Call to Worship: Revelation 22:13
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 31
Song: O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing – Hymn 164 v.1-4
Song: In the Shadow of the Glorious Cross – CCLI #5133895
In the shadow of the glorious cross, compelled by grace to cast my lot
I’ll discard the loss and bare your name, forsaking all for your own fame.
Your hymn of grace sung over me, abounding forth in glorious streams
My thirst is quenched by you my Lord, sustained am I, redeemed, restored
Sustained am I, redeemed, restored
CHORUS: Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
When death’s dark shadow’s at my feet, when I am plagued by unbelief
You place my hands into your side, by precious blood identified
By precious blood identified
These crowns I’ve clenched with fisted hands, I cast them down before the throne
Of Christ my God, the worthy lamb, Christ crucified, the Great I AM
Christ crucified, the Great I AM, Christ crucified, the Great I AM
New Testament Lesson: 1 Peter 2:2-10
Confession of Sin: From Romans 7
Pastor: For I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.
People: For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out.
Pastor: For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I keep on doing.
People: Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death?
All: Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord!
Assurance of Pardon: 1 Corinthians 1:30-31
Song: Amazing Grace – Hymn 460 v1-3,6
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder – Matthew 18:21-35
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“Wrath and Mercy: The Fall of Jericho, Part Three” – Joshua 6:22-27
Confession of Faith: The Heidelberg Catechism
Q 88. In how many things does true repentance or conversion consist?
A. In two things: the dying of the old man, and the making alive of the new.
Q 89. What is the dying of the old man?
A. Heartfelt sorrow for sin, causing us to hate and turn from it always more and more.
Communion*:
Song: Before the Throne – CCLI# 2306412
Before the throne of God above, I have a strong and perfect plea
A great High Priest whose name is love, who ever lives and pleads for me
My name is graven on His hands, my name is written on His heart
I know that while in heav’n He stands, no tongue can bid me thence depart
No tongue can bid me thence depart
When Satan tempts me to despair, and tells me of the guilt within
Upward I look and see Him there, who made an end of all my sin
One with Himself, I cannot die, my soul is purchased by His blood
My life is hid with Christ on high, with Christ my Savior and my God
With Christ my Savior and my God
Behold Him there, the risen Lamb, my perfect, spotless Righteousness
The great unchangeable I AM, the King of glory and of grace
Because the sinless Savior died, my sinful soul is counted free
For God the Just is satisfied, to look on Him and pardon me
To look on Him and pardon me
Benediction: 1 Peter 5:14
Peace to all of you who are in Christ
*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.
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. 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.
Parents’ Night Out: The next Parents’ Night out will be on Thursday, May 19, from 5:30-8:30 PM. If you would like to help with the event, please contact 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: Chris Smotherman, Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Katie Brown, Bill Cowley, Charles Miles, and Joe Fikes.
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).