CALL TO WORSHIP WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP MINUTE FOR MISSION CALL TO CONFESSION SILENT CONFESSION

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1 NOTES MARCH 24, 2013 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY PALM/PASSION SUNDAY 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES VOLUNTARY Benedictus Alec Rowley CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Sam Cooper (11:00) Catherine Foster Leader: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! People: Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Leader: Lo, your King comes to you; People: triumphant and victorious is He, Leader: humble and riding on a donkey, People: on a colt, the foal of a donkey. All: Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 88 VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN All Glory, Laud, and Honor WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP MINUTE FOR MISSION Mike Hindman First Presbyterian Church 4815 Frankin Road, Nashville, TN (615) Radio broadcast of the 11:00 Sunday worship service airs at 4:00 P.M. each Sunday on WAMB 1200 AM CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Sam Cooper (11:00) Catherine Foster PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of all times and places, we confess that we would rather join the crowds than stand alone. We prefer the popular point of view to a solitary witness. We like safety and security while shrinking from the risk of involvement. We ll sing hosanna, when everyone else is doing so, but not when the hostile Good Friday forces may hear us. We believe Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners. We know that means us, not just others. We ask You to be patient with us, to help us understand our own guilt. Then pour out Your forgiveness in such a way that we are forever transformed; in Jesus name, Amen. SILENT CONFESSION

2 LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie Eleison ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn 579 THE WORD ANTHEM Hosanna Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! 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. Carol McClure SCRIPTURE READINGS Palm Sunday Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, page 83 Passion Sunday Scripture: Luke 23:32-49, page 89 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 98 (seated) O Sacred Head, Now Wounded SERMON Out of the Depths: Plenteous Redemption RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE PASSION CHORALE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:30) Sandra Randleman (11:00) Stuart Gordon The Apostles Creed (Traditional) Hymnal Page 14 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (Traditional - debts) Hymnal Page 16 Living an Openhanded Life Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16 Over the past few years, your gifts have enabled the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and Self- Development of People share the joy experienced in Christ. These gifts have helped rebuild a fishing community left in tatters in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, provided food and shelter to those affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti, and fueled our ability to provide peace and hope to those touched by the recent shootings in Tucson, Arizona; Aurora, Colorado; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Many of us enjoy the abundance of God s blessings, and by living an open-handed life and sharing these blessings with others, we can offer an outward sign of thanksgiving for the presence of Christ in our lives while bringing joy to God and to our sisters and brothers. Since 1949, Presbyterians like you have given generously to the One Great Hour of Sharing Offering, making an impact both at home and abroad. As we share together, we sincerely thank you for your continued investment in our response to meet the needs of the most vulnerable members of God s family. How you can give? Use the offering envelope in today s bulletin or send your check to the church finance office; make checks payable to FPC. OFFERTORY Roberta Bitgood (8:30) Hosanna Hosanna! Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest!

3 AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES n The 5:30 is now meeting in the Gathering Place. This worship service features in-depth Biblical teaching and contemporary worship music. Tonight, March 24th is a Soup Night, so bring a dish and enjoy the fellowship. There WILL be a 5:30 Service on Easter Day in the Gathering Place. n 2013 Summer College Mission Trip Join fellow college students for a memorable week of service and fellowship in New Orleans (June 16-21). Our work team will be lead by Mark DeVries and evening programming by Adam DeVries... a stellar duo! For registration and more details, visit: college.fpcnashville.org/collegemission-2013-new-orleans. n Young Adult Small Group (ages 22 to 35) meets Tuesdays from 7:00-8:00 P.M., at the home of Rachel and Lipscomb Davis (3703B Woodmont Boulevard). The group is currently studying The New Testament from Scratch. Newcomers are welcome anytime! n Be in Touch! Please update your or your adult child s contact information under the Register tab of our webpage: ya.fpcnashville.org. n Find us on the web 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. n Sunday School Classes: (meet at 9:45 A.M.) Alethia Participants are age Meets in the Tyne House. Connections Participants are an intentional mix of age 18 to late 30s who are single, married, divorced, studying, working, parenting, etc. Meets in the Bryant Conference Room/MW201 (Ministry Wing). Foundations Participants are married couples age mid- 20s to mid-30s. Meets in EC-101 (Enrichment Center lower level). Friends in Faith Participants are primarily married couples age 30s and early 40s. Meets in L-201 (Oak Hill School upper level). For more information about FPC s young adult ministry, Catherine Foster (cfoster@fpcnashville.org). For college ministry, Linda Morphis (lmorphis@fpcnashville.org). (11:00) From Bethlehem to Calvary Jonathan Varcoe Of those who sought my crib at Bethlehem, heeding a voice and following a star, how many walked with me to Calvary? It was too far. Glory surrounded that once mangered babe, and hope for men who struggled with their loss. But hope, fulfilled, came through my thorny crown and through my cross. Truth was my sword, and pain the accolade which I bestowed on those who followed on; a tethered ass the charger which I chose to ride upon. Gone was the glory, then, of Bethlehem, the gifts of Kings and Magi from the East; gone were the multitudes, and only twelve were at the feast. Of humble bread served in the upper room, where that sad cup was passed from hand to hand in token of my love for all mankind within the land. When, at Gethsemane, I prayed alone that a more bitter cup might be withdrawn, ye could not watch with me one little hour until the Dawn! So many sought my crib at Bethlehem, heeding a voice and following a star, but only Simon walked to Calvary. It was too far. *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 89 Hosanna, Loud Hosanna *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION ELLACOMBE *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 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 Benediction. *CLOSING VOLUNTARY Fantasia in c minor BWV 537 J.S. Bach * Those who are able, please stand Latecomers may be seated Please silence your cell phone as you enter the sanctuary. The Mission of First Presbyterian Church To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love through worship, education, and service. PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE, Pastor Sam Cooper, Executive Pastor Catherine Foster, Associate Pastor for Young Adult Ministry Stuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for Discipleship Sandra Randleman, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Mission

4 Cross Bearer: Eric Nyabenda Nicholas Bergin, Organist Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist Psalmody and Doxology Choirs: Carol McClure, director; Hosanna I: Carolyn Naumann, director; Hosanna II: Lara Woodward, director; Cherub Choir: Kelly Posey, director (8:30) Sanctuary Chorale: Keith Moore, conductor (11:00) Sanctuary Choir: Raphael Bundage, 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. SYMPATHY The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to: Mary and Parker Prevost, on the death of Parker s brother, Fred Leland Prevost III, who died on March 13. 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 is a ministry of worship preparation for young children and their parents. Parents and their children who are age 4 or 5 by September 1, 2012, are invited to participate (this includes children in the Faith, Hope, Love, and Mercy Sunday School classes). This ministry is offered during both 8:30 and 11:00 worship services and meets in Room CW-110, which is located in the Children s Ministry wing. Please reference the worship bulletin to know when to exit the sanctuary. We ask that children who are attending for the first time be accompanied by a parent. Please visit the church website to enroll your child in YC&W. Contact Deb O Brien (dobrien@fpcnashville.org) with questions. ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES Hearing devices, largeprint hymnals, large-print bulletins, and large-print Bibles are available for worship and are located in the narthex on the table on the right side as you enter the front doors. If anyone has a need or disability requiring assistance or accommodation for any church activity, please contact the church office ( ). OFFICER PRAYER TIME Prayer requests for our congregation can be submitted to the church officers by filling out prayer request cards and depositing them in the Prayer Request Boxes, located in the narthex on the southeast wall and at the Welcome Center. Prayer request cards can be found in a rack attached to the Prayer Request Box. Officers meet each Wednesday at 4:30 P.M. in the Bryant Conference Room to lift up prayer requests to God. SERMONS preached at First Presbyterian Church are published weekly. You can log on to the church website ( to listen to an audio version or read a printed version of the sermon. Printed copies of the sermon can also be found in literature areas of the church (in the narthex and Welcome Center). HOLY COMMUNION will be observed on Sunday, April 7, at the 8:30, 11:00, and the 5:30 worship services. Prepare your hearts to celebrate this sign of Christ s love and grace. AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES n Early Preschool Summer Program is offered for 6 weeks every summer. Classes meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Information regarding registration, dates and cost can be found at childrens.fpcnashville.org/preschool/summer-program or contact Brenda Lutz ( or blutz@fpcnashville.org). n Have you signed up your child for Vacation Bible School? Now is the time! Registration is online. n Needed for VBS We are in need of trial size personal care items. The children will be preparing dignity bags for our Room In The Inn guests, and we need the items to put in the bags. Suggested items are new white socks, trial size toothpaste, shampoo, body wash, individually packaged Kleenex and toothbrushes, small combs and Chapstick. Collection bins are located at the Children s Welcome Desk. YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS n Sunday School Grades 7-12 will meet at 9:40 A.M. in the Gathering Place for fellowship and worship. We will then split into grade level classes. n No Sunday School NEXT Sunday, March 31. Happy Easter! n 8th Grade PTM Capture The Flag: April 20 Come join us on the front lawn of FPC for some capture the flag fun! More details to come. n Great Escape (Rising 7th and 8th Grade) June Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, is the location for the Junior High Great Escape, the oldest middle school youth conference in the country. During the week on campus, rising 7th and 8th graders will enjoy outdoor games and activities, fun and engaging speakers, worship, great music and self-reflection before spending a day rafting the Ocoee River on the way back to Nashville. Contact Brandon Van Pernis (bvanpernis@fpcnashville.org) for more information. n New Orleans (Rising 9th and 11th Grade) June Join your friends for a week of missions in the unique southern city of New Orleans, rich with American South, European and Caribbean influences. Though Hurricane Katrina was five years ago, residents are still fighting their way back from its devastation. During our time there, we ll do a variety of work such as demolition, rebuilding, outdoor yard and park cleanup and relational work with adults and children. Throughout the week, we ll also enjoy some of the sights, foods and opportunities that make New Orleans the special place it is. Contact Millie Ledbetter (mledbetter@fpcnashville.org) for more information. n Youth Newsletter: If your family isn t receiving the monthly Youth Newsletter in your , contact Millie (mledbetter@fpcnashville.org or ). COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULT ANNOUNCEMENTS n FPC Young Professionals are young adults in their 20s and 30s who worship, learn and serve at First Presbyterian Church. Young Professionals includes those who are single, married and divorced, who do not have children and who are either working in a career or studying toward a post-graduate degree.

5 MISSION TRIPS & SERVICE AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES APRIL 2013 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP April 27-May 3. Install water filtration system in school and conduct health education sessions (with translators); other construction work possible. Cost is $1,400; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due NOW. Mike Crout, John Gillespie and Deb and Mike O Brien are trip leaders. JULY 2013 EAST AFRICA FAMILY MISSION TRIP July 17-August 2. Construction work on churches/schools and visits to mission projects are supported by FPC in both Kenya and Rwanda. Kenyan safari is included. Children must be age 12 to participate. Vaccinations required. Cost is $5,000; $1,500 deposit and copy of your passport due NOW. Only two spaces remain. Dr. Bob LaGrone and Rev. Sandra Randleman are trip leaders. First paid, first reserved. NOVEMBER 2013 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP November 2-8. Medical personnel to offer services in local clinic and neighborhood locations; non-medical participants needed to assist in processing patients. Cost is $1,400; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due June 1. Drs. Jim Cato and Betsy Triggs are trip leaders. MISSION TRIP SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE Scholarship assistance is available for FPC members to participate in any FPC-sponsored mission trip. Contact Sandra Randleman (srandleman@fpcnashville.org or ) to submit a request. For more information or to sign up, contact , adultmissions@fpcnashville.org or visit our registration page: missions.fpcnashville.org/missions/register. CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY n Today our 6 year olds-grade 5 children are meeting in the D wing of Oak Hill School and experiencing the last day of the life of Jesus through images of light and darkness. Our three, four and five year olds are meeting in Grundy Hall to remember Jesus entrance into Jerusalem. n Holy Week The Nursery will be available for children ages 3 and younger for Maundy Thursday worship service and the Friday evening Tenebrae service. n Easter Sunday, March 31 Gather with the FPC community for one of five worship services 6:30 A.M. sunrise service, 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. There will be no Sunday School this day. n Wednesday Night Activities take a spring break hiatus through March 27. We will resume Wednesday night on April 3 with folk dancing for all ages in the Enrichment Center. n Stop Hunger Now: April 4 from 4:00-6:00 P.M. We need 100+ volunteers in FPC s Enrichment Center to join us in creating emergency meal packages for crisis hunger relief. Online signup and more details are on the children s website. This is a great service opportunity for groups (teams, scouts, classes, etc.), families and people of all ages. n Save the Date: April 7 The Reaching Out Together Milestone Celebration at 9:45 A.M. is for our children in the Love, Grace and Mercy classes. Parents are invited to attend with their children to meet the many new friends the children made through the year. HOLY WEEK CONTINUES AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Maundy Thursday Thursday, March 28 Dinner in Courtenay Hall 5:30 P.M. Reservations needed by Tuesday, March 26 Communion Service 6:30 P.M. Sanctuary Sermon: The Third Cup by the Rev. Dr. Stuart Gordon Good Friday Noon Service Friday, March 29, Noon Stanford Chapel Sermon: It is Finished by the Rev. Dr. Good Friday Tenebrae Service Friday, March 29, 7:00 P.M. The Sanctuary Choir presents this provocative and moving Good Friday Service. In this unique presentation, the choir will interpret the Passion story. The text, read by Bob Loflin, is taken from the Gospel of John. The Sanctuary Choir and congregation will respond and reflect on the unfolding Passion with hymns and anthems. You are invited to enter the world of Christ s passion through Word and music. Easter Sunrise Service Sunday, March 31, 6:30 A.M. 6:30 A.M. in Sullivan Gardens Meditation by the Rev. Catherine Foster Easter Breakfast 7:00 A.M. in Courtenay Hall Sanctuary Worship Services 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 A.M. Out of the Depths: Resurrection and the Redemption of All Things by the Rev. Dr. (No Sunday School) the 5:30 Sermon by the Rev. Catherine Foster Gathering Place Overflow for these Easter services will be located in Courtenay Hall. Childcare for pre-kindergarten and younger is available for all services except the Easter Sunrise Service. TODAY, MARCH 24: MEMORIAL DEDICATION Following the 11:00 A.M. worship service there will be a dedication of the David and Gayle Alexander Memorial Labyrinth in Courtenay Hall. A labyrinth is a spiritual tool a path of prayer a walking meditation. Please join us for this memorial dedication for two persons who have meant so much to this church and to the Spiritual Journey for Women class. For information about labyrinths, visit or read Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Practice, a book by Lauren Artress. TODAY, MARCH 24: HOLY WEEK PRESENTATION Join Mark Eberle at 9:45 A.M. in the Jones Session Room as he shows slides of Jerusalem and the locations of the Holy Week events, taken from last year s Holy Land trip. Beginning with The Mount of Olives and including The Garden of Gethsemane, The Upper Room, The Via Dolorosa, The Church of The Holy Sepulchre, The Garden Tomb and the locations where Jesus was taken for his trial. Experience the reality of Christ s last week of life on earth, from His triumphant entry into Jerusalem through the anguish of His trial and crucifixion, and finally to His triumphant resurrection. This is sure to enhance your Holy Week experience.

6 MISSION TRIPS & SERVICE 2013 HOLY LAND TRIP The 2013 Holy Land trip is scheduled to depart Nashville on Tuesday, November 5, and return Wednesday, November 20. Three days will be spent in Jordan with the remainder of the time spent in Israel. Led by Stuart Gordon, this pilgrimage of faith to the land of our Christian heritage is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The price of $4,496 includes airfare from Nashville, first class accommodations, breakfasts and dinners, entry fees to all sites and top-notch tour guides in each country. Registration for this trip will be done directly through our tour company, Educational Opportunities. Informational brochures will be available beginning March 24, during the Holy Week Presentation in the Jones Session Room (see previous page). Afterwards, brochures will be available at the church Welcome Desk. Questions? Contact Emily Eberle (emilyeberle21@gmail.com or ). SPECIAL MAUNDY THURSDAY DINNER The menu for Thursday, March 28, is baked ham, scalloped potatoes, brussel sprouts, spinach and apple salad and lemon pie. The option of a plain piece of baked chicken and/or a baked Irish or sweet potato is available by contacting Carl ( or cwomack@fpcnashville.org). Make your reservations by noon on Tuesday, either online (fpcnashville.org/congregation/maundy-thurs-dinner/) or by calling the church ( ). If you need to cancel a reservation, call the church by Tuesday at noon. Dinner begins at 5:30 P.M. Please note that there is no dinner on Wednesday this week. EASTER WEDNESDAYS PROGRAMS BEGIN APRIL 10 With the coming of April, the days are lengthening, the temperatures are rising and the opportunities are expanding. It s a great time to renew your friendships on Wednesday evenings. View full program information as well as register for dinner and programs online (fpcnashville.org/congregation/wednesday-nights/), or by calling the church ( ). Please remember to make new or cancel existing dinner reservations no later than noon on Monday of the week. STUDY/DISCUSSION GROUPS SPRING 2013 INQUIRERS CLASS BEGINS An Inquirers Class will be held for persons interested in uniting with First Presbyterian Church. The class will be held for five consecutive Sundays: April 7, 14, 21, 28 and May 5, during the Sunday School hour in the Jones Session Room. For more information, please call the church office ( ) or Sandra Randleman ( ). JUNE RAMSEY CLASS: TODAY Dr. Bruce Morrill, Jesuit priest and professor at Vanderbilt Divinity School, will speak on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. June Ramsey Class begins at 9:45 A.M. and meets in the living room of the Cheek House. Everyone is invited. A LENTEN STUDY AT DOWNTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THROUGH MARCH 28 On Thursdays, from noon until 1:00 P.M., a study will be led by Sandra Randleman at Downtown Presbyterian Church and will be based on Gary Neal Hansen s book, Kneeling with Giants: Learning to Pray with History s Best Teachers. A light lunch will be served. Questions? Contact Sandra (srandleman@fpcnashville.org or ). BOOKMARKS AUTHOR OF THE MONTH Stuart Gordon s Author of the Month is George Herbert. Herbert was a poet and a pastor in 17th century England and a man considered to be one of the greatest of English poets. His sacred poetry is beautiful in its own right, but also serves as rich devotional reading for Christians. It is no coincidence that a large portion of Scripture is poetic in form; to speak of the things of God requires every resource of language at our disposal. George Herbert is one of the great witnesses to God in the English language. The Complete English Poems of George Herbert is available in Bookmarks. CAREER TRANSITION NETWORK Join us for an interactive networking event on Tuesdays, 8:00-9:30 A.M. in the Bryant Conference Room. This is an open group. The Network is a guided exchange with career transitioning professionals sharing ideas, contacts, information and free career search tools and resources. Come learn about our LinkedIn group, our Job Blast and more. Bring a stack of business cards! For more information, please contact Bill Kirby (billkirbyjr@gmail.com or ). DID YOU KNOW by the end of March nearly 900 meals will have been served to our overnight guests from Room In The Inn during the months of November March? Did you know that FPC provided funding for the lunch ministry at our mother church, Downtown Presbyterian, to help feed nearly 2,400 hungry souls last year? Did you know that 8-10 FPC members volunteer each month to help serve those homeless men and women at the Downtown Church? Did you know that FPC members also serve as the overnight host and provide dinners six times a year at the only shelter serving homeless families in Nashville Safe Haven? Did you know that FPC has helped to build 11 new homes for Habitat for Humanity recipients and rebuild another three damaged by the May 2010 Nashville flood? Sheltering and feeding are but two of your church s mission ministries. Learn more at APRIL 4: STOP HUNGER NOW MEAL PACKING EVENT The FPC Enrichment Center will be filled with fun and excitement on Thursday, April 4, as together we help pack 10,000 nutritious meals that will be sent to international mission partners serving children in need. One hundred volunteers are needed between the hours of 4:00-6:00 P.M. This is perfect for children as young as three years old and grandparents as old as 103! Look on the Register portion of the Children s Ministry website to sign up. APRIL 14: HELP BUILD A BETTER BLOOD SUPPLY FPC will once again provide you an opportunity to help save a life by donating blood to the American Red Cross on Sunday morning, April 14. Regular and first-time donors may schedule a donation appointment on Sundays in Courtenay Hall during the Sunday School time. Remember, there is a 56-day waiting period between blood donations. For full listing of classes, please visit our website or pick up an Adult Education brochure from the church literature areas.