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102393750If you are looking for a place that respects tradition while embracing the future, then you can 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!Come as you are. We care about you, not what you wear.Give if you want. Our weekly offering is a commitment of our church family and your participation is optional – we care about you, not your money. Have questions? Feel imperfect? Looking to belong? We welcome those who are searching for more than a religion.Did you know… “Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver”. (2 Corinthians 9:6-7) Youth Happenings – Nov. 8-14The High Schoolers will be serving a mission meal today at Volunteer Ministry. No Youth Tonight. Youth Thanksgiving Nov. 15th, please RSVP to Carrie if you plan to attend. WOW – November 4 – Dinner 5:30 p.m. Menu: spaghetti . Please note: potato bar in place of entrée only! Or for late reservations made after Monday noon. Thank you to the Disciple II class for clean-up. Classes at 6:30 p.m.: The Reason for God led by Lyn Oakley in the Good News Class; Chasing God led by Linda Sullivan in the Fireside Room; Desperate Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe led by Amanda Fox in the Meeting Room, Prayers and People Service in the Chapel. Reservation forms are in the pewholders to sign-up for dinner. Place in the offering plate. PLEASE have your reservations and cancellations in by Monday noon! Cost: $5.00; 4 years and under free; family cap $20.00. Pairs and Spares will meet on Thursday, November 12 at 12:00 noon in the church parking lot to go to Big Ed’s Pizza in Oak Ridge. Call Phyllis Donison 925-3050 to reserve your spot. Brunch Next Sunday November 15, 10:00 AM Gather in the Thanksgiving spirit for fellowship with your church family around a table of delicious brunch treats! Bring a dish to share and join the party! See you there!FCPC Women’s Ministry – Coffee, Cookies, and Christmas Cards - Mark your calendar now for our next event on December 6th from 5-7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall for “Coffee, Cookies, and Christmas Cards”. We will set up a Coffee and Hot Chocolate Bar, have a Cookie Swap, and write Christmas Cards to friends, family, and homebound/nursing home members. Stay tuned for more details. 285750423545Visit our website at Past Sermons and Bulletins Ministries and Missions Devotional Resources Life Needs Church Happenings Staff Information Online Giving …and much more!Past Sermons and BulletinsMinistries and MissionsDevotional ResourcesLife NeedsChurch HappeningsStaff InformationOnline Giving…and much more!Past Sermons and BulletinsMinistries and MissionsDevotional ResourcesLife NeedsChurch HappeningsStaff InformationOnline Giving…and much more!00Visit our website at Past Sermons and Bulletins Ministries and Missions Devotional Resources Life Needs Church Happenings Staff Information Online Giving …and much more!Past Sermons and BulletinsMinistries and MissionsDevotional ResourcesLife NeedsChurch HappeningsStaff InformationOnline Giving…and much more!Past Sermons and BulletinsMinistries and MissionsDevotional ResourcesLife NeedsChurch HappeningsStaff InformationOnline Giving…and much more!Operation Christmas Child – Don’t forget to pick up your shoebox this morning. They need to be turned in by November 23. Max, our pastor, is often on the move, serving away from the office or working irregular hours. Should you desire to speak with him without an appointment, he is available in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30 AM until 12:00 noon. Lyn, our Director of Christian Education and Missions, is often teaching a class or studying in another part of the building. Should you desire to speak with her without an appointment, she is available on Mondays 1-3 p.m., Tuesdays 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and Wednesdays 2-3 p.m.Before the Throne of God Above (Lyrics)Before the throne of God aboveI have a strong and perfect plea:A great High Priest, whose name is Love,Whoever lives and pleads for me.My name is graven on His hands,My name is written on His heart;I know that while in heaven He standsNo tongue can bid me thence departNo tongue can bid me thence depart.When Satan tempts me to despair,And tells me of the guilt within,Upward I look, and see Him thereWho made an end to all my sin.Because the sinless Savior died,My sinful soul is counted free;For God the just is satisfiedTo look on Him and pardon meTo look on Him and pardon meBehold Him there, the Risen LambMy perfect, spotless righteousness,The great unchangeable I am,The King of glory and of grace!One with Himself I cannot dieMy soul is purchased by His bloodMy life is hid with Christ on high,With Christ, my Savior and my GodWith Christ, my Savior and my GodNovember 8, 201532nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:55 A.M. & 11:00 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 an Prelude Amy DuncanWelcome Max E. ReddickChoral Prelude (11:00 a.m.) Be Exalted, O God Call to WorshipLeader:All that we have is a gift from God;People:By the grace of God we live.Leader:As Jesus gave his life for us,People:Let us offer our lives to the Lord.Leader:Let us worship God!(please stand as the organ begins)*Hymn No. 370 Rejoice, the Lord is KingScripture Reading Hebrews 10:11-14, p. 918 Sean WhiteCall to Confession Choral Call to Confession (11:00 a.m.) Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus Prayer of Confession Sean WhiteGracious God, our sins are too heavy to carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. Forgive what our lips tremble to name, what our hearts can no longer bear, and what has become for us a consuming fire of judgment. Set us free from a past that we cannot change; open to us a future in which we can be changed; and grant us grace to grow more and more in your likeness and image; through Jesus Christ, the light of the world.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.Sacrament of Baptism (11:00 a.m.) Robert Foster Thompson Parents are Adam and Cassie ThompsonPaternal grandparents are Jim and Kathleen ThompsonMaternal grandmother is Charla BellGuest Minister is Dr. Sean White Assisting Elder is Jim Thompson *Hymn 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.Ritual of Friendship Max E. Reddick Members and Guests - Please sign and pass the friendship register located on the center aisle under the pew in frontStewardship Minute Bob Eubanks*Hymn No. 604 I Then Shall Live PROCLAIM GOD’S WORDChildren’s Sermon Max E. Reddick 11:00 a.m. Children’s extended session. (See next page for pick up instructions)Anthem (11:00 a.m.) Before The Throne of God Above, Chancel Choir Scripture 1 Samuel 1:4-20 p. 210Sermon Pouring Out Our Hearts to God Max E. Reddick GIVE THANKS TO GODPrayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer Max E. ReddickOur 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.Offertory Amy Duncan *Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow The Celebration Hymnal, p. 815 *Affirmation of Faith Sean White I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. The Apostles’ Creed GO IN GOD’S NAME – BEGINNING OF MISSION*Hymn No. 597 Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated*Pastoral Benediction Max E. Reddick*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. 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 Amy Duncan____________________________________________________*For those who are able, please standUshers: 8:55 a.m. Mark Garrison, Rhonda Garrison11:00 a.m. Amy Ogden, Annie Hulsey, David Lufkin, Lori Lufkin Greeters: 8:55 a.m. Dave Lloyd 11:00 a.m. Chick Kryder Extended session-parents you may pick your children up in the kindergarten-1st grade classroom on the 2nd floor.Children’s activity sheets and crayons are available at the entrances to the sanctuary.Hearing Aids are available for use anywhere in the sanctuary. The ushers have them available.Copies of the Newsletter, enlarged copies of Hymns, Nicene Creed, and Apostles’ Creed are at the sanctuary entrances. Please recycle the bulletins and enlarged hymns. Place them in the boxes provided at the entrances to the sanctuary. For use in your personal devotion, next week’s sermon text is: Mark 12:38-44 ................
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