July 15, 2018 ~ 10:00 a.m.

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1 F arragut Presbyterian Church J esus July 15, 2018 ~ 10:00 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. Greeting ~The Gathering~ Rev. Matt Nieman Prelude It Is Well With My Soul Purifoy Linda Stutzenberger, piano Call to Worship Give thanks to the Lord, for God is good. God s steadfast love endures forever. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will unite. Let us worship God. *Hymn #258 Praise Ye the Lord J. Jefferson Cleveland

2 *Prayer of Confession Holy, triune God, we confess that we have not lived for your glory. You show us what is good, but we choose the ways of evil. You show us what is right, but we fail to do your will. Forgive us, God of grace. Redeem us from our sin and restore us to your image so that our lives may honor you; 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 Spirit of the living God, seal in us your Word of truth, the gospel of salvation, so we can faithfully follow and joyfully serve our Lord Jesus Christ, for it is in his name that we pray. Amen.

3 First Scripture Reading 2 Samuel 6:16-19 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Psalm 24 (unison; Tune: Toulon) Morgan Lord, all creation with Your name resounds, And all who dwell within earth s ample bounds; Ever above the seas have mountains stood, Planted by Your design upon the flood. Who shall to Zion s sacred heights ascend? Within God s house, whom shall the Lord defend? The true, the meek, the righteous and the pure Shall in God s courts of blessing long endure. Lift high your heads, O gates, before the Lord! Unfold to greet our God with one accord! Break free the bonds that bind you to your walls! Welcome the mighty God, the Lord of all! Lift up your heads, O ancient doors, and give Passage unbarred to God, in whom we live; Who is this God, who merits such delight? The Lord Almighty, crowned in glory bright! Moment with the Congregation Rev. Matt Nieman Second Scripture Reading Ephesians 1:3-14 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sermon Jesus the Redeemer Rev. Matt Nieman

4 ~The Response~ *Affirmation of Faith (PCUSA General Assembly, 1981) We believe that God came to redeem this world of lost children, and to open the way to eternal life, through the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. This Jesus who is one with us in our common humanity, is one with God as the incarnation of the second person of the Trinity. Therefore, we confess that Jesus is one person, truly God and truly human. This mystery of God s grace in Jesus Christ, which can be experienced and proclaimed, but never fully explained, is what ties Christians together in a common faith and life across the centuries. The Anthem Dona Nobis Pacem Camilla Thurman and Karenna Thurman, violinists The Offering Offertory Fairest Lord Jesus Hayes *Response #592 Doxology Old Hundredth *Prayer of Dedication Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession By your Spirit, O God, transform our lives. The Lord s Prayer (...forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors...) ~The Sending~ *Hymn (see insert) It Is Well with My Soul Ville Du Harve *Benediction

5 *Response Walk With Me Rice *Postlude Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Gerig Linda Stutzenberger, piano *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.

6 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 are blessed to have her lead our music in worship today. Reader: Lori Patterson Acolytes: Mia Key, Camilla Thurman, Karenna Thurman Flowers: Given by Jean and Fred Peretz in celebration of daughter Annie s birthday. This Week at FPC! Sun, Jul 15 Mon, Jul 16 Tues, Jul 17 Wed, Jul 18 Thur, Jul 19 Fri, Jul 20 10:00 Sunday Worship 6:30 9:00 11:00 1:00 6:30 9:00 7:00 **** 7:30 9:00 9:00 11:30 9:00 7:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. *** p.m. Youth Group Bowling/Strike & Spare Zumba Fitness Class/Fellowship Hall Lectio Divina/Parlor PET Youth Committee/Library Adult Line Dancing Classes/Fellowship Hall Zumba Fitness Class/Fellowship Hall Boy Scouts/Education Wing, FH Middle School Conference starts/maryville Prayer at Panera/Turkey Creek Zumba Fitness Class/Fellowship Hall Zumba Fitness Class/Fellowship Hall Rockers/Bonefish Grill in Turkey Creek 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 9:00 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 various topics over the summer, and is currently watching a video about Gladys Aylward, a missionary to China during WWII, who rescued 100 Chinese children from the Japanese. This group is using the Feasting on the Word curriculum to study one of each week s passages from the Revised Common Lectionary. 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 19.) Please include our youth, Olivia Colloredo, Reagan Corbett, Evelyn Snelling, Ei Sharp, and Karenna Thurman in your prayers as they attend the Living Mosaics Middle School Conference this week at Maryville College. This conference will create a living mosaic where the children of God are supported and challenged to grow in their knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of God s love for them and their uniqueness. Adult leaders Sharon Koch and Bev Lomax will be guiding and supporting our kids in this rewarding spiritual adventure.

8 Rockers: Join others age 50+ for fun, food and fellowship! Sign-up sheets are located on the narthex table. Daytime Rockers will be meeting on Thursday, July 19 at 11:30 at Bonefish Grill in Turkey Creek. Contact Gloria Purjet for more information. Evening Rockers are on summer break until September Contact Irene Rice for additional information. Feeding the Homeless: Volunteers are needed to serve lunch to the homeless at Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC) on Monday July 23. See the sign-up sheet in the narthex or contact MaryAnne Walls for more information. Picnic at the Lake: The Flock and the Foodies groups are combining for a picnic at Mikie Lancaster s lake house on Saturday, July 28 at 3:00 p.m. The sign-up sheet is in the narthex with directions to Mikie s on the Foodies poster. All are welcome and invited to come! Contact Pat Hickman for more information.

9 The Outreach Committee 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. Presbyterian Women are also collecting school supplies for the Sunset Gap Thrift Store. Along with traditional school supplies, clear or mesh backpacks are always needed. Deadline for donations for the Thrift Store is August 15. See Debbie Long for more information about either project, or to help sort and deliver donations.

10 Prayers for Our Church Family Mike Agee, Mary Jane Bowman, Keith Bradburn, Judith and Phill Bradbury, Pam Bradshaw, Cheryl Cardwell, Stuart Daw, Frank Dorman, Billie Fain, Tyrone and Margo Gregory, Marge Griffith, Ron and Jeanette Mann, Irma McGuffey, Paul and Peggy Monger, John Montgomery, Janet Murphy, Tami Newsom, John and Liz Preston, Dale and Judy Rogers, Steve Tinder, Trish Turner, Stephanie Wert 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 Birth We celebrate the birth of Rae Olivia Brannon, born on June 28 in Atlanta, Georgia. Proud grandparents are John and Trish Turner.

11 Farragut Presbyterian Church 209 Jamestowne Blvd. Farragut, TN Phone: Fax: Website: Church Office Hours: Monday Thursday, 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. 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