Call to Worship: Isaiah 55:1
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 22:1-8
Confession of Faith: The Heidelberg Catechism
Q 1. What is your only comfort in life and in death?
A. That I, with body and soul, both in life and in death, am not my own, but belong to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ, who with His precious blood has fully satisfied for all my sins, and redeemed me from all the power of the devil; and so preserves me that without the will of my Father in heaven not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, that all things must work together for my salvation.
Song: What Wondrous Love Is This? – Hymn 261 v.1-3
Song: How Sweet to Wait Upon the Lord – CCLI#5543210
How sweet to wait upon the Lord, while He fulfills His gracious word
To seek His face, and not in vain, to be so loved, and love again
CHORUS: Amen! Our heart with rapture cry, may we with reverence look so high
Ascended savior, fix our eyes, by faith upon this glorious prize
With this delightful prospect fired, we’ll run, nor in thy ways be tired
And all the trials here we see, will make us long to reign with Thee
To see, while prostrate at His feet, Jehovah on the mercy seat
And Jesus, at the Lord’s right hand, with His divine atonement stand!
“Father” he cries, “I will that these before thee on their bended knees
for who my life I once laid down, be with me soon on this my throne.”
New Testament Lesson: Romans 6:12-18
Corporate Confession of Sin:
Pastor: Almighty and merciful God, we have erred and strayed from Your ways like lost sheep.
People: We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts.
Pastor: We have offended against Your holy laws.
People: We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done.
Pastor: O Lord, have mercy upon us. Spare those who confess their faults.
People: Restore those who are penitent, according to Your promises declared to the world in Christ Jesus, our Lord.
All: And grant, O merciful God, for His sake, that we may live a holy, just, and humble life to the glory of Your holy name. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 2:13
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
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder – Matthew 22:1-22
Preaching of the Word: Rev. Jeff Hamm, Teaching Elder
Communion*:
Song: I Sing the Almighty Power of God – Hymn 119 v.1-3
Benediction: Philemon 1:25
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit
*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 Summer Recess: We are currently on summer break from Sunday School. There will continue to be coffee and fellowship starting at 10 AM, with the service of worship beginning at 10:30 AM. Sunday School will resume in September.
Women’s Ministry Trip: There will be a day trip to the Franklin Farmer’s Market on Saturday, June 18th. Meet at 8 AM at the church. See the details and RSVP on the church website.
VBS Registration: Our church is pleased to offer Vacation Bible School for our children this year. Please register in the Narthex or by downloading a form from the website. Register by June 26th to ensure you get a t-shirt!
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 Dyer, Bill Cowley, and Joe Fikes.
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, Jennifer Kent (RUF UAH); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student).