Christ Presbyterian Church (PCA)

Month: September 2015

  • Order of Worship – September 27 2015

    ORDER OF WORSHIP
    September 27, 2015

    Call to Worship: Proverbs 21:1-2; 30-31
    Pastor: The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.
    People: Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the heart.
    Pastor: To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.
    People: No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord.
    All: The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the Lord.

    Prayer of Adoration:

    Old Testament Lesson: Psalm 124

    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 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

    New Testament Lesson: Ephesians 4:17-27

    Corporate Prayer of Confession:

    Almighty God, we confess how hard it is to be Your people. You have called us to be the Church, to continue the mission of Jesus Christ to our lonely and confused world. Yet we acknowledge we are more apathetic than active, isolated than involved, callous than compassionate, obstinate than obedient, legalistic than loving.

    Gracious Lord, have mercy upon us and forgive our sins. Remove the obstacles preventing us from being Your representatives to a broken world. Awaken our hearts to the promised gift of Your indwelling Spirit. This we pray in Jesus’ powerful name. Amen.

    Assurance of Pardon: Romans 7:24-25

    Song of Response: I Know Whom I Have Believed Hymn 705 v.1-4

    Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
    Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder Matthew 4:1-25

    Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
    “The Sixth Commandment: You Shall Not Murder, Part Two” Exodus 20:13

    Prayer of Preparation:

    Confession of Faith: The Apostles’ 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: Holy, Holy, Holy Hymn 100 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 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 Bible Study: Using Man’s Chief End is to Glorify God by Thomas Watson and other resources, Pastor Mike will lay a foundation for what it means to have a defined chief end, how we glorify God, and what does fully enjoying Him forever look like in our daily lives. The study will be conducted within the month of October in the Fellowship wing. Sunday Nights of October 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 5 to 6:30pm, Friday Night October 23, Time TBD Saturday Morning October 24, Time TBD. Contact Mark Cooper at cooperma777@gmail.com or 256-698-6556 for questions or assistance.

    Church Work Day: The deacons will host a church work day on Saturday, October 17 from 8 AM till noon. The purpose is maintenance to the grounds and facility, including mulching, trimming shrubs, and washing windows. We need 20-25 adults, with tools, to help. Please see the signup sheet in the Narthex.

    Parents Night Out: The next Parents Night Out will be on Friday, October 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM. The theme is “super heroes” and kids may come dressed as their favorite super hero and/or favorite deacon. Dinner is provided. Parents and volunteers, please sign up in the Narthex, and see Meg Wohleber with questions.

    Ladies Potluck: The next ladies potluck dinner will be Thursday, October 22 at 6 PM at the home of Susan Alexander. A signup sheet will be forthcoming.

    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: Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Katie Brown, Suzanne Nimon, Mack Peters, S’ine Trent, and Billy Cranford.

    Bereavement: Please pray for Scott Thomason and family, as they are mourning the death of his mother.

    Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Johnson family 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); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student)

  • Announcements – September 25 2015

    Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

     

    The Sixth Commandment in the Decalogue is composed of just two terse words as originally given, “Never murder” (Exodus 20:13). When asked about our own personal guilt regarding this Commandment, most of us might reply as did the ‘rich young ruler’ in Luke 18:21, “All these things I have kept from my youth up.”   No bloodshed, no dead bodies. Therefore, no murder, no guilt, and no problem.

     

    Then . . . along comes Jesus . . .

     

    Take a good look at what He said in the Sermon on the Mount about the sin of murder:

     

    “You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder; and whoever murders will be liable to judgment.’ But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire”–Matthew 5:21-22.

     

    Now, all of the sudden we have a big problem indeed!

     

    While the Law of Moses does, in fact, say “Never murder”–that is, never take an innocent life–Jesus declared His authoritative interpretation and application of this Holy Commandment. And according to the way Jesus reads the Law of Moses, one can murder with the heart and the mouth, not only with the hand. One can be guilty of murder and the violation of the Sixth Commandment without actually killing anyone, without bloodshed, without the need for a funeral!

     

    This coming Lord’s Day we will explore these powerful words of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 5:21-22. As you pray and prepare for worship spend some time reading and reflecting upon the larger context of this passage in Matthew 5:17-48.

     

    Reminder for All Men

     

    I’m very excited about our 2015 Men’s Fall Bible Study that will take place during the month of October! Each Sunday evening in October (4, 11, 18, 25) we will gather from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Education Building for fellowship and the study of God’s Word. Our lessons will be based upon one of the sermons of Thomas Watson (the great Puritan theologian and preacher of seventeenth century England) entitled, ‘Man’s Chief End Is to Glorify God.’ Our special time of study will end with a Men’s Cookout on Friday night October 23 and a Breakfast on Saturday morning October 24. All men of the Church are invited, and guests are most welcome to join us!

     

    Have blessed and restful weekend and I’ll see you Sunday!

     

    In His great love,

     

    Mike

     

  • Announcements – September 18 2015

    Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

     

    The Sixth Commandment in the Decalogue simply states, “You shall not murder” (Exodus 20:13). This Commandment, consisting of just two words in its original Hebrew form, represents the first of four tersely stated prohibitions (the others forbidding adultery, stealing, and bearing false witness). However, as simple as these words are they are often misapplied. Perhaps you’ve memorized this Commandment as rendered in the King James Version–“Thou shalt not kill.” But the word “kill,” at least as we typically understand it, is not what is in view here. “Murder” is the better translation, and this refers to the unjustified taking of a human life.

     

    Over the course of the next few Sundays we are going to explore this simple Commandment. As you might suspect, the implications and contemporary applications of this sacred Word are as numerous as they are convicting, and as close as today’s headlines. To better prepare for the introductory message on this Commandment look over the following passages from the Old Testament: Genesis 1:26-27; 4:8-11; 9:6; Exodus 21:12; Leviticus 24:17; Deuteronomy 27:24.

     

    Special Announcement for All Men

     

    Our 2015 Men’s Fall Bible Study will take place during the month of October. Each Sunday evening in October (4, 11, 18, 25) we will gather from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Education Building for fellowship, prayer,  and the study of God’s Word. Our lessons will be based upon one of the sermons of Thomas Watson (the great Puritan theologian and preacher of seventeenth century England) entitled, ‘Man’s Chief End Is to Glorify God’ (I have attached the PDF version of this sermon so that you can get familiar with it). The study will end with a Men’s Cookout on Friday night October 23 and a Breakfast on Saturday morning October 24. All men of the Church are invited, and guests are most welcome to join us! For more information see Mark Cooper (our Men’s Ministry Director) at the table in the Narthex following worship this week.

     

    I love you all so much and always pray for each of you,

     

    Mike

     

  • Order of Worship – September 20 2015

    Call to Worship: Psalm 18:16-19
    Pastor: He sent from on high, He took me; He drew me out of many waters.
    People: He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me.
    Pastor: They confronted me in the day of my calamity, but the Lord was my stay.
    People: He brought me forth also into a broad place;
    All: He rescued me, because He delighted in me.

    Prayer of Adoration:

    Old Testament Lesson: Jeremiah 11:18-20

    Song: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name Hymn 296 v.1,3,6
    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 turned 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

    Prayer of Confession:

    Assurance of Pardon: Colossians 1:19-20

    Song of Response: Have Thine Own Way Hymn 688 v.1-4

    Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
    Fred Fohrell, Ruling Elder Matthew 3:1-17

    Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
    “The Sixth Commandment: You Shall Not Murder, Part One” Exodus 20:13

    Prayer of Preparation:

    Confession of Faith: The Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 40

    Q 105. What does God require in the sixth commandment?

    A: That I do not revile, hate, insult, or kill my neighbor either in thought, word, or gesture, much less in deed, whether by myself or by another, but lay aside all desire of revenge; moreover, that I do not harm myself, nor willfully run into any danger. Wherefore also to restrain murder the magistrate is armed with the sword.

    Q 106. Does this commandment speak only of killing?

    A: No, but in forbidding murder God teaches us that He abhors its very root, namely, envy, hatred, anger, and desire of revenge; and that in His sight all these are hidden murder.

    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 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.

    Women’s Crafting Day: Come for a Saturday time of crafting and fellowship September 26th from 9 am to 2 pm. If you sew, scrapbook, quit, make jewelry, basket weave, or need a chance to work on that latest pin you posted to Pinterest, pack your gear and a lunch and join other ladies in enjoying our creative side! Don’t have a craft? No worries, come anyway and chat with others while they work! We will set up in the fellowship hall and there will be light snacks and drinks provided. See Erica McNeese for details.

    Men’s Bible Study: Using Man’s Chief End is to Glorify God by Thomas Watson and other resources, Pastor Mike will lay a foundation for what it means to have a defined chief end, how we glorify God, and what does fully enjoying Him forever look like in our daily lives. The study will be conducted within the month of October in the Fellowship wing. Sunday Nights of October 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 5 to 6:30pm, Friday Night October 23, Time TBD Saturday Morning October 24, Time TBD. Contact Mark Cooper at cooperma777@gmail.com or 256-698-6556 for questions or assistance.

    Birth: Paul and Rachel Matheny are pleased to announce the birth of their new daughter Mary Adeline last Tuesday. Mom and baby are doing well. Check your email for an announcement about providing meals for this family as they welcome their newest blessing.

    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: Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, Katie Brown, Suzanne Nimon, Mack Peters, and Billy Cranford.

    Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the Johnson family 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); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student)

     

  • Announcement – Men’s Fall Bible Study

    Fall 2015 Men’s Bible Study – Man’s Chief and Highest End

    Using Man’s Chief End is to Glorify God by Thomas Watson and other resources, Pastor Mike will lay a foundation for what it means to have a defined chief end, how we glorify God, and what does fully enjoying Him forever look like in our daily lives.

    Schedule

    The study will be conducted within the month of October in the Fellowship wing.

    Sunday Nights of October 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 5 to 6:30pm,

    Friday Night October 23, Time TBD

    Saturday Morning October 24, Time TBD

     

    Contact Mark Cooper at cooperma777@gmail.com or 256-698-6556 for questions or assistance. 

  • Announcements – September 11 2015

    Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

     

    The Fifth Commandment in the Decalogue, found in Exodus 20:12, is typically regarded as the first of six Commandments in the ‘Second Table’ of the Law. Commandments one to four, the ‘First Table,’ have to do with our relationship to God, while the remaining six treat our relationships with others. Of course, our Lord Jesus divided the Decalogue into two tables, the first revealing how we are to love God, and the second revealing how we are to love our neighbor (Luke 10:27). This Fifth Commandment, addressed to the children of the Covenant, requires that both “father” and “mother” receive the “honor” they are due as God’s representatives.

     

    With this Commandment, the subject of ‘authority’ is introduced, and here we learn that God has established a command structure among His people. While ultimately ruled by His Word as delivered and mediated through Moses, the people of Israel were also to recognize the earthly authorities that God had appointed for them. And first among these are the parents.

     

    Admittedly, the word ‘authority’ is not the most popular term these days. Indeed, we might even characterize our age as ‘anti-authority’ given the pervasive presupposition of personal autonomy that seems to rule our thinking. However, from the very start God’s Covenant people have always been a people under authority; first, under God’s Sovereign reign, and also under the authorities He has ordained in the ‘city of man’ (see Romans 13:1-7 for example).

     

    But what exactly does this Fifth Commandment mean, and how is it applicable to us as the New Covenant people redeemed by Christ and made members of His body, the Church? Well, this will be our subject for the sermon this coming Lord’s Day as we continue our journey though the ‘Great Events In the History of Redemption.’

     

    Along with Exodus 20:12, get familiar with these other passages from Scripture that we will also consider on Sunday: Ephesians 6:1-4 and Colossians 3:20-21.

     

    I love you all, and you are always on my heart and in my prayers,

     

    Mike

  • Order of Worship – September 13 2015

    ORDER OF WORSHIP
    September 13, 2015
    Call to Worship: Psalm 116:1-8
    Pastor: I love the Lord, because he has heard my voice and my pleas for mercy.
    People: Because he inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call on him as long as I live.
    Pastor: The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold on me; I suffered distress and anguish.
    People: Then I called on the name of the Lord: “O Lord, I pray, deliver my soul!”
    Pastor: Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful.
    People: The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, he saved me.
    Pastor: Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
    All: For you have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.

    Prayer of Adoration:

    Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 50:4-9

    Song: All Creatures of Our God and King Hymn 115 v.1-2,5

    Song: Be Thou My Vision Hymn 642 v.1-2,4-5

    New Testament Lesson: Romans 13:1-8

    Prayer of Confession:

    Assurance of Pardon: Colossians 2:13-14

    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 heart 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.”

    Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
    Fred Fohrell, Ruling Elder Matthew 2:1-23

    Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
    “The Fifth Commandment: Honor Father and Mother” Exodus 20:12

    Prayer of Preparation:

    Confession of Faith: The Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 39

    Q 104. What does God require in the fifth commandment?

    A: That I show all honor, love, and faithfulness to my father and mother, and to all in authority over me, submit myself with due obedience to all their good instruction and correction, and also bear patiently with their infirmities, since it is God’s will to govern us by their hand.

    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:

    *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.

    New Members Class: Tonight is the first of a two part New Members Class. Part two will meet on September 20th. This class is for anyone interested in joining our church or learning about our philosophy of ministry. Attending the class does not obligate you to join, but attendance is required for anyone seeking church membership. The class will meet in the fellowship hall from 3:30-5:30 pm. Please sign up on the table in the narthex. If you would like to help with food for this event, please see Erica McNeese.

    Women’s Crafting Day: Come for a Saturday time of crafting and fellowship September 26th from 9 am to 2 pm. If you sew, scrapbook, quit, make jewelry, basket weave, or need a chance to work on that latest pin you posted to Pinterest, pack your gear and a lunch and join other ladies in enjoying our creative side! Don’t have a craft? No worries, come anyway and chat with others while they work! We will set up in the fellowship hall and there will be light snacks and drinks provided. See Erica McNeese for details.

    Men’s Breakfast Bible Study: The Men’s Thursday Morning Bible Study and Reading Club has resumed.  We meet at Little Paul’s BBQ on Madison St. just across from the entrance to the ER at Huntsville Hospital.  The men meet every other Thursday morning until December 17th. This fall we will be reading Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer, by J. Oswald Sanders. The next meeting is September 24th.

    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: Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, Katie Brown, Suzanne Nimon, Mack Peters, and Billy Cranford.

    Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the 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); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student)

  • Announcements – September 4 2015

    Brothers and Sisters in the Lord,

     

    On this coming Lord’s Day we will take our fourth and final look at the Fourth Commandment in the Decalogue. Having surveyed the Old Testament background of this Commandment and traced the development of the ‘Sabbath theme’ from creation to the incarnation of our Lord Jesus Christ, we will now seek to apply this Commandment to the life and witness of the New Testament Church. Of primary concern to most of us is why the first Christians stopped observing the Sabbath, the seventh day, and met for their corporate worship on Sunday, the first day. What brought about such a drastic change? What is the connection, if any, between the Sabbath and Sunday? And do the Old Covenant restrictions of work on the seventh day still apply to the first day? Each of these questions is very important, and we must proceed with great care and prayer as we seek to answer them in light of the New Testament’s witness to Christ as the “end of the Law” (Romans 10:4).

     

    As you pray and prepare your heart for Lord’s Day worship, take some time to meditate upon the words of our sermon text–Hebrews 3:12-4:11.   And thank you once again for your faithful prayers for the proclamation of God’s Word to His people.

     

    Special Announcement for All Men

     

    Our Thursday Morning Men’s Bible Study and Reading Club will resume this coming Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 AM at Little Paul’s BBQ on Madison Street (across from Huntsville Hospital). This fall we will be reading Spiritual Leadership, by J. Oswald Sanders (see link below). We meet every-other Thursday through December 17th. All men are invited to join us, and if you have any questions please contact me.

     

    I love you all and can’t wait to see you on Sunday!

     

    Mike

     

    Link for Spiritual Leadership:

     

    http://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Leadership-Commitment-Excellence-Believer/dp/0802482279/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1441367639&sr=8-1&keywords=spiritual+leadership+sanders

  • Order of Worship – September 6 2015

    ORDER OF WORSHIP
    September 6, 2015

    Call to Worship: Psalm 146:1

    Prayer of Adoration and The Lord’s Prayer:

    Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 35:4-6

    Song: O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus Hymn 535 v.1-3

    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

    New Testament Lesson: Mark 7:24-37

    Public Confession of Sin:

    Almighty God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Maker of all things, Judge of all men; we acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins and wickedness, which we, from time to time, most grievously have committed, by thought, word and deed, against your Divine Majesty, provoking most justly Your wrath and indignation against us. We so earnestly repent, and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings. The remembrance of them is intolerable. Because of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, forgive us all that is past. And grant that we may ever hereafter serve and please You in newness of life, to the honor and glory of Your Name. Through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.

    Assurance of Pardon: Galatians 3:13

    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

    Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
    Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder Matthew 1:1-25

    Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
    “The Fourth Commandment: Sabbath Rest, Part 4”
    Exodus 20:8-11; Hebrews 4:1-16

    Prayer of Preparation:

    Confession of Faith: The Heidelberg Catechism – Lord’s Day 38

    Q 103. What does God require in the Fourth Commandment?

    A. In the first place, God wills that the ministry of the Gospel and schools be maintained, and that I, especially on the day of rest, diligently attend church to learn the Word of God, to use the holy sacraments, to call publicly upon the Lord, and to give Christian alms. In the second place, that all the days of my life I rest from my evil works, allow the Lord to work in me by His Spirit, and thus begin in this life the everlasting Sabbath.

    Communion*:

    Song: Oh Love That Wilt 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 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.
    New Members Class: Sunday, September 13th is the first of a two part New Members Class. Part two will meet on September 20th. This class is for anyone interested in joining our church or learning about our philosophy of ministry. Attending the class does not obligate you to join, but attendance is required for anyone seeking church membership. The class will meet in the fellowship hall from 3:30-5:30 pm. Please sign up on the table in the narthex. If you would like to help with food for this event, please see Erica McNeese.
    Women’s Crafting Day: Come for a Saturday time of crafting and fellowship September 26th from 9 am to 2 pm. If you sew, scrapbook, quit, make jewelry, basket weave, or need a chance to work on that latest pin you posted to Pinterest, pack your gear and a lunch and join other ladies in enjoying our creative side! Don’t have a craft? No worries, come anyway and chat with others while they work! We will set up in the fellowship hall and there will be light snacks and drinks provided. See Erica McNeese for details.
    Men’s Breakfast Bible Study: The Men’s Thursday Morning Bible Study and Reading Club will resume on Thursday September 10th at 6:30 AM. We meet at Little Paul’s BBQ on Madison St. just across from the entrance to the ER at Huntsville Hospital. The men meet every other Thursday morning until December 17th. This fall we will be reading Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer, by J. Oswald Sanders.
    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: Elizabeth Holton, Janet Chou, Ramona Edwards, Nancy Bright, Katie Brown, and Billy Cranford.
    Expecting/adopting parents: Please pray for the 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); Ken and Angie Burnett (FCA); Franky Garcia (seminary student)

  • Announcements – Men’s Breakfast Study

    The Men’s Thursday Morning Bible Study and Reading Club will resume on Thursday September 10th at 6:30 AM. We meet at Little Paul’s BBQ on Madison St. just across from the entrance to the ER at Huntsville Hospital. The men meet every other Thursday morning until December 17th.

    This fall we will be reading Spiritual Leadership: Principles of Excellence for Every Believer, by J. Oswald Sanders.