The Lord s Day November 25, 2018

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1 The Lord s Day November 25, 2018 Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11:28-29

2 Welcome to Arden Presbyterian Church. We hope your time in worship with us is a blessing and help to you. Please fill out the Friendship Register form so that we have a record of your attendance. For all first-time visitors, there is a gift at the Welcome Center in the Narthex. Please drop by and see us! THIS WEEK S CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, November 25 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship Service Monday, November 26 9:30 AM Sewing Sisters Tuesday, November 27 9:30 AM Tuesday Morning Ladies Bible Study Leadership Meeting, Fellowship Room Wednesday, November 28 6:15 PM Decorating Church for Christmas, Narthex 6:15 PM Sanctuary Choir Practice 6:15 PM Youth Group 6:30 PM Men s Bible Study, Conference Room Thursday, November 29 6:30 AM Gathering of Men for Prayer and Study, Conference Room Sunday, December 2 9:30 AM Sunday School 10:45 AM Worship Service 12:00 PM Youth Christmas Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room 4:00 PM Handbell Rehearsal, Sanctuary 2

3 Prelude Gathering Song 10,000 Reasons (Chorus) Bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul, Worship his holy name. Sing like never before, O my soul, I ll worship your holy name. The sun comes up, it s a new day dawning; It s time to sing your song again. Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me, Let me be singing when the ev ning comes. (Chorus) You re rich in love and you re slow to anger, Your name is great and your heart is kind; For all your goodness I will keep on singing, Ten thousand reasons for my heart to find. (Chorus) And on that day when my strength is failing, The end draws near and my time has come; Still my soul sings your praise unending, Ten thousand years and then forevermore. (Repeat Chorus twice) Matt Redman and Jonas Myrin Arranged by Ken Barker 2011 Shout! Publishing 3

4 Welcome Rev. Gabe Malloy (Please sign the Friendship Register form and pass it to your neighbor.) Arden Focus Finance Committee, Tony VunCannon Angel Tree, Sue Baker Greeting of One Another Call to Worship GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP HIM Rev. Craig Sheppard Minister: ALL: Let the peoples gather together, and kingdoms, to worship the Lord. For the Lord will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever. Those who seek Him shall praise the Lord! Psalm 102:22, 37:28, 22:26 Hymn of Adoration Come, Ye Thankful People, Come No. 715 Prayer of Invocation (concluding with the Lord s Prayer) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever and ever. Amen. 4

5 Songs of Praise Indescribable From the highest of heights to the depths of the sea, Creation's revealing your majesty; From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring, Ev'ry creature unique in the song that it sings, All exclaiming (Refrain) Indescribable, uncontainable, You placed the stars in the sky and you know them by name; You are amazing, God! All powerful, untamable; Awestruck, we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim, You are amazing, God! Who has told ev'ry lightning bolt where it should go, Or seen heavenly storehouses laden with snow? Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light, Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night? None can fathom (Refrain 2x) Laura Story Arr. Jeff Anderson 2004 worshiptogether.com Songs Holy God, in love, became Perfect man to bear my blame. On the cross he took my sin. By his death I live again. The Gospel Song Text: Drew Jones Music: Bob Kauflin 2002 Sovereign Grace Praise 5

6 Corporate Confession of Faith Rev. Malloy Minister: How is the covenant of grace sometimes known in the New Testament? ALL: This covenant of grace is frequently identified in Scripture as a testament, in reference to the death of Jesus Christ, the testator, and to the everlasting inheritance and everything included in that legacy. Adapted from Westminster Confession of Faith 7.4 Corporate Confession of Sin GOD GRACIOUSLY RENEWS OUR HEARTS Heavenly Father, we humbly bow our heads and our hearts before you, confessing both our great need and our unworthiness of your gift to us of Jesus Christ. Forgive us for our unfaithfulness to your will and your word. Forgive us for our ungratefulness to you for the riches of your grace which you have lavished on us. Thank you for giving us your Son and all that is included in our everlasting inheritance in Him. 6

7 Silent Confession of Sin Pastoral Prayer & Assurance of Pardon The Lord is our king; he will save us the people who dwell there will be forgiven their iniquity. Isaiah 33:22b, 24 The Presentation of His Tithes and Our Offerings (Following the prayer, children 4 years Kindergarten are dismissed for Children s Church downstairs in room 3.) Offertory Ms. Ruth Paulson Now Thank We All Our God Arr. Jan Sanborn 2003 Alfred Music Publishing Co. 7

8 GOD RENEWS OUR MINDS Sermon A Father s Love 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 (Pew Bible Page 954) Rev. Sheppard 8

9 A Father s Love 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 Sunday, November 25, 2018 I. The Heart of Biblical Correction vv , 17 II. The Types of Biblical Guidance v. 15 A. B. III. The Marks of Biblical Discipleship A. vv. 9-13: B. vv : C. v. 19: D. vv : IV. Application 9

10 Hymn of Response Children of the Heavenly Father No. 131 (Verses 1-5) The Lord s Benediction GOD BLESSES US AND SENDS US The Church s Response Doxology No. 731 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav nly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Text: Thomas Ken Music: Genevan Psalter, 1551, alt. Public Domain Postlude Elders will be available after the service at the front of the sanctuary for prayer and encouragement. 10