ORDER OF WORSHIP
March 22, 2015
Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Galatians 1:3-5
Prayer of Adoration and Confession of Sin:
Responsive Reading: Psalm 19:9-16
Pastor: The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever.
People: The rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
Pastor: More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
People: Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
Pastor: Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
People: Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me!
Pastor: Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
All: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.
Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 31:31-34
Song: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Hymn 164 v.1-4
Song: Amazing Grace Hymn 460 v.1-3,6
New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 5:5-10
Song of Response: Before the Throne CCLI# 2306412
Before the throne of God above, I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is love, who ever lives and pleads for me
My name is graven on His hands, my name is written on His heart
I know that while in heav’n He stands, no tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart
When Satan tempts me to despair, and tells me of the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there, who made an end of all my sin
Because the sinless Savior died, my sinful soul is counted free
For God the Just is satisfied, to look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me
Behold Him there, the risen Lamb, my perfect, spotless Righteousness
The great unchangeable I AM, the King of glory and of grace
One with Himself, I cannot die, my soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high, with Christ my Savior and my God
With Christ my Savior and my God
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Dr. Mike Calvert, Teaching Elder
Romans 3
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Exodus 1:1-22 “A New Nation is Born”
Confession of Faith: The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried: He descended into hell: The third day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy universal church: The communion of saints: The forgiveness of sins: The resurrection of the body: And the life everlasting. Amen.
Communion*:
Song: In the Shadow of the Glorious Cross CCLI #5133895
In the shadow of the glorious cross, compelled by grace to cast my lot
I’ll discard the loss and bare your name, forsaking all for your own fame.
Your hymn of grace sung over me, abounding forth in glorious streams
My thirst is quenched by you my Lord, sustained am I, redeemed, restored
Sustained am I, redeemed, restored
Chorus: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
When death’s dark shadow’s at my feet, when I am plagued by unbelief
You place my hands into your side, by precious blood identified
By precious blood identified
These crowns I’ve clenched with fisted hands, I cast the down before the throne
Of Christ my God, the worthy lamb, Christ crucified, the Great I AM
Christ crucified, the Great I AM, Christ crucified, the Great I AM
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.
Men’s Study/Fellowship: The men of Christ Presbyterian Church will undertake a six (6) week study using Donald S. Whitney’s book titled Spiritual Disciplines For the Christian Life. We will gather in the fellowship wing of the church on Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 6:30 pm; the schedule and study plan is outlined below. A time of fellowship and refreshments will begin at 5:00 pm each week followed by a lesson from our Pastor. At the end of the study, we will culminate our time together with a fellowship meal. The first study is on March 29th. If you are interested please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. See Mark Cooper if you have any questions.
Skills List: The Diaconate is compiling a list of contacts for skills, services or businesses available within our congregation. The list will be electronic, sent to church members only, and updated annually. A few paper copies will be made available. Volunteer services (not for income) will also be noted. If you have a business or can provide a service or skill useful to other members and would like to be listed, please submit your name, contact (phone or email) information and description by April 1. All questions or communications should be sent to: jackloose@knology.net or phone 256 881-8953.
Easter: Stay tuned for announcements regarding our Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Morning worship services.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional news and events.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Suzi Jones, Elizabeth Holton, Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, Luke and Harrison Townsley, Billy Cranford, Erican McNeese, Suzanne Nimon, and Jenan Nuwayhid.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Calvert, Roberts, Johnson, Matheny, and Stanford 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)