ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD

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1 ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD Park Cities Presbyterian Church January 3, :00, 9:30 and 11:00 am 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 all who will come, this church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. We Prepare Our Hearts The LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him. Habakkuk 2.2 Preparation for Worship Prelude from Te Deum Colin Howland, Organ Charpentier We Praise and Profess Our Faith in God My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD, and let all flesh bless His holy name forever and ever. Psalm Children's Sermon 9:30/11:00 Call to Worship The Rev. Patrick Lafferty Minister: Ascribe to the LORD, O clans of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength! People: Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring and offering and come before Him! Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness; tremble before Him, all the earth. Minister: Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather and deliver us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to Your holy name, and glory in Your praise. People: Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. 1 Chronicles 16: 28-29, 35-36

2 * Hymn of Adoration No. 441 Jesus Shall Reign DUKE STREET * Prayer of Adoration * Profession of Faith The Rev. Bill Lamberth 8:00 The Rev. Tim Tinsley 9:30 The Rev. Jeff White 11:00 Our God has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Jesus Christ is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be preeminent. For in Him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross. Colossians 1:13-15, * Hymn of Praise No. 165 Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim LYONS Please be seated. Public Confession of Sin O God, I bless You for the happy moment when I first saw Your law fulfilled in Christ, wrath appeased, death destroyed, sin forgiven, my soul saved. I want no other rock to build upon than that which I have, desire no other hope than that of gospel truth, need no other look than that which gazes on the cross. Forgive me if I have tried to add anything to the one foundation, if I have unconsciously relied upon my knowledge, experience, deeds, and not seen them as filthy rags, if I have attempted to complete what is perfect in Christ. May my cry be always, Only Jesus! Only Jesus! In Him is freedom from condemnation, fullness in His righteousness, eternal vitality in His given life, indissoluble union in fellowship with Him. In Him I have all that I can hold; enlarge me to take in more. Silent Confession Words of Assurance If You, O LORD, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness, that You may be feared. Psalm Hymn No. 449 We Rest on Thee FINLANDIA 9:30/11:00-2 -

3 We Pray for Our Congregation, the Church, and the World First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people... This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2.1, 3-4 Prayer of Intercession/Offertory Prayer Mr. Lamberth 8:00 Mr. Tinsley 9:30 Mr. White 11:00 Musical Offering 8:00 In Thee Is Joy Bach Mr. Howland, Organ 9:30/11:00 Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation Wood Chancel Choir J. Marty Cope, Director Christ is made the sure foundation, Christ the Head and Cornerstone; chosen of the Lord, and precious, binding all the church in one; Holy Zion's help forever, and her confidence alone. To this temple, where we call Thee, come, O Lord of hosts, today; with Thy wonted loving kindness hear Thy servants as they pray; and Thy fullest benediction shed within its walls alway. Laud and honor to the Father, laud and honor to the Son, laud and honor to the Spirit, ever Three and ever One. One in might, and One in glory, while unending ages run. * The Greeting of Peace Minister: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men! The peace of the Lord be with you always. Luke 2.14 People: And also with you. The Service of Friendship If you are seated on the left end of the pew, please take the Service of Friendship pad, fill out the information and pass it down. When it arrives at the other end of the pew, pass it back, taking note of those who are seated in your row. We Hear and Respond to God's Word Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD and all the rules. And all the people answered with one voice and said, All the words that the LORD has spoken we will do. Exodus

4 * The Scripture Reading 2 Chronicles After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. 2 Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar (that is, Engedi). 3 Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. 4 And Judah assembled to seek help from the Lord; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the Lord. 5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the Lord, before the new court, 6 and said, O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you. 7 Did you not, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend? 8 And they have lived in it and have built for you in it a sanctuary for your name, saying, 9 If disaster comes upon us, the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we will stand before this house and before you for your name is in this house and cry out to you in our affliction, and you will hear and save. 10 And now behold, the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir, whom you would not let Israel invade when they came from the land of Egypt, and whom they avoided and did not destroy 11 behold, they reward us by coming to drive us out of your possession, which you have given us to inherit. 12 O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you. 13 Meanwhile all Judah stood before the Lord, with their little ones, their wives, and their children. 14 And the Spirit of the Lord came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. 15 And he said, Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God's. 16 Tomorrow go down against them. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz. You will find them at the end of the valley, east of the wilderness of Jeruel. 17 You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the Lord will be with you. 18 Then Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the Lord, worshiping the Lord. 19 And the Levites, of the Kohathites and the Korahites, stood up to praise the Lord, the God of Israel, with a very loud voice. 20 And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed. 21 And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the Lord and praise him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, Give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever. 22 And when they began to sing and praise, the Lord set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed. 23 For the men of Ammon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction, and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they all helped to destroy one another

5 The Morning Sermon Worship Wars Mr. Lafferty Worshipers at 9:30 and 11:00, please continue on page 6 * The Great Thanksgiving Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Minister: Lift up your hearts! People: We lift them up to the Lord! Minister: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. People: It is right to give Him thanks and praise. Minister: It is right and good and a joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks unto You, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty, Everlasting God. People: Therefore, with angels and archangels, and with all the company of heaven, we laud and magnify Your glorious Name; evermore praising You, and singing: We Proclaim Jesus Christ Crucified as the Only Salvation for Sinners Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. John 14:6 * Prayer of Thanksgiving and Blessing * The Words of Institution The Communion Please come forward down the center aisle. Partake of the elements upon receiving them from the elders. Return to your seat with your empty cup via the side aisle

6 During the Serving of Communion Please use the following Scripture for private meditation. Psalm God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts. The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Worshipers at 9:30 and 11:00, please continue here We go into the World with God's Peace to Live for His Glory Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do His will, working in us that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. Hebrews 13:20-21 * Closing Carol No. 575 Soldiers of Christ, Arise DIADEMATA * Benediction Minister: The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 People: Thanks be to God! Amen. Postlude Mr. Howland, Organ * The congregation stands. Park Cities Presbyterian Church exists to extend the transforming presence of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas and to the world

7 Personal Prayer and Counsel Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor... rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to the needs of the saints, practicing hospitality. Romans 12.10, 12, 13 We want so much to come alongside you in brotherly love and hospitality by your allowing us to be in prayer for your salvation or any need you may have. Please join us in the Parlor (north of Fellowship Hall) following the worship service where our Elders and prayer leaders are available and eager to meet with you and pray with you in complete confidence. Sunday Evening Worship Service Tonight, January 3, :00 pm Oak Lawn West Senior Pastor The Rev. Mark Davis Session/Associate Pastors Ron Baxter Kit Case Doug Chesnut The Rev. Pete Deison Harry Hargrave Doug Horn Tim Jeffress Kent Johnson Louie Little Pat Moore Boots Nowlin Rick Owens Bobby Payne Kirk Pogoloff Dick Steele Bill Thomas The Rev. Tim Tinsley Steve Vanderhill Assistant Pastors The Rev. Ron Williams The Rev. Bill Lamberth The Rev. Patrick Lafferty The Rev. Julian Russell The Rev. Jeff White The Rev. Don Admire Music by permission: CCLI #