FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Spartanburg, South Carolina April 17, 2016

WELCOME! First Presbyterian Church is a community of believers committed to “Glorifying God and Sharing Christ Together through Word and Deed.” † Please rise in body or spirit. SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY APRIL 17, 2016

8:45 and 11:00AM - SANCTUARY

GATHERING AROUND THE WORD

Please sign and One: Th is is the day that the Lord has made; pass the Ministry of Friendship All: Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Pad, note the names of those around you, Opening Voluntary Choral Joseph Jongen and greet one another after Acolyte (11:00) Rookhie Sullivan worship.

Introit (11:00) Sing for Joy Hal H. Hopson

(8:45) Holt Andrews † Call to Worship (11:00) Michael Irwin One: John saw a multitude from every land and tribe and nation. All: Glory and power be to our God forever and ever! One: Th e angels fell on their faces and worshiped the Lord. All: Glory and power be to our God forever and ever! One: Th e shepherd will guide the fl ock to the springs of water, and wipe away every tear from their eyes. All: Glory and power be to our God forever and ever! Amen! One: Let us worship God!

Hymn 263 † Hymn 263 All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name! Coronation This hymn is a declaration of praise, but Prayer of Confession (Unison) (11:00) Holt Andrews it’s also much more than that. God of everlasting life, The words both we confess that we continue in the ways of death. declare the majesty of Christ We see your work in our world and task us with and still do not believe in you. making that We listen to other leaders majesty known to all. and ignore your loving voice. Forgive us, God of grace. Restore us to your fl ock and fold so that we may believe and receive eternal and abundant life in you. We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ… Silent Confession Assurance of Pardon Easter isn’t just a Sunday - it’s One: Th e grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. a season. One In the name of Jesus Christ, we are forgiven! day out of 365 is hardly suffi cient All: Th anks be to God! to celebrate the great mystery of our † Response faith - that Jesus Hymn 246, verse 5 truro Christ is risen from the dead. Christ is alive, and comes to bring Accordingly, good news to this and every age, the season of Easter lasts seven till earth and sky and ocean ring weeks (a “week with joy, with justice, love, and praise. of weeks”), spanning the 50 days from the † Passing of the Peace Sunday of the Resurrection One: God has received us, pardoned us and loved us; to Pentecost let us forgive each other in love and share the peace of Christ. Sunday. Peace be with you. The season All: And also with you. of Easter is intended to be One: Let us greet one another in the name of Christ. a joyful time for celebrating the presence of the Life of the Church Dr. Th omas E. Evans risen Christ in the church. Of course, Easter really isn't just a season either. In PROCLAIMING THE WORD the fullest sense, Easter is a new way of life - in The Word for Children which we are "dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus" Pew Bible Page 1076 Scripture Reading Revelation 7:9-17 (Rom. 6:11), One: Th e Word of the Lord. called to "walk in All: Th anks be to God. newness of life" (Rom. 6:4).

Sermon A Multitude No One Could Count Dr. Th omas E. Evans

RESPONDING TO THE WORD

All children are † Affirmation of Faith (11:00) Rev. Joanne R. Hull invited to the front of the The Apostles’ Creed Hymnal Page 35 sanctuary during I believe in God the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth; The Word for And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Children. who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, At the 11:00 suff ered under Pontius Pilate, was crucifi ed, dead, and buried; service, children 4 yrs-1st grade He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; are welcome to He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; attend Children’s from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. Worship. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic Church; Pick-up Location: Stepping Stones the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; hallway, Clark the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Building, 2nd fl oor. Prayers of the People The Lord’s Prayer Hymnal Page 35 Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Th y name. Th y kingdom come. Th y 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 Th ine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Offering Presentation of Tithes and Offerings The Christian life is marked by the offering of Offertory one’s self to God to be shaped, (8:45) When the Trumpet Sounds Andre Th omas empowered,

directed, and Genesis Choir changed by God. In worship, (11:00) Worthy Is the Lamb G. F. Handel God presents us Chancel Choir with the costly self-offering of Jesus Christ. We † Doxology Lasst Uns Erfreuen are claimed by Christ and set Praise God from Whom all blessings fl ow; free. In response Praise God, all creatures here below; Alleluia, Alleluia! to God’s love in Jesus Christ we Praise God above ye heavenly host; offer God our Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Alleluia, Alleluia! lives, our gifts, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! our abilities, and our material goods, for God’s service. † Prayer of Thanksgiving - from the Book of Common Worship BEARING THE WORD TO THE WORLD

Hymn 265 † Hymn 265 Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun Duke Street Isaac Watts based this hymn text on † Charge and Benediction Psalm 72:12-19 and referred to verses 5 and 8 Closing Voluntary Voluntary on Duke Street David Cherwien of the psalm as well. Originally in eight stanzas entitled "Christ's Kingdom among Th e Closing Voluntary is a musical expression of the soul’s exultation for God. It is a few moments the Gentiles," of rest for personal contemplation of all the majesty, wonder and glory of God that has been the text was published in revealed during our worship service. During this music you will hear the vital Spirit come alive, Watts' Psalms of the Peace of Christ in your heart and the glory of our Holy creator. Use this time to listen, for David, Imitated private prayer, and to determine how this worship will empower you for service in Christ’s name. (1719). The original stanzas 2, 3, and 7 are omitted, as is customary in modern hymnals. Th e fl owers in the Sanctuary are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. and Mrs. G. K. Smith by their family. Th e fl owers in the Tower Room are given to the Glory of God and in honor of the wedding of Lauren Alexandra Teff eteller and John Michael Wrenn, Jr. and in memory of Elizabeth Wrenn, James Teff eteller and Melody Allison. For the hearing impaired: Our Sanctuary is equipped with a T-coil hearing loop. If your hearing aid or cochlear device is equipped with T-coil technology, please switch it to the “T”, T-Coil, or telephone position for improved hearing during the service. Hearing aid devices are also available in the Narthex and Tower Room. Please ask an usher and return these to the Usher Stands when you exit. Large-print bulletins and large-print Bibles are available from the ushers upon request.

Come to Sunday School at 9:45am

CHILDREN and YOUTH Nursery (Birth-2K) Preschool (3K-5K) 1st Floor Clark Building 1st Floor Clark Building Elementary (1st-5th Grade) Youth (6th-12th Grade) 2nd Floor Clark Building 2nd Floor Family Life Center

ADULTS Bible Alive! (Room 2210) A talented and experienced teaching team leads this class for those who want to study the Bible in-depth, book by book. Choir Class (Room 2208) Th is class uses the Uniform Lesson Series to frame their study and application of Bible texts to daily living. Th ey meet from 10:00 to 10:30am to accommodate choir members, but anyone can join. Christian Perspectives (Room C212) Th is class explores and studies contemporary issues from a variety of perspectives using the Bible, the Christian faith and life, the Presbyterian/Reformed tradition, and World Christianity to form its conclusions. Emmaus Class (Room 2207) Join us on our journey as we welcome everyone, with eyes open towards Jesus. We are the loud class at the end of the hall, enjoying fellowship, coff ee, and a fresh, new, scripture-based lesson each week. Faith Driven (Room C210) Th is class is largely made up of parents of young children and seeks to learn more about the Bible and how to apply its truths within the workplace and the home. Fellowship Class (Room 2212) Special, distinctive, and important: Th e host presents a scholarly and factual study of selected books of the Bible presented with a mature fl air and wisdom. All ages feel at home with this loyal group. Open Class (Room 2213) A small-group discussion of Christian themes in literature; open to all ages and points of view. Purnell Class (Purnell Room) For a hymn sing and an excellent Bible lesson, join this faithful group of men and women. Spark (Room 2216) Th is class is made up of young adults in their 20’s and 30’s, both single and married, with and without children, who are interested in connecting and building relationships with each other, while exploring Christianity and the Bible and their applications to life. Spiritual Life Class (Room 2201) Th is class is for adults who seek to apply the Bible to life and grow spiritually. Note: All rooms with a C in the room number are located on the 2nd fl oor of the Clark Building. Room numbers in the 2000’s are on the 2nd fl oor of the Main Building. Th e Purnell Room is on the fi rst fl oor of the main building. Life @ First APRIL 17, 2016 Complete details at www.fpcspartanburg.org. Join us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Welcome! Books for Book Drive Due Today If you are visiting with us today, you Our College UKirk Ministry is sponsoring a Book Drive for students at EP Todd. are our honored guest! Please sign They are excepting new and used books for kindergarten through eighth grade. the Fellowship Pad, so that we may Please drop off your donation in the bins located in the Family Life Center Lobby or contact you. the Reception area by Sunday, April 17. For more information about First Presbyterian, check the church website or see one of the Worship Today - Conversations with Session and Pastors Greeters, holding the baskets. Have a question, comment, or conversation that you would like to share with the Session or one of the ministers? On the 3rd Sunday of the month, a few Session members and pastors will gather in the Purnell Room following the 11:00 worship Joining First Pres... service to answer your questions, listen to your comments, or simply have a conversation with you. If you are interested in joining First Presbyterian Church, please come to the Church Library on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10:30am. Wednesdays at First - April 20 Th e Church Library is located on the Wednesday Night Schedule fi rst fl oor of the main building, on 5:00pm Dinner Serving Line Open the hallway near the Chestnut Street Meal Cost: $7.00 Adults/Youth (12-54); $6.00 Senior Adults (55+); $4.00 Door. Ministers and members of the Children’s Mini Main Menu (child’s portion of the weekly menu) or Children’s Session will be there to greet you. Corner Café (chicken tenders, mac & cheese, and fruit); max family is $20. Additionally, a Welcome Class is Menu: Salad Bar, Baked Spaghetti, Garlic Bread Sticks, Dessert held twice a year, which is open to 5:15pm Healing and Wholeness (Chapel) all visitors interested in joining our Th is service provides an opportunity to pray for the healing of oneself church or to anyone wanting to learn and others, receive communion, and experience God's blessing. more about the Presbyterian Church (USA). 6:15pm Christian Recreation for Children and Youth Dessert & Devos For more information, please contact 6:30pm Revelation Rev. Joanne Hull; Come explore "Th e Apocalypse of St. John" also known simply as 208-2125/jhull@fpcspartanburg. Revelation. We will examine its historical use and, through music org or Joanie Shackleton; 208-2132/ and art, we will discover how this book can have deep meaning for our [email protected]. lives - even as we admit interpreting its ancient and bizarre symbols is sometimes beyond our reach. Family Playtime, Sit `n Stitch, Wednesday Walkers Pastors On-Call RSVP for Dinner: on the church homepage, click on the My First Pres Celtic Cross Banner beside the Calendar icon, or fi ll out the “pink reservation card” in the If you have a Pastoral Emergency Fellowship Pad, or contact Didi Terry in the church offi ce; [email protected] aft er 5:00pm during the week or / 583-4531 by noon on Monday. anytime over the weekend or on holidays, please call 208-2142. Th e message will be sent to the pastoral care team member who is on-call Men's Breakfast, April 24 and your call will be returned as All men are invited to the Social Hall on Sunday, April 24 at 7:30am for fellowship, soon as possible. a tummy-pleasing breakfast, and to hear Clay Turner present "Fly-fi shing and God". For pastoral needs for our youth, Please RSVP to Didi Terry in the church office by Wednesday, April 20; contact Jason Moore (804-9244). [email protected] / 583-4531. JOY Fellowship Spring Luncheon - April 26 Calendar This Week The JOY Fellowship invites all church members to Celebrate Spring on Tuesday, Sunday, April 17 April 26 at 11:30am in Fogartie Hall. The luncheon will feature a delicious meal and 8:00am Genesis Choir wonderful musical entertainment! 8:45am MorningSong Worship If attending, please RSVP to Joanie Shackleton; 208-2132/[email protected]. 8:45am Sanctuary Worship 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Sanctuary Worship Boy Scout Fundraiser for Mother's Day 12:05pm Conversations with Session Our Boy Scout Troop is selling hanging baskets for Mother’s Day. Each 1.5 gallon Monday, April 18 calibrachoa is $15. Prepaid orders will be taken today at the Scout Hut, 12:15- 10:00am Prayer Shawl Ministry 12:30pm, on Wednesday in the Family Life Center Lobby, 5:00-6:30pm, next Tuesday, April 19 Sunday, April 24 at the Scout Hut, or by contacting a Scout. Orders must be placed 12:00pm Study: Being Presbyterian by Monday, April 25. The baskets will be available for pickup on Saturday, May 7, 3:30pm Women's Circle 9 10:00am-2:00pm, at the Scout Hut. 6:15pm Handbell Rehearsal For more info or special pickup arrangements, call Melissa Pickens; 497-2363. Wednesday, April 20 10:00am Study: Christians in the Making 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study VBS Registration Is Open! 5:00pm WAF (see article) 7:30pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal Th is year's Vacation Bible School will be held June 6-9. Our Family Life Center will be transformed into an ocean of excitement. Surfers and Lifeguards will glide through Thursday, April 21 beach-themed music, craft s, science projects, recreation, Bible stories, and more! Join 12:00pm Study: Being Presbyterian us as we get stoked about God’s awesome power and direction for our lives! Registration 12:30pm Spark Men’s Small Group opens on April 11. Th ere is a space for you and your little surfers right now, but spaces Friday, April 22 fi ll quickly so act before you miss the curl. 6:30am Men’s Study Group To Register, pick up a form at church and return to Katie Resumovic, in the church 7:00am Men’s Study Group office, by Monday, May 16. You can also download the form: www.fpcspartanburg. org/grow/children/vacation-bible-school AA meets 3 times per week - Tues, Th urs, and Fri at 7am in the Scout Hut. To Volunteer, please contact Alexa Pack; [email protected]. For the complete schedule of FLC Classes: www.fpcspartanburg.org/grow/recreation. Opportunities to Serve Bake Cookies! Over several years, our Church members have provided many cookies for Looking Forward . . . the Kairos Prison Ministry at nearby Tyger River Correctional Institute. Th ese are very helpful in opening the hearts and minds of incarcerated men to the Gospel message. Sunday, April 24 Please leave cookies in our Church offi ce by noon on Wednesday, April 27. Prison offi cials Confi rmation Sunday request no powdered sugar or "sprinkles". Average cookie thickness is preferred over very Worship led by: thin ones - due to transport/handling. Please package cookies in plastic baggies or use 8:45 MorningSong - Rev. Craig Foster disposable plastic containers or paper boxes, but no aluminum foil. 8:45 & 11:00 Sanctuary - Jason Moore Questions? Contact Doug Baker; 579-4537/[email protected]. Wednesday, April 27 th Donate Food, Clothing, or Personal Items for the 4 Tuesday Soup Kitchen: Last WAF On Tuesday, April 25, help us clothe and feed those in need. UKirk is providing an array of delicious casseroles; we welcome additional donations of side dishes, fresh Sunday, May 1 fruit, bread, and dessert. We have requests for these items: men's and women's jeans, Chamber Singers Spring Concert shorts, t-shirts, caps/ hats, undergarments, tennis shoes, socks, sunscreen, bug spray, Thursday, May 5 chap stick, toothbrushes, antibiotic ointment, band aids, baby wipes, sleeping bags, National Day of Prayer book bags, toilet tissue, individually wrapped food items, bottles of water, reading 12:15pm Prayer Service in Chapel glasses, and devotionals. (One friend wears a size 3X and is in need of jeans and t-shirts. Several friends have asked for men's tennis shoes - size 10, 11, and 12.) March Update: Th ank you for your generous donations. We provided meals for 60 people and we welcomed, for the fi rst time, three precious young children to the Financial News Soup Kitchen! Budget Questions? Contact: Will DeLaney, Beth DeLaney, or Tina Hamilton; Needed weekly: $52,786 908-8753 / [email protected]. Received 4/10: $29,463 Mission that serves our neighbors and our God Our congregation serves God and our neighbors at home and abroad with these local and international missions.

Local Missions Poverty: Monthly Hunger Off ering; Mobile Meals; Winter Warmth; TOTAL Ministries; Spartanburg Interfaith Hospitality Network (SPIHN); Habitat for Humanity; Th e Haven; CAST Program; Healing: Angel Tree; St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic; Children’s Advocacy Center; HOPE Center for Children; SAFE Homes/Rape Crisis Network; Th ornwell Home for Children; Presbyterian Communities of SC; Disaster Relief: One Great Hour of Sharing, Disaster Response Action Team; Kairos Prison Ministry; MLK, Jr. Celebration; Refugee Relief; Education: Pine Street Elementary Tutoring; Boys & Girls Clubs; Spartanburg Presbyterian Student Association (UKIRK); Arcadia Outreach Ministry; Presbytery Unifi ed Funds; Th e Shepherd’s Center; Adult Learning Center International Missions Missionaries: Support for 4 missionaries - Jo Ella Holman, Cuba and Dominican Republic; Mark Hare and Jenny Bent, mission co-workers in Haiti and the Dominican Republic; Mission Workers Serving with Kurds; Mission Workers Serving in the Middle East; Dominican Republic: Clinica Cristiana; Center for Christian Education & Development (CCED School); Sponsorship of CCED School Children; Infant Nutrition Program; Cuba: Iglesia Presbiteriana Reformada in Santa Clara partnership; Haiti: Haiti Outreach Ministries; Philippines: Precious Heritage Ministries orphanage and feeding program for street children; Witness Season; Bread for the World

Th is week, please pray for the Synod of the Northeast (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey) and these partner churches and organizations in Lebanon: National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon, Near East School of Th eology, and Lebanese American University in Beirut.

CHURCH OFFICERS Session Class of 2016: Vic Bailey, Bert Barre, Jay Beeson, Jennifer Biber, Billy Blackford, Mark Cann, David Cecil, Paul Cote’, Fred Cumbo, Emma Harrill, Ann Jones, Janet Kuntz, Valerie MacPhail, Eric Nease, Darwin Simpson Class of 2017: Cathy Bagwell, Colleen Ballance, De Calvert, Kyle Clelland, Celia Cogdell, Cliff Gaubert, Brandt Goodwin, Kim Keith, Whit Kennedy, Tom King, Sanders Lee, Sylvia Spears, Monica Th reatt, Linda West, Elizabeth Young Class of 2018: Fran Bagwell, David Beacham, Roy Berry, Mark Coleman, Mary Dixon, Ken Frick, Mark Hicklin, David Ike, Kay McClure, Nan McDaniel, Kam Neely, Susan Oldham, Carter Smith, Pat Tatham, Donna Th ornton Diaconate Class of 2016: Orin Beach, Harry Clayton, Mary Deller, John Donovan, Phillip Glover, Pamela Heath, Laura Hollar, Arthur Jones, Eunice Knouse, Alice Madsen, Kevin Marsh, Tommy Rudeen, John Tatham, Rob Usry Class of 2017: Will Adair, Vic Bailey, Gail Ballard, Dawn Bingham, Jason Blanton, Steven Blanton, Bill Cummings, Carroll Easterling, John Faris, Rob Hammett, Harriet Ike, Robby Kocisko, Laura Ringo, Mary Tygett, Mac White Class of 2018: Marjorie Appiah, Randy Barre, Budge Bean, Margie Beckett, Randall Chambers, Erin Chastain, Max Hyde, Brenda James, Donna Kennedy, Andy Lancaster, Lisa Lefebvre, Melissa Morehead, Juli Robertson, Joy Shackelford, Brand Stille

STAFF Dr. Thomas E. Evans, Senior Pastor; Rev. L. Craig Foster, Associate Pastor, Education/Discipleship; Rev. Joanne R. Hull, Associate Pastor, Congregational Care; Rev. Christi O. Brown, Pastoral Associate for Young Adults; Holt Andrews, Director of Music; Marcia Andrews, Assistant Director of Music and Organist; Jason Moore, Director of Youth Ministry; Penny Wright, Assistant Director of Youth; Beth Burris, Director of Children’s Ministries; Beth Cecil, Parish Nurse; Colleen McCullough, Director of Recreation; Jane Mullins, Director of Hospitality

First Presbyterian Church 393 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302-1917 864/583-4531 www.fpcspartanburg.org