AUGUST 9, 2015 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING

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Leader: Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate; People: And it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.

1 AUGUST 9, 2015 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES VOLUNTARY Felix Mendelssohn Allegretto from Sonata no. 4 in B-flat major *CALL TO WORSHIP Stuart Gordon Leader: Seek good and not evil, that you may live; People: And so the Lord, the God of hosts, will be with you, as you have said. Leader: Hate evil, and love good, and establish justice in the gate; People: And it may be that the Lord, the God of hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph. (Amos 5) *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 299 You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP CALL TO CONFESSION HANOVER Stuart Gordon MINUTE FOR MISSION (8:30) Rick Gernert (11:00) Michael Hindman PRAYER OF CONFESSION Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your steadfast love; according to Your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin! For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Your presence, and take not Your Holy Spirit from me. Restore to me the joy of my salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Psalm 51) SILENT CONFESSION

2 LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie Eleison ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn 581 THE WORD AND SACRAMENT SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (8:30) Worthen Graham Scott is presenting himself for baptism. Assisting Elder: Skip Stevens Tricia and Worth Scott are presenting their son, Jeffrey Richard Scott, for baptism. Assisting Elder: Skip Stevens CHILDREN S TIME (11:00) Stuart Gordon Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship in Room CW-110. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION God our helper, by Your Holy Spirit, open our minds, that as the Scriptures are read and Your Word is proclaimed, we may be led into Your truth and taught Your will, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE READINGS Old Testament: II Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33, page 292 New Testament: Ephesians 4:25 5:2, page 194 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION 494 (seated) Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts QUEBEC SERMON Gospel Wisdom RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:30) Sam Cooper (11:00) Sandra Randleman The Apostles Creed Hymnal Page 35 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts) Hymnal Page 35

3 OFFERTORY 8:30 Heinrich Schütz Out of the Depths We Cry, Lord Out of the depths we cry, Lord. O hear our plea we beseech Thee. O hear us as we cry to Thee. Who shall stand before Thee, Lord, if Thou forgive not our sin, Lord? On Thee only our souls wait, in Thy word is our faith and trust. Hope and joy are in Thee forevermore. Our souls wait upon Thee, O Lord. Let all men wait upon Thee, O Lord. 11:00 JERUSALEM O Lord, You Are My God and King O Lord, You are my God and King, and I will ever bless Your name; I will extol You every day, and evermore Your praise proclaim. You, Lord, are greatly to be praised; Your greatness is beyond our thought; all generations shall tell forth the mighty wonders You have wrought. How rich in grace are You, O Lord, full of compassion, merciful, Your anger always slow to rise; Your steadfast love You show to all, for You are good in all Your ways; Your creatures know Your constant care. To all Your works Your love extends; all souls Your tender mercies share. Your works will give You thanks, O Lord; Your saints Your mighty acts will show, till all the peoples of the earth Your kingdom, power, glory know. Eternal is Your kingdom, Lord, forever strong, forever sure; while generations rise and die, Your high dominion will endure. *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 307 God of Grace and God of Glory *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION CWM RHONDDA

4 *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. Text by Jaroslav J. Vajda 1983 by Concordia Publishing House. Reproduced with permission under license number 04:09-49B. The congregation will be seated for a moment of silent prayer after the Congregational Response. *CLOSING VOLUNTARY Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (If Thou but Suffer God to Guide Thee) J.S. Bach * Those who are able, please stand Latecomers may be seated Please silence your cell phone as you enter the sanctuary. PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE, Pastor Sam Cooper, Executive Pastor Stuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for Discipleship Sandra Randleman, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Missions Toby Wilt, Baptism Buddy Raphael Bundage, Director of Music Nicholas Bergin, Organist Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist Sanctuary Chorale: Keith Moore, Conductor 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 loving memory of Calvin Houghland by his family. CONGRATULATIONS The First Presbyterian Church family congratulates: Sarah & Kevin Blasek, on the birth of their daughter, Eva Catherine Blasek, who was born on July 10. Proud grandparents are Connie and. SYMPATHY The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to: Gary Lundin on the death of his wife, Nan Jean Cashman Lundin, who died on June 18. Norene & George Yowell on the death of George s brother, William Carey Yowell, Jr., who died on July 15. Sympathy also to Ginger & Chan Sheppard, Mary Lucy Yowell, Georgia & Benjamin Ferrell, Tinsley & Lacy Sheppard, and Adelaide & George Ferrell.

5 Deborah & Walter Choate on the death of Deborah s mother, Margaret Ann Sims, who died on July 17. Sympathy also to Kathryn & Stephen Choate and Grace Elizabeth Choate; Caroline & Teddy Hillard. Delinda & Bart Rollins on the death of Delinda s mother, Martha Rose Hardison, who died on August 2. Sympathy also to Lindsey Rollins, Lyndsey & Clark Rollins and Sarah Rollins; Courtney and Chandler Cook. 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. YOUNG CHILDREN & WORSHIP 8:30 and 11:00 in Room CW-110 (located in the Children s Ministry wing). Please reference the worship bulletin to know when to exit the sanctuary. Parents and their children who are age 4, 5 or 6 (not in 1st grade) by August 15, 2015, are invited. Please visit our website to enroll or contact Deb O Brien (dobrien@fpcnashville.org). CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY 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. Guests can visit the Children s Welcome Center for more information. MOTHER AND INFANT QUIET ROOM Mothers of infants who need a quiet place for nursing or calming babies. Audio feed of the worship service is provided. Check with Karen Fitts in the Nursery for availability. JOIN US FOR COFFEE & DONUTS Please join us each Sunday between services downstairs in Courtenay Hall for coffee and donuts. ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES 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. OFFICER PRAYER TIME Prayer request cards can be found in a rack attached to the Prayer Request Box. SERMONS preached weekly can be found on our website (fpcnashville.org). THE FIVE THIRTY Josh Rodriguez is teaching tonight. CAREER TRANSITION NETWORK Tuesdays, 8:00 9:30 A.M. in the Bryant Conference Room. Contact Bill Kirby (billkirbyjr@gmail.com). LOGOS CLASS: UNPACKING OUR MISSION STATEMENT Associate Pastor Stuart Gordon will help participants to unpack our congregation s mission statement. Class meets in Stanford Chapel 10:00 10:40 A.M., each Sunday. SAVE THE DATE Join the Presbyterian Women on Tuesday, September 1, at 10:00 A.M. in Courtenay Hall for a Fall Kickoff Brunch. All women are invited. Look for more details to come.

6 MISSIONS MINISTRY n Welcome to our Habitat Partner Family Today, we welcome Germanie Prophete and her twins, Berline and Tony. We will begin building their new home in north Nashville on Saturday, August 29. Sign up from the church website or on the bulletin board in Courtenay Hall. We will build this new home over four weekends in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Help us make this place their home! n Appalachia Mission Trip October 8 11; home repair projects; cost is $130 plus meals on travel days and ground transportation costs; $50 deposit requested ASAP. Contact Ryan Powell of New Creation Church to sign up ( or ryanpowell521@gmail.com). FIRST FRIENDS n Tuesday/Wednesday, August AARP Smart Driving Class, 9:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M., Vance Hall. n Sunday, August 16 Sunday Lunch, 12:00 P.M., The Corner Pub, Brentwood. n Wednesday, August 19 Trip to Picnic Café, 10:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Make all reservations with Rachel Gresham or hospitalitycenter@fpcnashville.org CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY All registrations are available on the Children s page of the website. n Summer Sunday School Through August 16, the Preschool/ Entering Kindergarten Age Group meets in the Children s Ministry Wing, and those entering 1st 6th grade (and their parents) meet in Grundy Hall. Parents are asked to sign up to lead, assist or host either group throughout the summer as our regular teachers take a summer sabbatical. Visit the Children s Hospitality Desk if you need assistance. n Nursery Nursery care for children age six weeks three years is available during both worship services and Sunday School. You may contact Karen Fitts (kfitts@fpcnashville.org) with questions. n Fall Kick-Off for Children s Sunday School Save the date for August 23! Children will meet in their new Sunday School groups. Parents are invited to a Parent Breakfast in Courtenay Hall. Fall kick-off for adult classes is September 13. Watch for more details! n Early Preschool The FPC Early Preschool is still accepting applications for the school year for certain age groups, especially two-year-olds. Visit childrens.fpcnashville.org/preschool/tuition-and-fees/ or contact Brenda Lutz ( ) for more information.

7 YOUTH MINISTRY n Sunday School Today Grades 7-12 will meet in The Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. n Ninth Grade Pool Party August 16 from 3:00 5:00 P.M. at the Standards home (100 W. Hampton Place). n Tenth Graders will meet for dinner on Wednesday, August 26, at 6:30 P.M. at SatCo. n All Youth Leaders are invited to attend our Leadership Launch on Tuesday, August 25, from 5:30 7:30 P.M. in The Gathering Place for dinner and time to meet as grade level leader teams as well as in teams by job description. Please RSVP to youth@fpcnashville.org. n And the invitation goes to Youth and their parents for our Red Carpet Kick Off Event on Sunday, August 30, from 9:00 10:30 in the Enrichment Center. If you would like to help with set up and decorations, sign up at signupgenius.com/go/20f094dafab229-fall1. Questions? Contact or youth@fpcnashville.org. YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE MINISTRY n Young Adult Small Group Led by Lipscomb and Rachel Davis. We ve officially taken a break for the summer but are getting together for dinner every other week. Lipscomb for more information (lipscomb88@gmail.com). n Summer College Sunday School will join the Young Adult Sunday School class in the Administrative Staff Break Room. n Sunday School Classes (meet at 9:45 A.M.) Young Adult Sunday School and Foundations Class These two classes are combining for the summer in the Administrative Staff Break Room. Friends in Faith For adults in their 30s and early 40s (L-205). For more information about College Ministry, Linda Morphis (lmorphis@fpcnashville.org). For more information about Young Adult Ministry, Ashley Higgins (ahiggins@fpcnashville.org). 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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