The Lord s Day July 1, :45 am

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1 The Lord s Day July 1, :45 am 8:45 am Worship Service in Sanctuary 10:00 am Worship Service in Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Summer Electives (High School Adult) 11:15 am Worship Service in Fellowship Hall 5:30 pm Evensong in Sanctuary

2 ommunion: This morning we celebrate the Lord's Supper. In these elements are the C means of grace and Christ's true spiritual presence. All of the examination should have been finished in our preparation. Now is the time for celebration. In doing so we recall God's faithfulness to us. This table is not for perfect people, rather people needing Grace and Mercy. Come all who call on the name of Christ! Worship In Spirit and Truth The Lord s Day July 1, 2018 Prelude Improvisation on The Lord s My Shepherd Eric Thiman The prelude is a gift from our musicians a bridge from our busy lives to entering this hour of worship. Feel free to share and receive the grace and peace of Christ during this time, or to quiet your heart as needed. *Call to Worship I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in the LORD. Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie! You have multiplied, O LORD my God, your wondrous deeds and your thoughts toward us; none can compare with you! I will proclaim and tell of them, yet they are more than can be told. Psalm 40:1-5 ESV * Please stand if you are able. Parents, please escort underage children leaving the service.

3 *Song of the Word You re the Word of God the Father, from before the world began; Ev ry star and ev ry planet has been fashioned by your hand. All creation holds together by the power of Your voice: Let the skies declare your glory, let the land and seas rejoice! You re the author of creation, you re the Lord of ev ry man; And your cry of love rings out across the lands. Yet you left the gaze of angels, came to seek and save the lost, And exchanged the joy of heaven for the anguish of a cross. With a prayer you fed the hungry, with a word you calmed the sea. Yet how silently you suffered that the guilty may go free. With a shout you rose victorious, wresting victory from the grave, And ascended into heaven leading captives in your way. Now you stand before the Father interceding for your own. From each tribe and tongue and nation you are leading sinners home. Words and Music: Stuart Townend, Keith Getty 2002 Thankyou Music, Song No , CCLI No *Prayer of Adoration *Hymn of Guidance Hymnal, Guide me, O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but thou art mighty; hold me with thy pow'rful hand; Bread of heaven, Bread of heaven, feed me till I want no more, Feed me till I want no more. 2 Open now the crystal fountain, whence the healing stream doth flow; Let the fire and cloudy pillar lead me all my journey through; Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer, be thou still my Strength and Shield, Be thou still my Strength and Shield. 3 When I tread the verge of Jordan, bid my anxious fears subside; Death of death, and hell's Destruction, land me safe on Canaan's side; Songs of praises, songs of praises I will ever give to thee, I will ever give to thee. Words: William Williams, Public Domain, 1745; Music: John Hughes, Public Domain, 1907

4 Sacramental Preparation 2 Corinthians 13:4-5 ESV For he was crucified in weakness, but lives by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but in dealing with you we will live with him by the power of God. Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? Words of Grace and Peace 2 Corinthians 13:14 ESV The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Giving of Tithes and Offerings Offertory As the Deer/Oh, I Want to Know You More Nystrom/Fry/arr. Graybeal During this song, K4/K5 may leave for Children s Church. Song of Preparation Speak, O Lord, as we come to You, to receive the food of your Holy Word. Take your Truth, plant it deep in us; shape and fashion us in Your likeness; That the light of Christ might be seen today in our acts of love and our deeds of faith. Speak, O Lord, and fulfill in us all Your purposes for your glory. Teach us, Lord, full obedience, Holy reverence, true humility. Test our thought and our attitudes in the radiance of your purity. Cause our faith to rise, cause eyes to see your majestic love and authority Words of power that can never fail; let their truth prevail over unbelief. Speak, O Lord, and renew our minds, help us grasp the heights of your plans for us. Truths unchanged from the dawn of time, that will echo down through eternity. And by grace we ll stand on your promises; and by faith we ll walk as You walk with us. Speak, O Lord, til your church is built, and the earth is filled with your glory. Words and Music: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend 2005 Thankyou Music Song No CCLI No Community Life Hearing God s Word Scripture Reading Psalm 119: (Pew Bible, page 653) Congregation s Response Reader: This is the word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God! Sermon Our Core Values Andy Lewis Responding to God Communion

5 Communion Anthem The Whisper Craig Courtney In the desert, in the wilderness of life, I am searching for the One who searches me. As I wander, hungry, thirsty, lost, alone, I hear God's call; I hear the whisper of my name. "Come to the table, your name is written on My hand, Come to the table, your name is hidden in My heart. Come to the table, come to the table, come to the table and live." At the table, He prepares for me a place. He redeems me, I am pardoned by His grace. He restores me with His rich and lavish love. In His call, I hear the whisper of my name. "Come to the table, your name is written on My hand, Come to the table, your name is hidden in My heart. Come to the table, come to the table, come to the table and live." In His call, I hear the whisper of my name. *Hymn of Response Hymnal, Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that thou art Thou my best thought by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light. 2 Be thou my wisdom and thou my true word; I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one. 4 Riches I heed not, nor man s empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and thou only, first in my heart, High King of heaven, my treasure thou art. *Benediction Postlude Be Thou My Vision Anna Laura Page The church office will be closed on July 4 for the holiday. There will be no Evensong next Sunday, July 8. Assisting in Worship Today: ANDY LEWIS, Lead Teaching Pastor NEEL SKELTON, Relational Ministries Director JASON YON, Choral Director and Local Ministry Liaison RITA HASSIG, Organist

6 July Sunday School Electives Begin Today at 10:00 am All adult and High School Sunday School classes will be suspended for the month of July. You are encouraged to check out one of our July Electives! Your Work In the Kingdom of Christ W206 Learning Commons The average American spends well over 2,000 hours a year at work. In this class you'll learn about God s plan for your vocation and how all those hours play a critical role in Christ s coming Kingdom. Taught by Trey Baughn and Dave Andrews Welcoming Well: The Power of Hospitality N105 The call for believers to be hospitable is a theme that runs throughout the Bible. How do we put that ancient truth into practice in 2018? What is the potential kingdom impact of gracious (even radical) hospitality? Taught by Jack Beall and guests Navigating Our Emotions Through the Psalms Church Library We were made to feel and express our emotions. How do we direct them in healthy and God-honoring ways? This class will take a closer look at the Psalms with the goal of using them to direct our souls to God and process the ups and downs of life in ways that are authentic and worshipful. Taught by Jeremy Huff. Prayer Made Simple Music Room Do you find it hard to pray? Do you want to be more consistent talking to God? Is spending time in prayer worth my while? We will consider these and other practical questions around the subject of prayer. Taught by Curtis DuBose. The One Another Commands W102 (begins July 8) How can I get along with the person in the pew next to me? A look at what scripture tells us about relating to one another. Taught by Rick Henderson. Mentor Moms Last Day to Register! Register at mitchellroad.org/event-registration. Block Party Thursday, July 12 6:00-8:00pm at the Youth Center Greenville Fellows Host Families Needed! The Greenville Fellows is an intense nine month leadership development program hosted by Mitchell Road. We are looking for Host families for our incoming fall class. These college grads work three days a week and take classes and serve the other two. You NEED a Fellow! If you are interested, please contact Katherine Hultstrand at hultstrandc@bellsouth.net. For more information about the Greenville Fellows, visit greenvillefellows.org. Bouncy Houses! Nerf Guns Wars! Food Trucks! Families, join us at the Youth Center for bouncy houses, nerf gun wars, food and fun! Food trucks and Sno Hut will be available for purchase. Registration is not required for this event. For additional questions please contact Ashley Adams: aadams@mitchellroad.org.

7 Weekly Opportunities for Discipleship We believe that discipleship is experiencing Jesus love for me in community, loving Jesus with all of me, and growing in this truth so that I might share him with others. We invite you to find an opportunity for discipleship today! Please visit mitchellroad.org for a calendar of current schedules. Community Community Groups: Sunday evenings in homes around Greenville. To find a group gsheffield@mitchellroad.org. Sunday School classes: For a list of classes stop by the Welcome Center or visit Evensong: Sunday evenings in the Sanctuary. Children Nursery: During worship services and Sunday School for birth K3. Children s Church (K4-K5): K5): Children are dismissed during the worship services for a child-friendly time of songs, games, and a Bible lesson. Sunday School: Classes for K4 grade 4. Youth Sunday School: Classes for grades 5-12 Senior High Night: Sunday evenings in the Youth Center Tuesday Morning Prayer: Tuesday in the Youth Center Junior High Night: Wednesday evenings in the Youth Center Other Discipleship Opportunities: Journey Groups for Men: These small groups meet throughout the week. gsheffield@mitchellroad.org. Mentor Moms: Weekly group meeting for moms. swarren@mitchellroad.org. Women s Bible Studies: Wednesday mornings or Wednesday evenings. Contact swarren@mitchellroad.org. Connect with us... I want to receive more information about Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church! Check all that apply: I am new to church I am new to MRPC I am a regular attender of MRPC I am a visitor from the Greenville area I am a visitor from outside the area If you would like to join one of our mailing lists, or if you would like to update your information, please fill out the following information. Name: DOB: / / Spouse: DOB: / / Spouse s Children: Mailing Address: Preferred Phone:

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