ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION JANUARY 13, 2019

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1 JANUARY 13, 2019

2 WELCOME Westminster Presbyterian Church is a covenant family of believers called by God to fulfill His purposes here in Laurel, and as a staging ground for worldwide kingdom growth where we seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ to fill the earth with disciples, subdue it redemptively for God s glory, and worship Him joyfully. We are being redeemed and equipped by the Spirit to build up one another until the Lord returns.

3 ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION JANUARY 13, 2019 * Congregation Standing WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS John Carter WORD ON WORSHIP Rev. Mike Allen INVOCATION INTROIT Lisa Badley I Worship You, Almighty God RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP* Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Fear the LORD, you His holy people, for those who fear Him lack nothing. -- Psalm 34:8-9 HYMN OF PRAISE * All Creatures of Our God and King

4 ALL CREATURES OF OUR GOD AND KING

5 PROFESSION OF OUR CHURCH S FAITH* There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to His purpose. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. from Romans 8:1, 28, APOCALYPTIC READING John Carter Revelation 16:13-15 INTERCESSORY PRAYER HYMN OF DEDICATION Majesty GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY OFFERING PRAYER A Mighty Fortress

6 MAJESTY

7 ANTHEM Choir He Hideth My Soul PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE SCRIPTURE LESSON AND SERMON From Groaning to Glory What Kind of God Sends Plagues? Exodus 8-9:12 CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN Lord Jesus Christ, Eternal Word, Son of God, Savior of Sinners, You are preeminent above all things, yet we have often treated You with apathy and distrust. Please forgive our irreverence and ingratitude and so transform our hearts that we may worship and serve You faithfully now and forever. (Hear now our silent and individual prayers of confession)

8 ASSURANCE OF PARDON AND THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who 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. HOLY COMMUNION Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you! People: And also with you! Breaking of the Bread and Sharing of the Cup The center of each bread tray contains gluten-free bread. The outer ring of each cup tray contains wine, the inner rings contain juice. BENEDICTION HYMN OF REFLECTION* All Creatures of Our God and King Let all things their Creator bless, And worship Him in humbleness O praise Him, Alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, Praise the Son And praise the Spirit, Three in One, O praise Him, O praise Him Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

9 SERMON NOTES From Groaning to Glory What Kind of God Sends Plagues? Exodus 8-9:12 January 13, 2019 I. A God Who D II. A God Who Makes D III. A God Who D Your Trust Sources Consulted Accordance Bible Software - ESV - Hebrew Analysis; ESV Study Bible; Calvin Commentaries; Reformed Theological Seminary - John Currid Lectures; Currid, John. - An EP Study Commentary - Exodus Volume 1; Pink, Arthur W. - Gleanings In Exodus; Cole, R. Alan - Tyndale Commentary - Exodus; Strain, David - Reasons Not To Listen; Henry, Matthew - Matthew Henry Commentary - Exodus; Motyer, Alec - The Message Of Exodus; DeYoung, Kevin - Exodus - There Will Be Blood Rev. Mike Allen

10 ANNOUNCEMENTS Christian Food Mission: The food bank is in need of regular sized canned sweet peas and canned peaches. If you would like to make a donation, please bring them to the church office. January Second Sunday: Happy Birthday to you! Tonight at 6:00 PM, we are gathering for our monthly Second Sunday and celebrating everyone s birthdays for the year. There will be a cake for each month of the year and a time of prayer and fellowship. We look forward to seeing your there! The Luncheon Circle will meet on Monday, January 14th at noon at the home of Kelli Holston (36 Glenwood Drive, Laurel, Mississippi 39440). Dave Graeser will be our guest speaker. Please RSVP to Mary Ellen Hayes at (601) by Thursday, January 10th. Hope to see you there. Ladies Bible Study will meeting on Tuesday, January 15th at 9:30 AM in Room 7. The class is led by Barbara Holt. We will continue with our study of the book of James. Please join us. Bridal Shower - The ladies will host a bridal shower in honor of Brittany Poole next Sunday, at 2:00 PM in the fellowship room. She is registered at Amazon and Bed, Bath and Beyond. As our tiny bundle of joy gets to her 7 week mark tomorrow, we would like to take the time to say thank you to our amazing church family. You have loved on us so well. The warm meals, sweet texts, and child transportation have made the weeks of recovery and adjustment easier. You have truly been an example of how the body of Christ is called to minister to it s own in times of need. Thank you for rejoicing with us at her birth and for lifting us in your prayers, then and now. Frank, Pamela, Elizabeth, James and Katherine Summerville To give online, please go to and click Give.

11 THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER Sunday, January 13 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship 6:00 PM - January Second Sunday Happy Birthday Monday, January 14 Noon - Luncheon Circle Tuesday, January 15 7:30AM-3:30PM-MMO Wednesday, January 16 7:00 AM - Men s Bible Study 11:00 AM - Women s Prayer Group 5:30 PM - Fellowship Meal 6:05 PM - His Kids Choir 6:10 PM - Women s Bible Study, Mens Bible Study, Youth 6:25 PM - Gospel Project Classes (K5-1st) and (2nd-6th) 6:30 PM - Handbells 7:00 PM - Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 17 7:30AM-3:30PM-MMO Friday, January 18 No Activities Planned Saturday, January 19 No Activities Planned Officers of the Week Jan 13-Jan 19 Jan 20-Jan 26 Elder: John Carter Darron Dodd Deacon: Luke Morgan Westminster Officers & Staff: Elders Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Robert Hayes Danny Martin Steven Morgan Hardie Perritt Deacons Frank Summerville Chase Edwards Jordan Graves Josh Jones Luke Morgan Frank Summerville John Tucker Mike Windham Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Lisa Badley, Pianist Jeremy Britt, Youth Director John Carter, Church Facilitator Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children s Ministry Director and Co- Youth Director Gail Smith, Nursery Coordinator Kerri Temple, Administrative Assistant Instrumentalists Marcos Pires, violin Wei-Shiang Wang, viola Elizabeth Weaver, cello

12 WELCOME! If you are a visitor and would like more information about our church, please fill out the contact information below and place in the offering plate as it passes: Name Address Phone Number January Nursery Workers January 6th - Grant & Amanda Kennedy Mike & Shelly Windham January 13th - Luke & Andrea Hammonds Hardie & Nan Perritt January 20th - Graham & Michelle Rogers Michelle Buckley January 27th - Josh & Bret Jones Ben & Kim Pierce Children s Names & Ages Add me to the phone & list. Prayer Requests WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENU Lasagna, green salad, garlic bread, and dessert Westminster Presbyterian Church (EPC) 1200 Highway 15 North Laurel, Mississippi (601)