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1 WORSHIP GUIDE North Campus Week of May 6, 2018

2 Order of Worship North Campus - Sunday, May 6, 2018 Children s Choir Welcome Call to Worship Psalm 68:4 Divine Exchange Sermon Pastoral Prayer The Lord s Supper Offering Death Has Lost Its Sting Jesus Paid It All Benediction 1 Peter 1:3 5 2 All song lyrics in today s services are used by permission. CCLI License #198533

3 Call to Worship The Scriptural call to worship at the beginning of our service is a reminder that, as we gather, it is God who initiates and reveals Himself to us through His Word, and we respond to Him. Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the LORD; exult before him! Psalm 68:4 Pastoral Prayer At this time the pastor will prepare us for The Lord s Supper. Offering Giving is an act of worship in which we give generously of our substance to further the mission of the church and to bring glory to God. Benediction Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:3 5 3

4 Husbands & Fathers What is the overall moral vision of the family? He should take initiative, asking that question and pursuing an answer with his wife at his side. What do we believe about God and the world and family and culture? All families stand for something. All families are known for something. All families are called to glorify God according to their gifts. What does that look like? And that is the man s responsibility. Pursue that. Figure that out. A man feels responsibility to take initiatives to form and carry through that moral vision of the family and, of course, he is doing it through the constant interaction with his wife. She would not be thrilled to be left out of that formulation, but I think most Christian women are thrilled that the husband is taking the initiative and drawing her in to see to it that they have such a moral vision for the family. - John Piper Excerpt taken from Ask Pastor John - What Does It Mean for a Man to Lead His Family Spiritually? For more articles on leading your family, visit: Or scan this QR code: MORE RESOURCES: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family by Paul David Tripp Shepherding a Child s Heart by Tedd Tripp Disciplines of a Godly Man by R. Kent Hughes 4

5 What is The Lord s Supper? The night before Jesus crucifixion, He sat down with His disciples to celebrate the Passover meal. This meal commemorated the pivotal event in Exodus 12 when God s passed over His people in Egypt who put the blood of a lamb over their doorposts. While celebrating this Passover meal, Jesus took the bread from the table, broke it, and said, This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me. He then took a cup and gave it to them saying, Drink of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Jesus did this to symbolize His impending death on a cross, which would bring about the forgiveness of sins for many. Furthermore, He commanded His disciples to continually enjoy this meal in remembrance of His sacrifice on the cross. The Apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11 and subsequently many Christians today refer to this meal as The Lord s Supper, for it was instituted by Jesus and celebrates the memory of His sacrificial death. In addition, we consider The Lord s Supper an ordinance of the church because Christ ordained that it be performed. The New City Catechism QUESTION 19 Is there any way to escape punishment and be brought back into God s favor? Yes, to satisfy His justice, God Himself, out of mere mercy, reconciles us to Himself and delivers us from sin and from the punishment for sin, by a Redeemer. Read the full commentary for this question at NewCityCatechism.com. 5

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7 Schedule & Announcements Guest Information If you are a guest, we welcome you and invite you to stop by any Guest Information Area to learn more about Hickory Grove and to get answers to your questions. Be sure to pick up a Guest Information Card, fill it out, and either drop it in the offering plate or leave it at any Guest Information Area. Schedule Sunday, May 6 Sunday School: 8:45 AM Worship: 10:15 AM HG Kids Choir: 5 PM Wednesday, May 9 Dinner: 5 PM Awana Celebration: 6:30 PM CHURCHWIDE OPERATION CHARLOTTE WEEKEND May Join us for a weekend of training and service opportunities. Many of our opportunities are family-friendly. Register online at HickoryGrove.org/OpCLTWeekend. HG KIDS CHOIR MUSICAL: THE STAR FACTOR Sunday, May 6, 5 PM Join HG Kids Choir on an adventure where they learn that every person has a special and unique role to play in the Body of Christ. ADULT SOFTBALL Games begin in June For men and women 16 years of age and older. Cost is $60 per player. Register at HickoryGrove.org/Softball. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2018 June 18 21, 6 8:30 PM 4 Years Old (by Aug. 31) 5th Grade GAME ON! This summer, VBS at Hickory Grove invites kids to gear up and realize God has given them His ultimate playbook! Register your child or volunteer to serve online at HickoryGrove.org/VBS. CAMP PARADISE 2018 July 17 21, Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, SC 6th 12th Grade (completed) At Camp Paradise, students and leaders are engaged in Biblical teaching, Christcentered worship, and small group Bible studies. Students will also enjoy swimming, tubing, and other recreational activities. Register online today at HickoryGrove.org/CampParadise. 7

8 Sermon Notes Sunday, May 6, 2018 HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH Clint Pressley, Senior Pastor HickoryGrove.org