ORDER OF WORSHIP
August 16, 2015
Call to Worship: Proverbs 3:5-6
Confession of Faith: The Nicene Creed
Pastor: I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
People: And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds;
Pastor: God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made.
People: Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate;
Pastor: He suffered and was buried; and the third day He rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
People: And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
All: And I believe in one holy universal and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: 1 Kings 2:10-12; 3:3-14
Song: Lord Most High CCLI #2037688
From the ends of the earth, from the depths of the sea
From the heights of the heavens, your name be praised
From the hearts of the weak, from the shouts of the strong
From the lips of all people, this song we raise, Lord
CHORUS: Throughout the endless ages
You will be crowned with praises, Lord most high
Exalted in every nation, sovereign of all creation
Lord most high, be magnified
Song: God Of My Life, To Thee I Call CCLI# 5397370
God of my life, to Thee I call, afflicted at Thy feet I fall
When the great water flood prevail, leave not my trembling heart to fail
CHORUS: Poor though I am, despised, forgot
Yet God, my God, forgets me not
And he is safe, and must succeed, for whom the Lord is sure to plead
Friend of the friendless and the faint, where should I lodge my deep complaint?
Where but with Thee whose open door invites the helpless and the poor
That were a grief I could not bear didst Thou not hear and answer prayer;
But a prayer hearing, answering God supports me under every load.
New Testament Lesson: Ephesians 5:15-20
Confession of Sin and The Lord’s Prayer:
Assurance of Pardon: John 3:16-17
Song: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Hymn 32 v.1-3
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder James 3:1-18
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“The Fourth Commandment: Sabbath Rest, Part One” Exodus 20:8-11
Communion*:
Song: Take My Life And Let It Be Hymn 585 v1,2,5,6
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 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.
Children’s Ministry: Families mark your calendars! Saturday, August 22nd, we will host a Back to School bash for our toddlers thru 5th grade (siblings welcome). Come play in the water with us and enjoy lunch and ice cream! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church house. We also need youth to help serve! See details on the church website, or contact Ashley for more info.
Women’s Bible Study: There are two bible study options for women this Fall. The evening study starts Thursday, September 10th, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Gretchen McKee will teach an in-depth study on the book of Hebrews. Join her group for dinner & fellowship on 9/10 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. to kick things off. Email Gretchen to reserve your spot! The daytime study starts Wednesday, September 2nd, at 10 a.m. It will be a study of the book of Ephesians, facilitated by Kathy Cooper and Dona Sims. Please see either of them for details. If you are planning on attending this study and require childcare, please see Ashley Turnbull.
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, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, Katie Brown, and Billy Cranford.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the 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); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student)