First Presbyterian Church For Christ in the Heart of Charlotte Founded in 1821 Order of Worship May 14, 2017 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. You are invited to use the time before the service to prepare your heart and mind for worship. In consideration of others, please silence your cell phones. Preparation Prelude Voluntary on Rhosymedre Ralph Vaughan Williams Words of Welcome Choral Call to Worship Adoration The Reverend Pen Peery Christopher Tye O come, ye servants of the Lord, and praise his holy name. From early morn to setting sun, his might on earth proclaim. His laws are just, and glad the heart. He makes his mercies known. Ye people, come and bow before his throne. *Hymn No. 267 Come, Christians, Join to Sing madrid
Large-print hymnals and Bibles are available. Please let an usher know if you would like one. Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Confession One: O God of life, grant us forgiveness All: For careless thoughts and thoughtless deeds, for empty speech, and for words which have wounded. One: O God of life, grant us forgiveness All: For foolish desires and hateful actions, for wastefulness, and for what we have left undone. One: O God of life, have mercy upon us All: And in Jesus Christ pardon and forgive our sins. The Reverend Erika Funk One: In silent prayer, let us confess to God the things we choose not to speak aloud. Assurance of Pardon One: Friends, believe the good news. All: In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. A time of silence will be kept. Carson is the daughter of Katie and Mark Caldwell. Harrison is the son of Catherine and Martin Topol. *Response (Hymn No. 581) gloria patri 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, amen. Sacrament of Baptism Sacrament of Baptism (9 a.m.) Carson Elizabeth Caldwell (11a.m.) Harrison John Topol *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. Children in kindergarten through 2nd grade may leave for First Church. They will return to the sanctuary during the last hymn. Younger children may go to the nursery. Prayer for Illumination Proclamation The 11 a.m. service is televised over WSOC-TV, Channel 9, this morning and streamed live at www.firstpres-charlotte.org. Scripture Romans 8:1, 28-30 pew Bible pg. 157-158 One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God. Anthem Jesus Loves Me arr. Nelson Jesus loves me! This I know. For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong. They are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus love me. The Bible tells me so. Jesus love me. He will stay close beside me all the way. If I love Him when I die, He will take me home on high. Yes, Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so.
Scripture Romans 8:31-39 pew Bible pg. 158-159 Sermon The Reverend Pen Peery For Christ in the Heart of Rome: Grace *Hymn No. 833 O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go st. margaret Prayers of the People Stewardship of Life Officer Nominating Committee Presentation of Tithes and Offering Response The Reverend Katherine Kerr Sara Pressly Offertory Anthem The Gift of Love arr. Hal Hopson Though I may speak with bravest fire, and have the gift to all inspire, and have not love, my words are vain, as sounding brass, and hopeless gain. Though I may give all I possess, and striv ing so my love profess, but not be given by love within, the profit soon turns strangely thin. Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control, our spirits long to be made whole. Let inward love guide every deed; by this we worship, and are freed. Amen. The sympathy of the congregation is expressed to Nancy Norelli and her family on the recent death of her father, Jim Black. The sympathy of the congregation is expressed to Walt Day and his family on the recent death of his father, Harry Day. *Doxology old hundredth 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. *Prayer of Dedication 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. Sending Forth *Hymn No. 366 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling hyfrydol *Charge and Benediction *Benediction Response Amen John Rutter,l,,l,en John Postlude Voluntary on Hyfrydol Ralph Vaughan Williams Upcoming Summer Sermon Series In the first sermon series of the summer we will learn about the stories of faith behind the hymns we love. June 11: What a Fellowship (Acts 2:43-47) June 18: This is My Father s World (Psalm 24) June 25: Love Divine, All Love s Excelling (Deuteronomy 10:12-15) July 2: Lift Every Voice and Sing (Deuteronomy 8:11-18) A time of personal prayer is offered following both services. If you would like to pray with a pastor and a member of our prayer team, please meet them in the sanctuary overflow area after the 9 a.m. service or in the chapel following the 11 a.m. service. * Please stand if you are able.
We are glad you are with us today! We welcome all to First Presbyterian Church as we worship together, knowing that each of us is a beloved part of the body of Christ. Our Pastors Pendleton B. Peery Senior Pastor ppeery@firstpres-charlotte.org Erika Funk Associate Pastor for Mission efunk@firstpres-charlotte.org Katelyn M. Gordon Associate Pastor for Christian Formation kgordon@firstpres-charlotte.org Katherine C. Kerr Associate Pastor for Congregational Care kkerr@firstpres-charlotte.org Charles C. Williamson Parish Associate cwilliamson@firstpres-charlotte.org William P. Young, III Director of Music Ministries wyoung@firstpres-charlotte.org Are you interested in joining our church? Contact Lucy Caldwell Membership Coordinator lcaldwell@firstpres-charlotte.org Pastor on call If you have a pastoral emergency outside of regular church hours, dial 704.927.0256 for the on-call voicemail. Your call will be returned promptly. 200 West Trade Street Charlotte, NC 28202 www.firstpres-charlotte.org 704.332.5123 News and Announcements worship We worship in ways that speak of God s majesty, mystery and love. Wednesday Worship: The final Wednesday Worship series for this programming year continues through May 24, with the theme Act Now: How the Church Began. Wednesdays at noon in the Sanctuary. On Wednesday May 31 we will conclude the season with a meditative service in Wood Fellowship Hall by walking a labyrinth and focusing on Scripture and sacred music. Music Sunday: The pastors, sanctuary choir and guest instrumentalists will lead a music-filled service that s become an early-summer tradition. Music Sunday: Voices of Faith on June 4 will include reflections from theologians from Anselm to Anne Lamott, woven together with music in a variety of styles and genres. care We aim to provide support, prayer, love and acts of compassion as we seek to draw closer to one another in community. Food Truck Lunch: Dress casually and bring a blanket or camp chair for sitting on the lawn on Sunday, June 4, a Food Truck Lunch, immediately following worship. Trucks scheduled to attend are Maki Taco, Lobster Dogs, Ruthie s Rolling Café, Sticks & Cones and Ashten s Treats and Eats. The afternoon will also include games on the lawn and the opportunity for fellowship. learn Through study at every age and stage, we aim to become more Christlike and deepen our relationship with our Lord. Formation Leader Appreciation Sunday: Teachers and leaders will be recognized during worship on May 21; refreshments will be offered on the lawn following worship. 13th Movie Screening and Discussion: On Wednesday, May 31, First Presbyterian Church will show the documentary 13th. The screening will be in Wood Fellowship Hall from 6-8 p.m., which includes time for discussion following the film. If you would like dinner for $5, please register at http://bit.ly/fpc13th. Disclaimer: The documentary is rated PG-13 due to disturbing content. Parents should use discretion about whether to bring children. serve We go into the world to seek and serve and walk alongside our family in faith. Lakewood Preschool Work Day: Your help is needed on Saturday, May 20, for a work day at one of our community partners, Lakewood Preschool, 3115 Kalynne Street. Show up any time from 8 a.m. to noon, as you are able, for cleaning, painting, organizing and more. There are plenty of opportunities for families and children to work together if parents want to get kids involved. Contact Heather Herring (hherring@firstpres-charlotte. org) or sign up online (http://bit.ly/ FPCLakewood). Summer Camps: Donations that make it possible for children from West Charlotte to attend Camp Grier or the BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) here at First Presbyterian are needed now, as are volunteers. Read more on the Now@ FPC page on the website, where you will also find links to donate and to volunteer. Regional Mission Trip: A mission trip to eastern North Carolina is scheduled for October 12-18 to assist with flood clean-up in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. All are welcome and no experience is needed. Contact David Burton (bcb@carolina.rr.com) for more information. Officer Nominations: Your help is needed in the nominating process for church officers to serve as leaders of First Presbyterian Church for 2018 to 2020. Every year our church membership selects officers to serve on the Session and Diaconate and the input of the congregation in the nominating process is critical. Pick up information and a nomination form today at the information table in the Historial Lobby or visit the website for more information. The deadline for nominations is June 12.
*Hymn No. 267 Come, lift your hearts on high: Let praises fill the sky: He is our guide and friend; to us he ll condescend; his love shall never end: Come, Christians, Join to Sing Praise yet our Christ again: Life shall not end the strain: On heaven s blissful shore his goodness we ll adore, singing forevermore: *Hymn No. 833 1 O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, that in thine ocean depths its flow may richer, fuller be. 2 O Light that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to thee; my heart restores its borrowed ray, that in thy sunshine s blaze its day may brighter, fairer be. O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go 3 O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, and feel the promise is not vain that morn shall tearless be. 4 O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee; I lay in dust life s glory dead, and from the ground there blossoms red life that shall endless be. *Hymn No. 366 1 Love divine, all loves excelling, Joy of heaven, to earth come down, fix in us thy humble dwelling; all thy faithful mercies crown. Jesus, thou art all compassion; pure, unbounded love thou art; visit us with thy salvation; enter every trembling heart. Love Divine, All Loves Excelling 3 Come, Almighty, to deliver; let us all thy life receive; suddenly return, and never, nevermore thy temples leave. Thee we would be always blessing, serve thee as thy hosts above, pray, and praise thee without ceasing, glory in thy perfect love. 2 Breathe, O breathe thy loving Spirit into every troubled breast; let us all in thee inherit; let us find the promised rest. Take away the love of sinning; Alpha and Omega be; end of faith, as its beginning, set our hearts at liberty. 4 Finish then thy new creation; pure and spotless let us be; let us see thy great salvation perfectly restored in thee: changed from glory into glory, till in heaven we take our place, till we cast our crowns before thee, lost in wonder, love, and praise.