The First Presbyterian Church of Jackson

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1 The First Presbyterian Church of Jackson To Glorify God, And Enjoy Him Forever

2 THE LORD S DAY The Twenty-second Day of February, Two Thousand Fifteen MORNING WORSHIP Eight-Thirty and Eleven O Clock Guest Minister The Reverend Mr. Jonathan A. Eide Country Director for Mission to the World, Ukraine Senior Minister The Reverend Mr. David T. A. Strain At the time of the Greetings and Announcements and during the Prelude, the congregation is invited to a season of silent and reverent preparation for corporate worship. The Greetings and Announcements (8:20 and 10:50 a.m.) The Prelude Prelude in E Minor...J.S. Bach Connie S. Wadsworth, Organ The Introit He Is Lord!...David Clydesdale The Call to Worship * The Psalm of Praise No. 66 God Is Known among His People (From Psalm 76) The Prayer of Adoration and Invocation The Missionary Report 8:30 a.m. Jeff Jordan, Mississippi College RUF Campus Minister 11:00 a.m. Latasha Allston, Jackson State RUF Campus Intern * The Hymn No. 443 (Stz. 1,2) Hark! the Voice of Jesus Crying The Missionary Report 11:00 a.m. Ric Cannada, The Indonesia Partnership * The Hymn No. 443 (Stz. 3,4) Hark! the Voice of Jesus Crying The Mission Challenge Alan Walters The Presentation of God s Tithes and Our Offerings The Offertory An Expression of Gratitude...David Schwoebel With Kathryn Edwards, Piano I thank my God. I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always with joy in every prayer for you. I thank my God in all my remembrance of you. In every prayer with joy, I thank my God. I thank my God for your fellowship in the gospel from the very first day til now. I thank my God for you, and I am sure that He, who began a good work in you, will bring it to completion at the day of Christ. And this I pray that your love may abound more and more in knowledge, In judgment that you may approve what is excellent to the glory of God. That you may be pure and blameless, filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Christ Jesus. I thank my God in every remembrance of you. Always with joy in every prayer for you, I thank my God. Philippians 1:3-6; 9-11 The Prayer of Illumination The Reading of Holy Scripture 1 Corinthians 12:11-13 (Pew Bible page 959) The Sermon A Weak Church and a Strong Promise... Mr. Eide The Hymn of Response O Church, Arise (See Guide) The Benediction The Response Benediction Prayer... W. Wymond The Postlude Lord, Here Am I... John Ness Beck *The ushers may seat latecomers Congregation standing

3 EVENING WORSHIP Six-Thirty Guest Minister The Reverend Mr. Jonathan A. Eide Country Director for Mission to the World, Ukraine Assisting Minister The Reverend Dr. Edward A. Hartman Minister of Mission and Outreach The Announcements and Words of Preparation (6:20 p.m.) The Prelude Evening Prelude... W. Wymond Miranda Kunk, Violin Elisabeth Sinclair, Violin Brandon Randle, Viola McGinty Chilcutt, Violin Jennifer Biggs, Violin Stephen Sebastian, Viola John Sinclair, Cello Zachary Horne, Cello The Call to Worship * The Hymn of Praise No. 588 Who Is on the Lord s Side? The Invocation The Evening Hymn No. 341 O Breath of Life, Come Sweeping through Us * The Greetings The Missionary Report Mark Casson, Metanoia Prison Ministry The Evening Prayer Ruling Elder Alan Futvoye The Presentation of God s Tithes and Our Offerings The Offertory Man of Sorrows...Lloyd Larson The Student Choir, Lydia Jones, Accompanist Surely He has borne our griefs. He was wounded for us, and rejected for us. The chastisement of our sin was placed on Him. Surely He has borne our griefs. Surely He has borne our sorrows. He was chosen for us, alone, He stands there for us. The sins of all the world were placed on Him. All we like sheep have gone astray, we ve turned to our own way, yet by His stripes we have been healed. Messiah, holy Lamb of God, Redeemer full of love, rejected by Man of sorrows. Man of Sorrows, what a name for the Son of God, who came ruined sinners to reclaim! Hallelujah, what a Savior! Surely He has borne our griefs. ** The Hymn O Church, Arise (See Evening Guide) The Prayer of Illumination The Reading of Holy Scripture Ephesians 4:1-6 (Pew Bible page 977) The Sermon Unity in Mission... Mr. Eide The Benediction The Response Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control, our spirits long to be made whole, Let inward love guide every deed; by this we worship and are freed. The Postlude We Rest on Thee... Jean Sibelius *The ushers may seat latecomers Congregation standing **Children dismissed after the hymn. To All Our Visitors We are delighted that you are here with us today. Our hope is that your understanding and love of Jesus Christ will grow because of your visit. To answer any questions you might have, please come by our Greeting Courtyard through the doors on the south side (right side as you face the pulpit) of the sanctuary after the 8:30 a.m. or the 11:00 a.m. worship service. We would love to meet you.

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5 A GUIDE TO THE MORNING SERVICE Guest Minister Jon Eide with his wife, Tracy, have served in the Slavic world for fifteen years, twelve of them being in Ukraine in two different cities. They have been a part of four different church plants, all of which are now pastored by nationals and are independent churches. Jon currently serves as the Country Director for Mission to the World, Ukraine, and helps with a current church plant in the Kyiv. He serves to develop Ukrainian pastors, and be involved in the evangelism and discipleship that God is using to establish and grow His church. Jon and Tracy have three children - 18-year-old, Alison, is a Freshmen at Geneva College, 15-year-old, Natalie, is a sophomore in high school, and they adopted their son, Zachary, from Ukraine who is now 8 years old. The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs God Is Known among His People (Psalm 76) Our first hymn is a majestic setting of Psalm 76 from The Psalter of 1912 and is well known to our congregation. It highlights God s sovereign control over all things. Stanza 3 proclaims that He is both the Great Judge and the executioner of His judgments. It also draws a distinction between God s people (to whom He is known and with whom He has established His abode), and His enemies, who receive His just displeasure. It is set to the tune of Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven ( Lauda Anima ). Hark! The Voice of Jesus Crying This was our theme song for our 2001 Mission Conference, and well suits our time together this morning. This old missionary hymn is well known to this congregation and is more of a sermon in song than a song of praise or prayer. It may be helpful to think of it as a self-exhortation or to view this as a mutual exhortation (that is, think of us as a family urging one another on in faithfulness to God s call as we sing). The first stanza asks us to consider the cry of Jesus, Who will go and work today? and then poses the question, who will answer? The second and third stanzas pressure each one of us to think what he will do to further the work of missions. If we can t go to another nation, we can go across the street. If we can t give huge sums, we can give small sums sacrificially. If we aren t called to be a missionary, we can pray for them. The final stanza openly challenges us. No one can say, There is nothing I can do. Let us all answer as the prophet did in Isaiah 6: Here I am; send me, send me however different the Lord s sending is for each one of us. O Church, Arise As we close our time of worship this morning, we do so by singing this modern hymn by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, our theme song for this year s Mission Conference. It serves as a great reminder that our call to mission is indeed a call to victory since Christ will have the prize for which He died An inheritance of nations.

6 Sunday ` FPC THIS WEEK SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22, 2015 Pre-Service Announcements 8:20 a.m. in the Sanctuary Prayer for Worship Service 9:00 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in M133 The Learning Resource Center 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. (Library only) Sunday School 9:40 a.m. 10:40 a.m. in various locations College Sunday School 9:50 a.m. in the CH Pre-Service Announcements 10:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary Yakama Team Meeting 4:30 p.m. in YH The Student Choir 5:00 p.m. in MS Dinner on the Grounds 4:45 p.m. in the Gym The Learning Resource Center 5:30 p.m. 5:55 p.m. (Library only) Pre-Service Announcements 6:20 p.m. in the Sanctuary Evening Worship Service 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary Senior High Insight 8:00 p.m. at the home of the Keelers (1024 Euclid Avenue) Monday Tuesday Circle Bible Teachers 9:00 a.m. in WH202 Neighborhood Christian Center Tutoring 3:00 p.m. in SC210 Scouts 7:00 p.m. in SR/PH Men s Truth at Dawn Bible Study 6:30 a.m. in WH202 Staff Meeting 9:00 a.m. in MS Crafts for Missions 9:00 a.m. in SC211 Young Adults/College Committee 12:00 noon in MH Neighborhood Christian Center Tutoring 3:00 p.m. in SC210 Internationals Class 6:45 p.m. in PH/SC Wednesday MOMS Large Group Panel 9:00 a.m. in PH Men s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. in WH202 The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 6:25 p.m. Mission Conference Welcome Luncheon 12:00 noon in MH Family Night Supper 5:00 p.m. in MH Junior High Discipleship Groups 5:00 p.m. in YH Children s Activities 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. in the Gym/ Company Room The Choir 5:50 p.m. in MS Indonesia Partnership Presentation 6:30 p.m. in MH Children s Mission Time: 4 years old 2nd grade 6:30 p.m. in Company Room 3rd grade 6th grade 6:30 p.m. in PH Thursday Friday Saturday 12 Extraordinary Women Ladies Bible Study 9:00 a.m. in SC Genesis Ladies Bible Study 9:30 a.m. in PH Mission Conference Ladies Luncheon 11:15 a.m. in MH Sew and Sow 9:00 a.m. in SC211A/B Mission Conference Men s Luncheon 11:45 a.m. in MH Men s Prayer Breakfast 7:30 a.m. in MH CH - College House MH - Miller Hall WH - Westminster Hall LH - Lowe Hall MS - Music Suite HC - Hutton Chapel M - Main Floor PH - Patterson Hall LRC - Learning Resource MCR - Ministers YH - Youth House Center Conference Room SC - Study Center SR - Session Room

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS II THESSALONIANS 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us. Josh & Gina Rieger- Serving as church planters with Mission to the World in Northern England. Mailing address: The Granary, Frankham Farm, Fourstones, Hexham, NE47 5DL, United Kingdom. Jonathan & Erica Hood Serving as church planters with Mission to North America in Syracuse, NY. Mailing address: 514 Fayette Blvd, Syracuse, NY FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary are from the wedding of Camille Rene Worley and Keylon Thomas Pittman and are given to the glory God and in loving memory of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Fulton Worley, Sr., grandparents of the bride; Mr. James Turner Miller, great grandfather of the bride; Mr. James Terry McCollum, uncle of the bride, and Miss Susan Christina Haskins. Dinner on the Grounds & Gateway Canned Food Drive Tonight, 4:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m. This evening we will gather in the gym at 4:45 p.m. for Dinner on the Grounds. Meat and bread will be provided, and we ask that you bring a dish to feed 6-8 people according to the assignment of your last name. A M: Vegetables; N S: Salads; T Z: Desserts. Nursery will be provided. The Worship Service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please be sure to bring your canned goods for the Gateway Food Drive! THURSDAY NIGHT FELLOWSHIP Young Adults, please join us for Thursday Night Fellowship this Thursday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of the Walters (1514 Riverwood Drive). We will continue our new series, Seek the Welfare of the City. For more information contact David Felker at davidf@gmail.com. MEN OF THE COVENANT FOR MARCH Men of the Covenant will forego its regular luncheon on March 5 in order to encourage all of our men to participate in our Mission Conference Men s Luncheon on Friday, February 27. You ll want to save the dates of Friday evening, March 20, and Saturday morning, March 21, for a special time of challenge and encouragement with Dr. Harry Reeder, Senior Pastor of Briarwood PCA in Birmingham. The Friday evening event will include dinner at 6:30 p.m. in Miller Hall, during which Dr. Reeder will speak on Christian character and leadership. Saturday morning, we ll tour the Vicksburg battlefield, where Dr. Reeder will illustrate those same points. Our theme for the event is Act Like Men. Cost will be $55.00 per person. Sign up through the church office at BAPTISM The next baptism is scheduled for Sunday, March 15, Space is available for both the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. worship services. To make your reservation, please contact Lisa Walters at or lisaw@fpcjackson.org. MOMS 40th ANNIVERSARY MEMORY BOOK To commemorate 40 years of MOMS at First Presbyterian Church, we are compiling a book of memories from MOMS that current and former members of the study would like to share with us. Submit your recollections from now until March 16, The book will be given to the History Room, and we will share copies with the women who God used to help create MOMS 40 years ago. You may send any write-ups or inquiries to Mary Ball (maryb@fpcjackson.org or Mary Ball FPC 1390 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39202). Follow us on CONNECT WITH FPC ONLINE website: Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/FirstPresJackson Download the First Pres App free

8 O CHURCH ARISE 2015 MISSION CONFERENCE February 22 March 1, 2015 Jonathan Eide, Guest Preacher: Sunday, February 22, 2015 Michael Campbell, Guest Preacher: Sunday, March 1, 2015 Mission Conference Faculty: Latasha Allston, Leon Brown, Ric Cannada with the Indonesia Partnership, Mark Casson, Jegar & Jemima Chinnavan, Jon & Tracy Eide, Jeff & Dominique Jordan, Carrie Jussely, Alonzo & Esther Ramirez, Ben & Marianna Shaw, Karen Stewart with Bethany Christian Services, and Barry & Val Vickery with African Scholarship Exchange. Sunday, February 22: 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship: Jon Eide, preaching, with missionary reports 4:45 p.m. 6:15 p.m. Dinner on the Grounds & Gateway Canned Food Drive We will gather in the gym at 4:45 p.m. Meat and bread will be provided. We ask that you bring a dish to feed 6-8 people according to the assignment of your last name. Nursery will be provided. A M: Vegetables; N S: Salad; T Z: Desserts Please bring your canned goods for the Gateway Food Drive! *6:30 p.m. Evening Worship: Jon Eide, preaching, with missionary reports *Note change in time of service Wednesday, February 25: 12:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Mission Committee s Welcome Luncheon (MH) 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Dinner (MH) 6:30 p.m. 7: 30 p.m. Indonesia Partnership Presentation (MH) 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Children s Mission Time: 4 years old 2nd grade: Company Room 3rd grade 6th grade: Patterson Hall Thursday, February 26: 11:15 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy a church-wide Ladies Luncheon with A Women in Ministry Panel (MH). For a lunch or nursery reservation, please RSVP to the receptionist at or receptionist@fpcjackson.org. Cost of lunch is $6.00. Friday, February 27: 11:45 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Come enjoy a church-wide Men s Luncheon catered by Penn s with Mike Campbell speaking (MH). Cost of lunch is $6.00. Sunday, March 1: 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship: Mike Campbell, preaching, with missionary reports 9:40 a.m. 10:40 a.m. Sunday School Breakout Sessions (see below for details) 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship: Mike Campbell, preaching, with missionary reports SUNDAY, MARCH 1, SUNDAY SCHOOL BREAKOUT SESSIONS Patterson Hall Cornerstone Youth College 20 Something Oasis Providence Salt & Light Lowe Hall Life Learners Stewards Shepherds Pilgrims Lamplighters Miller Hall Young Seekers Singles & Doubles Fellowship Covenant First Ladies Brotherhood