Welcome to Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church. May God bless you and your worship today. Visiting?

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1 Welcome to Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church Worship is both discovery and sharing. As we share the Word of God, prayer, and the sacraments in an atmosphere of praise, Christ Jesus reveals the Living God in ever greater fullness. May God bless you and your worship today. Visiting? If you have questions or need assistance, please ask. Please fill out an Visitor Card to register your attendance with us. Listening devices are available from the sound booth. For more information: Our website: Our facebook page: go.spep.church/fbpage SPEPlink our e-newsletter-subscribe or read it online ( Connections our newsletter-available in the Narthex Our Purpose: To Glorify God Our Mission: Discovering in Christ the greatness of God, and sharing those discoveries with others. Our Vision: A church where Jesus mends broken lives with the goodness of God, and equips us to join him in his work. Our Values: Firm in biblical standards, flexible in ministry style. Confident that Jesus is at work. Humbly transparent, with respect and compassion for others. Delighted in God. Passionate for spiritual growth and ministry skill. Committed to be part of what Christ is doing in the church and in the world.

2 Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church Worshipping Sundays at: 9:30am & 11:00am June 4, 2017 Preparation for Worship: We always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power... ~ 2 Thessalonians 1:11 This morning s sermon: Those Who Turn Many to Righteousness Daniel 11:2-12:12 Pastor Glenn Parkinson 3

3 Order of Worship Entering God s Presence Call to Worship Isaiah 46:9-10 Leader: I am God, and there is no other; People: I am God, and there is none like me, Leader: declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, People: saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose Song of Praise Immortal, Invisible Page 8 Hymn # 25 Gathering Song Isaiah 43 Page 9 Prayer of Invocation Mutual Greeting Offering Ourselves to God Tithes and Offerings Offertory Doxology & Dedication Hymn # 625 4

4 Enjoying God s Fellowship Sermon Those Who Turn Many to Righteousness Pew Bible Pastor Glenn Parkinson Page 276 Sermon text: Daniel 11:2-12:12 Lord s Supper Table Song This is My Father s World Page 10 Hymn # 58 Table Song Behold The Lamb Page 11 Communion Prayer Sending Song We Are Not Overcome Page 12 Benediction The Prayer Team is available for those who would like prayer, by the choir loft, after the 11:00 service. 5

5 Hymn of Praise Immortal, Invisible Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious -- Thy great Name we praise. Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light, Nor wanting, nor wasting, Thou rulest in might; Thy justice, like mountains, high soaring above Thy clouds, which are fountains of goodness and love. To all, life Thou givest -- to both great and small, In all life Thou livest -- the true life of all; We blossom and flourish as leaves on the tree, And wither and perish -- but naught changeth Thee. Great Father of glory, pure Father of light, Thine angels adore Thee, all veiling their sight; All praise we would render -- O help us to see Tis only the splendor of light hideth Thee! Walter C. Smith. Traditional Welsh Hymn melody. ST. DENIO 8

6 Gathering Song Isaiah 43 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you And the waves, will not overcome you Do not fear, for I have redeemed you I have called you by name, you are Mine For I am the Lord your God (women repeat) For I am the Lord your God (I am) the Holy One of Israel, your Savior (men) I am the Lord (women) Do not fear When you walk through the fire, you ll not be burned And the flames will not consume you Do not fear, for I have redeemed you I have called you by name, you are Mine For I am the Lord your God (women repeat) For I am the Lord your God (I am) the Holy One of Israel, your Savior (men) I am the Lord (women) Do not fear (men) You are the Lord (women) I ll not fear You are the Lord Hillsong United 9

7 Table Song This Is My Father s World This is my Father s world, and to my listening ears All nature sings, and round me rings the music of the spheres. This is my Father s world: I rest me in the thought Of rocks and trees, of skies and seas; His hand the wonders wrought. This is my Father s world, the birds their carols raise, The morning light, the lily white, declare their Maker s praise. This is my Father s world: He shines in all that s fair; In the rustling grass I hear Him pass; He speaks to me everywhere. This is my Father s world. O let me ne er forget That though the wrong seems oft so strong, God is the ruler yet. This is my Father s world: the battle is not done: Jesus who died shall be satisfied, And earth and Heav n be one. Words Maltbie D. Babcock Music Franklin L. Sheppard 10

8 Table Song Behold the Lamb Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away Slain for us and we remember The promise made that all who come in faith Find forgiveness at the cross So we share in this Bread of Life And we drink of His sacrifice As a sign of our bonds of peace Around the table of the King The body of our Saviour Jesus Christ Torn for you eat and remember The wounds that heal the death that brings us life Paid the price to make us one So we share in this Bread of Life And we drink of His sacrifice As a sign of our bonds of love Around the table of the King The blood that cleanses every stain of sin Shed for you drink and remember He drained death s cup that all may enter in To receive the life of God So we share in this Bread of Life And we drink of His sacrifice As a sign of our bonds of grace Around the table of the King And so with thankfulness and faith we rise To respond and to remember Our call to follow in the steps of Christ As His body here on earth As we share in His suffering We proclaim Christ will come again And we ll join in the feast of heaven Around the table of the King Keith Getty Kristyn Getty Stuart Townend 2007 Thankyou Music CCLI License #

9 Sending Song We Are Not Overcome Flesh will fail and bones will break thieves will steal, the earth will shake. Night will fall, the light will fade; The Lord will give and take away: Put no trust in the earth, in the sod you stand upon. Flowers fade into dust; The Lord will make a place for us. Chorus Because of His great love, we are not overcome! Because of His great love, we are not overcome! Have no fear for your life, Turn your cheek! Turn your cheek! Bear the yoke of love and death; The Lord will give ass life and breath. Words and music by Isaac Wardell, Robert Heiskell 12

10 The Lord s Supper The Lord s Supper is one of two sacraments commanded by Christ and entrusted to his church (the other being Baptism). It portrays the gospel in a tangible way. Distributing bread and wine pictures the broken body and shed blood of Jesus freely offered for the forgiveness of sin and the transformation of our character. Eating those elements illustrates the faith that embraces Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. What s the Lord s Supper for? Renewing our faith in God s goodness and grace. Grasping the freedom God offers to live like Jesus, reconcile conflicts and find power for service. Who is the Lord s Supper for? Members in good standing of any church that faithfully teaches the gospel, and who long for fellowship with Christ today. Children may partake in communion once they have confessed their own faith publicly before the congregation. Until then, be sure to include your children in the sacrament by reminding them what you believe and letting them accompany you to the Table. And remember that you are free to take the elements at the front of the sanctuary, where you could quietly gather your family together to ask God for his blessing. How can I find out more, or ask some questions? Contact one of the pastors 13

11 Reflection & Preparation Reflection: Daniel 11:2-12:12 Quote - We ve been speaking so far mainly of faith at the beginning of the Christina life. That s quite important: faith as that first moment of trust in Christ that brings us into eternal fellowship with God. But faith doesn t stop after that first moment. It persists throughout the Christian life and it is important in our day-to-day relationship with God. Paul says that faith, hope, and love abide ; they remain throughout life So the Lord calls all believers to walk by faith. As Paul says, the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me (Galatians 2:20) (John Frame, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Christian Belief, pg. 955) This Week: Psalm 1:1-6 His delight is in the law of the LORD Psalm 2:1-12 I have installed My King Upon Zion Hebrews 10:32-39 Do not throw away your confidence but endure Prayer: O God of peace, who has taught us that in returning and resting in you, we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of your Spirit lift us, we pray, to your presence, where we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Adapted from the Book of Common Prayer) 14