If you are looking for a place that respects tradition while embracing the future, then you discover why God brought you here. We are a faithful place, which is led by the graciousness of the Holy Spirit and the truth of God’s Word. We hope that you might consider our church to be your spiritual home!

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Brown Bag Study begins on Monday, September 10, 11:00-1:00 p.m. in the Good News Classroom. Bring a dish to share. We will be studying Acts by Max Lucado. Can anyone encounter the resurrected Christ and remain unchanged? Understanding and accepting the most compelling event in the history of mankind changed the disciples. Having been brought face to face with God, they couldn’t remain the same. Filled with the Holy Spirit, bold in their declarations, confidently trusting Christ daily, their days were full of witnessing, ministering, solving practical problems, and resolving differences. They live a God-centered life, followed God’s leading, and saw God’s faithfulness. The disciples were transformed. They founded the early church, and gave us a legacy of faith. The earliest Christians demonstrate that what God did for them, he longs to do for you.

Pairs and Spares will meet on Thursday, September 13 at 11:00 a.m. to carpool to Bush Beans in Dandridge. Call or email the church office to sign up.

Congratulations to Joe Davis and Jeni (Dowling) Sharpe who were married last Sunday, August 26.

You may contact our interim pastor Gradye Parsons at 865-368-2762 or gradyemorton@gmail.com.

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For our members and guests convenience we have baby changing tables in the following locations – please see an usher if you are not sure of the locations:

 Hallway below the narthex (entrance to the sanctuary) Women’s restroom in the hallway to the left of the pulpit 2nd & 3rd floor men’s & women’s bathrooms in the Davis Education Building

(located to the right of the pulpit)

September 2, 201822nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

10:30 a.m.

ASSEMBLE IN GOD’S NAMEWelcome to our worship service. We are honored by your presence and count it a blessing to share this time together. May the warmth and acceptance of Christ’s love surround you this, and every day.

Organ Prelude         

Welcome Gradye Parsons

Choral Prelude Leaning on the Everlasting Arms, Chancel Choir

Call to Worship Leader: God has given us this day for praise!People: Praise be to God for this most generous gift!Leader: God has given his Son to us that we might learn ways of

peace and mercy.People: Let the words of God’s own Son, Jesus, enter our hearts

and transform our lives!Leader: Come, let us worship this great God of abundant mercy and

love!People: Let our songs, our words, and our thoughts reflect

God’s healing and restoring love. Opening Prayer Margaret FuquaLord of mercy and abundant love, we have gathered here this day to hear your healing words of compassion and to be transformed by

your love. Help us to become more faithful servants in our thoughts,

words, and deeds. It is in Jesus’ Name, we pray. Amen.

(please stand as the organ begins)

*Hymn No. 45 Crown Him with Many Crowns

Scripture Reading Psalm 15 p. 420

Call to Confession Hear Our Prayer, O Lord, Chancel Choir

Prayer of Confession

God of mercy, you know us so well. We like to think that we can hide from You, but we are just kidding ourselves. You have offered to us new life, characterized by honesty, compassion, joy, and peace. You

have invited us into ministries of peace and justice; but we have far too often turned our back on opportunities for service and witness to your transformational love. Forgive us for our stubbornness. Help us to turn around and listen to your words of hope. Remind us again that you require compassion and mercy in all who serve you; that you will guide our steps and our lives. Give us courage to truly be your witnesses in this world. Amen. Silent Prayer of ConfessionDeclaration of Pardon

*Response Sung by CongregationGlory Be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.

*Hymn No. 186 Lord, Be Glorified

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Ritual of Friendship Margaret Fuqua Members and Guests - Please sign and pass the friendship register

located on the center aisle under the pew in front Sacrament of Baptism Brandon Micah Parsons-WellsParents are Jacob Parsons-Wells & Rachel Parsons-WellsBig brother Dylan Parsons-WellsGrandparents Gradye and Kathy ParsonsAssisting Elder Brett MillerHymn No. 465 Baptized in Water (seated)

Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King; Heirs of Salvation, Trusting the promise, Faithfully now God’s praises we sing.

Anthem Amazing Grace/My Chains Are Gone, Chancel Choir

Scripture Mark 7:1-8 p. 767

Sermon Heartburn Gradye Parsons

GIVE THANKS TO GOD

Offertory   *Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

The Celebration Hymnal, P. 815

*Affirmation of Faith (from Brief Statement of Faith)In a broken and fearful world the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In

gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNIONThe Invitation The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is Christ’s gift to His church. This boundless gift is offered without regard to denominational affiliation, church membership, or personal merit. Communion is a gift of grace whereby through symbolic elements of bread and fruit of the vine, we are mystically united with the presence of Christ. Jesus invites all who desire a living relationship with Him to dine at his table. All of our bread is gluten-free. Prayer of Thanksgiving

Words of Institution

Serving of the Bread and Cup

Closing Prayer and The Lord’s Prayer 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.

*Hymn No. 140 Great Is the Lord

GO IN GOD’S NAME – BEGINNING OF MISSION

*Pastoral Benediction Gradye Parsons

*Congregational Benediction May the grace of Christ, our Savior, and the love of God, our Father, and the fellowship of the Spirit be with us. Forever and ever, forevermore. Amen.

Organ Postlude             *For those who are able, please standUshers: Nan Scott, Martha Coppock, Jim Coppock, Michael LimbaughAccompanist: Todd Spangler, George Hill

Hearing Aids are available for use anywhere in the sanctuary. The ushers have them available.

Enlarged copies of hymns are at the sanctuary entrances.

Please recycle the bulletins and enlarged hymns. Place them in the boxes provided at the entrances to the sanctuary.

Fountain City Presbyterian LOVES children in worshipTo make families more comfortable we have worship bags that contain a clipboard, a “boogie board”, markers, crayons and colored pencils in the wagons located in the Narthex and outside the sanctuary near the chancel. Children’s bulletins and color sheets are in the clear bags.

Fountain City Presbyterian LOVES children in worshipTo make families more comfortable we have worship bags that contain a clipboard, a “boogie board”, markers, crayons and colored pencils in the wagons located in the Narthex and outside the sanctuary near the chancel. Children’s bulletins and color sheets are in the clear bags.