Order for the Worship of God

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1 Order for Worship of God Park Cities Presbyterian Church September 25, :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, th church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in name of Lord Jesus Chrt. Prelude Fairest Lord Jesus CRUSADERS HYMN Call to Worship The Rev. Ron Williams 8:00 The Rev. Chad Scruggs 9:30/11:00 Minter: When LORD restored fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; People: Then y said among nations, The LORD has done great things for m. The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. Minter: Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! People: He who goes out weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing h sheaves with him. Psalm , 6 * Hymn No. 77 Prae, My Soul, King of Heaven ANDREWS * Prayer of Adoration

2 * Profession of Faith The Rev. Tom Overton 8:00 Dr. Pete Deon 9:30 The Rev. Robby Higginbottom 11:00 Minter: What do you believe when you say, I believe in God Far Almighty, creator of heaven and earth? People: That eternal Far of our Lord Jesus Chrt, who out of nothing created heaven and earth and everything in m, who still upholds and rules m by H eternal counsel and providence, God and Far because of Chrt Son. I trust God so much that I do not doubt He will provide whatever I need for body and soul, and will turn to good whatever adversity He sends upon me in th sad world. God able to do th because He Almighty God and desires to do th because He a faithful Far. Heidelberg Catechm, No. 26 * Hymn No. 469 How Sweet and Awesome Is Place ST. COLUMBA Stanzas: 14, 6 Public Confession of Sin O Lord, I am deeply convinced of evil and mery of a sinful state, of vanity of creatures, but also of sufficiency of Chrt. When You would guide me, I control self. When You would be sovereign, I rule self. When You would take care of me, I suffice self. When I should depend of Your provion, I supply self. When I should submit to Your providence, I follow will. When I should study, love, honor and trust You, I serve self. I fault and correct Your law to suit self. Take away roving eye, curious ear, greedy appetite and lustful heart, n take me to cross and leave me re. Private Confession 2

3 Words of Assurance and Pardon of Gospel We preach Chrt crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Chrt power of God and wdom of God. I Corinthians * Hymn of Response Before Throne of God Above Vikki Cook 9:30/11:00 & # # 4 3 j 1. Be fore 2. When Sa 3. Be hold tan Him throne tempts re, of me God to ri a des sen bove pair, Lamb, j I and have tells per a me fect & # # strong, of spot a less per fect guilt with Righteous plea, in, ness, j a great up ward great High I un Priest look whose and change a name see ble Him I & # # Love re Am, j who who ev made King er an of lives and end to glo ry pleads all and for of me. sin. Grace. J My Be One name cause with Him & # # J gra ven on H sin self, less I Savior cannot hands. died, die. My My name sin soul ful writ soul pur ten chased on H counted with H & # # J heart. free. blood. I know that For My God life while Just hid in with heav'n He sat Chrt on stands fied high, j no to with tongue look Chrt can on & # # bid me nce Him and Sav ior par and de don part; me, God, j no tongue can to look on with Chrt bid me nce de Him and par don Sav ior and. part. me. God. Prayer of Intercession/Offertory Prayer Mr. Overton 8:00 Dr. Deon 9:30 Mr. Higginbottom 11:00 3

4 Musical Offering 8:00 Blessed Jesus, We Are Here BWV 731 J.S. Bach J. Marty Cope, organ 9:30/11:00 Free At Last Traditional Spiritual Chancel Choir J. Marty Cope, conductor Free at last, it finhed. Life has triumphed over death. Jesus reigns, bless name of God Almighty, free at last. I am free, prae Lord I m free. No longer bound, no more chains holdin' me. My soul resting, it s such a blessing; Prae Lord! Hallelujah, I m free. * The Greeting of Peace Minter: For in Him all fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, wher on earth or in heaven, making peace by blood of H cross. The peace of Lord be with you always. Colossians People: And also with you. * The Scripture Reading 1 Peter 1.12 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Chrt, To those who are elect exiles of Dpersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to foreknowledge of God Far, in sanctification of Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Chrt and for sprinkling with H blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you. The Sermon Elect Exiles Mr. Williams 8:00 Mr. Scruggs 9:30/11:00 Worshipers at 9:30 and 11:00, please continue at closing hymn on page five. 4

5 * The Great Thanksgiving 8:00 only Minter: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Minter: Lift up your hearts! People: We lift m up to Lord! Minter: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. People: It right to give Him thanks and prae. Minter: It right and good and a joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks unto You, O Lord, Holy Far, Almighty, Everlasting God. People: Therefore, with angels and archangels, and with all company of heaven, we laud and magnify Your glorious Name; evermore praing You, and singing: * The Prayer of Thanksgiving and Blessing 8:00 * The Words of Institution 8:00 The Communion 8:00 Please come forward down center ale. Partake of elements upon receiving m from elders. Return to your seat with your empty cup via side ale. * Closing Hymn No. 598 Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah CWM RHONDDA 5

6 * The Benediction Minter: Now to Him who able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to H power that at work within us, to Him be glory in church and in Chrt Jesus throughout all generations for ever and ever! Ephesians People: Thanks be to God! Amen. Postlude Alla Breve in D Major BWV 589 J.S. Bach Mr. Cope, organ * The congregation stands. The flowers in our worship service th morning are given to glory of God and in loving memory of Krtin Koons Jackson on occasion of her birthday by her family. The Lord your God with you, Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in H love He will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3.17 We thank following musicians for ir participation in our services th morning: Paul Unger, bass Steve Barnes, percussion Brian Piper, piano Park Cities Presbyterian Church exts to extend transforming presence of Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Chrt in Dallas and to world. Personal Prayer and Counsel "Be devoted to one anor in brorly love; give preference to one anor in honor... rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to needs of saints, practicing hospitality." Romans 12.10, 12, 13 We want so much to come alongside you in brorly love and hospitality by your allowing us to be in prayer for your salvation or any need you may have. Please join us in Parlor (north of Fellowship Hall) following worship service where our Elders and prayer leaders are available and eager to meet with you and pray with you in complete confidence. Music printed by permsion: CCLI #

7 Senior Pastor The Rev. Mark Dav Session/Associate Pastors Joe Abbate Dr. Pete Deon Don Dillahunty Pete Flowers Mark Fulmer The Rev. Paul Goebel Pat Hamner John Hawkins Eric Horan Houston Hunt Ed Jarrett Bob McCamey Gregory Morr Boots Nowlin Rob Sayles The Rev. Chad Scruggs Gil Sheehan Jay Turner Jeff Wilson Asstant Pastors The Rev. Ron Williams The Rev. Bill Lamberth Dr. Julian Russell Dr. Jeff White The Rev. Tom Overton The Rev. Brent Baker The Rev. Robby Higginbottom The Rev. Matw Fray Executive Director Jeff Barber Shepherding Elders (Elders not currently on Session but active in mintry at Park Cities Presbyterian Church) Tom Bain Alan Balser John Bateman Brad Bradley Frank Bullock David Burgher Rick Bush Kit Case George Chapman Jim Chenoweth Doug Chesnut Grady Crosland Marvin Culbertson Charles Debter Jack Denman John Denman Curt Dobbs Bert Ehrmann Bill Farrell Paul Flowers Will Franc David Franklin David Gowdey Harry Hargrave John Harper Bob Heinonen David Horn Tim Jeffress Kent Johnson Russell Johnson Bryan Keyes Don King Louie Little Bill Mabus Jim Madden Mike McMahon Robert Mighell Pat Moore David Newman Stephen Nielson Rick Owens Bobby Payne Kirk Pogoloff Irv Queal Bob Rasberry Mike Skinner Nelson Somerville Dick Steele Dan Stewart Tracy Taylor Bill Thomas Steve Vanderhill Ron Wideman Steve Williamson Tim Wilson Arthur Wood Randy Wood 7

8 Sermon Notes 1 Peter 1.12 Elect Exiles 8

9 Order of Worship for Home The Week of September 25, 2016 Prae Call to Worship (everyone toger) When LORD restored fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; n y said among nations, The LORD has done great things for m. The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. Before Throne of God Above (read or sing se words toger) Please see hymn on page three. Hearing and Learning God s Word Scripture Reading: 1 Peter 1.12 (one person read Scripture aloud) Questions for Dcussion (may be answered in one worship time or spread over several times) 1. Why does Peter call Chrtians to whom he writes exiles? 2. What are some examples of exile in Bible? How do you think exile makes a person feel? Have you ever felt that way? 3. Can you think of a time in Jesus life when He talks about H own exile? 4. How does Cross become an instrument of exile? How does it redeem us from exile? 5. Why does Peter call Chrtians to whom he writes elect? 6. What do you think might be some of God s good purposes for us as Chrtians living in exile today? Scripture Memory for September: (memorize se verses of Scripture th month) 1 Peter 2.9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for H own possession, that you may proclaim excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into H marvelous light. Prayer Prayer (saying toger) Our Far, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done, on earth as it in heaven. Give us th 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 kingdom, and power and glory forever. Amen. 9