ORDER OF WORSHIP
JANUARY 25, 2014
Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Pastor: O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar.
People: Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!
Prayer of Adoration and Confession:
Lord Jesus, I have sinned times without number, and been guilty of pride and unbelief, and of neglect to seek you in my daily life. My sins and shortcomings present me with a list of accusations, but I thank you that they will not stand against me, for all have been laid on Christ. Deliver me from every evil habit, every interest of former sins, everything that dims the brightness of your grace in me, everything that prevents me taking delight in you. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: Romans 5:1
Old Testament Lesson: 1 Samuel 3:1-10
Song: All Creatures of Our God and King Hymn No. 115 (v. 1,2,5)
Song: To Thee I Come CCLI #5445851
To thee I come, a sinner poor, and wait for mercy at thy door
Indeed I’ve nowhere else to flee, Oh God be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner weak, and scarce know how to pray or speak
From fear and weakness set me free, Oh God be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner vile, upon me Lord vouchsafe to smile
Mercy through blood, I make my plea, Oh God be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner great, and well thou knowest all my state
Yet full forgiveness is with thee, Oh God be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner lost, nor have I aught wherein to trust
But where thou art, Lord I would be, Oh God be merciful to me!
To glory bring me Lord at last, and then when all my sins are passed
With all the saints, I’ll then agree, Oh God was merciful to me!
Oh God was merciful to me!
Confession of Faith: The Westminster Confession of Faith
Of God’s Covenant With Man, Chapter VII/I Trinity Hymnal p. 852
The distance between God and the creature is so great, that although reasonable creatures do owe obedience unto him as their Creator, yet they could never have any fruition of him as their blessedness and reward, but by some voluntary condescension on God’s part, which he hath been pleased to express by way of covenant.
New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
Song of Response: Be Thou My Vision Hymn No. 642 (v. 1,2,4,5)
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder
Galatians 3
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Genesis 12:1-4 “The Covenant with Abraham, Part 2”
The Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in 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 thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
Communion*:
Song: Holy, Holy, Holy Hymn No. 100
Benediction:
*Professing and baptized members in good standing of a Church in which Jesus Christ is proclaimed as Lord and Savior are warmly invited to join with us in the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sanctuary: Because we’re trying to keep our new sanctuary beautiful and reverent, we ask that you please leave your food and drinks in the fellowship area in the classroom wing. We also ask that you put your cell phones on silent or vibrate. Thank you!
Guests: Welcome to Christ Presbyterian Church. We want to thank you for joining us for worship! If this is your first time visiting our church, please fill out a visitor card and place it in the offerings box at the back of the sanctuary. We’d like to send you some info about our church and our ministries. Also, if you have any needs or would like additional information, please see one of the elders or deacons, or send an email to christprespca@gmail.com.
Sunday School: We have classes for all ages starting at 9:15 and would encourage you to attend. For the adults, we have one class on the life of David taught by Fred Fohrell, and another class on Reformed Theology taught by Mike Calvert. We also have classes for children from toddler through high school. Check with a deacon for the location of each class.
Parents Night Out: Christ Pres families are invited to participate in a Parents’ Night Out on Thursday, January 29 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Parents may drop off their kids for a fun-filled night of games and crafts. This event is free as a service to parents, allowing them an opportunity to spend quality time together. The sign-up sheet is located at the refreshment table at the Church for the next 2 weeks and anyone interested in volunteering can see Meghan Wohleber.
Bride of Christ Tea: On February 7th, the Elders and Deacons’ wives are hosting an afternoon tea/shower for our beloved “Bride of Christ,” the church. The invite will be inside our worship bulletin or on the Narthex tables the next two Sundays. If you would like to gift our new church, we are registering at several local stores for some wonderful things to stock our kitchen. Two ways to RSVP: 1. You can fill out the bottom of the invite and drop it in the Tithes & Offerings Box. 2. You can email Rachel Matheny at Matheny.Rachel@gmail.com to be added to our RSVP list. Please RSVP soon, and be sure to invite any visitors! Contact Beth Hamilton at ham-fam@comcast.net for additional information.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional new and events.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Ramona Edwards, Janet Cho, and Nancy Bright.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Calvert, Townsley, Roberts, and Johnson families as they prepare to expand.
Ministries: Christ Presbyterian supports several missionaries and ministries, and they all would appreciate your prayers: Seth and Jessica Lewis (Ireland); Steve and Rita Williams (New Zealand); Reid and Kelli Jones (RUF UAH); Roy and Emily Hubbard (RUF Alabama A&M); Franky Garcia (RUF University of Central Florida); Ken and Angie Burnet (FCA)