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June 24, 2018 June 24, 2018 June 24, 2018 10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.

Embodying Christ’s inclusive love through heart, mind, and service

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*Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison.

Prelude Blessed Assurance Knapp/arr. Sanborn Chiming of the Hour Welcome

Introit

O God, our strength and refuge sure, our hope while storms of life endure; Teach us to live in harmony, with earth and river, sky and sea; To nurture waters, air and lands as holy work for human hands.

Call to Worship Who has the wisdom to create the world/ Only God, the Lord of heaven and earth. Who has the power to silence the storm? Only Jesus, the Word of God among us.

*Hymn 386 Come, Worship God

*Invitation to Confession

*Prayer of Confession

(silent confession) Holy, triune God, we confess that we have not lived for your glory. When enemies attack us, we trust in our own defense. When deadly storms surround us, we forget that you are with us. Forgive us, God of grace. In our hardship and affliction teach us to trust that you alone can deliver us from death to life; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

*Assurance of Forgiveness

*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 Oak Ridge, Tennessee

A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

June 24, 2018 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

*Sung Response (hymn 306)

Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love. The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.

Time with the Children

Children are invited to remain for the rest of the service or go to First Steps.

Anthem Secure Boersma A storm is raging, Lord. The boat I sail is small and, oh, so frail. The wind is blowing, Lord. I cannot hold the course against the gale. The lightning strikes on every side, nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. Your hand alone can hold the tide, Lord, rescue me. I am sinking, Lord. The boat is taking water, going down. Part the waters, Lord. I long to plant my feet on solid ground. Oh, Lord of earth and sky and sea, your hand is reaching out to me, I know that you have heard my plea, my hope is sure. I am sinking, Lord. The boat is taking water, going down. Part the waters, Lord. I long to plant my feet on solid ground. Oh, Lord of earth and sky and sea, your hand is reaching out to me, I know that you have heard my plea, my hope is sure. Oh, Lord of earth and sky and sea, your hand is reaching out to me, I know that you have heard my plea, I am secure. I am secure. I am secure.

First Scripture Psalm 133

Second Scripture Mark 4:35-41

Sermon With You Craig Hendrix

*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 288)

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me.

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Prayers of the People - with The Lord’s Prayer (ecumenical) {

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.

The Gathering of Our Gifts

Offertory Andante Religioso Thomé/arr. Ritter

*Doxology (hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn 463 How Firm a Foundation

*Charge and Blessing

*Sung Response Irish Blessing (inside back cover of hymnal)

Postlude Chorale from “Gothic Suite” Boëllman/arr. Price

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Today’s flowers are given by Lewis & Phyllis Phillips to the glory of God and in memory of their daughter Nancy Reed.

WORSHIP NOTES

We are grateful to Craig Hendrix for preaching

today. Craig is a retired pastor and business pro-

fessional. He is a graduate of Princeton Theologi-

cal Seminary, and has been an ordained minister

for 43 years. He served as the Interim Pastor at

First Oak Ridge prior to Sharon Youngs’ calling

as Pastor.

LAST CALL FOR VBS

Vacation Bible School is this Thursday and

Friday, June 28-29, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

If you still need a registration form, please pick

one up from the ushers today.

TODAY’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS Liturgist: Jenny Lindsey

Acolytes: Rebecca Davenport, Bert Everitt

Time with Children: Cheryl Barr & Hannah

Tippett

First Steps: Jo Kendrick, Martina Ward

Sound Guild: Don Spong

Ushers: Louise Dunlap, Carolyn Krause, Dave

Mullins, Walt Porter

Counters: Carolyn Krause, Dan Terpstra

Flowers: Lewis & Phyllis Phillips

Fellowship Hosts: Connie Book, Priscilla

Campbell

Open/Close: Anne Backus, Dennis Strickler

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church (FPC)! No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We hope you feel the love that is

present and our joy in having you with us. Please join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall following worship.

Nursery care is available in the Education building. Ask any of the ushers to direct you, if needed.

Hearing assistance units and large print bulletins are available from the ushers.

Audio recordings of sermons and more information on FPC are at fpcor.org. Please call the church office

(483-1318) for audio recordings of the entire service.

DINNER & AUCTION THIS SATURDAY You are invited to a fundraiser for the Kawale Orphan Outreach

program this Saturday, June 30, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the

fellowship hall. The early Sunday school classes are hosting a

dinner and auction to raise funds for much needed renovations for

this outreach in Malawi.

Dinner will include Malawi-style food, and the auction will feature

local and international items, some from Malawi. Please see your

June edition of The Banner for more information about the work

and needs of the Kawale Orphan Outreach program.

WELCOME TABLE FOOD PANTRY Next Sunday it’s time to pack the

food pantry for our next Welcome

Table community meal on Thursday,

June 5. Please such things as canned

fruits, vegetables, and tuna and the like, as well

as packaged foods such as cereal, spaghetti, and

spaghetti sauce.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK June 24-July 1, 2018

Sun. 6/24 Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 a.m. Early classes (next page)

10:00 a.m. Worship (Craig Hendrix, preacher)

11:00 a.m. Coffee hour (fellowship hall)

11:15 a.m. Cultivating Mindfulness (parlor; see next page)

6:00 p.m. Holy Chow group (room 102)

6:15 p.m. MCRRC study group (Morgan Co.)

Mon. 6/25 9:30 a.m. Coffee chat (room 6)

12:00 p.m. Men’s lunch (Shoney’s)

5:15 p.m. ADFAC board meeting (room 102)

6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (fellowship hall)

Tues. 6/26

10:00 a.m. Staff meeting (Sharon’s office)

12:15 p.m. Centering Prayer (sanctuary)

5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (library)

6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (room 102)

Wed. 6/27

11:30 a.m. Al Anon (library)

7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal

Thurs. 6/28

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. VBS (FPC campus)

Fri. 6/29

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. VBS (FPC campus)

7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (room 6)

Sat. 6/30

11:00 a.m. Sandy Rohwer memorial (sanctuary)

5:00 p.m. Kawale fundraiser (fellowship hall)

Sun. 7/1 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 a.m. Early classes (next page)

10:00 a.m. Worship (fellowship hall)

11:00 a.m. Coffee hour (fellowship hall)

11:15 a.m. Worship committee (room 6)

6:15 p.m. MCRRC study group (Morgan Co.)

LOOKING AHEAD

Thurs.-Fri., June 28 & 29—Vacation

Bible School

Sat., June 30—Sandy Rohwer’s

memorial service, 11:00 a.m.

Sat., June 30—Kawale dinner &

auction fundraiser (see back page)

Thurs., July 12—youth group service

project with Hooves & Feathers

Celebrations this week

Birthdays

6/24 Maxine Vaden

6/25 Tabitha Darko

6/26 Russell Fulcher

6/27 Dennis Strickler

6/28 Helen Wessel

6/30 Bonnie Murray

...and anniversaries

6/29 Fred & Sally Haywood

Remember those who are …

in healthcare and

retirement communities:

Jane Akers, Bob Clausing, Boyd

Coker, Leslie Cowan, Lois Lacy,

Anna & Marvin Randolph

homebound:

Sandra Edwards

Sharon will have coffee ready for

all who’d like to gather tomorrow,

Monday, June 25, and chat, at 9:30

a.m., room 6.

SUNDAY SCHOOL

ADULTS

9:00 a.m. Early Birds adult Bible study in

room 6, led by Anne Backus and other class

participants. This summer they will be studying

the “short” books (letters): 1 & 2 Thessalonians,

Titus, Philemon, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2 & 3 John,

and Jude. It’s a perfect time to drop in for study

and fellowship.

9:00 a.m. Rise and Shine invites you to join

their study of Genesis. Led by Cheryl Barr, Sue

Byrne, and Hannah Tippett in the parlor.

Questions? Call 865-318-8856.

Our post-worship Sunday school classes

for children, youth, and adults, are taking

a break for the summer. They will resume

Sunday, August 5.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY

The midweek Bible study is taking a break

until August. For June and July, you are

invited to join the Early Birds or Rise and

Shine Bible studies (details above).

CULTIVATING MINDFULNESS SKILLS

ADULT STUDY JUNE 10, 17, AND 24

11:15 A.M., FELLOWSHIP HALL

Be still and know that I am God. (Ps. 46:10)

Stillness is a diminishing commodity in our lives; yet, it is through stillness of body, mind, and soul that we strengthen our capacity to listen for God’s voice.

Mindfulness is a practice that has been an integral element of religious and spiritual traditions for millennia.

Today after worship, Steve Herbes will conclude a 3-session study on mindfulness. The first session will be a general overview of what mindfulness is (and isn’t). The next two sessions (June 17 and 24) will focus on specific practices, such as seated and walking meditation.

Steve is a member of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and a licensed professional counselor. He has over 25 years’ experience in mindful-ness-based meditative practices.

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS—JULY 1

Liturgist: Fred Haywood

Time with Children: TBA

Sound Guild: Sydney Murray

Ushers: Anne Backus, Bill Bostick, Pat Clark,

Kate Fulcher, Joe Gray, Matt Lindsey, Lewis

Phillips, Tammy Pietrzak, Susan Sharp

Counters: Bill Bostick, Susan Sharp

Fellowship Hosts: Mary Childress, Shirley Sauls

Open/Close: Anne Backus, Dennis Strickler

Please sign up on the flower calendar on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall to donate

flowers ($35) for worship in memory or honor of a person or occasion.

First Presbyterian Church—A PC(USA) Congregation

P.O. Box 6106 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 (865) 483-1318 fpcor.org Located at 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike on the corner of Lafayette

Church Office Hours: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.—12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Sharon Youngs Pastor Anna Thomas Director of Music

Peggy Hinkle Organist Adrienne Potter Office Manager

Omer Breeden Custodian

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Our 2018 photo directories are here!

Please pick up your family’s copy in the

fellowship hall today following worship.