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1 Presbyterian Church in America FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT WORSHIP SERVICE DECEMBER 1, 2013

2 8:15 AM First Sunday of Advent Order of Worship Prelude Welcome Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free. From our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in Thee. Israel s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth Thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. Born Thy people to deliver, born a Child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal Spirit, rule in all our hearts alone; by Thine all sufficient merit, raise us to Thy glorious throne. Call to Worship Josh Vahle O Come, O Come, Emanuel O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear. Chorus Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by Thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death s dark shadows put to flight. O come, Thou Wisdom from on high and order all things, far and nigh; to us the path of knowledge show and cause us in her ways to go. O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind. Bid envy, strife, and quarrels cease; fill the whole world with heaven s peace. Emanuel Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel; God with us, revealed in us; His name is called Emmanuel. Lighting of the Advent Candle The Broadway Family Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 4. What is God? A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.

3 Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one? A. There is but one only, the living and true God. Q. 6. How many persons are there in the Godhead? A. There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory. Offering Prayer Offertory Christmas Pastorale Debbie Doster, Kyle VanDeusen, Marissa Doney, Kourtney VanDeusen Doxology Old One Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Confession of Sin and Assurance of Forgiveness Pastoral Prayer Sermon: Don t Play Games With God Dan Ratchford Acts 5:1-16 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea. Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see. Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, perfect in power, in love, in purity. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! Benediction Postlude

4 10:30 AM First Sunday of Advent Order of Worship Prelude Welcome Come Thou Long Expected Jesus Come, Thou long-expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free. From our fears and sins release us; let us find our rest in Thee. Israel s strength and consolation, hope of all the earth Thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. Born Thy people to deliver, born a Child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, now Thy gracious kingdom bring. By Thine own eternal Spirit, rule in all our hearts alone; by Thine all sufficient merit, raise us to Thy glorious throne. Call to Worship Josh Vahle O Come, O Come, Emanuel O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear. Chorus Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by Thine advent here; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death s dark shadows put to flight. O come, Thou Wisdom from on high and order all things, far and nigh; to us the path of knowledge show and cause us in her ways to go. O come, Desire of nations, bind all peoples in one heart and mind. Bid envy, strife, and quarrels cease; fill the whole world with heaven s peace. Emanuel Emmanuel, Emmanuel, His name is called Emmanuel; God with us, revealed in us; His name is called Emmanuel. Lighting of the Advent Candle The Ratchford Family Westminster Shorter Catechism Jack Carmody Q. 4. What is God? A. God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth.

5 Q. 5. Are there more Gods than one? A. There is but one only, the living and true God. Q. 6. How many persons are there in the Godhead? A. There are three persons in the Godhead: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory. Offering Prayer Offertory Christmas Pastorale Debbie Doster, Kyle VanDeusen, Marissa Doney, Kourtney VanDeusen Doxology Old One Hundredth Praise God, from whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Confession of Sin and Assurance of Forgiveness Pastoral Prayer Sermon: Don t Play Games With God Dan Ratchford Acts 5:1-16 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea. Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, which wert, and art, and evermore shalt be. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see. Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, perfect in power, in love, in purity. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity! Benediction Postlude

6 SERMON NOTES Don t Play Games With God Acts 5:1-16 A. CONTEXT 1. Acts teaches us about the life of a disciple a) Personal discipleship b) Corporate discipleship 2. Discipleship and Chapin Presbyterian a) Our definition of a disciple = A disciple is one who glorifies God and bears fruit for God. John 15:8 b) Our plan of discipleship. We offer two tracks: 1) The Foundations course being offered on Sunday mornings 2) A more in-depth study course being offered in small groups 3) Getting involved in a growth group B. BACKGROUND 1. The Holy Spirit is a person, a He not an It 2. Great mysteries of the Godhead a) Origins b) Trinity c) Christ

7 SERMON NOTES Don t Play Games With God Acts 5:1-16 C. TEXT 1. Contrast with Barnabas 2. The role of Satan Ephesians 2: Sin of greed 4. Sin of hypocrisy lying, deceiving, faking 5. Instant judgment 6. Fear of God D. APPLICATION

8 NOTES

9 OFFICER ELECTIONS IMPORTANT CONGREGATIONAL MEETING NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 An important Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 8, during BOTH worship services to elect church officers. Please make plans to attend this important meeting. Deacon Candidate Steve Derrick Elder Candidates Dan Berglund Buddy Jennings Billy Rowell Steve Thomas Trustee Candidate Don Tyler

10 CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1 1 ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Regular services at 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday School at 9:15 AM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 2 ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT & COMMUNION Regular services at 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday School at 9:15 AM His KidZ Christmas music during 10:30 AM Worship Service 4 year old 1 st grade Sunday School classes, His KidZ Choir, & Children s Handbells 6:00 PM CHRISTMAS MUSIC CELEBRATION Adult Choir, Joy Ringers & His KidZ Choir SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 3 RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Regular services at 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday School at 9:15 AM SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 4 TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Regular services at 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM Sunday School at 9:15 AM TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 CHRISTMAS EVE Church Office Closed 6:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Refreshments immediately following the 6:00 PM service! 11:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Church Office Closed

11 ANNOUCEMENTS CHURCHWIDE DROP-IN FOR THE VAHLE FAMILY NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8 CPC will hold a drop-in for Josh and Julie Vahle on Sunday, December 8 immediately following the 10:30 AM worship service in the family center. We look forward to welcoming the Vahles to the CPC church family. THE GIVING TREE Each year families at Chapin Presbyterian make Christmas morning a little brighter for other families within or outside our church who are struggling. Please take a decoration from the Giving Tree located in the Main Hall that has a family s name or an individual s name or a gas/food card and purchase a gift or gift card and return it by Sunday, December 15 to the church office. Please do not put any gifts or gift cards back under the tree. Thanks for always generously supporting this important ministry. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AT CPC Tuesday, December 3 CHS Choral Winter Concert at 7:30 PM (Tickets at the door) Tuesday, December 10 CMS Choral Concert at 7:00 PM

12 Welcome We are delighted to have you worship with us this Sunday. All visitors are requested to sign the visitors sheet in the main hall. Our Vision We exist to worship the living God, to make disciples and to build bridges into the Chapin community and the world. COME GROW GO Church Office and Worship Location: 600 Old Lexington Highway Chapin, SC Telephone: Facsimile: Website: Office Hours: Monday -Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM Office is closed on Fridays Worship Services and Sunday School Times: 8:15 AM & 10:30 AM Worship Services 9:15 AM Sunday School for all ages The flowers adorning the worship center today are given to the glory of God. MUSIC All Music is under Christian Copyright #

Presbyterian Church in America

Presbyterian Church in America SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE DECEMBER 6, 2015 8:30 AM Communion Sunday Order of Worship Prelude Call to Worship Josh Vahle Song O Come, All Ye Faithful