ORGAN PRELUDE Amazing Grace arr. D. Bédard Todd Alexander, Trinity Presbyterian Church

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1 June 5, :15 a.m. ORGAN PRELUDE Amazing Grace arr. D. Bédard Todd Alexander, Trinity Presbyterian Church WELCOME Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor CHORAL INTROIT Psalm 150 B. Chilcott Trinity Youth Choir INVOCATION Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Music

2 *SING GOD S PRAISE The Village Church s Hymn of Praise Text: Patricia Dys Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN Stanza 1 God Almighty, our Jehovah, changeless, sovereign Lord of grace, Here we stand, in faith united, as Your people in this place. We confess You are our Father, we the creatures of Your hand. Great Sustainer, we are privileged, blest to live neath Your command. Stanza 2 By Your Word, and by Your Spirit You make known Your holiness, Your omnipotence, Your knowledge, patience, wisdom, righteousness. As we stand before Your glory and Your love and holiness We are conscious of our sin, Lord, of our great unworthiness. Stanza 3 You sent Christ Your Son from heaven. He lived life adorned with grace, Grace as deep, as vast as mighty, as the radiance of Your face. He bought us a full salvation graciousness beyond compare - By His death and resurrection; He gave us the love we share. Stanza 4 You entrusted us with purpose to forgive as we re forgiv n, And to tell of our Redeemer, and the hope that He has giv n- He gave us a hope eternal, hope that lives and will not die, Our inheritance unfading, held eternally on high.

3 Stanza 5 How we bless You, O Great Father, and we bless Your Holy Son, And we bless the Holy Spirit, our Jehovah, Three-in-One. O receive our praise unending, our small gifts whate er the sum, Multiply them by Your power that Your Kingdom soon may come. AFFIRMATION OF OUR FAITH The Niceene Creed We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through Him all things were made. For us and for our salvation He came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in the holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen.

4 CHORAL MINISTRY O Praise the Lord A. Gumpeltzhaimer/ed. by R. Proulx Wade in the Water arr. M. Hogan Trinity Youth Choir PRAYER OF PRAISE & PETITION Scott Eding, SP Employee Chaplain GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY ANTHEM Shepherd Me, O God H. Haugen/arr. M. Hayes Trinity Youth Choir & The Village Church Choir piano accompanist, Ron Boud (Estuary) ORDINARY GREATNESS, I Corinthians 13:1-3 Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor HYMN OF RESPONSE Hymn The Gift of Love Text: H. Hopson (para. I Corinthians 13); Tune: GIFT OF LOVE Stanza 1 Though I may speak with bravest fire, and have the gift to all inspire, And have not love, my words are vain, as sounding brass, and hopeless gain. Stanza 2 Though I may give all I possess, and striving so my love profess, But not be giv n by love within, The profit soon turns strangely thin.

5 Stanza 3 Come, Spirit, come, our hearts control, our spirits long to be made whole. Let inward love guide every deed; by this we worship, and are freed. THE LORD S SUPPER My Song Is Love Unknown M. Burkhardt Jesus Paid it All Organ & Piano Duet, Todd & Andria Alexander Love One Another J. Bell Trinity Youth Choir *A PARTING HYMN The Village Church United Text: Patricia Dys Tune: LOVE TO CHRIST Stanza 1 We stand as a church that s united by faith In Christ, our Redeemer, and His saving grace. Made whole by forgiveness, we ever will be A people of grace now for others to see. Stanza 2 Our purpose is this, and to us has been giv n: To lift high our God and to glorify Him. The truth of His word we will never deny, Nor lose the firm hope we re preserved from on high.

6 Stanza 3 Rejoicing with gladness in praise of the Lord, Go forth then affirming the truth of His Word. Sing praise to the Father, give thanks to the Son, Rejoice in the Spirit, in Him we are one. *BENEDICTION Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Music A CHORAL BENEDICTION A Clare Benediction J. Rutter Trinity Youth Choir BENEVOLENT OFFERING *ORGAN POSTLUDE Lift High the Cross arr. M. Hamlin Todd Alexander, Minister of Worship & Music *congregation standing All material copied by permission. CCLI # 94211

7 For Your Information As a courtesy to others who gather to worship with us, please silence all cell phones and pagers as you enter the Sanctuary. THIS SUNDAY Pastor Hawkins will continue his series on The More Excellent Way. The message is entitled "Ordinary Greatness." In the evening Pastor Hawkins will resume his Name Above All Names series with Part 2 of a message entitled Who Does God Say Jesus Is? NEXT SUNDAY MORNING Pastor Hawkins will continue his series on the Gospel of John entitled, Signs of Life. The message will be "The Light of Life." In the evening Pastor Hawkins will resume his Name Above All Names series with Part 3 of a message entitled Who Does God Say Jesus Is? THIS MORNING WE WELCOME the ministry of the youth choir from Trinity Presbyterian Church (Montgomery, AL). Directed by Todd Alexander, Director of Music & Organist at Trinity, the choir consists of 7th through 12th grade students whose choral repertoire spans from major works to contemporary and gospel anthems. Todd Alexander received his Bachelor of Sacred Music Degree from the Moody Bible Institute and his Master of Sacred Music from Emory University. STUDY WITH THE PASTOR -- All who are participating in Study with the Pastor by using the Scripture Union devotional Bible study Encounter With God are invited to an interactive gathering on Wednesday, June 8 at 10:15 a.m. in the Hospitality Room. Bring a favorite observation or blessing that

8 you have received from the devotional to share with the group, or even a question for the Pastor. WE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRAY for the more than a billion Muslims around the world whose hearts will be more open to spiritual realities during the special month of fasting called Ramadan, June 6 through July 5. If you were unable to pick up a prayer booklet, you can follow along on the daily link at 30daysprayer.com or download a pdf version from the same site. WOMEN S RETREAT WILL BE HELD September 30-October 2 at the Daytona Beach Resort and Conference Center. Watch the sun rise over the Atlantic and hear inspiring messages and interviews, with featured speaker Lisa Meiners. Find additional information in the Literature Rack in the Narthex. Register on line: IMPACTED BY THE HEALING SERVICE -- If you were touched by the Lord during our recent healing service, please share your experience with us. Drop Pastor Hawkins a note, an , or a phone call so we can glorify the Lord together. LET S PRAISE THE LORD TOGETHER for the strong response to our Great Commission Sunday offering. To date, we have been able to send $23,320 to support the continued work of spreading the gospel. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY and support of the Shell Point Employee Benevolence Fund. Through your gifts of $6,898, employees will continue to be offered assistance through difficult financial situations.

9 OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE if you have an interest in working with sound equipment, managing PowerPoint presentations, working on stage lighting programs, and presentation software come join the A/V team! Please contact Jon Lough, Media Production Manager to learn how you can help provide technical support for our church services, concerts and community programs at or at BEEN AROUND THE WORLD LATELY? Join Jerry Nanfelt on Wednesday, June 15, for Global Snapshots. Jerry will take us on a tour to see what God is doing in places such as Syria, Senegal, and Indonesia. Refreshments will begin at 10:00 a.m. and our round-the-world tour begins at 10:15 a.m.. Bring a friend and join us for this encouraging program. (Passports not required.) THE BENEVOLENT OFFERING received on the first Sunday of the month as you leave is distributed by the Deacons. Recent recipients include: Gladiolus Learning & Development Center, Harry Chapin (for credit to South Fort Myers Food Pantry), Lifeline Family Center and church members in need.

10 This Week at The Village Church SUNDAY June 5 6:15 p.m. Praise Service Andy Hawkins Sanctuary TUESDAY June 7 8:15 a.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room 1:15 p.m. Women s Ministries Prayer for MissionsChoir Room 1:30 p.m. Stamp Ministry Sabal Room 3:15 p.m. Celebration Ringers Choir Room WEDNESDAY June 8 7:45 a.m. Men s Bible Study Osprey Room 10:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Osprey Room 10:15 a.m. Study with the Pastor Hospitality Room 1:15 p.m. Finance Committee Conference Room 5:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 7:15 p.m. Prayer & Praise Sanctuary THURSDAY June 9 9:15 a.m. Elders Conference Room

11 2:00 p.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room FRIDAY June 10 8:15 a.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room 1:30 p.m. No Vespers The Arbor 2:30 p.m. No Vespers King s Crown 3:30 p.m. No Vespers The Springs SUNDAY June 12 8:30 a.m. Elders Prayer Conference Room 8:45 a.m. Corporate Prayer Chapel NO CHRISTIAN LIFE STUDIES IN THE CHAPEL OR HOSPITALITY ROOM 9:55 a.m. Choir Rehearsal Choir Room 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship Andy Hawkins Sanctuary (Recorded broadcast available Sunday afternoon at 6:15 p.m. Praise Service Andy Hawkins Sanctuary

12 Jun 6 Jun 8 Jul 18 Jul 24 Jul Days of Prayer for the Muslim World begins Study with the Pastor Meeting TVC Movie Night Woodlawn, The True Story Christmas in July Ice Cream Social The Village Church a congregation of The Christian & Missionary Alliance Shell Point Boulevard Fort Myers, Florida (239) Fax (239) tvc@villagechurchshellpoint.org Website: Sunday Morning Worship Service Rebroadcast on SPTV Channel 12: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 a.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon Thur; 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Fri. Andrew Hawkins, Senior Pastor Don Pullen, Associate Pastor Scott Eding, SP Employee Chaplain Karen Solomon, Dir. of Church Operations Sunny Torres, Dir. of Spiritual Services Randy Woods, Worship & Music Pastor

13 SERIES: THE MORE EXCELLENT WAY Ordinary Greatness Text: 1 Corinthians 13:1-2 Speaker: Andy Hawkins The Village Church June 5, :15 a.m. Extraordinary The More Excellent Way Extraordinary v. Ordinary Common v. Uncommon Why More Excellent? Excellency of Excellency of Excellency of