ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION MARCH 17, 2019

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1 MARCH 17, 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 MARCH 17, 2019 * Congregation Standing WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS John Carter INVOCATION INTROIT Near the Cross Martha Tisdale RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP* I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory! - based on Isaiah 6:1-3 HYMN OF PRAISE * Holy, Holy, Holy

4 HOLY, HOLY, HOLY

5 PROFESSION OF OUR CHURCH S FAITH* I believe in God the Father Almighty; Maker of Heaven and Earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. (church universal)* -The Apostles Creed APOCALYPTIC READING Robert Hayes Revelation 15:2-4 INTERCESSORY PRAYER HYMN OF CONSECRATION Great Is Thy Faithfulness GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY Sweet By and By

6 GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS

7 OFFERING PRAYER SPECIAL MUSIC It Is Well With My Soul String Trio SCRIPTURE LESSON AND SERMON I Will Sing Exodus 15:1-21 Phil Buehler PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE BENEDICTION HYMN OF CELEBRATION* Holy, Holy, Holy (v.4) Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three persons, blessed trinity.

8 SERMON NOTES From Groaning to Glory I Will Sing Exodus 15:1-21 March 17, 2019

9 ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday School Teacher Needed: Our regular Sunday School classes are such a blessing to our families and to our Children's Ministry. We are looking for a Sunday School teacher for our 4th-6th grade group. Great Commission has put out a wonderful curriculum that is both well prepared and well received. If you are at all interested, please contact Kristen Ladies Bible Study will meet Tuesday, March 19th at 9:30 AM. The class is led by Barbara Holt. We will continue with our study of the book of James. Please join us. Save the Date - Choices 5K Run/Walk/Fun Day will be held on Saturday, March 23rd at Gardiner Park. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM. Walk and Run will begin at 9:00 AM. Anyone who wishes to volunteer for this event can contact Denise Morgan. Bring the kids to stroll/walk the race and then stay for face painting, crafts, food and treats! Fellowship Meal: There will be a church-wide fellowship meal on Sunday, March 31st after the morning service. We ask that you bring a salad, side or dessert. Save the date for Saturday, April 6th. LCS is participating in the Rise and Shine Half Marathon as their spring fundraiser. An anonymous donor has agreed to match all funds raised in honor of Dewey Sanderson, one of the schools benefactors. Make sure you ask one of our LCS students how you can help by supporting them and Laurel Christian School. Mark Your Calendars - Our 5th Annual Church Crawfish Boil will be held on Saturday, April 27th at 6:00 PM. We ask that you bring a dessert if possible. Make plans now for you and your family to join us for fun and fellowship. To give online, please go to and click Give.

10 t n e v E e n The Ma The best week of the summer! New friends Amazing experiments Creative games Super-fun snacks Surprising adventures Incredible music Westminster Presbyterian Church Location: (church name) June 3rd-June 7th VBS will last from: (VBS dates) 9:00 AM Each day s fun begins at: (VBS starting time) Noon The VBS day ends at: (VBS ending time) (601) For more information, call: (church phone number) vbspro.events/p/westminstervbs.com Register online here: (web address) Permission to photocopy this resource from Group s Roar VBS granted for local church use. Copyright 2019 Group Publishing, Inc., Loveland, CO. group.com/vbs

11 THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER Sunday, March 17 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship Monday, March 18 Noon - Luncheon Circle Tuesday, March 19 7:30 AM-3:30PM-MMO Wednesday, March 20 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, March 21 7:30AM-3:30PM-MMO Friday, March 22 No Activities Planned Saturday, March 23 No Activities Planned Officers of the Week Mar 17-Mar 23 Mar 24-Mar 30 Elder: Robert Hayes Danny Martin Deacon: John Tucker Elders Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Robert Hayes Danny Martin Steven Morgan Hardie Perritt Deacons Mike Windham Westminster Officers & Staff: 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 Nursery Staff Katie Allen Jaycee Corley Emily Graves Jan Jacobo Pamela Smith Instrumentalists Marcos Pires, violin Wei-Shiang Wang, viola Alvaro Miranda, 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 Children s Names & Ages March Nursery Workers March 3rd- George & DeeDee Bassi Carolyn Cegielski March 10th- John & Judy Carter LaDonna Byrd March 17th- Mike & Rhonda Ishee Kelli Holston March 24th- Scott & Shannon French Susan Holt March 31st- Friday & Anna Nicholson Kline & Dawn Estess Add me to the phone & list. Prayer Requests WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEAL: Italian inspired entrees, salad, garlic bread, and dessert Westminster Presbyterian Church (EPC) 1200 Highway 15 North Laurel, Mississippi (601)