JUNE 1, 2014 SERVICE FOR THE LORD S DAY SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES Todd Jones VOLUNTARY François Couperin Cromhorne en Taille *CALL TO WORSHIP Stuart Gordon Leader: If you are suffering now, be glad and take heart. People: We will shout for joy when Christ s glory is revealed. Leader: Cast all your cares upon the Lord, who cares for you. People: The God of all grace will support and sustain us. *PROCESSIONAL HYMN 268 Crown Him with Many Crowns WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP DIADEMATA Todd Jones MINUTE FOR MISSION CALL TO CONFESSION Abby Vorhaus Stuart Gordon PRAYER OF CONFESSION Living God, we confess that too often we look for the living among the dead. You offer us Your Word; still we mostly trust in worldly wisdom. You have offered us eternal life; still we cling to temporary things. Forgive us and give us new life! Show us the glory of Your presence and the gift of Your promise: the life that death cannot destroy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. SILENT CONFESSION
LORD, HAVE MERCY Kyrie Eleison ASSURANCE OF PARDON *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Gloria Patri Hymn 579 THE WORD AND SACRAMENT ~ Children are invited to come to the front for the baptism. ~ SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM (11:00) Todd Jones Austin and Steve Reeves are presenting their daughter, Eleanor Sinclair Reeves, for baptism. Assisting Elder: Hugh Tanner 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. NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READINGS Pastor: People: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE READING Pastor: People: The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Sam Edwards John 24:50-53, page 91 Todd Jones Acts 1:6-11, page 118 Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship in Room CW-110. HYMN OF PREPARATION 274 (seated) You, Lord, Are Both Lord and Shepherd Choir - Stanza 1 Choir and Congregation - Stanzas 2-4 PICARDY SERMON Up in the Air RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE Todd Jones *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Sandra Randleman The Apostles Creed (Traditional) Hymnal Page 35 PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD S PRAYER (debts) Hymnal Page 35
OFFERTORY (8:30) Jeffrey H. Rickard Be Thou My Vision Be thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that Thou art; Thou my best thought by day or by night, waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light. Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father; Thine own may I be; Thou in me dwelling, and I one with Thee. Riches I heed not, nor man s empty praise; Thou mine inheritance, now and always; Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, high King of heaven, my treasure Thou art. High King of heaven, my victory won; may I reach heaven s joys, O bright heaven s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my Vision, O Ruler of all. (11:00) Sidney Campbell Sing we merrily unto God our strength Sing we merrily unto God our strength; make a cheerful noise unto the God of Jacob. Take the psalm, bring hither the tabret, the merry harp with the lute. Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, even in the time appointed, and upon our solemn feast day. For this was made a statute for Israel and a law of the God of Jacob. Alleluya. (Psalm 81:1-4) *PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH *PRAYER OF DEDICATION SENDING FORTH *HYMN OF COMMITMENT 260 Alleluia! Sing to Jesus *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 547 Go, My Children, with My Blessing HYFRYDOL Todd Jones AR HYD Y NOS The congregation will be seated for a moment of silent prayer after the Congregational Response. *CLOSING VOLUNTARY Plein Jeu François Couperin * 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, Associate Pastor for Discipleship Sandra Randleman, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Mission Cross Bearer: Abby Bishop Candle Bearer: Colin Murdock Raphael Bundage, Director of Music Nicholas Bergin, Organist Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist Keith Moore, Sanctuary Chorale Conductor 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 Mary Alexandrea McLure and Perry Anthony Colvin and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Alex McLure and Mrs. Mary Lamb Brown. SYMPATHY The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to: Family and friends of Leonora (Noncie) Reed Bradley who died on May 15. If any member of the church desires the Christian support of a Stephen Minister, call Sandra Randleman (298-9502). Stephen Ministers are trained lay ministers of the church. YOUNG CHILDREN & WORSHIP is a ministry of worship preparation for young children and their parents. Parents and their children who are age 4 or 5 by September 1, 2013, are invited to participate (this includes children in the Faith, Hope, Love, and Mercy Sunday School classes). This ministry is offered during both 8:30 and 11:00 worship services and meets in Room CW-110, which is located in the Children s Ministry wing. Please reference the worship bulletin to know when to exit the sanctuary. We ask that children who are attending for the first time be accompanied by a parent. Please visit the church website to enroll your child in YC&W. Contact Deb O Brien (dobrien@fpcnashville.org) with questions. 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. ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES Hearing devices, largeprint hymnals, large-print bulletins, and large-print Bibles are available for worship and are located in the narthex on the table on the right side as you enter the front doors. 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. It is a smaller but still spacious area to worship that is wheelchair accessible, has low sensory stimulation and allows for more movement. If that atmosphere aids in your ability to worship, feel free to enjoy the service in Courtenay Hall. OFFICER PRAYER TIME Prayer requests for our congregation can be submitted to the church officers by filling out prayer request cards and depositing them in the Prayer Request Boxes, located in the narthex on the southeast wall and at the Welcome Center. Prayer request cards can be found in a rack attached to the Prayer Request Box. Officers meet each Wednesday at 4:30 P.M. in the Bryant Conference Room to lift up prayer requests to God. A CHOIR FOR ALL OF US Once again, the FPC Music ministry is forming the Parish Choir. The Parish Choir is open to all adults and teenagers. We welcome singers who do not necessarily have the time to commit to the normal rehearsal schedule of the Sanctuary Choir, but who do enjoy occasionally participating in music leadership at First Presbyterian. A wide range of music will be sung, and no audition is necessary. The only requirement is to be present at the rehearsal one hour prior to the service for which the Parish Choir is singing. This choir does not vest nor process. We are offering the dates of June 15 or August 17 we d love to have you join us for either or both times this summer. Rehearsals will begin at 10:00 A.M. in the FPC choir room. Please contact Raphael Bundage or Daphne Garey (298-9517 or music@fpcnashville.org) for more details. SERMONS preached at First Presbyterian Church are published weekly. You can log on to the church website (www.fpcnashville.org) to listen to an audio version or read a printed version of the sermon. Printed copies of the sermon can also be found in literature areas of the church (in the narthex and Welcome Center). SUNSHINE, SUMMER AND ICE CREAM The Sweetest Sunday of the Year Sunday, June 8 from 3:00 5:00 P.M. on the FPC lawn. Come share in the sweetest day of summer and enjoy the Purity Miss Martha s Ice Cream Crankin. Tickets are available weekdays from the church Welcome Desk and on Sundays in Courtenay Hall and at the Children s Ministry Welcome Desk. Pre-event price is $8 for children age 3-12 and $10 for adults. We also need church members to help make and serve ice cream, so get out that yummy flavor recipe you ve always enjoyed sharing with others. Cranker sign-up is available in Courtenay Hall on Sundays. (298-9501). ONLY TWO MORE DAYS AVAILABLE FOR PHOTOS Photographs for the Pictorial Directory will be taken in the Memorial Library from 2:00 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 11. Sign Up online (fpcnashville.org). Questions? Contact Shannon Parsons THE 5:30 This service meets on Sunday evenings in The Gathering Place. Follow us on Twitter @thefivethirty.
MISSION TRIPS & SERVICE STUDY/DISCUSSION GROUPS SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL SPECIAL: THE SPIRITUAL EVOLUTION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN Most Lincoln biographies simply choose to ignore his core beliefs and how they shaped him. It s a fascinating story. Travel along with Chuck Grice in an exploration of the speeches of America s 16th President, which clearly reflect a Biblical way of thinking. Chuck is an attorney and former teacher of the Books of the Bible Sunday School class at FPC. The class begins at 10:00 A.M. in the Stanford Chapel, June 15, 22 and 29. JUNE RAMSEY CLASS Bill Caruso will be the guest speaker in the June Ramsey Class today and Jim Cawood will be guest speaker June 8. The class begins at 9:45 A.M. in the living room of the Cheek House. Everyone is welcome. For full listing of classes, please visit our website or pick up an Adult Education brochure from the church literature areas. 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). SERVE LUNCH TO HOMELESS WITH DOWNTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Join fellow FPC members on the 2nd Wednesday of the month as we share in the feeding ministry to the homeless over the lunch hour. Serving time is from 11:45 A.M. 1:15 P.M. A few openings remain on July 9, October 8, November 12 and December 10. Contact Patricia Heim (298-9593 or pheim@fpcnashville.org) to choose a date(s) to serve. 2014 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT SAFE HAVEN FAMILY SHELTER Looking for a volunteer opportunity? Contact Mary Earthman (mearthman@bellsouth.net or 665-8845) to sign up to serve as an overnight host on either of the following Mondays: August 4 or October 6, or to provide dinner only on August 4. Safe Haven is the only shelter serving homeless families in Nashville, located at 1234 3rd Avenue South. MISSION TRIPS WITH THE OUTREACH FOUNDATION In addition to trips offered by FPC, The Outreach Foundation also offers mission trips with staff and board members serving as trip leaders to places such as China, Kenya, Lebanon and the Holy Land. Contact Lisa Dill (lisa@theoutreachfoundation.org or 615-778-8881) or visit theoutreachfoundation.org. NOVEMBER 2014 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP November 1 7; medical personnel to offer services in local clinic and neighborhood locations; non-medical participants needed to assist in processing patients. Estimated cost, $1,300; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due August 1. Dr. Jim Cato is trip leader. FEBRUARY 2015 JAMAICA MISSION TRIP Trip dates are January 31 February 7; construction work and development of new church partner relationship; dentists to see local patients. Estimated trip cost is $1,500; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due October 1. Craig Buffkin and Nathan Brandon are trip leaders.
FEBRUARY 2015 HAITI MISSION TRIP February 7 13; work on re-construction projects with partner agencies affected by earthquake; medical service component possible for qualified participants; expect rugged conditions. Cost is $1,300; $800 deposit and copy of your passport due November 1. AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES MISSION TRIPS & SERVICE JULY 2015 EAST AFRICA FAMILY MISSION TRIP July 15 31 (may change); construction work on churches/schools and visits to mission projects supported by FPC; safari possible; children must be age 12 to participate; vaccines required. Costs being developed at this time; a $1,500 deposit and copy of your passport name page due by December 31; limit of 14 members in addition to FPC pastor. Dr. Bob LaGrone is trip leader. MISSION TRIP REGISTRATION Register from the church s website (www.fpcnashville.org) or contact Patricia Heim in the Missions office (298-9593 or pheim@fpcnashville.org). 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. For more information or to sign up, contact 298-9593, adultmissions@fpcnashville.org or visit our registration page: missions.fpcnashville.org/missions/register. FIRST FRIENDS ANNOUNCEMENTS n Wednesdays: Croquet on the Lawn Join your First Friends for Croquet on the Lawn, Wednesdays at 5:00 P.M., on the grounds in front of the church. Bring your lawn chairs and your croquet set if you have one. CHILDREN S MINISTRY AND NURSERY All registrations are available on the children s page of the website. n Vacation Bible School and Mission Camp: Deadline to register is June 9 at noon June 23-26, 9:00 A.M. to Noon (ages 4 rising 3rd graders); Mission Camp (rising 4th-6th graders) 9:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M. VBS is in need of the following items: steel vegetable or fruit cans (washed and label removed please), medium-sized cardboard boxes, mailing tubes or cardboard tubes from wrapping paper. Bring them to Tina Rose s office at the church. n Summer Sunday School Format Begins Today Seeking adults who will champion these 11 relaxed and fun summer Sundays for Preschool and Elementary (1st-6th). Typical lower attendance during the summer makes these Sundays fun and meaningful. Contact Deb O Brien (dobrien@fpcnashville.org or 298-9582) or Mickey Fitts (mfitts@c3-consult.com). We can t do it without you! n Calling You? We re setting up Sunday School for the fall! You and your gifts are invaluable to the ministry we share with the children of FPC through the children s Sunday School ministry. Contact Deb O Brien (298-9582 or dobrien@fpcnashville.org) to discover the opportunities available for you to make a significant contribution in the life of this church and our children.
n Do You or someone you know have a child ready to start their preschool experience? Our Early Preschool has Fall openings for all age groups, 18 months 5 years. Also still accepting ages 3, 4 and 5 for their Summer Program. For more information, or to register, please visit the Early Preschool page on the church website. n Musikgarten Registration for Summer and Fall The 11:00 A.M. summer session runs through the end of August. Fall session will begin the week of September 8 with classes available on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 11:00 A.M. The cost is $50; please register on the Web site (fpcnashville.org/onlineregistration.htm). Come join the fun! AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS n Sunday School: Go Big! Grades 7th-12th will meet in the Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. and remain there for the whole time. n Great Escape: June 9 14 at Lee University Rising 7th and 8th graders will enjoy outdoor games and activities, fun and engaging speakers, worship, great music and self reflection before rafting the Ocoee River on the way back to Nashville. Register online or contact Millie Greiner. n Oklahoma Mission Trip: June 14 20 We will assist in clean up and demolition, and build relationships with our brothers and sisters in the Midwest. We will also dive into scripture and teachings led by the youth staff and strengthen our ministry as we serve together. Register online or contact Millie Greiner. n The Motley Krewe Class 10:00 A.M. in Youth Offices, led by Barbara Arrants. n Youth Newsletter If your family isn t receiving the monthly Youth Newsletter in your email, contact Millie. To sign up for trips or for more information, contact Millie Greiner (mgreiner@fpcnashville.org or 298-9570). COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULT ANNOUNCEMENTS n n Bible Studies: Young Adult Small Group (ages 22 to 35) Tuesdays, 6:30 P.M. dinner; 7:00 8:00 P.M. Bible study at the home of Rachel and Lipscomb Davis (1124 Stonewall Jackson Court, 37220). Sunday School Classes (meet at 9:45 A.M.): Summer College Small Group/Sunday School with Scott Hearon Begins Today! 4:00 5:00 P.M. (Tyne House). Young Adult Sunday School Class Led by a team of adult professionals (Staff Workroom). For young adults (aged 22 to 35) and college students. Foundations 2.0 Led by Chan and Ginger Sheppard (Staff Workroom). For nearly and newly married couples in their mid-20s to mid-30s. Beginning June 1, the Foundations Class will join the Young Adult Bible Study in the Staff Workroom. First Families Led by Mort and Jami Hill (Courtenay Lounge). For adults with children ages birth to six years old. Studying Lead Your Family Like Jesus: Powerful Parenting Principles from the Creator of Families by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges and Tricia Goyer.
AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES n Friends in Faith Rotating leadership (Vance Hall). For married couples in their 30s and early 40s. While studying God's word, the group also discusses contemporary topics. General: For more information about FPC s young adult ministry, call the church office. For college ministry, email Linda Morphis (lmorphis@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. NOTES The Mission of First Presbyterian Church To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love through worship, education, and service.
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