*Hymn of Approach- No. 277

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1 The Lord s Day April 16, 2017 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:6-8 Prelude Welcome & Visitor Information Opening Music Praise Him, Praise Him & Were You There? -Children s Choir The Power of the Cross -Choir *Call to Worship Psalm 100:1-3 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. *Hymn of Approach- No. 277 Christ the Lord is Risen Today Prayer of Adoration and Confession Assurance of Pardon 1 John 1:8-9 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. *Affirmation of Faith Apostle s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church*, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *The universal church

2 *Hymn of Faith Come behold the wondrous mystery In the dawning of the king He the theme of heaven's praises Robed in frail humanity In our longing, in our darkness Now the light of life has come Look to Christ, who condescended Took on flesh to ransom us Come behold the wondrous mystery He the perfect Son of Man In his living, in his suffering Neither trace nor stain of sin See the true and better Adam Come to save the hell-bound man Christ the great and sure fulfillment Of the law; in Him we stand Come behold the wondrous mystery Christ the Lord upon the tree In the stead of ruined sinners Hangs the Lamb in victory See the price of our redemption See the Father's plan unfold Bringing many sons to glory Grace unmeasured, love untold Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery (Ushers come forward on last verse) Prayer of Dedication & Presentation of Our Tithes & Offerings Offertory On a hill called Calvary Stands an endless mercy tree Every broken weary soul Find your rest and be made whole Stripes of blood that stain its frame Shed to wash away our shame From the scars pure love released Salvation by the mercy tree In the spot between two thieves Hung the blameless Prince of Peace Beaten, battered, scarred and scorned Sacred head pierced by our thorns It is finished was his cry The perfect lamb was crucified His sacrifice, our victory Our Savior chose the mercy tree Mercy Tree -Molly Moore & Amanda Barker Hope went dark that violent day The whole earth quaked at love s display Three days silent in the ground This body born for heaven s crown On that bright and glorious day When heaven opened up the grave He s alive and risen indeed! Praise him for the mercy tree! Come behold the wondrous mystery Slain by death the God of life But no grave could e'er restrain Him Praise the Lord; He is alive! What a foretaste of deliverance How unwavering our hope Christ in power resurrected As we will be when he comes What a foretaste of deliverance How unwavering our hope Christ in power resurrected As we will be when he comes Death has died, love has won Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Jesus Christ has overcome He has risen from the dead One day soon, we ll see his face And every tear, he ll wipe away No more pain or suffering Praise him for the mercy tree Death has died, love has won Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Jesus Christ has overcome He has risen from the dead Death has died, love has won Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Jesus Christ has overcome He has risen from the dead On a hill called Calvary Stands an endless mercy tree

3 (Children ages 4 to 9 years old may be dismissed to Children s Church) *Doxology - No. 731 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below: Praise Him above, ye heav nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Pastoral Prayer & The Lord s Prayer Our Father, which art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Reading From the Old Testament Isaiah 53:4-6 Pew Bible Page: 524 (OT) Reading From the New Testament Matthew 27:57 28:15 Pew Bible Page: 25 (NT) Sermon *Closing Hymn Come and See -Rev. David Yoran Because He Lives God sent His Son they called him Jesus; He came to love, heal and forgive. He lived and died to buy my pardon; An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives. Because He lives, I can face tomorrow; Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know, He holds the future, And life is worth the living just because He lives. And then one day, I ll cross the river; I ll fight life s final war with pain. And then, as death gives way to victory, I ll see the lights of glory and I ll know He reigns. Because He lives, I can face tomorrow; Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know, He holds the future, And life is worth the living just because He lives. *Benediction *Threefold Amen *Postlude *The congregation stands

4 Sermon Notes Come and See Matthew 27:57 28:15 Daily Bread Bible In One Year Reading Today: 1 Samuel 30-31; Luke 13:23-25 Monday: 2 Samuel 1-2; Luke 14:1-24 Tuesday: 2 Samuel 3-5; Luke 14:25-35 Wednesday: 2 Samuel 6-8; Luke 15:1-10 Thursday: 2 Samuel 9-11; Luke 15:11-32 Friday: 2 Samuel 12-13; Luke 16 Saturday: 2 Samuel 14-15; Luke 17:1-19

5 Announcements Elders On Call for April 16th 22nd Sam Kopp ( ) & Scott Carpenter( ) Deacons On Call for April Anthony Hinson ( ) & Grady Lovin ( ) Hearing Assistance Available If you need hearing assistance this morning please see one of our officers located at the back of the Sanctuary. Why do we worship the way we do at Carolina? That's a great question! Each church is different in it's style, song selection, and order of service. At Carolina Presbyterian Church, our goal is to do everything in worship in a manner that glorifies God and edifies our congregation. The elders, in conjunction with the deacons and worship committee, have spent many months over the last year praying about what worship should look like at Carolina. Below is a philosophy of worship statement, formed by our church leaders. What you will find below shouldn't be new or shocking to anyone who's been here for a while: it's actually what we've already been doing for most of the last year. However, we thought it would be helpful to put into words what we are trying to accomplish, for the sake of good communication. As always, please come and talk with any church leader if you have questions about this. We are thrilled to join with you in the worship of our Lord together! Carolina PCA Philosophy of Worship: At Carolina Presbyterian Church, we desire to worship God in a manner that is both glorifying to God and edifying to our congregation. To glorify God, we seek to worship him with excellence, with an attitude of reverence (considering God s holiness) and celebration (considering God s grace), with a Christcentered focus rooted in reformed theology and founded on the word of God. To edify our congregation, we seek to worship God with some stylistic variation that reflects some of the preferences of our multi-generational church and community. We seek to employ these different styles in a way that promotes love and unity within the same worship service. West Stanly Christian Ministries Food Pantry Donations of any non-perishable food items are appreciated. A donation box for the WSCM Food Pantry is located outside the church office.

6 Announcements Wednesday Carolina No Wednesday Night Programs this week (4/19). Wednesday night programs will start back up on April 26th. New! Inquirer s Class When: Begins, May 7th and will run for 5 weeks during the Sunday School hour. Where: Church Parlor Topics: What it means to be Presbyterian (PCA) What we believe and why we believe by way of the scriptures. Teachers: Pastor Yoran and Trent Thomas Women s Bible Study Women of Carolina! We will meet on Friday, April 28th at 9:30am for our next bible study. We will meet at the home of Julie Svenson: 210 Abigail Lane, Locust NC. Hispanic Ministry Committee If you are interested in serving on this committee, please reach out to either Salatiel Chuc or Gary Harwood. Mexico Mission Trip VBS Supplies The Mexico mission team will be ministering to over 350 children this summer through VBS. We need a little help with a few items: 300 Pairs of Blunt Safety Scissors Ziploc Sandwich Baggies (they need to seal) If you are able to help, there will be a donation box located in the hallway near the church office. Please have donations turned in by Saturday, April 29th. CCS Volleyball Coach Needed Carolina Christian School is looking for a Middle School Girl s Volleyball Coach. If you are interested in this position, please contact Mike Scarborough, CCS Athletic Director, for more details. Contact mscarborough@carolinachristianschool.com.

7 Prayer Requests Civil Authorities: the President, Congress, state and local governments Active Military, &/or Being Deployed: Tim Sterner (Tommy & Susan Morrow s son-in-law), Nichole Blair (Barb Hatley s daughter), Drew Almond (Everette & Jan s son), Chris Almond (Rick & Teresa s son), Curtis Mabry (Kirsten Kopp s brother), David J. Alexander (David & Elaine s son), Brian Alexander (David & Elaine s son), and Greyson Hartsell (Tommy & Susan Morrow s grandson) Economy: Pray for those who seek employment and for their families. Continued Prayer During Pregnancy: Kat Thomas Those with Cancer: Don Kent (Windy Arey-Kent s father-in-law), Doris Morgan, Elizabeth Ward, Dave Eddy, Harriet Evans (family friend of Patti Lemmond has bone cancer) Home Bound or Nursing Home: Malcolm Love, Lib Barrier, and Brenda Almond Continued Prayer for Health: Bud Pethel, Thomas Haigler, Gary & Mary Ames (Tami Carr s parents), Irene Cochara (Peggy Arey s aunt), Jonathan Lemmond s father, Rev. David Alexander, Dana Barbee (Doris Barbee Renfro s son), Leon Fowler, Shirley Hill, Iris Efird (Jay & Larry Efird s mother), Myrtle Tucker, Addison Garvey (Jason Griffith is friends with her family), and Judy Eddy s mother Church Budget Update Weekly Church Budget Weekly Need:... $ 9, Weekly Receipts:... $ 9, Faith Promise Goal for 2017 $85,000 will allow us to increase support to some of our missionaries or possibly add additional missionaries. We are currently sending support to 27 missionaries who are serving all over the world. We currently have $56,985 pledged toward Faith Promise offerings this year!!! Thank you for your generosity! Also, please continue to pray for a few more pledges. In order to meet our stated goal of $85,000 we need $28,015 in additional pledges.

8 CHURCH STAFF Rev. David Yoran Salatiel Chuc Cory Falgione Dave Eddy Trent Thomas Jessica Hinson Betsy Hazlett CAROLINA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Erica Stroup Jayne Efird OFFICE HOURS & CONTACT INFO Monday - Friday: Church (704) Fax (704) Preschool (704) School (704) SESSION Scott Carpenter Bruce Carr Dave Eddy Bob Hammond Gary Harwood Sam Kopp BOARD OF DEACONS Andy Hall Jonathan Hartsell Anthony Hinson Tom Humphries Jonathan Lemmond Grady Lovin Jason Martin Brantley Whitley This Carolina April 16, 2017 Today 7:00am...Sunrise Service & Breakfast 9:15am... Sunday School Nursery (0-2) Jonathan & Lauren Hartsell 10:30am... Worship Service Greeters Brenda Carpenter & Celia Yoran Nursery Ages 0-2: Anthony & Jessica Hinson Ages 2-3: Kevan & Treva Lovin Children s Church Ages 4-5: Nathan & Katie Furr Ages 6-9: Gary & Donna Harwood 5:30pm... Hispanic Worship Service Monday - 4/17 Church Office is Closed. 6:30pm... No Trail Life 6:30pm... Hispanic Committee Meeting Wednesday - 4/19 6:00pm... No Wednesday Night Program Sunday - 4/23 9:15am... Sunday School Nursery (0-2) Daniel & Tracy Parsons 10:30am... Worship Service Greeters Jason Griffith & Tami Carr Nursery Ages 0-2: Chris & Emily Jones Ages 2-3: Brian & Mary Beth Flow Children s Church Ages 4-5: Tim & Kristie Moss Ages 6-9: Charlie & Sharon Hinson 3:00pm... Mexico Mission Trip Meeting 5:00pm..Choir Practice 6:00pm..Bilingual Women s Bible Study (E103) Carolina Presbyterian Church (PCA) 406 Renee Ford Road PO Box 369 Locust, NC Phone: Fax: Website: office@carolinapca.org