Call to Worship: Psalm 27:1
Prayer of Adoration and the Lord’s Prayer:
Confession of Faith:
The Belgic Confession, Article 13: The Doctrine of God’s Providence
Pastor: We believe that this good God, after he created all things, did not abandon them to chance or fortune but leads and governs them according to his holy will, in such a way that nothing happens in this world without his orderly arrangement.
People: Yet God is not the author of, nor can he be charged with, the sin that occurs. For his power and goodness are so great and incomprehensible that he arranges and does his work very well and justly even when the devils and wicked men act unjustly.
Pastor: We do not wish to inquire with undue curiosity into what he does that surpasses human understanding and is beyond our ability to comprehend.
All: But in all humility and reverence we adore the just judgments of God, which are hidden from us, being content to be Christ’s disciples, so as to learn only what he shows us in his Word, without going beyond those limits.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 9:1-4
Song: Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah – Hymn 57 v.1-4
Song: O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus – Hymn 535 v.1-3
New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18
Assurance of Pardon: 2 Corinthians 12:9
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. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder – Matthew 13:1-23
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“On to the Promised Land! Part Three”–Joshua 1:10-18
Corporate Confession of Sin:
Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 1:3
Communion*:
Song: Holy, Holy, Holy – Hymn 100 v.1-4
Benediction:
May Christ, the Son of God, be manifest in you that your lives may be a light to the world; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Go in His peace! Amen!
*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.
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).
New Members Class: There will be a class for those interested in becoming members of our church on Feb 21 and 28 from 3 to 5 PM. Attending the class does not obligate you to join, but both classes are mandatory for anyone wishing to become a church member. Sign up in the narthex, and child care will be provided.
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, Philip Jones’ mom, Isabel Rodriguez, Jack Loose, John Baxter, 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)