10:30 - 11:40am
October 19, 2014
When you ascended on high, you took many captives;
you received gifts from people, even from the rebellious—
that you, Lord God, might dwell there.
Psalm 68:18
Songs of Worship
Greatly To Be Praised
One Thing Remains
Praise Kids and Kingdom Kids Choirs
Directed by Janice Nickelson
He Gives Me Joy
Christmas 2012
Prayer of Confession / Assurance of Pardon
Pastor Rob Perkins
Song of Worship
Lord I Need You
Associate Pastor Nominating Committee Prayer
Carly Parsons
Offertory Prayer
Pastor Dave Ricketts
Offering
Please sign and pass the registration pad down your pew
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Acts 6:1-7
Renie Gannett
Mission Vision Purpose
OUR MISSION
Glorify God
Gather in community
Grow as disciples
Give of ourselves
Go into the world with the gospel
October 19, 2014
Pastor Dave Ricketts
All In as God’s Family
Song of Response
Deacon Recognition
Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church
When you ascended on high, you took many captives;
you received gifts from people, even from the rebellious—
that you, Lord God, might dwell there.
Psalm 68:18
Take My Life
Jay Perry, Moderator
Blessing
Visit the Prayer Corner – If you would like someone to personally pray for you after
the service, please come to the Prayer Corner sign at the rear of the Sanctuary.
This morning’s prayer partner is Sigrid Seibert.
OUR VISION
A community church making
a global impact for Christ.
9:00 - 10:05 a.m.
Prelude
The Lost Chord - A.S. Sullivan
Call to Worship / Prayer
Pastor Dave Ricketts
Opening Hymn
O Worship the King
Praise Kids and Kingdom Kids Choirs
OUR PURPOSE
MVPC Congregational Meeting
To know Christ and make Him known.
Sunday, October 26th
following the 10:30am worship service
Prayer of Confession / Assurance of Pardon
Song of Worship
Brad Veitch
Lord I Need You
Associate Pastor Nominating Committee Prayer
Offering
Carly Parsons
Seekers of Your Kingdom
MVPC Choir
by Cindy Berry
Please sign and pass the registration pad down your pew
Join us as we receive the 2013-2014 Annual Report
and elect new Deacons (Kris Costa, CJ Greenblatt, Patti Huxley)
and Nominating Committee 2015 Members-at-Large
(Rose Camp Blouse, Scott Franklin, Dona Snow).
Scripture Reading
Sermon
Hymn of Response
Deacon Recognition
Q&A Meeting on Annual Report
Wednesday, October 22nd
7pm in the Fireside Room.
He Gives Me Joy
Directed by Janice Nickelson
Pastoral Staff
Rob Perkins, Dave Ricketts
Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church
10 Moraga Valley Lane, Moraga, CA 94556
Tel. 925. 376.4800 • Fax. 925. 376.3750 • www.mvpctoday.org
Office Hours 9:00 - 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday
Acts 6:1-7
Renie Gannett
All In as God’s Family
Pastor Dave Ricketts
#568 Take My Life And Let It Be
Jay Perry, Moderator
Blessing
Postlude
The Rejoicing - G.F. Handel
Visit the Prayer Corner – If you would like someone to personally pray for you
after the service, please come to the Prayer Corner sign at the rear of the Sanctuary.
This morning’s prayer partner is Donna Sumner.
WELCOME!
Today Pastor Dave will preach All In as God’s Family from Acts 6. It is also Deacon
Sunday – MVPC is so grateful for the ministry of the men and women who serve
our church family as Deacons. If you are a guest with us, please come to The
Gathering Place near the Resource Center after the worship service. We would
love to meet you and help you get connected.
TODAY
Family Ties, 3:30-5pm – Are you a parent with young kids looking to connect with
other parents? Would you like ideas for everyday issues like discipline, maintaining
your marriage and creating family traditions? Join us for Family Ties. Childcare
$10 per family. For more info contact Pastor Dave: x281; [email protected].
GLORIFY GOD
You’re Invited – Next Sunday, October 26th, Pastor Rob will preach All In as
Missional Disciples from Acts 8. Please plan to be present for the Congregational
Meeting following the 10:30am service.
Beautify Worship – Join the Flower Committee and enhance the beauty of
our Sanctuary for Sunday worship services in glory to God. An informational
luncheon will be held Thursday, October 23rd at 12 noon. Contact Carol Kaiser:
[email protected], 254-3793.
Sunday Sermons Online – Did you know that audio files of MVPC sermons are
available on our website? Go to mvpctoday.org/Sundays/sermon archive. Sermons
are typically available by the following Monday.
The October Monthly Prayer Focus, a daily prayer guide with scriptural prayers
supporting our marriages, families and children, can be found at mvpctoday.org.
Please also pray for those who are leading us through the PC(USA) dismissal
process; that the San Francisco Presbyterian will form the Presbytery Engagement
Team to assist us in our discernment process; and for our APNC as they seek
MVPC’s next pastor. Thank you for praying!
GROW AS DISCIPLES
Men’s Fraternity, Tuesdays, 6:15-7:30am, – During the last six years, 120+
men have participated in Men’s Fraternity. We have new curriculum this year –
Guardrails by Andy Stanley – that will help you to stop flirting with disaster and
establish some personal guardrails. Forum.
GIVE
Comfort Those in Need –
Christine Deane is collecting blankets and sleeping bags for our neighbors
sleeping on the streets of Berkeley. Please bring donations to the church office
or call for a pick-up (283-5648), through November 15th.
Together in Prayer – Please pray for the people listed here and ask the Lord how
He might invite you to care for them:
Grieving: Jay Perry and Family upon the death of his brother-in-law;
Kika Grupe and Family upon the death of her mother.
If you would like your name to appear here, please designate it on your Prayer
and Care card located in the pew or contact Valerie Bigelow by Tuesday morning;
x223; [email protected]. AM Prayer meets on Wednesday, 8:00-9:15am,
in the conference room in the church office.
Message Notes
Young Adult Community (YAC), Sundays, 7-9pm – Come for relationships,
encouragement, praise and learning from God’s Word. Adults are invited to
volunteer. Contact Evan Kolding: [email protected]. Forum.
GATHER IN COMMUNITY
Moms’ Council 2014-2015: If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What am I Doing in the
Pits?, Thursdays, 9:30-11:30am, Are you satisfied with your life? We’ll learn about
God’s plan to satisfy your deepest longings with the blessings He pours into your
life. Register online: mvpctoday.org.
Acts 6:1-7
Adult classes –
9am Intersections: I Believe, a Study of the Apostles’ Creed. Fellowship Hall
Next week’s speaker: Evan Kolding, Director of Student Ministries
10:30am Exploring Scripture: Spiritual Disciplines. Fireside Room
10:30am Faithbuilders: The Gospel of John. FMC205
Women’s Bible Study will pack gift bags for the homeless in the Tenderloin
to be distributed by YWAM during the holidays, a particularly hard time for
people alone and on the streets. Please bring donations to the church office
before November 5th: thick black or white cotton socks (adult sizes), shampoo,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, combs, soap and deodorant. Contact Bonnie Bjerre:
x227; [email protected].
Nurturing Moms: Designed by God, Wednesdays through October 22nd, 9:1510:15am – Do you know your child’s unique design? Join us as we explore the
challenges and joys of nurturing your child’s gifts so they will become the person
God has made them to be. Sponsored by Nurtury and MVPC; open to all parents
of preschoolers. FMC211.
Part 6: All In as God’s Family
Sunday classes for children and adults run concurrently with both classes. Today
adult classes will have special Mission Awareness Week speakers. Regular classes
will resume next week.
Chancel Flowers – The flowers on the chancel this morning have been given by
Stan Oberg, Anne McLain, and Kristen Stanley in loving memory of Sue Oberg;
by Margaret Layshock & Family in loving memory of John Layshock; and in honor
of Jean Anderson whose memorial service was held here on Saturday and Mary
Anderson whose memorial service will be held here this afternoon at 3:00pm.
Parents of College Students – The Deacons will send care packages to our college
kids, hoping that a reminder from their church family will bring a smile. Please
stop by the patio table and make sure we have your child’s correct information;
we don’t want to miss anyone. We are also asking for a $10 donation to help cover
the cost. Contact Renie Gannett: x280; [email protected].
ALL IN
HUGS (Hands Utilizing God’s Spirit), Wednesdays, 9:30-11:45am – Join MVPC’s
community of handcrafters! The HUGS knitting and crochet ministry meets
for fellowship, prayer and praise as we create and pray over items intended to
bring comfort, hope and a deep sense of God’s love and care to their recipients.
Materials provided and all skill levels are welcome. No need to sign up. For
questions, contact Janet Johnson: [email protected]. FMC201-202.
GO INTO THE WORLD
iCan Food Drive, October 5th to November 15th – Please bring canned or nonperishable food items, such as dried beans, cereals and pasta, to the donation
bins upstairs in the FMC hallways. The food drive will culminate in a field trip
to the Bay Area Rescue Mission on Saturday, November 15th, during which we
will fill holiday food bags with the items we collect. Children’s Sunday school
offerings will also be donated. Mark your calendars!
Read a Good Book – In conjunction with Mission Awareness Week, Global
Missions Team and Adult Ministries invite you to read Tattoos on the Heart by
Gregory Boyle, stories of a young priest working with gang members in LA. It’s
an inspirational reminder of how God can reach anyone with His hope and
grace. Pick up your copy in the Resource Center.
Family Share Questions
We invite you to use these questions to reflect on Acts 6:1-7 individually
and with your family:
• Who do you know who serves others well?
• What do you think God wants you to do to serve others in His name?
• Pray that God will help you serve others.
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