Farragut Presbyterian Church

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1 Farragut Presbyterian Church June 17, 2018 ~ 8:30 and 11:00 Through the power and brilliance of the music of the organ, may you feel the majesty and glory of God; in its quietness, God s peace. Young worshipers are encouraged to pick up a children s worship bag available in the narthex prior to the service. Nursery care is available in the Education Wing during the 11:00 service. Greeting ~The Gathering~ Rev. Matt Nieman Prelude Partita on Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty Freudenburg Linda Stutzenberger, organ Call to Worship Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. God s steadfast love endures forever. The kingdom of God is like a tiny mustard seed; it grows into a great plant with many branches. Let us worship God. *Hymn #145 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! Marion

2 *Prayer of Confession Holy, triune God, we confess that we have not lived for your glory. We judge by outward appearances, but you see what is in our hearts. We look down on small things, but you know how they will grow. Forgive us, God of grace. Teach us to live by faith, trusting in the vision of your word and the promise of a new creation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Please continue in silent prayer *Kyrie *Declaration of Forgiveness *The Response #579 Gloria Patri Greatorex *The Peace The Peace of Christ be with you. And also with you. ~The Word~ Prayer for Illumination We are waiting, O God, to hear your Word, for in your Word is our hope. By the power of the Holy Spirit, may we hear your voice and be attentive to what you will say to us today. In the name of Christ, we ask this and all things. Amen.

3 First Scripture Reading 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 20 (unison; Tune: Llangloffan) Morgan Lord, hear our supplication, For trouble is at hand; And be to us a strong defense When foes against us stand. Remember then our tributes, Each sacrifice we bring; Accept them as Your honor due, Our Shepherd and our King. The Lord shall with a victor s crown Adorn the servant s head; God s foes proclaim their own conceit, I praise my Lord instead. Their pride falls to destruction, Yet I am ever brave, Assured God s purpose is to judge, God s mercy is to save. Moment with the Children (11:00) Rev. Matt Nieman Second Scripture Reading Mark 4:26-34 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ. Sermon What God Is Doing Rev. Matt Nieman

4 ~The Response~ *Affirmation of Faith (from the PCUSA Brief Statement of Faith) In a broken and fearful world, the Spirit gives 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 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! The Anthem *8:30 Hymn #399 We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight Dunlap s Creek 11:00 All Things Bright and Beautiful John Rutter Women s Ensemble The anthem text may be found in The Hymnal, #267. The Offering Offertory O Christ, the Great Foundation Peeters *Response #592 Doxology Old Hundredth *Prayer of Dedication Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession The Lord s Prayer (...forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors...) ~The Sending~ *Hymn #443 O Christ, the Great Foundation Aurelia *Benediction

5 *Congregational Response #419 In What You Give Us, Lord Repton In what You give us, Lord, to do, Together or alone, In old routines or ventures new, May we not cease to look to You- The cross You hung upon All You endeavored done. *Postlude Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! Peeters *We invite you to stand as able. Welcome to Farragut Presbyterian Church! We are glad you have joined us for worship today. Please register your presence in the friendship folders located at the end of each pew. You are invited to join us for coffee and fellowship in the narthex after worship today. Our Women s Ensemble sings today in honor of Father s Day! Our guest organist today is Dr. Linda Stutzenberger. Linda holds a doctoral degree in piano performance and retired in 2008 as Head of the Department of Music at Pellissippi State Community College. She has numerous years of experience as a teacher and church musician. We thank this FPC member for sharing her talents with us today.

6 Readers: 8:30 ~ Becky Thomason 11:00 ~ Parri Thurman Acolytes: Mia Key, Graham Morrell, Parker Morrell Flowers: Given by Keith and Carol Bradburn in celebration of their 49 th wedding anniversary. Happy Father s Day to all our wonderful FPC Dads! This Week at FPC! Sun, Jun 17 Mon, Jun 18 Tues, Jun 19 Wed, Jun 20 Thur, Jun 21 Fri, Jun 22 8:30 and 11:00 Sunday Worship 9:45 5:20 9:00 11:00 6:30 7:00 9:00 6:00 7:00 7:30 9:00 7:30 9:00 9:00 7:00 Chat with Matt/Sanctuary Youth at the Movies/Pinnacle 18 in T. Creek Zumba Fitness Class/Fellowship Hall Lectio Divina/Parlor Adult Line Dancing Classes/Fellowship Hall Session/Library Zumba Fitness Class/Fellowship Hall Chamber Singers Rehearsal/Sanctuary, A, N Boy Scouts/Education Wing, FH Prayer at Panera/Turkey Creek Zumba Fitness Class/Fellowship Hall Chancel Choir/Room A Zumba Fitness Class/Fellowship Hall Zumba Fitness Class/Fellowship Hall TGIF Gentle Yoga Class/Room A

7 Class Room Topic Children Youth Adult Bible Study Class Monday Connection Pastor Matt s Class Moving Meditation Chair Yoga Class Education Wing Education Wing Room A Parlor Library Fellowship Hall (10:00 to 10:30 am) Sunday School 9:45 Pre-K and Elementary classes are on summer break and will resume on August 19, Youth Sunday School classes are on summer break and will resume on August 19, We use The Present Word. This summer s study looks at God s grace-based justice focusing on Jesus call for us to live it and Paul s teachings about it.. Each lesson stands alone, so join us any week to participate as you d like. This class is studying the book Creed What Christians Believe and Why by Adam Hamilton. We will examine the Apostle s Creed and The Lord s Prayer to see historically why they are so important to Christians. This group is studying Adam Hamilton s Christianity & World Religions. This video study explores 4 major world religions Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Judaism and compares the beliefs of those with Christianity. This beginner chair yoga class modifies traditional yoga poses so they can be done while seated in a chair, or standing while using a chair for balance. This class will begin with prayer and end with spiritual meditation. (Classes will not meet July 1-August 12.) Presbyterian Women s Back-to-School Giving Tree is in the narthex today. Help give 32 needy children the clothes and school supplies they need to start classes in August. Grab a tag, sign the board and return your donation to the church by July 29, unwrapped, for delivery to Sunset Gap prior to the first day of school. School supplies for the Sunset Gap Thrift Store are also being collected. Especially needed are clear or mesh backpacks. See Debbie Long for more information or to help sort and deliver donations.

8 Church Clean-Out Week: June has been designated as church clean-out week! It s the week for all of us to go through all our stuff in the church building and throw out anything we no longer use. Let s fill up that dumpster! Feeding the Homeless: Join church friends in feeding lunch to the homeless at Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC) on Tuesday, June 26. We leave the church at 10:15 and return by 1:00 Sign-up sheet is in the narthex. For more information, contact Nancy Wentz at or mtdwentz@gmail.com. We will have one summer worship service starting on Sunday, JULY 1 st at 10:00 The summer worship schedule will continue through August 12. Children and youth Sunday School will not meet during the summer. On August 19, we will resume our traditional worship schedule with 2 services: 8:30 and 11:00 and Sunday School at 9:45

9 It s a surprise birthday card party for Keila and Annika Hare, children of our mission co-workers, Mark Hare and Jenny Bent, and you all are invited! Keila will be 9 on July 16, and Annika will be 7 on July 10. Please make these 2 little girls very happy by sending each a card to the following address: Name of child c/o Mark Hare Apartado Postal #48 Barahona, Dominican Republic Each card will need a USA Global Forever Stamp available at the post office for $1.15 and should be mailed by 07/01. Thank you for caring! PLASTIC VASES Random Acts of Flowers needs PLASTIC vases to deliver flowers to Alzheimer s patients. Glass vases cannot be used. If you have a donation, please contact Linda Scothorn at: ( /LJScothorn@gmail.com). Plastic vases can be delivered to the church for Linda to pick up.

10 Prayers for Our Church Family Mike Agee, Mary Jane Bowman, Keith Bradburn, Judith and Phill Bradbury, Pam Bradshaw, Cheryl Cardwell, Wayne Davis, Stuart Daw, Billie Fain, Tyrone and Margo Gregory, Marge Griffith, Ron and Jeanette Mann, Irma McGuffey, Paul and Peggy Monger, Janet Murphy, Tami Newsom, Dale and Judy Rogers, Chuck Stuewe, Steve Tinder, Trish Turner For a complete prayer list that includes friends and family, or to join our prayer group, please contact the church office. Military Joshua Meador, Stephen Peterson, Justin Rich, Kevin Shelton, David Sparks, Chase Sterling, Mark Wurth Mission Workers Mark Hare and Jenny Bent Haiti Carlton Cobbie and Dessa Palm Philippines

11 Farragut Presbyterian Church 209 Jamestowne Blvd. Farragut, TN Phone: Fax: Website: Church Office Hours: Monday Thursday, 9:00 to 3:00 Friday, 9:00 to 1:00 Praising God, Serving Others, Growing in Faith Pastor Rev. Matthew Nieman Director of Family Ministry...Lori Lesslie Director of Music...Dr. Angela L. Batey Associate Director of Music...Tami Newsom Office Administrator...Dawn Zilles Bookkeeper....Lori Corbett Children s Enrichment Program Director......Beth Hallman Treasurer...John Begovich Financial Secretary.. Tom Koch Stephen Ministry....Deena Ramey