SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY February 18, 2018 1st Sunday in Lent 8:30 and 11:00 a.m.

WELCOME. We’re glad to gather together as a community of faith today. No matter where you are on the journey of faith, you are welcome here, to join in worship and service. All are invited to a time of refreshment and conversation immediately following worship in St. Andrews Hall (down the steps outside the sanctuary, and to the left). If you are new to this community of faith, we rejoice in your presence with us. Remember, we’re not strangers, but rather friends who journey together, following the Lord Jesus Christ.

Please turn off all cellular phones and watch alarms during worship. Please refrain from using flash photography during the worship service.

Leadership at Lewinsville Ruling Elders

Clerk of Session: Laura Jones Treasurer: Liz Stevens Pamela Deese Lois Dokken Steve Becker James Foster Jim Edmondson Elaine Guth Tom Mellor David Foster Rob Hunter David Smith Bettie McElroy Harriet Neldon

Deacons/*Denotes Stephen Leader Carolyn Fisk Diane Alden Andrew Borene Jack Hess Emily Foster Verna Chenault (Secretary) Danny Howell Janet Kohlenberger Sharon Gamble Alex Scopeletis (Moderator) Dong Lee Janie Waldrop Pat Matheson* Rick Neldon Karen Siple* Wendy Maiwurm*

HEARING ASSISTANCE devices are available from the ushers or the audio/video console at the rear of the sanctuary.

PILLOWS are available in the coat room, just outside the narthex, to help make the pew more comfortable during worship. Feel free to borrow a pillow and return it after worship.

MISS A WORSHIP SERVICE? Sermons are posted every week on our website, www.lewinsville.org. DVD recordings of worship services are also archived in the Library. Feel free to check them out any time.

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT LEWINSVILLE CHURCH? – Visit the web page www.lewinsville.org or call the church office, 703-356-7200. NOTES FOR WORSHIP: GG – Glory to God The Presbyterian Hymnal OT - Pew Bible Old Testament Renew! - Renew! Hymnal (grey) NT - Pew Bible New Testament

TH E LE W I N S V I L L E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H S E R V I C E F O R T H E L O R D ’ S D A Y

February 18, 2018 8:30 a.m.

* If you are able, please stand †† Latecomers seated

THE GATHERING WELCOME

* SONG Touch the Earth Lightly GG 713 CONFESSION

SILENCE ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

Friends, hear and believe the good news that comes from God. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Lord, Have Mercy upon Us RENEW! 85 Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE Psalm 25

Genesis 9:8-17 OT p. 7 Mark 1:9-15 NT p. 34 The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

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SERMON A Spirited Forty Days Rev. Emily Berman D’Andrea

* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed GG p. 35

MINUTE FOR MISSION Shepherd’s Center Ed Schrock

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.

OFFERING How I Love Your Word Mark Hayes

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

All who profess faith in Jesus Christ are invited to the table. The Lord be with you.

And also with you. Lift up your hearts.

We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

It is right to give our thanks and praise. Prayer continues…

Communion will be served using intinction. Gluten-free crackers are available.

MUSIC DURING COMMUNION Eat This Bread GG 527

* PRAYER AFTER THE SUPPER

THE SENDING * SONG Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days GG 166

* THE PEACE The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you.

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TH E LE W I N S V I L L E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H S E R V I C E F O R T H E L O R D ’ S D A Y

February 18, 2018 11:00 a.m.

* If you are able, please stand †† Latecomers seated

G A T H E R I N G

WELCOME

PRELUDE Prelude M. R. Kellerman

* CALL TO WORSHIP People of the covenant: God does not remember us according to our sins and transgressions.

God remembers us according to God’s own steadfast love! The God of our salvation teaches us right paths and leads us in truth.

All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness; we put our trust in God.

* HYMN Come Down, O Love Divine GG 282 DOWN AMPNEY

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CALL TO CONFESSION

Silence God of mercy, we begin this Lenten season in confession. We do not live according to your ways, but according to our own. We condone violence, participate in systems of injustice, and use power to our own advantage at the expense of others. Forgive us we pray, when we are tempted to follow paths other than those you set before us. Help us to turn from evil in its many guises. In covenantal love, remember us, we pray, and be for us, once more and always, an ark of safety and new life. In Jesus’ name we pray.

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CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Lord, Have Mercy upon Us RENEW! 85 Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS

Friends, hear and believe the good news that comes from God. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!

* CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Do Not Be Afraid

* THE PEACE The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you. Greet those around you, saying “Peace be with you” or “The Peace of Christ”

If you prefer not to shake hands in greeting while passing the Peace of Christ, you may choose to make eye contact and greet others in another personal way.

T H E W O R D CHILDREN’S MEDITATION

Following the Children’s Meditation, children age 4 through grade 2 are invited to meet Allison Lineberger in the Narthex for Sermon Stories. Children will return to the

Sanctuary for worship with their parents following the sermon.

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PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

SCRIPTURE Genesis 9:8-17 OT p. 7 Mark 1:9-15 NT p. 34 The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

SERMON A Spirited Forty Days Rev. Emily Berman D’Andrea

* HYMN The Glory of These Forty Days GG 165 ERHALT UNS, HERR

* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH from A Brief Statement of Faith

We trust in God the Holy Spirit everywhere the giver and renewer of life.

The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church.

The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the Church.

In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing,

to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace.

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In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks

and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth,

praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” MINUTE FOR MISSION Shepherd’s Center Ed Schrock

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.

T H A N K S G I V I N G

THE SHARING OF OUR LIVES THROUGH OUR GIFTS

OFFERTORY Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Warrenton, arr. B. Ingram

PRESENTATION OF OUR TITHES AND GIFTS

* CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Holy God We Praise Your Name GG 4 vs. 4 Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit: three we name you, while in essence only one; undivided God, we claim you, and adoring, bend the knee while we own the mystery.

* PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

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S E N D I N G

* HYMN Forty Days and Forty Nights GG 167 AUS DER TIEFE RUFE ICH

* CHARGE AND BENEDICTION

* DISMISSAL Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.

Thanks be to God!

The pastors will be in the narthex to greet you following worship.

Worship Note

CANTATA – MARCH 11, 11:00AM SERVICE - This is an incredible story. It is about 4 young boys who lived in Jerusalem. Their names were Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and Daniel. They refused to obey the king Nebuchadnezzar and ended up in a fiery furnace! Come see how they got out of that hot spot! Our sanctuary, March 11, 11:00 service presented by the youth and children of the church. Invite friends and family to hear and see the story.

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A N N O U N C E M E N T S F O R T H E W E E K O F F E B R U A R Y 1 8 , 2 0 1 8

***WITHIN OUR PRAYERS***

Our loving sympathy and prayers are extended to Jane Edmondson and family on the death of her brother, Robert Pasolli, on February 9. The red rosebud in the Sanctuary this morning is given to the glory of God in celebration of the birth of Declan Patrick Kenney, son of Joe and Tara Kenney, on February 11. The proud grandparents are Ed and Kirsten Kenney, proud great-grandparents are Duane and Elizabeth McKenna, and the proud aunt and uncle are Liz Tamburri and Michael.

Help carry one another’s burden, and in this way you will obey the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2

ALL NAMES ON THE PRAYER LIST HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR PRIVACY REASONS. THE PRINTED ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE BULLETIN ON SUNDAY MORNINGS CONTAINS THE COMPLETE LIST.

The weekly prayer list includes those members and friends of the church family who are in a short-term temporarily serious or critical situation. Please remember in your prayers all those listed. Names placed on the weekly list will be removed after six weeks unless the church office is requested otherwise. We need your help to keep our prayer lists accurate and current.

Please refer to the website, www.lewinsville.org, for further information on activities. 2017 DAILY LENTEN DEVOTIONS: Our Lenten Devotional Booklet titled "Cultivating Hearts of Mercy" is available on the table outside the church office. Subscribe online at https://www.lewinsville.org/lent-devotions/ and receive each day's devotion in your inbox every morning or https://www.lewinsville.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/2018LentenDevotional.pdf for the devotional. THE REFORMED INSTITUTE’S WINTER COURSE - is four Saturdays, which began February 10 and ends March 3. Dr. Bruce Douglass, director of the Reformed Institute, will lead a class on The Once and Future Church: Christian Community in an Age of “Loose Connections” at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Alexandria, VA. Each session will begin at 9:30 and conclude at Noon. There is a cost associated with this offering. Register at reformedinstitute.org. ADULT CLUB - The Adult Club is meeting TODAY at 12:45pm in the Vinson Hall Dining Room at 6251 Old Dominion Drive in McLean. For further information or to make a reservation,

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call Elaine Baker at 703-970-3842.

LENTEN SMALL GROUP - Join the “Holy Conversation” small group that will be meeting Wednesday evenings during Lent. If you don’t have time to attend an ongoing small group then dip your toe in with Rob Ransom on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the Bethany Room. The group will be using the book, Holy Conversation: Talking About God in Everyday Life by Richard Peace as the launching point for weekly conversations. The study reminds us, “We need to be able to move beyond a carefully crafted formula into the heart of the gospel with all its mystery, wonder, hope and clarity.” Pick up your copy of “Holy Conversation” in the church office. Wednesdays, February 21 and 28, and March 7, 14 and 21 in the Bethany Room (behind the sanctuary).

MCLEAN INTERFAITH COALITION - The next workday for the McLean Interfaith Coalition (MIC) with Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia is Wednesday, February 21, from 8:45 to 3:30. The work site is in Herndon where we will be rehabbing an existing townhouse. Volunteers supply their own lunch and Habitat supplies water and tools. If you’re interested in joining volunteers from other McLean congregations on February 21, contact Mary Frase, the Lewinsville representative to MIC, at maryjfrase@gmail.com or (703) 536-4091.

DEMENTIA: WHAT WE ALL NEED TO KNOW - February 25th at 12:15 after the second service in the chapel. Did you ever wonder about what constitutes dementia? How do you recognize it? Are there different kinds of dementia? What can we do to postpone the onset or slow down the progression of dementia? How can we help our loved ones who are experiencing dementia? All these questions and more will be addressed at this presentation hosted by the Older Adult Council, and held in connection with our collaboration with Chesterbrook Residences and the other sponsoring congregations, Immanuel Presbyterian Church and Temple Rodef Shalom. Licensed clinical social worker with Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA), Rebecca Porter, who has previously spoken at Lewinsville on topics related to aging, will be the speaker. This is a topic relevant for all of us as we ponder how these issues affect ourselves, our aging parents, and our children. A light lunch will be provided.

SINGLE SENIORS - Whether married or single, old or young, all are invited by Single Seniors to their next monthly fellowship lunch to hear Roland McElroy talk about his career and his new book, "The Best President the Nation Never Had - A Memoir of Working with Sam Nunn." It will be in the Chapel, March 9 at 11:30 am. Please bring $5 for the lunch. For further information and to RSVP, contact Lois Dokken (manpadokken@aol.com / 703 789-0617) or Wendy Maiwurm (wmaiwurm@cox.net / 703 759-6705).

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JOIN US FOR THE LENTEN STUDY – EXPLORING EARLY CHRISTIAN REFLECTIONS ON JESUS’ SUFFERING

Speaker Dr. Matthew D. Taylor, Professional Lecturer at Georgetown University and George Washington University. He earned his Ph.D. in Theology and Religious Studies from Georgetown University with a specialization in Muslim and Christian approaches to scripture in the modern world. He also holds a Master’s Degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is a member of the Reformed Institute Company of Teachers. Sunday March 18: 9:45 am and 6:30 pm (refreshments 6:00, lecture 6:30 p.m.)

Lecture continues March 19 and March 20: 7:30 pm (refreshments 7:00, lecture 7:30 p.m.) All lectures will be held in Fellowship Hall.

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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 18, 2018

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 8:30am Service of Worship – Sanctuary 1st Sunday in Lent SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Rev. Emily Berman D’Andrea preaching 9:45am Adult Education

Biblical Models of Discipleship in the New Testament - Library In this four week class we will explore this concept of discipleship by examining key texts from each of the four gospels. Led by Rev. Dan Thomas

The Lewinsville Forum – Chapel Each week we will discuss a current issue facing the country and seek to determine how to bring our faith to bear on its solution. Led by Linton Brooks and David Morrison

Middle School – Echo the Story – Youth Center Senior High – Meet with Andrew Borene – Youth Center

Church School Bible in a Box (ages 2 and 3) – (Lower Level room 8)

Joyful Noise (lower level room 6)/Godly Play (ages 4 and 5) (lower level room 2) Workshop Rotation (grades 1-6) (Lower Level room 1) 11:00am Service of Worship – Sanctuary Rev. Emily Berman D’Andrea preaching 12:15pm Jubilate Ringers rehearsal – Music Room (last rehearsal until April 8) 12:15pm Foundation meeting - Library 4:00pm Puppets (grades 7 and up) – 5 4:30pm Alleluia Ringers – grades 7-12 ringing (last rehearsal until April 8) 4:45pm Puppets (grades 1-6) – 5 5:15pm Children’s Choirs – Music Room 5:15pm Westminster Choir – Music Room 6:00pm Youth Fellowship – Youth Center MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19 CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED – PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY 10:00am Prayer Shawl Ministry – Chapel 10:30am Biblical Models of the New Testment – Library 1:30pm Circle 3 – Chapel 2:00pm Service of Worship at Lewinsville Retirement Residence 6:30pm Pastor Nominating Committee – Chapel TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 1:30pm Program Staff meeting – Library 7:00pm Session meeting – Chapel WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

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10:00am McLean Garcen Club – St. Andrews Hall 11:30am Bible Study – Chapel 12:15pm Tysons Interfaith Partnership – Balls Hill Police Station 1:00pm PrayerTime - Sanctuary 1:00pm Worship at Chesterbrook Residences 7:00pm Lenten Small Group – Bethany Room THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 7:30pm Chancel Choir rehearsal – Music Room FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 7:30am Men’s Square – Bethany Room 9:00am Better Angels – Chapel 9:30am Biblical Storytellers – Library 1:00pm Girl Scout Self-Defense Workshop – Fellowship Hall 4:00pm Cantata Workshop – Sanctuary/Music room SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 8:30am Service of Worship – Sanctuary 2nd Sunday in LenSACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER Rev. Scott Ramsey preaching 9:45am Adult Education

Biblical Models of Discipleship in the New Testament - Library In this four week class we will explore this concept of discipleship by examining key texts from each of the four gospels. Led by Rev. Dan Thomas

The Lewinsville Forum – Chapel Politics of Fear: We will discuss the meaning and use of fear in our Christian religion

and American politics, and how the manipulation of fear impacts our public discourse Church School Bible in a Box (ages 2 and 3) – (Lower Level room 8)

Joyful Noise (lower level room 6)/Godly Play (ages 4 and 5) (lower level room 2) Workshop Rotation (grades 1-6) (Lower Level room 1) 11:00am Service of Worship – Sanctuary Rev. Scott Ramsey preaching 12:15pm JSSA Presentation on Dementia - Chapel 2:00pm Voice/Piano recital - Sanctuary 4:00pm Puppets (grades 7 and up) – 5 4:45pm Puppets (grades 1-6) – 5 5:15pm Children’s Choirs – Music Room 5:15pm Westminster Choir – Music Room 5:30pm Sunday ChristCare - Library 6:00pm Youth Fellowship – Youth Center

MINISTERS The Entire Congregation of Lewinsville Church INTERIM PASTOR The Reverend Scott Ramsey ASSOCIATE PASTOR FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION The Reverend Emily Berman D’Andrea

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Carole Huston DIRECTOR OF HANDBELLS Laura Hinton ASSISTANT MUSICIAN Laura Marchisotto

DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Allison Lineberger INTERIM YOUTH MINISTER COORDINATOR Elizabeth Steel

MUSIC MINISTRY 8:30 John Clewett, Cantor 11:00 Jubilate Ringers

LAY READERS 8:30 Paul Phillips 11:00 Sally McKeown

CLERK OF SESSION Laura Jones TREASURER Liz Stevens DUTY ELDER James Foster DUTY DEACON Pat Matheson

MISSION CO-WORKERS Brian and Helen Chapaitis, Papua New Guinea Andrew and Ellen Collins, Thailand Frank and Nancy Dimmock, Louisville, KY

CHURCH STAFF CHURCH ADMINISTRATOR Bob Clark FINANCIAL MANAGER Jeanne Melone CHURCH OFFICE MANAGER Sandy Albrecht FACILITIES MANAGER Steven Kirkland

PASTOR EMERITUS The Reverend Gary G. Pinder PARISH ASSOCIATE The Reverend Stephany Crosby PARISH ASSOCIATE The Reverend Dr. Susan Fellows PARISH ASSOCIATE The Reverend Dr. Susan Kendall

LEWINSVILLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1724 Chain Bridge Road ~ McLean, Virginia 22101

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