STAFF

Rev. Sterling W. Severns, ext. 241 .......................................................... Senior Pastor Dr. Judy Fiske, ext. 247 ................................................ Minister of Music and Worship Rev. Cecil Gholston ............................................................................. Pastor Emeritus Rev. Dan Schumacher, ext. 239…………………………………..…....Pastoral Resident Joseph Perdue, ext. 223…………………………………………………….Pastoral Intern Rachel Spencer, ext. 245 .........................................................VCU Social Work Intern Leigh Anne Zylstra, ext. 245 ....................................................VCU Social Work Intern Ron Simmons ....................................................... Music Assistant, Vocal/Instrumental Terry Witt ...................................................................................Music Assistant, Vocal Ryan Corbitt ...................................................................... Church Accompanist/Pianist Betty Robertson, ext. 221.................................................................. Church Secretary Evanne Benson, ext. 240 ................................................................ Financial Assistant Frances Mathews, ext. 250 ............................................................. Child Care Director Teddy McClure, ext. 246 .................................................................................... Sexton Bonnie Bailey ...................................................................................... Assistant Sexton Kristen Koger ........................................................................................ Nursery Mentor Kelley Hurdle…………………………………………………………...…....Nursery Mentor

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THIS WEEK’S MINISTRY LEADERS Bill Finley…….…………………………………………………..……....Deacon of the Week Erin Braford and Say Wah Htoo…..…….……………………………...……………..Infants Jessica Corbitt and Bobby McGraw.........…………..….……..…...Toddlers/Preschoolers Samantha Denton….…...……………………………………………..……......Youth Helper Molly Huffstetler……...........................................................................Worship Explorers Judy Fiske………………………………………………………………..……..Pastor on Call

WORSHIP First Sunday in Lent

Eleven o’clock Sunday, February 17, 2013

PRELUDE Judy Fiske WESTMINSTER CHIME (Please prepare for worship.) CALL TO WORSHIP Sanctuary Choir “Lead Me, Lord”…………………………………………………….….Wesley HYMN #452 “Praise and Thanksgiving Be to God”………CHRISTE SANCTORUM WELCOME TO GUESTS AND VISITORS BAPTISM Wade Severns

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE/LORD’S PRAYER Jenny and Jerry Jones 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen

CHURCH FLOWERS Due to the Lenten season, we are not purchasing flowers for the Sanctuary. How-ever, we encourage anyone to sign up for flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one, as they will be placed in the foyers or on the table in the back of the Sanctu-ary. The cost is $50.00.

Leader: We have come to the water in this holy moment, baptizing Wade Severns, in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, according to the command of our Lord. People: In the name of the Father and of the Son an d of the Holy Spirit, we come to the water acknowledging and af firming our brother Wade in this sacred act of baptism, symbolizing the death, burial, and resurrection o f Jesus Christ our Lord.

Leader: In baptism, Wade joins with this body of Christ and with the larger Church. He affirms his commitment to Christ and to Christ’s church. People: As witnesses of Wade’s baptism, we recogniz e Wade’s commitment to Christ and His church, and we are mindful of our own calling in Christ. Leader: We believe that God has called Wade to this place to be a part of us, and we a part of him.

VOTE FOR NEW DEACON BOARD MEMBERS—TODAY The following are the names of the new Deacon Board nominees (to serve three years) replacing those who are rotating off the Board this year: Megan Strollo, Jessica Corbitt, Kathryn Hall, Say Wah Htoo, Jim McMurray, Chuck Corbin, Bonnie Bailey and Jerry Spiller. A ballot has been inserted in this bulletin.

A COMMUNITY READ DURING LENT Join the church staff in reading a novel during Lent (February 13 - March 28). We will be reading and chatting about The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. This nov-el, written by Rachel Joyce, was published in 2012. It is a delightful book that fol-lows the journey of a retired Englishman who begins a pilgrimage to visit a former co-worker who is dying of cancer. As he walks across the English countryside he encounters many interesting people and situations. There should be plenty of used copies on the internet and e-versions are also available. Lent is a time of pilgrimage so we will be reading and discussing this joyful and challenging journey to see what we can learn from Harold Fry.

LUNCHEON AND BRIEF TOWN MEETING SCHEDULED FOR MARCH 3: SABBATICAL FOR OUR PASTOR Please make plans to join us after worship on Sunday, March 3. All proceeds from lunch will help send our youth to summer camp in Louisville, Ky. The town meeting will focus on a potential sabbatical for our Pastor during the summer of 2014. The church will need to make a decision by early April about applying for the Lily Endowment's National Clergy Renewal Grant. The brief meeting will offer im-portant details and give the congregation an opportunity to ask questions. The Sab-batical Team and Deacon Board have already begun the dialogue and we hope you will join us.

CHANGE IN TCCC COMMITTEE MEETING Please note that the regular meeting of the TCCC Committee has been changed to Monday, February 25, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is scheduled to be held in the Fel-lowship Hall. Please mark your calendars with this change.

EASTER LILIES If you would like to purchase lilies to be displayed in the Sanctuary on Easter Sun-day in honor or in memory of a loved one, please place your order and check in the offering plate by Palm Sunday, March 24. The cost per plant is $13.00. A form can be found at the back of the Sanctuary and on the flower table in the hallway.

GOD’S MISSION, YOUR PASSION Each year thousands of lives are changed because people like you give to the CBF Offering for Global Missions. Pray about giving a gift today. 100 percent of your gift to the CBF Offering will go to help people hear and experience the gospel of Jesus Christ. Give and touch the lives of people you may never meet. A brochure and envelope will be inserted in our bulletins for Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.

INTRODUCTION TO LENTEN SEASON Dan Schumacher

Kachin Language Version: Wunli yawng yawn K'rai hpe shakawn,Ding hta ga hkrung ma-hkrung kung dawn, Sumsing la mu wu-nawng wu-wa, Wa, Ka'sha, Wenyi hpe kung- dawn ya.

LENTEN WEAVING Children of the Church BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE ________________

THE RETURN OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS Offertory Prayer ………………………………………...………….Bill Finley Offertory………………...………………………………...……..Ryan Corbitt Doxology Hymn #706, #538 in Karen, #508 in Chin……...…..OLD 100th

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him, above ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

INVITATION HYMN #383 “Near to the Heart of God”……………………………….…..…...MCFEE

Chin Language Version Bawipa Thlacamnak Vancung khua i aum kan pa Na min upatnak um ko seh. Vancung bantuk in leicung ah na duhnak tling cang ko seh. Pawcawmnak khim in nifa rawl kan pe ko sawh. Mi nih kan cung i an sual tikahkan ngeihthiam hna bangin, kan sualnak kha kan ngaithiam ve tuah. Sual forhnak ah tel ve loin that lo nak vial te chungin kan khamh tuah. Pennak nawl le lianngannakle upatnak kha a zungzal na cungah um ko seh,Amen.

GOSPEL LESSON Bya Wann and JaJa Hkang Hti Luke 22:39-46 (p. 917 in pew Bible) ANTHEM Karen Choir

WORSHIP EXPLORERS (Children Grades K-3) All children, Grades K-3, may now leave the Sanctuary with Molly Huffstetler. Today, the children will participate in an activity centered on the scripture reading.

SERMON “Practicing Their Lines?” Sterling Severns INTERLUDE Ryan Corbitt

This Week a t T a b e r n a c l e B a p t i s t C h u r c h

Monthly Mission Project: Help us serve our community

For the month of FEBRUARY we are collecting DISPOSABLE RAZORS AND SHAVING CREAM. All donated items will be shared at our weekly Clothes Closet and Food Pantry Ministry. If you are interested in helping to collect items or volunteer on Thursdays, please contact Dick Denzler.

SUN

17

9:45 10:30 11:00 6:00

Sunday School for All Ages Fellowship (Sanctuary) Worship Service Small Groups

MON

18

12:00 1:00 5:30

Pastoral Staff Meeting Church Staff Meeting Women’s Fellowship Group (Colonial Apartments)

TUES

19

12:00 6:30

Brown Bag Bible Study Administrative Board Meeting

WED

20

5:00

5:30 6:30

7:40

Homework Assistance Pre-school and Kindergarten music activities Fellowship Meal Children: Godly Play/Choir Youth: Youth Bible Study Financial Education Class Adults: “The Meaning of the Cross” with guest speakers Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

THURS

21

1:30

Food Pantry/Clothes Closet

IN OUR PRAYERS

Recent Addi�ons

Chris Hines , in cancer treatment Goldie Saunders , sister to Ellen Fleming and Dick Denzler, at Westport Rehab Richard Wright at St. Mary’s Hospital Frances Mathews and the Mission Team from Hope Church as they serve in the Dominican Republic this week The Judson Class, as they begin a new chapter together Dick Spain’s sister, Mary Anne Bryan Bonnie Shattuck , recovering from shoulder surgery Tun Thaw , from Burma, who arrived in Richmond on Wednesday

Continued Care

Eh Say, Adella Watlington, Mike Buchanan, Ka-ren Bailey, Sen Zin Nsang, Ruth Kane, Ken Kin-chen, Michael Booth, Joyce Spencer, Tracy John-son, Bawi Lian Ceu, Ram Peng, Sang Cung Thawng, Ngian Vung, Thwen Say, Lawt Awng, Marlene Wood, Emma Wright, Robyn Mosley, Emily Fogel, Jamie Hayden, Cecil and Jeanette Gholston