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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.

August 12, 2012August 12, 2012August 12, 2012

10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

Prelude Chiming of the Hour Welcome and Announcements

Now let us listen, for you speak among us; open our hearts to receive what you say. Peace be to all who remember your goodness, trust in your word, and rejoice in your way!

*Call to Worship O magnify the Lord with me; let us exalt God’s name together. Look to God with joy, and never be ashamed. O taste and see that the Lord is good.

Happy are those who take refuge in God.

*Hymn 482 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession Bread of life, we are hungry and thirsty. We are starving for something that we can believe in, something that we can trust. We want to be rid of the emptiness in our lives, so we fill it with empty promises, empty calories, empty relationships, and find ourselves malnourished, and desperate, and still craving more. We are so sorry. You are the bread that came down from heaven. You offer us more than our fill. You offer us everything. You offer us life forever. Help us to receive your hospitality and your gifts of life that we might have abundant life forever with you Time for silent confession. And all God’s people said: Amen.

August 12, 2012

Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost

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*All who are able please stand.

Text printed in Bold Italics to be read in unison by the people

GATHERING AROUND GOD’S WORD

Introit

Declaration of Forgiveness *Gloria Patri Hymn 577 *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.

GOD’S WORD

Anthem I Love You, Lord Time with the Children Sherith Colverson Children, five years and younger, may go to activity time in the Children’s Library, upstairs in the Edu-cation Building.

*Hymn 306 Fairest Lord Jesus Old Testament Reading 1 Kings 19:4-8

Avery & Marsh

Psalm 66

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Hal H. Hopsen

Refrain O bless the Lord; come, all rejoice! Let songs of praise resound! For in the midst of our dis-tress, God’s presence can be found. Refrain The rule of ancient law required Burnt of f’rings for my part; a nobler sacrifice is mine, I offer God my heart. Refrain O would that all, in ev’ry place, knew God as I have known; God shares my joy, and in my grief will leave me not alone. Refrain Bless God, all you who would the lies of sinful lips disprove; with truth God shall sustain your way, your life with stead fast love.

New Testament Lesson John 6:35, 41-51 Sermon Rev. Tom Baird Prayers of the People Lord’s Prayer (Traditional, p. 16, Hymnal)

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

*Creed The Creed, 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.

Offering of Tithes and Gifts Offertory *Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow, Hymn 592 OLD HUNDREDTH

*Dedication of Gifts

SENDING US OUT TO BE GOD’S WORD IN THE WORLD

*Hymn 42-Glory to God Sampler What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine *Charge and Benediction *Congregational Response IRISH BLESSING

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind blow at your back, May the sun shine warmly on your face; May the rain fall softly on your field; And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Amen.

Postlude

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“What Then Are We To Do”

WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Located at 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Mailing address: P.O. Box 6106, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6106

Telephone: (865) 483-1318; Fax: (865) 483-1319 email: fpcadmin@comcast.net; Web page: www.fpcor.org

STAFF OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Inter im Pastor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Hendrix

Director of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Thomas

Organist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J im Allen

Par ish Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meg Tonne

Director of Youth and Children’s Ministr ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Norr is

Off ice Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Diane Ciar lette

Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobbie Peters

Sexton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Omer Breeden

Craig’s cell phone number is 368-1362.

JOYS AND CELEBRATIONS

The flowers are given to the honor and glory of God by Mary and Karl Keller .

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Birthdays Anniversaries

8/14 Grimes Slaughter 8/7 Candice and Dennis Strickler

8/14 Jessica Ward 8/11 Cheryl and Mike Bast

8/14 Mackenzie Aurin

8/14 Katherine Fulcher

8/18 Valerie Allen

8/18 Jim Wessel

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF August 12, 2012

Church office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - noon and 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sunday (11th Sunday after Pentecost)

9:00 a.m. Choir

9:00 a.m. Sunday School—The Early Bird Class

10:00 a.m. Worship Services

Monday

12:00 noon Men’s Lunch, Shoney’s

12:30 p.m. Women’s Lunch, Red Lobster

6:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 42

Tuesday

6:30 p.m. Guitar Workshop

Thursday

6:30 p.m. Session (Please note change)

Sunday (12th Sunday after Pentecost)

9:00 a.m. Choir

9:00 a.m. Sunday School—The Early Bird Class

10:00 a.m. Worship Services

Health Care and Retirement Communities Homebound

Anna Kathryn Atkinson Bill Marshall Boyd and Carol Coker

Oris Bullock Martha Nichols Oakley Crawford

Katherine Dillon Pat Rush Sandra Edwards

Margaret Hunt Doug Kwasnoski Lois Lacy Lillian Lafferty Dick and Kay Lord

Jo Rennich

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THANKS TO TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS!

Liturgist: Chuck Hadden Fellowship Hosts: Joe Grey and Ann Odom-Grey

Time with Children: Sherith Colverson

Children’s Activity Time: Sherith Colverson, Anna Hoppestad, Kate Fulcher

Ushers: George Darko, Carolyn Krause, Dave Mullins, Walt Porter, Jack Russell,

Elizabeth Myhre and Nicole Markley

Sound Guild: Don Spong

Counters: Carolyn Krause and Fred Haywood

Opening and Closing: Dan Terpstra and Jim Tonne

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE NURSERY is located on the first floor of the Education Building. HEARING ASSISTANCE receiver units and CHILDREN’S BULLETINS are available from the ushers. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES can be accessed on-line at www.fpcor.org. For print copies or recordings of the worship service, contact the church office. WELCOME VISITORS! Everyone is invited to join us for refreshments following worship in the Fellowship Hall (directly behind the sanctuary). If you have questions about this church or about the Presbyterian Church (USA), please contact us for more information at 483-1318. We would be glad to answer your questions.

Summer Choir

Reminder that choir will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Sundays instead of Thursday for a short rehearsal be-fore worship at 10:00 (Thursday rehearsals will resume September 6). All welcome! All ages and lev-els of experience are encouraged to come when you can. We will learn the introit and psalm for the day, and perhaps an easy anthem. Also, let me know if you are willing and able to offer an anthem in worship, as a soloist or part of an ensemble. I have lots of music for duets, trios, etc, and singers who enjoy singing in a small group. Come by the choir room to browse through music (or bring your own) and select a date. Instrumental-ists are also welcome! The Guitar Workshop is meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. The Guitar Work-shop is led by Steve James, who provides instruction for both guitar and bass guitar, as well as con-versation on a number of music topics. All skill levels are taught, beginner to advanced. New mem-bers are always welcome. For more information, please contact Steve James at 705-0742 or Randy Pietrzak at 310-7808. .

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Friendly Reminders: Deadline for submitting announcements in the church bulletin will be Wednesday evening. Deadline for putting information into the September Banner is Friday, August 20, 2012. If you wish to be a flower donor on a particular Sunday, please call Margaret Phares, 483-1048. Please note that the cost of flowers is $30.00.

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Announcements Continued -

Sunday, August 19th at 11:15 a.m., 101 (the Middle School youth room) will be cleaned out following a brief lunch. This is to prepare the room for Sunday school classes, for the Prayer Shaw ministry, and for general use. If you have left any items in room 101 from the room 102 remodel, please remove said items by this date.

Sunday, August 19th will also be the beginning of the year parents meeting about the 2012/2013 Pres-byterian Youth Connection schedule. Please bring your calendar, any necessary information to fill out a health form and a copy of your sport/band/extracurricular activities to give to Hannah. We will meet at 11:15 a.m. after a brief lunch in room 102.

Sunday, August 26th following the 10 a.m. worship service, youth and their families are invited to head an hour North to Kentucky Splash for an afternoon of fun, fellowship and water slides. Cost is $15 ($10 admission to Kentucky Splash and $5 towards gas costs). Friends can be invited, but a health form/consent form and youth covenant must be in Hannah's hand before we leave the FPC parking lot. We will be back at the church by 5:30 p.m.