First Presbyterian Church August 23, 2015 10:00 a.m. 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. 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.
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First Presbyterian Church
August 23, 2015
10:00 a.m.
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.
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.
*Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison.
Prelude Morning Has Broken arr. James Pethel Chiming of the Hour Welcome
Introit
I bind unto myself today the power of God to hold and lead, his eye to watch, his might to stay, His ear to hearken to my need; the wisdom of my God to reach, his hand to guide, His shield to ward; the word of God to give me speech, his heavenly host to be my guard.
*Call to Worship (from Psalm 84)
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord of hosts! A day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. Happy are those who live in your house, ever singing your praise! A day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. We join together in your sanctuary to praise you, O God! A day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. Let us worship the Lord of hosts.
*Hymn 10 Sing Glory to the Name of God
*Call to Confession
*Prayer of Confession
God of our redemption, we confess that we have not been your faithful servants. We have not served you with sincere hearts nor trusted in your salvation. We have armed ourselves against our neighbors, operating out of fear and malice rather than compassion and tenderheartedness. Have mercy on us, O God. Em-power us to tear down all that separates us from you, from others, and from our-selves, so that we might honor you with our lips and serve you with our lives; through Christ we pray.
(time for silent confession) And let God’s people say: Amen.
*Assurance of Pardon
*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.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
August 23, 2015 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
Sung response (hymn 59, refrain)
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; God’s mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning, new every morning. Great is your faithfulness, O Lord, great is your faithfulness.
Anthem Soft Mist Is Rising Robert Hobby
Time with the Children Ronnie Griffin
Children, second grade and younger, are invited to remain for the rest of the service or go to activity time in the education building.
*Hymn 330 Our Help Is in the Name of God
First Reading Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-18
Psalm 84 Hopson
Refrain
How lovely, Lord, is your dwelling place; I long to be in your house. My heart and soul sing out for joy, sing out to the living God. Even the sparrow finds a home, the swallow build a nest. Yes, there at the altar they care for their young, O Lord, my King and my God.
Refrain
O Lord, I long to be in your house, if only for a day, For one day is better than a thousand elsewhere, O Lord, my King and my God. The Lord is a sun, the Lord is a shield, no need the Lord will withhold. O happy are they who trust in the Lord, whose trust is in God alone.
Refrain
Second Reading Ephesians 6:10-20
Sermon Strategic Defense Initiative Sharon Youngs
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*Affirmation of Faith (adapted by members of FPC)
We believe in God, the Father Almighty, and in Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord, and in the Holy Spirit. We seek to know God's will, to walk in God's ways, and to proclaim the Gospel to all people, by our lives as well as by our words. We work and pray for the progress of knowledge, the promotion of justice, the reign of peace, and the realization of human unity in our time. And we look with faith for the triumph of righteousness in our community and in our world. Amen.
Call to Prayer (hymn 824, verse 2)
There is a place of comfort sweet, near to the heart of God, A place where we our Savior meet, near to the heart of God. O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, Hold us, who wait before thee, near to the heart of God.
Prayers of the People - with The Lord’s Prayer (ecumenical version)
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
Offering of God’s Tithes and Our Gifts
Offertory Sonata from BWV 182 J. S. Bach
*Doxology (hymn 606)
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn 702 Christ Be Beside Me
*Charge and Blessing
*Sung Response (see inside back cover of hymnal) Irish Blessing
Postlude The Heavens Declare the Glory of God Benedetto Marcello
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Today’s flowers today are given to the glory of God and in honor of their families by Mike and Peggy Hilliard as they celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary today.
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WELCOME GUESTS! We are glad you are here! You are invited to join us for refreshments in Room 102 of the Activities building
following worship (ask anyone for directions). If you would like to know more about First Presbyterian
Church, we would love to share our story with you. Talk with the pastor or give us a call (483-1318).
Things to know—The nursery is located on the first floor of the Education building.
Hearing assistance units, large print bulletins, and children’s bulletins are available from the ushers.
Sermons available at fpcor.org. For recordings of the worship service, please contact the church office.
WORSHIP NOTES
The introit and second hymn in today's service
are based on a prayer attributed to St. Patrick of
Ireland. The story of this prayer is that Patrick and
his followers used this most beautiful prayer to
protect themselves from the people who wanted
to kill them as they travelled across Ireland. It is
also called the Deer's Cry (Fáed Fíada) because
their enemies saw, not men, but deer. It may not
have been written by Patrick, but is considered to
reflect his theological focus on the Trinity.
TODAY’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Liturgist: Janet Swift
Time with Children: Ronnie Griffin
Activity Time: Anne Backus, Lily Jaques
Sound Guild: Don Spong
Ushers: George Darko, Louise Dunlap,
Fred & Sally Haywood, Carolyn Krause,
Dave Mullins, Walt Porter
Counters: Fred Haywood, Walt Porter
Flowers: Mike & Peggy Hilliard
Fellowship Hosts: Paul & Sandy Rohwer
Opening/Closing: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne
Our deepest appreciation to Ric Sidey for serv-
ing as our organist while Jim Allen is away. Jim is
scheduled to return September 13.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL TODAY Everyone is invited to remain after worship for an
ice cream social in room 102. Brad MacLean, a
Nashville attorney and the program director at
Morgan County Residential Recovery Court, will
share a word about the important and dynamic
work being done through the recovery court
process. Folks from FPC have led occasional
worship services at the facility. Beginning next
month, under the leadership of Bob Cantrell, FPC
will provide a six-session course on the Lord’s
Prayer.
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We will receive a special PC(USA) World Mis-
sion offering this morning for “Healthy Women
Healthy Families,” supporting a range of pro-
grams aimed at alleviating poverty and suffering
of women and children, directly impacting the
lives of the most vulnerable community members
worldwide. For more information, visit: presbyte-
rianmission.org/ministries/call-mission/
globalpoverty/.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
Aug. 23-30, 2015
Sun. 8/23 Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. Early Birds class (room 6)
9:14 a.m. Choir rehearsal
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:15 a.m. Ice cream social (room 102)
Mon. 8/24 12:00 p.m. Men’s lunch (Shoney’s)
5:15 p.m. ADFAC board meeting (fellowship hall)
6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (room 102)
6:00 p.m. Adult Christian ed team (room 6)
Tues. 8/25 10:00 a.m. Staff meeting (room 6)
12:15 p.m. Centering Prayer (sanctuary)
5:30 p.m. AA (room 100)
6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (choir room)
Wed. 8/26
11:00 a.m. Al-Anon (room 100)
Thurs. 8/27
11:30 a.m. Alzheimer’s of East TN (room 102)
Fri. 8/28 6:00 p.m. *PYC movie night (room 102)
7:00 p.m. Chinese Bible study (room 6)
Sat. 8/29
8:00 a.m. AYSO referee training (room 6)
9:00 a.m. Uncensored (room 102)
Sun. 8/30 Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost
9:00 a.m. Early Birds class (room 6)
9:14 a.m. Choir rehearsal
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:15 a.m. Worship volunteer training
(sanctuary & fellowship hall)
*PYC—Presbyterian Youth Connection
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