First Presbyterian Church

302 W. Whitner Street Anderson, SC 29624 www.fpcandersonsc.com Founded in 1837

The Lords Day

March 18, 2012

SERVICE FOR THE LORDS DAY Sunday, March 18, 2012 The Fourth Sunday in Lent 10:55 a.m.

PREPARATION FOR THE WORD

GATHERING SONG #404 PRECIOUS LORD Precious Lord, Take My Hand Precious Lord, take my hand, Lead me on, help me stand; I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light; Take my hand, Precious Lord, lead me home. Deacon Tim Benson from Hebrews 12:1-2

GREETNGS AND WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP Let us lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, Looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfector of our faith. *HYMN #210 *

Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

ST. ANNE

*LITANY OF ASSURANCE (from I Peter 1:17-23) * You know that you were ransomed from futile ways with the precious blood of Christ. That word is the Good News preached to us. Our Lord was destined before the foundation of the world and made manifest at the end of all times for your sake. That word is the Good News preached to us. Through Christ Jesus you have confidence in God, who raised him from the dead and gave him glory. That word is the Good News preached to us. You have been born anew, through the living and abiding word of God. That word is the Good News preached to us. Amen. *GLORIA PATRI #579 * TIME FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES GREATOREX

(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 Matthew 14:22-36 Pew Bible, p. 22 Dennis R. Tedder

The Crossing

SAFETY Love Lifted Me I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me, now safe am I.

Refrain: Love lifted me! Love lifted me! When nothing else could help, Love lifted me. (repeat)
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH

The Apostles Creed

Hymnal p. 14

ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF CHURCH OFFICERS Constitutional Questions to Elders and Deacons Ordination and Installation Prayer

RESPONSE TO THE WORD

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY *THE DOXOLOGY #592 *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN #522 *CHARGE AND BENEDICTION *RESPONSE #404

Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy

The Chancel Choir

Gordon Young OLD HUNDREDTH

Lord, When I Came Into This Life

(Choir will sing Stanza 1; Congregation joins for Stanzas 2-4)

LAND OF REST I Peter 4:8-10

PRECIOUS LORD Precious Lord, Take My Hand When my way grows drear, Precious Lord, linger near, When my life is almost gone, Hear my cry, hear my call, Hold my hand lest I fall; Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.

*POSTLUDE
*Please stand if comfortable doing so.

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

The Sanctuary Flowers are given to the Glory of God and in Memory of our Parents and Grandparents by the Wehrums and Dawsons.

CHURCH STAFF Church & School........864-225-2551 Fax Number........864-225-2552 Web Site....www.FPCAndersonSC.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 MARCH MISSION EMPHASIS BEE Generous

We have met $3,009 of our $10,000 goal for this challenge. Keep BEEing Generous! The Session
urges you to BEE Generous and help us to meet this challenge! Please make checks out to FPC with BEE Generous noted in the memo line.

WEEKLY CALENDAR Sunday, March 18 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 10:55 a.m. Worship ServiceOfficer Installation 12:15 p.m. Prospective Member LuncheonKirk 5:00 p.m. Middler Youth GroupFLC 6:00 p.m. Youth SupperFLC 6:30 p.m. Youth ChoirChoir Room 7:00 p.m. Sr High Youth GroupFLC Monday, March 19 12:00 p.m. Hungry Women Bible StudyFLC 1:00 p.m. SPARKLEKirk 5:30 p.m. Deacon TrainingRoom 216 5:45 p.m. Sports Committee MeetingFLC Tuesday, March 20 10:00 a.m.1:45 p.m. Respite Care ProgramKirk 2:00 p.m. Staff MeetingRoom 212 5:30 p.m. Congregational ActivitiesFLC 6:00 p.m. ZUMBAFLC 6:30 p.m. Girl Scout MeetingFLC 6:30 p.m. Youth Ministry MeetingMcDougald Room 8:00 p.m. Sr High Coffee CrewSchlotzkys Wednesday, March 21 9:15 a.m. Dayschool Chapel 12:15 p.m. Lent Chapel Service 12:45 p.m. Lent LunchKirk 4:30 p.m.7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY CONNECTION 7:00 p.m. Rejoicers Bible StudyMcDougald Room 7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. SessionKirk Thursday, March 22 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 HandbellsSession Rm 1:00 p.m. Famished Females Bible StudyLibrary 5:30 p.m. Jamaica Mission Trip MeetingFLC Friday, March 23 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible StudyFLC

Its time for

Easter Sparkle!
YOUTH MISSION FUNDRAISER YARD SALE Saturday, April 14
TIME FOR THAT SPRING CLEANING YOU HAVE BEEN PUTTING OFF! Clean out your closets, garage & attic and donate your unneeded and unused items for the Youth Yard Sale. For more information, contact Adam Stricker, 225-2551.

Do you love to make cards or do crafts? Help deliver Christs love and the affection of the FPC family to some of our older church members! All ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to add Sparkle to someones day! Monday, March 19th in the Kirk 1:00pm Easter card making
Please contact Caroline Berardi at 940-0797 or carolineb@fpcandersonsc.com if you can help.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR Saturday, March 31Saturday Servants, 9:30am-FLC Saturday, March 31Easter Egg Hunt, 10:00am in the Kirk

Midweek Lenten Service with Luncheon The Path to the Passion Wednesdays, 12:15 p.m. in the Gallant Chapel, followed by lunch ($5.00) in Kirk, 12:45 p.m.