First Presbyterian Church

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1 First Presbyterian Church March 3, :00 a.m. God s Spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water to wash, heal, and satisfy. As a congregation we become a fountain, sharing this living water with others. Blessed with God s love and grace, we celebrate gifts of diversity. By Jesus Christ s example, we welcome, in love, all who rejoice and worship with us.

2 Prelude Chiming of the Hour Welcome *Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison. GATHERING AROUND GOD S WORD Introit Praise the Lord Ralph Johnson (A Processional Song Traditional Cameroon Melody) Hiwassee College Choir directed by Alan G. Eleazer, accompanied by Dr. Eun-Suk Jung *Call to Worship *Hymn 267 Everyone who thirsts, come to the water. You that have no money, come, buy and eat! Seek the Lord; call upon God while the Holy is near. Let us worship God, whose righteousness is steadfast and sure. *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession All Things Bright and Beautiful You set before us a rich feast of blessing, O God, but we are drawn to lesser things that cannot satisfy. Our ways are not your ways; our thoughts do not ascend to your thoughts. Forgive us when we fall short of your claim upon our lives. Disturb our complacency and quicken our desire for a more fruitful life. Be patient, we pray, as we amend who we are, so that we might become who you intend us to be. We ask this in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. (time for silent confession) And let God's people say: *Assurance of Pardon *Sung Response FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY March 3, 2013 Third Sunday of Lent Amen. Hymn 4 (sampler) - refrain only: 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. 2

3 *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. LISTENING FOR GOD S WORD Anthem He Never Failed Me Yet Robert Ray Lauren Doyle and Serena Carroll, soloists Time with the Children Children, five years and younger, are invited to activity time in the Children s Library, upstairs in the Education Building. Mike Hilliard *Hymn (see insert) The Trees of the Field Dauermann and Ruben First Reading Luke 13:1-9 Psalm 63 O God, You Are My God Alone Wild Goose Worship Second Reading Isaiah 55:1-13 Sermon Put Your Money Away Sharon Youngs RESPONDING TO GOD S WORD *Affirmation of Faith adapted by members of FPC We believe in God, the Father Almighty, and in Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord, and in the Holy Spirit. We seek to know God's will, to walk in God's ways, and to proclaim the Gospel to all people, by our lives as well as by our words. We work and pray for the progress of knowledge, the promotion of justice, the reign of peace, and the realization of human unity in our time. And we look with faith for the triumph of righteousness in our community and in our world. Amen. 3

4 Prayers of the People - with The Lord s Prayer (Sing verse 1 before the prayer; verse 2 at the end) (Traditional, p. 16, Hymnal) Offering of God s Tithes and Our Gifts Offertory Didn t My Lord Deliver Daniel Roger Emerson *Doxology Hymn 592 Old Hundreth *Prayer of Dedication SENDING US OUT TO BE GOD S WORD IN THE WORLD Commissioning of Belize Mission Team (see insert) *Hymn 418 God, Bless Your Church with Strength! *Charge and Benediction The Lord Bless You and Keep You Postlude Peter Lutkin Today s flowers are given by Jean Bangham, to the glory of God, and in memory of her parents. 4

5 WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Located at 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Mailing address: P.O. Box 6106, Oak Ridge, TN Telephone: (865) ; Fax: (865) Web page: FPCOR.org Church office hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CHURCH STAFF Pastor Rev. Sharon Youngs Director of Music Anna Thomas Organist Jim Allen Parish Nurse Meg Tonne Director of Youth and Children s Ministries Hannah Norris Office Manager Adrienne Pyle Nursery Bobbie Peters & Meghan Cadmus Sexton Omer Breeden CELEBRATIONS BIRTHDAYS 3/03 Ben Terpstra 3/04 Lois Philippone 3/09 Ginny Cone In Health Care & Retirement Communities Homebound In Hospital Anna Kathryn Atkinson Bill Marshall Boyd and Carol Coker Carol Coker (MMC) Oris Bullock Marvin Randolph Oakley Crawford Lois Philippone (MMC) Katherine Dillon Ruth Reeve Sandra Edwards Margaret Hunt Lois Lacy WELCOME VISITORS! All are invited to join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall (directly behind the sanctuary) following worship. If you have questions about this church or the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), please speak with the pastor or contact us at We are glad to answer your questions. THE NURSERY is located on the first floor of the Education Building. HEARING ASSISTANCE units and CHILDREN S BULLETINS are available from the ushers. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES can be accessed online at fpcor.org. For recordings of the worship service, contact the church office. Remember those... Lillian Lafferty Dick and Kay Lord Jo Rennich i

6 Sun. 3/3 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (Early Bird Class) 9:29 a.m. Choir 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Inquirer s Class (Parlor) Sunday School (Ages 2 - Adult) Mon. 3/4 12:00 p.m. Men s Lunch (Shoney s) 6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Tues. 3/5 6:30 p.m. Guitar Workshop (Rm. 102) CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK March 3-10, 2013 Wed. 3/6 5:15 p.m. Wed. Night Dinner 6:15 p.m. Lenten Study (Rm. 102) 6:30 p.m. Worship Committee (Sanctuary Rm. 6) 7:00 p.m. Christian Ed. Committee (Rm. 100) Thurs. 3/7 7:00 p.m. Choir Sun. 3/10 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (Early Bird Class) 9:29 a.m. Choir 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Inquirer s Class (Parlor) Sunday School (Ages 2 - Adult) Daylight Saving Time begins Wed. Night Dinner Menu: Chicken enchilada casserole, black beans, salad, homemade cookies, and ice cream. ($4 per person, maximum of $12 for families of 4 or more; kids 6 & under free) Looking Ahead... 3/10 Belize Mission Team departs 3/15 Coffeehouse 3/16 Church Workday 3/20 Health Luncheon 3/24 Palm/Passion Sunday 3/28 Maundy Thursday Service 3/29 Good Friday Vigil 3/31 Easter Sunday *Presbyterian Youth Connection ii

7 THANKS TO TODAY S VOLUNTEERS! Liturgist: Don Spong Time with Children: Mike Hilliard Children s Activity Time: Anne Backus, Kate Fulcher & Luke Holt Sound Guild: Dale Hadden Ushers: Richard Alexander, Priscilla Campbell, Irene Darko, Anna Hoppestad, Bonnie Murray, Shirley Sauls & Jim Tonne Counters: Jim Campbell & Irene Darko Flowers: Jean Bangham Fellowship Hosts: Jean Bangham & Jinny Dunlap Opening and Closing: Chuck Hadden & Trygve Myhre We welcome the Hiwassee College Choir, under the direction of Alan G. Eleazer, to worship this morning. Hiwassee College is a private four-year college, located in Madisonville, TN. The college is affiliated with the United Methodist Church. An Inquirer's Class begins today and will meet four Sundays this month (3, 10, 17, 24) during the Sunday school hour following worship. This class is for all who would like to know more about Presbyterians in general and FPC in particular. A Night of Violin, Vocal, and Piano Music The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association is hosting a free Coffee Concert in the Sanctuary tonight at 7:30 p.m. The performers are: John Michael Fox, violin; George Deaton, tenor; and Pam Robertson, piano. There will be refreshments following the concert. FPC Volunteers Needed! Childcare needed two Thursdays - Mar. 14, and 21, from 9:30 11:30 a.m. A series of healthy cooking classes from University of Tennessee Extension, geared to adults with children, or who assist with caring for children, will be hosted here at FPC. Childcare is critical to the success of this outreach. If you can help, please call the church office at Wedenesday We will welcome 20 students from Wittenberg University and Providence College at this week s Wednesday Night Dinner. They are in town as volunteers for Habitat for Humanity. Our Lenten study, "Why We Give," continues for three more weeks on Wednesday evening. Please join us in Rm. 102 at 6:15 p.m., immediately following dinner. iii

8 (Announcements - continued) Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church Early Classes Early Bird Sunday School (Adults) Meets in Sanctuary Rm. 6 at 9 a.m. Led by Sue Byrne Classes that meet at 11:15 a.m. (following worship) Inquirer s Class (For those interested in learning about First Presbyterian Church) Meets March 3, 10, 17 & 24 in Sanctuary Rm. 6 Led by Sharon Youngs Adult Bible Study Meets in the Sanctuary Parlor Led by Jim Wessel Younger Adult Sunday School (For the young, and young at heart) Meets in Activities Bldg. Rm. 100 Led by Donna Hoppestad, Peggy & Mike Hilliard High School Sunday School (Grades 9-12) Meets in Activities Bldg. Rm. 200 Led by Anne Backus, Rosalyn McKeown, Hannah Norris, Dallas Stults Middle School Sunday School (Grades 4-8) Meets in Activities Bldg. Rm. 101 Led by Pete Johnson, Kathy Layendecker, Peggy Terpstra, Hannah Norris Elementary Sunday School (Grades K-3) Meets in the Choir Rm. at 11:05 a.m., then moves to Education Bldg. Rm. 20. Led by Tiffany Murray, Janet Swift, Candace Strickler Preschool Sunday School (Ages 2-4) Meets in the Fellowship Hall at 11:05 a.m., then moves to Education Bldg. Rm. 21 Led by Sherrie Fairchild-Keyes, Teresa Fulcher, Chuck & Dale Hadden Friendly Reminder: Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be submitted by Wednesday afternoon. Flower Donations: If you wish to donate flowers on a particular Sunday, please call Margaret Phares, The cost of flowers is $ iv