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If you are looking for a place that respects tradition while embracing the future, then you can discover why God led 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 your visit might lead you to 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.Youth Happenings - August 30th- September 5th: The youth wish Terry a wonderful retirement and are happy to join in his going away party this morning! Smokies Game tonight! Meet at the church at 3:45 and bring money for dinner. ?The Middle School Retreat will be September 26th-29th. Forms will be due the first week of September. Please contact me if you wish to attend. ?We are still in need of Chaperones for this event. ?If you are interested in chaperoning please contact Carrie. The Youth have been meeting every Sunday and Wednesday throughout the summer, but will take a break from meeting Wednesday nights until WOW begins in the fall to give youth and parents time to adjust to the new school year. ?Thank you to all who helped, participated, and supported the youth in their auction and lunch last week! Special thanks to Johnny Biddle, Robin French, Shelley and Chris Bryson, Debbie Hawkins, JD and Linda Sullivan, and Tom and Tere McDonough for making it possible! They raised over $2,600!! There will be a congregational meeting today to elect Amy Thomas as a Foundation Trustee and to change the by-laws to read “Ex Officio members of the Board of Trustees will be the Pastor and the Church Treasurer(s). ?Ex Officio members shall have no voting privilege.”51244500FCPC WOMEN’S MINISTRY MAKES A COME BACK! Ladies of FCPC… here’s the who, what, when, where and why for this group. WHO: ALL (yes that means YOU, if you are a lady) women of our church WHAT: We are reviving Women’s Ministry and Fellowship WHEN: As soon as possible! We plan to host several events throughout the year WHERE: FCPC Fellowship Hall and other locations WHY: Well, we simply need and want fellowship with one another in Christ’s name With that being said, a few ladies got together last week and came up with a plan. Our first event will be a BUNCO & game night in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday evening, October 4 from 5:00-7:00pm. If you don’t know how to play, come learn. If you don’t want to play, come watch. If you like to chat, come and talk to friends for two hours. No need to RSVP, come if you want to. We do ask that you bring an appetizer to share. If you don’t cook, pick up something from the store. If you love to cook, bring your favorite crowd pleaser. If you are still reading this, we hope that means you are interested and will join us on October 4th! We also plan to have a short devotion at each fellowship event. So, now that you marked your calendar for October 4th, go ahead and pencil in December 6th as well. We plan to do a Cookie Swap and mail Christmas cards to several different groups of people. Details to be announced. Events for 2016 may include a spa/hair night, an overnight retreat, and dinner at a local restaurant and much more! We are excited that God laid it on the heart of a few folks to renew our Women’s Ministry. Matthew 18:20 – where two or more are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them. If you have any questions, please contact Jan Tarver. Fountain City Ministry Center Pecan Fundraiser -all proceeds go to purchase diapers for the FCMC clients. Last year's sales allowed us to provide 500 dozen diapers to our FCMC families. 16 oz. pecan halves- $10; 16 oz, pecan pieces- $10; 12 oz, chocolate covered pecans- $8; 10 oz. cinnamon glazed pecans- $8 Orders are due by Sept. 30 and pecans will be delivered by early November. Money will be collected when delivered and checks should be made to the FCMC noted for the Pecan Fundraiser. Orders can be given to Jan Tarver or Laura Tappan or use the sign-up sheet on the fellowship board. Call either with questions.5267325236855 If you wish to join Fountain City Presbyterian Church it is as easy as 1,2,31. Contact Max or indicate in the friendship register2. Meet with the Session3. Be introduced to the Congregation00 If you wish to join Fountain City Presbyterian Church it is as easy as 1,2,31. Contact Max or indicate in the friendship register2. Meet with the Session3. Be introduced to the CongregationMax, 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.238125217805Visit 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!August 30, 201522nd Sunday in Ordinary Time8:55 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 Matt McCurryWelcome Max E. ReddickRitual of Friendship Members and Guests - Please sign and pass the friendship register located on the center aisle under the pew in frontCongregational Meeting Choral Prelude (11:00 a.m.) 10,000 SeasonsCall to Worship Max E. ReddickLeader:With our words and in our actions,People:let us praise the living God.Leader:With our lips and in our lives,People:let us glorify the Lord.Leader:Let us worship God.(please stand as the organ begins)*Hymn No. 589 Here I Am, LordTen Year Anniversary of Hurricane KatrinaPrayer for the Gulf Lyn Oakley God in the Midst of Chaos One Barbara RiehlScriptureJames 1:17-27,p. 922 Lyn Oakley God in the Midst of Chaos Two Mike LambLitany of Restoration Lyn Oakley Leader:God of earthquake, wind, and fire, tame natural forces that defy control,People:or shock us by their fury.Leader:Keep us from calling disaster your justice; and help us, in good time or in calamity, to trust your mercy which never ends,People:and your power, which in Jesus Christ stilled storms, raised the dead, and put down demonic powers.Leader:By your will, O God, we go out into the worldPeople:with good news of your undying love,Leader:and minister in the midst of human need to show wonders of your grace.People:We pray for men and women who minister for you all over the world.Leader:May they be strengthened by our concern, Do not let them be discouraged, but make them brave and glad and hopeful in your word; through Jesus Christ the Lord.All:Amen. God in the Midst of Chaos Three Bob Collier *Hymn No. 530 I Will Call upon the Lord PROCLAIM GOD’S WORDChildren’s Sermon Dana Lamb Children stay in the sanctuary Minute for Mission Darlene MillerAnthem (11:00 a.m.) Holy, Holy, Holy Scripture Mark 7:1-8, 14-16 p. 767Sermon Breaking the Rules Entirely Max E. Reddick GIVE THANKS TO GODPrayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer Lyn OakleyLord, open our eyes that we may see you in our brothers and sisters. Lord, open our ears that we may hear the cries of the hungry, the cold, the frightened, the oppressed. Lord, open our hearts that we may love each other as you love us. Renew in us your spirit. Lord, free us and make us one as we pray Your words. adapted from a Mother Teresa 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.Offertory Matt McCurry *Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow The Celebration Hymnal, p. 815 *Affirmation of Faith Max E. ReddickWe trust in God the Holy Spirit, everywhere the giver and renewer of life. The Spirit justifies us by grace through faith, sets us free to accept ourselves and to love God and neighbor, and binds us together with all believers in the one body of Christ, the Church. The same Spirit who inspired the prophets and apostles rules our faith and life in Christ through Scripture, engages us through the Word proclaimed, claims us in the waters of baptism, feeds us with the bread of life and the cup of salvation, and calls all women and men to all ministries of the Church. 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 earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!” A Brief Statement of Faith PC(USA) GO IN GOD’S NAME – BEGINNING OF MISSION*Hymn When the Saints Go Marching In (see insert)*Pastoral Benediction*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 Matt McCurry_____________________________________________________*For those who are able, please standUshers: 8:55 a.m. Zach Tuk, Aaron Tuk11:00 a.m. Laurel Mosley, Ella RiehlGreeters: 8:55 a.m. Dave Lloyd 11:00 a.m. Chick Kryder 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: James 2:11-18The flowers this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of the parents of Jake, Estel and Mossy Watson, and parents of Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Walker by Jake Watson. ................
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