Organized 1824

A Presbyterian Church in America Congregation

We are delighted that you are worshipping with us and invite you to do so regularly.

First Presbyterian Church was organized in Tuscumbia, Alabama, in 1824. The sanctuary

was built in 1827 and has been used continually since then.

We invite all who trust in Jesus Christ to become members of First Presbyterian

Church. You may join the church by profession or reaffirmation of saving faith in Jesus

Christ or by transfer of membership from any evangelical church. If you desire to join the

church, need spiritual counsel or pastoral services, please speak to our pastor or one of

our elders (listed on back). The purpose of First Presbyterian Church in Tuscumbia is to

teach and preach the infallible, inerrant Word of God; to share the gift of salvation with

our community, our nation, and our world; to nurture our relationships with Christ and

each other; and to glorify God in our worship, in our service to others, and in all we do.

LORD’S DAY MORNING WORSHIP

April 3, 2016 ___ __ Nine Thirty A. M. _ ___ ______ _ Tuscumbia, Alabama

(Please turn off all electronic devices.)

When you enter into the doors of the sanctuary, silently prepare to meet the triune God.

Focus on God’s love as you prepare to worship.

THE PRELUDE Brian Beck

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP Church Choir

*THE CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 124, 95

Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord,

People: Who made heaven and earth.

Pastor: Oh come, let us worship and bow down;

People: Let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker!

Pastor: For He is our God,

People: And we are the people of His pasture, and the sheep of His hand.

*THE HYMN OF PRAISE “Lord,, with Glowing Heart I’d Praise Thee“ No. 80

*THE PRAYER OF ADORATION AND CONFESSION

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, the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

THE OFFERING Church Choir

THE DOXOLOGY

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

THE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

THE READING OF THE SCRIPTURE 1 John 4: 7-12

Pastor: This is the Word o f God .

People: Thanks be to God!

THE PREACHING OF GOD’S WORD “Why Love?” Dr. Randy Thompson

THE HYMN OF PREPARATION “Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed” No. 254

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

The Words of Institution

The Confession 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

Pi late; 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

The Prayer of Consecration

The Distribution of the Elements

*THE HYMN OF RESPONSE “Man of Sorrows! What a Name” No. 246

*THE BENEDICTION

*THE POSTLUDE

LORD’S DAY EVENING WORSHIP

April 3, 2016_ ___ _ _____ ____ Six P. M. ___ _____ ________ _ Tuscumbia, Alabama

(Please turn off all electronic devices.)

When you enter into the doors of the sanctuary, silently prepare to meet the sovereign God.

THE PRELUDE

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 124, 92

Pastor: Our help is in the name of the Lord,

People: Who made heaven and earth.

Pastor: It is good to give thanks to the Lord,

People: To sing praises to your name, O Most High;

Pastor: To declare Your steadfast love in the morning,

People: And Your faithfulness by night.

THE EVENING HYMN “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” No. 302

THE PRAYER OF PRAISE AND CONFESSION

THE OFFERING

THE DOXOLOGY

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

THE SONGS OF FAITH

THE EVENING PRAYER

THE READING OF THE SCRIPTURE Ephesians 3:14-21

Pastor: This is the Word of God.

People: Thanks be to God!

THE SERMON “Praying For The Church” Dr. Thompson

THE HYMN OF RESPONSE “Come, Dearest Lord, Descend and Dwell” No. 340

THE BENEDICTION

THE POSTLUDE

*Congregation Standing

SERMON NOTES

Morning Worship Service, “Why Love?” by Dr. Randy Thompson

1 John 4:7-12 (1 John #13)

I. We love because it’s in our _________________ ______________.

II. We love because God’s_____________ in us is ________________.

III. We love because God’s love is ___________________ in our love. Evening Worship Service, “Praying for The Church” by Dr. Thompson

Ephesians 3:14-21 (Ephesians #14) I. Pray about __________________.

II. Pray about __________________.

III. Pray about __________________.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

OF INTEREST TODAY

THE LORD’S SUPPER will be served in the morning service. As you enter the sanctuary, please be in

preparation for this sacred time by prayer and meditation. The Presbyterian Church in America

invites all those who profess true religion and are communicants in good standing in any evan-

gelical church to participate in the ordinance.

NURSERY WORKERS for today are Leslie Reid and Lisa Ruggles.

GREETERS for today are Sammy and Christy Clements.

SECOND PERSON for Senior High Sunday School this morning is Terri Snipes.

THE WIC COUNCIL will meet this evening at 5:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

INTEREST IN COMING DAYS AND WEEKS

MEALS ON WHEELS...Circle I, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Circle II, Tuesday and Thursday.

THE WEDNESDAY EVENING MEAL will be pork roast, mustard slaw, green beans, rolls and dessert.

Team members are Jean & Ron Hudson, Bill & Frances Webb and Carol Nantt.

THE WIC LADIES SPRING LUNCHEON will be April 9 at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Our guest

speaker this year will be our very own Inge Johnson. What a wonderful opportunity to meet with

your fellow sisters in Christ. Guests are always welcome. Childcare will be provided. A sign up

sheet is in the annex. This will be the last opportunity to sign up or you can call the office no later

than Tuesday.

NURSERY WORKERS FOR NEXT WEEK are Martha and Marcel Black.

GREETERS for next week are Jan & Lee Hudson.

SECOND PERSON for Senior High Sunday School for next week is Kyle Turner.

THE MEN’S MINISTRY will meet Tuesday, April 12, at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. A sign up sheet is

in the annex. Please don’t forget to pick up your study books in Fellowship Hall.

THERE WILL BE A BULGARIA VBS TEAM FROM OUR CHURCH going to assist our sister church in

Parvomai with VBS presentation from July 16-24. The team has five participants so far. A designat-

ed gift fund has been opened by the treasurer to receive special gifts to help support the team and

pay for various expenses. Make out your check to the church but put “BULGARIA TEAM” in the

memo line. Contact Roger Griffith or Bob Reinlie for more information.

CONGRATULATIONS to Andrew and Casie Thompson on the birth of their baby daughter, Edie Elizabeth. Edie

was born on March 27 and weighed 6 lbs. 8 oz, and 18 3/4“ long. Blessed grandparents are Randy and Cathy

Thompson.

YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS

SNF TONIGHT.

YOUTH GROUP & CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES RESUME WEDNESDAY EVENING.

CHURCH CALENDAR OF THIS WEEK’S UPCOMING EVENTS & MEETINGS

Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Men’s Prayer, Men’s Classroom

9:00 a.m., Women’s Prayer, Carrie Belle Johnson Classroom

9:30 a.m., Morning Worship, Sanctuary

10:45 a.m., Sunday School

5:00 p.m., WIC Council, Fellowship Hall

6:00 p.m., Evening Worship

Wednesday, 5:15 p.m., Wed. Evening Meal, Fellowship Hall

6:00 p.m., Prayer Meeting, Sanctuary

6:00 p.m., Children’s Activities

6:00 p.m., Youth Group, Youth House

PRAYER CORNER

This week be in prayer especially for the sick & recovering: Margie Beck, Alton Bynum,

Mary Jane Dean, Jeanette Jolly, Joyce Kimbrough, Bonnie Kirtley, Doris Talley, Pauline

Thompson

for ministries: Covenant Christian School

for missionaries: Mrs. Alfred McCroskey, Jr., Russia

for church members/friends: Mike & Debbie Cowley

for the protection/safety of our American troops; for courage/strength for their families

For email prayer requests: tuscumbiapres@yahoo.com

CHURCH DIRECTORY

*Office (256)383-2412 * Fax (256)383-2414 * Church Building (256)383-7494 108 North Broad St. Tuscumbia, AL 35674

Website: www.tuscumbiapres.com

STAFF Randy E. Thompson, Pastor Gregory O’Brien, Assistant Pastor

Dinie Stone, Director of Music Brian Beck, Organist

Mary Cait Finch, Dir. of Children’s Ministries Bret Waldrep, Dir. of Teen Ministries

Karen Willis, Secretary Thomas Jones, Sexton, 256-394-6169

SESSION Class of 2021: Jimmy Hughston Emeritus Elders

Class of 2019: Doug Ruggles, Al Willis, Hal Hughston, Jr., Stated Clerk Bill Lacey

Class of 2017: Jay Benson, Tommy Crosslin, Buddy Whitlock James A. Patton

DIACONATE Class of 2020: Mickey Elkins, Chris Glover, Hal Hughston, III Emeritus Deacons

Class of 2018: Darwin Burney Amos L. Malone

Class of 2016: Joe Finch, Treas., Gordon Ruggles, Chrm. Jimmy Barnett

Wyatt Simpson

WIC COUNCIL

Debby Cowley, President Dotty Malone, Mission Liaison Denise Elkins, Circle I Chrm.

Adina Stone, Vice President Nancy Ruggles, Christian Growth Dinie Stone, Circle II Chrm.

Carol Nantt, Secretary Jennifer Karr, Nursery Chairman Jean Hudson, Circle III Chrm.

Debra Kilpatrick, Treasurer Laura Parker, Nursery Co -Chairman

Karen Willis, Historian

NATIONAL & LOCAL MINISTRIES Alabama Church Planting Network

Colbert Caring Center

Consulting Serv. Foundation

Covenant Christian School

Fame Ranch

Mission to North America

Providence Presbytery

Reformed Theological Seminary

Restoration Ranch

Shoals Sav-A-Life

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONARIES

Dr. & Mrs. Wayne Curles, Burma Rev. & Mrs. Dale Cutlip, Int’l Ministry Rev. & Mrs. Lenden Fleeman, MTW/Enterprise

Mr. & Mrs. Craig Gahagen, Peru Rev. & Mrs. Nathaniel Gutierrez, Peru Rev.& Mrs. Rob Ilderton, England

Rev. & Mrs. Joel Linton, Taiwan Ms. Katherine Long, Bulgaria Mr. Danny Lynch, Wash., D.C.

Rev. & Mrs. Verne Marshall, Chile Mrs. Alfred McCroskey, Jr., Russia Rev. & Mrs. Steve Rarig, Australia

Mr. & Mrs. Mike Sabin, Guam Evangelical Congregational Church, Third Millennium Ministries

Parvomai, Bulgaria

Campus Outreach - UNA

French Camp Academy

Reformed University Ministries @

Alabama, Stewart Swain

Alabama A&M

Auburn, Wes Simmons

UAH, Reid Jones

Mississippi State, Brian Sorgenfrei

Texas Christian, Chris Marchman