ORDER OF WORSHIP
April 26, 2015
Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Psalm 145:1-3
Sacrament of Baptism:
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 23
Song: Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah Hymn 57 v.1-4
Song: It Is Well With My Soul Hymn 691 v.1-4
New Testament Lesson: 1 John 3:16-24
Prayer of Confession:
Almighty God, we confess how hard it is to be your people. You have called us to be the church, to continue the mission of Jesus Christ to our lost and dying world. Yet we acknowledge we are more apathetic than active, isolated than involved, callous than compassionate, obstinate than obedient, legalistic than loving. Gracious Lord, have mercy upon us and forgive our many sins. Remove the obstacles preventing us from being your representatives to a broken world. Awaken our hearts to the promised gift of your indwelling Spirit. This we pray in Jesus‘ name. Amen.
Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 5:6-7
Pastor: Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you,
People: Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Song of Response: 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.
Confession of Faith: The Westminster Confession of Faith
Of Free Will, Chapter 9:3
Man, by his fall into a state of sin, has completely lost all ability to choose any spiritual good that accompanies salvation. Therefore, an unregenerate man, because he is opposed to that good and is dead in sin, is unable by his own strength to convert himself or to prepare himself to be converted.
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Romans 7:1-13
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Exodus 14:13-31 “Salvation at the Sea: Part Two”
Communion*:
Song: Why So Heavy CCLI# 5543234
Oh why so heavy, oh my soul? Thus to myself I’ve willed
Oh why so heavy, oh my heart? And why so sorrow filled?
CHORUS: Hope thou in God, He still shall be Thy glory and thy endless praise
His saving grace shall comfort thee through everlasting days,
His goodness made thee what thou art and yet will he redeem
Oh be thou of a contrite heart and put your trust in him.
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.
Youth Group: There will be a youth group for all students in grades 6-12 from 4:30-6:30 this evening at the church house. See Ken Burnett for more information.
Jerry Bridges: Jerry Bridges, author of several classic works like The Discipline of Grace and The Pursuit of Holiness, is coming once again to speak at our church. There will be sessions on the evening of Friday May 1, in the morning on Saturday May 2, and in Sunday School and worship on Sunday May 3. Please make plans to attend.
Parents Night Out: The next Parents Night Out will be on Friday, May 8th. If you would like to volunteer to help watch children, or would like to sign up to have your children participate, please see the sign up sheet in the hall.
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: Elizabeth Holton, Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, Luke and Harrison Townsley, Ramona Edwards, Suzanne Nimon, Joe Scrip, and Billy Cranford.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Roberts, Johnson, Matheny, and Stanford 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)