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1 PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Morning Worship, p.3 11 a.m. The Supremacy of Christ & the Cross Rev. Ben Falconer preaching Mr. Jeremy Johnson assisting Evening Worship, p. 7 6 p.m. The Deliverance of Jonah Rev. Ben Falconer - officiating Mr. Jeremy Johnson preaching Church News, p. 11 July 26, 2015 To Glorify God & EnJoy Him Forever.

2 Welcome The Lord s Day Sunday, July 26, 2015 Welcome to Proclamation Presbyterian Church, a congregation committed to the historic Christian faith. We believe that the Bible is the inspired and inerrant Word of God, and that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God who became man, was crucified as the atoning sacrifice for the sins of His people, on the third day was raised from the dead, and one day will come again in power and great glory. Our desire is to glorify God by teaching His Word faithfully, living for Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit, and bearing fruit for His Kingdom. Later in the service, there will be an opportunity for you to record your attendance with us in the Service of Friendship pad. If you are visiting with us, we especially encourage you to sign your name and address so that we can greet you personally. We look forward to meeting you after the service. During our worship time, please remember that we come to worship a Holy God who gives us the grace to live for Him. Kindly turn all cell phones and pagers off during the service. There are large print Bibles and hearing assist devices available in the narthex. Also, for our Chinese, Korean and Spanish-speaking visitors, there are bibles showing the text in your language and English side-by-side. Please return the bible to the narthex after the service. While children of all ages are warmly welcomed in our worship service, for your comfort and convenience, we have childcare (Nursery and Toddler) available during the Sunday School hour and during the worship service, and a cry room for families with nursing infants and/or active babies located in the right rear of the sanctuary. Children seven years of age and younger are invited to take part in Children s Church, for which they will be dismissed immediately after the Children s Message. 2

3 MORNING WORSHIP Preparation for Worship: Meditation and Prayer Prelude Musical Selection Ryan Kelly, piano; Thomas Elliot, trombone Welcome and Announcements Silent Meditation CALL TO WORSHIP* Psalm 103:1-5 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's. PRAYER OF INVOCATION* HYMN OF PRAISE AND ADORATION* Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Hymn No. 76 * Congregation stands. Songs used with permission. CCLI All Scripture references, unless otherwise noted, taken from ESV 3

4 DECLARATION OF FAITH* Adapted from the Westminster Confession of Faith, Chapter 8:1-2 Leader: It pleased God, in his eternal purpose, to choose and ordain the Lord Jesus, his only begotten Son, to be the Mediator between God and man. All: He is the Prophet, Priest, and King, the Head and Savior of his church, the heir of all things, and Judge of the world. Leader: To Christ he did from all eternity give a people, to be his seed, and to be by him in time redeemed, called, justified, sanctified, and glorified. All: The Son of God, the second person in the Trinity, being very and eternal God, of one substance and equal with the Father, did, when the fullness of time was come, take upon him man s nature. Leader: In his nature are all the essential properties, and common infirmities thereof, yet without sin; being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the virgin Mary, of her substance. All: So that two whole, perfect, and distinct natures, the Godhead and the manhood, were inseparably joined together in one person, without conversion, composition, or confusion. Leader: He is very God, and very man, yet one Christ, the only Mediator between God and man. CONFESSION OF SIN 1 Peter 1:13-16 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, since it is written, "You shall be holy, for I am holy." ASSURANCE OF PARDON 1 Peter 2:22-25 He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth. When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed. For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. 4

5 HYMN OF ASSURANCE* When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Hymn No. 252 WORSHIP IN GIVING Record of your Presence Please sign the blue attendance pad found in the pew back in front of you, pass it down the pew for everyone to sign and then return it to the end of the pew from which it was passed. There is a Balm in Gilead Ryan Kelly, piano; Thomas Elliot, trombone Traditional, arr. Jones OFFERTORY HYMN* Doxology Hymn No. 731 PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR THE OFFERING* READING THROUGH THE BIBLE Psalm 39, p.467 in the pew Bible; Elder Don Klingen Congregation will read the even numbered verses. CHILDREN S MESSAGE Mr. Dave Moneymaker Let Children Hear the Mighty Deeds, vv.1 and 2 Hymn No. 364 Let children hear the mighty deeds which God performed of old; Which in our younger years we saw, and which our fathers told. He bids us make His glories known, His works of power and grace; And we ll convey His wonders down through every rising race. Children, ages seven (7) years and younger, may be dismissed to Rooms 147 & 149 for Children s Church. 5

6 HYMN* My Hope is Built on Nothing Less Hymn No. 521 PASTORAL PRAYER OF INTERCESSION SERMON SCRIPTURE 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, p.952 in the pew Bible SERMON Rev. Ben Falconer The Supremacy of Christ & the Cross Notes 6

7 HYMN OF RESPONSE* And Can it Be That I Should Gain Hymn No. 455 BENEDICTION* Postlude Foll owing the ser vice, Elder Don Klingen wi l l be av ailab le to pray with you at the front of the san ctuar y. If you have a pastor a l need during the week, ple ase cont act the church office,

8 EVENING WORSHIP Preparation for Worship: Meditation and Prayer Ryan Kelly Musical Selection Welcome and Announcements Record of your Presence If you have not done so TODAY, please sign the blue attendance pad found in the pew back in front of you, pass it down the pew for everyone to sign and then return it to the end of the pew from which it was passed. CALL TO WORSHIP* Psalm 9:1-3 I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. When my enemies turn back, they stumble and perish before your presence. PRAYER OF INVOCATION* HYMN OF PRAISE AND ADORATION * How Great Thou Art Hymn No. 44 READING OF SCRIPTURE Psalm 8, p. 450 in the pew Bible HYMN* I Sing the Almighty Power of God Hymn No. 119 Ryan Kelly WORSHIP IN GIVING Offertory Musical Selection 8

9 PRAYER OF INTERCESSION HYMN* I Will Sing of My Redeemer Hymn No. 650 SERMON SCRIPTURE Jonah 1:17 2:10, p. 774 in the pew Bible SERMON Mr. Jeremy Johnson The Deliverance of Jonah Notes HYMN OF RESPONSE* To God be the Glory Hymn No. 55 Postlude BENEDICTION* 9

10 News 10 Sunday School in recess until September 13 There will be no Sunday School classes between August 2nd and September 6th. Childcare for infants and toddlers will be available during the worship service. Also note - our weekly Sunday morning Prayer Time for Our Church will take place from 10:00 to 10:30 am in the Parlor. Children s Church in recess until September 13 We will not be offering Children s Church for the 4-7 year olds starting August 2nd through September 6th. Our purpose is two-fold: (1) to give the ministry team six weeks off for revitalization and (2) to prepare our Children s Church graduates (those who have recently attained 8+ years of age) for the blessings of corporate worship. We will still offer child care for infants (Nursery, Room 151) and 2 & 3 year olds (Toddlers, Room #149) during the 11:00am worship service. If you have any questions, please see Dave $. Outreach Opportunity Christianity Explored Discussion Group Do you have a friend, neighbor or family member who has doubts or questions about Christianity? If yes, then this is your chance to introduce them to our faith in a non-intimidating environment. The next Christianity Explored Discussion Group is being held at the home of Matti & Jamie Vertti in Bryn Mawr on Friday, July 31 and continuing until September 4. The evening starts with dinner at 7:00pm and ends at 9:00pm. Please contact Matti ( ) or mvertti@yahoo.com if you have any questions. Feel free to use the postcards on the narthex outreach table as invitations. Women in the Word: A Workshop October Women in the Word: A Workshop serves the church by helping women study Scripture in a way that is informed, reasoned, and reverent strengthening both those who teach and those who study on their own. In large group sessions and interactive study groups, this annual two-day event focuses on women helping women interpret, apply, and present the Bible to others. We are now in our tenth year. This year s topic is The Prayers of Hannah: God at Work in the Midst of Suffering. It will be held at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Willow Grove. To register, go to womenintheword or Cathy Bryan at womeninthewordinfo@gmail.com. Workshop brochures are on the narthex table. CityTeam Food items needed Would you add one or more of the following items to your grocery list this week for CityTeam? There is a need this month for: spaghetti and sauce, peanut butter, canned tuna in water, canned beans (all types), canned fruit, baby food (Stages 1 & 2), diapers. Note: There s a handy grocery list on the narthex table. Bring the item(s) to our Donations Room and place them on the shelf marked CityTeam. Thank you!

11 Amnion Pregnancy Center Seeking RealEd Speakers Amnion Pregnancy Center in Drexel Hill is looking for new speakers for their RealEd team, to teach youth about relationships and sexuality. Speakers will travel with the RealEd team to local schools and community venues to give the presentation, which incorporates statistics, discussions, analogies, and personal stories from genuine, down-to-earth young people who have committed or re-committed themselves to abstinence outside of marriage and faithfulness within marriage. If you are over 18, have strong speaking and communication skills and a heart for youth, we want you! A flyer and position description is on the narthex table. For more information contact Jaime Schwartz at jschwartz@real-ed.org or Prayer Needs Our Church Family Corrielus Family, Brenda & Mike Cuzzolina, Natalie DeMarco, Annie DeHart, Thelma Deutsch, Dey Family, Fern Doppler Those Serving in the Military Andrew Fijan Georgia, Elizabeth Josephson Bremerton,WA, Rob Martin VA Peter Mitchell Sensitive area, Mark Daniel Mitchell Tennessee, Tim Wik Pittsburgh 11

12 General Information Pastor on Call: Today: Dave Moneymaker ( ) August 1-2: Jeremy Johnson ( ) Visiting with us today? We are always happy to have you with us and to enjoy your fellowship. If you have questions, please feel free to speak with one of our pastors or one of our elders. To help us learn how we might serve you, please fill out the Visitor Card in the pew back and drop it in the offering basket or leave it at the Welcome Desk. Childcare: While children of all ages are warmly welcomed in our worship service, for your comfort and convenience, we have childcare (Nursery and Toddler) available during the Sunday School hour and during the worship service and a crying room for families with nursing infants and/or active babies located in the right rear of the sanctuary. Children seven years of age and younger are invited to Children s Church. Audio CD or DVD recordings of today s sermon and adult Sunday School classes are available for a small donation ($3/$5). You may order at the media table located in the Resource Room (across from the Parlor) immediately following the 11 am service, and pick up the following week (usually). If you desire a recording from a prior week, use the order forms that are available on the table. Today s sermon message will be available for playback online starting tomorrow at the church website You can find the sermon under Sermons on the homepage. For more recordings, click on Sermons & Talks under the Media heading in the main menu. This Week at Proclamation Today 9:00am 9:30am 10:30am 11:00am 12:30pm 6:00pm Prayer for the Church Sunday School for all ages Fellowship Time Morning Worship Japanese Congregation Lunch Evening Worship Monday Friday 9:00am 12:30pm Japanese Vacation Bible School Monday 7:15pm Women s Advisory Team Meeting Tuesday 11:00am All Staff Meeting Friday 6:00pm Japanese Praise Team Rehearsal Saturday 9:00am Men s Bible Study Next Sunday August 2 No Sunday School 10:00am Prayer for the Church (Parlor) Morning Worship Ben Falconer s message will be Our Gospel Partnership (Philippians 1:1-5). Evening Jeremy Johnson s message will be The Obedience of Jonah 12