The leadership varies; each time is unique.

New Members New members are received on Profession of Faith, Reaffirmation of Faith, or by Letter of Transfer. If you are interested in becoming a member of Hilton Presbyterian Church or would like to learn more about the Christian faith, the Presbyterian Church, or programs and ministries of HPC, please contact Pastor Clark, any Ruling Elder, or the church office.

Presbyterian Women (Circles meet monthly) Contact Beth Rivenbark or Betty Blackburn for more information.

Keenagers (Age 55+) The Keenagers meet on the first Thursday of each month at 11:30 am. Call Barbara Savage (757-380-8822) to add your name to the mailing list.

Sundays / 9:15-10:10 am

CHILDREN & YOUTH

Snacks and food are provided to many of the Sunday school classes and youth participation events. If anyone has specific

dietary restrictions, needs, or allergy issues, please let the leader or teacher know.

Grades 3-5 Doug Baker, Chris Cann

Room 204

Middle High 6-9 Blythe Raines, Jessica Watkins,

Kathy James-Webb Room 202

ADULTS

Adult Discussion Class Grounded

by Diana Butler Bass Join us as we explore this subject and discuss what it means to us.

Margaret Lassiter, Barbara Savage, Jay Taylor, Chuck Webb Fellowship Hall

Faithlink Class This class provides a Christian perspective on contemporary issues that allows Scripture, Christian tradition, and open thinking to guide the discussion.

Dan Chenoweth, Pax Goodson, Sue Hogue, Lisa Schlickenmeyer

Room 208

Men’s Bible Class Utilizing a six-year plan to cover major themes of the Bible, the Standard Bible Series is the guide for study, questions, and discussion for this men’s group.

Charlie Slagle Men’s Classroom (library)

Family Nite In

Dates TBA 5:00-7:00 pm / Fellowship Hall

All are welcome! We start with a potluck dinner, then follow with group games, conversation, learning, and prayer. Childcare provided. Interested in participating? Contact Megan-Drew in the church office.

Middle & Senior High Fellowship March 26, April 9, April 23, May 14

6:00 pm-7:30 pm / Sr. High Room (lower level) Pastor Clark DeSarro-Raynal. Patti Grayson, Jym Newton,

Beth Rivenbark, Megan-Drew Tiller, Jessica Watkins

Adult Book Study Solomon’s Porch

6:00-7:00 pm / Library Classroom Buechner 101:Essays, Excerpts, Sermons

and Friends, intro by Anne Lamott Doris Slagle

MUSIC & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

WINTER ACTIVITIES @ HPC

Sunday Morning CHILD CARE is provided for toddlers and infants in Room 103. Preschool-age CHILD CARE is in Room 104.

SUNDAY

Pre-K Kathryn Dabbs

Room 104

Grades K-2 Anna Chenoweth, Carol Preston

Room 205

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HILTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.) A member of the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia 34 Main Street · Newport News, Virginia 23601 · (757) 595-1313 · Office@HiltonPres.org · www.HiltonPres.org

Office hours: M-F 8:30 am—3:30 pm · Music and lyrics reprinted by permission †CCLI #1352452 **One license.net #712925

Sunday, February 19 9 am Junior Jam 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am CC Com 11:40 am Youth Jam 6 pm Solomon’s Porch

Monday Newsletter Articles Due 9:00 am Soup kitchen @ St. Vincent’s 4:30 pm W Com 7 pm AF Com, Circle 1

Tuesday 5:30 pm (Yoga)

Wednesday 6 pm Hilton Ringers 7 pm Adult Choir

Thursday Newsletter 11 am Prayer & Meditation 6:30 pm (HPP Father’s Night)

Friday 9:00 am Soup kitchen @ St. Vincent’s 5:30 pm (Yoga)

Sunday, February 26 9 am Junior Jam 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am Worship 11:30 am VA Com 11:40 am Youth Jam 5 pm Pancake Supper, Dessert Auction & Variety Show

THE WEEK AT A GLANCE

THE SESSION Clerk of Session

Kathy James-Webb

Class of 2017 Pax Goodson (AF) Blythe Raines (CE) Chuck Webb (CC)

AF=Admin/Finance CE=Christian Education CC=Congregational Care

M=Missions P=Property

W=Worship Class of 2018

George Maculley (P) Jessica Watkins (W)

Kristen Witt

Class of 2019 Dan Chenoweth (M)

Joe Hogue (P) Lisa Schlickenmeyer (M)

THE CHURCH STAFF

Clark DeSarro-Raynal, Pastor clark@hiltonpres.org

Lois Reese, Director of Music music@hiltonpres.org

Doris Slagle, Organist scoutfox@aol.com

Megan-Drew Tiller, Office Manager office@hiltonpres.org

Pax Goodson, Treasurer treasurer@hiltonpres.org

Christine Maculley, Asst. Treasurer cmaculley@verizon.net

Jenn Leider, Childcare

Sarah Hobgood, Childcare

Lucille Massenberg, Custodian

Susan Murphy, Preschool Director prsechool@hiltonpres.org

Follow Us!

LAITY ASSISTANT SCHEDULE If you are unable to be at church on a Sunday you’re scheduled to serve, please arrange for a substitute,

and if time allows, contact the church office and/or Doug Baker (doug.baker2@verizon.net)

The most current Laity Schedule is listed on our website HiltonPres.org under the Worship tab.

Week of February 19 Week of February 26 Week of March 5 Week of March 12

Building Security Greg Raines Greg Raines Greg Raines Greg Raines

Greeters/Ushers Priscilla Bele, Kathryn

Dabbs, Pax Goodson, Betty Watson, Jessica Watkins

Priscilla Bele, Kathryn Dabbs, Pax Goodson, Betty

Watson, Jessica Watkins

Aderon Gibbs, Susie Banning, Carol Preston,

Dawn Ramirez, Cristina Celis

Aderon Gibbs, Susie Banning, Carol Preston,

Dawn Ramirez, Cristina Celis

Counters Greg Raines, Blythe

Raines, Renee DiPasquale Jim Barnes, Julie Richter, Jane Day

Jack Jackson, Al Riutort, Paige Williams

George Barber, Debbie Barber, Christine Maculley

Nursery Jenn Leider, Linda

Chapman, Charlotte Baker Jenn Leider, Carol

Preston, Ryan Hitch Jenn Leider, Barbara Savage, Patty Gibbs

Jenn Leider, Bayley Shefelton

Children’s Time Jessica Watkins Wanda Fletcher Pastor Clark Patti Grayson

Liturgist/Lay Reader Kim Hines Judy Knight Ryan Hitch Chip Shefelton

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Visitation Joe Hogue,

George Maculley Joe Hogue,

George Maculley Jessica Watkins Jessica Watkins

Giving Flowers Carole Taylor Jackie Connor