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June 12, 2016First Presbyterian ChurchThe Fourth Sunday of PentecostGlorify. Grow.Mission Statement:We, as the Church, are the Body of Christ equipped through prayer by the Holy Spiritto glorify God; through passionate worship, nurturing fellowship, sacrificial service,respectful evangelism, and active discipleship, we encourage and challenge all ages of ourcongregation and community to grow in relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Ask an usher for a large print bulletin, Bible,or hearing enhancement device.Prayer cards, visitor information cards, andoffering envelopes can be found in the pews.Please place them in the offering plate.Preaching: Rev. Rich McDermott8:30 Lay Leader: Kathi Dailey11:00 Lay Leader: Ron MacLeodOrganist: Cheryl Harris
The Worship of God8:30 and 11:00 a.m.The flowers are given to the glory of God.Words in bold are spoken by the congregation.§ Invites all who are able to stand.GatheringPreparation for WorshipLord, bless every humble soul who, in these days of stress and strain, preaches sermons without words. In thename of him who called us to be the servants of all. Amen.PreludeAndanteG. F. HandelCall to WorshipLet all who take refuge in the Lord be glad;Let them always sing for joy.For it is he who blesses the righteousAnd surrounds them with a shield.Let us worship God!Introitfrom Psalm 5Alleluia§ Hymn 32Taize CommunityI Sing the Mighty Power of GodEllacombe§ Prayer of ConfessionO Lord, we confess that we have had nudges from you which we do not translate into action.We all have made decisions without coming to you in prayer, then blamed you when thingswent wrong. We have often sought the easy way and consistently backed off when the roadbecame hard.Forgive us for our unfulfilled good intentions . Please lead us into a new tomorrow with anew spirit and a new heart. Amen.§ Assurance of PardonFriends, believe the good news of the Gospel! In Jesus Christ we are forgiven!§ The Gloria PatriGlory 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.§ Passing the PeaceGreet those around you with, “The peace of Christ be with you.”§ Hymn 377I Want to Walk as a Child of the LightHoustonCommunity Joys and EventsProclaimingScripture ReadingLuke 15:1–10New Testament page 78Children’s Time (11:00)Children (age 3 to fourth grade) are invited to go to Kids For Christ (KFC) in room 216.2
AnthemWith a Voice of SingingMartin ShawWith a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard: Alleluia!Utter it even unto the ends of the earth. The Lord hath delivered his people, Alleluia!O be joyful in God, all ye lands,O sing praises to the honor of his name, make his praise to be glorious.With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard: Alleluia!Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-710859Scripture ReadingThe SermonLuke 15:11–32Amazing GraceNew Testament page 78Rev. McDermottResponding§ Affirmation of Faiththe Apostles’ CreedI 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.OffertoryAllegrettoG. F. Handel§ The DoxologyLasst uns ErfreuenPraise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; Alleluia!Praise Him above ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia!Pastoral Prayer and The Lord’s PrayerOur 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 weforgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine isthe kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.Sending§ Hymn 649Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound§ Charge and Benediction§ Postludethe congregation joins handsAllegro ScherzandocAmazing GraceG. F. Handeld3
Comments for ContemplationAmazing GraceLuke 15:1– 321. It never ceases to amaze me, truly, how special it is when you receive something or someone back,that you had really given up for . There is no other rejoicing quite like it.2. Jesus is trying to tell the religious types that these people who are lost, the tax collectors andsinners, are supposed to be found and because they are special to God, just as alost sheep is special to a caring shepherd, and a lost coin is special to the person who lost it.3. While Jesus did not speak the word “grace” frequently, he taught about, and lived with graceconstantly, and today’s parables are a good example. Grace has been defined as God’s unmeritedfavor, undeserved love, and gift to humanity.4. The problem is in thinking that we can make ourselves into good people, and that we can therebydeserve and secure our own . It cannot be done.5. But then we try to earn or to deserve that help from God, instead of simply praying, “Lord, havemercy on me, a sinner.” So we need to give God credit for what God does, and what God does isto seek us out, no matter how lost and we may be.6. “But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with he ran andput his arms around him and kissed him.”Printing provided by The Tom Fowler GroupPlease recycle.41200 South CollinsArlington, Texas 76010www.FirstPresTexas.org817-274-8286
This week @ FPCASunday 6/128:30 a.m.9:45 a.m.11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.12:00 p.m.Prayer Ministry2:00 p.m.Worship in ChapelSunday SchoolWorship in SanctuaryAnnual Church PicnicWelcome Reception forAdrian RodriguezPCGRC8:45 a.m.Preschool Summer Camp8:45 a.m.Preschool Summer Camp7:00 a.m.8:45 a.m.10:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.NEWS Submission DateMen’s Bible StudyPreschool Summer CampQuilting GroupChancel Choir RehearsalThursday 6/168:45 a.m.Preschool Summer CampFriday 6/178:45 a.m.Preschool Summer CampMonday 6/13Tuesday 6/14Wednesday 6/15Saturday 6/188:30 a.m.Prayers for those with health and other concerns:Esther Albright, Chona Pacot Anwar, David Boice,Shirley Bragg, Andrew Bridges, Crystal Castaneda,Jerry Colleps, Lee Carol Copeland, MikeDeardorff, Wanda Estes, Laura Farnell, Ron Forte,Bobbie Fowler, David Goff, Susan Graham,Margery Harrand, Edna and Ken Harris, BillHayden, Norman Hulla, Deva Kellam, Curt Lewis,Doyle Malone, Barbara Mooers, Ruth Moore, BillOlsen, Ann Pitstick, Albert Ross, Carolyn Savko,Eulabel Sheldon, Linda Smith, Wayne Snyder,Brooks and Connie Taylor, Jerry Thomas, AllenUnderwood, Audrey Wallace and Mary JaneWrightPrayers for family serving in the armed forces:Aaron Alonso, Ben Boughton, David Caldwell,Riley Curnutt, Austin Curran, Eric Dill, JeffGrimes, Nathan Haerer, Damien King, MatthewLopez, Mike Manci, Jack Murtha, Colin Peden,Jason Polk, Ryan Powell, Ryan Regalado,Christopher Young and Robbie WallacePrayers for our home-bound membersPrayers for those who do not know ChristAll Church WorkdayInformation for the June 26th bulletin shouldbe turned in to the church office today, or emailedto kim@firstprestexas.org by this Monday.Printing provided by The Tom Fowler GroupPlease recycle.If you have any congregational care needs, pleasecontact Rev. Fred Babb, our Parish Associate forCongregational Care, at the church office817-274-8286 or his cell phone: 817-995-9717.For questions about specific concerns listed above,please contact Juanice Young atjuanicey@gmail.com or 817-794-5626.1200 South CollinsArlington, Texas 76010www.FirstPresTexas.org817-274-8286
Reception of Appreciation & Farewellfor Pastor Fred & Yvonne BabbSunday, June 26th at 12 noonin the Fellowship HallThis is the second time that Rev. Fred Babb hasserved our church in a temporary capacity. PastorFred was one of the “first responders” when FPCAwas without an installed pastor in November of 2013to January 2014, and has served as a part-time interimAssociate Pastor for us since December 2014.Annual Church Picnic andWelcome of Adrian RodriguezToday at 12 noon in the Fellowship Hall. EnjoyDavid’s BBQ and wonderful fellowship.We will welcome Adrian Rodriguez,our new full-time Director of Youth Ministry,his wife Alecia and daughter Aileigh.Preschool Summer CampMonday-Friday at 8:45 a.m.Age 6 weeks - 3rd gradeInvite everyone - friends, grandchildren, etc.To Register, contact the Preschool Office at:682-551-1207As many of you know, Pastor Fred has visitedhundreds of our members who have been in thehospital, in the rehab center, or are homebound. Hecontinues to preach extraordinary sermons that moveand challenge us, and has offered his teaching skills inseveral contexts.We have been blessed beyond measure by his faithfulministry, and by the support of his wife, Yvonne.Please take a moment to thank Fred and Yvonne onSunday, June 26th, or by dropping them a note.Attn: Youth - Save the DateJune 26-July 3 - The Great Escape for junior highstudents in Gunnison, COJuly 10-15 - Fun In The Son for high school studentsin South Padre Island, TXJuly 19-22 - Camp KidJam for rising 3rdto rising 6th grade students in Denton, TXNew Sunday School Classwill begin today at 9:45 a.m. in Room 214Please join a new 8-week Sunday School Class with Pastor Rich and Pastor Chris, beginning today at 9:45 a.m. inRoom 214, called the “Basic Bible and Faith” Class. It is designed for both new believers and growing Christians.We will cover the essential parts of understanding the Old Testament, the New Testament, reading the Bibleon your own and in groups, prayer, faith, and becoming followers of Jesus Christ. Invite a friend, and enjoylearning things about the Bible that you wish you’d known long ago.2016 BAZAARNIVAL - Saturday, July 30th 8 AM - 4 PMTired of your darling 39 year old offspring’s room looking exactly as it did 20 years ago. Indulge yourself,make it into a room for you!Call BOB-A-LEW, we’ll empty it in a flash! If he/she is still in the room now, all the better. We’ll carry themout too.Create a media room with a 70” flat screen. Turn up the volume and throw away your hearing aid.Or, create a study/library, hobby room, or man or woman cave.We’ll give you a tax deduction so you can get that popcorn off the ceiling. What are you waiting for!For pickup of anything for Bazaarnival, CALL BOB-A-LEW 214-415-5396.
If you have any congregational care needs, please contact Rev. Fred Babb, our Parish Associate for Congregational Care, at the church office 817-274-8286 or his cell phone: 817-995-9717. For questions about specific concerns listed above, please contact Juanice Young at juanicey@gmail.com or 817-794-5626. Annual Church Picnic and ,
