This Week at First Presbyterian Church Today, March 19 10:00-11:30am Service of Worship 11:30am-1:00pm Centennial Celebration Luncheon 4:00-5:00pm Middle School Youth Group - Old Fellowship Hall Continuing Lent study on Reformation 5:30-6:45pm High School Small Group at the Pearson house 6:30pm Session Meeting Monday, March 20 8:00am-Noon Clothes Closet Workers 9:00am-12:00pm History Room Research Hours Tuesday, March 21 9:00am-Noon Clothes Closet Open 12:15-1:15pm Knuckleheads Bible Study Wednesday, March 22 12:00-1:00pm Adult Lenten Bible Study - Room 103-104 1:30-2:30pm Staff Meeting - Room 102 4:30-5:30pm Adult Lenten Bible Study - Room F102 5:30-6:30pm Church Night Supper - Meat Loaf 6:15-7:00pm Handbells 6:30-7:30pm Finance Committee - Room 102 7:00-8:30pm Choir Thursday, March 23 9:00am-12:00pm History Room Research Hours 1:30-9:00pm Empty Bowls Project 5:15-6:15pm Oversight Committee - Rooms 103 and 104 Friday, March 24 11:30-12:30pm Balance Class F P C S Sharon H. Amstutz ~ Associate Pastor Mark Owen Davis ~ Director of Music Ministries Cheryl Patterson ~ Pianist/Organist Russ Pearson ~ Director of Discipleship Annie Hill ~ Church Business Administrator and Secretary to the Pastor Vickie Green ~ Membership Secretary/Church Receptionist Beverly Johnson ~ Financial Administrator Kim Alvis ~ Media Specialist W. Wayne Dinsmore ~ Custodian Rick Hicks ~ Custodian Tammy Jackson Hodge ~ Director of Presbyterian Children’s Center First Presbyterian Church 100 West Church Circle Kingsport, TN 37660 (423) 245-0104 www.firstpreskingsport.org Church Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m. – Noon (Office closed every day from Noon—1 p.m. for lunch) Live Broadcasts of 11:00 a.m. Worship Service: Kingsport--Radio WKPT 1400AM/94.3FM Johnson City--Radio WKTP 1590AM/97.7FM Internet: http://tunein.com/radio/WKPT-1400-s30347/ F P C VxÇàxÇÇ|tÄ VxÄxuÜtà|ÉÇ VxÇàxÇÇ|tÄ VxÄxuÜtà|ÉÇ VxÇàxÇÇ|tÄ VxÄxuÜtà|ÉÇ VxÇàxÇÇ|tÄ VxÄxuÜtà|ÉÇ Kingsport, Tennessee O F C One hundred years of worship and service March 19, 2017 10:00 a.m.
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This Week at First Presbyterian Church
Today, March 19 10:00-11:30am Service of Worship 11:30am-1:00pm Centennial Celebration Luncheon 4:00-5:00pm Middle School Youth Group - Old Fellowship Hall Continuing Lent study on Reformation 5:30-6:45pm High School Small Group at the Pearson house 6:30pm Session Meeting
Monday, March 20
8:00am-Noon Clothes Closet Workers 9:00am-12:00pm History Room Research Hours
Tuesday, March 21
9:00am-Noon Clothes Closet Open 12:15-1:15pm Knuckleheads Bible Study
Wednesday, March 22 12:00-1:00pm Adult Lenten Bible Study - Room 103-104 1:30-2:30pm Staff Meeting - Room 102 4:30-5:30pm Adult Lenten Bible Study - Room F102 5:30-6:30pm Church Night Supper - Meat Loaf
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March 19, 2017
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MARCH 19, 2017 10:00 AM
CENTENNIAL SUNDAY
P������ (9:45) String Quartet “Ode to Joy”; “Simple Gifts” arr. K Brown Organ “When In Our Music God Is Glorified” R. Lau Bells “With All the Saints Triumphant” D.R. Edwards
The Westminster Ringers
I���� “Sing a New Song to the Lord” N. Sleeth Alleluia Choir, Agnese Goin, Director
REMEMBERING
C��� � W����� ~ Mark Davis, Director of Music Ministries P��.�� � A����� *H.2� � P����� “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” arr. J. Biery
Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above; Praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, Mount of God’s unchanging love!
“Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!” arr. M. Burkhardt Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
Who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth and sky and sea;
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
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Prayer List
IN THE HOSPITAL – Kathy Redwine – HVMC CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY – The Congregations extends Christian Sympathy to the family of Ronald Quillen (brother of Prezzle Quillen and uncle of Jeffery, Rebecca and Laura Quillen) upon his death on March 12, 2017 in Hurricane, WV. PRAYER FAMILIES OF THE WEEK – Joanne Boswell; Thomas Tatchi; John Bovender; Sarah Tatchi; Bill and Nancy Bovender; Amin, Kynston, Amilah and Lazarus Tatchi; and Albert Tatchi. MISSIONARIES - Drs. Leslie and Cynthia Morgan, South Asia; Michael and Rachel Weller, Ethiopia; Philip and Bacilia Beisswenger and Richard and Debbie Welch, Guatemala.
Announcements
YOUTH GROUP - This week the middle school youth will continue their study on the Reformation using “Re:Form Traditions” from Sparkhouse. For high school small group, meet at Russ' house (1022 Catawba Street) for hamburgers and hot dogs, 5:30-6:45 p.m. WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY AT NOON AND 4:30 P.M. ~ Adult Bible Study is held on Wednesdays in Lent through April 12. From the Thoughtful Christian: “In this six-week adult study, ‘An Acceptable Fast: An Adult Lenten Study,’ Old Testament scholar and teacher Patricia Tull begins each session by locating the biblical verses in their original context and then exploring a key Lenten theme related to the text. Themes include: voice gratitude, take the long view, choose well, accept responsibility, welcome the future and trust God in times of conflict. Each session ends with a meditation on how the text speaks to our modern situation.”
On the Menu This Week Wednesday, March 22
Meat Loaf Green Peas, Macaroni and Cheese
Garden Salad, Yeast Rolls Cake
Tea, Lemonade and Coffee (Intergenerational Study)
Finance Committee Serving WEDNESDAY NIGHT INTERGENERATIONAL STUDY ~ On Wednesday nights we offer an intergenerational study following dinner that will complement the daily devotion from “Presbyterians Today”. Our study is titled “Seeing ourselves in those confronted by Jesus”. Each Wednesday night we will learn about a new group that Jesus encountered in his earthly ministry such as the Pharisees, Sad-ducees, Essenes, Zealots, disciples and women. Kids are welcome to come and learn about these groups of people alongside our adults. There will be coloring stations that all can participate in each week from “Illustrated Children’s Ministry” that deal with the different sta-tions of the cross. Through this study we hope you will reflect on how Jesus meets you where you are. WHAT'S NEXT? This is a time of change for our church and your session is at work to facilitate moving forward. Sharon Amstutz has been named acting head of staff until we have an interim and will work full time. She will preach twice a month and the other two Sundays we will have the opportunity to hear from other area ministers. If you have an urgent need to reach Sharon evenings or weekends simply email her and she will contact you right away. Fridays will continue to be her day off, and Mondays will be her study day.
-An Interim Search Committee has been formed and has begun their work. We anticipate that the search will take several months.
-After we secure an Interim, a Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) will be elected by the congregation and begin their work.
SAVE THE DATE for Thursday, April 13, Maundy Thursday, for the Deacon Care Ministry Dinner! EMPTY BOWLS BENEFIT - What’s better than soup and a handmade bowl? The knowledge that all proceeds of this event will go to-wards Waverly Road Food Pantry and Girls Inc. Food Pantry! The Empty Bowls Benefit, hosted by the Dobyns-Bennett Art Club, will be held Thursday, March 23 at First Presbyterian Church beginning at 5:30. One ticket entitles you to a ceramic bowl prepared by the art club and local potters, and a soup dinner. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at any time from any member of the DBHS Art Club or Ashley Hobbs. If you have any questions, please contact Ashley at [email protected] or 863-1102.
Centennial Celebration
The Church Mouse Remembers ...
In March 1967, First Presbyterian Church celebrates its 50th Anniversary attended by Dr. McCorkle, Dr. Sommers, and Dr. Allen as well as other current and past staff and members.
*DF�G. . 555 “Now Thank We All Our God” All praise and thanks to God, Who reigns in highest heaven, To Father and to Son And Spirit now be given. The one eternal God, Whom heaven and earth adore, The God who was, and is, And shall be evermore.
*P��.�� � T��H�G�I�G *H.2 � D���J��� “The Church’s One Foundation” arr. V. Nelhybel
The church’s one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation By water and the word; From heaven He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, And for her life He died. Elect from every nation, Yet one o’er all the earth. Her charter of salvation One Lord, one faith, one birth; One holy name she blesses, Partakes one holy food, And to one hope she presses, With every grace endued. Though with a scornful wonder This world sees her oppressed, By schisms rent asunder, By heresies distressed, Yet saints their watch are keeping; Their cry goes up: “How Long?” And soon the night of weeping Shall be the morn of song.
Mid toil and tribulation, And tumult of her war, She waits the consummation Of peace forevermore; Till with the vision glorious Her longing eyes are blest, And the great church victorious Shall be the church at rest. Yet she on earth has union With God the Three in One, And mystic sweet communion With those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, Like them, the meek and lowly, May live eternally.
*B����J�� SG “As You Go Through the Days of Your Life” S.E. Page The Westminster Choir
SENDING *C���G� �� B����J�� *C���� A2� Sevenfold “Amen” Peter Lutkin
Chancel Choir *CJ����G P����� “Rondo in G” J. Bull
*Those who are able please stand
The Chancel Flowers are dedicated to the Glory of God
in loving memory of all the saints who have gone before us, given by the Centennial Committee and graciously arranged by
Carol Francisco, Sarah Barbour and Paula Scott.
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The song being sung as today’s benediction was a favorite of the Westminster Choir and was used regularly to close concerts.
W��J2� �� G�����G� P�J��2��� ~ Mayor Clark G�����G� ��2 ��� G����� A���2��. ~ Rich Fifield Executive Presbyter/Stated Clerk
P��.�� � H�� ~ Sharon Amstutz, Associate Pastor God of our present and our future, as we gather here today we look for hope. The future is uncertain; we wonder what it will bring. Fill us with a vision for what we could be; Give us hope for our congregation and our community. Help us find the choices that lead to life in abundance.
God of hope, in times of uncertainty we so often fall into fear and worry. Show us the opportunities in our chaotic world, and remind us to consider seriously where our priorities and loyalties lie. Push us to see how our choices matter, and then fill us with hope in a new heaven and a new earth.
God of our future, may we walk boldly into what may come, as people, not only of faith, but of hope. May we share your hope and promise with the world in which we live. Amen. C���� K.��� “O Savior of the World” D. Clemensen
Chancel Choir O Savior of the world, Who by Thy cross and precious blood has redeemed us;
Save us, and help us, we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord; we humbly beseech Thee, O Lord.
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SG � P����� “He’s Been Faithful” C. Cymbala Carla Karst, soloist
In my moments of Fear Through Every Pain Every Tear
There's A God Who's Been Faithful To Me When My Strength Was All Gone
When My Heart Had No Song Still In Love He's Proved Faithful To Me
Every Word He's Promised Is True What I Thought Was Impossible I See My God Do
He's Been Faithful, Faithful To Me
Looking Back, His Love And Mercy I See Though In My Heart I Have Questioned
even Failed To Believe He's Been Faithful, Faithful To Me
When My Heart Looked Away The Many Times I Could Not Pray Still My God- He Was Faithful To Me The Days I Spent So Selfishly
Reaching Out For What Pleased Me even Then God Was Faithful To Me Every Time I Come Back To Him He Is Waiting with Open Arms
And I See Once Again
*T�� P��J� The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. 3
P��.�� �� I���2���� ~ Steve Cathcart
SJ������� R����G ~ Hebrews 12:1-3 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
T�2� L��� Y�G D��J����� ~ Russ Pearson, Director of Discipleship (Children three through five years of age may depart to Children’s Church.)
In 1987, anticipating the occa-sion of the Bicentennial of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the national offices endorsed a hymn contest. Danny Massie composed Celebrate the Church’s Journey set to the tune of Vesper Hymn. For our Centennial, we have commissioned Robert J. Greene, Jr. to compose a Festival arrangement of this hymn tune featuring Danny Massie’s text. Robert has served us faithfully as interim organist and gifted composer. In this setting, he has interpreted each stanza of the Church’s journey by creating interludes which quote four of our great hymns: “The God of Abraham Praise”; “Joy to the World”; “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”; and “For All the Saints.”
*A����2��� � F���� (Unison) Apostles’ Creed 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 cruci-fied, 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. P��.��� � ��� P���� ~ Russ Pearson T�� L��’� P��.�� (Unison) Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen. SJ������� R����G ~ Acts 16:1-15 ~ Danny Massie The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. M����G� “Responding to the Future” Danny Massie
RESPONDING
*H.2� � R����� “Celebrate the Church’s Journey” (vs. 5) Vesper Hymn (Please see previous page)
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” arr. J. Biery Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, Opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; Drive the gloom of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, Fill us with the light of day. All Thy works with joy surround Thee, Earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, Center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, Flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, Call us to rejoice in Thee. Mortals, join the happy chorus Which the morning stars began; Love divine is reigning o’er us, Joining all in heaven’s plan. Ever singing, march we onward, Victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us sunward In the triumph song of life.
O������. “The Lord is My Shepherd” John Rutter Chancel Choir, Charlotte Ellis, flute
The Lord is my shepherd; therefore can I lack nothing. He shall feed me in a green pasture, and lead me forth beside the waters of comfort. He shall convert my soul and bring me forth in the paths of
righteousness, for His Name’s sake. Yea, though I walk thro’ the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For Thou art with me: Thy rod and Thy staff
comfort me. Thou shalt prepare a table for me against them that trouble me: Thou hast anointed my head with oil and my cup shall be full. For Thy loving
kindness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
