AUGUST 14, 2016 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING

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1 AUGUST 14, 2016 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That s how the light gets in. Leonard Cohen VOLUNTARY Felix Mendelssohn Andante tranquillo (from Sonata no. 3) *CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Stuart Gordon (11:00) Adam DeVries Leader: Bless the Lord, O my soul. People: O Lord my God, You are very great. Leader: You are clothed with honor and majesty, wrapped in light as with a garment. People: You stretch out the heavens like a tent, You set the beams of Your chambers on the waters. Leader: Bless the Lord, O my soul. Let us worship our God. (from Psalm 104:1-3a) *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 12 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise ST. DENIO WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Stuart Gordon (11:00) Adam DeVries PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, You pardon all who truly repent and turn to You. We humbly confess our sins and ask Your mercy. We have not loved You with a pure heart, nor have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. We have not done justice, loved kindness, or walked humbly with You, our God. Have mercy on us, O God, in Your loving-kindness. In Your great compassion, cleanse us from our sin.

2 Create in us a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within us. Do not cast us from Your presence, or take Your Holy Spirit from us. Restore to us the joy of Your salvation, and sustain us with Your bountiful Spirit. (A moment for silent confession.) LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie Eleison ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn 581 THE WORD AND SACRAMENT CHILDREN S TIME (8:30) (8:30) Stuart Gordon Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship in Room CW-110. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (11:00) Adam DeVries Alicia and Shaun Potter are presenting their children, Sadie Kennedy Potter, Grayson Elizabeth Potter and Hudson Trapp Potter, for baptism. Assisting Elder: Steve Butler HYMN FOR BAPTISM TALLIS CANON PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Living God, help us so to hear Your holy Word that we may truly understand; that, understanding, we may believe, and, believing, we may follow in all faithfulness and obedience, seeking Your honor and glory in all that we do; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

3 SCRIPTURE READINGS Old Testament: Jeremiah 17:5-8, page 719 New Testament: Mark 9:14-29, page 44 New Testament: Colossians 3:1-17, page 201 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION Nearer, My God, to Thee Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! E en though it be a cross that raiseth me, still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee; nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! BETHANY Nearer, my Lord, to thee, nearer to Thee, Who to Thy cross didst come, dying for me! Strengthen my willing feet, hold me in service sweet nearer, O Christ, to Thee, nearer to Thee! Nearer, O Comforter, nearer to Thee, Who with my loving Lord dwellest with me! Grant me Thy fellowship! Help me each day to keep nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! SERMON What Are You Seeking? RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Sam Cooper The Apostles Creed Hymnal Page 35 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts) Hymnal Page 35 OFFERTORY (8:30) Savior Guide Us Nancy M. René Savior, guide us in Your way; bring us near You day by day. Maker, mold us in Your will, move us forward filled with Your love and blessing. Lead us, O Master; Savior, come hasten our call! Lead us, take us and make us faithful servants of Your love. Shepherd, shield us in Your care; feed us, free us from despair. Jesus, Savior, hear our prayer; shine Your light upon us. (11:00) Herbert Howells All My Hope on God is Founded All my hope on God is founded; He doth still my rest renew. Me through change and chance he guideth, only good and only true. God unknown, He alone calls my heart to be His own. Pride of man and earthly glory, sword and crown betray His trust; what with care and toil He buildeth, tower and temple, fall to dust. But God s power, hour by hour, is my temple and my tower. Daily doth the Almighty Giver bounteous gifts on us bestow; His desire our soul delighteth, pleasure leads us where we go.

4 Love doth stand at His hand; joy doth wait on His command. Still from man to God eternal Sacrifice of praise be done, High above all praises praising for the gift of Christ His Son. Christ doth call one and all: ye who follow shall not fall. *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 462 I Love to Tell the Story *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION HANKEY *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 547 AR HYD Y NOS Go, My Children, with My Blessing Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone. Waking, sleeping, I am with you, you are my own. In my love s baptismal river I have made you mine forever. Go, my children, with my blessing, you are my own. *CLOSING VOLUNTARY Felix Mendelssohn Allegro maestoso (from Sonata no. 3) * Those who are able, please stand Latecomers may be seated Please silence your cell phone as you enter the sanctuary. PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Sam Cooper, Executive Pastor Adam DeVries, Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families Stuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for Discipleship, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Missions Raphael Bundage, Director of Music Nicholas Bergin, Organist Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist (8:30) Sanctuary Chorale: Keith Moore, Conductor (11:00) Sanctuary Choir: Raphael Bundage, Conductor FLOWERS on the chancel table are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the marriage of Allyson Brooke Baggott and William Andrew Mayfield and in loving memory of Alcy Benjamin Baggott. SYMPATHY The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to: Edward McDaniel, on the death of his wife, JoAnn Gregory McDaniel, who died on August 2. Sympathy also to Suzanne McDaniel. Kay Anderson, on the death of her husband, Dr. William H. Anderson, who died on August 3. Family and friends of Mary Margaret Hildebrand, who died on August 7. If any member of the church desires the Christian support of a Stephen Minister, call at Stephen Ministers are trained lay ministers of the church.

5 Welcome! First Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome in the name of Christ to all who worship with us today. We are delighted you have chosen to join us. Whether you are a longtime member or a guest, please note your attendance today in the fellowship pad found in your pew. Guests Please take a moment to fill out a Connect Card so that we may more personally welcome you into community. We also invite you to visit the Welcome Center in the church narthex for additional information or if you are interested in becoming a member. There, you may visit with one of our elders, staff or pastors. You may also contact the church office at and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. YOUNG CHILDREN & WORSHIP 8:30 and 11:00 in Room CW-110 (located in the Children s Ministry wing). Please reference the worship bulletin to know when to exit the sanctuary. Parents and their children who are age 4, 5 or 6 (not in 1st grade) by August 15, 2016, are invited. Please visit our website to enroll or contact Deb O Brien at dobrien@fpcnashville.org. CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY Nursery care for children six weeks to three years is available during 8:30 & 11:00 worship services and Sunday School from 9:45 10:45. Guests can visit the Children s Hospitality Center for more information. ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES Hearing devices, largeprint hymnals, large-print bulletins, and large-print Bibles are located in the narthex across from the Welcome Center. If anyone has a need or disability requiring assistance or accommodation for any church activity, please contact the church office at A/V OF WORSHIP AVAILABLE Worship service in Courtenay Hall has the audio-video transfer for each of the Sunday morning worship services. OFFICER PRAYER TIME Prayer request cards can be found in the pews and deposited in the offering plate or the Prayer Request Boxes, located in the narthex on the southeast wall and at the Hospitality Center. Church officers meet weekly to lift up prayer requests to God. SERMONS preached weekly can be found on our website, fpcnashville.org. MOTHER AND INFANT QUIET ROOM Mothers of infants who need a quiet place for nursing or calming babies are welcome to use the Quiet Room. An audio feed of the worship service is provided. Check in with Karen Fitts in the Nursery to see if the Quiet Room is available for your use. Be a Worship Friend Love one another! John 15:14-17 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS n MWIZERWAS TO SPEAK ON AUGUST 28 William and Ebralie Mwizerwa came to the United States as refugees from Rwanda. They brought five children; the whole family survived the genocide of Now, they are active members of First Presbyterian and work for the well-being of more recent immigrants to Nashville. On August 28, they will speak during the Sunday School hour in Stanford Chapel. They will share their story about surviving the genocide and, more wonderfully, about returning home to make peace. It s a story about amazing grace, and you re invited to hear it with the Logos Class on that day at 10:00 A.M.

6 n THE FIVE THIRTY Josh Rodriguez will preach this week, Beasts, Oh and Visions! Nursery care is available for children six weeks to three years. n SAVE THE DATE Presbyterian Women invite all women of the church to attend their Fall Luncheon on Tuesday, September 13, at 10:00 A.M. Mark and Adam DeVries will be leading a Bible study. Cost is $12. Register at the Hospitality Center or online. n BLESSED...TO BE A BLESSING. The Bethel Bible Series returns to First Presbyterian this fall! Interested in delving deeper into God s Word? Looking for an overview study that traces the journey of God s chosen people through the life and times of written Scripture? Teachers Bill Akin, Becky Campbell and Donna Robers offer a Bethel training course in Bible literacy, Sunday mornings, 9:40 10:55 A.M. Look for more info in the upcoming First Edition. Open info session, Sunday, August 28, 10:00 A.M., Room L-205. Come and see why Bethel works! n STEPHEN MINISTERS bring distinctively Christian care to those in need. Stephen Ministers use words and deeds to express Christ s care for others listening and comforting, applying lessons of faith. Consider being a part of this ministry. A training class is starting soon. For more information, contact Mary Marraccini at marraccini@comcast.net or at srandleman@fpcnashville.org. n A CONVERSATION ON COMMUNITY GARDENING We are exploring the idea of starting a community garden at FPC as part of a larger conversation with missions regarding new ways our church might be involved in what God is up to in Nashville. If this idea piques your curiosity, if you ve always wanted to garden, or if you have years of experience gardening, we would love to invite you to a conversation and lunch following the 11:00 service on Sunday, August 21. Ashley at ahiggins@fpcnashville.org for more information and to RSVP. MISSION MINISTRY n HABITAT HOME LET S BUILD ONE! Come join your church family in building a home for our partner family over four weekends from September 17 October 9. Steve Butler and Les Coble are co-chairmen for this year s project. We look forward to introducing you to Nadi Kanakreyeh & Noor Hindiyeh and their family on Sunday, August 21, during their visit to FPC. Sign-ups begin August 14 in Courtenay Hall and online on the church website. n DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP October 29 November 4, will provide medical services in neighborhood locations or provide construction labor on a new clinic building. Physicians, dentists, nurses and other medical personnel are needed along with non-medical participants. Cost is $1,250; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due September 15. Dr. Jim Cato is trip leader. Contact or missions@fpcnashville.org to sign up. n MISSION TRIP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance is available for all members to participate in any church-sponsored mission trip. Contact at or srandleman@fpcnashville.org.

7 FIRST FRIENDS OLDER ADULT MINISTRY n FIRST FRIENDS PROGRAM/LUNCHEON is Thursday, August 18, at 10:30 A.M. We welcome the Choraleers, a senior choral group in Nashville. Kim will make her wonderful salad lunch ($6), so come ready to enjoy cool food and cool music. RSVP to hospitality@fpcnashville.org by Monday, August 15. n SUNDAY LUNCH, August 21, will be at the Corner Pub in Brentwood. We will meet in the foyer after 11:00 A.M. worship and be picked up there by the church bus. RSVP to hospitality@fpcnashville.org by Friday, August 19. CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY All registrations are available on the Children s page of the website. n SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL ENDS TODAY Children entering 1st-6th grade in the fall are invited, along with their parents, to meet in Grundy Hall to explore faith-building scripture through interactive stations. Children who have been in the Moon (age 3-4), Faith (age 4-5) and Love & Grace (5-6) classes will meet in CW-111 and explore the Fruits of the Spirit. n A NEW SEASON OF YOUNG CHILDREN & WORSHIP (YC&W) will begin August 21, for children age 4, 5 and 6 (by August 15) who have not yet entered 1st grade. Parents, please register children online. n CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK-OFF AUGUST 21 Children will get to know their new leaders and enjoy fellowship with their new groups from 9:45 10:45 A.M. A placement will be sent to families this week with more details about your child s new Sunday School group. n PARENT BREAKFAST ON AUGUST 21 AT 10:00 A.M. After walking children to their new Sunday School group, parents of children in 6th grade and younger are invited to Courtenay Hall for a special breakfast. Join us for fellowship, yummy food and a brief message from Deb O Brien, Children s Ministry Director, about exciting ministries going on this fall. No reservation needed. n CHILDREN S CHOIR KICK-OFF is Sunday, August 21, from 4:00 5:00 with a pizza dinner to follow from 5:00 5:30. Beginning this Fall, rehearsals for children s choir will take place on Wednesday evenings and select Sunday afternoons. To register for Children s choir and a complete list of Fall dates, visit the church website at You may also register your child today in Courtenay Hall between the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services. Please Jerry Monds, Children s Choir Coordinator, at jmonds@fpcnashville.org. n EARLY PRESCHOOL IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS The NAEYCaccredited program is for children 18 months five years. To register for the school year, please visit childrens.fpcnashville.org/preschool/. The Mission of First Presbyterian Church To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love through worship, education, and service.

8 If you are not currently receiving our Weekly Update and wish to, please visit childrens.fpcnashville.org/home/childrens-ministry-blog, click subscribe on the left-hand navigation. For more information, contact Deb O Brien at or dobrien@fpcnashville.org. YOUTH MINISTRY n ALL GRADES Today, grades 7-12 will meet together in The Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. before separating into grade level classes. n Please let us know if your contact info or school has changed! We are updating our directory. n MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Youth Fall Kick-Off is Sunday, August 28! Parents and youth attend in the Enrichment Center! S mores begin at 9:00 A.M. Questions? Contact or youth@fpcnashville.org. YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE MINISTRY n YOUNG ADULT WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY Join us Monday evenings from 6:45 8:00 P.M. at the home of Ashley Higgins. New faces welcomed. Ashley at ahiggins@fpcnashville.org for more information. n YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP Join us Tuesday evenings at the home of Lipscomb and Rachel Davis for dinner and small group. lipscomb88@gmail.com for more information. n SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES (meet at 9:45 A.M.) Young Adult Sunday School (L-201) led by Steve and Mary Lee Bartlett, Warner McNeilly and Allison Milam. College Class (L-204) led by Josh Rodriguez. For more information about College Ministry, Josh Rodriguez at jrodriguez@fpcnashville.org. For more information about Young Adult Ministry, Ashley Higgins at ahiggins@fpcnashville.org or Josh Rodriguez at jrodriguez@fpcnashville.org Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN (615)