ORDER OF WORSHIP
October 4, 2015
Call to Worship: Psalm 98:2-4
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 2:18-25
Song: Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah Hymn 57 v.1-4
Song: O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus Hymn 535 v.1-3
New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 1:1-4
Corporate Prayer of Confession:
Pastor: Search me, O God, and know my heart!
People: Try me and know my thoughts!
Pastor: Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!
People: For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.
Pastor: Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight.
People: You are justified in Your words and blameless in Your judgment.
All: Have mercy on me O God, for the sake of Your Son.
Assurance of Pardon: Philippians 3:20-21
Song: Amazing Grace Hymn 460 v1-3,6
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder Matthew 5:1-26
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“The Sixth Commandment: You Shall Not Murder, Part Three” Exodus 20:13; 1 John 3:10-16
Prayer of Preparation:
Confession of Faith: The Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 40
Q. 107. But is this all that is required in the Sixth Commandment: that we do not kill our neighbor?
A. No, for in condemning envy, hatred, and anger, God requires us to love our neighbor as ourselves, to show patience, peace, meekness, mercy, and kindness toward him, and to prevent his hurt as much as possible; also, to do good even unto our enemies.
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 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.
Men’s Bible Study: Using Man’s Chief End is to Glorify God by Thomas Watson and other resources, Pastor Mike will lay a foundation for what it means to have a defined chief end, how we glorify God, and what does fully enjoying Him forever look like in our daily lives. The study will be conducted within the month of October in the Fellowship wing. Sunday Nights of October 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 5 to 6:30pm, Friday Night October 23, Time TBD Saturday Morning October 24, Time TBD. Contact Mark Cooper at cooperma777@gmail.com or 256-698-6556 for questions or assistance.
Church Work Day: The deacons will host a church work day on Saturday, October 17 from 8 AM till noon. The purpose is maintenance to the grounds and facility, including mulching, trimming shrubs, and washing windows. We need 20-25 adults, with tools, to help. Please see the signup sheet in the Narthex.
Parents Night Out: The next Parents Night Out will be on Friday, October 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. The theme is “super heroes” and kids may come dressed as their favorite super hero and/or favorite deacon. Dinner is provided. Parents and volunteers, please sign up in the Narthex, and see Meg Wohleber with questions.
Ladies Potluck: The next ladies potluck dinner will be Thursday, October 22 at 6 PM at the home of Susan Alexander. A signup sheet will be forthcoming.
Flower Guild: If you are interested in being on the Flower Guild committee, please see Donna Henry or Virdia Jastrebski near the information table in the Narthex. No prior flower arranging experience needed, all are welcome!
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, Suzanne Nimon, Mack Peters, and Billy Cranford.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Johnson family 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); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student)