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Embodying Christ’s inclusive love with heart, mind, and service

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*Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison.

Prelude Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Beethoven/arr. Mayo Chiming of the Hour Welcome

Introit

God welcomes all, strangers and friends, God’s love is strong and it never ends. (hymn 399)

*Call to Worship (from Psalm 111)

Come, let us give thanks to God with our whole hearts. Glory be to the One whose wonders are to be remembered. The Lord feeds the righteous with truth. God nourishes those who delight in God’s ways. Let us worship God.

*Hymn 403 Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty

*Invitation to Confession

*Prayer of Confession

(silent confession) Gracious and merciful God, we proclaim words of welcome and care for all, but our actions betray us. We seek to satisfy our own wants, while neglecting the needs of others. We are quick to sate our appetites, while ignoring the hunger pangs of our neighbors. Have mercy on us, Lord. Deepen our desire to be your faithful followers, so that our lives may reflect your goodness and grace; through Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.

*Assurance of Forgiveness

*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.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Oak Ridge, Tennessee

A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

January 28, 2018 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

*Sung Response (hymn 59)

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; God’s mercies never come to an end. They are new every morning, new every morning; Great is your faithfulness, O Lord, great is your faithfulness.

Time with the Children Mike Hilliard Children are invited to remain for the rest of the service or go to First Steps.

Anthem For Where Love Is, There Is God Wagner

Come as strangers, come as travelers, for where love is, there is God. Come you poor, you weak, who falter, for where love is, there is God. Song and scripture wed together, bound by faith in sacred Word, sharing peace and consolation, for where love is, there is God. Let us each love one another, for where love is, there is God, and embrace as sister, brother, for where love is, there is God. Heal our hurting, lift our spirits, cease our cold, contentious ways. Spread the grace of love unending, for where love is, there is God. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, praise the Lord! Alleluia, alleluia, for where love is, there is God.

Scripture Reading 1 Corinthian 8:1-13

Sermon The Meat of the Matter Sharon Youngs

*Affirmation of Faith (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 people, 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.

Call to Prayer (hymn 451)

Open my eyes, that I may see glimpses of truth thou hast for me. Place in my hands the wonderful key that shall unclasp and set me free. Silently now I wait for thee, ready, my God, thy will to see. Open my eyes; illumine me, Spirit divine!

Prayers of the People - with The Lord’s Prayer (ecumenical) {

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

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Offering of God’s Tithes and Our Gifts

Offertory Panis Angelicus Franck/arr. Leatherman

*Doxology (hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication Reception of New Members:

Question to the congregation: Will we, the members of First Presbyterian Church, surround and support Alex, Julia, and Elaine with our love and care, and will we share with them the good news of the gospel as we grow together and share Christ’s love with all? We will.

*Hymn 727 Will You Let Me Be Your Servant

*Charge and Blessing

*Sung Response Irish Blessing (see inside back cover of hymnal)

Postlude You Shall Go Out With Joy Wagner

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Today’s flowers are given in loving memory by the Family of Peggy Gregory to the glory of God.

WORSHIP NOTES

Our opening hymn today was written by Joachim

Neander (1650-1680), a prominent writer of hymn

texts and tunes. He was a German Reformed

(Calvinist) Church theologian and teacher, holding

positions in Heidelburg and Dusseldorf. In 1679,

he became a pastor in Bremen, and died a year

later of tuberculosis.

Please warmly welcome Alex and Julia Cantrell

and their son Jack, and Elaine Wilson. They will

be joining our church family in membership this

morning during worship.

TODAY’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Liturgist: Jenny Lindsey

Acolytes: River and Willow Tilley

Time with Children: Mike Hilliard

First Steps: Chris Black, Teresa Brittain

Sound Guild: Dale Hadden

Ushers: Richard Alexander, Priscilla Campbell,

Irene Darko, Linda Fall, Bonnie Murray, Shirley

Sauls, Jim Tonne

Counters: Fred Haywood

Flowers: Tilley family

Fellowship Hosts: Cheryl Barr & Hannah Tippett

Open/Close: Mike Hilliard, Dave Mullins

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church (FPC)! No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We hope you feel the love that is

present and our joy in having you with us. Please join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall following worship.

Nursery care is available in the Education building. Ask any of the ushers to direct you, if needed.

Hearing assistance units and large print bulletins are available from the ushers.

Audio recordings of sermons and more information on FPC are at fpcor.org. Please call the church office

(483-1318) for audio recordings of the entire service.

Sharon will have coffee

ready for all who’d like to

gather and chat tomorrow

morning, Monday, Jan. 29, at

9:30 a.m., in room 6.

“SAY CHEESE!” Photography sessions for our

new picture directory will be in

room 102 on Feb. 9-12. If you

are a part of this church family

in any way, please be sure you are included in

the directory. Use this link (https://booknow-

lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/y81xvkt8/) to

schedule a photo session online, or sign-up today

after worship in the fellowship hall!

The directory won’t be complete

without you!

The lasagna lunch and annual meeting of

the congregation is today after worship.

The meal will be served first, with the

meeting to commence near the end of lunch.

BLANKET SUNDAY Next Sunday, Feb. 4,

we will receive a special

offering to support

Church World Service

(CWS) in their efforts in helping

people around the world recover

from disasters and get a fresh start.

To make a gift to this fund, please

make checks payable to FPC, with

“Blanket Sunday” on the memo line.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK January 28-February 4, 2018

Sun. 1/28 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 a.m. Early classes (next page)

10:00 a.m. Worship (sanctuary)

11:05 a.m. Directory photo sign-ups (fellowship hall)

11:15 a.m. Lasagna lunch and annual meeting

(fellowship hall)

5:30 p.m. FPC youth group (fellowship hall)

Mon. 1/29 9:30 a.m. Coffee Chat (room 6)

12:00 p.m. Men’s lunch (Shoney’s)

6:00 p.m. Joint committee meeting (room 102)

6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (fellowship hall)

7:00 p.m. PFLAG board meeting (library)

Tues. 1/30

12:15 p.m. Centering Prayer (sanctuary)

5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (library)

6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (room 102)

Wed. 1/31

10:00 a.m. Staff meeting (Sharon’s office)

11:30 a.m. Al Anon (library)

5:45 p.m. Bible study (parlor)

7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal

Thurs. 2/1

Fri. 2/2

7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (room 6)

Sat. 2/3

12:00 p.m. Youth Pride planning (room 102)

Sun. 2/4 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 a.m. Early classes (next page)

10:00 a.m. Worship (sanctuary)

11:15 a.m. Sunday school (next page)

5:30 p.m. FPC youth group (fellowship hall)

LOOKING AHEAD

Feb. 9-12—Directory photography,

room 102, times vary (front page)

Feb. 14-Mar. 21—Wednesday

night dinners, 5:15 p.m., fellowship

hall

Feb. 14—Ash Wed. service, 6:15

p.m., sanctuary

Birthdays this week … 1/29 John Drake

1/31 Brian Drane

Remember those who are …

in healthcare and

retirement communities:

Jane Akers, Bob Clausing, Boyd

Coker, Leslie Cowan, Ronnie

Griffin, Lois Lacy, Anna &

Marvin Randolph

homebound:

Sandra Edwards

SUNDAY SCHOOL ADULTS

9:00 a.m. Early Birds adult Bible study in room

6, led by Anne Backus, Rosalyn McKeown-Ice,

and other class participants. Studying Exodus.

9:00 a.m. Rise and Shine meets in the parlor

and is led by Cheryl Barr, Sue Byrne, and

Hannah Tippett. They are beginning a study of

Hebrews and invite all who would like to join

them for fellowship and robust conversation.

Please note— Our 11:15 a.m. Sunday school

classes will not meet today.

The entire church family is

encouraged to gather for our

annual lasagna lunch and

congregational meeting.

Classes will resume next Sunday.

FPC youth group Youth grades 4-12 (and friends) will

meet tonight from 5:30-7:00 p.m. We’ll

share a snack supper, games, and a cool

lesson. Drop-off and pick-up will be in

the fellowship hall.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY NEWS

The midweek Bible study meets each

Wednesday, 5:45 to 6:30 p.m., in the parlor.

The study is designed for anyone to join the

group at any point. We are continuing our

study of 1 Corinthians this week. Childcare

is available (please let us know in advance

if it’s needed).

FPC Youth Council A team of parents, volunteers, youth, and

staff have come together to aid in the

planning and visioning of the children’s

and youth ministries. Our second meeting

is being planned for near the end of

February. If you are interested in learning

more about this team, or you have questions

please contact Chris in the church office.

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS—FEBRUARY 4

Liturgist: Scout Troop 42

Acolytes: Amelia and Bert Everitt

Time with Children: Sharon Youngs

First Steps: Anne Backus, Chris Black

Sound Guild: Dale Hadden

Ushers: Andre Darko, George Darko, Louise Dunlap,

Carolyn Krause, Dave Mullins, Walt Porter

Counters: George Darko, Katy Everitt

Flowers: TBA

Fellowship Hosts: Candice & Dennis Strickler

Open/Close: Anne Backus, Dennis Strickler

There is a new flower calendar for 2018 on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. Please

sign up to donate flowers ($35) for worship in memory or honor of a person or occasion.

You will be contacted regarding the wording of your dedication for that Sunday’s bulletin.

First Presbyterian Church—A PC(USA) Congregation

P.O. Box 6106 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 (865) 483-1318 fpcor.org Located at 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike on the corner of Lafayette Church Office Hours: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.—12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Sharon Youngs Pastor Chris Black Dir. of Cong. Care & Discipleship

Anna Thomas Director of Music Peggy Hinkle Organist

Adrienne Pyle Office Manager Omer Breeden Custodian

CWU meeting this Friday Church Women United of Oak Ridge will meet on Friday, Feb. 2, at

United Way of Anderson County, 728 Emory Valley Road, in Oak

Ridge. Rachel Thompson, Domestic Violence Victim Advocate for

Knox and Anderson counties, will be the guest speaker. The program

and brief meeting will start at noon. Fellowship begins at 11:30 a.m.

All are welcome. For more information, call Gay Marie Logsdon,

CWU-OR president, at 483-7940.