Call to Worship: Hebrews 12:1-2
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 66:1-9
Pastor: Shout for joy to God, all the earth; sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise!
People: Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies come cringing to you.
Pastor: All the earth worships you and sings praises to you; they sing praises to your name.”
People: Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds toward the children of man.
Pastor: He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot.
People: There did we rejoice in him, who rules by his might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations—let not the rebellious exalt themselves.
All: Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept our soul among the living and has not let our feet slip.
Song: How Deep – CCLI# 4803944
You were broken that I might be healed
You were cast off that I might draw near
You were thirsty that I might come drink
Cried out in anguish that I might sing
CHORUS: How deep is Your love, how high and how wide is your mercy
How deep is Your grace, our hearts overflow with praise to you
You knew darkness that I might know light
Wept great tears that mine might be dried
Stripped of glory that I might be clothed
Crushed by Your Father to call me Your own
Song: Come Ye Souls By Sin Afflicted – CCLI# 2263115
Come ye souls by sin afflicted, Bowed with fruitless sorrow down;
By the broken law convicted, through the cross, behold the crown;
Look to Jesus; Look to Jesus; Look to Jesus;
Mercy flows through Him alone.
Take His easy yoke and wear it; Love will make your obedience sweet
Christ will give you strength to bear it, while His grace shall guide your feet
Safe to glory, Safe to glory, Safe to glory,
Where His ransomed captives meet.
Blessed are the eyes that see Him, Blest the ears that hear His voice;
Blessed are the souls that trust Him, And in Him alone rejoice;
His commandments, His commandments, His commandments
Then become their happy choice.
Sweet as home to pilgrims weary, Light to newly, opened eyes,
Like full springs in deserts dreary, Is the rest the cross supplies;
All who taste it, All who taste it, All who taste it
Shall to rest immortal rise.
Look to Jesus; Look to Jesus; Look to Jesus;
Mercy flows through Him alone.
New Testament Lesson: 1 Peter 3:14-17
Confession of Sin and the Lord’s Prayer:
Assurance of Pardon: John 10:27-28
Song: Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross – Hymn 264 v.1-4
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Teaching Elder – Matthew 19:1-15
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“To A Scattered Church” – James 1:1
Confession of Faith: The Apostle’s 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: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name – Hymn 296 v.1,3,6
Benediction: 1 Peter 3:18
Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
*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.
Children’s Ministry: There will be a VBS Planning Meeting tonight 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.
Bereavement: Please pray for Scott Miles, whose father Charles died this past 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).