JUNE 28, 2015 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES. VOLUNTARY Au Monastère Alphonse Hasselmans

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1 JUNE 28, 2015 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES VOLUNTARY Au Monastère Alphonse Hasselmans *CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Stuart Gordon (11:00) Adam DeVries Leader: And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God require of you, but to fear the Lord your God, People: To walk in all His ways, to love Him, to serve the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Leader: For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who is not partial and takes no bribe. People: God executes justice for the fatherless and the widow, and loves the stranger, giving food and clothing. Leader: Love the stranger, therefore; for you were once strangers in the land of Egypt. People: He is your praise; He is your God, Who has done for you these great and terrible things which your eyes have seen. (Deuteronomy 10) *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 667 When Morning Gilds the Skies WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP LAUDES DOMINI CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Stuart Gordon (11:00) Adam DeVries PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy and merciful God, in Your presence we are free to be honest with ourselves, and in Your presence we confess our sinfulness, our shortcomings, and our offenses against Your law. You alone know the full truth of the ways in which we have sinned, and wandered from Your ways, in wasting our gifts, in forgetting Your love. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, for we are ashamed and truly sorry for all that we have done to disappoint and displease You. Forgive us our sins, help us to amend our ways, and to live in Your light, and walk in Your ways, all for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

2 SILENT CONFESSION 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) Lindsay and Allen Callison are presenting their sons, James Allen Callison, Jr. and Luke Bridgen Callison, for baptism. Assisting Elder: John Callison (11:00) Tori and Dave Alexander are presenting their daughter, Elizabeth Jane Alexander, for baptism. Assisting Elder: Jimmy Webb HYMN FOR BAPTISM TALLIS CANON PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Guide us, O God, by Your Word and Spirit, that in Your light we may see light, in Your truth find freedom, and in Your will discover Your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Clare Gilmore OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING II Samuel 1:1, 17-27, page 275 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

3 NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING II Corinthians 8:1-14, page 182 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. HYMN OF PREPARATION 22 (seated) God of the Sparrow ROEDER SERMON The Grace of Liberality RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Sam Cooper The Apostles Creed Hymnal Page 35 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts) Hymnal Page 35 OFFERTORY (8:30) Robert Lee Beautiful Savior Fairest Lord Jesus, Ruler of all nature, O Thou of God and man the Son, Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honor, Thou, my soul s glory, joy and crown. Fair are the meadows, fairer still the woodlands, robed in the blooming garb of spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer, He makes our sorrowing spirit sing. Beautiful Savior! Lord of all the nations! Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, praise, adoration, now and forever more be Thine. (11:00) Gabriel Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine Verbe égal au Très-Haut O Redeemer divine, notre unique espérance, our sole hope of salvation, jour éternel de la terre et des cieux eternal Light of the earth and the sky, De la paisible nuit On this Thy holy day, nous rompons le silence. we kneel in adoration. Divin Sauveur, jette sur nous les yeux! O Savior, turn on us Thy loving eye! Répands sur nous le feu Send down on us the fire de ta grace puissante, of Thy grace all-consuming, que tout l enfer, whose wondrous might fuie au son de ta voix, dispersed the powers of hell, dissipe le sommeil and rouse our slumbering souls d une âme languissante, with radiance all-illumining, qui la conduit à l oubli de tes lois! that they may waken Thy mercy to tell! Ô Christ sois favorable O Christ, bestow Thy blessing on us, à ce peuple fidèle we implore Thee, pour te bénir maintenant rassemblé who here are gathered on penitent knee; reçois les chants accept the hymns we chant qu il offre à ta glorie immortelle to Thine eternal glory, Et de tes dons qu il retourne comblé. and these Thy gifts we return unto Thee.

4 *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 716 God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION BEACH SPRING *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 Processional Charles Hutchings * 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 Adam DeVries, Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families Stuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for Discipleship Clare Gilmore, Summer Youth Intern Raphael Bundage, Director of Music Nicholas Bergin, Organist Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist Keith Moore, Sanctuary Chorale Conductor Carol McClure, Harp; Chris Stenstrom, Cello Evatt Howerton, 8:30 Baptism Buddy Esperance Ndayizere, 11:00 Baptism Buddy 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.

5 FLOWERS on the chancel table are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the marriage of Mary Catherine Hughart & Christopher Hayes Johnson and in loving memory of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Blair, Jr., Mr. Ervin Entrekin and Mr. & Mrs. Albert Johnson, Sr. 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 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). STEPHEN MINISTRY Can I Pray with You? If you feel a desire to become a Stephen Minister, please reach out to Sandra Randlman ( ) to apply. Deadline for application is August 1. OFFICER RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation Forms are in the First Edition and on our website. Deadline June 30. HOLY COMMUNION will be observed on July 12, at the 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. worship services in the Sanctuary. Prepare your hearts to celebrate this sign of Christ s love and grace. THE FIVE THIRTY Anna Wheeler teaches tonight as we continue our study on Evangelism. Join us! OCTOBER 2015 KENTUCKY APPALACHIA MISSION TRIP October 8 11 with Hendersonville New Creation Church; home repair projects; cost $130 plus meals on travel days and ground transportation costs; $50 deposit requested ASAP. Contact Ryan Powell to sign up ( or ryanpowell521@gmail.com).

6 TONS OF LOVE, RICE-PACKING PROJECT JULY 19 Children and Youth will pack ONE TON of rice into family-sized bags during the Sunday School hour in The Gathering Place. Adults whose Sunday School class has taken a break for the summer are invited to join in this family-friendly, multi-generational service activity. FPC Mission Campers will pack another ton of rice on Thursday, July 23. Rice packages will be donated to food pantries in rural Middle Tennessee. 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 PreK/Entering Kindergarten Age meets in the Children s Ministry Wing and those entering 1st 6th grade (and their parents) meet in Grundy Hall. Parents, please sign up to lead, assist or host either group. Visit our website or Hospitality Desk to pick your date(s)! n Nursery for children age six weeks three years is available during both worship services and Sunday School. Questions? Contact Karen Fitts (kfitts@fpcnashville.org). n Tons of Love Children and youth will pack ONE TON of rice into family-sized bags July 19, during the Sunday School Hour in The Gathering Place. Adults are welcome to join this family-friendly, multigenerational service activity. n Mission Camp Orientation Mission Campers and their parents, along with other volunteers, should plan to attend the Mission Camp Orientation on July 19, from 9:45 10:45 A.M. n ME Mornings Summer Outings We have organized several outings for moms and their little ones to get together for fellowship and fun. On July 16, one of our ME Moms will host a pool party at her home. To RSVP, visit the church website. n Early Preschool is accepting applications for the school year. Visit childrens.fpcnashville.org/preschool/tuition-and-fees/ or contact Brenda Lutz for more information. YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS n Sunday School Today Grades 7-12 will meet in The Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. before separating into grade level classes taught by our summer intern teams. n Wednesday Night Festivus meets through July, from 6:30 8:00 P.M. in The Gathering Place. Come for food, fun and fellowship for all youth. Bring $5 for dinner. n Barefoot Republic Camp July 5 10, for Junior High students with Adam. n Arts Camp July 13 15, 7th 12th graders will join Emily Martin, Anna Wheeler and our summer interns for creative week of art and worship. 1:00 5:00 P.M. Cost is $30. n Water Sports Camp July 20 22, 7th 12th graders will join Brandon Van Pernis, Scott Dalton and our summer interns for water sports at the lake. Leave at 8:00 A.M. on Monday and return by 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday. Cost is $100.

7 n Youth Help Lead Mission Camp July 19 23, Contact Erika Shapiro ( ) if you would like to help with the FPC Mission Camp (grades 4-6). n Christian Leadership Camp July 27-29, 7th 12th graders will join Anna Wheeler, Ashley Higgins and our summer interns for Christian Leadership Camp. 9:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Cost is $15 (lunch included). n To sign up for mission trips and camps, visit youth.fpcnashville.org. Questions? Contact or youth@fpcnashville.org. YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS n Young Adult Sunday Brunch Join us today, after the 11:00 A.M. service at Local Taco in Brentwood. Contact Ashley Higgins (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 College Bible Study Scott Hearon leads each Sunday evening through July 26. Meet in The Gathering Place following The Five Thirty. Questions? Contact Scott (shearon@fpcnashville.org). 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 (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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