If you are looking for a place that respects tradition while embracing the future, then you discover why God brought you here. We are a faithful place, which is led by the graciousness of the Holy Spirit and the truth of God’s Word. We hope that you might consider our church to be your spiritual home!

Come as you are. We care about you, not what you wear.Give if you want. Our weekly offering is a commitment of our church

family and your participation is optional – we care about you, not your money.

Have questions? Feel imperfect? Looking to belong? We welcome those who are searching for more than a religion.

Pairs and Spares will meet in the church parking lot on Thursday, May 10 at 11:30 a.m. to go to Stir Fry on Kingston Pike. Call the church office to reserve your spot.

A group meets at the Casual Pint in Ftn City on May 11 at 2:00 p.m. Anyone welcome.

Sunday School Promotion Sunday & Open House is Sunday, May 20 during Sunday school in the sanctuary.

Looking Ahead – Vacation Bible School is June 24-26

Brainstorming at a meeting on our last mission trip to Belize, the Los Tambos Alumni Association was born. Ideas sprang forth about where the village is going and wishes of what it could be. With good jobs, the group was encouraged to find a way to raise scholarship funds so that even more students could attend high school. And they did! Under the guidance of ambitious teacher, Evelyn, they hosted a “marathon” event. Not a running event, it was a day of soccer competition, barbecue, and a raffle. The event was so successful that one whole scholarship was raised ($700) with enough remaining for seed money for the next event! We couldn’t be prouder as we see God’s blessings on this sweet village!

Belize Gift Bags are due May 6th, please place in the bin outside the sanctuary door. Thanks for giving a piece of yourself for the joy of a child!

Congratulations graduate - Curt Brewer will be going to CSCC in the honors program & then on to UT for a degree in most likely wildlife biology. He plans to continue on to a PhD.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to Connie and Wayne Decker and David Decker and family on the loss of Connie’s father, Ray Greer.

You may contact our interim pastor Gradye Parsons at 865-368-2762 or gradyemorton@gmail.com.

Belize bicycles - Each year I am given the distinct honor of playing Ms. Claus and distributing the big ticket item of bicycles to the children of Los Tombos.In the last 8 years, the generosity of our congregation here at FCPC has provided over 140 bikes to students at the school. We started the first year with 5 bikes, in good years we have provided 20 bikes. Not all the children needing bikes get them, obviously. This year we have been given a list of 33 possible candidates.Carefully, and with God's guidance we pare down the list to fit what we are able to provide. Decisions are made based on the distance the family lives from the school, the number of bikes in the family, and age of the child. Los Tombos was established as a refugee community by the UN, for those needing a haven from drug wars, political or military unrest that is common in Central and South America. It can be a transient community, children come and go, and so new families often have more urgent needs. Are bicycles the #1 need for Los tombos? Definitely not. Clean water, health issues, and education are all priority. The shared food and witness we provide to the community through home visits and vacation bible school are very important. So why bikes? They provide a sense of safety, accessibility and increased opportunities for both the student and theirfamily. If you can't afford a bike, consider a general bike fund or the bike repair fund. All your gifts are greatly appreciated and very well used. Thank you in advance.

IN MEMORIAMLillian HolsapleMember of this Church1956-2018

Until All Are Fed lyrics

How long will we sing? How long will we pray? How long will we write and send? How long will we bring? How long will we stay? How long will we make amends?

ChorusUntil all are fed we cry out. Until all on earth have bread. Like the One who loves us each and every one...we serve until all are fed.

How long will we talk? How long will we prod? How long must we fret and hoard? How long will we walk to tear down this facade? How long? How long, O Lord?

Chorus

How can we stand by and fail to be aghast? How long 'til we do what's right? How could we stand by and choose a lesser fast? How long 'til we see the light?

Chorus

On the green, green grass they gathered long ago to hear what the Master said.What they had they shared - some fishes and some loaves. They served until all were fed.

Chorus

Welcome

Fountain City

Presbyterian Church

May 6, 20186th Sunday of Easter

10:30 a.m.

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAMEWelcome to our worship service. We are honored by your presence and count it a blessing to share this time together. May the warmth and acceptance of Christ’s love surround you this, and every day.

Organ Prelude         

Welcome Gradye Parsons

Choral Prelude To God Be the Glory, Chancel Choir

Call to Worship Leader: Sing to the Lord a new song, a song of hope and rejoicing!People: Praise God for wonderful acts of mercy and kindness!Leader: God has remembered God’s faithful ones.People: God has poured blessing upon blessing upon us!Leader: Praise the Lord, all the earth, shout your praise!People: Rejoice, for God is truly with us. Amen. Opening Prayer Bob CollierLoving, creative God, we praise and bless you for your mighty acts of creation. As we gather here this day we hear your message of power and love through the witness of Jesus Christ as he prepared his disciples for his departure. He gave to them the words of encouragement about living in your love, and through that love beingwitnesses to the whole world of your peace and hope. Be with us this day, Lord. Open our hearts and minds to receive your word. Amen.

(please stand as the organ begins)

*Hymn No. 63 All Creatures of Our God and King

Scripture Reading Psalm 98 p. 464

Call to Confession

Choral Call to Confession Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus

Prayer of ConfessionLord, hope springs anew in our hearts. As the earth is being refreshed by the warmth of spring, so we have been refreshed and made new by the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. And we want to stay in this euphoria forever. But you have called us to go into the valley, to those who need to hear of your love and to feel your caring presence. In his words of hope, Jesus prepared his disciples to be witnesses. We don’t quite believe that we are capable of actually living our whole lives in your love. So we act in ways that are often neglectful and hurtful of others. Stop us in our tracks, O Lord. Turn us around. Help us to face our weakness and your forgiving grace. Heal us of our sins, and place us again on the paths of peace. We ask this in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Silent Prayer of ConfessionDeclaration of Pardon

*Response Sung by CongregationGlory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

*Hymn No. 572 Blessed Assurance

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Ritual of Friendship Bob Collier Members and Guests - Please sign and pass the friendship register

located on the center aisle under the pew in front Minute for Mission Darlene Miller

Anthem O Come, Let Us Sing, Chancel Choir

Scripture John 15:9-17 p. 824

Sermon What’s Love Got to Do with It? Gradye Parsons

GIVE THANKS TO GODOffertory  

*Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

The Celebration Hymnal, P. 815 *Affirmation of Faith (from the PCUSA Study Catechism)Leader: Who are the needy?The hungry need bread, the homeless need a roof, the oppressed need justice, and the lonely need fellowship. At the same time—on another and deeper level—the hopeless need hope, sinners need forgiveness, and the world needs the gospel. On this level no one is excluded, and all the needy are one. Our mission as the church is to bring hope to a

desperate world by declaring God’s undying love—as one beggar tells another where to find bread.

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

*Hymn No. 461 In Remembrance

The Invitation The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is Christ’s gift to His church. This boundless gift is offered without regard to denominational affiliation, church membership, or personal merit. Communion is a gift of grace

whereby through symbolic elements of bread and fruit of the vine, we are mystically united with the presence of Christ. Jesus invites all who desire a living relationship with Him to dine at his table. All of our bread is gluten-free.

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Words of Institution

Serving of the Bread and Cup

Closing Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

*Hymn Until All Are Fed (lyrics on back)

GO IN GOD’S NAME – BEGINNING OF MISSION

*Pastoral Benediction Gradye Parsons

*Congregational Benediction May the grace of Christ, our Savior, and the love of God, our Father, and the fellowship of the Spirit be with us. Forever and ever, forevermore. Amen.

Organ Postlude             *For those who are able, please standUshers: Nan Scott, Judy Hagan, Michael LimbaughGreeters: Chick Kryder

Hearing Aids are available for use anywhere in the sanctuary. The ushers have them available.

Enlarged copies of hymns are at the sanctuary entrances.

Please recycle the bulletins and enlarged hymns. Place them in the boxes provided at the entrances to the sanctuary.

CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIPTo make families more comfortable we have Children’s worship bulletins, puzzle sheets & crayons are available at the entrances

CHILDREN ARE WELCOME IN WORSHIPTo make families more comfortable we have Children’s worship bulletins, puzzle sheets & crayons are available at the entrances