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-First Day of October, Two Thousand Eighteen MORNING WORSHIP Eight Thirty and Eleven O Clock The Reverend Dr. David T. A. Strain Senior Minister The Reverend Mr. David L. Felker Minister of Discipleship The Greetings and Announcements (8:25 and 10:55 a.m.) The Prelude Christ, Who Is My Life... Johann Gottfried Walther Rae Shannon, Organ The Introit (8:30) - Take My Life and Let It Be The Boys Choir The Call to Worship (11:00) - Be Glad in the Lord... David Bednall The Hymn of Praise No. 103 Holy God, We Praise Your Name The Prayer of Adoration and Confession The Assurance of Pardon The Doxology Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to God on high; (Tune: Hyfrydol) Alleluia to the Savior, who has won the victory. Alleluia to the Spirit, fount of love and sanctity. Alleluia! Alleluia to the Triune Majesty. The Public Profession of Faith The Biblical Basis The Introduction of New Members The Questions of Membership The Prayer The Declaration The Blessing The Hymn No. 347 (Stzs. 1-4) The Church s One Foundation The Presentation of God s Tithes and Our Offerings The Offertory Lead Kindly Light...Mack Wilberg Lead, kindly light, amid the encircling gloom; Lead Thou me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Lead Thou me on! Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distant scene one step enough for me. I was not ever thus, nor prayed that Thou shouldst lead me on, I loved to choose and see my path; but now, Lead Thou me on! I loved the garish day, and, spite of fears, pride ruled my will. Remember not past years. So long Thy power hast blest me, sure it still will lead me on o er moor and fen, O er crag and torrent, till the night is gone. And with the morn those angels smile, Which I have loved long since, and lost awhile! Lead Thou me on! The Prayer of Illumination The Reading of Holy Scripture Colossians 2:6-7 (Pew Bible page 984) The Sermon Rooted: Walk in Him The Hymn of Response No. 672 Trust and Obey The Benediction The Congregational Response 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. The Postlude Song of Zechariah...R. Vaughan Williams Congregation standing

3 EVENING WORSHIP Six O Clock The Reverend Dr. Cory C. Brock Minister of Young Adults & College The Reverend Mr. William E. Dempsey Minister of Congregational Care The Announcements and Words of Preparation (5:55 p.m.) The Prelude Come, Ye Sinners...Arr. W. Wymond The FPC String Ensemble The Introit The Four and Five Year Olds Choir Lauren Randle, Director; Margaret Wadsworth, Accompanist The Call to Worship The Hymn No. 478 I Love to Tell the Story The Invocation The Hymn O Day of Rest and Gladness The Greetings The Prayer Ruling Elder Tom Rice The Presentation of God s Tithes and Our Offerings (See Hymn Sheet) The Offertory I d Rather Have Jesus...Mary McDonald The Student Choir, Rachael Story, Accompanist The Young Children s Devotional For children currently in 4-year-old through 3rd grade Sunday School The Children s Catechism Q33. What was the sin of our first parents? A: Eating the forbidden fruit. Q34. Who tempted Adam and Eve to this sin? A: Satan tempted Eve first, and then he used her to tempt Adam. Q35. How did Adam and Eve change when they sinned? A: Instead of being holy and happy, they became sinful and miserable. ** The Meditation and Prayer... Caleb Blake, Congregational Care Intern The Hymn (Stzs. 1-3) Here Is Love, Vast as an Ocean (See Hymn Sheet) The Prayer of Illumination The Reading of Holy Scripture Genesis 10:1-10, 11:1-9, (Pew Bible page 7) The Sermon The Beginnings of Abraham: The Table and Tongues...Cory Brock The Benediction The Response In Your truth you still direct me by Your Spirit through the word. And Your grace my need is meeting, as I trust in You, my Lord. The Postlude Of Your, fullness You are pouring Your great love and power on me without measure, full and boundless drawing our my heart to Thee. Congregation standing **Children dismissed after the prayer Our Vision First Presbyterian Church of Jackson exists to glorify God by making disciples on the North State Street corridor, in the greater Jackson area, and around the world.

4 A GUIDE TO THE MORNING SERVICE The Introduction of New Members This week we have the happy occasion to receive new members into our church family during the morning worship service. Why must we be members of a local church? The Bible uses metaphors to define the Church. The Church is one body in Christ. We are all members of the same body, and we belong to one another (Romans 12:5). The Church is one family. To be a member of any family, we are to be either born in it or adopted into it. Since we are all born as children of wrath (Ephesians 2:3), we must be adopted; and God has adopted us into His community of the Trinity. We have one Father, one Savior and elder Brother, and one Spirit of adoption by Whom we are made members of the family (Romans 8:15-17). Therefore, as Scripture repeatedly addresses us, we are brothers, sisters, fathers, and mothers to one another. So, why must we become members of a local church? It is because, having been united to Christ, we are necessarily united to all those who are united to Him. Therefore, we are entitled to the watchful care, instruction, prayers, and government of the church, and other rights and privileges that come with it. Who can be a member of the church? Any person who is called a Christian by having made a credible profession of faith, having been baptized in a Bible-believing church, and having been admitted by the Session (the body of elders) to the Lord s Table can be a communing member of First Presbyterian Church. Children of believer(s) are, by virtue of their birth in a believing household and in covenant with God, children of the covenant. However, they may not partake of the Lord s Table as a way to protect them from eating and drinking judgment upon themselves, if they were to do so in an unworthy manner (1 Corinthians 11:27-29). Hence, our children are called non-communing members of the church. We hope that all our covenant children would embrace the gospel and become communing members. While only the communing members are entitled to all the rights and privileges of the church, all members of the church family are, however, entitled to the watchful care, instruction, prayers, and government of the church.having discussed why and who can become members of First Presbyterian Church, let us look briefly at the questions for membership: 1. Do you acknowledge yourselves to be sinners in the sight of God, justly deserving His displeasure and without hope, save in His sovereign mercy? 2. Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and Savior of sinners, and do you receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation as He is offered in the Gospel? 3. Do you now resolve and promise, in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as becomes the followers of Christ? 4. Do you promise to support the Church in its worship and work to the best of your ability? 5. Do you submit yourselves to the government and discipline of the Church, and promise to study its purity and peace? The first three of five questions seek to show to us our hellish plight before God, bring us to a point of desperate need for the person and work of Jesus, and rely upon the lifegiving power in none but the Holy Spirit alone. We would do well to bring these grand truths of the gospel in our prayers every day. While the first three questions speak of our relation to each person of the Godhead, the next two questions speak of our relation to the Church of God which the Father loves, the Son died and rose to save, and the Spirit now indwells. Since each Person of the Trinity is interested and invested in the Church, we who are called by His name must do likewise. May we who are members of the covenant community pray for the welfare of the Church and of First Presbyterian Church. May we seek to live lives in which the gospel has pervaded every sphere. May we be growing disciples seeking to learn more of our God, His great majesty, and His magnificent Fatherhood. May we grow as committed members by regularly worshiping and seeking to gather with our family as often as opportunities provide us. May we be humble followers submitting to the wise leadership and discipline of those who care for our souls. May we grow to love the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ.

5 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 6:30 P.M. Sinclair Ferguson preaching at FPC We are fortunate to have Dr. Sinclair Ferguson preach to us on Wednesday, October 31, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. He is in Jackson to deliver the John Reed Miller Lectures on Preaching at RTS this week. A native of Scotland, Dr. Ferguson is a systematic theologian, preacher, and author well-known in Reformed Christian circles worldwide for his preaching, teaching, and writing. He has taught at Westminster Theological Seminary, in Philadelphia and Dallas, and at Redeemer Seminary for many years. He was minister of two churches in Scotland, as well as serving as senior minister at First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, S.C. In 2017 he was appointed as Chancellor s Professor of Systematic Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary. Dr. Ferguson is also a Teaching Fellow with Ligonier Ministries. He continues to preach God s Word in churches and at conferences, has authored around fifty books and contributed to many others. He and his wife, Dorothy, have been blessed with three sons, a daughter, and eleven grandchildren. We encourage you to invite friends and family members, and make plans to join us on Wednesday, October 31, at 6:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary to hear Dr. Ferguson preach God s Word to us.

6 Sunday FPC THIS WEEK SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2018 Prayer for Worship Service 9:00 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in M133 The Learning Resource Center 9:30 a.m. 10:40 a.m. (Library only) Foundations Class 9:40 a.m. in MB133 Children s Church for 3- and 4-year olds during 11:00 a.m. worship service in MB135 The Student Choir 4:35 p.m. in MS The Learning Resource Center 5:30 p.m. 5:55 p.m. (Library only) Senior High Insight 7:30 p.m. at the Forster House (4616 East Cheryl Drive Jackson) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Church-Planting Subcommittee Meeting 11:45 a.m. in WH 202A Worship Committee Meeting 12:00 noon in WH 204A Mission First Tutoring 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. in SC 210 Truth at Dawn Men s Bible Study 6:30 a.m. in PH Staff Meeting 9:00 a.m. in MH French Camp Quilters 9:00 a.m. in MB 132/Library Sew and Sow 9:00 a.m. in SC 211 The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Internationals Bible Study 6:00 p.m. in SC 213A Supper Club Fellowship 6:00 p.m. in various homes Internationals Class 6:45 p.m. in PH MOMS Bible Study 9:00 a.m. in various rooms Men s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. in Parlor The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 6:25 p.m. Discipleship Committee Meeting 11:45 a.m. in WH 204A Shepherding Training 12:00 noon in WH 204B Midweek Dinner 5:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. in MH GriefShare Class 5:30 p.m. in the Session Room Shepherding Training 5:30 p.m. in WH 204A Compass Financial Class 5:45 p.m. in WH 202 A&B Adult Choir Rehearsal 5:50 p.m. in MS Chinese Bible Study 6:00 p.m. in SC 210A Junior High Small Groups 6:30 p.m. in the Youth House Senior High Small Groups 6:30 p.m. in YH 201 First Pres Forum: Christianity & the Arts 6:30 p.m. in MH Adult D Groups 6:30 p.m. in various locations Evangelism Group 6:30 p.m. at Methodist Rehab Men s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. in WH 204B Brass Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. in Sanctuary Acts Bible Study 9:30 a.m. in PH & SC God s Covenant King Bible Study 9:45 a.m. in MH The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. No Scheduled Activities Men s Prayer Breakfast BC - Basement Classroom CH - College House LH - Lowe Hall M - Main Floor MCR - Ministers Conference Room MH - Miller Hall MS - Music Suite PH - Patterson Hall YH - Youth House SC - Study Center WH - Westminster Hall HC - Hutton Chapel LRC - Learning Resource Center SR - Session Room

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS II THESSALONIANS 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us. Virginia Serving with International Xchange Organization in Asia. For more information, please contact the Mission Department. Michael & Beth Gregory Serving as church planters of a predominately Chinese/Asian church in East Los Angeles with Pacific Crossroads Church. FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary, from the wedding of Abigail Kanicka and Hollis Burrow, are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Leon Ambrose Kanicka, grandfather of the bride. IN MEMORIAM Mrs. Emily Greer July 4, 2018 Mr. Henry Mounger, Sr. October 14, 2018 NEW MEMBERS On October 7, 2018, the following new members were welcomed into our fellowship: Mrs. Barbara Lynn Bland, Mrs. Virginia Fly Bowden, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Anthony (Theresa) Doggett, Mr. and Mrs. John Lawson (Ansley) Hinton, Mr. Austin Lenox, Miss Jessica Lauren Patch, Mr. Randall Scott Weems, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. (Cindy) Williams, Jr. MIDWEEK MEN S BIBLE STUDY Men of all ages are invited to attend a Bible study led by Billy Dempsey and Wiley Lowry on Wednesday nights at 6:30 p.m. in WH 204B. The study is on the book of 1 Chronicles, emphasizing major themes from the life of King David, with a particular focus on priorities. SIDE BY SIDE LUNCHEON SERIES MARRIAGE AT ITS BEST First Pres desires to be a church that cheers couples on, refreshes their souls, and points them to the God who will not let them go. For this purpose we are launching Side by Side, a Marriage Ministry aimed to minister with God s Word at the place where married couples live in a beautiful but broken world. Join us this fall for a Luncheon Series, Marriage at Its Best. We will meet in Miller Hall from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on October 30 with Dr. John Kwasny, November 8 with Barb Martin, and November 13 with Billy Dempsey. To reserve your boxed lunch, register online at fpcjackson.org/side-by-side or on the FPC Jackson app. More information regarding upcoming programs offered as a part of Side by Side will be coming soon. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL PRIORITY ENROLLMENT DEADLINE The deadline for First Presbyterian Day School priority enrollment for church members is October 31. This applies to new students who will be in grades K3 through sixth in the school year. To apply, register online at fpds.org/admissions admissions-process. If you are new to the church or even a long-time member, we invite you to visit our school. For more information visit admissions at or contact Amy-Allison Russ at aaruss@fpds.org or INTERESTED IN A NAME TAG? There are already 700 name tags being worn! If you are a member of FPC and are interested in wearing a First Presbyterian Church name tag, please fill out a request card in the pew back and place it in the offering plate. BAPTISM The next baptism is scheduled for Sunday, November 18, To make your reservation, please contact Lilly Foerter at pcare@fpcjackson.org INTERESTED IN JOINING FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH? If you are interested in joining First Presbyterian Church, please note that our next joining date is Sunday, December 2, Each person joining FPC is asked to fill out a new member form and turn it in by Wednesday, November 21. Any forms received after November 21st will be held for the next joining date. The new member forms can be obtained at the information desk in the greeting courtyard after the worship services or in the Session Room (located off the Greeting Courtyard). If you have any questions, please contact Lilly Foerter at ccare@fpcjackson.org. SUPPORT GROUP If you are struggling with alcohol or other chemical dependence and would like to get together with people who share in the same struggles, we have a small and very safe group that meets regularly for just that purpose. This discreet, weekly meeting is one of friendship, encouragement, and biblical reflection. Personal anonymity is very important at this meeting. For more information, please call or text Also, twice each month a group of those who have loved ones who struggle with addiction/alcoholism meets for a time of mutual encouragement and Christ-centered counsel. Anonymity is required. For more information concerning the place and time of these meetings, call or text CONNECT WITH FPC Website: Office Phone: Follow us on Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/FirstPresJackson Download the FPC app: Text fpcjacksonapp to

8 Sunday November 4 1 morning service 9 AM - Sanctuary 1 adult sunday school 10:15 AM - miller hall 1 lunch on the lawn 11 AM - playground/pavillion Please note November 4 is the end of Daylight Saving Time Don t forget to Fall Back! Join us for a congregational meal on 1 Sunday following the 1 Morning Worship Service at 9 a.m. and our 1 Adult Sunday School at 10:15! For the lunch, FPC will provide meat, beverages, and bread. The congregation will fill in with side dishes and desserts, according to last name. Please bring a dish to feed 6-8 people. A J: Vegetables K S: Salad T Z: Dessert