1. family and parenting
2. children

APRIL 19, 2015
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER
8:30 and 11:00 AM
GATHERING
OPENING SENTENCES
Todd Jones
†VOLUNTARY
J.S. Bach
Christ lag in Todesbanden
(In death’s strong grasp the Saviour lay)
*CALL TO
WORSHIP
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
Leader:
People:
(8:30) Adam DeVries
(11:00) Sandra Randleman
O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
His steadfast love endures forever.
Out of my distress I called on the Lord;
the Lord answered me and set me in a broad place.
Open to me the gates of righteousness,
that I may enter through them
and give thanks to the Lord.
(Psalm 118:1, 5 & 19)
†*PROCESSIONAL
HYMN 246
TRURO
Christ Is Alive!
†WELCOME AND
CALL
TO
PRAYER
OPPORTUNITIES
CONFESSION
OF
FOR
DISCIPLESHIP
(8:30) Adam DeVries
(11:00) Sandra Randleman
CONFESSION
Merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against You
in thought, word, and deed,
by what we have done,
and by what we have left undone.
We have not loved You
with our whole heart and mind and strength.
We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
In Your mercy forgive what we have been,
help us amend what we are,
and direct what we shall be,
so that we may delight in Your will
and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of Your holy name.
SILENT CONFESSION
Todd Jones
LORD, HAVE MERCY
ASSURANCE
OF
Kyrie Eleison
PARDON
*CONGREGATIONAL
RESPONSE
Gloria Patri
Hymn 581
THE WORD AND SACRAMENT
~ Children are invited to come to the front for the baptism. ~
SACRAMENT
OF
BAPTISM
(8:30)
Adam DeVries
Polly and Christopher Douse are presenting their son, Christopher
Murray Douse II, for baptism. Assisting Elder: Steve Douse
(11:00)
Todd Jones
Andrea and Graham Swafford are presenting their son, Howard
Graham Swafford IV, for baptism. Assisting Elder: Jami Hill
†HYMN FOR
PRAYER
BAPTISM
TALLIS’ CANON
FOR ILLUMINATION
God our helper,
by Your Holy Spirit, open our minds,
that as the Scriptures are read
and Your Word is proclaimed,
we may be led into Your truth
and taught Your will,
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Pastor:
People:
‡
Old Testament: Psalm 4, page 490
New Testament: Luke 24:36-48, page 91
The Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Children ages 4 and 5 are invited to Young Children and Worship
in Room CW-110.
‡HYMN OF
PREPARATION 451 (seated)
Open My Eyes, That I May See
OPEN MY EYES
SERMON
Todd Jones
Open Minds, Open Hearts
RESPONSE OF THE PEOPLE
*AFFIRMATION OF
FAITH
The Apostles’ Creed
PRAYERS
OF THE
PEOPLE
AND THE
(8:30) Sandra Randleman
(11:00) Stuart Gordon
Hymnal Page 35
LORD’S PRAYER
(debts)
Hymnal Page 35
OFFERTORY
(8:30)
Howard Helvey
O Breath of Life
O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us,
revive Your church with life and power;
O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us,
and fit Your church to meet this hour.
O Wind of God, come bend us, break us,
till humbly we confess our need;
then in Your tenderness remake us,
revive, restore, for this we plead.
O Breath of Love, come breathe within us,
renewing thought and will and heart;
come, Love of Christ afresh to win us,
revive your church in every part!
(11:00)
arr. Mack Wilberg
My God, My Portion, and My Love
My God, my portion, and my love, my everlasting all,
I’ve none but Thee in heaven above, or on this earthly ball.
What empty things are all the skies, and this inferior clod!
There’s nothing here deserves my joys, there’s nothing like my God.
In vain the bright, the burning sun, scatters his feeble light;
’tis Thy sweet beams create my noon; If Thou withdraw, ’tis night.
Let all that dwell above the sky, and air, and earth, and seas,
conspire to lift Thy glories high and speak Thine endless praise.
The whole creation, join in one, to bless the sacred Name,
of Him that sits upon the throne, and to adore the Lamb!
*PRESENTATION AND
*PRAYER OF
RESPONSE
Doxology
OLD HUNDREDTH
DEDICATION
SENDING FORTH
*HYMN OF
COMMITMENT 450
SLANE
Be Thou My Vision
*CHARGE AND
BENEDICTION
Todd Jones
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE 547
AR HYD Y NOS
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
J.S. Bach
Allegro from Trio Sonata in C, BWV 529
* — Those who are able, please stand
† — Latecomers may be seated
Please silence your cell phone as you enter the sanctuary.
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PARTICIPATING IN THE SERVICE
Todd Jones, 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
Reid Groomes, (8:30) Baptism Buddy
Kathleen Kerr, (11:00) Baptism Buddy
Madison Shirey, Cross Bearer
Allison Gilliland, Candle Bearer
Raphael Bundage, Director of Music
Rhonda Swanson, Assistant Organist
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 Margaret Manning Tipton and Jonathan
McLaughlin Frist and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thompson
Adams, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Winston Frederick Tipton.
CONGRATULATIONS — The First Presbyterian Church family
congratulates Cari and Chris Isham on the birth of their son, John
Benjamin Isham, born on April 6. Proud grandparents are John and
Florene Johns.
SYMPATHY — The First Presbyterian Church family extends sympathy to:
• Melissa and Walt Burton, on the death of Melissa’s mother, Betty
Martin, who died on April 11. Sympathy also to grandsons Liam and
Jeb Burton.
• Beth and Chris Kirkland, on the death of Chris’ father, Robert
Edward Kirkland, who died on April 11. Sympathy also to
grandchildren, Bonner and Hayden Kirkland.
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.
MUSIC NOTE — Today’s opening voluntary, from J.S. Bach’s Orgenbuchlein,
is a setting of the Easter hymn. The text is translated as: “In death’s strong
grasp the Saviour lay, for our offences given; But now the Lord is ris’n today
and brings us life from heaven; Wherefore let us all rejoice and praise our
God with cheerful voice and sing loud Hallelujas! Hallelujah.”
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 visit 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.
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 (615-383-1815).
A/V OF WORSHIP AVAILABLE — Worship service in Courtenay Hall has the
audio-video transfer for each of the Sunday morning worship services.
OFFICER PRAYER TIME — Prayer request cards can be found in a rack
attached to the Prayer Request Box.
SERMONS preached weekly can be found on our website (fpcnashville.org).
THE FIVE THIRTY — Ashley Higgins continues our Borders
series with When Midwives Break the Rules.
SPRING PICNIC NEXT SUNDAY — April 26, following the 11:00 A.M. service.
Games for 7-12 grade will be on the soccer fields, with games for younger
children on the Oak Hill playground. There will also be a bounce house
and a cupcake walk. Food trucks will serve food; cash and credit cards
accepted. Please wear “play” clothes.
THE NASHVILLE CHAMBER SINGERS IN CONCERT on Sunday, April 26, at
3:00 P.M. The Nashville Chamber Singers will present a concert in the
FPC Sanctuary. The concert is free and open to the public.
2015 MOTHER’S DAY MEN’S CHOIR — Attention all men of First
Presbyterian Church: The Mother’s Day Men’s Choir will begin
rehearsing on April 26 at 9:45 A.M. Please meet Raphael Bundage in the
choir room. We will sing at the 11:00 A.M. service on Mother’s Day, May
10. Call Daphne Garey (298-9517) for information.
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. David Michelson continues to speak on
the middle eastern Christian views on prayer. On April 26, Dr. David
Perkins, Associate Director of the Luce Program in Religion in the Arts
and Contemporary Culture at Vanderbilt Divinity School, will speak on
“The Arts and Theological Education.” Class begins at 9:45 A.M. in the
living room of the Cheek House.
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 3 and
younger. Register online.
WEDNESDAY DINNER MENU — April 22 is baked
spaghetti, roasted vegetables, rolls, salad bar and
cookies. Kids: barbecue chicken bites. Dinner begins
5:00 P.M. Programs begin 6:00 P.M. Dinner cost:
Adults, $8; Child 3 – 12, $4; Child two and under,
free. For more info and dinner reservations
(fpcnashville.org/congregation/wednesday-nights/).
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AND NURSERY
All registrations are available on the Children’s page of the website.
AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES
n Pajama Drive ends this week. Grab a heart from the
clothesline in the Children’s Ministry Wing foyer and return your
PJs to the laundry baskets by April 22.
n ME Mornings — Session will conclude this week on April 23.
Moms will take a special trip to the Martha O’Bryan Early Learning
Center to deliver the clothes from our Pajama Drive. Nursery care
will be provided at the church during this trip; please make your
reservation online.
n Confirmation Session Examination & Lunch — May 3,
immediately following the 11:00 A.M. worship in Courtenay Hall,
confirmands will meet with session members while parents hear
about the FPC Youth Ministry.
n Early Preschool is accepting applications for both the 2015
Summer Program and the 2015-16 school year. 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.
n Apostolos Class for 12th Graders — April 19 and 26, Teddy
Christenberry will teach the seniors on some hard questions of faith
and doubt and discuss unique issues that arise in college.
n Sign Up for Summer Mission Trips (youth.fpcnashville.org)
• West Virginia: June 7-12 McDowell County — Rising
9th-12th Graders
• Great Escape: June 14-19 — Rising 7th and 8th Grade
• Mystery Mission Trip: June 21-27 — Graduating Seniors
Questions? Contact (615-298-9570 or youth@fpcnashville.org).
AGE-LEVEL MINISTRIES
YOUNG ADULT & COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
n Young Adult Sunday Brunch TODAY — Hey 20’s and 30’s
folks! Join us at Sinema (2600 Franklin Pike) after the 11 o’clock
worship service today for brunch. Little ones welcomed, too. Hope to
see you there! Call or text Ashley with questions (919-414-7441).
n Young Adult Women’s Study — Monday evenings from 7:00 –
8:30 P.M. (5229 Cochran Drive, 37220). Contact 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.
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).
The Mission of First Presbyterian Church
To know Christ, to make Him known, and to exhibit His love
through worship, education, and service.
NOTES
4815 Frankin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 383-1815 www.fpcnashville.org