PRELUDE Largo, Vivace, Adagio (Trio Sonata, BWV 1038) J.S. Bach (1685-1750) WELCOME Leader: The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you.

INTROIT Lord Jesus Christ, Be Present Now J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

CALL to WORSHIP Leader: Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and Adapted from Psalm 86 needy. People: You are my God; be gracious to me, O Lord. Leader: Gladden the soul of your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. People: For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving, abounding in steadfast love to all who call on you. Leader: Let us worship God.

HYMN 366 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Hyfrydol

Please stand or sit. As a courtesy to others, please turn off your cell phone and no flash photography during the service.

Fifth Sunday after EpiphanyOrdination and Installation

Testimony

Sunday, February 9, 2020, 11 a.m.

PRAYER of CONFESSION Leader: I said I will confess my transgressions to the Lord. People: And you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Leader: Let us pray. All: Gracious God, we come before you in need of forgiveness and grace. You call us to trust in you completely, but we do not. We are timid and fearful as we follow your lead. We justify our actions and words, though we know they are not what you require. We struggle to understand the new life Christ offers, preferring old habits to risky change. Forgive us, we pray. Help us to be born again into the life of Christ, trusting that you have included us by grace in the family of faith. (Silent prayer)

ASSURANCE of PARDON Leader: Friends, believe the Good News. People: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven.

GLORIA PATRI Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; Glory to God, #581 as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

TIME with CHILDREN Children recess up the center aisle to Children’s Worship. Pre-K and K-2nd go downstairs, and 3rd-5th go to the Chapel. There are leaders for each, and children can be picked up by following the signs from the narthex.

HYMN 618 O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High Deo Gracias PRAYER for ILLUMINATION Elder Rick Lawson

FIRST LESSON Joel 2:23-29 pp. 944-945 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

ANTHEM “Hier in Meines Vaters Statte” (From Cantata, BWV 32) J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Here, in My Father’s place, atroubledspiritfindsMe. Thereyoucansurelyfind Me and join your heart to Mine, since this is known as My dwelling. SECOND LESSON Revelation 4:1-11 p. 269 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

SERMON Pausing to Refuel Rev. Dr. Camille Cook

HYMN 1 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Nicaea

AFFIRMATION of FAITH I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and Apostles’ Creed earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered underPontiusPilate,wascrucified,deadandburied;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. TESTIMONY Deacon Matthew Espie

OFFERING and “Gewaltige Stosst” (From Cantata, BWV 10) J.S. Bach (1685-1750)OFFERTORY Passing of the Fellowship Books The mighty God casts from their thrones, down into the sulphurous pit; the humble God means to exalt, so that they are as the stars in heaven. The rich God leaves bare and empty, thehungryHefillswithgifts, so that, from the sea of His grace they might always have their full of riches.

DOXOLOGY PraiseGodfromwhomallblessingsflow;praiseGodall Glory to God, #607 creatures here below; praise God above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. PRAYER of DEDICATION ORDINATION and Clerk of Session, Liza Marshall INSTALLATION Elders Deacons Brian Boda Ann Abanto Nicholas Gray Deanna Johnson* Emma Marshall Gerardo Martinez Marianne Roos Brian Proett Louis Sterchi Meredith Wilson * alreadyordainedinthisoffice INTRODUCTION Leader: There are varieties of gifts, but it is the same Spirit who gives Adapted from 1 Corinthians 12 them. All: There are different ways of serving God, but it is the same Lord who is served. Leader: God works through each person in a unique way, but it is God’s purpose that is accomplished. All: To each is given a gift of the Spirit to be used for the common good.

OFFICER VOWS Do you trust in Jesus Christ your Savior, acknowledge him Lord of all and Head of the Church, and through him believe in one God, Father,Son and Holy Spirit?

Do you accept the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be, by the Holy Spirit, the unique and authoritative witness to Jesus Christ in the Church universal, and God’s Word to you?

Do you sincerely receive and adopt the essential tenets of the Reformed faith as expressed in the confessions of our church as authentic and reliable expositions of what Scripture leads us to believe and do, and will you be instructed and led by those confessions as you lead the people of God?

Will you fulfill your ministry in obedience to Jesus Christ, under the authority of Scripture, and be continually guided by our confessions?

Will you be governed by our church’s polity, and will you abide by its discipline?

Will you be a friend among your colleagues in ministry, working with them, subject to the ordering of God’s Word and Spirit?

Will you in your own life seek to follow the Lord Jesus Christ, love your neighbors, and work for the reconciliation of the world?

Do you promise to further the peace, unity, and purity of the church?

Will you pray for and seek to serve the people with energy, intelligence, imagination and love?

To the deacons: Will you be a faithful deacon, teaching charity, urging concern, and directing the people’s help to the friendless and those in need? In your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ?

To the elders: Will you be a faithful teaching elder, watching over the people, providing for their worship, nurture and service? Will you share in government and discipline, serving in councils of the church, and in your ministry will you try to show the love and justice of Jesus Christ?

CONGREGATIONAL Leader:Dowe,themembersof thechurch,accepttheseofficersas VOWS ruling elders or deacons, chosen by God through the voice of this congregation to lead us in the way of Jesus Christ? All: We do. Leader: Do we agree to pray for them, to encourage them, to respect their decisions, and to follow as they guide us, serving Jesus Christ, who alone is Head of the Church? All: We do.

HYMN 69 I, the Lord of Sea and Sky Here I Am

BENEDICTION

RESPONSE Gloria Patri Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

POSTLUDE Presto (Trio Sonata, BWV 1038) Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

Today’s Music: The music for the service this morning is by Johann Sebastian Bach. Our guests are The BaRock Band, a newly formed ensemble founded by violinist Tatiana Chulochnikova with the goal of bringing together baroque specialists from across the Eastern seaboard to present vibrant, fresh interpretations of this great music from the Baroque period. Our guests this morning are: Tatiana Chuluchnikova,violin;AmyDomingues,cello;EdmundMilly,baritone;DavidRoss,flute

Did You Know? The word apocalypse comes from the Greek word for revelation or uncovering.

TheflowersintheChanceltoday are dedicated to the glory of God.

Thank you to the many volunteers who make Sundays possible.

Duty Usher: Karl Mattison

Ushers: Dwight Smith (captain), Judi Crowson, Roy Henwood, Nancy Kuhn, Tyler McGreevy, Paige McDermott, Peyton Miller, Matthew Nussbaum, Alexis Pollock, and Pamela Sorensen

Punch Bunch: All are invited to join us after worship for punch bunch hosted by our outgoing officersinhonorof thenewlyinstalledeldersanddeacons.

Sunday School Teachers, Children’s Worship Leaders & Nursery Caregivers: Regina Andrade; Gamage Perera, Swarna Nawarathna (nursery); Paige McDermott, Casey Nolan, Megan Kennedy (Sunday school); Gonzalo Ferro, Alex Scott, Claire Gillum and Nicole Davis

About Today’s Service

Church StaffSenior Pastor Director of Music Director of Children’s Ministry Rev. Dr. Camille Cook Mark Willey Jennifer Lopez cc@gtownpres.org maw@gtownpres.org jdl@gtownpres.org Associate Pastor | Discipleship Director of Children’s Music Custodian Rev. Rachel Landers Vaagenes Regina Andrade Clifford Ford rlv@gtownpres.org andraderegina27@gmail.com cxfnite@comcast.net Associate Pastor | Mission & Young Adults Comm. Director | Office Manager Bookkeeper Rev. Christopher Chatelaine-Samsen Latesha Kelly bookkeeper@gtownpres.org ccs@gtownpres.org lmk@gtownpres.org

2020 OFFICERS

ELDERS

Admin & PersonnelElizabeth Avery, chair (‘20)Katie Seaman (‘20)Marianne Roos (‘22)

Buildings and GroundsRick Lawson, chair (‘21)Tom Lotterman (‘20)Louis Sterchi (‘22)

CommunicationsEmma Marshall, chair (‘20)Jennifer Hillman (‘21)Priscila Rodriguez (‘21)

Finance and StewardshipTom Lotterman, chair (‘21)Brian Boda (‘22)Emma Marshall (‘21)Rick Lawson (‘21)

Long-Range PlanningJennifer Hillman, chair (‘21)Dwight Smith (‘21)Nicholas Gray (‘22)

Membership & NominatingKatie Seaman, chair (‘21)Brian Boda (‘22)

MissionDwight Smith, chair (‘21)Elizabeth Avery (‘20)Marianne Roos (‘22)

Worship & EvangelismPriscila Rodriguez, chair (‘21)Louis Sterchi (‘22)Nicholas Gray (‘22)

DEACONS

Care TeamAshley Mattison, chair (‘20)Margaret Carvin (‘20)Beverly Jones (‘21)Gerardo Martinez (‘22)

Christian FormationLucy Coble, chair (‘20)David Slentz (‘20)Claire Craik (‘21)Meredith Wilson (‘22)

Children & Family MinistryBrian Stocker, chair (‘21)Gonzalo Ferro (‘20)Ann Abanto (‘22)

HospitalityJoelle Justus, chair (‘21)Mary Margaret Hart (‘21)Deanna Johnson (‘22)

Member TeamMary Beth Ray, chair (‘20)Doug Hillhouse (‘21)Brian Proett (‘22)

Thankyoutoouroutgoingofficers: Elders: Jay Grauberger, Steve Hopkins, Cynthia Johnson, and John SchuhartDeacons: Matthew Espie, Claire Gillum, Barry Phelps, and Lauren Wright

Sunday, February 9 9:30am Nursery Opens 9:45am Adult Ed 9:45am Chapel Singing 10am Sunday School11am Worship - Installation/Ordination 12pm Punch Bunch 4pm G’town Supper 5pm Yoga Tuesday, February 1111am Staff Meeting 1pm GSS Meeting Sunday, February 16 9:30am Nursery Opens 9:30am Adult Ed 9:45am Chapel Singing 10am Sunday School11am Worship 12pm Lunch Bunch 4pm G’town Supper 5pm Yoga

Weekly Calendar

Feb 9 Bill Massa, Sophia Welch Feb 10 Rich Bennett, Katy Brandenburg Rebecca Steward Feb 11 Brian Stocker Feb 12 Lauren Craft, Julie Goffe, Elizabeth Horan, Susan Page Feb 14 Archie Campbell, Will Kennedy, Grace Yang Feb 15 Alex Bullock Courtney Lunsford Dan O’Brien Esther Lynne Wisdom

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Announcement Highlights

Dinner Church is now Dinner Table— with a re-launch tonight at St. Luke’s Mission Center, 3655 Calvert St NW, from 5-7 pm. Some fellow GPC members have come together to pray for and reach out to the nearby Glover Park neighborhood. Led by Pastor Rachel, this group is launching a monthly pilot Dinner Table in Glover Park, where neighbors come together over a meal to enjoy rich conversation about the big things in life. Dinner Table is committed to building a community of faith in Glover Park around a dinner table, providing a space where all will feel secure both speaking the truth in love, failing gracefully, listening deeply, and exploring ways to use our gifts to serve God’s world.

Thinking of becoming a member? Join our New Member Conference on February 22, 9-12pm. Membership is not necessary to worship and serve at GPC, but it does give more responsibilities and privileges within the life of the congregation and the mission of the church. Come enjoy a brunch class with the pastors and others interested in learning more.

Thank you to the 88 households who have pledged and committed to our 2020 Stewardship campaign. We need your help to reach our ambitious goal of 200 pledges. To pledge, turn in your pledge cards, call the churchoffice,orgotogtownpres.org/stewardship.Pledge envelopes are available in the narthex today. We are grateful for your support!

Attention Parents of students ages 0 - 5th grade! We have begun using a new format for our weekly children’s programming emails. Our Friday emails will keep you informed about Sunday School, YCW, and singing with Ms. Gina. If you’d like to be added to our list, email Jennie Lopez at jdl@gtownpres.org.

Welcome Lucas Gerardo Martinez! Elder Priscila Rodriguez and Deacon Gerry Martinez welcomed baby Lucas on January 30, weighing 7lbs 9 oz, 20in.

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Serve a meal to our neighbors in need. Second Sundays at GPC, and last Saturdays at Mt. Zion UMC, we serve over 80 women and men. Sign-up at gtownpres.org/serve to help us serve dinner on today and February 29.

The annual Winter Shelter has begun, and lasts for three weeks. Please consider serving a meal or helping with move out. Sign up by emailing Veronique Dupont at vdupont2017@gmail.com, or visiting our website.

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GPC Families - Ever wonder how some children get to sing during worship on Sunday mornings? GPC now has two children’s choirs, both of which are always happy to have new children join.

Our Joyful Noise group performs during the worship service four times a year. The only requirement for joining this group is that you have a love of singing, and a willingness to learn the music during rehearsals in the weeks leading up to the performance. Joyful Noise is performing next on Sunday, March 15, with rehearsals in the chapel at 9:45 a.m. on March 1, 8, and 15. Email Jennie to be added to our weekly family newsletter, which includes rehearsal and performance details.

Our Children’s Singers are comprised of older students, who have had experience singing in worship with “Joyful Noise” over the years. These students are typically in 3rd grade or older, and tackle more complex music pieces. Ms. Regina coordinates practice times, typically after church, with parents of this group.

GPC is excited to be bringing back Music for Tots this spring, beginning March 13, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Children from 0-4 are welcome to attend with a caregiver. Class is led by Ms. Gina, our Children’s Music Director. Ms. Gina has games, Bible stories, and songs to sing with our children each week. The class is $75 for all 10 sessions, register at gtownpres.org/music-for-tots.

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Adult Ed, Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

Feb 9 Revelation—Signs and Symbols. This week we will take a look at the various interpretations of the book’s symbolic language. Is it an allegory of the Roman oppression? A secret code to unlock salvation? What does it all mean?

Feb 16 Special Programming! (9:30-10:50 am) Revelationisafirstcenturyactionmovie, meant to be read aloud to a congregation. Pastor Rachel will give a dramatic reading of the entire book. Bring your popcorn and your imagination!

Feb 23 Revelation—The End?! The Second Coming, the Final Judgment, and the End of the World. Warning: there will be more questions than answers in this discussion.

Worship gtownpres.org/worship

This year we’re taking a close look at four Biblical characters - Jacob, Jeremiah, Mary, and John of Patmos - during our series Grace, In Four Movements.Nowinthefinalmovement,we’llfindouthowGod’sgracesustainedJohnof Patmosduring February. This month we’ll feature a sermon series, educational opportunities, and music inspired by each character. By the end, we hope you will understand that grace takes many forms, but never lets us go. Learn more and get daily scripture in your inbox at gtownpres.org/grace.

Sun Revelation 4:7-11 Mon Revelation 5:11-14 Tue Revelation 6:1-4 Wed Revelation 7:1-3

Daily ReadingsThu Revelation 7:9-12 Fri Revelation 7:13-17 Sat Revelation 11:15-19 Sun Revelation 12:7-9

If youarehereforthefirsttime,weextendaspecialwelcometoyou. Please take a moment to read through the bulletin which contains important information for the life of this congregation.

▪ Ushers are wearing red lapel tags and are in the back of the Sanctuary. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask them.

▪ Assisted listening devices can be found in the back of the Sanctuary in a marked basket.

▪ Please join us after worship for a time of fellowship and food.

Children are always welcome!

▪ If you need to step out, there is a room near the front doors with a television which shows the service, and resources for small children. For older children, there are purple bags near the front doors with coloring supplies.

▪ For our youngest children through 2 years old, child care is available upstairs beginning at 9:30am.

▪ After the Time with Children in the service, children can remain with their families, or exit the Sanctuary with one of the pastors to continue age-appropriate worship. Please feel free to escort your children to their classroom to meet the leaders. More information is available in the Order of Worship.

Navigating the Service

▪ Stars indicate when you are invited (but not required) to stand.

▪ Bold text indicates that the congregation says this together, in one voice.

▪ Hymns can be found in the purple hymnals. Bibles are located at the end of the pews. Large print hymnals are available in the back of the sanctuary.

▪ We receive Communion once a month, and all are welcome.

Serving our city, united in Christ. Welcome to the Georgetown Presbyterian Church

The Georgetown Presbyterian Church has been a steadfast presence in our nation’s capital

since 1780, ministering to generations of Washingtonians, serving our city, united in Christ.

For more of our history, visit gtownpres.org/us/history.

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