ORDER OF WORSHIP
March 29, 2015
Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Philippians 1:21
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 50:4-9
Song: Praise to the Lord Hymn 53 v.1-3,5
Song: The Precious Blood CCLI# 4804297
Before the cross I kneel and see the measure of my sin
How You became a curse for me though You were innocent
The magnitude of Your great love Was shown in full degree
When righteous blood, the crimson spill rained down from Calvary
CHORUS
Oh, the precious blood that flowed from Mercy’s side
Washed away my sin when Christ my Savior died
Oh, the precious blood of Christ the crucified
It speaks for me before Your throne where I stand justified
And who am I that I should know this treasure of such worth
My Savior’s pure atoning blood shed for the wrath I’d earned
For sin has stained my every deed my every word and thought
What wondrous love that makes me one your priceless blood has bought
New Testament Lesson: John 12:12-16
Prayer of Confession:
Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief; my soul and my body also. For my life is spent with sorrow, and my years with sighing; my strength fails because of my iniquity, and my bones waste away. Because of all my adversaries I have become a reproach, especially to my neighbors, and an object of dread to my acquaintances; those who see me in the street flee from me. I have been forgotten like one who is dead; I have become like a broken vessel. For I hear the whispering of many—terror on every side!—as they scheme together against me, as they plot to take my life.
But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors! Make your face shine on your servant; save me in your steadfast love!
Assurance of Pardon: 2 Corinthians 8:9
Song of Response: Sovereign CCLI #6453309
Sovereign in the mountain air, Sovereign on the ocean floor
With me in the calm, With me in the storm
Sovereign in my greatest joy, Sovereign in my deepest cry
With me in the dark, With me at the dawn
CHORUS:
In Your everlasting arms, all the pieces of my life
From beginning to the end, I can trust You
In Your never failing love, You work everything for good
God whatever comes my way, I will trust You
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Mr. Fred Fohrell, Ruling Elder
Romans 4
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Exodus 2:1-25 “A Deliverer Comes”
Confession of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism
Q. 27. In what did Christ’s humiliation consist?
A. Christ’s humiliation consisted in being born, and that in a poor circumstance; in being subject to God’s law; in undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God and the curse of death on the cross; in being buried; and in continuing under the power of death for a time.
Communion*:
Song: Nothing But the Blood Hymn 307 v.1-4
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.
Youth Group: There will be a youth group for all students in grades 6-12 from 4:30-6:30 this evening at the church house. See Ken Burnett for more information.
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, starting tonight. If you are interested please see Mark Cooper.
Women’s Evening Bible Study: The weekly women’s bible study, which meets at the church each Thursday at 6:30 PM, has just begun their study of Galatians. If you are interested, now would be a good time to join. Please see Gretchen McKee if you would like to participate.
Christian Writer’s Group: Nancy Haukohl is leading an eight week study for Christians interested in becoming better writers. It will begin at the church on Tuesday, April 7th at 10:00 AM.
Easter: In addition to our regular Sunday service, we will have Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services at 6 PM on Thursday and Friday respectively. For all Easter services, please sit as close together and as close to the front as you can, as we are expecting a large number of guests.
Church Dedication: We will have our official Building Dedication service on April 19th. Expect further announcements about this event soon.
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, Suzanne Nimon, and Billy Cranford.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the 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)