FELLOWSHIP HALL

January 24 – March 27

Friday nights at 6:00 p.m.

In the Fellowship Hall

Childcare provided upon request

ORDER OF WORSHIP

11:00 a.m.

2nd

Sunday after Epiphany January 19, 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.)

MINUTE FOR MISSION Don Bradway

CALL TO WORSHIP Sanctuary Choir There’s a path (There’s a path) though it winds its way through darkness.

We would choose (We would choose) to avoid it if we could.

We awake (We awake) to an unexpected calling. God says, “Come” (God says “come”) there are gifts in the Dark Wood.

†HYMN 396 Brethren, We Have Met to Worship 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 Lord, Lift Me Up Sanctuary Choir M. McDonald

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

OFFERING Blessed Assurance Organist

P. Knapp

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

NEW TESTAMENT WORD Matthew 4:1-11 (N.T. Pg. 3)

Leader: This is the word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

SERMON The Gift of Temptation Dr. Chris Carrasco

STATEMENT OF FAITH From A Declaration of Faith

Jesus was what we are. He grew up in a family and a society troubled by the

common problems of the world. His knowledge was limited by his time and

place in history. He felt deeply the joy of friendship and the hurt of being

rejected. Jesus prayed, struggled with temptation, knew anger, and was

subject to suffering and death. He was like us in every way except sin. Jesus

was what we should be. He served his Father with complete trust and

unwavering obedience. He loved all kinds of people and accepted their love.

In constant dependence upon the Holy Spirit, Jesus allowed no temptation

or threat to keep him from loving God with his whole being and his neighbor

as himself.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE WITH THE LORD’S PRAYER

†HYMN 175 Seek Ye First Congregation

†BENEDICTION

†BENEDICTION RESPONSE Sanctuary Choir

There’s a path (There’s a path) and it leads us out together

To the wood (To the wood) where the darkness hovers still. We are sent (We are sent) and the Spirit goes before us.

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

†POSTLUDE Psalm of Glory Organist

W. Barnett

†All those able, please stand

NOW THE SERVICE BEGINS

Reflection Question: When have you experienced temptation? Have you ever

been tempted by too many “good” choices? How did you decide what to do?

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Pastor: Dr. Chris Carrasco Music Director: Janet Phelps Christian Faith Formation Director: Amanda Pine Ushers: Joe Baden, Mel Allmond, Bill Bowling, Maddie Camlet, Lucie & Vince D’Amato, Joyce Fifield, Larry & Janice Stone, Tony Coulborn Greeter: Trish Mayo Acolyte: Alex Carrasco Cookie cherubs: Children of the church Visiting Neighbors: Gay Aridas and Gwen Bushnell Flowers: The flowers today are dedicated to God's glory and to the many gifts He gives us. We extend our sympathy to Betsy Leonard and her extended family in the death of her brother Roger.

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.

Nursery (Birth-36 Months): Rm. 125; Preschool: Rm. 125; K-2

nd: Rm 119;

3rd

-5th

: Rm 118; Middle School: Rm 102; High School: Rm. 104; Adult Classes: Bible 101, Parlor; Experiencing God, Rm 117(8:45 a.m.)

During the month of January, we will be receiving suggestions for stimulating worship series for the summer and fall. Please share any ideas you may have with Chris or the church office by January 26th.

2019 Giving Envelopes are available in the Connection Point. If you do not see your name or you would like to be taken off the envelope list, please contact Donna Perry in the church office.

Winter Shelter: Jan. 29th through the morning of Feb. 5th. This is a special opportunity for our church to serve those in need. Please prayerfully consider how you might help to prepare for or serve during this week. We will be providing dinner each night and will need cooks and

servers as well as some food donations. We are also in need of volunteers to spend the night at KGPC. The volunteer would help clean up in the morning if possible. Extra clean up people are always appreciated in the morning. Please contact Kevin or Sue Mooney (757) 340-0281 if you have any questions. To volunteer to help, please use the sign-up poster in the Connection Point.

PRAYER CHAIN AND E-MAIL PRAYER GROUP

Prayer Concerns Monroe and Leilani Ozment, Betsy Leonard and family

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRIVILEGED TO SERVE TODAY

Winter Worship Series: Gifts of the Dark Wood This worship series, based on the book by the same name by Eric Elnes, 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 that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. How can the struggles of life be the seedbed of spiritual awakening and avenues through which God shapes us?

January 26 The Gift of Uncertainty I Corinthians 13:11-12; John 5:1-9 February 2 The Gift of Emptiness Philippians 2:5-11 February 9 The Gift of Getting Lost Psalm 42; I Samuel 3:1-10 February 16 The Gift of Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:5-10 February 23 The Gift of Failure Romans 5:1-5; Matthew 14:22-33

Sunday, January 19 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 12:00 p.m. Kids Club 4:00 p.m. PEVA MLK Service

Monday, January 20 OFFICE CLOSED MLK Day No Trinity Preschool 9:30 a.m. Quilters 6:30 p.m. Youth Bible Study

Tuesday, January 21 9:00 a.m. Trinity Preschool 11:30 a.m. Staff Meeting 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. Please give your phone number, address, and e-mail.)

Greeting

Minute for Mission Don Bradway

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

*Opening Song Be Thou My Vision

*Prayer of Confession and Forgiveness

*Passing of the Peace

*Song of Praise This Is Amazing Grace

Message for Young Disciples Kevin Mooney

Offering

Prayer of Dedication

Scripture Matthew 4:1-11 (N.T. Pg. 3)

Message The Gift of Temptation Dr. Chris Carrasco Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer

*Closing Song Build Your Kingdom

*Benediction

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

Now The Service Begins

*All who are able, please stand

January 19, 2020

Email: info@kgpc.org

Website: www.kgpc.org

Office: 757-340-2840

Wednesday, January 22 6:30 a.m. Prayer Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Trinity Preschool 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, January 23 9:00 a.m. KAFA

Friday, January 24 6:00 p.m. 10 Great Dates Class Saturday, January 25 10:00 a.m. Presbytery 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

In the Fellowship Hall

The Gift of Temptation

Contact Don Bradway, bradway.don@gmail.com, for information