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1 G R A C E C O M M U N I T Y Presbyterian Church, PCA ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD November 12, :30 AM Reflection: I mix with sinners because they have a need and I have a cure. The more painfully they feel their need, the more unreservedly they will put themselves in my hands.' Michael Wilcock Prelude Welcome WORSHIP IN PRAISE Silent Preparation Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him all creatures here below, Praise Him above ye heavenly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Amen. Call to Worship...from Isaiah 44 Minister: People: Thus says the Lord who made you, who formed you from the womb and will help you: I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground I will pour My Spirit upon your offspring, and My blessing on your descendants. Prayer of Invocation 1

2 Hymn of Invocation...Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (#457) Learn much of the Lord Jesus. For every look at yourself, take ten looks at Christ. He is altogether lovely. Such infinite majesty, and yet such meekness and grace, and all for sinners, even the chief. Live much in the smiles of God. Bask in His beams. Feel His all-seeing eye settled on you in love, and repose in His almighty arms.... Let your soul be filled with a heart-ravishing sense of the sweetness and excellency of Christ and all that is in Him. Michael Reeves 2

3 Hymn of Preparation...Come Ye Sinners WORSHIP IN CONFESSION AND PARDON Call to Confession Prayer of Confession Words of Comfort and Promise...from Matthew 11 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 3

4 Hymn of Response...I Will Sing of My Redeemer Sometimes we find ourselves tiring of Jesus, stupidly imagining that we have seen all there is to see and used up all the pleasure there is to be had in him. We get spiritually bored. But Jesus has satisfied the mind and heart of the infinite God for eternity. Our boredom is simple blindness. If the Father can be infinitely and eternally satisfied in him, then he must be overwhelmingly all-sufficient for us. Michael Reeves 4

5 Confession of Faith...The Westminster Shorter Catechism* Ruling Elder Justice Kerr Elder: People: Elder: People: Elder: People: Elder: People: Into what estate did the fall bring mankind? The fall brought mankind into an estate of sin and misery. Wherein consists the sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell? The sinfulness of that estate whereinto man fell consists in the guilt of Adam's first sin, the want of original righteousness, and the corruption of his whole nature, which is commonly called original sin; together with all actual transgressions which proceed from it. What is the misery of that estate whereinto man fell? All mankind by their fall lost communion with God, are under his wrath and curse, and so made liable to all miseries in this life, to death itself, and to the pains of hell forever. Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery? God having, out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace, to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a redeemer. *When the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America was formed in 1788, it adopted (with minor revisions) the Westminster Confession of Faith, Larger and Shorter Catechisms (1647), as its secondary standards (the Bible itself being the only infallible rule of faith and practice). Officers in the Presbyterian Church in America take a vow to "sincerely receive and adopt" these confessional documents "as containing the system of doctrine taught in the Holy Scriptures." 5

6 WORSHIP AND THE MEANS OF GRACE The First Reading of God s Word...Psalm 7:1-17 p.450 The Second Reading of God s Word...Luke 5:27-32 p.861 Reader: This is the Word of God. People: Amen! Prayer of Consecration We offer an optional Children s Church for children 4 years old through 1st grade. If you choose to have your children participate, you may dismiss them for CC as we sing the hymn printed below. Please know we welcome and encourage your children to remain with you during the sermon. However, in CC they will be hearing from the same text that the sermon is based upon, so you may discuss the message as a family after church if you wish to do so. Hymn of Preparation... Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (#679) Hearing from God s Word...Luke 5:27-32 Rev. Kyle Oliphint Sick at Heart 6

7 THE CELEBRATION OF THE LORD S SUPPER Please see instructions on the inside back cover of your bulletin Use the quotes below to help focus your heart and mind on this celebration: The promise of glory is the promise, almost incredible and only possible by the work of Christ, that some of us, that any of us shall please God to be loved by God, not merely pitied, but delighted in as an artist delights in his work or a father in a son it seems impossible, a weight or burden of glory which our thoughts can hardly sustain. But so it is. C.S. Lewis The finality of Christ's redemption for us is intimately tied to the finality of his revelation to us.... If we say revelation is not complete, we must admit that somehow the work of redemption also remains unfinished.... Scripture is enough because the work of Christ is enough. They stand or fall together. Kevin DeYoung The gospel is a glory story in its own right. However, it is not a story of our striving upward, but of God striving downward and rising again. God's glory is manifested in creation and providence, even in judgment on the last day. Yet God's greatest glory is manifested in his grace that he shows to those who deserve the very opposite. If we believe that we are sinners saved solely by the grace of God in Christ through faith alone, then it will follow that there is no place for human boasting. God alone is glorified when he alone is recognized and exalted as our redeemer. Michael Horton So when the devil throws your sins in your face and declares that you deserve death and hell, tell him this: "I admit that I deserve death and hell, what of it? For I know One who suffered and made satisfaction on my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, Son of God, and where He is there I shall be also! Martin Luther Because the face of God is so lovely, my brothers and sisters, so beautiful, once you have seen it, nothing else can give you pleasure. It will give insatiable satisfaction of which we will never tire. We shall always be hungry and always have our fill. Augustine 7

8 Communion Hymns My Shepherd Will Supply My Need Isaac Watts/William Bradbury 1. My Shepherd will supply my need: Jehovah is His Name; In pastures fresh He makes me feed, Beside the living stream. He brings my wandering spirit back When I forsake His ways, And leads me, for His mercy s sake, In paths of truth and grace. 2. When I walk through the shades of death Thy presence is my stay; One word of Thy supporting breath Drives all my fears away. Thy hand, in sight of all my foes, Doth still my table spread; My cup with blessings overflows, Thine oil anoints my head. 3. The sure provisions of my God Attend me all my days; O may Thy house be my abode, And all my work be praise. There would I find a settled rest, While others go and come; No more a stranger, nor a guest, But like a child at home. Poor Sinner, Dejected with Fear W. Gadsby/K. Bowser and M. Jones 1. Poor sinner, dejected with fear, Unbosom thy mind to the Lamb; No wrath on His brow He does wear, Nor will He poor mourners condemn; His arm of omnipotent grace Is able and willing to save; A sweet and a permanent peace He ll freely and faithfully give. 2. Come just as thou art, with thy woe, Fall down at the feet of the Lamb; He will not, He cannot say, Go, But surely will take out thy stain A fountain is opened for sin, And thousands its virtues have proved He ll take thee, and plunge thee therein, And wash thee from filth in His blood. 3. The soul that on Jesus relies, He ll never, no never deceive; He freely and faithfully gives More blessings than we can conceive; Yea, down to old age He will keep, Nor will He forsake us at last; He knows and is known by His sheep; They're His, and He will hold them fast. O Jesus We Adore Thee (#255) Arthur T. Russell/Welsh Melody 1. O Jesus, we adore Thee, Upon the cross, our King! We bow our hearts before Thee, Thy gracious Name we sing. That Name hath brought salvation, That Name in life our stay, Our peace, our consolation, When life shall fade away. 2. Yet doth the world disdain Thee, Still passing by the cross; Lord, may our hearts retain Thee; All else we count but loss. Ah, Lord, our sins arraigned Thee, And nailed Thee to the tree; Our pride, our Lord, disdained Thee; Yet deign our Hope to be. 3. O glorious King, we bless Thee, No longer pass Thee by; O Jesus, we confess Thee The Son enthroned on high. Lord, grant to us remission; Life through Thy death restore; Yea, grant us fruition Of life forevermore. 8

9 WORSHIP IN GRATITUDE Offertory...Take Me, O My Father, Take Me Take me, O my Father, take me; take me, save me through thy Son; That which thou wouldst have me, make me, let thy will in me be done. Long from thee my footsteps straying, thorny proved the way I trod; Weary come I now, and praying, take me to thy love, my God. Closing Hymn...Amazing Grace (#460) Benediction 9

10 FINANCIAL UPDATE: Even though the financial condition of the church is sound, the officers of GCPC are concerned about the years-long downward trend in giving ( ), especially when coupled with the growth in our membership. We believe that our generosity should be informed by our understanding of the gospel. Please watch this space. We are very encouraged and grateful for your generosity through the first 7 months of If you have any questions, please speak with our treasurer or any of our church officers. First quarter: $119,296 Second quarter: $134,256 Projected 2017 (receipts based on giving to date): $ 504, Budget: $475,118 annual / $39,593 monthly 10 Third quarter: $124,629 For 2017, we are providing a basic Family Worship plan to help our families to more regularly worship together during the week. In each weekly bulletin, we will provide a Daily Bible Reading plan, questions from the Catechisms, a hymn for you to learn together, and prayers for you to use as a family. Weekly Hymn: I Will Sing of My Redeemer Shorter Catechism for Young Children Q43 "Can anyone be saved through the covenant of life? / Answer: "No. No one can be saved through the covenant of life." Shorter Catechism Q43 "What is the preface to the ten commandments? / Answer: "The preface to the ten commandments is in these words, I am the Lord thy God, which has brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage." Bible Reading: Mon 11/13 1 Chronicles 1-2 & Hebrews 8 Tue 11/14 1 Chronicles 3-4 & Hebrews 9 Wed 11/15 1 Chronicles 5-6 & Hebrews 10 Thur 11/16 1 Chronicles 7-8 & Hebrews 11 Fri 11/17 1 Chronicles 9-10 & Hebrews 12 Sat 11/18 1 Chronicles & Hebrews 13 Sun 11/19 1 Chronicles & James 1 Next Week s Preaching Passage: Luke 5:33-39 Adult CE: Exodus 20:14

11 Prayer upon rising from sleep: Daily Prayers by John Calvin 1 My God, Father, and Savior, since you have been pleased to give me the grace to come through the night to the present day, now grant that I may employ it entirely in your service, so that all my works may be to the glory of your name and the edification of my neighbors. As you have been pleased to make your sun shine upon the earth to give us bodily light, grant the light of your Spirit to illumine my understanding and my heart. And because it means nothing to begin well if one does not persevere, I ask that you would continue to increase your grace in me until you have led me into full communion with your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who is the true Sun of our souls, shining day and night, eternally and without end. Hear me, merciful Father, by our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. Prayer upon beginning one s work or study: My good God, Father, and Savior, grant me aid by your Holy Spirit to now work fruitfully in my vocation, which is from you, all in order to love you and the people around me rather than for my own gain and glory. Give me wisdom, judgment and prudence, and freedom from my besetting sins. Bring me under the rule of true humility. Let me accept with patience whatever amount of fruitfulness or difficulty in my work that you give me this day. And in all I do, help me to rest always in my Lord Jesus Christ and in his grace alone for my salvation and life. Hear me, merciful Father, by our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen. Prayer before sleep: Lord God, now grant me the grace not only to rest my body this night, but to have my spiritual repose, in soul and conscience, in your grace and love, that I may let go of all earthly cares so I might be comforted and eased in all ways. And because no day passes that I do not sin in so many ways, please bury all my offenses in your mercy, that I might not lose your presence. Forgive me, merciful Father, for Christ s sake. And as I lay down in sleep to safely awake again only by your grace, keep me in a joyful, lively remembrance that whatever happens, I will someday know my final rising the resurrection because Jesus Christ lay down in death for me, and rose for my justification. In his name I pray, Amen. 1 From Timothy Keller s book Prayer, Keller notes, These are very freely adapted from prayers composed by John Calvin and placed in the 1545 Geneva Catechism to provide guidance for the occasions of private prayer Calvin wanted individuals and families to observe. 11

12 Nursery Volunteers (please arrive by 10:15) Today: John and Mary Hamby Next week: Sean and Vanessa Henry 11/26: Brian and Elizabeth Herman 12/3: Glenn and Laurie Hoshauer 12/10: Jeff and Marlain Jones Upcoming events: GriefShare: GriefShare is a ministry that provides healing and comfort to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. We are beginning a GriefShare ministry at GCPC soon and are inviting anyone who wants to learn about different volunteer opportunities to join us for an information meeting after the service TODAY. Please contact Brian or Anne Nelson if you d like to attend or have any questions: nelsonokc@cox.net; anneok@cox.net; (405) Progressive Dinner: Save the date! Saturday, December 9 th, from 5:30 10:30 pm. If you would like to participate, there are three ways to volunteer: host an appetizer, host a dinner, or bring an item. Please RSVP soon or text Meagan Dennison to sign up today! (meagandennison@yahoo.com or ). The Harrison Nursing Home Ministry: the 4 th Sunday of the month. Nov: Justice Kerr Dec: Justin Campbell Lessons and Carols Service: Our Christmas service will be Sunday, December 17 th, at 6 pm. Student Ministries of Grace: Roots: our next gathering for our students (6 th -12 th grades) is tonight from 5-7 in Westminister Hall. BFG: our middle and high school big events for November will be next Sunday. Our high schoolers are going camping and our middle schooler will be meeting at Jason and Jennifer Smith s house from 5-8 pm. Guys of Grace: to for GOG updates. Men s Bible Study: Join us as we look at the biblical texts that were the basis for the Westminster Confession of Faith. The dates for November are 11/8 and 11/22. Ladies of Grace: to for LOG updates. Our fall Bible Study will focus on the book of Ephesians. Every other Tuesday morning at 10 am, and every other Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Next meetings: 11/14 and 11/15. 12