Sunday | November 20, 2016 The Rich Man and Lazarus Christ the King Sunday

"In God you come up against something which is in every respect immeasurably superior to yourself. Unless you know God as that– and, therefore, know yourself as nothing in comparison–you do not know God at all. As long as you are proud, you cannot know God. A proud man is always looking down on things and people: and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you." C.S. Lewis

Welcome! Bienvenido!

We’re glad you’ve chosen to worship at Third! We look forward to meeting and getting to know you.

Third Church exists to spread the gospel and seek the Shalom of metro Richmond and the world through a movement of communities and congregations, welcoming people of all cultures to the glory of Jesus Christ. GATHERING God gathers us all and calls us by his grace.

Prelude "God of Grace" Jeff Hummel (Paul Manz) Welcome and Announcements Preparation

Leader: Almighty and everlasting God, whose will it is to restore all things in your well-beloved Son, the King of kings and Lord of lords: Mercifully grant that the peoples of the earth, divided and enslaved by sin, may be freed and brought together under his most gracious rule; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. People: Amen.

Let’s quiet our hearts in silent preparation for worship.

† Call to Worship From Psalm 24:7-10 Leader: Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. People: Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Leader: Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. People: Who is he, this King of glory? The Lord Almighty—he is the King of glory.

Opening Prayer Songs of Praise "Come, Thou Almighty King" #5 in the Hymnal † "O Praise Him" (See music on following pages) The cross indicates standing, as you are able. † 4 COME, THOU ALMIGHTY KING Come, thou Almighty King, help us thy name to sing, Help us to praise: Father, all glorious, o’er all victorious, Come and reign over us, Ancient of Days.

Come, thou Incarnate Word, gird on thy mighty sword, Our prayer attend: come, and thy people bless, and give thy word success: Spirit of holiness, on us descend.

Come, Holy Comforter, thy sacred witness bear In this glad hour: thou who almighty art, now rule in every heart, And ne’er from us depart, Spirit of power.

To thee, great One in Three, eternal praises be Hence, evermore! Thy sovereign majesty may we in glory see, And to eternity love and adore!

5 O PRAISE HIM

6 7 CONFESSING God in vites us to be honest with him about ourselves. Song of Confession "Mercy" Sanctuary Choir (Courtney/Boersma)

I dare not lift my guilty eyes. I hide my lips in trembling shame. And in the darkness of my soul, I shrink from your rekindling flame. Kyrie eleison, kyrie eleison; have mercy.

In mercy, cover me with grace and blot out my iniquity. Renew my heart and wash me clean; grant with your pardon purity. Kyrie eleison, kyrie eleison; have mercy.

In equal measure of your love you promise mercy, Tender compassion to the one who seeks your face. A broken heart, a fainting soul, a contrite spirit Together cry for your forgiveness and your grace. Against you only have I sinned. My deeds are evil in your sight. Of your forgiveness let me sing, and in my singing take delight.

Kyrie eleison, kyrie eleison; have mercy, Have mercy, have mercy.

8 Silent Confession † Words of Comfort Leader: For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, proclaiming Jesus Lord and King of all. People: Thanks be to God!

Celebration of Baptism Jacob William Sanderson 11:15 a.m. service

Song "The Lord Bless You and Keep You" The Lord bless you and keep you, the Lord make his face shine upon you. And give you peace, and give you peace, and give you peace forever.

† Greeting of Peace

9 THANKSGIVING We respond to God’s word. Our Offerings Pray for “The Word Is Out" ministry, led by former Third Pastor Alan Meenan, which seeks to equip leaders of the global church to be skilled interpreters and teachers of the Bible, focused in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Offertory "I Am Never Alone" Children's Choir 8:45 a.m. (Cindy Berry)

I am never alone; God is always near. He is my guide, always by my side. I never need to fear. He is worthy of praise; he is with me night and day. I can trust in him, he's my dearest friend; I am never alone. God is with me everywhere. I can talk to him in prayer. I can trust in him and know that he loves me so. I am never alone; God is always near. He is my guide, always by my side. I never need to fear. He is worthy of praise; He is with me night and day. I can trust in him; he's my dearest friend. I am never alone, I am never alone.

Offertory "Called Me Higher" 10:00 and 11:15 a.m. (See music on pages 11 and 12)

Doxology † Please stand as we sing to the Lord. 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.

10 CALLED ME HIGHER

continued on next page 11 12 PROCLAIMING God speaks to us through his word.

Prayer of Illumination Scripture Reading Luke 16:19-31, ESV

19 “There was a rich man who was clothed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. 20 And at his gate was laid a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, 21 who desired to be fed with what fell from the rich man's table. Moreover, even the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's side. The rich man also died and was buried, 23 and in Hades, being in torment, he lifted up his eyes and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus at his side. 24 And he called out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus to dip the end of his finger in water and cool my tongue, for I am in anguish in this flame.’25 But Abraham said, ‘Child, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and Lazarus in like manner bad things; but now he is comforted here, and you are in anguish. 26 And besides all this, between us and you a great chasm has been fixed, in order that those who would pass from here to you may not be able, and none may cross from there to us.’ 27 And he said, ‘Then I beg you, father, to send him to my father's house— 28 for I have five brothers—so that he may warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.’ 29 But Abraham said, ‘They have Moses and the Prophets; let them hear them.’ 30 And he said, ‘No, father Abraham, but if someone goes to them from the dead, they will repent.’ 31 He said to him, ‘If they do not hear Moses and the Prophets, neither will they be convinced if someone should rise from the dead.’”

Leader: This is the word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

13 Message: The Rich Man and Lazarus + Paul Miller +

Notes:

14 RESPONDING We respond to God’s word.

Prayers of the People

15 Prayer Needs

For Health Corrine Boyd, Loma Shafer, Missy Deregibus, Jack Schilthuis, Katie Payne, Allen Lawrence, Jerry Ramsey, Betty Cox, Charles Ellison, Dru Fitch, Mark Koontz, Margaret Leith, Dabney Harvey, Lou Hanscom, Carol Holt

For Comfort Deaths – Elizabeth Barila (mother, 11/7), Jane Mims (mother, 10/31), Percy Strickland (father, 10/24), Patrick L. Wallace (father, 10/16), Dania Luby (father, 10/8), Wade Perkins, Sally Tate, Emily Schindler (father, grandfather, 9/25), Jeff Rebman (sister, 8/30), Lillian Hazelton (father, 7/21), Amy and Sarah Helweg (husband and father, 7/20)

For Metro Richmond We pray for persons in financial need in metropolitan Richmond: for the homeless and the hungry, for the provision of safe, affordable housing and low cost nutritious food, for the personal safety, dignity and well being of those who are unable to work.

For Our Nation and the World – Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is the second-largest state in the Arab world after Algeria. Saudi Arabia is the birthplace of Arabs and Islam. Petroleum was discovered in 1938 and KSA has since become the world's largest oil producer and exporter. The KSA brought in Americans to help with oil production in the 30’s and 40's because of the good example of medical missions. The kingdom has a total population of 28.7 million, of which 20 million are Saudi nationals and 8 million are foreigners. • Pray for the Saudis to ease restrictions on religious practice and to change their oppressive record on religious freedom. • Pray for young Saudis (70% of the population is under 35) to hear the gospel from foreign workers and through technology. Pray for the thousands of Saudi young people studying at American colleges and for Christians to show hospitality (Saudis comprise the largest student block at VCU). • Pray for the three dozen foreign workers who quietly represent the good news of Jesus through relational forms of witness. Pray for Westerners and other foreign workers to fill the job vacancies that enable Christians to live in-country.

Missionary Prayer and Care groups meet monthly to pray for our mission partners in Europe, Asia and the Muslim world. Contact Carolyn Oakley ([email protected]/ 937-6564) to learn more. 16 SENDING God sends us into the world as his witnesses. † Song of Commission "Now Thank We All Our God" #374 in the Hymnal Now thank we all our God with heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, in whom his world rejoices; Who, from our mothers' arms, hath blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.

O may this bounteous God through all our life be near us, With ever joyful hearts and blessed peace to cheer us; And keep us in his grace and guide us when perplexed, And free us from all ills in this world and the next.

All praise and thanks to God the Father now be given, The Son, and him who reigns with them in highest heaven, The one eternal God whom earth and heaven adore; For thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore.

17 Commission From Jude 24-25 † Leader: To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy— Everyone: To the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power, and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!

Benediction † Postlude Jeff Hummel 11:15 a.m. service

If you would like prayer for any reason, two elders are available at the front of the Sanctuary (by the lectern) after each service. We invite you to come forward for any prayer needs you may have.

SERVICE NOTES Today at the 11:15 a.m. service we celebrate the baptism of Jacob William Sanderson, son of Ann and Sean Sanderson. Relatives present today are grandparents Rick and Mary Glenn Aydlett. Ann's mother, Mary Glenn Aydlett, is the elder representative. Prayer sponsor is Billie McCray.

Today we celebrate the birth of Wyatt Tyler Hines, son of Gwyneth and Tyler Hines, who was born on November 11, 2016.

Today's flowers are given in honor of our mission partner “The Word Is Out" ministry, led by former Third Pastor Alan Meenan, which seeks to equip leaders of the global church to be skilled interpreters and teachers of the Bible, focused in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Today's liturgists: Becca Payne, Corey Widmer

18 The Gift of the Kingdom 2016 Stewardship Season “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the Kingdom.” Luke 12:32

We believe the local church is one of God’s great vessels of hope for the world. Through the local church, the gospel is proclaimed, community is formed, individuals grow, and the Kingdom is embodied. To that end, every year we look at what it will cost us in the coming year to live as the particular local church God has called us to be. The staff and elders have carefully projected our budget for the coming year, and now in this season we come together to express our commitment of faith in pledging our financial resources to God through the work of this local church. Our pledges help us determine the accuracy of the budget and ensure our financial commitments to our 75+ mission partners. If you would still like to make a commitment to Third for the new year, we welcome you to use the cards in the pews and drop them in the offering plate or return them to the church office. As we make our commitments, we pray for the Spirit and power of God to use our gifts to bring a harvest for his Kingdom. “Since you excel in so many ways – in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm and your love from us – I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving.” 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NLT).

2017 Projected Budget: $3,291,024

19 ADVENT SEASON AT THIRD CHURCH Family Advent Celebration: Sunday, Nov. 27, 10:00 a.m. Fellowship Hall During the Sunday School hour, parents can bring their children between the ages of 3 years old through 4th grade to the Fellowship Hall for a special kickoff to the Advent season. We'll have crafts, worship, and a teaching about the promise of Jesus. Event is free but we request RSVPs to help us plan: thirdrva.org/events.

The Original Christmas Story: An Advent Class Sundays, December 4, 11, 18, 10:00 a.m., Room 217 Join us for this special three-week class that will tell the Advent story in an interactive way, as if it were written for a play production. Follow this cast of characters through the Old Testament prophesies and through the story of Jesus' birth.

Lessons and Carols: Sunday, December 4, 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary Traditionally, a Lessons and Carols service is a unique opportunity to hear and sing songs that the larger culture mostly ignores. Join us for this special interactive service of worshiping and reading scripture together. It is a great opportunity to begin the Advent season reflecting on scripture and praying for God's coming Son.

Women’s Christmas Dinner: Tues., December 6, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Hall Women of Third are invited to bring a potluck dish to join in our Christmas celebration. In addition to sharing a meal together, we’ll worship together and hear stories of service shared by three women. Registration is free, but we ask that you 1) bring a dish to share, and 2) bring a small gift to donate to the Stocking Stuffer Initiative. Let us know if you plan to attend: thirdrva.org/events.

A Celebration of Carols—Dinner and Concert: Wednesday, December 14 Dinner: 5:45 p.m., Fellowship Hall | Music: 7:00 p.m., Sanctuary We'll begin the evening with a Christmas meal together in the Fellowship Hall. Then, in the Sanctuary, our children's choir, Sanctuary Choir, and orchestra will present "A Celebration of Carols," music for the entire family, perfect for the Advent season. RSVP required for dinner: thirdrva.org/events.

Christmas Eve: Saturday, December 24 Join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ! 4:00 p.m – Family-friendly service in the Fellowship Hall 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. – Candlelight services in the Sanctuary 11:00 p.m. – Candlelight and Communion service in the Sanctuary

Christmas Morning: Sunday, December 25 Join us for one service on Christmas morning at 11:15 a.m. in our Sanctuary to celebrate the newborn King! 20 NEWS & EVENTS STEP Christmas Store – Seeking Donations! Each year, STEP collects donations of new, unwrapped children’s gifts with the original purchase price intact. STEP will then resell these items at half price or less to parents of children living in Gilpin Court and surrounding areas. Please drop off items at the collection box by the nursery by December 1, or contact Bekah Yowell at bekahyowell @steprichmond.org.

Today! Welcome Coffee: 9:45 a.m., Parlor If you're new to Third, come to this monthly gathering to meet a few people, learn about Third's vision, what we believe and how to get involved. Questions? Contact Beth Nichols ([email protected]).

Today! Congregational Meeting: 12:30 p.m., Sanctuary Members, we will hold a congregational meeting today following the 11:15 a.m. service. The purpose of this meeting will be to elect the Deacons, Trustees, and Elders who will begin serving in 2017, as well as elect the Nominations Committee for 2017.

College Sunday School Class: Sunday, November 27, 10:00 a.m., Room 215 Join other college students home for Thanksgiving next Sunday morning for a time to gather and reconnect. Questions? Contact Tim Latham: [email protected].

Shiloh Dessert and Fellowship – Tuesday, November 29, 7:00 p.m. Shiloh is a ministry that provides support and community for women who have experienced infertility or miscarriage. Shiloh Ministry has quarterly gatherings to give support and care. We’ll meet at Rick and Caroline Hutton’s home: 9602 January Court, 23238. Questions? Contact Kathy White: [email protected].

21 NEWS & EVENTS

Experience Israel Tour: April 24 – May 4, 2017 Join us for this unique opportunity to visit the Holy Land and walk where Jesus walked. We will tour Israel, Galilee, the Dead Sea and the city of Jerusalem. This is our fourth trip as a congregation with Tom Barila as our leader and guided by a biblically knowledgeable tour guide. For more info and sign-ups, visit: thirdrva.org/events.

Serve Families of CrossOver Ministry This Christmas CrossOver’s social worker has identified 40 families that are in the greatest need. She’ll match them with a person or group (i.e., family, small group, etc.) to assist with their needs. In past years, the assistance offered has ranged from Christmas presents for kids to emergency rent assistance for a few months. People interested can email Abby Dini at [email protected].

Housing Needed for World Horizons Missionaries! The Keating family, serving in missions in Turkey with World Horizons, was expelled from Turkey in October. They will be in Richmond starting December1 for five weeks and are in need of housing for a family of six (children aged 12, 10, 8 and 6) as they regroup. If you can help, contact Jennie Gill: [email protected] or 804-225-5517.

22 SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP Come and join us for fellowship this morning! Weather permitting, we'll have Blanchard's coffee and snacks in the courtyard outside the Sanctuary between services, from 9:45 - 11:30 a.m.

SUNDAY ADULT DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES Join us for our adult Sunday morning discipleship classes during the 10:00 a.m. worship hour.

For more information on the classes below, visit: thirdrva.org/classes-and-fellowship, or pick up a copy of the Fall 2016 Brochure for Community, Discipleship and Mission. Questions? Contact Tom Barila ([email protected]).

Can We Talk: Sermon Chat How Does an Ancient Book Fellowship Hall Guide Modern Life? Fellowship Hall Forgiving and Reconciling: Bridges to Wholeness and Hope A Study of Hebrews 500 Forest Avenue, Room 109 Room 101 Did Our Hearts Not Burn Within Us? Where is God in the A Study of Luke Business and Busyness of Life? Room 213 Room 217 Orphans and the Gospel Marriage Fellowship Room 207 Room 215

23 CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - SUNDAY MORNING DURING THE 10:00 A.M. SERVICE: All of our children’s Sunday morning discipleship classes take place during the 10:00 a.m. worship hour.

Visit thirdrva.org/family-ministry-sunday-morning or pick up a copy of the Fall 2016 Brochure for Community, Discipleship and Mission for information on where the classes will be.

DURING 8:45 AND 11:15 A.M. SERVICES: Childcare is available for all children aged Kindergarten and younger. First grade and above attend worship with their parents.

A Wiggle Room is available if you prefer to have your child with you but he or she is a little too active or noisy to be in the service. You'll be able to watch the service via streaming. The room is located near the Student Ministry area in Room 132.

Please let us know if we can help familiarize you with all that is available at Third for your children. Contact Kathy White ([email protected]) or Tracie Meadows ([email protected]).

STUDENT MINISTRY Sunday morning student ministry Join us for food, solid teaching, and great people as we grow together in God’s word. 600 Forest Avenue, Student Ministry Area 10:00-11:00 a.m. for all students in 7th-12th grade.

Sunday evening student ministry Join us from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m in the Fellowship Hall.

Questions? Contact Rick ([email protected]) or Andrea ([email protected]).

24 THIS WEEK AT THIRD

Sunday, November 20 8:45, 10:00, 11:15 a.m. Worship services – Sanctuary 9:45 a.m. Welcome Coffee – Parlor 12:30 p.m. Congregational meeting – Sanctuary

Monday, November 21 5:45 p.m. Jobs for Life – Fellowship Hall 6:20 p.m. Session dinner – Kitchen, 500 Forest Avenue 7:00 p.m. Session meeting – Multipurpose Room, 500 Forest Avenue 7:00 p.m. Kingdom Knitters – Parlor 7:00 p.m. Muslim World Missionary Care Group – meets at Laurie Chalifoux' home, 10801 Whitaker Woods Rd., 23238, 740-1199

Tuesday, November 22 9:00 a.m. Kingdom Knitters – Parlor 9:30 a.m. Women's Group, Priscilla Shirer's "Breathe" – Room 213 12:00 p.m. Christian book group – Bonhoeffer Room, 500 Forest Avenue

Wednesday, November 23 6:45 p.m. Alleluia choir rehearsal – Sanctuary

Thursday, November 24 Office Closed

Friday, November 25 Office Closed

25 LEARN MORE ABOUT THIRD Welcome to Third! We’re so glad you’re here. We’d love to get to know you and for you to learn more about our community. We have a couple opportunities for you to connect with us and help you find out more about Third. • Sign up for emails: thirdrva.org/signup • Pick up Third Press: Our monthly newsletter can be found around the church. • Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram: @thirdrva • Today! Welcome Coffee at 9:45 a.m. in the Parlor. Start here to learn more about Third.

SUNDAY MORNINGS AT THIRD If you need help or have any questions at any point on a Sunday morning, look for individuals wearing carnations or yellow name badges. They’re here to help answer questions, find you seats, and guide you around our building.

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