JULY 16, 2017 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING

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1 JULY 16, 2017 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES Josh Rodriguez VOLUNTARY Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (To God Alone on High Be Glory) J.S. Bach *CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: Praise is due to You, O God, in Zion; and to You shall vows be performed, O You who answer prayer! To You all flesh shall come. People: When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, You forgive our transgressions. Leader: Happy are those whom You choose and bring near to live in Your courts. People: We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Your holy temple. Stuart Gordon *PROCESSIONAL HYMN LASST UNS ERFREUEN All Creatures of Our God and King All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou fertile earth, that day by day Unfoldest blessings on your way, O sing ye! Alleluia! The flowers and fruits that in thee grow, Let them God s glory also show! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! All creatures, your Creator bless, And worship God in humbleness. O sing ye! Alleluia! Praise, prasie the Father, praise the Son, And praise the Spirit, Three in One! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP Josh Rodriguez

2 CALL TO CONFESSION Stuart Gordon PRAYER OF CONFESSION Righteous God, we confess that we have sinned against You. We have ignored Your Spirit in us. We have lived according to our flesh and set our minds on the things of the flesh. We have embraced death in so many ways. We have been hostile towards You. Gracious God, forgive us of our sins, that we may dwell with You today, and always. (A moment for 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 Children s Time or the Baptism. CHILDREN S TIME (8:30) Stuart Gordon SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (11:00) Todd Jones Allison and William Jake Griffin are presenting their daughter, Olivia Grace Griffin, for baptism. Assisting Elder: Phil Martin HYMN FOR BAPTISM TALLIS CANON Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship in Room CW-110.

3 PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Josh Rodriguez 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. NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, page 13 Pastor: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. HYMN OF PREPARATION 250 (seated) In the Bulb There Is a Flower PROMISE SERMON A Harvest Story RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE Josh Rodriguez *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Stuart Gordon The Apostles Creed Hymnal Page 35 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (8:30) Stuart Gordon (debts) Hymnal Page 35 COMMISSIONING OF THE CUBA MISSION TRIP AND THE 4TH-6TH GRADE MISSION CAMP TEAM AND THE LORD S PRAYER (11:00) Stuart Gordon OFFERTORY (8:30) Thy Perfect Love John Rutter Jesu, my love, my joy, my rest, Thy perfect love close in my breast That I Thee love and never rest; And make me love Thee of all thinge best, And wounde my heart in Thy love free, That I may reign in joy evermore with Thee. (11:00) Gloria from Twelfth Mass W. A. Mozart Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory be to God in the highest. Et in terra pax And in earth peace hominibus bonæ voluntatis. to men of good will. Laudamus te; benedicimus te; We praise Thee; we bless Thee; adoramus te; glorificamus te. we worship Thee; we glorify Thee. Gratias agimus tibi We give thanks to Thee propter magnam gloriam tuam. for Thy great glory. Domine Deus, Rex coelestis, O Lord God, Heavenly King, Deus Pater omnipotens. God the Father Almighty. Domine Fili unigenite O Lord Jesus Christ, Jesu Christe. the only begotten Son. Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Lord God, Lamb of God, Filius Patris. Son of the Father.

4 *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 804 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION MARION Josh Rodriguez *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. *CLOSING VOLUNTARY Prelude in C major, BWV 545 J.S. Bach * Those who are able, please stand Latecomers may be seated Please silence your cell phone as you enter the sanctuary. PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE Todd Jones, Pastor Stuart Gordon, Executive Pastor Josh Rodriguez, Associate Pastor for Young Adult Ministry Raphael Bundage, Director of Music Nicholas Bergin, Organist Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist (8:30) Sanctuary Chorale: Keith Moore, Conductor (11:00) Sanctuary Choir: Raphael Bundage, Conductor Luke Keller, Baptism Buddy William Booker, Worship Helper Welcome! First Presbyterian Church extends a warm welcome in the name of Christ to all who worship with us today. We are delighted you have chosen to join us. Whether you are a longtime member or a guest, please note your attendance today in the fellowship pad found in your pew. Guests Please take a moment to fill out a Connect Card so that we may more personally welcome you into community. We also invite you to visit the Welcome Center in the church narthex for additional information or if you are interested in becoming a member. There, you may visit with one of our elders, staff or pastors. You may also contact the church office at , and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have. GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS n FLOWERS in the Chancel are given to the glory of God by Kaye and Ron Knox in loving memory of their parents Anne and Ronald Knox and Ruth and Jim Kitchen and their son-in-law Mike Pierson.

5 n FELLOWSHIP, COFFEE & DONUTS Please join us between services downstairs in Courtenay Hall for coffee and donuts. n ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES Hearing devices, largeprint hymnals, large-print bulletins, and large-print Bibles are located in the narthex across from the Welcome Center. If anyone has a need or disability requiring assistance or accommodation for any church activity, please contact the church office at n LIVE STREAM IN COURTENAY HALL Each of the Sunday morning worship services is streamed live in Courtenay Hall. n HAVE A PRAYER REQUEST? Prayer request cards can be found in the pews and deposited in the offering plate or the prayer request boxes, located in the narthex on the southeast wall and at the Hospitality Center. Church officers meet weekly to lift up prayer requests to God. n SERMONS can be found on our website at fpcnashville.org. Need help? Have a question? Visit the Hospitality Center in the Narthex at the back of the Sanctuary. TODAY AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH n THE FIVE THIRTY Anna Wheeler is preaching Melchizedek Who? in The Gathering Place. Nursery care: six weeks to age three. n CUBA MISSION TEAM COMMISSIONING Today at 11:00 A.M. The team includes Joslyn Andrews, Andrew & Katharine Bair, Andie Barron, Laura Brown, Mitchell Galloway, Pilar Hyde, Emma McDaniel, Josh Rodriguez, and Anna-Kristin Yarbrough. Please pray for our eyes and ears to be open to the work that God is up to in our partnership with the young adults of our sister church, Iglesia Presbiteriana Reformada Varadero. n 4TH-6TH GRADE MISSION CAMP TEAM COMMISSIONING Today at 11:00 A.M. The Campers are: Thompson Adams, Ellie Atchley, Camden Billups, Andrew Black, Brooke Bonner, Gracie Brackman, Evatt Howerton, Avery Howerton, James Hunter, Rebecca Kirkpatrick, Jacob Kirkpatrick, Alex Kirkpatrick, Joyce Mapangala, Hannah Mosher, Emerson Simpson, Christopher Turner. The leaders are: Mandy Atchley, Allison Billups, Ansley Black, Vanessa Bonner, Annie Brackman, Clay Crews, Kathryn Graeff, Myfanwy Graeff, Tim Graeff, Jori Graeff, Amber Hertik, Colin Jackson, Aspen Jensen, Katharine Mosher, Deb O'Brien, Fred Peters, Tina Rose, Linda Smith, Kyle Turner, Ben Vest, John Vest. This Mission Team will be working throughout the Nashville community with agencies that include Preston Taylor Ministries, Thistle Farms, Second Harvest, Loaves & Fishes, and Rise Against Hunger. n TONS OF LOVE RICE PACKING EVENT Today at 9:45 A.M. in The Gathering Place. Come help package two tons of rice into smaller bags for distribution to food banks in Middle Tennessee. n NACOME FAMILY CAMP Join your church family for NaCoMe Family Camp on August 5-6 as we share Many Gifts, One Spirit with one another. Visit our website for more info and to register. n DINNER AND MOVIE ON THE LAWN Sunday, August 27, at 5:00 P.M. (movie starts at 7:00 P.M.). We will have food trucks, a dessert truck, inflatables, games, balloon man, face painting and an outdoor movie! For more info, visit fpcnashville.org/specialevents/.

6 CONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRY n CONGRATULATIONS The First Presbyterian Church family congratulates: Amanda & Mo Littelford, Jr., on the birth of their son, Fitz Morgan Littleford III, born on June 21. Anna & Matthew Jacques, on the birth of their daughter, Sophie Elizabeth Jacques, born on June 24. Proud grandparents are Ellen & John Mayo. Jenny & Seth Goodman, on the birth of their son, Thompson Philip Goodman, born on July 3. Proud grandparents are Missy & Mark Goodman. n SYMPATHY The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to the friends and family of the following during their time of loss: Marianne & Andrew Byrd, on the death of Marianne s mother, Valere Potter Menefee, who died on June 30. Sympathy also to Marianne & Christopher Sabis, Rob and Jack Sabis, Valere & Ben Fulwider, Will and Audrey Claire Fulwider, and Ashley & A.J. Byrd. Jane Schlater, on the death of her mother, Dorothy Marie Kuhl Violette, who died on July 1. Family and friends of Hampton Stennis Little, Jr., who died on July 7. OLDER ADULT MINISTRY n BOOK DISCUSSION: THE BOYS IN THE BOAT Thursday, July 20, 2:00 P.M. Todd Jones, Leader. n AARP DRIVING CLASS Tuesday and Wednesday, August 15-16, 9:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. RSVP by August 14. CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY n SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL The elementary group (children entering 1st-6th grade) will travel around Grundy Hall to Jerusalem, Egypt and the Sea of Galilee to explore Bible stories. The preschool group (Moon, Faith, Love & Grace) will explore the heroes of the Bible in CW-111. Nursery groups will remain the same for children three years and younger. n 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 located by Courtenay Hall and our Bookstore. n OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN DURING OUR WORSHIP SERVICES Children s Bulletin, Sermon Sheet & Worship Bag: All children are encouraged to use these to stay engaged during the service. These are located both in the Narthex and at the Pulpit Entrance. Young Children & Worship: Children who are age 4, 5 or 6 (not in 1st grade) are invited. After the children come up during worship services for Children s Time or a baptism, they will exit the Sanctuary and go to Room CW-110. Parents are welcome to join their child or stay for the remainder of the service.

7 Nursery Care for children six weeks three years is available during 8:30 & 11:00 A.M. worship services and Sunday School from 9:45 to 10:45. Ask an Elder or Deacon to help you locate the Children s Hospitality Center. n UPCOMING SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES (sign up and volunteer online): Oak Hill Day Camp (age 4 rising 8th): Runs through August 4 Early Preschool Passport to Adventure (age 2-5): June July Mission Camp (rising 4th 6th grade): July For Children s Ministry info, contact Deb O Brien at or dobrien@fpcnashville.org. MISSION MINISTRY n DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TRIP 2017 November Physicians, dentists, nurses and medical participants needed. Non-medical members needed to provide contruction labor on new clinic building. Cost is $1,250. Deposit and copy of passport due September 15. Trip leader: Dr. Jim Cato. n JAMAICA MISSION TRIP 2018 February Construction, education and dentist team members are needed. Cost is $1,300. Deposit and a copy of your passport are due November 1. Trip leader: JT Martin. n MISSION TRIP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial assistance is available for members to participate in any church-sponsored mission trip. Contact Sandra Randleman at to submit a request. For Mission Ministry info, Mike Crout at missions@fpcnashville.org. YOUTH MINISTRY n UPCOMING EVENTS: Tuesday Morning Prayer at 7:00 A.M. with the interns. Meet in the Prayer Chapel next to The Gathering Place. Wednesday Afternoon Guys Bible Study meets at 2:00 P.M. at Larry Hayes s home. Wednesday Night Festivus meets each week from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. in The Gathering Place. The theme for the July 19 Festivus is Mardi Gras. Thursday Afternoon Girls Bible Study meets at 2:00 P.M. at Anne Earthman s home. Check out the website to sign up for Watersports Camp (July 24-26) and Holiday World (July 31). For Youth Ministry info, contact at or youth@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.

8 YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY n SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES Young Adult Sunday School (L-201) led by Steve and Mary Lee Bartlett, Warner McNeilly and Allison Milam. For Young Adult Ministry info, contact Josh Rodriguez at jrodriguez@fpcnashville.org. COLLEGE MINISTRY n COLLEGE SUNDAY SCHOOL AND SMALL GROUP The college Sunday School class, which all graduating seniors are welcome to attend, will meet in L-204, above The Gathering Place. We will be discussing Rob Bell s book, What is the Bible? Our college small group will also be discussing Bell s book and will meet after The Five Thirty from 6:45 to 8:00 P.M. For College Ministry info, jrodriguez@fpcnashville.org Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN (615)