KNOWING CHRIST AND MAKING HIM KNOWN

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1 KNOWING CHRIST AND MAKING HIM KNOWN December 16, 2018

2 P R O V I D E N C E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H M O R N I N G W O R S H I P PRELUDE AND SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION MRS. JANET TAYLOR WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Please pass registration pad after signing) CHORAL INTROIT CALL TO WORSHIP FROM LUKE 2 Leader: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, All : Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! PRAYER OF ADORATION AND LORD S PRAYER HYMN OF PRAISE O Come, All Ye Faithful No. 208 READING OF GOD S WORD HYMN Nehemiah 10:28-39 PAGE 406 Angels We have Heard on High No. 214 CONFESSION OF FAITH WESTMINSTER Larger CATECHISM, Q 46 Leader: ALL: What was the estate of Christ s humiliation? The estate of Christ s humiliation was that low condition, wherein he for our sakes, emptying himself of his glory, took upon him the form of a servant, in his conception and birth, life, death, and after his death, until his resurrection. CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE DOXOLOGY, No. 731 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heav n-ly host: praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. A-men

3 CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN Blessed Jesus, how often we have heard you say, Blessed are the poor in spirit but we have been rich in pride. Blessed are those who mourn but we have not known much sorrow for our sin. Blessed are the meek but we are a stiff-necked people. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness but we are filled with other things. Blessed are the merciful but we are harsh and impatient. Blessed are the pure in heart but we have impure hearts. Blessed are the peacemakers but we have not sought reconciliation. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness but our lives do not challenge the world. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me but we have hardly made it known that we are yours. Your Law is holy and your blessings are perfect, but they are both too great for us. You alone are blessed. We plead with you to forgive our sins and give us the blessing of your righteousness. THE ASSURANCE OF GOD S PARDONING GRACE FROM COLOSSIANS 1 HYMN The Father, has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. He 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. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen No. 211 (Children leave for Children s Church) PASTORAL AND OFFERTORY PRAYER CHORAL ANTHEM SEE FOLLOWING PAGE FOR ANTHEM WORDS Behold Our God

4 Behold Our God Baird/Altrogge/McDonald Who has held the oceans in His hands? Who has numbered ev ry grain of sand? Kings and nations tremble at His voice. All creation rises to rejoice! REFRAIN - Behold our God, seated on His throne; come, let us adore Him! Behold our King, nothing can compare; come, let us adore Him! Who has given counsel to the Lord? Who can question any of His words? Who can teach the One who knows all things? Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds? REFRAIN You will reign forever; let Your glory fill the earth; Your glory reign, You reign! O come let us adore Him; who has felt the nails upon His hands, Bearing all the guilt of sinful man? O come, let us adore Him! God eternal, humbled to the grave, Jesus, Savior, risen now to reign! REFRAIN SERMON REV. IAN KAYSER Responding to Christmas: Simeon and Anna LUKE 2: 22-38, PAGE 857 HYMN OF PREPARATION Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts (vs. 1,2&3) No. 646 WORDS OF INVITATION AND FENCING OF THE TABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ELEMENTS CLOSING HYMN Jesus, Thou Joy of Loving Hearts (v. 4) No. 646 BENEDICTION REV. IAN KAYSER POSTLUDE MRS. JANET TAYLOR

5 C A L E N D A R & P R A Y E R G U I D E This weeks scripture reading to prepare you for worship next week. Colossians 1:15-29, Philippians 2: 1-11, 1 Peter 2: 1-12, Revelation 21, Hebrews 4 Elder on Call for Week of December 16th: Elder Bill Pleasant Deacon on Duty for December: Deacon Rob McIntyre Morning Nursery Workers December 16th: J/R Elliott, A/G Davis, M/McNair Volunteers Needed, Evening Nursery Workers: C/L Cullnane S U N D A Y NO SUNDAY SCHOOL until JANUARY Morning Worship Service Christian Education Committee Children s Christmas Program 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. T U E S D A Y Men s Prayer Group T H U R S D A Y Ladies Prayer 6:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. N U R S I N G H O M E & S H U T - I N S Marie Murray, please pray for clarity of mind and comfort. S I C K, S U R G E R I E S, & R E C O V E R I N G Please pray for strength and minimal side affects as David Johnson receives chemo. Please pray for the Allen family. Their son (who attends Mt. Salus school) has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. Alan & Heather Kelly, please pray that Heather s chemo/radiation treatments will be effective. Please pray for a healthy pregnancy for Robin Elliott and a healthy baby. Please continue to pray for the health concerns of Janie Melton. M I S S I O N A R Y F A M I L Y O F T H E W E E K MTW, Josh & Gina P R A Y E R F A M I L Y O F T H E W E E K Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perkins (Andrea)

6 A N N O U N C E M E N T S B U L L E T I N I N F O R M A T I O N Please send your information for the December 23rd bulletin to the office no later than December 19th. Thank you for your assistance in this area. C H R I S T M A S L O V E O F F E R I N G If you would like to participate in a Christmas love offering for our paid staff, you can drop a gift in the offering plate noted staff love offering or give it to Chris Govero, Rilla Pride, or Bess Malin. G O S P E L - C E N T E R E D C O M M U N I T Y We don t want to be alone. We want to love and to be loved; and we know that genuine relationships make our lives rich. But somehow living in community always ends up being harder than we thought. This class is meant to guide participants in seeing how the Spirit shapes diverse people into a Christ-centered community that reflects Jesus to the watching world. Gospel- Centered Community will be a practical, biblical, and gospel-saturated study meant to connect the dots between community and Christian life. The class will begin on January 6 th and is being led by Bryce Davis and Mason Cosby W I D O W S L U N C H E O N There will be a Widow s Luncheon today after the morning worship service. JO I N T S M A L L G R O U P G A T H E R I N G There will be a joint small group gathering at the church on Wednesday, December 19th at 6:00 p.m. Bring your favorite pot of soup to share. We will also have hotdogs for the kids. EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT IN A SMALL GROUP, PLEASE COME AND JOIN US FOR FOOD, FELLOWSHIP AND SINGING.. Please come sing your favorite Christmas carols and also bring your favorite soup.

7 C H R I S T M A S E V E S E R V I C E Providence will host a Christmas Eve Service on Monday night, December 24 at 5:05 p.m. C H R I S T M A S C O O K B O O K S We still have our beautiful cookbooks available for purchase. They make great Christmas gifts. If you would like one please contact Betty Robinson. C L E A N I N G / O R G A N I Z I N G T H E A T T I C The Ladies Ministry Team will be cleaning/organizing the attic on January 4th and 5th, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Please make plans to attend. N E E D E D: Y O U R D I R E C T O R Y U P D A T E S We are getting closer to having a new directory ready to publish. If you have any changes, i.e., home phone to cell, new address, new address, etc., please send them to Bess Malin at bessmalin@gmail.com, or you may write them in the pew pad. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Bess at

8 S T A F F Pastor Rev. Ian Kayser Music Director....Mrs. Emily Reeves College Intern.....Mr. Bryce Davis Church Treasurer...Mr. Chris Govero Secretary. Mrs. Deborah Scott Nursery Director Mrs. Amanda Davis Assistant Nursery Director Mrs. Amy Carter S E S S I O N Dr. Lester Harrison Clerk Mr. Chris Govero Mr. Bill Pleasant Mr. Steve McNair Mr. Harold Miller Mr. John Spears D I A C O N A T E Mr. Rob McIntyre -- Chairman Mr. Jason Bullock Mr. Jason Carter Mr. Steve Craven Mr. Kyle Crosby Mr. Patrick Davis Mr. Jeremy Elliott Mr. David Johnson Mr. Reuben Oates Mr. David Reeves Mr. David Thornton Mr. John Turbeville

9 Knowing Christ and making Him known. w w w. p r o v i d e n c e c l i n t o n. o r g

10 P R O V I D E N C E P R E S B Y T E R I A N C H U R C H E V E N I N G W O R S H I P PRELUDE (We quiet our hearts and voices) MRS. EMILY REEVES WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRAYER CALL TO WORSHIP FROM PSALM 122 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. HYMN There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood No. 253 PRAYER OFFERTORY MRS. EMILY REEVES HYMN God, Be Merciful to Me No. 486 PRAYER SCRIPTURE READING AND SERMON REV. IAN KAYSER Forgiveness of Sins LUKE 11:37-41, PAGE 872 CLOSING HYMN One Day He s Coming (v. 1&5) NO. 327 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE REV. IAN KAYSER MRS. EMILY REEVES

11 UPCOMING SMALL GROUP MEETINGS MCINTYRE/BULLOCK SMALL GROUP WHERE: WHAT: TIME: WHEN: CONTACT: Fellowship Hall TBD Wednesday, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m. potluck, Nursery Provided GOVERO SMALL GROUP WHERE: Govero Home Dunton WHAT: Sermon Discussion TIME: Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. WHEN: Begins, September 19 CONTACT: govero@comcast.net HARRISON SMALL GROUP WHERE: Harrison Home WHAT: Material from RC Sproul, including a DVD TIME: Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. WHEN: Begins September 12 CONTACT: lesterharrison01@gmail.com WHITTLE SMALL GROUP WHERE: WHAT: TIME: WHEN: CONTACT: Home of Bill and Kim Maner Sermon Discussion 6:00 p.m. Friday/Saturday hgwhittle@icloud.com YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP WHERE: WHAT: TIME: WHEN: CONTACT: Davis Home - 507A Jefferson Street Ecclesiastes 7:00 p.m. Wednesday bryce@ppcpca.com