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 Fourth Day of June, Two Thousand Seventeen MORNING WORSHIP Eight-Thirty and Eleven O Clock The Reverend Dr. David T. A. Strain Senior Minister The Reverend Mr. William E. Dempsey Minister of Congregational Care At the time of the Greetings and Announcements and during the Prelude, the congregation is invited to a season of silent and reverent preparation for corporate worship. The Greetings and Announcements (8:25 and 10:55 a.m.) The Prelude Thine Is the Glory... Robert Hobby Sheila Hess, Guest Organist The Introit He Is Lord!...David Clydesdale With Kathryn Edwards, Pianist The Call to Worship * The VBS Hymn No. 521 My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less The of Adoration and Confession The Assurance of Pardon * The Doxology (Tune Hyfrydol) Alleluia! Alleluia! Glory be to God on high; 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 Scripture Reading Psalm 1 (Pew Bible page 8) The Pastoral * The Hymn No. 558 That Man Is Blest Who, Fearing God (from Psalm 1) The Presentation of God s Tithes and Our Offerings The Offertory Not What These Hands Have Done...David Schwoebel Not what my hands have done, can save my guilty soul: Not what my toiling flesh has borne can make my spirit whole. Not what I feel or do can give me peace with God; Not all my prayers and sighs and tears can bear my awful load. Your voice alone, O Lord, can speak to me of grace; Your power alone, O Son of God, can all my sins erase. No other work but Yours, O Lord, no other blood will do; No strength but that which is divine can bear me safely through; I praise the Christ of God; I rest on love divine; And with unfaltering lip and heart, I call this Savior mine. My Lord has saved my life and freely pardon gives: I love because He first loved me, I live because He lives. I praise the Christ of God; I rest on love divine; And with unfaltering lip and heart, I call this Savior mine! OneLicense.net A-#71337 The of Illumination The Reading of Holy Scripture 1 Corinthians :1-8 (Pew Bible page 95) The Sermon Rewire: The Gospel in a Litigious Society... Dr. Strain The Hymn of Response No. 707 (Stzs. 1,2,5) Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken The Benediction The Response I Praise the Christ of God, I Rest on Love Divine...Schwoebel The Postlude Jesus Lives! The Victory Won!... Anton Leupold *The ushers may seat latecomers Congregation standing

3 EVENING WORSHIP Six O Clock The Reverend Dr. David T. A. Strain Senior Minister The Reverend Dr. Edward A. Hartman Minister of Mission and Outreach The Announcements and Words of Preparation (5:55 p.m.) The Prelude The Call to Worship * The Hymn No. 57 Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing The Invocation * The Evening Hymn How Deep The Father s Love (See Guide) The Greetings The Evening Ruling Elder Mark Baird The Presentation of God s Tithes and Our Offerings The Offertory The Young Children s Devotional For children currently in -year-old through 3rd grade Sunday School The Children s Catechism Q3: Can anyone be saved through the covenant of life? A: No. No one can be saved through the covenant of life. Q: Why can t anyone be saved through the covenant of life? A: Because all have broken it and are condemned by it. Q5: How did you break the covenant of life? A: Adam represented all people, and so I fell with Adam in his first sin. **The Meditation and...wiley Lowry, Minister of Pastoral Care * The Evening Hymn No. 535 (Stzs. 1,2) O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus! The of Illumination The Reading of Holy Scripture Psalm 20 (Pew Bible pages 5-57) The Sermon The Lord Saves Messiah... Dr. Strain The Benediction The Response O the deep, deep love of Jesus! Love of every love the best: Tis an ocean vast of blessing, tis a haven sweet of rest. O the deep, deep love of Jesus! Tis a heaven of heavens to me; And it lifts me up to glory, for it lifts me up to thee. * The ushers may seat latecomers Congregation standing ** Children dismissed To All Our Visitors We are delighted that you are here with us today. Our hope is that your understanding and love of Jesus Christ will grow because of your visit. To answer any questions you might have, please come by our Greeting Courtyard through the doors on the south side (right side as you face the pulpit) of the sanctuary after the 8:30 a.m. or the 11:00 a.m. worship service. We would love to meet you.

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5 FPC THIS SUMMER When Ordinary People Meet the Savior All ladies are invited to join us for this study, co-led by Beth Archer and Christine Gilbert. It will meet monthly on Monday evenings this summer (June 12, July 10 and August 1) from :30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the home of Beth Archer (2257 E. Northside Drive). There is no need to register. For more information, contact Rhonda Baird ( or Bairdnews@aol.com) or Beth Archer ( or missbetharcher@yahoo.com). s Daniel: Staying Strong in a Hostile World Summer Bible Study for Working Women Please join us for this -week study on Wednesday nights from :30-7:30 p.m. this summer, beginning June 15 and going through July 2. To register, please contact Lisa Oswalt at or lisao@fpcjackson.org. s Summer RUF College students, mark your calendars for Summer RUF! Summer RUF is a large-group Bible study for all college students (including rising freshmen) who find themselves in Jackson for the summer. We ll meet on Tuesday nights throughout the summer at various FPC homes to fellowship, sing, and hear God s Word preached by a different RUF campus minister each week. Join us on Tuesday, June, at 7:00 p.m. at the Trussell home (3538 Hawthorn Dr.) to hear Seth Starkey, RUF Campus Minister at Belhaven University, kick off our series on Songs of Beauty, Songs of Brokenness. FPC Members - If you are interested in helping out with Summer RUF by providing a snack one week, please Jenny Sanders at collegehouse@fpcjackson.org. s Young Adults Are you new to Jackson or a recent college graduate? The Young Adults ministry of FPC Jackson is a place primarily for year olds, both single and married, from recent college graduate to young marrieds. We would love to have you join us for our first summer event, June 8 at :30 p.m., at Laurel Park in Belhaven for meat on the grill, Deep South Pops for dessert, and a Movie in the Park. It will be a great opportunity to cultivate friendships and get stitched into community in this ministry and in our church. Contact David Felker, our Minister of Young Adults ( davidf@fpcjackson.org) for more details.

6 Sunday FPC THIS WEEK SUNDAY, JUNE, 2017 for Worship Service 9:00 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in M133 The Learning Resource Center 9:30 a.m. 10:0 a.m. (Library only) Children s Church for 3-year-olds has concluded for the summer and will return September 3 VBS Volunteers Meeting 2:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary New Members Received 5:00 p.m. in PH The Learning Resource Center 5:30 p.m. 5:55 p.m. (Library only) No Senior High Insight Monday Strategic Planning Committee Meeting 7:00 a.m. in SC215 Executive Diaconate Committee Meeting 11:5 a.m. in SC215 Tuesday The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m Management Committee Meeting 5:30 p.m. in SC215 Wednesday The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. :25 p.m. Interns Meeting :00 p.m. in basement classroom Adult Choir Rehearsal 5:50 p.m. in MS No Mid-week Activities Thursday The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Friday Saturday Men s Breakfast 7:30 a.m. in MH 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. Gateway Rescue Mission Gateway Rescue Mission is supported through Mission to Jackson and has offered meals and shelter to the poor and homeless of Jackson since Hermes & Alleen Tomás Serving in administration and church planting with Christian Missionary Society in Trujillo, Peru. FLOWERS The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given by Betsy Ann Breazeale with thanksgiving for and in loving memory of Don Breazeale. YOUNG ADULTS MOVIE IN THE PARK Join the Young Adults ministry for our first event of the summer, Thursday, June 8. We ll show a movie at Laurel Park in Belhaven. Bring a beach towel or lawn chair and come on out at :30 p.m. VBS WEEK WITH THE STUDENTS & FAMILIES MINISTRY The Students & Families Ministry has a great week planned during VBS. Teen helpers will assist the adult volunteers and hang out and eat snacks in the Youth House during their breaks. To sign up to be a teen helper, visit fpcj.ms/vbs In the afternoons, the students will go to Neighborhood Christian Center for a VBS program for their children. We take Junior High students on Monday/Wednesday and take Senior High students on Tuesday/Thursday. On Friday after VBS, we have our annual Geyser Falls trip planned. The cost is $2 and includes ticket and dinner. To sign up for NCC VBS and Geyser Falls, please visit Contact Jenny Sanders for more information at youthhouse@fpcjackson.org. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 5-9 Come join us Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. as we learn why the Psalmist proclaims, The Lord is my Rock (Psalm 18:31). Registration is still open at fpcj.mw/vbs To volunteer or for questions, please contact VBS Director Laura Barbour at laurabarbour@comcast.net or See room assignments below. VBS ROOM ASSIGNMENTS Department Building Location Room Number Two s Main Bldg/Ground Level/Nursery G105 A and B Three s Main Bldg/2nd Floor/3 yr. old S.S. M135 Four s Westminster Hall/Kindergarten Suite 101, 102 & 103 Five s Youth House/2nd Floor st Grade Main Building/3rd Floor 235 A & B 2nd Grade Westminster Hall/2nd floor 202 and 20 3rd Grade Westminster Hall/3rd floor 302, 30 and 305 th Grade Study Center/1st floor 120, 122 and 123 5th Grade Study Center/2nd floor 210 and 213 th Grade Study Center/3rd floor 310, 312 and 313 MOTHER/DAUGHTER/SISTER/FRIEND LUNCHEON Ladies, please join us for this annual summer event on Tuesday, June 20, 11:30-1:00, in Miller Hall. Paige Burke will be the speaker. A gluten/dairy free salad is available upon request at the time of registration. A nursery is also available as well as pizza/playground activities for boys under age 10. Please request when registering. To ensure your meal is reserved, please register by June 15. You may register online through the church website ( or by contacting the church at receptionist@fpcjackson.org or Follow us on CONNECT WITH FPC ONLINE website: Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/FirstPresJackson Download the First Pres App free

8 FAMILY WORSHIP GUIDE At FPC, we believe that family worship is important. Recognizing the time challenges of a busy week with work and school, we want to make it as easy as possible for you. So we hope you find this Family Worship Guide helpful and use it in your homes this week. Each week addresses a question from the Westminster Shorter Catechism, with a daily scripture reference, key thought, and questions for family discussion. You can use this abbreviated version by simply taking this bulletin home with you today, or get the complete version ed to you weekly by subscribing at fpcj.ms/fam-devo. Or contact the church office at or receptionist@fpcjackson.org. THIS WEEK S FOCUS: Question 58: What does the fourth commandment require? Answer: The fourth commandment requires us to set apart to God the times He has established in word-- specifically one whole day out of every seven as holy Sabbath to Him. MONDAY Scripture: Read Exodus 1:11-30 Key Thought: Remember the Sabbath Day. Why does the th commandment begin with the word remember? Why does man have a tendency to forget the Sabbath? How did Moses command the Israelites to prepare for the Sabbath in Exodus 1:23? What special provisions did God make? TUESDAY Scripture: Read Isaiah 58:13-1; Exodus 31:13-17 Key Thought: Sanctify the Sabbath day. What does the word sanctify mean? How is the special nature of the Sabbath Day seen in Isaiah 58:13? Unto whom is the Sabbath Day to be set apart? What does this mean? WEDNESDAY Scripture: Read Genesis 1:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:-12 Key Thought: Six days you shall labor. When did the concept of labor or work first come into the world? Is work part of God s curse upon man for his sin? What is the proper biblical view of work? THURSDAY Scripture: Read Nehemiah 13:15-22; John 2:13-17 Key Thought: Guard the Sabbath day. What responsibility is placed upon the head of the household? How did Nehemiah apply this principle in his day? What responsibilities do we have to guard others from breaking the Sabbath? What practical applications can you think of? FRIDAY Scripture: Read Deuteronomy 5:12-15; Hebrews :1-10 Key Thought: Rejoice in the significance of the Sabbath. What reason is given in Deuteronomy 5:15 for keeping the Sabbath? What rest did Israel enjoy? What rest did they anticipate? What rest do we enjoy through Christ? What rest do we anticipate? What should be our conscious focus on the Lord s Day?