The Servant Scenario 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 M O R N I N G W O R S H I P The Servant Scenario Dr. Liam Goligher E V E N I N G W O R S H I P Take a Deep Breath Gethin Jones this church opens wide her doors and offers her welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. January 3, 2016

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 On this New Year, Shed Thy Blessing On this New Year shed Thy blessing, send us all prosperity! May it strength renewed be bringing, speed us on our heavenly way! Help, O Lord, Thy help O give me, and into Thy grace receive me! J. S. Bach O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright P. Nicolai/arr. S. D. Wolff O Morning Star, how fair and bright Thou beamest forth in truth and light! O Sovereign meek and lowly, Thou root of Jesse, David s son, Our Lord and Savior, Thou hast won my heart to serve Thee solely! Thou art holy, fair and glorious, All victorious, rich in blessing, rule and might over all possessing! Westminster Brass Call to Worship * 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 30: Our God, Our Help in Ages Past St. Anne Pastoral Prayer Announcements Reception of New Members Communicant Class * Hymn 457: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing Nettleton * Offering Prayer Offertory: Saw You Never, in the Twilight Saw You never, in the twilight, when the sun had left the skies, Up in heaven the clear stars shining through the gloom, like silver eyes? So of old, the wise men, watching, saw a little stranger star, And they knew the King was given, and they followed it from far... French Carol/arr. K. Smith Westminster Brass Scripture Reading Isaiah 52:12 15 (page 613) Sermon Series: The Gospel According to Isaiah: The Servant Scenario Dr. Liam Goligher * Congregation standing

3 Prayer * Hymn 648: My Jesus, I Love Thee Caritas * Benediction Postlude: We Three Kings/In Thee Is Gladness J. Hopkins, Jr./G. Gastoldi Westminster Brass 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 : A L P H A P R E G N A N C Y S E R V I C E S While the need for assisting women and families facing unwanted or difficult pregnancies has a long history, in 1981, God officially brought Alpha Pregnancy Services into existence. At this time, no one knew the extent to which God would utilize Alpha to provide wise and sacrificial crisis pregnancy services in Philadelphia. Thankfully, Tenth has partnered through a variety of ways the past 34 years. This January, let s continue to lock arms with Alpha, as they rebrand, relocate (University City) and recommit to this great task of caring for the unborn in Philadelphia. Would you pray for Alpha, and that God would continue to provide for their needs as they provide such crucial services to our city? Cash or checks made payable to Tenth Presbyterian Church with January 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 E V E N I N G W O R S H I P 6 : 1 5 P M Soli Deo Gloria Adagio and Allegro We Three Kings Born a King on Bethlehem s plain, gold I bring to crown Him again, King forever, ceasing never over us all to reign. O star of wonder, star of night, star with royal beauty bright, Westward leading, still proceeding, guide us to Thy perfect light. G. F. Handel arr. J. Strong Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Splendor arr. J. Strong Thou Who art love beyond all telling, Savior and King, we worship Thee. Emmanuel, within us dwelling, make us what Thou wouldst have us be. Thou Who art love beyond all telling, Savior and King, we worship Thee. Carol G. Finzi Helen Sneller, clarinet 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 400: O Bless Our God with One Accord Old Hundredth * Prayer of Confession (from The Book of Common Prayer) Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from Your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done; and there is no health in us. But You, O Lord, have mercy upon us. And grant, O most merciful Father, for Jesus sake, that we may hereafter live a godly, righteous and joyful life, to the glory of Your Name. Amen. * The Gospel s Assurance of Pardon Romans 8:15 17 For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, Abba! Father! The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him. * Doxology (Trinity Hymnal 732) Tallis Canon 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. Prayer of Preparation God s Word Read Psalm 131:1 3 (page 519) * Congregation standing

5 * Hymn 374: Arise, O Lord Our God, Arise Herr Jesu Christ * Offering Prayer Offertory: Rhosymedre Sermon: Take a Deep Breath Prayer R.V. Williams Colin Howland, organ Gethin Jones * Hymn 552: From out the Depths I Cry, O Lord, to Thee Sandon * Benediction Postlude G U E S T S P E A K E R Gethin Jones is a member at Tenth Church and is an intern with Tenth City Network. Originally from Cardiff, Wales, he lived in Paris for five years, prior to moving to Philadelphia in Gethin is currently studying at Westminster Theological Seminary. He hopes to return to Paris as a long term missionary in 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 39: What is the duty which God requireth of man? Answer: The duty which God requireth of man, is obedience to his revealed will. * Congregation standing

6 T E N T H P R E S S J A N U A R Y 3, The following are the officers for 2016; numbers in parentheses indicate the individual s parish. Deaconesses will be commissioned January 10; deacons will be ordained and installed January 17. We will ordain and install elders January 24. SESSION: THE RULING ELDERS Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Steve Bachman (2) Pat Canavan (4) Andrew Fletcher (6)** Nasrat Ghattas (2) Dave Collins (5) Steven Forde (6)* Dan Kunkle (2) David Fiori (2) Paul Grant (4)** George McFarland (5) Jim Hala (6) Ron Hoch (3)* Paul Shultes (2) Frank Harder (1) Gregg Olmstead (3)* Clive Stockdale (4) Russ Pfeifer (6) Doug Potts (1)* DIACONATE: THE BOARD OF DEACONS Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Joe Brydges (2) Jim Favino (4) David Apple (3)** Guy Elzey (6) Keith Harnly (4) Keith Bennett (6) David Estabrook (3) Bob Lang (5) Tom Denier (3) Jesse Ruhl (3) Clark McCutcheon (1) Alex Garcia (1)* Scott Sweeney (6) Brian McLelland (2) Tom Jackson (3)** Matthew White (1) Tad Morrison (1) Ken Jones (6)* Robert Yang (6) Chris Oeste (1) Tom McCobb (1)** Andy Zamora (6) Dan Venutolo (3) Paul Reimold (4) John Voorhis (6) Ted Voboril (1) Greg Warburton (6) DIACONATE: THE BOARD OF DEACONESSES Class of 2016 Class of 2017 Class of 2018 Hannah Horine (1) Jennifer Choi (2) Ellen Bachman (2) Barbara Kasper (5) Sue Jean Choi (2) Stacy Brantly (1) Katherine Preston (4) Fiona Davenport (2) Vanessa Fiori (2) Kristina Pulcini (4) Kathy Pisani (6) Shaunessy Hanrahan (6) Katherine Soule (4) Annalee Thompson (6) Maxine Young (3) Sarah Staley (6) Lynda Weber (1) Guiyun Zhang (TIF) *to be ordained **re-elected December 2015

7 T E N T H N E W S W E L C O M E 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. Note: you can still use 2015 parking placards today. Large print bulletins and hymns are available in the narthex they are in white 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). Please do not bring food or drinks into the Sanctuary. 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. Parking in the Liberty Place garage is free to you with a chaser ticket. Please park there to free the streets for neighbors, bikers, and those with mobility issues. Pick up chaser tickets immediately after Sunday worship service in Reception Hall (near water fountain after the morning services, at nursery desk after evening services). The garage has entrances between Market and Chestnut Streets on both 16th and 17th Streets. More details are at tenth.org/parking. 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. 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. If you have a smart phone, download the Church Life app and have the church directory and calendar with you all the time. 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 do not have an address in our database, send your address to Elizabeth at ecarlson@tenth.org to add it. Lost-and-found is in labeled compartments in the mailroom off the Delancey lobby. T O D AY S E V E N T S 2016 offering envelopes are available in Reception Hall through January 10. If you currently do not have and would like a numbered box assigned to you, please contact Elizabeth at ecarlson@tenth.org. Please also let her know if you are giving online and no longer need envelopes. No children s programs will be held today other than 9:00 classes and nursery. Tenth International Fellowship (TIF) meets for worship on Sundays at 11:00 AM in Fellowship Hall. Contact tif@ tenth.org with questions. Today s 12:30 prayer intercessors in the Catacombs prayer rooms are Frank Pulcini, Kristina Pulcini, and John Hahalyak. Find them near Catacombs room C6. The church library is open 10:25 10:55 AM in C1 and C4. U P C O M I N G E V E N T S This month s prayer gathering will be a Saturday Brunch on January 9, instead of a Tuesday dinner. Join us in Fellowship Hall at 9:30-11:00 AM for brunch and to commit the work of our church and our global partners to the Lord for the new year. Childcare will be provided. Tenth Saturday Night is a monthly event for those in their 20s and 30s. On January 9, 6:00 PM, in 1710 Spruce, Liam will speak on Prayer and the New Year: Goals and Godly Dependence Dinner is provided afterward. All are welcome. Further details are on the Tenth City Network Facebook page. Deaconesses will be commissioned January 10; deacons will be ordained and installed January 17. We will ordain and install elders January 24. Tenth Business Network meets next Sunday, January 10, 9:00 AM in 1716 Spruce, 2 Rear. Join them as they confer on practical needs and issues they face as business people and continue their discussion of Tim Keller s Every Good Endeavor (continental breakfast provided). Tenth College Fellowship s Bible school class meets in 1716 Spruce, 2 Rear, at 9:15 AM for breakfast, 9:30 AM for study. Gavin will be teaching on Colossians. They will resume on January 10.

8 Parish 1 has an opportunity to serve our homeless neighbors at next Sunday s Community Dinner. Help is needed with food preparation and hosting in Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 service. Contact David at dapple@ tenth.org or x224. The next membership class (required for membership at Tenth) will be on Sundays, January 10 through March 6, 5:00 PM, at 1710 Spruce Street. Just show up on the first week. Contact Elizabeth at ecarlson@tenth.org. Come to Bridge Builders in Fellowship Hall East for a luncheon ($4 donation requested) on January 17, 1:00 PM. The topic is from Micah 7:18 19: The Joy of Forgiveness for You. All are welcome. For information please contact Joe Welch at jwmusic1@aol.com. Have you ever disagreed with your spouse on a parenting issue? Are you hungry to connect with other parents at Tenth? Dads as well as moms are invited to our next Moms Meet & Greet on the topic of parenting as a team. We ll meet January 31 at 9:00 AM, in the 1st floor large conference room of 1710 Delancey Street. Enjoy refreshments, a word of encouragement from Tim and Sarah Peterman, and time to connect with other parents of all ages and stages of life. Tenth has Bible studies throughout the metropolitan area. Pick up a parish flyer in our lobbies to learn the small group Bible study contact for each area. Join Bruce McDowell and Enrique Leal for prayer on Wednesdays, 5:30 6:00 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 Woodland Presbyterian Church, 42nd and Pine Streets. Contact Enrique at eleal@tenth.org or x223. O P P O R T U N I T I E S Do you have a heart for mercy ministry? ACTS Ministries (Tenth Mercy) has opportunities in its homeless and nursing home outreaches. Contact David at dapple@tenth.org. ACTS prison ministry needs Tenth members (especially men) to lead Tuesday night Bible studies at the Federal Detention Center, 700 Arch Street. Contact David at dapple@tenth.org. No Falling Word, a radio broadcast featuring Dr. Goligher s sermons, can be heard Sundays at 8:30 AM on WNTP 990 AM and at 12:30 PM on WFIL 560 AM. P R A I S E G O D F O R The members being received at the 9:00 service: Mr. Benjamin Favino, Parish 4 Mr. Richard Li, Parish 4 The members being received at the 11:00 service: *Mr. Christopher Li, Parish 2 * Miss Sallee Jane Little Miss Hannahgrace Burrowes, Parish 5 Miss Sophia Burrowes, Parish 5 Mr. William DeLong, Parish 2 Miss Evelyn Forde, Parish 6 Miss Katherine Harpur, Parish 2 Mr. Joshua Harrigan, Parish 2 Mr. Judah Harrigan, Parish 2 Mr. Samuel Master, Parish 4 *To be baptized His faithfulness in all circumstances of life. Pray that 2016 would be a year Tenth looks to the Lord as the source of all things. P R AY F O R Members who have ongoing health needs: Clare Arnesen, Bob Caldwell, Marjorie Calvanico, Marion DeHoff, Paul Graves, Cyndy Hunt, Wally Jones, Lois Palumbo, Temmie Pearson, Ronald Smith, Ginny Strable, Howard Vos, and Saundra Wiggins. Members serving in the military: Justin Buffington, James C, Edward Dawson, Christopher Hala, JD Hala, James Kenis, Rusty Pfeifer, and Elijah Riggs. Contact Dot at dboersma@tenth.org or x233 with others to add. Those of our congregation who are seeking employment. Check at tenth.org/classifieds or our 17th Street stairwell bulletin boards for housing and employment opportunities. Mary Capaldo s family, who grieve the passing of her mother on December 23.

9 Those who mourn the death of Dan Clark, former Tenth member, who passed away on December 26. O P E R AT I O N S Ministry leaders, 2015 check requests must be submitted no later than January 11, Tenth Preschool is looking for an assistant teacher for Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 12:15 PM. Contact Pam at pnothacker@tenth.org. Small group leaders, please help us stay on top of our small group listings. Log into AccessTenth and doublecheck your information. Contact Elizabeth at ecarlson@ tenth.org with any changes. Medical Campus Outreach ministers to medical and healthcare students and professionals in the Philadelphia area and is a ministry of Tenth. They are searching for a director with a passion for one-on-one discipleship with students in the healthcare professions, administrative skills, and the ability to fundraise. Please contact MCO at mco.smi.tenth@gmail.com. To receive Tenth s s, you must have a current address in our database. Send your address to Elizabeth at ecarlson@tenth.org to add it. Please schedule all church events with Dot Boersma. Make event reservations now for spaces and/ or resources now through Contact Dot at dboersma@tenth.org with any questions. F I N A N C I A L P R O J E C T I O N F O R E N D - O F -Y E A R Church Ministry Outreach Giving needed as of 12/27/15 to meet projected expenses $250,848 $168,237 Giving 12/21/15 12/27/15 $92,619 $35,231 Additional amount needed in 2015 $158,229 $133,006

10 17th & Spruce Streets S E N I O R M I N I S T E R Dr. Liam Goligher M A I L I N G A D D R E S S 1701 Delancey Street Philadelphia, PA p f welcome@tenth.org M I N I S T E R S 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 Rev. Enrique Leal, Internationals Gavin Lymberopoulos, Metro Outreach Dora Phan, Jr/Sr High Kimberly Wynne, Nursery E L D E R S PA R I S H 1 : 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 : N P H I L A / N S U B U R B S Steve Bachman David Fiori Nasrat Ghattas Dan Kunkle Paul Shultes PA R I S H 3 : W P H I L A / W S U B U R B S Ron Hoch Gregg Olmstead PA R I S H 4 : M A I N L I N E Patrick Canavan Paul Grant Clive Stockdale PA R I S H 5 : S W S U B U R B S / D E L A W A R E Dave Collins George McFarland PA R I S H 6 : N E W J E R S E Y Andrew Fletcher Steve Forde Jim Hala Russ Pfeifer S E R V I C E S N E X T W E E K 9:00/11:00 AM: Morning Worship Dr. Liam Goligher The Gospel According to Isaiah (Isaiah) 6:15/6:30 PM: Soli Deo Gloria/Evening Worship Dr. Liam Goligher That You May Believe... (John) 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 map 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.