First Presbyterian Church For Christ in the Heart of Charlotte Founded in 1821 Order of Worship Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost August 19, 2018 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 Meditation on slane Eric Thiman Words of Welcome Choral Call to Worship Adoration The Reverend Pen Peery Williams/ed. Young This is the day the Lord hath made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Amen. *Hymn No. 645 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above mit freuden zart
Large-print hymnals and Bibles are available. Please let an usher know if you would like one. We believe that God put the wiggle in children, and all are welcome in worship regardless of their ability to sit still. If you d like to step out of the sanctuary with your child, please feel free to visit the chapel (to the right of the sanctuary) where the service is streaming. Call to Confession Confession The Reverend Erika Funk Prayer of Confession One: Holy God, we confess that we like to keep track. We keep track of the dollars we give away, the hours we devote to others, and the ways others disappoint us. All: We confess that we expect that you do the same thing, and we worry that you keep a running tally of our missteps and shortcomings. Deep down, we are afraid that you are working out some great mathematical equation that will determine whether or not we are worthy of your love. One: Open our ears and our hearts to receive the good news that, no matter the equation, your final calculation always equals love. In your arithmetic, mercy is greater than vengeance. Forgiveness is greater than resentment. Grace is greater than score-keeping. All: By your Spirit, help us to use those calculations in our own lives and our relationships, so that others may know your grace and love through us. 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. *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 Wilkes is the daughter of Zenny and Mac Aycock. First Church does not meet during the summer. Children in kindergarten and older are encouraged to participate in the full worship service, and care for younger children is available in the nursery. The 11 a.m. service is televised over WSOC-TV, Channel 9 this morning and streamed live at www.firstpres-charlotte.org. Sacrament of Baptism Virginia Wilkes Aycock *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 and older are encouraged to stay in worship. Younger children may go to the nursery. Prayer for Illumination Proclamation Scripture Romans 13:8-14 pew Bible pg. 162 One: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God.
Anthem Ubi Caritas Ola Gjeilo Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor. Exsultemus et in ipso jucundemur. Timeamus et amemus Deum vivum. Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero. Amen. 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. Let us revere and love the living God. And from a sincere heart let us love one another. Amen. The sanctuary flowers are given to the glory of God and in in honor of the marriage of Rebecca Ann Caldwell and Larsen Rand Jones on August 18, 2018. Scripture Matthew 18:15-22 pew Bible pg. 20 Sermon Back to School: Arithmetic The Reverend Pen Peery *Hymn No. 450 Be Thou My Vision slane Response Prayers of the People Stewardship of Life Health Ministry Presentation of Tithes and Offerings The Reverend Chuck Williamson Kristin Foster, Parish Nurse Offertory Anthem Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation arr. Dale Wood Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the head and cornerstone; chosen of the Lord, and precious binding all the church in one; Holy Zion s help forever, and her confidence alone. To this temple where we call thee, come, O Lord of hosts, today; with thy wonted loving-kindness hear thy servants as they pray, and thy fullest benediction shed within its walls alway. Laud and honor to the Father, laud and honor to the Son, laud and honor to the Spirit, ever three and ever one, one in might, and one in glory, while unending ages run. *Doxology (Hymn No. 606) 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. 744 Arise, Your Light Is Come! festal song *Charge and Benediction *Benediction Response Amen Young Postlude Festal Flourish Gordon Jacob A time of personal prayer is offered following the service. If you would like to pray with a pastor and a member of our prayer team, please meet them in the chapel following the 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 Katelyn Gordon Cooke Associate Pastor for Christian Formation kcooke@firstpres-charlotte.org Erika Funk Associate Pastor for Mission efunk@firstpres-charlotte.org Katherine C. Kerr Senior Associate Pastor for Congregational Ministry and 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 Sermon Series August 19 - September 9 Sanctuary This week we begin a new sermon series called Back to School that will focus on Christian practices that help us grow as disciples. August 26 The Gift of Teachers September 2 Recess September 9 What s in Your Lunchbox? Changes to Wednesday Worship Beginning in September, Wednesday Worship with Communion will be offered on the first Wednesday of the month from noon-12:30 p.m. The sanctuary will be open from noon-12:30 p.m. other Wednesdays during the month for prayer, but lunch will no longer be served on Wednesdays. This transition period offers the opportunity for reflection and prayerful discernment on creative ways to expand our ministry beyond the sanctuary and the church gates. Learn Enneagram 2018 Mondays, September 18 - November 27 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. This fall, use your lunch break to take part in a transformative journey at the soul level with the introductory Enneagram class. The cost is $120, which includes all materials and the Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator fee. Register on the church website under Tickets & Signups or by visiting http://bit.ly/enneagram2018. Church in the Mountains November 9-11, 2018 Montreat Join your church family for a weekend of relaxed fellowship, rich conversations, good music, and good food! Singer, songwriter, and author David LaMotte will be our keynote speaker, and pastor-artist Lisle Gwynn Garrity will lead a special program for FPC kids. For more details and registration information, visit the church website or pick up a brochure in the historical lobby. All are welcome! Care Bible and Beverage August 21 8:00 p.m., Resident Culture Join the Reverend Pen Peery and other FPC men for discussion and fellowship when Bible & Beverage returns at Resident Culture Brewing, 2101 Central Avenue. Help us Celebrate Erika! Today is the Reverend Erika Funk s last day with us. Join us in Wood Fellowship Hall for refreshments after the service as we celebrate all that she has meant to the First Presbyterian Church family. Serve Volunteers Needed at Westerly Hills Tuesdays - Fridays 8:15 or 11:00 a.m. Sign up to be a math tutor at Westerly Hills for 30 minutes or one hour per week at Westerly Hills Academy. Choose your day and time by registering at hearttutoring.org. Training, curriculum, and on-site staff support is provided by Heart Math Tutoring. Supplies for Haiti Now through August 30 Wood Fellowship Hall The bus is gone, but we still need supplies for our ministry partners in Haiti. The following supplies can be dropped off at FPC: receiving blankets, infant hooded towels, rice, dried black beans, cooking oil, prenatal vitamins, vitamin C, Tylenol, Children s Liquid Tylenol, Naproxen (Aleve), Ibuprofen, Immodium (or generic) and chewable children s vitamins with iron. You can also send monetary donations to Friends of OFCB, PO Box 34563, Charlotte, NC 28234. Note BUS on your check. Contact Glenna Cook (glennadc@gmail.com) with questions.
*Hymn No. 645 1 Sing praise to God who reigns above, the God of all creation, the God of power, the God of love, the God of our salvation. With healing balm my soul is filled, and every faithless murmur stilled: 2 What God s almighty power has made God s gracious mercy keepeth; by morning glow or evening shade God s watchful eye ne er sleepeth. Within the kingdom of God s might, lo! all is just and all is right: Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above 3 The Lord is never far away, but, through all grief distressing, an ever-present help and stay, our peace and joy and blessing, as with a mother s tender hand God gently leads the chosen band: 4 Thus all my toilsome way along I sing aloud thy praises, that all may hear the grateful song my voice unwearied raises. Be joyful in the Lord, my heart; both soul and body, take your part: *Hymn No. 450 Be Thou My Vision 1 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. 2 Be thou my wisdom, and thou my true Word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; thou my soul s shelter, and thou my high tower; raise thou me heavenward, O Power of my power. 3 Riches I heed not, nor vain, empty praise; thou, mine inheritance, now and always; thou and thou only, first in my heart, High King of Heaven, my treasure thou art. 4 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. *Hymn No. 744 1 Arise, your light is come! The Spirit s call obey; show forth the glory of your God, which shines on you today. 2 Arise, your light is come! Fling wide the prison door; proclaim the captives liberty, good tidings to the poor. Arise, Your Light Is Come! 3 Arise, your light is come! All you in sorrow born, bind up the brokenhearted ones and comfort those who mourn. 4 Arise, your light is come! The mountains burst in song! Rise up like eagles on the wing; God s power will make us strong.