The Banner. April Nine New Members Received on Easter Sunday. Davidson Lecture Apr. 21; Science & Religion Workshop Apr. 20

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1 The Banner First Presbyterian Church Oak Ridge, Tennessee April 2013 Nine New Members Received on Easter Sunday This Month s Events Darko Naturalization Ceremony Middle School Movie Nights Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast Belize Mission Presentation ORCMA Coffee Concert Morgan-Scott Donations Collected Health Luncheon Davidson Workshop & Lecture E-Cycle Day Inside this issue: Note from the Pastor 2 Darko Family News 2 Member Spotlight & Belize Note 3 On Easter Sunday the Rev. Sharon Youngs and the congregation welcomed the following nine new members into our church family. Kathy Budai has a private counseling practice in town, applying her master s degree in social work. She is the wife of John Budai, a physicist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The Budais have two daughters, Sarah, a forensic anthropologist in St. Louis, and Laura. Laura Budai, 17, is a student at the Sail Away Academy in Kingston. She enjoys playing with the family pets and using her ipad. Camille Graves is a pharmacist at Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge. She is married to Will Lavender, and they have a daughter, Esmee, 3. They enjoy gardening, running, biking, and playing with their dogs. Daniele Jaques met her future husband Parker Jarnigan in Oregon, where they both held retail jobs. She has two daughters, Lily, 10, and Violet, 7. She enjoys fishing, knitting, reading, and hiking. Parker Jarnigan teaches social studies at Oak Ridge High School. A graduate of ORHS and Centenary College in Louisiana, he has master s degrees in history and education from the University of Oregon. Margaret Ann King lives in Knoxville and works as a morning director and technical media programmer for WVLT, the CBS television affiliate in Knoxville. (continued on pg. 2) From left: Phil & Gail King, Parker Jarnigan & Daniele Jaques (with daughters Lily & Violet), Camille Graves (with daughter Esmee), Dennis Perkins, and Margaret Ann King. Kathy & Laura Budai not pictured. Food for Thought & Session Highlights Musical Shenanigans & Literary Offerings 4 5 Parish Nurse 6 Children & Youth Ministry & E-Cycling 7 Work-day & ADFAC 8 Bits n Pieces 9 Worship Volunteers & Music Notes 10 Calendar 11 Davidson Lecture Apr. 21; Science & Religion Workshop Apr. 20 From Wow to Work: Science and Congregational Worship, Education, and Mission is the title of the Tenth Annual Jackson B. Davidson Memorial Lecture of Science and Religion. The speaker will be the Rev. James Miller, Ph.D., general missioner with the Presbyterian Association of Science, Theology, and Christian Faith. The free lecture will take place at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 21, in the church sanctuary. Childcare will be provided. The day prior, Saturday, April 20, Dr. Miller will lead the Oak Ridge Workshop on Science and Religion from 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. in Room 102 in the Activities Building. The morning workshop will explore ways to relate science to the Christian faith. A lunch of sandwich and salad will be provided. After lunch Dr. Miller and participants will discuss God, Christ, and Adam in a scientific and technological culture. Registration cost: $10 for adults, $5 for students.

2 Page 2 The Banner Earthy Matters Sharon Youngs, Pastor It is nice to be back among the hills of East Tennessee. I didn t realize how much I had missed them all these years. And while budding trees will soon obscure the view of the valley below, I rejoice that new life is springing forth! Tis the season to clean off winter s blanket of leaves and trim back dead limbs, to prepare the Community Garden plots for planting, to spruce up flower beds, and more. Albert J. Fritsch wrote: We needn t go to distant places to find the Holy Land. It is right here, for all land is sacred on the face of the earth. In some mysterious way all land helped to soak up His blood and sweat; and nourished thus, it has burst into recreated glory. It was purchased at so high a price. And the work is not over yet; the battle goes on. And we are not merely spectators of a distant event; we are caught up in making this land holy and keeping it so for the yet unborn. That is our task and our hope on this ever-fresh Easter morn. (Appalachia: A Meditation) How might we dig deeper into those words idividually and as a congregation as we do all manner of earthy things this month? One step is to participate in our e-cycle effort here at FPC (see page 7). The Social Concerns Committee also has launched an energy audit of our facilities, something we ve not done for many years. we are caught up in making this land holy. Here s to getting our hands dirty! With a grateful heart, Sharon Three Darko Family Members To Become U.S. Citizens George Darko was a fire officer and his wife Irene a student in Ghana when he received good news: he had won a track and field scholarship to attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR. So he moved from Africa to the U.S. Irene and the children joined him a few years later. After George earned his degree in economics, the family moved to Mayfield, KY. Then George received a job offer to teach economics at Tusculum College in Knoxville. The Darkos were looking for a good school district for Eric, Tabitha, and Desmond, so they moved to Oak Ridge, transferring their membership in First Presbyterian Church of Mayfield to First Presbyterian Church of Oak Ridge. Andre, a third grader, was born eight years ago in Oak Ridge. Desmond is in 11 th grade, and Eric works and coaches tennis in Canada. George, Irene, and their daughter Tabitha, a fourth- year architecture student in a five-year program at UTK, will travel to Chattanooga on Thursday, April 4, to take part in the Naturalization Oath Ceremony. Congratulations to the Darkos on your new U.S. citizenship! New Members (contin. from pg. 1) She enjoys watching foreign and classic films, listening to jazz singers, reading, and researching food science and nutrition. Gail King, is retired from her position as a 4H agent with the UT Agricultural Extension Service. Her interests are knitting, crocheting, quilting, and sewing. The Kings have two adult sons: Jim, an engineer with the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and John, an associate professor of chemistry at Penn State University. Phil King, Gail s husband, is retired from his career as psychological examiner with the Tennessee Department of Corrections. He enjoys reading and listening to ebooks on physics and astronomy with the aid of his computer. Dennis Perkins worked as a machinist and utility supervisor at the K-25 and Y-12 plants until he retired in Originally from Maine, he enjoyed golfing and bowling and likes watching sports on TV. He and his wife Patty have eight children and stepchildren, grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Irene, Tabitha, and George Darko to become U.S. citizens April 4.

3 March 2013 Page 3 Member Spotlight Leslie Cowan Leslie Cowan started out as a Presbyterian, but during the years that he and his wife lived near Houston, Texas, with their daughter, they found it more convenient to attend a Lutheran church. He was president of their local church s Council for four years. If the church pastor couldn t show up on a Sunday, Leslie s job was to get a replacement or run the service himself. He kept a sermon ready in his back pocket every Sunday. He no longer has a copy, much to Sharon s disappointment. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he is a graduate of Bradley University in Illinois, with a degree in civil engineering. He worked for Babcock & Wilcox as a service engineer and for Ebasco Services in construction of fossil power plants. He retired as construction manager for Ebasco in Texas. His interests include archaeology, birdwatching, genealogy, and geology. Leslie, a widower, moved from Florida to Oak Ridge to become closer to his daughter Elaine Mueller and his son-in-law Paul Mueller, a nuclear physicist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Their daughter is a graduate of William and Mary College. She has served as a Spanish interpreter and now works for a law firm in Washington, D.C. Asked what his favorite time of day is, Leslie answered, I m happy to get up in the morning. I m happy when it s time to go to bed. And I m happy any time in between. Belize Mission Team to Report on Experience They built and painted twelve tables for use in the elementary school in Armenia, a village in Belize. They saw some 140 Belizean patients, taking measurements, giving advice, and handing out medicines at two medical clinics in the villages of Armenia and St. Margaret. They built relationships in the hope of finding ways to bring clean, affordable water to Belizeans who don t have it. These were the chief accomplishments of the Belize mission team from our church. The team stayed at Jaguar Creek Mission and Conference Center and the Conch Shell Inn from March 10 through March 16. The team members were FPCOR Youth Director Hannah Norris, Anne Backus, Caleb Bost, Ashley Hadden, and Ellie Hadden-Ford (tablebuilding team); Nurse Practitioner Dale Hadden, Teresa Brittain, Mary Mullins, and Carolyn Krause (medical clinic team); and Chuck Hadden and Dan Terpstra (clean water team). On Sunday, April 14, the team will make a presentation about their experiences during the worship service. Far left Anne Backus and Caleb Bost build tables with Abraham. Just left Teresa Brittain and Elvis prepare medical supplies. Below, from left Ashley Hadden, Ellie Hadden-Ford, Caleb Bost, Abraham, Hannah Norris and Anne Backus receive certificates of appreciation

4 Page 4 The Banner Food for Thought Jim Wessel, Clerk of Session But, don t we also have idols? Don t we idolize as we turn things into little gods that get more of our attention than the attention we give to God? Religion & Science Don t miss the 10 th Jackson B. Davidson Memorial Lecture on Sunday, April 21, at 7 p.m. and the workshop presented by the Rev. Jim Miller before and after lunch from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Prayer As Eugene Peterson puts it so eloquently, Things happen to us and the pressure builds. The pressure never lets up. It can dry up your life juices. Let it out through prayer. Suddenly the pressure is gone. Everyone of us needs to pray when all hell breaks loose and the dam bursts, so we will be on high ground, untouched. Reading God s Word and praying restores my soul and helps me to keep God first in my life. Meagan Feaser Idols Though I have brought many pleasures into your life, not one of them is essential. Enjoy my good gifts but don t cling to them. Turn your attention to the Giver, not the gift. The one thing you absolutely need is the one thing you cannot lose: My presence with you. The above paragraph from the devotional Jesus Calling hits home. We are amused or repelled by the Israelites continuous worship of idols in the Old Testament. But, don t we also have idols? Don t we idolize as we turn things into little gods that get more of our attention than the attention we give to God? You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:3 We read this verse in the Old Testament and think it does not apply to our totally different life of today. After all, God was addressing the Jewish people s problem of being continually attracted to any gods of the people they encountered as they journeyed through the wilderness. But today Christianity dominates the practice of religion in the United States and we worship only one God. Or do we? When God used the word god, God meant any distraction that assumes great importance to us. Don t we all worship a number of gods? Some people spend a lot of time watching television. Some spend a lot of time with their computers. Others spend a lot of time with their cars. Most of us place great importance on using our stuff. I m sure you can think of other little gods that we spend more time with than we do with our God. The commandment, You shall not have any other gods before me is just as fresh today as it was when Moses brought it down from Mt. Sinai. Session Highlights: Sale of Cemetery Plots Approved Property sale and committee members approved At the March 20 meeting at the church, Session voted to approve the sale of church-owned cemetery plots in the Oak Ridge Memorial Garden. That process was begun immediately. The appointment of Robin Killough as a member of the Planning committee was approved. Session also voted on and approved the members of this year s Worship committee, being Jim Campbell, Judy Greeson, Mary Mullins, Bonnie Murray, Sydney Murray, Larry Shappert, Anna Thomas (ex officio), and Pastor Sharon Youngs (ex officio). Richard Ward is chair of the committee. Names of members of other committees reported in last month s Banner are available on the church website (

5 March 2013 Page 5 Oh Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble On February 24, FPC s Anna Thomas participated in a Music Directors concert held at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church. She was joined by Chuck Hadden and Sharon Youngs, who shared this tongue-in-cheek song on Presbyterian doctrine. Mac Davis, music Chuck Hadden, lyrics Refrain Oh Lord, it s hard to be humble, when you re perfect in every way; We don't have to look in the Bible to know we're God's chosen each day. To know us is to love us, 'Cause we're Presbyterian. Oh Lord, it's hard to be humble, But we're doing the best that we can. Verses We don't have to work for salvation, We deserve it for being so kind; We're glad for our fine education, Since religion is all in the mind. We believe in predestination, What that means we really don't know; God's grace is irresistible, So we just go with the flow. We believe the Gospel story As we read it in God's Holy Word, Though we choose which pieces to act on We don't accept all that we've heard. We understand theology; The Church's Great Ends are so neat, But sometimes we discover Our great ends are glued to our seat. Our connectional church is a blessing, Hierarchy that's bettered by none; General Assembly makes good decisions, That is, when our side has won. We have a perfect Session, We ordain the best women and men; They agree on every issue, Or at least on six out of ten. Anna s Literary Society: 35 Members Discuss a Book Each Month We're generous when thinking of others, When it's needed there's plenty of cash; But there's trouble raising the budget We don't want to do anything rash. Our hymns are the best of all ages, They all have a stately square beat; We don't want to get too excited, Or we may try to move our feet. From left Jeff Kile, Terry Shipley, Sharon Youngs, Chuck Hadden, and Anna Thomas, at the Music Directors Concert on Feb. 24. One Tuesday a month, they gather at 10 a.m. in room 102 of the Activities Building. If the book is a popular one, all 35 members of Anna s Literary Society may show up to share critiques, commentary, and plenty of laughter. Anna Robinson, known for running a clean meeting, will actually ring a silver bell to restore order if members begin to talk over one another. At the end of the meeting, participants rate the book from 1 to 10 and explain their score. It s so interesting to see a single book through the eyes and life experiences of this diverse group, said Sue Byrne. And the dialogue is incredibly lush and thoughtprovoking. Anna s Literary Society is more than a book club. The generous members donate supplies every month to restock the ADFAC pantry, provide books for the fledgling Briceville library, and advance literacy grants in the area through their support of the Altrusa Rotary Literacy Luncheon. For more information, see Anna Robinson. In and around FPC: Anna s Literary Society meets monthly in Room 102 to discuss books, donate to the ADFAC pantry, and develop friendship through the love of reading.

6 Page 6 The Banner From Your Parish Nurse: How To Care for Aging Skin Meg Tonne, Parish Nurse April Health Luncheon Wed., April 17, noon, Room 102 of the Activities Building. David Holden, manager, Knox County Office on Aging, will speak on How Changes in Medicare Regulations Will Affect You. The program is free and open to the community. Lunch costs $5. Please call (865) to make reservations. So, it s never too late to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun. Americans spend billions of dollars each year on skin care products that promise to erase wrinkles, lighten age spots, and eliminate itching, flaking, or redness. But the simplest and cheapest way to keep your skin healthy and young looking is to avoid sunlight a major cause of skin changes such as wrinkles, dryness, and age spots. Skin does changewith age you sweat less, increasing dryness. As your skin ages, it becomes thinner and loses fat, so it looks less plump and smooth. Underlying structures veins and bones in particular become more prominent. Your skin can take longer to heal when injured. You can delay these changes by staying out of the sun. Although nothing can completely undo sun damage, the skin sometimes can repair itself. So, it s never too late to protect yourself from the harmful effects of the sun. Wrinkles. Over time the sun s ultraviolet (UV) light breaks down skin fibers (elastin), causing the skin to lose its ability to snap back after stretching. As a result, wrinkles form. Gravity tugs at the skin, making it sag, most noticeably on the face, neck, and upper arms. Cigarette smoking also contributes to wrinkles. Why smokers tend to have more wrinkles than nonsmokers of the same age, complexion, and history of sun exposure is not clear. Perhaps smoking plays a role in damaging elastin. Facial wrinkling increases with the number of cigarettes and years a person has smoked. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, over-the-counter wrinkle creams and lotions that claim to revitalize aging skin may soothe dry skin but do little to reverse wrinkles. Tretinoin cream (Renova) is the only product that has been studied for safety and effectiveness and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat signs of sun-damaged or aging skin. Renova, a vitamin A derivative available by prescription only, is approved for reducing the appearance of fine wrinkles, mottled darkened spots, and roughness in people whose skin doesn t improve with regular skin care and use of sun protection. Dry skin and itching. Many older people suffer from dry skin, particularly on their lower legs, elbows, and forearms. The skin feels rough and scaly and often is accompanied by a distressing, intense itchiness. Causes may include loss of sweat and oil glands and low humidity from overheating in winter and air conditioning in summer. Overuse of soaps, antiperspirants, and perfumes, too many hot baths, dehydration, sun exposure, smoking, and stress also may make skin dry. If your skin is very dry and itchy, see a doctor. Dry skin and itching may affect your sleep, cause irritability, or be a symptom of diabetes or kidney disease. Some medicines make the itchiness worse. The most common treatment for dry skin is the use of moisturizers ointments, creams, and lotions to reduce water loss and soothe the skin. To help relieve dry skin, run a humidifier, bathe less often, and use milder soaps and warm, rather than hot, water. Bruising. The increase in the number of bruises on arms and legs of older people occurs because skin becomes thinner with age and sun damage. Loss of fat and connective tissue weakens the support around blood vessels, making them more susceptible to injury. The skin bruises and tears more easily and takes longer to heal. Medications may cause bruising. Check your skin often. Look for changes in the size, shape, color, or feel of birthmarks, moles, and spots. If you find any worrisome changes, see a doctor. The American Academy of Dermatology suggests that older, fair-skinned people have a yearly skin check by a doctor as part of a regular physical exam. Source: MedicineNet.

7 March 2013 Opportunities for Life and Growth in Our Youth Ministry Page 7 April 5 & 19 Middle School Movie Nights, 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Activities Bldg. Rm Invite your friends and come join us to watch Matilda and Fern Gully. Pizza, popcorn, and drinks will be provided. A donation of $3 is suggested. Presbyterian Youth Connection (PYC) In April we will prepare for Youth Sunday by learning the order of worship, discussing why we worship the way we do, planning the Youth Sunday service, and practicing what we ve planned. April 7: 5-7:30 p.m. Games, dinner & discussion April 14: 5-7:30 p.m. Games, dinner & Youth Sunday preparation April 21: 5-7:30 p.m. Messy Game Night (bring a change of clothes and towel and be ready for some messy fun!), dinner & Youth Sunday prep. April 28: 5-7:30 p.m. Games, dinner, and our final Youth Sunday practice. Children s Ministry Volunteers Activity Time: April 7: Hannah Norris, Kate Fulcher, Jon Markley April 14: Anne Backus, Russell Fulcher, Nicole Kirtley April 21: Sherith Colverson, Ashley Hadden, Luke Holt April 28: Hannah Norris, Andrew Brittain, Anna Hoppestad Time with the Children April 7: Mike Hilliard April 14: Peggy Terpstra April 21: Hannah Norris April 28: Sherith Colverson Electronic Recycling on Monday, April 29 Do you have old computers, fax machines, or printers lying around? Do you know what to do with them? Bring them to the FPC fellowship hall Sunday, April 28, or Monday, April 29, by 9 a.m. E-Cycle of Knoxville will arrive early Monday to pick up your old computers, keyboards, monitors, fax machines, speakers, TVs, radios, etc. Be sure to tell your family and friends about this event, too. There are many reasons to think twice about simply putting your old electronic equipment in the trash. The most important reason is that computers and other equipment contain materials that are hazardous to the environment when they are dumped in a landfill. It is also crucial to recycle your old electronics with a certified recycler. Thank you, E- Cycle.

8 Page 8 The Banner Church Grounds Work Day March 16 Top row, from left Rosalyn McKeown- Ice, Rich Long, Dave Mullins, Joe Grey, Sandy Rohwer. Bottom row, from left Sydney Murray, Paul Rohwer, Lewis Phillips, Priscilla Campbell, Gene Ice, and Trygve Myhre. A number of others, not pictured here, helped out. Many thanks to all who helped repair, improve, clean and beautify the church grounds and facilities! ADFAC Facts Did You Know...? Since the founding of Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties in 1987, ADFAC has responded to 60,000 requests. FPC houses ADFAC, a nonprofit organization, in the Activities Building. According to Executive Director Annie Cacheiro, ADFAC receives 7,000 requests annually. The number rises every year. has 13,000 names in its database. These persons have asked for assistance food, shelter, and money to buy medicine or help pay rent and utility bills at least once. is seeing a 30% increase in clients who have not been in the database for three years. Last year ADFAC built five new homes and repaired or rehabilitated 102 houses through the Affordable Housing Program. helped 1772 different families last year meet basic needs such as paying rent and utility bills and buying prescriptions and food through the Social Services Program. gave school supplies to 1390 K-12 students.

9 March 2013 Page 9 Bits n Pieces April Birthdays 4/3 Meg Tonne 4/4 David Mullins 4/5 Kelly Drane 4/5 Ed Tilley 4/8 Lois Lacy 4/10 Katie Terpstra 4/11 Micah Hallman 4/11 Mary Mullins 4/18 Sydney Murray 4/19 Brian Hoppestad 4/20 Richard Ward 4/21 Joe Grey 4/21 Ruth Slusher 4/25 Dick Lord 4/27 Sally Haywood 4/27 Elizabeth Myhre 4/30 Bill Vaden and Anniversaries 4/20 Brian & Donna Hoppestad Congratulations and blessings! Morgan-Scott Project Collection April 26 Clothing and household goods are being collected for the Morgan-Scott Project. Please leave your donations behind the pew in the back of the fellowship hall by Friday, April 26, when they will be delivered. Call Elizabeth Myhre at for more information. The Morgan-Scott Project works to help break the cycle of poverty in Morgan and Scott Counties of TN. Meat Loaf 2 lbs. ground beef 1 lb. ground turkey 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup soft, fine bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. dried parsley 2 eggs 1/2 cup ketchup 1/3 cup tomato sauce 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Combine ingredients and mix well. Shape into a loaf and place in a large loaf pan lined with foil. Bake at 350 for 1 1/2 New Adult Sunday School Class Apr. 14 Starting Sunday, April 14, a new class for adults on Christianity and justice will be offered from 11:15 until 12 noon. The class will begin with an overview of social justice and the involvement of mainline Protestant churches. Participants will then select thematic areas of study for future classes. The first class will be held in Rm. 102 of the Activities Building. arron, New Mexico. To help defray the $1,000 transportation cost for travel from the Denver airport to the ranch the Scouts are holding two fundraisers at the church. A Pancake Breakfast will be held Sunday, April 14, at 9 a.m. A Wednesday Night Dinner Recipe Elderwatch Fraud Alert There may be a fraudulent phone message circulating in the Knoxville area. It begins as a legitimate recorded Medicare message, but after a brief pause, the second part of the message requests the listener to give their Medicare number to receive more information. This call is fraudulent. DO NOT respond. Always remember, legitimate agencies and organizations will NOT call consumers asking for personal information. Boy Scout Fundraisers This summer a crew of seven teenage Boy Scouts and two leaders from our church s Troop 42 will embark on a life-changing trek through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimspaghetti lunch fundraiser will take place on Sunday, May 5, after worship. Plan to come to both fundraisers to enjoy good food and fellowship, and to help Troop 42 reach their goal. hours. Baste with BBQ sauce or ketchup the last 30 minutes. Once done, let the meat loaf rest 15 minutes before slicing. From left, Sandy Rohwer, Anna Robinson, Phyllis Phillips, Frances Drake, Sue Byrne, and Daniele Jaques get ready to dive in to mixing up meat loaf for the last Wed. Night Dinner of the Spring. Just out of the picture on the left is Barbara Dreiss. Thank you, ladies!

10 Volume Page 10 1, Issue 1 The Banner Page 10 Worship Volunteers Sunday, April 7 Liturgist: Candice Strickler Children s Moment: Mike Hilliard Activity Time: H. Norris, K. Fulcher, J. Markley Sound Guild: B Ushers: Team II Counters: Sherith Colverson, Louise Dunlap Flowers: Bob & Julie Clausing Fellowship Hosts: Pat & Wayne Clark Opening/Closing: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne Sunday, April 21 Liturgist: Andrew Brittain Children s Moment: Hannah Norris Activity Time: S. Colverson, L. Holt, A. Hadden Sound Guild: D Ushers: Team IV Counters: Fred Haywood, Anna Robinson Flowers: Mary Ann Davidson Fellowship Hosts: Brian & Donna Hoppestad Opening/Closing: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne Sunday, April 14 Liturgist: Parker Jarnigan Children s Moment: Peggy Terpstra Activity Time: A. Backus, R. Fulcher, N. Kirtley Sound Guild: C Ushers: Team III Counters: Anne Backus, Jim Campbell Flowers: Jane Hayden Fellowship Hosts: Robin & Stephen Killough Opening/Closing: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne Sunday, April 28 Liturgist: Sherith Colverson Children s Moment: Sherith Colverson Activity Time: H. Norris, A. Hoppestad, A. Brittain Sound Guild: A Ushers: Team I Counters: Trygve Myhre, Jim Tonne Flowers: Mike Bast Fellowship Hosts: Elizabeth & Trygve Myhre Opening/Closing: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne From Your Director of Music A Word of Thanks Many thanks to choir singers and instrumentalists for the beautiful music during Holy Week and Easter. We are so blessed with people who are generous with their time and talents. I have heard many expressions of appreciation from our congregation. And a word of thanks to ALL who joined the choir to sing Hallelujah on Easter it was glorious! -Anna Thomas Spring Concert Opportunities There are a number of choral concerts in the area in April. Anna sings with several community choirs which will be performing: The Knoxville Chamber Chorale concert is Sunday, April 7, 3 p.m., St. John s Cathedral Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Knoxville Choral Society will present Verdi s Requiem April 18 & 19 at the Tennessee Theatre Knoxville Chamber Chorale will sing at the Rossini Festival, April 27 Maryville College Community Chorus will present Chronicles of Blue and Gray by John Purifoy, Monday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., at the Clayton Center for the Arts

11 April 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat pm Men s Lunch 6:30 pm Guitar Workshop 6:30 Worship 7 pm Christian Education 7 pm - Choir Middle School Movie Night 6 pm 7 9 am Early Bird Class 9:29 am Choir 10 am Worship 11:15 Sunday School 5:00 PYC 8 12 pm Men s Lunch 12:30 pm Women s lunch 7:30 pm Social Concerns 9 10 am Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30 pm Guitar Workshop 10 5:30 Belize Team meeting 7 pm CC&O, Prop. & Maint pm - Choir am Early Bird Class 9:29 am Choir 10 am Worship 11:15 am Sun. School 5:00 pm PYC Finance pm Men s Lunch 16 6:30 pm Guitar Workshop pm Health Luncheon 7 pm Session 18 7 pm - Choir 19 Banner Deadline Middle School Movie Night 6 pm a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Davidson Workshop 21 9 am Early Bird Class 9:29 am Choir 10 am Worship 11:15 am Sun. School 5:00 PYC 7 p.m. Davidson Lecture pm Men s Lunch 23 6:30 pm Guitar Workshop 7 pm Prayer Shawl Ministry pm - Choir am Early Bird Class 9:29 am Choir 10 am Worship 11:15 am Sun. School pm Men s Lunch :00 PYC 6:30 pm Guitar Workshop 6:30 Worship 7 pm Christian Education 7 pm Choir Please note this calendar is subject to change.

12 First Presbyterian Church P.O. Box 6106 Oak Ridge, TN The Banner First Presbyterian Church, Oak Ridge, Tennessee April 2013 Located at the corner of Lafayette & Oak Ridge Turnpike Website: FPCOR.org 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.