*Please stand, in body or in spirit. Text printed in bold italics to be read in unison.

Prelude All Glory Be to God on High Pachelbel Welcome Introit (see insert)

Let it breathe on me, let it breathe on me; let the breath of the Lord now breathe on me. Let it breathe on me, let it breathe on me; let the breath of the Lord now breathe on me.

*Call to Worship

Let us worship the eternal God, who creates us and all peoples, the earth and all that is in it, and gives us dominion over all God has made. Let us worship Jesus Christ, the Risen One, who lives among us. Let us worship the Spirit, the Holy Fire, who renews us. Behold our God is Holy Spirit. Let us worship God who is one in three, three in one, who heals our brokenness and gathers us as God’s people.

*Hymn 10 Sing Glory to the Name of God

*Invitation to Confession

*Prayer of Confession

(silent confession) Gracious God, breathing life into us, you gave us life and trust us to care for one another and the earth. But we often attack one another with words and weapons. We resist responding to others brokenness and suffering because they remind us of our own brokenness and vulnerability to suffering and loss. Though you trust us to care for the earth, we violate its beauty and natural resources for selfish gain. O Creator God of Love, forgive us. Call us yet again to nurture and protect the gift of life. Amen.

*Assurance of Forgiveness

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Oak Ridge, Tennessee

A Congregation of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

June 16, 2019 Trinity Sunday

*The Peace of Christ

Since God has forgiven us in Christ, let us forgive one another. The peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. And also with you. Let us share the peace of Christ with one another.

*Sung Response (hymn 447) We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God. (repeat)

Time with the Children Colin Colverson Children are invited to remain for the rest of the service or go to First Steps.

First Reading John 16:12-15

Anthem The Play of the Godhead Hymn 9

Second Reading Psalm 8 Sermon A God-Praising and Earth-Caring Community Bob Cantrell

*Hymn Let It Breathe on Me (see insert)

*Prayer Excerpts from “A Prayer to the Wind of Heaven” (see insert; please read in silence)

*Affirmation of Faith (adapted by members of FPC)

We believe in God, the Father Almighty, and in Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord, and in the Holy Spirit. We seek to know God's will, to walk in God's ways, and to proclaim the Gospel to all people, by our lives as well as by our words. We work and pray for the progress of knowledge, the promotion of justice, the reign of peace, and the realization of human unity in our time. And we look with faith for the triumph of righteousness in our community and in our world. Amen.

Call to Prayer (hymn 240, refrain; first time choir, second time all)

Alleluia, alleluia! Give thanks to the risen Lord. Alleluia, alleluia! Give praise to his name.

Prayers of the People - with The Lord’s Prayer (ecumenical) {

Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.

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The Gathering of Our Gifts

Offertory Gloria Tibi Trinitas Tallis

*Doxology (hymn 606) and Prayer of Dedication

*Hymn 1 Holy, Holy, Holy

*Charge and Blessing

*Sung Response Irish Blessing (see inside back cover of hymnal)

Postlude Agincourt Hymn Dunstable

The Call to Worship is adapted from Touch Holiness, Ruth C. Duck and Maren C. Terabassi editors, Copyright 1990, The Pilgrim Press.

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+ + + + + Today’s flowers are given by Ashley Hadden to the glory of God

and in celebration of her 25th birthday.

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worship notes

Today is Trinity Sunday, the only day in the liturgical year when we focus on a doctrine instead of an event. While used to describe an entirely different subject altogether, Winston Churchill’s words could apply to the Trinity: “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key….”

Today’s worship volunteers

Liturgist: Colin Colverson Time with Children: Colin Colverson First Steps: Matt & Deb Stone, Debbie Bostick Sound: Dale Hadden Ushers: Richard Alexander, Priscilla Campbell, Irene Darko, Linda Fall, Bonnie Murray, Shirley Sauls, Jim Tonne Counters: Jeri Duke, Jim Tonne Flowers: Ashley Hadden Nametags: Lewis & Phyllis Phillips Fellowship Host: Lou Dunlap, Shirley Sauls Open/Close: Anne Backus, Dennis Strickler

Thank you to Mary Lou Holt for

playing for our service today.

See a note on the back page about the hunger fund offering coming up. The needs in our community

are great, and you can help. Thank you!

Welcome to First Presbyterian Church (FPC)! No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

We hope you feel the love that is present and our joy in having you with us.

Nursery care is available in the Education building. Ask any of the ushers to direct you, if needed. Children’s and large print bulletins, and hearing-assistance units are available from the ushers. Audio recordings of sermons and more information on FPC are at fpcor.org. Please call the church office

(483-1318) for audio recordings of the entire service.

Fifth Sunday coming up soon! Sunday, June 30 is a fifth Sunday, which means it’s time for a celebration. Hot summer days call for cool treats, so plan on joining your church family for an ice cream social after the worship service.

It’s VBS time at FPC It’s time! Vacation Bible School is this Thursday and Friday, June 20-21, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (early drop-off & late pick-up available 30 minutes before and after). Children ages 2 years through rising 6th grade will take part in “The Incredible Race,” discovering that, no matter where we live, what shade of skin we have, or what language we speak, we are all part of the same race—the human race!

It’s not too late to register your child, grandchild, neighbor or friend! Pick up a form from an usher this morning and we’ll see you this week!

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

June 16-23, 2019

Sun. 6/16 Trinity Sunday

9:00 a.m. Sunday school classes (see next page)

9:45 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:00 a.m. Fellowship time (fellowship hall)

10:30 a.m. Worship

Mon. 6/17

11:30 a.m. Men’s lunch (The Soup Kitchen)

6:00 p.m. Scouts BSA Troop 42 (fellowship hall, room 102)

Tues. 6/18

11:00 p.m. Staff meeting (room 6)

12:15 p.m. Centering prayer (sanctuary)

6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (room 102)

Wed. 6/19

11:30 a.m. Al Anon (library)

6:30 p.m. Session meeting (room 6)

Thurs. 6/20

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. VBS—The Incredible Race

Fri. 6/21

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. VBS—The Incredible Race

7:30 p.m. Chinese Bible study (room 6)

Sat. 6/22

6:00 p.m. Oak Ridge Pokemon Go meeting (room 102)

Sun. 6/23 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

9:00 a.m. Sunday school classes (see next page)

9:45 a.m. Choir rehearsal

10:00 a.m. Fellowship time (fellowship hall)

10:30 a.m. Worship

Looking ahead

June 20-21—Vacation Bible School

Sun., June 30—Fifth Sunday ice cream social following worship in the fellowship hall

Celebrations this week Birthdays...

6/16 Ashley Hadden 6/19 Sharon Youngs 6/22 Omer Breeden

… and anniversaries

6/16 Pat & Wayne Clark 6/17 Gene Ice & Rosalyn McKeown-Ice 6/18 Janet & Richard Alexander 6/20 Jeannie & Lee Trowbridge

Remember those who are …

in healthcare and retirement communities:

Connie Book, Bob Clausing, Boyd Coker, Lois Lacy, Anna & Marvin Randolph, Alex Stuart

homebound: Sandra Edwards

Choir rehearsals during the summer are on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. It’s a great time to join in. All are welcome!

Regular Wednesday evening rehearsals will resume in August.

Midweek Bible study

The midweek Bible study will resume meeting after Labor Day.

Summer Sunday school

Nursery (through age 3), first floor, Education building

Early Birds (adults, parlor, Sanctuary building) Prayer, conversation, and Bible study. Teachers: Anne Backus and Rosalyn McKeown-Ice

Rise ‘n’ Shine (adults, room 6, Sanctuary building) Prayer, conversation, and Bible study. Teachers: Cheryl Barr, Sue Byrne, Hannah Tippett

*** Note: Kidz Zone and The Jugglers

will resume on Sunday, Aug. 4.

The FPC youth group is in summer mode. The regular Sunday evening gatherings have ended until August, but there are special summer events planned. Check the June Banner and your inbox for details.

Summer reading... You are invited to join Pastor Sharon in adding Canoeing the Mountains: Christian Leader-ship in Uncharted Territory by Tod Bolsinger (InterVarsity Press) to your summer reading list. We’ll discuss it when Sharon is back from sabbatical. It’s available in several formats from amazon.com (be sure to note the author’s name as there is another book by a similar title on amazon) — or talk with Anna Robinson about borrowing a copy to read and then pass on to the next person.

Please sign up on the 2019 flower calendar on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall to donate flowers ($35) for worship in memory or honor of a person or occasion.

First Presbyterian Church—A PC(USA) Congregation

P.O. Box 6106 ❖ Oak Ridge, TN 37831 ❖ (865) 483-1318 ❖ fpcor.org Located at 1051 Oak Ridge Turnpike on the corner of Lafayette

Church Office Hours: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.—12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Susan Reisinger Sabbatical Supply Pastor Bob Cantrell Parish Associate for Pastoral Care

Anna Thomas Director of Music Robert Angel Children & Youth Ministries

Peggy Hinkle Organist Omer Breeden Custodian

Adrienne Potter Office Manager

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worship volunteers—June 23

Liturgist: Martina Ward Time with Children: Gene Ice First Steps: Robert & Pam Angel Sound: Don Spong Ushers: Andre Darko, George Darko, Louise Dunlap, Carolyn Krause, Dave Mullins, Walt Porter Counters: Walt Porter, Dan Terpstra Flowers: Peggy Ricks Nametags: Lou Dunlap Fellowship Host: Candice & Dennis Strickler Open/Close: Anne Backus, Dennis Strickler

Susan Reisinger, our sabbatical supply preacher, is in the office on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., as well as being here on Sundays. You can reach her by email at sreisinger1201@icloud.com or by phone at (856) 261-5436. Please note that the area code is similar to, but different from, the local area code.

Hunger Fund offering Next Sunday, June 23, we will receive our summer quarter Hunger Fund offering. Contributions to the fund support Welcome Table community meals, food vouchers for Aid to Distressed Families of Appalachian Counties (ADFAC) clients, local food pantries, and food cards for those who drop in at the church throughout the week in need of immediate food.

Please make checks payable to FPC with "Hunger Fund" on the memo line or use the QR code (on the back page) to contribute online. Thank you for stepping up to help feed the hungry in our community.