First Presbyterian Church May 19, 2013 10:00 a.m. God s spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water to wash, heal, and satisfy. As a congregation we become a fountain, sharing this living water with others. Blessed with God s love and grace, we celebrate gifts of diversity. By Jesus Christ s example, we welcome, in love, all who rejoice and worship with us.
Prelude Chiming of the Hour Welcome *Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison. Introit As the wind song through the trees, as the stirring of the breeze, so it is with the Spirit of God, As the heart made strangely warm, as the voice within the storm, so it is with the Spirit of God. Never seen, ever known where this wind has blown bringing life, bringing power to the world, As the dancing tongues of fire, as the soul s most deep desire so it is with the Spirit of God. *Call to Worship The Spirit of God moves among us, binding us in covenant with faithful people of every time and place. The Spirit moves within us, empowering us to proclaim the gospel to all people. The Spirit moves through us, making us channels of God s love. As we gather to worship, we open ourselves to the Spirit of the living God made known to us in Jesus Christ. Come, Holy Spirit, come! *Hymn 128 *Call to Confession On Pentecost They Gathered *Prayer of Confession Holy God, you set us ablaze with amazement and joy, and you open our paths to new visions. Yet we confess our dull and shortsighted ways. We have done the very things we would avoid, and what you desire, we have not done. Forgive us, Lord. By your purifying fire, transform our lives. Guide us into honesty and compassion, so that, filled with your peace, our dreams and visions may be one with yours; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. (time for silent confession) And let God's people say: *Assurance of Pardon FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) May 19, 2013 Day of Pentecost Amen. *Gloria Patri Hymn 577 Avery & Marsh *The Peace of Christ Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Let us share the peace of Christ with one another. 2
Anthem Let Thy Holy Presence Come Upon Us Tchesnokov/Hopson Time with the Children Children, five years and younger, are invited to activity time in the Children s Library, upstairs in the Education Building. First Reading Gen. 11:1-9 Psalm 104 (see insert) Second Reading Eph. 2:11-22 Hopson Sermon The Church that s on the Turnpike Sharon Youngs (with inspiration from Dr. Seuss) *Affirmation of Faith (from A Declaration of Faith, The Book of Confessions) We trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls women and men to all ministries of the church. In a broken and fearful world, the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God s new heaven and new earth, praying, Come, Lord Jesus! Amen. *Hymn 504 The Sacrament of Holy Communion Draw Us in the Spirit s Tether Invitation to the Lord s Table Great Prayer of Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord. It is right to give our thanks and praise. It is truly right and our greatest joy. Breaking of the Bread, Pouring of the Cup 3
Sharing of the Elements (Baptized children and all who confess Jesus Christ as Lord as Savior are welcomed to the Lord s Table. If your tradition permits, you are welcomed to share this meal with us. If you are uncomfortable doing so, you are invited to use this time for prayer and reflection. Communion is served by intinction today. You are invited to come forward to receive a serving of bread, dip the bread into the chalice, and then eat the bread. Gluten free communion bread is available.) Prayer after Communion For the nourishment at this Table, we give you thanks, O God. May the sustenance from this meal and the presence of your Spirit embolden us to be your faithful people in this world; through Christ we pray. Amen. Offering of God s Tithes and Our Gifts *Doxology Hymn 592 *Prayer of Dedication Recognition of Graduates *Hymn 319 *Charge and Benediction Spirit *Congregational Response Hymn 325, verse 5 Spirit Divine, attend our prayers; Make a lost world your home. Descend with all your gracious powers; O come, great Spirit, come! Postlude Old Hundredth Today s flowers are given by Dave & Mary Mullins to the glory of God and in honor of their 35th wedding anniversary. This Communion Sunday, please consider a gift to the Minister's Discretionary Fund, used by the Pastor for emergency and pastoral needs of church members and others in our community. Make checks to First Presbyterian Church and indicate "MDF" on the memo line. 4
WELCOME VISITORS! We are glad you are here! If you have questions about this church or the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), please speak with the pastor or contact us at 483-1318. You are invited to join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall (behind the sanctuary) following worship. Things to know The nursery is located on the first floor of the Education Building. Hearing Assistance units and Children s Bulletins are available from the ushers. Sunday worship services can be accessed online at fpcor.org. For recordings of the worship service, contact the church office. Today s Worship Volunteers Liturgists: Colin Colverson Time with Children: Hannah Norris Activity Time: Hannah Norris, Ashley Hadden, Anna Hoppestad Sound Guild: Carolyn Krause Ushers: Teresa Brittain, Mary Ann Davidson, Jon Markley, Anna Robinson, Matt Stone, Dennis Strickler, Rebekah Young Flowers: Dave & Mary Mullins Counters: Bonnie Murray, Rebekah Young Fellowship Hosts: Elizabeth & Trygve Myhre Opening and Closing: Mike Hilliard, Dave Mullins Thank you and kudos to all who participated yesterday in the work day here at the church! Pentecost Offering received today. Giving to the Pentecost Offering makes it possible for the church to encourage, develop, and support its young people, and address the needs of at-risk children. A large portion of this offering can be retained by individual congregations wanting to make an impact in the lives of young people within their own community. To learn more about the ministries supported by this offering, please visit presbyterianmission.org. Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church Early Bird Sunday School (Adults) Sanctuary Rm. 6 at 9 a.m. Led by Sue Byrne 11:15 a.m. (following worship): Adult Bible Study Sanctuary Parlor. Led by Jim Wessel Eco-Social Justice Class Activities Bldg., Rm. 102. Led by Rosalyn McKeown-Ice Younger Adult (For the young, and young at heart) Activities Bldg. Rm. 100 Led by Donna Hoppestad, Peggy & Mike Hilliard High School (Grades 9-12) Activities Bldg. Rm. 200 Led by Anne Backus, Hannah Norris, Dallas Stults Middle School (Grades 4-8) Activities Bldg. Rm. 101 Led by Pete Johnson, Kathy Layendecker, Peggy Terpstra, Hannah Norris Elementary (Grades K-3) Choir Rm. at 11:05 a.m., then moves to Education Bldg. Rm. 20. Led by Tiffany Murray, Janet Swift, Candace Strickler Preschool (Ages 2-4) Fellowship Hall at 11:05 a.m., then moves to Education Bldg. Rm. 21 Led by Sherrie Fairchild-Keyes, Teresa Fulcher, Chuck & Dale Hadden i
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK May 19-26, 2013 Sunday Pentecost (Communion) 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (Early Bird Class) 9:15 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. Baby Shower (Fellowship Hall) 11:15 a.m. Sunday School (Ages 2 - Adult) 5:00 p.m. *PYC (Fellowship Hall) Monday 12:00 p.m. Men s Lunch (Shoney s) 6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (Fellowship Hall) Tuesday 5:30 p.m. AA (Rm. 100) 6:30 p.m. Guitar Workshop (Randy Pietrzak s home) Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Al Anon (Rm. 100) Thursday 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Friday 7:00 p.m. Coffeehouse (Rm. 102) 7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible Study (Fellowship Hall) Saturday 8:00 p.m. College Swing Class (Rm. 102) Sunday Trinity Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday School (Early Bird Class) 9:29 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Sunday School (Ages 2 - Adult) Celebrations this week: Birthdays 5/23 Brian Hoppestad Anniversaries 5/20 Dave & Mary Mullins 5/23 Don Spong & Janet Swift Remember those who are... In Health Care and Retirement Communities: Anna Kathryn Atkinson Oris Bullock Katherine Dillon Margaret Hunt Lois Lacy Bill Marshall Ruth Reeve Homebound: Boyd & Carol Coker Oakley Crawford Sandra Edwards Lillian Lafferty Dick & Kay Lord Lois Philippone Marvin Randolph Jo Rennich Looking Ahead... 5/27 Memorial Day (office closed) 6/2 Parish Group Ice Cream Social Youth end-of-year party 6/7 Coffeehouse 6/14 Middle School Movie Night *Presbyterian Youth Connection Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be submitted by Wed. afternoon. ii
Honoring Our Graduates Today Elementary: Lily Jaques Kelly Sabo Middle School: Kate Fulcher Oak Ridge High School: Russell Fulcher Ashley Hadden Jon Markley Post-Secondary: Morgan Alexander George Washington University, with a BS in Political Science. Amelia Campbell Clemson University, with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Claire Campbell Furman University, with a BS in Environmental Sciences. Elise Campbell Johns Hopkins, with a Masters in Engineering Management. Seth Parker Georgia Institute of Technology, with a BS in Materials Science and Engineering. Daniel Tipton Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, with a Masters of Divinity. The memorial service for Teresa Myrick s father, Bill Taber, will be this evening at 7:00 p.m. at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 6:00 p.m. Coming Events The Johnson & Colverson Baby Shower is today! Please join us in the Fellowship Hall after the worship service to celebrate the upcoming births of two First Presbyterian Church babies. Enjoy a piece of cake and be sure to bestow liberal advice upon the parents-to-be, Ashley and Ryan Johnson and Sherith and Colin Colverson. Coffeehouse this Friday, May 24, from 7-10 p.m. Admission is $3 at the door. If you can bake cupcakes or work the event, please see Sue Byrne. College Swing Dance classes begin Saturday, May 25 at 8:00 p.m. in Rm. 102. There will be an hour of instruction and then time to enjoy the music and dance. Admission is free and beginners are welcome. An End of Year party for rising 5th graders through current college students will be held Sunday, June 2 at Hannah s house following the parish group meetings after worship. Camp Creation coming soon! First Presbyterian Church s first ever mini-day camp for ages three years through rising fifth graders, will be held July 11-12 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact Hannah for more information - and save your paper towel tubes and egg cartons to bring to her for crafts. If you wish to donate flowers for a particular Sun., please contact Margaret Phares at 483-1048. The cost for the flowers is $30. iii
The New Vision Banners of the Presbytery of East Tennessee were presented to First Presbyterian Church at the presbytery s May 7 meeting. The banners are shared among the presbytery s congregations to honor churches that have new and exciting ministries or programs. First Presbyterian Church was nominated for the coffeehouse ministry with college students in support of the Free Medical Clinic of Oak Ridge. The banners will remain at FPC until the August presbytery meeting. First Presbyterian Church A PC(USA) Congregation Rev. Sharon Youngs Pastor Anna Thomas Dir. of Music Jim Allen Organist Hannah Norris Dir. of Children & Youth Ministry Adrienne Pyle Office Manager Bobbie Peters Nursery Meg Tonne Parish Nurse Meghan Cadmus Nursery Omer Breeden Sexton P.O. Box 6106 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 (865) 483-1318 fpcor.org Located at the corner of Lafayette and Oak Ridge Turnpike Church Office Hours: 8:30-11:30 a.m. 12:30-4:30 p.m. iv