JUNE 8, 2014 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY DAY OF PENTECOST 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING

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1 JUNE 8, 2014 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY DAY OF PENTECOST 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES VOLUNTARY Praeludium in C major Todd Jones Dietrich Buxtehude *CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Mark DeVries (11:00) Stuart Gordon Leader: By the word of the Lord the heavens were made; People: and all their host by the breath of His mouth. Leader: The Lord looks down from heaven; People: He sees all humankind. Leader: Our soul waits for the Lord; People: Our heart is glad in Him, because we trust in His holy name. (Psalm 33) *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 289 On Pentecost They Gathered WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP MUNICH Todd Jones CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Mark DeVries (11:00) Stuart Gordon PRAYER OF CONFESSION O Lord our God, You are very great. In wisdom You have made the earth and all its creatures. We all look to You for life, which You give freely. We confess, however, our thoughtlessness, our presumption, our failure to admit our need for You. In our quest for success, too often we wander from Your ways, waste Your gifts, and forget Your love. Forgive us for forgetting that we are creatures and You are the Creator. Renew us by the power of Your Holy Spirit, that we might live and move and have our being in You, who gives to us the breath of life, through Jesus Christ our Savior. SILENT CONFESSION

2 LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie Eleison ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn 581 THE WORD AND SACRAMENT ~ Children are invited to come to the front for the baptism. ~ SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (8:30) Mark DeVries Courtney and Brad Robers are presenting their daughter, Grace Oman Robers, for baptism. Assisting Elders: Jim Robers and Tom Weaver (11:00) Todd Jones Libba and Niel Alden are presenting their daughter, Juliet devilliers Alden, for baptism. Assisting Elder: Cathy Altenbern HYMN FOR BAPTISM TALLIS CANON PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Emily Apple God of mercy, You promised never to break Your covenant with us. Amid all the changing words of our generation, speak Your eternal Word that does not change. Then may we respond to Your gracious promises with faithful and obedient lives; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READINGS Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READINGS Pastor: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Emily Apple John 20:19-23, page 115 Todd Jones Acts 2:1-21, page 119

3 Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship in Room CW-110. HYMN OF PREPARATION (seated) There s a Sweet, Sweet Spirit SWEET, SWEET SPIRIT CCLI Song # Doris Akers Renewed 1990 Manna Music, Inc. (Admin. by ClearBox Rights, LLC) For use solely with the SongSelect Terms of Use. All rights reserved. CCLI License # SERMON Breathing Lessons RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE Todd Jones *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:30) Sam Cooper (11:00) Sandra Randleman The Apostles Creed (Traditional) Hymnal Page 35 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (8:30) (Traditional - debts) Hymnal Page 35

4 INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS (11:00) Sandra Randleman WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS (11:00) Leader: Let us welcome our new members, as they join with us in the worship and mission of the church. People: With joy and thanksgiving we welcome you to share with us in the ministry of Christ, for we are all one in Him. HYMN 306 (11:00) Blest Be the Tie That Binds DENNIS Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. THE LORD S PRAYER (11:00) (Traditional - debts) Hymnal Page 16 OFFERTORY (8:30) Felix Mendelssohn See What Love See what love hath the Father bestowed on us in His goodness, that we should be called God s own children. (11:00) Peter Hurford Litany to the Holy Spirit In the hour of my distress, when temptations me oppress, and when I my sins confess, Sweet Spirit, comfort me! When I lie within my bed, sick in heart and sick in head, and with doubts discomforted, Sweet Spirit, comfort me! When the house doth sigh and weep, and the world is drown d with sleep, yet mine eyes the watch do keep, Sweet Spirit, comfort me! *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 285 Like the Murmur of the Dove s Song *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 547 Go, My Children, with My Blessing BRIDEGROOM Todd Jones AR HYD Y NOS The congregation will be seated for a moment of silent prayer after the Congregational Response. *CLOSING VOLUNTARY Komm, Gott Schöpfer, heiliger Geist (Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost) J.S. Bach

5 * Those who are able, please stand Latecomers may be seated Please silence your cell phone as you enter the sanctuary. PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Todd Jones, Pastor Sam Cooper, Executive Pastor Mark DeVries, Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families Stuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for Discipleship Sandra Randleman, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Mission Sarah Elliott, Cross Bearer Tate Elliott, Candle Bearer Raphael Bundage, Director of Music Nicholas Bergin, Organist Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist Keith Moore, Sanctuary Chorale Conductor Elisabeth Small, violin FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH extends a warm welcome in the name of Christ to all who worship with us today. If you are interested in joining First Presbyterian Church, please speak to the pastor or elder standing at the left of the pulpit, or you may call the church office during the week. WORSHIP REGISTRATION PADS Whether you are a first-time visitor or a long-time member, you can help us plan ministries by signing the worship registration pad, placed at the aisle end of your pew. FLOWERS on the chancel table are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the marriage of Elizabeth Stout and Brooks Creed and in loving memory of Mrs. Lyn B. Creed, Mr. Elbert Wilson Creed, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Theodore R. Cooter, and Mr. Lonnie J. Stout, Sr. CONGRATULATIONS The First Presbyterian Church family congratulates: Kate and Mark Schultz, on the birth of their son, August Isaac Schultz, born on May 19. Proud Grandmother is Kathy Celauro. SYMPATHY The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to: Anna Margaret and Dillon Brackman, on the death of Dillon s father, Henry J. Brackman III who died on May 25. Sympathy also to granddaughters Gracie and Ella Claire Brackman. Cindy and David Wilds, on the death of Cindy s father, John Harmon Beveridge who died on May 28. If any member of the church desires the Christian support of a Stephen Minister, call Sandra Randleman ( ). Stephen Ministers are trained lay ministers of the church. NEW MEMBERS The First Presbyterian Church family welcomes new members to the church. These new members will be recognized and welcomed today during the 11:00 worship service: David Beavers Alyson Deans Renee Edwards Sally Beavers Barry Deans Mary Sue Heldman Diane Becker Betty Dickens Nancy Hemmrich Steve Becker Marty Dickens Louise Mukeshimana Jan Braun Hunt Dickson Alice Wall Steve Braun Tamara Dickson Andrew Wall Robert Buck Greg Edwards

6 YOUNG CHILDREN & WORSHIP is a ministry of worship preparation for young children and their parents. Parents and their children who are age 4 or 5 by September 1, 2013, are invited to participate (this includes children in the Faith, Hope, Love, and Mercy Sunday School classes). This ministry is offered during both 8:30 and 11:00 worship services and meets in Room CW-110, which is located in the Children s Ministry wing. Please reference the worship bulletin to know when to exit the sanctuary. We ask that children who are attending for the first time be accompanied by a parent. Please visit the church website to enroll your child in YC&W. Contact Deb O Brien (dobrien@fpcnashville.org) with questions. A CONGREGATIONAL MEETING has been called for Sunday, June 22 immediately following both the 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. services. The purpose of the meeting meeting is twofold: 1) To change the terms of call of the Rev. Mark Devries from Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families to a new position of Associate Pastor for New Ministries, and to grant him a leave of absence for one year beginning on August 1, 2014 and ending on July 31, 2015, with no remuneration and 2) To act upon the recommendation of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee for the calling of a new Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families. MUSIC NOTES First Presbyterian will be home to a great variety of music this June. On Sunday, June 15, the Parish Choir will sing at the 11 o clock service. This choir, open to any who wish to participate, will meet at 10 o clock in the choir room to learn a piece to sing in worship. Please do consider participating, whether you ve sung for years or simply think you might like to try something new. The following Sunday, June 22, the Tennessee Governor s School for the Arts Choir will sing at the 11 o clock service. Led by Raphael Bundage, this select group of high school students will perform a variety of sacred pieces, greatly enriching our worship. Finally, on Sunday, June 29, the Nashville Pipes & Drums will present a brief concert in the sanctuary, immediately after the 11 o clock service. The group features some of the finest bagpipers and drummers in the region, and their program is not to be missed! 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. An audio feed of the worship service is provided. Check in with Karen Fitts in the Nursery to see if the Quiet Room is available for your use. ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES Hearing devices, largeprint hymnals, large-print bulletins, and large-print Bibles are available for worship and are located in the narthex on the table on the right side as you enter the front doors. If anyone has a need or disability requiring assistance or accommodation for any church activity, please contact the church office ( ). A/V OF WORSHIP AVAILABLE Worship service in Courtenay Hall has the audio-video transfer for each of the Sunday morning worship services. It is a smaller but still spacious area to worship that is wheelchair accessible, has low sensory stimulation and allows for more movement. If that atmosphere aids in your ability to worship, feel free to enjoy the service in Courtenay Hall. OFFICER PRAYER TIME Prayer requests for our congregation can be submitted to the church officers by filling out prayer request cards and depositing them in the Prayer Request Boxes, located in the narthex on the southeast wall and at the Welcome Center. Prayer request cards can

7 be found in a rack attached to the Prayer Request Box. Officers meet each Wednesday at 4:30 P.M. in the Bryant Conference Room to lift up prayer requests to God. SERMONS preached at First Presbyterian Church are published weekly. You can log on to the church website ( to listen to an audio version or read a printed version of the sermon. Printed copies of the sermon can also be found in literature areas of the church (in the narthex and Welcome Center). LAST CHANCE FOR CRANKIN PRE-EVENT TICKET PURCHASE Come share in the sweetest day of summer, and enjoy the Purity Miss Martha s Ice Cream Crankin, this afternoon from 3:00 5:00 P.M. on the FPC front lawn. Pre-event price is $8 for children age 3-12 and $10 for adults. Buy tickets between services in Courtenay Hall and at the Children s Ministry Welcome Desk. MILESTONES & CORNERSTONES UPDATE The campaign to complete the 2006 campaign by eliminating the church s debt began in March of this year and has resulted in many families making gifts and commitments to give, whose support will enable FPC to do immeasurably more to further the mission of the church. We are truly grateful for their generosity. If you have not yet made a commitment, and would like to do so, please complete one of the Milestones & Cornerstones Commitment Cards found in the church pew or contact the church Finance department ( ). Thank you for generous support. ONLY TWO MORE DAYS AVAILABLE FOR PHOTOS Photographs for the Pictorial Directory will be taken in the Memorial Library from 2:00 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 11. Sign up Online (fpcnashville.org). Questions? Contact Shannon Parsons ( ). THE 5:30 This service meets on Sunday evenings in The Gathering Place. Follow us on STUDY/DISCUSSION GROUPS GOD IS NOT DEAD. NEITHER IS MAN. A SPECIAL SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Two movies coincidentally aired this spring: God Is Not Dead and Heaven Is for Real. This summer in the Logos Sunday School class, Associate Pastor Stuart Gordon will lead a discussion of the significance of their coincidence. What is in the air today, that Christians are making movies that defend the existence of God and the reality of eternal life for humanity? Are these two things related? Is atheism breeding a loss of faith in humanity? What witness does the church make to an age that is losing its faith that life has any order or purpose or meaning? The Logos Class meets every Sunday from 10:00 to 10:40 in Stanford Chapel. God Is Not Dead. Neither Is Man will be the subject beginning July 6. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL SPECIAL: THE SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN Travel along with Chuck Grice in an exploration of the speeches of America s 16th president, which clearly reflect a Biblical way of thinking. The class begins at 10:00 A.M. in the Stanford Chapel, June 15, 22 and 29.

8 MISSION TRIPS & SERVICE STUDY/DISCUSSION GROUPS THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY with Todd Jones will be taking a break for the summer. The study will begin again after Labor Day, and all are invited to attend this weekly study on Thursday mornings, from 11:00 A.M. to noon, in the Jones Session Room. This September we will begin our study by looking at Jesus Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5-7. JUNE RAMSEY CLASS Mr. Jim Cawood, lay speaker for the Presbyterian Church, will speak at the June Ramsey class today, June 8. On June 15 we will view the documentary, Through the Valley, which so powerfully tells the story of the 100-day massacre in Rwanda, April 7 to mid-july, 1994, and reveals the faith our own William and Ebralie Mwizerwa had in surviving it. The 40-minute documentary will start at 9:45 A.M. in the living room of the Cheek House. Everyone is invited. For full listing of classes, please visit our website or pick up an Adult Education brochure from the church literature areas. CAREER TRANSITION NETWORK Join us for an interactive networking event on Tuesdays, 8:00 9:30 A.M. in the Bryant Conference Room. For more information, contact Bill Kirby (billkirbyjr@gmail.com or ) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT SAFE HAVEN FAMILY SHELTER Looking for a volunteer opportunity to do alone, or share with your friend or spouse? Contact Mary Earthman (mearthman@bellsouth.net or ) to sign up to serve as overnight host on either of the following Mondays: August 4 or October 6. Safe Haven is the only shelter serving homeless families in Nashville and is located at rd Avenue S. MISSION TRIPS WITH THE OUTREACH FOUNDATION In addition to trips offered by FPC, The Outreach Foundation also offers mission trips with staff and board members serving as trip leaders to places such as China, Kenya, Lebanon and the Holy Land. Contact Lisa Dill (lisa@theoutreachfoundation.org or ) or visit theoutreachfoundation.org. NOVEMBER 2014 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP November 1 7; medical personnel to offer services in local clinic and neighborhood locations; non-medical participants needed to assist in processing patients. Estimated cost, $1,300; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due August 1. Dr. Jim Cato is trip leader. FEBRUARY 2015 JAMAICA MISSION TRIP Trip dates are January 31 February 7; construction work and development of new church partner relationship; dentists to see local patients. Estimated trip cost is $1,500; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due October 1. Craig Buffkin and Nathan Brandon are trip leaders. FEBRUARY 2015 HAITI MISSION TRIP Dates are February 7 13; work on re-construction projects with partner agencies affected by earthquake; expect rugged conditions. Estimated trip cost is $1,300; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due October 1. Mike Crout is trip leader.

9 AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES MISSION TRIPS & SERVICE JULY 2015 EAST AFRICA FAMILY MISSION TRIP July (may change); construction work on churches/schools and visits to mission projects supported by FPC; safari possible; children must be age 12 to participate; vaccines required. Costs being developed at this time; a $1,500 deposit and copy of your passport name page due by December 31; limit of 14 members in addition to FPC pastor. Dr. Bob LaGrone is trip leader. MISSION TRIP REGISTRATION Register from the church s website ( or contact Patricia Heim in the Missions office ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org). MISSION TRIP SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE Scholarship assistance is available for FPC members to participate in any FPC-sponsored mission trip. Contact Sandra Randleman ( or srandleman@fpcnashville.org) to submit a request. For more information or to sign up, contact , adultmissions@fpcnashville.org or visit our registration page: missions.fpcnashville.org/missions/register. FIRST FRIENDS ANNOUNCEMENTS n Sunday, June 15, 12:00 P.M. Sunday Lunch. Hang onto your Sunday bulletin as it will get you a 15% discount at Sole Mio s (311 3rd Ave., downtown Nashville) new Sunday brunch. RSVP by Friday, June 13, with the church office n Wednesdays, 5:00 P.M. Croquet on the Lawn. Cancelled in case of rain. CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY All registrations are available on the children s page of the website. n ME Moms Picnic and Playtime Moms of little ones, mark your calendars for an informal picnic and play time at Crockett Park on June 19. We ll meet at the playground behind Woodland Middle School at 10:00 A.M.; bring-your-own lunch or snack. For questions, please contact Katherine Pitman ( ) or Ellen Jurewicz ( ). n Vacation Bible School and Mission Camp: Deadline to Register is Tomorrow, June 9 at Noon June 23-26, 9:00 A.M. to Noon (ages four rising 3rd graders); Mission Camp (rising 4th-6th graders) 9:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. VBS is in need of the following items: steel vegetable or fruit cans (washed and label removed please), medium-sized cardboard boxes, mailing tubes or cardboard tubes from wrapping paper. Bring them to Tina Rose s office at the church. n Summer Sunday School Format Begins Today Children who have been in the three and four year old Sunday School classes this year and those who are entering Kindergarten in the fall will meet in CW 111 and explore the scripture telling about the coming of the Holy Spirit. Children who will enter grades 1-6 in the fall will meet in Grundy Hall for the Good Book Club. Using music and manipulatives, children will explore God s book and learn a Psalm each month of the summer. Seeking adults who will champion these 11 relaxed and fun summer Sundays for Preschool and Elementary (1st - 6th grades). Typical lower attendance during the summer makes these Sundays fun and meaningful. Contact Deb O Brien (dobrien@fpcnashville.org or ) or Mickey Fitts (mfitts@c3- consult.com). We can t do it without you!

10 n Calling You? We re setting up Sunday School for the fall! You and your gifts are invaluable to the ministry we share with the children of FPC through the children s Sunday School ministry. Contact Deb O Brien ( or dobrien@fpcnashville.org) to discover the opportunities available for you to make a significant contribution in the life of this church and our children. n Do You or Someone You Know Have a Child Ready to Start Their Preschool Experience? Our Early Preschool has Fall openings for all age groups, 18 months - 5 years. Also still accepting ages 3, 4 and 5 for their Summer Program. For more information, or to register, please visit the Early Preschool page on the church website. n Musikgarten Registration for Summer and Fall The 11:00 A.M. summer session runs through the end of August. Fall session will begin the week of September 8 with classes available on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 11:00 A.M. The cost is $50; please register on the website (fpcnashville.org/onlineregistration.htm). Come join the fun! AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS n Sunday School: Go Big! Grades 7th-12th will meet in The Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. and then split into grade level classes. n The Motley Krewe Class Beginning a new series, Liquid. 10:00 A.M. in Youth Offices, led by Barbara Arrants. n Youth Newsletter If your family isn t receiving the monthly Youth Newsletter in your , contact Millie. To sign up for trips or for more information, contact Millie Greiner (mgreiner@fpcnashville.org or ). COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULT ANNOUNCEMENTS n n Bible Studies: Young Professionals Women s Bible Study We will break for the summer and reconvene in the fall. Please watch for updates in future bulletins. Young Adult Small Group (ages 22 to 35) Tuesdays, 6:30 P.M. dinner; 7:00 8:00 P.M. Bible study at the home of Rachel and Lipscomb Davis (1124 Stonewall Jackson Court, 37220). Sunday School Classes (meet at 9:45 A.M.): Summer College Small Group/Sunday School with Scott Hearon Join us in the Tyne House 4:00 5:00 P.M. Young Adult Sunday School Class Led by a team of adult professionals (Staff Workroom). For young adults (aged 22 to 35) and college students. Foundations 2.0 Led by Chan and Ginger Sheppard (Staff Workroom). For nearly and newly married couples in their mid-20s to mid-30s. Beginning June 1, the Foundations Class will join the Young Adult Bible Study in the Staff Workroom. First Families Led by Mort and Jami Hill (Courtenay Lounge). For adults with children ages birth to six years old. Studying Lead Your Family Like Jesus: Powerful Parenting Principles from the Creator of Families by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges and Tricia Goyer. Friends in Faith Rotating leadership (Vance Hall). For married couples in their 30s and early 40s. While studying God's word, the group also discusses contemporary topics.

11 AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES n General: For more information about college ministry, Linda Morphis (lmorphis@fpcnashville.org). Check out the Young Adult webpage (ya.fpcnashville.org), College webpage (college.fpcnashville.org) and Facebook pages (FPC Nashville Young Adults & FPC College Students) to get more involved in our young adult ministry. NOTES The Mission of First Presbyterian Church To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love through worship, education, and service.

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