VOLUNTARY Aria for Bells Alessandro Marcello Arr. Hal H. Hopson

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1 FEBRUARY 26, 2017 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES VOLUNTARY Aria for Bells Alessandro Marcello Arr. Hal H. Hopson *CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Mary Sellers Shaw (11:00) Sandra Randleman Leader: Unless the Lord builds the house People: those who build it labor in vain. Leader: Unless the Lord guards the city, People: the guard keeps watch in vain. Leader: It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; All: for God gives rest to God s beloved. (Psalm 127:1-2) *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 263 All Hail the Power of Jesus Name! CORONATION WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Mary Sellers Shaw (11:00) Sandra Randleman PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of glory, we confess that we have not sought Your face. Your light shines and yet we fail to see it. Your voice calls and yet we fail to listen. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. Forgive us, God of grace. Open our eyes to Your glory; open our hearts to Your mercy; open our ears to your will; through Jesus Christ our Lord. (A moment for silent confession.) LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie Eleison

2 ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn 581 THE WORD CHILDREN S TIME Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship in Room CW-110. 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. SCRIPTURE READING Old Testament: Psalm 99:6-9, page 552 New Testament: Matthew 17:1-9, page 18 Pastor: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION (seated) PUER NOBIS NASCITUR O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair

3 SERMON Mount of Transfiguration RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:30) Sam Cooper (11:00) Stuart Gordon The Apostles Creed (Traditional) Hymnal Page 35 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts) Hymnal Page 35 OFFERTORY (8:30) Transfiguration Craig Phillips O burning mountain, O chosen sun, O perfect moon, O fathomless well, O unattainable height, O unattainable light, O clearness beyond all measure, O wisdom without end, O mercy without all limit, O strength beyond resistance, O crown of all majesty. All creation humbly sings Your praise. Bright stars, high mountains, depths of the seas, rushing waters, all these break into song at heaven s proclamation: This is My Son, My beloved, My chosen One. Alleluia. (11:00) Arr. Alfred V. Fedak You, Lord, are Both Lamb and Shepherd ( Christus Paradox ) You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd. You, Lord, are both prince and slave. You, peacemaker and swordbringer of the way You took and gave. You the everlasting instant; You, whom we both scorn and crave. Clothed in light upon the mountain, stripped of might upon the cross, shining in eternal glory, beggared by a soldier s toss, You, the everlasting instant; You, who are both gift and cost. You, who walk each day beside us, sit in power at God s side. You, who preach a way that s narrow, have a love that reaches wide. You, the everlasting instant; You, who are our pilgrim guide. Worthy is our earthly Jesus! Worthy is our cosmic Christ! Worthy Your defeat and victory. Worthy still Your peace and strife. You, the everlasting instant; You, who are our death and our life. Alleluia, You, who are our death and our life. *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION

4 SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT We Have Come at Christ s Own Bidding AUSTRIAN HYMN *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *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. The congregation will be seated for a moment of silent prayer after the Congregational Response. *CLOSING VOLUNTARY Paean Kenneth Leighton * 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, Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families Stuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for Discipleship Sandra Randleman, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Missions Mary Sellers Shaw, Seminary Student Intern Hannah King, Cross Bearer Nicholas Bergin, Organist Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist Keith Moore, Sanctuary Chorale Conductor Greg Thomas, Sanctuary Choir Conductor Chancel Bells, Nicholas Bergin, Director

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. OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN DURING OUR WORSHIP SERVICES YOUNG CHILDREN & WORSHIP Children who are age 4, 5 or 6 (not in 1st grade) are invited. After the children come up for Children s Time or a baptism during the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services, they will exit the Sanctuary and go to room CW-110. Parents are welcome to join their child or stay for the remainder of the service. 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. Ask an Elder or Deacon to help you locate the Children s Hospitality Center. FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE & DONUTS Please join us each Sunday between services downstairs in Courtenay Hall for coffee and donuts. 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 LIVE STREAM IN COURTENAY HALL Each of the Sunday morning worship services are streamed live in Courtenay Hall. 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 can be found on our website at 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 located by Courtenay Hall and our bookstore. Two are better than one. Make new friends by being a Worship Friend! Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS n 12:20 CONCERT WITH THE VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY CONCERT CHOIR Today, February 26, the Vanderbilt University Concert Choir will perform a short concert immediately following the 11:00 worship service. Directed by David Williams, the choir is a volunteer ensemble consisting primarily of non-music majors. Please join us! n THE FIVE THIRTY Josh Rodriguez will preach tonight, Leah. Nursery care is available for children six weeks to three years.

6 n HOLY COMMUNION will be observed on Sunday, March 5, at the 8:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. worship services. Prepare your hearts to celebrate this sign of Christ s love. n A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING has been called for Sunday, March 12, following the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services, for the purpose of dissolving the pastoral relationship with Sam Cooper and electing a Pastor Nominating Committee. n LENT/EASTER WORSHIP SERVICES Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, March 1, at 6:30 P.M. in Stanford Chapel (dinner is at 5:30 P.M. in Courtenay Hall). Passion/Palm Sunday: Sunday, April 9, at 8:00 and 11:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary; The Five Thirty in The Gathering Place. Maundy Thursday: April 13, at 6:30 P.M. in Stanford Chapel (dinner is at 5:30 P.M. in Courtenay Hall). Good Friday: April 14, at 12:00 P.M. in Stanford Chapel and 7:00 P.M. (Service of Tenebrae) in the Sanctuary. Easter: April 16, at 6:30 A.M. in the Columbarium (complimentary breakfast following in Courtenay Hall; no reservations needed); 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M. in the Sanctuary; The Five Thirty in The Gathering Place. n REGISTER FOR OAK HILL DAY CAMP! As a ministry of our church, Oak Hill Day Camp strives to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the whole family. This year, we have exciting new changes to our summer camp structure and hours. For more information and to join us Beneath the Clouds, visit rec.fpcnashville.org. n LENTEN DEVOTIONAL GUIDES In the Garden of Gethsemane, our Savior prayed, Not my will, but yours be done. God s will was done in his Son s life, death and resurrection, and it is still being done in various ways in our lives today. Copies of Thy Will Be Done, by Justin Rossow are available in the literature areas of our church. Let these thoughtful daily prayers guide you toward the will of God in whatever circumstances you are facing during this holy time of year. CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY n FLOWERS on the chancel table are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Allison and Dr. Benjamin F. Byrd, Jr. by their family. n CONGRATULATIONS The First Presbyterian Church family congratulates Missy and James Sidney, on the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Shea Sidney, born on February 12. n SYMPATHY The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to to the friends and family of the following during their time of loss: Mirabel Weriwoh, on the death of her cousin, Honorine Ngwamafor, who died on February 8. Gina & Emmett Russell, on the death of her brother, David Wells Lockyear, who died on February 10. Sympathy also to Sabrina, Hawkins and Ruby Mae Russell. Martha Peery, on the death of her brother, Hubert D. Clemmons, who died on February 10. Carol & John Wallace II, on the death of Carol s mother, Barbara Eichinger, who died on February 15. For Congregational Care information or requests, contact Sandra Randleman at

7 FIRST FRIENDS OLDER ADULT MINISTRY n FIRST FRIENDS CELEBRATES CHEEKWOOD President and CEO of Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, Jane Macleod, will be guest speaker on March 16 at 12:00 P.M. Jane will give an overview of its history, how things have changed over the years and some hidden secrets. RSVP to or hospitalitycenter@fpcnashville.org. MISSION MINISTRY n BLOOD DRIVE ON MARCH 12 Our annual blood drive to support the Red Cross will be held on March 12 from 8:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. in the Enrichment Center. You can sign-up for a specific time on Sundays in Courtenay Hall or you can register online at redcrossblood.org (Code: fpcnashville ). If you have any questions, contact Mike Crout at missions@fpcnashville.org. n ROOM IN THE INN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Every week, we house 14 men in the Canon Center. Overnight hosts are needed for several February- March Wednesdays. Sign-up sheets are in Courtenay Hall or contact Mike Crout at n EAST AFRICA MISSION TRIP July 21-August 3; This trip will help support Stu Ross of the Outreach Foundation in the construction of Presbyterian churches, schools and rescue centers in Kenya. We will help with completion and dedication of two churches along with two days of safari time. Cost: $3,500-$4,000 per person. Deadline is April 1. If interested, contact Mike Crout at missions@fpcnashville.org or For Mission Ministry info, Mike Crout at missions@fpcnashville.org. YOUTH MINISTRY n WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAM JH youth are invited to dinner with Anna at 5:30 P.M. and the program from 6:00 7:00 P.M. in The Gathering Place. n NO PASSAGES SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS for 11th graders and parents on Sunday, February 26, due to 11th Grade Retreat. n UPCOMING GRADE LEVEL RETREATS/MISSION TRIPS Spring Break Mission Trip to Waco, Texas: March Senior High Mission Trip to West Virginia: June 4-9* (*Seniors leave June 2) Junior High/Barefoot Republic: June Senior Mystery Trip: June The Mission of First Presbyterian Church To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love through worship, education, and service.

8 n BASKETBALL AWARDS NIGHT with players and coaches for dinner after The Five Thirty on March 5 in The Gathering Place. Bring $5 for pizza For Youth Ministry info, contact or youth@fpcnashville.org. YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY n CUBA MISSION TRIP JULY This Young Adult trip will partner with our sister church in Veradero to build upon the longstanding relationships and support of the ministry in Cuba. We will spend time learning from the Cuban church and attending their summer camp for young adults. Cost is $1,600. Deadline is March 8. If interested, contact Mike Crout at missions@fpcnashville.org or 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. Family Fellowship (L-203) led by Allen Callison and Philip Leach. For Young Adult Ministry info, ahiggins@fpcnashville.org Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN (615)