Month: February 2015

ORDER OF WORSHIP
FEBRUARY 22, 2015

Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Psalm 73:23-26
Prayer of Adoration:

Responsive Reading: Psalm 25:1-9

Pastor: To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul.
People: O my God, in you I trust; let me not be put to shame; let not my enemies exult over me.
Pastor: Indeed, none who wait for you shall be put to shame; they shall be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous.
People: Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths.
Pastor: Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait all the day long.
People: Remember your mercy, O Lord, and your steadfast love, for they have been from of old.
Pastor: 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!
People: Good and upright is the Lord; therefore he instructs sinners in the way.
All: He leads the humble in what is right, and teaches the humble his way.

Old Testament Lesson: Genesis 9:8-17

Song: O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus Hymn No. 535, v.1-3

Song: Spirit of the Living God Hymn 726, repeat x3

New Testament Lesson: Mark 1:9-15

Corporate Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon:

Song of Response: In Need CCLI# 2431435

In need of grace, in need of love
In need of mercy raining down from high above
In need of strength, in need of peace
In need of things that only You can give to me

In need of Christ, the perfect lamb
My refuge strong, the great I Am
This is my song, my humble plea
I am your child, I am in need

Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Fred Fohrell, Ruling Elder
Galatians 6

Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Genesis 22:1-14 “The Covenant With Abraham–Part Six”

Confession of Faith The Heidelberg Catechism

Q. 60: How are you righteous before God?

A: Only by true faith in Jesus Christ: that is, although my conscience accuses me, that I have grievously sinned against all the commandments of God, and have never kept any of them, and am still prone always to all evil; yet God, without any merit of mine, of mere grace, grants and imputes to me the perfect satisfaction, righteousness, and holiness of Christ, as if I had never committed nor had any sins, and had myself accomplished all the obedience which Christ has fulfilled for me; if only I accept such benefit with a believing heart.

Communion*:

Song: Oh Love That Will 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 with 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.
Sunday School: We have classes for all ages starting at 9:15 and would encourage you to attend. For the adults, we have one class on the life of David taught by Fred Fohrell, and another class on Reformed Theology taught by Mike Calvert. We also have classes for children from toddler through high school. Check with a deacon for the location of each class.
New Members Class: On March 1 from 3:30-6 PM, there will be a New Members and Inquirers class at the church. This is an informational session where we explain our philosophy of ministry to anyone interested in joining the church. Attending the class does not obligate you to join, but you do have to attend a class session prior to joining. Please see one of the deacons if you have any questions about this event.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional new and events.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Suzi Jones, Elizabeth Holton, Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, and Nancy Bright.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Calvert, Roberts, and Johnson families as they prepare to expand. Pray especially for the Townsley family, as Kristen will be on bed rest for the remainder of her pregnancy.
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); Franky Garcia (RUF University of Central Florida); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA)

Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Psalm 50:1-2
Prayer of Adoration:

Confession of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism

Q. 33. What is Justification?
A. Justification is an act of God’s free grace in which he pardons all our sins and accepts us as righteous in his sight for the sake of the righteousness of Christ alone, which is credited to us and received by faith alone.

Old Testament Lesson: 2 Kings 12:1-11

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: 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Corporate Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon: Isaiah 1:18

Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sings are like scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

Song of Response: 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

Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Fred Fohrell, Ruling Elder
Galatians 5

Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Genesis 22:1-14 “The Covenant With Abraham–Part Five”

Communion*:

Song: Wonderful, Merciful Savior CCLI# 106879

Wonderful, merciful Savior, precious redeemer and friend
Who would have thought that a lamb could rescue the souls of men?
Oh you rescue the souls of men
Counselor, comforter, keeper, Spirit we long to embrace
You offer hope when our hearts have hopelessly lost their way
Oh we hopelessly lost the way

CHORUS: You are the One that we praise, you are the One we adore
You give the healing and grace our hearts always hunger for,
Oh our hearts always hunger for

Almighty infinite Father, faithfully loving your own
Here in our weakness you find us falling before your throne,
Oh we’re falling before your throne

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 with us in the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

ORDER OF WORSHIP FEBRUARY 8, 2015

Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Psalm 90:1-2

Responsive Reading: Psalm 147:1-6
Pastor: Praise the Lord!
People: For it is good to sing praises to our God;
Pastor: for it is pleasant, and a song of praise is fitting.
People: The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the outcasts of Israel.
Pastor: He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
People: He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names.
Pastor: Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.
All: The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground.

Prayer of Adoration:

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 40:21-31

Song: Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah Hymn 57 (v.1-4)

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 turns 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.

New Testament Lesson: Mark 9:30-37

Corporate Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 2:1

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous

Song of Response: 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: Galatians 4

Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed
Trinity Hymnal p. 845

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.

Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Genesis 15:1-6; 22:1-14 “The Covenant With Abraham–Part Four”

Communion*:

Song: Why So Heavy CCLI# 5543234

Oh why so heavy, oh my soul? Thus to myself I’ve willed
Oh why so heavy, oh my heart? And why so sorrow filled?

CHORUS: Hope thou in God, He still shall be Thy glory and thy endless praise
His saving grace shall comfort thee through everlasting days,

His goodness made thee what thou art and yet will he redeem
Oh be thou of a contrite heart and put your trust in him.

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 with 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.
Sanctuary: Because we’re trying to keep our new sanctuary beautiful and reverent, we ask that you please leave your food and drinks in the fellowship area in the classroom wing, or in the narthex area. We also ask that you put your cell phones on silent or vibrate. Thank you!
Tithes and Offerings: We have recently acquired two new Tithes and Offerings boxes. They are located at the rear of the sanctuary.
Sunday School: We have classes for all ages starting at 9:15 and would encourage you to attend. For the adults, we have one class on the life of David taught by Fred Fohrell, and another class on Reformed Theology taught by Mike Calvert. We also have classes for children from toddler through high school. Check with a deacon for the location of each class.
Books & Coffee to benefit the Nursery & Children’s Classrooms: On February 19th, from 6-8 PM, there will be a book fair at the church. Usborne books will be on display, which you may purchase for your family or for use by our new nurseries. The church will receive 25-50% of the sales in free books. Please drop by (kids welcome) for coffee & dessert.
New Members Class: On March 1 from 3:30-6 PM, there will be a New Members and Inquirers class at the church. This is an informational session where we explain our philosophy of ministry to anyone interested in joining the church. Attending the class does not obligate you to join, but you do have to attend a class session prior to joining. Please see one of the deacons if you have any questions about this event.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional new and events.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Suzi Jones, Elizabeth Holton, Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, and Nancy Bright.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Calvert, Townsley, Roberts, and Johnson families 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); Franky Garcia (RUF University of Central Florida); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA)

ORDER OF WORSHIP – February 1, 2015

Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder

Responsive Reading:
Pastor: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!
People: You have set your glory above the heavens.
Pastor: Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.
People: When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
Pastor: what is man that you are mindful of him, and the son of man that you care for him?
People: Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.
Pastor: You have given him dominion over the works of your hands; you have put all things under his feet,
People: all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field,
Pastor: the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas.
All: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

Prayer of Adoration:

Old Testament Lesson: Jonah 3:1-5, 10

Song: By Thy Mercy

Jesus, Lord of life and glory, Bend from Heav’n Thy gracious ear;
While our waiting souls adore Thee, Friend of helpless sinners, hear:

Chorus: By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord.
By Thy mercy, O deliver us, good Lord, good Lord.

From the depth of nature’s blindness, From the hardening power of sin,
From all malice and unkindness, From the pride that lurks within:

When the world around is smiling, In the time of wealth and ease,
Earthly joys our hearts beguiling, In the day of health and peace,

In the solemn hour of dying, In the awful judgment day,
May our souls, on Thee relying, Find Thee still our Rock and Stay:

Song: The Church’s One Foundation Hymn 347 (v.1,2,5,6)

Confession of Faith: The Westminster Confession of Faith
Of Christ the Mediator, Chapter VIII/I Trinity Hymnal p. 853

God was pleased, in his eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, his only begotten Son, to be the mediator between God and man. As the mediator, he is the prophet, priest, and king, the Head and Savior of the church, the heir of all things, and the judge of the world. God gave to him, from all eternity, a people to be his seed and to be by him, in time, redeemed, called, justified, sanctified, and glorified.

New Testament Lesson: Mark 1:14-20

Song of Response: Have Thine Own Way Hymn No. 688 (v. 1-4)

Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Galatians 4

Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Genesis 12:1-4; 15:1-6 “The Covenant With Abraham–Part Three”

Corporate Prayer of Confession:

Merciful Lord, we confess that with us there is an abundance of sin, but in you there is the fullness of righteousness and abundance of mercy. We are spiritually poor, but you are rich and in Jesus Christ came to be merciful to the poor. Strengthen our faith and trust in you. We are empty vessels that need to be filled; fill us. We are weak in faith; strengthen us. We are cold in love; warm us, and make our hearts fervent for you that our love may go out to one another and to our neighbors. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Communion*:

Song: Be Unto Your Name CCLI# 2177476

We are a moment, You are forever, Lord of the Ages, God before time
We are a vapor, You are eternal, Love everlasting, reigning on high

Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty, Worthy is the lamb who was slain
Highest praises, honor and glory, Be unto Your name, be unto Your name

We are the broken, You are the healer, Jesus, Redeemer, mighty to save
You are the love song we’ll sing forever, Bowing before You, blessing Your name

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 with 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.
Tithes and Offerings: We have recently acquired two new Tithes and Offerings boxes. They are located at the rear of the sanctuary.
Sunday School: We have classes for all ages starting at 9:15 and would encourage you to attend. For the adults, we have one class on the life of David taught by Fred Fohrell, and another class on Reformed Theology taught by Mike Calvert. We also have classes for children from toddler through high school. Check with a deacon for the location of each class.
Bride of Christ Tea: On February 7th, the Elders and Deacons’ wives are hosting an afternoon tea/shower for our beloved “Bride of Christ,” the church. The invite will be inside our worship bulletin or on the Narthex tables the next two Sundays. If you would like to gift our new church, we are registering at several local stores for some wonderful things to stock our kitchen. Two ways to RSVP: 1. You can fill out the bottom of the invite and drop it in the Tithes & Offerings Box. 2. You can email Rachel Matheny at Matheny.Rachel@gmail.com to be added to our RSVP list. Please RSVP soon, and be sure to invite any visitors! Contact Beth Hamilton at ham-fam@comcast.net for additional information.
Budget: The 2015 budget was approved at a meeting between the Session and the Diaconate on January 22. Anyone interested in the details of the budget may attend a brief presentation in the Sunday School wing immediately following the worship service today.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional new and events.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, and Nancy Bright.
Bereavement: Please pray for Andy Trent, whose brother died this week.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Calvert, Townsley, Roberts, and Johnson families 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); Franky Garcia (RUF University of Central Florida); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA)