ORDER OF WORSHIP
September 27, 2015
Call to Worship: Proverbs 21:1-2; 30-31
Pastor: The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.
People: Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.
Pastor: To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
People: No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord.
All: The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 124
Song: O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing Hymn 164 v.1-4
Song: In the Shadow of the Glorious Cross CCLI #5133895
In the shadow of the glorious cross, compelled by grace to cast my lot
I’ll discard the loss and bare your name, forsaking all for your own fame.
Your hymn of grace sung over me, abounding forth in glorious streams
My thirst is quenched by you my Lord, sustained am I, redeemed, restored
Sustained am I, redeemed, restored
CHORUS: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
When death’s dark shadow’s at my feet, when I am plagued by unbelief
You place my hands into your side, by precious blood identified
By precious blood identified
These crowns I’ve clenched with fisted hands, I cast the down before the throne
Of Christ my God, the worthy lamb, Christ crucified, the Great I AM
Christ crucified, the Great I AM, Christ crucified, the Great I AM
New Testament Lesson: Ephesians 4:17-27
Corporate Prayer of Confession:
Almighty God, we confess how hard it is to be Your people. You have called us to be the Church, to continue the mission of Jesus Christ to our lonely and confused world. Yet we acknowledge we are more apathetic than active, isolated than involved, callous than compassionate, obstinate than obedient, legalistic than loving.
Gracious Lord, have mercy upon us and forgive our sins. Remove the obstacles preventing us from being Your representatives to a broken world. Awaken our hearts to the promised gift of Your indwelling Spirit. This we pray in Jesus’ powerful name. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: Romans 7:24-25
Song of Response: I Know Whom I Have Believed Hymn 705 v.1-4
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder Matthew 4:1-25
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“The Sixth Commandment: You Shall Not Murder, Part Two” Exodus 20:13
Prayer of Preparation:
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.
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 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.
Men’s Bible Study: Using Man’s Chief End is to Glorify God by Thomas Watson and other resources, Pastor Mike will lay a foundation for what it means to have a defined chief end, how we glorify God, and what does fully enjoying Him forever look like in our daily lives. The study will be conducted within the month of October in the Fellowship wing. Sunday Nights of October 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 5 to 6:30pm, Friday Night October 23, Time TBD Saturday Morning October 24, Time TBD. Contact Mark Cooper at cooperma777@gmail.com or 256-698-6556 for questions or assistance.
Church Work Day: The deacons will host a church work day on Saturday, October 17 from 8 AM till noon. The purpose is maintenance to the grounds and facility, including mulching, trimming shrubs, and washing windows. We need 20-25 adults, with tools, to help. Please see the signup sheet in the Narthex.
Parents Night Out: The next Parents Night Out will be on Friday, October 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. The theme is “super heroes” and kids may come dressed as their favorite super hero and/or favorite deacon. Dinner is provided. Parents and volunteers, please sign up in the Narthex, and see Meg Wohleber with questions.
Ladies Potluck: The next ladies potluck dinner will be Thursday, October 22 at 6 PM at the home of Susan Alexander. A signup sheet will be forthcoming.
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, Katie Brown, Suzanne Nimon, Mack Peters, S’ine Trent, and Billy Cranford.
Bereavement: Please pray for Scott Thomason and family, as they are mourning the death of his mother.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Johnson family 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)