Month: March 2015

ORDER OF WORSHIP
March 29, 2015

Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Philippians 1:21

Prayer of Adoration:

Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 50:4-9

Song: Praise to the Lord Hymn 53 v.1-3,5

Song: The Precious Blood CCLI# 4804297

Before the cross I kneel and see the measure of my sin
How You became a curse for me though You were innocent
The magnitude of Your great love Was shown in full degree
When righteous blood, the crimson spill rained down from Calvary

CHORUS
Oh, the precious blood that flowed from Mercy’s side
Washed away my sin when Christ my Savior died
Oh, the precious blood of Christ the crucified
It speaks for me before Your throne where I stand justified

And who am I that I should know this treasure of such worth
My Savior’s pure atoning blood shed for the wrath I’d earned
For sin has stained my every deed my every word and thought
What wondrous love that makes me one your priceless blood has bought

New Testament Lesson: John 12:12-16

Prayer of Confession:

Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am in distress; my eye is wasted from grief; my soul and my body also. For my life is spent with sorrow, and my years with sighing; my strength fails because of my iniquity, and my bones waste away. Because of all my adversaries I have become a reproach, especially to my neighbors, and an object of dread to my acquaintances; those who see me in the street flee from me. I have been forgotten like one who is dead; I have become like a broken vessel. For I hear the whispering of many—terror on every side!—as they scheme together against me, as they plot to take my life.

But I trust in you, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hand; rescue me from the hand of my enemies and from my persecutors! Make your face shine on your servant; save me in your steadfast love!

Assurance of Pardon: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Song of Response: Sovereign CCLI #6453309

Sovereign in the mountain air, Sovereign on the ocean floor
With me in the calm, With me in the storm
Sovereign in my greatest joy, Sovereign in my deepest cry
With me in the dark, With me at the dawn

CHORUS:
In Your everlasting arms, all the pieces of my life
From beginning to the end, I can trust You
In Your never failing love, You work everything for good
God whatever comes my way, I will trust You

Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Mr. Fred Fohrell, Ruling Elder
Romans 4

Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Exodus 2:1-25 “A Deliverer Comes”

Confession of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism

Q. 27. In what did Christ’s humiliation consist?

A. Christ’s humiliation consisted in being born, and that in a poor circumstance; in being subject to God’s law; in undergoing the miseries of this life, the wrath of God and the curse of death on the cross; in being buried; and in continuing under the power of death for a time.

Communion*:

Song: Nothing But the Blood Hymn 307 v.1-4

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.
Youth Group: There will be a youth group for all students in grades 6-12 from 4:30-6:30 this evening at the church house. See Ken Burnett for more information.
Men’s Study/Fellowship: The men of Christ Presbyterian Church will undertake a six (6) week study using Donald S. Whitney’s book titled Spiritual Disciplines For the Christian Life. We will gather in the fellowship wing of the church on Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, starting tonight. If you are interested please see Mark Cooper.
Women’s Evening Bible Study: The weekly women’s bible study, which meets at the church each Thursday at 6:30 PM, has just begun their study of Galatians. If you are interested, now would be a good time to join. Please see Gretchen McKee if you would like to participate.
Christian Writer’s Group: Nancy Haukohl is leading an eight week study for Christians interested in becoming better writers. It will begin at the church on Tuesday, April 7th at 10:00 AM.
Easter: In addition to our regular Sunday service, we will have Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services at 6 PM on Thursday and Friday respectively. For all Easter services, please sit as close together and as close to the front as you can, as we are expecting a large number of guests.
Church Dedication: We will have our official Building Dedication service on April 19th. Expect further announcements about this event soon.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional news and events.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Suzi Jones, Elizabeth Holton, Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, Luke and Harrison Townsley, Suzanne Nimon, and Billy Cranford.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Roberts, Johnson, Matheny, and Stanford 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
March 22, 2015

Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Galatians 1:3-5
Prayer of Adoration and Confession of Sin:

Responsive Reading: Psalm 19:9-16
Pastor: The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring forever.
People: The rules of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
Pastor: More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb.
People: Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward.
Pastor: Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults.
People: Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me!
Pastor: Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
All: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.

Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Song: O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing Hymn 164 v.1-4

Song: Amazing Grace Hymn 460 v.1-3,6

New Testament Lesson: Hebrews 5:5-10

Song of Response: 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
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

Behold Him there, the risen Lamb, my perfect, spotless Righteousness
The great unchangeable I AM, the King of glory and of grace
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

Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Dr. Mike Calvert, Teaching Elder
Romans 3

Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Exodus 1:1-22 “A New Nation is Born”

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: 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 the 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

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.
Men’s Study/Fellowship: The men of Christ Presbyterian Church will undertake a six (6) week study using Donald S. Whitney’s book titled Spiritual Disciplines For the Christian Life. We will gather in the fellowship wing of the church on Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 6:30 pm; the schedule and study plan is outlined below. A time of fellowship and refreshments will begin at 5:00 pm each week followed by a lesson from our Pastor. At the end of the study, we will culminate our time together with a fellowship meal. The first study is on March 29th. If you are interested please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. See Mark Cooper if you have any questions.
Skills List: The Diaconate is compiling a list of contacts for skills, services or businesses available within our congregation. The list will be electronic, sent to church members only, and updated annually. A few paper copies will be made available. Volunteer services (not for income) will also be noted. If you have a business or can provide a service or skill useful to other members and would like to be listed, please submit your name, contact (phone or email) information and description by April 1. All questions or communications should be sent to: jackloose@knology.net or phone 256 881-8953.
Easter: Stay tuned for announcements regarding our Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Morning worship services.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional news and events.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Suzi Jones, Elizabeth Holton, Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, Luke and Harrison Townsley, Billy Cranford, Erican McNeese, Suzanne Nimon, and Jenan Nuwayhid.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Calvert, Roberts, Johnson, Matheny, and Stanford 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
March 15, 2015

Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Revelation 19:1
Prayer of Adoration:

Old Testament Lesson: Numbers 21:4-9

Confession of Sin: Psalm 51
Pastor: Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions.
People: Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin!
Pastor: For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.
People: Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment.
Pastor: Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me.
People: Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.
Pastor: Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
People: Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice.
Pastor: Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.
People: Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Pastor: Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me.
All: Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.
Assurance of Pardon: Hebrews 10:14

Song: Come Christians Join to Sing Hymn No. 302, v.1-3

Song: O Help My Unbelief CCLI#6175065

How sad our state by nature is! Our sin how deep it stains!
And Satan binds our captive minds fast in his slavish chains
But there’s a voice of sovereign grace, sounds from the sacred Word:
“O, ye despairing sinners come, And trust upon the Lord”

My soul obeys th’ almighty call, And runs to this relief
I would believe thy promise, Lord; O help my unbelief!
To the dear fountain of thy blood, Incarnate God, I fly
Here let me wash my spotted soul, From crimes of deepest dye

Stretch out thine arm, victorious King My reigning sins subdue;
Drive the old dragon from his seat, with all his hellish crew
A guilty, weak, and helpless worm, on thy kind arms I fall
Be thou my strength and righteousness My Jesus, be my all;

But there’s a voice of sovereign grace, sounds from the sacred Word:
“O, ye despairing sinners come, And trust upon the Lord”

New Testament Lesson: John 3:14-21

Song of Response: My Jesus, I Love Thee Hymn 648, v.1-2,4

Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Dr. Mike Calvert, Teaching Elder
Romans 3

Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Genesis 50:15-26 “Joseph, The Dreamer, Part Three”

Confession of Faith: The Heidelberg Catechism
Lord’s Day 24
Q 62. But why cannot our good works be the whole or part of our righteousness before God?

A. Because the righteousness which can stand before the judgment seat of God must be perfect throughout and entirely conformable to the divine law, but even our best works in this life are all imperfect and defiled with sin.

Communion*:

Song: Man of Sorrows, What A Name Hymn 246, v.1-5

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.
Youth Group: There will be a youth group for all students in grades 6-12 from 4:30-6:30 this evening at the church house. See Ken Burnett for more information.
Men’s Study/Fellowship: The men of Christ Presbyterian Church will undertake a six (6) week study using Donald S. Whitney’s book titled Spiritual Disciplines For the Christian Life. We will gather in the fellowship wing of the church on Sunday evenings from 5:00 to 6:30 pm; the schedule and study plan is outlined below. A time of fellowship and refreshments will begin at 5:00 pm each week followed by a lesson from our Pastor. At the end of the study, we will culminate our time together with a fellowship meal. The first study is on March 29^th. If you are interested please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. See Mark Cooper if you have any questions.
Skills List: The Diaconate is compiling a list of contacts for skills, services or businesses available within our congregation. The list will be electronic, sent to church members only, and updated annually. A few paper copies will be made available. Volunteer services (not for income) will also be noted. If you have a business or can provide a service or skill useful to other members and would like to be listed, please submit your name, contact (phone or email) information and description by April 1. All questions or communications should be sent to: jackloose@knology.net or phone 256 881-8953.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional news and events.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Suzi Jones, Elizabeth Holton, Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, Luke and Harrison Townsley, and Billy Cranford.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Calvert, Roberts, Johnson, and Matheny families as they prepare to expand.
Bereavement: Please pray for the family of J.R. Holton, the nephew of Frank and Elizabeth Holton, who recently went home to be with the Lord. He left behind a wife, three children, and his father.
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
1 Corinthians 1:9
Prayer of Adoration:

Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 20:1-17

Confession of Sin:

Almighty and most merciful Father, we are thankful that your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than all our sin. Forgive our careless attitudes toward your purposes, our refusal to relieve the suffering of others, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant pleasure, our indifference to the treasures of heaven, our neglect of your wise and gracious law. Help us to change our way of life so that we may desire what is good, love what you love, and do what you command, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14

Song: Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah Hymn No. 598, v.1-3

Song: How Sweet to Wait Upon the Lord CCLI#5543210

How sweet to wait upon the Lord, while He fulfills His gracious word
To seek His face, and not in vain, to be so loved, and love again

CHORUS: Amen! Our hearts with rapture cry, may we with reverence look so high
Ascended savior, fix our eyes, by faith upon this glorious prize

With this delightful prospect fired, we’ll run, nor in thy ways be tired
And all the trials here we see, will make us long to reign with Thee

To see, while prostrate at His feet, Jehovah on the mercy seat
And Jesus, at the Lord’s right hand, with His divine atonement stand!

“Father” he cries, “I will that these before thee on their bended knees
for who my life I once laid down, be with me soon on this my throne.”

New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Song of Response: More Love To Thee, O Christ Hymn 649, v.1-2,4

Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church: Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder
Romans 2

Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Genesis 39:1-23 “Joseph, The Dreamer, Part Two”

Confession of Faith: The Heidelberg Catechism
Lord’s Day Ten
Q. 27: What do you understand by the providence of God?

A: The almighty, everywhere-present power of God, whereby, as it were by His hand, He still upholds heaven and earth with all creatures, and so governs them that herbs and grass, rain and drought, fruitful and barren years, meat and drink, health and sickness, riches and poverty, indeed, all things come not by chance, but by His fatherly hand.

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:

*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.
Calendar/Other Announcements: As always, check the website www.christpreshamptoncove.org for additional news and events.

PRAYER REQUESTS
Healing: Please pray for the health of the following individuals: Suzi Jones, Elizabeth Holton, Bill Cowley, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, and Luke and Harrison Townsley.
Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Calvert, Roberts, Johnson, and Matheny 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)