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MARCH 29, 2015
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
PALM/PASSION SUNDAY
8:30 and 11:00 AM
GATHERING
OPENING SENTENCES
Todd Jones
†VOLUNTARY
Alexandre Guilmant
Valet will ich dir geben
(All Glory, Laud, and Honor)
†INTROIT
arr. Carol McClure
Hosanna!
CALL
TO
WORSHIP
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
All:
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Lo, your King comes to you;
Triumphant and victorious is He,
Humble and riding on a donkey,
On a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!
(Zechariah 9:9)
†*PROCESSIONAL
†WELCOME AND
CALL
TO
PRAYER
(8:30) Adam DeVries
(11:00) Stuart Gordon
HYMN 196
VALET WILL ICH DIR GEBEN
All Glory, Laud, and Honor
OPPORTUNITIES
CONFESSION
OF
FOR
DISCIPLESHIP
Todd Jones
(8:30) Adam DeVries
(11:00) Stuart Gordon
CONFESSION
God of all times and places,
we confess that we would rather join the crowds
than stand alone.
We prefer the popular point of view to a solitary witness.
We like safety and security
while shrinking from the risk of involvement.
We’ll sing “hosanna,” when everyone else is doing so,
but not when the hostile “Good Friday” forces may hear us.
We believe Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners.
We know that means us, not just others.
We ask You to be patient with us,
to help us understand our own guilt.
Then pour out Your forgiveness in such a way
that we are forever transformed; in Jesus’ name, Amen.
SILENT CONFESSION
LORD, HAVE MERCY
ASSURANCE
OF
Kyrie Eleison
PARDON
*CONGREGATIONAL
RESPONSE
Gloria Patri
Hymn 579
THE WORD
CHILDREN’S TIME
PRAYER
Todd Jones
FOR ILLUMINATION
Guide us, O God,
by Your Word and Spirit,
that in Your light we may see light,
in Your truth find freedom,
and in Your will discover Your peace;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Old Testament: Psalm 27, page 503
New Testament: Mark 11:1-11, page 47
Pastor:
The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
‡
Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship
in Room CW-110.
SERMON
Todd Jones
In the Presence of My Enemies
RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE
*AFFIRMATION OF
PRAYERS
OF THE
FAITH
(8:30) Sandra Randleman
(11:00) Sam Cooper
The Apostles’ Creed (Traditional) Hymnal Page 35
PEOPLE
AND
THE LORD’S PRAYER
(debts)
OFFERTORY
Hymnal Page 35
arr. Roberta Bitgood
(8:30)
Hosanna
Hosanna!
Blessed is He that comes in the Name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest!
(11:00)
From Bethlehem to Calvary
Jonathan Varcoe
Of those who sought my crib at Bethlehem,
heeding a voice and following a star,
how many walked with me to Calvary?
It was too far. Glory surrounded that once mangered babe,
and hope for men who struggled with their loss.
But hope, fulfilled,
came through my thorny crown and through my cross.
Truth was my sword, and pain the accolade
which I bestowed on those who followed on;
a tethered ass the charger which I chose to ride upon.
Gone was the glory, then, of Bethlehem,
the gifts of Kings and Magi from the East;
gone were the multitudes, and only twelve were at the feast.
Of humble bread served in the upper room,
where that sad cup was passed from hand to hand
in token of my love for all mankind within the land.
When, at Gethsemane, I prayed alone
that a more bitter cup might be withdrawn,
ye could not watch with me one little hour until the Dawn!
So many sought my crib at Bethlehem,
heeding a voice and following a star,
but only Simon walked to Calvary. It was too far.
*PRESENTATION AND
*PRAYER OF
RESPONSE
Doxology
OLD HUNDREDTH
DEDICATION
SENDING FORTH
*HYMN OF
COMMITMENT 197
ELLACOMBE
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
*CHARGE AND
BENEDICTION
Todd Jones
AR HYD Y NOS
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 547
Go, My Children, with My Blessing
Go, my children, with my blessing, never alone.
Waking, sleeping, I am with you, you are my own,
In my love’s baptismal river I have made you mine forever.
Go, my children, with my blessing, you are my own.
Text by Jaroslav J. Vajda ©1983 by Concordia Publishing House.
Reproduced with permission under license number 04:09-49B.
The congregation will be seated for a moment of silent prayer
after the Congregational Response.
*CLOSING VOLUNTARY
Johannes Brahms
Herzliebster Jesu
(Ah, Holy Jesus)
*— Those who are able, please stand† — Latecomers may be seated
Please silence your cell phone as you enter the sanctuary.
PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE
Todd Jones, Pastor
Sam Cooper, Executive Pastor
Adam DeVries, Associate Pastor for Youth and Their Families
Stuart Gordon, Associate Pastor for Discipleship
Sandra Randleman,
Associate Pastor for Congregational Care and Mission
Kate Sullivan, Cross Bearer
Raphael Bundage, Director of Music
Nicholas Bergin, Organist
Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist
Psalmody and Doxology Choirs: Carol McClure, Director
Hosanna: Lara Woodward, Director
Cherub Choir: Kelly Posey, Director
Keith Moore, Sanctuary Chorale Conductor
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH extends a warm welcome in the name of
Christ to all who worship with us today. If you are interested in joining
First Presbyterian Church, please speak to the pastor or elder standing at
the left of the pulpit, or you may call the church office during the week.
WORSHIP REGISTRATION PADS — Whether you are a first-time visitor or a
long-time member, you can help us plan ministries by signing the worship
registration pad, placed at the aisle end of your pew.
FLOWERS on the chancel table are given to the glory of God and in
celebration of the marriage of Ann Briggs Horn and David William
Montross, Jr., and in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Tipton, Jr.
CONGRATULATIONS — The First Presbyterian Church family
congratulates Susan and Lance Sobel, on the birth of their daughter,
Eleanor Katherine Sobel, born on March 3. Proud grandmother is Kathy
Jones.
SYMPATHY — The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to
Dana and Mark Pollard on the death of Mark’s father, Odell Pollard, who
died on March 12. Sympathy also to granddaughter Sammy Grace Pollard.
If any member of the church desires the Christian support of a
Stephen Minister, call Sandra Randleman (298-9502).
Stephen Ministers are trained lay ministers of the church.
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Today: Palm Sunday
•
8:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M. & 5:30 P.M.
April 2: Maundy Thursday
• 5:30-6:30 P.M. — Dinner, reservations needed. Call (615-383-1815).
• 6:30 P.M. — Communion service in the sanctuary.
April 3: Good Friday
• Noon — Worship service in Stanford Chapel.
• 7:00 P.M. — Tenebrae service
April 5: Easter
• 6:30 A.M. — Sunrise service
• 7:00 A.M. — Easter Breakfast
• 8:00 A.M., 9:30 A.M., 11:00 A.M. and 5:30 P.M. — Worship
• Young Children & Worship — 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 A.M. services.
Overflow for these Easter services will be located in Courtenay Hall.
HOLY WEEK NURSERY CARE — Nursery care will be offered Maundy
Thursday, Good Friday (Evening service only), and Easter Sunday 8:00,
9:30 and 11:00 A.M. services. No nursery care for the Sunrise Service.
YOUNG CHILDREN & WORSHIP — 8:30 and 11:00 in Room CW-110 (located
in the Children’s Ministry wing). Please reference the worship bulletin to
know when to exit the sanctuary. Parents and their children who are age
4, 5 or 6 (not in 1st grade) by August 15, 2014, are invited. Please visit our
website to enroll or contact Deb O’Brien (dobrien@fpcnashville.org).
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY — 9:45 to 10:45 every Sunday.
Nursery care for children six weeks to three years is available during
worship services and Sunday School. Classes (ages 3-6) are in the
Children’s Ministry Wing. Classes (1-6 grades) at the top of the C-Wing in
Oak Hill School. Please see the Hospitality Center for more info.
MOTHER AND INFANT QUIET ROOM — Mothers of infants who need a quiet
place for nursing or calming babies. Audio feed of the worship is provided.
Check with Karen Fitts in the Nursery for availability.
JOIN US FOR COFFEE & DONUTS — Please join us each Sunday between
services downstairs in Courtenay Hall for coffee and donuts.
OFFICER PRAYER TIME — Prayer request cards are in pew racks and at
the boxes located in the narthex and at the Hospitality Center.
ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES — If anyone has a need or
disability requiring assistance or accommodation for any church activity,
please contact the church office (383-1815).
A/V OF WORSHIP AVAILABLE — Worship service in Courtenay Hall has the
audio-video transfer for each of the Sunday morning worship services.
SERMONS preached weekly can be found on our website (fpcnashville.org).
THE FIVE THIRTY — Ashley Higgins teaches on this Palm
Sunday: Hosanna! Join us in The Gathering Place! Follow
us on Twitter @thefivethirty, thefivethirty on Instagram
and like us on Facebook @ The Five Thirty.
HOLY COMMUNION will be observed on Thursday, April 2, at the 6:30 P.M.
Maundy Thursday worship service. Prepare your hearts to celebrate this
sign of Christ’s love.
SAVE THE DATE: SPRING PICNIC AT FPC — Join us on April 26, following
the 11:00 A.M. service, for food, games and more.
PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN’S “A JOYFUL SPRING” — May 19 at 6:00 P.M. at the
home of Marty & Betty Dickens (4410 Harding Place, 37205) for delicious
food and fellowship. Cost is $15. Register online or call Rachael Gresham
(615-383-1815).
JUNE RAMSEY CLASS — Today, Dr. Jaco Hammon, Professor, Vanderbilt
Divinity School, is our guest speaker. Next Sunday classes will not meet.
April 12 and 19, Dr. David Michelson, Assistant Professor of the History
of Christianity, will speak on Ancient Middle Eastern Christians on
Prayer and Spiritual Life. Class begins at 9:45 A.M. in the living room of
the Cheek House.
CAREER TRANSITION NETWORK — Tuesdays, 8:00 – 9:30 A.M. in the Bryant
Conference Room. For more information, contact Bill Kirby
(billkirbyjr@gmail.com or 615-364-8286).
2015 SPRING INQUIRERS’ CLASS — April 12, 19, 26, and May 3 and
10, (9:45-10:45 A.M.) in the Session Room (MW-203 on the 2nd floor
of the Ministry Wing). Registration is not necessary. For more
information, please call (615-383-1815) or Sandra Randleman at
(615-298-9502).
ONE GREAT HOUR OF SHARING OFFERING RECEIVED TODAY
— Help us support vital ministries like Presbyterian Disaster
Assistance and Presbyterian Hunger Program. Look for
offering envelopes in today’s bulletin — make checks payable
to FPC. Children may return their fish coin boxes today to
the baskets in the church narthex.
WAY ON WEDNESDAYS is a restorative midweek ministry where children
can experience God through spiritual practices and worship education. All
ages four through 6th grade are welcome! Nursery care for children three
and younger. Please visit the website for more information or to register
your child.
AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES
WEDNESDAY DINNER MENU — The menu for April 1 is roast
beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, steamed peas, rolls, soup, salad
bar and birthday cake. Kids: All natural hot dog. Dinner
begins 5:00 P.M. Programs begin 6:00 P.M. Dinner cost: Adults,
$8; Child 3 – 12, $4; Child 2 and under, free. For more info and dinner
reservations (fpcnashville.org/congregation/wednesday-nights/).
FIRST FRIENDS ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Wednesday, April 8, 9:00 A.M. — Day trip to Corvette
Museum, Bowling Green. RSVP by April 6.
• Thursday, April 16, 12:00 P.M. — Luncheon/Program in
Courtenay Hall. Rescheduled program as we “Celebrate Our
Own Wayland Holyfield.” Sandwich/Salad Bar, Dessert ($6).
RSVP by April 13.
• Sunday, April 19, 12:00 P.M. — Sunday Lunch at the Egg & I.
RSVP by April 17.
Make all reservations with Rachel Gresham (615-383-1815 or
hospitalitycenter@fpcnashville.org).
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
AND
NURSERY
n Milestone 6 Celebration — On April 12, Love and Grace
classes will have their Milestone Celebration. Parents are
encouraged to join their 5/6 year-old in Grundy Hall during Sunday
School for this wonderful celebration.
n 5th Grade Field Trip — April 12, the 5th grade Sunday School
class will take a trip to the Downtown Presbyterian Church.
Families are welcome to attend. Please bring $5 to cover a pizza
lunch at the church.
AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES
n Confirmation Class Service & Fellowship — April 12, 3:00
– 6:00 P.M. on church campus to do service projects & fellowship
together. RSVP online.
n ME Mornings Spring Session — Moms of children 6 years
and younger, mark your calendars for April 9, 16 and 23. ME
Mornings will begin its Spring session, 9:30 – 11:00 A.M. Moms will
fellowship together in The Gathering Place. Nursery care is
available; please make your reservation online.
n VBS 2015 is June 22-25, 2015 — Register online today!
Children ages 4 ½ through those entering 3rd grade are welcome for
this fun week of Bible study and adventure!
n Mission Camp — July 20-23, for children entering grades 4-6
in Fall of 2015. Registration online.
n Early Preschool is accepting applications for both the 2015
Summer Program and the 2015-16 school year! The preschool
accepts children ages 18 months – 5 years. Visit
(childrens.fpcnashville.org/preschool/) for more information.
YOUTH ANNOUNCEMENTS
n Sunday School Today — Grades 7-12 will meet in The
Gathering Place at 9:40 A.M. before splitting into grade level Sunday
school groups.
n 10:24 Small Group Bible Studies are meeting weekly. If you
would like to join a group, contact Scott (shearon@fpcnashville.org).
n Sign Up for Summer Mission Trips (youth.fpcnashville.org)
n West Virginia: (June 7 – 12, McDowell County) Rising 912th Graders helping with home repair with the Youth Staff.
n Great Escape: (June 14 – 19, Lee University, Cleveland,
TN) Rising 7th and 8th Grade Youth Conference with Brandon.
n Mystery Mission Trip: (June 21 – 27) Graduating Senior
Mission Trip. Come and be surprised!
n Barefoot Camp: (July 6 – 11) Rising 7th and 8th graders can
join Adam (camp speaker!) and others for a memorable week in
Kentucky at camp, celebrating diversity.
n Attention All 7th Graders! Please join us today for an
afternoon of fun, games, snacks and fellowship! We will meet from
3:30 – 5:00 P.M. at Adelaide Dashiff’s house (425 Royal Oaks Place,
37205). This will take place of normal 10:24 meetings for the 7th
grade boys and girls.
To sign up for trips or for more information, contact Millie Greiner
(mgreiner@fpcnashville.org or 615-298-9570).
YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
n Young Adult Women’s Bible Study — We meet on Monday
evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 P.M. (5229 Cochran Drive, 37220). Email
Ashley for more information (ahiggins@fpcnashville.org).
n Young Adult Small Group — Led by Lipscomb and Rachel
Davis. Dinner and Bible study held Tuesday evenings 6:30 – 8:00
P.M. at the Davis’ home (1124 Stonewall Jackson Court, 37220). For
those young adults in their 20s and 30s.
The Mission of First Presbyterian Church
To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love
through worship, education, and service.
AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES
n Sunday School Classes (meet at 9:45 A.M.)
• Young Adult Sunday School Class — Led by Steve and
Mary Lee Bartlett, Warner McNeilly and Allison Milam. For
young adults in their 20s and 30s (Staff Workroom).
• Foundations — Led by Chan and Ginger Sheppard and
Sam and Betsy Funk. For engaged and newly married couples
(Enrichment Center, EC-100).
• First Families — Led by Mort and Jami Hill. For adults
with children ages birth to six years old (Courtenay Lounge).
• Friends in Faith — For adults in their 30s and early 40s
(L-205).
n General
• For more information about College Ministry, email
Linda Morphis (lmorphis@fpcnashville.org). For more
information about Young Adult Ministry, email Ashley Higgins
(ahiggins@fpcnashville.org).
• Check
Out
the
Young
Adult
webpage
(ya.fpcnashville.org), College webpage (college.fpcnashville.org)
and Facebook pages (FPC Nashville Young Adults & FPC College
Students) to get more involved in our Young Adult Ministry.
4815 Frankin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 383-1815 www.fpcnashville.org