Outdoor Worship Will Be Held at 11:00 A.M

~The Gathering~

Greeting Rev. Matt Nieman

Prelude Prière (Prayer) Salomé Tami Newsom, organ

Call to Worship

We gather around the words of Christ: “Come, and follow me.” We gather around the voice of the Spirit: “Come, and follow me.” Let us worship God together and follow Christ into the world.

Hymn #260 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Ein’ feste Burg

A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal.

Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing; Were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God’s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He, Lord Sabaoth His name, from age to age the same, And He must win the battle.

And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure, one little word shall fell him. ~continued on next page~

That word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him who with us sideth; Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; The body they may kill, God’s truth abideth still, His kingdom is forever.

Words: Martin Luther, 1529, Trans. Frederick Henry Hedge, 1852. Music: Martin Luther, 1529 The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs © 1990 Westminster/John Knox Press. Public domain.

Prayer of Confession

O Holy God, you called the disciples to drop their nets and follow you, yet we are hesitant to drop the tools and comforts of our lives. We distract ourselves from your call with busyness, stress, and worry. We tangle ourselves in webs of sin that disguise themselves as fear. Forgive us, O Lord, and by your forgiveness, open our ears to hear your voice saying to us, “Follow me.”

(please continue in silent prayer)

Declaration of Forgiveness

The Peace The Peace of Christ be with you. And also with you.

~The Word~

Prayer for Illumination

Speak to us your word, O God, that we may hear Jesus’ call to be his disciples. Amen.

First Scripture Reading: Jonah 3:1-5, 10 The Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.

Psalm 62 Dr. Angela Batey, psalmist Simon Lesley

Refrain: On God alone my soul waits in stillness.

Wait on God alone in stillness, O my soul; for in him is my hope. He alone is my rock and my salvation, my stronghold, so that I shall not be shaken. Refrain

In God is my strength and my glory; God is my strong rock; in him is my refuge. Put your trust in him always, my people; pour out your hearts before him, for God is our refuge. Refrain

The peoples are but a breath, the whole human race a deceit; on the scales they are altogether lighter than air. Put no trust in oppression; in robbery take no empty pride; though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it. Refrain

God spoke once, and twice have I heard the same, that power belongs to God. Steadfast love belongs to you, O Lord, for you repay everyone according to their deeds. Refrain

Second Scripture Reading: Mark 1:14-20 The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

Sermon “Go Fish” Rev. Matt Nieman

~The Response~

Affirmation of Faith – from the PCUSA Brief Statement of Faith In a broken and fearful world, the Spirit gives us courage to pray without ceasing, to witness among all peoples to Christ as Lord and Savior, to unmask idolatries in Church and culture, to hear the voices of peoples long silenced, and to work with others for justice, freedom, and peace. In gratitude to God, empowered by the Spirit, we strive to serve Christ in our daily tasks and to live holy and joyful lives, even as we watch for God’s new heaven and new earth, praying, “Come, Lord Jesus!”

The Anthem Abide with Me arr. Gumma Handbell Tree and Piano

Call for the Offering

Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession

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.

~The Sending~

Hymn #377 Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore Pescador de Hombres

You have come up to the lakeshore, looking neither for wise nor wealthy. You only wanted that I should follow.

Refrain: O Lord, with Your eyes You have searched me, And, while smiling, have called out my name. Now my boat’s left on the shoreline behind me, now with You I will seek other seas.

You know that I own so little, in my boat there’s no money nor weapons, You’ll only find there my nets and labor. Refrain

You need the caring of my hands. Through my tiredness, may others find resting. You need a love that just goes on loving. Refrain

You, who have fished other oceans, ever longed for by souls that are waiting, My dear and good friend, as thus You call me. Refrain

Text: Cesáreo Gabaráin, 1979, Trans. Gertrude Suppe, George Lockwood, Raquel Achón, 1988; alt. Music: Cesáreo Gabaráin, Harm. Skinner Chávez-Melo. Text and Music: © 1979 Ediciones Paulinas. Sole U.S. agent: OCP Publications, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved. Used with permission. The Presbyterian Hymnal: Hymns, Psalms, and Spiritual Songs © 1990 Westminster/John Knox Press. Public domain.

Charge and Benediction

Postlude Marche Lasceux Tami Newsom, organ

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• scan this QR Code and click on the generated google doc link or • go to https://tinyurl.com/record-FPC-attendance or

• email the office at [email protected]

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Continuing through the month of January, FPC worship will be online (no indoor, in-person worship) due to the continuing rise in coronavirus cases in our region. If the weather allows, outdoor worship will be held at 11:00 a.m.

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With pandemic restrictions and safeguards currently in place, our annual congregational meeting will be conducted through Zoom this year.

We will review the ministry of 2020, look ahead to 2021, and approve the pastor’s terms of call.

The links to the Zoom meeting will be included in Pastor Matt’s weekend email on January 30. If you do not receive FPC Constant Contact emails, you can sign up to be on the distribution list on our website: www.fpctn.org.

Please plan on participating in this important FPC event.

The area Presbyterian Churches in partnership with Edward Jones will be constructing a Habitat for Humanity home in Knoxville beginning on March 20, 2021. The cost of this project is $55000 and Edward Jones has committed to pay $25,000 leaving $30,000 to be raised by the area Presbyterian Churches. Farragut Presbyterian Church has pledged $2000 from the Outreach budget for this project. Per the Presbytery E- Newsletter, only $11,000 of the $30,000 needed has been pledged so far.

Habitat of Knoxville is in need of volunteers from the area churches to help in the construction of this home along with volunteers from Edward Jones. Work will be done on Saturdays beginning on March 20, 2021. Volunteers can work whatever number of days or time their schedule allows. If you, would like to contribute as a volunteer or donor, please contact Wayne Walls ([email protected]) for more information on how to assist.

Candles for the Homeless: Baby, it’s cold outside! A Place at The Table, a homeless ministry in Knoxville, serves the homeless community each Monday night, no matter what the weather. In the winter months they particularly need pillar and tapered candles, slightly used will do. Why do they need candles? The homeless use them for light on these dark nights and they also use them for heat. That’s right — heat. Those with tarp tents burn the candles close to them for the heat from the flame.

If you have some candles to donate, please contact Rev. Patricia Ramsden at [email protected] or drop them off at the church office. ______

Our guest families have been sheltering in place since March, though there have been several families that found housing, and several new ones entered the program. Hopefully, we will soon be able to be with our families. Oh, how we have missed that interaction. Our dates for this year are:

January 24-31 • August 29-September 5 • December 19-26

Gratefully, the signup for drop-off meals and gas/grocery cards in January has been filled. Please keep the people who are homeless or about to be homeless in your prayers and thank you again for your volunteer efforts and donations. For more information about Family Promise, contact [email protected], or 865-657-9644.

Tax Reminders

Do not file your 2020 tax return before receiving your FPC 2020 year-end giving statement, so you have IRS-compliant documentation of any gifts of cash or checks to FPC that were $250 or more.

Year-end donations statements will be mailed by Jan 30th, 2021.

This Week at FPC!

Sun, Jan 24 9:00 a.m. live stream and 11:00 a.m. outdoor worship 6:00 p.m. Youth Groups/Fellowship Hall Mon, Jan 25 **** **** Family Promise week 10:00 a.m. Chair Yoga/Zoom 11:00 a.m. Lectio Divina/Zoom 7:00 p.m. Session/Zoom Tues, Jan 26 10:00 a.m. PW Coordinating Team/Zoom 7:00 p.m. Cub Scout Pack Leaders/Library 7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts #444/FH, Rm A, Narthex Thurs, Jan 27 10:00 a.m. Covenant Group/Room A 6:30 p.m. Cub Scouts/FH, Room A, Narthex 7:00 p.m. Thursday Night Bible Study/Zoom Fri, Jan 28 7:00 p.m. Gentle Yoga Class/Zoom

Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.

Class Room Topic Pastor Zoom Please join Pastor Matt for a time of Bible Matt’s study and prayer at 10 a.m. via Zoom. Class Please consult his Saturday email for the links to the Zoom gathering. Adult Bible Zoom We use The Present Word. Our winter Study Class (9:30- lesson book looks at God’s call throughout 10:30 am) the New Testament as a way to explore our own calls. The three units focus on Jesus’ heritage (Matthew), Jesus’ call (other Gospels), and faithful women (a mix of Gospels and Epistles). Within the overall theme, each lesson stands alone, and we’d love to have you join us any week you’re able. Monday Zoom/ This class is studying Secrets in the Dark – Connection and Parlor A Life in Sermons, by author Frederick Buechner. This book will inspire laughter, hope, and bring great solace. We will turn the pages and rediscover what it means to be thoughtful about faith. Youth Zoom Students in this class embark on a journey to explore the Gospel According to Disney. This week we will be watching Disney Pixar Shorts, The Blue Umbrella and Burro.