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1 WORSHIP GUIDE Main Campus Week of February 18, 2018

2 Order of Worship Main Campus - Sunday, February 18, 2018 Call to Worship Psalm 90:1 2 Leaning On The Everlasting Arms Baptisms Corporate Confession Colossians 3:1 3 Before The Throne of God Above What A Beautiful Name Pastoral Prayer Offering Lamb of God Sermon Genesis The Wonderful Cross Boston Team Commissioning Benediction 2 All song lyrics in today s services are used by permission. CCLI License #198533

3 Call to Worship The Scriptural call to worship at the beginning of our service is a reminder that, as we gather, it is God who initiates and reveals Himself to us through His Word, and we respond to Him. Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever You had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting You are God. Psalm 90:1 2 Corporate Confession During this time we acknowledge that we have sinned against a holy God, and we have the assurance that, because of Christ, we have been forgiven and are blessed recipients of God s mercy, grace and love. If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. Colossians 3:1 3 Offering Giving is an act of worship in which we give generously of our substance to further the mission of the church and to bring glory to God. 3

4 Baptism What is baptism? Baptism is an ordinance of the church. Moments before Jesus ascended to His Father in Matthew 28, He commanded that all who follow Him be baptized in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We call baptism an ordinance of the church because Christ ordained that it be performed. The Scripture is clear that this ordinance, or command, involves the immersion of believers in water. 1 The English word baptize is a transliteration of the Greek word baptizo, which literally means to immerse. Therefore, we do not practice sprinkling or pouring, but practice the Biblical mode of immersion in water. Furthermore, the New Testament pattern and symbolism indicates that baptism is reserved for those who have placed their faith in Christ. Therefore, we do not baptize infants but only those who have made a credible profession of faith in Christ. obedience to Christ s command. Furthermore, baptism is a symbol or picture of the Gospel. Romans 6 demonstrates that immersion in water depicts Christ s death and burial, and that being raised out of the water depicts Christ s resurrection from the dead. Therefore, all who place their faith in Christ ought to publicly declare their new life in Christ through the act of baptism. In doing so, they are declaring themselves to be a member of the church and thus are committing themselves to the local church. Furthermore, in doing so, they are declaring their resolve to follow Christ all the days of their life and are inviting the accountability and encouragement of their local church. 1 Adapted from Article VII of The Baptist Faith and Message, Adapted from Article VII of The Baptist Faith and Message, The Scripture is also clear that this ordinance, or command, is an act of obedience, symbolizing the believer s faith in Christ, death to sin, and new life in Christ. 2 Baptism is not necessary for salvation but is essential for 4

5 Mission Commissioning Boston Team March 3 7 Kayla Jennings, Madison Feeney, Meghan Adams, Allyson Quesinberry, Daniel Jacobs, Lisa Eddins-Smith, Todd Smith, Matthew Daniels, Jordan Daniels PRAYER PROMPTS 1. Pray the team would be salt and light in the neighborhood of Brighton, where Aaron and Emily Peters live and minister. 2. Pray for the more than 250,000 college students studying in Boston. That the hearts of students and faculty would be conformed to the image of Christ. 3. Pray for Gospel conversations would take place during the community outreach events the team will be helping in. 4. Pray for church planters to be called to each of Boston s 26 neighborhoods. Learn more about Aaron and Emily Peters and the Boston church plant at BostonChurchPlant.org. See the full list of 2018 mission trips online at HickoryGrove.org/LiveSent. 5

6 The New City Catechism The New City Catechism is a modern-day resource aimed at helping children and adults alike learn the core doctrines of the Christian faith using 52 questions and answers. Learn more at NewCityCatechism.com. Part 1: God, Creation & Fall, Law QUESTION 8 What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments? You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below you shall not bow down to them or worship them. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet. You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:3 PRAYER Holy God, you showed your love to your people by giving them your commands. May we always give thanks for your law. You have not left us ignorant of how to walk in the way of righteousness. Help us to glorify you by obeying your Ten Commandments. Amen. Read the full commentary for this question at NewCityCatechism.com. 6

7 Schedule & Announcements THE LORD S SUPPER Sunday, February 25 We will observe The Lord s Supper next Sunday during the 8 and 11 AM services. Guest Information If you are a guest, we welcome you and invite you to stop by any Guest Information Area to learn more about Hickory Grove and to get answers to your questions. Be sure to pick up a Guest Information Card, fill it out, and either drop it in the offering plate or leave it at any Guest Information Area. Schedule Sunday, February 18 Worship: 8 & 11 AM Sunday School: 9:30 AM Choir Rehearsal: 4 PM HG Kids Choir: 5:15 PM Wednesday, February 21 Dinner: 5 PM Awana: 6:15 PM Student Worship: 6:30 PM Pastors Class: 6:30 PM Women s Bible Study: 6:30 PM Orchestra Rehearsal: 7 PM YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL March June For boys and girls ages Cost is $85. Register at HickoryGrove.org/Baseball. We also need coaches for every age group. Call if you are interested. DNOW 2018 March 16 18, 6th-12th grade students Learn more and register online at HickoryGrove.org/DNOW. MARRIAGE & THE GOSPEL Wednesdays, March :30 PM, Room 1113/1114 A class for those who are married as well as those preparing for marriage. Examine how marriage portrays the Gospel, starting with the book of Genesis. Taught by Matt Phipps & Jimmie Quesinberry. Register at HickoryGrove.org/Marriage. CAR CARE Saturday, March 10, 9 AM-Noon Free oil change service for widows and single mothers. Call to schedule an appointment by March 2. SECRET CHURCH 2018: CULTS AND COUNTERFEIT GOSPELS Friday, April 20, 5:30 PM, North Campus During this Secret Church, we will explore the claims of Jehovah s Witnesses, Mormons, and other groups that claim to teach the truth. Learn more and register online at HickoryGrove.org/SecretChurch. 7

8 Sermon Notes Sunday, February 18, 2018 Genesis HICKORY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH Clint Pressley, Senior Pastor HickoryGrove.org