MARCH 1, 2015 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES Todd Jones VOLUNTARY Variations on Aberystwyth arr. Carol McClure INTROIT Parker Ramsay I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes (Psalm 121) I will lift up mine eyes to the hills, from whence my help doth come. My help cometh from the Lord my God, which hath made heaven and earth. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved. He that keepeth thee will not slumber. Behold, He that keepeth Israel will slumber not nor sleep. The Lord is thy keeper and the shade upon thy right hand. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil. He shall preserve thy soul. The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in, from this time forth, and forever more. Amen. *CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Stuart Gordon (11:00) Sam Cooper Leader: Hear the promise of the Lord our God: People: I will bless you and make you a blessing. Leader: Hear the calling of the Lord Jesus Christ: People: Take up your cross and follow me. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 35 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty LOBE DEN HERREN WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP Todd Jones MINUTE FOR MISSION Alex Vorhaus and Friends CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Stuart Gordon (11:00) Sam Cooper
PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of compassion, in Jesus You have revealed to us what it means to be fully human. In Him, You have shown us how we are to live, and what we are to do. We confess that many times we speak when we would be wiser to listen, act when wisdom would lead us to wait, and go our own way when the way of faith and obedience would call us to follow. Forgive our endless scheming to manipulate and control, and grant us courage to live in Your light and to listen for the words that clearly call us to trust and obey. Through Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen. 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 (11:00) Todd Jones Anne and Josh Buckley are presenting their son, Bennett Marion Buckley, for baptism. Assisting Elders: Nancy and Bob Walkenhorst HYMN FOR BAPTISM TALLIS CANON
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. SCRIPTURE READINGS Old Testament: Psalm 23:2, page 501 New Testament: Mark 4:35-41, page 39 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 177 (seated) I Will Come to You (Congregation to join the choir on the refrain) YOU ARE MINE SERMON Peace for Pressure-filled Lives RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE Todd Jones *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:30) Sandra Randleman (11:00) Adam DeVries The Apostles Creed Hymnal Page 35 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts) Hymnal Page 35 OFFERTORY (8:30) Faith, Love, and Power Carlton R. Young Holy Ghost, I trust in Thee the needful grace to impart, Thou my mouth and wisdom be, the Teacher of my heart. Help me in the trying hour. To speak those given words of thine filled with faith and love and power, and eloquence divine. O may I speak those words of Thine. (11:00) Psalm 86 Gustav Holst To my humble supplication, Lord, give ear and acceptation; Save Thy servant, that hath none help nor hope but Thee alone. Send, O send relieving gladness to my soul opprest with sadness, which, from clog of earth set free, winged with zeal, flies up to Thee. Bow down thine ear O Lord, hear me; for I am poor and needy. Preserve my soul for I am holy O Thou my God, save Thy servant that trusteth in Thee. Be merciful unto me O Lord; for I cry unto Thee daily. Rejoice the soul of Thy servant for unto Thee O Lord do I lift up my soul. For Thou Lord art good and ready to forgive and plenteous in mercy unto them that call upon Thee. Give ear O Lord unto my prayer and attend to the voice of my supplication. I will praise Thee O Lord my God with all my heart
and I will glorify Thy name for evermore. To Thee, rich in mercies treasure, and in goodness without measure, never failing help to those who on Thy sure help repose. Heavenly Tutor, of Thy kindness, teach my dullness, guide my blindness, that my steps Thy paths may tread which to endless bliss do lead. *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 803 My Shepherd Will Supply My Need *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION RESIGNATION Todd Jones *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. 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 Congregational Response. *CLOSING VOLUNTARY Voluntary in A minor Anonymous * 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 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 Mission Caroline Ayers, Cross Bearer Ava Claire Williams, Baptism Buddy Raphael Bundage, Director of Music Nicholas Bergin, Organist Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist Keith Moore, Sanctuary Chorale Conductor Harpistry 141, Carol McClure, director Psalmody and Doxology (Youth Choirs), Carol McClure, director
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. FLOWERS on the chancel table are given to the glory of God and in celebration of the marriage of Catherine Ann Wiley and William Walter Lane, and in loving memory of Joan Dodson Haden, Catherine Wiley Cook and Catherine and David Wiley Sr. CONGRATULATIONS The First Presbyterian Church family congratulates Lauren and Matt Hancock, on the birth of their son, Sims Forrest Hancock, born on January 29. Proud grandparents are Becky and Stewart Campbell. 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 is 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 (383-1815). 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. SERMONS preached weekly can be found on our website (fpcnashville.org). THE FIVE THIRTY Adam DeVries teaches on this second Sunday of Lent; Watering the Desert, Growing Good News. Tonight is also Soup Night and we hope you ll stay for dinner following the service. Join us in The Gathering Place @ 5:30! Follow us on Twitter @thefivethirty, thefivethirty on Instagram and like us on Facebook @ The Five Thirty.
WAY ON WEDNESDAYS is a restorative midweek ministry where children can experience God through spiritual practices and worship education. All children ages four through 6th grade are welcome to join this restorative midweek ministry! Nursery care is also available for children three and younger. Please visit the website for more information or to register your child. JUNE RAMSEY CLASS Today, Dr. Patout Burns continues the Lenten series, Christian Theories to Explain the Death of Jesus and the Process of Salvation. 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 364-8286). MISSION TRIP SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE Scholarship assistance is available for FPC members to participate in any FPC-sponsored mission trip. Contact Sandra Randleman (298-9502 or srandleman@fpcnashville.org) to submit a request. MISSION TRIPS & SERVICE AUGUST 2015 TAIWAN/CHINA MISSION TRIP Trip dates are August 10 23; relational and cultural visits to learn more about Christian ministry in the Chinese and Taiwanese context. Estimated 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 (298-9593 or pheim@fpcnashville.org) to sign up. NOVEMBER 2015 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP Trip dates are October 31 November 6; provide medical services in local clinic and neighborhood locations or provide construction labor on new clinic building. Physicians, dentists, nurses and other medical personnel needed along with non-medical participants. Estimated cost is $1,400; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due June 1. Drs. Jim Cato and Betsy Triggs along with Todd Jones are trip leaders. Contact Patricia Heim (298-9593 or pheim@fpcnashville.org) to sign up. OUR ROOM IN THE INN MINISTRY NEEDS YOU Our on-campus winter shelter program for the homeless is in the final stretch. We need overnight hosts (for either men or married couples) as well as van drivers to serve for the final weeks in March. Sign up on the bulletin board in Courtenay Hall. Contact Patricia Heim (615-298- 9593 or pheim@fpcnashville.org) with questions. For more information or to sign up, visit the Mission section of the church website or contact Patricia Heim (298-9593 or pheim@fpcnashville.org).
FIRST FRIENDS n Celebrating Our Own Dr. Tom Walker First Friends Luncheon/Program Thursday, March 19, 12:00 P.M. Courtenay Hall, Soup/Salad/Dessert $6, RSVP by March 16 by contacting Rachel Gresham (383-1815 or hospitalitycenter@fpcnashville.org). CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY All registrations are available on the Children s page of the website. AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES n Second Grade Milestone Celebration 2nd Graders have their Milestone 8 celebration today, in Stanford Chapel during the Sunday School hour. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend this communion service with their child. n Faith Journey Celebration Faith Journey Celebration for families with infants baptized in 2014 will be held on March 8 from 9:00 11:00 A.M. n VBS 2015 Vacation Bible School is June 22-25. 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 (419-5697) if you are interested in being part of our Adventure! n Mission Camp Registration for Mission Camp 2015 is available on our website! This year, Mission Camp will be July 20-23 for children entering grades 4-6 in fall of 2015. n Early Preschool The FPC Early Preschool is accepting applications for both the 2015 Summer Program and the 2015-16 school year! The preschool accepts children ages 18 months five years. Visit (childrens.fpcnashville.org/preschool/) for more information. YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS n Sunday School Today Grades 7-12 will meet in The Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. before splitting into grade level Sunday school groups. n Next Sunday, March 8 is our Spring Break Mission Trip Commissioning during the 11:00 worship service. following the service, Spring Break Mission Trip participants and their parents are invited to lunch in Courtenay Hall where they will receive important mission trip information. Please bring $6.00 per person for lunch. n Spring Break Mission Trip (9th 12th graders) March 14 20. On this amazing trip to Texas 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 meeting weekly. If you would like to join a group, contact Scott (shearon@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.
n Sign up for Summer Mission Trips at youth.fpcnashville.org today! West Virginia: June 7-12 McDowell County (Rising 9th-12th graders) helping with home repair with the Youth Staff. Great Escape: June 14-19 Lee University in Cleveland, Tn Rising 7th-8th Grade Youth Conference with Brandon. Mystery Mission Trip:??? Graduating Senior Mission Trip Come and be surprised! Questions? Contact Ginger, Erika & Miller (298-9570 or youth@fpcnashville.org). AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES 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). Email 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. 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). n General For more information about College Ministry, email Linda Morphis (lmorphis@fpcnashville.org). For more information about Young Adult Ministry, email 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. 4815 Frankin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220 (615) 383-1815 www.fpcnashville.org