First Presbyterian Church

February 10, 2019 • 10:30 a.m.

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

Prelude The Gift of Love Traditional/arr. Shackley Welcome

Introit

You walk along our shoreline where land meets unknown sea. We hear your voice of power, “Now come and follow me. And if you still will follow through storm and wave and shoal, then I will make you fishers but of the human soul.” (hymn 170)

*Call to Worship

In the sanctuary, the Holy One calls us. Along ordinary paths, in our daily work, God calls us. Let us respond with our whole heart, singing God’s praise and giving thanks. With grateful devotion, let us worship almighty God.

*Hymn 395 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

*Invitation to Confession

*Prayer of Confession

(silent confession) Holy and merciful God, in your presence we confess our failure to be what you created and called us to be. You alone know how often we have sinned in wandering from your ways, in wasting your gifts, in forgetting your love. Forgive us, we pray. By your loving mercy, help us to live in your light and abide in your ways, for the sake of Jesus Christ our Savior. 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.)

February 10, 2019 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

*Sung Response (hymn 447)

We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God. (repeat)

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

Anthem Followers of the Lamb Shaker text & tune/ arr. Dietterich

O brethren, ain’t you happy, ye followers of the Lamb. Sing on, dance on, followers of Emmanuel; Sing on, dance on, ye followers of the Lamb.

O sisters, ain’t you happy, ye followers of the Lamb...

O I’m glad I am a Christian, ye followers of the Lamb...

O I mean to be obedient, ye followers of the Lamb...

Scripture Reading Luke 5:1-11 Sermon “Tina’s Eyes Glow in the Dark” Sharon Youngs *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.

Call to Prayer (hymn 822, verse 3)

‘Mid times of sorrow and in times of pain, When sensing beauty or in love’s embrace, Whether we suffer, or sing rejoicing, We belong to God; we belong to God.

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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.

The Gathering of Our Gifts

Offertory As the Wind Song Burkhardt

*Doxology (hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication

Commissioning of Belize Mission Team

(to the Mission Team) You are going on a journey in which you will experience new and familiar people, places, and opportunities. Mission Team: May we be open to God’s Spirit at work within and around us. (to the Mission Team) You are going on a mission to do as Jesus commands: Love your neighbor as yourself. Mission Team: In all that we do, may we love God with heart, soul, mind, and strength. We give thanks that you will be part of God’s activity that changes the world for good, and helps to provide clean water where it is needed. We promise to go with you in spirit and in prayer. Amen.

*Hymn 726 Will You Come and Follow Me

*Charge and Blessing

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

Postlude Voluntary in G Stanley

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Today’s flowers are given by Ed & Mimi Tilley to the glory of God, and in memory of their parents, Til and Ann Tilley and Jim and Peggy Gregory.

worship notes While there is technically no “season” of Epiphany, we continue with symbols of Epiphany (the star on the front of the bulletin and the Moravian star in the narthex) until the beginning of Lent on March 6 (Ash Wednesday). Until then, these Sundays are known simply as Ordinary Time. The liturgical color for Ordinary Time is green.

Our anthem today is Phil Dietterich's arrangement of a Shaker tune transcribed in 1840. Shaker villages resounded with passionate and often beautiful song, many songs written as dance tunes. Shaker worship included a strong component of dancing and foot-tapping in songs and reveal the gentle and deeply spiritual nature of their worship and worldview. Music is the surest way to see what drives a culture, and Shaker songs depict a people whose beliefs were the heartbeat in their bodies.

Church Life and Witness Team

The Church Life and Witness Team (comprised of the Worship, CE, Congregational Care and Wel-come, and Social Concerns committees) gathers for lunch and their meeting at noon today.

Today’s worship volunteers Liturgist: Sher r ie Fairchild-Keyes Acolytes: Taylor Hensley, Avery Myers Time with Children: Peggy Terpstra First Steps: Deb Bostick, Mar tina Ward Sound Guild: Sydney Murray Ushers: Anne Backus, Bill Bostick, Pat Clark, Joe Gray, Matt Lindsey, Lewis Phillips, Tammy Pietrzak, Susan Sharp Nametags: Vivian Jung Counters: Joe Gray, and finance team member Flowers: Ed & Mimi Tilley Fellowship Host: Debra, Matt and Megan Stone Open/Close: Anne Backus, Dennis Str ickler

The Chop and Chat crew say “Thank you, Anna Robinson, for leading our team to fix and serve your delicious lasagna dinner for

the congregational meeting on Feb. 3.”

Belize prayers requested Dave Mullins, Peggy Terpstra and Dan Terpstra will be leaving for a Living Waters mission trip to Belize on Wednesday, Feb 13, and returning Friday Feb 22. While there, they will be visiting old friends and water partners in Central Belize, and exploring possible new partnerships in Southern Belize, while making plans to install a water system later this year in a hospital in Punta Gorda Belize. They ask for your prayers for safe travel and for wisdom as they evaluate new opportunities for partnership in Christ.

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. 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.

FPC youth The youth group (grades 4-12) will gather from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., in the fellowship hall, for dinner and a Valentine themed service project for our homebound folks.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Feb. 10-17, 2019

Sun. 2/10 Fifth Sunday after Epiphany

9:00 a.m. Sunday school classes (see next page)

9:55 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:00 a.m. Fellowship time (fellowship hall)

10:30 a.m. Worship

12:00 p.m. Church Life & Witness meeting

(fellowship hall, room 6, parlor)

5:30 a.m. FPC Youth (fellowship hall)

Mon. 2/11

10:00 a.m. Free Medical Clinic class (room 102)

11:30 a.m. Men’s lunch (The Soup Kitchen)

12:30 p.m. Women’s lunch (Outback Steakhouse)

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

Tues. 2/12

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

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

5:30 p.m. Property & Maintenance (room 6)

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

Wed. 2/13

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

10:30 a.m. ADFAC meeting (room 102)

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

5:30 p.m. Midweek Bible study (parlor)

7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal (choir room)

Thurs. 2/14

Fri. 2/15

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

Sat. 2/16

Sun. 2/17 Sixth Sunday after Epiphany

9:00 a.m. Sunday school classes (see next page)

9:55 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:00 a.m. Fellowship time (fellowship hall)

10:30 a.m. Worship

5:30 a.m. FPC Youth (fellowship hall)

7:30 p.m. ORCMA coffee concert (sanctuary)

Looking ahead

Sun., Feb. 17—ORCMA coffee concert, 7:30 p.m., sanctuary

Fri., Feb. 22—Youth movie night, 6:00-8:30 p.m., room 102

Sat., Feb. 23— “Uncensored,” 9:00 a.m., room 102

Also, Bill Childress’ interment of ashes, 2:00 p.m., FPC memorial garden

Mon., Feb. 25—Coffee chat, 9:30 a.m., room 6

Celebrations this week Birthdays...

2/13 Jim Tonne 2/14 Gene Ice 2/15 Bob Edwards

Remember those who are …

in healthcare and retirement communities:

Bob Clausing, Boyd Coker, Lois Lacy, Anna & Marvin Randolph, Alex Stuart

homebound: Sandra Edwards

Midweek Bible study

The midweek Bible study, led by Sharon, meets weekly on Wednesdays, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m., in the parlor. We are looking at women of the Bible. This week: Leah. Join us!

Sunday school classes for all ages Snacks and beverages provided

Nursery (through age 3), fir st floor , Education building

Kidz Zone (age 4 thru grade 4, Education building) Music, Godly Play, and learning basic Bible stories. February teachers: Pete Johnson, Martina Ward

The Jugglers (adults, room 100, Activities building) Everyone is juggling something. How do you deepen your faith in the middle of it all?Facilitator: Sharon Youngs

Early Birds (adults, room 6, Sanctuary building) Prayer, conversation, and Bible study. Teachers: Anne Backus and Rosalyn McKeown-Ice

Rise ‘n’ Shine (adults, parlor, Sanctuary building) Prayer, conversation, and Bible study. Teachers: Cheryl Barr, Sue Byrne, Hannah Tippett

Our youth group (grades 4-12) meets regularly from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday evenings for a meal and activity. Here’s what’s ahead:

Sun., Feb. 10—Valentine service project

Sun., Feb. 17—Presbytery Disaster Assistance program

Fri., Feb. 22— Movie night! 6:00-8:30 p.m., room 102. Pizza, pop-corn and drinks included. Bring friends!

Sun., Mar 3—Parent planning dinner & Mardi Gras activity for youth

[Youth group will be on break Sundays, March 10 and 17, due to spring break for Oak Ridge schools.]

Sun., March 24—Bowling!!! More details later

Please sign up on the 2019 flower calendar on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall to donate flowers ($35) for worship in memory or honor of a person or occasion.

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.—12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Sharon Youngs Pastor Bob Cantrell Parish Associate for Pastoral Care

Anna Thomas Director of Music Peggy Hinkle Organist

Omer Breeden Custodian Adrienne Potter Office Manager

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worship volunteers—February 17

Liturgist: Bob Cantrell Acolyte: Rebecca Davenpor t Time with Children: Chuck Hadden First Steps: Martina Ward, Daisy Campen Sound Guild: Carolyn Krause Ushers: Teresa Brittain, Mary Childress, Gail King, Phillip King, Anna Robinson, Dennis Strickler Nametags: Nanette King Counters: TBA Flowers: Mike & Peggy Hilliard Fellowship Host: Mimi Tilley and family Open/Close: Anne Backus, Dennis Str ickler

Food 4 Kids FPC is helping pack food bags tomorrow, Feb. 11, for Food for Kids. We will start around 1:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at First United Methodist Church. Delivery of the bins will take place Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 8:30 a.m. If you have any questions, please call Gretchen Drane at (865) 566-1474.

ORCMA coffee concert next Sunday, Feb. 17

The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association (ORCMA) will present a free concert at FPC next Sunday, Feb. 17, at 7:30 p.m., with refreshments in the fellowship hall afterward.

"Inner Voices," a Knoxville based string quartet will perform music by Jennifer Higdon, internationally known composer originally from Maryville, Tenn., and Beethoven. The performers in the quartet are Ruth Bacon, Sarah Ringer, violins, Christina Graffeo, viola and Jeanine Lafitte, cello. For more information about the coffee concert, please check the ORCMA website or email susanshor@yahoo.com.