February 26, 2017 First Presbyterian Church The Eighth Sunday after Epiphany Glorify. Grow. Mission Statement: We, as the Church, are the Body of Christ equipped through prayer by the Holy Spirit to glorify God; through passionate worship, nurturing fellowship, sacrificial service, respectful evangelism, and active discipleship, we encourage and challenge all ages of our congregation and community to grow in relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ask an usher for a large print bulletin, Bible, or hearing enhancement device. Prayer cards, visitor information cards, and offering envelopes can be found in the pews. Please place them in the offering plate. Preaching: Rev. Fred Babb 8:30 Lay Leader: Kathi Dailey 11:00 Lay Leader: Lona Watkins
The Worship of God 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Words in bold are spoken by the congregation. Invites all who are able to stand. The flowers are given to the glory of God by Carl & Sue Carpenter in celebration of their marriage March 30, 1968. Preparation for Worship Gathering Jesus took Peter, James, and John to a high mountain, and he was transfigured before them. As the season of Lent approaches, Christians remember the trial of Jesus, the meaning of his death, and the implications of his resurrection. It is a time for reflection, a season to renew commitment, and an interval when discipline may become a habit. Prelude Chorale Prelude on Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughan Williams Call to Worship The Lord is king; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake! The Lord is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples. Let them praise your great and awesome name. Extol the Lord our God, and worship at his holy mountain; For the Lord our God is holy. Let us worship God! Introit (11:00) Alleluia Joyful Alleluia Hymn 268 Crown Him with Many Crowns Diademata Prayer of Confession O God, we seek you on the mountaintop, for we fear to face the city. We would rather be dazzled by your splendor on some Sinai than obey your commands in the urban wilderness. We find it easier to worship the wonder-working Jesus than to follow Christ, who was obedient unto death. Merciful God, forgive our shallow ways. Help us to find you wherever you choose to dwell and to serve you wherever you choose to send us. Amen. Assurance of Pardon Friends, believe the good news of the Gospel! In Jesus Christ we are forgiven! The Gloria Patri Meineke Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Passing the Peace Greet those around you with, The peace of Christ be with you. Hymn 239 Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing! Gelobt Sei Gott Community Joys and Events 2
Proclaiming Scripture Reading 2 Peter 1:16-21 New Testament page 236 Children s Time (11:00) Children (age 3 to fourth grade) are invited to go to Kids For Christ (KFC) in room 216. Anthem (11:00) O Son of God, Eternal Love Russell Farnell Karyn Myers, guest director O Son of God, eternal love, who came in mercy from above To bring to us the Father s grace, and sanctify a ransomed race. O Son of God, alleluia! Illumine every human mind, and grant us through your Word to find the truth that sets the captive free, the service that is liberty. O Son of God, alleluia! To Christ whose blood for us was shed, who rose victorious from the dead, Whose glory all the saints adore, be endless praise for evermore. O Son of God, alleluia! Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-710859 Scripture Reading Matthew 17:1-9 New Testament page 18 The Sermon And We Beheld His Glory Rev. Babb Responding Pastoral Prayer and The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offertory (8:30) Suite Médiévale: Tiento Jean Langlais (11:00) Songs of Praise African Praise Choir The Doxology (Hymn 675) Tallis Canon Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. 3
Sending Hymn 269 Lead On, O King Eternal! Lancashire Charge and Benediction the congregation joins hands Postlude O Lord We Praise Thee Heinrich Scheidemann c d 4 Printing provided by The Tom Fowler Group Please recycle. 1200 South Collins www.firstprestexas.org Arlington, Texas 76010 817-274-8286
This week @ FPCA Prayer Ministry Sunday 2/26 Monday 2/27 Tuesday 2/28 Wednesday 3/1 Thursday 3/2 Youth Cue in Waco 8:30 a.m. Worship in Chapel 9:45 a.m. New Members Class 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary 1:30 p.m. Confirmation Class 1:30 p.m. Children s Music Ministries 2:00 p.m. PCGRC 3:30 p.m. Blanton Kids Beach Club 3:30 p.m. Ellis Kids Beach Club 6:30 p.m. HOPE Tutoring 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Quilting Group 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service 7:30 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. The Well 6:30 p.m. HOPE Tutoring 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting Esther Albright, Chona Pacot Anwar, Yvonne Babb, Polly Baugh, David Boice, Shirley Bragg, James (Andrew) Bridges, Crystal Castaneda, Kevin Chin, Jerry Colleps, Lee Carol Copeland, Dorothy Curtis, Bobbie Fowler, Tom Fowler, Lila Glenn, David Goff, Susan Graham, A. Jack Gray, Dick Haney, Margery Harrand, Edna and Ken Harris, Brandon Hay, Bill Hayden, Doyle Malone, J. Fred Miller, Allen Miller, Mary Ellen Miller, Pat Mingle, Barbara Mooers, Ruth Moore, Bill Olsen, Jim L. Quick, Alecia and unborn baby Rodriguez, Albert Ross, Eulabel Sheldon, Linda Smith, Al Smithson, Bob Spriggs, Brooks and Connie Taylor, Kyle Terwilliger, BJ Thomas, Jerry Thomas, Allen Underwood, Donna Vickers, Jessica Villarreal, Mary Jane Wright Prayers for family serving in the armed forces: Ben Boughton, Riley Curnutt, Austin Curran, Eric Dill, Jeff Grimes, Nathan Haerer, Damien King, Mike Manci, Jack Murtha, Colin Peden, Jason Polk, Ryan Powell, Ryan Regalado, Christopher Young, Robbie Wallace Prayers for our home-bound members Prayers for those who do not know Christ Information for the March 12th bulletin should be turned in to the church office today, or emailed to kim@firstprestexas.org by this Monday. If you have any congregational care needs, please contact Pastor Rich McDermott at the church office 817-274-8286 or his cell phone: 970-218-3689. For questions about specific concerns listed above, please contact Juanice Young at juanicey@gmail.com or 817-794-5626. Joshua Lang Organ Recital I'd like to invite you to my second and final masters recital at TCU. I will perform the works of Sweelinck, Bach, Vaughn Williams, Guilmant and Langlais. Here is the information: Friday March 10th, 2017 7:00 p.m. Texas Christian University Ed Landreth Auditorium 2800 S. University Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76129 Admission is free and there is parking available on the corner of Rogers/Cantey, and down Rogers adjacent to University Christian Church. I would love to share this music written for the organ with you. Confirmation Class The Confirmation Class continues at 1:30 p.m. in the church Parlor. Students in grades 7-12 are invited. Please contact Adrian Rodriguez at adrian@firstprestexas.org or text or call him at 817-734-2726. Printing provided by The Fowler Group Please recycle. 1200 South Collins www.firstprestexas.org Arlington, Texas 76010 817-274-8286
Online Giving Announcement! We now offer Online Giving through our website FirstPresTexas.org under the Serve and Give menu. Text Giving is also available! Text message to 817-318-7013 to get started. For more information text help to the same number. If you have any questions, please stop by our church office or feel free to ask one of our staff members at 817-274-8286. The Prodigal God Small Group Experience for Lent This is the last week to sign up for joining, leading or hosting a small group to study The Prodigal God book, discussion guide and DVD by Tim Keller during Lent (Mar. 1 April 15). A table is in the Red Hall next to the sanctuary or outside the chapel will have sign-up sheets, books ($10) and Discussion Guides ($10) for your use. If you would like to be a part, please contact Kim Lewis in the church office at 817-274-8286, or email her at kim@firstprestexas.org. Today you can sign up for the Small Groups. Thank you for prayerfully joining in this experience of recovering the heart of the Christian Faith. Form your group today! The 4-Week New Members Class Fixin to Join: An Adventure in Christian Community Continues in week 2 at 9:45 a.m. in Room 214, in the brown hall Week Two: On Being a Christian in a Postmodern World Week Three: Christian, Protestant, Reformed, Presbyterian Week Four: On Being Sent: Relational Ministry, Missional Discipleship and Incarnational Witness Update on Alecia and Adrian Rodriguez Since Alecia Rodriguez is on complete bed rest, we will not be having the baby shower on Sunday, March 5th. If you have gifts, gift cards (Target or Walmart) or diapers, please bring them to the church office. All your gifts and prayers are very much appreciated! Preschool Summer Camp 2017 The Preschool Summer Camp will be Monday, June 5th through Friday, August 4th. Ages 6 weeks through 3rd Grade. Themes to be announced! Monday to Friday - 8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Before and After Camp Programs Available Flexible Schedules Open 6:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $75.00 Program Fee Register for Fall and Summer and Program Fee is FREE Stop by the Preschool to Register or contact Sandra Ybarra at: 682-551-1207 with questions. Save the Date Come to the Bazaarnival Celebration Luncheon Sunday, March 26th at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. We will share memories and tell great stories. Join us for the fellowship and fun. Women s Retreat in Glen Rose - March 31 to April 2 The Women s Retreat will be in Glen Rose from March 31 to April 2. Brochures and application forms are now available in the office, Red Hall and outside the library. We will be taking reservations on Sundays starting March 5 thru March 19 in the Red Hall and outside the library at 10:30 to 11:00 and again at noon. If you have questions, please contact Bev Koch at 817-261-3202. You may mail reservations to 2808 Burlwood Drive, Arlington, TX 76016.