ORDER OF WORSHIP
April 12, 2015
Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Isaiah 2:3
Sacrament of Baptism:
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 133
Song: All Creatures of Our God and King Hymn 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!
New Testament Lesson: 1 John 1
Prayer of Confession:
Father, forgive my sins. Forgive the sins that I remember, and the sins I have forgotten. Forgive my many failures in the face of temptation, and those times when I have been stubborn in the face of correction. Forgive the times I have been proud of my own achievements and those when I have failed to boast in your works. Forgive the harsh judgments I have made of others, and the leniency I have shown myself. Forgive the lies I have told to others, and the truths I have avoided. Forgive me the pain I have caused others and the indulgence I have shown myself. Jesus, have mercy on me and make me whole. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 43:25
Song of Response: Be Thou My Vision Hymn 642 v.1-2,4-5
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder
Romans 6
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Exodus 13:17-14:14 “Salvation at the Sea”
Confession of Faith: The Heidelberg Catechism
Q 81: Who are to come to the table of the Lord?
A: Those who are displeased with themselves for their sins, yet trust that these are forgiven them, and that their remaining infirmity is covered by the suffering and death of Christ; who also desire more and more to strengthen their faith and to amend their life. But the unrepentant and hypocrites eat and drink judgment to themselves.
Communion*:
Song: Holy, Holy, Holy Hymn 100 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.
Adult Sunday School: We’ve begun a new series in Sunday School on Biblical Sexuality. This series will continue each Sunday until our summer break. Please make plans to attend to hear about this particularly timely topic.
Men’s Study/Fellowship: The men of Christ Presbyterian Church are undertaking a six (6) week study using Donald S. Whitney’s book titled Spiritual Disciplines For the Christian Life. The next meeting is tonight at 5 PM at the church. 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 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 meets at the church on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM.
Church Dedication: We will have our official Building Dedication service on April 19th. This will be a special service, with a meal following. There will be no Sunday School this day. Please make plans to attend this exciting event in the life of our church.
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: Elizabeth Holton, Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, Luke and Harrison Townsley, Ramona Edwards, 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)