AUGUST 3, 2014 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY GATHERING

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1 AUGUST 3, 2014 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES Adam DeVries INTROIT (11:00) David Ward For You, My God, I Wait For you, my God, I wait with hope born of the Word. Like sleepless ones who long to dream I wait and call my Lord. O God, You are my hope; I know that You forgive. Your love redeems me from the depths so I may rise and live. VOLUNTARY Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughan Williams *CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Stuart Gordon (11:00) Sandra Randleman Leader: Come to the waters; come, eat and drink. People: The Lord gives us food in due season. Leader: Come to Christ; come, eat and be filled. People: When we awake, we shall be satisfied, beholding Your likeness. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 509 All Who Hunger, Gather Gladly WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP HOLY MANNA Adam DeVries CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Stuart Gordon (11:00) Sandra Randleman PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In Your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in Your will and walk in Your ways, to the glory of Your holy name.

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 Adam DeVries Kate Celauro and Mark Schultz are presenting their son, August Isaac Schultz, for baptism. Assisting Elder: Kathy Celauro 11:00 Stuart Gordon Courtney and Christopher Whitmore are presenting their daughter, Blakely McPherson Whitmore, for baptism. Assisting Elder: Marbut Gaston HYMN FOR BAPTISM TALLIS CANON ANTHEM Softly and Tenderly William L. Thompson Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling, Calling for you and for me; See, on the portals He s waiting and watching, Watching for you and for me. Come home, come home, Ye who are weary, come home; Earnestly, tenderly, Jesus is calling, Calling, O sinner, come home! Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleading, Pleading for you and for me? Why should we linger and heed not His mercies, Mercies for you and for me? O for the wonderful love He has promised, Promised for you and for me! Though we have sinned, He has mercy and pardon, Pardon for you and for me.

3 PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Anna Wheeler God of mercy, You promised never to break Your covenant with us. Amid all the changing words of our generation, speak Your eternal Word that does not change. Then may we respond to Your gracious promises with faithful and obedient lives; through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING Pastor: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. Anna Wheeler Genesis 32:22-31, page 30 Adam DeVries Matthew 14:13-21, page 16 Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship in Room CW-110. HYMN OF PREPARATION 498 (seated) Loaves Were Broken, Words Were Spoken BEACH SPRING SERMON Mourning Meal RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE Adam DeVries *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) Herbert Howells All My Hope on God is Founded All my hope on God is founded; He doth still my trust renew. Me through change and chance he guideth, only good and only true. God unknown, He alone calls my heart to be His own. Pride of man and earthly glory, sword and crown betray his trust; what with care and toil he buildeth, tower and temple, fall to dust. But God s power, hour by hour, is my temple and my tower. Daily doth the Almighty Giver bounteous gifts on us bestow; His desire our soul delighteth, pleasure leads us where we go. Love doth stand at His hand; joy doth wait on His command. Still from man to God eternal Sacrifice of praise be done, High above all praises praising for the gift of Christ His Son. Christ doth call one and all: ye who follow shall not fall.

4 (11:00) Come and Taste arr. Alice Parker Come and taste along with me consolation flowing free, from the Father s wealthy throne, sweeter than the honeycomb. I ll praise God and you praise God, and we ll all praise God together; We ll praise the Lord for the work that He has done, and we ll bless His name forever. All that come with free good will make the banquet sweeter still; Now I go to Mercy s door, asking for a little more. Goodness, running like a stream through the new Jerusalem, by a constant breaking forth sweetens earth and heaven both. O, return, ye sons of grace, turn and see God s smiling face. Hark, He calls backsliders home, then from Him now longer roam. *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 837 What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 547 Go, My Children, with My Blessing SHOWALTER Adam DeVries AR HYD Y NOS The congregation will be seated for a moment of silent prayer after the Congregational Response. *CLOSING VOLUNTARY Hyfrydol Ralph Vaughan Williams * Those who are able, please stand Latecomers may be seated Please silence your cell phone as you enter the sanctuary. PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE 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 Missions Anna Wheeler, CYMT Intern Lacy Sheppard, 8:30 Baptism Buddy Mary Grace Smith, 11:00 Baptism Buddy Raphael Bundage, Director of Music Nicholas Bergin, Organist Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist Bill Kirby, bass; Robert Thompson, guitar Keith Moore, Sanctuary Chorale Conductor; Lori Brooks, soprano 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.

5 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 Randy Gustafson and his father Gus Gustafson, by their family. CONGRATULATIONS The First Presbyterian Church family congratulates Lacy and Mark Hardison, on the birth of their daughter, Mary Walker Hardison, born on July 22. Proud grandparents are Lynn and Ernest Hardison. SYMPATHY The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to: Carolyn and Gary Mueller, on the death of Gary s aunt, Darlene M. (Tots) Mueller, who died on July 13. Patricia and Bobby Hardison, on the death of their daughter, Margaret Kathryn (Maggie) Hardison, who died on July 15. Sympathy also to Kathy Celauro. Leslee and Jon Bechtel, on the death of Jon s mother, Gloria Bechtel, who died on July 21. Sympathy also to grandchildren Jeffrey and Allison Bechtel. 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. PLEASE WELCOME ASHLEY COATES HIGGINS She will be serving as our New Director of Young Adult and High School Ministries. Ashley Graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary this past May. She received a Master s of Divinity as well as a Master s of Arts in Youth Ministry. She is the recipient of Princeton s Robert K. Kelley Award in Youth Ministry. Join the church in welcoming Ashley and Jake at a reception in the gathering place after the 5:30 on August 17. 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 August 15, 2014, are invited to participate (this includes children in the Faith, 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. MOTHER AND INFANT QUIET ROOM Mothers of infants who need a quiet place for nursing or calming babies are welcome to use the Quiet Room. An audio feed of the worship service is provided. Check in with Karen Fitts in the Nursery to see if the Quiet Room is available for your use. 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 ( ). A/V OF WORSHIP AVAILABLE Worship service in Courtenay Hall has the audio-video transfer for each of the Sunday morning worship services. It is a smaller but still spacious area to worship that is wheelchair accessible, has low sensory stimulation and allows for more movement. If

6 that atmosphere aids in your ability to worship, feel free to enjoy the service in Courtenay Hall. 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). MUSIC NOTES The Parish Choir will sing at the 11:00 worship service on Sunday, August 17. This ensemble, open to any who wish to participate, is geared especially toward those considering membership in one of the choirs at FPC, as well as those who do not have time to commit to weekly participation in choir. The group will briefly rehearse in the choir room at 10:00 on Sunday morning. Please do consider joining us! LET THE BUILD BEGIN! Plan to join us on our Habitat home build in the Antioch area this fall over four weekends from September 20 October 12. Steve Butler and Les Coble are build co-chairs. We have other wonderful church officers who have committed to serve as daily build captains, so add your name to the sign-up sheets on the bulletin board now in Courtenay Hall. adresses are required for build volunteers so that driving instructions, etc. may be provided. If you can t be a build volunteer, consider providing lunch food one day to our hungry volunteers! THIS WEEK! NACOME 2014, AUGUST 8-10 Keith Gunter (Associate Pastor of New Church Development) will be leading our weekend sessions this year. For detailed information, please contact Emmett Russell (emmett.russell.4@gmail.com) or visit fpcnashville.org/nacome SAVE THE DATE: PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN FALL BRUNCH Join us on September 9 at 10:00 A.M. in Courtenay Hall for joyful fellowship. Tickets will be $15. SAVE THE DATE: LUNCH AND CHAT WITH ALICE MATHEWS Are you A Woman God Can Use? Alice Mathews, well-known Christian author and radio personality, will be speaking on her book, A Woman God Can Use and how imperfect women are part of God s perfect plan. September 27, 11:30 A.M. 2:00 P.M. in the Cheek House. Tickets are $15. Please call the church office ( ) for more details. STEPHEN MINISTRY Ever thought about becoming a Stephen Minister? First Presbyterian will be training another class of Stephen Ministers in the fall. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you might want to be part of this exciting ministry. Contact Sandra Randleman ( or srandleman@fpcnashville.org) for application and additional information.

7 SAVE THE DATE: FALL FAMILY RIVER CRUISE Join us aboard the Blue Heron cruise boat for an afternoon outing on the Cumberland, Sunday October 19 at 2:00 P.M. More information coming soon online and in upcoming bulletins and newsletters! MISSION TRIPS & SERVICE STUDY/DISCUSSION GROUPS THE 5:30 This service meets on Sunday evenings in The Gathering Place. Follow us on DIVORCECARE SEMINAR AND SUPPORT GROUP Beginning on Wednesday, September 10, at 6:00 P.M. in the Memorial Library, led by Dr. Sandra Randleman. Childcare is provided and dinner is available in Courtenay Hall at 5:00 P.M.; both require reservation. Call the church office for reservations ( ). For information, contact Sandra Randleman or ). THURSDAY MORNING WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY Slightly Bad Girls of the Bible by Liz Curtis Higgs. Beginning Thursday, September 4, at 7:00 A.M., in Vance Hall. Led by Associate Pastor Sandra Randleman (srandleman@fpcnashville.org or ). JUNE RAMSEY CLASS Today: Megan DeWald Kline, Nashville Epiphany Project (PCUSA Young Adult Volunteers). August 10: Chris Lovingood, Nations Ministry Center, which serves refugees and immigrants new to Middle Tennessee. Class is 9:45 A.M. in the living room of the Cheek House. Everyone is welcome. For full listing of classes, please visit our website or pick up an Adult Education brochure from the church literature areas. Did you know that Bookmarks, our FPC bookstore, has a wide range of books and gift items? In addition to wonderful books, we also have a selection of Bibles for all ages, children through adults. Come check us out on Sundays from 9:30 A.M. noon. 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 (billkirbyjr@gmail.com or ) VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT SAFE HAVEN FAMILY SHELTER Looking for a volunteer opportunity to do alone, or share with your friend or spouse? Contact Mary Earthman (mearthman@bellsouth.net or ) to sign up to serve as an overnight host at Safe Haven Family Shelter on October 6 or other dates in Safe Haven is the only shelter serving homeless families in Nashville, located at rd Avenue South. SERVE LUNCH TO HOMELESS WITH DOWNTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Join fellow FPC members on the 2nd Wednesday of the month as we share in the feeding ministry to the homeless over the lunch hour. Serving time is from 11:45 A.M. 1:15 P.M. A few openings remain on November 12 and December 10. Contact Patricia Heim ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org) to choose a date(s) to serve. MISSION TRIPS WITH THE OUTREACH FOUNDATION In addition to trips offered by FPC, The Outreach Foundation also offers mission trips with staff and board members serving as trip leaders to places such as China, Egypt, Kenya and Lebanon. Contact Lisa Dill (lisa@theoutreachfoundation.org or ) or visit theoutreachfoundation.org.

8 MISSION TRIPS & SERVICE AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES NOVEMBER 2014 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP November 1-7; medical personnel to offer services in local clinic and neighborhood locations; non-medical participants needed to assist in processing patients. Estimated cost, $1,300; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due NOW. Dr. Jim Cato is trip leader. FEBRUARY 2015 JAMAICA MISSION TRIP January 31 February 7; construction work and development of new church partner relationship; dentists to see local patients. Cost is $1,500; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due October 1. Craig Buffkin and Nathan Brandon are trip leaders. FEBRUARY 2015 HAITI MISSION TRIP February 7-13; reconstruction projects with partner agencies affected by earthquake; expect rugged conditions. Estimated trip cost is $1,300; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due October 1. Mike Crout is trip leader. JULY 2015 EAST AFRICA FAMILY MISSION TRIP July (may change); construction work on churches/schools and visits to mission projects supported by FPC; safari possible; children must be age 12 to participate; vaccines required. Costs being developed at this time; a $1,500 deposit and copy of your passport name page due by December 31; limit of 14 members in addition to FPC pastor. Dr. Bob LaGrone is trip leader. MISSION TRIP REGISTRATION Register from the church s website ( or contact Patricia Heim in the Missions office ( or pheim@fpcnashville.org). 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. For more information or to sign up, contact or adultmissions@fpcnashville.org. FIRST FRIENDS n NaCoMe Sunday Worship, August 10, 8:15 A.M. 3:00 P.M. The church bus will depart the church at 8:15 A.M. We will worship with Keith Gunter leading the service, have lunch at the camp and return shortly after lunch. The cost of lunch is $9. RSVP Friday, August 8. n AARP Smart Driver Course August 12-13, 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. A long-standing tradition in our church, made popular by Gus Gustafson. This year John Davis will lead the class. In the past year, the course has undergone some changes, including its name and fees. The newly-named AARP Smart Driver Course will now cost $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Most insurance companies do give a discount on insurance policies to those taking the class. Box lunches for $6.00 will be available from the church kitchen with reservations, or participants can bring their own. Class size is limited to 25, so don t wait too long to sign up. RSVP Friday, August 8. n August 17, 12:00 P.M.: Sunday Lunch We will meet in the foyer following the 11:00 A.M. worship service and take the church bus over to the new Martin s Barbecue on Belmont Boulevard. RSVP Friday, August 15. n Put these September dates on your calendar: September 5 Country Music Hall of Fame; September 14 Antique Festival. Make all reservations with the Hospitality Center ( or HospitalityCenter@fpcnashville.org).

9 AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY MILESTONES: All registrations are available on the children s page of the website. n Summer Sunday School Continues Children exiting the three- and four-year-olds Sunday School classes this year and those entering Kindergarten in the fall will meet in CW-111 and explore Psalm 150. Children entering grades 1-6 will meet in Grundy Hall for the Good Book Club. n Do You or Someone You Know Have a Child Ready to Start the Preschool Experience? Our Early Preschool has Fall openings for all age groups, 18 months five years. Also, still accepting ages 3, 4 and 5 for the Summer Program. For more information or to register, please visit the Early Preschool page on the church website. n ME MORNINGS MOMS, SAVE THE DATE An evening of dinner and fellowship for parents of children six years old and younger hosted by moms from the ME Morning group; 4:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M.; Nursery care for children; RSVP required to Karen Fitts. n Looking ahead towards fall As the fall approaches, you may want to keep the following dates in mind. Saturday, August 16: Children s Leadership Summit. Sunday, August 17: Multigenerational Sunday School as we look from the past, to the present and into the future. Sunday, August 24: Children meet their Sunday School teachers; Parent Breakfast. Sunday, August 31: Multi-age Children s Sunday School. Sunday, September 7: Sunday School begins a new year! Wednesday, September 10: Wednesday night Way begins. n Musikgarten Registration For Fall Fall session will begin the week of September 8; classes will be available on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 11:00 A.M. The cost is $50; please register on the website fpcnashville.org/onlineregistration.htm. Come join the fun! YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS n Sunday School Grades 7th-12th will meet in The Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. and remain there. n Tonight : College Student Blessing at the 5:30! Join the 5:30 community for a few moments of prayer for our college students as we send them off for a new school year. n August 24: Crud Day It s time for the annual FPC Crud Day! Let s welcome the new 7th graders together as a youth group. The festivities start at 2:00 P.M. on the lawn. Register online or contact Millie Greiner by the August 20. n Save the Date: September 7, Fall Kick Off Calling all youth and their families! Come meet the new staff, learn about the trips, get your directories and calendars on the 7th in the Enrichment Center. There will be a tailgate prior in the parking lot outside of the EC. Contact Millie for questions! n The Motley Krewe Sunday School Class Beginning September 15. The class will be covering the Ten Commandments and meet in the youth offices. Led by Barb Arrants. n Youth Newsletter If your family isn t receiving the monthly Youth Newsletter in your , contact Millie.

10 AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES YOUNG ADULT ANNOUNCEMENTS n n n Bible Studies: Young Professionals Women s Bible Study We will break for the summer and reconvene in the fall. Please watch for updates in future bulletins. Young Adult Small Group (ages 22 to 35) Tuesdays, 6:30 P.M. dinner; 7:00 8:00 P.M. Bible study at the home of Rachel and Lipscomb Davis (1124 Stonewall Jackson Court, 37220). Sunday School Classes (meet at 9:45 A.M.): Summer College Small Group/Sunday School with Scott Hearon 4:00 5:00 P.M. (Tyne House) Young Adult Sunday School Class Led by a team of adult professionals (Staff Workroom). For young adults (aged 22 to 35) and college students. Foundations 2.0 Led by Chan and Ginger Sheppard (Staff Workroom). For nearly and newly married couples in their mid-20s to mid-30s. The Foundations Class currently meets along with the Young Adult Bible Study in the Staff Workroom. First Families Led by Mort and Jami Hill (Courtenay Lounge). For adults with children ages birth to six years old. Studying Lead Your Family Like Jesus: Powerful Parenting Principles from the Creator of Families by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges and Tricia Goyer. Friends in Faith Led by a rotating team (Vance Hall). For married couples in their 30s and early 40s. Covers Bible study and life application topics. General: For more information about college ministry, Linda Morphis (lmorphis@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.

12 First Presbyterian Church 4815 Frankin Pike, Nashville, TN (615)