ORDER OF WORSHIP
May 3, 2015
Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Psalm 10:16
Prayer of Adoration and The Lord’s Prayer:
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 22:24-30
Song: Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus Hymn 679 v.1-4
Song: All Things New CCLI #5448157
Come Lord and tarry not; bring the long looked for day;
O why these years of waiting here, these ages of decay?
Come for thy saints still wait; daily ascends their sigh;
The Spirit and the Bride say “Come”, dost thou not hear the cry?
CHORUS:
O come and make all things new, come and make all things new
O come and make all things new, build up this ruined Earth,
Come and make all things new
Come for creation groans, impatient of thy stay
Worn out with these long years of ill, these ages of delay.
Come for love waxes cold, its steps are faint and slow;
Faith now is lost in unbelief, Hope’s lamp burns dim and low.
New Testament Lesson: John 15:1-8
Confession of Faith: The Westminster Larger Catechism
Q. 53. How was Christ exalted in His ascension?
A. Christ’s exaltation in his ascension began after his resurrection when he appeared to the apostles a number of times, talked to them about the kingdom of God, and commissioned them to preach the gospel to all nations. Forty days after his resurrection, in our human nature and as our head, he visibly went up into the highest heavens, triumphing over enemies. There he receives gifts for men, raises our minds, and prepares a place for us, where he himself is and shall continue to be until his second coming at the end of the world.
Song of Response: This Is My Father’s World Hymn 111 v.1-3
Introduction of Guest Speaker:
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Romans 7:4-25
Preaching of the Word: Mr. Jerry Bridges
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon: Ephesians 1:7-8
Communion*:
Song: Be Unto Your Name CCLI# 2177476
We are 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 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.
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, Mitzi Cowley, Jim Garner, Patrick Davie, and Billy Cranford.
Bereavement: Please pray for Bud Lancaster, Pat Galecki, and Crawford Dillon who are all mourning the loss of parents.
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)