Prelude Welcome & Visitor Information Opening Music. *Call to Worship. *Hymn of Approach No Commissioning Prayers

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1 The Lord s Day March 18, 2018 So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria had peace and was being built up. And walking in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it multiplied. Acts 9:31 Prelude Welcome & Visitor Information Opening Music He Keeps Me Singing - Choir *Call to Worship Psalm 98:4-6 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises! Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody! With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord! *Hymn of Approach No. 457 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Commissioning Prayers Dave & Judy Eddy (Papua New Guinea) Prayer of Adoration and Confession Assurance of Pardon 1 John 1:8-9 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. *Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church*, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. *The universal church

2 *Hymn of Faith All The Way My Savior Leads Me (Ushers come forward on last verse) Who have I to ask beside How could I doubt His tender mercy Who through life has been my guide He cheers each winding path I tread And 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 O the fullness of His love O the sureness of His promise In the triumph of His blood When my spirit clothed immortal Wings it s 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 (2X) Will follow me Prayer of Dedication & Presentation of Our Tithes & Offerings Offertory I come, God, I come I return to the Lord The one who s broken The one who s torn me apart You strike down to bind me up You say you do it all in love That I might know you in your suffering Though You Slay Me Though you slay me Yet I will praise you Though you take from me I will bless your name Though you ruin me Still I will worship Sing a song to the one who s all I need My heart and flesh may fail The earth below give way But with my eyes, with my eyes I ll see the Lord Lifted high on that day Behold, the Lamb that was slain And I ll know every tear was worth it all Though you slay me Yet I will praise you Though you take from me I will bless your name Though you ruin me Still I will worship Sing a song to the one who s all I need Though tonight I m crying out Let this cup pass from me now You re still more than I need You re enough for me You re enough for me Though you slay me Yet I will praise you Though you take from me I will bless your name Though you ruin me Still I will worship Sing a song to the one who s all I need Sing a song to the one who s all I need

3 (Children ages 4 years to 2nd grade may be dismissed to Children s Church. All children will be escorted back to the sanctuary by their teachers at the end of the sermon.) *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. 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 Joshua 1:1-9 Pew Bible Page: 178 (OT) Reading From the New Testament Acts 9:20-31 Pew Bible Page: 917 (NT) Sermon Success Through Suffering Celebrate Good Times! - Rev. David Yoran *Closing Hymn No. 562 All to Jesus I Surrender *Benediction *Threefold Amen *Postlude *The congregation stands You are invited to join us immediately following the morning service for a time of fellowship and refreshment. Coffee/Hot Chocolate will be available in the Fellowship Hall, located behind the sanctuary.

4 Sermon Notes Success Through Suffering Celebrate Good Times! Acts 9:20-31 Two-Year Bible Reading Plan ( ) March 18: Numbers 3-4; Psalm 77 March 19: Numbers 5-6; Psalm 78 March 20: Numbers 7; Psalm 79 March 21: Numbers 8:1-9:14; Psalm 80 March 22: Numbers 9:15-10:36; Psalm 81 March 23: Numbers 11-12; Psalm 82 March 24: Numbers 13-14; Psalm 83

5 Announcements Elders On Call for March 18 th - 24 th Scott Childress & Shane Everts Deacons On Call for March Jason Martin & Jonathan Lemmond Hearing Assistance Available If you need hearing assistance this morning please see one of our officers located at the back of the Sanctuary. Why do we worship the way we do at Carolina? That's a great question! Each church is different in it's style, song selection, and order of service. At Carolina Presbyterian Church, our goal is to do everything in worship in a manner that glorifies God and edifies our congregation. Below is our worship philosophy which attempts to capture these key values. As always, please come and talk with any church leader if you have questions about this. We are thrilled to join with you in the worship of our Lord together! Carolina PCA Philosophy of Worship: At Carolina Presbyterian Church, we desire to worship God in a manner that is both glorifying to God and edifying to our congregation. To glorify God, we seek to worship him with excellence, with an attitude of reverence (considering God s holiness) and celebration (considering God s grace), with a Christcentered focus rooted in reformed theology and founded on the word of God. To edify our congregation, we seek to worship God with some stylistic variation that reflects some of the preferences of our multi-generational church and community. We seek to employ these different styles in a way that promotes love and unity within the same worship service. Easter Lily Orders Due Today, April 18th If you would like to place an Easter Lily in the sanctuary in honor or memory of a loved one, please complete an order form (order forms are available in the back of the sanctuary) and return it to the church office or place in the offering plate. All orders must be turned in and paid for by today Sunday, April 18th. Easter Lilies will be on display, Sunday, April 1st.

6 Announcements BABY NEWS! Cade Eudelle Carpenter The rosebud at the front of the sanctuary is in honor of the birth of Cade Eudelle Carpenter to Kelton and Amber Carpenter. Cade was born on March 10, 2018; weighing 7lbs, 15oz. Both Cade and Amber are doing well! WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS 6:45pm...Children s Classes (choir room).youth (upstairs youth room).hispanic Bible Study (room E103).Go Deeper Adult Class (room E104) We will also have a congregational meal on the last Wednesday of each month. The meal will begin at 6:00pm in the Family Life Center dining area. Meal Schedule: March 21 (This Week!), April 25, May 30 and June 27 WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY March 23rd Women of Carolina! Our next Women s Bible Study will be on Friday, March 23rd. We will meet at 9:30am at the home of Julie Svenson: 210 Abigail Lane, Locust, NC. EASTER CANTATA Saturday, March 24th Mark your calendars! The Easter cantata will be on Saturday, March 24th at 6:00pm here at Carolina. Our Carolina choir will be joined by Stanfield Baptist choir to perform: REDEEMED By the Blood of the Lamb We will meet in the Fellowship Hall following the cantata for a time of fellowship. Please bring a finger food to share. COMBINED ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL March 25th We will have a Combined Adult Sunday School Class on Sunday, March 25th. All adult classes will meet in the Fellowship Hall at 9:15 am for breakfast, prepared by Mrs. Joyce. We will hear from two visiting missionaries during this time. CAROLINA EASTER SCHEDULE Wednesday, March 28 No Wednesday Night Programs Thursday, March 29 Maundy Thursday Service at 7:00pm Saturday, March 31 Easter Egg Hunt at 2:00pm Sunday, April 1 Sunrise Service & Breakfast at 7:00am Sunday School at 9:15am Worship Service at 10:30am

7 Prayer Requests Civil Authorities: the President, Congress, state and local governments Active Military, &/or Being Deployed: Tim Sterner (Tommy & 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), Brian Alexander (David & Elaine s son), and Greyson Hartsell (Tommy & Susan Morrow s grandson) Economy: Pray for those who seek employment and for their families. Expectant Moms: Bethany Thompson, Heather Barbee, Kylie Kopp Those with Cancer: Don Kent (Windy Arey-Kent s father-in-law), Doris Morgan, Elizabeth Ward, Dave Eddy, Harriet Evans (family friend of Patti Lemmond has bone cancer), Isabella Salman (daughter of Ashley Barrier), Jose Angulo (Maria Chuc s father), Tom O Donnell (Mary Beth Flowe s father) Home Bound or Nursing Home: Lib Barrier, and Brenda Almond Continued Prayer for Health: Myrna Meehan (Dan Meehan s mother), Bud Pethel, Thomas Haigler, Gary & Mary Ames (Tami Carr s parents), Irene Cochara (Peggy Arey s aunt), Rev. David Alexander, Dana Barbee (Doris Barbee Renfro s son), Leon Fowler, Shirley Hill, Iris Efird (Jay & Larry Efird s mother), Myrtle Tucker, Addison Garvey (Jason Griffith is friends with her family), Judy Eddy s mother, Sonja Furr s dad, Jimmy Furr s dad, Buck & Betty Mosal (Wendy Hammond s father & mother), Larry Carpenter, Mary Eddy (Dave Eddy s mother), Michael Adrian Grieving: Norma Jaramillo and family (Loss of Norma s father Adelfo Jaramillo and her aunt) Note: Please notify the church office with any prayer request additions or updates. Church Budget Update Weekly Church Budget Weekly Need:... $ 9, Weekly Receipts:... $ 9, Faith Promise 2018 Faith Promise Pledges 2018 $93,440 Faith Promise Contributions Received To Date 2018 $22,198 Thank you for your support and please continue to pray that God will bless all of our missionaries, both domestic and abroad.

8 CHURCH STAFF Rev. David Yoran Rev. Salatiel Chuc Cory Falgione Dave Eddy Trent Thomas Jessica Hinson CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday Thursday: 8:30am 2:45pm Friday: 8:30am 2:45pm (Finance Office Only) CAROLINA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Erica Stroup Jayne Efird CONTACT INFORMATION Church (704) Fax (704) Preschool (704) School (704) SESSION BOARD OF DEACONS Scott Childress (2018)* Andy Hall (2018)* Gary Harwood (2018) Jonathan Lemmond (2018)* Bruce Carr (2019) Jonathan Hartsell (2019) Dave Eddy (2019) Anthony Hinson (2019) Shane Everts (2020) Brantley Whitley (2019) Sam Kopp (2020) Tom Humphries (2020) Eddie Page (2020) Jason Martin (2020) Ryan Rogers (2020) * Eligible for re-election This Carolina March 18, 2018 Today 9:15am..Sunday School..Explore Carolina Class (Parlor) 10:30am Worship Service Greeters Brenda Carpenter & Janet Jenkins Nursery Ages 0-1: Chris & Emily Jones Ages 1-2: Gary & Jerianna Surratt Ages 2-3: Hal & Jeannine Jordan Children s Church Ages 4-5: Jack & Patti Lemmond Ages 6-2nd Grade: Nathan & Katie Furr 4:30pm..Choir Practice 5:00pm..Easter Cantata Practice Monday - 3/19 6:30pm..Trail Life..Hispanic Committee Meeting Wednesday - 3/21 3:00pm..CPC Staff Meeting 6:00pm..Family Meal (Family Life Center) 6:45pm..Children s Classes (Choir Room)..Youth (Upstairs Youth Room).....Hispanic Bible Study (Room E103)..Go Deeper Adult Class (Room E104) Saturday - 3/24 6:00pm...Easter Cantata (Sanctuary) 7:00pm...Fellowship Gathering (Fellowship Hall) Sunday - 3/25 9:15am...Sunday School. Combined Adult Sunday School (Fellowship Hall)..Explore Carolina Class (Parlor) 10:30am Worship Service Greeters Amy Martin & Jennifer Hall Nursery Ages 0-1: Bruce & Tami Carr Ages 1-2: Julie Svenson & Barbara Svenson Ages 2-3: Neal & Erica Stroup Children s Church Ages 4-5: Leslie Crosby & Angelina Parks Ages 6-2nd Grade: Mark & Gwen Lambert 4:30pm..Choir Practice Marriage Conference Carolina Presbyterian Church Friday, April 27th (6:30-9:30pm) Saturday, April 28th (9:00-4:00pm) Carolina Presbyterian Church (PCA) 406 Renee Ford Road Locust, NC Phone: Fax: Website: office@carolinapca.org