ORDER OF WORSHIP
November 22, 2015
Call to Worship: Psalm 93:1-2
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:1-7
Prayer of Confession:
Pastor: Dear Heavenly Father, we bow our heads before You and we confess that we have too often forgotten that we are Yours.
People: We often carry on our lives as if there was no God, and we fall short of being a credible witness to You.
Pastor: For these things we ask Your forgiveness and we also ask for Your strength.
People: Give us clear minds and open hearts so we may bear witness to You in our world.
Pastor: Remind us, O Father, to be who You would have us to be, regardless of who we are with or what we are doing.
All: Call us to You and renew our relationship with You and with those You have given us on earth.
Song: Lord Most High CCLI #2037688
From the ends of the earth, from the depths of the sea
From the heights of the heavens, your name be praised
From the hearts of the weak, from the shouts of the strong
From the lips of all people, this song we raise, Lord
CHORUS: Throughout the endless ages
You will be crowned with praises, Lord most high
Exalted in every nation, sovereign of all creation
Lord most high, be magnified
Song: God Of My Life, To Thee I Call CCLI# 5397370
God of my life, to Thee I call, afflicted at Thy feet I fall
When the great water flood prevail, leave not my trembling heart to fail
CHORUS: Poor though I am, despised, forgot
Yet God, my God, forgets me not
And he is safe, and must succeed, for whom the Lord is sure to plead
Friend of the friendless and the faint, where should I lodge my deep complaint?
Where but with Thee whose open door invites the helpless and the poor
That were a grief I could not bear didst Thou not hear and answer prayer;
But a prayer hearing, answering God supports me under every load.
New Testament Lesson: Revelation 4:1-8
Song: What Wondrous Love Is This? Hymn 261 v.1-3
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder Matthew 9:1-17
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“Covenant Affirmation” Exodus 24:1-11
Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God the Father, Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord: Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary: Suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead and buried: He descended into hell: The third day he rose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty: From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost: The holy universal church: The communion of saints: The forgiveness of sins: The resurrection of the body: And the life everlasting. Amen.
Communion*:
Song: Oh Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go Hymn No 708, v,1, 3-4
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.
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. Please RSVP using the link on the church website.
Missionaries Christmas Cards: Drop off your Christmas cards at the table in the Narthex. We will collect these cards and care packages to send to the missionaries we support. See Judi Fikes for details.
RUF Christmas Party: We still need a few items for the UAH RUF Christmas we’re supporting. See the link to donate on the website.
Children’s Christmas Party: Children’s Christmas Celebration is Sunday, December 13th, from 5 to 7 p.m. All families with children nursery through 5th grade are invited. Please see the flyers and RSVP on the link on the church website. We also need 2-3 non-parent volunteers to come help serve the families. Please see Ashley if you can help.
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, S’ine Trent, 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)