What If God Was One of Us? Dr. Liam Goligher

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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 this church opens wide her doors and offers her welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. M O R N I N G W O R S H I P What If God Was One of Us? E V E N I N G W O R S H I P...Uneasy Lies the Head... February 19, 2017

2 M O R N I N G W O R S H I P 9 : 0 0 / 1 1 : 0 0 A M Prelude Improvisation on St. Bernard Jesus, Who gave Himself for you upon the cross to die, Opens to you His sacred heart; O to that heart draw nigh. Ye hear how kindly He invites, ye hear His words so blest: All ye that labor come to Me, and I will give you rest. Thanksgiving Call to Worship Camil Van Hulse Richard Purvis Colin Howland, organ * 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 Almighty God, to know You is the fulfillment of our deepest longings and satisfaction of our most ardent desires. Yet foolishly we have sought our pleasures elsewhere. We have put the seeking of idols, which are bound to leave us feeling empty, above seeking You. We have failed to love You with all our heart, soul and mind. We have failed to love our neighbors as ourselves. Forgive us for our sins and grant that from now on we might serve You in newness of life. We pray these things in the name of Your most precious Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. * The Gospel s Assurance of Pardon * Invocation * Hymn 92: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Ein Feste Burg Responsive Reading Psalm 7:1 17 (page 450) * 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 * Hymn: Before the Throne of God Above (turn page) Vikki Cook (In the 11:00 service, Praisemakers, ages 4 5, may go to B2; Praisemakers Plus, grades 1 2, may go to B1.) * Offering Prayer * Congregation standing

3 Offertory: Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart Rejoice, O pure in heart, rejoice, give thanks, and sing; Your festal banner wave on high, the cross of Christ your King. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, give thanks, and sing! At last the march shall end; the wearied ones shall rest, The pilgrims reach their home at last, Jerusalem the blest. Praise God, who reigns on high, the Lord whom we adore: The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, one God forevermore. arr. Colin Howland Colin Howland, organ Scripture Reading Hebrews 2:14 18 (page 1002) Sermon: What If God Was One of Us? Prayer * Hymn 185: Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned Hetherton * Benediction Postlude I N T E R C E S S O R Y P R AY E R Intercessors are available for prayer each Sunday at 12:30 PM to listen and provide prayers of spiritual comfort, solace, and support. All are welcome. Go down the stairs from the Narthex or the door to the left of the pulpit or take the elevator to the B level and meet near Catacombs rooms C5 and C6. Look for team members wearing red tags. P R O J E C T O F T H E M O N T H : J O H N C A LV I N S C H O O L John Calvin School at the Hogar La Providencia in Santa Marta, Colombia began in 2006 under the leadership of national partner Pastor Jaime Leal. It launched with 32 primarily Chimila Indian students, residents of the children s home. An educational license was granted in 2009, when other neighborhood students enrolled. In 2015, a license for education at both primary and secondary education was granted. There is no nearby public school for the poor neighborhood around the John Calvin School. Most of the families cannot afford to pay the modest school fees. Scholarship funds are greatly needed to enable the school to succeed. Students are taught the Bible and Christian ethics by a chaplain/pastor. The 2016 school year ended with 140 students completing the term, creating an impact on many dysfunctional families. Cash or checks made payable to Tenth Presbyterian Church with February Project of the Month on the memo line, may be placed in offering plates or one of the oak boxes at the Sanctuary entrances. * Congregation standing

4 Before the Throne of God Above

5 E V E N I N G W O R S H I P 6 : 1 5 P M Soli Deo Gloria Prelude Impromtus, Op. 90 I. Allegro Molto Moderato IV. Allegretto Franz Schubert Robert Yang, piano Soli Deo Gloria is a motto that has been used since the time of the Protestant Reformation. It is the culminating phrase of five Solas and means Glory to God Alone. Soli Deo Gloria affords musicians (singers and instrumentalists alike) the opportunity to give back to God from the gifts He has given them. At the same time, the music is intended to encourage the congregation and to be a public testimony of our desire at Tenth Church to honor Him with our musical offerings. 6 : 3 0 P M Welcome Call to Worship Invocation * Hymn 168: I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art Toulon (Catechism Club & Tenth Children s Choir may be dismissed for their classes) Prayer of Preparation God s Word Read Daniel 2:1 30 (page 737) Sermon:...Uneasy Lies the Head... * Hymn 258: Sweet the Moments, Rich in Blessing Cross of Jesus * Offering Prayer Offertory: Ave Verum Corpus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ave verum corpus, natum de Maria virgine, Vere passum, immolatum in cruce pro homine Cuius latus perforatum unda fluxit et sanguine: Esto nobis praegustatum in mortis examine. Hail, true Body, born of the virgin Mary, Who having truly suffered, was sacrificed on the cross for mankind, Whose pierced side flowed with water and blood: May it be for us a foretaste [of the heavenly banquet] in the trial of death. Tenth Church Choir Timothy Gonzalez, conductor Question of Preparation (from the Heidelberg Catechism; congregation reads answer in unison) Question #81: Who are to come to the Lord s table? Answer: Those who are displeased with themselves because of their sins, but who nevertheless trust that their sins are pardoned and that their continuing weakness is covered by the suffering and death of Christ, and who also desire more and more to strengthen their faith and to lead a better life. Hypocrites and those who are unrepentant, however, eat and drink judgment on themselves. Sacrament of the Lord s Supper (gluten-free bread is in the center cup) * Congregation standing

6 Words of Invitation Distribution of the Bread There Is a Green Hill Far Away There is a green hill far away, without a city wall, Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all. There was no other good enough to pay the price of sin; He only could unlock the gate of heaven, and let us in. O dearly, dearly has He loved, and we must love Him too, And trust in His redeeming blood, and try His works to do. Distribution of the Cup Jesus Paid It All I hear the Savior say, Your strength indeed is small, Child of weakness, watch and pray, find in Me your all in all. Horsley All to Christ Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe; sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. For nothing good have I whereby Your grace to claim: I ll wash my garments white in the blood of Calvary s Lamb. Tenth Church Choir Proclamation of the Mystery of Our Faith: Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will come again! Prayer * Hymn 76: Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Lauda Anima * Benediction Choral Benediction: Sevenfold Amen Postlude John Stainer Tenth Church Choir T H E S H O R T E R C AT E C H I S M, 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 95: To whom is baptism to be administered? Answer: Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him; but the infants of such as are members of the visible church are to be baptized. * Congregation standing

7 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. Serving on the platform: 9 AM Enrique Leal, Jerry McFarland; 11 AM Gavin Lymberopoulos, Jason Bull; 6:30 PM Carroll Wynne, Dan Kunkle Tenth has Wi-Fi! Connect to the Tenth network and follow the prompts. If you have a smartphone, download the Church Life app from your app store and have the church directory and calendar with you all the time. Once downloaded, log in with the same username and password as you do for AccessTenth. Members/regular attenders who have not already used AccessTenth can sign up for a login if your is in our database (use quick link, upper right at If you want us to add your to our database, contact Pattie at plee@tenth.org. The deadline for bulletin announcements is Tuesday noon. Announcements for prayer can be submitted past the deadline and will be included when possible (otherwise the following week). Large print bulletins and hymns are available in the narthex they are in black binders. Hearing assistance devices and large print Bibles are also available nearby. Please return all of these to the same location after use. An American Sign Language interpreter is present at evening services at the sanctuary front (18th Street side). Go to tenth.org/volunteers to volunteer at Tenth. Post and find ads for events, housing, jobs, services and more at tenth.org/classifieds. See similar information on bulletin boards near the 17th Street exit between Reception Hall and the Delancey lobby. Please keep your belongings close to you. We have had occasional thefts. Use 2017 parking placards if you park in approved locations on the street. Copies are in the lobbies. Please do not bring food or drinks into the Sanctuary. Lost-and-found is in labeled compartments in the mailroom off the Delancey lobby. TODAY S EVENTS Coffee is available in the lobby at 1710 before 9 AM Bible School classes. Today at 9 AM Tom McCobb will be speaking about wills and other important legal topics at the Stewardship and Personal Finance class in Fellowship Hall East. Tom holds a JD degree from Syracuse University. If you have young children and have not yet made a will, come to learn about the importance of a will and other legal protections for your family. Tenth College Fellowship s class meets in 1710 Spruce, large conference room, 9:30 AM, for breakfast and study. The church library is open 10:25 10:55 AM in C1 and C4. Tenth International Fellowship (TIF) meets for worship on Sundays at 11 AM in Fellowship Hall. Contact tif@ tenth.org with questions. Prayer intercessors are available to pray with you after the 11 AM service. Find them near Catacombs room C6. Bridge Builders will have their third Sunday luncheon and fellowship today at 1 PM in Fellowship Hall East. Dr. David Apple will bring a message entitled Listening Is Relational as part of our series on Love One Another. All are welcome. Make plans to join us. It s a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Today s 6:30 service includes communion. UPCOMING EVENTS Violin/cello classes at an affordable cost are being offered to students (ages 7 17) in the church and community. Classes are held every Wednesday 4 5 PM. For more information or to register, visit Tenth s website tenth.org/violin or Judy at jharvey@tenth.org. An all-church work project will be held on Saturday, February 25, 9 AM to noon. The purpose of this project will be to remove nonessential contents from 1716 and 1710 buildings. It is also an excellent way to meet your fellow church members in a different context. Light refreshments will be served. The employment seekers prayer group meets on February 26, 10:30 11 AM, at 315 S 17th Street, 1 Rear (note location change).

8 A Grace and Work lunch, hosted by Tenth College Fellowship, will be held February 26 at 1710 Spruce Street (large conference room) at 12:45 PM. We ll hear how God s grace shapes one s work life. Tenth City Network s After-Hours (20 s and 30 s) meets the last Sunday of the month after evening services, 7:45 9 PM, in the large first floor conference room at 1710 Spruce Street. We will close the Lord s Day with a brief, informal time of singing, prayer, fellowship, and food. The AlphaCare Baby Bottle Fundraiser bottles you picked up will be collected on March 5. Join us for a church-wide prayer dinner on Tuesday, March 7, 6:45 8 PM, in Fellowship Hall. A Civil Conversation on Religious Differences: The Reformation at 500 Years this event is on Friday, March 10, 7 PM, sponsored by Biblical Seminary but held at Dock Mennonite Academy Theater, 1000 Forty Foot Road, Lansdale, PA. See posting on our bulletin board, the news and events link at biblical.edu, or contact president@biblical.edu or x158. Parish 4 men will hold a men s prayer breakfast at the Wayne Panera (319 E. Lancaster Ave, Wayne, PA, between St. Davids & Aberdeen Roads, on north side of street) Saturday, March 11, 7:30 AM. Contact Paul Reimold. On the second Saturday of each month, Tenth City Network hosts an evening of discussing and connecting with a series of talks from Liam Goligher, followed by dinner. On March 11, Liam s topic is Essentials for Outreach: Apologetics vs. Apologies. Meet at 1710 Spruce Street, 6 8:30 pm. Tenth Business Network will meet March 12, 9 AM, in 1716 Spruce second floor rear. Join them as they use Oz Guinness book, The Call (chapter 1), to discuss how to glorify the Lord in the business workplace. All women, teens, and girls (age 5 and up) are invited to enjoy some over-exaggerated fun with Sparrows on Saturday, March 18, 1 3 PM, in Fellowship Hall. There will be big versions of games, trivia on the world s largest things, and a time to create your own giant, colorful tissue paper flower. Mrs. Anastasia Forde will be our devotional speaker that afternoon. If you have any questions or would like to pre-register, please contact Amy Voorhis. The spring membership class starts on March 19 at 9 AM. If you would like to sign up or get more information, Pattie at plee@tenth.org. Thanks to all who responded to the Tenth Women s request for help in planning this year s Spring Tea to be held Saturday, April 8, 2 4 PM. Their present needs include: 1) Friday afternoon/early evening set-up at church and 2) men who will serve on the day of the tea for kitchen and cleanup help and one hour (day of tea) to assist with sign-in of attendees. If interested, please contact Sabita Balgobin. Are you hungry for a Bible study where you fit in? Join Carlos DiCarlo and others on Monday nights, 6:30 PM, as they carefully study James epistle. For information, contact carlos.dicarlo1975@gmail.com. Meet in 1710 Spruce Street (but enter at 1701 Delancey first). Join Bruce McDowell and Enrique Leal for prayer on Wednesdays, 5:30 6 PM, in 3 West. Join the West Philadelphia International Students Christian Fellowship (ISCF), a TIF ministry, for weekly Saturday dinnertime fellowship at 6:30 PM at The City School Spruce Hill, 42nd and Baltimore Avenue. Contact Enrique at eleal@tenth.org or x223. OPPORTUNITIES Are you traveling this summer? A global partner family will be in Philadelphia July 10 August 25 while they raise support. If you have a car they could borrow or a home they could house-sit for you, contact Shannon at sjohnston@tenth.org. Would you like to participate in a ministry that has a big impact but doesn t take much time? Are you looking to spend time with a buddy or family member while helping others? If so, volunteering at coffee hour a few times a year may be for you. To see what coffee hour involves, come serve alongside our regular crew for one Sunday only. We ll show you the ropes, and you can then decide whether you d like to help out at coffee hour regularly. Try It Out Sundays will be held on March 5, April 9, April 23, April 30, and May 14. Steve or Ruth Neild or just stop by on those mornings around 9:15 AM.

9 Fellowship Bible Study needs men and women to share the Bible (and dinner) with our homeless guests 4 6 PM on Sundays at Tenth. Contact David at dapple@ tenth.org. Fellowship Bible Study needs cooks once a month on Sundays at 4:30 PM at Tenth. Contact David at dapple@ tenth.org. Tenth s media ministry is seeking individuals interested in operating sound, webcast, and other technical outreaches. See Steve Kohler or skohler@tenth.org. Do you have the gifts of prayer and compassion? Join Tenth s prayer intercessors one Sunday a month from 12:30-1 PM and pray one-on-one with a member seeking help. Contact David at dapple@tenth.org. A global partner family needs to rent out their house in Northeast Philadelphia while they serve overseas. For more information, please contact global@tenth.org or call the church office. Would you like to play a role in reaching Asia and the Arab world for Jesus? InterserveUSA has an opening for a detail-oriented person with a warm and welcoming disposition to serve as an administrative assistant. For full details, visit Are you looking for extra support and counsel for life s challenges? The Philadelphia Renewal Network offers professional, affordable, accessible, gospel-centered counseling and psychiatric services. Talk to Carroll Wynne, call PRN directly at , or visit philadelphiarenewalnetwork.org for more information. PRAISE GOD FOR The birth of Susannah Jane Fijan on January 14 to Bobby and Bethany Fijan. PRAY FOR Millie Stockdale as she continues to recover from surgery. Nancy Siegel, who will have surgery this week. Members who have ongoing health needs: Clare Arnesen, Bob Caldwell, Marjorie Calvanico, Allen D Acenzo, Brian Forde, Paul Graves, Cyndy Hunt, Wally Jones, Tom Muldoon, Lois Palumbo, Temmie Pearson, Ronald Smith, Ginny Timms, Howard Vos, Saundra Wiggins, Chazz Williams. Members serving in the military: James C., Edward Dawson, Christopher Hala, JD Hala, James Kenis, Rusty Pfeifer, Nelson and Linda Maguire s nephew Jeremy Pfifer, Elijah Riggs, and Peter Shevchenko. Contact Dot at dboersma@tenth.org or x233 to update or add others to this list. Those of our congregation who are seeking employment. Check our 17th Street stairwell bulletin boards for housing and employment opportunities. Trustee and Commission meetings Tuesday night. Today s ACTS Nursing Home Ministry at Penn Center for Rehab, 2 PM. ACTS Fellowship Bible Study leaders as they minister to our homeless guests. OPERATIONS 2016 contribution statements have been mailed. Please contact Phoebe at pwu@tenth.org if you did not receive yours. 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 February 12, 2017: Outreach (YTD) Church Ministry (2/12/17) Church Ministry (YTD) Building (YTD) 2016 Giving 71,874 32, ,687 14, Giving 67,157 43, ,635 12,912 The Project of the Month offering as of February 12 is $1,095.

10 CHILDREN AND YOUTH WINTER CLASSES Birth to toddlers Reception Hall (9 AM & 11 AM, through age 3 at 6:10 PM) Age Delancey (9 AM & 11 AM) Age 3 Carriage house at 9 AM; 1717 Delancey at 11 AM Ages 4 5 B2 & B3 (9 AM) Children with Special Needs B5 B5 at 9 AM; B1 at 11 AM Grades 1 3 Catacombs (9 AM) Grades 4 5 Catacombs and then 1701 Delancey 4E and 2W (9 AM) Grades Delancey 3W (9 AM) Grades S. 17th Street, 2Rear (9 AM) Grades S. 17th Street, 3Front (9 AM) Grades Pine Street (9 AM) Ages 4 5: Praisemakers B2 B3 (leave 11 AM service at second hymn) Grades 1 2: Praisemakers Plus B5 (leave 11 AM service at second hymn) Ages 4 5: Catechism Club B5 (leave 6:30 PM as indicated in bulletin) Grades 1 6: Tenth Children s Music B1 B3 and Catacombs (6:00 PM) Grades 6 12: Maranatha (youth group) Fellowship Hall and other locations (6:15 PM) PARKING Parking in the Liberty Place garage is free only on Sundays. You will need to pick up chaser tickets in Reception Hall immediately after services (near water fountain after morning services, at nursery desk after evening services) you must show your garage ticket to receive one. Please park at Liberty to free up the streets for neighbors, bikers, and those with mobility issues. The garage has entrances between Market and Chestnut Streets on both 16th and 17th Streets. More details are at tenth.org/parking. If you use the EZ Park lot at 17th and Pine, you must validate your ticket with an EZ Park rubber stamp they have provided in order to get their reduced rate of $7 (note three-hour limit). The stamp is at the Delancey lobby desk and clearly marked EZ Park. The discounted parking rate for churches is $6 at the Penn Garage (1700 South Street); please stamp your ticket in the Narthex or Delancey lobby. The 2017 parking placard available in the lobbies includes Sunday street parking information, or see tenth. org/parking for all the details. Please check at tenth.org for all special event parking information. When using street parking on Spruce and Pine, please remember to use your mirrors and watch for bikers in the bike lane as you pull in and as you open your doors.

11 17th & Spruce Streets S E N I O R M I N I S T E R M A I L I N G A D D R E S S 1701 Delancey Street Philadelphia, PA p f welcome@tenth.org E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R Ron Ferner M I N I S T E R S Rev. Deryck Barson, Assistant Minister Rev. Enrique Leal, Internationals Rev. Gavin Lymberopoulos, Metro Dr. Bruce McDowell, Global Outreach Dr. Jerry McFarland, Senior Associate Rev. Carroll Wynne, Pastoral Care M I N I S T R Y D I R E C T O R S Dr. David Apple, Mercy Patrick Canavan, Administrator; Chr. Ed. Colin Howland, Organist/Music Dr. Laura Layer, Medical Campus Outreach Pam Nothacker, Tenth Preschool Dora Phan, Maranatha (Jr/Sr High) Sarah Peterman, Nursery PA R I S H 1 E L D E R S : C E N T E R C I T Y/ S P H I L A Frank Harder Doug Potts PA R I S H 2 E L D E R S : N P H I L A / N S U B U R B S Steve Bachman Nasrat Ghattas David Fiori Dan Kunkle PA R I S H 3 E L D E R S : W P H I L A / W S U B U R B S Ron Hoch Bob Kempf Gregg Olmstead PA R I S H 4 E L D E R S : M A I N L I N E Patrick Canavan Paul Grant PA R I S H 5 E L D E R S : S W S U B U R B S / D E L AWA R E Dave Collins George McFarland Bert Fink PA R I S H 6 E L D E R S : N E W J E R S E Y Andrew Fletcher Jim Hala Steve Forde Russ Pfeifer T E N T H I N T E R N AT I O N A L F E L L O W S H I P E L D E R Nasrat Ghattas S E R V I C E S N E X T W E E K 9:00/11:00 AM: Morning Worship Hebrews 6:15/6:30 PM: Soli Deo Gloria/Evening Worship Daniel... C H R I S T I A N E D U C AT I O N 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. D I R E C T I O N S A N D S U N D AY PA R K I N G 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. R E S O U R C E S 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. A B O U T T E N T H 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.