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

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1 FEBRUARY 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 FEBRUARY 17, 2019 * Congregation Standing WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS John Lowery WORD ON WORSHIP Rev. Mike Allen INVOCATION INTROIT Lisa Badley RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP* He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. -Psalm 91:1-2 HYMN OF PRAISE * Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

4 IMMORTAL, INVISIBLE, GOD ONLY WISE

5 PROFESSION OF OUR CHURCH S FAITH* What is your only comfort in life and in death? 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 wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for Him. -Heidelberg Catechism Q.1 RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS We welcome Paul and Molly Johnson along with their children Tristian Johnson and Reese Wall into our fellowship this morning. COVENANT BAPTISIM HYMN OF CONSECRATION Ellis Archer Wall and Tyler Hugh Wall Children of Paul and Molly Johnson Amazing Grace GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY

6 AMAZING GRACE

7 OFFERING PRAYER ANTHEM 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) Choir PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE SCRIPTURE LESSON AND SERMON From Groaning to Glory An Uncommon God Exodus 12:29-42 CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN God of salvation, in Christ You have done great and marvelous things. By Your power You lifted us out of the wasteland of sin and brought us with joy and laughter into Your kingdom. Salvation is Your gift to us, but we confess that often we try to replace Your gift with our own efforts. We try to complete what is already perfect; we try to add to what is already full; we try to earn what we already have. Forgive us for our foolishness and our smallness of faith. Help us to focus on Your amazing grace and help us to live grateful lives in return. It is through Jesus, our Redeemer, we pray. (Hear now our silent and individual prayers of confession)

8 ASSURANCE OF PARDON AND THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who 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. HOLY COMMUNION Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you! People: And also with you! Breaking of the Bread and Sharing of the Cup The center of each bread tray contains gluten-free bread. The outer ring of each cup tray contains wine, the inner rings contain juice. BENEDICTION HYMN OF REFLECTION* Amazing Grace (v.5) When we ve been there ten thousand years, Bright shining as the sun, We ve no less days to sing God s praise Than when we d first begun.

9 SERMON NOTES From Groaning to Glory An Uncommon God Exodus 12:29-42 February 17, 2019 How does God watch over us? I. He Judges Sin at U Times vv II. He Gets His Way by U Means vv III. He Causes Us to Move in U Seasons vv. 31, 39 IV. He Provides from U Resources v. 36 V. He Saves U People v. 38 Sources Consulted Accordance Bible Software - ESV - Hebrew Analysis; ESV Study Bible; Calvin Commentaries; Reformed Theological Seminary - John Currid Lectures; Currid, John. - An EP Study Commentary - Exodus Volume 1; Pink, Arthur W. - Gleanings In Exodus; Cole, R. Alan - Tyndale Commentary - Exodus; Strain, David - Reasons Not To Listen; Henry, Matthew - Matthew Henry Commentary - Exodus; Motyer, Alec - The Message Of Exodus; DeYoung, Kevin - Exodus -A Night of Watching Rev. Mike Allen

10 ANNOUNCEMENTS Ladies Bible Study will meeting on Tuesday, February 19th at 9:30 AM in Room 7. The class is led by Barbara Holt. We will continue with our study of the book of James. Please join us. Against the Flow will be March 22nd-March 24th. The deadline to register for this trip is Friday, February 15th. There are registration forms in the foyer and the youth room or you can visit to print a copy. 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 for the run and 9:00 AM for the walk. Bring the kids to stroll/walk the race and then stay for face painting, crafts, food and treats! 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. Follow Westminster on Facebook. Search Westminster Presbyterian Church Laurel. Simply click like and follow the church. This is a great place to get information about our church and upcoming events. To give online, please go to and click Give.

11 THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER Sunday, February 17 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship Monday, February 18 No Activities Planned Tuesday, February 19 7:30 AM-3:30PM-MMO 9:30 AM - Ladies Bible Study Wednesday, February 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, February 21 7:30AM-3:30PM-MMO Friday, February 22 No Activities Planned Saturday, February 23 No Activities Planned Officers of the Week Feb 17-Feb 23 Feb 24-Mar 3 Elder: Hardie Perritt Phil Buehler Deacon: Chase Edwards. Westminster Officers & Staff: Elders Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Robert Hayes Danny Martin Steven Morgan Hardie Perritt Deacons Josh Jones 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 Rebecca Hale, 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 Add me to the phone & list. February Nursery Workers February 24th - Rick & Lara Youngblood Amy Allen 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 Prayer Requests WEDNESDAY NIGHT chicken tetrazzini, salad, bread, and dessert. Westminster Presbyterian Church (EPC) 1200 Highway 15 North Laurel, Mississippi (601)