April 9, 2017 Fellowship Hall Service 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Palm Sunday

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1 April 9, 2017 Fellowship Hall Service 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Palm Sunday

2 Order of Worship Welcome and greetings Frank Hitchings, senior associate pastor Introit All Glory, Laud, and Honor Kingdom Kids (Refrain): All glory, laud and honor to thee, Redeemer King, to whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring. Thou art the King of Israel, thou David s royal Son, who comest in the Lord s name, the King and blessed one. Refrain The people of the Hebrews with palms before thee went; our praise and prayers and anthems before thee we present. Refrain * Call to worship Zechariah 9:9; Psalm 24:10 Leader: Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! All: See, your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Leader: Who is this King of glory? All: The LORD Almighty, he is the King of Glory. * Hymn of praise All Creatures of Our God and King Kingdom Kids, v. 1; Congregation, vv. 2 and 3 All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing alleluia, alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam, O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! And all ye men of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, O sing ye, alleluia! Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God and on him cast your care, O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

3 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! words by Francis of Assisi, 1225 * Prayer of adoration Call to confession taken from Romans 3:20-24 No one will be declared righteous in God s sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin. But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known. This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus. Silent prayers of confession Assurance of God s pardoning grace taken from Isaiah 53:4-5; Ephesians 1:7 Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. For in him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God s grace. * Hymn of assurance There is a Fountain Filled with Blood There is a fountain filled with blood, drawn from Immanuel s veins; and sinners, plunged beneath that flood, lose all their guilty stains: lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains; and sinners plunged beneath that flood, lose all their guilty stains. The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his day; and there have I, as vile as he, washed all my sins away: washed all my sins away, washed all my sins away; and there have I, as vile as he, washed all my sins away. Continued

4 Dear dying Lamb, your precious blood shall never lose its pow r, till all the ransomed church of God be saved, to sin no more: be saved to sin no more, be saved to sin no more; till all the ransomed church of God be saved to sin no more. words by William Cowper, 1771 Worship in the giving of God s tithe and our offerings Offertory hymn On Jordan s Stormy Banks I Stand Kingdom Kids (Congregation join in as directed) On Jordan s stormy banks I stand, and cast a wishful eye to Canaan s fair and happy land, where my possessions lie. All o er those wide extended plains shines one eternal day. There God, the Son forever reigns, and scatters night away. I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the Promised Land. (x2) When shall I reach that happy place and be forever blessed? When shall I see my Father s face, and in his bosom rest? I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for the Promised Land. (x2) We are bound, we are bound, we are bound for the Promised Land. (x2) Words by Samuel Stennett, 1787 Commissioning (9:30) Sacrament of baptism (11:00) Meredith and Jay Brooks bringing Jay William Brooks III * Scripture reading from Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Eleanor Caines (9:30) Miller Tallent (11:00) This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. Prayer of preparation for the study of God s Word Sermon The Suffering Servant Jared Huffman, associate pastor Pastoral prayer

5 * Hymn of response The Power of the Cross * Benediction * 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. * Postlude * Congregation standing as you are able

6 Musicians for this week: Charley Crichton bass Kellie Currin vocalist David Henry guitar, vocalist Sam Miller violin Jonathan Nichols French horn Emmie Thompson vocalist Bob Wharton piano Celebrating the baptism of Jay William Brooks III at the 11:00 a.m. service in the fellowship hall today are his parents, Meredith and Jay Brooks, Jr. and his grandparents, Caroline and Hugh Morrow and Abbie and Jay Brooks, Sr. and his great-grandmother, Irene Stone. Celebrating the baptism of Roman Arthur Davidson at the 11:00 a.m. service in the sanctuary today are his parents, Tera and Hunt Davidson and his grandparents, Amanda and Greg Davidson. NEW MEMBERS JOINING TODAY In the chapel at 6:00 p.m.: Blaire Phillips coming to be baptized Seth Phillips Elders meet to pray in Pastor Novenson s office at 10:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. If you would like them to pray for you and your specific needs, they welcome you to join them. Children are welcome to participate in all worship services, no matter the age of the child. Worship sheets and crayons are available on the table outside the fellowship hall to help children interact with the sermon. IN MEMORIAM Jane Elizabeth Kimball October 2, 1929 April 3, 2017

7 Holy Week Services Maundy Thursday Communion Service... 7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall* Good Friday Tenebrae Service... 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary* Easter Sunrise Service... 7:15 a.m. at Point Park (meet in the fellowship hall in case of rain) Easter Pancake Breakfast... 7:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall benefitting high school Uganda missions trip Easter Sunday Services... 8:10, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary* 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall* No Sunday school for adults, youth or children No evening service or youth activities *indicates nursery available Finance Update 2017 GIVING THROUGH 3/ Annual Budget: $4,503, Giving YTD: $1,150,000 Remaining Gifts Needed: $3,353,000 (74% of budget) 2017 PLEDGING THROUGH 3/ Annual Budget: 4,503, Pledged Amount: 3,566,000 (79%) Thank you to all who have sent in their giving plans. It s not too late to pledge for You can submit your giving plan online at lmpc.org/giving-2017 or by calling David Fowler at the church office.

8 Isaiah 52:13-53:12 13 See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. 14 Just as there were many who were appalled at him his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness 15 so will he sprinkle many nations, and kings will shut their mouths because of him. For what they were not told, they will see, and what they have not heard, they will understand. 1 Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? 2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. 3 He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not. 4 Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. 6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. 7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. 8 By oppression and judgment he was taken away. And who can speak of his descendants? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was stricken. 9 He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth. 10 Yet it was the LORD s will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand. 11 After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light of life and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. 12 Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

9 Sermon Notes The Suffering Servant Isaiah 52:13-53:12 Question: How do those who are guilty receive God s grace? It is only through the Suffering Servant, Jesus, who is our: 1. perfect substitute and sacrifice (ch. 53, vv.1-9) 2. victorious Savior and King (ch. 52, vv , ch. 53, vv )

10 Volunteer Opportunity Volunteers are needed for Hedgehog Grove on Friday, April 21 from 5:15-9:00 p.m. Hedgehog Grove is a ministry which provides an evening of fun and care for children with special needs and their siblings. If you are interested in preparing food dishes or serving as a buddy to a child with special needs or their sibling, please contact Emily Brown at emily@lmpc.org. TODAY AT LMPC Sunday, April 9 Morning worship (sanctuary) 8:10, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Nursery 8:10, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Morning worship (fellowship hall) 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Sunday school for all ages (various locations) 9:30, 11:00 a.m. Middle school small groups (various homes) 4:15 p.m. Evening prayer (chapel) 6:00 p.m. High school youth group (JHYB) 7:30 p.m. For more events this week, visit lmpc.org/calendar or check the calendar in the hallway outside the sanctuary. Our mission: glorifying God by growing in grace and giving our lives away on the mountain, in the city, and around the world. 316 North Bragg Avenue Lookout Mountain, TN lmpc.org memberinfo@lmpc.org

Introduction: If Jesus had not wanted to go to the cross as a sacrificial lamb to make atonement for our sins, all He had to was talk!

Introduction: If Jesus had not wanted to go to the cross as a sacrificial lamb to make atonement for our sins, all He had to was talk! Text: Isaiah 53:1-12 Who has believed our message and to whom has