ORDER OF WORSHIP
August 30, 2015
Call to Worship: Psalm 18:46,48-50
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Deuteronomy 4:1-2,6-9
Song: We Will Feast in the House of Zion CCLI #7041364
CHORUS:
We will feast in the house of Zion, we will sing with our hearts restored
“He has done great things” we will say together
we will feast and weep no more
We will not be burned by the fire; He is the Lord our God
We are not consumed by the flood; upheld, protected, gathered up
In the dark of night before the dawn, my soul be not afraid
For the promised morning, oh how long! O God of Jacob, be my strength
Every vow we’ve broken and betrayed, You are the faithful One
And from the garden to the grave, bind us together, bring shalom
Song: How Great Thou Art Hymn 44 v1,3-4
New Testament Lesson: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
Public Confession of Sin:
Pastor: O Lord, great God, whom we behold in awe and wonder, who has kept covenant and steadfast love with Your people from age to age:
People: We have sinned and done wrong and acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from Your commandments and ordinances.
Pastor: We have known in our hearts what is right, and yet we did wrong anyway.
People: We have been fascinated by evil, delighted with pleasing ourselves, satisfying our desires, pampering ourselves with pleasures.
Pastor: O Lord, great God, have mercy on us according to Your steadfast love.
People: We know You are a God who delights in goodness. Grant that we too might delight in goodness.
All: These prayers we present to You, O Father, in the name of Jesus, the Lamb who was slain and yet lives forever more.
Assurance of Pardon: John 8:1-11
Song: Fairest Lord Jesus Hymn 170 v.1-3
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder James 5:1-20
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“The Fourth Commandment: Sabbath Rest, Part 3”
Exodus 20:8-11; Matthew 11:28-12:14; John 5:1-17
Prayer of Preparation:
Confession of Faith:
We confess with our mouths that Jesus is Lord and we believe in our hearts that God raised him from the dead, and that we have been be saved. For with our hearts we have believed and have been justified, and with our mouths we have confessed and are saved. We believe the Word of God when it says, “Everyone who believes in him will not be put to shame.” We believe there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, bestowing his riches on all who call on him.
And we affirm that, “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Communion*:
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
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)