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Davidson College
Presbyterian Church
Sunday January 31, 2021 - 9:45 Worship
Davidson College Presbyterian Church is a welcoming, affirming, and inclusive
faith community where all are one in Christ. We are an Matthew 25, Earth Care
and Stephen Ministry congregation on the corner of campus and community. Our
congregation celebrates partnerships in Christ with the Sigona Presbyterian
Church in Kikuyu, Kenya; and the Kilambe communities in Jinotega, Nicaragua;
and Blythe Elementary School in Huntersville, NC. Together we seek to grow in
witnessing to Christ in a complex world and to learn more about how to respond
as disciples to the great needs of the world. Our sanctuary stands on lands once
occupied by the indigenous communities of the Catawba people and our first
worship space was built with bricks made by enslaved people. We remember
them to God as we honor and recognize them in worship.
Opening Songs of Worship
God of Wonders
Lord of all creation
Of water earth and sky
The heavens are Your tabernacle
Glory to the Lord on high
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy holy
Lord of heaven and earth
Lord of heaven and earth
Early in the morning
I will celebrate the light
When I stumble in the darkness
I will call Your name by night
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
Hallelujah (to the Lord of heaven and earth)
You are holy
God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy holy
Precious Lord reveal Your heart to me
You are holy holy
The universe declares Your majesty
You are holy holy
Lord Reign In Me
Over all the earth You reign on high
Every mountain stream every sunset sky
But my one request Lord my only aim
Is that You reign in me again
Lord reign in me reign in Your power
Over all my dreams in my darkest hour
You are the Lord of all I am
So won't You reign in me again
Over every thought over every word
May my life reflect the beauty of my Lord
'Cause You mean more to me
Than any earthly thing
So won't You reign in me again
Lord reign in me reign in Your power
Over all my dreams in my darkest hour
You are the Lord of all I am
So won't You reign in me again
Lord reign in me reign in Your power
Over all my dreams in my darkest hour
You are the Lord of all I am
So won't You reign in me again
So won't You reign in me again
So won't You reign in me again
Call to Worship
Ann Brindisi
One: Just as the ABCs are the beginning of the English language
All: So love is the beginning of the language of faith.
One: Your love, O Lord, shapes our life together;
All: And so we respond by loving you with our whole
selves; body, mind, and spirit.
One: We come into your presence to worship you and to learn
your ways
All: And so we trust you on our journey together as a
community of faith. Let us worship God!
Blest Be the Tie that Binds
Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love.
The fellowship of kindred minds
is like to that above.
Before our *Father's throne
we pour our ardent prayers.
Our fears, our hopes, our aims are one,
our comforts and our cares.
We share our mutual woes;
our mutual burdens bear.
And often for each other flows
the sympathizing tear.
When we are called to part,
it gives us inward pain;
but we shall still be joined in heart,
and hope to meet again.
From sorrow, toil, and pain,
and sin we shall be free;
and perfect love and friendship reign
through all eternity.
Prayer of Confession
All: God of grace and mercy, you have shaped us as individuals
and as a family of faith. Forgive us for the ways that we have
hardened our hearts and held onto our own ways. Forgive us for
resisting your wisdom and holding onto our own knowledge as a
substitute. Forgive us for ignoring your words and your ways of
love. Remind us that we are yours. Renew us in your love.
Refresh us by the power of your Spirit, healing our brokenness
by the wonder of your grace, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Time of Silent Confession
One: Lord, in your mercy….
All: hear our prayer.Declaration of Forgiveness
Ann Brindisi
One: The Lord is gracious and merciful. And our God provides
all that we need to journey on in faith – set free and
ready to live as God’s faithful people.
All: Thanks be to God. Amen.
Announcements and Minute for Mission
Larry Lyon and Matt Wiggins
Prayer for Illumination
All: Light and lamp, O God. Wind and flame. However we
imagine your Spirit; whatever our need at this
moment, send us your Spirit, we pray. Lead us, guide
us, hold us, and even correct us. Enable us to hear
your Word so that we might be faithful disciples of
Jesus Christ. Amen.
Time with Children
Robert Alexander
“Come and see, come and see,
I am the way and the truth,” said he.
“Follow me, follow me,
come as a child, O come and see.”
Scripture Reading
Psalm 111
After each reading:
One: The Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
Musical Offering
Anchor of Hope
Dave and Stephanie Malushizky
Scripture Reading
1 Corinthians 8:1-13Sermon
Learning the Language of Love
Live Like That
Sometimes I think
What will people say of me
When I'm only just a memory
When I'm home where my soul belongs
Was I love
When no one else would show up
Was I Jesus to the least of us
Was my worship more than just a song
I wanna live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do points to You
If love is who I am
Then this is where I'll stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back
I wanna live like that
I wanna live like that
Am I proof
That You are who You say You are
That grace can really change a heart
Do I live like Your love is true
People pass
And even if they don't know my name
Is there evidence that I've been changed
When they see me do they see You
I wanna live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do points to You
If love is who I amThen this is where I'll stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back
I wanna live like that
I wanna live like that
I wanna show the world the love You gave for me
I'm longing for the world to know
The glory of the King
I wanna live like that
And give it all I have
So that everything I say and do points to You
If love is who I am
Then this is where I'll stand
Recklessly abandoned
Never holding back
I wanna live like that
I wanna live like that
I wanna live like that
Prayers of the People and Lord’s Prayer
All: 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.
Sending Song
I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
I’m gonna live so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna live so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna work so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!I’m gonna work so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna pray so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna pray so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna sing so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
I’m gonna sing so God can use me
anywhere, Lord, anytime!
Leading and Assisting with Worship:
Robert Alexander, preaching;
Ann Brindisi, Larry Lyon, liturgists
David Brinson, Music.Life at DCPC Please let us know you are watching the service today. Click here to sign the online fellowship pad. If our You Tube or Facebook live streams are not working, you can always listen in at WDAV.org (89.9) while you wait for us to fix the feed. DCPC Building Closure Due the new Mecklenburg County Health Department directive, our offices and Lingle Chapel will be closed until February 3 and all non-essential, in-person events are now all virtual. Staff will be working from home and responding to emails and voicemails. Thank you for helping us love one another enough to protect each other's health. Healthy Worship DCPC is committed to honoring the health of our worship leaders and members. From this Sunday through February 7th, our 11:00 services will be either pre-recorded or staffed by only one or two people who will either be from the same household (like today) or over 100 feet apart. As part of your discipleship and Christ’s call to love for your neighbor, please wear a mask in public settings if you are medically able! The Session has called the annual February congregational meeting for Sunday, February 14, at 10:40 a.m. via Zoom The purpose of the meeting is to receive the annual report and to act upon proposed changes to the terms of call for the installed clergy. The link for the meeting is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83239074056 Generous Disciples Thank you to everyone who supported God’s ministries of faith, hope and help through Davidson College Presbyterian Church in 2020. The good news about your giving is that it was an increase over 2019. Thank you! The other good news is that we finished 2020 with a surplus through a combination of increased giving, higher than anticipated revenue, reduced expenses and cutting costs. In past years the Session of DCPC has tithed from its surpluses, giving 10% of the surplus to mission groups. This year the Session voted to give 50% of the surplus to mission agencies that are responding to immediate needs in our community and in communities where our partners serve, such as Kenya and Nicaragua. Thank you to everyone who not only made an impact through our 2020 ministries but who are making an
impact through this extra giving to mission in the first month of 2021. Lives will be made better and more hopeful because of you. Your Mental Health Matters Caregivers of children, spouses, or parents are working overtime during the pandemic. Here are some resources to help us understand what caregivers need to stay healthy, so they can keep doing their important work. Self-care in the Time of COVID-19 Importance of Care for Caregivers Here are a few resources to help parents help their kids during this concerning time. Managing Anxiety Supporting Teens and Young Adults during COVID-19 Recognizing Mental Health Concerns in Kids and Teens Shaping Sermons Members and friends of DCPC are invited to join the preachers and others in examining the biblical texts we use for preaching. Every Monday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. the Preacher’s Workshop Bible study looks at the preaching text for the upcoming Sunday. You do NOT need to be a biblical expert to join. The Zoom link is here. The meeting id is 844 8496 7967and the passcode is 667927 Free Lunchtime Yoga during the Season of Lent- with our resident Yogi, Pastor Claire George-Drumheller! Please join us at noon on the six (6) Mondays of Lent for a healthy, rejuvenating experience. February 22 – March 29 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm. Claire will incorporate meditation and breath prayer into our practice over the 6-week workshop. Sign-Up in Realm by clicking here or by e-mailing Stephanie Malushizky at smalushizky@dcpc.org. Our Yoga is LIVE and via Zoom. Zoom link will be made available to you when you sign up. All ages and levels are welcome. New Healing Support Group: The Congregational Care Committee recently formed the Healing Support Group to help those grieving the loss of a loved one, including family members and friends. This group offers support, friendship, and fellowship through Zoom meetings and through individual contact as needed. If you or someone you know would benefit from bereavement support, please contact Marjorie Burris, burrisme@bellsouth.net, Beth Christenbury, bechristenbury@gmail.com, Bev Mitchell, bevandlee62@gmail.com.
Adult Sunday School Most Adult Sunday School classes are currently meeting online either via Zoom & YouTube Live or with prerecorded video content. If you want to more information or to receive a Zoom link, please contact John Ryan. Connections – is meeting occasionally in person on the Gwen Appleyard Patio. Connections is a class for parents of younger children. For more information contact Penny Lambert. Covenant Class – Charlie Raynal wraps up his four-week class on the book of Galatians called Freedom in Christ. He has prepared a booklet for you and they will be emailed to those on the class list this week. You can also pick up a hard copy at the church. If you’re unable to stop by the church and want a booklet, please let John Ryan know. Starting February 7, Ann Wills, Professor of Religion at Davidson College, will lead us in a four week discussion of selections from Scott Galloway’s wonderful short films, each of which is matched to a Biblical passage, lectionary reading or theme of the Christian faith. Jubilee Class - The Jubilee Class will continue the series led by Fahad Firdausi on “Remaking Capitalism to the Original to Strengthen Our Communities.” Examining issues of church and society amidst hope, tears, laughter and prayer, the Jubilee Class is an interactive discussion group seeking to bring together theology and life, especially the Jesus project of justice in church, nation and world. We welcome all interested persons to attend our fellowship. Please contact John Ryan for instructions on connecting to our Zoom classes. Maloney/Pines Class – weekly videos, following the Uniform Bible Lesson series are emailed on Sunday morning to class members. We have a rotation of five top notch church member Biblical scholars who make these lesson come alive. To be put on the email list, contact John Ryan or you can simply search the church’s YouTube Channel of these videos to watch. Wednesday Morning Bible Study – our next study starts in March when Susan Manning and Jane Cain co-lead Sowing Tears, Reaping Joy: the Bible & Brahms' Requiem. Class size is limited. To learn more or to register, please follow this link.
Lenten Devotionals are Coming If you would like to get a daily Lenten devotional, please contact Rhonda Boggs (rboggs@dcpc.org). We will send out a daily Scripture and reflection to people who want it daily. For everyone else we will include a link in the weekly email. Short Story Theology February 9th is the next installment of our conversations about literature, life and faith. Join members and fiends via Zoom from 7:30-8:30. The link is here. A host will let you into the meeting. Contact Rhonda Boggs (rboggs@dcpc.org) for a copy of the story. Children’s Ministry We are connecting safely this school year. Please visit the Children’s Ministry Link for the latest online Sunday School classes (updated weekly), in-person opportunities, and at-home resources. Youth Group This Sunday the Youth & SAGES (our congregation's senior adults) are meeting for some fun conversation at 4 pm! It will be a great opportunity to get to know some new folks from our church and make friendships across the generations. Contact Matt if you would like to participate! February 7th is the Super Bowl, and even though there's a lot different about this year, we are still collecting food and money for the Souper Bowl of Caring! The Souper Bowl of Caring was started by a youth group who realized that on this day when we enjoy great food while watching the game, there are many people in our community who don't even have a bowl of soup to eat. Since 1990, the Souper Bowl of Caring has collected over $163 million with 100% providing hunger relief in local communities and making that happen are more than 300,000 groups, including schools, businesses, organizations, and churches like ours. This year we are collecting for Loaves and Fishes on Sunday February 7th and Monday the 8th. Near the Congregation House entrance you will find two bins, one for Chiefs fans and one for Buccaneers fans and we'll see which team's fans can fill theirs up first! Donations will be going to Loaves and Fishes who have these special requests right now: • Canned Meats – tuna, chicken, salmon • Canned Fruits – especially no sugar added or in juice • Canned Pastas – SpaghettiOs, ravioli, etc.
• Rice in 1 lb. bags Pastas such as spaghetti, elbows, etc. Thanks for being part of our mission to make sure our neighbors have enough food! Support our Blythe Partnership To help our teachers begin this new semester with lots of support and love, we are helping to sponsor a safe and socially distant luncheon as well as a raffle for gift cards. The event, “Spread the Love” will be February 12th. This has been a fun annual event and we are happy to be a part of it again. If you would like to contribute to the cost of the luncheon simply make a gift to the church with “Blythe Partnership” in the memo line. If you would like to help us provide gift cards click here and commit to one or more cards. Drop those by the church office between 4-6 pm on February 3 or between 10am-noon on February 4. Thank you so much for your support. Bag Lunches for Roof Above (and Room in the Inn) We will continue to provide the 70 bag lunches to residents of the Roof Above Dorm two times every month. If you would like to volunteer to make 10 of the 70 lunches please contact Robert Alexander at ralexander@dcpc.org. If you would like to make a full 70 lunches for one of the dates for The Dorm or would like to sign up to help with one of the other shelters click here. Contact Robert Alexander if you have any questions. Thank you for your generosity. Race in America: Continue the Discussion!! The Social Justice Committee in an effort to continue our congregation-wide conversation around issues of racial justice is hosting a virtual discussion of the book Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent, by Isabel Wilkerson beginning Sunday, February 7 at 6:30 p.m. This four-week study/conversation will be facilitated by Donna Hatfield. Each session will last an hour. The studies will focus on the following sections of the book: Week 1 (Feb. 7) Parts 1 & 2 (pp. 1-96) Week 2 (Feb. 14) Parts 3 & half of Part 4 (pp. 99-201) Week 3 (Feb. 21) Second half of Part 4 & Part 5 (pp. 202-308) Week 4 (Feb. 28) Parts 6 & 7 and Epilog (pp. 311-388) Click here to register for this event and to receive a Zoom Link. Here is a unique way to support the ministry of FeedNC through their Cooking Education Program. Click here to learn more.
Red Cross Blood Drive – February 1 Although our members are not able to volunteer with this event, the Red Cross is still holding the blood drive because of the need for blood. If you are able to give and feel it is safe for you to do so, we invite you to visit the Congregation House between 2 – 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 1. You may visit redcrossblood.org to register for a time. We Still Collect Food and Hygiene Items When you are at the store, consider picking up a few extra items for our neighbors in need and drop them in the bins on the Congregation House porch. Any non-perishable food items are welcome. Here is a list of their immediate needs: Cereal, Fruit Cups, Applesauce Cups, Granola Bars, Disposable Masks, Nitrile Gloves, Printer Paper, Chips, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Trail Mix, Clothes Washing Pods, Parmesan Cheese. Hygiene Items are taken to Ada Jenkins: Items needed are toilet tissue, shampoo, shaving razors/ cream, deodorant, and soap. Coat Drive Continues If you would like to provide a new or gently used coat for someone in need contact Robert Alexander at ralexander@dcpc.org and arrange for a pick up. These will be delivered to Lydia’s Loft in Huntersville. Community Mission Follow-Up Many know of our Minister’s Discretionary Fund which is used to help those in our community with immediate needs like food, rent, and utility assistance. We often work in tandem with our other mission partners but do not always have a way to know how our neighbors are doing after we have helped them. We are looking for 6-8 individuals who would be willing to undergo a short training session with Pastor Robert and then reach out to those neighbors we have assisted to provide an additional level of support and care. If you are interested in learning more about this ministry, please contact Robert at ralexander@dcpc.org. Mid-Week Worship Join us each Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. for the next 6- weeks on Zoom or Youtube for a midweek worship experience. If you would like to be on the Zoom Call you may access it by clicking this link. Meeting ID: 865 1536 5862 Passcode: 086706 You may also join us by watching on DCPC’s Youtube Channel by clicking
here. Hope to see you there for a 15-20 midweek pick-me-up! Make 2021 a great year for worship, faith formation, and service. Wednesday Dinner Order a meal through Courtney Cooks and pick it up at the Congregation House between 5:45-6:15 on Wednesday evening. Then connect to Zoom or our Youtube channel at 6:30 p.m. from your home for a brief 15-minute family friendly devotion by one of our pastors If you would like a Zoom Link, contact info@dcpc.org or simply visit DCPC’s youtube page. To order your meal simply contact Courtney Spear at 704.400.0880 or courtneycooksitup@gmail.com before Monday at 5:00 pm. Here are a few more details: Wed., Feb. 3 Chicken Enchiladas Curry Veggies over Quinoa Pastoral Care and Coverage is a Team Effort At DCPC we are blessed to have five ordained clergy on staff, all of whom have received training and have a wide variety of experiences in pastoral care. This means that when a member or friend of DCPC reaches out for pastoral care or pastoral services, we always have someone available to assist. In fact, having such a large group of clergy means that we get to organize our care in ways that support members, make best use of staff time and honor relationships. Click here for a few things to know about pastoral care at DCPC. DCPC Stephen Ministers are Here for You We are all living in a very different world in 2021. We find ourselves in a thicket of problems: COVID-19, financial struggles, job loss, increased parental responsibility. Throughout it all, we have less access to our friends and limited contact with our loved ones. There is a path to help you move forward through the confusion and isolation. Sometimes listening is what we truly need to help process our range of emotions. Fully trained Stephen Ministers at DCPC are ready to offer Christ centered caring. We cannot fix your problems, but we can provide tangible evidence of God’s love through caring. Strict confidentiality in a one on- one relationship can give you a place to talk and be heard. If you are in need of a Stephen minister, please visit DCPC.org and click on the links to Stephen Ministry, speak to one of our DCPC pastors (704-892-5641) or call Rosemary Raynal, Stephen Leader (678-429-8480).
DAVIDSON COLLEGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
P.O. Box 337, 100 N. Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036
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DCPC hosts several addiction recovery groups.
Alcoholics Anonymous meets weekdays from 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. , as well as Mondays
and Fridays from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Narcotics Anonymous meets Tuesday and
Thursday from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. And a Young People’s Alcoholics Anonymous is on
Saturday evenings from 7:45-8:45 p.m.
Pastor
Peter Henry, phenry@dcpc.org
Associate Pastors
Robert Alexander, ralexander@dcpc.org
John Ryan, jryan@dcpc.org
Larry Lyon, llyon@dcpc.org
Claire George-Drumheller, cgeorge.drumheller@dcpc.org
Church Administrator
Harriett Rosebrough, hrosebrough@dcpc.org
Director of Music Director of Communications
David Brinson, dbrinson@dcpc.org and Congregational Life
Stephanie Malushizky
smalushizky@dcpc.org
Staff Associate for Youth Ministry Pre-School Director
Matt Wiggins, mwiggins@dcpc.org Kristin Clark, kclark@dcpc.org
Staff Associate for Children’s Ministry Asst. Pre-School Director
Jenny Alexander, jalexander@dcpc.org Hunter Busse, hbusse@dcpr.orgYou can also read
