Faith Has Its Reasons

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1 To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to whoever will come MORNING WORSHIP Faith Has Its Reasons EVENING WORSHIP Is God Tempting Me? Rev. Greg Hobaugh this church opens wide her doors and offers her welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. August 26, 2018

2 MORNING WORSHIP 9:00/11:00 AM Prelude Prélude from Suite Médiévale Fugue and Trio from Livre d orgue Call to Worship Jean Langlais Pierre Dumage * Doxology (Trinity Hymnal 731) Old Hundredth 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. * Confession O Lord our God, we have not obeyed Your Word, nor heeded what is written in the Scriptures. We have erred and strayed from Your ways like lost sheep, each of us going our own way, rather than Your way. We have done those things that we ought not to have done, and we have left undone those things that we ought to have done, and there is no health in us. We heartily repent of all our sins. Unworthy as we are, we humble ourselves before You. In Your mercy forgive us, grant us Your peace and the strength to keep Your laws and to follow Your way; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. * The Gospel s Assurance of Pardon * Invocation * Hymn 103: Holy God, We Praise Your Name Grosser Gott Responsive Reading Psalm 43:1 13 (page 470) * Gloria Patri (Trinity Hymnal 734) Gloria Patri (Meineke) Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. * Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession Announcements Sacrament of Baptism (11 AM only) Arlo Bruce Johnson, born February 19, 2018; son of Jedidiah and Missy Johnson, Western Suburbs Parish Hank Robert Johnson, born February 19, 2018; son of Jedidiah and Missy Johnson, Western Suburbs Parish Grace Elizabeth McClendon, born May 3, 2017; daughter of Daniel and Katie McClendon, Metropolitan Parish * Hymn 649: More Love to Thee, O Christ More Love to Thee * Offering Prayer Offertory: Chant de paix (Song of Peace) Jean Langlais * Congregation standing

3 Scripture Reading Hebrews 11:27 28 (page 1008) This is the Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God. Sermon Series: Hebrews...Faith Has Its Reasons Prayer * Hymn 347: The Church s One Foundation Aurelia * Benediction Postlude: Basse de Trompette from Livre d orgue Pierre Dumage We welcome Chad Fothergill as our guest organist this morning. Serving on the platform this morning: 9 AM: Rev. Enrique Leal and Tim Merkel 11 AM: Rev. Gavin Lumberopoulos and Jared Cochrum PROJECT OF THE MONTH: CHURCH PLANTING In order to continue and expand our outreach efforts here in Philadelphia, the August Project of the Month funds will be designated to local church plants. Cash or checks made payable to Tenth Presbyterian Church, with August Project of the Month on the memo line, may be placed in offering plates or one of the oak boxes at the Sanctuary entrances. THE SHORTER CATECHISM, circa 1647 One of the documents that explains what our church and denomination believe is known as the Shorter Catechism. We are including in the bulletin a series of questions and answers dealing with some of the essential doctrines of our faith. Question 52: What are the reasons annexed to the second commandment? Answer: The reasons annexed to the second commandment are, God s sovereignty over us, his propriety in us, and the zeal he hath to his own worship. * Congregation standing

4 EVENING WORSHIP 6:30 PM Prelude O Gott, du frommer Gott, Op Call to Worship Johannes Brahms Invocation * Hymn 7: From All That Dwell below the Skies Duke Street * Prayer of Confession Father in Heaven, Who sent Your Son to redeem the world and will send Him again to be our judge: give us grace so to imitate Him in the humility and purity of His first coming that, when He comes again, we may be ready to greet Him with joyful love and firm faith; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. * The Gospel s Assurance of Pardon Mathew 11:28 30 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. * Doxology (Trinity Hymnal 733) Lasst Uns Erfreuen Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below: alleluia, alleluia! Praise Him above ye heav nly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Prayer of Preparation God s Word Read James 1:12 18 (page 1010) This is the Word of the Lord: Thanks be to God. * Hymn 528: My Faith Looks Up to Thee Olivet * Offering Prayer Offertory: Andante in D Major, WoO Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Sermon: Is God Tempting Me? Rev. Greg Hobaugh Prayer * Hymn 384: Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing Sicilian Mariners * Benediction Postlude: Allegro from Concerto in G Major, BWV 592 Johann Sebastian Bach We welcome Chad Fothergill as our guest organist this evening. Serving on the platform this evening: Rev. Deryck Barson * Congregation standing

5 TENTH PRESS AUGUST 26, 2018 The Fullness of Christ: A Report of the 2018 Philadelphia Summer Medical Institute By Holly Favino, SMI Director After participating seven years in the Philadelphia Summer Medical Institute (SMI), an evangelistic community health project, one consistent observation I ve made is that God uses this ministry to not only bring health education and the gospel message to residents of North Philadelphia, but also to provide the Christian health care student participants with unique spiritual lessons relevant to each individual. SMI took place June 23 July 14 and is a joint project of Medical Campus Outreach (MCO) and Esperanza Health Center, a local Christian health center. This summer 15 Christian health care students and over 40 rotating volunteer faculty (Christian medical professionals) provided free door-to-door health screens and medical referrals in Kensington in North Philadelphia, sharing the love of Christ through conversation and prayer with those they met. The students lived in the community and attended church there, worked with interpreters for Spanish-speaking households and referred those who were interested to four local church partners for follow-up and care. SMI students, faculty, and interpreters knocked on a total of 2,201 doors A total of 523 individuals received screens 520 blood pressure screens were performed 436 blood glucose screens were performed 407 adult and 38 child BMI screens were performed 122 new positives for hypertension were indicated 49 new positives for diabetes were indicated 114 received asthma education 50 podiatry screens were performed 48 HIV tests were performed in homes; 45 more people requested future home visits for HIV testing 454 people were prayed with and 1 prayed to receive Christ 56 asked to receive spiritual follow-up from a local church partner The medical work completed is significant, but here are a few anecdotes and quotes of the student participants and what they gained: During SMI students were reminded through studying Ephesians, teachings on biblical foundations, and daily devotions and debriefings that we have been given a Savior, one who draws us to him, transforms our lives, and calls us to rejoice and share the good news of salvation. As a result of SMI I personally want to change the way I interact with my classmates I want to be bolder in sharing my faith, said Nathan S, a Temple dental student. [I learned] prayer in health care is not only for the patient, but also for the caregiver because it takes the caregiver before the Lord to give the burden of the issues to him said Patience N, a nursing student. I (also) learned/experienced that (Christian) community can push me deeper into a walk with Christ. Four SMI participants were also invited to travel to a predominantly Muslim eastern European country for two weeks immediately after the Philly program to experience an SMI program run by a local Christian health center and Christian health care students in their city. They also partnered with a local church and saw several new people attend the church after the first week of outreach. This experience further fanned the flames of my passion for international missions and family medicine, said medical student Josh H. After the Philadelphia program ended I received a thank you card from a parent of a participant, who explained that SMI brought an awakening and revival to her daughter s spiritual walk, writing SMI was the answer to my prayers! These quotes and stories are just a few of many that leave me and the MCO staff and volunteers humbled that we are often able to be an audience to God s work. Ephesians 4 refers to God s equipping of the body of Christ to attain unity, knowledge, and maturity to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. The fullness of Christ is a concept that seems marvelous and tremendous to comprehend! However, to me these stories allow a beautiful glimpse of God s fullness and what he can do in our lives. Thank you for praying for and supporting SMI!

6 TENTH NEWS WELCOME We are delighted to have you worship with us. Please stop at our welcome center in the narthex (Spruce Street lobby). Information is also available at tenth.org and in the Delancey lobby. Between morning services, we invite you to Reception Hall for light refreshments. TODAY S EVENTS Coffee is available in the lobby at 1710 before 9 AM Bible School classes. Internationals Outreach is meeting for worship on Sundays at 11 AM in 1710 Spruce Street, large conference room, until the new carpet for Fellowship Hall is installed. Wide Open World, the Global Outreach program for kids, concludes this evening. Kids four years old through 6th grade are welcome to join at 6:15 PM for singing, crafts, games, and presentations about what God is doing in the world. UPCOMING EVENTS The church office is closed on Fridays in August and on September 7. The deadline for bulletin announcements is Tuesday noon, as usual. The Day of Prayer is next Sunday. Come to Fellowship Hall West at 9 AM to pray for the ministry of the church. Join us for a church-wide prayer dinner on Tuesday, September 4, 6:45 8 PM, at 1710 Spruce Street. The Westerns Suburbs women s Bible study will resume on Thursday, September 6, 9 11 AM, in Wayne. They will study 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Please contact Linda Schmucker. All children age 3 through 10th grade are invited, along with their parents, to our annual kick off to the new Bible School year. Come to Fellowship Hall at 9 AM on September 9 for a fun and informative time. Tenth s ministry partner, Camp Sankanac, (Spring City, PA) is hosting its annual fathers and sons weekend retreat September Join several other Tenth fathers and sons for a weekend of games, activities, Bible study, and worship, programmed to give dads and sons a chance to connect with one another and with God s Word in God s great outdoors! Go to www. campsankanac.org or feel free to contact Tenth member Judd Van Dervort with any questions. The next Preparation for Marriage class begins Sunday, September 16, 11 AM, 1701 Delancey, 3 East. This class is required before being married at Tenth Church. There is a fee and preregistration is required. Contact Carroll at cwynne@tenth.org or x241. The Communicants Class is for students from sixth grade through high school and begins on September 16, 5 PM, in 1716 Spruce Street, 1 Front. This class will teach about membership at Tenth. Contact Melissa at mfrederick@tenth.org for questions and details. The fall membership class begins on September 23, 9 AM, in Delancey, 1 West. Contact Melissa at mfrederick@tenth.org for further details and sign up. Tenth has Bible studies throughout the metropolitan area. Pick up a parish flyer in our lobbies or go to tenth.org to find a group. Join Enrique Leal for prayer on Wednesdays, 5:30 6 PM, at 1710 Spruce in 1 Middle (small conference room). OPPORTUNITIES We were all created to worship God, but it is not always an easy and natural thing to do, especially if you are a young child. Beginning in mid-september, KLICK (Kids Learning In Christ s Kingdom) will begin meeting during the 11 AM service to teach first and second graders about the elements of worship and the sacraments. More teachers and assistants are needed to help this program run optimally. If you would be interested in considering helping, please contact Sarah Peterman at speterman@ tenth.org. The nursery is looking for someone to offer their creative and artistic talents to do a bulletin board display in the nursery. Content will be provided. If you are willing to help, contact Sarah Peterman at nursery@tenth.org.

7 Be one of the Ten from Tenth to bring hope to men and women in prison. Sign up for Federal Detention Center s fall orientation. Contact dapple@tenth.org for more information. To find other ways you can become a more vital part of Tenth, go to tenth.org/serve. PRAISE GOD FOR Ronald and Johnnie Smith s 40th wedding anniversary today. Peterman, Celia and Mike Rooney, Nancy Siegel, Ronald Smith, Howard Vos, Saundra Wiggins, Chazz Williams, Maxine Young. Members serving in the military: James C., Edward Dawson, Ayanna Gardner, Christopher Hala, JD Hala, Asa James, Stephen Kelley, James Kenis, Quinn Laidig, Christina Nothacker, John Nothacker, Elijah Riggs, Peter Shevchenko, and Aaron Spicer-James. Contact Dot at dboersma@tenth.org or x233 to update or add others to this list. Those of our congregation who are seeking employment. PRAY FOR Luke and Elizabeth Carlson as they grieve the death of their infant daughter Eleanor Rose on August 17. Continue to pray for Lucy s medical care and development. Today s ACTS Nursing Home Ministry at Penn Center for Rehab, 2 PM, and ACTS Bible studies at the Federal Detention Center. Wisdom for the Session and Diaconate in their monthly meetings Tuesday night. Members who have ongoing health needs: Clare Arnesen, Eva Mae Bennett, Bob Caldwell, Marjorie Calvanico, Luke and Elizabeth Carlson s daughter Lucy, Catherine Clinton, Allen D Acenzo, Brian Forde, Paul Graves, Jim Hetherington, Cyndy Hunt, Wally Jones, Frank Palumbo, Lois Palumbo, Temmie Pearson, Sarah OPERATIONS Tenth is seeking a full-time financial assistant. The job description is at tenth.org. Tenth is looking for a global outreach administrative assistant. The person in this position has significant communication with our partners and, in addition, communicates well about all aspects of outreach to the congregation. The full job description is at tenth.org. To learn about planned giving to Tenth by means other than checks or cash, contact David Hanrahan at plannedgiving@tenth.org or at x225. Please schedule all church events with Dot Boersma. Make event reservations now for spaces and/or resources through August Contact Dot at dboersma@tenth.org with any questions. The trustees report the following giving totals as of August 19, 2018: Church Ministry (8/19/18) Church Ministry YTD Outreach YTD Building YTD 2018 Giving 37,431 1,205, ,160 69, Budget YTD 38,058 1,255, , ,877 Difference , ,973 38,830 The Project of the Month offering as of August 19 is $458.

8 17th & Spruce Streets SENIOR MINISTER MAILING ADDRESS 1701 Delancey Street Philadelphia, PA p f welcome@tenth.org MINISTERS Rev. Deryck Barson, Assistant Minister Rev. Enrique Leal, Internationals Outreach Rev. Gavin Lymberopoulos, Outreach Rev. Carroll Wynne, Pastoral Care MINISTRY DIRECTORS Dr. David Apple, Mercy Ministry Douglas Baker, Administrator Jared Cochrum, College Ministry Colin Howland, Organist/Music Dr. Laura Layer, Medical Campus Outreach Pam Nothacker, Tenth Preschool Sarah Peterman, Nursery Dora Phan, Maranatha (Jr/Sr High) METROPOLITAN ELDERS Central, West, and South Philadelphia Bill Langford Philip Scribano Doug Potts NORTHERN TIER ELDERS North Philadelphia, Bucks and Montgomery Counties Steve Bachman Dan Kunkle David Fiori WESTERN SUBURBS ELDERS East Delaware County, Main Line Bob Kempf Gregg Olmstead BRANDYWINE ELDERS Chester and West Delaware Counties, Delaware Bert Fink George McFarland NEW JERSEY ELDERS New Jersey David Calvanico Steve Forde Paul Grant Andrew Fletcher Jim Hala INTERNATIONALS OUTREACH ELDERS Nasrat Ghattas Russ Pfeifer SERVICES NEXT WEEK 9:00/11:00 AM: Morning Worship Hebrews... 6:30 PM Evening Worship CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Nursery care is available during all services. For Adult/Youth/ Children s Bible School opportunities, see our Bible School brochure available in our lobbies, or visit our website at tenth.org. DIRECTIONS AND SUNDAY PARKING An Attending Services placard, which is available in our lobbies, must be placed on the front dashboard of your car for parking in permitted areas on the street. See the parking areas listed on the placard. The main reduced-rate garage is between 17th and 18th on South Street. Parking lot tickets must be stamped in the Narthex or Delancey Lobby. Free parking is available on Sundays in the Liberty Place Garage (north of Chestnut Street, from 16th to 17th Street). Free chaser tickets are available in Reception Hall after services. See tenth.org/parking for all parking details and directions. RESOURCES Explore the church and our ministries at tenth.org. At the site, you may view services live, as well as past services. Tenth members and regular attendees may also link to the church s database using the AccessTenth link from the home page. The church library is open between morning services, 10:30 11:00, in Catacombs rooms C1 and C4. ABOUT TENTH We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America adhering to the authority of Scripture and confessing the doctrine contained in the Westminster Standards. Tenth was founded in 1829, its present structure was designed by John McArthur Jr., and built in The interior was redesigned by Frank Miles Day in More information about history and architecture is at tenth. org/history.