Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
1 Corinthians 1:9
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 20:1-17
Confession of Sin:
Almighty and most merciful Father, we are thankful that your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than all our sin. Forgive our careless attitudes toward your purposes, our refusal to relieve the suffering of others, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant pleasure, our indifference to the treasures of heaven, our neglect of your wise and gracious law. Help us to change our way of life so that we may desire what is good, love what you love, and do what you command, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
Song: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Hymn No. 598, 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 hearts 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: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25
Song of Response: More Love To Thee, O Christ Hymn 649, v.1-2,4
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder
Romans 2
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Genesis 39:1-23 “Joseph, The Dreamer, Part Two”
Confession of Faith: The Heidelberg Catechism
Lord’s Day Ten
Q. 27: What do you understand by the providence of God?
A: The almighty, everywhere-present power of God, whereby, as it were by His hand, He still upholds heaven and earth with all creatures, and so governs them that herbs and grass, rain and drought, fruitful and barren years, meat and drink, health and sickness, riches and poverty, indeed, all things come not by chance, but by His fatherly hand.
Communion*:
Song: In Christ Alone CCLI#3350395
In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song;
This cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm.
What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe.
This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save:
Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied –
For every sin on Him was laid; here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay, light of the world by darkness slain:
Then bursting forth in glorious day up from the grave He rose again!
And as He stands in victory Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
For I am His and He is mine, bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death, this is the power of Christ in me;
From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny.
No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand:
Till He returns or calls me home, here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.
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 with 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: We have classes for all ages starting at 9:15 and would encourage you to attend. For the adults, we have one class on the life of David taught by Fred Fohrell, and another class on Reformed Theology taught by Mike Calvert. We also have classes for children from toddler through high school. Check with a deacon for the location of each class.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional news and events.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Suzi Jones, Elizabeth Holton, Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, and Luke and Harrison Townsley.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Calvert, Roberts, Johnson, and Matheny families 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); Franky Garcia (RUF University of Central Florida); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA)