Call to Worship: Psalm 112:1-7
Pastor: Praise the Lord! How blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commandments.
People: His descendants will be mighty on earth; the generation of the upright will be blessed.
Pastor: Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.
People: Light arises in the darkness for the upright; he is gracious and compassionate and righteous.
Pastor: It is well with the man who is gracious and lends; he will maintain his cause in judgment.
People: For he will never be shaken; the righteous will be remembered forever.
All: He will not fear evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord.
Prayer of Adoration:
Old Testament Lesson: Isaiah 58:1-9, 12
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
Song: Spirit of the Living God – Hymn No. 726
New Testament Lesson: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5
Corporate Confession of Sin and Assurance of Pardon:
Song: Fairest Lord Jesus – Hymn 170 v.1-3
Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder – Matthew 14:1-21
Preaching of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
“On to the Promised Land – Part Five”– Joshua 1:10-15
Confession of Faith: Colossians 1:18-20
We confess that Christ our Lord “is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross”
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: Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
*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.
Parenting Class: Continuing on Wednesday evenings throughout February, Pastor Mike is teaching a class entitled “Practical Parenting for the Glory of God” from 6 to 7 pm at the church. Children ages 4 yrs to 5th grade are in Catechism class (bible lesson, games, & singing) led by Ashley. Family fellowship follows from 7 to 7:30 pm. Nursery is provided for infants and toddlers. Please see Ashley Turnbull if you are interested in more information.
New Members Class: There will be a class for those interested in becoming members of our church on Feb 21 and 28 from 3 to 5 PM. Attending the class does not obligate you to join, but both classes are mandatory for anyone wishing to become a church member. Sign up in the narthex, and child care will be provided.
Ladies Spring Retreat: Ladies will not want to miss this chance to get away and fellowship together in beautiful Mentone, AL! March 11-12 at Camp Alpine. Speaker is Gretchen McKee. Cost is $50, and you can sign up and pay via the link on the church website. More details with retreat schedule posted there, too.
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, and Suzanne Nimon.
Bereavement: Please pray for Mitzi Cowley, whose brother died over the weekend. Also pray for Lynn Doughty, whose father also died over the weekend.
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)