Order of Worship 5th Sunday after Epiphany

February 4, 2018 10:15 AM Welcome and Announcements

GATHER IN GOD’S NAME

Prelude On the first Sunday of each month we take a special offering to help others and alleviate hunger. If you would like to participate, please come forward and place your donation in the basket at the front. This month’s gifts are designated to Second Harvest Food Bank.

Circle of Life………………………………………………………………………………Elton John/Tim Rice From the day we arrived on this planet

And blinking step into the sun There is more to see than can ever be seen, More to do than can ever be done There is far too much to take in here More to find than can ever be found But the sun rolling high through the sapphire sky Keeps great and small on the endless round It’s the circle of life, and it moves us all Through despair and hope, through faith and love Till we find our place on the path unwinding In the circle, the circle of life

● Call to Worship

Leader: Sing to the Lord a new song; People: Sing to the Lord, all the earth. Leader: Do all things for the sake of the Gospel. People: So that we may share in the blessings of God. All: Let us worship God!

● Invocation ● Hymn of Praise-- #853 We Are Marching in the Light of God…………………………..SIYAHAMBA

● Prayer of Confession

Leader: The wisdom of the Lord is endless, and God’s grace is abundant. Trusting in God’s grace, let us confess our sin.

People: God, our Creator, we confess that we often forget what you have done for us. We hear the message of the Good News, but we allow fear and doubt to cloud our minds, so that we forget who we are, and we forget our call from you. Forgive us, Lord, and renew our minds with the power and the call of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Through Christ we pray.

Leader: Those who trust in the Lord will renew their strength. They will run and not be weary,

they will walk and not grow faint. In Jesus Christ, our sins are forgiven! Thanks be to God. Amen.

SHARE GOD’S WORD

Children’s Message…………………………………………………………………………Kathy McCarthy Today’s passages…………………………...Speak of God’s great power given to us through the

sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Prayer of Illumination

Scripture Reading: Isaiah 40:21-23, 27-31……….………………………………………………………...p.668

The Word of the Lord ● Thanks be to God

Choir Anthem - Hakunah Matata……………………………………………………Elton John/Tim Rice

Hakunah Matata! What a wonderful phrase. Hakunah Matata! Ain’t no passing craze. It means no worries for the rest of our days. It’s our problem-free philosophy – Hakunah Matata! Scripture Reading: I John 4:16-21…..…………………………………………………………….…............p.241

The Word of the Lord ● Thanks be to God Meditation………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Choir Anthem – I Just Can’t Wait to Be King………………………………………..Elton John/Tim Rice

I’m gonna be a mighty king, so enemies beware

I’ve never seen a king of beasts with quite so little hair I’m gonna be the mane event like no king was before I’m brushing up on looking down, I’m working on my ROAR So far, a rather uninspiring thing Oh, I just can’t wait to be king! No one saying “do this,” no one saying “be there,” No one saying “stop that,” no one saying “see here.” Free to run around all day, free to do it all my way I think it’s time that you and I arranged a heart to heart Kings don’t need advice from little hornbills for a start

If this is where the monarchy is headed, count me out

Out of service, out of Africa, I wouldn’t hang about This child is getting wildly out of wing Oh, I just can’t wait to be king!

Everybody look left, everybody look right Everybody look, I’m standing in the spotlight – NOT YET Let’s hear it in the herd and on the wind It’s gonna be King Simba’s finest fling Oh, I just can’t wait to be king!

● Affirmation of Faith – The Apostles’ Creed (traditional) 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.

Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Offertory – Can You Feel the Love Tonight…………………………………………Elton John/Tim Rice

There’s a calm surrender to the rush of day When the heat of the rolling world can be turned away An enchanted moment, and it sees me through It’s enough for this restless warrior just to be with you And can you feel the love tonight? It is where we are. It’s enough for this wide-eyed wanderer that we got this far And can you feel the love tonight? How it’s laid to rest? It’s enough to make kings and vagabonds believe the very best. There’s a time for everyone if they’d only learn That the twisting kaleidoscope moves us all in turn There’s a rhyme and reason to the wild outdoors When the heart of this star-crossed voyager beats in time with yours The Lord’s Supper (all elements are gluten-free)

Please come forward by the center aisle to receive communion and return by the side aisles

LEAVE READY TO SERVE GOD

• Closing Song – Hakunah Matata (please stand and join in singing) Hakunah Matata! What a wonderful phrase.

Hakunah Matata! Ain’t no passing craze. It means no worries for the rest of our days. It’s our problem-free philosophy – Hakunah Matata! ● Benediction ● Postlude The (●) dot in the order of worship invites you to stand as you are able.

TODAY AT DPC

Worship Leaders: Paul Casner, Melanie Caskey and Kathy McCarthy Childcare Providers today are: Preschool: Samantha Bryson Helpers: Liz Shirley-Odum & Cristin Hambidge Sound/Video: Tony Pritchett/Donna Pritchett Communion Set-up: Becky Young Head Usher: Amy Blanton Pastoral Care Team: Leaders – Judy Bass, Debby Barnard

Ministers – Amy Blanton, Melanie Caskey, Ann Cox, Charlene Dodson, Maria Goodloe, Sharon Paskewitz, Betty Polk, Jim White, Ruth White, Jill York

LOGOS- February 7

Theme: God Save the Queen

Menu: Hawaiian roll sandwiches and fruit cup

AGAPE- February 7

Program: Poetry Night

Menu: Meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, Bar-B-Q beans, tossed salad,

bread, fudge pie

Future meeting dates:

February 14, 21, 28 March 7, 21 April 11, 18, 25

May 2 (with LOGOS)

****AGAPE- please write the number of adults, planning to eat, on the green or

yellow card and place it in the offering plate. The cost is $8.00 per person.****

PLEASE NOTE:

LOGOS and AGAPE will NOT meet if Metro schools are out for inclement

weather!

We warmly welcome all who have come to worship with us today. We strive to be a

loving church. The Holy Spirit makes us one family. We invite you to join us.

If you are a guest at Donelson Presbyterian Church, we encourage you to fill out a

yellow visitor card, which you will find in the pew. “We’re glad you came!”

February 4, 2018 5th Sunday after Epiphany

2305 Lebanon Road Fax 615-883-2106 Nashville, TN 37214 www.donelsonpres.org Phone 615-883-3248 donelsonchurch@bellsouth.net

Church Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Please see usher for information on:

CHILDCARE – for children under 5 years of age AUDIO-HEARING DEVICES

LARGE PRINT HYMNALS

Donelson Presbyterian Church Sharing the Love of Christ

The 2018 offering envelopes are ready for pick up in Founder’s

Hall. Please write your name and envelope number on the paper

beside the boxes.

Volunteers are still needed on the following dates for the first

quarter of the year. Please call Carrie Padgett at (615) 419-2887

or email carriebeth015@gmail.com to sign up!

March 4 - Children’s Message

March 11 – Liturgist

Have someone special in your life you would like to

honor or remember? Sign up today to sponsor flowers

in their name. The calendar is posted on the bulletin

board outside the library. The cost is $50.00.

Sweets for Your Sweet Sunday, February 11 at 11:30 a.m. Join us for the annual spaghetti lunch and dessert auction, benefiting our

middle and high school youth. Proceeds from this event will go toward funding

summer youth trips.

Tickets:

$8.00 each or 2 for $15.00

Children under 12 - $5.00

Tickets available in Founder’s Hall following worship services

February Calendar Wednesday, February 7 Thursday, February 15 5:00 LOGOS 5:30 Men’s Group 6:00 AGAPE Location: La Parilla Fresh Mexican Grill 7:30 Choir 2615 Elm Hill Pike Nashville Sunday, February 11 Liturgist: Amber Reese 9:00 Sunday School CM: Betty Polk Sunday, February 18 10:15 Worship Childcare: Ann Koonce 9:00 Sunday School 11:30 Sweets for Your Sweet and Katherine Koonce 10:15 Worship 4:30 Committees Acolyte: Amylyn Christian 6:00 Session Leader: Carrie Pfeiffer Wednesday, February 21 5:00 LOGOS Tuesday, February 13 6:00 AGAPE 10:00 Dot New Circle 7:30 Choir Lesson #1 Sunday, February 25 Wednesday, February 14 9:00 Sunday School 5:00 LOGOS 10:15 Worship 6:00 AGAPE 6:45 Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, February 28 7:30 Choir 5:00 LOGOS 6:00 AGAPE 7:30 Choir

DPC Blood Drive - Sunday, April 29

If you are a regular blood donor, we hope you will reserve a pint for our next blood drive on April 29. If you have never given blood, or have not given

recently, we also need your donation. This will be held in conjunction with our scheduled Fifth Sunday Feast. So, come and have a delightful breakfast and then give a gift of life for those facing surgery or having other medical

needs.

Donelson Presbyterian Church

2018 Room In The Inn Schedule

February March

10 17 10 17

Overnight Hosts (2) RJ Mamula Byron Wright

Alan Koonce RJ Mamula

Driver Byron Wright Alan Koonce

Set-up sleeping Area

Amy Blanton Amy Blanton Amy Blanton Amy Blanton

Evening Meal (15-18 guests)

LOGOS Donna Kreuze Jill York

Breakfast Fixings (12 Guests)

Joe & Charlene Dodson

Sunday Morning Clean-up (2 workers)

RJ Mamula Tom Loeffler

Paul Casner RJ Mamula

Overnight Hosts: Setup beds, eat with guests, explain “house rules” and facilities, prepare breakfast

and clean kitchen.

Driver: Pick up men at Room In The Inn center, return them in the morning.

Evening Meal Team: Prepare hearty, home cooked meal, if possible, share the meal with guests,

clean kitchen. Give guests an opportunity to help in some way. Needs to be ready at 6 PM.

Breakfast: Provide breakfast sandwich, juice and milk, etc. Items should be delivered on Saturday

unless you would like to be at the church to prepare the meal (Our guests leave at 6:00 am).

Sunday Morning Clean-up: Clean and return bed pads and pillows to storage, clean and setup class

rooms used for sleeping quarters. Clean guest bathrooms and check TV (youth room). Everything

needs to be in order by 8:45 a.m. Becky Young has volunteered to wash sheets and bath towels.

Church Office Hours Monday-Thursday

9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Need information included in the bulletin? If you have information to be included in the bulletin, please submit it to the

church office in writing or via email to

donelsonchurch@bellsouth.net

no later than Noon on Wednesday prior to the print date of the bulletin.

If you will be entering the church building during the regular

business hours of 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday, please

notify the church office when you enter the building and when you

leave, as a courtesy to the staff.

A congregation meeting will be held Sunday, February 11,

immediately following worship service, for the purpose of

electing Session members Class of 2020 put forth by the

Elder Nominating Committee. The elders-elect are:

Beth Chiles

Karen Fox

Lee Fox

Donna Kreuze

Clay Wilson

The meeting will also serve for the purpose of electing

Elder Emeriti put forth by the Elder Emeritus Committee and

approved by Session. The Elder Emeriti-Elect are:

Freda Dye

Raymond Foust

Angus Gillis Jr.

Sonny Hartzog

Martha Holdsworth

Charles Rountree