FEBRUARY 8, 2015 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING

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1 FEBRUARY 8, 2015 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES VOLUNTARY Solemn Melody Henry Walford Davies *CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Stuart Gordon (11:00) Sandra Randleman Leader: From different places, with different needs, People: we gather as one people, joined in the spirit of God. Leader: Give us the words to say and the songs to sing that will glorify You, most holy God! People: We gather to worship God. Let us praise God s name. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 41 O Worship the King LYONS WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Stuart Gordon (11:00) Sandra Randleman PRAYER OF CONFESSION Almighty God, You are the ground and source of our being, and we praise You for the gift of all that is, and for the grace to enjoy it. We confess that too often we seek fulfillment in other places, and pursue pleasure apart from Your will and way. We also ignore Your power and presence, enamored with vain idols that promise more than they can ever deliver. Forgive us when we trust in things that are finally not trustworthy, and help us to find our help and health in You. Gracious God, who works together for good in all things, help us to place our trust in You and in Your gracious word. Through Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen. SILENT CONFESSION LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie Eleison

2 ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn 581 THE WORD PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION 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 NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING Pastor: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. (8:30) (11:00) Ben Gauldin Genesis 50:15-21, page 48 Romans 8:26-30, page 158 Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship in Room CW-110. HYMN OF PREPARATION (seated) God Moves in a Mysterious Way DUNDEE SERMON In the Hands of a Good Providence: The Faith of George Washington RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:30) Stuart Gordon (11:00) Adam DeVries Question 27: What do you understand by the providence of God? Answer: The almighty and ever-present power of God whereby He still upholds, as it were by His own hand, heaven and earth together with all creatures, and rules in such a way that leaves and grass, rain and drought, fruitful and unfruitful years, food and drink, health and sickness, riches and poverty, and everything else, come to us not by chance but God s fatherly hand.

3 Question 28: What advantage comes from acknowledging God s providence and creation? Answer: We learn that we are to be patient in adversity, grateful in the midst of blessing, and to trust our faithful God and Father for the future, assured that no creature shall separate us from His love, since all creatures are so completely in His hand that without His will they cannot even move. The Heidelberg Catechism, 1562 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts) Hymnal Page 35 OFFERTORY (8:30) Give to Our God Immortal Praise John Ferguson Give to our God immortal praise! Mercy and truth the almighty s ways wonders of grace to God belong; repeat these mercies in your song. God sent His Son with power to save from guilt and darkness and the grave. Wonders of grace to God belong. Give to the Lord of lords renown: The King of kings with glory crown, whose mercies ever shall endure when lords and kings are known no more! (11:00) Joseph Haydn Awake the Harp And the heavenly host continually doth cry, praising God and saying, Awake the harp, ye choirs, awaken! Loud let the praise of God be sounded. Rejoice in the Lord, the mighty God. Surely the heavens and earth has He girded with splendor and light. *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 39 Great Is Thy Faithfulness *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Go, My Children, with My Blessing FAITHFULNESS AR HYD Y NOS The congregation will be seated for a moment of silent prayer *CLOSING VOLUNTARY after the Benediction. William Mathias Processional * Those who are able, please stand Latecomers may be seated Please silence your cell phone as you enter the sanctuary.

4 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 Taylor Hardin, 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 celebration of the marriage of Angela Christine Perkey and Thomas Lukens Courtney and in honor of their parents. 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: Myra and George Fusner, on the death of George s uncle, Dr. Henry S. Fusner, who died on February 1. Sympathy also to Rachel Fusner Mory and George R. Fusner, III. 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 are 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.

5 SERMONS preached weekly can be found on our website (fpcnashville.org). THE FIVE THIRTY Our study of Jonah continues tonight with Adam DeVries and Will the Reel Prophet Jonah Please Stand Up? Join us in The Gathering 5:30! Follow us on thefivethirty on Instagram and like us on The Five Thirty. 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. Please make reservations for dinner. Menu: baked potato bar, salad bar and chili. Baked chicken is available with advanced request. 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. AUTHOR MARJORIE THOMPSON TO VISIT SUNDAY SCHOOL On February 22, Presbyterian minister Marjorie Thompson will speak in the Cheek House Dining Room. She will introduce readers to her book, Forgiveness. Is forgiveness a duty? Is it for individuals, or does it need communities? How do we get past barriers to forgiveness? The Spiritual Journeys for Women class invites all women to their Lenten study of Forgiveness. Contact Dana (dmatkins50@gmail.com) for more information. 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: Let s Be Safe. Lunch is $6 per person; make reservations ( or fpcnashville.org/congregation/register-give/) WINTER INQUIRERS CLASS An Inquirers Class will be held today, February 15, 22 and March 1, during the Sunday School hour (9:45 10:45 A.M.) in the Jones Session Room. Registration is not necessary. For more information, call the church office ( ) or Sandra Randleman ( ). JUNE RAMSEY CLASS Dr. Doug Knight will continue his series on Secularism. Class begins at 9:45 A.M. in the living room of the Cheek House. Everyone is welcome. 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 ). 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 at (llbdesigns@aol.com). FALL WEDNESDAYS DINNER MENU The menu for February 11 is homemade meat loaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, steamed peas, creamed corn, rolls, salad bar and vegetable soup. Kids: cheese pizza and cookies.

6 Dinner begins 5:00 P.M. Programs begin 6:00 P.M. Dinner cost: Adults, $8; Child 3 12, $4; Child 2 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 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 Patricia Heim ( 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 Patricia Heim ( 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). FIRST FRIENDS n First Friends Luncheon/Program, Thursday, February 19, 12:00 P.M., Courtenay Hall, Soup/Salad lunch $6. Celebrating Our Own Wayland Holyfield, Country music writer. RSVP by Monday, February 16, to Rachel Gresham (hospitalitycenter@fpcnashville.org or ). AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY All registrations are available on the Children s page of the website. n Serving Together Opportunities There are two more opportunities for families to participate in local missions this season: Room In The Inn, on February 18, and Second Harvest, on March 5. To sign up, visit the Serving Together page on our website. n Confirmation Retreat Parents of confirmands, mark your calendars for the confirmation retreat on February 20 21! The Retreat provides that sacred time and space for confirmands to write their personal statements of faith and is an essential part of the Confirmation year. 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 website today! n Way on Wednesdays All are welcome to join this restorative midweek ministry. There is a place for children ages four to sixth grade to experience God through spiritual practices and worship education. Please visit our website for more information or to register!

7 n Mary and Elizabeth Mornings ME Mornings continues the winter session. Moms of children age six and younger meet on Thursday mornings from 9:30 11:00 A.M. in The Gathering Place. Childcare will be provided; please make your childcare reservation online. n Vacation Bible School 2015 VBS will be 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 now up 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 program accepts children ages 18 months five years. Visit (childrens.fpcnashville.org/preschool/) for more information. n Ash Wednesday Service Nursery care WILL be available for children three years and younger. No reservation is necessary. AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS n Sunday School Today Grades 7-12 will meet in The Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. when we will begin our Mission Trip Stuff and Mail Event! Come ready to write, stuff, stick and seal! Door prizes will be given throughout the morning. We will meet again at noon in The Gathering Place. We ask that a parent of each mission trip participant come help at noon, too. Bring $5 for pizza. n February 11 On Wednesday night at 7:00 P.M., the 10th graders will meet for dinner at Edly s Bar-B-Que ( th Avenue South, 37204). Hope you can make it to this fun class dinner! RSVP ( ). n 11th Grade Gulf Shores Trip February 27 March 1 with Scott Hearon (shearon@fpcnashville.org). We will stay by the beach and 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 14 to March 20 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 back in action! If you would like to sign up for a new group or to sign up for the first time, please contact Scott (shearon@fpcnashville.org). Questions? Contact Ginger, Erika & Miller ( or youth@fpcnashville.org). 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.

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 n 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). 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)