SOUNDS OF PRAISE Joseph Joubert, pianist. CALL TO WORSHIP Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor

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1 April 27, 2014 In the power and brilliance of the organ music may you feel the majesty of God; in its quietness, His peace. Please be prayerful and reverent as the body of Christ gathers to worship our Triune God. SOUNDS OF PRAISE Joseph Joubert, pianist CALL TO WORSHIP Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor 10:15 a.m.

2 *SING GOD S PRAISE Hymn #106 Thine Is the Glory Text trans. R. Hoyle; Tune: JUDAS MACCABEUS Song Leader: Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Music Stanza 1 Thine is the glory, Risen, conquering Son; Endless is the victory Thou o er death has won. Angels in bright raiment rolled the stone away, Kept the folded grave-clothes where Thy body lay. Refrain Thine is the glory, Risen, conquering Son; Endless is the victory Thou o er death hast won. Stanza 2 Lo! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb; Lovingly He greets us, scatters fear and gloom; Let His church with gladness hymns of triumph sing, For her Lord now liveth; death hath lost its sting. Stanza 3 No more we doubt Thee, glorious Prince of life! Life is naught without Thee; aid us in our strife; Make us more than conquerors, through Thy deathless love; Bring us safe through Jordan to Thy home above.

3 MINISTRY IN SONG The CenturyMen, directed by Dr. Charles Fuller Rise Up, O Men of God All Hail the Power of Jesus Name As the Deer Anniversary Mosaic Ev ry Time I Feel the Spirit PRAYER OF PRAISE & PETITION Sue Stranahan, Minister of Spiritual Care GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS MINISTRY IN SONG The CenturyMen, directed by Dr. Charles Fuller Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing My Tribute wtih soloist, Renay Joubert THE OPPORTUNISTIC CHURCH Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor

4 SING GOD S PRAISE Hymnal #576 Great Is Thy Faithfulness Words: T. Chisholm; Tune: FAITHFULNESS Stanza 1 Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father, There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not; As Thou has been Thou forever will be. Refrain Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see; All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Stanza 2 Summer and winter, and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love. Stanza 3 Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, Thy own dear presence to cheer and to guide, Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!

5 BENEDICTION Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Muisic CHORAL RESPONSE The CenturyMen, directed by Dr. Charles Fuller God Be With You *SOUNDS OF PRAISE Postlude from Celebrate Life Cindy Fuller *congregation standing All material copied by permission. CCLI # 94211

6 For Your Information As a courtesy to others who gather to worship with us, please silence all cell phones and pagers as you enter the Sanctuary. If you are in need of a personal hearing device, please see an usher for assistance. WE WELCOME THE CENTURYMEN THIS MORNING! Established in 1969, The CenturyMen is an auditioned men s chorus of 70 members consisting of professional musicians who are directors of music, concert artists, college faculty members and music leaders from across America. The CenturyMen is not only a superb male choir, but is made up of men who sing to God with conviction, passion and purpose. Get ready to be blessed. THIS MORNING we will focus on how to be the people of God on the move. The early church was flexible, responsive, and opportunistic, characteristics that we will need as we prepare for our relocation during the renovation process. Next Sunday morning we will have two services in the Grand Cypress Room at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m, David Pavey (Coquina) will bring the message, and we will share in the Lord s Supper. THIS EVENING we will prepare for the relocation adjustments with a special concert of prayer that you ll not want to miss. There is much to pray for especially for how we will take advantage of various ministry opportunities during the time of transition. We will also be led in worship with special music by soprano, Valerie Knupp (Morgantown, WV). Next Sunday

7 evening we will be meeting in the Social Center on the Island for our evening service, and David Rambo (Cellana) will be our speaker. HAVE YOU CONSIDERED becoming a member of The Village Church but just have not been able to attend a membership class? The next class will be held today at 4:30 p.m. in the Hospitality Room. Coming to the class does not obligate you in any way, but you will learn more about who we are. IN OBSERVANCE OF THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, the Village Church will host a Community Prayer Service on Thursday morning, May 1, at 10:45 a.m. in the Social Center. Led by David Pavey (Coquina), this prayer service will provide an opportunity for the church and community to pray together for seven centers of influence: government, military, family, media, church, business, and education. Several people from our community, including President Peter Dys, Employee Chaplain Don Steenhoek, Minister of Spiritual Care Sue Stranahan, SPTV Supervisor Jared Pike, Carolyn DeLisser (Coquina), Fred Henry (Coquina) and Jim Mayer (Junonia) will offer prayers for these national and community concerns. This is a great opportunity for our church and community to come together and pray for our nation. God Bless America. REFRESH AND RENEW: Gifts and commitments to date total $967, (Received: $884,463.71; Additional Commitments: $83,443). THE 2014 MISSIONS PROJECT FOR CHRISTIAN LIFE

8 STUDIES is to raise $4,000 for the construction of a village chapel in the Congo. This will be in Ouesso, a town of 30,000 people located on the North border of the country. David and Theresa Bill will be supervising this ministry. A young lay pastor is already there, and his small group has purchased land for the chapel. These funds will help them get started. Since CLS classes have been suspended for the next few months, contributions for this project may be made through regular envelope giving by marking your gift Congo Chapel. Thank you. WOMEN S MINISTRIES TUESDAY AFTERNOON PRAYER GROUP will meet, beginning May 6, at Dick and Eleanor Pease s apartment (408 Royal Bonnet). This will continue through the duration of the renovation.

9 This Week at The Village Church SUNDAY April 27 2:45 p.m. Pavilion Worship Carl Bowser Pavilion 4:30 p.m. Membership Class Hospitality Room 6:15 p.m. Evening Praise Andy Hawkins Sanctuary TUESDAY April 29 8:15 a.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room 1:15 p.m. Women s Ministries Prayer Hospitality Room 1:30 p.m. Stamp Ministry Sabal Room WEDNESDAY April 30 7:45 a.m. Men s Bible Study Osprey Room 10:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Osprey Room 1:15 p.m. Charlotte Staller Memorial Chapel 3:00 p.m. King s Crown Bible Study King s Crown 7:15 p.m. Prayer & Praise Sanctuary THURSDAY, May 1 National Day of Prayer 10:00 a.m. Arbor Bible Study Arbor 10:45 a.m. Community Prayer Service Social Center

10 FRIDAY May 2 8:15 a.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room 1:30 p.m. Vespers Arni Shareski The Arbor Screening Room 2:30 p.m. Vespers Arni Shareski King s Crown 3:30 p.m. Vespers Arni Shareski The Springs SUNDAY May 4 8:30 a.m. Elders Prayer Buttonwood Room 8:30 a.m. Corporate Prayer Game Room NO CHRISTIAN LIFE STUDIES 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship David Pavey Grand Cypress Room (A recorded broadcast will be available Sunday afternoon at 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship David Pavey Grand Cypress Room 2:45 p.m. Pavilion Worship Arni Shareski Pavilion 6:15 p.m. Evening Praise David Rambo Social Center

11 The Village Church a congregation of The Christian & Missionary Alliance... relating people to God and each other Shell Point Boulevard Fort Myers, Florida (239) Fax (239) After hours Emergency Number: (239) TheVillageChurchSPRC@gmail.com Website: Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Friday Andrew Hawkins, Senior Pastor Susan Stranahan, Minister of Spiritual Care Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Music Don Steenhoek, SPRC Employee Chaplain Glenda Stephenson, Administrator

12 The Opportunistic Church Text: Acts Selected Speaker: Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor The Village Church April 27, :15 a.m. The Church Waiting The Church Commissioned The Church Empowered The Church Prospering The Church Scattered Philip in Samaria Philip in the Desert Peter in Lydda and Joppa Peter in Caesarea The Church on the Move Proclaiming Christ Responsive to the Spirit Encouraging the Saints Expanding the Witness