We have work to do in the world, more to do in the Church and in our homes, but most of all, in our own hearts.

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1 NOVEMBER 4, 2018 We have work to do in the world, more to do in the Church and in our homes, but most of all, in our own hearts. John Newton It is more blessed to give than to receive. Jesus address Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC phone web

2 PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Song of Ascents I Lift My Eyes Up (Psalm 121) I lift my eyes up, up to the mountains, Where does my help come from? My help comes from You, Maker of Heaven, Creator of the earth. (continued ) I Lift My Eyes Up (Psalm 121) 1990 Mercy/Vineyard Brian Doerksen based on Psalm 121 O how I need You Lord, You are my only hope; You are my only prayer. So I will wait for You To come and rescue me, To come and give me life. (Repeat all) I lift my eyes up, up to the mountains, Where does my help come from? Welcoming One Another Announcements (Please sign and pass the Registers.) Silent Preparation CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 113:1-3 Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! People: Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forever more! Leader: From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! PARENTS AND NURSING MOMS: If needed, there is a cry room in the back of the sanctuary that you may use and still be able to hear the service. The room is accessed via the foyer behind the nursery check-in desk. If you need help, please ask the nursery coordinator.

3 RECOGNITION OF NEW MEMBERS Jillian Catlett Ron & Tammie Hatton Noah Hurst Jason & Elizabeth Langfahl Charlotte Langfahl Kirkland Larsen Scott & Ladonna Pryor Drew Rogers AnGrace Seale Sara & Kolt Ulm Nicholas & Madeleine Vantine BAPTISM (11:00 a.m. service) Covenant Vows Baptism of Charlotte Evelyn Langfahl, Gwendolyn Rebecca Langfahl, Josephine Rose Langfahl Prayer of Dedication ADORING GOD IN SONG He Will Hold Me Fast When I fear my faith will fail Christ will hold me fast When the tempter would prevail I could never keep my hold Through life s fearful path For my love is often cold He must hold me fast Chorus: For my Savior loves me so (continued ) He Will Hold Me Fast 2013 Getty Music Publishing Words: Ada Habershon Music: Matt Merker Those He saves are His delight Christ will hold me fast Precious in His holy sight He ll not let my soul be lost His promises shall last Bought by Him at such a cost. CHORUS For my life He bled and died Christ will hold me fast Justice has been satisfied Raised with Him to endless life Till our faith is turned to sight When he comes at last. CHORUS

4 MINISTRY OF WORD & PRAYER Acts 20:17-38 (Page in the pew Bible) Prayer for the Kingdom of God on Earth Randy Buckwalter SONG OF PREPARATION The Church s One Foundation The church s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord She is his new creation by water and the Word From heav n he came and sought her to be his holy bride With his own blood he bought her, and for her life he died The Church s One Foundation Public Domain Words: Samuel John Stone Music: Brian Moss Elect from every nation yet one o er all the earth Her charter of salvation one Lord, one faith, one birth One holy name she blesses, partakes one holy food And to one hope she presses with every grace endued Mid toil and tribulation, and tumult of her war She waits the consummation, of peace for evermore Till with the vision glorious, her longing eyes are blest And the great church victorious shall be the church at rest Yet she on earth hath union with God the Three in One And mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won O happy ones and holy, Lord give us grace that we Like them the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with Thee (Back to first verse) CELL PHONES: In recognition of the reason and reverence of worship, please remember to turn off your cell phones. Thank you.

5 SERMON Working Towards a Healthy Church A c t s 2 0 (Pages in the pew Bible) Dan Seale Questions for Reflection: What is it that is more important to Paul than his personal survival and comfort (Acts 20:17-27)? What is more important to you than these things? How would a Christian grow in these areas? What do we learn from Acts 20:33-35 about work and generosity? What are some specific ways that Christians might apply this to their own lives today? Hear Sunday s Sermon online at

6 WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING Deacon s Prayer Ken Coyer The Giving of Our Tithes & Offerings COMMUNION PREPARATION SONG For All the Saints For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Allelu. For All the Saints 1997 Christopher Miner Music Words by William H. How Music by Christopher Miner Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might; Thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light. Alleluia, Allelu. O may Thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold, Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them the victor s crown of gold. Alleluia, Allelu. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song, And hearts are brave, again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Allelu. But lo! There breaks a yet more glorious day; The saints triumphant rise in bright array; The King of glory passes on His way. Alleluia, Alleluia.

7 Doxology (please stand) Trinity Hymnal #731 COMMUNION INVITATION AND FENCING OF THE TABLE PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING & CONSECRATION Words of Institution 1 Corinthians 11:23-30 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me. In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me. For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord s death until he comes. Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. A man ought to examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgment on himself. That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep. *The Lord s Supper is the family meal of Christians. Redeemer Presbyterian Church welcomes all committed followers of Jesus Christ to partake of this sacrament. If you are trusting in Jesus Christ alone for salvation, and are a baptized member of a congregation that proclaims the gospel, we invite you to participate in the Lord s Supper with us. If you are not a Christian or are not prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer (see prayers on the next page). We hope this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and with His people, the Church.

8 Distribution of the Bread and the Cup Please note that the purple cups are filled with wine and the clear cups are filled with grape juice. Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication PRAYERS FOR THOSE NOT TAKING THE LORD S SUPPER Prayer for Those Searching for the Truth Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise. Amen. Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen. Prayer of Commitment Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in baptism and in a life of committed discipleship in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be one with your people, and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.

9 RESPONSE AND BLESSING O Love That Will Not Let Me Go O Love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give Thee back the life I owe, That in Thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go 1997 Christopher Miner Music Words: George Matheson Music: Christopher Miner O Light that followest all my way, I yield my flickering torch to Thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in Thy sunshine s blaze its day May brighter, fairer be. O Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to Thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be. O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee; I lay in dust life s glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be. BENEDICTION

10 THIS WEEK **If you are a guest, please text WELCOME to ** TODAY 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service 7:30 p.m. Student Large Group Various Times - Community Groups (see last page of bulletin for times) Note: All events below will be held at Redeemer unless otherwise noted MONDAY 9:10 a.m. Moms in Prayer 7:00 p.m. Women s Bible Study 7:30 p.m. Men s Bible Study (Rendall Home, 1616 Golden Sun Drive) Prayer Chain If you have a prayer request, or if you would like to join the prayer chain and pray for the Redeemer family, please contact Elizabeth Whitesides at prayerchain@redeemerpca.net. Weekly E-Newsletter If you would like to receive our weekly e-newsletter and other announcements by , please check the Subscribe to e-letter box and enter your address in the registry pad. You can also sign up on our website by clicking on the Newsletter link at the bottom of the home page. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 9:45 a.m. Women s Bible Study THURSDAY 12:00 p.m. Saints Alive 7:45 p.m. Music Team Practice FRIDAY 7:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 5th/6th Grade Gathering (Coyer s Home, Grady Circle) Upcoming Events Saints Alive - Nov. 8 5th/6th Grade Gathering - Nov. 9 High School Retreat - Nov Letters to Missionaries (Due)- Nov. 11 Operation Christmas Child (collection deadline) - Nov. 11 Redeemer on Social Media

11 ANNOUNCEMENTS Saints Alive: November 8 Saints Alive (those 60 and older) are invited to join us at 12:00pm for lunch at Jason s Deli (909 Spring Forest Rd, near Falls of Neuse Rd.). If you have questions or need a ride, call Judy Kemp ( ) or Nancy Spencer ( ). NOTE: After lunch, EVERYONE is invited (all ages) to join us at Redeemer for dessert and fellowship as we write Christmas cards to our missionary families. 5th/6th Grade Gathering, November 9 5th and 6th Graders are invited to the monthly Gathering Friday, Nov. 9, from 7:00-8:30p.m. at the Coyer s home (10000 Grady Circle) for a campfire. Questions? Need to RSVP? Contact Betsy Luckett bluckync@aol.com, Letters to Missionaries: Due One Week from Today Our encouragement means so much to missionaries in the field! Please consider taking the time to write a quick note to one or more of them. It can be short or long and can include Bible verses or encouraging thoughts. Children can draw pictures. Please place your letters in the marked box on the foyer table by next Sunday, November 11. Questions? Contact Geneva Britt at Operation Christmas Child: Due One Week from Today We have 200 empty shoeboxes waiting to be filled for Operation Christmas Child. Each box allows a child to experience the love of God in a tangible way and to hear the Gospel. Empty shoeboxes are available today in the foyer and should be returned to the church by next Sunday, November 11. Visit the website (samaritanspurse.org) for how to pack a shoebox. Questions? Contact Leslie Pekrul at lhopepek96@nc.rr. com. CANCELLED: Anxiety Workshop Please note that the anxiety workshop that was previously advertised for Saturday, November 10, (9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) at Chapel Hill Bible Church has been cancelled due to unforeseen reasons. Should this event be rescheduled, more information will follow.

12 COMMUNITY GROUPS Outside of Sunday Morning Worship, Community Groups are the main way to get plugged in here at Redeemer. As we continue to grow, these groups become more and more important in helping people connect and feel a part of our community. Groups of individuals and families meet in someone's home on the first and third weeks of the month. All groups meet on Sundays, unless otherwise noted below. North Raleigh (Lead Mine/Millbrook) Leader: Brandon Baughman Time & Place: 5:00-7:00 p.m Belsay Drive, North Raleigh (Baileywick) Leader: Dave Larsen Time & Place: 5:00-7:00 p.m. 816 Berwyn Way, NE Raleigh (Durant Road) Leader: Dan Kemp Time & Place: 5:00-7:00 p.m Koupela Drive, NE Raleigh (Falls of Neuse Rd.) Leader: Phil Rendall Time & Place: 1:00-3:00 p.m Golden Sun Drive, NW Raleigh (Norwood/Victory Ch.) Leader: Brad Rogers Time & Place: Fridays, 7:00-8:30 p.m Wild Orchid Trl, NE Raleigh (Falls River) Leader: Matt Harmon Time & Place: 5:00-7:00 p.m Grassy Creek Place, Lake Lynn Area Leader: Mike Newkirk Time & Place: 5:00-7:00 p.m Omni Place, North Raleigh (Strickland Road) Leader: Cisco Ojeda Time & Place: 5:30-7:15 p.m. Meets here at the church. North Raleigh (Stonehenge) Leader: Steve Brown Time & Place: 12:45-2:00 p.m Kennebuck Court, N. Raleigh (temporary location) Leader: Ken Coyer Time & Place: 5:00-7:00 p.m Dray Court, REDEEMER STAFF CONTACTS Dan Seale, Senior Pastor dan@redeemerpca.net Brad Rogers, Associate Pastor brad@redeemerpca.net Renee Smith, Administrator office@redeemerpca.net Rachel Rogers, Children s Ministry Coordinator childrensministry@redeemerpca.net Sean Scott, Student Ministry Coordinator sean@redeemerpca.net