February 9

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Lessons

Isaiah 58:1-12

Matthew 5:13-20

Sermon

The Work of Salt and Light

Gordon A. Turnbull

Prelude

Psalm of Celebration

Jubilate Youth Choir

Hymns

When Morning Gilds the Skies

Lord, Speak to Me That I May Speak

Come, Labor On

Anthem

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Sanctuary Choir

Worship Count

February 2: 8:30: 167; 11:00: 132

New Officers to Be Installed Sunday

Pray for Ethiopia Mission Travelers

FPC Arts Series Organ Concert Sunday Afternoon

Presbyterian Women Meet Tuesday Morning

Wednesday Night Programs for Feb. 12

Heart to Heart Read & Feed Moves to Feb. 22

Registration Under Way for Women's Retreat

We're Collecting Stamps for Missions

Sunday's music participants: Sanctuary Choir; Jubilate Youth Choir (11:00 only).

Moses Hogan

Sunday's music: The Sanctuary Choir anthem is an arrangement of the African American spiritual, "Lord, I Want to Be a Christian." This simple, eloquent song is a series of petitions that challenge us each to be more holy, more like Jesus, truly to be a Christian. The setting is by Moses Hogan (1957-2003), whose arrangements of spirituals are widely regarded as some of the best of the late 20th century. Hogan's musical training was very diverse; among his accomplishments was first place in a noted Chopin piano competition. His legacy today is built on the extensive library of choral arrangements of spirituals. At the 11:00 service, the Jubilate Youth Choir will sing "Psalm of Celebration," with music and text by Dan Edwards (b. 1951). Edwards is a native and resident of the Chesapeake, Virginia, area, and has spent his career as a music educator and church musician. While not based on a specific psalm, the text echoes the praise language common to such psalms as numbers 148, 149, and 150. The melody, while original, has characteristics common to Hebraic music and illuminates the joyous nature of the words.

Program of note: In recognition of Black History month, the King College Symphonic Choir, under the direction of Pat Flannagan, and the Tennessee High School Choral Department will present a program this Saturday, February 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Paramount Center for the Arts. Titled Lift Every Voice and Sing, the concert will feature African American spirituals, in both traditional and brand-new arrangements.

Arts Series: It's finally here! A program of organ music will be presented by Appalachian State University professor Dr. Joby Bell and several of his students this Sunday, February 9, at 3:00 p.m. Suggested ticket donation is $10 for adults and $5 for students ages 6 through college. A screen will be set up in front of the sanctuary and a stationary camera will be placed in the balcony, so that the audience will be able to see the organists. We are blessed with one of the finest instruments in this region and are pleased to be able to share it with other organists.

In Our Prayers

Mack Blevins

Frances Caldwell

Sue Cannon

Jane Crewey

DeeDee Galliher

Mary Nell Harris

Sharon Hatcher

Ann Holler

Carolyn King

Mary Landrum

Ruth Musser

Nancy Preston

Sara Rhea

Mary Rice

Virginia Rutherford

An extensive list of prayer concerns, "Pray for One Another," is available for pickup at the church each week.

To the Church Triumphant

Dr. Robert Lee Vann

February 1, 2014

Birthday Prayer Fellowship

February 9          Alan Hunter, Lorri Looney, Pat Tippner

February 10        Lensey Richardson

February 12        Alex Boyd, Johnny Dabbs, Marjorie Harr

February 13        Barbara Thomas

February 14        Kathryn Parker, Sharon Ratliff, Jesse Strang

February 15        JoLynn Evans, Brenda Foster, Chad McCracken, Cindy Ratcliff

Gifts have been made in memory of the following individuals:

Thelma Cook (mother of Randy Cook): by Mr. & Mrs. Tom King, to the Capital Campaign Fund

Bill Darnell (husband of Linda Darnell): by Mrs. Louise H. Rutherford, to the Minister's Discretionary Fund; by Dr. & Mrs. William Wade, to the Minister's Discretionary Fund

George King: by John & Martha Gibson, to the Arts Series Fund; by Mr. & Mrs. Gene Haskins, to the Arts Series Fund; by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Moore, to the Arts Series Fund; by Mountain Empire Children's Choral Academy, to the Arts Series Fund; by Mrs. Robert Nicar, to the Music Projects Fund; by Mrs. Louise H. Rutherford, to the Minister's Discretionary Fund

Janet Wright: by Mrs. Louise H. Rutherford, to the Minister's Discretionary Fund

Sunday, February 9

8:30 a.m.      Worship, Fellowship Hall

9:00 a.m.      Cherub Choir, Room 209

9:45 a.m.      Sunday School

11:00 a.m.   Worship, Sanctuary

3:00 p.m.     Arts Series Organ Concert, Sanctuary

5:00 p.m.     Jubilate Youth Choir, Music Wing

6:00 p.m.     Student Ministries Fellowship, Fellowship Hall

Monday, February 10

5:45 p.m.     Sanctuary Handbells, Handbell Room

7:00 p.m.     Building & Grounds, Room 117

7:00 p.m.     Worship Committee, Room 123

Tuesday, February 11

9:00 a.m.      Staff Meeting, Room 123

10:00 a.m.   Morning Prayer Group, Conference Room

11:00 a.m.   Presbyterian Women Circle, Room 123

11:30 a.m.   Presbyterian Women Bible Study, Room 123

12:00 p.m.   Presbyterian Women Luncheon, Parlor

7:00 p.m.     Boy Scout Troop 3, Scout Wing

Wednesday, February 12

9:30 a.m.      Lynette Wallen's Heart to Heart Bible Study, New Mothers' Room

9:30 a.m.      Lorri Looney's DVD Bible Study, Friendship Classroom

4:15 p.m.     Children's Handbells, Room 212

4:45 p.m.     Youth Handbells, Room 212

4:45 p.m.     Savior's Singers Children's Choir, Room 209

5:15 p.m.     Baby & Toddler Care, Nursery

5:30 p.m.     Fellowship Dinner, Fellowship Hall

6:00 p.m.     Wednesday Night Kids, Rooms 11 & 31

6:00 p.m.     Student Ministries Small Groups

6:15 p.m.     Adult Learning, Fellowship Hall

7:15 p.m.     Sanctuary Choir, Room 202

Thursday, February 13

7:00 a.m.      Men's Bible Study, Parlor

8:30 a.m.      Meals on Wheels, Fellowship Hall

12:00 p.m.   Noon Bible Study, Room 117

5:15 p.m.     Finance Committee, Room 123

8:15 p.m.     Praise Team Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall