OCTOBER 23, 2016 OAK HILL SUNDAY SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES VOLUNTARY Lento

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1 OCTOBER 23, 2016 OAK HILL SUNDAY SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES VOLUNTARY Lento Stuart Gordon C.V. Stanford INTROIT (11:00) Victor C. Johnson Sing Alleluia! Sing alleluia, alleluia! Lift your voice and sing a joyful song of praise! Alleluia! Sing alleluia, alleluia! Let your joyful songs of triumph now raise, alleluia! Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth now be glad. Let the mighty waves of the sea clap their hands. Alleluia, alleluia. Clap your hands; sing alleluia, alleluia! *CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Adam DeVries (11:00) Mary Sellers Shaw Leader: Praise the Lord! People: Praise the Lord, O my soul! Leader: I will praise the Lord as long as I live; People: I will sing praises to my God all my life long. Leader: The Lord will reign forever. People: Your God, O Zion, for all generations. All: Praise the Lord! (Psalm 146) *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 611 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee HYMN TO JOY WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP Stuart Gordon MINUTE FOR MISSION Jennifer Hinote CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Adam DeVries (11:00) Mary Sellers Shaw PRAYER OF CONFESSION We confess, O Lord, that none of us is righteous in our own deeds, not one of us. We confess that none of us is justified in Your sight, by anything we do or anything we are. You alone are righteous; You alone keep covenant. Since all of us sin and fall short of Your glory,

2 we ask You to forgive us today, only because of what Jesus did. Cleanse us; renew us; raise us to newness of life, by the power of Your Holy Spirit with us. (A moment for silent confession.) LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie Eleison ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn 581 THE WORD CHILDREN S TIME (8:30) Adam DeVries (11:00) Mary Sellers Shaw Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship in Room CW-110. ANTHEM (11:00) Ubi Caritas Victor C. Johnson Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultemus et in ipso jucundemur. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Translation: Where there is charity and love, God is there. The love of Christ has gathered us together. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. And from a sincere heart let us love one another. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION God our helper, by Your Holy Spirit, open our minds, that as the Scriptures are read and Your Word is proclaimed, we may be led into Your truth and taught Your will, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Stuart Gordon OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God. (8:30) Vee Counter (11:00) Will Elrod Psalm 146, page 581 NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING (8:30) Henry Roberts (11:00) Mary Virginia Sullivan Luke 18:18-30, page 81 Leader: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God.

3 HYMN OF PREPARATION 435 There s a Wideness in God s Mercy IN BABILONE SERMON Impossible? RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE Stuart Gordon *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Sandra Randleman The Apostles Creed Hymnal Page 35 COMMISSIONING OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TEAM (8:30) AND THE LORD S PRAYER PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (11:00) (debts) Hymnal Page 35 OFFERTORY (8:30) Glorious Everlasting M. Thomas Cousins Glorious, Everlasting. I will praise Thee, O Lord, among the people; I will sing unto Thee among the nations. Be Thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let Thy glory be above all the earth. Glorious, Everlasting! Amen. (11:00) If Ye Love Me Philip Wilby If ye love Me, keep My commandments, and I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever, e en the Spirit of truth. *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 299 You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION HANOVER Stuart Gordon *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 Allegro maestoso e vivace (from Sonata no. 4) Felix Mendelssohn * 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 Adam DeVries, Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families Stuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for Discipleship Sandra Randleman, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Missions Mary Sellers Shaw, Seminary Student Intern Caroline Bryan, Cross Bearer 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; Claire Boling and Daphne Garey, sopranos (11:00) OHS Singers, Jerry Monds, Director 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. FLOWERS on the chancel table are given to the glory of God by Mary and Brock Baker in loving memory of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Briggs (Frances). CONGRATULATIONS The First Presbyterian Church family congratulates Jen and Max Fuller, on the birth of their daughter, Elizabeth Maxwell Fuller, born on October 4. SYMPATHY The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to: Margaret & Phil Martin, on the death of Margaret s mother, Anne Griffin Wright, who died on September 26. Lisa & Mark Bartleson, on the death of Mark s mother, Grace Bartleson, who died on October 8. Sympathy also to Elyse and Lilly Bartleson. Kim & Mike Parham, on the death of Kim s uncle, Edward Dishman, who died on October 9. Sympathy also to Kaitlyn and Hardie Parham. If any member of the church desires the Christian support of a Stephen Minister, call Sandra Randleman at 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, 2016, are invited. Please visit our website to enroll or contact Deb O Brien at 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 Hospitality Center for more information.

5 MUSIC NOTE Today s hymns were written in three different centuries by clergymen from three (or perhaps four) different Christian traditions. The Presbyterian minister Henry van Dyke wrote the words to Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee in the early 20th century; Frederick William Faber, an Anglican who became a Roman Catholic priest, wrote There s a Wideness in God s Mercy in the mid-19th century; and Charles Wesley, the Anglican priest and co-leader of the Methodist movement, wrote You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim in the mid-18th century. In spite of doctrinal differences and the passing of time, we Christians are united in our praise of the living God. 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 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 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. SERMONS preached weekly can be found on our website, fpcnashville.org. 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. Greet those who worship around you. Be a Worship Friend! GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS n HOLY COMMUNION will be observed on Sunday, October 30, at the 8:30 and 11:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. worship services. Prepare your hearts to celebrate this sign of Christ s love. n THE FIVE THIRTY Ashley Higgins will preach tonight, Mount Zion in the Fall. Nursery care is available for children six weeks to three years. n SAVE THE DATE Tuesday, December 13, at 10:30 A.M., Presbyterian Women presents The Gift of Grace, with sights, sounds and scents. A program of music and worship in the Sanctuary, followed by a traditional Wassail luncheon. If you liked last year s program, you will love this year s. Questions? Contact Becky Campbell at or Kay Francis at Mark your calendars and stay tuned! n COMMISSIONING, TWO TEAMS 1) The seven members of this mission team will serve in the Dominican Republic with Solid Rock International along the western border near Haiti from October 31 November 6. The team will conduct primary care clinics in the local barrios. Jim Cato, Annette Crout, Mike Crout, Susan Doughty, Angela Jones, David Otto and Tom Patten; 2) Rachel Davis and Josh Rodriguez will be traveling to Cuba November 4 7 to meet with our Cuban partners to evaluate and plan for a young adult mission trip in the summer of Join us in praying for all of them as well as those preparing to receive them.

6 MISSION MINISTRY n ROOM IN THE INN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Each Winter FPC houses 14 men each Wednesday night in the Canon Center for an evening meal, a place to sleep, breakfast and a lunch to take with them for the next day. We need volunteers to 1) stay over night, 2) prepare a quick breakfast 3) or prepare a sandwich for a sack lunch. Room In The Inn begins November 2 and goes through March. Overnight hosts and van drivers still needed for November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30. Sign-up sheets are in Courtenay Hall. n FPC BLOOD DRIVE WHAT S YOUR TYPE? Are you the type that saves lives? If so, look for volunteers in Courtenay Hall between services to get your preferred appointment time. The Sunday, November 6, drive will be held in the Enrichment Center Auditorium from 8:30 A.M. 12:30 P.M. For scheduling assistance during the week, contact Mike Crout in the Missions office ( or missions@fpcnashville.org). Or register redcrossblood.org with the code fpcnashville n JAMAICA MISSION TRIP The dates are set for February Construction, education and dentist team members will be needed for this trip. Trip costs will be approximately $1,000-$1,200. Deposit and a copy of your passport will be due November 1. Craig Buffkin and Darryl Thompson are trip leaders. Contact Mike Crout at or missions@fpcnashville.org. n MISSION TRIP FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Financial 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. OLDER ADULT MINISTRY n THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2:00 P.M. IN VANCE HALL Conversations: Book Discussion of The Girls of Atomic City. Reservations are not needed. Make all reservations with Sabrina at or hospitalitycenter@fpcnashville.org CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY All registrations are available on the Children s page of the website. n ME MORNINGS began their fall session this past Thursday from 9:30 11:00 A.M. in The Gathering Place. Join us this Thursday! n CHILDREN S CHOIR Children s Choir rehearsal continues this afternoon from 4:00 5:00 P.M. in Grundy Hall. Children, ages four-sixth grade, are encouraged to attend as we prepare various music for future worship services. For more information, visit the Children s or Music section of the church website. You can also Jerry Monds at jmonds@fpcnashville.org. If you are not currently receiving our Weekly Update and wish to, please visit childrens.fpcnashville.org/home/childrens-ministry-blog, click subscribe on the left-hand navigation. For more information, contact Deb O Brien at or dobrien@fpcnashville.org.

7 YOUTH MINISTRY n ALL GRADES Grades 7-12 will meet together in The Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. before separating into junior high and high school classes. n TODAY, SENIORS are meeting with Brandon Van Pernis at the Skinners home from 3:00 5:00 P.M. We will be doing some yard work and helping out wherever we can. Questions? Call Sheryl at n WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAM meets every Wednesday from 6:00 7:00 P.M.in The Gathering Place. Contact Anna Wheeler at awheeler@fpcnashville.org for more information. n NEXT SUNDAY Youth and their families are invited to attend Family Worship Night at The Five Thirty worship service in The Gathering Place at 5:30 P.M. We will have dinner together in The Gathering Place following the service on October 30. n Sign up today! Upcoming Grade Level Retreats: November 5-6: 10th Grade Hiking Overnight Fiery Gizzard January 2-4: 12th grade Passion Conference in Atlanta, Georgia January 27-29: 7th/8th Grade Ski/Snowboarding Retreat January 27-29: 9th Grade Ski/Snowboarding Retreat February 24-26: 11th Grade North Georgia Mountain Retreat March 18-24: Spring Break Mission Trip to Waco, Texas Questions? Contact or youth@fpcnashville.org. YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE MINISTRY n YOUNG ADULT WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY Join us Monday evenings from 7:00 8:30 P.M. at the home of Kate Celauro and Mark Schultz for dessert and Bible study. New faces welcomed. Ashley at ahiggins@fpcnashville.org for more information. This fall, we are studying women in the Old Testament. n YOUNG ADULT SMALL GROUP Join us Tuesday evenings at 6:30 P.M. at the home of Lipscomb and Rachel Davis for dinner and small group. lipscomb88@gmail.com for more information. n JOIN US FOR A PREDATORS GAME! Smashville, has emerged as a leading fanbase in the NHL and certainly one of the best experiences the city has to offer. Join us November 10, at 7:00 P.M. for a Young Adults night out at the Preds game. The cost is $25 per person. RSVP to Josh at jrodriguez@fpcnashville.org to reserve a ticket. Space is limited. The Mission of First Presbyterian Church To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love through worship, education, and service.

8 n SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES (meet at 9:45 A.M.) Young Adult Sunday School (L-201) led by Steve and Mary Lee Bartlett, Warner McNeilly and Allison Milam. First Families (L-202) led by Mort & Jami Hill. New Class for Parents with Children (L-203) led by Allen Callison, Hi Lewis, and Joel Zehr. For more information about College Ministry, Josh Rodriguez at For more information about Young Adult Ministry, Ashley Higgins at or Josh Rodriguez at 4815 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN (615)