ORDER OF WORSHIP
November 15, 2015
Call to Worship: Psalm 16
Pastor: Preserve me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
People: I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; I have no good apart from you.”
Pastor: As for the saints in the land, they are the excellent ones, in whom is all my delight.
People: The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.
Pastor: I bless the Lord who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.
People: I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.
Pastor: Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices; my flesh also dwells secure.
People: For you will not abandon my soul to Sheol, or let your holy one see corruption.
All: You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Daniel 12:1-3
Song: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Hymn 53 v.1,3-5
Song: More Love to Thee, O Christ Hymn 649 v.1,2,4
New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 10:11-17
Confession of Faith: The Westminster Confession of Faith, 8.3
In his human nature, united to the divine nature, the Lord Jesus was set apart and anointed with the Holy Spirit beyond measure, having in him all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. In him the Father was pleased to have all fullness dwell, so that—being holy, blameless, and undefiled, full of grace and truth—he might be completely equipped to fulfill the office of a mediator and guarantor. He did not take this office to himself but was called to it by his Father, who put all power and judgment into his hand and commanded him to execute it.
Song: In Need CCLI# 2431435
In need of grace, in need of love
In need of mercy raining down from high above
In need of strength, in need of peace
In need of things that only You can give to me
In need of Christ, the perfect lamb
My refuge strong, the great I Am
This is my song, my humble plea
I am your child, I am in need
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder Matthew 8:1-29
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“The Tenth Commandment: You Shall Not Covet” Exodus 20:17
Prayer of Confession:
Holy and merciful God, we confess to You and to one another, and to the whole communion of saints in heaven and on earth, that we have sinned by our own fault in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done and by what we have left undone. We have not loved You with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not forgiven others as we have been forgiven. Have mercy on us, O God.
Promise of Forgiveness: Ephesians 2:19-21
Communion*:
Song: The Precious Blood CCLI# 4804297
Before the cross I kneel and see the measure of my sin
How You became a curse for me though You were innocent
The magnitude of Your great love Was shown in full degree
When righteous blood, the crimson spill rained down from Calvary
CHORUS
Oh, the precious blood that flowed from Mercy’s side
Washed away my sin when Christ my Savior died
Oh, the precious blood of Christ the crucified
It speaks for me before Your throne where I stand justified
And who am I that I should know this treasure of such worth
My Savior’s pure atoning blood shed for the wrath I’d earned
For sin has stained my every deed my every word and thought
What wondrous love that makes me one your priceless blood has bought
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.
Operation Christmas Child: The Christ Presbyterian Children’s Sunday school classes are participating in Operation Christmas Child through Samaritan’s Purse. Each Sunday school class will collect items for two boxes, one for a girl and one for a boy, each appropriate for the ages in the class (either 2-4 years old, 5-9 years old, or 10-14 years old). The classes will assemble the boxes, pray for the recipient, and include a letter of encouragement. Today is the last collection day. Please contact Denise Brown if you would like more information.
Women’s Christmas Dinner: Mark your calendars, December 9th is the date of the upcoming Women’s Christmas Dinner. If you would like to help with planning, decorating, or gift making, please see Meg Wohleber.
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, and Suzanne Nimon.
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)