Divine Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

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1 Divine Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. (Luke 24:27, ESV) VOLUNTARY: Lord God, Now Open Wide Thy Heaven J. S. Bach Blessed Jesus, At Your Word J. S. Bach WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS INTROIT: In the Beginning was the Word In the beginning was the Word, And the Word was with God, And the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. In him was life, And that life was the light of all. The light shines in the darkness, But the darkness has not understood it. In the beginning was the Word. The Chancel Choir Carson P. Cooman Text from John 1:1-2, 4-5 CALL TO WORSHIP Mr. Lauten (8:30) Mr. Squires (11:15) + HYMN 168: I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art TOULON Trinity Hymnal + INVOCATION AND 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. + GLORIA PATRI Henry Greatorex Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. CHILDREN S SERMON 8:30 a.m.: The Bible is All About Jesus CHILDREN S HYMN 8:30 a.m.: When Morning Gilds the Skies Trinity Hymnal, no. 167, stanzas 1 and 6 When morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking cries: May Jesus Christ be praised. Alike at work and prayer To Jesus I repair: May Jesus Christ be praised. Be this, while life is mine, my canticle divine: May Jesus Christ be praised. Be this th eternal song, Through all the ages on: May Jesus Christ be praised. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 11:15 a.m. George Lewis Matthews, Jr., son of Shannon and George Matthews BAPTISMAL HYMN 11:15 a.m.: Our Children, Lord, in Faith and Prayer Trinity Hymnal, no. 413, stanzas 1 and 3 Our children, Lord, in faith and pray r, we now devote to thee; Let them thy cov nant mercies share, and thy salvation see. In early days their hearts secure from worldly snares, we pray; O let them to the end endure in every righteous way. Amen. LAUDES DOMINI ARMENIA SCRIPTURAL CONFESSION OF SIN Dr. Fluhrer (8:30) Dr. Thomas (11:15) Minister and Congregation For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. (Romans 3:20, ESV) SCRIPTURAL ASSURANCE OF PARDON Minister Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. (John 6:35, ESV) MORNING PRAYER + HYMN 303: Blessed Jesus, At Your Word LIEBSTER JESU Trinity Hymnal PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS + DOXOLOGY OLD HUNDREDTH Trinity Hymnal, 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. (During the 11:15 a.m. service, K4 and K5 children may leave for Children s Church. Parents should come for them in the Thornwell Education Building, Room 107.) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE LESSON John 5:18-47 (Pew Bible page 890) SERMON: That You May Believe I Have No Idea Who He Was! Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas PRAYER FOR BLESSING ON THE WORD OF GOD + HYMN 175: A Wonderful Savior Is Jesus My Lord KIRKPATRICK Trinity Hymnal + BENEDICTION + CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Benediction WYCLIFF May the grace of Christ our Savior and the Father s boundless love, With the Holy Spirit s favor, rest upon us from above. VOLUNTARY: Partita on WESTMINSTER ABBEY + Congregation Standing Robert J. Powell + THE APOSTLES CREED OFFERTORY: Lord, My Heart is not Proud Leo Nestor 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 on 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. O Lord, my heart is not proud, Nor are my eyes haughty. I do not busy myself with great matters, With marvels beyond my ken. Rather, I have stilled and quieted my soul Like a weaned child at its mother s breast, So is my soul weaned. Israel, hope in the Lord, now and evermore. Israel, hope in the Lord forevermore. Jennifer Arthur, cello Text from Psalm 131 Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. MASTER PLAN Jeremiah 29:1-23 Rev. Josh Squires

2 Sermon Notes I Have No Idea Who He Was! John 5:18-47 Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas Welcome We extend our cordial greetings to all who are visiting us today and hope that you will join us again for worship. We ask our guests to sign the Friendship Register along with members of the congregation and to give us an address so that we can send you information about the First Presbyterian Church. The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in memory of Claudia Moore Walker McCain, who went to be with our Lord on February 22, THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Columbia, South Carolina Est Worship at First Things to consider Thank you for turning off cell phones during the worship service. Please leave any food or drink outside of the Sanctuary. Those who have been detained are asked to take their places either during the first hymn or during the organ interlude following the singing of the Gloria Patri. The 8:30 a.m. worship service is broadcast on WISW 1320 AM and at 11:00 a.m. Sundays. All services are available on live streaming audio at The Audio Ministry provides CDs of today s 8:30 a.m. service in the Narthex after the 11:15 a.m. service. All sermons preached by our ministers are available from the church website at If able, please make room in your pews for others. This helps the ushers as they seat people. The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask deacons for a receiver. First Presbyterian Church uses two hymnbooks. Trinity Hymnal is the blue hymnbook, and The Hymnbook is the red hymnbook. Nurseries for children to the age of four are provided in the Thornwell Education Building. A quiet room with a live video feed of the service is available in Thornwell, Room 113. There, mothers may attend to the needs of their children. Ministry Staff Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas, Senior Minister Dr. Brad A. Anderson, Director of Youth Ministry Chad Barrett, Finance and Operations Rev. Bryan F. Bult, Minister to the Elderly Nate Cesky, Assistant Director of College Ministry Dr. Daniel B. Cole, Director of Music Ministry Barbara Diller, Congregational Nurse Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, Minister of Discipleship David Henderson, Director Young Adult and College Ministry Beth Ann Hurst, Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Hannah Lampman, Director of Children s Ministry Rev. David H. Lauten, Minister of Congregational Care Joshua Madsen, Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Rev. Neal R. Mathias, World Missions Director Thomas Russell, Assistant Director of Music Ministry Rev. Josh A. Squires, Minister of Counseling Hannah Stevenson, Assistant Director College Ministry Patricia Stoker, Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Richard Wolford, Executive Chef Emily Woodard, Director of Women s Ministry First Presbyterian Church 1324 Marion Street Columbia, South Carolina Office (803) Fax (803) info@firstprescolumbia.org Lord s Day, February 24, :30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night. (Psalm 92:1,2) 1324 Marion Street, 29201

3 I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art I greet thee, who my sure Redeemer art, My only trust and Savior of my heart, Who pain didst undergo for my poor sake; I pray thee from our hearts all cares to take. Thou art the King of mercy and of grace, Reigning omnipotent in ev ry place: So come, O King, and our whole being sway; Shine on us with the light of thy pure day. Thou art the Life, by which alone we live, And all our substance and our strength receive; O comfort us in death s approaching hour, Strong hearted then to face it by thy pow r. Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness, No harshness hast thou and no bitterness: Make us to taste the sweet grace found in thee And ever stay in thy sweet unity. Our hope is in no other save in thee; Our faith is built upon thy promise free; O grant to us such stronger hope and sure That we can boldly conquer and endure.

4 8:30 A.M. When Morning Gilds the Skies When morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking cries: May Jesus Christ be praised. Alike at work and prayer To Jesus I repair: May Jesus Christ be praised. Be this, while life is mine, my canticle divine: May Jesus Christ be praised. Be this th eternal song, Through all the ages on: May Jesus Christ be praised. 11:15 A.M. Our Children, Lord, In Faith and Pray r Our children, Lord, in faith and pray r, We now devote to thee; Let them thy cov nant mercies share, And thy salvation see. In early days their hearts secure From worldly snares, we pray; O let them to the end endure In every righteous way. Amen.

5 CONFESSION OF SIN For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. (Romans 3:20, ESV)

6 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word Blessed Jesus, at your word We are gathered all to hear you; Let our hearts and souls be stirred Now to seek and love and fear you, By your teachings, sweet and hole, Drawn from earth to love you solely. All our knowledge, sense, and sight Lie in deepest darkness shrouded, Till your Spirit breaks our night With the beams of truth unclouded. You alone to God can win us; You must work all good within us. Glorious Lord, yourself impart, Light of light, from God proceeding; Open now our ears and heart, Help us by your Spirit s pleading; Hear the cry your people raise, Hear and bless our prayers and praises. Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Praise to you and adoration! Grant that we your Word may trust And obtain true consolation, While we here below may wander, Till we sing your praises yonder.

7 John 5:18-47 This was why the Jews were seeking all the more to kill him, because not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God. 19 So Jesus said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise. 20 For the Father loves the Son and shows him all that he himself is doing. And greater works than these will he show him, so that you may marvel. 21 For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom he will. 22 For the Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, 23 that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father who sent him. 24 Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. 25 Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. 26 For as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the

8 Son also to have life in himself. 27 And he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man. 28 Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. 30 I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me. 31 If I alone bear witness about myself, my testimony is not true. 32 There is another who bears witness about me, and I know that the testimony that he bears about me is true. 33 You sent to John, and he has borne witness to the truth. 34 Not that the testimony that I receive is from man, but I say these things so that you may be saved. 35 He was a burning and shining lamp, and you were willing to rejoice for a while in his light. 36 But the testimony that I have is greater than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to accomplish, the very works that I am doing, bear witness about me that the Father has sent me. 37 And the Father who sent me has himself borne witness about me. His voice you have never heard, his form you have never seen, 38 and you do

9 not have his word abiding in you, for you do not believe the one whom he has sent. 39 You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, 40 yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. 41 I do not receive glory from people. 42 But I know that you do not have the love of God within you. 43 I have come in my Father's name, and you do not receive me. If another comes in his own name, you will receive him. 44 How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God? 45 Do not think that I will accuse you to the Father. There is one who accuses you: Moses, on whom you have set your hope. 46 For if you believed Moses, you would believe me; for he wrote of me. 47 But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe my words?

10 A Wonderful Savior Is Jesus My Lord A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Savior to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, Where rivers of pleasure I see. Refrain: He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock That shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of his love, And covers me there with his hand, And covers me there with his hand. A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, He taketh my burden away; He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved, He giveth me strength as my day. Refrain. With numberless blessings each moment he crowns, And filled with a fullness divine, I sing in my rapture, O glory to God For such a Redeemer as mine! Refrain. When clothed in his brightness, transported I rise To meet him in clouds of the sky, His perfect salvation, his wonderful love, I ll shout with the millions on high. Refrain.

11 Benediction May the grace of Christ our Savior And the Father s boundless love, With the Holy Spirit s favor, Rest upon us from above.