A NEW PEOPLE. A NEW MEMPHIS.

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1 A NEW PEOPLE. A NEW MEMPHIS.

2 First Word for Worship As we come to this text today, we are reminded that central to Mark s account indeed, to all the other Gospel writers are the final days of Jesus. Everything that happens during this final week is significant filled with meaning. And surely, Jesus entry into Jerusalem, the praises of the people, the attribution of the Davidic kingdom to Jesus all suggest that this is the King coming to his people in fulfillment of all that the Old Testament had promised. Yet the scene with Bartimaeus lingers for us are we blind? Do we have insight faith to see Jesus as he actually is the Son of God, the Messiah, our true King? Our worship service this morning takes its cues from traditional texts tied to Palm Sunday. Our call to worship combines key Old Testament texts Psalms Zechariah 9 which point us to the coming of our King. Our hymns also situate us in the story of Palm Sunday encourage us to see Christ as our true King. As this message of Christ s Lordship goes forth, we are pleased to hear a testimony of grace from Rev. Paul Hahn, the national coordinator for Mission to North America, the domestic missions arm of our denomination, the Presbyterian Church in America. We are thankful for God s work in shaping us for his mission, to serve as new people for a new Memphis for his glory! Welcome to Independent Presbyterian Church! As a fellowship of believers, we like to know all who are worshipping with us today, so please fill out the Friendship Pad pass it down the aisle. If you are a visitor, thank you for joining us. Any questions about our church? We encourage you to ask a member on your aisle, an usher, or a minister for help. They can answer your questions or assist you in finding someone who can. More opportunities for teaching fellowship at IPC are listed in the back of this bulletin. Visitors interested in joining IPC are invited to attend our next Pathway Class for Prospective Members, November 4, 11, 18, 25, during Sunday School. For more information or to register, please contact Tameria Rackley, (901) , or trackley@ipcmemphis.org. Our Sunday morning Worship Services are shown via live stream in the Chapel for families with babies/young children, latecomers, or any other reason you might be more comfortable there. Additionally, a fullystaffed nursery is available during all services. We also live stream our 8:30 11:00 services at ipcmemphis.org. Please note: the link will be active only on Sunday morning. In addition, audio recordings of this morning s sermon are available in the bookstore immediately following the 8:30 worship service, or during the following week on our website. Please see an usher if you need a hearing amplification device. 1 PLEASE ENJOY YOUR COFFEE OUTSIDE OF THE SANCTUARY.

3 The Lord s Day Worship The Fourteenth Day of October, Two Thous Eighteen EightThirty Eleven O clock The Welcome Announcements The Meditation Intrada Festiva Jennifer Velázquez, Organist Wood The Call to Worship Psalm 118:26; Zechariah 9:9; Psalm 24:7, 10 The Minister: Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! The Congregation: Hosanna in the highest! The Minister: Rejoice greatly, O daughter Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter Jerusalem! The Congregation: Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant victorious is he, humble riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. The Minister: Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Congregation: The Lord, strong mighty, the Lord mighty in battle! The Lord of hosts, he is the King of glory! The Minister: Amen! Let us worship God! The Reverend Brad Robson, Assistant Pastor (8:30 a.m.) The Reverend J. Edward Norton, Associate Pastor (11:00 a.m.) The Processional Hymn All Glory, Laud, Honor No. 235 The Prayer of Adoration 2

4 The Ascription of Praise Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates! Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold, the King of glory waits; The King of kings is drawing near, the Savior of the world is here. Redeemer, come! I open wide my heart to thee; here, Lord, abide! Let me thy inner presence feel; thy grace love in me reveal. Truro Please sign pass the Friendship Pad at this time. The Corporate Confession of Sin O King of glory, we confess that our praise of your majesty has often been faint, our performance as citizens of your kingdom treasonous. For we have surrendered to the enemy by our secret our known sins. For our treason you died, King Jesus. For our restoration, you rose again. Draw us closer to you by your Spirit, that our eyes may see you as you are, our hearts might be captured by the wonder of your grace. In Jesus name, Amen. The Assurance of Pardon Hear the good news! God s Word says, O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Out of my distress I called on the Lord; the Lord answered me set me free. The Lord is my strength my song; he has become my salvation. I shall not die, but I shall live recount the deeds of the Lord. Thanks be to God for his freedom salvation that comes through Jesus Christ our Lord! Psalm 118:45, 14, 17 3

5 The Hymn of Supplication Based on The Valley of Vision prayer, "Regeneration" O Great God Drew Lucas, Guitar Music Words by Bob Kauflin 1. O great God blind now of ed to high by live est my a heav n sin, life oc cu py my low ly had no ears to hear your that s de pendent on your heart. voice, grace. Own did Keep it not my all know heart reign your love guard su preme, with in, my soul conquer had no from the ev ery reb taste for heav e vils that el en s I pow r. joys. face. Let no Then your You are vice Spir wor or it thy sin gave to re me be main life, praised that re sists your ho ly war. o pened up your Word to me with my ev ery thought deed. You have through the O great loved gos God pel of purchasedme, of your Son, high est heav n. 2. make me gave glo me ri yours for ev er endless hope fy your Name through more. me. I was peace. 3. Help me Children (kindergarten) may be dismissed to their worship leader on the last verse. 4

6 The Statement of Faith Westminster Larger Catechism Q A 45 The Minister: How does Christ execute the office of a king? The Congregation: Christ executes the office of a king, in calling out of the world a people to himself, giving them officers, laws, censures, by which he visibly governs them; in bestowing saving grace upon his elect, rewarding their obedience, correcting them for their sins, preserving supporting them under all their temptations sufferings, restraining overcoming all their enemies, powerfully ordering all things for his own glory, their good; also in taking vengeance on the rest, who know not God, obey not the gospel. The Testimony of Grace The Reverend Paul Hahn Coordinator of Mission to North America The Prayer of Intercession The Lord s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this 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 is the kingdom, the power, the glory, forever. Amen. The Offertory 5 Welcome Table Beth Rushing, Soprano Harrison Howle, Director Hallelujah! Hallelujah! I m gonna sit at the welcome table, I m gonna sit at the welcome table some of these days. I m gonna drink of the healing waters, Yes, Lord! I m gonna drink of the healing waters some of these days, Hallelujah! Lord, I m gonna drink never get thirsty, I m gonna drink never get thirsty some of these days, Hallelujah! I m gonna go live with my Jesus, I m gonna go live with my Jesus some of these days, Hallelujah! arr. McGlohon

7 The Sermon 1. Master Mark 11:111 (pew Bible page 847) The Minister: This is the Word of the Lord. The Congregation: Thanks be to God! Do You See the King? Dr. Sean Michael Lucas Senior Pastor Sermon Notes 2. Meekness 3. Mission A. Worship B. Salvation 6

8 The Hymn of Response All for Jesus! No. 565 The Benediction The Response Choir Congregation So come, my Sovereign, enter in! Let new nobler life begin! Thy Holy Spirit, guide us on, until the glorious crown be won. Truro The Postlude All Glory, Laud, Honor arr. Southbridge 7

9 Call to Worship Minister: Evening Praise Psalm 126 (as translated by Calvin Seerveld) When the Lord brought back those of Zion left over from captivity, why we were like people in a dream mouth filling up with laughter, bubbling over happily in speech. Congregation: Then even the unbelievers were saying, The Lord has done great things for them! Yes, the Lord has done great things with us. That is why we are so glad. Minister: All: The Fourteenth Day of October, Two Thous Eighteen Six O clock Lord, please turn around to good our unexpected return, just as you let loose the swollen streams in the South. For those who sow in tears shall reap with joy. Whoever goes out crying, goes out carrying life seed, will come back no doubt about it come back triumphantly carrying bundles of grain. Amen! Let us worship God! Invocation 8

10 Song of Praise Words: Ernest W. Shurtleff Lead On, O King Eternal Music: Jeff Pardo Lead on, on, on, O O O King King King e e e ter ter ter nal, nal, nal, the till we day sin's fol of fierce low, march war not has shall with come; cease, fears, hence for forth in fields of ho li ness shall gladness breaks like con whis morn quest, thy per, the tents shall sweet a ing, where e'er thy be men face our of ap home. peace. pears. days Through For not Thy cross of with is prep a ra tion, thy swords loud clash ing, nor lift ed o er us, we grace has roll of jour ney made stir in us ring its strong; drums, light; with the now, deeds crown O of a King love waits e the ter mer con nal, cy, quest; we the lead lift our heaven ly on, O bat king God tle dom of song. comes. might. 9

11 Lead So lead on, O King; lead on, O King; lead on, O King, lead on! 3. Lead repeat refrain 10

12 Song of Praise Isaiah 43 Words: Isaiah 43:13 Music: Anonymous 1. When you pass walk through the through the wa ters I will be with you, fire you'll not be burned, the the waves flames will not will not o ver come con sume you. you. Do Do not not fear, fear, for for I I have have re re deemed you. deemed you. I I have have called called you you by by name, name, you you are are mine. mine. Women For I am the Lord your God, Men For I am the Lord your God, for I am the Lord your I am the Ho ly One of Is ra el, your Sav God. I am the Ho ly One of Is ra el, your Sav ior. ior. Do not fear. ior. For ior. I am the Lord. I am the 11

13 2 Do not fear. Do not fear. Lord. I am the Lord. I am the Do not fear. 2. When you fear. I am the Lord. Lord. 2. When you I am the Lord. Passing the Peace Minister: Jesus said, Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. And so, the peace of Christ always be with you. Congregation: And also with you. Minister: Let us offer one another a word of peace. Please greet one another, saying Peace be with you. 12

14 Song of Praise Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken Words: John Newton Music: Kevin Twit 1. Glo rious things of 2. See, the streams of 3. Blessed in hab it 4. Sav ior, if of thee liv ants Zi are ing of on's spo ken, Zi on, cit y wa ters, spring ing from e Zi on, washed in the Re cit y, I, through grace, a of our God; ter nal love, deem er's blood; mem ber am, he, whose word well sup ply Je sus, whom let the world can thy their de not sons souls ride be re or bro ken, daugh ters, ly on, pit y, formed thee for his all fears of makes them kings I will glo ry own want priests in a re to thy bode; on the Rock move; who can faint of while God. 'Tis his love his name. Fad ing is the A ges founded, what such a riv er ev peo ple rais es, o world ling's plea sure, all can er ver his shake thy flows their self to boast ed sure thirst reign pomp re to as pose? quench? kings show; With sal va tion's walls sur round ed, Grace which like the as priests sol id joys his Lord, the giv er, sol emn prais es last ing trea sures thou mayst smile at nev er fails from each for a thank none but Zi on's all age off child thy to ring ren foes. age. bring. know. 13

15 Song of Praise Words: Gadsby Mercy Speaks by Jesus Blood Music: Webb, McCracken 1. Mer cy speaks by Je 2. Je sus' blood speaks loud sus' blood; sweet; 3. Peace of con science, peace with God, hear here we sing, all De ob tain ye sons of i ty can through Je sus' God; meet, blood; just ice sat, without Je sus' blood is fied in deed; a jar ring voice, speaks sol id rest; 1. Christ has wel come we be full Zi lieve, a tonement on to re we are made. joice, blest Welcome Zi on to re joice, "All her debts We be lieve, we arē blest. were cast on me, she must shall go free. All her debts were cast on me, And she must 1. shall go free." 2. Should the law against her roar, Je sus' blood Continued on next page 14

16 still speaks with power, "All her debts were cast on me, she must shall go free." She must shall go free. All her debts were cast on me, she must shall go free. All her debts were cast on me, she must shall go free. All her debts free. And she must shall go free. And she must shall go free." 15

17 Grace Moment Dr. Jim Shultz Chief Spiritual Health Officer, Christ Community Health Services Song of Preparation Words: John Berridge Jesus, Cast a Look on Me Music: Matthew Perryman Jones 1. Je sus, 2. All that 3. Make me 4. Lean ing 5. In this cast feeds like on pos a my a thy ture look bu lit lov let on me, sy pride, tle child, ing breast, me live, give cast of where me it my a ho sweet ev strength wea san sim er ry nas pli more wis soul dai ci a dom can ly ty, side, spoiled, rest give. make me poor bid my will see ing on feel ing well in this tem to ly the per keep thine in peace let me sub thy of me low, mit, sight, God, die, seek ing lay me walk ing flow ing ho on hum on from san ly bly ly his nas thee at in pre ev to thy thy cious er know. feet. light. blood. cry! Children (K5 th ) may be dismissed to Four Corners during the last verse. 16

18 Scripture Reading Matthew 26:4041 (pew Bible page 832) Minister: This is the Word of the Lord. Congregation: Thanks be to God! Homily Watch Pray Dr. Sean Michael Lucas Senior Pastor 17 CCLI #683309

19 Song of Praise On Jordan s Stormy Banks I St Words: Samuel Stennett, 1787 Music: Christopher Miner 1. On Jor (2.) o'er (3.) chill (4.) shall dan's those ing I storm wide winds reach y banks I ex tend ed nor poi sonous that hap py st, plains, breath, place, shines can cast one reach be a e that for wish ful ter nal health ful ev er eye day. shore, blessed. to There where When Ca God, sick shall naan's the ness, I fair Son sor see hap for ev row, pain my Fa 1. py er ther's v l, reigns, death, face, where are my scat felt in pos ses ters night feared his bos sions a no om lie 2. All way. more. rest. I am bound I am bound, I am bound for Prom ised L. I am bound, I am bound, I am bound for Prom ised L. 3. No 4. When Benediction 18

20 TONIGHT: SUNDAY EVENING PRAISE AND FOOD TRUCKS Join us in the Sanctuary at 6:00 for worship, afterward for fellowship food trucks on the Avon side of the building. Enjoy tacos, grilled cheese, salad from Fuel, delicious offerings from Yippie Trippie the Porkstars, wonderful desserts from Mempops. Costs range from $3.00$7.00. The Flowers The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God. New Members We are happy to welcome the following new members: Grant Griffin David Harlan Taylor Matt Peaster Death We extend our sympathy to Susan Jay Madden on the death of her mother, Molly Thomas Thompson, on October 3. Our Church Today October 14 8:30 a.m.... Worship Service 8:30 a.m....children s Church (Kindergarten) 9:45 a.m....sunday School 10:30 a.m.... Bogata ShortTerm Mission Trip Meeting Bride s Room 11:00 a.m.... Worship Service 11:00 a.m....children s Church (Kindergarten) 4:15 p.m....jr. High Small Groups 4:30 p.m.... Sunday Evening Praise Rehearsal 5:00 p.m.... Sr. High Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m....sunday Evening Praise Sanctuary 6:30 p.m.... Children migrate to Four Corners from Sunday Evening Praise 7:00 p.m....food Trucks 7:15 p.m....sr. High Small Groups 19

21 Sunday School 9:4510:45 Nursery & Preschool First floor, rooms divided by age Kindergarten Room st grade Room 216 2nd grade Room 215 3rd grade Room 217 4th grade Room 204 Junior High Room 155 Senior High Room 254 College Mr. Zach Hood Room s Community Dr. Sean Lucas Teaching Team Room s Community Rev. Parker Tenent Fellowship Hall South 40s Community Rev. Jeremy Jones Fellowship Hall North 50s Community Rev. Ed Norton Chapel 60s+ Community Rev. Mike Malone Room 237 The Westminster Class Mr. Jurey Howard Dr. Ray Wilson Room 233 Line by Line Class Mr. Rankin Fowlkes Room 132 Our Church Wednesday October 17 5:30 p.m.... Dinner Fellowship Hall 5:30 p.m....jr. High Choir Rehearsal 6:00 p.m.... DivorceCare Room 233 6:15 p.m....jr. High Youth Group 6:15 p.m.... BLAST! (K 5 th grade) 6:30 p.m....wednesday Night Large Study Group Chapel 6:30 p.m....grace Groups 6:30 p.m...preelementary Choir 7:10 p.m....sr. High Youth Group 7:30 p.m....adult Choir Rehearsal MENU FOR THIS WEDNESDAY EVENING Spaghetti with meat sauce, Italian spinach casserole, garlic breadstick, lemon poppy seed cake, chocolate pie, cookies Kid s box: pizza 20

22 Outreach & Ministries UPDATE ON THE PCA CHURCH PLANT IN COLLIERVILLE The Session, under the leadership of Dr. Sean Lucas the IPC Missions Committee, has decided to begin a church planting endeavor in Collierville. Reverend Ed Norton is providing some of the initial leadership for this undertaking. A dinner will be held on Sunday, October 21, 6:00 p.m., at the home of Melissa Doug Hay, 343 South Rowlett Street, Collierville, You will have the opportunity to meet the new church planter. If you have an interest in attending this dinner, please contact Tameria Rackley, trackley@ipcmemphis.org. Should you have any questions concerning this new church plant, please contact Ed Norton, (901) or enorton@ipcmemphis.org. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for ARISE2READ AT WHITE STATION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL We are excited about our new partnership opportunity with White Station Elementary School through ARISE2Read. We need an additional 15 trained volunteers to work with children onceaweek to learn specific sight words that will enable them to grow in reading mastery. The next training opportunities are October 16, 6:30 p.m., October 18, 10:00 a.m., both at Bellevue Baptist Church. For more information, or to register, visit Questions? Contact IPC members Julie Rosenberger, rosenberger.julie@gmail.com, or Catherine Wilfong, cdub@me.com. PATHWAY CLASS for PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS If you are interested in joining IPC, or learning more about what we believe, join us in the third floor conference room each Sunday morning in November at 9:45. To register, please contact Tameria Rackley, trackley@ipcmemphis.org. 21

23 TODAY: BOGOTA SHORTTERM MISSION TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING Are you interested in serving on a shortterm mission trip? IPC has a group heading to Bogota, Columbia, in February, which could use your help. The team will assist with multiple jobs, including church maintenance projects, working with street children, teaching conversational English to college students. Learn more at an information session today, from 10:3011:00 a.m., in the Bride s Room. IN THE WORD: BIBLE STUDY FOR MEN OF ALL AGES with DR. SEAN LUCAS Thursdays 6:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall Join any time! If you ve missed one, watch previous lessons at ipcmemphis.org. WOMEN S BIBLE STUDY Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. details at ipcmemphis.org BLAST! Building Lives Around Sound Truth Grades K5 Wednesday Nights at IPC Register at ipcmemphis.org. DIVORCECARE Find help. Discover hope. Experience healing. Wednesdays 6:007:30 p.m. Room 233 FAITH AND WORK OCTOBER 18 IPC s next Faith Work gathering will meet Thursday, October 18, from 6:308:00 p.m., in the Chapel. If you long for mentoring, networking, fellowship with other work place leaders, join us on the third Thursday evening of each month. Not only will we explore topics that will assist you in charting how faith work intersect, you will also find new friends compatriots who have traversed similar pathways. PRAYER MINISTRY Men's Prayer Breakfast in Fellowship Hall Tuesdays 6:30 a.m. Come join a group of men who meet faithfully for a time of prayer in the Fellowship Hall. Enjoy a good, hot breakfast for $3.00. Women s Prayer Time Room 237 Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. 22

24 Upcoming Events 99 Balloons recess November 2, December 7 Faith Work Fellowship: What Are You Working For? October 18 6:308:00 p.m. Chapel Sr. High Dinner October 19 7:00 p.m. Location TBD PCA Church Plant in Collierville Dinner October 21 6:00 p.m. Reformation Service October 28 6:00 p.m. Second Presbyterian Church Pathway Class for Prospective Members November 4, 11, 18, 25 9:45 a.m. Faith Work Fellowship: Why You Can t Do This Alone November 15 6:308:00 p.m. Chapel Jr. High Buffalo Retreat November 1618 ChurchWide Potluck following 11:00 a.m. Worship Service November 18 Thanksgiving Day Worship Service November 22 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary Jr. High Sr. High Turkey Bowl November 25 2:004:00 p.m. MUS PreElementary Music Nativity Program November 28 6:00 p.m. Annual Service of Lessons Carols December 2 6:00 p.m. Graded Choirs Christmas Program December 5 6:30 p.m. Jr. High Christmas Party December 9 12:302:00 p.m. Family Christmas Carol Sing December 9 5:00 p.m. Sr. High Christmas Party December 9 7:009:00 p.m. Food Basket Setup Assembly December 1415 Messiah SingAlong December 16 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service December 24 4:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall Christmas Eve Communion Service December 24 5:30 p.m. Sanctuary 4738 Walnut Grove Road Memphis, Tennessee