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God’s spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water God’s spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water God’s spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water to wash, heal, and satisfy. to wash, heal, and satisfy. to wash, heal, and satisfy.

As a congregation we become a fountain, sharing this living water with others.As a congregation we become a fountain, sharing this living water with others.As a congregation we become a fountain, sharing this living water with others.

Blessed with God’s love and grace, we celebrate gifts of diversity. By JesusBlessed with God’s love and grace, we celebrate gifts of diversity. By JesusBlessed 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.Christ’s example, we welcome, in love, all who rejoice and worship with us.Christ’s example, we welcome, in love, all who rejoice and worship with us.

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

Prelude Chiming of the Hour Welcome

Introit (hymn 10, verse 1) Sing glory to the name of God, whose holy splendor shines abroad. Alleluia! Alleluia! Enthroned above the crashing waves, the God of grace and glory saves.

*Call to Worship

God says, “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine.” Ascribe to God majesty, strength, and the honor due God’s name. Let us worship almighty God in holy splendor.

*Hymn 485 We Know That Christ Is Raised

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession

Merciful God, in baptism you promise forgiveness and new life, making us part of the body of Christ. Yet, we confess that we remain preoccupied with ourselves, separated from sisters and brothers in Christ. We cling to destructive habits, hold grudges, and show reluctance to welcome one another. We allow the past to hold us hostage. In your loving-kindness, have mercy on us, and free us from sin. Renew our trust in you, that we might obey your will and serve you with joy; through Christ we pray.

(time for silent confession) And let God’s people say: Amen.

*Assurance of Pardon

*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 306, verse 1)

Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love. The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

January 10, 2016 • Baptism of the Lord

Anthem The Work of Christmas Forrest

Time with the Children Sharon Youngs Children, second grade and younger, are invited to remain for the rest of the service or go to activity time in the education building.

First Reading Isaiah 43:1-7

Second Reading Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Sermon I Know You Sharon Youngs

*Hymn 177 I Will Come to You

The Sacrament of Communion (with Reaffirmation of Baptismal Covenant)

*Invitation

*Profession of Faith Trusting in the gracious mercy of God, do you turn from the ways of sin and renounce evil and its power in the world? I do. Do you turn to Jesus Christ and accept him as your Lord and Savior, trusting in his grace and love? I do. Will you be Christ’s faithful disciple, obeying his Word and showing his love? I will, with God’s help. With the whole church, let us affirm what we believe. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the

right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the

body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Great Prayer of Thanksgiving The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

It is a right and joyful thing to offer thanks to you, O God … we join the everlasting hymn of praise:

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Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest.

You fill our world with glory and light … all glory and honor are yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. 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.

Breaking of the Bread, Pouring of the Cup

Sharing of the Elements [Communion is served by intinction. You are invited to come forward, take a piece of bread (all gluten-free), dip it into the chalice, and then eat it. As you pass the baptismal font, you are invited to pause and take a pebble from the water as a way to remember your baptism.]

Prayer

Offering of God’s Tithes and Our Gifts

*Doxology Hymn 606 Old Hundredth

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn 547 Go, My Children, with My Blessing

*Charge and Blessing

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

Postlude

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Today’s flowers are given to the glory of God.

WELCOME GUESTS! We are glad you are here! You are invited to join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall (behind the

sanctuary) following worship. If you would like to know more about First Presbyterian Church, we would

love to share our story with you. Talk with the pastor or give us a call (483-1318).

Things to know—The nursery is located on the first floor of the Education building.

Hearing assistance units, large print bulletins, and children’s bulletins are available from the ushers.

Sermons available at fpcor.org. For recordings of the worship service, please contact the church office.

WORSHIP NOTES

Today is the Sunday when we recall Jesus’

baptism. We also take time to remember and

reaffirm our own baptisms – a poignant thing to

do anytime, but especially at the beginning of a

new year.

While our middle hymn this morning, You Are

Mine, is not a new song, it is a new addition to a

Presbyterian hymnal. A favorite of many folks,

including Anna Thomas, the text comes from

Isaiah 43 (our first Scripture reading today). Note

that the entire text is enclosed in quotation marks.

These are God’s words to each of us: “I love you

and you are mine.”

TODAY’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Liturgist: Chuck Hadden

Time with Children: Sharon Youngs

Activity Time: Sue Byrne, Kate Fulcher

Sound Guild: Carolyn Krause

Ushers: Andrew Brittain, Teresa Brittain, Mary

Childress, Gail & Phil King, Anna Robinson,

Matt Stone, Dennis Strickler

Counters: Bonnie Murray, Matt Stone

Fellowship Hosts: Bonnie & Syd Murray

Opening/Closing: Mike Hilliard, Dave Mullins

A MERCY FOR ALL PEOPLE:

AN INTRO TO ISLAM Today begins a five-week study on Islam, offering

an excellent opportunity to separate fact from

fiction when it comes to what our Muslim brothers

and sisters believe. Dr. Phillip Sherman, assistant

professor of religion at Maryville College, will

teach the class, which runs through February 7.

The class will meet at 1:00 p.m. in the fellowship

hall.

ONE DAY AT A TIME—MCRRC STUDY FPC has begun a new Bible study with the resi-

dents at the Morgan County Residential Recovery

Court (MCRRC) in Wartburg. Led by Bob

Cantrell, Methodist pastor and friend of FPC, the

study is based on the Twelve Steps and continues

through Mar. 20, 6:15-7:30 p.m. (carpool leaves

FPC at 5:30 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m.). If you

are interested, please call the church office (483-

1318).

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The annual meeting of the congregation

will be held Sunday, Jan. 24. The meet-

ing will begin near the end of a lasagna

dinner, which will be served immedi-

ately after worship. Business items will

include voting on the 2016 terms of call

for the pastor. The annual report for the

meeting will be available electronically

next Sunday, Jan. 17. Hard copies will

be available upon request by calling the

church office (483-1318).

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

Jan. 10-17, 2016

Sun. 1/10

9:00 a.m. Early Sunday classes (room 6 & parlor)

9:14 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Sunday school (see next pg.)

1:00 p.m. Mercy for All People (fellowship hall)

5:30 p.m. Kerygma (room 102)

Mon. 1/11 12:00 p.m. Men’s lunch (Shoney’s)

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

3:00 p.m. Planning committee (room 6)

6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (room 102)

7:00 p.m. Social Concerns meeting (room 6)

Tues. 1/12 12:15 p.m. Centering prayer (sanctuary)

1:00 p.m. Welcome Team meeting (room 6)

5:30 p.m. AA (room 100)

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

Wed. 1/13 10:00 a.m. Staff meeting

11:30 a.m. Al Anon (room 100)

5:30 p.m. Property & Maintenance (room 100)

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

Thurs. 1/14

6:00 p.m. Finance meeting (room 6)

7:00 p.m. FPC Writer’s Workshop (parlor)

Fri. 1/15 6:00 p.m. Youth movie night (room 102)

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

Sat. 1/16 Session Retreat

Sun. 1/17

9:00 a.m. Early Sunday classes (room 6 & parlor)

9:14 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Sunday school (see next pg.)

1:00 p.m. Mercy for All People (fellowship hall)

5:30 p.m. Kerygma (room 102)

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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

(chkrause23@gmail.com) by the 15th of each month.

Celebrations this week:

Birthdays

1/12 Mary Ann Davidson

1/13 Ashley Layendecker

1/16 Kate Porter

1/16 Madeline Stone

Remember those who are . . .

in healthcare and

retirement communities:

Oris Bullock, Mary Cathcart, Bob

Clausing, Leslie Cowan, Oakley

Crawford, Anna George Dobbins,

Barbara Dreiss, Lois Lacy, Dot Levin,

Dick Lord, Margaret Mott, Anna &

Marvin Randolph, Ruth Reeve

homebound:

Sandra Edwards, Lillian Lafferty

LOOKING AHEAD

Jan. 16: Annual session retreat

Jan. 17: Baptisms of Wendy, Nathan,

and Avery Myers

Jan. 24: Annual lasagna dinner and

meeting of the congregation

Jan. 25: Coffee Chat with Sharon

Jan. 30: “Uncensored” - a conversation

on life and faith for those 40-ish and

under (9:00 a.m.; room 102; biscuits

and childcare provided)

Jan. 31: “Fifth Sunday” at FPC (see

note on the next page)

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CHILDREN AND YOUTH

11:15 a.m.

Nursery (through age 3)

Location: Nursery, Education building

Teaching team: Debbie Bostick, Deb Stone

Pre-kindergarten through first grade Location: second floor, Education building

Teaching team: Anna Childs, Irene Darko,

Teresa Fulcher, Bonnie Murray

Grades 2-5

Location: Room 101, Activities building

Teaching team: Donna Hoppestad, Pete Johnson,

Kathy Layendecker

Youth Location: room 200, Activities building

Teaching team: Anne Backus, Margaret Ann

King, Dallas Stults

ADULTS

9:00 a.m.

Early Birds class – room 6, Sanctuary building

(coffee/treats, Bible study/discussion)

Rise n’ Shine class – parlor, Sanctuary building

(coffee/treats, Bible study/discussion)

1:00 p.m.

A Mercy for All People: An intro to Islam Fellowship hall, Led by Dr. Phillip Sherman

5:30 p.m.

Kerygma – This weekly Bible study led by Peggy

Terpstra meets in room 102, Activities building.

Youth movie night this Friday!

Friday, Jan. 15 is a youth movie

nights from 6:00-8:30 p.m. in room

102. The feature is Christmas with

the Kranks. All youth in grades 5-

12 are invited to bring your friends

for pizza, drinks, popcorn & fun!

FOOD 4 KIDS BACKPACKS Come help sort and pack food for

hungry children!

Food 4 Kids workdays are this week—Monday,

Jan. 11 and Tuesday, Jan. 12, at First United

Methodist Church, Oak Ridge.

Meet at FUMC at 1:30 p.m. Monday to unpack

boxes, sort snacks, and pack backpacks. The

Tuesday crew meets at 8:30 a.m. to finish pack-

ing backpacks and deliver them to local schools.

Contact Gretchen Drane at 483-1472 or

gfdrane@gmail.com to get involved. Or just

show up at FUMC ready to work!

NEW IN 2016: “FIFTH SUNDAYS AT FPC”

Prepare to enjoy a time of fun and fellowship as

the FPC family! Special activities are being

planned for the four times in 2016 when there

will be a fifth Sunday of the month. The first one

is this month, Jan. 31. We will gather in the

fellowship hall after Sunday school for a bit of

food and a clever way to learn more about one

another. Stay tuned!

Sharon Youngs Pastor Anna Thomas Director of Music

Jim Allen Organist Meg Tonne Parish Nurse

Adrienne Pyle Office Manager Omer Breeden Sexton Bobbie Peters Nursery Brittany King Nursery

Addison Losey 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

Please make note…

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS NEXT SUNDAY, JAN. 17

Liturgist: Don Spong

Time with Children: Sharon Youngs

Activity Time: Anne Backus, Andrew Brittain

Sound Guild: Dale Hadden

Ushers: Richard Alexander, Priscilla Campbell,

Irene Darko, Shirley Knight, Bonnie Murray,

Shirley Sauls, Jim Tonne

Counters: Trygve Myhre, Jim Tonne

Fellowship Hosts: Jere & Jeri Duke

Opening/Closing: Mike Hilliard, Dave Mullins

Attention: The FPC Writer’s

group is moving their meet-

ing from the first Wednes-

day mornings in room 6 to

second Thursday evenings

at 7:00 p.m. in the parlor.

All are welcome.

There are plenty of Sundays open on the flower chart in the fellowship hall, including

all of January, February and March. If you would like to donate flowers for wor-

ship, in honor or memory of a special person or occasion, 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—