MARCH 8, 2015 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING

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1 MARCH 8, 2015 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES Todd Jones VOLUNTARY Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ J.S. Bach (I Call to You, Lord Jesus Christ) *CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Adam DeVries (11:00) Sandra Randleman Leader: Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, People: forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you. Leader: The Lord God said: I will give you a new heart and a new mind. People: I will take away your stubborn heart of stone and give you an obedient heart. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 664 Morning Has Broken WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP BUNESSAN Todd Jones 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. CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Adam DeVries (11:00) Sandra Randleman

2 PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, we confess again our sins, not to add to Your knowledge of us, but rather to bring to our remembrance that which disturbs our communion with You, and limits our usefulness in the service of Your kingdom. We have been blind to faults in our own lives that we so easily see in others. We have wavered in following You when the path of duty was clearly marked. Too often we have reflected the prejudices of this age rather than the mind of Christ. We have labored and spent our time and resources for that which does not satisfy, and our energies on that which does not nourish our souls. Give to us, O God, the choice gift of a true sense of our own sin, and lead us from confession to penitence to pardon. In Jesus name we make this prayer. Amen. SILENT CONFESSION LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie Eleison ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn 581 THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Blessed Lord, who caused all holy scriptures to be written for our learning: Grant us so to hear them, read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest them, that we may embrace and ever hold fast the blessed hope of everlasting life, which You have given us in our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. SCRIPTURE READINGS Old Testament: Psalm 51:1-17, page 520 New Testament: Matthew 18:21-35, page 20 Pastor: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship in Room CW-110.

3 HYMN OF PREPARATION (seated) Restore in Us, O God SCHUMANN SERMON He Restores My Soul RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE Todd Jones *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:30) Sam Cooper (11:00) Stuart Gordon The Apostles Creed Hymnal Page 35 COMMISSIONING OF THE YOUTH MISSION TEAM (11:00) Stuart Gordon OFFERTORY (8:30) Aaron Copland Have Mercy on Us, O My Lord Have mercy on us, O my Lord. Be not far from us, O my God. Give ear unto our humble prayer. Attend and judge us in Thy might. Uphold us with Thy guiding hand, restore us to Thy kindly light. Ah, Lord, have mercy. Be not far off, my God. My heart is sorely pained and calls on Thee in vain. Ah, cast me not away from salvation. Then, oh then, we shall trust in Thee, then we will bear our place.

4 (11:00) John Ireland Greater Love Hath No Man Many waters cannot quench Love, neither can the floods drown it. Love is strong as death. Greater Love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Who His own Self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness. Ye are washed, ye are sanctified, ye are justified, in the Name of the Lord Jesus; ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness, into His marvelous light. I beseech you, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies, a living sacrifice, holy, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION (Those to be ordained and/or installed should come to the front. Those in attendance who are ordained as elders or ministers of the Word and Sacrament in the Reformed Church tradition are welcome to stand in the side aisles for the laying on of hands.) INSTALLATION AND ORDINATION OF OFFICERS (8:30 Service) Nature of the Offices Todd Jones Presentation of Elders and Deacons Overton Thompson Constitutional Questions for Elders and Deacons Todd Jones Constitutional Question for the Congregation Overton Thompson Leader: Do you, the members of this church, acknowledge and receive these persons as deacons and elders, and do you promise to yield them all that honor, encouragement, and obedience in the Lord to which their office, according to the Word of God and the Constitution of this Church, entitles them? People: We do, God being our guide and strength. Laying On of Hands of Ordination Session and Guests Ordination Prayer Sam Cooper The Lord s Prayer (Traditional - debts) Declaration of Ordination and Installation Todd Jones Charge Todd Jones Welcome to the Ministry of this Church

5 SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 716 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION BEACH SPRING Todd Jones *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 Fugue in E minor, BWV 533 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 Todd Jones, Pastor Sam Cooper, Executive Pastor Adam DeVries, Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families Stuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for Discipleship Sandra Randleman, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Mission Amanda Arrants, Cross Bearer Raphael Bundage, Director of Music Nicholas Bergin, Organist Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist Keith Moore, Sanctuary Chorale 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 Sue and Duncan Fort by their family.

6 SYMPATHY The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to: Melba and Bill Blevins on the death of Melba s brother, William Buddy Russell, Jr., who died on February 2. Sympathy also to Kim & Brad Blevins, Will, Baker and Briggs Blevins; Jill Blevins Keogh and Clay Blevins. Anne and Darryl Edmonds on the death of Darryl s father, Clarence Edmonds, who died on February 21. Sympathy also to Elizabeth & Ryan Walker, Annie and Graham Walker; Emily & Addison Edmonds. Drew Peacock on the death of his mother-in-law, Martha Kirkpatrick, who died on February 26. Sympathy also to Laura & Scott Anderson and great-grandchildren Sarah, Tori Faith, Wesley and Tyler Anderson. Harrison McClary on the death of his mother, Mary Ann McClary, who died on February 27. Sympathy also to granddaughter Ashleigh McClary. 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, 2014, are invited. Please visit our website to enroll or contact Deb O Brien (dobrien@fpcnashville.org). CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY 9:45 to 10:45 every Sunday. Nursery care for children six weeks to three years is available during worship services and Sunday School. Classes (ages 3-6) are in the Children s Ministry Wing. Classes (1-6 grades) at the top of the C-Wing in Oak Hill School. Please see the Hospitality Center for more info. MOTHER AND INFANT QUIET ROOM Mothers of infants who need a quiet place for nursing or calming babies. Audio feed of the worship 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).

7 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: Elyce Bartleson Philip Lee Worth Scott Rachel Davis Sherri Marshall Candace Shriver Jeremy Garrett Anne Elizabeth McIntosh Iain Shriver Shelly Gary Alexandra Meister Andrew Sutphin Patsy Golden Mel Pearson Ryan Walker Ben Lee Scott Pearson Lauren Wilson Kat Lee Donna Platt Tyler Wilson SPRING BREAK YOUTH MISSION TRIP PARTICIPANTS FOR COMMISSIONING: Abby Anderson, Mary Britton Anderson, Amanda Arrants, Cat Baker, Ellie Billington, Abby Brandon, Nathan Brandon, Matthew Braun, Caroline Buffkin, Robert Cain, Adam DeVries, Chatham Dobbs, Hudson Dobbs, Jennie Gaw, Maddie Gilmore, Taylor Hardin, Hannah Hayes, Larry Hayes, Ashley Higgins, Evan Hill, Helen Riley Lazenby, Chapman Malone, Grace McCaskill, Rachel Miller, Linda Morphis, Tess Myers, Ally Nawrocki, Camille Patton, Wyeth Patton, Anna Kate Rader, Grace Rader, Cal Rieke, Allie Robison, Andrew Robison, Zachary Smith, Abby Sparrow, Elizabeth Tirrill, Brandon Van Pernis, Haden Wachtler, Jessica Waterman, Anna Wheeler, and Sarah Wilson. Please pray for the Youth Spring Break Mission Trip participants and leaders as they serve in Harlingen, Texas March THE FIVE THIRTY Scott Hearon teaches on this third Sunday of Lent: Mixed Signals. Join us in The Gathering 5:30! Follow us on thefivethirty on Instagram and like us on The Five Thirty. TODAY! BLOOD DRIVE DONATION BUS AT FPC If you scheduled a donation appointment, please look for the donor coach parked in front of the Cheek House. Thank you for giving the gift of life! SAVE THE DATE: SPRING PICNIC AT FPC Join us on April 26, following the 11:00 A.M. service, for food, games, music, dessert contest and more. Look for more details online and in the newsletter in the coming month. MARCH 29: ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING OFFERING RECEIVED Each year since 1949, Presbyterians have given generously to One Great Hour of Sharing. Your gifts have enabled the Presbyterian Hunger, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and Self-Development of People programs to share with others the joy experienced in Christ. This is one of two special offerings designated by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that is offered to members of our congregation and will be received at all services on Sunday, March 29. Look for offering envelopes in the Sunday bulletin that week. Children may return their fish coin boxes that day to the baskets in the church narthex. JUNE RAMSEY CLASS Today, Dr. Patout Burns continues the Lenten series, Christian Theories to Explain the Death of Jesus and the Process of Salvation. Class begins at 9:45 A.M. in the living room of the Cheek House. Everyone is welcome.

8 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 or ). WAY ON WEDNESDAYS is a restorative midweek ministry where children can experience God through spiritual practices and worship education. All children ages four through 6th grade are welcome to join this ministry! Nursery care is also available for children three and younger. Visit our website for more information or to register your child. WEDNESDAY DINNER MENU The menu for March 11 is spaghetti with meat sauce or alfredo, roasted veggies, rolls and broccoli cheese soup. Dessert is homemade pies. Kids: All natural hot dog. Dinner begins 5:00 P.M. Programs begin 6:00 P.M. Dinner cost: Adults, $8; Child 3 12, $4; Child two and under, free. For more info and dinner reservations (fpcnashville.org/congregation/wednesday-nights/). 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. MISSION TRIPS & SERVICE AUGUST 2015 TAIWAN/CHINA MISSION TRIP Trip dates are August 10 23; relational and cultural visits to learn more about Christian ministry in the Chinese and Taiwanese context. Estimated cost is $4,500; $1,500 deposit and copy of your passport name page due April 1. Rev. Dr. Peter Lim of The Outreach Foundation and Rev. Dr. John McCall will serve as our in-country leaders. Contact Patricia Heim ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org) to sign up. NOVEMBER 2015 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP Trip dates are October 31 November 6; provide medical services in local clinic and neighborhood locations or provide construction labor on new clinic building. Physicians, dentists, nurses and other medical personnel are needed along with non-medical participants. Estimated trip cost is $1,400; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due June 1. Drs. Jim Cato and Betsy Triggs along with Todd Jones are trip leaders. Contact Patricia Heim ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org) to sign up. OUR ROOM IN THE INN MINISTRY NEEDS YOU Our on-campus winter shelter program for the homeless needs two overnight hosts (for either men or married couples) for March 18. Sign up on the bulletin board in Courtenay Hall. Contact Patricia Heim ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org) with questions. For more information or to sign up, visit the Mission section of the church website or contact Patricia Heim ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org).

9 FIRST FRIENDS n Celebrating Our Own Dr. Tom Walker First Friends Luncheon/Program is Thursday, March 19, 12:00 P.M. in Courtenay Hall, Soup/Salad/Dessert $6, RSVP by March 16 by contacting Rachel Gresham ( or hospitalitycenter@fpcnashville.org). CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY All registrations are available on the Children s page of the website. n Children s Sunday School Next Week On March 15, the classes will take a different format. Children will gather in multiage groups and have special activities during that time. Parents will receive notification of room changes in the next Weekly Update ; Changes will also be posted on the website. n Confirmation Class Monday, March 23, 5:30-7:30 P.M., confirmands will join with church officers at the Session/Diaconate dinner and meeting. AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES n VBS is June Register online today at the church website! Children ages 4 ½ through those entering 3rd grade are welcome for this fun week of Bible study and adventure! n Mission Camp Registration is available on our website! This year, camp is July for children entering grades 4-6 in Fall of n Early Preschool The FPC Early Preschool is accepting applications for both the 2015 Summer Program and the school year! The preschool accepts children ages 18 months five years. Visit (childrens.fpcnashville.org/preschool/) for more information. YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS n Sunday School Today Grades 7-12 will meet in The Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. before splitting into grade level Sunday School groups. n Spring Break Mission Participants and Parents will meet for lunch and an informational meeting in Courtenay Hall following the 11:00 service this morning. n Spring Break Mission Trip (9th 12th graders) March Please pray for our youth and adults going on this amazing mission trip to Texas. They will do some home repair and work on building projects with families in the community during the day and they will camp out at night. n 10:24 Small Group Bible Studies are meeting weekly. If you would like to join a group, contact Scott (shearon@fpcnashville.org).

10 n Sign Up for Summer Mission Trips at youth.fpcnashville.org today! West Virginia: June 7-12 McDowell County (Rising 9th-12th graders) helping with home repair with the Youth Staff. Great Escape: June Lee University in Cleveland, TN Rising 7th and 8th Grade Youth Conference with Brandon. Mystery Mission Trip:??? Graduating Senior Mission Trip Come and be surprised! Questions? Contact Ginger, Erika & Miller ( or AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS n Young Adult Women s Bible Study We meet on Monday evenings from 7:00 8:30 P.M. (5229 Cochran Drive, 37220). Ashley for more information (ahiggins@fpcnashville.org). n Young Adult Small Group Led by Lipscomb and Rachel Davis. Dinner and Bible study held Tuesday evenings 6:30 8:00 P.M. at the Davis home (1124 Stonewall Jackson Court, 37220). For those young adults in their 20s and 30s. n Sunday School Classes (meet at 9:45 A.M.) Young Adult Sunday School Class Led by Steve and Mary Lee Bartlett, Warner McNeilly and Allison Milam. For young adults in their 20s and 30s (Staff Workroom). Foundations Led by Chan and Ginger Sheppard and Sam and Betsy Funk. For engaged and newly married couples (Enrichment Center, EC-100). First Families Led by Mort and Jami Hill. For adults with children ages birth to six years old (Courtenay Lounge). Friends in Faith For adults in their 30s and early 40s (L-205). n General For more information about College Ministry, Linda Morphis (lmorphis@fpcnashville.org). For more information about Young Adult Ministry, Ashley Higgins (ahiggins@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.

11 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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