FEBRUARY 15, 2015 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING

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1 FEBRUARY 15, 2015 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY TRANSFIGURATION OF THE LORD 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES VOLUNTARY Chant de Paix Jean Langlais *CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Adam DeVries (11:00) Stuart Gordon Leader: Let the light shine out of darkness. People: God of all glory, gather us in. Leader: Let the light shine out of darkness. People: Lord Jesus Christ, shine in our hearts. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 624 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP TOULON CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Adam DeVries (11:00) Stuart Gordon PRAYER OF CONFESSION God our Creator, we confess that we are broken, sinful creatures. You shine with perfect beauty, but we turn away from Your presence. You blaze with heavenly glory, but we hide our faces from Your truth. Forgive us, God of grace. Shine in our hearts this day through the light of Your Word so that we may glorify You forever; through Jesus Christ our Lord. SILENT CONFESSION LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie Eleison ASSURANCE OF PARDON

2 *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn 581 THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Holy God, You gave the law to show Your people the way of righteousness. Help us receive Your commandments as grace and live as Your obedient children that Your goodness may shine through us, to the glory of Your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. SCRIPTURE READINGS Pastor: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. II Kings 2:1-12, page 332 Mark 9:2-9, page 44 Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship in Room CW-110. HYMN OF PREPARATION 193 (seated) Jesus, Take Us to the Mountain UNSER HERRSCHER SERMON Majesty, Mystery and the Mountaintop RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:30) Adam DeVries (11:00) Sandra Randleman The Apostles Creed Hymnal Page 35 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts) Hymnal Page 35 OFFERTORY (8:30) Jesus, I Adore Thee Stephen Caracciolo Jesus, I adore Thee, word of truth and grace, Who in glory shineth light upon our race. Christ, to Thee surrendered, my whole heart is bowed. Alpha and Omega, Thou true Son of God. Taste and touch and vision to discern Thee fail; faith that comes by hearing, pierces through the veil. I believe whatever the son of God hath told, what the truth hath spoken that for truth I hold. Word of God incarnate, Lord of life and light, teach me how to love and worship Thee aright. Holy spirit, ever bide within my heart, speaking thy commandments, telling all thou art. Wondrous revelation, verity and grace. Lo, in glory s heaven, I see thee face to face. Light of endless light whom heaven and earth adore, fill me with thy radiance, now and evermore.

3 (11:00) Arr. Alfred V. Fedak You, Lord, are Both Lamb and Shepherd ( Christus Paradox ) You, Lord, are both Lamb and Shepherd. You, Lord, are both prince and slave. You, peacemaker and swordbringer of the way You took and gave. You, the everlasting instant; You, whom we both scorn and crave. Clothed in light upon the mountain, stripped of might upon the cross, shining in eternal glory, beggared by a soldier s toss, You, the everlasting instant; You, who are both gift and cost. You, who walk each day beside us, sit in power at God s side. You, who preach a way that s narrow, have a love that reaches wide. You, the everlasting instant; You, who are our pilgrim guide. Worthy is our earthly Jesus! Worthy is our cosmic Christ! Worthy Your defeat and victory. Worthy still Your peace and strife. You, the everlasting instant; You, who are our death and our life. Alleluia, You, who are our death and our life. *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT PUER NOBIS NASCITUR O Wondrous Sight, O Vision Fair O wondrous sight, O vision fair of glory that the church shall share, which Christ upon the mountain shows, where brighter than the sun he glows! From age to age the tale declare, how with the three disciples there, where Moses and Elijah meet, the Lord holds converse high and sweet. The law and prophets there have place, two chosen witnesses of grace; the Father s voice from out the cloud proclaims his only Son aloud. With shining face and bright array Christ deigns to manifest today what glory shall be theirs above who joy in God with perfect love. And faithful hearts are raised on high by this great vision s mystery, for which in joyful strains we raise the voice of prayer, the hymn of praise. *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Go, My Children, with My Blessing AR HYD Y NOS The congregation will be seated for a moment of silent prayer after the Benediction.

4 *CLOSING VOLUNTARY Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Max Reger * 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 Adam DeVries, Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families Stuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for Discipleship Sandra Randleman, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Mission Katie Goodman, 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. FLOWERS in the chancel are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Steve L. Dalton by Donna, David and Scott Dalton. 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. SYMPATHY The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to: Celia & Gordon Denney, on the death of Celia s mother, Lillian McGehee Jordan, who died on February 1. Sympathy also to grandchildren, Davis and Katherine Denney. Jackie Postell, on the death of her cousin, Harry Compton, who died on February 1. Rachel and Wesley Suitt, on the death of Wesley s grandfather, Harold Farris, who died on February 5. Sims and Chad Polk, on the death of Sim s father, Lee Hartwell Rogers, who died on February 8. Sympathy also to grandchildren Bentley and Knox Polk. Mary Elizabeth Christian and David Hobbs, on the death of their mother, Elizabeth Hobbs, who died recently. 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.

5 12:20 CONCERT After the 11:00 Worship Service TODAY, there will be a concert in the Sanctuary presenting The Vanderbilt University Choir, directed by David Binns Williams. You are invited to stay after the worship service and enjoy their performance. 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). THE FIVE THIRTY Our study of Jonah continues tonight with Scott Hearon and Jonah and the Diva Complex. Join us in The Gathering 5:30! Follow us on thefivethirty on Instagram and like us on The Five Thirty. HOLY COMMUNION will be observed on Sunday, February 22, at the 8:30 A.M., 10:55 A.M., 11:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. worship services. Prepare your hearts to celebrate this sign of Christ s love. BLOOD FPC ON SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Appointment scheduling available Sundays in Courtenay Hall. Contact ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org) for assistance. BOOK SIGNING TODAY AT BOOKMARKS Jeremy Shapiro will be in the bookstore from 9:30 10:30 A.M. to sign his book Sheila and the Magnificent Tail. PREPARING FOR LIFE S TRANSITION Luncheon and seminar series for all ages and stages, each Sunday in February, from 12:15 1:30 P.M. in Courtenay Hall. Today: Love Letters. Andy Spickard will discuss end of life transitions and communicating our wishes in advance. Warner McNeilly will discuss getting our documents in order. Lunch is $6 per person; make reservations ( or fpcnashville.org/congregation/register-give/). JUNE RAMSEY CLASS Today, Dr. Doug Knight concludes his series on Secularism. Next Sunday, February 22, Dr. Patout Burns begins a fiveweek 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. AUTHOR MARJORIE THOMPSON TO SPEAK The Spiritual Journeys class will have Marjorie Thompson, noted author and leader in the field of spiritual formation, as their guest on February 22. She will be speaking on forgiveness and present major points from her new book on the topic, Forgiveness: A Lenten Study. The class invites all who are interested to share this time with Marjorie at 9:45 A.M. in the Cheek House dining room.

6 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 ). WOW BIBLE STUDY In Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine, Max Lucado calls readers back to consider the abundant richness of God s offer. It s an offer to live a changed life, a call to genuine transformation and the courage to see it through. Join us Wednesday mornings for discussion and fellowship. We meet in Vance Hall/Room 222, from 9:30 11:00 A.M. For information, contact Leslee Bechtel (llbdesigns@aol.com). ASH WEDNESDAY DINNER AND SERVICE is February 18. Dinner served at 5:30 P.M. in Courtenay Hall, with service at 6:30 P.M. in the Sanctuary. Nursery care is available for children three years and younger beginning at 6:15 P.M. Please make reservations for dinner online at or by calling the church at Menu: baked potato bar, salad bar, chili and dessert. Baked chicken is available with advanced request. WAY ON WEDNESDAYS will not meet on February 18 due to the Ash Wednesday Worship Service. 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 August 10 23; relational and cultural visits to learn more about Christian ministry in the Chinese and Taiwanese context. Cost is $4,500; $1,500 deposit and copy of your passport name page due April 1. Rev. Peter Lim of The Outreach Foundation and Rev. John McCall will serve as our in country leaders. Contact ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org) to sign up. NOVEMBER 2015 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP October 31 November 6; provide medical services in local clinic and neighborhood locations. Physicians, dentists, nurses and other medical personnel are needed; non-medical participants welcome. Cost is $1,400; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due June 1. Drs. Jim Cato and Betsy Triggs along with are trip leaders. Contact ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org) to sign up. For more information or to sign up, visit the Mission section of the church website or contact Patricia Heim ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org). AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES FIRST FRIENDS n First Friends Luncheon/Program,.Thursday, February 19, 12:00 P.M., Courtenay Hall, Celebrating Our Own Wayland Holyfield, prominent American songwriter and leader in the songwriting community. Soup/salad lunch ($6). RSVP by February 16, with Rachel (hospitalitycenter@fpcnashville.org or ). CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY All registrations are available on the Children s page of the website. n Ash Wednesday Service Nursery care will be available for children three years and younger beginning at 6:15 P.M. No reservation is necessary. Service begins at 6:30 P.M.

7 n Confirmation Retreat The Confirmation retreat is next weekend, February 20-21! There is an $80 retreat fee; financial assistance available upon request to Deb O Brien (dobrien@fpcnashville.org). Complete your online registration from the church today! n VBS 2015 Vacation Bible School 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! Recruiting for leaders and guides has begun. Contact Carrie Hininger ( ) if you are interested in being part of our Adventure! n Mission Camp Registration for Mission Camp 2015 is available on our website! This year, Mission Camp will be 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. AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES 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 Tonight 11th Graders and their families are invited to worship together tonight at The Five Thirty service in The Gathering Place. After worship, families will eat dinner together with Scott Hearon. Please let us know you are coming (youth@fpcnashville.org)! n Twelfth Graders are headed to dinner at SATCO (416 21st Avenue South) with Adam, Brandon and the 10:24 leaders after The Five Thirty tonight. n Seventh Graders will serve at Second Harvest Food Bank on Saturday, February 28. We ll leave FPC at 12:30 P.M. Wear closedtoe shoes and bring a sweatshirt in case we do refrigerated food sorting! Bring money for ice cream after working and before returning to FPC at 4:30 P.M. All must bring the signed release form. Call ( ) if you need a release form. n 11th Gulf Shores Trip February 27 March 1 with Scott Hearon (shearon@fpcnashville.org). We ll stay by the beach and will spend the weekend playing, eating, bonding as a grade and preparing for a new kind of leadership as senior year approaches. We ll return Sunday evening. Sign up today (youth.fpcnashville.org). n Spring Break Mission Trip (9th 12th graders) March This amazing trip to Texas is filling fast! We will do some home repair and work on building projects with families in the community during the day and we will camp out at night. Sign up today (youth.fpcnashville.org). n 10:24 Small Group Bible Studies are meeting weekly. If you would like to join a group, contact Scott (shearon@fpcnashville.org). Questions? Contact Ginger, Erika & Miller ( or youth@fpcnashville.org).

8 The Mission of First Presbyterian Church To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love through worship, education, and service. 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 Frankin Pike, Nashville, TN (615)