First Presbyterian Church

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1 First Presbyterian Church November 12, :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.) November 12, 2017 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time *Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison. Prelude The Church s One Foundation Wesley/arr. Hayes Chiming of the Hour Welcome Introit Keep your lamps trimmed and burning; keep you lamps trimmed and burning; Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, for the time is drawing nigh. Sisters, don t grow weary; brothers, don t grow weary; children, don t grow weary, For the time is drawing nigh. (hymn 350) *Call to Worship What shall we return to the Lord for all the good things God has done for us? We will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord. Come, let us praise God together! Let us exalt God s name in the midst of all the people! *Hymn 362 Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers *Invitation to Confession *Prayer of Confession (time for silent confession) Great and loving God, you are all light and wonder and glory. You are our strength and our delight; you give us all we need to live. Yet we are distracted by all that glitters, continually grasping for more. Rather than trust your direction and provision, we chase after our own happiness. As a result, we miss opportunities to see you and to serve you. Forgive us, Lord, and turn us back to you. Give us the grace to live confidently and expectantly, ready to do your will; in Jesus name we pray. 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 59) The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; God s mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning, new every morning; Great is your faithfulness, O Lord, great is your faithfulness. Time with the Children Children, second grade and younger, are invited to remain for the rest of the service or go to First Steps. Chris Black First Reading Joshua 24:14-15 Anthem Adoramus Te, Christe Mozart/Collins Adoramus te, Christe, et benedicimus tibi, Quia per sanctam crucem tuam redemisti mundum. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, Who, by your holy cross, have redeemed the world. Second Reading Matthew 25:1-13 Sermon All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go Sharon Youngs *Affirmation of Faith (from a portion of A Brief Statement of Faith) We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit give us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God s new heaven and new earth, praying, Come, Lord Jesus! Amen. Call to Prayer (hymn 729) Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart, in my heart; Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. In my heart, in my heart, Lord, I want to be more loving in my heart. 3

4 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 Psalm Young *Doxology (hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication *Hymn 350 Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning *Charge and Blessing *Sung Response Irish Blessing (inside back cover of hymnal) Postlude Postlude in Early American Style Smith Today s flowers are given by Sandy Rohwer to the glory of God and in loving memory of Paul Rohwer, and in celebration of his birthday and his life 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 The introit this morning is Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning. This spiritual was among the selections popularized by the Jubilee Singers of Fisk University in their 19th-century fundraising concerts throughout Europe. Another familiar spiritual, We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder, is incorporated into the verses. Listen closely, because you will have your own opportunity to sing Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning it s our final hymn! MORGAN-SCOTT CHRISTMAS OFFERING We receive our annual offering to help with the Christmas fund for the Morgan-Scott Project (MSP) today. Please write Morgan-Scott Christmas on the memo line of your check, or give online using the QR code printed on the back of the announcements. ORCMA COFFEE CONCERT All are invited to a free concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. Performers include singers Cheryl Scappaticci, Lisa Griggs, Daniel Berry, and Eric White, with Cathy Whitten and Simon Hogg on piano. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall. TODAY S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Liturgist: Herb Krause Acolytes: Rebecca Davenport, Maddie Stone Time with Children: Chris Black First Steps: Chris Black, Martina Ward Sound Guild: Don Spong Ushers: Andre Darko, George Darko, Louise Dunlap, Carolyn Krause, Dave Mullins, Walt Porter Counters: Katy Everitt, Walt Porter Flowers: Sandy Rohwer Fellowship Hosts: Deb & Matt Stone Open/Close: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne ECUMENICAL STOREHOUSE VOLUNTEERS FPC will be staffing the Ecumenical Storehouse December 1-15 and January 15-31(split this year due to the holidays). Signup sheets are available in the fellowship hall with dates and times. Please see the November Banner for more information, or contact Rich Long (richardlong2533@att.net) or Janet Swift (swiftjan@gmail.com). ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER NEXT SUNDAY Don t miss our annual Thanksgiving dinner next Sunday, Nov. 19, at noon. Turkey, dressing, rolls, cranberry sauce, and drinks will be provided. Please bring a favorite dish to share mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables, salad, or dessert. If you cannot bring a dish, please stay and eat anyway because there s always more than enough! Donations will be accepted. Please note: Sunday school classes will meet as usual after worship, prior to the meal.

6 CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK November 12-19, 2017 Sun. 11/12 Thirty-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) 5:30 p.m. FPC youth group (fellowship hall) 6:00 p.m. MCRRC Alpha study (Morgan County) 7:30 p.m. ORCMA Coffee concert (sanctuary) Mon. 11/13 12:00 p.m. Men s lunch (Shoney s) 12:30 p.m. Women s lunch (Burchfield s) 4:00 p.m. Human resources (room 6) 6:00 p.m. Social concerns (room 6) 6:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 42 (room 102) Tues. 11/14 10:00 a.m. Prayer shawl ministry (room 101) 12:15 p.m. Centering Prayer (sanctuary) 1:00 p.m. United Way meeting (room 102) 5:00 p.m. Headstart budget class (parlor) 5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (library) 5:30 p.m. Property & Maintenance (room 6) 6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (room 102) Wed. 11/15 10:00 a.m. Staff meeting (Sharon s office) 11:30 a.m. Al Anon (library) 5:45 p.m. Midweek Bible study (parlor) 6:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Session meeting (room 6) Thurs. 11/16 Fri. 11/17 7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (room 6) Sat. 11/18 Sun. 11/19 Thirty-third 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) 12:00 p.m. Thanksgiving dinner (fellowship hall) 5:30 p.m. FPC youth group (fellowship hall) 6:00 p.m. MCRRC Alpha study (Morgan County) Birthdays this week... 11/13 Willow 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 homebound: Sandra Edwards Session members take note: We meet at 7:00 p.m. this Wednesday (not 6:30 p.m.) LOOKING AHEAD Sun., Nov. 19 Churchwide Thanksgiving dinner, noon, fellowship hall Wed., Nov. 29 Decorating the Sanctuary for Advent, start at 5:15 p.m. Fri., Dec. 1 Youth movie night, 6:00 p.m., room 102 Fri. & Sat., Dec. 8-9 Youth lock-in, fellowship hall, arrive 8:00 p.m. Fri. Please note: Due to the Thanksgiving holiday and Sharon taking a couple days of vacation, Uncensored and Coffee Chat will not meet in November.

7 ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 a.m. Early Birds adult Bible study in room 6, led by Anne Backus, Rosalyn McKeown-Ice, and other class participants. Studying Exodus. 9:00 a.m. Rise and Shine meets in the parlor and is studying the Letter of James, led by Cheryl Barr, Sue Byrne, and Hannah Tippett. 11:15 a.m. Seekers in room 6, is doing a survey of the Bible, led by Sharon Youngs. 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 5-12), room 200, Activities building. Teaching team: Anne Backus, Margaret Ann King, Dallas Stults (sub: Tiffany Murray) FOOD 4 KIDS BACKPACKS The Food 4 Kids program, a hunger outreach of Oak Ridge City Schools to children and youth in the community, needs volunteers tomorrow and Tuesday, Nov. 13 and 14, at First United Methodist Church. Please meet at FUMC at 1:30 p.m. on Monday to pack backpacks and Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. to load and deliver them to local schools. Contact Gretchen Drane (gfdrane@gmail.com or ) if you have any questions. MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY NEWS This week we continue our study of First Thessalonians, thought to be Paul s earliest correspondence. We meet at 5:45 p.m. in the parlor. Childcare is available (it will help to know ahead if you need it). DECORATING FOR ADVENT Advent is around the corner, so mark your calendars now to help decorate the sanctuary on Wednesday, Nov. 28. We will begin at 5:15 p.m. and should finish by 7:00 p.m.. Come by a bit before Bible study or before choir, or come for the duration. Families are welcome we have a tree to decorate! There will be cider and cookies, too. FPC youth group It s duct tape night! All youth grades 4-12 (and their friends) are invited to share a snack supper, games, and a cool lesson tonight from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Drop off and pick up is in the fellowship hall.

8 If you have signed up to donate flowers ($35) for worship in memory or honor of a person or occasion, 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 NOVEMBER 19 Liturgist: TBA Acolytes: River and Willow Tilley Time with Children: Peggy Terpstra First Steps: Chris Black, Tiffany Murray Sound Guild: Sydney Murray Ushers: Anne Backus, Bill Bostick, Pat Clark, Kate Fulcher, Joe Grey, Matt Lindsey, Lewis Phillips, Tammy Pietrzak, Susan Sharp Counters: Tammy Pietrzak, Dan Terpstra Flowers: Shirley Frykman Fellowship Hosts: Jere & Jeri Duke Open/Close: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne COMMUNITY ORGANIZING IN OAK RIDGE Strong & United will meet at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church. All are invited to attend to learn more about this coalition seeking to work in partnership with congregations and other institutions in Oak Ridge. PALESTINIAN OLIVE OIL SALE Members and friends of FPC are invited to enjoy the delicious, health-enhancing Palestinian olive oil now on sale. This certified organic, extra virgin oil is distributed through Equal Exchange, which ensures fair wages for the Palestinian farmers who produce it. Each bottle costs $ A small portion of the proceeds will remain with FPC for our Hunger Fund. Today is the last day the Social Concerns committee will be selling the olive oil after worship in the fellowship hall. Checks should be written to First Presbyterian Church with olive oil in the memo line. Brochures with more information about the oil will be available. 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