Category: Church Building Q&A

ORDER OF WORSHIP
August 23, 2015

Call to Worship: Psalm 84:1-2,5,10-12
Sacrament of Baptism:

Prayer of Adoration:

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.

Old Testament Lesson: Joshua 24:1-2,14-18

Song: To Thee I Come CCLI #5445851

To thee I come, a sinner poor, and wait for mercy at thy door
Indeed I’ve nowhere else to flee, Oh God be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner weak, and scarce know how to pray or speak
From fear and weakness set me free, Oh God be merciful to me!

To thee I come, a sinner vile, upon me Lord vouchsafe to smile
Mercy through blood, I make my plea, Oh God be merciful to me!
To thee I come, a sinner great, and well thou knowest all my state
Yet full forgiveness is with thee, Oh God be merciful to me!

To thee I come, a sinner lost, nor have I aught wherein to trust
But where thou art, Lord I would be, Oh God be merciful to me!
To glory bring me Lord at last, and then when all my sins are passed
With all the saints, I’ll then agree, Oh God was merciful to me!
Oh God was merciful to me!

Song: Jesus, What a Friend For Sinners Hymn 498 v.1-3,5

New Testament Lesson: Ephesians 6:10-20

Confession of Sin:

Pastor: Our Father, we thank You that the same Spirit who was upon the Lord Jesus dwells in us through union with Him.
People: We praise You that in Christ we may see the fruit of the Spirit manifested in all of its fullness;
Pastor: That in Christ we see perfect love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.
People: O Lord, would that we were more like Him! Our pride and self-centeredness taint everything we do.
Pastor: We define love on our own terms, with a distinct bias toward serving ourselves.
People: Our joy is conditioned on good health, favorable circumstances, or other people’s perception of us rather than our identity in Christ.
All: Forgive us, O God, and set us apart for Your service, and manifest in us righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:24

Song: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Hymn 252 v.1-4

Scripture Reading and Prayer for the Church:
Dr. Bud Lancaster, Ruling Elder James 4:1-17

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

Communion*:

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

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 13^th is the first of a two part New Members Class. Part two will meet on September 20^th. 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.

Women’s Bible Study: Gretchen McKee will teach Hebrews starting on Thursday, 9/10 from 6:30-8 pm at the church. Kathy Cooper and Dona Sims will co-teach on Ephesians starting on Wednesday, 9/2, with fellowship at 9:30 and study at 10 am. Childcare is provided for the daytime study.

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)

 

ORDER OF WORSHIP
Good Friday – April 3, 2015

Call to Worship: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
Isaiah 53:1,3-5

Pastor: Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?
People: Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows;
Pastor: Yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.
People: But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities;
Pastor: Upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace;
People: And with his wounds we are healed.

Prayer of Adoration and the Lord’s Prayer:

Song: O Come and Mourn With Me Awhile CCLI# 4199328

O come and mourn with me awhile, o come ye to the Savior’s side
O come together let us mourn, Jesus our Lord is crucified
Seven times he spake seven words of love; all all three hours his silence cried
For mercy on the souls of men; Jesus our Lord is crucified

CHORUS:
O Love of God! O sin of man! In this dread act your strength is tried
And victory remains with love, Jesus our Lord is crucified

O break, O break, hard heart of mine! They weak self-love and guilty pride
His Pilate and His Judas were: Jesus our Lord is crucified
A broken heart, a fount of tears, ask and they will not be denied
A broken heart love’s cradle is, Jesus our Lord is crucified
First Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:47-56; 59-68

Corporate Confession of Sin:

People: Merciful God, we are broken people. We are broken by our own sins and the sins of others. Heal us, Jesus, Savior of the world.
Pastor: For the times we have lied to one another, and the time we have been lied to,
People: Heal us, Jesus, Savior of the world.
Pastor: For the times we have spoken when we should have remained silent, and the times we have remained silent when we should have spoken.
People: Heal us, Jesus, Savior of the world.
Pastor: For the times we have mocked another’s pain and the times we have been mocked,
People: Heal us, Jesus, Savior of the world.
Pastor: For the times we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves,
People: Heal us, Jesus, Savior of the world.
Pastor: For the times we have betrayed others, and the times we have been betrayed,
People: Heal us, Jesus, Savior of the world.
Pastor: For the times we have denied you,
People: Heal us, Jesus, Savior of the world.
All: By Your great mercy, Lord, heal us and forgive our sins. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon: 1 Peter 2:24

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
Second Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:69-27:2

Song: Dear Refuge of My Weary Soul CCLI #3112430

Dear refuge of my weary soul, on Thee, when sorrows rise
On Thee, when waves of trouble roll, my fainting hope relies
To Thee I tell each rising grief, for Thou alone canst heal
Thy Word can bring a sweet relief, for every pain I feel

But oh, when gloomy doubts prevail I fear to call Thee mine
The springs of comfort seem to fail, and all my hopes decline
Yet gracious God, where shall I flee, Thou art my only trust
And still my soul would cleave to Thee, though prostrate in the dust

Hast Thou not bid me seek Thy face, and shall I seek in vain
And can the ear of sovereign grace, be deaf when I complain
No still the ear of sovereign grace attends the mourner’s prayer
Oh may I ever find access to breathe my sorrows there

Thy mercy seat is open still, here let my soul retreat
With humble hope attend Thy will, and wait beneath Thy feet
Thy mercy seat is open still, here let my soul retreat
With humble hope attend Thy will, and wait beneath Thy feet

Third Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:15-26

Confession of Faith: The Heidelberg Catechism

Q 40: Why was it necessary for Christ to suffer “death”?
A: Because the justice and truth of God required that satisfaction for our sins could be made in no other way than by the death of the Son of God.
Q 43. What further benefit do we receive from the sacrifice and death of Christ on the cross?
A: That by His power our old man is with Him crucified, slain, and buried; so that the evil lusts of the flesh may no more reign in us, but that we may offer ourselves unto Him a sacrifice of thanksgiving.

Proclamation of the Word: Dr. Michael Calvert, Teaching Elder
1 Corinthians 15:1-3 “Christ Died for Our Sins”

Fourth Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:27-44

Song: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Hymn 252 v.1-4

Fifth Reading of Scripture: Matthew 27:45-60

Prayer:

Final Acclamation:

Pastor: Let us give praise to our crucified Lord.

People: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might, honor and glory and blessing!

Dismissal: