If you are looking for a place that respects tradition while embracing the future, then you 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!

Members and visitors can continue conversations after worship in the Greeting Room immediately behind the sanctuary. Coffee, tea and water are available. 

WOW March 6 Dinner at 5:30 p.m. Menu: chili and all the trimmings, dessert Program: 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday service in the chapel Use the reservation forms found in the pewholders or call the church office to sign up.

Pairs and Spares will meet in the church parking lot on Thursday, March 14 at 11:00 a.m. to travel to Z-Fish House in Loudon. Call or email the church office to reserve your seat.

Youth Sunday will be on March 31. The youth of our church will be leading worship. Come and join us to support them. They always do an outstanding job!

Women’s Fellowship March 10 – Sweets and Succulents - We will make a succulent arrangement/centerpiece (artificial) and have chocolate fondue (small fee) 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall

Save the Date! Spring grounds day at Fountain City Elementary is Saturday, March 9th, 8 a.m. – noon. Help us get ready for spring and the Dogwood Trail. Coffee, water, and refreshments will be provided.

It’s that time of year again! Sign up for summer camp 2019 at John Knox Center. Camps begin in June. Register online at Johnknoxcenter.org

Blessing’s Lyrics

We pray for blessings, We pray for peace,Comfort for family, protection while we sleepWe pray for healing, for prosperityWe pray for Your mighty hand to ease our sufferingAnd all the while, You hear each spoken need,Yet love is way too much to give us lesser things

'Cause what if your blessings come through raindropsWhat if Your healing comes through tearsWhat if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're nearWhat if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise

We pray for wisdom, Your voice to hearAnd we cry in anger when we cannot feel You nearWe doubt your goodness, we doubt your loveAs if every promise from Your Word is not enoughAnd all the while, You hear each desperate pleaAnd long that we'd have faith to believe

'Cause what if your blessings come through raindropsWhat if Your healing comes through tearsWhat if a thousand sleepless nights are what it takes to know You're nearWhat if trials of this life are Your mercies in disguise

When friends betray us, when darkness seems to winWe know the pain reminds this heartThat this is not,  this is not our home.

This is not our home!

Welcome

For our members and guests convenience we have baby changing tables in the following locations – please see an usher if you are not sure of the locations:

Hallway below the narthex (entrance to the sanctuary)

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March 3, 2019Transfiguration Sunday

10:30 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 day.

Organ Prelude         

Welcome Gradye Parsons

Choral Prelude I Am Bound for the Kingdom, Chancel Choir

Call to Worship Leader: It is easy to stand here in the valley of our comfort.People: We know what to expect and what is expected of us.Leader: But Christ calls us to the mountain top to receive a new

vision.People: We are not sure we are ready for that.Leader: Place your hope and trust in Christ, for He is your guide.People: Let us open our hearts to Christ, ready for the vision he

places before us. Opening Prayer Margaret FuquaLord, it seems so long ago that we heard your words at Jesus’

baptism. You reminded us that he is your beloved Son with whom you are well pleased. Again today we hear your words that we are to listen to him, to pay attention. Open our hearts this day, Lord, to hear the words of Jesus, to follow in his footsteps, and to serve You. For we ask this in Christ’s Name. Amen.

(please stand as the organ begins)

*Hymn No. 43 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name

Scripture Reading Exodus 34:29-35, p.

Call to Confession Just As I Am, Chancel Choir

Prayer of ConfessionWe want to celebrate. We don’t want to listen. We want to stay on the mountaintop with Jesus and set up a festival where everyone can come and play and have a good time. We want our faith to be one of entertainment. But you have called us to “Listen to Him!” You have

asked us to be ready for the journey. We cannot stay where we are, comfortable and snuggled down in the familiar. There is much to be done. Forgive us, Lord, when we are stubborn and willful. Remind us that you are with us, wherever we are. You call us from the mountaintop to go to the valley where this is struggle and strife; where healing is needed. Prepare us, Lord, for the journey. Help us to listen to you. Heal us, Lord. For we ask this in Jesus’ Name. Amen. 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.

*Hymn No. 207 We Have Come to Join in Worship

PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Ritual of Friendship Margaret Fuqua Members and Guests - Please sign and pass the friendship register

located on the center aisle under the pew in front Anthem Blessings, Chancel Choir (Bob Eubanks, director) lyrics on back page

Scripture Luke 9:28-36 p.

Sermon Veils, Visions, and Valleys Gradye Parsons GIVE THANKS TO GOD

Offertory  

*Doxology Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow

The Celebration Hymnal, P. 815 *Affirmation of Faith

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

THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION

*Hymn No. 461 In Remembrance

The Invitation The sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is Christ’s gift to His church. This boundless gift is offered without regard to denominational affiliation, church membership, or personal merit. Communion is a gift of grace whereby through symbolic elements of bread and fruit of the vine, we are mystically united with the presence of Christ. Jesus invites all who desire a living relationship with Him to dine at his table. All of our bread is gluten-free.

Prayer of Thanksgiving

Words of Institution

Serving of the Bread and Cup

Closing Prayer and The Lord’s 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.

*Hymn 10,000 Reasons (see insert)

GO IN GOD’S NAME – BEGINNING OF MISSION

*Pastoral Benediction Gradye Parsons

*Congregational Benediction Make us one, Lord, make us one. Holy Spirit make us one. Let Your love flow so the world will know We are one in You.

Organ Postlude             *For those who are able, please standUshers: Nan Scott, Jeff Thomas, Mac Holland, Michael LimbaughAccompanists: Todd Spangler, George Hill

For our members and guests convenience we have baby changing tables in the following locations – please see an usher if you are not sure of the locations:

Hallway below the narthex (entrance to the sanctuary)

Fountain City Presbyterian LOVES children in worshipTo make families more comfortable we have worship bags that contain a clipboard, a “boogie board”, markers, crayons and colored pencils in the wagons located in the Narthex and outside the sanctuary near the chancel. Children’s bulletins and color sheets are in the clear bags. Please return the worship bags to the nearest wagon after worship.