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1 Our mission is to glorify and enjoy God, love and equip His people for the work of His ministry, and make disciples of all nations. September 3, 2017 Evangelical - Reformed - Presbyterian Session Jason Churchwell Josh Garrett Jeff Kross Paul McCommon Rob Morton Howard Reed Hunter Stevenson Dan Strawn Jeff Thompson Kevin Watson Diaconate Bert Barnes Matt Cathey Lonnie Dye Cal Garretson Matt Monsted Tate Morris Jack Pyles Every Member, Ministers Hunter Stevenson, Senior Pastor Josh Garrett, Associate Pastor Mark Ballard, Youth Director Bill Barnes, Interim Children s Min Dir. Kathy Pye, Church Secretary Monni Parrish, Financial Dir., Pianist Debbie McCommon, Preschool Dir. Iris Archer, Christian Counselor & Women s Ministry Dir. North Macon Presbyterian Church, PCA 5707 Rivoli Drive Macon, GA Phone: Fax: Website: office@nmpc.net NORTH MACON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCA

2 Please be sure to turn off all cellular devices during the worship service. Prelude Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name. Psalm 97:12 Glorious God, it is the flame of my life to worship You, the crown and glory of my soul to adore You, heavenly pleasure to approach You. Give me power by Your Spirit to help me worship now, that I may forget the world, be brought into fullness of life, be refreshed, comforted, blessed. Amen. Welcome & Announcements Introit Rev. Hunter Stevenson Call to Worship Psalm 97 (page 820 in the hymnal) *Praise Hymn *Invocation 2 - O Worship the King (vs. 1-5) Rev. Josh Garrett Sunday - 9:30 am - Sunday School 10:45 am - Worship Monday - 9:00 am - Monday Morning Prayer Wednesday - 5:45 pm - Dinner 6:30 pm - Bible Lesson Monday Morning Prayer - We will gather for prayer tomorrow morning from 9:00-10:00 AM in the Conference Room. If you have a prayer request, please let Hunter or Josh know so that we can pray for you. Ladies Bible Studies this Fall - (1) The Friday morning Ladies Bible Study will resume this Friday, September 8th at 10 AM. They will continue their study of the gospel of John. (2) A Wednesday morning Ladies Bible Study & a Wednesday evening Ladies Bible Study will begin on Wednesday, September 13th at 10 AM and 6:30 PM respectively. Both will study the book of Ephesians. All ladies are invited! Please sign up in the narthex. Covenant Care - Covenant Care Adoptions invites you to their Fall Evening for Life at 6:30 p.m. on Tues, Sept 19th at First Presbyterian Church. Enjoy a complimentary dinner and be inspired by stories of lives changed through adoption. Reservations are required ( ). Out of Darkness Training - Out of Darkness is an anti-trafficking ministry in Middle Georgia. A training session will be held September 15-16th at Mable White Baptist Church. Please see Mark Ballard for more details. New Members Class - If you are interested in learning more about NMPC or joining our membership, you are invited sign up for the New Members Class, which is comprised of two Sunday night meetings and is scheduled for October 1st and 8th from 5:30-8:00 (dinner & childcare are provided). To sign up or for more information, please contact Pastor Hunter (hunter@nmpc.net). *those who are able please stand 2 11

3 *Confession of Faith Romans 8:1-2, 28, Pastor: Christian, what are the benefits you have in Christ Jesus? COMMUNION PREPARATION September - Charles & Patricia Hughes COMMUNION SERVERS September - Jeff Thompson, Howard Reed, Rob Morton, Kevin Watson, Frank Fleming USHERS September - Matt Monsted, Charles Baker, Dwayne Benson, James Norvell First, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit of life set us free from the law of sin and death. Second, we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Third, we are convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor heavenly rulers, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. GREETERS September - Paul & Pam Kanode SOUNDBOARD OPERATOR September - Matt Cathey *Hymn 94 - How Firm a Foundation (vs. 1-4, 6) FLOWER SCHEDULE Today (9/3) - Communion Next Sunday (9/10) Patricia Hughes PRAYER TEAM Today (9/03 Jeff Thompson, Frank Fleming Next Sunday (9/10) Jeff Kross, Rob Morton Call to Prayer Psalm 34:15 The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and his ears are attentive to their cry. NURSERY WORKERS Today (9/03) Hays & Andrea Fyke Next Sunday (9/10) Bryan & Lisa O Quinn Pastoral Prayer & Lord s Prayer Rev. Josh Garrett CHILDREN S CHURCH Today (9/03) Paul & Pam Kanode Next Sunday (9/10) Rob & Ann Morton 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. 10 3

Offertory Scripture Reading Isaiah 40:1-11 *Hymn of Preparation My Shepherd Will Supply My Needs SUNDAY SCHOOL/FALL QUARTER Children s Classes - Children s

Youth Class - The Sermon on the Mount: The Norms of the Kingdom of Heaven, led by Mark Ballard (Room #120A) Adult Classes - Romans 8-16 For You by Tim Keller -

- led by Howard Gordon Women s Class - The book of Acts - led by Pam Kanode WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Dinner begins at 5:45 PM for the whole family ($5.

At 6:30 PM, some adults meet in the sanctuary for Bible study and some adults meet in Small Groups (see Josh for details), while the youth (grades 7-12) and the

Hunter Stevenson Mark 1:1-8 General Operations 7/31/2017 Capital Campaign 7/31/2017.

4 Offertory Scripture Reading Isaiah 40:1-11 *Hymn of Preparation My Shepherd Will Supply My Needs SUNDAY SCHOOL/FALL QUARTER Children s Classes - Children s classes are available by grade. Youth Class - The Sermon on the Mount: The Norms of the Kingdom of Heaven, led by Mark Ballard (Room #120A) Adult Classes - Romans 8-16 For You by Tim Keller - led by Paul McCommon Old Testament Historical Context - led by Josh Garrett Technology and Your Family - Led by Jason Churchwell Men s Class - Union with Christ - led by Howard Gordon Women s Class - The book of Acts - led by Pam Kanode WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Dinner begins at 5:45 PM for the whole family ($5.00/adult/teen, $2.00/child, family max $15.00). At 6:30 PM, some adults meet in the sanctuary for Bible study and some adults meet in Small Groups (see Josh for details), while the youth (grades 7-12) and the children (4 years to 6th grade) have classes. Nursery is provided. Prayer for Our Covenant Children 4 Rev. Hunter Stevenson Sermon Preparing the Way Rev. Hunter Stevenson Mark 1:1-8 General Operations 7/31/2017 Capital Campaign 7/31/ Receipts: $ 506,213 Amount Pledged: $1,990, Expenses: $ 422,315 Pledges Received: 1,225, transfer to Capital Campaign: $ 58,000 Pledges Outstanding: 764,791 Building Fund Cash: 1,775,286 Faith Promise for Missions Bldg Expenses Paid: 163,850 Collected Jan-Jun: $24,738 Paid out Jan-Jun: $19,275 Total Gifts & Pledges: 2,703,927 to support our 15 missionaries Goal to break ground: 2,750,000 Needed July-Dec: $19,275 Collected in July: $ 1,082 Guaranteed max price: 4,000,000 9

5 Our Church Family: Expecting: Marie Seay, Lily Robinson, Allie Monsted, Jessie Schnetzer & Allison Deaton Newborns: Hatcher Barnes, William Cathey, Jonathan Young, Rhett Covert, Camp Garretson, Ella Anne Norvell & Marjory Bell Members caring for Loved Ones: Charles Baker (mom); Kathy Cunningham (mom); Becky Gorman (Randy); Amelia Smith (mom Kathryn Jones); Mary Jane Leggett (mom & daughter-inlaw); Charlie Parrish (mom); Recovering: Bill Gaeta (chronic leukemia); Cathy Ridley (knee); Bobby Freeman (foot); Howard Murray (lung); Barbara Gibson (knee); Helen Brock (facial nerve); Brenda Crutchfield (pneumonia); Imrie Fyke (tonsils) Bereaved: Susan Robertson (Paul); Lynn Leverette (Oscar); Jimmy & Diane McCallum (daughter); Nina Fleming (mom & dad); Howard Reed (dad); Barbara Gibson (Dan); Kathy Combs (stepdad); Charles Hughes (brother); Kate Harrison (sister) The Sacrament of Communion All those who have placed their faith and trust in Christ alone for their salvation, are baptized, and are members in good standing of a Bible-believing, evangelical church are invited to partake of the Lord s Supper this morning. All others, please allow the elements to pass, as you consider your relationship with Christ and His Church. *The Hymn of Response Hymn of the Month for September Our Capital Campaign: Let us give thanks to God for the outpouring of His blessings upon our congregation! He has enabled us to give so generously, has granted us wisdom and discernment throughout this process so far, and has unified us so that with one heart and one mind we are moving forward with our new sanctuary. Let us pray that Sunday, October 15th will be a glorious day to celebrate God s faithfulness as we break ground on the new building. Our City & Country: Ask God to restrain wickedness in our city; to convict men of their sins so that they turn to Jesus the Savior; to write His laws upon our hearts so that we might live to please Him. *Benediction Hebrews 13:20-21 Now may he God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back for the dead our Lord Jesus,, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Postlude Visitors: Welcome! Please feel free to speak with one of the pastors or elders after the service. They will be glad to answer any questions you may have and would enjoy meeting you. 8 5

6 09/03/17 Title: Preparing the Way Mark 1:1-8 Found on pages 812 in your pew Bible Meditation A voice of one calling: In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD; make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Isaiah 40:3 Intercession Our Priorities: 1. A progressive commitment to Christ: Worshipers Celebrating Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of sinners 2. A progressive commitment to Christ s Body: Servants Loving one another just as Jesus has loved us 3. A progressive commitment to Christ s Work in the World: Ambassadors Testifying to the world that Jesus is the Christ Our Members: Tim, Laura, Jackson & Payton Finney Caroline Fleming Frank & Nina Fleming Bobby & Barbara Freeman Our Missionaries: David and Erin Pervis are in a church planting ministry in Kiev, Ukraine, reaching people with the gospel through several means, one being teaching English. Unreached People Groups; pray for the missionaries who minister to those who have never heard the Gospel, that God would fill them with the Holy Spirit, open the hearts of their hearers, and cause churches to be established; pray that God would raise up more missionaries with a heart for these unreached people groups Our Ministries: Our sister churches & partnering ministries; Strong Tower Fellowship, First Presbyterian Church, Grace Presbyterian Church, Central Georgia Presbytery, Covenant Care Services, Evangelism Explosion and Caring Solutions. Pray for the spread of the Gospel and the advancement of Christ s Kingdom. Our staff, elders and deacons would be full of faith and the Holy Spirit 6 7

NORTH MACON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCA

NORTH MACON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCA Our mission is to glorify and enjoy God, love and equip His people for the work of His ministry, and make disciples of all nations. October 29, 2017 Evangelical - Reformed - Presbyterian Session Jason