ORDER OF WORSHIP
August 23, 2015
Call to Worship: Psalm 84:1-2,5,10-12
Sacrament of Baptism:
Prayer of Adoration:
Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ 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.
Old Testament Lesson: Joshua 24:1-2,14-18
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!
Song: Jesus, What a Friend For Sinners Hymn 498 v.1-3,5
New Testament Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-20
Confession of Sin:
Pastor: Our Father, we thank You that the same Spirit who was upon the Lord Jesus dwells in us through union with Him.
People: We praise You that in Christ we may see the fruit of the Spirit manifested in all of its fullness;
Pastor: That in Christ we see perfect love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.
People: O Lord, would that we were more like Him! Our pride and self-centeredness taint everything we do.
Pastor: We define love on our own terms, with a distinct bias toward serving ourselves.
People: Our joy is conditioned on good health, favorable circumstances, or other people’s perception of us rather than our identity in Christ.
All: Forgive us, O God, and set us apart for Your service, and manifest in us righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:24
Song: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Hymn 252 v.1-4
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder James 4:1-17
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“The Fourth Commandment: Sabbath Rest, Part Two” Exodus 20:8-11
Communion*:
Song: My Jesus, I Love Thee Hymn 648 v.1,2,4
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 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.
New Members Class: Sunday, September 13th is the first of a two part New Members Class. Part two will meet on September 20th. This class is for anyone interested in joining our church or learning about our philosophy of ministry. Attending the class does not obligate you to join, but attendance is required for anyone seeking church membership. The class will meet in the fellowship hall from 3:30-5:30 pm. Please sign up on the table in the narthex.
Women’s Bible Study: Gretchen McKee will teach Hebrews starting on Thursday, 9/10 from 6:30-8 pm at the church. Kathy Cooper and Dona Sims will co-teach on Ephesians starting on Wednesday, 9/2, with fellowship at 9:30 and study at 10 am. Childcare is provided for the daytime study.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional news and upcoming 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 and Matheny 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)