ORDER OF WORSHIP – February 1, 2015
Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Responsive Reading:
Pastor: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
People: You have set your glory above the heavens.
Pastor: Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.
People: When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
Pastor: what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?
People: Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.
Pastor: You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet,
People: all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field,
Pastor: the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas.
All: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Song: By Thy Mercy
Jesus, Lord of life and glory, Bend from Heav’n Thy gracious ear;
While our waiting souls adore Thee, Friend of helpless sinners, hear:
Chorus: By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord.
By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord, good Lord.
From the depth of nature’s blindness, From the hardening power of sin,
From all malice and unkindness, From the pride that lurks within:
When the world around is smiling, In the time of wealth and ease,
Earthly joys our hearts beguiling, In the day of health and peace,
In the solemn hour of dying, In the awful judgment day,
May our souls, on Thee relying, Find Thee still our Rock and Stay:
Song: The Church’s One Foundation Hymn 347 (v.1,2,5,6)
Confession of Faith: The Westminster Confession of Faith
Of Christ the Mediator, Chapter VIII/I Trinity Hymnal p. 853
God was pleased, in his eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, his only begotten Son, to be the mediator between God and man. As the mediator, he is the prophet, priest, and king, the Head and Savior of the church, the heir of all things, and the judge of the world. God gave to him, from all eternity, a people to be his seed and to be by him, in time, redeemed, called, justified, sanctified, and glorified.
New Testament Lesson: Mark 1:14-20
Song of Response: Have Thine Own Way Hymn No. 688 (v. 1-4)
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Galatians 4
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Genesis 12:1-4; 15:1-6 “The Covenant With Abraham–Part Three”
Corporate Prayer of Confession:
Merciful Lord, we confess that with us there is an abundance of sin, but in you there is the fullness of righteousness and abundance of mercy. We are spiritually poor, but you are rich and in Jesus Christ came to be merciful to the poor. Strengthen our faith and trust in you. We are empty vessels that need to be filled; fill us. We are weak in faith; strengthen us. We are cold in love; warm us, and make our hearts fervent for you that our love may go out to one another and to our neighbors. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Communion*:
Song: Be Unto Your Name CCLI# 2177476
We are a moment, You are forever, Lord of the Ages, God before time
We are a vapor, You are eternal, Love everlasting, reigning on high
Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Worthy is the lamb who was slain
Highest praises, honor and glory, Be unto Your name, be unto Your name
We are the broken, You are the healer, Jesus, Redeemer, mighty to save
You are the love song we’ll sing forever, Bowing before You, blessing Your name
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
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.
Tithes and Offerings: We have recently acquired two new Tithes and Offerings boxes. They are located at the rear of the sanctuary.
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.
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.
Budget: The 2015 budget was approved at a meeting between the Session and the Diaconate on January 22. Anyone interested in the details of the budget may attend a brief presentation in the Sunday School wing immediately following the worship service today.
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: Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, and Nancy Bright.
Bereavement: Please pray for Andy Trent, whose brother died this week.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Calvert, Townsley, Roberts, and Johnson families as they prepare to expand.
Ministries: Please pray for the following missionaries and ministries: 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 Burnett (FCA)