ORDER OF WORSHIP
January 10, 2016
Call to Worship: Psalm 29:1-2
Corporate Prayer of Adoration:
Almighty Lord God, You gave Your Son, Jesus Christ, to be the light of the world: We praise and magnify Your holy name that in Him You have revealed the wonder of Your saving love to all people. With those of old who brought their tribute to His feet, confessing Him as King of heaven and earth, we now present the worship of our grateful hearts, asking You to grant us grace to offer ourselves to You, through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Confession of Faith: The Belgic Confession, Article 11: The Deity of the Holy Spirit
Pastor: We believe and confess also that the Holy Spirit proceeds eternally from the Father and the Son,
People: Neither made, nor created, nor begotten, but only proceeding from the two of them.
Pastor: In regard to order, He is the third Person of the Trinity,
People: Of one and the same essence, and majesty, and glory, with the Father and the Son.
All: He is true and eternal God, as the Holy Scriptures teach us.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 42:1-9
Song: I Sing the Almighty Power of God – Hymn 119 v.1-3
Song: We Shall 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
New Testament Lesson: Acts 10:34-43
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
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder – Matthew 12:1-29
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“On to the Promised Land!”–Joshua 1:1-11
Corporate Confession of Sin:
Assurance of Pardon: Romans 7:24-25
Communion*:
Song: Nothing But the Blood – Hymn 307 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.
Sunday School: Reminder, Sunday School classes resumed this morning, and you are warmly invited to participate. Classes start at 9:15 AM, and childcare is provided. There are classes for children, teenagers, and adults. Please see Ashley Turnbull for info about the children’s classes, or any deacon for info about the adult classes.
Women’s Morning Bible Study: The Women’s Morning Bible Study will begin 9:30 AM, Wednesday, January 13. We will be studying the Lord’s Prayer. Study Books (for $14) will be available in the Narthex this Sunday, January 3 and Sunday, January 10.
Parents’ Night Out: The next Parents’ Night Out is scheduled for Friday, February 5th. Drop your kids off at the church for a couple of hours for crafts and fellowship. Please see the calendar on the church website for more details, and let Meg Wohleber or Ashley Turnbull know if you would like to volunteer to help
Upcoming Parenting Class: Wednesday nights in February, Pastor Mike will teach a class entitled “Practical Parenting for the Glory of God” from 6 to 7 pm at the church. Children ages 4 yrs to 5th grade will be in Catechism class (bible lesson, games, & singing) led by Ashley. Family fellowship will follow from 7 to 7:30 pm. Nursery will be provided for infants and toddlers. Please RSVP on the church website with your family and number of children to attend (or if you can volunteer to help with the children’s program).
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: Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Katie Brown, Bill Cowley, and Suzanne Nimon.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Johnson family as they continue in their adoption process.
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); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student)