SERVICE OF CELEBRATION AND COVENANT RENEWAL

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1 SERVICE OF CELEBRATION AND COVENANT RENEWAL Season Kgdomtide Orphan Sunday 1 Novemer 2016

2 Quotes for Reflection Those who are quick promise are generally slow perform. y promise mountas perform molehills. who gives you fair words nothg more feeds you with an empty spoon. People don t thk much a man s piety when his promises are like piecrust: made e roken. Charles Haddon Spurgeon most dangerous form sentimental deauch is give expression good wishes on ehalf virtue while you do nothg aout it. Justice is not merely words. It is e translated acts. odore Roosevelt GOD CALLS HIS PEOPLE TO WORSHIP It is God self who calls people worship. We do not call selves, ut it is Kg who opens gates eckons us cts. Gospel Invitation Titus 2:1 Christ Jesus gave self for us, that might redeem us from all lawlessness purify for self a people for own possession who are zealous for good works. Introit Amazg Grace, Vs. 2 Twas grace that taught my heart fear, grace my fears re lieved; U. j. j. how pre cious. j did that grace ap. J pear h I first e lieved!. Text: John Newn, 1779; Music: NEW BRITAIN, Traditional American Melody. Call Worship from Psalm 68:6; 2, 5 Pasr: Let redeemed Lord e glad; exult efore y God; e juilant with joy! Sg Lord, sg praises name. Reader 1: Lift up a song who rides through all earth; name is Lord God; exult efore! Reader 2: Far farless protecr widows is God holy haitation. Pasr: Lord sets lonely families. And sets prisoners free. Pasr: O kgdoms earth, sg God; sg praises Lord. Awesome is God from sanctuary; gives power strength people. Pasr: Blessed e Lord, God! 2

3 Hymn Praise Allelu Sg To Jesus!. j. Al Al Al Al le le le le lu lu lu lu. j sg not read Kg as e Je or an ter sus! phans gels, nal, are Thou e we on scept er, left earth Lord sor food, lords row we throne. now; stay; own;.. j. Al Al Al Al le le le le lu lu lu lu. j here orn is tri near s Ma umph, us, ful ry, faith flee Earth e Thy vic lieves, e foot nor from sol, ry ques day av'n a tions Thy lone. how; day: throne:.. Hark! Though In Thou Je Shall Where Thou songs cloud ter ces with sus on from sor, out hearts songs earth. for oth J peace sight Friend veil ev get all priest ful re hast ery Zi ceived s en on ners, tered, na pro s vic thun when Earth's roed tion mise, less tim der Re has I sweep like fort deem flesh a y er, re deemed am with a cross Euch might y days were plead for great High us y you ev crys ar is flood. o'er me, Priest;. er tal tic. lood. more sea. feast.. Text: William C. Dix, 1867; Music: HYFRYDOL, Rowl Hugh Pritchard, 1855.

4 GOD SPEAKS TO HIS PEOPLE THROUGH HIS WORD Bile is means y which God graciously reveals self people so we listen, read, study with expectant hearts. God particularly entreats us Word sg psalms. And while all Scripture is appropriate for hymns spiritual songs, re is a specific exhortation for us make use Psalter as church s songook. Psalm Praise O Sg Ye Hallelujah! (Psalm 17) O sg star heav ns sta ye ry with tutes hal le hosts clouds lu num cov judg jah! ers, ers, ments Tis good calls sends makes m God all cheer peo y g ple praise. name; ra; know; Tis To pleas great slopes m ant ness as all e no com g wis dom mountas oth ers won drous fills with grace songs works grass loves pro raise; claim; gra; show; To For uilds meek east match less walls lifts ird grace Zi ho good mer on, nor, ness cy ir y seeks hum dail grate her les y ful wan d'rg s ful food sup prais es sons; pride. plies; rg;. Give To ds thanks cares give ir for wounds all thanks for com forts ut ter crea tures, ev er at ro ken prais es ten tive hal le heart far lu ed ir jah ones. wide. cries. sg. Text: Psalm 17, Paraphrase; Music: NOVA SCOTIA I, nry Owen, Used y permission. Scripture Readg Psalm 68:1920; 26; 25 Blessed e Lord, who daily ears us up; God is salvation. Our God is a God salvation God, Lord, elongs deliverances from death. Bless God great congregation, Lord, O you who are Israel's founta! O kgdoms earth, sg God; sg praises Lord, who rides heavens, ancient heavens; ehold, sends out voice, mighty voice. Ascrie power God, whose majesty is over us all, whose power is displayed skies. Awesome is God from sanctuary; Lord God Israel is one who gives power strength people. Blessed e God! Elder: This is Word Lord. Thanks e God.

5 Psalm Praise Sg Praise To God (Psalm 68) Sg praise God, name sg; ex l with y Be cause Lord a fa r is un fath er You gave a un dant show ers, God, You sent a plenteous Y con gre ga tion set tled re; that place did a Bless d e Lord, praise, who is Sa vior. voice, less; ra; ide; sure;. J U Who And You And Who rides did from dai on clouds, is Lord e fore face re joice. de fends wi dow place ho li ness. Y tired her i tance re fresh did sus ta. Y oun ty for poor, O God, You did pro vide. ly ears ur dens, sal va tion does pro cure. Text: Scottish Metrical Psalter, 1650, Alt. Julie Tennent, 201; Music: MURFREESBORO, nry C. Haffner, 201. Readg Word 2 Corthians 8:19 We want you know, rors, aout grace God that has een given among churches Macedonia, 2 for a severe test affliction, ir aundance joy ir extreme poverty have overflowed a wealth generosity on ir part. For y gave accordg ir means, as I can testify, eyond ir means, ir own accord, eggg us earnestly for favor takg part relief sats 5 this, not as we expected, ut y gave mselves first Lord n y will God us. 6 Accordgly, we urged Titus that as he had started, so he should complete among you this act grace. 7 But as you excel everythg faith, speech, knowledge, all earnestness, love for you see that you excel this act grace also. 8 I say this not as a comm, ut prove y earnestness ors that y love also is genue. 9 For you know grace Lord Jesus Christ, that though was rich, yet for y sake ecame poor, so that you y poverty might ecome rich. Pasr: This is Word Lord. Thanks e God. 5

6 Sung Response All Earth To (Psalm 22), Vs All. Earth. shall hom. age. rg,. U Lord lords, Kg kgs. Both rich poor, oth ond free Shall wor ship on end ed knee,. And child ren s child ren shall pro claim glor ious hon or Name. Sermon A Manifestation Grace CCLI 2802 Text: Psalter, 1912; Music: HOMAGE, Gregory Wilur, Pasr, George Grant GOD CALLS HIS PEOPLE TO CONFESSION, REPENTANCE, AND RECONCILIATION People God respond Word y confessg ir ss, repentg ir sful ways, seekg God s favor through reconcilg work Jesus, Son God. Confession S from Psalm 51:1; James 1:22, 27 Pasr: Pasr: Lord, we know only o well transgressions, s is ever efore us. For we do not live as if people around us matter; deed, we live as if only we matter, as if only I matter. And so Lord, we come confessg. Agast You, You only, have we sned done what is evil Y sight, so that you may e justified Y words lameless Y judgment. 6

7 Pasr: Pasr: Pasr: Pasr: Behold, You delight truth ward eg, You teach wisdom secret hearts. Purge us with hyssop, we shall e clean; wash us, we shall e whiter than snow. Let us hear joy gladness; let ones that You have roken rejoice. Hide Y face from ss, lot out all iquities. You called us e doers Word, not hearers only. This is pure undefiled religion: care for orphans widows ir distress. And keep selves undefiled y world. Create us a clean heart, O God, renew an upright spirit with us. Resre us joy Y salvation, uphold us with a willg spirit. Assurance Pardon Ephesians 2:7; 1920; Titus 2:111 God, eg rich mercy, ecause great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead trespasses, made us alive ger with Christ y grace you have een saved raised us up with seated us with heavenly places Christ Jesus, so that comg ages might show immeasurale riches grace kdness ward us Christ Jesus. Pasr: Pasr: Pasr: This is promise God. This is Word Lord. For grace God has appeared, rgg salvation for all people, trag us renounce ungodless worldly passions, live selfcontrolled, upright, godly lives present age. And so we await lessed hope, appearg glory great God Savior Jesus Christ. Amen amen. Sung Response Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness, Vs. 2 2 From that height which knows no mea sure, as a gra cious show'r de scend; 2 rg g down rich est trea sure man can wish or God can send. av'nly Glor y, sh g down from Fa r Son, grant us Y il lu mi na tion; rest up on this con gre ga tion. Text: Paul Gerhardt, 168, Tr. Christian Jacoi, 1725, Alt. 1990; Music: GENEVA 2 (COBLENTZ), Louis Bgeois,

8 HEAVENLY GIFT EUCHARISTO As God eckons people ounty tale, y make joyous pression ir fealty. Pression Faith Apostles Creed We elieve God, Far Almighty, Crear aven Earth, And Jesus Christ, only Son, Lord: who was conceived Holy Spirit, Born Virg Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, died was uried. descended ll. On third day rose aga from dead. ascended aven now sits at right h God Far Almighty; From whence shall come judge livg dead. We elieve Holy Spirit; one holy church oth visile visile; communion sats; forgiveness ss; resurrection ody; life everlastg. Amen. Sursum Corda Leader: Lord e with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Lift up y hearts. People: We lift m up Lord. Leader: Let us give thanks Lord God. People: It is right give thanks praise. Leader: It is right, a good joyful thg, always everywhere give thanks You, Far Almighty, Crear aven Earth. refore, we praise You, Triune God, we jo voices with angels, archangels, whole company aven this hymn eternal praise:. Glor y e Fath er, Son Ho ly Ghost; as it was e g ng, is now, ev er shall e, 2 world with out end. A men. A Text: Lesser Doxology, 2 nd Century; Music: Nathan George, w men. 8

9 WORDS OF INSTITUTION AND THE LORD S TABLE Havg confessed ss made a good pression faith, God's Tale is open all those faithfullyfenced" memers covenant community. Please come forward partake this means grace. You may take read dip it eir cup we or grape juice. Hymn Communion Come Ye Souls, By S Afflicted Come, Take Bless Sweet ye ed as souls ea are home y sy s yoke eyes pil that grims af flict wear see wear ed, it;, y, Bowed Love Blest Light with will fruit make ears new less o that ly sor ed hear o row ience pened. down; sweet; voice; eyes,. By Christ will ro give ken you law strength con vict ear ed, it, Through While cross wis e dom hold guides y crown; feet Bless ed are souls that trust, And a lone re joice; Or full sprgs des erts drear y Is rest cross sup plies; Œ. Look Safe Je glor sus; y, mer where cy flows ran through somed cap a tives lone. meet. com m ments n e come ir hap py choice. All who taste it shall rest im mor tal rise. Text: Joseph Swa, 1792; Music: Gregory Wilur, Greyfriars Press, Used y Permission. Psalm Praise Let Children ar Mighty Deeds (Psalm 78) Let Our Thus lips shall chil dren ids us shall y hear make tell learn m might glor God y ies a deeds known, sons, lone which ir God works y hope per formed power a se ga cure ly. old; grace; irs; sts,. Which And That That we ll gen y con er may young vey a ne er er tions for years won yet get we ders un saw, down orn works, through may ut which ev teach prac ery m tice fa ris rs g ir com. ld. race. heirs. ms.. Text: Isaac Watts,1719, Psalm 78:17; Music: DUNDEE, Scottish Psalter,

10 GOD S PEOPLE RESPOND IN GRATEFUL PRAISE, PETITIONS, TITHES OFFERINGS Our prayg, servg, givg are essential aspects worship. It is here that faith moves from heads hearts lives callgs. Prayer Thanksgivg Intercession Lord s Prayer Our Far, who art aven, Hallowed e Thy name. Thy kgdom come. Thy will e done, On Earth as it is aven. Give us this day daily read. And forgive us dets, As we forgive ders. And lead us not temptation, But deliver us from evil. For is kgdom, power, glory, forever. Amen. Hymn Praise Founta Of Never Ceasg Grace Foun Whom Our ta aven's souls an nev ge er lic watch ful ceas host love g a grace, dores, re trieves, Thy was nor sats' ex slaughterelets m haust for go less a. me, s; stray,... Great o guilt, righteous ject O Lord ness im was mor tal whol ly us praise, s, gives, es sen pun takes tial ish ly ment ss su was a preme; : way:... We Our We less God claim e sal for flesh, va tion glor set ious us fruits free, right, was a man dop car i ted na fest tion ed for gives; here; giv'n,... And righteoumeek ly mer it ness are is which grace ss, roe im that putes, we light, faith a lone right eous ness death gate re might ceives. wear. av'n.. 10 Text: Augustus Toplady, 177; Music: KINGSFOLD, Old English Folk Song.

11 GOD SENDS HIS PEOPLE OUT After callg people presence, forgivg ir ss, structg m Word, providg a foretaste marriage supper Lam, God sends people world show light darkness. Benediction from Revelation 1: Grace you peace from who is who was who is come. Go forth great hope. Amen. Sung Response Amazg Grace, Vs. U Thro man y dangers, ils, snares, I have al read y come;. j. j. tis grace. j has rought me safe. thus J far, grace will lead me home.. Text: John Newn, 1779; Music: NEW BRITAIN, Traditional American Melody. Announcements 11

12 Worship Notes: Orphan Sunday is an ovious time sg Psalms, for riddled throughout is evidence that God cares for poor helpless, orphan widow. Psalm sgg rgs us very heart God it is oth doctrally emotionally pedagogical. It teaches us care for what God cares for. Rosaria Butterfield writes, In sgg Psalms, worship life, we always know where God is sufferg. In sgg Psalms, we always have a song heart that provides us with direction, redirection, reuke (when needed), encagement. Psalms do not let us disconnect temporal eternal concerns, for Lord is a Far farless, providg plenteous ra salvation. Nathan Key Words: Keysne Verse: Grace, Affliction, Aundance, Poverty, Aounded, Lierality, Rich We want make known you grace God eswed upon churches Macedonia. (2 Corthians 8:1) Presyterian Church America 150 Clovercrt Rd. Frankl, TN 7067 We: / Church Office: Teresa Sharp (571029), fice@parishpres.org Prayer requests: prayer@parishpres.org Pasr: George Grant ( Office), george@parishpres.org Chief Musician: Nathan George (9881), nathan@parishpres.org Assistant Music Direcr: nry Haffner (97657), henry@parishpres.org Pasral Intern: Jamie Crampn (91696), jamie@parishpres.org Parish Nursery Coordar: Blair Crist (15508), lair@parishpres.org Assistant Pasr: Cam Clausg (on study leave), cam@parishpres.org Elders Tom Goddard (21865) Mike Miserocchi (59880) John Scherrer (916065) Steve Nelson (8101) Nathan George (9881) Phil Hutcheson (775756) Bron Good (06652) Matt Morrison (825107) Michael Mastroerti ( ) Louis Huesmann (Emeritus) Deacons Aaron Anderson (792989) Andy Clark (557626) Jason Paroli (977) Jeff Dokkestul (618606) Ry Sadler (972191) Nae Soundara (519720) Ben Crist (50900) Dave Gould (50051) Bron Blair (575066) Ian Kern (51297) Jimmy Allen (769877) Tim Simmons ( ) Allan Douglas (5155) Tom Milligan ( ) Charlie Snow (005925) All Bilical quotes taken from English Stard Version unless orwise noted. 12