THE LORD S DAY. JULY 8, :30 & 11:00 a.m. Welcome, Congregational Ministries, and Information

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1 THE LORD S DAY JULY 8, :30 & 11:00 a.m. Welcome, Congregational Ministries, and Information Please use this time to set your hearts on Christ and pray for the Word, our worship, and that holiness and reverence will be known among us. PRELUDE From Heaven on High Zachau CALL TO WORSHIP Please meditate on Ephesians 6: *HYMN OF PRAISE Onward, Christian Soldiers #572 *INVOCATION CONFESSING OUR FAITH The Apostles Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary; suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven; and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen. ***HYMN OF RESPONSE Fight the Good Fight #581 PRAYER THE GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS (Please sign the registration pad with complete address) OFFERTORY DOXOLOGY *THE OFFERTORY PRAYER PSALTER READING Psalm 3 Pastor: O Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! People: Many are saying of me, God will not deliver him. But you are a shield around me, O Lord; Pastor: You bestow glory on me and lift up my head. People: To the Lord I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. Pastor: I lie down and sleep; People: I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. Pastor: I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side. Arise, O Lord! People: Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. Pastor: From the Lord comes deliverance. People: May your blessing be on your people.

2 ANTHEM Near to the Heart of God arr. Larson There is a place of quiet rest near to the heart of God, A place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God. Refrain: O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God, Hold us who wait before Thee near to the heart of God. There is a place of comfort sweet near to the heart of God, A place where we our Savior meet, near to the heart of God. Refrain There is a place of full release near to the heart of God, A place where all is joy and peace, near to the heart of God. Refrain Nancy Pritchett, soloist *HYMN OF PREPARATION Christian, Dost Thou See Them #574 **Dismissal of children ages 4 and 5 to Children s Church SCRIPTURE Ephesians 6:10-18 SERMON The Tools of Our Battle Rev. David Hall *HYMN OF AFFIRMATION A Mighty Fortress Is Our God #92 *BENEDICTION POSTLUDE God Is Our Refuge Bethlehem *Congregation please stand **Dismissal of children ages 4 and 5 to Children s Church ***Deacons will seat late arrivals Please be patient with construction-related disruptions to parking and the appearance of the church. This is only temporary, and we appreciate the understanding and accepting attitudes of all during the transition. Notes:

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS We join Matt and Sarah Beth Wilson in praising God for the birth of their son, Matthew Leonard Wilson, II who was born on July 3, Matthew Leonard is the grandson of Fred & Melissa Chumley and the great-grandson of Bob & Jackie Winch. We extend our Christian love and sympathy to the family of Louise Donaldson on the death of her mother. JOINT ELDERS & DEACONS MEETING Monday July 16 th at 7:30 p.m. F.U.N. WEEK (July 16 th 20 th ) VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to lead a small group devotion each morning. Please come to a short meeting today immediately following the 11:00 a.m. service in the Children s Sanctuary if you can help. FUN WEEK information packets are on the Children s Ministry Table!!! WOMEN IN THE CHURCH are invited to A Mid Summer s Night Bible Study, June 20- August 8, Wednesday evenings from 7:00-9:00. Come and dig into God s Word with us. See WIC table for workbooks and maps. It is not too late to join! SOUND SYSTEM - We need someone to run the sound system for the 8:30 and/or 11:00 services. If interested contact Paul Wagoner at YOUTH NEWS: High School Discipleship group tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Youth Room. High School RYM meet at church at 9:00 a.m. tomorrow we will return on Saturday afternoon. NO High School or Middle School Youth Group this week. Youth group will resume next week! SHOWER - All ladies and girls are warmly invited to a wedding shower for Julie Kirschner, Monday, July 16 at 7:00PM in the foyer of the Fellowship Hall. RECEPTION FOR THE DOTY FAMILY - Join us for a church wide sandwich supper reception in honor of Greg and Leanne Doty after the evening service on July 22. If your last name begins with A-P, bring sandwiches, R-Z chips and a drink. THE GRACE CLASS began a study of The Mortification of Sin by John Owen last Sunday using an abridgement by Richard Rushing of Owen's classic work. "The LIGHT Sunday School class began a study of 1st Corinthians. Students are eagerly sought to join us in the Parlor (floating library!) as we continue our study of the early church by studying the writings of Paul." NURSERY NEWS THOSE VOLUNTEERING SUNDAY July 8 th 8:30 John & Andrea Simmons, Charles Joseph, Anne & Emily Hart Herbert, Anna & Sarah Dudt, Susan & Whitney Brookins 9:45 Mary Katherine Keel, Chris Jackson, Janice Furlong, John & Jeannie Fair, Paco & Sarah Combes, Jodine Poole, Joel & Sandy Kroese 11:00 Dean, Kim & Alex Wardlaw, John & Brandy Marchant, Sarah Beth & Matt Wilson, Richard & Polly Vogh, Rachel & Sarah Howard, Anna Hankal, James & Joseph Boggs 6:00 James & Joy Scott, Mac Hunt THOSE VOLUNTEERING SUNDAY July 15 th 8:30 Katie, Maribeth & Christy Wichterman, John Roberts, Nicole Neumeier, George & Kim Jones, Tyler & Emily Jones, Keira Hall 9:45 Billy & Rebekah Resh, Becky Jackson, Larry & Abby Jane Eller, Christopher Braaksma, Laura Klein 11:00 Ann Kistner & Sarah Kistner, Gene & Bobby Cork, Kim, Michael & Katherine Matthews, Sarah & Maggie Eller 6:00 Dave & Sandra Westerfield, Zack Wagoner

4 SPECIAL CARE MINISTRY SUNDAY July 8 th 8:30 Elise Snider, Ryan Cantwell 9:45 Jack Herbert, Ryan Cantwell, Patricia Hall, Penny VanNorthwick, Scott Keesee 11:00 Sara Kistner, Lisa Bryant SPECIAL CARE MINISTRY SUNDAY July 15 th 8:30 Michele Crooks, Phil Dudt 9:45 Nancy Conger, Phil Dudt, Candice Worley, Janet Jeffries, Anne Herbert 11:00 Emi Cork, Teresa Bursi Please be in prayer for Dr. Huck and Shelley Whitener serving this week with medical missions in Honduras. They will be working with Global Health Outreach in San Pedro Sula, a city in northern Honduras from July Congregational Prayer Needs: Jerry Hobbs, Dean Barriault, Lela Russell, Jennifer Blanton (John and Kris Ross daughter with Leukemia), Teresa Bursi, Pat Phillips (hip fracture), Leon Combs (back), Dottie Rooker (cancer), Nancy David Our expectant mothers: Camille Jackson, Kelli Shipman, Jennifer Nolan, Amber Magee Michael, Stace Huff Our Military Personnel: Brady Pritchett, Adam Cook, Dave Brigham, Doug Hayes, Will Talley, Nate Forrester, Christian Nelms, Daniel Klein Midway Covenant Christian School Missionaries of the Week: Clay and Darlene Quarterman MTW, Ukraine Church of the Week: Cherokee Presbyterian Church - Canton A full list of prayer request is available in the Narthex. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL Summer Quarter Class Location Teacher Subject of Study Berean F1 Paul Vannortwick The Gospel of John Fellowship F3 Battling Unbelief a video series by John Piper Grace Choir Rm. Rev. Rod Clay The Mortification of Sin Charlie Bursi John Owen Wendell Way Lewis Godwin Harvester F2 Phil Dudt 2 John, 3 John & Jude L.I.G.H.T. Parlor Dr. Leon Combs 1 st Corinthians Ralph Scott (Men s) F5 John Fair Book of John Ed Knox Mike Snider Racerunners Old Ed Knox Romans Sanc Allen Scott Paul Wagoner Women F4 Kris Ross The Beginnings of Christianity Sharon Rhodes Young Adult B107A Brett Edwards Apologetics MIDWAY OFFICERS Active Ruling Elders Class of 2008: Charlie Bursi, Mike Kline, Rodney Pritchett, Jeff Talley Class of 2010: Don Barnett, Warren Jackson, Wes Richardson, Lindsey Tippins, Class of 2012: Scott Keesee, James Scott, Wendell Way, Jim Wolff Active Deacons Class of 2008: Clay David, Steve Furlong, Reggie Harris, Claude Hemphill, Roger Rhodes Class of 2010: Christopher Braaksma, Kip Howard, Paul Keel, Eric Klein, Ryan Leslie Class of 2012: Greg Bartlett, Scott Hankal, Greg Kistner, Paul Wagoner, Mac Worley

5 EVENING WORSHIP July 8, :00 PM PRELUDE CALL TO WORSHIP *HYMN OF PRAISE Lead On, O King Eternal #580 INVOCATION *HYMNS Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve #576 Stand Up, My Soul; Shake Off Your Fears #577 PRAYER NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE John 15:1-17 *HYMN OF PREPARATION Am I a Soldier of the Cross #573 (Children may be dismissed during the final stanza.) SCRIPTURE Exodus 6:28-7:13 SERMON J.A.T.L.C. Rev. David Hall HYMN OF AFFIRMATION Trust and Obey #672 BENEDICTION POSTLUDE

6 THE LORD S DAY JULY 8, 2007 MIDWAY PRE RESBYTERIAN CHURCH A CONGREGATION OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA WHERE CHRIST IS KING AND HIS WORD RULES 4635 Dallas Highway Powder Springs, Georgia Rev. David Hall, Senior Pastor Rev. Gene Hunt, Associate Pastor Rev. Greg Doty, Assistant Pastor Founded in 1850, Midway Church is part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Reformed, evangelical denomination organized in Our church seeks to be Scriptural in both its government and its doctrine. We believe the Bible is the inerrant Word of God; our infallible and divine authority in all matters of life and faith. OUR PURPOSE: The purpose of Midway Church is to worship God and to Glorify His Name and make disciples by equipping God s people to be STUDENTS of God s Word, SERVANTS of Christ and each other, SOWERS of the message of truth, and STEWARDS of their gifts, time, talents, and resources for the glory of God. Every member a STUDENT, a SERVANT, a SOWER, a STEWARD