First Presbyterian Church

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1 First Presbyterian Church August 27, :00 a.m Embodying Christ s inclusive love with heart, mind, and service

2 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Oak Ridge, Tennessee A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) August 27, 2017 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time *Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison. Prelude He Hideth My Soul arr. Hayes Chiming of the Hour Welcome Introit Worship God with music! Let it fill the air! Make the mighty chorus echo everywhere! Worship God with music! Creatures great and small bow in adoration, thanks for blessings all! Make a joyful noise! Let the organ sound! Tell the goodness of the Lord everywhere around! Worship God with music, notes and harmony! Glory hallelujah to the Deity! *Call to Worship (from Psalm 138) Let us give thanks to the Lord with our whole heart; Let us give thanks to God, whose name is above everything and everyone. All the rulers of the earth shall praise the Lord; For God, who is on high, regards and preserves the lowly. *Hymn 32 I Sing the Mighty Power of God *Invitation to Confession *Prayer of Confession Forgiving God, we confess that we are conformed to this world. We are swept up in the frantic pace around us, too hectic to notice all the blessings you provide or the people who deliver them. We consume more than we need, too eager to have the latest instead of the lasting. We are reckless in our relationships, too quick to cast aside rather than care about the concerns of others. Have mercy on us, Lord. Transform us into those who enhance your realm on earth; through Christ we pray. (time for silent confession) And let God s people say: Amen. *Assurance of Forgiveness *The Peace of Christ Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Let us share the peace of Christ with one another. 2

3 *Sung Response (hymn 447) We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God. (repeat) Anthem Sanctuary Thompson/Larson Time with the Children Children, second grade and younger, are invited to remain for the rest of the service or go to First Steps. Psalm 124 Chuck Hadden Hopson Refrain Say it, Israel! If the Lord had not been with us, when our enemies attacked us, Then they would have swallowed us alive in their furious anger, Then the raging waters would have swept us away, The torrents would have drowned us. Refrain Let us thank the Lord, who has not let our enemies destroy us. We have escaped like a bird from a hunter s trap. We are free. Our help is in the name of the Lord, creator of heaven and earth. Refrain Scripture Reading Exodus 1:8-2:10 Sermon Call the Midwives Sharon Youngs 3

4 *Affirmation of Faith (adapted from A Declaration of Faith) God sends us to exercise compassion. Out of concern for justice in the social order, God has never forgotten the needs of individuals. In the end the Lord will judge all persons by the simple, unremembered acts of kindness they did or failed to do for the least of their sisters and brothers. We acknowledge God is at work here and now when people show personal concern for one another and work to make helping agencies, including the church itself, more compassionate. We believe God sends us to risk our own peace and comfort in compassion for our neighbors. Amen. Call to Prayer (hymn 654) In the Lord I ll be ever thankful; in the Lord I will rejoice! Look to God; do not be afraid. Lift up your voices; the Lord is near. Lift up your voices; the Lord is near. Prayers of the People, with The Lord s Prayer (ecumenical version) { Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. Offering of God s Tithes and Our Gifts Offertory Trust in the Lord Callender *Doxology (hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication *Hymn 757 Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples *Charge and Blessing *Sung Response Irish Blessing (inside back cover of hymnal) Postlude Trumpet Tune in C Ryan Today s flowers are given by Shirley Sauls to the glory of God and in memory of her husband Bill. 4

5 Welcome to First Presbyterian Church (FPC)! No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here. We hope you feel the love that is present and our joy in having you with us. Please join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall following worship. Nursery care is available in the Education building. Ask any of the ushers to direct you, if needed. Hearing assistance units and large print bulletins are available from the ushers. Audio recordings of sermons and more information on FPC are at fpcor.org. Please call the church office ( ) for audio recordings of the entire service. WORSHIP NOTES Our affirmation of faith today is adapted from A Declaration of Faith, a 1976 study document from the Presbyterian Church in the United States (PCUS). The PCUS was one of the two denominations that reunited in 1983 to form the current Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Our anthem today is a setting of Sanctuary, a song familiar to our congregation. It was first published in 1982 by John Thompson and Randy Scruggs. The refrain is based in images used by Paul in writing to the Corinthians, reminding them that bodies are temples of the living God: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 and 2 Corinthians 6:16. In ersections TODAY S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Liturgist: Peggy Hilliard Acolytes: Avery Myers, Willow Tilley Time with Children: Chuck Hadden First Steps: Chris Black, Jo Kendrick Sound Guild: Sydney Murray Ushers: Anne Backus, Bill Bostick, Pat Clark, Kate Fulcher, Joe Gray, Matt Lindsey, Lewis Phillips, Tammy Pietrzak, Susan Sharp Counters: Bill Bostick, Jim Campbell Flowers: Shirley Sauls Fellowship Hosts: Pat & Wayne Clark Open/Close: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne Sharon will have coffee ready for all who d like to gather and chat tomorrow morning, Monday, Aug. 28, 9:30 a.m., in room 6. ALL-CHURCH RETREAT IN SEPTEMBER Where do food, fellowship, adventure, study, and major-league fun intersect? At the all-church retreat, which is Saturday, Sept. 23, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Grace Point Conference Center near Kingston. Activities based on the retreat theme Intersection are scheduled for all ages, including children and youth. A nursery will be available all day. Free time opportunities include swimming, hiking, reading, visiting, some friendly competition, and much more. Optional this year is the opportunity to stay overnight in the Grace Point Retreat House. (See the September issue of The Banner for more information.) Please sign up for this exciting event using the registration form in this morning s bulletin.

6 CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK August 27-September 3, 2017 Sun. 8/27 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Early Birds (next page) 10:00 a.m. Worship (sanctuary) 11:15 a.m. Sunday school (next page) 12:15 p.m. Environmental committee (room 102) Mon. 8/28 9:30 a.m. Coffee chat with Sharon (room 6) 12:00 p.m. Men s lunch (Shoney s) 5:15 p.m. ADFAC board meeting (fellowship hall) 6:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 42 (room 102) 6:30 p.m. Nominating committee (room 6) Tues. 8/29 10:00 a.m. Staff meeting (Sharon s office) 12:15 p.m. Centering Prayer (sanctuary) 1:00 p.m. Oak Ridge Ministerial Assoc. (fellowship hall) 1:00 p.m. United Way meeting (room 102) 5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (library) 6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (room 102) Wed. 8/30 11:30 a.m. Al Anon (library) 5:45 p.m. Midweek Bible study (parlor) 7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal Thurs. 8/31 Fri. 9/1 7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (room 6) Sat. 9/2 Sun. 9/3 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Early Birds (next page) 10:00 a.m. Worship (sanctuary) 11:15 a.m. Sunday school (next page) 7:30 p.m. Coffee concert (sanctuary) Celebrations this week Birthdays 8/27 Jinny Dunlap 8/29 Dale Hadden 8/31 Donna Hoppestad 9/1 Colin Colverson and anniversaries 8/28 Ray & Teresa Brittain 8/30 Lila & Thomas Metcalf 9/2 Ryan & Wes Tilley Remember those who are in healthcare and retirement communities: Bob Clausing, Boyd Coker, Leslie Cowan, Peggy Gregory, Ronnie Griffin, Lois Lacy, Anna & Marvin Randolph, Ruth Reeve homebound: Sandra Edwards LOOKING AHEAD Sat., Sept. 9 Book club potluck lunch, 11:30 a.m., fellowship hall; see note on next page Sat., Sept. 23 All-church retreat, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Grace Point camp & retreat center, Kingston Sat., Oct. 14 All-church workday Announcement for next Sunday s bulletin? Send a note to the church office by this Wednesday afternoon. Want to put a note in The Banner? your submission for next month s newsletter to Adrienne in the church office or Carolyn Kraus (chkrause23@gmail.com) by the 15th of this month.

7 SUNDAY SCHOOL ADULTS 9:00 a.m. Early Birds adult Bible study in room 6, led by Anne Backus, Rosalyn McKeown-Ice, and other class participants. 9:00 a.m. Rise and Shine is currently meeting with the Early Bird class. The class will resume meeting separately in the fall. 11:15 a.m. Seekers class in room 6, led by Colin Colverson, Eric Myers, and other class participants. 11:15 a.m. Soup s On class in the parlor, led by Peggy Terpstra. Coming in September: a four-week adult study of the book Waking Up White, written by Debby Irving. Later in October: a four-week conversation on end-of-life issues, led by Sharon Youngs and Meg Tonne. MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY NEWS We finish out our study of James this week by looking at what he says about prayer and perseverance. You ll find us in the parlor from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Childcare is available (it ll help to let Chris or Adrienne know you re coming with a child.) CHILDREN AND YOUTH Nursery (through ages 3-4), first floor, Education building 11:15 a.m. age 4 through grade 5, second floor KIDZ ZONE & various classrooms in the Education building Teaching team: Chris Black, Debbie Bostick, Pete Johnson, and Martina Ward (subs: Teresa Brittain, Jo Kendrick, and Nanette King) 11: 15 a.m. Youth (grades 6-12), room 200, Activities building Teaching team: Anne Backus, Margaret Ann King, Dallas Stults (sub: Tiffany Murray) BOOK CLUB POTLUCK All are invited to a special book club meeting on Saturday, September 9, 11:30 a.m., in the fellowship hall. Maria Cornelius, author of This Final Season, The Perseverance of Pat Summitt will be our guest speaker. Invite your Lady Vols and Pat Summitt fans, and please bring a dish to share for the pot luck lunch before the talk.

8 To donate flowers ($35) for worship on a particular Sunday, in memory or honor of a person or occasion, please sign up on the flower calendar for 2017 posted in the fellowship hall. You can put a check in the offering plate or mail it in close to the date. You will be contacted regarding the wording of your dedication for that Sunday s bulletin. WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS SEPTEMBER 3 Liturgist: Judy Greeson Acolytes: Andre Darko, River Tilley Time with Children: Sharon Youngs First Steps: Anne Backus, Chris Black Sound Guild: Carolyn Krause Ushers: Sam Boley, Andrew Brittain, Teresa Brittain, Mary Childress, Gail King, Phillip King, Anna Robinson, Dennis Strickler Counters: Fred Haywood, Gail King Flowers: Linda Fall Fellowship Hosts: Frances & John Drake Open/Close: Mike Hilliard, Dave Mullins COFFEE CONCERT FPC will host a Coffee Concert, presented by the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association (ORCMA) next Sunday, Sept. 3, at 7:30 p.m. The concert will feature violinist Sean Claire and cellist D. Scot Williams, performing music by J. S. Bach. All are invited to attend this free concert. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. First Presbyterian Church A PC(USA) Congregation Sharon Youngs Pastor Chris Black Dir. of Cong. Care & Discipleship Anna Thomas Director of Music Peggy Hinkle Organist Adrienne Pyle Office Manager Omer Breeden Custodian P.O. Box 6106 Oak Ridge, TN (865) fpcor.org Located at 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike on the corner of Lafayette Church Office Hours: 8:30-11:30 a.m. 12:00-4:00 p.m. give online