First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church April 2, 2017 April 2, 2017 April 2, 2017 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 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 ChurchFirst Presbyterian ChurchFirst Presbyterian Church
April 2, 2017April 2, 2017April 2, 2017
10:00 a.m.10:00 a.m.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.
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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 When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Mason/arr. Hayes Chiming of the Hour Welcome
Introit
Lord of all, of church and kingdom, in an age of change and doubt Keep us faithful to the gospel; help us work your purpose out. Here, in this day's dedication, all we have to give, receive: We, who cannot live without you, we adore you! We believe! (hymn 409)
*Call to Worship (from Psalm 130)
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in God’s word I hope. My soul waits for God more than those who watch for the morning. O people, hope in the Lord, For with God there is steadfast love and life everlasting.
*Hymn 14 For the Beauty of the Earth
*Invitation to Confession Hymn 426 Search Me, O God (first time choir, second time all)
*Prayer of Confession (from John 4)
God of great mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. We speak as though hope is lost, even while you are still speaking. We act as though death is the end, even while you are still acting. Forgive us, Lord. Breathe anew within us, that we might live as your faithful people in this world; through Christ our Lord we pray.
(time for silent confession) And let God’s people say: 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.)
April 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Lent
*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.
Anthem His Voice Parker/Shaw
Time with the Children Chris Black Children are invited to remain for the rest of the service or go to First Steps.
First Reading Ezekiel 37:1-10
Psalm 130 Here on Jesus Christ I Will Stand Hymn 832 (choir sings refrain and verse 1, then all)
Second Reading John 11 (selected verses)
Sermon Life and Death … and Life Again Sharon Youngs
*Affirmation of Faith The Apostles’ Creed (traditional version)
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
Call to Prayer (first time choir, second time all)
Come and fill our hearts with your peace. You alone, Lord, are holy. Come and fill our hearts with your peace. Amen.
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.
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Offering of God’s Tithes and Our Gifts
Offertory Adoramus Te Palestrina/arr. Leatherman
*Doxology (hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn 250 Hymn of Promise
*Charge and Blessing
*Sung Response (hymn 726, verse 5)
Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my name. Let me turn and follow you and never be the same. In your company I’ll go where your love and footsteps show. Thus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me.
Postlude
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Today’s flowers are given by Wordna Agee to the glory of God and in memory of loved ones.
WORSHIP NOTES
On this Fifth Sunday in Lent we explore two
familiar stories: Ezekiel and the valley of dry
bones, and Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead.
Our symbol for Lent is the labyrinth, an ancient
tool for meditation and prayer. A labyrinth is on
the bulletin cover each Sunday in Lent so that
you can take it home to use it (instructions are
located in the narthex next to another labyrinth
for your use). You are also invited to walk the
new labyrinth we have constructed in the area
just west of the FPC memorial garden.
Hymn 832 serves as our lectionary reading of
Psalm 130 today. This hymn represents a Kenyan
adaptation of the gospel hymn 'My Hope Is Built
on Nothing Less.' The missionary programs of
North American churches have now reached the
stage that resources from Christian communities
in former mission fields now flow outward, to
places like Kenya. You are invited to sing the
refrain in its original Swahili!
SERVICE OF
PSALMS This evening at 5:00
p.m., at First United
Methodist Church of
Oak Ridge.
The service will consist of reflections by local
pastors and choral and instrumental performances
of psalms selected for Lent, set to music by
Knoxville composer John Purifoy. An offering for
ADFAC will be received during the service.
TODAY’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Liturgist: Fred Haywood
Acolytes: Rebecca Davenport, Megan Stone
Time with Children: Chris Black
First Steps: Chris Black
Sound Guild: Don Spong
Ushers: Andre Darko, George Darko,
Louise Dunlap, Carolyn Krause, Dave
Mullins, Walt Porter Counters: Trygve Myhre, Walt Porter
Flowers: Wordna Agee
Fellowship Hosts: Lewis & Phyllis Phillips
Open/Close: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne
LENTEN STUDY Our Lenten study of the book, Faithful Resistance
(by Rick Ufford-Chase) continues today at 11:15
a.m. in room 102. You are invited to attend all or
some of the sessions, which focus on a different
chapter each week. Today, Chris Black will lead a
discussion of chapter four, “Learning Nonviolence
in a Multifaith World.”
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.
HELP AT THE ECUMENICAL STOREHOUSE FPC helps staff the Ecumenical Storehouse in
HOLY WEEK SERVICES On Monday, April 10, First Presbyterian Church
will host the first of three community midday
services, planned by the Oak Ridge Ministerial
Association. Beginning at noon, the brief service
will be led by Rory Naeve, pastor of First Baptist
Church. On Tuesday, April 11, Steve Sherman,
pastor of First Christian Church, will lead the
service at Robertsville Baptist Church. Again at
noon on Wednesday, April 12, a service will be
held at Chapel on the Hill, led by Jake Morrill,
pastor of Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist
Church. A light lunch will follow each service.
On Maundy Thursday, April 13, we will gather
around tables in the fellowship hall to observe the
Last Supper and remember the events of the night
Jesus was arrested. From noon to 3:00 p.m. on
Good Friday, all are invited to do a self-directed
prayer walk from the sanctuary building to FPC’s
new labyrinth, located to the west of the memorial
garden. Stations will be set up along the path (or
indoors if it rains) to assist you in focusing on the
meaning of this day.
The youth Sunday school class is nearing the end
of a 10-week course, Explorations in Faith,
taught by Sharon and Chris. Upon completion,
those who wish to be baptized and/or confirmed
as members of FPC will have the opportunity to
do so on Easter Sunday.
LEARN TO PLAY Following the Wednesday night dinner
each week, Gene Ice is teaching guitar to
all interested folks. The class will meet
in the library about 6:00 p.m. If you’ve
ever wanted to learn, now is your
opportunity! All ages are welcome.
ADULTS
9:00 a.m.
“Early Birds” class – room 6 (coffee/treats, Bible
study/discussion) Studying the Book of Genesis.
“Rise & Shine” class – parlor (coffee/treats, Bible
study/discussion) Studying the Book of Luke.
11:15 a.m.
“Seekers” class – room 6. Studying the Book
of Luke. Led by Julie Black, Colin Colverson,
Eric Myers.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
11:15 a.m.
Nursery (through age 3), first floor, Education
building.
Age 4 through first grade, second floor,
Education building. Teachers: Deb Bostick, Irene
Darko, Linda Fall
Grades 2-5, second floor, Education building
Teachers: Dale Hadden, Pete Johnson, Peggy
Bertrand-Terpstra
Youth (grades 6-12), room 200, Activities
building. See note below—
High school youth Come join leaders Chris & Julie
Black each Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
for food, fellowship, and in-depth
discussion about your questions regarding
society, politics, culture, and faith.
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS—APRIL 9
Liturgist: Mike Hilliard
Acolytes: Bert Everitt, Jarred Julien
Time with Children: Sharon Youngs
First Steps: TBD
Sound Guild: Sydney Murray
Ushers: Anne Backus, Bill Bostick, Pat Clark,
Kate Fulcher, Joe Grey, Matt Lindsey, Lewis
Phillips, Tammy Pietrzak Counters: Jim Campbell, Matt Lindsey
Flowers: Nancy (Mott) Lange
Fellowship Hosts: Elizabeth & Trygve Myhre
Open/Close: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne
To donate flowers ($35) for worship on a particular Sunday, in memory or honor of a
person or occasion, please sign up on the flower calendar for 2017 posted in the fellow-
ship hall. You can put a check in the offering plate or mail it in close to the date. You
will be contacted regarding the wording of your dedication for that Sunday’s bulletin.
LAST SPRING WEDNESDAY DINNER—APRIL 5 Dinner will be served from 5:15 to 6:00 p.m. in the
fellowship hall. Suggested donation is $4 per person
(children 6 years and younger free; $12 max per
family). The midweek Bible study will follow at 6:00
p.m. in the parlor.
The menu: Tex Mex lasagna, fajita-
style mixed vegetables, tortilla chips,
guacamole, fresh fruit, and a Mucho
Grande Hot Fudge Sundae Bar!
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 Chris Black Dir. of Cong. Care & Discipleship
Anna Thomas Director of Music Peggy Hinkle Organist
Adrienne Pyle Office Manager Omer Breeden Custodian Brittany King Nursery Kelly Johnson Nursery
