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Blessed 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.
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God’s spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water to wash, heal, and satisfy.
As a congregation we become a fountain, sharing this living water with others.
*Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison.
Prelude Morning Has Broken arr. Adams Peggy Terpstra, clarinet
Chiming of the Hour Welcome
Introit The Iona Community Praise with joy the world's creator, God of justice, love, and peace, Source and end of human knowledge, God whose grace shall never cease. Celebrate the Maker's glory, power to rescue and release.
*Call to Worship
How good it is for God’s people to live in unity. How pleasant it is for God’s people to work together. Let us worship the Triune God in joyful harmony! Let us praise the holy Three-in-One with one accord!
*Hymn 372 O for a World
*Invitation to Confession
*Prayer of Confession
We give thanks, merciful God, that in Christ you seek to unite all things in heaven and on earth, and to reconcile all people to one another and to you. Yet, we confess that the new creation is not yet complete in us. We feel everywhere the barriers that separate humankind. We even contribute to building them. Forgive us, we pray, and fill us with your Spirit of oneness, that we may help tear down the walls between your people; through Christ we pray.
(time for silent confession) And let God’s people say: Amen.
*Assurance of Forgiveness
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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Oak Ridge, Tennessee
A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
July 24, 2016 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
*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.
*Sung response (hymn 447)
We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God. (repeat)
Anthem Prayer for Partnership Mitchell
Time with the Children Chris Black Children, second grade and younger, are invited to remain
for the rest of the service or go to activity time.
Hymn 398 How Very Good and Pleasant (Psalm 133) (first time, choir; second time, all)
Scripture Reading Philippians 2:1-11
Sermon Five Essential Questions in Life Sharon Youngs #4: “Couldn’t We at Least…”
*Affirmation of Faith (from a portion of A Declaration of Faith)
The Holy Spirit unifies the Christian church. The Spirit gives us a unity we cannot create or destroy. The Spirit moves among us not to end diversity or compel uniformity, but to overcome divisiveness and bitterness. The Spirit leads us to struggle against the lines of race and class, the ambitions of competing parties, and the loyalties to individuals and traditions that divide us. The Spirit impels us to make the unity of Christians visible to a divided world, and assures us that we shall be one.
Call to Prayer (hymn 466)
(first time, choir; second time, all) Come and fill our hearts with your peace. You, O Lord, are holy. Come and fill our hearts with your peace. Alleluia!
Prayers of the People - with The Lord’s Prayer (ecumenical version) 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 Come, Holy Spirit Dietrich Buxtehude
*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication (hymn 606)
*Hymn 203 Jesu, Jesu, Fill Us with Your Love
*Charge and Blessing
*Sung Response (see inside back cover of hymnal) Irish Blessing
Postlude The Heavens Declare Benedetto Marcello
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Today’s flowers are given by Jere & Jeri Duke to the glory of God and in honor of their wedding anniversary.
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.
WORSHIP NOTES
Today is the fourth installment of this month’s
sermon series entitled, “Five Essential Questions
in Life.” The series is inspired by James Ryan’s
commencement address to the 2016 graduating
class from Harvard’s Graduate School of
Education.
Our introit today comes from the rich and varied
worship resources created for use in the Iona
Community, an ecumenical Christian commu-
nity of men and women from different walks of
life and different traditions in the Christian
church. It was founded in 1938 by George
MacLeod, and has a strong commitment
to ecumenism and to peace and justice issues.
JIM ALLEN’S CD AVAILABLE
Copies of a CD of Jim Allen’s music will be
available in the fellowship hall following worship.
The tracks on the CD are recordings of Jim’s
playing, recorded in the MIDI system in the
sanctuary organ. Suggested donation per CD is
$20. Checks should be made out to FPC, with
“organ CD” on the memo line. Contributions will
go to the organ maintenance fund.
TODAY’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS
Liturgist: Kate Fulcher
Time with Children: Chris Black
Activity Time: Anne Backus, Jean-Luc Julien
Sound Guild: Carolyn Krause
Ushers: Sam Boley, Andrew Brittain, Teresa
Brittain, Mary Childress, Gail King, Phillip King,
Anna Robinson, Dennis Strickler
Counters: Teresa Brittain, Trygve Myhre
Flowers: Jere & Jeri Duke
Fellowship Hosts: Elizabeth & Trygve Myhre
Opening/Closing: Anne Backus, Dennis Strickler
Thank you to Cathy Whitten
for serving as our organist this morning.
BLUEGRASS/GOSPEL SUNDAY &
“FIFTH SUNDAY” CELEBRATION
John Purifoy returns to play piano for worship
next Sunday, July 31. Members of FPC’s
infamous Sunny Side Band will also be playing.
The music will be toe-tapping and heart-stirring!
Plan to remain after worship for our next
“Fifth Sunday” celebration. Friendly competition
on the fine art of making banana splits is
scheduled — but the main attraction will be the
opportunity to spend time with your FPC family.
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK
July 24-31, 2016
Sun. 7/24 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 a.m. Early Birds / Rise ‘n’ Shine (see next page)
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:05 a.m. Fellowship
Mon. 7/25 9:30 a.m. Coffee Chat (room 6)
12:00 p.m. Men’s lunch (Shoney’s)
5:15 p.m. ADFAC board meeting (fellowship hall)
6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 42 (fellowship hall)
Tues. 7/26 9:15 a.m. Staff meeting (Sharon’s office)
12:15 p.m. Centering prayer (sanctuary)
5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (room 100)
6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (choir room)
Wed. 7/27 11:30 a.m. Al Anon (room 100)
6:60 p.m. Choir rehearsal
Thurs. 7/28
8:00 a.m. Univ. of TN nutrition class (room 102)
1:30 p.m. Free Medical Clinic Tai Chi class (room 102)
Fri. 7/29
7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (room 6)
Sat. 7/30
8:30 a.m.- United Way meeting (room 102)
1:00 p.m.
Sun. 7/31 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
9:00 a.m. Early Birds / Rise ‘n’ Shine (see next page)
10:00 a.m. Worship
11:05 a.m. Fifth Sunday celebration
Celebrations this week:
Birthdays
7/30 Chris Black
7/31 Richard Alexander
Anniversaries
7/28 Chris & Julie Black
Remember those who are . . .
in healthcare and
retirement communities:
Oris Bullock, Mary Cathcart, Bob
Clausing, Leslie Cowan, Anna
George Dobbins, Barbara Dreiss,
Lois Lacy, Dick Lord, Anna &
Marvin Randolph, Ruth Reeve
homebound:
Sandra Edwards, Lillian Lafferty
LOOKING AHEAD
Mon., Aug. 1—Oak Ridge City
schools begin a new year
Sun., Aug. 14—Sunday school
classes resume after worship
Sat., Sept. 10—All-church retreat
at Camp John Knox.
Please submit announcements for the Sunday bulletin to the church office by Wednesday afternoon.
Newsletter submissions for The Banner should be made to the church office or Carolyn Krause
([email protected]) by the 15th of each month.
ADULTS
9:00 a.m.
“Early Birds” class – room 6, Sanctuary building
(coffee/treats, Bible study/discussion)
“Rise & Shine” class – parlor, Sanctuary building
(coffee/treats, Bible study/discussion)
The Jewishness of Jesus—The Early Bird and
Rise ‘n’ Shine classes are doing a seven-week
study based on the book What Every Christian
Needs to Know about the Jewishness of Jesus, by
Rabbi Evan Moffic. Join the conversation!
ROANE STATE—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR THE FALL SEMESTER
Are you looking for a mission where you can
serve to make a lasting difference in someone’s
life? We need 6 volunteers to work as study group
proctors for Roane State students for 1.5 hours
each week. Dates: Aug 22-Dec 7. Will train. Call
Sue Byrne at (865) 318-8856.
ECUMENICAL STOREHOUSE Sign up to serve at the Ecumenical Storehouse this
month. Volunteers are needed every Monday,
Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (plus trucks on
Saturdays for donation pick-ups). Sign-up sheets
are on a table in the fellowship hall. If you’ve
never helped at the Storehouse before, call Ted
Atkinson at 483-4412 for more information.
Sunday school classes after
worship for children, youth, and
adults resume August 14.
It’s time again ... For the 28th year, Aid to
Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties
(ADFAC) will be packing and delivering
school supplies obtained for children from
disadvantaged families. One more volunteer is
needed this Tuesday, July 26, at 8:30 a.m. to
pack supplies and deliver them to Robertsville
Middle School. The school supply warehouse
is located on the back side of the Free Medical
Clinic behind Zaxby's. Talk with Sally
Haywood if you’re interested.
JOIN THE TEAM
We have an immediate volunteer opportunity
for you! We are in tremendous need of
Sunday school teachers for our children’s
(2nd-5th grade) and young children’s classes.
You’ll share the experience with a team of
teachers, and everything you need will be
provided. If you are interested in learning
more about joining our teaching team for this
year to engage, foster, and nurture our kids in
their faith development/Christian education,
please contact Chris Black (483-1318) or at
Sharon Youngs Pastor Chris Black Dir. of Cong. Care & Discipleship
Anna Thomas Director of Music Adrienne Pyle Office Manager
Omer Breeden Custodian Brittany King Nursery
Kelly Drane Nursery
P.O. Box 6106 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 (865) 483-1318 fpcor.org Located at the corner of Lafayette and Oak Ridge Turnpike Church Office Hours: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.—12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church—A PC(USA) Congregation
WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS SUNDAY, JULY 31
Liturgist: Dave Mullins
Time with Children: Gene Ice
Activity Time: Daniele Jaques, Lily Jaques
Sound Guild: Dale Hadden
Ushers: Richard Alexander, Priscilla Campbell,
Irene Darko, Linda Fall, Shirley Knight, Bonnie
Murray, Shirley Sauls, Jim Tonne
Counters: Irene Darko, Dan Terpstra
Flowers: Lewis & Phyllis Phillips
Fellowship Hosts: Doug & Valerie Allen
Opening/Closing: Anne Backus, Dennis Strickler
If you would like to donate flowers in honor or memory of a special
person, please sign the flower chart on the fellowship hall bulletin
board. You will be contacted regarding a dedication for that Sunday’s
bulletin. Flowers are $35 (payable to First Presbyterian Church).
Please consider donating flowers for worship—
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gifts or pay your pledge.
You don’t have to be wealthy to bless the church
with a gift in your will. Small amounts can be
put to good use right away, or invested so they
grow in the years to come.
LIVE FORWARD,
GIVE FORWARD