The Lord s Day October 11, 2015

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1 The Lord s Day October 11, 2015 Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. - James 5:9 Prelude Welcome & Visitor Information Please sign and pass the Friendship Register Opening Music Step by Step -Children s Choir *Call to Worship Psalm 47:6-8 Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm! God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne. *Hymn of Approach - No. 38 Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise Prayer of Adoration and Confession Assurance of Pardon (see 2 Timothy 1:13) Isaiah 44:21-22 Remember these things, O Jacob, and Israel, for you are my servant; I formed you; you are my servant; O Israel, you will not be forgotten by me. I have blotted out your transgressions like a cloud and your sins like mist; return to me, for I have redeemed you. *Affirmation of Faith Apostle s Creed (In front cover of hymnal)

2 *Hymn of Faith In Christ Alone (Ushers come forward on last verse) In Christ alone my hope is found; He is my light, my strength, my song; This cornerstone, this solid ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My comforter, my all in all Here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone, Who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save. Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied; For ev'ry sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain; Then bursting forth in glorious day, Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory, Sin's curse has lost its grip on me; For I am His and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death This is the pow'r of Christ in me; From life's first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand. Prayer of Dedication & Presentation of Our Tithes & Offerings Offertory (see 2 Corinthians 9:6-7) From the Depths of Woe -Trent Thomas, Kat Thomas, & Molly Moore

3 *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 Deuteronomy 28:1-2,15 Pew Bible Page. 419 (OT) Reading From the New Testament Matthew 7:1-6 Pew Bible Page. 26 (NT) Sermon Becoming Expert Speck-Spotters - Pastor David Yoran *Hymn of Preparation - No. 307 Nothing but the Blood - Verses 1,2 Service of the Lord s Table *Closing Hymn - No. 44 How Great Thou Art - Verse 1 *Benediction *Threefold Amen Postlude *The congregation stands

4 What to avoid: Sermon Notes Becoming Expert Speck-Spotters Matthew 7:1-6 What to do #1: What to do #2: Daily Bread Bible In One Year Reading Today: Isaiah 37-38; Colossians 3 Monday: Isaiah 39-40; Colossians 4 Tuesday: Isaiah 41-42; 1 Thessalonians 1 Wednesday: Isaiah 43-44; 1 Thessalonians 2 Thursday: Isaiah 45-46; 1 Thessalonians 3 Friday: Isaiah 47-49; 1 Thessalonians 4 Saturday: Isaiah 50-52; 1 Thessalonians 5

5 Announcements Elders On Call for October 11 th - 17 th Bob Hammond ( ) & John Hartsell ( ) Deacons On Call for October Shane Everts ( ) & Jason Martin ( ) Hearing Assistance Available If you need hearing assistance this morning please see one of our officers located at the back of the Sanctuary. West Stanly Christian Ministries Food Pantry Donations of any non-perishable food items are appreciated. A donation box for the WSCM Food Pantry is located outside the church office. Benevolence Offering In association with the service of the Lord's Supper, we will receive a Benevolence offering at the end of the worship service. This will be for the sole purpose of giving relief to persons in financial crisis. The fund will be handled by the deacons. A Deacon will stand at each door and if you are desiring to respond to the Lord's Supper with an offering, you will simply drop yours in the plate. This isn't a replacement for your tithe of course, it is an additional voluntary offering. Wednesday Carolina 6:00pm - Family Dinner Hot dogs, baked beans, and potato chips 6:30pm - Grief Share (E101) 6:45pm - Children & Jr. High Program 7:00pm - Hispanic (E103) & Adult (Choir Room) Classes *There is a $1 suggested donation per person to help cover costs.

6 Announcements Continued Missions Conference October 25th-28th Our 2015 Missions Conference will be October 25th-28th with keynote speaker Ken Cross. We will also have missionary guests joining us to share about their ministries around the world. Locust Fall Festival October 31st from 6-8pm at Locust Ball Park We hope you will join us at the Locust Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31st. We will have a booth set up and need some volunteers to help with some of the events. If you are interested in helping with this event please contact the Church Office at office@carolinapca.org. Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes Return boxes November 18th It s time to start packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Below are some ideas of what to put in your shoebox. All boxes need to be dropped off at the church by Wednesday, November 18th. TOYS: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy cars, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc. SCHOOL SUPPLIES: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, etc. NON-LIQUID HYGIENE ITEMS: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc. ACCESSORIES: t-shirts, socks, hats, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc. A PERSONAL NOTE: You may enclose a note to the child and a photo of yourself or your family. If you include your name and address, the child may be able to write back. DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; aerosol cans. Carolina PCA 2016 Officer Nominations During the month of December, we will be opening up nominations for new elder and deacon candidates for The role of elder is an office of spiritual leadership and church governance. The role of deacon is an office of service, mercy, and physical care of our church members. Please pray for our new church leaders and be praying for men in the church who might be good candidates for these offices. Candidates for either of these offices must be men of godly character and spiritual leadership, and who are members of Carolina for at least one year as of date of elections (May 2016). You may make nominations for these offices, starting Sunday, December 6.

7 Prayer Requests Civil Authorities: the President, Congress, state and local governments Active Military, &/or Being Deployed: Tim Sterner (Tommy & Susan Morrow s son-inlaw), 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. Protection During Pregnancy: Whitley McAlister, Megan Autry (Sharyn & Phil VonCannon s daughter), and April Bratton Those with Cancer: Don Kent (Windy Arey-Kent s father-in-law), Doris Morgan, Elizabeth Ward, Linda Parnell (Ray Parnell s sister-in-law), Dave Eddy, Shirley Hildreth (Lib Barrier s sister), Nancy Furr, and Sarah Womack (Patrick & Kathy Womack s daughter) Home Bound or Nursing Home Donnie Page, Malcolm & Jackie Love, Lib Barrier, Brenda Almond, and Shirley Hill (Clear Creek Rehab in Mint Hill) Continued Prayer for Health: Thomas Haigler, Gary & Mary Ames (Tami Carr s parents), Irene Cochara (Peggy Arey s aunt), Jonathan & Patti Lemmond s fathers, Buck Mosal (Wendy Hammond s father), Rev. David Alexander, Elaine Alexander, Dana Barbee (Doris Barbee Renfro s son), Leon Fowler, Shirley Hill, Iris Efird (Jay & Larry Efird s mother), Myrtle Tucker, and Addison Garvey (Jason Griffith is friends with her family) Grieving: A friend of Jason Griffith asks that we keep Marlene Cody and her family in our prayers. Marlene s husband, Sean Cody, passed away October 7th. Congregational Requests: Mike Huneycutt (Reba Tucker s son-in-law) had bypass surgery on several main blocked arteries on October 5th. There have been some complications and the doctors are trying to figure out what is causing the problem. Please keep Mike and his family in your prayers. Church Budget Update Weekly Church Budget (Tithes & Offerings) Average weekly need:... $ 8, Received last week:... $12, Difference:... $ 3, Year-to-date Difference:... (-$ 12,494.11) Faith Promise 4th Quarter Need:... $19, Received to Date:... $ Difference:... (-$ 18,536.00) Pledge cards are available at the back of the Sanctuary. Please prayerfully consider what your contribution could be.

8 CHURCH STAFF Rev. David Yoran Salatiel Chuc Nick Stalnos Cory Falgione Jessica Almond Judy Retzer CAROLINA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Marv Retzer OFFICE HOURS & CONTACT INFO Monday - Friday: Church (704) Fax (704) Preschool (704) School (704) SESSION Scott Carpenter Bruce Carr Bob Hammond John Hartsell Gary Harwood Sam Kopp BOARD OF DEACONS Shane Everts Brian Flowe Jonathan Hartsell Anthony Hinson Tom Humphries Grady Lovin Jason Martin Sean McCarthy Jayne Efird This Carolina October 11, 2015 Today 9:15am... Combined Adult Sunday School Class (Fellowship Hall) 9:15am... New Members Class for Kids (E105) 10:30am... Worship Service Nursery (Infants-3 s) Infants: Greg & April Bratton Toddlers: Scott & Amanda Childress 4:00pm... Choir Practice 4:30pm... Christmas Program Choir Practice Monday 10/12 7:00pm... Christian Education Committee Meeting 7:00pm... School Committee Meeting Tuesday 10/13 7:00pm... Worship Committee Meeting Wednesday 10/14 6:00pm... Family Meal 6:30pm Youth Group (Jr. & Sr. High) 6:45pm... Children s Program 7:00pm... Adult Bible Studies 8:00pm... Deacons Meeting Thursday - 10/15 6:30pm... Men s Basketball Open Gym Sunday - 10/18 9:15am... Sunday School 9:15am... Inquirers Class 9:15am... New Members Class for Kids (E105) 10:30am... Worship Service Nursery (Infants-3 s) Infants: Daniel & Tracy Parsons Toddlers: John & Linda Hartsell 4:00pm... Choir Practice 4:30pm... Christmas Program Choir Practice 6:00pm... High School Hangout Carolina Presbyterian Church (PCA) 406 Renee Ford Road PO Box 369 Locust, NC Phone: Fax: Website: office@carolinapca.org