Fourth Sunday of Easter

Sunday, April 17, 2016

First Presbyterian Church

508 West Davis Street

Burlington, North Carolina 27215

Fourth Sunday in Easter

Gathering Around the Word

Welcome

Voluntary: (8:30) Fanfare Healy Willan (1880-1968)

(11:00) A Joyous Fanfare Fred Gramann (b. 1950)

Carillon Choir

Call to Worship:

In the darkest valley,

at the banquet table;

in the hard work of life,

in moments of ease;

in our day-to-day reality,

at times set aside–

like this time, now–

for worship, for listening, for paying attention;

with every step we take:

goodness and mercy follow us;

our cups overflow.

*Processional Hymn - No. 81: Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken austrian hymn

*Call to Confession

*Corporate Prayer of Confession:

God of hope and safety,

like sheep who go astray,

we have wandered from your paths of life and light.

We have heard the Shepherd’s voice calling us by name,

but we have turned instead to our own way.

Show us your tender mercy;

restore us in the security of your fold.

Lead us back to still waters,

seat us again at your bounteous table.

Fill us with your Spirit,

that we might bear glad witness

to your saving mercy,

revealed to us in the Great Shepherd,

Jesus Christ, our Lord.

*Silent Prayer of Confession

Please join in reading

aloud those parts of the

service printed in bold.

When this symbol (*)

precedes an element of

the service, please rise

in body or spirit.

*Congregational Response: Lord, Have Mercy John Weaver (b. 1937)

*Assurance of Pardon

*Congregational Response: Gloria Patri old scottish chant

*Passing the Peace, Love, and Joy of Christ to Others

The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

And also with you.

Announcements

Listening for the Word A Time with Children (11:00)

Prayer for Illumination

Psalter Reading: Psalm 23

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want.

He maketh me to lie down in green pastures;

he leadeth me beside the still waters.

He restoreth my soul;

he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil;

for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;

Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life;

and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.

Anthem (11:00): Hark! I Hear the Harps Eternal Dan Edwards (b. 1951)

Carillon Choir

Hark, I hear the harps eternal

Ringing on the farther shore,

As I near those swollen waters

With their deep and solemn roar.

Hallelujah, hallelujah,

Hallelujah, praise the lamb!

Hallelujah, hallelujah,

Glory to the great I AM!

Gospel Reading: John 10: 22-30 Large Print Pew Bible , page 127

Pew Bible, page 104

The Gospel of the Lord

Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon: Our Grasping and God’s Grip Ron Shive

Responding to the Word *Hymn of Response – No. 803: My Shepherd Will Supply My Need resignation

*Affirmation of Faith - The Apostles Creed

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.

Moment for Mission: “Open Hearts, Open Doors” Campaign Scott Moffitt

Prayers of the People

Lord’s Prayer Glory to God, The Presbyterian Hymnal, page 35

Acts of Giving and Receiving Offering of Tithes and Gifts

Offertory Anthem: (8:30) The Bird’s Song Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)

Fredda Payne, alto

(11:00) My Shepherd Is Lord Harrison Oxley (b. 1933)

My shepherd is Lord, I have all I need,

giving me rest in green and pleasant fields,

Reviving my soul by finding fresh water,

guiding my ways with a shepherd’s care.

Though I should walk in death’s dark valley,

I fear no evil with you by my side,

your shepherd’s staff to comfort me.

You spread my table in sight of my foes,

anoint my head, my cup runs over;

you tend me with love always loyal.

I dwell with the Lord as long as I live.

-Psalm 23

*Congregational Response: Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow

last uns erfreuen

Bearing the Word into the World *Charge and Benediction

*Recessional Hymn – No. 265: Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun duke street

Voluntary (11:00): Toccata in e minor Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706)

Announcements

A Warm And Cordial Welcome is extended to all who worship with us this Sunday. We hope in this

service you will encounter the living Christ and experience the warmth of our caring family of faith. Please

take a moment to sign our friendship register when it is passed to you. If you are visiting with us and in

search of a church home, we invite you to become a part of our church family here at First Presbyterian

Church. Please let us know of your interest by way of the friendship register, or by speaking to one of our

ministers.

Welcome-To-Worship Activity Tote Bags containing worship bulletins, pencils, crayons, children’s

Bibles, and other activities for preschoolers and elementary children are available on the “tree” in the narthex

located at the main Davis Street entrance. Blue bags are for children 2nd grade and younger. Red bags are for

children 3rd grade and older. The worship bulletins found in the blue and red tote bags have been specially

prepared for each age group. Please return the tote bags to the “tree” following worship.

Large Print Hymns: Copies of today’s hymns (large print) are available in the Narthex.

Bulletin Cover: The Good Shepherd, Philippe De Champaigne

Chancel Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in gratitude for the baptisms of both Lilly Helen and

Sophie Kathleen Seagroves.

Live Video Streaming: The 11:00 a.m. worship service can be seen live from anywhere you have wifi for

your computer or cellular service for your smartphone. At the bottom of the website home page

(www.fpcburlington.org), click on the “Live Streaming” box. You will be directed to the live video streaming

link. Streaming will begin at 10:50 a.m. each Sunday. There is also an archive of all services, so you can view

them later.

Open Hearts, Open Doors 2016 Capital Campaign: Our campaign kicked off last Sunday. If you were not

present for the luncheon and have not received your brochure and pledge cards, they are available this

morning in the narthex. Your open hearts allow our church doors to be flung wide open in love and service.

Prayerfully consider your participation over the next five years.

HVAC Construction: The first of five phases of work of replacing all the HVAC in the 1951 building

(except the Sanctuary and Chapel) and the 1964 building began on Monday, March 21. This initial phase will

primarily focus on the lower west level of the 1951 building, which houses our Sunday nursery and weekday

Child Development Center classes. The church nursery will be in Rooms 301 and 302. through, Sunday, April

24.

Explore FPC Luncheon: Whether you are visiting or have recently joined First Presbyterian Church,

welcome to our community of faith! We would like for you to have an opportunity to further explore what it

might mean for you to be a part of our faith community. So we invite you to come, taste, and see the life and

ministry of our church as we “Explore FPC” on Sunday, April 24 immediately following the eleven o’clock

worship service in Room 203.

Portraits of Hope: Take some time to visit the beautiful photos and stories in the Black and White Hall.

This is a special photo show from Allied Churches, and our very own Trina Holt was a part of the effort!

College Luncheon: All college students are invited to lunch on Sunday, April 24, following the 11:00 a.m.

worship service at the home of Ami and Bob Hill (2235 Walker Avenue). If you need directions or have

questions, please call Ami or Bob (584-0621).

Graduating in 2016? Please submit the following information to Elizabeth Bailey (jbailey15@triad.rr.com) no

later than Thursday, May 12th to be featured in the June First Press Graduate:

Name of Student:

School:

Degree:

Known plans after graduation:

FPC Memory, Bible verse, or Inspirational Quote:

VBS 2016: Time to register your children and grandchildren for Surf Shack : Catch the Wave o f God ’s

Amazing Love VBS! http://www.fpcburlington.org/vacation-bible-school/ VBS will be June 20-23 from 6:00-

8:15 p.m. Adult class will start at 6:30 p.m. in Williams Chapel. EVERYONE come to the kick-off breakfast

on Sunday, June 19 at 9:00 a.m. in Calvin Hall!

Adult VBS: Join Ed Moore as he leads us in an adult studies opportunity during VBS week June 20-22

starting at 6:30 p.m. in Williams Chapel. Reflections on Forgiveness: Though forgiveness is central to the

Christian life, we often think of it in personal terms, neglecting its broader dimensions as a spiritual gift and a

ministry. In Reflections on Forgiveness, we'll explore biblical texts which have shaped popular thinking on

forgiveness (occasionally in unfortunate ways), refract these texts through the lens of the Incarnation, and

suggest ways thoughtful Christians might bring a refreshed perspective to the work of witness in daily life.

Women’s Connection “Calm the Chaos” at Montreat Conference Center August 12-14, 2016. The 2016

Women’s Connection will encourage participants to find grace and renewal through reflection, rest, and

community. If you’d like to attend, you can sign up online at http://www.montreat.org/women/ . This is for

women of all ages! Please let Charlotte Allbright know you plan to attend. Childcare available at a minimal

fee!

Worship Service CDs Available Each Week: Each Sunday, the Scripture readings, anthem, and sermon

will be recorded on CD and a limited number of copies will be available immediately after the 11:00 a.m.

worship service in the narthex. Additional copies can be requested by calling the church office. This same

recording will be posted on our website.

E-Giving: Did you know you can give to FPC online? Scan this QR code to give.

Ronald L. Shive, D. Min., Pastor

Lindsay Conrad, M. Div., Associate Pastor for Young Adults, Missions, and Congregational Care

Norman Whitney, M. Div., Parish Associate for Pastoral Care

J. Patrick Murphy, M. Mus., Organist-Choirmaster

Charlotte Allbright, C.C.E., Church Educator

Calendar

April 17-23

Sunday, April 17

8:30 a.m. Worship Service—Williams Chapel

9:15 a.m. Welcome Center Opens

9:45 a.m. Sunday School—All Ages

10:00 a.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

10:45 a.m. Session meets for prayer—Board Room

11:00 a.m. Worship Service—Sanctuary

Noon Social Justice Meeting—Room 203

5:00 p.m. Diaconate Meeting—Witherspoon Room

5:00 p.m. Carol and Covenant Choirs Rehearse

5:00 p.m. Middle School Youth Group—Room 404

5:30 p.m. Confirmation Class—Williams Chapel

6:00 p.m. Stated Session Meeting—Witherspoon Room

6:00 p.m. Youth Dinner—Calvin Hall

6:30 p.m. High School Youth Group—Room 406

Tuesday, April 19

6:45 a.m. Tuesday Morning Men’s Bible Study—Witherspoon Room

7:30 a.m. Dough Devotions—Biscuitville (S. Church St.)

8:00 a.m. HVAC Planning Meeting—Room 203

10:00 a.m. Staff Meeting

7:00 p.m. BSA #17—Garrison Joyner Activities Building

7:00 p.m. CrossRoads Training—Witherspoon Room

8:00 p.m. UKirk at Elon University—Numen Lumen Pavilion

Wednesday, April 20

7:00 a.m. Dough Devotions—Skid’s (Elon)

8:00 a.m. Meditation Group—Room 201

6:45 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, April 21

6:45 a.m. Thursday Morning Bible Study—Witherspoon Room

10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry

5:30 p.m. Carillon Choir Rehearsal

5:30 p.m. Capital Campaign Meeting—Room 203

Friday, April 22 Women’s Resource Center Herb Festival

Saturday, April 23 Women’s Resource Center Herb Festival

11:00 a.m. Young Adult Dog Park Day—Beth Schmidt Park

Minister on Call: April 15-17 Ron Shive (263-1884)

The eleven o’clock service is broadcast each week on both WPCM 920 AM and 95.1 FM.

www.fpcburlington.org

336.228.1703