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God’s spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water God’s spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water God’s spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water to wash, heal, and satisfy. to wash, heal, and satisfy. to wash, heal, and satisfy.
As a congregation we become a fountain, sharing this living water with others.As a congregation we become a fountain, sharing this living water with others.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 JesusBlessed with God’s love and grace, we celebrate gifts of diversity. By JesusBlessed 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.Christ’s example, we welcome, in love, all who rejoice and worship with us.Christ’s example, we welcome, in love, all who rejoice and worship with us.
*Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison
Prelude Chiming of the Hour Welcome
Introit
Praise God for this holy ground, place and people, sight and sound. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! God’s goodness is eternal. (Hymn 405)
*Call to Worship
O give thanks to the Lord and call on God’s name, Make known God’s deeds among the peoples. Sing to God and tell of all God’s wonderful works. Glory in the One who abides with us forever.
*Hymn 10 Sing Glory to the Name of God
*Call to Confession
*Prayer of Confession
Almighty God, you love us, but we have not loved you. You call, but we have not listened. We walk away from neighbors in need, wrapped in our own concerns. We condone evil, prejudice, warfare, and greed. God of grace, help us to admit our sin, so that as you come to us in mercy, we may repent, turn to you, and re-ceive forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. (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.
*Sung Response
Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love. The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
August 31, 2014 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Anthem Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me Scott
Time with the Children Sherith Colverson
Children, second grade and younger, are invited to remain for the rest of the service or go to activity time in the education building.
First Reading Matthew 16:21-28
*Hymn Take Your Shoes Off, Moses
Take your shoes off Moses you're on holy ground, Holy ground. Holy ground. Take your shoes off Moses you're on holy ground. For I am the Lord thy God.
God spoke to Moses at the burning bush. Burning bush, Lord, the burning bush. God spoke to Moses at the burning bush. Saying "I am the Lord thy God".
(Chorus)
Go yonder Moses. Smite that rock. Smite that rock. Smite that rock. Go yonder Moses. Smite that rock. For I am the Lord thy God.
(Chorus)
Stand still Moses. See salvation work. Salvation work. See salvation work. Stand still Moses. See salvation work. For I am the Lord thy God.
(Chorus)
Second Reading Exodus 3:1-15
Sermon Shedding the Shoes Sharon Youngs
*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.
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Call to Prayer , Hymn 698 (sung twice)
Take, O take me as I am; summon out what I shall be; Set your seal upon my heart and live in me.
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
*Doxology, Hymn 606 Old Hundredth
*Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn 726 Will You Come and Follow Me
*Charge and Benediction
*Congregational Response (see inside back cover of hymnal) Irish Blessing
Postlude
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Today’s flowers are given by Shirley Sauls to the glory of God and in memory of Bill Sauls.
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WELCOME GUESTS!
We are glad you are here! You are invited to join us for refreshments in the Fellowship Hall (behind
the sanctuary) following worship. If you would like to know more about First Presbyterian Church,
please let us know. Talk with the pastor or give us a call (483-1318). Again, welcome!
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.
Bulletins and sermons available at fpcor.org. For recordings of the worship service, please contact
the church office.
TODAY’S WORSHIP NOTES
Our opening hymn this morning is Sing Glory to
the Name of God. While the text is new, written
in 2009 by David Gambrell, the tune is familiar to
us. The tune name owes itself to the original text,
"Lasst uns erfreuen herzlich sehr," which roughly
translates, "Let us with great gladness..." There is
no English equivalent for the rich German in this
phrase. Erfreuen- gladness - contains the root
word of the English word 'free', and herzlich,
heartfelt, is left out of the translations altogether.
The first appearance of the tune is in the Jesuit
hymnal Ausserlesene Catholische Geistliche
Kirchengesänge (Cologne, 1623), and the hymn
exists with various placements and treatments of
the alleluia refrains. The setting we are so familiar
with is by Ralph Vaughan Williams and was first
published in The English Hymnal (1906) - yet he
did not alter the bass from an edition published in
1658!
BACK FROM SUMMER BREAK
Choir rehearsals resume this coming
Thursday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m.
All voices are welcome!
The guitar workshop also resumes meeting
on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the fel-
lowship hall, beginning September 9. If you
have any questions, please contact Will
Lavendar at [email protected].
TODAY’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Liturgist: Chuck Hadden
Time with Children: Sherith Colverson
Activity Time: Sue Byrne, Kate Fulcher
Sound Guild: Sydney Murray
Ushers: Anne Backus, Bill Bostick, Pat Clark
(greeter), Joe Grey, Ann Odom-Grey, Lewis Phil-
lips, Tammy Pietrzak, Paul Rohwer
Counters: Trygve Myhre, Paul Rohwer
Flowers: Shirley Sauls
Fellowship hosts: Wordna Agee, Mary Cathcart
Opening & Closing: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne
A NEW BABY IN THE FPC FAMILY!
We are hosting a baby shower immediately
after worship this morning in the fellowship
hall for Lauren Johnson and Colin Donald,
who welcomed their son Kieran into the world
in June. Kieran is a third generation child of
this congregation. Lauren (and brother Ryan)
grew up in the church. The proud grandfather
is Pete Johnson.
Be sure to note: Our monthly Evening Light
and BYOB study
will resume the
first Sunday in Advent.
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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK August 31-September 7, 2014
Sun. 8/31 Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Early Birds Sunday school class (room 6)
9:29 a.m. Choir rehearsal (choir room)
10:00 a.m. Worship (sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. Baby shower (fellowship hall)
No Sunday school after worship today
Mon. 9/1 Office closed for Labor Day
12:00 p.m. Men’s lunch (Shoney’s)
6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (fellowship hall)
Tues. 9/2 9:00 a.m. Stewardship team (room 6)
10:00 a.m. Congregational care/welcome committee
(room 6)
12:15 p.m. Centering Prayer (sanctuary)
5:30 p.m. AA (room 100)
Wed. 9/3
11:30 a.m. Al Anon (room 100)
5:15 p.m. Head Start meeting (room 100)
7:00 p.m. Christian education committee (room 100)
Thurs. 9/4
7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal resumes! (choir room)
Fri. 9/5
6:00 p.m. *PYC movie night
7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (fellowship hall)
Sat. 9/6
Sun. 9/7 Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 a.m. Early Birds Sunday school
class (room 6)
9:29 a.m. Choir rehearsal (choir room)
10:00 a.m. Worship—Communion (sanctuary)
11:00 a.m. Sunday school (see next page)
12:00 p.m. Alpha course leader training (fellowship hall)
1:00 p.m. Roane State Learning Center training (room 102) *Presbyterian Youth Connection
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Celebrations this week:
Birthdays
8/31 Donna Hoppestad
9/1 Colin Colverson
9/4 Bridgett Hadden
9/5 Katelyn Swift Spong
Anniversaries
9/2 Ryan & Wes Tilley
Remember those who are . . .
in healthcare and
retirement communities:
Anna Kathryn Atkinson, Oris Bullock,
Bob & Julie Clausing, Carol Coker,
Leslie Cowan, Oakley Crawford,
Margaret Hunt, Lois Lacy, Dick & Kay
Lord, Ruth Reeve, Gerry Slaughter,
Ruth Slusher
homebound:
Anna George Dobbins, Sandra Edwards,
Lillian Lafferty
Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be submitted to the church office by Wednesday afternoon.
Newsletter submissions for The Banner should be made to Adrienne Pyle ([email protected]) or Carolyn
Krause ([email protected]) by the 15th of each month.
Looking Ahead . . .
9/9 Guitar workshop resumes
9/14 Solar house tour
(see back page!)
Alpha course begins
10/4 All-church workday
10/18 All-church retreat
10/25 Alpha course retreat
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SUNDAY SCHOOL ADULTS:
9:00 a.m. Early Bird Class (room 6, sanctuary
building) A cup of coffee, meaningful discussion,
and a study of Matthew. Teachers: Bill Childress
and Sue Byrne
Adult Sunday school classes that meet after wor-
ship resume next Sunday, September 7.
The Eco-Social Justice class will begin a study
“Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White,”
and the traditional adult Bible study class will
look at the difficult question, “Why do bad things
happen to good people?” The September news-
letter, The Banner, contains a more full descrip-
tion of each class.
PLEASE NOTE:
Children and youth classes will not meet
today due to the Labor Day holiday.
Here is the schedule beginning next week:
CHILDREN & YOUTH:
11:15 a.m.
Preschool (ages 2-4) In the nursery, downstairs
in the education building. Taught by Debbie
Bostick
Elementary (grades K-2) On the second floor
of the education building. Taught by Teresa
Fulcher, Donna Hoppestad, and Janet Swift
Intermediate (grades 3-6) In room 101 of the
activities building. Taught by Kathy Carney-
Layendecker, Pete Johnson, and Mary Mullins
Youth (grades 7-12) In room 200 of the activities
building. Taught by Anne Backus and Margaret
Ann King
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
Presbyterian Youth Connection
(PYC) has begun another great
year.
SPECIAL TRAINING EVENTS
Training for Alpha course leaders will be
held Sunday, September 7, at 12:00 p.m. in the
fellowship hall. Lunch will be provided.
Two sessions for Roane State Learning Center
volunteer training (check the Banner for details
about this exciting endeavor!): Friday, September
5, 10:30-noon, Learning Center (in the original
building on the Oak Ridge campus); and next
Sunday, September 7, 1:00-2:30 p.m., here at the
church in room 102. Contact Peggy Hilliard, the
coordinator for this work, with your questions:
483-4271 or [email protected].
See the next page for information
about a number of wonderful events/
classes/activities coming soon! Some
have registration deadlines you don’t
want to miss.
To donate flowers for worship, please sign the
flower chart on the fellowship hall bulletin board.
The cost of flowers is $30 (checks payable to
First Presbyterian Church).
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PYC movie night!
This Friday, September 5 from
6:00-8:00 p.m. in room 102.
Bring your friends for pizza,
drinks, popcorn & fun!
FROM THE PRESBYTERY
Registration is open for the Presbytery of East Tennessee’s 2014 School of the Laity. The topic is
Christian Ethics, led by Maryville College professors Bill Meyer and Andrew Irvine. It will be held 9:30
-3:30 on September 13 and 27 at Maryville College. Cost is $65 (includes lunch) if you register by Sep-
tember 8 (http://www.presbyteryeasttn.org/index.asp).
Sharon Youngs Pastor Anna Thomas Director of Music
Jim Allen Organist Meg Tonne Parish Nurse
Karissa Stewart Director, Children & Youth Adrienne Pyle Office Manager
Omer Breeden Sexton Bobbie Peters Nursery
Meghan Cadmus Nursery Anne Marie Benton Nursery
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.—12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church—A PC(USA) Congregation
The Alpha course is a practical introduction to the Christian faith, providing an opportunity to explore the meaning of life. Listen, learn, discuss, and dis-cover. Ask anything. No question is off limits.
Alpha is for everyone! There is no charge. Dinner and childcare are provided.
Alpha starts soon, so if you haven’t signed up yet, pick up a bright green registration form from an usher or in the fellowship hall, or visit fpcor.org and look for the Alpha course logo.
First Presbyterian Church, Room 102 Sunday evenings: September 14 to November 16, 5:00 to 7:15 p.m.
The Social Concerns committee invites you to
lunch and a tour of the Solar House at the
Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge on Sunday,
September 14 at 12:30 p.m., after Sunday school.
Lunch will be in the tea garden at the museum,
followed by a tour of Living Light, the award-
winning, solar-powered house donated by the
University of Tennessee. Lunch is $8 for adults,
$5 for children. Please sign up on the bulletin
board in the fellowship hall by September 7.
FPC Educational Missions
Sheets are on the counter in the
fellowship hall for you to sign up
to volunteer with any (or all!) of
the education mission outreach opportunities
FPC is participating in. The team leader for
each outreach will contact you with further
information. If you need more information,
see the August edition of FPC’s newsletter,
The Banner, or contact Teresa Brittain at