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Blessed with God’s love and grace, we celebrate gifts of diversity.

By Jesus Christ’s example, we welcome, in love, all who rejoice and worship with us.

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God’s spirit, given by Christ, flows through us as living water to wash, heal, and satisfy.

As a congregation we become a fountain, sharing this living water with others.

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

Prelude I Wonder As I Wander John Jacob Niles/ arr. Hayes Chiming of the Hour Welcome

Introit

And by the light of that same star three wise men came from country far; To seek for a king was their intent, and to follow the star wherever it went. Nowell, nowell, nowell, nowell, born is the King of Israel. (hymn 147)

*Call to worship (based on Isaiah 60)

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. All are welcomed to the brightness of God’s dawn. With radiant eyes and expectant hearts, let us gather to receive the abundance God gives. Let us worship God with all that we have and all that we are.

*Hymn 152 What Star Is This, with Beams So Bright

*Invitation to Confession

*Prayer of Confession

We say that we are among the wise who still seek you, O God, yet our actions betray us. Your bounty is more than sufficient for our needs, yet we continue to stockpile our own shelves and leave others to fend for themselves. Your grace overflows beyond fullest measure for all people, yet we continue to judge who is worthy to receive such goodness. Forgive us, Lord. Dawn in our hearts and illu-mine our lives once again, so that we might, in turn, radiate your justice and mercy all our days; through Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.

(time for silent confession) And let God’s people say: Amen.

*Assurance of Forgiveness

*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.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Oak Ridge, Tennessee

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

January 1, 2017 First Sunday after Christmas/Epiphany of the Lord

*Sung response (hymn 447)

We are forgiven. We are forgiven. Thanks be to God. Thanks be to God. (repeat)

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

Hymn 151 We Three Kings of Orient Are (verses 1-4—soloists; verse 5 and refrains—all)

First Reading Isaiah 60:1-6

Anthem A New Year Dawns With Grace and Hope arr. Paige/Nix

Second Reading Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon “Turn Around, Dewitt” Sharon Youngs

*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

'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free, ‘Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we find ourselves in the place just right, It will be in the valley of love and delight. When true simplicity is gained, to bow and to bend, we will not be ashamed, To turn, turn will be our delight, ‘til by turning, turning we come round right.

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

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.

Offering of God’s Tithes and Our Gifts

Offertory O Christ-Child Sweet J. S. Bach/arr. Lorenz

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*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication (hymn 606)

*Hymn 150 As with Gladness, Men of Old

*Charge and Blessing

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

Postlude O Brightly Streaming Star James Denton

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Today’s flowers are given by Shirley Sauls to the glory of God and in memory of Carol Sauls.

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. Please join us for refreshments in the fellowship hall following worship.

Nursery care is available in the Education building. Ask any of the ushers to direct you, if needed.

Hearing assistance units and large print bulletins are available from the ushers.

Audio recordings of sermons and more information on FPC are at fpcor.org. Please call the church office

WORSHIP NOTES

The season of Epiphany begins this week (Jan. 6)

and runs until Ash Wednesday (March 1). During

Epiphany we celebrate God’s self-revelation to

the world in Jesus Christ. Our worship theme is

“Turn Round Right” (from the song “Simple

Gifts”), which highlights our response to God’s

self-revelation. Each of the lectionary passages for

Epiphany involves turning in some way—turning

from evil, turning direction, turning the other

cheek, turning the world upside down, and so

forth. Such turning doesn’t necessarily involve a

180-degree course change, but is more likely a

matter of sharpening our focus and shoring up

around the edges of our lives, both individually

and as a congregation.

MIDWEEK BIBLE STUDY BEGINS JAN. 11

First Presbyterian Church kicks off 2017 with a

new midweek Bible study. The ongoing study

begins Wednesday, Jan. 11, with Sharon Youngs

leading an exploration on the theme of “light” in

the Bible, beginning in Genesis when God said,

“Let there be light.” The class will meet each

Wednesday, 6:00-6:45 p.m., in room 6. All are

welcome!

TODAY’S WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

Liturgist: Andrew Brittain

Acolytes: Amelia and Bert Everitt

Time with Children: Sharon Youngs

First Steps: Anne Backus, Chris Black

Sound Guild: Carolyn Krause

Ushers: Richard Alexander, Priscilla Campbell,

Irene Darko, Linda Fall, Bonnie Murray, Shirley

Sauls, Jim Tonne

Counters: Jim Campbell, Irene Darko

Flowers: Shirley Sauls

Fellowship Hosts: Judy Greeson, Nanette King

Open/Close: Mike Hilliard, Dave Mullins

ORCMA COFFEE CONCERT

Next Sunday, Jan. 8, Cathy Whitten, who has

played piano and organ for our congregation on

numerous occasions, will be the pianist featured

in the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association coffee

concert at 7:30 p.m., here in the FPC sanctuary.

She will perform with cellist Lee Richey works

by Bach, Brahms, Fauré, and Shostakovich.

Admission is free and a reception will follow in

the fellowship hall.

CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

January 1-8, 2017

Sun. 1/1 First Sunday after Christmas

9:00 a.m. Rise ‘n’ Shine (next page)

10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Coffee in the fellowship hall (no Sunday school today)

Mon. 1/2 Church office closed

12:00 p.m. Men’s lunch (Shoney’s)

6:00 p.m. Boy Scouts Troop 42 (room 102)

Tues. 1/3

10:00 a.m. Staff meeting (Sharon’s office)

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

1:00 p.m. Congregational Care & Welcome (room 6)

5:30 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous (library)

6:30 p.m. Guitar workshop (fellowship hall)

Wed. 1/4 11:30 a.m. Al Anon (library)

5:15 p.m. EHS meeting (library)

6:00 p.m. Christian education (library)

Worship committee (room 6)

7:00 p.m. Choir rehearsal

Thurs. 1/5

1:00 p.m. Church retreat planning (room 6)

Fri. 1/6

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

Sat. 1/7

Sun. 1/8 Baptism of the Lord

9:00 a.m. Early Birds / Rise ‘n’ Shine (next page)

10:00 a.m. Worship

11:15 a.m. Sunday school (next page)

7:30 p.m. ORCMA Coffee concert

Celebrations this week:

Birthdays

1/5 Syd Murray

Remember those who are . . .

in healthcare and

retirement communities:

Mary Cathcart, Bob Clausing, Leslie

Cowan, Anna George Dobbins, Lois

Lacy, Dick Lord, Anna & Marvin

Randolph, Ruth Reeve

homebound:

Sandra Edwards, Lillian Lafferty

Please submit announcements for the Sunday bulletin to the church office by Wednesday afternoon.

Newsletter submissions for The Banner should be made to the church office or Carolyn Krause

(chkrause23@gmail.com) by the 15th of each month.

LOOKING AHEAD

Wed., Jan. 11, 6:00 p.m.—midweek

Bible study (see front page)

Sat., Jan. 14—Session retreat

Sun., Jan. 22-28—PET mission trip to

Louisiana for flood relief

Sun., Jan. 29—Annual lasagna dinner

and congregational meeting

ADULTS

9:00 a.m.

“Early Birds” class – room 6 (coffee/treats, Bible

study/discussion) Studying the Book of Genesis.

“Rise & Shine” class – parlor (coffee/treats, Bible

study/discussion) Studying the Book of Luke.

11:15 a.m.

“Uncensored” class – room 6. Studying the Book

of Luke. Led by Julie Black, Colin Colverson,

Eric Myers.

CHILDREN AND YOUTH

11:15 a.m.

Nursery (through age 3), first floor, Education

building.

Age 4 through first grade, second floor,

Education building. Teachers: Deb Bostick, Irene

Darko, Linda Fall

Grades 2-5, second floor, Education building

Teachers: Dale Hadden, Pete Johnson, Peggy

Bertrand-Terpstra

Youth (grades 6-12), room 200, Activities

building. Teachers: Anne Backus, Margaret Ann

King, Dallas Stults

Sunday school classes are taking a break today due to many folks being

away for the New Years holiday. All classes will resume next week.

Your Prayer Chain

First Presbyterian Church has a small

group ready to lift up your joys and

concerns in prayer. All requests are

kept confidential with the group.

Submit your requests to Shirley Sauls at

220-9935 or shirleym09@comcast.net.

WORSHIP VOLUNTEERS

FOR SUNDAY, JAN. 8

Liturgist: TBA

Acolytes: Amelia Everitt, Megan Stone

Time with Children: Chris Black

First Steps: not meeting; Communion

Sound Guild: Don Spong

Ushers: Andre Darko, George Darko, Lou

Dunlap, Carolyn Krause, Dave Mullins, Walt

Porter

Counters: George Darko, Fred Haywood

Flowers: TBA

Fellowship Hosts: Kate & Walt Porter

Open/Close: Mike Hilliard, Dave Mullins

To donate flowers ($35) for

worship, in memory or honor of

someone on a particular Sunday,

just sign up on the flower

calendar for 2017 posted in the

fellowship hall. You can put a

check in the offering plate or mail it in close to the

date. You will be contacted regarding the wording

of your dedication for that Sunday’s bulletin.

Sharon Youngs Pastor Chris Black Dir. of Cong. Care & Discipleship

Anna Thomas Director of Music Peggy Hinkle Organist

Adrienne Pyle Office Manager Omer Breeden Custodian Brittany King Nursery Kelly Johnson Nursery

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.—12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church—A PC(USA) Congregation

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Presbyterians respond to the

Gatlinburg wildfires:

What is needed:

Monetary donations. You can donate to the

Presbytery of East Tennessee Disaster Relief

fund through First Presbyterian Church by

making out a check to FPC and noting “PET

Disaster Relief” in the memo line.

Gas cards. Many of those displaced by the

fires are the most vulnerable—hourly

workers who staff the resorts in Gatlinburg

and must find work elsewhere. We will

collect those in the church office, to be given

to the Red Cross for distribution.

For further information, see the PET website

www.presbyteryeasttn.org.

Please don’t forget—