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MARCH 10, 2013 SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT 8:30 and 11:00 AM GATHERING OPENING SENTENCES Todd Jones VOLUNTARY Kevin McChesney When I Survey the Wondrous Cross INTROIT (11:00) Wes Ramsay The Church is the Family of God (Choir and Congregation join to sing hymn) The Church is the family of God! The Church is the family of God! We hear God’s Word, we sing, we pray; We learn to follow Christ each day. The Church is the family of God! The Church is the family of God! The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation by water and the word; from heaven He came and sought her to be His holy bride; with his own blood He bought her and for her life he died. *CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Sandra Randleman (11:00) Catherine Foster Leader: I waited patiently for the Lord; People: He inclined to me and heard my cry. Leader: He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog, People: and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. All: He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. (Psalm 40:1-3a) †*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 412 FOREST GREEN Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP Todd Jones CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Sandra Randleman (11:00) Catherine Foster PRAYER OF CONFESSION Eternal God, before whom a day is as a thousand years, we confess that we are too often captives of time. We have been hurried this past week when we might have been still and found peace. We have been impatient and anxious when we could have been more trusting in your providence and grace.
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MARCH 10, 2013SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT8:30 and 11:00 AM

GATHERING

OPENING SENTENCES Todd Jones

†VOLUNTARY Kevin McChesneyWhen I Survey the Wondrous Cross

†INTROIT (11:00) Wes RamsayThe Church is the Family of God

(Choir and Congregation join to sing hymn)The Church is the family of God!The Church is the family of God!We hear God’s Word, we sing, we pray; We learn to follow Christ each day. The Church is the family of God!The Church is the family of God!The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation by water and the word; from heaven He came and sought her to be His holy bride; with his own blood He bought her and for her life he died.

*CALL TO WORSHIP (8:30) Sandra Randleman(11:00) Catherine Foster

Leader: I waited patiently for the Lord;People: He inclined to me and heard my cry.Leader: He drew me up from the desolate pit, out of the miry bog,People: and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.All: He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to

our God. (Psalm 40:1-3a)

†*PROCESSIONAL HYMN 412 FOREST GREENEternal God, Whose Power Upholds

†WELCOME AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCIPLESHIP Todd Jones

CALL TO CONFESSION (8:30) Sandra Randleman(11:00) Catherine Foster

PRAYER OF CONFESSIONEternal God, before whom a day is as a thousand years, we confess that we are too often captives of time. We have been hurried this past week when we might have been still and found peace. We have been impatient and anxious when we could have been more trusting in your providence and grace.

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We have wasted time, marked time and killed time rather than making most of our moments. Forgive us our misuse of time, and grant us the grace to savor more each and every moment of life we are given to enjoy. Through Jesus Christ, the Lord of time, we pray. Amen

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

Miller and Jake Tallent are presenting their son, Carroll AndersonTallent, for baptism. Assisting Elder: Dorothy Pace

†HYMN FOR BAPTISM TALLIS’ CANON

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION Todd JonesGod, source of all light,by Your Word You give light to the soul.Pour out upon usthe spirit of wisdom and understandingthat, being taught by You in Holy Scripture,our hearts and minds may be opened to know the thingsthat pertain to life and holiness;through Jesus Christ our Lord.

SCRIPTURE READINGS Old Testament: Isaiah 40:27-31, page 668New Testament: Romans 5:1-8, page 155

Pastor: The Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

‡ Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worshipin Room CW-110.

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‡HYMN OF PREPARATION (seated) NYSTROMAs the Deer (Psalm 42)

1st Time - Solo2nd Time - Choir and Congregation

SERMON Todd JonesOut of the Depths: The Posture of Faith

RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH (8:30) Sam Cooper(11:00) Stuart Gordon

The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional) Hymnal Page 14

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER(8:30) Sam Cooper

(Traditional - debts) Hymnal Page 16

COMMISSIONING OF THE YOUTH MISSION TEAM(11:00) AND THE LORD’S PRAYER Stuart Gordon

OFFERTORY Robert Shaw/Alice Parker(8:30) Come, Ye That Love the Lord

Come, ye that love the Lord, and let your love be known;join in a song of sweet accord and thus surround the throne.The sorrows of the mind be banished from this place;religion never was designed to make our pleasures less.Let those refuse to sing who never knew our God;but favorites of the heavenly King may speak their joys abroad.

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(11:00) Will ToddThe Call of Wisdom

Lord of wisdom, Lord of truth, Lord of justice, Lord of mercy;walk beside us down the years till we see You in Your glory. Striving to attain the heights, turning in a new direction, entering a lonely place, welcoming a friend or stranger. I am here, I am with you. I have called: do you hear me? I am here, I am with you. Silver is of passing worth, gold is not of constant value, jewels sparkle for a while; what you long for is not lasting. Rulers govern under me with my insight and my wisdom. Those who know me know my love; those who seek me find their answer. God the Father and the Son, Holy Spirit coeternal. Glory, glory be ascribed to You, now and to the end of ages.

*PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE Doxology OLD HUNDREDTH

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

SENDING FORTH*HYMN OF COMMITMENT 383 OLIVET

My Faith Looks Up to Thee

*CHARGE AND BENEDICTION Todd Jones

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE AR HYD Y NOSGo, My Children, with My Blessing

Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone.Waking, sleeping, I am with you, you are my own,In my love’s baptismal river I have made you mine forever.Go, my children, with my blessing, you are my own.Text by Jaroslav J. Vajda ©1983 by Concordia Publishing House.Reproduced with permission under license number 04:09-49B.

The congregation will be seated for a moment of silent prayer after theBenediction.

*CLOSING VOLUNTARY J.S. BachFugue in E minor, BWV 533

*— Those who are able, please stand† — Latecomers may be seatedPlease silence your cell phone as you enter the sanctuary.

PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICETodd Jones, PastorSam Cooper, Executive PastorCatherine Foster, Associate Pastor for Young Adult MinistryStuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for DiscipleshipSandra Randleman,

Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and MissionCross Bearer: Blair HillBaptism Buddy: Clay CrewsRingtones Handbell Choir: Bekah Caruso, directorNicholas Bergin, OrganistRhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist(8:30) Sanctuary Chorale: Keith Moore, conductor(11:00) Sanctuary Choir: Raphael Bundage, conductor; Family FaceliftChoir: Kindergarten through 5th grade Sunday School classes. CarolMcClure, director

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH extends a warm welcome in the name ofChrist to all who worship with us today. If you are interested in joiningFirst Presbyterian Church, please speak to the pastor or elder standing atthe 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 along-time member, you can help us plan ministries by signing the worshipregistration pad, placed at the aisle end of your pew.

FLOWERS on the chancel table are given to the glory of God and in lovingmemory of Catherine Wiley Cook by her family.

SYMPATHY — The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to:• Patricia Lively, Cynthia Watts, and Linda and James S. Lively III, on

the death of Patricia, Cynthia, and James’ father, James S. Lively Jr.,who died on February 23.

• Weeza and Don Swain, on the death of Don’s brother, Lynn DallasSwain, who died on February 27. Sympathy also to Anne, Alex andJack Miklos and Nathan Swain.

• Tracy and Banks Link, on the death of Tracy’s father, Walter F.Pennebaker, who died on February 28. Sympathy also to Griffin andIngram Link.

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.

COMMUNION will be available during Lent in the Session Room followingthe 8:30 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. worship service.

YOUNG CHILDREN & WORSHIP is a ministry of worship preparation foryoung children and their parents. Parents and their children who are age4 or 5 by September 1, 2012, are invited to participate (this includeschildren in the Faith, Hope, Love, and Mercy Sunday School classes). Thisministry is offered during both 8:30 and 11:00 worship services and meetsin Room CW-110, which is located in the Children’s Ministry wing. Pleasereference the worship bulletin to know when to exit the sanctuary. We askthat children who are attending for the first time be accompanied by aparent. Please visit the church website to enroll your child in YC&W.Contact Deb O’Brien ([email protected]) with questions.

ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES — Hearing devices, large-print hymnals, large-print bulletins, and large-print Bibles are availablefor worship and are located in the narthex on the table on the right sideas you enter the front doors. If anyone has a need or disability requiringassistance or accommodation for any church activity, please contact thechurch office (383-1815).

OFFICER PRAYER TIME — Prayer requests for our congregation can besubmitted to the church officers by filling out prayer request cards anddepositing them in the Prayer Request Boxes, located in the narthex onthe southeast wall and at the Welcome Center. Prayer request cards canbe found in a rack attached to the Prayer Request Box. Officers meet eachWednesday at 4:30 P.M. in the Bryant Conference Room to lift up prayerrequests to God.

SERMONS preached at First Presbyterian Church are published weekly.You can log on to the church website (www.fpcnashville.org) to listen to anaudio version or read a printed version of the sermon. Printed copies of thesermon can also be found in literature areas of the church (in the narthexand Welcome Center).

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FPC CONCERT SERIES: MUSIC CITY BAROQUE, SUNDAY, MARCH 17, 3:00P.M. FPC SANCTUARY — Guest director Brent Wissick leads a concert oforchestral music by G.F. Handel, one of the most famous Baroquecomposers, including concerto grossos from op. 3 and op.6, an earlycantata (Tra la Fiamme), and ballet music from Alcina.

ANOTHER NIGHT OF DANCING ON APRIL 3KICKS OFF OUR EASTER WEDNESDAYS!Back by popular demand, Bekah and BillCaruso will bring their music and specialPA system for another big night of

dancing. The crowd had so much fun in January that Bill and Bekah willbe back on April 3 for more big-circle, square, novelty and line dancing!The youngest and the oldest enjoy it alike, and you don’t need to bring apartner. If the weather cooperates, we just may dance outdoors. If itdoesn’t cooperate, we will return to the Enrichment Center. Dinner will beserved in Courtenay Hall from 5:00-6:00 P.M., with dancing following until 7:15 P.M. Registration for this event and other Easter Wednesday programs is available on our website(fpcnashville.org/congregation/wednesday-nights) or by calling the church(383-1815).

HOLY LAND TRIP PLANNED FOR FALL — The land of Old TestamentPatriarchs and of Jesus Christ — where he was born, taught, preachedand healed and spent his final week on earth — are set tentatively fordeparture on November 5, 2013. Stuart Gordon is leading this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Look for additional information soon in FirstEdition, or call Emily Eberle (414-5444 or [email protected]) withyour questions.MARCH 24: ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING OFFERING RECEIVED — Each

year since 1949, Presbyterians have given generouslyto One Great Hour of Sharing. Your gifts have enabledthe Presbyterian Hunger, Presbyterian DisasterAssistance and Self-Development of People programsto share with others the joy experienced in Christ. Thisis one of two special offerings designated by theGeneral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)that is offered to members of our congregation and will

be received at all services on Sunday, March 24. Look for offeringenvelopes in the Sunday bulletin that week. Children may return theirfish coin boxes to the baskets in the church narthex.

On Sunday, March 24, following the 11:00 A.M. worshipservice, there will be a dedication of the David and GayleAlexander Memorial Labyrinth in Courtenay Hall. Alabyrinth is a spiritual tool — a path of prayer — awalking meditation. Please join us for this memorialdedication for two persons who have meant so much tothis church and to the Spiritual Journey for Women

class. For information about labyrinths, visit www.veriditas.org or readWalking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a SpiritualPractice, a book by Lauren Artress.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT — The menu for March 13 isturkey and dressing, creamed potatoes, peas and carrots, salad, rolls and pecan pie. The option of a plain piece of baked chicken and/or a baked Irish or sweet potato is available by contacting Carl

([email protected] or 298-9514). Dinner begins at 5:00 P.M.

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JUNE RAMSEY CLASS — Dr. Bruce Morrill, Jesuit priest andprofessor at Vanderbilt Divinity School, will speak on the SpiritualExercises of St. Ignatius on March 17 and 24. June Ramsey Classbegins at 9:45 A.M. and meets in the living room of the Cheek House.Everyone is invited.

A LENTEN STUDY AT DOWNTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH THROUGHMARCH 28 — On Thursdays, from noon until 1:00 P.M., a study willbe led by Sandra Randleman at Downtown Presbyterian Churchand will be based on Gary Neal Hansen’s book, Kneeling withGiants: Learning to Pray with History’s Best Teachers. A light lunch will be served. Questions? Contact Sandra([email protected] or 298-9502).

PARENTING CLASS ADDED TO LENT AND EASTER WEDNESDAYLINEUP — Class leaders Holly Coltea and Rebecca Larson willdiscuss The New Six-Point Plan for Raising Happy, HealthyChildren, by family psychologist, John Rosemond. Participants willbe encouraged to test Rosemond’s advice within their families andto share with one another their parenting experiences.

SPRING 2013 INQUIRERS’ CLASS BEGINS — An Inquirers’ Class willbe held for persons interested in uniting with First PresbyterianChurch as members or who wish to obtain more information aboutthe history and mission of First Presbyterian Church and thePresbyterian denomination. Persons considering membership areencouraged to take the Inquirers’ Class before joining FirstPresbyterian Church. The class will be held for five consecutiveSundays: April 7, 14, 21, 28, and May 5, during the Sunday Schoolhour (9:45-10:45 A.M.) in the Session Room (MW-203 on the secondfloor of the Ministry Wing). For more information, please call thechurch office (383-1815) or Sandra Randleman (298-9502).

SPIRITUAL JOURNEY FOR WOMEN — Dana Atkins, Anne Dobbs andEtta Wilson lead this class in a study of When the Heart Waits;Spiritual Direction for Life’s Sacred Questions, by Sue Monk Kidd.This class meets in the Cheek House dining room on Sundaymornings during Sunday School hour.

LOGOS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS: NO MORE SILENT NIGHTS? — JoinAssociate Pastor Stuart Gordon in the Stanford Chapel each Sundaymorning at 9:45 A.M.

STRATEGIES FOR INTERPRETING THE BIBLE — Associate PastorStuart Gordon will lead, Listening to Scripture: Strategies forInterpreting the Bible, on Thursday evenings. This course uses aresource book that costs $18, available in Bookmarks. Dinner will beserved at 6:30 P.M. each week for anyone interested ($5) and classwill meet from 7:00-8:00 P.M.

WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY — The group has begun a new study basedupon the book, Bad Girls of the Bible, by Liz Curtis Higgs. Thisstudy meets from 7:00-7:45 A.M. on Thursdays in Vance Hall and isled by Dr. Sandra Randleman. For information, contact Sandra([email protected] or 298-9502).

TUESDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY is led by SandraRandleman and is studying I and II Timothy and Titus. Class meetson Tuesdays from 7:00-7:45 A.M. in Vance Hall. For information,contact Sandra ([email protected] or 298-9502).

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THURSDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY WITH TODD JONES — Men and womenof all ages are invited to join Dr. Todd Jones for his weekly Bible study.The class meets Thursdays, from 11:00 A.M. to noon, in the Session Room.The current study is on the book of James.

BOOKMARKS AUTHOR OF THE MONTH — Stuart Gordon’s Author of theMonth is George Herbert. Herbert was a poet and a pastor in 17th centuryEngland and a man considered to be one of the greatest of English poets.His sacred poetry is beautiful in its own right, but also serves as richdevotional reading for Christians. It is no coincidence that a large portionof Scripture is poetic in form; to speak of the things of God requires everyresource of language at our disposal. George Herbert is one of the greatwitnesses to God in the English language. The Complete English Poems ofGeorge Herbert is available in Bookmarks.

CAREER TRANSITION NETWORK — Join us for an interactive networkingevent on Tuesdays, 8:00-9:30 A.M. in the Bryant Conference Room. This isan open group. The Network is a guided exchange with careertransitioning professionals sharing ideas, contacts, information and freecareer search tools and resources. Come learn about our LinkedIn group,our Email Job Blast and more. Bring a stack of business cards! For moreinformation, please contact Bill Kirby ([email protected] or 364-8286).

DID YOU KNOW… By the end of 2013, FPC will have built nearly 20new churches in Rwanda and Kenya over the past decade? Did youknow more than 250 adult members of FPC have participated inmission service trips over that same time in places like New YorkCity, Mississippi, Alabama, South Dakota, Belize, Bolivia, CostaRica, Cuba, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico,Kenya, Peru and Rwanda? Imagine how many more adults havechaperoned youth mission trips over the years. Check out the“Serving Others” section of the FPC mission webpage to learn moreabout mission service trip opportunities and/or local mission serviceofferings (http://missions.fpcnashville.org/serving-others/).

APRIL 4: STOP HUNGER NOW MEAL PACKINGEVENT — The FPC Enrichment Center will befilled with fun and excitement on Thursday,April 4, as together we help pack 10,000nutritious meals that will be sent tointernational mission partners serving childrenin need. One hundred volunteers are neededbetween the hours of 4:00-6:00 P.M. This is

perfect for children as young as three years old and grandparents asold as 103! Look on the “Register” portion of the Children’s Ministrywebsite to sign up.

APRIL 14: HELP BUILD A BETTER BLOOD SUPPLY— FPC will once again provide you anopportunity to help save a life by donating bloodto the American Red Cross on Sunday morning,April 14. Regular and first-time donors mayschedule a donation appointment on Sundays inCourtenay Hall during the Sunday School time.

Remember, there is a 56-day waiting period between blooddonations.

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APRIL 2013 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP — April 27-May 3.Install water filtration system in school and conduct healtheducation sessions (with translators); other construction workpossible. Cost is $1,400; $800 deposit and copy of your passport dueNOW. Mike Crout, John Gillespie and Deb and Mike O’Brien aretrip leaders.

JULY 2013 EAST AFRICA FAMILY MISSION TRIP — July 17-August 2.Construction work on churches/schools and visits to mission projectsare supported by FPC in both Kenya and Rwanda. Kenyan safari isincluded. Children must be age 12 to participate. Vaccinationsrequired. Cost is $5,000; $1,500 deposit and copy of your passportdue NOW. Only three spaces remain. Dr. Bob LaGrone and Rev.Sandra Randleman are trip leaders. First paid, first reserved.

NOVEMBER 2013 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC MISSION TRIP — November 2-8. Medical personnel to offer services in local clinic and neighborhoodlocations; non-medical participants needed to assist in processingpatients. Cost is $1,400; $800 deposit and copy of your passport dueJune 1. Drs. Jim Cato and Betsy Triggs are trip leaders.

MISSION TRIP SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE — Scholarship assistanceis available for FPC members to participate in any FPC-sponsored mission trip. Contact Sandra Randleman([email protected] or 298-9502) to submit a request.

For more information or to sign up, contact 298-9593,[email protected] or visit our registration page:

missions.fpcnashville.org/missions/register.

FIRST FRIENDS ANNOUNCEMENTS• LUNCH AT FEAST — Sunday, March 17, 12:00 P.M., we willreturn to East Nashville to one of our favorite places, now calledFeast, formerly Germantown Café East. The restaurant featuresAmerican brunch/lunch items at reasonable prices. It has anelevator, large open windows and a beautiful free view of the city.RSVP March 15.• ON MARCH 18, FIRST FRIENDS WILL VISIT FRIST CENTER FORTHE VISUAL ARTS for the “Rembrandt and the Dutch Golden Age:Highlights from the Detroit Institute of Arts” exhibit. We will go onSenior Monday ($5.00 admission, 15% discounts on gifts/food andlive entertainment in the lobby), leaving the church at 9:30 A.M. fora 10:00 A.M. guided tour. We will have lunch at the Center andreturn to the church around 2:00 P.M. RSVP by March 15.• THURSDAY LUNCHEON/PROGRAM, MARCH 21, 11:45 A.M. INCOURTENAY HALL — Continuing our “Explore Nashville” theme, wewelcome David Lifsay, CEO of Goodwill Industries of MiddleTennessee. David’s remarkable story of growing up in Memphis,attending Lambuth in Jackson, and earning a Masters in Divinityat Vanderbilt to growing Goodwill Industries to the life-giving andsustaining agency it is today is one we all need to hear. Come helpus honor this outstanding citizen who has touched so many of ourneighbors’ lives. Cost of lunch is $6. RSVP March 18.

Make all reservations with Ginny Tindle (383-1815 [email protected]).

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CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AND NURSERYMILESTONES:Special Sunday School Lessons Next Sunday, March 17:

• Grades 1-5 and Grace and Mercy classes will meet in thegym for a special Walk through Holy Week. The children willexperience the last days of Jesus’ life through scripture anddrama.• Moon, Stars, Faith, Hope and Love classes will meet inGrundy Hall together to explore Jesus’ last meal and be exposedto the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

All God’s Children Sing: Today at 11:00 A.M. the children ofour Sunday School will offer the introit as we honor families andtheir place in our worshipping community.

Serving Together: Join us for the last Serving Togetheropportunity this school year!

• Preston Taylor Ministries — Today, 2:30-5:00 P.M.Bring/ride bikes and skateboards. Play capture-the-flag at theFPC campus.

Family Facelift: Today, 9:45-10:45 A.M. in the EnrichmentCenter. “Spirituality: Connecting with God, Self, Family and World”is for parents with children ages newborn to 18 years. WynnMcGregor, author of Way of the Child, is our guest leader.

Easter Sunday, March 31: Gather with the FPC communityfor one of five worship services — 6:30 A.M. sunrise service, 8:00 A.M.,9:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. There will be no Sunday Schoolthis day.

Early Preschool Summer Program is offered for six weeksevery summer. Classes meet on Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays. Information regarding registration, dates and cost canbe found at childrens.fpcnashville.org/preschool/summer-programor contact Brenda Lutz ([email protected] or 298-9580).

Stop Hunger Now — Join us to create emergency mealpackages for crisis hunger relief. We need 100+ volunteers on Aprilin FPC’s Enrichment Center, 4:00-6:00 P.M. Online sign up and moredetails are on the children’s website.

Have you signed up your child for Vacation Bible School?Now is the time! Registration is online.

Family Camp at NaCoMe — Save the dates! August 9-11.

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTSSunday School — Grades 7-12 will meet at 9:40 A.M. in the

Gathering Place for fellowship and worship. We will then split intograde level classes.

Spring Break in Arizona for Grades 9-12: March 16-22 —During our week away, we’ll work side-by-side with local familiesand Amor Ministries to build simple housing for families in need ofshelter. “Home” during our stay will be tents pitched at the Amor Campsite. Nights will be spent around a campfire, under thestars. You don’t want to miss out! Contact Millie([email protected] or 298-9570) for more information.

Youth Newsletter: If your family isn’t receiving the monthlyYouth Newsletter in your email, contact Millie([email protected] or 298-9570).

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COLLEGE & YOUNG ADULT ANNOUNCEMENTSFPC Young Professionals are young adults in

their 20s and 30s who worship, learn and serve atFirst Presbyterian Church. Young Professionalsincludes those who are single, married anddivorced, who do not have children and who areeither working in a career or studying toward apost-graduate degree.

This week: Thursday, March 14, the Young Professionalswill go out to dinner (Location TBD). If you would like to be addedto the email list or to RSVP for next week’s event, please emailCatherine Foster ([email protected]).

“the 5:30” is now meeting in theGathering Place. The 5:30 worshipservice features in-depth Biblicalteaching and contemporary worshipmusic. Young adults go out to dinnertogether after the service. Our next Soup Night is March 24.

2013 Summer College Mission Trip — Join fellow collegestudents for a memorable week of service and fellowship in NewOrleans (June 16-21). Our work team will be lead by Mark DeVriesand evening programming by Adam DeVries ... a stellar duo! Forregistration and more details, visit: college.fpcnashville.org/college-mission-2013-new-orleans.

Young Adult Small Group (ages 22 to 35) meets Tuesdaysfrom 7:00-8:00 P.M., at the home of Rachel and Lipscomb Davis(3703B Woodmont Boulevard). The group is currently studying TheNew Testament from Scratch. Newcomers are welcome anytime!

Be in Touch! Please update your or your adult child’s contactinformation under the “Register” tab of our webpage:ya.fpcnashville.org.

Find us on the web — Young Adult webpage(ya.fpcnashville.org), College webpage (college.fpcnashville.org) andFacebook pages (FPC Nashville Young Adults & FPC CollegeStudents) to get more involved in our young adult ministry.

Sunday School Classes: • Alethia — Participants are 18-25. Class meets at 9:45 A.M.in the Tyne House. • Connections — Participants are an intentional mix of 18to late 30s who are single, married, divorced, studying, working, parenting, etc. Class meets at 9:30 A.M. in the Bryant Conference Room.• Foundations — Participants are married couples in theirmid-20s to mid-30s. Class meets at 9:30 A.M. in Room 101 on thelower level of the Enrichment Center.• Friends in Faith — Participants are primarily marriedcouples in their 30s and early 40s. Class meets at 9:30 A.M. inthe Oak Hill School upstairs classrooms (L-201).

For more information about FPC’s young adult ministry, emailCatherine Foster ([email protected]). For college ministry,

email Linda Morphis ([email protected]).

The Mission of First Presbyterian ChurchTo know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love

through worship, education, and service.

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First Presbyterian Church4815 Frankin Road, Nashville, TN 37220

(615) 383-1815 www.fpcnashville.orgRadio broadcast of the 11:00 Sunday worship service airs at 4:00 P.M.

each Sunday on WAMB 1200 AM

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