First Presbyterian Church

302 W. Whitner Street Anderson, SC 29624 www.fpcandersonsc.com http://fpcandersonsc.wordpress.com http://fpcandersonmusic.blogspot.com Founded in 1837

The Lords Day

April 22, 2012

SERVICE FOR THE LORDS DAY Sunday, April 22, 2012 The Third Sunday of Easter 10:55 a.m. PREPARATION FOR THE WORD
PRELUDE GREETING AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP Give me understanding, O Lord, that I may keep your teaching And observe it with my whole heart. *HYMN #355 * Deacon Debby Stone Psalm 119:34

Hear the Good News of Salvation

NETTLETON

*LITANY OF AFFIRMATION Christ lives! A challenge to cross-shattered hopes. In Jesus, we will find the means to bring our dreams to reality. Christ lives! A contrast to those who predict doom and destruction. In Jesus, we see the sun break through the clouds of defeat and uncertainty. Christ lives! A rock-steady marker in the shifting sands of life. In Jesus, we will find the values that count, and the firm basis for a healthy faith community. Christ lives! A strong sign of your enduring love, Most Gracious God. In Jesus, the hopes of leaders and prophets come together, and prove that your love is powerful beyond measure. AMEN. *GLORIA PATRI #579 * SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM GREATOREX

Katelyn Elizabeth Van Dyken, daughter of Jason and Jennifer Van Dyken
*THE APOSTLES CREED BAPTISMAL HYMN #492

Baptized in Water

Hymanl, p. 14 BUNESSAN

(VERSE ONE ONLY) Baptized in water, Sealed by the Spirit, Cleansed by the blood of Christ, our King; Heirs of salvation, Trusting the promise, Faithfully now Gods praises we sing.

(Young Disciples, ages 5k and under, are dismissed for Extended Worship.)

PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDS PRAYER NEW TESTAMENT LESSON SERMON *HYMN (Insert) *

24:36Luke 24:36-48 The Church of Opened Minds Come to Us, Beloved Stranger

Pew Bible, p. 78 Dr. Dennis R. Tedder BEACH SPRING

COMMISSIONING TUSCALOOSA III MISSION TEAM Mission Service in Tuscaloosa, Alabama April 26-29

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY

Shepherd Me, O God

The Choral Scholars Drew Dutton, Elissa Keathley, Max Morris, Sara Parker

Marty Haugen

*EASTER DOXOLOGY

LASST UNS ERFREUEN

O risen Christ, ascended Lord, all praise to you let earth accord: Alleluia! Alleluia! You are, while endless ages run, with Father and with Spirit one, Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
-The Venerable Bede, eighth century

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN #438 *BENEDICTION *POSTLUDE

*Please stand if comfortable doing so.

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

DENNIS Romans 12:2

As a courtesy to those worshipping with you today, please silence cell phones in the sanctuary. Thank you.

The Sanctuary Flowers are to the Glory of God.

CHURCH STAFF Church & School........864-225-2551 Fax Number........864-225-2552 Web Site....www.FPCAndersonSC.com Blog.....http://fpcandersonsc.wordpress.com Blog..http://fpcandersonmusic.blogspot.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

WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, April 22 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Worship Service Monday, April 23 12:00 p.m. Hungry Women Bible StudyFLC 6:00 p.m. Confirmation Class meets with SessionKirk 7:30 p.m. Administration MinistryKirk Tuesday, April 24 10:00 a.m.1:45 p.m. Respite Care ProgramKirk 11:00 a.m. Program Staff MeetingMcDougald Room 2:00 p.m. Staff MeetingRoom 212 5:45 p.m. Sports Sub-Committee MeetingFLC 6:00 p.m. ZUMBAFLC 6:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 215 Court of HonorKirk 8:00 p.m. Sr High Coffee CrewSchlotzskys Wednesday, April 25 9:15 a.m. Dayschool Chapel 11:30 a.m. Wayfarer Lunch & EntertainmentKirk 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. Rejoicers Bible StudyMcDougald Room Thursday, April 26Sunday, April 29 Tuscaloosa Mission Trip Thursday, April 26 10:00 a.m.1:45 p.m. Respite Care ProgramKirk 10:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl MinistryRoom 114 11:55 a.m. Chancel Chimers Rehearsal 1:00 p.m. Famished Females Bible StudyLibrary Friday, April 27 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible StudyFLC 9:00 a.m. Dayschool St. Jude Bike-a-Thon 6:00 p.m. Babysitting by YouthFLC Saturday, April 28 8:15 a.m. Dementia Education ProgramKirk

IN MEMORIAM Roxie T. Stewart May 6, 1931April 14, 2012 The Christian sympathy of the pastors and congregation is expressed to: Jimmy Stewart and family on the death of his wife Roxie Stewart on April 14. Randy Teasley and family and Barbara Moules and family on the death of Gail Teasley McGregor, Randys sister and Barbaras sister-in-law.

JAMAICA MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER BABYSITTING BY THE YOUTH Friday, April 27 6:00pm9:00pm In the Family Life Center
Do you need a night out to do some shopping, go to a movie or out to dinner? Let the youth babysit your child(ren) in the FLC. Cost is $15/child 2 or more children in family $10.00/child Call Adam Stricker to sign-up at 864-437-9090. For ages 6 months to 11 years old.
All money raised goes to the Jamaica Mission Trip Fund.

YARD SALE UPDATE

Our sales went above and beyond our goal. Thanks to everyone for their donations of items and especially for purchasing items.

Total sales were $6,136.00.

Wayfarer Lunch in KirkCost $6.00 Wednesday, April 25, 11:30am Entertainment by Peter Haley Call church office to RSVP, 225-2551.

Vacation Bible School Registration is underway! OPERATION OVERBOARD: Dare to Go Deep With God Dates of VBS are June 11-15, 2012, 9:00am-12:00pm
To sign up your child (or sign up to volunteer) please go to: https://overboard.cokesburyvbs.com/firstpresanderson or stop by the church office to pick up a paper form.