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96:3-4 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods.

1 The Lord s Day August 23, 2015 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. - Philippians 1:21 Coming Before the Lord Prelude Opening Music When We All Get to Heaven -Choir Welcome & Visitor Information Please sign and pass the Friendship Register *Call to Worship Psalm 96:3-4 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. *Hymn of Approach All the Way My Savior Leads Me Who have I to ask beside How could I doubt His tender mercy Who through life has been my guide Cheers each winding path I tread Gives me grace for every trial Feeds me with the living bread You lead me and keep me from falling You carry me close to Your heart And surely Your goodness And mercy will follow me Oh, the fullness of His love Oh, the sureness of His promise In the triumph of His blood (Next Page)

2 And when my spirit clothed immortal Wings its flight to realms of day This my song through endless ages Jesus led me all the way Jesus led me all the way You lead me and keep me from falling You carry me close to Your heart And surely Your goodness And mercy will follow me You lead me and keep me from falling You carry me close to Your heart And surely Your goodness And mercy will follow me, will follow me Prayer of Adoration and Confession Assurance of Pardon (see 2 Timothy 1:13) Romans 5:6-8 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. Proclaiming What We Believe *Affirmation of Faith Heidelberg Catechism Question 1 Q: What is your only comfort in life and death? A: That I am not my own, but belong body and soul, in life and in death to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil. He also watches over me in such a way that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven: in fact, all things must work together for my salvation. Because I belong to him, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life and makes me whole-heartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him. *Hymn of Faith - No. 521 My Hope is Built on Nothing Less -Verses 1,3,4 (Ushers come forward on last verse) Prayer of Dedication & Presentation of Our Tithes & Offerings Offertory (see 2 Corinthians 9:6-7) Power to Redeem -Danny Moore, Molly Moore & Kirsten Stalnos

3 *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. Listening To God Speak 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 Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Pew Bible Page. 137 (OT) Reading From the New Testament Matthew 6:19-24 Pew Bible Page. 4 (NT) Sermon What do you live for? - Pastor David Yoran *Closing Hymn - No. 506 I d Rather Have Jesus I d rather have Jesus than silver or gold; I d rather be His than have riches untold; I d rather have Jesus than houses or lands. I d rather be led by His nail-pierced hand Than to be the king of a vast domain And be held in sin s dread sway. I d rather have Jesus than anything This world affords today. I d rather have Jesus than men s applause; I d rather be faithful to His dear cause; I d rather have Jesus than worldwide fame. I d rather be true to His holy name Than to be the king of a vast domain Or be held in sin s dread sway; I d rather have Jesus than anything This world affords today. *Benediction *Threefold Amen Postlude *The congregation stands

4 Sermon Notes What do you live for? Matthew 6:19-24 Consider your Consider your Consider your Daily Bread Bible In One Year Reading Today: Psalms ; 1 Corinthians 6 Monday: Psalms ; 1 Corinthians 7:1-19 Tuesday: Psalms 119:1-88; 1 Corinthians 7:20-40 Wednesday: Psalms 119:89-176; 1 Corinthians 8 Thursday: Psalms ; 1 Corinthians 9 Friday: Psalms ; 1 Corinthians 10:1-18 Saturday: Psalms ; 1 Corinthians 10:19-33

Announcements Elders On Call for August 23 rd - 29 th Scott Carpenter (704-201-7019) & Bruce Carr (704-438-1944) Deacons On Call for August Anthony Hinson (919-500-0353) & Grady Lovin (704-502-5106)

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.

We need teachers for 3 & 4 year olds (teaching as part of a team), 3rd & 4th grade, 5th grade, and Youth (middle & high school).

5 Announcements Elders On Call for August 23 rd - 29 th Scott Carpenter ( ) & Bruce Carr ( ) Deacons On Call for August 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. 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. Opportunity to Serve We need Sunday School teachers this September. If you would like to serve the Lord by teaching others, please consider helping in Sunday School. We need teachers for 3 & 4 year olds (teaching as part of a team), 3rd & 4th grade, 5th grade, and Youth (middle & high school). If you would like to find out more about teaching, please contact Bob Hammond or anyone on the Christian Education committee (Brian Flowe, Duryea Lovin, Gwen McCarthy, Allison Whitley). Thank you! Hispanic Worship Service & Missionary Presentation Tonight at 5:30pm All are invited to join us next Sunday at 5:30pm for the Hispanic Worship Service. There will be a special presentation by Roger & Dianne Smalling who are MTW missionaries serving throughout Latin America.

Mark your calendar, bring some food, and join us singing praises to God. Fall Kickoff Wednesday, September 2nd Join us Wednesday, September 2nd from 6-8pm for a festival style Fall Kickoff.

6 Announcements Continued Fifth Sunday Night Sing Next Sunday, August 30th at 6pm Join us Sunday, August 30th for our next Fifth Sunday Night Sing. The music will begin at 6:00 pm, and we'll enjoy finger foods afterwards. If you would like to sing, please contact Charlie Hinson or Bob Hammond. Mark your calendar, bring some food, and join us singing praises to God. Fall Kickoff Wednesday, September 2nd Join us Wednesday, September 2nd from 6-8pm for a festival style Fall Kickoff. There will be food (hot dogs & hamburgers), games and activities for all ages, and booths with information about our many ministries. Dinner will start at 6pm and the games and activities will run until 8pm. This is a community event so please invite friends and family to join us! Women s Bible Study Friday, September 4th at 9:30am Please join us for our Women's Bible Study on September 4th at 9:30am. We will meet at the home of Julie Svenson and childcare will be provided. We will be discussing chapter 3 of "The Counterfeit Gods" by Timothy Keller. Please join us even if you missed the last Bible study. We look forward to seeing you!! GriefShare Starts Wednesday, September 9th If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, please join us for GriefShare beginning September 9th at 6:30pm. For more information, please contact the church office at (704) or go to griefshare.org. Men s Bible Study Saturday, September 12th at 7:30am The Men's Breakfast and Bible Study will meet Saturday, September 12th in the Family Life Center Dining Hall. They start cooking around 6:15am (in case you want to come and enjoy the fellowship) and start serving breakfast at 7:30am. Children s Choir The Children's Choir will be singing "Step by Step" on Sunday, October 11th. It is a Cedarmont Kids song and on the volume #3 CD. Or can purchase the individual song on itunes. They will practice on September 23rd, September 30th, and October 7th at 6:45pm (after the Wednesday Night Meal). If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Julie Svenson or Amy Martin.

7 Prayer Requests Civil Authorities: the President, Congress, state and local governments Active Military, &/or Being Deployed: Tim Sterner (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), and Brian Alexander (David & Elaine s son) Economy: Pray for those who seek employment and for their families. Protection During Pregnancy: Whitley McAlister and Megan Autry (Sharyn & Phil VonCannon s daughter) Those with Cancer: Don Kent (Windy Arey-Kent s father-in-law), Doris Morgan, Elizabeth Ward, Linda Parnell (Ray Parnell s sister-in-law), Dave Eddy, Shirley Hildreth (Lib Barrier s sister), Nancy Furr, and Sarah Womack (Patrick & Kathy Womack s daughter) Home Bound or Nursing Home Donnie Page, Malcolm & Jackie Love, Lib Barrier, and Brenda Almond Continued Prayer for Health: Thomas Haigler, Gary & Mary Ames (Tami Carr s parents), Irene Cochara (Peggy Arey s aunt), Jonathan & Patti Lemmond s fathers, Buck Mosal (Wendy Hammond s father), Rev. David Alexander, Elaine Alexander, Dana Barbee (Doris Barbee Renfro s son), Leon Fowler, Shirley Hill, Iris Efird (Jay & Larry Efird s mother), and Myrtle Tucker Congregational Requests: Dot Martin was taken to Presbyterian Hospital on August 18th and is in the hospice unit. Please keep Dot and her family in your prayers. Sarah Womack (Patrick & Kathy Womack s daughter) has been diagnosed with Hodgkin s lymphoma. She has been told that she will at least receive radiation treatments but they don t know beyond that. Please keep Sarah and her family in your prayers. Dave & Judy Eddy have asked that we pray for rain in Papua New Guinea. They haven t had rain since early July which is causing gardens to dry up and water tanks to remain empty. Weekly Church Budget (Tithes & Offerings) Average weekly need:... $ 8, Received last week:... $ 7, Difference:... (-$ ) Year-to-date Difference:... (-$16,338.03) Church Budget Update Faith Promise 2nd Quarter Need:... $19, Received to Date:... $ 7, Difference:... (-$11,991.00) Pledge cards are available at the back of the Sanctuary. Please prayerfully consider what your contribution could be.

Preschool (704) 888-3658 School (704) 888-4332 SESSION Scott Carpenter Bruce Carr Bob Hammond John Hartsell Gary Harwood Sam Kopp BOARD OF DEACONS Shane Everts Brian Flowe Jonathan Hartsell Anthony

8 CHURCH STAFF Rev. David Yoran Salatiel Chuc Nick Stalnos Cory Falgione Jessica Almond Judy Retzer CAROLINA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS & CONTACT INFO Monday - Friday: Church (704) Fax (704) Preschool (704) School (704) SESSION Scott Carpenter Bruce Carr Bob Hammond John Hartsell Gary Harwood Sam Kopp BOARD OF DEACONS Shane Everts Brian Flowe Jonathan Hartsell Anthony Hinson Tom Humphries Grady Lovin Jason Martin Sean McCarthy Marv Retzer Toni Smith Jayne Efird This Carolina August 23, 2015 Today 9:15am... Sunday School 10:30am... Worship Service Nursery (Infants-3 s) Anthony & Jessica Hinson 5:30pm... Hispanic Worship Service & Missionary Presentation Monday- 8/24 7:00pm... Session Meeting Thursday - 8/27 6:30pm... Men s Basketball Open Gym Sunday - 8/30 9:15am... Sunday School 10:30am... Worship Service Nursery (Infants-3 s) John & Linda Hartsell 6:00pm... 5th Sunday Night Sing carolinapca.org sermonaudio.com/carolinapca

Coming Before the Lord

Coming Before the Lord The Lord s Day August 16, 2015 For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ. - Galatians 1:10