If you are looking for a place that respects tradition while embracing the future, then you discover why God brought you here. We are a faithful place, which is led by the graciousness of the Holy Spirit and the truth of God’s Word. We hope that you might consider our church to be your spiritual home!

Come as you are. We care about you, not what you wear.Give if you want. Our weekly offering is a commitment of our church

family and your participation is optional – we care about you, not your money.

Have questions? Feel imperfect? Looking to belong? We welcome those who are searching for more than a religion.

Looking Ahead – Vacation Bible School is June 24-26

Spring Brunch is on April 29 during Sunday school (9:20-10:20). Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share. Join us in fellowship and good food

JESUS IN A ZIPLOC BAG

The Los Tambos Government school teachers and students continue to make scholastic improvement. Much of that is a direct result of our congregation's guidance, love and support. One way to show your support is filling a Living Tree gift bag that the children open when our team visits. These bags contain school items, small toys, musical instruments, Christian story book, tools, etc.  Add a personal letter to them as a way to connect the families. If you've had a certain child previously, please consider taking them again. 

New students arrive each year and there are more names to be taken. We also ask you to contribute $10 per child to cover the cost of a school uniform. Please see Jan Tarver or Robin French to choose your new friend.  

The look on the children's faces will reinforce your efforts!

Congratulations - Bridget Julianna Parsons was born on April 18. She is the daughter of Joshua and Rachel Parsons of Kingsport and more importantly the granddaughter of Gradye and Kathy Parsons.

You may contact our interim pastor Gradye Parsons at 865-368-2762 or gradyemorton@gmail.com.

Bow the Knee lyrics

There are moments on our journey following the LordWhere God illumines ev’ry step we take.There are times when circumstances make perfect sense to us,As we try to understand each move He makes.When the path grows dim and our questions have no answers, turn to Him.

Chorus:Bow the knee; Trust the heart of your Father when the answer goes beyond what you can see.Bow the knee;Lift your eyes toward heaven and believe the One who holds eternity.And when you don’t understand the purpose of His plan,In the presence of the King, bow the knee.

There are days when clouds surround us, and the rain begins to fall,The cold and lonely winds won’t cease to blow.And there seems to be no reason for the suffering we feel;We are tempted to believe God does not know.When the storms arise, don’t forget we live by faith and not by sight.

Repeat Chorus

Welcome

Fountain City

Visit our website at Fountaincitypres.org Phone 865-688-2163

Past Sermons and Bulletins Ministries and Missions Devotional Resources Life Needs Church Happenings Staff Information Online Giving …and much more!

If you wish to join Fountain City Presbyterian Church it is as easy as 1,2,3

1. Contact Gradye or indicate in the friendship register2. Meet with the Session3. Be introduced to the Congregation

Presbyterian Church

April 22, 2018

4th Sunday of Easter 10:30 A.M.

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAMEWelcome to our worship service. We are honored by your presence and count it a blessing to share this time together. May the warmth and acceptance of Christ’s love surround you this, and every day.

Organ Prelude Welcome Gradye Parsons

Choral Prelude My Chains are Gone, Chancel Choir

Call to Worship Leader: The God of all shepherds has called us here.People: We come today, celebrating God’s love for us.Leader: The Good Shepherd has given his life for us.People: We come today, thanking Jesus for his witness and his

teaching.Leader: The Shepherding Spirit moves through us, bringing us

new hope.People: We come today ready to celebrate and to praise God.

Amen.

Opening Prayer Nan Scott Thank you, loving God, for bringing us to this time of worship. Refresh us and heal us again. Remind us of the many ways in which you have blessed our lives with your abundant love and your presence. Guide our hearts and our spirits that we may hear your words and our souls may be stirred into active service to your people. In the name of the Good Shepherd, who leads us to life, we pray. Amen.

(please stand as the organ begins)

*Hymn No. 215 When Morning Gilds the Skies

Scripture Reading Psalm 23, p. 425 Nan Scott

Call to Confession

Choral Call to Confession Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Prayer of ConfessionWe grumble and complain about our daily lot in life. Forgive us, patient Lord. Forgive our arrogance, our ignorance, our pettiness. Forgive us when we could have done something to help someone else, but chose instead to turn away. Forgive us when we, by our attitudes and language, our thoughts and actions, have gone against your will. Help us to trust you. Help us to praise you and remember that you have called us to be your witnesses and workers in this world. Give us strength and courage, joy and peace for all the work that you have for us to do. In the name of Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd, who laid down his life for us, his sheep, we pray. Amen.

Silent Prayer of Confession

Declaration of Pardon

*Response Sung by CongregationGlory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

*Hymn No. 688 Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Ritual of Friendship Members and Guests - Please sign and pass the friendship register

located on the center aisle under the pew in front

Minute for Mission Chris Rohwer

Melody Makers The Building Song/Seventy Times SevenGeorgia Hickman, Drake Limbaugh Laurel Mosley, Georgia Sharpe,

Porter Sharpe, Tess Watson, Laurissa Wrinkle

Anthem Bow the Knee, Chancel Choir & Scott Tarver, solo (led by Bob Eubanks) (lyrics on back)

Scripture John 10:11-18 p. 818

Sermon Our Shepherd Job Gradye Parsons

GIVE THANKS TO GOD

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer Gradye Parsons 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.

Offertory *Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

The Celebration Hymnal, p. 815

*Affirmation of Faith Mark Garrison We believe that the church is sent with the gospel of the kingdom to make disciples of all nations, to feed the hungry, and to proclaim the assurance that in the name of Christ there is forgiveness of sin and new life for all who repent and believe—to tell the news that our world belongs to God.

GO IN GOD’S NAME – BEGINNING OF MISSION

*Passing of the Peace

Leader: As Jesus offered himself to secure our peace with God, let us share that peace with one another. The peace of Christ be with you.

People: And Also with You. (Exchange Signs of Reconciliation and the Peace of Christ with your neighbor - e.g., “The Peace of Christ be with you.” Response - “And also with you.”)

*Hymn No. 690 He Leadeth Me

*Pastoral Benediction Gradye Parsons

*Congregational Benediction May the grace of Christ, our Savior, and the love of God, our Father, and the fellowship of the Spirit be with us. May the grace of Christ, our Savior, and the love of God, our Father, and the fellowship of the Spirit be with us. Forever and ever, forevermore. Amen.

*Organ Postlude ____________________________________________________*For those who are able, please stand

Ushers: Lisa New, Brett Miller, Shelley Miller, Darlene Miller Greeter: Chick Kryder Hearing Aids are available for use anywhere in the sanctuary. The ushers have them available.

Enlarged copies of hymns are at the sanctuary entrances.

Please recycle the bulletins and enlarged hymns. Place them in the boxes provided at the entrances to the sanctuary.

CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIP

To make families more comfortable we have Children’s worship bulletins, puzzle sheets & crayons are available at the entrances to the sanctuary. Children’s bibles are available in the pews. If you should desire child care, the nursery (room 109) is staffed for newborns-4 year olds.