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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY February 19, 2012, 10:00 a.m.

Transfiguration of the Lord

Prelude Welcome and Announcements

GATHERING AROUND GOD’S WORD

Introit Christ, whose glory fill the skies. Christ, the true, the only light, Sun of Righteousness, arise, Triumph o’er the shades of night; Day spring from on high, be near; Day star, in my heart appear. *Call to Worship God calls to the heavens and to the earth and invites the faithful to gather.

The heavens declare God’s righteousness, an earth sings God’s praise. Let us worship God.

*Hymn 474 O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright

*Call to Confession *Prayer of Confession Holy God, you are so far beyond our understanding; your glory is more than we can comprehend. We persist in making you too small; we restrict your wisdom and mercy to what we can explain. Forgive us. Open our eyes to infinite splendor and make us more faithful, that we may follow, in trust,

wherever you lead.

Time for silent confession.

And all God’s people said: Amen.

*Declaration of Forgiveness

Gloria Patri Glory to God, Whose Goodness Shines on Me SEE INSERT

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.

*Anthem Song of Transfiguration Haas

GOD’S WORD

Time with the Children

Colin Colverson

Children, first grade and younger, may go to activity time in the Children’s Library, upstairs in the

Education Building.

Hymn 73 Swiftly Pass the Clouds of Glory

Old Testament Reading 2nd Kings 17:1-17

(To begin the psalm, choir sings refrain, the congregation sings refrain.

All sing refrain as indicated between the verses.)

God, our Lord, a king remaining, seated on the throne in light; You have robed yourself, and reigning, clothed yourself with pow'r and might.

Refrain

In its everlasting station Earth is poised to swerve no more;

You have laid your throne's foundation from all time where thought can soar.

Refrain

Lord, the words your lips are telling are the perfect and the true.

In your high eternal dwelling, holiness shall live with you.

Refrain

New Testament Lesson Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon Rev. Tom Baird

No King But God

RESPONDING TO GOD’S WORD

The Eucharist

*Communion Hymn 306 Fairest Lord Jesus

Invitation to the Lord’s table

Prayer

Loving God, we thank you that you are as close to us as breath, that your love is constant and

unfailing. We thank you for all that sustains life, and especially for Jesus Christ, who teaches us

how to live out an ethic of justice and peace, and for the promise of transformation made mani-

fest in his life, death and resurrection. We ask you to bless this bread and this cup. Through

this meal make us the body of Christ that we may join with you in promoting the well-being of all

creation. Amen

Communion of the People

The Presbyterian Church practices open communion-welcoming to the table bap-

tized children and anyone who confesses Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. If your

tradition permits, you are welcome to share the table with us. If you are uncomfort-

able doing so, please use this time as a time of prayer and reflection.

Prayer After Communion/Lord’s Prayer (Traditional, p. 16, Hymnal)

*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 142 All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name!

Charge and Benediction

*Congregational Response

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

*All who are able please stand.

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

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

Interim Pastor ................................................................................................. Craig Hendrix

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

Organist ................................................................................................................. Jim Allen

Parish Nurse ....................................................................................................... Meg Tonne

Director of Youth and Children’s Ministries..................................................... Hannah Norris

Office Manager ............................................................................................. Diane Ciarlette

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

Craig’s cell phone number is 368-1362.

THE FLOWERS for today are given to the glory of God by the Hilliard family and in memory of Peggy’s mother, Nancy Brock Wilson.

Birthdays Anniversaries

Feb 22 Desmond Darko None

Feb 23 Margaret Mott

Feb 23 Jody Washington

Feb 24 Pat Rush

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK OF February 19, 2012

Church office hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - noon and 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Today (Transfiguration of the Lord) 9:00 a.m. Sunday School-The Early Bird Class 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Sunday School 5:00 p.m. PYC Monday 12:00 noon Men’s Lunch, Shoney’s 6:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 42 Thursday 7:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Next Sunday (Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time) 9:00 a.m. Sunday School-The Early Bird Class 10:00 a.m. Worship 11:15 a.m. Sunday School 5:00 p.m. PYC

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 Doug Kwasnoski

Lois Lacy Lillian Lafferty

Fern Latimer Dick and Kay Lord

Jo Rennich

THANKS TO TODAY’S VOLUNTEERS!

Liturgist: Matt Stone Fellowship Hosts: Janet Swift and Don Spong

Time with Children: Ronnie Griffin Children’s Activity Time: Sherith Colverson, Ashley Hadden, Nicole Markley

Ushers: Joe Grey, Ann Grey, Anne Backus, Paul Rohwer,

Tammy Pietrzak, Bill Bostick and Summer Byrne

Sound Guild: Sydney Murray

Counters: Paul Rohwer and Jim Campbell

Opening and Closing: Dennis Strickler and Randy Pietrzak

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 re-cordings of the worship service, contact the church office. WELCOME VISITORS! Everyone is invited to join us for refreshments following worship in the Fel-lowship 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. February 19, 2012 - Adult Bible Study, 11:15 a.m. The Parlor. Discussing the Sermon.

February 19, 2012—Adult Church School Class “Enough: God’s Blessings in Abundance,” 11:15 a.m., Room 6 (next to Sanctuary entrance).

Ecumenical Storehouse Workers Needed

This month (February) our church will provide volunteer adults and youth to staff the storehouse from

8:45 a.m. until 12 noon on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings.

On Monday, Wednesday and Friday we need 4 workers to help clients select items. On Saturday, we

need 4 to 6 men and 2 or 3 trucks to pick up items at residences and return them to the storehouse.

If you can help with this project sign up on the counter in Fellowship Hall. For more information call

Ted Atkinson at 483-4412.

The Guitar Workshop is meeting on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Room 102. 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.

Updating FPC Directory and Parish List

In the Fellowship Hall there are copies of the 2011 Office Directory. Please take the time to review and

update your information especially your cell phone and email. Even if you don’t have any changes

please take the time to put a check after your name indicating you have reviewed your information.

Announcements Continued -

Friendly Reminder: Deadline for submitting announcements in the church bulletin will be Wednesday evening. Also, deadline to get announcements in the Banner will be the third Fri-day of each month.

March 2-4: Presbytery of East TN Youth Summit in Gatlinburg. This event is for High School

only and is a fabulous opportunity to worship, fellowship and hang out with other high school

students from all around East TN. To get more info or a registration form, see Hannah.

Youth and Children Montreat Music and Worship Conference: June 24-30. Cost for conference,

food, and lodging in FPC’s cabin is $475. See Hannah for more details or registration forms.

Many Voices, One Song: Presbyterians are joining together in worship and song through a hymn sing

program as part of the Presbyterian Hymnal Project. In worship today we continue to sing, Glory to God,

Whose Glory Shines on Me through the season of epiphany. This is a new musical setting and para-

phrase of the familiar Gloria Patri we sing each Sunday. It is important to keep in mind that goodness,

grace, and love are equally gifts of each member of the Trinity. Similarly, that these gifts come to indi-

viduals is a reminder that they are available to all who will receive them. The new hymnal, Glory to

God, will be presented at General Assembly for approval this summer.

The Presbyterian Association of Musicians (PAM) sponsors the Worship and Music Conferences at Mont-reat Conference Center each summer. Adhering to the principles of Reformed worship, PAM conferences seek to model a high standard of worship through the promotion of worthy liturgy, church music, and other arts, providing spiritual enrichment and nurture to children, youth, and adults. The conferences are designed for everyone committed to worship in the church – pastors, musicians, choir members, worship committee members, children, and youth. Join us for In God’s Abundance, Living, Moving, Being. There’s a place for you at the Montreat.