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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.

September 16, 2012September 16, 2012September 16, 2012

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

Prelude Chiming of the Hour Welcome and Announcements

September 16, 2012

Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost

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*All who are able please stand.

Text printed in Bold Italics to be read in unison by the people

GATHERING AROUND GOD’S WORD

Introit Behold the Lamb of God, behold the Lamb of God. He takes away the sin, the sin of the world.

*Call to Worship God is gracious and righteous, our protector and savior. God has dealt bountifully with us, and our souls can return to rest. God has delivered our souls from death, our eyes from tears, and our feet from stumbling. We walk before God in the land of the living. In gratitude and with joy, let us worship God.

*Hymn (See Insert) At the Font We Start Our Journey *Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession Our words are full of deadly poison. We curse one another, ignoring the like-ness of God in our neighbors. We use our words to bless You, yet curse one an-other. Forgive our hidden faults and cleanse us of our public sins. Let our words and our thoughts be acceptable to You, O Lord, our rock and our re-deemer. Time for silent confession. And all God's people said: Amen.

*Declaration of Forgiveness

*Gloria Patri Hymn 577 *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.

GOD’S WORD

Anthem Followers of the Lamb Shaker Tune arr. Ditterich

Time with the Children Chuck Hadden Children, five years and younger, may go to activity time in the Children’s Library,

upstairs in the Education Building.

*Hymn 409 Wild and Lone the Prophet’s Voice First Reading Matthew 11:1-10

Avery & Marsh

Psalm 19

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Hal H. Hopson

Refrain The skies declare Your glory, O God, and the firmament shows forth the work of Your hand. Day by day the story is told, and night by night Your work is proclaimed. Without a word, without a sound, their voice goes out through all the earth; the sun springs from the edge of the earth, and moves across to the farthest limits. Refrain Your law, O Lord, is perfect, it renews the soul. Your decrees are sure, they delight in the heart. Your commandments are worth more than gold, more than the finest gold. They are sweeter than honey, than honey fresh from the comb. Let the words of my mouth and the thoughts of my heart find favor before You, O Lord, my redeemer and rock.

Second Reading John 1:19-34 Sermon Rev. Kally Elliot

Prayers of the People Lord’s Prayer (Traditional, p. 16, Hymnal)

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

*Creed The Creed, adapted by members of FPC

We believe in God, the Father Almighty, and in Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord, and in the Holy Spirit. We seek to know God's will, to walk in God's ways, and to proclaim the Gospel to all people, by our lives as well as by our words. We work and pray for the progress of knowledge, the promotion of justice, the reign of peace, and the realization of human unity in our time. And we look with faith for the triumph of righteousness in our community and in our world. Amen.

Offering of Tithes and Gifts Offertory *Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow, Hymn 592 OLD HUNDREDTH

*Dedication of Gifts

SENDING US OUT TO BE GOD’S WORD IN THE WORLD

*Hymn 495 We Know That Christ is Raised *Charge and Benediction *Congregational Response IRISH BLESSING

May the road rise to meet you, May the wind blow at your back, May the sun shine warmly on your face; May the rain fall softly on your field; And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Amen.

Postlude

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“Jesus’ Ministry Begins”

WELCOME TO FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Located at 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Mailing address: P.O. Box 6106, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6106

Telephone: (865) 483-1318; Fax: (865) 483-1319 email: fpcadmin@comcast.net; Web page: www.fpcor.org

STAFF OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Director of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Thomas

Organist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J im Allen

Par ish Nurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Meg Tonne

Director of Youth and Children’s Ministr ies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hannah Norr is

Administrat ive Assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adr ienne Pyle

Nursery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobbie Peters

Sexton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Omer Breeden

JOYS AND CELEBRATIONS

The flowers today are given by Herb and Carolyn Krause, to the honor and glory of God, and in memory of their parents.

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Birthdays

9/16 Walter Porter

9/18 Bill Bostick

9/121 Peggy Hilliard

9/22 Mary Keller

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF September 16, 2012

Church office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - noon and 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Sunday (16th Sunday after Pentecost)

9:29 a.m. Choir

9:00 a.m. *Sunday School—The Early Bird Class

10:00 a.m. Worship Services

11:15 a.m. *Sunday School Begins — Ages 2-Adult

5:00 p.m. PYC—Grade 5-12

Monday

12:00 noon Men’s Lunch, Shoney’s

12:30 p.m. Women’s Lunch, Red Lobster

6:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 42

Tuesday

6:30 p.m. Guitar Workshop

Thursday

7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal

Sunday (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

9:29 a.m. Choir

9:00 a.m. *Sunday School—The Early Bird Class

10:00 a.m. Worship Services

11:15 a.m. *Sunday School Begins—Ages 2-Adult

5:00 p.m. PYC—Grade 5-12

* See the last page of announcements for more information about each Sunday School Class.

Health Care and Retirement Communities Homebound

Anna Kathryn Atkinson Bill Marshall Boyd and Carol Coker

Oris Bullock Martha Nichols Oakley Crawford

Katherine Dillon Pat Rush Sandra Edwards

Margaret Hunt Marvin Randolph Doug Kwasnoski Lois Lacy Lillian Lafferty Dick and Kay Lord

Jo Rennich

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THANKS TO TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS!

Liturgist: Dave Mullins Fellowship Hosts: Elizabeth and Trygve Myhre

Time with Children: Chuck Hadden Children’s Activity Time: Hannah Norris, Luke Holt and Russell Rulcher

Sound Guild: Sydney Murray Ushers: Joe Grey, Ann Grey, Anne Backus, Paul Rohwer, Tammy Pietrzak, Bill Bostick

and Sumner Byrne Counters: Tammy Pietrzak and Dan Terpstra

Opening and Closing: Dave Mullins and Mike Hilliard

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE NURSERY is located on the first floor of the Education Building. HEARING ASSISTANCE receiver units and CHILDREN’S BULLETINS are available from the ushers. SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES can be accessed on-line at www.fpcor.org. For print copies or recordings of the worship service, contact the church office. WELCOME VISITORS! Everyone is invited to join us for refreshments following worship in the Fellowship Hall (directly behind the sanctuary). If you have questions about this church or about the Presbyterian Church (USA), please contact us for more information at 483-1318. We would be glad to answer your questions. COMING THIS WEEK: Monthly Health Luncheons resume on Wednesday, September 19 at 12

Noon in Room 102. Please note the change of day from last week’s bulletin. Dr. Lawrence Maccree, Neurosurgeon with Cumberland Neurosurgery and Spine Center of Oak Ridge will present a program on Understanding Back Pain. This program is free and open to the community. There is a $5.00 charge for the lunch. Call the church office at 483-1318 for reservations. Come and bring a friend!

The Guitar Workshop is meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Choir Room. The Guitar Workshop is led by Steve James, who provides instruction for both guitar and bass guitar, as well as conversation on a number of music topics. All skill levels are taught, beginner to advanced. New members are always welcome. For more information, please contact Steve James at 705-0742 or Randy Pietrzak at 310-7808. This evening - An Oak Ridge Community Prayer Service will be held at 6:30 p.m., here at First Presbyterian Church. Singers and instrumentalists from several area churches are participating, including Grace Lutheran Church, First United Methodist Church, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Unitarian Universalist Church, and First Presbyterian Church. The public is invited to attend. Holden Evening Prayer was written by Marty Haugen (b 1960) while he was musician-in-residence at Holden Village in 1985-1986. Holden Village is a year-round Lutheran Christian Center in the North Cascade Mountains of Washington, and is the largest retreat center in the nation. His lovely setting of vespers follows the traditional form while using contemporary and inclusive language.

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Friendly Reminders: Deadline to submit announcements for the church bulletin is Wednesday eve-nings. Deadline for articles & announcements for the October Banner is Friday, September 21, 2012. If you wish to be a flower donor on a particular Sunday, please call Margaret Phares, 483-1048. Please note that the cost of flowers is $30.00. Several Sundays remain in 2012 are available for flower donations.

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Announcements—Continued -

A Note From Prebytery: Lots of fun for the family this afternoon! Come play today after church at the John Knox Center Picnic! Gates open at 1p.m. The Water-front, Flying Squirrel and Zip Line will be open from 1:00-4:45; Archery available from 1:00-3:00 and The Nature Center from 3:15 - 4:45. There will be Worship at 5:00 pm at the Pavilion with Rev. Bryan Wilson from 2nd Presbyterian in Knoxville, TN

Grab some lunch at the Pavilion from 1:00-4:30 . . . Delicious BBQ! Visit B Lodge dur-ing that time for popsicles and fresh popped popcorn! (Cost is $10.00. Children 12 & under free when accompanied by a paying adult; limit 2 children per paying adult.)

Early Bird Sunday School (Adults) Meets in

Sanctuary Rm. 6 at 9 a.m.

Led by Sue Byrne

Adult Bible Study (Adults)

Meets in Sanctuary Parlor Rm. 5 at 11:15 a.m.

Led by Jim Wessel

On Jesus' Early Ministry

Younger Adult Sunday School

(For those young and young at heart)

Meets in Activities Bldg. Rm. 100 at 11:15 a.m.

Led by Donna Hoppestad, Peggy and Mike

Hilliard

High School Sunday School

(Grades 9-12)

Meets in Activities Bldg. Rm. 200 at 11:15

Led by Anne Backus, Rosalyn McKeown,

Hannah Norris, Dallas and Kris Stults

Middle School Sunday School

(Grades 5-8)

Meets in Activities Bldg. Rm. 101 at 11:15 a.m.

Led by Pete Johnson, Kathy Layendecker,

Peggy Terpstra and Hannah Norris

Elementary Sunday School

(Grades K-4)

Meets in Choir Rm. at 11:05 a.m., then moves

to Education Bldg. Rm. 20.

Led by Tiffany Murray, Janet Swift and

Candace Strickler

Preschool Sunday School (Ages 2-4)

Meets in Fellowship Hall at 11:05 a.m.,

then moves to Education Bldg. Rm. 21

Led by Sherrie Fairchild-Keyes, Teresa

Fulcher, Chuck and Dale Hadden

You are Invited To an Open House to Welcome Our Newest Staff Member

Come meet Adrienne Pyle, our new Administrative Assistant on Wednesday, September 19 th from 10am to noon in the Fellowship Hall. Our regular cooks (you know who they are!) are making plenty of brunch & sweet goodies for you to enjoy. Please come meet Adrienne and welcome her to First Presbyterian Church!

Since you’ll already be here . . . a Health Luncheon on the subject of Understanding Back Pain follows directly afterwards in Room 102.

Your Help is Urgently Needed!

Efforts to update the Directory & Parish List have been ongoing. Now, your help to verify the information is accurate and complete is requested! After worship, please visit the Fellowship Hall to find directory pages for review – and editing! They are laid alphabetically for your convenience. Please take the time to review and edit your entry. Once you have done so, please mark through it with the yellow highlighters provided, whether you changed anything or not. This tells us you have reviewed your entry.

The “Students and Out-Of-Town Members & Friends” pages are on a separate table. If you know of any changes that need that need to be made to that list, please make the appropriate notes on those pages.

Your assistance with this task will help insure our new pastor, Rev. Sharon Youngs, has the most complete and accurate list to work with in ministering to our parish when she arrives in just a few short weeks.