Call to Worship: Psalm 118:1-2
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 65:17-25
Song: Crown Him with Many Crowns – Hymn 295 v.1-2,4
Song: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today – Hymn 277 v.1-4
New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26
Confession of Sin: From Psalm 40
Pastor: For evils have encompassed me beyond number;
People: My iniquities have overtaken me, and I cannot see;
Pastor: They are more than the hairs of my head; my heart fails me.
People: Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me! O Lord, make haste to help me!
Pastor: But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you;
People: May those who love your salvation say continually, “Great is the Lord!”
Pastor: As for me, I am poor and needy, but the Lord takes thought for me.
All: You are my help and my deliverer; do not delay, O my God!
Assurance of Pardon: Romans 5:6
Song: How Deep, the Father’s Love For Us – CCLI #1558110
How deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure
That he should give his only son, to make a wretch his treasure
How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turned his face away
As wounds which mar the chosen one bring many sons to glory
Behold the man upon a cross, my sin upon his shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that held him there until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life; I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything: no gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ; his death and resurrection
Why should I gain from his reward? I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart: his wounds have paid my ransom
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder – John 20:1-18
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“The Lion of Judah”– Revelation 5:5
Confession of Faith: The Westminster Confession of Faith: 8.4
He endured most grievous torments in his soul and most painful sufferings in his body; he was crucified, died, and was buried; he remained under the power of death, yet his body did not undergo decay; and he arose from the dead on the third day with the same body in which he had suffered.
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: Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope
*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.
Spring Men’s Bible Study: There will be no Men’s Study tonight. Class will resume next week, April 3, at 5 PM.
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: Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Katie Brown, Bill Cowley, Phillip Jones, Daniel O’Neil, and Suzanne Nimon.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Johnson family as they continue in their adoption process.
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); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student).