ORDER OF WORSHIP
November 1, 2015
Call to Worship: Revelation 5:11-13
Prayer of Adoration:
Confession of Faith: The Westminster Confession of Faith, 8.1
God was pleased, in his eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, his only begotten Son, to be the mediator between God and man. As the mediator, he is the prophet, priest, and king, the Head and Savior of the church, the heir of all things, and the judge of the world. God gave to him, from all eternity, a people to be his seed and to be by him, in time, redeemed, called, justified, sanctified, and glorified.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 25:6-9
Song: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Hymn No. 92, v.1-4
Song: Spirit of the Living God Hymn No. 726
New Testament Lesson: Revelation 21:1-6
Silent Prayer and Confession:
Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 103:10-12
Song: Abide With Me CCLI# 43190
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens, Lord with me abide
When other helpers fail and comforts flee, help of the helpless, abide with me.
Thou on my head in early youth didst smile; And though rebellious, and perverse meanwhile
Thou hast not left me, though I oft left thee, On to the close, Lord, abide with me.
I need Thy presence every passing hour; what but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s pow’r?
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, abide with me.
I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, tears lose their bitterness
Where is thy sting death? Where grave thy victory? I triumph still, abide with me
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies
Heav’n’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee; in life in death, abide with me.
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder Matthew 7:1-29
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“The Eighth Commandment: You Shall Not Steal” Exodus 20:15;
Communion*:
Song: How Deep CCLI# 4803944
You were broken that I might be healed
You were cast off that I might draw near
You were thirsty that I might come drink
Cried out in anguish that I might sing
CHORUS: How deep is Your love, how high and how wide is your mercy
How deep is Your grace, our hearts overflow with praise to you
You knew darkness that I might know light
Wept great tears that mine might be dried
Stripped of glory that I might be clothed
Crushed by Your Father to call me Your own
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.
Flower Guild: The flower guild will host an Organizational/Christmas Planning meeting on Saturday, November 14th here at the church. We will meet from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. We welcome anyone interested in serving with the flower guild. Please sign up in the Narthex at the information table. Contact Donna Henry or Virdia Jastrebski for more information.
Church Officer Nominations: Today is the last day for nominating candidates for the offices of Ruling Elder and Deacon. Nomination forms are in the Narthex. Members are invited to nominate qualified men by filling out the form and placing it in the offering boxes at the rear of the sanctuary.
Operation Christmas Child: The Christ Presbyterian Children’s Sunday school classes are participating in Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse. Each Sunday school class will collect items for two boxes, one for a girl and one for a boy, each appropriate for the ages in the class (either 2-4 years old, 5-9 years old, or 10-14 years old). The classes will assemble the boxes, pray for the recipient, and include a letter of encouragement. Collection dates are November 8 and 15. Please contact Denise Brown if you would like more information.
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, and Billy Cranford.
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)