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A TIME WITH CHILDREN
ORDER OF SERVICE
KC Warren
*(All who are able, please stand)
THE WORD OF GOD READ AND PROCLAIMED
Prayer for Illumination:
Duncan Bullard
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Scripture:
Epistle Reading, Philippians 4:1-9
Responsive Reading, Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23
Gospel Reading, Matthew 22:1-14
PRELUDE
CHORAL INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP
One: You have been called to the banquet.
All:
This is the feast.
One: You have been summoned to the wedding.
All:
This is the feast of life and light.
One: From the streets and the byways, God has invited us.
All:
We have come to the banquet that has no end. Alleluia! Amen!
*HYMN 401,
“Here in This Place”
GATHER US IN
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
All:
If we have been too busy to notice deeds that are beautiful
and good; or too preoccupied to say ‘thank you’ or ‘I love you,’ Lord
have mercy. If we have been too stubborn to apologize for our
mistakes, too proud to do inconspicuous tasks, or too independent to
let others help us, Christ have mercy. If we have been too selfdemanding to enjoy a task well done though not perfectly; or too
proudly humble to gracefully accept thanks from a colleague, Lord
have mercy. Forgive us for hurts we have inflicted on others, and
for the love we have denied them and ourselves. By the grace of
Jesus Christ, restore us to the joy of your salvation.
(Silent prayer and private confession)
Hymnal, 579
KYRIE
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON
*GLORY, GLORY, GLORY
Hymnal, 584
Glory, glory, glory, glory be to God on high!
And on earth peace to all people in whom God is well pleased.
*THE PASSING OF THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
All:
And also with you.
Sermon
Duncan Bullard
Julie Bailey
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Confession of 1967 (9.15)
All:
We acknowledge that God’s sovereign love is a mystery
beyond the reach of human minds. We ascribe to God superlatives
of power, wisdom, and goodness. But in Jesus Christ God reveals
love by showing power in the form of a servant, wisdom in the folly
of the cross, and goodness in receiving sinful people. The power of
God’s love in Christ transforms the world and discloses that the
Redeemer is the Lord and Creator who made all things to serve the
purpose of his love.
*HYMN 482,
“Baptized in Water”
BUNESSAN
THE BAPTISM OF JOHN FELIX VANDER LINDE
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORD’S PRAYER
OFFERING
OFFERTORY
“Sing to the Lord”
Mollicone
Sing to the Lord, sing his praise, all ye peoples,
New be your song as new honors ye pay;
Sing of his majesty, bless him forever, show his salvation from day to day.
Tell of his wondrous works, tell of his glory,
Till through the nations his name is revered;
Praise and exalt him, he is almighty,
God over all: let the Lord be feared.
Sing to the Lord, sing his praise, all ye peoples,
New be your song as new honors ye pay;
Sing of his majesty, bless him forever,
Show his salvation from day to day.
Vain are the heathen gods, idols and helpless,
God made the heavens and his glory they tell;
Honor and majesty shine out before him,
Beauty and strength in his temple dwell.
Sing to the Lord, sing his praise, all ye peoples,
New be your song as new honors ye pay;
Sing of his majesty, bless him forever,
Show his salvation from day to day, show his salvation from day to day.
Bless him forever! Bless him forever!
Hymnal, 606
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise God, all creatures here below;
Praise God above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
*HYMN 822,
“When We Are Living”
SOMOS DEL SEÑOR
166 Poplar Avenue • Memphis, Tennessee 38103 • 901-525-5619
Established 1828
*BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE
*POSTLUDE
Pastor: The Reverend Julie Bailey
Spiritual Director: The Reverend Stephanie Bussey-Spencer Patton
Pastor Emeritus: The Reverend C. V. “Bo” Scarborough
Director of Music and Organist: Robert Klingbeil
Children’s Sermon: KC Warren
Lay Reader: Duncan Bullard
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
THE EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2014
SESSION MEMBERS
Jan Bullard
Su Hartline
Tom Priggel
KC Warren
Chad Dickson
Robert Klingbeil
Nate Vander Linde
Misti Weaver
Virgil Griffith
Carrie Muldavin
Milton Ward
Bill York
Visit us online at:
www.firstpresmemphis.org
www.facebook.com/firstpresmemphis
First Presbyterian Church is a congregation of
The Presbytery of the Mid-South, Synod of Living Waters
of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND CONSIDERATION
TO OUR VISITORS - We welcome you to this service of worship and
extend an invitation to return whenever possible. If you are seeking a
church home, we invite you to join the First Pres family! A member of
the Welcome Team would love to meet with you and help you to learn
more about First Presbyterian Church and about church membership.
Stop by the choir room on the first floor after today’s worship service
and speak to Robert Klingbeil or Tom Priggel, or contact the church
office during the week at 525-5619.
THIS MORNING, WE WILL SHARE THE SACRAMENT OF
INFANT BAPTISM WITH JOHN FELIX VANDER LINDE, infant
son of Nate and Rebecca Vander Linde. Please join us for a reception in
the chapel immediately following worship to celebrate with the Vander
Linde family!
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY is extended to the family and loved ones
of A. G. “Gray” Burkhart, who passed away on September 21, 2014.
BECAUSE YOU GIVE… we worship, we grow in faith and we serve
God and neighbor in the heart of downtown Memphis. In 2015, we
expect to enhance our ministries and much, much more here at First
Pres! Stewardship letters were mailed this week; you will receive a
pledge card and additional contact from a church member soon as well.
This is a time for laying new foundations, renewal, enthusiasm and faith
in the future of our church, and we hope you will prayerfully consider a
generous pledge for 2015 to help us achieve our mission of bearing fruit
for the Kingdom of God.
STEWARDSHIP COMMITMENT
SUNDAY IS OCTOBER 26.
“VOICE YOUR VOTE” - The Session has approved the use of our
facility for an early voting event called “Voice Your Vote” on Saturday,
October 18, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. This is a family-friendly event
with free food, musical entertainment, a bounce house and information
on Amendment 1, which is on our ballot this year. Guests will be
encouraged to parade across Poplar and vote at the Election Commission
office that day. “Voice Your Vote” is being organized across our state
on October 18, by Healthy and Free Tennessee, a coalition whose
mission is “to promote sexual health and reproductive freedom in
Tennessee by advancing policies and practices which recognize these
elements as essential to the overall well-being of our citizens.” KC
Warren would be happy to answer any questions about the coalition or
event, or you can check out their website at http://healthyandfreetn.org.
ALL-CHURCH CAMP IS NOVEMBER 14-16 AT PINECREST.
Mark your calendars now – the details will be coming soon!
MARRIAGE MATTERS – Covenant Network’s Southeast Regional
Conference, MARRIAGE MATTERS: Why it Matters to the Church, will
be held at Idlewild Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 8. Join
keynote speaker Larry Owens and The Reverend Lucy Catherine Strong
to reflect on what marriage means to the lives of God’s children and how
we can ensure its blessings to all families. There will be worship,
workshops, fellowship and an opportunity to think together about the
upcoming Presbytery consideration of Amendment 14-F. Cost for the
day, which includes a light breakfast and lunch, is $30. KC Warren
would be happy to answer questions about the event. To register, go to:
http://covnetpres.org/memphis-tn-regional-conference/
DATES AND MEETINGS
Today
12:00 pm
12:15 pm
Mon., Oct. 13
Tue., Oct. 14
Wed., Oct. 15
Sat., Oct. 11
Sun., Oct. 12
2:00
2:30
9:00
8:30
6:15
pm
pm
am
am
pm
6:45
9:00
7:00
11:00
9:30
10:30
pm
am
pm
am
am
am
11:00 am
2:00 pm
2:30 pm
Reception Celebrating the Baptism
of John Felix Vander Linde
Outreach Committee Meeting in the
Church Parlor
Birth Certificates
Soup Kitchen
Food Stamps Outreach
State ID’s
Pastor Julie’s Tuesday Bible
Study at Republic Coffee
Session Meeting
Food Stamps Outreach
Choir Rehearsal
“Voice Your Vote” Event
Sunday School
Coffee & Fellowship, Choir
Rehearsal
Worship
Birth Certificates
Soup Kitchen, Clothes Closet
LECTIONARY READINGS FOR SUNDAY, OCT 19, 2014:
Exodus 33:12-23
Psalm 99
I Thessalonians 1:1-10
Matthew 22:15-22
PLEASE PRAY FOR . . .
PLEASE PRAY FOR . . .
THE PRAYER FAMILY OF THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12:
TERRI, MARK AND ANDREW BROWN. Each person in the
congregation is asked to pray for them during the coming week.
THE PRAYER FAMILY OF THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12:
TERRI, MARK AND ANDREW BROWN. Each person in the
congregation is asked to pray for them during the coming week.
THE CONCERNS OF OUR CONGREGATION:
• Ruth Bauer
• The Family of Gray Burkhart
• LeAnn Fowler
• Jimmy Loosier
• Roberta Miller and Family
• Carrie Muldavin and Family
• Chuck Polinski
• Carol Worthington
• Mary Yarbrough’s stepson and his wife
• Our shut-in members
• Our homeless neighbors
THE CONCERNS OF OUR CONGREGATION:
• Ruth Bauer
• The Family of Gray Burkhart
• LeAnn Fowler
• Jimmy Loosier
• Roberta Miller and Family
• Carrie Muldavin and Family
• Chuck Polinski
• Carol Worthington
• Mary Yarbrough’s stepson and his wife
• Our shut-in members
• Our homeless neighbors
THE CONCERNS OF OUR SOUP KITCHEN GUESTS:
• Sharon prays for strength.
• Gene prays for us all.
• Freida prays for her family members, who are grieving following
the death of her grandmother.
• Rico thanks God for Jesus Christ and prays for financial support,
for a job, for his driver’s license, for his situation to get better,
for a girlfriend, and for help for those who cannot help
themselves.
• Chadwick prays for God to bless his family, friends and loved
ones.
• Tomond prays for someone to call and pray with him.
• John prays for God to bless and keep him, in Jesus’ holy name.
THE CONCERNS OF OUR SOUP KITCHEN GUESTS:
• Sharon prays for strength.
• Gene prays for us all.
• Freida prays for her family members, who are grieving following
the death of her grandmother.
• Rico thanks God for Jesus Christ and prays for financial support,
for a job, for his driver’s license, for his situation to get better,
for a girlfriend, and for help for those who cannot help
themselves.
• Chadwick prays for God to bless his family, friends and loved
ones.
• Tomond prays for someone to call and pray with him.
• John prays for God to bless and keep him, in Jesus’ holy name.