THIS WEEK AT CPC

THIS WEEK AT CPC

Sunday, September 15 8:45AM AWE 9:40AM Sing-Along with Jim Gorin 9:50AM Children & Youth Sunday School 9:50AM Cultivating a Culture of Generosity 11:00AM Worship 12:00PM CE Committee Meeting 12:45PM Lunch Bunch 3:00PM Rise Against Hunger Pack Event 5:30PM Session

Monday, September 16 7:00PM Sunday Worship & Formation TF 7:00PM Boy/Cub Scouts

Tuesday, September 17 1:00PM CPC Staff 5:30PM Grace Caf?

Wednesday, September 18 7:00AM Men's Breakfast 10:00AM Pastor's Bible Study 11:45AM XYZ's Luncheon 6:30PM Theology on Tap 7:00PM AA Living Life

Thursday, September 19 6:00PM TD Football Dinner 6:30PM AWE Singers Rehearsal 7:30PM Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Friday, September 20 8:00PM AA Big Book Study

Saturday, September 21 11:00AM AA Common Journey

Fellowship Hall Fellowship Hall Various Fellowship Hall Sanctuary 1st Floor Conf. Room Offsite Fellowship Hall 2nd Floor Conf. Room, FH

1st Floor Conf. Room Rudy Center & FH

1st Floor Conf. Room Fellowship Hall

Fellowship Hall 1st Floor Conf. Room Fellowship Hall Offsite Rudy Center

Fellowship Hall Choir Robe Room Room 214

Rudy Center

Rudy Center

Please Remember In Your Prayers: The Farmans; the Wilsons; Andy Lehman; Betty Crenshaw; Ed Rinaca; Larry Turner Sr.; Maggie McCrae; Sandra Walker; Sharon Entwistle; Todd Woerner; Anne Frost's daughter, Ashley Barker; Bob Lynn's sister, Jean Lynn; Bryan Schiano's sister-in-law, Ingrid Schiano; Cliff Noe's brother, Bruce Noe; Dorinda Davidson's brother, Jeff Weigel; Jackie Wade's father-in-law, George Wade; Lamar Lockhart's granddaughter, Jacquelyn Lockhart Andretta; Margaret Welleford's sister-in-law, Sandra Welleford; Nancy Hartsoe's niece, Jaime Laufer; Wayne Alfred's cousin, Dottie Biullock; Bryan Schiano's friend, Bill Hyne; Sharon Entwistle's friend, Jim Warwick; Dorinda Davidson's friend, Jane Hesler; Mary Schiano & Cathy Marny's friend, Tawni Barlow; Marnie Brown's friends Diane Duffy, Heather Escobar, Joan Brown & Lee Berentsen; Sarah Smith's friend, Hosea Jones; Cliff Noe's friend, Ralph Floyd. Shut-Ins: Pat Owens; Phyllis Burkey. Those in Assisted Living Facilities: Evelyn Peebles; Judy Danford; Tim Williams; Jean Oliver; Catherine Spence; Dick Uhrig; Larry Grina; Helen Hines; Nancy Porterfield. Our Military: especially members and friends serving overseas, Christopher Noe.

The flowers in the sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in memory of Tim Wilson by the Wilson Family.

The sympathy of the congregation is extended to David Whitby and family on the death of his father, Sam Whitby, September 9, 2019; and to Jude Osborne and family, on the death of her sister-in-law, Priscilla Zehnder, September 10, in Ohio.

WELCOME. We're glad you joined us for worship today. We are an engaged community of faith called to deliver God's word, grow in faith and serve all people. We worship on Sunday mornings at 8:45 in the fellowship hall and at 11:00 in the main sanctuary. We pray that you experience Christ's presence in our midst, and that his presence will sustain you in the week ahead.

Children are especially welcome in our worship services and invited to worship at the Pray Ground in the front of the sanctuary. For families who prefer, child care is available for birth through age 5 in rooms 119 & 120. During the service, parents with young children are welcome, if they prefer, to adjourn to the downstairs conference room and continue listening to the service.

If you are a visitor we hope you will make Chester Presbyterian Church your church home. Please pick up a copy of Connections@CPC, our church newsletter in the narthex. It is full of activities and program schedules to assist you in finding areas of interest in our ministries. Our pastor, staff and officers would be delighted to answer any questions you may have about our many programs and activities, and to discuss membership with you at your earliest convenience.

Liturgist Sanctuary Guild Ushers

Greeters

SERVING TODAY

Pete Lehman Bobby & Elizabeth Johnson Nancy Gefvert, Rosemary Price, Linda Guthrie, Stacy Cavey Robert Brown Sr., Edith Turner,

Cecil & Brita Simmons

Office Hours: 9:00A.M. ? 4:30P.M. Monday ? Friday. Church staff can be reached at 748-4636:

Gordon B. Mapes, III, Pastor

Linn W. Coghill, Membership Coordinator

Douglas-Jayd Burn, Director of Music

Jim Gorin, AWE Music Director

Church Administrator

Jennifer Simonpietri, Accountant

Kim Hopkins, Preschool Director 748-9465

Kathy Peebles, Financial Secretary

Don Davidson, Treasurer

717-5020

gmapes@ lcoghill@ djburn@

jimgorin@ office@ jennifers@ preschool@ financial.sec@ treasurer@

God's Call to Chester Presbyterian Church is: Deliver God's Word, Grow in Faith, Serve All People.

Phone: 748-4636 Fax: 748-6470 3424 W. Hundred Rd., Chester, VA 23831



CHESTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost

11:00AM

September 15, 2019

WE GATHER

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PEACE

The Lord be with you. And also with you.

VOLUNTARY Basse et Dessus de Trompette LOUIS-NICOLAS CL?RAMBAULT

*CALL TO WORSHIP

The foolish say, `there is no God.'

We come trusting in Jesus, the face, the voice, the presence of the God who loves us. The scoffers of our age ask, `why do you seek after God?'

We come, in this time, because God's grace has spilled over in our lives. The hopeless around us think, `no one cares about me.'

We come, in this time, to this place, because Jesus has found us and brought us home. Let us worship God!

*HYMN 301

Let Us Build a House

TWO OAKS

CALL TO CONFESSION

Which of us has not hurt someone this week? Which of us has not spoken (or thought) ill of a sister or brother in Christ? Which of us has failed to do good when given the chance? Which of us? All of us and each of us! But Christ comes to save people just like us, so I invite you to join me as we offer our prayers to God, saying:

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Although we believe we are experts at faithfulness, Holy God, we must confess we are unskilled workers at doing good for others. Too often, we turn a deaf ear to the cries of people we have judged to be fools. We easily scoff at those we believe have nothing to teach us or share with us.

How foolish, Searching God, how foolish we are! Forgive us, and restore us to your goodness. Then, send us forth to search for all who sit in the shadowed corners of our world, yearning for someone to come and find them, even as Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, came to find us...(Silent, personal confession).

KYRIE 575

KYRIE ELEISON

Lord, have mercy upon us; Christ, have mercy upon us, Lord, have mercy upon us.

ASSURANCE OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS

Our actions sometimes show we do not know God. Our words and lives show we do not understand God's hopes for us. But with utmost patience, God sets aside our foolishness, and fills us with mercy. Mingled with faith and love, grace is poured into our sin-parched souls, giving us new life, restoring us as God's children. Thanks be to God. Amen.

*RESPONSE 581

GLORIA PATRI

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.

WE NURTURE

CHILDREN'S BLESSING

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

READING

Psalm 14

LESSON

Luke 15:1-10

The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

MEDITATION

Tony, Tony, Turn Around

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH A Brief Statement of Faith

We trust in Jesus Christ, fully human, fully God. Jesus proclaimed the reign of God: preaching good news to the poor and release to the captives, teaching by word and deed and blessing the children, healing the sick and binding up the brokenhearted, eating with outcasts, forgiving sinners, and calling all to repent and believe the gospel. Amen.

*HYMN 173

A Woman and Coin

LIFE RESTORED

PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD'S PRAYER

May the God of the lost be with you. And also with you. People of God, lift up your hearts to the One who searches for you. We lift them to our God, whom we find dwelling in our deepest being. God's precious treasure, offer your prayers to God. We glorify our God, who does not give up on us, but rescues us when we have wandered away.

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.

WE GIVE THANKS

OFFERING

I Will Sing of Thy Mercies

FELIX MENDELSSOHN

I will sing of thy great mercies, O Lord, my savior, and of thy faithfulness evermore.

*DOXOLOGY 606

OLD HUNDREDTH

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.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

When we could not find our way, you came searching for us.

So may our gifts be used to bring hope to those cast aside by the world, peace to those whose lives are troubled, and grace to all who are alone. This we pray in Jesus' name. Amen.

WE REACH OUT

*HYMN 342

Judge Eternal, Throned in Spleandor

*BENEDICTION

*POSTLUDE

Prelude in A minor, BWV 543

RHUDDLAN J.S. BACH

The End of Worship, the Beginning of Service

SCRIPTURE

Psalm 14 1 Fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does good. 2 The LORD looks down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God. 3 They have all gone astray, they are all alike perverse; there is no one who does good, no, not one. 4 Have they no knowledge, all the evildoers who eat up my people as they eat bread, and do not call upon the LORD? 5 There they shall be in great terror, for God is with the company of the righteous. 6 You would confound the plans of the poor, but the LORD is their refuge. 7 O that deliverance for Israel would come from Zion! When the LORD restores the fortunes of his people, Jacob will rejoice; Israel will be glad.

Luke 15:1-10 1 Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. 2 And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." 3 So he told them this parable: 4 "Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? 5 When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. 6 And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying to them, `Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost.' 7 Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance. 8 "Or what woman having ten silver coins, if she loses one of them, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it? 9 When she has found it, she calls together her friends and neighbors, saying, `Rejoice with me, for I have found the coin that I had lost.' 10 Just so, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents."

*All who are able may stand. Bold Type indicates a congregational response

NEWS AND EVENTS

Rise Against Hunger! Today at 3:00PM in the fellowship hall.

Back to School ? Sunday School. We welcome everyone back to our routine Sunday School schedule below.

- 9:40AM Sing-Along with Jim in the fellowship hall. - 9:50AM Sunday School classes begin. Youth meet at the Rudy Center. The following adult classes will be offered: Starting in September - Cultivating a Culture of Generosity taught by Deborah Rexrode. This

class will meet during September in the fellowship hall. Coming in October - Study of David taught by Dan Robbins. This class will start October 6

and will meet through Christmas in the 2nd floor conference room. - Book study of "Enough" taught by Tim McDaniels. This class will

start October 6 and will meet through November 10 in the pastors' gallery.

Choir Rehearsal is every Thursday. AWE Singers meet in the Choir Robe Room at 6:30PM. Chancel Choir meets at 7:30PM in Room 214. All are welcome, please consider joining us!

Lunch Bunch will gather at the Sedona Taphouse in Colonial Heights today at 12:45PM. Come join in the fun for fall with great food and fellowship! As always, please let us know if you will be attending so appropriate reservations can be made. Look forward to seeing you there! Bob & Marnie Brown 804.930.8277.

XYZ's: We will be meeting on Wednesday, September 18 at 11:45AM in the fellowship hall. Bring your own lunch and see the Dancing Grannies perform. Beverages and desserts will be provided.

Theology on Tap: Food, fellowship and conversation at the intersection of life and faith. Wednesday, September 18, 6:30PM at Trapezium Brewing Co. located at 423 3rd Street, Petersburg, VA 23803.

Our Food Pantry: This week's need is: jelly, peanut butter, soup, canned peas, spaghetti sauce. As always $10 Kroger gift cards are welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for your generosity.

Caritas no longer needs our space, but they are still in need of toiletries. If you have any small shampoos, soaps, etc., please consider depositing them in the box marked "Caritas Toiletries" located in the hallway coatrack. Thank you!

Grace Caf? welcomes you for dinner every Tuesday, 5:30-6:30PM, in the fellowship hall. This week's menu: Parmesan Chicken Spaghetti, Green Bean Salad, Peach Cobbler for dessert.

Backpack Buddies begins its eighth year providing food for 20 children from Marguerite Christian Elementary School. If you would like to help, food donation cards are located in the narthex to guide you as to what's needed. Volunteers to pack lunches and shop are needed as well. Please contact Jana Wood at dtwood2@ or at 804.796.9110 for more information.

Happy Quilters is raffling off their beautifully made Christmas quilt located in the narthex for viewing. Tickets are $10.00, 3 for $25.00. The winner will be drawn on Sunday, November 3. All proceeds will go to the Property Committee.

Camp Hanover Youth Day is Sunday, September 29 from 2:00-4:00PM. This is a free event for middle and high school youth and their leaders. Field games will be played and closing with a campfire and smores! If you are interested in attending or chaperoning please contact Cliff Noe at noetinman@ by September 23.

After-School Tutoring begins October 8. More tutors are needed, to assist 2nd and 3rd graders from Curtis Elementary with math, reading and homework every Tuesday and Thursday from 4:15PM ? 5:30PM at the Rudy Center. If you would like to volunteer to tutor please contact Todd Woerner at 908.310.1191 or tpwoerner@

Parents of college students, the Presbyterian Women would like to keep in touch with your child while they are away at school. Please be sure to forward updated contact information, including your student's name, name of the school they are attending, mailing address, email address, and cell phone number to Randi at office@.

Name Badges: Have a few folks who would like to order a name badge, but need a minimum of 10 to place an order. If you are interested in a name badge, please contact Linn Coghill (748-4636 or lcoghill@). The cost is $12.00 per name badge. You may leave your name badge on the Name Tag board each week so that it will be at church for you each week. Order will be placed at the end of September. If you have already told Linn you would like a name badge, please confirm with her.

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

Dr. Deborah Rexrode, the Associate for Stewardship for the Presbytery of the James, will be leading a four-week Sunday school class here at Chester Presbyterian Church beginning today on "Cultivating a Culture of Generosity."

Weekly Themes: - Learning Generosity from Previous Generations - Lessons on Generosity from the Scriptures - Living Abundantly - Leaving a Legacy

Deborah has been serving in the Presbytery since the fall of 2015 working with congregations to enhance their Stewardship ministry. She has a Ph.D. in the Sociology of Religion from the University of Virginia, and her research was focused on Stewardship. We hope you will join Deborah for this enriching conversation together! Class meets in the fellowship hall!

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