March 13, 2013 • Volume 28, No. 05

This past November ourgroup of Holy Land Pilgrimsfrom First Presbyterian Churchstood inside the courtyard of abeautiful church in Bethpage,upon the Mount of Olives. Thechurch is the work of the greatFranciscan priest and architect,Antonio Barluzzi. It is the placewhere each year Roman

Catholic Christians in Jerusalem gather to begin theirobservance of Palm Sunday. All four Gospel writersmention this event, where Jesus instructed his disciples togo to a place where they would “find there tied a colt thathas never been ridden.” To the owner of the donkey, theywere to say, “The Lord has need of it.”

This began a procession down the Mount of Olivesinto the Kidron Valley. As Jesus descended the mount, awalk we followed, He stopped at one point and lookedout over the city of Jerusalem and wept over it, saying,“Would that you know the things that make for peace.”Jesus forsaw the destruction of Herod's Temple on theTemple Mount that would come in 70 A.D., an event thatis marked today upon the Arch of Titus in the RomanForum, so memorable was this tragic event to the wholeRoman Empire. Jesus' words haunt us to this day, as peacein Jerusalem, and peace throughout our planet is elusiveand often seems a far off dream.

The spontaneous parade must have gathered its ownmomentum, because as Jesus approaches the Eastern Gateof the city, a large crowd had amassed, and John aloneamong the Gospel writers tells us that they waved palmbranches before Jesus, and shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed isthe one who comes in the name of the Lord — the Kingof Israel!” These were politically volatile words for a crowdto shout in Roman occupied Palestine. For most Jews,

they were likely a cry for a return to the glory days ofKing David, who led Israel through its greatest era ofprosperity and self rule. Scholars estimate variously thesize of this Palm Sunday entry by Jesus on that donkey, butsurely it was in the thousands, and large enough to get theattention of both the Jewish and the Roman authorities.For Christians, this event has become an important part ofthe story of the Gospel. It is for us a sign of Jesus’Messianiccalling, and a proclamation of what we have believed eversince, that is that Jesus is King. The window in Barluzzi’sbeautiful church in Bethpage, where the annual processionremembering Palm Sunday is begun, has these wordsstencilled above it, “Hosanna...Jesus...Rex.” It is the faithstatement that Jesus is King, the Savior of the world, andthe fulfillment of Israel's long time hope for a Messiah todeliver them.

This hope is enshrined in Psalm 130, which has servedas our guide through this Lenten season. The Psalmist,who cries out to the Lord “out of the depths,” and who“waits for the Lord” to come, bids Israel, and us, to “hopein the Lord!” “For with the Lord there is steadfast love, andwith Him there is plenteous redemption, and He shallredeem Israel from all its iniquities.” This is our basis forhope, and this hope is found in the very character of theLord God. Palm Sunday remembers an event thathappened over two thousand years ago, where for amoment a large gathering of people saw in Jesus the Onewho would deliver and redeem them. We remember PalmSunday, but as we do we look ahead to the day when Godwill redeem, restore and reconcile all things. This is Easterfaith, and I urge you not to miss the grandeur, the majesty,the hope and life that it holds.

With Love and Prayers,

Todd JonesPastor

My Dear Friends,

First Presbyterian Church

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The Mission of First Presbyterian Church, NashvilleTo know Christ, to make Him known and to exhibit His love

through worship, education and service.

SympathyThe First Presbyterian Church family

extends prayers and sympathy to thefollowing people and to other membersof their family during their time of loss.

Bonnie Bell on the death of her husband,Carney Bell, who died February 19. Sympathy toKaren, Bruce, Mitchell, Margaret Ann & Tyler Moore.

Sympathy to the friends & family of Peggy B. Feustel,who died February 19.

Mike & Claire Robbins on the death of Mike’smother, Jane Robbins, who died February 21. Sympathyto Tyler & Katie Robbins and Taylor, Hayes & Elizabeth Ragan.

Sandy & Jim Love on the death of Sandy’s father, John T. Graves, who died February 23. Sympathy toJimmy Love, II.

Sympathy to the friends & family of James S. Lively,Jr., who died February 23.

Sympathy to the friends & family of Linda CurrinGrissim, who died February 26.

Don & Weeza Swain on the death of Don’s brother,Lynn Dallas Swain, who died February 27. Sympathy toAnne & Alex Miklos, Jack Miklos & Nathan Swain.

If any member of the church desires the Christian supportof a Stephen Minister, call Sandra Randleman at 298-9502.Stephen Ministers are trained lay ministers of the church.

In the presence of family, the congregationof First Presbyterian Church and God, thefollowing persons claimed God’s covenant promisethrough the Sacrament of Baptism.

Ashley & Carter Kaeser presented their son,Carter Reed Kaeser, for baptism on February 24. AssistingElder was Jody Holland.

Mary Pillow & Patrick Thompson presented their son,Henry Kirk Thompson, for baptism on February 24.Assisting Elder was Patti Bryan.

Mary Gingrass & Christopher Stark presented theirchildren, Katherine Gingrass Stark, Daniel ThomasStark & Jonathan Eli Stark, for baptism on March 3.Assisting Elder was Roxie Gibson.

The Sacrament of Baptism

5TH SUNDAY IN LENT

MARCH 17, 2013

Sermon“Out of the Depths:Hope in the Lord”

Scripture ReadingsPsalm 136John 13:1-9

Todd JonesPastor

PASSION/PALM SUNDAY

MARCH 24, 2013

Sermon“Out of the Depths:

Plenteous Redemption”

Scripture Readings LukeLuke 19:28-40Luke 23:32-49

Todd JonesPastor

The First Presbyterian Church familycongratulates the following people during theirnew births.

Leigh & Paul Dill on the birth of their son,Walter Thomas Dill, who was born onFebruary 15. Congratulations to grandparents,Anne & Rick Gernert.

Carey & Mark McDonald on the birth of their son, OliverBartlett McDonald, who was born on February 24.Congratulations to grandparents, Linda & Frank Floyd, Carolyn& Tom McDonald and great-grandmother Alice Ann Barge.

Congratulations

Holy Communion will be observed on March17, the Fifth Sunday in Lent, following themorning worship services. The 5:30 service willserve communion, by intinction.

Communion will also be served on March 28,Maundy Thursday. Prepare your hearts to celebrate thissign of Christ’s love and grace.

Holy Communion

Did You Know? FPC allocates approximately 25% of itstotal annual budget to mission projects? Did you know that

nearly $1.2 million will be given away this year by your missioncommittees benefiting a multitude of individuals in our localcommunity, state, nation and abroad? Did you know that over35 different local organizations receive mission benevolence

funds from FPC? Check out the “Giving to Others” section ofthe FPC mission webpages to learn more about the impact ofyour generous benevolence support and our mission partners

(missions.fpcnashville.org/giving-to-others).

Another Night of Dancing on April 3Kicks Off Our Easter Wednesdays!

Back by popular demand, Bekah and Bill Caruso will bringtheir music and special PA system for another big night ofdancing. The crowd had so much fun in January that Bill andBekah will be back on April 3 for more big-circle, square,novelty and line dancing! The youngest and the oldest enjoy italike, and you don’t need to bring a partner.

If the weather cooperates, we just may dance outdoors. If it doesn’t cooperate, we’ll return to the Enrichment Center.Dinner will be served in Courtenay Hall from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M., with dancing following until 7:15 P.M. Registration for thisevent and other Easter Wednesday programs is available on our website (fpcnashville.org/congregation/wednesday-nights )or by calling the church (383-1815). Please remember to make all dinner reservations no later than noon on Monday ofthe week.

Nick Bergin Promoted to Full-Time OrganistCongratulations to Nick Bergin on his promotion to Organist, a full-time position on the FPC

staff. The advancement was ratified at January’s Session meeting. Nick joined FPC’s staff in July2012 as Interim Organist and quickly became known as a thoughtful, positive collaborator inworship and music activities. In addition to Music Department and liturgy meetings, Nick’snormal week consists of daily organ practice, rehearsals with the Sanctuary Choir as well asDoxology and Psalmody choirs and preparations for Sunday worship and memorial services. Theson of musical parents, he credits earlier internships at large churches with molding his workexpectations and adapting to his new role.

Nick graduated in May 2012 with a Master’s degree in organ performance from the IndianaUniversity Jacobs School of Music, where he studied with Janette Fishell and was awarded theprestigious Barbara and David Jacobs Fellowship. In 2011, he served as the Interim AssistantOrganist at Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis, and during the fall of 2010, he worked as the Organ Scholar at the Churchof St. Michael and St. George in St. Louis, Missouri. He served for a year as the Dean of the Indiana University/BloomingtonAmerican Guild of Organists chapter, where he led monthly meetings and helped to organize a number of concerts and socialevents. Nick is a graduate of Baltimore’s Peabody Conservatory, where he studied organ with Donald Sutherland and pianowith Seth Knopp. While growing up in Houston, Nick studied piano with Timothy Hester and attended the High School forthe Performing and Visual Arts.

by Rhonda Swanson

Nick has quickly won the confidence and affection ofour members who are closely associated with our music program.He brings great skill as an organist, a wonderful team spirit to

his work with our staff and is blessed with intelligence,musical ability, an inherent feel for people and a willingness

to continue to learn. We are thrilled to make Nicholas Bergina full-time addition to our staff! — Todd Jones

■ Favorite hymn: “For All the Saints”or any other Vaughan Williams hymn.

■ Other instruments he plays:Accordion and bagpipes.

■ First piano teacher: His mother

■ Favorite karaoke song:“Blue Monday” by Fats Domino.

Dominican Republic April 2013Dates: April 27-May 3, 2013Cost: $1,400 (est.); $800 deposit due NOW; vaccinationsrecommended.Brief Details: Install water filtration system in school andconduct health education sessions (with translators); otherconstruction work possible.Trip Leaders: Mike Crout, John Gillespie and Deb &Mike O’Brien.

Kenya & Rwanda July 2013Dates: July 17-August 2Cost: $5,000; $1,500 deposit due NOW; requires vaccinations.Brief Details: Construction on churches in both countriesas well as visits to mission projects supported by FPCNashville; Kenyan safari included; children must be age 12 toparticipate; limit of 15 FPC members; spaces reserved whenfull deposit paid.Trip Leaders: Dr. Bob LaGrone & Sandra Randleman

Dominican Republic November 2013Dates: November 2-8Cost: $1,400 (est.); $800 deposit due June 1; requiresvaccinations.Brief Details: Medical personnel offer family practicemedicine, surgery, dental care or eye care in clinics or in thefield depending on team member expertise; non-medicalparticipants needed to assist in processing patients.Trip Leaders: Dr. Jim Cato and Dr. Betsy Triggs

Questions?Contact Patricia Heim in the Missions Office (298-9593 or

pheim@fpcnashville.org) if you are interested in learning moreor would like an application form for a mission trip. Onlineregistration for trips is available from the Register/Give link

on the church homepage (www.fpcnashville.org).

Scholarship Assistance is available to FPC membersfor all FPC-sponsored trips by contacting Sandra

(298-9502 or srandleman@fpcnashville.org).

Read about missions at FPC online — mission trips abroad,local mission opportunities, stories, pictures and more.

Visit http://missions.fpcnashville.org

Author of the Monthat Bookmarks

Stuart Gordon’s Author ofthe Month is GeorgeHerbert. He was a poet and apastor in 17th centuryEngland, a man considered tobe one of the greatest ofEnglish poets. His sacredpoetry is beautiful in its ownright, but also serves as richdevotional reading forChristians. It is nocoincidence that a largeportion of Scripture is poetic in form; to speak of thethings of God requires every resource of language atour disposal. George Herbert is one of the greatwitnesses to God in the English language.

“All the elements of Herbert’s poetry — its mosaicof biblical themes, its complex simplicity, compressionand understatement — combine to make it a poetryof connection, celebrating the divine plan anddramatizing how contradictions and ambiguous statescan be transcended in response to God’s love”

The Complete English Poems of George Herbert isavailable in Bookmarks.

Spring 2013 Inquirers’Class Begins

An Inquirers’ Class will beheld for persons interested inuniting with First PresbyterianChurch as members or whowish to obtain moreinformation about the historyand mission of First PresbyterianChurch and the Presbyteriandenomination. Personsconsidering membership areencouraged to take theInquirers’ Class before joiningFirst Presbyterian Church.

The class will be held for fiveconsecutive Sundays, April 7, 14,21, 28 and May 5, during theSunday School hour (9:45-10:45 A.M.) in the Jones Session Room (MW-203 onthe second floor of the Ministry Wing). For moreinformation, please call the church office (383-1815)or Sandra Randleman (298-9502).

Fall 2013 Trip to Israel and JordanEver since the fall of 2005, when

I began my work here as Associatefor Discipleship, I’ve given thanksfor the type of work I get to do:teaching the Bible and the historicfaith of Christians. In the fall of2013, I’m thrilled to get the chanceto place all that in its oldest context:the lands of the Middle East.

On Tuesday afternoon, November5, I’ll be leading a group that travelswith Educational Opportunities, anexperienced company thatsponsored our most-recent Middle-East trip. We will depart for Newark and on to Tel Aviv, Israel onthe 5th. We will arrive in Tel Aviv on the afternoon of the 6th afterthe night flight, spend the night in Jerusalem, and then move on toJordan the next morning. We will have three nights in Jordan andthe remainder of the time will be spent in Israel. We will return toNashville on Wednesday, November 20.

Given the distance of years and miles, we can sometimes forgetthat Jesus was an actual man, a first-century Jew who lived in asmall town in a politically weak, frequently conquered, littlenation. It is remarkable that of all the empires that conqueredJesus’ people, none remains. Only the Jews remain — in their lifeand worship, and in their Bible, which Christians now claim asours also. It is a blessed opportunity to dip your toes in the JordanRiver, where Jesus was baptized, to ride on the Sea of Galilee,whose stormy waters he stilled, and to walk the roads that Jesushimself must have walked.

On Palm Sunday in the Jones Session Room, Mark Eberle, arecent participant, will present a slide show of last fall’s trip. It’s achance for you to get a taste of the trip and ask questions aboutthe experience.

Other sites to visit include:• Capernaum, the site of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee• Cana, Nazareth, Caesarea• Bethlehem, Shepherds’ Field• In Jerusalem — Western Wall, Mount of Olives, Garden of

Gethsemane, Upper Room, Old City, Via Dolorosa,the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Garden Tomb

We will also visit two museums in Jerusalem — the IsraelMuseum, with its model of the temple and the HolocaustMuseum. I hope that this might be the year when you’ll take thischance yourself! Registrations may be received beginning PalmSunday, March 24, in Vance Hall, or thereafter by contacting GinnyBarber (298-9509 or gbarber@fpcnashville.org).

Grace and peace,Stuart

First Friends ExploresNon-Profits

Sunday, March17, 12:00 P.M., wereturn to one of ourfavorite places, nowcalled “Feast,”formerly Germantown Café East. The restauranthas American brunch/lunch items at reasonableprices. It has an elevator, large open windows anda beautiful view of the city. Please RSVP byMarch 15.

Monday, March 18, 9:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Wewill visit the Frist Center for the Visual Arts andhave a guided tour of the “Rembrandt and theDutch Golden Age: Highlights from the DetroitInstitute of Arts” exhibit. It is Senior’s Monday, $5admission, 15% discounts on gifts/food and liveentertainment in the lobby.

Thursday Luncheon/Program, March 21,11:45 A.M. in Courtenay Hall. As we continueour “Explore Nashville” theme, we welcomeDavid Lifsay, CEO of Goodwill Industries ofMiddle Tennessee. David will talk of hisremarkable story of growing up in Memphis,attending Lambuth and earning a Masters inDivinity at Vanderbilt and growing GoodwillIndustries to the life-giving and sustaining agencyit is today. Come help us honor this outstandingcitizen who has touched so many lives. PleaseRSVP by March 18.

Make all reservations with Ginny Tindle (383-1815or gtindle@fpcnashville.org).

Everywhere Fun Fair Comingto our Neighborhood

This summer, our Vacation Bible School is holdinga block party June 24-27. The children and adultsparticipating in VBS will hold a world-wide blockparty as we play games from Mexico, Japan, Australia,United Kingdom and Zimbabwe and learn to beneighbors to people locally and globally.

Our time together will be spent in Bible study thatwill help the children define the role of Christianneighbor. Our younger children will be creatingneeded items that will be distributed by our 4th-6thgraders in hands-on, face-to-face experiences that arepart of VBS Mission Camp. Vacation Bible School isdesigned for children age 4 by (January 1, 2013)through children entering grade 6 in the fall.

Passion/Palm Sunday, March 24Worship Services at 8:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M. AND 5:30 P.M. (Sanctuary)

One Great Hour of Sharing Offering

Maundy Thursday, March 28Communion Worship Service at 6:30 P.M. (Sanctuary)

Dinner* at 5:30 P.M. (Courtenay Hall) • Nursery care** available at 6:15 P.M.

Good Friday, March 29Good Friday Service at Noon (Chapel) • Tenebrae Service of Darkness at 7:00 P.M. (Sanctuary)

The FPC Sanctuary Choir, conducted by Dr. Raphael Bundage,and narrated by Bob Loflin, present the passion through song and scripture.

Nursery care** available at 6:45 P.M. for the Tenebrae Service.

Easter Day, March 31Sunrise Service at 6:30 A.M. (Sullivan Gardens)

Worship Services at 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. (Sanctuary)Easter Breakfast at 7:00 A.M. (Courtenay Hall) • No Sunday School

Nursery care** available for all three services.

*Reservations required (383-1815). **Nursery care available for children 3 and under. Contact Karen Fitts (298-9519 or kfitts@fpcnashville.org).

Lent 2013Lord, Teach Us to Pray

Sunday, April 14, in the FPC Enrichment Center. Donation times are8:30-11:30 A.M. Visit the appointment scheduling table in Courtenay Hallany Sunday or call Patricia Heim at 298-9593.

Must not donate elsewhereafter February 17.

Fast Facts About Blood Needs Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.More than 44,000 blood donations are needed every day.A total of 30 million blood components are transfused each year inthe U.S. (2006).

The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 pints.The blood type most often requested by hospitals is Type O.The blood used in an emergency is already on the shelves before the event occurs.Sickle cell disease affects more than 80,000 people in the U.S., 98 percent ofwhom are African American. Sickle cell patients can require frequent blood transfusions throughout their lives.More than 1 million new people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment.A single car accident victim can require as many as 100 pints of blood.If you begin regular donations (every 56 days) when you are 30 years old,you will have helped to save 720 lives by the time you reach 60 years old.

Your donation matters…sign up today to save a life tomorrow.

Labyrinth Dedication: First Steps on a Spiritual JourneyOn Sunday, March 24, following the 11:00 A.M. worship service, there will be a dedication of

the David and Gayle Alexander Memorial Labyrinth in Courtenay Hall. A labyrinth is a spiritualtool — a path of prayer — a walking meditation. Please join us for this dedication of a memorialfor two persons who have meant so much to this church and to the Spiritual Journey for Womenclass. For information about labyrinths, you may visit www.veriditas.org or read Walking a SacredPath: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Practice, a book by Lauren Artress.

Throughout the season of Lent, children and their families are askedto collect and bring these items that our Vacation Bible School childrenwill distribute during Mission Camp (June 24-27).

Collection bins for these items will be conveniently located nearchildren’s Sunday School classrooms.

• Individual packages of facial tissue• Toothbrush & trial size toothpaste• Trial size body wash • New white socks• Chapstick • Combs • A small box of Band-Aids

Whether it’s a roof over our heads, awarm nutritious meal, or even our ability togather freely and worship together, many ofus have enjoyed the abundance of God’sblessings. As we reflect upon thebenevolence we have experienced, let usalso commit to living openhanded lives bysharing these blessings with others. As weshare through gifts to the One GreatHour of Sharing, we offer an outwardsign of thanksgiving for the presence ofChrist in our lives while also bringing joyto God and to our sisters and brothers across the world. This is one of two special offerings designated by the GeneralAssembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that is offered to members of our congregation and will be received at allservices on Sunday, March 24. Look for offering envelopes in the Sunday bulletin that week.

Over the past few years, our gifts have enabled the Presbyterian Hunger, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and Self-Development of People programs to share with others the joy experienced in Christ. Through our gifts, we have helpedfamilies left devastated by a historic Texas wildfire rebuild their homes and restore their lives, by housing and feedingvolunteers working diligently on the ground. Through our gifts, we have brought new life and increased sustainability to ruralvillages across the African country of Niger, by providing families with access to clean water through hundreds of newly dugwells. Through our gifts, we have assisted in the empowerment of marginalized populations in Detroit, Michigan, where anorganization called Warriors on Wheels has given persons with limited physical accessibility a new chance at life and dignity.

Each year since 1949, Presbyterians like you have given generously to One Great Hour of Sharing. As we share togetherthis year, we sincerely thank you, on behalf of all the lives touched by your generosity, for your continued investment in thechurch’s effort to meet the needs of the most vulnerable members of God’s family.

FPC Nashville Steps UpTo Stop Hunger Now

Don’t miss the fun, music and excitement at an event uniquelydesigned for members and friends of the congregation ranging in agefrom 3 to 103! Join us in the Enrichment Center on Thursdayafternoon, April 4, from 4:00-6:00 P.M. for our second Stop Hunger

Now meal packing event. Together we’ll we pack

10,000 nutritious meals to besent to international missionpartners serving children inneed. Each meal pouch provides six servings and is

filled with soy flour, rice, dehydrated vegetables and vitamin packets. These pouches will be boxed and shipped to theinternational partners of Stop Hunger Now in one or more of 76 countries across the globe including mission partners ofFPC such as Haiti Outreach Ministries and The Bill and Bette Bryant Crisis Nursery in Zambia.

Children of all ages will have something to do and participants can stay for any or all of the scheduled packing time.There’s even a need for set-up and clean-up volunteers. One hundred volunteers are needed between the hours of 4:00-6:00P.M. Look on the “Register” portion of the Children’s Ministry website to sign-up (www.childrens.fpcnashville.org). ContactJanie Wilkerson if you have additional questions (298-9522 or jwilkerson@fpcnashville.org).

Thursday, April 44:00-6:00 P.M.

FPC Enrichment Center

Fifth Week of LentQ. What does the fifth petition mean? A. “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our

debtors” means: Because of Christ’s blood, do not holdagainst us, poor sinners that we are, any of the sins we do or the evil that constantly clings to us. Forgive us just aswe are fully determined, as evidence of your grace in us, to forgive our neighbors.

Barth remarks on the “us” of the last three petitions. “It isthe ‘us’ of those who — because they are united with JesusChrist crucified and because they have the freedom to praywith him as members of God’s family — on account of thisfact alone know what is their own misery and the misery of

the world, the profound malignity and theincurable sadness of human existence,the fall and perdition of God’s goodcreature. They know the inability ofhuman beings to extricatethemselves from this situation bytheir own resolves, by their ownefforts; they know the unconditionalnecessity of submitting themselves toGod, of trusting God alone; in short,they grasp the impossibility of livingotherwise than in free grace…”

Week of Palm SundayQ. What does the sixth petition mean? A. “And do not bring us to the time of trial, but rescue us

from the evil one” means: By ourselves we are too weak to hold our own even for a moment. And our swornenemies — the devil, the world, and our own flesh — never stop attacking us. And so, Lord, uphold usand make us strong with the strength of yourHoly Spirit, so that we may not go down todefeat in this spiritual struggle, but mayfirmly resist our enemies until we finallywin the complete victory.

We are wrong when we cry, “Deliver usfrom any possible danger or cause forsorrow.” In the sixth petition of the Lord’sPrayer we are not concerned with evils ofthis sort, with these minor temptations,which are of a relative and bearable nature.

There is, nevertheless, the great temptation… it is the work of the Evil One… This threatexists; it manifests its presence. This supreme andinfinite evil does not belong to creation. There aresome evils pertaining to creation; as we have said, they arerelative and bearable. But this one is not part of that whichGod has willed and created (Karl Barth).

The world, the flesh, and the devil: these are enemies ofthe life of faithfulness to Jesus Christ. We contend againstthem; we do well not to dismiss them as fantasies of aprimitive culture. When we pray, “deliver us from evil,” weacknowledge the threats that we ourselves cannot overcome.

We fall upon God’s strength to deliver us, as the Lorddelivered the Israelites from the armies of Pharaoh at

the Red Sea. The Israelites simply watched! We trustin the Lord to deliver us, as Jesus trusted theFather to raise him from death. He simply gaveup his life!

Spare us not from struggle (which we mustaccept), not from sufferings (which we mustendure), but spare us from the encounter withthis enemy, who is stronger than all ourstrength, more clever than our intelligence …more dangerously sentimental — for the Devil is

also sentimental — than we ourselves are capableof being.

And may God, in assuring us of such deliverance,spare us from giving to the devil more than his due. May

we stand strong in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from thedead, boldly confident that the gates of hell shall not prevailagainst us!

Q. What does your conclusion to this prayer mean? A. “For the kingdom and the power and the glory are yours

forever” means: We have made allthese petitions of you

because, as our all-powerfulking, you are both willing

and able to give usall that is good; and because

your holy name, and not we

ourselves, should receive all the praise, forever.

Q. What does that little word “Amen” express? A. “Amen” means: This shall truly and surely be! It is even

more sure that God listens to my prayer than that I reallydesire what I pray for.

Week of Easter — Ascription of Praise

Welcome, New Members, to First Presbyterian Church!Inquirers’ Classes, Winter 2013

Mary Brockman joined FirstPresbyterian Church by transfer fromWest End Methodist Church inNashville, Tennessee. She is married toHenry Brockman. She is in Parish 27.

Fitina-Buhendwa joined FirstPresbyterian Church by reaffirmation of

faith. She has three children, Desire-Marcel,Simile-Marceline and Samy-Jean Paul.

She is in Parish 44.

Lindsay & Allen Callisonjoined First PresbyterianChurch by transfer from

Athens First United MethodistChurch in Athens, Georgia.

They are in Parish 15.

Will Denami joined First Presbyterian Church by transfer fromArlington United Methodist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. HillaryPate joined First Presbyterian Church by transfer from Westminster

Presbyterian Church in Johnson City, Tennessee. They are in Parish 17.

Melissa & Walt Burtonjoined First PresbyterianChurch by transfer fromPeachtree PresbyterianChurch in Atlanta, Georgia.They have one son, Liam.They are in Parish 25.

Camille Fohl joined FirstPresbyterian Church byreaffirmation of faith. She isin Parish 17.

Judith Geyer joined FirstPresbyterian Church byreaffirmation of faith. She is in Parish 37.

Cathy Ivory joined FirstPresbyterian Church by transferfrom Munsey Memorial UnitedMethodist Church in JohnsonCity, Tennessee. She is marriedto Reginald Ivory. She is inParish 38.

Alyssa Jaffarian joined FirstPresbyterian Church by transferfrom First United in Troy, NewYork. Jay Parham joined FirstPresbyterian Church byreaffirmation of faith. They arein Parish 33.

Beth & Chris Kirkland joined FirstPresbyterian Church by reaffirmation of

faith. They have two children, Bonnerand Hayden. They are in Parish 45.

Mary Emily & John Thomas joined First PresbyterianChurch by transfer from Second Presbyterian Church inLexington, Kentucky. They are in Parish 37.

Lauren & Brian Wilson joined FirstPresbyterian Church by profession offaith and baptism. They have threechildren, Ryleigh, Walter and Parker-Layne. They are in Parish 50.

Frieda & Joel Locke joinedFirst Presbyterian Church by

transfer from First PresbyterianChurch in Franklin, Tennessee.

They are in Parish 17.

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PastorsTodd JonesPastor

Sam CooperExecutive Pastor

Mark DeVriesAssociate Pastor to Youth& Their Families

Catherine FosterAssociate Pastor forYoung Adult Ministry

Stuart GordonAssociate Pastor for Discipleship

Keith GunterAssociate Pastor for NewChurch Development

Sandra RandlemanAssociate Pastor forCongregational Care & Mission

Program StaffNicholas Bergin Organist

Raphael BundageDirector of Music

Karen FittsNursery Coordinator

Brenda GeiseOlder Adult MinistryCoordinator

Letitia GreenDirector of Recreation

Susan KirbyWorship Coordinator

Carol McClureDirector of Children & Youth Choirs

Deb O’BrienDirector of Children’s Ministry

Rhonda SwansonAssistant Organist

Brandon Van PernisDirector of Youth Ministries

Amelia WatsonCoordinator of Parish Ministry

SchoolsJennifer HinoteHead of School, Oak Hill School

Brenda LutzDirector, FPC Early Preschool

AdministrationCindy BozmanFinance Manager

Lynn ElliottPastor’s Assistant

Zonia NunleyProperty Manager

Shannon ParsonsCommunications Coordinator

Carl WomackFood Service Director

Youth Happenings

Sunday SchoolMarch 17 and 24: Grades 7-12 will

meet in The Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M.We will then split into grade level classes.

* There will be NO Sunday Schoolon March 31!

New Orleans Mission Trip (June 16-21; Rising 9th and 12th grade): Joinyour friends for a week of missions in theunique southern city of New Orleans, richwith American South, European andCaribbean influences. Though HurricaneKatrina was five years ago, residents are stillfighting their way back from its devastation.During our time there, we’ll do a variety ofwork such as demolition, rebuilding,outdoor yard and park cleanup andrelational work with adults and children.Throughout the week, we’ll also enjoy someof the sights, foods and opportunities that

make New Orleans the special place it is.Register online or contact Millie(mledbetter@fpcnashville.org or 298-9570).

Great Escape (June 10-25; Rising 7thand 8th grade): Lee University in Cleveland,Tennessee, is the location for the Junior HighGreat Escape — the oldest middle schoolyouth conference in the country. During theweek on campus, rising 7th and 8th graderswill enjoy outdoor games and activities, funand engaging speakers, worship, great musicand self reflection before spending a dayrafting the Ocoee River on the way back toNashville. Register online or contact Millie!

Sunday Worship: 8:30 and 11:00 A.M.services in the sanctuary every Sundaymorning, and the 5:30 P.M. evening servicein The Gathering Place. Families, please join usat one of these worship services each Sunday.

Youth Newsletter: If your family isn’treceiving the monthly Youth Newsletter inyour email, please let Millie know.

sunday evening worship at fpcThe Gathering Place @ 5:3O p.m.