ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION AUGUST 27, 2017

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1 AUGUST 27, 2017

2 WELCOME Westminster Presbyterian Church is a covenant family of believers called by God to fulfill His purposes here in Laurel, and as a staging ground for worldwide kingdom growth where we seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ to fill the earth with disciples, subdue it redemptively for God s glory, and worship Him joyfully. We are being redeemed and equipped by the Spirit to build up one another until the Lord returns.

3 ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION AUGUST 27, 2017 WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS * Congregation Standing PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Lisa Badley Blessed Assurance RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP* Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for He is our God, and we are the people of His pasture, the flock under His care. -Psalm 95:6-7 INVOCATION HYMN OF PRAISE* Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

4 GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH

5 PROFESSION OF OUR CHURCH S FAITH* 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 at 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. -The Apostle s Creed GOSPEL READING Mr. Hardie Perritt Matthew 20:20-28 INTERCESSORY PRAYER HYMN OF FAITH* Before the Throne of God Above GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

6 BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD ABOVE

7 OFFERTORY Lisa Badley For All the Saints OFFERING PRAYER ANTHEM Choir Speak, O Lord PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE SERMON Rev. Mike Allen Good Followers of Good Leaders Hebrews 13:7-21 CORPORATE AND RESPONSIVE CONFESSION OF SIN God of all comfort and Father of tender mercies, grant us to truly mourn over our sin, knowing that You never fail to comfort us. Make our hearts a submissive to Your leadership. Clear away all the obstacles in us that hinder Your reign. We ask Your forgiveness for the unbelief, unforgiveness, and pride that make us stubborn and hard to lead. Take us by the hand and lead us to Jesus, for He bore all our sin in His body when He died on the tree, so that we might know Your everlasting comfort. We ask this for Your glory and our good in Jesus name. Amen. (Hear now our silent and individual prayers of confession)

8 ASSURANCE OF PARDON AND THE LORD S PRAYER 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. AMEN. HOLY COMMUNION Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you! People: And also with you! Breaking of the Bread and Sharing of the Cup The center of each bread tray contains gluten-free bread. The outer rings of each cup tray contains wine, the inner rings contain juice. Please hold the elements as they will be taken together after all are served. BENEDICTION

9 SERMON NOTES Good Followers Of Good Leaders Hebrews 13:7-21 August 27, 2017 I. Because Their Leadership Is C Our Leaders Demonstrate our P vv II. Because Their Leadership Is P Our Leaders Deserve Our P v. 17 III. Because Their Leadership Is A Our Leaders Desire Our P vv IV. Because Their Leadership Is E Our Leaders Are Devoted To Our V. P vv Works Consulted: The Message of Hebrews - John Stott; New Testament Commentary - Simon Kistemaker; Hebrew Lectures - Ligon Duncan; Accordance 9 Bible Software (Greek Analysis), NIV Commentary; The Message - Eugene Peterson; Allen, Mike - Keeping Watch Over Us from Hebrews sermon series in 2011; Calvin, John - Hebrews; Peterson, David - New Bible Commentary; Barns, Albert - Barnes Notes On The New Testament; Wood, John - Remember Your Leaders

10 ANNOUNCEMENTS Evening service begins at 6pm. We will continue our series Good Questions. This evening s good question is: What is an elder? Please join us for a time of praise, fellowship and study of God s Word. Congregational Meeting: Immediately following this mornings worship service we will have a congregational meeting for the purpose of nominating candidates for the offices of elder and deacon. Please make every effort to be present. Mother's Morning Out is available to all members and is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-3:30 for children ages 5 and under. The cost is $10 a day per child. If you are interested in utilizing this program, please be sure to bring a lunch, change of clothes, and a labeled cup for your child. CPR Certification: Saturday, September 9th, we will host a certification class through the Red Cross. This class will cover Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR and AED. Class will begin here at the church at 8 that morning. We ll have an hour break for lunch and conclude around 2:30-3 in the afternoon. Upon completion, your certification will be ed to you. If you are interested in participating in this class, please let Kristen know. We only have 8 remaining spots available! Ladies Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 6:15 in room 7. We re studying 2 Peter. Bring your Bible and a notebook. Evening Circle will meet on Tuesday, September 5th at 6pm at the church. Nursery will be provided. Those wishing to use the nursery should let Rebekah Simpson know no later than Sunday, September 3rd. All ladies interested in attending are welcome. If you have questions, please see Rachel Jones or Denise Morgan. Morning Circle will meet on Tuesday, September 12th in the Fellowship Room at 10am. Ginny Traylor will be leading us in a study of the book Destined for Glory: the Meaning of Suffering by Margaret Clarkson. Copies of the book will be available for purchase through the church office for $10. Luncheon Circle will meet on Monday, September 11th at Noon at the home of Barbara Gatlin, 2040 Briarwood. Jane Martin will lead us as we continue to study our book When Trouble Comes. We will be studying chapter 7 - Now Is My Soul Troubled this week.

11 THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER Sunday, August 27 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship 4:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal 6:00 PM - Evening Worship Monday, August 28 No Activities Planned Tuesday, August 29 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - MMO Wednesday, August 30 7:00 AM - Men s Bible Study 11:00 AM - Women s Prayer Group 5:30 PM - Fellowship Meal 6:05 PM - Children s Choirs 6:10 PM - Ladies Bible Study, Mens Bible Study, HighLife 6:25 PM - Gospel Project Class (K5-2nd), Catechism Class (3rd-6th) 6:30 PM - Handbells Thursday, August 31 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - MMO Friday, September 1 No Activities Planned Saturday, September 2 No Activities Planned Officers of the Week Aug 27-Sept 2 Sept 3 - Sept 9 Elder: Hardie Perritt Wayne Traylor Deacon: Josh Jones Westminster Officers & Staff: Elders Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Romney Entrekin Wm. Horne Jr John Lowery Steven Morgan Hardie Perritt Wayne Traylor Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Lisa Badley, Pianist Jeremy Britt, Youth Director John Carter, Church Facilitator Lisa Corley, Office Manager Rev. Kory Duncan, Associate Pastor Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children s Ministry Director Instrumentalists David Bonilla, violin Wei-Shiang Wang, viola Alvaro Miranda, cello Deacons Danny Martin Chuck Bell Chase Edwards Mike Ishee Josh Jones Danny Martin Luke Morgan Larkin Simpson Frank Summerville John Tucker

12 WELCOME! If you are a visitor and would like more information about our church, please fill out the contact information below and place in the offering plate as it passes: Name Address Phone Number Children s Names & Ages Add me to the phone & list. Prayer Requests Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal Dinner will be Baked Potato Bar Salad & Dessert. My family will need plates.