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Blessed 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.

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God’s spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water to wash, heal, and satisfy.

As a congregation we become a fountain, sharing this living water with others.

*Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison

Prelude Morning Has Broken James Pethel Chiming of the Hour Welcome

Introit

We gather at your table, Lord, because you bid us come. Our lives, though scattered through the week, we now unite as one. Before us is the bread, the wine; prepare our souls to eat. Come join us by your Spirit, Lord, and make the feast complete.

*Call to Worship Happy are those who walk in God’s way with unwavering steps. They go from strength to strength, ever singing God’s praise. No good thing does the Lord withhold from those who walk uprightly. Their hearts are filled with hope as they journey with their Maker.

*Hymn 65 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

*Invitation to Confession

*Prayer of Confession

God of hope, we confess our disregard of your creation, our doubt of your providence, and our disrespect of our neighbors. We too easily separate ourselves from you and from others, and we foster divisions between those you love. Have mercy on us. Help us to amend our lives, so that we might be your faithful people who bear the good fruit of your Word in the world; through Jesus Christ we pray. (time for silent confession)

And let God’s people say: Amen.

*Assurance of Forgiveness

*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.

*Sung response (hymn 447)

We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God. (repeat)

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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

August 14, 2016 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Anthem Dona Nobis Pacem Lightfoot

Blessing of the Backpacks

Gracious God, we lift to you today these students and educators. They stand here ready to receive your blessing as they commit themselves to the study, learning, and fun that a new school year brings. We ask your blessing on each of them. Further, we ask your blessing on these backpacks. They will hold the school work of each student and will be carried from home to school and back again. As these students carry these backpacks, may they be reminded of the love and care of this congregation that surrounds them each school day. We pray as well for the teachers and administrators in our schools, and those who teach in our communities. May they also be sustained by your blessing. May they be reminded that this congregation embraces their call to teaching and learning, and surrounds them with love and care. We pray in the name of Jesus who we seek to follow day by day. Amen.

(Children, grades two and younger, are invited to remain for the rest of the service or go to activity time.)

First Reading Psalm 80 (hymn 355) O Hear Our Cry, O Lord

Second Reading Luke 12:49-56

Sermon Faith Matters Sharon Youngs

*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.

Offering of God’s Tithes and Our Gifts

Offertory Balm in Gilead Alice Jordan

*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

Hymn 498 Loaves Were Broken, Words Were Spoken

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

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Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

We give thanks to you, creating God, breath of all being … to join the song of all creation and forever sing your praise:

Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are full of your glory, hosanna in the highest. Blessed is the One who comes in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. We give you thanks, O God, that you sowed your Word in Jesus … Creating God, in songs of endless praise, now and forever. Amen.

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

Breaking of the Bread, Pouring of the Cup

Sharing of the Elements

[Elders will serve you at your seat. We eat the bread (all gluten-free) together to symbolize the unity we share in Christ. We receive the cup as individuals to acknowledge the personal need for forgiveness by God’s grace.]

Prayer after Communion God of grace, you have renewed us at your table with the bread of life. May we now go forth in the strength of your love to serve you in one another; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Commissioning of Teachers (see yellow insert)

*Hymn 767 Together We Serve

*Charge and Blessing

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

Postlude Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Alice Jordan

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Today’s flowers are given by the Layendecker family to the glory of God and in honor of the Rev. Jack and Mrs. Ann Layendecker.

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church (FPC)! No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. We hope you feel the love that is

present and our joy in having you with us. Please join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall following worship.

Nursery care is available in the Education building. Ask any of the ushers to direct you, if needed.

Hearing assistance units and large print bulletins are available from the ushers.

Audio recordings of sermons and more information on FPC are at fpcor.org. Please call the church office

(483-1318) for audio recordings of the entire service.

WORSHIP NOTES

Our anthem this morning is a simple and lovely

setting of the Latin phrase 'Dona Nobis Pacem'

(grant us peace) by Mary Lynn Lightfoot. The

vocal lines move together, sometimes independ-

ently, weaving a warm, expressive texture. This

phrase has its origin in the Agnus Dei (Lamb of

God) section of the Roman Catholic mass, and has

been used in many musical settings outside of its

original context.

Blessing of the Backpacks—This morning we

are offering a blessing of the backpacks for our

students and teachers. This is a tradition that our

church embraces which reminds us to support,

stand with, and pray for our students and

community educators throughout the year. We

are also commissioning those from within our

congregation who are graciously volunteering

their time and talents to be our Sunday School

teachers this year.

COMMITTEES MEETING TODAY

Today, Sunday, Aug. 14: 12:15 p.m. (after Sunday school) – light lunch

(provided in room 102)

12:45 p.m. – Human Resources (parlor),

Property & Maintenance (fellowship hall), and

Stewardship (room 6)

1:45 p.m. – committee chairs (room 6)

TODAY’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Liturgist: Bob Hawsey

Time with Children: Sharon Youngs

Activity Time: Teresa Brittain, Jarred Julien

Sound Guild: Sydney Murray

Ushers: Anne Backus, Bill Bostick, Pat Clark,

Kate Fulcher, Joe Grey, Matt Lindsey, Lewis

Phillips, Tammy Pietrzak

Counters: Anne Backus, Bill Bostick

Flowers: Steve Layendecker

Fellowship Hosts: Herb & Carolyn Krause

Opening/Closing: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne

Thank you to Ric Sidey

for serving as our organist today.

NEW ORGANIST BEGINS AUG. 21

The search team for a new organist for FPC is

excited to announce that Peggy Hinkle will begin

serving in that role next Sunday, Aug. 21! Peggy

is associate professor of music at Pellissippi State

Community College, where she also serves as the

music program co-coordinator. Richard Ward,

who convened the search team, writes, “I think we

have a wonderful person to take over the organ

bench from which Jim Allen served us for so long,

and so well.” Plan to help extend a warm welcome

to Peggy next week!

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

August 14-21, 2016

Sun. 8/14 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 a.m. Early Birds / Rise ‘n’ Shine (see next page)

10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Sunday school (see next page)

12:15 p.m. Committee lunch & meetings (see front page)

Mon. 8/15 12:00 p.m. Men’s lunch (Shoney’s)

6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 42 (fellowship hall)

Tues. 8/16 9:15 a.m. Staff meeting (Sharon’s office)

12:15 p.m. Centering prayer (sanctuary)

5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (room 100)

6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (choir room)

Wed. 8/17 11:30 a.m. Al Anon (room 100)

6:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal

7:00 p.m. Session meeting (room 6)

Thurs. 8/18

8:00 a.m. Univ. of TN nutrition class (room 102)

1:30 p.m. FPC staff retreat

Fri. 8/19

5:00 p.m. AYSO coach training (room 102/soccer field)

7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (room 6)

Sat. 8/20

8:00 a.m. AYSO coach training (room 102/soccer field)

Sun. 8/21 Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 a.m. Early Birds / Rise ‘n’ Shine (see next page)

10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Sunday school (see next page)

Celebrations this week:

Birthdays

8/14 Grimes Slaughter

8/17 Kate Fulcher

8/18 Valerie Allen

8/18 Patty Perkins

8/18 Jim Wessel

Anniversaries

8/15 Carolyn & Herb Krause

8/20 Paul Akers &

Barbara Reeve

8/20 Francis & John Drake

Remember those who are . . .

in healthcare and

retirement communities:

Mary Cathcart, Bob Clausing,

Leslie Cowan, Anna George

Dobbins, Barbara Dreiss, Lois

Lacy, Dick Lord, Anna & Marvin

Randolph, Ruth Reeve

homebound:

Sandra Edwards, Lillian Lafferty

LOOKING AHEAD

Thurs., Aug. 18—FPC staff retreat

Sat., Sept. 10—All-church retreat

at John Knox Center

Sharon leaves for vacation next

Sun. afternoon, Aug. 21. She will

be back in the office for Coffee

Chat on Mon., Aug. 29.

Please submit announcements for the Sunday bulletin to the church office by Wednesday afternoon.

Newsletter submissions for The Banner should be made to the church office or Carolyn Krause

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

ADULTS

9:00 a.m.

“Early Birds” class – room 6, Sanctuary building

(coffee/treats, Bible study/discussion)

“Rise & Shine” class – parlor, Sanctuary building

(coffee/treats, Bible study/discussion)

11:15 a.m.

“Uncensored” class – room 6, Sanctuary building

The Jewishness of Jesus – The 9:00 a.m. Early

Bird and Rise ‘n’ Shine classes, as well as the

11:15 a.m. “Uncensored” class are studying the

book What Every Christian Needs to Know about

the Jewishness of Jesus, by Rabbi Evan Moffic.

Join the conversation!

The Belhar Confession – A new adult class

examining the Confession of Belhar begins after

worship today, Aug. 14, in the parlor. In June, the

General Assembly approved the confession for

inclusion in the PC(USA) Book of Confessions

(BOC). The thirty-year-old document grew out of

the Dutch Reformed Church of South Africa dur-

ing Apartheid. Join Dale Hadden for this short

study series on this confession. All are welcome.

ROANE STATE—VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

FOR THE FALL SEMESTER

Are you looking for a mission where you can

serve to make a lasting difference in someone’s

life? We need 6 volunteers to work as study group

proctors for Roane State students for 1.5 hours

each week. Dates: Aug 22-Dec 7. Will train. Call

Sue Byrne at (865) 318-8856.

Today’s the day! Post-worship classes resume for adults,

children, and youth. See below for

information about adult classes. Details

about the meeting location and curricu-

lum for children and youth is listed on

the yellow insert in your bulletin.

There is a registration form in your

bulletin for the Sept. 10 All-Church

retreat. Fill it out today, take it

home and bring it back next week, or

mail it to the church office. However

you turn it in, be sure to do so by

Aug. 25 so you don’t miss out on this

wonderful day.

Sharon Youngs Pastor Chris Black Dir. of Cong. Care & Discipleship

Anna Thomas Director of Music Adrienne Pyle Office Manager

Omer Breeden Custodian Brittany King Nursery

Kelly Drane 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.—12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church—A PC(USA) Congregation

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

Liturgist: Jan Alexander

Time with Children: Chris Black

Activity Time: Sue Byrne, Lily Childs

Sound Guild: Carolyn Krause

Ushers: Sam Boley, Andrew Brittain, Teresa

Brittain, Mary Childress, Gail King, Phillip King,

Anna Robinson, Dennis Strickler

Counters: Jim Campbell, Mary Childress

Flowers: Paul Akers & Barbara Reeve

Fellowship Hosts: Dave & Mary Mullins

Opening/Closing: Dan Terpstra, Jim Tonne

If you would like to donate flowers in honor or memory of a special

person, please sign the flower chart on the fellowship hall bulletin

board. You will be contacted regarding a dedication for that Sunday’s

bulletin. Flowers are $35 (payable to First Presbyterian Church).

Please consider donating flowers for worship—

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