The Village Chapel Pinehurst, North Carolina

January 21, 2018

Third Sunday after Epiphany

Our Mission

As an interdenominational Christian community,

we worship God in spirit and truth;

teach and encourage the Christian faith;

support the spiritual needs of our congregation, and

reach out to others with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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The Village Chapel An Enduring Vision of Christian Unity

“It is believed by many that the influence of the Chapel is far reaching and that its

message going out Sunday by Sunday to its world congregation, will have great effect in

uniting the Christian forces of the land into a fellowship and a brotherhood unit until it can

be said again as it was said of old: ‘See how these Christians love one another.’” The Rev’d

William B. Hannon, “The Pinehurst Outlook,” November, 1924.

As The Village Chapel begins its second century of worship and service to God, we are

emboldened by our founding principles of Christian unity and community service, which

were inspired by the words and example of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ; through His

death and resurrection; the Great Commission; and His prayer for unity “that we all may be

one.”

Located in the center and present at the inception of a community of religious expression -

and seeking to be in harmony with the fellowship that has been a basic principle in the

Village of Pinehurst - The Village Chapel offers a unique and gracious vision to its

members and the community beyond: The actual reality of a church that is thankful for,

dependent on, and inspired by the saving grace of Jesus Christ; a church that is welcoming,

prayerful, and pre-eminent in the life of our community; and a church that—without regard

for religious divisions within the Body of Christ—will always proclaim in thought, word,

and deed the Good News that we are all united in Jesus Christ!

“This Chapel will always stand for Christian Unity. Anyone who reads the 17th Chapter of

St. John will believe that we are carrying out the desires of Jesus Christ. We believe that

there is a deep blessedness in Christian fellowship. In whatever household of faith you

were born, whatever creed you now profess, you can come to this sanctuary and feel at

home in your Father’s house. Our constant prayers rise to the throne of God for our

nation in these days that call for sacrifice, courage and faith. We cordially invite you to

worship with us.” The Village Chapel’s welcoming statement, 1924.

If you are visiting this morning, we welcome you to The Village Chapel and hope that

you are with us again soon. We encourage you to register your attendance

in the red Fellowship Folder found on the middle-aisle side of each pew.

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ORDER OF HOLY COMMUNION – 8:15 A.M.

* Congregation stands

Prelude Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word Gerald Near

Minister’s Informal Words Dr. Ashley N. Smith

* Hymn You Servants of God 112

Minister: Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

People: And blessed be his kingdom, now and forever. Amen.

Collect for Purity

Summary of the Law

Minister: The Lord be with you.

People: And with thy spirit.

Minister: Let us pray.

( kneel or sit )

Collect of the Day

First Lesson: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Pew Bible 1438

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

New Testament: I Corinthians 7:29-31 Pew Bible 1779

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

* Gospel Mark 1:14-20 Pew Bible 1552

Prior to the reading the congregation says:

Glory be to Thee, O Lord.

Reader: The Gospel of the Lord.

People: Praise be to Thee, O Christ.

Meditation Dr. John R. Jacobs

* Nicene Creed (People)

I believe in one God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible; and

in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God; begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God,

Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made; being of one substance with the Father; by whom all

things were made; who for us men and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy

Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and

was buried; and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and sitteth on

the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose

kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost the Lord, and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the

Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spake by the

Prophets. And I believe one holy catholic and Apostolic Church; I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of

sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead; and the life of the world to come. Amen.

Prayers for the Church and People

Invitation to Communion

Prayer of General Confession (People)

Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, maker of all things, judge of all men: we acknowledge and bewail

our manifold sins and wickedness, which we from time to time, most grievously have committed by thought,

word, and deed, against Thy divine Majesty, provoking most justly Thy wrath and indignation against us. We do

earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. The remembrance of them is grievous unto us,

the burden of them is intolerable. Have mercy upon us, have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; for Thy Son

our Lord Jesus Christ's sake, forgive us all that is past; and grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please Thee

in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Thy Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Absolution

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Comfortable Words

Sursum Corda

Minister: Lift up your hearts.

People: We lift them up unto the Lord.

Minister: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God.

People: It is meet and right so to do.

Preface (proper prefaces as appointed)

Therefore, with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify thy glorious

Name; evermore praising thee, and saying:

Sanctus (People)

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of Hosts, heaven and earth are full of thy glory. Glory be to thee, O Lord Most

High. Blessed is He who cometh in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

Consecration of the Elements

The Lord's Prayer (People)

The Breaking of the Bread

Prayer of Humble Access (People)

We do not presume to come to this thy Table, O merciful Lord, trusting in our own righteousness, but in thy

manifold and great mercies. We are not worthy so much as to gather up the crumbs under thy Table. But thou art

the same Lord, whose property is always to have mercy: Grant us therefore, gracious Lord, so to eat the flesh of thy

dear Son Jesus Christ, and to drink his blood, that our sinful bodies may be made clean by his body, and our souls

washed through his most precious blood, and that we may evermore dwell in Him, and He in us. Amen.

Holy Communion

Prayer of Thanksgiving (People)

Almighty and everliving God, we most heartily thank thee, for that thou dost vouchsafe to feed us who have duly

received these holy mysteries, with the spiritual food of the most precious Body and Blood of thy Son our Saviour

Jesus Christ; and dost assure us thereby of thy favour and goodness towards us; and that we are very members

incorporate in the mystical body of thy Son, which is the blessed company of all faithful people; and are also heirs

through hope of thy everlasting kingdom, by the merits of his most precious death and passion. And we humbly

beseech thee, O heavenly Father, so to assist us with thy grace, that we may continue in that holy fellowship, and

do all such good works as thou hast prepared for us to walk in; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee

and the Holy Ghost, be all honour and glory, world without end. Amen.

Offertory (receiving plate at chancel steps for offering)

* Doxology 34

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.

* Hymn He Leadeth Me 499

Blessing

Postlude

Reader: Janis Sholtis Altar/Greeter: Dian Moore

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THE 9:30 A.M. FAMILY SERVICE

* Congregation stands

Prelude

Words of Welcome and Announcements Dr. Ashley N. Smith

Congregational Greeting

* Opening Hymn The Summons 350

Children’s Sermon Vickie Smith

Offertory Here I Am, Lord Douglas Wagner, arr

Darlene Skinner, piano

* Doxology 34

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.

* Hymn I Have Decided to Follow Jesus 344

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord's Prayer (People)

* Reading: Psalm 62:6-14 (See page 6)

New Testament: I Corinthians 7:29-31 Pew Bible 1779

Gospel Reading: Mark 1:14-20 Pew Bible 1552

Sermon Dr. John R. Jacobs

* Apostles’ Creed (People)

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord, Who

was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and

buried. He descended into hell; the third day, He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sitteth on

the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence, He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe

in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of

the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

* Closing Hymn Leaning on the Everlasting Arms 496

* Benediction

* Congregational Response Arise, Shine Stephen Gourley

Postlude Postlude on Hanover Eric Thiman

Reader: Greg Page Greeters/Ushers: Dick & Marianne Haefele, Mike Malone, Dale Skinner

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THE 11:00 A.M. TRADITIONAL SERVICE

* Congregation stands

╬ Please enter the Sanctuary quietly to allow all to prepare themselves in reverence for worship.

Prelude Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word Gerald Near

Minister’s Informal Words Dr. Ashley N. Smith

Call to Worship

* Processional You Servants of God 112

Prayer of Confession (People)

Most merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against thee in thought, word, and deed, by what we

have done, and what we have left undone. We have not loved thee with our whole heart; we have not

loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of thy Son Jesus

Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in thy will, and walk in thy ways, to the

glory of thy Name. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon

First Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 Pew Bible 1438

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

* Psalm 62:6-14

Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

My salvation and my honor depend on God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

Surely the lowborn are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie. If weighed on a balance, they are nothing; together they are only a breath.

Do not trust in extortion or put vain hope in stolen goods; Though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.

One thing God has spoken, two things I have heard:

“Power belongs to you, God, and with you, Lord, is unfailing love”;

And, “You reward everyone according to what they have done.”

* Gloria Patri 734

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.

New Testament: I Corinthians 7:29-31 Pew Bible 1779

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Gospel: Mark 1:14-20 Pew Bible 1552

Reader: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God!

Minister: The Lord be with You.

People: And with thy spirit.

Minister: Let us pray.

Pastoral Prayer

The Lord’s Prayer (People)

* Hymn He Leadeth Me 499

Sermon Dr. John R. Jacobs

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* Apostles’ Creed (People)

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our

Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was

crucified, dead and buried. He descended into hell; the third day, He rose again from the dead. He

ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence, He shall

come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the

communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Offertory Here I Am, Lord Douglas Wagner, arr

Darlene Skinner, piano

* Presentation of Offerings

* Doxology 34

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.

Our fathers’ God, to Thee, Author of liberty, to Thee we sing:

Long may our land be bright with freedom’s holy light;

Protect us by Thy might, great God our King! Amen

* Recessional Leaning on the Everlasting Arms 496

Benediction

Postlude Postlude on Hanover Eric Thiman

Reader: Jeanne Anderson Greeters: Jack & Judi Wood Altar: Kay Goulet

Flower Delivery: Ellen & Bill Matthews

Ushers: Roy Longhta Dick Haefele

Richard Ballard Charlie Roberts

Art Romero Russell Zumwalt

Scripture Readings January 28

Deuteronomy 18:15-20 (Pew Bible 302)

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 (Pew Bible 1780)

Mark 1:21-28 (Pew Bible 1552)

Flowers Given in Remembrance for Sunday, January 21

The flowers on the Altar are given to the Glory of God by Henry and Louise Weiss in celebration of their 71st wedding anniversary on January 23rd. The flowers under the Hymn Board are given to the Glory of God by Alan Hall and Diane Cole-Hall in memory of Emerson and Ginny Cole

and Georgiana Hall.

PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING

Tom Hurst, Ann Hannah, Bro Park, Patricia Cate Holder, Sherran Reif,

Ann Kallam, Charlie Powers, Nathalie Thomas, Janet Ladd, Nancy Bull, John Hollands,

Wells Janki, Tim Waesche

Total Attendance Sunday

January 14 287

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FAMILIES AND YOUTH

On the 1st

Sunday of each month, all students remain with parents for the entire service and

participate in Holy Communion as a family. This includes Middle School and High School students.

(On 5th

Sundays – NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES)

Children’s Sunday School: (Pre-K - 5th

Grade) Students dismiss after the Children’s Sermon

during the 9:30 a.m. Family Service, and picked up in Chapel Hall at 10:30 a.m. Meets on the 2nd

,

3rd

, and 4th

Sundays.

Sunday School (Middle & High school): (6th – 12th Grade) Led by Pastor Ed. Meets at 10:45 a.m.

Meets on the 2nd

, 3rd

, and 4th

Sundays.

Children/Youth Activities: Contact Pastor Ed or the church office for more information. Pastor Ed

can be reached at 910-584-6490.

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION CLASSES - please contact the Chapel office or the leaders of the

following classes for the dates, times, and locations:

The 10:45 Adult Sunday School Class meets at the Care Cottage, continuing with the DVD series

“The Pursuit of Paul” produced by The Daily Bread ministry. You will see the very places in Israel and

Turkey where the Apostle Paul traveled on his missionary journeys spreading the Gospel to the Jews

and the Gentiles. Al Mangum will lead the discussion after the DVD. Visitors are encouraged to join

us. For more information contact almangum@embarqmail.com.

Tuesday Morning Prayer Group meets every Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., at the Care Cottage.

Seminary Lecture Series: "Biblical Wisdom Literature" with Dr. Joseph Koterski (Fordham

University). The class is 36 DVD lectures, followed by a class discussion led by Pastor Ashley. Meets

on Wednesdays, 10-11 a.m., in the Conference Room. Spring Semester dates: January 17 through

May 30 (No class on April 4). All are welcome!

Bible Study: "Ecclesiastes” Led by Pastor Ashley, Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., in the Conference

Room. Spring dates: January 17 through April 18 (No class on April 4). Come and grow with us!

Old Testament Study: “Reading and Studying through the Old Testament” - Taught by Pastor John,

each Friday from 10:00-11:30 a.m., through the end of May. This is an opportunity to study every

book of the Old Testament - especially the ones that are rarely preached on or taught.

Wednesday Break Night: Next Break Night is January 31 with special speaker, Daniel Massieh.

Women's Ministry

Women’s Cross Ties Luncheon is the second Tuesday of each month, at noon, and is a time of

fellowship among the women who worship during different services at The Village Chapel. All

women of The Village Chapel are invited to attend by reservation. The February luncheon is

February 13. Reservations are required by noon on the Friday before the luncheon. For

information and to make reservations, contact Freida Powers at 235-9284.

Women's Ministry Meeting – meets the 2nd Tuesday, February 13, at 9:30 a.m., at the Care

Cottage. We welcome all women who might like to work on one of our many projects during the

year.

Women’s Bible Study meets Mondays in the Board Room at 9:30 a.m. A 6-week video series titled

"Crossing The Waters" by Leslie Leyland Fields is the study. Books are available for $10.00. Call

Kathy Rowerdink @ 235-0644.

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The Women's Discussion Group - will meet at 10 a.m., on the second Thursday, February 8, in The

Village Chapel Choir Room. Copies of the reading may be picked up from the plastic rack outside

the office of Heather Dunn. All interested women are invited to attend. For questions or information,

contact Nelda Cockman at (910) 673-2342.

Men’s Bible Study – will begin Thursday, February 8 at 4:00 p.m. and will meet at the Care Cottage

in the back conference room (Library).

Men’s Ministry

We need your email address! We periodically send out Men’s Ministry updates by email to

the men of the Chapel, but we have over 100 men for whom we have no email address. If you

did not receive a Men’s Ministry Update by email January 6, then we don’t have your current

email address. Please contact Heather in the church office (heather@tvcpinehurst.com or 295-

6003) and give her permission to add your email to the database and to make sure she has

your preferred email address.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfasts – Dates are (None in January) Feb 15, and Mar 15 starting at

8:00 a.m. and ending at 9:00. We all order from the menu at Pine Crest Inn.

The Men’s Ministry Quarterly meeting is January 27, 9:30 -1100 a.m., in the Chapel Hall.

Donuts and coffee will be provided. We will review the 2018 Men’s Ministry Calendar and

discuss new business.

Daniel Massieh, Christian Convert from Islam

Featured Speaker at Break Night, January 31 and February 7.

Break Night begins January 31, with a special speaker, Daniel

Massieh, Christian Convert from Islam, and author of Traitor.

Born and raised in Egypt as a devout Muslim, he learned about

Christ and became a follower of Jesus as a young man. He will

also speak at Break Night on February 7.

Imprisoned and tortured for his Christian beliefs, he is author of

three books about Islam, a worldwide speaker, and has trained

more than 500,000 Christians on how to witness to Muslims.

The evenings begin with dinner (by reservation, $8, children

under 12 eat free) at 5:45 p.m., followed by our program at 6:30.

REMINDER: Proposed Committee Budgets Due

Committee Chairs are reminded to get proposed budgets for 2018 to Susan

no later than Friday, January 26. Thank you to

those who have already submitted their budget

requests.

English Speaking Union – The Sandhills Branch

presents

2018 Shakespeare Competition

February 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m.

at The Village Chapel

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The Village Chapel Music Series

presents

Barron Maness and Shanon Venable

in

An Evening of Love Songs

Friday, February 9 – 7:00 p.m. in Chapel Hall

Join us for an informal coffee and dessert reception and be

serenaded with some of your favorite tunes from across the years. Due to the limited number of seats, reservations are required. There

is no admission charge. For reservations, please call the church office at (910)-295-6003 or

info@tvcpinehurst.com.

Women of the Chapel and Friends: Women's Retreat with

Beth Moore IN PERSON March 9-10.

Don't miss the opportunity to spend a weekend in Christian Fellowship in

Boone, North Carolina. You will experience live presentations by best-

selling author and bible study teacher Beth Moore and worship with

award winning Travis Cottrell.

Cost for the conference is $69 per person with additional expenses for

food and lodging. Reserve your spot by emailing Janis Sholtis at

janissholtis@gmail.com ASAP. More information and registration forms will

be available to all women interested in being part of this event. Please

note that there will be some scholarship funds available for women

needing assistance.

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This Week

Sunday

9:45 a.m. Children’s Sunday School Chapel Hall

10:45 a.m. Adult Sunday School Class Care Cottage

10:45 a.m. Middle & High School Sunday School Care Cottage

Monday

9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study Board Room

6:00 p.m. AA Meeting (Women) Chapel Hall

Tuesday

7:30 a.m. Prayer Group Care Cottage

10:30 a.m. Staff Meeting Conference Room

Wednesday

12:00 p.m. Deadline for the bulletin

Thursday

10:00 a.m. Prayer Service, Holy Communion Sanctuary

4:00 p.m. Hand chime rehearsal Sanctuary

5:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal Choir Room

7:00 p.m. AA Meeting Chapel Hall

Village Chapel Express Runs

Every Sunday and Wednesday

The Chapel Express service picks up

Sunday morning, beginning at Belle

Meade at 10:15 with stops at Middleton

Place, Penick Village, and Quail Haven.

Park with a Heart! To assist those

attending services at The Village Chapel who have mobility difficulties, please consider parking

farther away (if you are able)

from the church to free up space for our less-mobile brothers

and sisters. Your thoughtfulness will be appreciated!

STEPHEN MINISTERS:

THE “AFTER” PEOPLE

Stephen Ministers are there for you: after the divorce papers

are served; after the funeral and everyone has left and you’re

feeling so alone; after the doctor says “there’s nothing more we can

do,”; after the baby arrives and you are overwhelmed; after your

spouse leaves for deployment; after you find a pink slip with your last

paycheck; and after the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Stephen Ministers are ready to come along beside you and provide

one-on-one confidential, Christ-centered comfort and support, for as

long after as needed. To learn more about how Stephen Ministry can

help you, please contact Pastor John: 910-986-7230.

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Sunday Morning Worship Service Times:

8:15 a.m. – Communion Service

9:30 a.m. – Family Service

11:00 a.m. – Traditional Service

10 Azalea Road

Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374

Telephone: 910-295-6003

Fax: 910-295-3729

The Care Cottage: 910-295-8026

55 Community Road

Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374

Sunday Morning Radio Broadcasts

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

WIOZ at 550 (AM) from 8:00 to 8:30

WLHC at 103.1 (FM) from 8:30 to 9:00

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