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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 O God, you are my God, and I will ever praise you. I will seek you in the morning, and I will learn to walk in your ways, And step by step you’ll lead me, and I will follow you all of my days. (Hymn 743)

*Call to Worship

O give thanks to the Lord and call on God’s name. Make known God’s deeds among the peoples. Sing praises to God and tell of all God’s wonderful works. Glory in God’s holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord be glad. Remember the wonderful works God has done, and rejoice in God’s splendor. Let us worship God.

*Hymn 353 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less

*Call to Confession

*Prayer of Confession

Merciful God, you teach us compassion; yet we practice bigotry. You implore us to trust you; yet we create idols. You send Christ as a witness that you will not forsake us; yet we fret over matters as though you cared not at all. Lord, forgive our compulsion to control our own destiny. Look kindly upon us when we fear for our future. Have mercy upon us when we mismanage your grace. May we re-member today and always that we are your people, so that we may help others to also dwell in your promise; through Christ our Lord 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.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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

August 10, 2014

Ninth Sunday after Pentecost

*Sung Response

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

Anthem Beautiful One Hughes

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

*Hymn 815 Give to the Wind Thy Fears

First Reading Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28

Psalm 105 Hymn 59 The Steadfast Love of the Lord

All sing refrains; verses in regular type read by left side of congregation; verses in bold type read by right side of congregation.

Second Reading Matthew 14:22-33

Sermon Jeff Paris

*Affirmation of Faith (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.

Call to Prayer , Hymn 698 (sung twice) Take, O Take Me as I Am

Prayers of the People - with 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.

Minute for Mission Melinda Hillman

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Offering of God’s Tithes and Our Gifts

*Doxology, Hymn 606 Old Hundredth

*Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn 463 How Firm a Foundation

*Charge and Benediction

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

Postlude

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Today’s flowers are given by Shirley Frykman to the glory of God and in honor of her parents, Merle and Micky Garrison.

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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,

please let us know. Talk with the pastor or give us a call (483-1318). Again, welcome!

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.

Bulletins and sermons available at fpcor.org. For recordings of the worship service, please contact

the church office.

TODAY’S WORSHIP NOTES

Psalm 105 is a psalm of praise that, like Psalms

78, 106, 107, and 136, offers a sweeping account

of God's history with Israel. It is a prime example

of narrative remembrance as a means of praise.

This historical narrative emphasizes God's prom-

ise of the land and God's repeated actions of deliv-

erance by summarizing the Bible's first six books,

in contrast with Psalm 106, which emphasizes the

history of Israel's unfaithfulness.

We welcome Jeffrey Paris as guest preacher this

morning. Jeff is a life-long Presbyterian, currently

a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in King-

ston. He served as a Commissioned Ruling Elder

for eight years, spending most of that time at the

University of Tennessee Presbyterian Center and

Farragut Presbyterian Church. Recently, Jeff

served as a Commissioner the PC(USA) General

Assembly in Detroit.

Jeff and his wife Sherry have two grown daugh-

ters. Paige is an organic farmer in North Carolina

and Megan is an architect in Knoxville. Sherry

and Jeff live on the shores of Watts Bar and wel-

come you to join them for conversation and re-

laxation on the porch.

TODAY’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Liturgist: Sherith Colverson

Time with Children: Peggy Terpstra

Activity Time: Alex Hoppestad, Andrew Brittain

Sound Guild: Carolyn Krause

Ushers: Teresa Brittain, Mary Childress (greeter),

Phillip King, Anna Robinson, Matt Stone,

Dennis Strickler, Rebekah Young

Counters: Sherith Colverson, Dennis Strickler

Flowers: Shirley Frykman

Fellowship hosts: Lewis & Phyllis Phillips

Opening & Closing: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne

FOOD 4 KIDS VOLUNTEER

OPPORTUNITY

The first Food 4 Kids food backpack

workday is tomorrow, Monday,

August 11. Anyone who wants to

volunteer to help sort food and pack

bags should meet in the First United Methodist

Church fellowship hall between 3:00 and 3:30.

There are only two schools to pack for this time

(Willowbrook and the Preschool), so, with lots of

volunteers, the backpacks should be finished in

about 3 hours.

Pastor Sharon will back from vacation on August 12. Our parish nurse,

Meg Tonne, is available in case of an emergency. She can be reached

through the church office at 483-1318 or at directly at 591-0018.

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CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK August 10-17, 2014

Sun. 8/10 9th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 a.m. Early Birds Sunday school

class (room 6)

9:29 a.m. Choir rehearsal (choir room)

10:00 a.m. Worship (sanctuary)

11:00 a.m. Prop. & Maint. committee (room 6)

Education missions Q&A (fellowship hall)

Sunday school teachers’ meeting (room 100)

6:00 p.m. Presbyterian family connection

(potluck at the fire pit; room 102 if raining)

Mon. 8/11 12:00 p.m. Men’s lunch (Shoney’s)

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

6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts (fellowship hall)

Tues. 8/12 12:15 p.m. Centering Prayer (sanctuary)

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

Wed. 8/13

10:00 a.m. FPC writer’s group (room 102)

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

Thurs. 8/14 No choir rehearsal

6:00 p.m. Sunday counter training (room 6)

Fri. 8/15

7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (fellowship hall)

Sat. 8/16 PET meeting at 2nd Presbyterian, Chattanooga

Sun. 8/17 10th Sunday after Pentecost 9:00 a.m. Early Birds Sunday school

class (room 6)

9:29 a.m. Choir rehearsal (choir room)

10:00 a.m. Worship (sanctuary)

11:00 a.m. Education missions Q&A (room 6)

Sunday school (fellowship hall)

12:00 p.m. Alpha Course informational meeting

(fellowship hall; lunch included)

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Celebrations this week:

Birthdays

8/10 Anne Marie Benton

8/14 Grimes Slaughter

Anniversaries

8/11 Cheryl & Mike Bast

8/15 Carolyn & Herb Krause

Remember those who are . . .

in healthcare and

retirement communities:

Anna Kathryn Atkinson,

Oris Bullock, Carol Coker,

Leslie Cowan, Oakley

Crawford, Margaret Hunt,

Lois Lacy, Dick & Kay Lord,

Ruth Reeve, Gerry Slaughter,

Ruth Slusher

Homebound:

Anna George Dobbins, Sandra

Edwards, Lillian Lafferty

Announcements for the Sunday bulletin should be submitted to the church office by Wednesday afternoon.

Newsletter submissions for The Banner should be made to Adrienne Pyle (fpcadmin@comcast.net) or Carolyn

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

Looking Ahead . . .

8/17 New Sunday school

year begins

8/22 PYC movie night

8/29 PYC tail gate party

9/14 Alpha course begins

9/26 PET Middle school

retreat

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SUNDAY SCHOOL

9:00 a.m. Early Birds Class (room 6, sanctuary

bldg.) A cup of coffee, meaningful discussion,

and a study of Matthew. Teachers: Bill Childress,

Sue Byrne

Attention Sunday school teachers! We’ll meet

briefly this morning in room 100 after worship.

Thank you!

Children & youth Sunday school classes will

kick-off next Sunday, August 17 with a “meet &

greet” with the Sunday school teachers after wor-

ship in the fellowship hall.

Adult Sunday school classes that meet after wor-

ship resume after Labor Day in early September.

SPECIAL NOTE The Property & Maintenance

Committee meets today after

worship in room 6 rather than

the regularly scheduled meet-

ing on Wednesday, August 13.

Thank you.

The Finance Committee will not

have their regular meeting this

Thursday, August 14. Instead, there

will be a training for all counters,

both from Finance and those on

usher teams that serve as counters periodically.

The training will be at 6:00 p.m. in room 6.

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES

Presbyterian Youth Connection

(PYC) is gearing up for a great

year with Friday night activities,

service projects, retreats and

other outings. Check out the following:

Tonight:

Before school starts back up on Monday, come

enjoy an evening with your church family tonight

at Presbyterian Family Connection. We’ll

gather for a potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. at the fire

pit (room 102 if it’s raining), followed by games

on the soccer field. Kickball, anyone? Or maybe

wiffle ball! All are invited to this congregation-

wide event.

Looking ahead:

Friday, August 22 is the first movie night of the

new school year, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in room

102.

Friday, August 29 we’ll have a tail gate party

for the first ORHS home game of the season.

September 26-28 is the weekend of the Fall

Rally, the Presbytery of East Tennessee Middle

School Youth Retreat for youth in grades 6-8.

ALPHA COURSE

INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Next Sunday, August 17, at noon,

First Presbyterian Church will hold

an informational meeting about the

Alpha Course in the fellowship hall.

An introductory video will be shown, and Blake

Scott of the Church of the Ascension Episcopal

Church in Knoxville will be present to answer

questions about hosting an Alpha Course. Sand-

wich makings will be provided so you can build

your own sandwiches.

To donate flowers for worship, please sign the

flower chart on the fellowship hall bulletin board.

The cost of flowers is $30 (checks payable to

First Presbyterian Church).

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Sharon Youngs Pastor Anna Thomas Director of Music

Jim Allen Organist Meg Tonne Parish Nurse

Karissa Stewart Director, Children & Youth Adrienne Pyle Office Manager

Omer Breeden Sexton Bobbie Peters Nursery

Meghan Cadmus Nursery Anne Marie Benton 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.—12:30 - 4:30 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church—A PC(USA) Congregation

Your Prayer Chain

First Presbyterian Church has a prayer group ready to lift up your needs in prayer.

In times of illness, the group prays for healing and for God to work through doctors

and nurses, trusting the sick to God’s love and care. Prayers for healing are always

appropriate because God is a God of miracles. In many circumstances prayers are

needed for God’s peace, mercy, and direction, and the trust to know that no matter

what happens God is present and at work. If you have a need, please make your

requests known to Shirley Sauls at 220-9935 or shirleym09@comcast.net. All

requests are kept confidential within the prayer group.