First Presbyterian Church

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

The Lords Day

January 22, 2012

SERVICE FOR THE LORDS DAY Sunday, January 22, 2012 10:55 a.m. ASSEMBLE IN GODS NAME
PRELUDE GATHERING SONG #335 ANNOUNCEMENTS CALL TO WORSHIP The commandment we have from the Lord is this: Those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also. *HYMN #461 *

Though I May Speak

(Stanza 1)

GIFT OF LOVE Elder Frank Baughman 1 John 4:21

God Is Here!

TRURO

* LITANY OF AFFIRMATION (from I John 3-4) Little children, let us love not just in word or speech but in deed and in truth. All who keep Gods commandments abide in God, and God in them. But this we shall know that we are of the truth, for God knows all; All who keep Gods commandments abide in God, and God in them. Beloved, if we fulfill the Great Commandment, we have confidence before God. All who keep Gods commandments abide in God, and God in them. This is what God commands: Believe in the name of Jesus and love one another. All who keep Gods commandments abide in God, and God in them. Beloved, let us love one another; for love is of God, and whoever loves is born of God and knows God. If we love one another, God abides in us. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent Jesus Christ into the world. If we love one another, God abides in us. *GLORIA PATRI #579 * SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM GREATOREX

Walker Drake Wright, son of John and Wendy Wright

*The Apostles Creed *Baptismal Hymn #492

Baptized in Water
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.

BUNNESSAN

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

PROCLAIM GODS WORD

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDS PRAYER OLD TESTAMENT LESSON GOSPEL LESSON SERMON Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Luke 1:1-5 Pew Bible, p. 152 Pew Bible, p. 48 Dr. Dennis R. Tedder

Could You Be Theophilus?

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH: from Study Catechism: Confirmation Version Q. 1. What is Gods purpose for your life? A. God wills that I should live by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, for the love of God, and in the communion of the Holy Spirit. *HYMN #335

Though I May Speak

(Stanzas 2 and 3)

GIFT OF LOVE

SHARE GODS GIFTS

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY

Gracious Spirit, Dwell With Me

K. Lee Scott

The Chancel Choir Gracious Spirit, dwell with me, I would gracious be; help me now thy grace to see, I would be like thee; And, with words that help and heal, thy life would mine reveal, and with actions bold and meek, for Christ , my Savior, speak. Truthful Spirit, dwell with me, I would truthful be; help me now thy truth to see, I would be like thee; and, with wisdom kind and clear, thy life in mine appear; and, with actions sisterly, speak Christs sincerity. Holy Spirit, dwell with me, I would holy be; show thy mercy tenderly, make me more like thee; separate from sin, I would and cherish all things good, and whatever I can be give him who gave me thee. Mighty Spirit, dwell with me, I would mighty be; help me now thy powr to see, I would be like thee; Gainst all weapons hell can wield, be thou my strength and shield; let thy word my weapon be, Lord, thine the victory.

*THE DOXOLOGY #592 * *PRAYER OF DEDICATION *HYMN #277 *BENEDICTION *RESPONSE

OLD HUNDREDTH

O God, Our Faithful God

NUN DANKET ALLE GOTT 1 John 3:18

Please note that the tune used is different from the one printed in the Hymnal.

Called to Gather As Gods People

Sent to share the Spirits blessing, we go forth renewed, restored, Humbled by the task before us, strengthened by the Love outpoured. Finding faith confirmed in action, led by hope through each new day, We are called to be Gods people, living what we sing and pray.
-Carl Daw

NETTLETON

*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 Clara E. Swygert by Jake Swygert.

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 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

JANUARY MISSION EMPHASIS HOSPICE OF THE UPSTATE The Mission Ministry is asking FPC to bring donations of birdseed to support Hospice of the Upstate. Hospice has beautiful gardens and grounds that encourage birds to nest and live nearby. Every patient room has a feeder outside so that patients and families can enjoy local wildlife. Please help us this month by keeping Hospice in prayer and supporting their ministry with donations of all types of birdseed. The Christian sympathy of the pastors and congregation is expressed to Lucy Cathey and family on the death of her mother, Beth Ford Hinshaw of Clover on January 10th; and to Gale Jones and family on the death of her mother, Mary McClimon of Greer on January 15th.
The First Church Radio Program is broadcast each Sunday morning from 11:00am12:00pm over WAIM 1230 on your dial. Listen live online at www.waim.us. A televised broadcast airs on Wednesdays at 5:00pm on Charter Cable Channel 15.

Sunday, January 22 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m. Congregational Meeting Sanctuary 10:55 a.m. Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Bella NotteFLC Monday, January 23 9:30 a.m.2:30 p.m. Women in ServiceKirk 12:00 p.m. Hungry Women Bible StudyFLC 5:30 p.m. Habitat Board MeetingMcDougald Room Tuesday, January 24 10:00 a.m.1:45 p.m. Respite Care ProgramKirk 2:00 p.m. Staff MeetingRoom 212 Wednesday, January 25 9:15 a.m. Dayschool Chapel 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 Thursday, January 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 HandbellsSession Rm 1:00 p.m. Famished Females Bible StudyLibrary 5:30 p.m. Jamaica Mission Trip MeetingFLC Friday, January 27 6:30 a.m. Mens Bible StudyFLC Canteen Saturday, January 28 10:30 a.m. Basketball Clinic for 4yr oldsFLC

YOUTH MISSION FUNDRAISER YARD SALE Saturday, April 14

As you clean out your closets, garage, & attic start saving those unneeded and unused items for the yard sale. We will accept infant clothing up to size 3T (clean and on hangers) - NO CHILDREN, YOUTH OR ADULT CLOTHING. Money raised will benefit youth mission trips. To schedule storage space or for more information, contact Adam Stricker, 225-2551.

FPC BLOOD DRIVE The Health Ministry of FPC will host a Blood Drive on Sunday, February 5th. The AnMed Blood Mobile will be in front of the Family Life Center from 9:00am till 1:00pm. Our goal is 40 donors. Forty donors will give the gift of life to 120 recipients, and will help FPC to work toward our obligation for participation in the Blood Assurance Program for our church members. Donors, please eat breakfast before donating, and bring a picture ID which is now required. Please contact Sandra Altman, 225-8134, if you have any questions.