Redeemer Presbyterian Church

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1 Redeemer Presbyterian Church June 28, :00 AM

2 Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Order of Worship Call to Worship 9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. 1 Peter 2:9-10 (ESV) Hymn of Adoration and Praise Holy, Holy, Holy Words: Reginald Heber Music: John Bacchus Dykes 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! The Call to Worship is an invitation into the unique activity of worship. Our primary activity in the worship service is to participate in the gift exchange of worship itself, by hearing God s Word, by offering prayers and praise, and by receiving spiritual nourishment offered at the Lord s Table. Why do we sing in church? As God's people gather for worship, we focus our attention on God and away from ourselves by singing together. We respond with thanksgiving to God, because we have hope. And we sing because it is the best and most complete response that we can utter. 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 and 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. Invocation The term invocation implies that the congregation invokes, or calls upon, God. In it, we express our longing for God as well as deep dependence and humility. P a g e 2

3 28 June 2015 Hymn of Adoration and Praise Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior Words: Fanny J. Crosby, 1868 Music: W. Howard Doane, 1870 Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Refrain: Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Let me at Thy throne of mercy Find a sweet relief, Kneeling there in deep contrition; Help my unbelief. (Refrain) Trusting only in Thy merit, Would I seek Thy face; Heal my wounded, broken spirit, Save me by Thy grace. (Refrain) Thou the Spring of all my comfort, More than life to me, Whom have I on earth beside Thee? Whom in heav'n but Thee? (Refrain) Scripture Reading Romans 3:21-31 Rev. Chad Montoya As the Bible is the primary means by which God speaks to and edifies his people, we read and listen to the Scriptures together in worship. In ancient Israel and the early church, services of worship were organized for the public reading of scripture a practice vital to building up the community of faith. P a g e 3

4 Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Confession of Sin Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. God promises his pardon to those who will forsake their pride and plead for his mercy. I urge you in these next moments to make such a plea your own as you confess your sin in private prayer to the God who delights to show mercy. Adapted from Isaiah 55:7 & Micah 7:18 Silent Confession Assurance of Pardon Now hear the pardon God grants you because of the ministry of Christ Jesus: But God demonstrates his own love for us in this. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God s wrath through him! Romans 5:8-9 Because sin is so pervasive in both our corporate and individual lives, Christians and non-christians are called to come before the Father with honesty and transparency, confessing our brokenness and asking for both forgiveness and healing through Jesus Christ We confess individually in order to own our failing toward God and toward humankind in thought, word and deed. Christ has given the Church authority to declare forgiveness of sins in his name. Because of this, when the liturgist proclaims that your sins are forgiven, you can know that Christ agrees. P a g e 4

5 28 June 2015 Hymn of Assurance It Is Well with My Soul Words: Horatio Spafford Music: Philip Bliss When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Chorus It is well (it is well) with my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blessed assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. (Repeat chorus) My sin, oh the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! (Repeat chorus) And Lord haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul. (Repeat chorus) Children s Story Biography of Calvin Pastoral Prayer At the conclusion of prayer join us in praying as Jesus taught us: 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offering P a g e 5

6 Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Sermon The Happy Person Psalm 1 Hymn of Response A sermon is not just teaching for living; it is mainly a time when Christ encounters his people through his Word. Rock of Ages Words: August Montague Toplady & Music: Thomas Hastings Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee; Let the water and the blood, From thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure; Save from wrath and make me pure. Not the labors of my hands Can fulfill thy law's commands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow, All for sin could not atone; Thou must save, and thou alone. Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to the cross I cling; Naked, come to thee for dress; Helpless, look to thee for grace; Foul, I to the fountain fly; Wash me, Savior, or I die. While I draw this fleeting breath, When mine eyes shall close in death, When I soar to worlds unknown, See thee on thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in thee. P a g e 6

7 28 June 2015 Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell. The third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Invitation to the Table Pastor: Let us proclaim the wonders of our faith: All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Pastor: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; All: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia! Pastor: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. Benediction Doxology 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. When we affirm our faith together, it reminds us that we are part of an ancient and global faith. This basic creed of Christian churches, as most familiarly known, is called the Apostles' Creed. It has received this title because of its great antiquity; it dates from very early times in the Church, a half century or so from the last writings of the New Testament. The Eucharist is the definitive action practiced in the Christian community that keeps Jesus Christ before us as the Savior of the world and our Savior, and ourselves as sinners in need of being saved. The Eucharist is the sacramental act that pulls us into actual material participation with Christ (eating and drinking bread and wine) as he gives his very life for us and for our salvation (cf., the Nicene Creed)... The Eucharist puts Jesus in his place: dying on the cross and giving us that sacrificed life. And it puts us in our place: opening our hands and receiving the remission of our sins, which is our salvation. Eugene Peterson, Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places Just as we ordain new ministers and send them into the world to serve, in the Benediction, Christ ordains you with a blessing that equips you for service. P a g e 7

8 June 28 th Fellowship Luncheon following service Redeemer News July 6 7 PM Calvin & On Tap - Fultondale Romans 1-7 For You by Tim Keller Chapter 10: United to Christ Romans 6:1-14 July 20 6:30 PM Housewife Charlene Holmes s House The Gospel-Centered Life by Robert H. Thune & Will Walker June 31 6 AM Monthly Men s Cracker Barrel Contact Casey Trawick or Jonathan Skeen for additional info If you are interested in participating in the new members session please let Pastor Wayne know. The times are TBD. Community Small Groups: Gardendale Area: 6:30 PM, Blake & Allison Bright s House Will not meet through the summer months. Will pick back up in September. Hayden Area: 4:30 PM, Stephen & Tina Pritchett s House Everyone s a Theologian by R.C. Sproul Worship Team: 7:00 PM, Jordan & Elizabeth Byrd s House Christ Centered Worship by Bryan Chappel Nursery Volunteers (Volunteers still needed!): June 28 th Rachel Skeen & Amy Bevis July 5 th Kassidy Posey July 12 th Tina Pritchett & Jordan Byrd Pastor Wayne Shelton info@redeemerpca.org PO Box 160, Gardendale, AL Redeemer Presbyterian Church is a Mission Church in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)