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

Prelude O Sacred Head Now Wounded Hessler/arr. Hayes Welcome

Introit

This is the hour of banquet and of song; this is the heavenly table fully spread; Here let us feast, and feasting, still prolong the hallowed hour of fellowship and bread.

*Call to Worship (from Psalm 32)

Let all who are faithful offer prayer to God; At a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous; Shout for joy, all you upright in heart.

*Hymn 509 All Who Hunger Gather Gladly

*Invitation to Confession

*Litany of Confession

Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you. You provide the food we need; yet we desire a different menu. (silence) Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against our neighbors. We make sure our own cups are filled, while offering little to others. (silence) Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against ourselves. We stuff our minds and bodies with things that cannot satisfy. (silence)

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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

March 8, 2020 Second Sunday in Lent

*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

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

Time with the Children Peggy Terpstra Children grades 2 and younger are invited to remain in the service or go to First Steps.

Anthem Draw Us in the Spirit’s Tether Curry/Friedell

Draw us in the Spirit’s tether; for when humbly in thy name, two or three are met together, thou art in the midst of them; alleluia, alleluia; touch we now thy garment’s hem. As disciples used to gather in the name of Christ to sup, then with thanks to God, the Father, break the bread and bless the cup, alleluia, alleluia; so knit thou our friendship up. All our meals and all our living make us sacraments of thee, that by caring, helping, giving, we may true disciples be. Alleluia, alleluia. we will serve thee faithfully.

Scripture Reading Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon Come to Your Senses: Sharon Youngs You Are What You Eat

*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.

The Sacrament of Holy Communion

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

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 our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

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Holy One, in this dry and weary land … stand to 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 and praise for Jesus … Great is the mystery of faith: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Pour out your Holy Spirit upon this bread, this cup … all glory is yours, O God, now and forever. Amen.

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.

Breaking of the Bread, Pouring of the Cup

Sharing of the Elements

Please refer to Worship Notes for directions.

Prayer after Communion We give you thanks, O God, that you have fed us at your Table. Continue to nourish us each day with your truth, justice, and love, that we might help to fill the hunger of others; in Jesus’ name. Amen.

The Gathering of Our Gifts

Offertory Song of Hope and Adoration Louise Ogle

*Doxology (hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn 754 Help Us Accept Each Other

*Charge and Blessing

*Congregational Response Irish Blessing (inside back of hymnal)

Postlude Postlude on “Aurelia” Wesley/arr. Dixon

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+ + + + + Today’s flowers are by Alex & Julia Cantrell given to the glory of God

and in celebration of Jack’s 5th birthday.

Worship notes

Our sermon series, “Come to Your Senses,” continues this morning with a focus on our sense of taste. For Communion today, several “tastes” are offered. At each station for intinction will be a basket of different-flavored breads and a cup of red grape juice. At each station will also be a basket of gluten-free bread and a cup of white grape juice in which to dip it. The servers holding the baskets of bread will hand a piece to you, which you are invited to receive and then dip into the appropriate cup, taking care to keep your fingertips from touching the juice. You also have the option of not dipping the bread at all.

Canoeing Lent Our pizza supper and discussion of Canoeing the Mountains continues for the next two Wednes-days, Mar. 11 and 18. Pizza is served at 5:15 p.m. in the fellowship hall; the discussion begins at 5:45 p.m.

Who Are We Presbyterians? On Sundays, Mar. 15 and 22, at 9:00 a.m., in room 6, Sharon will continue the series, “Who Are We Presbyterians?” All are invited, especially folks who are new to FPC. Discussions cover Presbyterian theology and FPC’s mission and ministries.

Transportation survey Help us to better understand how we get to church by completing the transportation survey insert in your bulletin. If you'd rather do it with your phone or computer, visit: https://tinyurl.com/fpcorCars.

Today’s worship volunteers

Liturgist: Sally Moyer Acolyte: Taylor Hensley Time with Children: Peggy Terpstra First Steps: Matt & Deb Stone Sound: Sydney Murray Ushers: Anne Backus, Bill Bostick, Joe Gray, Matt Lindsey, Lewis Phillips, Nathan Myers, Tammy Pietrzak, Susan Sharp Counters: Tammy Pietrzak, Dan Terpstra Flowers: Alex & Julia Cantrell Nametags: Ed & Mimi Tilley Fellowship: Gretchen Drane, Melissa Haynes Open/Close: Fred Allison, Dan Terpstra

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.

Nursery care is available in the Education building. Ask any usher for directions. Children’s worship kits, large print bulletins, and hearing-assistance units are available from the ushers. Audio recordings of sermons and more information on FPC are at fpcor.org. Call or email the church office

[(865) 483-1318 or fpcadmin@comcast.net] for audio recordings of the entire service.

Hunger outreach

Donations for the food pantry can be left in the red wagon in the narthex.

Food 4 Kids tomorrow FPC will be helping pack food bags for Food 4 Kids tomorrow at 1:30 p.m., at First United Methodist Church.

Welcome table on Thursday Our Welcome Table meal is this Thursday, Mar. 12, at 5:00 p.m., in the fellowship hall. menu: corned beef, cabbage, corn muffins, salad, and cake.

Hunger Fund offering Next Sunday, Mar. 15 we will receive our quarterly Hunger Fund offering to support FPC’s Welcome Table, food vouchers for ADFAC clients, and local food pantries. Make checks payable to FPC with “Hunger Fund” on the memo line or use the QR code (on the back page) to give online.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK March 8-15, 2020

Sun. 3/8 Second Sunday in Lent

9:00 a.m. Sunday school (see next page)

10:30 a.m. Worship

11:30 a.m. Fellowship (fellowship hall)

11:45 a.m. Youth council meeting (Fulin’s)

5:30 p.m. FPC youth group (fellowship hall)

Mon. 3/9

11:30 a.m. Men’s lunch (The Soup Kitchen)

12:00 p.m. Women’s lunch (Razzleberry’s)

6:00 p.m. Scouts BSA Troop 42

(fellowship hall & Rm. 102, Activities bldg.)

Tues. 3/10

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

5:30 p.m. AYSO meeting (library)

5:30 p.m. Property & Maintenance (Rm. 6, Sanctuary bldg.)

6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (Rm. 102, Activities bldg.)

Wed. 3/11

11:00 a.m. Staff meeting (Sharon’s office)

11:30 a.m. Al Anon (Rm. 100, Activities bldg.)

5:15 p.m. “Canoeing Lent” dinner & discussion

(fellowship hall)

7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal (choir room, Sanctuary bldg.)

Thurs. 3/12

5:00 p.m. Welcome Table (fellowship hall)

7:00 p.m. Finance committee (Canterfield)

Fri. 3/13

7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (Rm. 6, Sanctuary bldg.)

Sat. 3/14

5:00 p.m. Oak Ridge Pokemon Go (Rm. 102, Activities bldg.)

Sun. 3/15 Third Sunday in Lent

9:00 a.m. Sunday school (see next page)

10:30 a.m. Worship

11:30 a.m. Fellowship (fellowship hall)

Looking ahead

Wednesdays, Mar. 11, 18—“Canoeing Lent,” pizza and discussion of Canoeing the Mountains. Dinner at 5:15 p.m., discussion at 5:45 p.m., fellow-ship hall

Thurs., Mar. 12—Welcome Table, 5:00 p.m., fellowship hall

Sun., Mar. 22—Conversation on Loss, 11:30 a.m., parlor

Tues., Mar. 24—Faith & Science lecture, 7:00 p.m. fellowship hall

Sat., Mar. 28—All-church work-day, 8:00 a.m. to noon

Sun., Mar. 29—Fifth Sunday “Taste of FPC”

Celebrations this week Birthdays...

3/9 Ginny Cone 3/10 Herb Krause 3/12 Jack Cantrell 3/14 Don Spong

and Anniversaries

3/14 Jenny & Matt Lindsey

Remember those who are …

in healthcare and retirement communities:

Connie Book, Bob Clausing, Arlene Crawford, Boyd Coker, Lois Lacy, Anna & Marvin Randolph, Alex Stuart

homebound: Sandra Edwards, Shirley Knight

The KidzZone/Youth class will not meet on Sundays, March 15 and 22, while Oak Ridge schools are

on spring break.

Midweek Bible study

The midweek Bible study will resume regular Wednesday meetings on March 25.

Sunday school—9:00 a.m.

Nursery—(through age 3, first floor, Education building)

KidzZone/Youth—(ages 4 years through grade 12) 2nd floor, Education building, 2nd room on right. Prayer, music, lessons, and skits.

Rise ‘n’ Shine—(adults, room 6, Sanctuary building) Prayer, conversation, and Bible study. Current focus: The Book of James. Teachers: Cheryl Barr, Sue Byrne, Hannah Tippett

Note: Rise ‘n’ Shine will meet in the fellowship hall on Sundays, Mar. 8, 15, and 22

Early Birds—(adults, parlor, Sanctuary building) Prayer, conversation, and Bible study. Current focus: the book of Hebrews. Teachers: Anne Backus and Rosalyn McKeown-Ice

Let’s Talk About It—(adults, room 102, Activities building) A video-based topical conversation. Current focus: “Global Weirding with Katharine Hayhoe.” Teacher: Dan Terpstra.

The FPC youth (grades 4-12) meet on Sunday evenings for dinner and an activity, 5:30-7:00 p.m., in the fellowship hall. Check it out:

• Sun., Mar. 8—Minute to Win it Games • Mon., Mar. 16—Spring Break outing to Sir Goonies. Meet at 11:00 a.m. in the fellow-ship hall for lunch then head to Sir Goonies for Putt Putt golf

• Fri., Mar. 20—Youth movie night (6:00-8:30 p.m). We will watch Hop. Pizza, popcorn and drinks are provided. Bring your friends!

• Sun., Mar. 29—*5:00-7:00 p.m. Service project night: Easter cards and baskets for Early Head Start, plus an Earth Day activity. *Note extra 30 minutes to allow time for our projects and activity.

The Form and Function of the Bible Larry Dipboye’s study, “The Form and Function of the Bible” meets at 9:00 a.m., in the fellowship hall. The class will run through March 15.

2020 Flower Calendar

Oak Ridge Florist provides our floral arrangement for worship each week. If you would like to donate flowers

on a particular Sunday in memory or honor of a loved one or a special occasion, please put your name on the flower calendar on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall. The cost is $35, payable to FPC. (Please note: If the Sunday you want is already filled, please put your name on the second line provided.)

First Presbyterian Church—A PC(USA) Congregation

Sharon Youngs Pastor Bob Cantrell Parish Associate for Pastoral Care

Anna Thomas Director of Music Ryan Tilley Director of Children & Youth Ministries

Peggy Hinkle Organist Omer Breeden Custodian

Adrienne Potter Office Manager

P.O. Box 6106 ❖ Oak Ridge, TN 37831 ❖ (865) 483-1318 ❖ fpcor.org Located at 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike on the corner of Lafayette

Church Office Hours: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. give online

worship volunteers—March 15

Liturgist: Steve Layendecker Acolyte: Swopnil Adhikari, Nathan Myers Time with Children: Chuck Hadden First Steps: Mimi Tilley, Ryan Tilley Sound: Carolyn Krause Ushers: Peter Bancroft, Jere Duke, Gail King, Phillip King, Roger Ryburn, Darlene Sanders, Dennis Strickler Counters: Jere Duke, Matt Lindsey Flowers: Carolyn & Herb Krause Nametags: Lou Dunlap, Shirley Sauls Fellowship: Phil & Gail King, Lou Dunlap Open/Close: Fred Allison, Dan Terpstra

Remember in prayer our ministry with the men of the Morgan County Residential Recovery Court (Wartburg, Tenn.), who are actively working their 12-step recovery programs.

Current members of Session: Anne Backus, Linda Driver, Joe Everitt, Peggy Hilliard, Jo Kendrick, Steve Layendecker, Matt Lindsey, Eric Myers, Matt Stone, Candice Strickler, Melinda Tilley, and Martina Ward

URGENT APPEAL The month of March is FPC’s turn in the rotation of churches that staff the Ecumenical Storehouse with volunteers. If you have a truck and/or are able to help pick up furniture on any Saturday this month, please let Janet Swift know a.s.a.p. (swiftjan@gmail.com; 865-387-2027).

Community garden plots The Oak Ridge First Presbyterian Community Garden has a few available plots. If you are interested in gardening with us next year, contact Peggy Terpstra (peggybertrandmail@ gmail.com) for more information.