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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.
July 1, 2012July 1, 2012July 1, 2012
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
Prelude
Chiming of the Hour
Welcome and Announcements
*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
Come, let us worship with a heart of gladness. Let us come before God's presence with thanksgiving.
Let us come before God's presence with a song. Come, let us worship the Lord.
*Call to Worship We wait for you, O Lord, and in your word we hope.
Even more than we wait for the sun to rise, we wait for you.
In you there is steadfast love, love that never ends.
You redeem and create us new each day even as we come to worship you.
*Hymn 138 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty!
*Call to Confession
*Prayer of Confession
We wait in your presence, Holy One, listening in the silence of these moments. (silence)
In you, Holy Lord, we are given salvation and wholeness.
Hear our confession with the mercy only you can offer.(silence)
We carry the worries of so many and forget that you will carry all our burdens.
Forgive our failure to entrust everything to you. (silence)
We rely on our own abilities instead of trusting you.
Forgive us, and turn our hearts and minds to you. (silence)
We humbly offer these prayers in the name of Jesus Christ.
Time for silent confession.
And all God’s people said: Amen.
July 1, 2012
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost
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*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.
New Testament Lesson Mark 5:21-43
Rev. Craig Hendrix
Prayers of the People
Lord’s Prayer (Traditional, p. 16, Hymnal)
GOD’S WORD
Anthem Be Still and Know
Time with the Children Peggy Terpstra
Children, five years and younger, may go to activity time in the Children’s Library, upstairs in the
Education Building.
*Hymn 394 There is a Balm in Gilead
Old Testament Reading Ecclesiastes: 3:1-8
Hymn 181: Come Sing to God
Avery & Marsh
Psalm 30
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Fred R. Anderson
Chapman/Larson
Sermon
“Touch”
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 peo-ple, 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 564 O Beautiful for Spacious Skies
*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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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: [email protected]; 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 glory of God by Stephen and Robin Killough in honor of their 18th wedding anniversary.
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Birthdays Anniversaries
7/4 Charles Washington 7/3 Kathy and Steve Layendecker
7/6 Pete Johnson
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF July 1, 2012
Church office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - noon and 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday (5th 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 6:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 42 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Guitar Workshop
Sunday (6th 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: Robin Killough Fellowship Hosts: Connie Book and Bonnie Murray
Time with Children: Peggy Terpstra Children’s Activity Time: Hannah Norris, Andrew Brittain and Ashley Hadden
Ushers: Dennis Strickler, Rebekah Young, Teresa Brittain, Anna Robinson, Mary Ann Davidson, Bonnie Murray and Chris Brittain
Sound Guild: Steven Killough Counters: Rebekah Young and Fred Haywood
Opening and Closing: Dennis Strickler and Randy Pietrzak
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.
Youth Activities
Vacation Bible School
Calling one, calling all. Are you good at crafts? Do you like to sing? Do you like to dance? Can you
cook up a mean mac n' cheese or chicken nuggets? Do you have a talent you would like to share with
the children of the church? Then we need you! Vacation Bible School is July 8th-11th (Please note
date change). Time: 5:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. and will begin with dinner.
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Friendly Reminders: Deadline for submitting announcements in the church bulletin will be Wednesday evening. Deadline for putting information into the July Banner is Sunday, June 24, 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 -
Volunteers Needed: Early Head Start will be closed July 4th week. Volunteers are needed to paint their rooms and hallway on July 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7. We would appreciate your help, even if it’s just for a few hours. If you have paint trays, rollers, brushes, step stool, or ladder, please bring them. We will be-gin at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 2nd. Painting needs to be completed before new floor covering is in-stalled. A sign-up sheet will be available in Fellowship Hall. If you have any questions contact Joe Grey, Bill Bostick, or Trygve Myhre.
Our opening hymn this morning is 'Holy, Holy, Holy!' Lord God Almighty!. As
part of the Many Voices, One Song Hymn Series, we are joining with other
Presbyterian churches as we observe the 220th General Assembly which
meets this week. Sing joyfully!