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Worship
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July 24
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lessons
Psalm 85:1-13
Luke 11:1-13
Sermon
Silence, Not Serpents
Don Hudson
Introit
Lift Thine Eyes
Guest Women's Trio
Offertory
Hark! I Hear the Harps Eternal
Hymns
You Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim
Seek Ye First
I'm Gonna Live So God Can Use Me
July 31
18th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Lessons
Hosea 11:1-11
Luke 12:13-21
Sermon
Foolishness
Dave Welch
Songs (8:30)
This Is My Father's World
I Need Thee Every Hour
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
He Leadeth Me
I'll Fly Away
Duet (11:00)
Nancy & Randy Cook
July 10 Attendance
ONE Worship: 189
July 17 Attendance
8:30: 115; 11:00: 89
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Windows
on First Presbyterian Church
July 21 & 28, 2016
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Bluegrass Worship under the Oaks
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A cool summer morning in the shade of large oak trees, worshiping our God in His creation to bluegrass music? Yes, please!
On Sunday, July 31, the 8:30 service usually held in the Fellowship Hall will take place on the front lawn of the church. A bluegrass music team will lead us in singing "This Is My Father's World," "I Need Thee Every Hour," "Grace Greater Than Our Sin," "He Leadeth Me," and "I'll Fly Away." Bring a camping chair or spread your blankets on the grass and gather to worship our Triune God!
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Worship Committee Looking for Volunteers
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If there is one thing we know about ourselves at FPC, it's that a meaningful worship experience is central to everything else in our church life. For many years the same volunteers have helped make that possible every Sunday morning and on special holy days. It is now time to let these faithful stewards take a seat. We are looking for fresh volunteers to assist in each of these areas:
- Recruiting and coordinating ushers
- Maintaining sanctuary candles
- Coordinating flowers, Christmas decorations, Easter palms
- Preparing the elements for communion
- Assisting as liaison between church and family for weddings
No commitment is consuming, and each brings its own blessings and satisfactions. Each has a job description and a Worship Committee member eager to share years of knowledge with someone who can commit to being part of the team. Please give your prayerful consideration to committing your time to provide the best possible worship experience. For more information or to volunteer, contact Beth Flannagan at 423-764-7875 or bethflannagan74@gmail.com, or simply chat with Scottie Bales, Karen Boone, Emily Hyder, Candy Phelps, Loretta Thomas, or Charles Webb.
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Middle School Mania July 29
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Look out! Middle School Mania breaks out at FPC July 29. We will welcome rising seventh graders with a wild night of water games. Everyone will need water clothes, a towel, and dry clothes to change into. We will meet at the church at 6:00 p.m., then travel to the Bolick home for dinner and games. We will return to the church by 10:00 p.m.
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High School Girls' Overnight Aug. 1
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FPC high school girls are invited to an overnight party August 1. We will meet at FPC at 7:00 p.m. for a night of girl fun and fellowship, and wrap it up around 9:00 the next morning. All are welcome! Please RSVP to Katie Arnold at karnold@fpcbristol.org by July 29.
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Student Retreat Planned for Labor Day Weekend
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All middle school and high school students are invited to attend the FPC Fall Retreat September 3-5 at Lookup Lodge in South Carolina. The weekend will include lake fun, ziplining, a three-friend swing, a giant waterslide, a slopstacle course, paintball, worship in the woods, and bonding with your church family. The price of $140 includes all meals, lodging, fun, and transportation. To reserve your spot, turn in your deposit of $70 to Katie Arnold by August 21. For more information, contact Katie at karnold@fpcbristol.org.
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Summer Youth Meetings Wind Down
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The remaining dates for High School Devos are July 27 and August 3 (Wednesdays). Bring your friends and come hang at Katie and Brad Arnold's home at 7:00 p.m. FPC middle school students will have their final FISH meeting of the summer Tuesday, July 26, at 7:00 p.m. at a location to be announced. For more information about these events, contact Katie Arnold at karnold@fpcbristol.org.
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Mowers, Mowers Burning Bright
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Hats off to FPC's faithful mowers! We hope they will keep their hats on as they wheel around in high summer on that sun-loving Tiger Cat. If you catch sight of Jim White this week, Pat Flannagan next week, or JB Madison in the first week of August, bear in mind that overheated fauna respond well to offers of liquid refreshment.
If you would like to help us mow, Randy Cook will be happy to give you a quick lesson on our Scag mower. We welcome adults and teens, men and women for what we hope will be regular duty. If you can pitch in for even a single morning or afternoon, please email Randy at npolecook@aol.com or call his cell at 423-956-1541. Thank you!
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From Steve & Vicki Fey
Music Notes
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Music participants on July 24: Annie Dawson, Bethany Dawson, and Marjy Larson, trio.
Bethany Dawson serves as cellist at Abingdon Presbyterian Church and is the manager and resident cellist for Dawson Wedding Musicians. She teaches music lessons with the Suzuki Talent Education of Appalachia in Kingsport as well as privately in Abingdon. Bethany earned her BA in music from Thomas Edison State University in New Jersey. She has soloed at Biltmore House both as vocalist and cellist, and she enjoys singing soprano and alto in her church choir. Annie Dawson graduated this spring from Slighe na Corach high school. Music has been an important part of her education. She studied piano with Beth McCoy and voice with Mark Davis. She has sung in the Abingdon Presbyterian Church choir for six years and is a recent graduate of Highlands Youth Ensemble. She will be pursuing a double major in music and communication at Geneva College this fall. She enjoys making music and laughter with family and friends.
Marjy Larson grew up in a musical family and always remembers singing as an integral part of who she is. She has participated in many different choirs and has also soloed throughout her life. Marjy studied voice at Covenant College. She and her husband Tom are members of Abingdon Presbyterian Church, where Marjy conducts the choir and serves as church secretary. Marjy has enjoyed singing in the King University Symphonic Choir and Collegium Musicum for the past 20 years.
Music participants on July 31: Nancy and Randy Cook, duet.
Rehearsals already? As our program year begins soon, the Sanctuary Choir will be the first to kick off music rehearsals as they gather on Wednesday, August 3, at 7:15 p.m. in the choir room. All are welcome to join us! The Cherub Choir (age 4 through grade 1) won't be too far behind, as they will get back in the swing of things on Rally Day, Sunday, August 7, at 9:00 a.m. in the children's choir room. More details on other music ensembles later!
Program of note: James O'Reilly will present a program of music for saxophone and piano in our sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5. He will be accompanied by Vicki Fey, and violinist Cameron Lugo will make a guest appearance. There will be no charge for this program, but a freewill offering will be collected for Bristol Faith in Action. James is finishing his year of internship at St. Anne's Catholic Church and will return to seminary this fall to complete his degree.
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Guest Preacher for July 24: Don Hudson
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Dr. Don Michael Hudson teaches Biblical and Religious Studies as an Associate Professor and Chair of the Philosophy and Religion Department at King University. He lectures and writes in the areas of Hebrew Language and Literature, Religion and Politics in a Global Context, Levantine Archaeology in the Late Bronze/Iron 1, and Religious Radicalism. He serves on the governing board of the King Institute of Faith and Culture and manages King's participation in the Tel Azekah archaeological dig with Tel Aviv University and Heidelberg University. He is the author of books and articles in the academic and trade arenas and is the cofounder of The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology.
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An extensive list of prayer concerns, "Pray for One Another," is available for pickup at the church each week.
In Our Prayers 
Jude Chambers
Frances Duncan
Fred Frazier
DeeDee Galliher
Sarah Galliher
Bill Goforth
Jo Ann Hatcher
Sharon Hatcher
Vivian Hill
Tony Raccioppo
Barbara Thomas
Faye VanNostrand
Birthday Prayer Fellowship
July 24 Nancy DeFriece, Leigh King
July 25 Tyler Benjamin, Gracie Brooks
July 26 William Bane
July 27 Sarah Beckner, Barbara Daniel, Cyndi Madison
July 28 Ralph Booher Jr., Jennifer Kennedy
July 29 Shawn Nelson
August 2 Vicki Fey, Dan Kreiss, Peggy Nicar
August 3 Jon Pruner
August 4 Changsub Shim, Young Shim, Melody Wallen
August 5 Alex Regan
August 6 Suzee Bolick
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Memorial Gifts
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We gratefully acknowledge recent gifts in memory of the following individuals:
Carolyn King: to the Minister's Discretionary Fund from Tony & Cora Lee Raccioppo
Charlie Moore: to the Capital Campaign Fund/MEP from Eddie & Peggy Hill and from Bob & Betty Millard; to the Minister's Discretionary Fund from Joan Crockett; Anne R. Fleming; Carl & Marian Galliher; Dale & Molly Keller; Greg & Margaret Roberts
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Sunday, July 24
8:30 a.m. Worship, Fellowship Hall
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary
Monday, July 25
7:00 p.m. Session of Elders, Room 123
Tuesday, July 26
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, Room 123
10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Group, Conference Room
6:00 p.m. Venture Crew 3, Cub Scout Room
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 3, Scout Wing
7:00 p.m. Middle School FISH, TBA
Wednesday, July 27
5:30 p.m. Fun Family Fellowship, FPC
7:00 p.m. High School Devos, Katie Arnold's Home
7:30 p.m. 8:30 Worship Team Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall
Thursday, July 28
7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study, Parlor
12:00 p.m. Noon Bible Study, Room 117
Friday, July 29
6:00 p.m. Middle School Mania, Meet at FPC
Sunday, July 31
8:30 a.m. Worship, Under the Oaks  9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Worship, Sanctuary
Monday, August 1
7:00 p.m. High School Girls' Overnight, FPC
7:00 p.m. Board of Deacons, Room 123
Tuesday, August 2
9:00 a.m. Staff Meeting, Room 123
10:00 a.m. Morning Prayer Group, Conference Room
7:00 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 3, Scout Wing
Wednesday, August 3
4:30 p.m. Heart to Heart Steering Committee, Room 117
7:00 p.m. High School Devos, Katie Arnold's Home
7:15 p.m. Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Room 202
7:30 p.m. 8:30 Worship Team Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall
Thursday, August 4
7:00 a.m. Men's Bible Study, Parlor
12:00 p.m. Noon Bible Study, Room 117
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