Welcome to Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church. May God bless you and your worship today. Visiting?

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1 Welcome to Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church Worship is both discovery and sharing. As we share the Word of God, prayer, and the sacraments in an atmosphere of praise, Christ Jesus reveals the Living God in ever greater fullness. May God bless you and your worship today. Visiting? If you have questions or need assistance, please ask. Please fill out an Visitor Card to register your attendance with us. Listening devices are available from the sound booth. For more information: Our website: Our facebook page: go.spep.church/fbpage SPEPlink our e-newsletter-subscribe or read it online ( Connections our newsletter-available in the Narthex Our Purpose: To Glorify God Our Mission: Discovering in Christ the greatness of God, and sharing those discoveries with others. Our Vision: A church where Jesus mends broken lives with the goodness of God, and equips us to join him in his work. Our Values: Firm in biblical standards, flexible in ministry style. Confident that Jesus is at work. Humbly transparent, with respect and compassion for others. Delighted in God. Passionate for spiritual growth and ministry skill. Committed to be part of what Christ is doing in the church and in the world.

2 Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church Worshipping Sundays at: 9:30am & 11:00am July 2, 2017 Preparation for Worship: Then Jesus said to Thomas, Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe. Thomas said to him, My Lord and my God! ~ John 20:27-28 NIV This morning s sermon: That You May Be Certain Luke 1:1-4 Pastor Glenn Parkinson 3

3 Order of Worship Entering God s Presence Call to Worship 1 John 1:1-4 Leader: That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life - People: the life was made manifest, and we have seen it, and testify to it and proclaim to you the eternal life, which was with the Father and was made manifest to us - Leader: that which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; People: and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ. And we are writing these things so that our joy may be complete. Gathering Song In Christ Alone Page 10 Hymn of Praise Abide with Me Page 11 Hymn # 419 Prayer of Invocation Mutual Greeting Lord s Supper Welcome 4

4 Offering Ourselves to God Tithes and Offerings Offertory It Is Well With My Soul Page 8 Hymn # 493 Doxology & Dedication Page 9 Hymn # 625 Enjoying God s Fellowship Sermon That You May Be Certain Pew Bible Pastor Glenn Parkinson Page 855 Sermon text: Luke 1:1-4 Lord s Supper Table Song Rock of Ages Page 12 Communion Prayer Sending Song Wonderful, Merciful Savior Page 13 Benediction from John 15:5-8 The Prayer Team is available for those who would like prayer, by the choir loft, after the 11:00 service. 5

5 Offertory It Is Well with My Soul When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul. Chorus It is well (it is well) With my soul (with my soul) It is well, it is well with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blessed assurance control: That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul. My sin - O the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin - not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! And, Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul. Text, Horatio Spafford; Music, Philip Bliss 8

6 text by Thomas Ken & # 4?# 4 Doxology custom Old 100th Genevan Psalter, 1551 attr. Louis Bourgeouis Praise God from whom all bless-ings flow. Praise Him all Œ Œ 4 & # Œ U?# creat-ures here be - low. Praise Him a-bove ye heav'n -ly host! Œ 8 & # Œ Œ w w?# Praise Fath-er, Son, and Ho -ly Ghost! A - men. Œ Œ ẇ w w 9

7 Gathering Song In Christ Alone In Christ alone my hope is found He is my Light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace When fears are stilled, when strivings cease; My Comforter, my all in all Here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless Babe; This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save. Til on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied; For every sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain; Then bursting forth in glorious day Up from the grave He rose again. And as He stands in victory Sin s curse has lost its grip on me; For I am His, and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death This is the pow r of Christ in me; From life s first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny. No pow r of hell, no scheme of man Can ever pluck me from His hand til He returns, or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I ll stand. Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend 2001 Thankyou Music CCLI Licence #

8 Hymn of Praise Abide with Me Abide with me: fast falls the eventide: The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide: When other helpers fail, and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me. Swift to its close ebbs out life s little day; Earth s joys grow dim, its glories pass away; Change and decay in all around I see; O Thou who changest not, abide with me. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless: Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness. Where is death s sting? Where, grave, Thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me. Hold Thou thy cross before my closing eyes: Shine through the gloom, and point me to the skies: Heav n s morning breaks, and earth s vain shadows flee: In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me. Words by Henry F. Lyte Music by William H. Monk 11

9 Table Song Rock of Ages Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy riven side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure, Cleanse me from its guilt and pow r. Not the labors of my hands Can fulfill Thy law s demands; Could my zeal no respite know, Could my tears forever flow, All for sin could not atone; Thou must save and Thou alone. Nothing in my hand I bring, Simply to Thy cross I cling; Naked, come to Thee for dress, Helpless, look to Thee for grace; Foul, I to the fountain fly, Wash me, Savior, or I die! While I draw this fleeting breath, When mine eyelids close in death, When I soar to worlds unknown, See Thee on Thy judgment throne, Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee Music by James Ward Text by Augustus M. Toplady 12

10 Sending Song Wonderful, Merciful Savior Wonderful, merciful Savior, Precious Redeemer, and Friend, Who would have thought that a lamb could Rescue the souls of men? Oh, you rescue the souls of men. Counselor, Comforter, Keeper, Spirit we long to embrace; You offer hope when our hearts have Hopelessly lost the way, Oh, we hopelessly lost the way. Refrain: You are the One that we praise, You are the One we adore, You give the healing and grace Our hearts always hunger for; Oh, our hearts always hunger for. Almighty, infinite Father, Faithfully loving Your own; Here in our weakness You find us Falling before Your throne, Oh, we re falling before Your throne. Words and music by Dawn Rodgers & Eric Wyse 1989 Word Music ASCAP & Dayspring Music BMI 13

11 The Lord s Supper The Lord s Supper is one of two sacraments commanded by Christ and entrusted to his church (the other being Baptism). It portrays the gospel in a tangible way. Distributing bread and wine pictures the broken body and shed blood of Jesus freely offered for the forgiveness of sin and the transformation of our character. Eating those elements illustrates the faith that embraces Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. What s the Lord s Supper for? Renewing our faith in God s goodness and grace. Grasping the freedom God offers to live like Jesus, reconcile conflicts and find power for service. Who is the Lord s Supper for? Members in good standing of any church that faithfully teaches the gospel, and who long for fellowship with Christ today. Children may partake in communion once they have confessed their own faith publicly before the congregation. Until then, be sure to include your children in the sacrament by reminding them what you believe and letting them accompany you to the Table. And remember that you are free to take the elements at the front of the sanctuary, where you could quietly gather your family together to ask God for his blessing. How can I find out more, or ask some questions? Contact one of the pastors 14