First Presbyterian Church

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1 First Presbyterian Church April 29, :00 a.m Embodying Christ s inclusive love through heart, mind, and service

2 *Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison. Prelude This is My Father s World Sheppard/arr. Alex-Zsolt Chiming of the Hour Welcome Introit FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Oak Ridge, Tennessee A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter God welcomes all, strangers and friends; God s love is strong and it never ends. (hymn 399) FPC Children *Call to Worship The Lord is risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! The Lord is risen indeed! Beloved, let us love one another. We love because God first loved us. Let us worship God. Bert Everitt *Hymn 246 Christ is Alive! *Invitation to Confession *Prayer of Confession (silent confession) Almighty God, in Jesus Christ you have shown us your way and revealed to us your truth. Yet, we have strayed from where you would have us go and what you would have us do. We have doubted your promise to be present with us, and we have misgivings about your goodness in the midst of difficult days. Forgive us, O God. Help us to keep our eyes on you, so that we might show your grace and justice in both word and deed; in the name of the risen Christ we pray. Amen. *Assurance of Forgiveness *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. 2

3 *Sung Response (hymn 59) 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. Time with the Adults Adults are invited to remain for the rest of the service. Chris Black First Reading Psalm 22:25-31 Amelia Everitt Anthem When Children Pray Wilson When children pray, please do not say, How nice! Remember Jesus cares, and listens to our prayers. When children speak, please do not say, How sweet! and pat us on the head. Remember what we ve said. And when we sing, please do not say, How cute! It is so nice to hear the children do their thing. Look in our eyes. We may be angels in disguise. Our singing voice may be God s choice. We don t want you to miss the Holy Spirit s kiss. The things that children say and do may be God s way, may be God s way of calling you. ~Brian Wren Second Reading 1 John 4:7-21 Sermon Andrew Brittain *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. Call to Prayer (hymn 240, refrain; first time choir, second time all) Alleluia, Alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, Alleluia! Give praise to his name. Sharon Youngs 3

4 Prayers of the People - with The Lord s Prayer (ecumenical) { Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen. The Gathering of Our Gifts Andre Darko Offertory Aria Simper/arr. Ryan *Doxology (hymn 609) and Prayer of Dedication Praise God, from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures high and low. Alleluia, alleluia! Praise God, in Jesus fully known: Creator, Word, and Spirit one. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Recognition of Andrew Brittain *Hymn 611 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee *Charge and Blessing *Sung Response Irish Blessing (see inside back cover of hymnal) Postlude Jubilate Deo Wetherill Today s flowers are given by Melissa Haynes to the glory of God and in memory of June, Charles, and Joel Haynes. 4

5 Welcome to First Presbyterian Church (FPC)! No matter who you are or where you are on life s journey, you are welcome here. We hope you feel the love that is present and our joy in having you with us. Please join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall following worship. Nursery care is available in the Education building. Ask any of the ushers to direct you, if needed. Hearing assistance units and large print bulletins are available from the ushers. Audio recordings of sermons and more information on FPC are at fpcor.org. Please call the church office ( ) for audio recordings of the entire service. WORSHIP NOTES Today is Youth Sunday at First Presbyterian Church! Many of our young people will be leading different parts of our worship together this morning. I hope we can all pay attention to how God makes God's self known as our children and youth lead and guide our worship together. There will be different voices, music, and a unique flow to the service; it should be a meaningful experience for all of us! FIFTH SUNDAY AT FPC Today is a Fifth Sunday at FPC, which means special opportunities for fellowship of all ages after worship: The youth will be planting a salsa garden in the community garden. You are invited to cheer them on and tour the amazing garden while you re at it. We ll also have a book signing in the fellowship hall, featuring authors Tarri Driver, Jeri Duke, Tony Jordan, Herb Krause, John Stuhl, Richard Ward, and others. Tarri, Tony, and John will have books for sale. Those who haven t yet published their books will be available to talk about their manuscripts or memoirs. SERIES ON EVANGELICALISM This afternoon at 1:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall, Phillip Sherman, associate professor of religion at Maryville College, concludes our series on American Evangelicalism: Past, Present, and Future. Today, Phillip looks at the roles that evangelical belief and practice play in the current climate of the United States. You do not have to have attended the previous sessions to join this important discussion. TODAY S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Liturgist: Bert Everitt Acolytes: Nathan Myers, River Tilley Time with Adults: Chris Black First Steps: no First Steps today Sound Guild: Don Spong Ushers: Andre Darko, George Darko, Louise Dunlap, Carolyn Krause, Dave Mullins, Walt Porter Counters: Bill Bostick, Lou Dunlap Flowers: Melissa Haynes Fellowship Hosts: Connie Book, Priscilla Campbell Open/Close: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne WELCOME TABLE THIS THURSDAY The Welcome Table (WT) is a free monthly meal open to the entire community, hosted by FPC the first Thursday of each month. Our first one on April 5 was a huge blessing to all who attended and served. Our next WT is this Thursday, May 3, at 5:00 p.m., in the fellowship hall. Ways you can be involved: You can attend and enjoy the meal and the fellowship! You can help with meal preparation and/or clean-up by letting Susan Sharp know (sharpward@comcast.net or ). Also, each month on the Sunday before WT you can bring canned goods to stock a food pantry we will share with our WT guests.

6 CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK April 29-May 6, 2018 Sun. 4/29 Fifth Sunday of Easter 9:00 a.m. Early classes (next page) 10:00 a.m. Worship Youth Sunday (sanctuary) 11:15 a.m. Fifth Sunday celebration (front page) 1:00 p.m. Class on Evangelicalism (fellowship hall) Mon. 4/30 9:30 a.m. Coffee chat (room 6) 12:00 p.m. Men s lunch (Shoney s) 5:00 p.m. ADFAC training (room 102) 6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (fellowship hall) 6:15 p.m. Stewardship committee (room 6) Tues. 5/1 9:30 p.m. Prayer shawl ministry 12:15 p.m. Centering Prayer (sanctuary) 1:00 p.m. Congregational Care & Welcome (room 6) 2:00 p.m. Welcome team (room 6) 5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (library) 6:00 p.m. meal prep for Welcome Table 6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (room 102) Wed. 5/2 10:00 a.m. Staff meeting (Sharon s office) 11:30 a.m. Al Anon (library) 5:45 p.m. Midweek Bible study (parlor) 7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal (choir room) Thurs. 5/3 5:00 p.m. Welcome Table (fellowship hall) Fri. 5/4 7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (room 6) Sat. 5/5 Sun. 5/6 Sixth Sunday of Easter 9:00 a.m. Early classes (next page) 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Sunday school (next page) 12:00 p.m. Worship committee (room 60 Sharon will have coffee ready for all who d like to gather tomorrow, Monday, April 30, and chat, at 9:30 a.m., room 6. Celebrations this week Birthdays 4/30 Bill Vaden 5/1 Trygve Myhre 5/2 Megan Stone 5/3 Pat Clark 5/5 Richard Long...and anniversaries 5/1 Doug & Valerie Allen Remember those who are in healthcare and retirement communities: Jane Akers, Bob Clausing, Boyd Coker, Leslie Cowan, Lois Lacy, Anna & Marvin Randolph homebound: Sandra Edwards LOOKING AHEAD Mon., April 30 Coffee Chat with Sharon, 9:30 a.m., room 6 Thurs, May 3 FPC Welcome Table Sat., May 12 Youth Pride festival

7 ADULTS SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00 a.m. Early Birds adult Bible study in room 6, led by Anne Backus and other class participants. They are studying Jesus and the Disinherited, by Howard Thurman. Come join them for coffee, prayer, study and great conversation. 9:00 a.m. Rise and Shine begins a new study on Genesis on Sunday, May 6. Led by Cheryl Barr, Sue Byrne, and Hannah Tippett in the parlor. Questions? Call :15 a.m. Kerygma Bible study, led by Peggy Terpstra, meets after worship in the parlor. CHILDREN AND YOUTH Nursery (through ages 3-4), first floor, Education building 11:15 a.m. age 4 through grade 5, second floor KIDZ ZONE & various classrooms in the Education building. Teaching team: Chris Black, Debbie Bostick, Pete Johnson, and Martina Ward (subs: Teresa Brittain, Jo Kendrick, and Nanette King) 11: 15 a.m. Youth (grades 5-12), room 200, Activities building. Teaching team: Anne Backus, Margaret Ann King, Dallas Stults (sub: Tiffany Murray) First Steps note First Steps will not meet after the Time with the Adults this morning. Sunday school note The 11:15 a.m. Sunday school classes will not meet today so everyone can participate in the Fifth Sunday activities. The nursery will remain available through the 1:00 p.m. class. MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY The midweek Bible study meets this Wednesday, 5:45 p.m., in the parlor, continuing our study of 1 Corinthians. The class is designed so that anyone can join the discussion at any time. FPC youth group Youth group (grades 4-12) is not meeting tonight.

8 Please sign up on the flower calendar on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall to donate flowers ($35) for worship in memory or honor of a person or occasion. WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS MAY 6 Liturgist: Matt Lindsey Acolytes: Rebecca Davenport, Bert Everitt Time with Children: Chuck Hadden First Steps: Anne Backus Sound Guild: Sydney Murray Ushers: Anne Backus, Bill Bostick, Pat Clark, Kate Fulcher, Joe Gray, Matt Lindsey, Lewis Phillips, Tammy Pietrzak, Susan Sharp Counters: Lewis Phillips, Dan Terpstra Flowers: Barbara Reeve & Paul Akers Fellowship Hosts: Candice & Dennis Strickler Open/Close: Mike Hilliard, Dave Mullins Holy Chow! Sign-ups Today is the last day to sign up on the green insert in your bulletin to join a Holy Chow group and share a monthly meal with 8 or so members of your church family during the summer. Groups will be formed and begin getting together in May. All are invited, and transportation will be available for those who need it. YOUTH PRIDE On Saturday, May 12, from noon to 6 p.m., FPC will be hosting a Youth Pride event. We are in need of facilitators, general adult help and food donations. If you are able to help, please let Anne Backus know backusanne@comcast.net or ). Thank you! First Presbyterian Church A PC(USA) Congregation Sharon Youngs Pastor Chris Black Dir. of Cong. Care & Discipleship Anna Thomas Director of Music Peggy Hinkle Organist Adrienne Potter Office Manager Omer Breeden Custodian P.O. Box 6106 Oak Ridge, TN (865) fpcor.org Located at 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike on the corner of Lafayette Church Office Hours: 8:30-11:30 a.m. 12:00-4:00 p.m. give online