First Presbyterian Church
302 W. Whitner Street Anderson, SC 29624 www.fpcandersonsc.com Founded in 1837
The Lords Day
February 26, 2012
SERVICE FOR THE LORDS DAY Sunday, February 26, 2012 10:55 a.m.
PREPARATION FOR THE WORD
LENTEN GATHERING SONG #363 I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (Stanza 1) GREETINGS AND WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP Prepare your minds for action, discipline yourselves; Set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed. *HYMN #466 * SOJOURNER Elder Neal Glenn I Peter 1:13
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
AZMON
*LITANY OF ASSURANCE (from I Peter 2:19-25) * When you do right and suffer for it patiently, you have Gods approval. We are healed by Christs wounds. For to this you have been called, that you should follow in Christs steps. We are healed by Christs wounds. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. We are healed by Christs wounds. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Guardian of your souls. We are healed by Christs wounds. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not be in want. We are healed by Christs wounds. *GLORIA PATRI #579 * TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES GREATOREX
(Young Disciples, ages 5k and under, are dismissed for Extended Worship.)
ANTHEM
Be Thou My Vision
The Youth Choir
arr. Carlton Young
The text for this anthem can be found at #339 in The Presbyterian Hymnal.
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDS PRAYER NEW TESTAMENT LESSON SERMON *HYMN #85 *AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Luke 22:31-34; 54-62 Pew Bible, p. 75 Dennis R. Tedder WONDROUS LOVE Hymnal p. 14
Defining Moments What Wondrous Love Is This? The Apostles Creed
RESPONSE TO THE WORD
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY
When You Pass Through the Waters
The Youth Choir
Paul D. Weber
Fear not, fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you shall not be burned; and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One, your Savior.
-Isaiah 43:1-3 *THE DOXOLOGY #592 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN #81 *BENEDICTION *RESPONSE #363 *POSTLUDE
*Please stand if comfortable doing so.
OLD HUNDREDTH ST. ANNE I Peter 5:6-7
Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days (Please note that the tune used is different that the one printed.) I Want Jesus to Walk With Me (Stanza 1)
SOJOURNER
As a courtesy to those worshipping with you today, please silence cell phones in the sanctuary. Thank you.
The Sanctuary Flowers are given to the Glory of God.
CHURCH STAFF Church & School........864-225-2551 Fax Number........864-225-2552 Web Site....www.FPCAndersonSC.com Pastor......Dr. Dennis Tedder DennisT@FPCAndersonSC.com Cell phone: 864-617-0053 Associate Pastor..Caroline East Berardi CarolineB@FPCAndersonSC.com Cell phone: 864-940-0797 Director of Music Ministry.Peter Haley PeterH@FPCAndersonSC.com Music Associate...Anda Mobley AndaM@FPCAndersonSC.com Interim Organist.Bette Ann Braeutigam Director of Christian Education...Jennifer Walker JenniferW@FPCAndersonSC.com CE Assistant...Paula McAbee PaulaM@FPCAndersonSC.com Director of Youth and Recreation..Adam Stricker AdamS@FPCAndersonSC.com Director of Weekday School..Ann Campbell AnnC@FPCAndersonSC.com Office Manager.......Debra Keeney DebraK@FPCAndersonSC.com Financial Secretary...Linda Martin LindaM@FPCAndersonSC.com Director of Hospitality & Fellowship......Kelly King KellyK@FPCAndersonSC.com Respite Care Director.....Gail Marion RhodesRespiteCare@FPCAndersonSC.com Building Superintendent......Jay Agnew
FEBRUARY MISSION EMPHASIS AIM AND GOOD NEIGHBOR CUPBOARD FOOD DRIVE
The Mission Ministry along with the Scouting program at First Presbyterian ask you to please bring canned goods and/or non-perishable food to support AIM and the Good Neighbor Cupboard. Collection bins will be placed throughout the church property and at the scout huts. Thanks for your donation to this ministry.
WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, February 26 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Worship Service 12:15 p.m. Joint Pastors Relation CommitteeKirk 3:30 p.m. Officer TrainingMcDougald Rm 5:00 p.m. Middler Youth GroupFLC 6:00 p.m. Youth Supper 6:30 p.m. Youth Choir 7:00 p.m. Sr.High Youth GroupFLC Monday, February 27 11:30 a.m. Kindred Spirits lunch at Fatz Caf 12:00 p.m. Hungry Women Bible StudyFLC Tuesday, February 28 10:00 a.m.1:45 p.m. Respite Care ProgramKirk 11:00 a.m. Program Staff MeetingRoom 212 2:00 p.m. Staff MeetingRoom 212 Wednesday, February 29 9:15 a.m. Dayschool Chapel 10:00 a.m. VBS Directors MeetingRoom 212 12:15 p.m. Lent Chapel Service 12:45 p.m. Lent LunchKirk 4:30 p.m.7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY CONNECTION 7:00 p.m. Rejoicers Bible StudyMcDougald Room 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal Thursday, March 1 10:00 a.m.1:45 p.m. Respite Care ProgramKirk 11:55 a.m. Chancel Chimers HandbellsSession Rm 1:00 p.m. Famished Females Bible StudyLibrary Friday, March 2 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible StudyFLC 12:00 p.m. World Day of PrayerKirk
The Christian sympathy of the pastors and congregation is expressed to: Stan & Jane Saarloos and family on the death of their son, James Saarloos on February 4 in New Jersey. Cathy Sams and family on the death of her mother, Joanne Thrift on February 18.
All women of the church are invited to join us for the Annual World Day of Prayer lunch and service on Friday, March 2 at 12:00 noon in the Kirk of First Presbyterian Church. This year we are the host church and the service will focus on the country of Malaysia. If you do not work, please plan to bring a side dish to share. This is an hour-long program so working women can come on their lunch hour. For more information, contact Alisa Gibson, 260-9893.
Midweek Lenten Service with Luncheon The Path to the Passion Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. in the Gallant Chapel, followed by lunch ($5.00) in Kirk, 12:45 p.m.
VBS is the week of June 11-15, 2012 Mark your calendars! Co-Directors for 2012: Tonya Brock & Yvette Sizemore
