ORDER OF WORSHIP
January 3, 2016
Call to Worship: Psalm 72:18-19
Pastor: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.
People: Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory!
All: Amen and Amen!
Prayer of Adoration
Confession of Faith:
The Belgic Confession, Article 10–The Deity of Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ, according to his divine nature, is the only Son of God, eternally begotten, not made nor created, for then he would be a creature. He is one in essence with the Father; coeternal; the exact image of the person of the Father and the reflection of his glory, being in all things like him. He is the Son of God not only from the time he assumed our nature but from all eternity.
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 60:1-6
Song: O Worship The King – Hymn 2 v.1,4-5
Song: The Church’s One Foundation – Hymn 347 v.1-2,5-6
New Testament Lesson: Ephesians 3:1-12
Song: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross: – Hymn 252 v.1-4
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder – Matthew 11:20-30
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“Let Everything That Has Breath Praise the Lord!” – Psalm 150:1-6
Corporate Confession of Sin:
Make us glad, O Lord, in recounting your mercies and adoring your holiness. Let our chief end and highest joy be the glorification of your dear name. Forgive our many transgressions, and let the light of your holy countenance shine in us. Wash away our guilt in the blood of your Son and our Savior, even the Lord Jesus Christ! Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:9-10
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Communion*:
Song: Be Unto Your Name – CCLI# 2177476
W eare a moment, You are forever, Lord of the Ages, God before time
We are a vapor, You are eternal, Love everlasting, reigning on high
Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Worthy is the lamb who was slain
Highest praises, honor and glory, Be unto Your name, be unto Your name
We are the broken, You are the healer, Jesus, Redeemer, mighty to save
You are the love song we’ll sing forever, Bowing before You, blessing Your name
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 will resume on January 10. 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.
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: 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.
Bereavement: Please pray for Sherilyn Myrick, whose mother died early Sunday morning.
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)