Generosity at First Campaign starts today! God has generously blessed our congregation with opportunities to serve, worship, and fellowship. Pick up a devotional book and heart cards at the balloon decorated stations, and look for updates, videos and more information in our newsletters and on our website.

First Presbyterian Church is a Stephen Ministry Congregation

Dear Friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.

1 John 4:13.

Share your heavy load with a Stephen Minister. You will be surprised on how much lighter it is. Call Ann Combs at762-4776 or the church at 762-6688 for more information.

First Presbyterian Church 125 S. 3rd St. Wilmington, NC 28401

ANNOUNCEMENTS WORSHIP Two Sundays with just one service in the Sanctuary next month: On Nov. 1, for All Saints Sunday, the Chancel Choir will be joined by Hoggard High School Voyagers Choir for Worship and Faure Requiem at 11:00 a.m. On Nov. 15, for Pastor Ernie Thompson’s last Sunday, we will have worship at 11:00 a.m., then a reception following the service (more details to be announced soon).

SERVE Flower Donors are needed to provide flowers for the Chapel worship services on 12/6. Please contact Ann Butler fbutler@ec.rr.com / 395-9326 if you wish to donate.

FPC Youth will go to the Wilmington Food Bank (1314 Marstellar Street) on Sunday, November 22 at 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. to help sort food that is being donated by a Food Lion Feeds event. Please mark your calendars and plan to help us feed the hungry this holiday season.

China Mission. Check out the tile on our home page to see and hear all the latest news with the China Mission team. Continue to keep this team in your prayers. They return here on Nov. 1.

CONNECT Halloween Bingo and a cake week!-Share in connections, across the generations, in fun, fall themed Wednesdays@First game night, Oct. 28—4:45 children’s choirs, 5:00 walking group, 5:30 dinner service begins, and 6:15 evening program. Reservations: may only be made online, or by calling the church office (762-6688). This week enjoy roast beef, gravy, buttered noodles, salad, and cookies. Online payment is available at www.firstonthird.org.

Please visit the Youth Giving Tree on the wall by the Coffey room to support Youth programs, retreats, and mission trips. We appreciate $1 to most generous donations and hope our fall leaves are quickly collected by church members and returned.

Top Dogs (3rd –5th graders) join us from 3-5pm on Nov. 8 at the church for a church-wide scavenger hunt. We will run and explore all over the church and learn a little about our church building. We will then regroup for our Operation Christmas Child Project. Please bring items the day of the event plus $10 to cover cost of shipping. Drop off and pick up at the preschool playground.

Dreaming of a getaway? 2016 Women’s Retreat registration has begun! Register on the church website. Retreat is February 26-28 in Pinehurst, NC. Questions: contact Elaine Hogan, phogan2@ec.rr.com

LEARN Reverend Bob Snell will lead a three week Bible Study on Wednesday nights entitled, “Changing Our Minds,” October 28, November 4 and 11 in the Choir Room after Wednesdays@First dinner. The class will look at some examples of changing our minds from the Biblical witness, as well as church history, in the hope and expectation of finding guidance on discerning, verifying, and embracing God’s reforming activity.

Connecting Women, two new Bible study opportunities for women, will begin Wednesday morning, Nov. 4 from 9-10:15 a.m. and a second group will begin Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:00 p.m. Both groups will meet in the Brides Room at the church. Questions, contact Kathy Beach (Kathy@firstonthird.org).

PROCESSION OF TARTANS PROVIDED BY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH

In Honor of the Ministry of The Rev. Doctor E. Douglas Vaughan Saint Andrew Cross Flag - National Flag of Scotland

In Honor of the Ministry of The Rev. Doctor Ben Lacy Rose Flag of The Presbyterian Church, U.S.A

Dr, and Mrs. Landon Anderson Anderson Mr. John Morrison Ballard and Miss Megan Ballard Morrison Mrs. Elma Kennedy Porter Bowden Kennedy In honor of the Rev. Dr. Pete Brown Lamont In Memory of Mr. James Moss Burns, Jr. Burns of Montrose The family of Dr. Frederick C. Butler, Jr. Urquhart In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Dan D. Cameron Cameron The Cameron/Rigby families Cameron Mr. and Mrs. John Carnegie Carnegie Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cheatham Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coleman III Tara/Coleman Dr. and Mrs. John G. Combs, Jr. McIntosh Mr. Scott Cromartie MacKenzie Mr. John Debnam Ferguson/Ancient In Memory of Mr. Bruce DesChamps Elliott Mr. Jack Looney and Mr. Scott Looney Douglas (Eksten) The Emerson/Pretlow Families Farquharson In Memory of Pat Gilchrist Ogilvie Ms. Jan Halderson Stewart In Memory of Mr. John Campbell Hall, Jr. Campbell of Argyll Brownie Harris Family Campbell Campbell Stewart Monroe Campbell In Memory of Mrs. June Dellinger Huff Stewart Mrs. Robert H. Hutchins and family MacLeod of Harris/Ancient Mr. Clauston Jenkins Nicholson Mrs. Martha Denny Jeter MacMillan Miss Charlotte Jones MacLeod Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Jones Boyd Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Jones Bruce Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Jones MacFie Dr. and Mrs. Robert B. Jones MacNaughtan In Memory of Mr. and Mrs.Horace T. King, Jr. MacGregor Mrs. Patricia Ellen King MacGregor Mary Bellamy Monroe Koonce Alexander In Honor of Mr. Douglas Leightenheimer Blair Dr. Lance Lewis MacGregor Mrs. Meredith L. Lewis Robertson In Memory of Mrs. Dolly Humphrey Pearson Carolinas Mrs. Lindsey McKee Luther McKay/(McKee) The Crawford Biggs MacKethans III and IV Hunting Stewart In Memory of Mrs. Lucy Pearson Smith MacPherson/Dress Mr. and Mrs. Sam MacRae MacRae Mr. Lloyd McAskill MacAskill/McCaskill In Memory of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. McBane, Sr. MacBean Mr. Ronald McCord McCord Dr. and Mrs. William O. McMillan, Jr. MacMillan/Ancient Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart Monroe Munro Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Moore MacColl Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Moore Muir The Nash family McKenzie The Pearson/Smith Families MacPherson/Dress Mrs. Jenny McNeill Purvis MacNeill of Barra Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reynolds, Jr. Keith Mrs. Betty Baird Rusher Baird Mrs. Judi McFayden Smith McFadyen Mrs. Judi McFayden Smith MacLaine Lochbuie Mrs. Judi McFayden Smith MacLaine Lochbuie/Htg Mrs. Nell Herring Smith Roxburgh District Mr. and Mrs. Mickey G. Southerland Sutherland/Ancient Mr. John A. Tabler and Mrs. Clara Tabler Anderson Mr. John T. Talbert III MacDonald of the Isles The Van Pelt family MacKenzie Miss Elizabeth Walser Menzies Mrs. Marjorie Taylor Way Taylor Mr. and Mrs. William M. Wilcox, Jr. Mitchell In Memory of Mrs. Donis Willis Roxburgh District Megan, Bentley and George Winslett Stewart Mrs. Jenny McKinnon Wright McKinnon

PRAYER FOR CHILDREN [Three year olds through second graders are invited to come forward, place their offering in the plate and have prayer with the minister before leaving with their teachers for Children’s Worship. Ages 3-K meet in Room 208; Grades 1 & 2 meet in Room 311]

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Stephen Grant Windham

RESPONSE Child of blessing, child of promise, baptized with the Spirit’s sign, with this water God has sealed you unto love and grace divine. Child of joy, our dearest treasure, God’s you are, from God you came, Back to God we humbly give you: Live as one who bears Christ’s name.

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

PSALTER Psalm 84: 1-8 The Word of the Lord Pew Bible P. 543

Thanks be to God

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON Matthew 6: 19-21 The Word of the Lord Pew Bible P. 6 Thanks be to God

SERMON Kathy Beach “Grace, Gratitude and Generosity”

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S WORD

+HYMN 275 “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” EIN’ FESTE BURG

+AFFIRMATION OF FAITH adapted from the French Confession of 1559 We believe and confess only one God who can do all things, is all-wise, all-good, all just, and all-merciful. We believe that everything required for our salvation has been offered and communicated to us in Jesus Christ, the wisdom of God and God’s eternal Son. Jesus Christ clothed himself in our flesh: God and human in one person. We believe that we are illuminated in faith by the unfathomable grace of the Holy Spirit. God imparts this gracious gift. By faith we receive grace to live holy lives in awe and reverence for God, for we receive what the gospel promises when God gives us the Holy Spirit. Faith does not cool our desire for good and holy living, but rather engenders and excites it in us, leading naturally to good works. As for the true Church we believe that it ought to be governed in accordance with the order established by our Lord Jesus Christ. In this way, pure doctrine can be maintained, the poor and afflicted can be helped in their need, assemblies can be gathered in the name of God, and both great and small can be edified.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM

"My Eyes For Beauty Pine" - Herbert Howells My eyes for beauty pine, my soul for God's grace. No other care nor hope is mine, to heaven I turn my face. One splendor thence is shed from all the stars above: 'Tis named when God's name is said, 'tis Love 'tis heavenly Love. And every gentle heart that burns with true desire, is lit from eyes that mirror

part of that celestial fire. - Robert Bridges

+DOXOLOGY (606) OLD HUNDRETH Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

+PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND 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.

WE GO IN GOD’S NAME

+HYMN 649 “Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound” AMAZING GRACE

+RECESSION OF THE TARTANS +CHARGE & BENEDICTION +CHIMES

CLOSING VOLUNTARY Port City Pipes

[You are invited to conclude your worship by remaining for the closing voluntary.]

TODAY’S SERVICE

25th Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan - Welcome to our twenty-fifth Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan Service. This ceremony had its beginning in this country during the early years of World War II, when Peter Marshall preached a number of sermons in support of the British War Relief and the Scottish Clans Evacuation Plan. The popularity of the service caught the interest of many Scots in this country and abroad, and soon the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan began to be celebrated across the nation in witness to the rich heritage of Scottish Reformation. We are grateful to the many members and friends of this congregation who have provided the tartans used in today’s service. The pulpit and lectern paraments and stoles for the pastors are in the Clergy (ancient) tartan. These are in memory of Lucy Pearson Smith and Marlton Cremore Pearson, handmade and donated by their family. Special thanks to Muriel Pearson for her service this year and all years previous in coordinating The Kirkin’ Service.

Thank you to The Port City Pipes and Drums for helping lead music in our service today. The Port City Pipes and Drums was founded in 1993 by Pipe Major Andrew Simpson, a native Scot. They have participated in our Kirkin o’ the Tartan since its inception.

Today's Affirmation of Faith is based on a translation of the original text by Dr. Ellen Babinsky and Dr. Joseph D. Small. It comes from the earliest days of the French Protestant Church, and was greatly influenced by the father of our Reformed faith, John Calvin. Today is Reformation Sunday in the church calendar.

Steven Grant Windham, son of J.T. and Shanna Windham, will be baptized during the 11:00 a.m. worship service this morning. We rejoice with the family!

The flowers in the Chancel are in loving memory of John T. Talbert Jr. given by his family.

PASTOR ON CALL - 762-9622 REMINDER: Please be sure to silence all electronic devices

upon entering the sanctuary. This is greatly appreciated.

First Presbyterian Church Growing in Faith and Love

Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan/Reformation Sunday October 25, 2015

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP

The music of the Opening Voluntary draws us from the outside world into the presence of God. In preparation for worship, you are invited

to use this time for prayerful reflection.

OPENING VOLUNTARY Port City Pipes

WELCOME Kathy Beach

[Please pass the friendship register down the row for each person to sign.]

OUR LIFE TOGETHER

GENEROSITY MOMENT Robin Robinson

CALL TO WORSHIP Through all generations, God has been our dwelling place. Before the mountains were brought forth, Before the earth and the world were created, From everlasting to everlasting, God is. Let us worship God who was, who is, and who will be.

PROCESSION OF THE TARTANS “Scotland the Brave” - traditional “Highland Cathedral” - Korb/Roever

PRAYER OF CONFESSION Almighty and merciful God, we have erred and strayed from your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare those who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent, according to your promises declared to the world in Christ Jesus our Lord. And grant, O merciful God, for his sake, that we may live a holy, just and humble life to the glory of your holy name. (From the 1637 Scottish Book of Common Prayer)

SILENT PRAYER

KYRIE Merbecke Lord, have mercy upon us. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

+GLORIA PATRI (581) Greatorex Glory 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.

[+You are invited to stand. For each hymn, please stand as the last line of the introduction is played.]