Call to Worship: Revelation 15:3
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 51:45-48
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: 1 Peter 2:19-25
Confession of Sin: From Psalm 25
Pastor: Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.
People: Remember not the sins of my youth or my transgressions; according to your steadfast love remember me, for the sake of your goodness, O Lord!
Pastor: Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
People: He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.
Pastor: All the paths of the Lord are steadfast love and faithfulness, for those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
All: For your name’s sake, O Lord, pardon my guilt, for it is great.
Assurance of Pardon: Galatians 3:24
Song: Abide With Me – CCLI# 43190
Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; the darkness deepens, Lord with me abide
When other helpers fail and comforts flee, help of the helpless, abide with me.
Thou on my head in early youth didst smile; And though rebellious, and perverse meanwhile
Thou hast not left me, though I oft left thee, On to the close, Lord, abide with me.
I need Thy presence every passing hour; what but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s pow’r?
Who like Thyself my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, abide with me.
I fear no foe with Thee at hand to bless; ills have no weight, tears lose their bitterness
Where is thy sting death? Where grave thy victory? I triumph still, abide with me
Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies
Heav’n’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee; in life in death, abide with me.
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder – Matthew 17:14-27
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“The Fall of Jericho, Part One” – Joshua 6:1-7
Confession of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism
Q. 86: What is faith in Jesus Christ?
A: Faith in Jesus Christ is a saving grace by which we receive and rest upon him alone for salvation as he is freely offered to us in the gospel.
Communion*:
Song: Holy, Holy, Holy – Hymn 100 v.1-4
Benediction: 2 Corinthians 13:14
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all
*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: The men’s study continues tonight at 5 PM in the fellowship wing. There will also be a fellowship meal on April 17th that is available even if you have not been attending the weekly study. Please join us!
CPC Senior Fellows Group: CPC announces the start of a Senior Fellows Group primarily for but not limited to guys no longer working. The goal is to grow senior men spiritually, build and strengthen relationships between guys and unify and strengthen the group to support the Church and Community. This will be a subgroup of the Main Men’s Fellowship. The kickoff meeting and luncheon will be 11 AM, Tues, April 19 at 4922 Montauk Trail. Sign up at the table out front or via email Please contact Joe Sims (jodon4922@bellsouth.net or 256-532-1856) for additional information.
Children’s Ministry: There will be a VBS Planning Meeting on Sunday, May 1st at 7PM at the church. If you are interested in taking a leadership role with this summers’ VBS, please plan to attend.
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, and Debi Walker.
Bereavement: Please pray for Todd Holloway and family, whose mother died this week.
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).