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Embodying Christ’s inclusive love with 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 For All the Saints arr. Wagner
Chiming of the Hour
Welcome
Introit
For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise. (hymn 14)
*Call to Worship (from Psalm 34)
O taste and see that the Lord is good; Happy are those who take refuge in God. With hearts and hands and voices, Let us praise the living God who was, and is, and is to come.
*Hymn 4 Holy God, We Praise Your Name
*Invitation to Confession
*Prayer of Confession
(time for silent confession)
God of our forbears, we give thanks for all the saints who fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. At the same time, we confess our tendency to rest on those successes. We fall short of continuing to serve those around us. The hungry remain hungry, the homeless remain homeless, the estranged remain estranged. Forgive us, O God. As we celebrate the past, help us to surge forward into the future in service to you; through Jesus Christ our
Lord we pray. 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.)
November 5, 2017 All Saints Sunday
*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 Sharon Youngs Children, second grade and younger, are invited to remain
for the rest of the service or go to First Steps.
First Reading Revelation 7:9-17
Second Reading Joshua 4:1-10
Sermon Broad-Shouldered Family Sharon Youngs
*Affirmation of Faith (from A Brief Statement of Faith)
In life and in death we belong to God. Through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit, we trust in the one triune God, the Holy One of Israel, whom alone we worship and serve. In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Holy Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” Amen.
Anthem What Do I Know? Groves (see insert)
The Sacrament of Holy Communion Invitation to the Lord’s Table Great Prayer of Thanksgiving
The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord. It is right to give our thanks and praise. Gracious and Holy God, you created the heavens and the earth and all that is in them. … all glory and honor are yours, one God forever and ever.. Amen.
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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Breaking of the Bread, Pouring of the Cup
Sharing of the Elements
[Elders will serve you at your seat. You are invited to wait to eat the bread (all gluten-free) until all are served to symbolize the unity we share in Christ. You are invited to drink the cup as you receive it to acknowledge the personal nature of God’s grace to each of us.]
Prayer after Communion We give you thanks, gracious God, for the nourishment we have received at this table. May it sustain us in all that we do to show forth your justice, mercy, compassion, and love; through Christ we pray. Amen.
Offering of God’s Tithes and Our Gifts
Offertory Arioso J. S. Bach *Doxology (hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication
*Hymn 326 For All the Saints
*Charge and Blessing
*Congregational Response Irish Blessing (inside back cover of hymnal) Postlude I Sing a Song of the Saints of God arr. Smith
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Today’s flowers are given by Lewis & Phyllis Phillips to the glory of God and in memory of their parents.
WORSHIP NOTES
We are observing All Saints today. The official
day, Nov. 1, is a Christian festival celebrated in
honor of all the saints, known and unknown. The
day as we know it can be traced back to the 700s.
While we remember and give thanks for those
who have died over the past year, the emphasis is
on the ongoing sanctification of the whole people
of God—including you and me!
The hymn we are singing during A Time with the
Children picks up on this theme. As a mother of
three small children, Lesbia Scott frequently
created hymns for them on various topics such as
a picnic or a foggy day. I Sing a Song of the Saints
of God (hymn 730) was written for All Saints' Day
to emphasize that many saints led seemingly
ordinary lives and that there are saints living
among us today. And, most tellingly, each stanza
ends with an affirmation of the singer's intent to
'be one too.'
TODAY’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Liturgist: Wendy Myers
Acolytes: Avery Myers, Megan Stone
Time with Children: Sharon Youngs
First Steps: Anne Backus, Chris Black
Sound Guild: Dale Hadden
Ushers: Richard Alexander, Priscilla Campbell,
Irene Darko, Linda Fall, Bonnie Murray, Shirley
Sauls, Jim Tonne
Counters: Bonnie Murray, Jim Tonne
Flowers: Lewis & Phyllis Phillips
Fellowship Hosts: Don Spong & Janet Swift
Open/Close: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne
Our thanks to Matt Wilkins for playing cello
in our service today
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.
Thank you to those who
have made a financial
pledge for 2018! To
date, we have received
57 pledges for a total
of $209,332.
If you have not yet pledged, we encourage
you to do so as soon as possible. You can
mail in or drop your pledge off in the church
office or pledge online using the link in the
weekly email from the pastor.
FPC’S ANNUAL
THANKSGIVING DINNER
Plan now to join your church
family on Sunday, Nov. 19, at noon, for our annual
Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, dressing, rolls,
cranberry sauce, and drinks will be provided. You
are invited to bring a favorite dish to share—
mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, vegetables, salad,
or dessert. If you cannot bring a dish, please stay
and eat anyway because there’s always more than
enough! Donations will be accepted.
Sunday school classes will meet as usual after
worship, prior to the dinner.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK November 5-12, 2017
Sun. 11/5 All Saints Sunday
9:00 a.m. Early Birds (next page)
10:00 a.m. Worship (sanctuary)
11:15 a.m. Sunday school (next page)
5:30 p.m. FPC youth group (fellowship hall)
6:00 p.m. MCRRC Alpha study (Morgan County)
Mon. 11/6 12:00 p.m. Men’s lunch (Shoney’s)
5:30 p.m. Stewardship committee (room 6)
6:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 42 (room 102)
Tues. 11/7
10:00 a.m. Staff meeting (Sharon’s office)
12:15 p.m. Centering Prayer (sanctuary)
1:00 p.m. Congregation Care & Welcome (room 6)
5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (library)
6:00 p.m. Christian education (room 6)
6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (room 102)
Wed. 11/8 11:30 a.m. Al Anon (library)
1:00 p.m. Youth service project (see next page)
5:15 p.m. Wednesday night dinner (fellowship hall)
6:00 p.m. Midweek Bible study (parlor)
7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal
Thurs. 11/9
12:30 p.m. Planning committee (room 6)
7:00 p.m. Finance committee (Canterfield)
Fri. 11/10 7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (room 6)
Sat. 11/11 9:00 a.m. Letters to Congress (room 102; see back page)
Sun. 11/12 Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 a.m. Early Birds (next page)
10:00 a.m. Worship (sanctuary)
11:15 a.m. Sunday school (next page)
5:30 p.m. FPC youth group (fellowship hall)
6:00 p.m. MCRRC Alpha study (Morgan County)
7:30 p.m. ORCMA Coffee concert (sanctuary)
LOOKING AHEAD
Sun., Nov. 19—Churchwide
Thanksgiving dinner, noon,
fellowship hall
Wed., Nov. 29—Decorating the
Sanctuary for Advent
Fri., Dec. 1—Youth movie night
Fri. & Sat., Dec. 8-9—Youth
lock-in, fellowship hall
Birthdays this week...
11/5 Tiffany Murray
11/8 Kent Campbell
11/8 Kathy Carney-Layendecker
11/8 Frances Drake
11/10 Alex Stuart
11/11 Elizabeth Andrews-Long
11/11 Peggy Gregory
Remember those who are …
in healthcare and
retirement communities:
Bob Clausing, Boyd Coker,
Leslie Cowan, Peggy Gregory,
Ronnie Griffin, Lois Lacy,
Anna & Marvin Randolph
homebound:
Sandra Edwards
Wednesday night dinner This week’s menu: Chicken enchiladas,
black beans, guacamole, and a world
famous hot fudge sundae bar!
Don’t miss this last Wednesday dinner
of the fall series.
COMMUNITY MATTERS
ADULTS
9:00 a.m. Early Birds adult Bible study in room
6, led by Anne Backus, Rosalyn McKeown-Ice,
and other class participants. Studying Exodus.
9:00 a.m. Rise and Shine meets in the parlor and
is studying the Letter of James, led by Cheryl
Barr, Sue Byrne, and Hannah Tippett.
11:15 a.m. Seekers in room 6, is doing a survey
of the Bible, led by Sharon Youngs.
CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Nursery (through ages 3-4), first floor,
Education building
11:15 a.m. age 4 through grade 5, second
floor KIDZ ZONE & various classrooms in
the Education building. Teaching team: Chris
Black, Debbie Bostick, Pete Johnson, and
Martina Ward (subs: Teresa Brittain, Jo
Kendrick, and Nanette King)
11: 15 a.m. Youth (grades 5-12), room 200,
Activities building. Teaching team: Anne
Backus, Margaret Ann King, Dallas Stults
(sub: Tiffany Murray)
MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY NEWS This week we continue our study of Paul’s
letters. We take a look at 1Thessalonians
this week, thought to be Paul’s earliest
correspondence. We meet at 6:00 p.m. in
the parlor during Wednesday night dinner
season. Childcare is available. SUNDAY SCHOOL
FPC youth group It is Super Hero Night at youth group
tonight from 5:30-7:00 p.m. here at the
church. All 4th-12th graders (and their
friends) are invited to share a snack
supper, games, and a cool lesson. Drop
off and pick up is in the fellowship hall.
“LET’S TALK” END-OF-LIFE Today is the final session of our series on
end-of-life issues led by Meg Tonne and
Sharon Youngs. Given the fact that we
all die, how then shall we live? LuAnne
Prevost joins us today to share insights
on this subject from her perspective as a
chaplain at Park West Hospital. The class
meets in the fellowship hall at 1:00 p.m.,
and adults of all ages are invited.
Letter writing for gun control Next Saturday morning, Nov. 11, you are invited
to write letters to our local and national political
leaders concerning gun control issues. Debra
Stone will host this event in room 102 from 9:00-
11:00 a.m. Adults, teens and tweens are welcome.
Writing supplies will be provided.
Women’s retreat Next Saturday, Nov. 11, First United Methodist
Church of Oak Ridge is hosting an inter-
denominational day-long women’s retreat from
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be opportunities
for worship, discussion, and relaxation, with guest
speakers, including our own Pastor Sharon. The
event is free and meals and childcare will be
provided. Please RSVP on the facebook event
page, or to [email protected].
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS—NOVEMBER 12
Liturgist: Herb Krause
Acolytes: Rebecca Davenport, Maddie Stone
Time with Children: Chris Black
First Steps: Chris Black, Martina Ward
Sound Guild: Don Spong
Ushers: Andre Darko, George Darko, Louise
Dunlap, Carolyn Krause, Dave Mullins, Walt Porter
Counters: Katy Everitt, Walt Porter
Flowers: Sandy Rohwer
Fellowship Hosts: Deb & Matt Stone
Open/Close: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne
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
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Decorating for Advent
Before you know it, Advent will be
here. Mark your calendars now to help
decorate the sanctuary on Wednesday,
Nov. 28. We will begin at 5:15 p.m. and
should finish by 7:00 p.m.. Come by a bit
before Bible study or
before choir, or come for
the duration. Families are
welcome—we have a tree
to decorate! There will be
cider and cookies, too.
MORGAN-SCOTT PROJECT CHRISTMAS OFFERING Our annual offering to help with the Christmas fund for the Morgan-Scott Project
(MSP) will be received during worship next Sunday, Nov. 12. Please write
“Morgan-Scott Christmas” on the memo line of your check.
MSP works to identify the needs of and provide solutions for people in peril in
neighboring Morgan and Scott counties. Find out more at morganscottproject.org.
PALESTINIAN OLIVE OIL SALE Members and friends of FPC are invited to enjoy the delicious, health-enhancing Palestinian
olive oil now on sale. This certified organic, extra virgin oil is distributed through Equal
Exchange, which ensures fair wages for the Palestinian farmers who produce it.
Each bottle costs $15.00. A small portion of the proceeds will remain with FPC for our
Hunger Fund. The Social Concerns committee will be selling the olive oil each Sunday
through Nov. 12 in the fellowship hall of the Sanctuary building.
