Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!
Scripture
Isaiah 6:1-8Luke 5:1-11
Sermon
Going Fishing – Dr. Laha
Hymns
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord
Other Special Music
Prelude: Holy God, We Praise Your Name – Michael Burkhardt (b.1957)
Introit: I Will Give Thanks with My Whole Heart – J.S. Bach (1887-1978)
Anthem: They Cast Their Nets in Galilee – David McWilliams (1864-1956)
Offertory: Variations on ‘Holy, Holy, Holy’ – Piet Post (b. 1919)
Postlude: Allein Gott in der Höh sei Her – Michael Burkhardt (b. 1957)
Coffee Hour (Fellowship Hall): Coffee hour, hosted by the Personnel Committee, will follow the 11:00 am service.
Christian Education. (9:40 am)
Education Building: Children’s Sunday school continues a rotation of workshops learning about the Bible. As part of the study we are building a bulletin board of our favorite Bible verses. If you would like to add yours, stop by the table in Fellowship Hall during Coffee Hour to print your favorite verse on a “book”.
Adult Education (9:40-10:40): Course descriptions are posted on the web site, www.opmh.org.
Heritage Hall: The Social Gospel – Then and Now. Taught by R. Bruce Douglas, Director of the Reformed Institute.
Westminster Hall: Phillipians: Joy Under Stress, a Bible study taught by Hal Collums, Vicki Pedrick, and Ed Willis. In today’s class, Paul discusses whether he will survive his imprisonment or die and the consequences of each outcome.
Tuesday Morning Bible Study: Blessed are you: The Beatitudes of Jesus in Scripture and in Life. Meets in Flounder House, Room 1B at 9:30 pm from Feb 22 through March 29. Led by Priscilla Andre-Colton. Please call the church office or email Priscilla to sign up.
Tuesday Evening Bible Study: The Book of Exodus. Meets in Flounder House, Room 1B at 7:30 pm through March 27. Led by Ann Herlin.
Fellowship, Study, and Prayer Groups:
Youth: Super Bowl party at Claire and Molly McNabb’s house. Parents driving a distance are welcome to stay and hang out in the adult room. Bring finger foods or snacks to share.
20s/30s: All in this age group are invited to join us for 1st Sunday brunch following the 11:00 service. We’ll meet outside the Sanctuary and then proceed to Southside 815 at 815 S. Washington Street. Other opportunities include Monday night dinner and discussion (except 2nd Mondays), and other occasional social events. For details, contact Mike Campagna (
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or 703.785.4736.
First Sundays with the Stephen Ministers: An informal coffee and conversation hour following the 11:00 am service (the first Sunday of each month) in the Elliot House Parlor. These monthly meetings are for those who have experienced loss and would like to share a time of fellowship and support. Call Susan Grandy (703.836.6701) if you have questions.
Reformed Institute: Watch for their offerings (www.reformedinstitute.org) and/or contact Mary Hill at 703.518.5125.
Men’s Bible Study: Meet in the Elliot House Library on Thursday mornings at 7:30 am.
Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Nations Capital Presbyterian Woman will host the 2007 Prayer breakfast on Beb 10, at 9:00 am at National Presbyterian Church. The speaker will be Dr. Denise Dombkowski Hopkins, Professor of Hebrew Bible at Wesley Theological Seminary. Registration and breakfast cost is $10.00. Registration forms are available in the Church Office and in the Narthex.
Gather Ye OPMH Saints and Sinners on March 18th – Souls of all ages put on your dancing shoes and march into the Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus Hall for a fun-filled evening of food, music, and dancing. Leprechauns, good luck and charm abound for our 2007 Congregational Dinner. Reception, 5:30; Dinner; 6:00; and dancing ‘round 7:00 pm. Sign up begins soon.
Mission Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Tuesday, Feb 20, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Come join the fun for all ages as you eat your fill of pancakes and support the Meeting House work camps and mission trips. No charge, donations encouraged.
Mission Opportunity for Young and Old: The Intergenerational Mission Committee, in cooperation with ALIVE, will hold a house wares and clothing drive through Feb 20. Please bring your items to the boxes in Fellowship Hall.
Music
Concert With a Cause: Sunday, February 11 at 4 pm, “Four Hand & Four Feet: Music for Two Pipe Organs” by Wayne Earnest and Janet Yieh in music of Bach, Burkhardt, Callahan, Handel, Holst, and others. Benefit: Bienvenidos, a tutoring and cross-cultural program for Latino students.
Church NewsPledge envelopes are available for pick-up in Fellowship Hall. If there is not a box for you and you want one, please call or write Casey (703.549.6670 or
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). We have extra boxes for this purpose.
Per Capita Assessment: The Per Capita amount for 2007 (given to support the national structures of the Presbyterian Church (USA)) is $30.00 per member. Members are invited to use the pledge envelopes provided for this purpose. Your contributions (in this way) mean we don’t have to use Operating Funds to cover this assessment.
Capital Campaign: The Capital Campaign schedule has been put on hold until the fall of 2007 or early in 2008. In consultation with the Session, we have concluded that more time is needed for discerning a shared vision about our future needs for ministry and what other needs might be addressed in the campaign in addition to the Elliot House debt. Be watching for further updates in the months to come!
SUGGESTIONS FOR OFFICERS: The Meeting House needs your help in identifying qualified leaders to serve on the Session and Diaconate, and as Trustees. Officers will serve a 3-year term, beginning in May 2007, with training & orientation in March and April. You are encouraged to submit names for elder, deacon, or trustee, along with a brief description of their special talents, interests, and strengths, to the Nominating Committee by Sunday, Feb. 18. Names may be emailed to
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, or mailed to the church office, attention Nominating Committee. Members of the Nominating Committee are: Marsha Rhea, Chair; Skip Bea, Vice-Chair; Hal Collums, Deacon Rep.; Brooks Barwell; Nora Biette-Timmons; Susan Grandy; Lee Klousia; J.C. McElveen and Doug Peterson.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ELDERS
It is the duty of elders to strengthen and nurture the faith and life of the congregation. Together with the pastor, they should encourage the people in the worship and service of God, equip and renew them for their tasks within the church and for their mission in the world, and care for the people, with special attention to the poor, the sick, the lonely, and those who are oppressed. Serving elders of OPMH regularly attend all monthly and called meetings of the Session, participate in worship assignments when scheduled, attend officer training when provided, reach out to members and visitors during Coffee Hours, participate regularly in activities of the church, actively serve on the committee(s) to which they are assigned, agree to chair a committee if requested by the moderator, and serve as Elder-Commissioner to Presbytery, if elected.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF DEACONS The primary role of the deacons at OPMH is that of providing the ministry of care and compassion to our members. Deacon responsibilities include the following: attendance at church officer training sessions; attendance at monthly meetings; regular attendance at worship and activities of the church; participation in worship support activities as scheduled; responding to expressed needs as they may arise within the congregation, including providing an occasional listening ear, visiting a member who is hospitalized or homebound, responding to a question of church concern, and otherwise extending the care of the congregation.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES Trustees serve as legal representatives of the congregation as instructed by the Session and congregation. They serve as overseers of the Endowment Trust, under supervision of the Session.
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