January 20, Welcome to Providence Presbyterian Church (PCA)

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1 Welcome to Providence Presbyterian Church (PCA) th Street Lubbock, Texas Bringing Christ s Peace through Truth, Mercy, and Culture Rob Bailey, Interim Pastor/Teaching Elder Ruling Elders elders@providencepca.org Al Bauerle Peter Griffith Dr. Mark Gring Jeff Lashaway Brandon Mulkey Deacons deacons@providencepca.org David Coons Kevin Puckett Dan Rolen January 20, info@providencepca.org Sunday School (for all ages). 9:30 a.m. Worship Service :30 a.m. Nursery is available for children up to 4 years Vision Statement We at Providence Presbyterian Church long to see God s kingdom peace in Christ His shalom come upon Lubbock and West Texas in greater fullness. Rob Bailey, Interim Pastor th Street Lubbock, Texas / Mission Statement The community of Providence Presbyterian Church seeks, by our words and actions, to love Lubbock, West Texas, and the world with the shalom of Jesus Christ. We want to engage Lubbock and West Texas in the arenas of proclaiming truth, contributing to and renewing culture, and practicing mercy with justice. We will seek to plant a closely-networked series of medium-sized churches that will reflect both the city of Lubbock and the heavenly city to come.

2 THE LORD S DAY January 20, 2013 * CALL TO WORSHIP 1 2 * PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Hymn 42 El-Shaddai Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Words: Michael Card, Music: John Thompson, Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! 5 For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. * Congregation Standing All music copied by permission of CCLI # Page Page 2 -

3 HYMN 34 The God of Abraham Praise Words: Thomas Olivers, Tune: Jewish Melody, arranged by Meyer Lyon, * INVOCATION CONFESSION OF FAITH Psalm 2 1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against his Anointed, saying, 3 Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us. 4 He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. 5 Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, 6 As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill. 7 I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to me, You are my Son; today I have begotten you. 8 Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. 9 You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter s vessel. 10 Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him. - Page Page 4 -

4 CONFESSION OF SIN Psalm 51: Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. 2 Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin! 3 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. 4 Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. 5 Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. 6 Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart. 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit. 13 Then I will teach transgressors your ways, and sinners will return to you. ASSURANCE OF PARDON IN CHRIST I John 1:9-2:2 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our 10 sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us. 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with 2 the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. He is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world. * HYMN 194 O Come, O Come, Emmanuel th Words: Latin Hymn 1720; Tr. By John Mason Neale, Tune: Plainsong, 13 Century. 1. O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. 2. O come, O come, thou Lord of might, Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai s height, In ancient times once gave the law In cloud and majesty and awe. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. 3. O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from Satan s tyranny; From depths of hell Thy people save, And give them victory o er the grave. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. - Page Page 6 -

5 4. O come, Thou Day-spring, from on high, And cheer us by thy drawing nigh; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, And death s dark shadows put to flight. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. 5. O come, Thou Key of David, come And open wide our heavenly home; Make safe the way that leads on high, And close the path to misery. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. NEW TESTAMENT READING Matthew 19: Then children were brought to him that he might lay his hands 14 on them and pray. The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, 15 for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven. And he laid his hands on them and went away. OFFERING OLD TESTAMENT READING Psalm 139 Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. 1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. 3 You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. 4 Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether 5 You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it. 7 Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? 8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! 9 If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, 10 even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. 11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night, 12 even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you. 13 For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. - Page Page 8 -

6 15 My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. 16 Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them. 17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! 18 If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you. 19 Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God! O men of blood, depart from me! 20 They speak against you with malicious intent; your enemies take your name in vain. 21 Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord? And do I not loathe those who rise up against you? 22 I hate them with complete hatred; I count them my enemies. 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts 24 And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting! PRAYER OF INTERCESSION * HYMN Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder 2001 Laura Taylor Music. Words: John Newton, Music: Laura Taylor. 1. Let us love and sing and wonder, let us praise the Savior s name He has hushed the law s loud thunder, He has quenched Mount Sinai s flame He has washed us with His blood, He has washed us with His blood He has washed us with His blood, He has brought us nigh to God 2. Let us love the Lord Who bought us pitied us when enemies Called us by His grace and taught us, gave us ears and gave us eyes He has washed us with His blood, He has washed us with His blood He has washed us with His blood, He presents our souls to God 3. Let us sing though fierce temptation threaten hard to bear us down For the Lord, our strong salvation, holds in view the conqu ror s crown He, Who washed us with His blood, He, Who washed us with His blood, He, Who washed us with His blood, soon will bring us home to God 4. Let us wonder grace and justice join and point to mercy s store When through grace in Christ our trust is justice smiles and asks no more He Who washed us with His blood, He Who washed us with His blood He Who washed us with His blood, Has secured our way to God 5. Let us praise and join the chorus of the saints enthroned on high Here they trusted Him before us now their praises fill the sky Thou hast washed us with Thy blood, Thou hast washed us with Thy blood Thou hast washed us with Thy blood, Thou art worthy Lamb of God. - Page Page 10 -

7 SERMON * HYMN 263 Lift High the Cross Words: George W. Kitchin, 1887; Revised by Michael R. Newbolt, Music: Sydney H. Nicholson, SACRAMENT OF THE LORD S SUPPER We use real wine during this sacrament; we also provide grape juice in the outer ring of the communion trays for those who prefer it. We hold the elements while they are being passed, so we can partake together. * DOXOLOGY Old Hundredth - Hymn 731 Praise God from whom all blessings flow, Praise him, all creatures here below: Praise him above, ye heav nly host, Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost - Amen. * BENEDICTION All Scripture References from: The Holy Bible, English Standard Version (ESV) Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, A publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. PPC Announcements Friendship Registry Located on the end of the row is a friendship registry. Please let us know of your attendance in worship this morning by filling out the registry and passing it down the row. Wednesday Night Small Groups/Children s Classes The Wednesday Night Small Groups and Children s Catechism Classes meets this Wednesday, January23. Children/youth may be dropped off a t the church at 6:15 p.m. Food will be provided for the children. Please return to the church to pick up your children between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m. - Page Page 12 -

8 Pastor Search Committee Please remember to pray for the committee as they continue with the search process. (See the newsletter for the latest information on their progress.) Committee members are: Al Bauerle, Alexis Bingham, Peter Griffith, Mark Gring, Jeff Lashaway, Randy Lucas, Brandon Mulkey, Judy Parks, Beverly Puckett, Kyla Sell, and Jared Squires. Serving as pastoral consultants (nonvoting members) are: Rob Bailey, Steve Percifield, and John Smith. Contact the committee at: Ushers Serving today: C. J. Baker Paul Holloway Jason Mulkey Lonnie Snider Jared Squires Serving next Sunday: Cliff Bingham Kirk Cunningham Joel Damron Allen Hoksbergen Jeff Lashaway Nursery Workers Serving today: Infant to 23 months: Summer Shepherd Marilyn Lashaway Lilly Lashaway 2-4 year old: Nathan Conroy Faith Tate Rebekah Hardwicke Serving next Sunday: Infant to 23 months: Angela Westfall Mindy Sellnau Savannah Bingham 2-4 year old: Judy Parks Kathryn Holloway Peter Griffith Greeters Serving today: C. J. and Shelley Baker Blake Bingham Serving next Sunday: Clint and Alexis Bingham Regular Activities (Please refer to the newsletter for meeting dates.) Sunday School In addition to our normal children and young people's classes, there are two adult Sunday School classes. One class is doing a study of The Westminster Confession of Faith; this class is team taught by several of our elders. In the other class, John Smith continues the study of the book of Romans. Community Groups Wednesday Night Small Groups and Children s Classes: On the second and fourth Wednesday nights during the spring and fall, we offer a program of children s catechism classes and small groups. Please contact Dana at administrator@providencepca.org or visit the website for more information. Sunday Community Group: A group meets on Sunday afternoons in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Mark or Dana Gring at for more details. Young Professionals Gatherings: (Contact CJ Baker, cjbaker1224@gmail.com.) Informal gatherings every other Sunday night. Bible study held every other Thursday at the home of Tom and Kyla Sell, th Street. Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) at Texas Tech For all the RUF activities, visit Steve Percifield is the campus minister. Kaitlynn Jacobson is the RUF intern. Men s Activities All men are invited to participate in the Men s Prayer Breakfast on th Wednesday at 6:30 a.m. at Market Street Café, 19 Street and Quaker Avenue (new location!). - Page Page 14 -

9 Women s Ministry Bible Study: An Evening Group meets every other Monday, 7:00 p.m., th at Pam Coons home, Street. Contact Brenda Hayes: hayes_bs@yahoo.com, (cell). Wednesday Evening Accountability and Prayer Group: Meeting at11407 Trafalgar Avenue on the first and third weeks, the group starts at 8:00 p.m. sharp, then ends at 9:30 p.m. (no children, please); it is a time to share what the Lord is teaching us in our quiet times/life, offer accountability, and pray together. Contact Rebecca Mulkey: rebecca.mulkey@gmail.com, cell: Meal Ministry - Shared Joy, Shared Pain, Shared Meal: The women of Providence bring meals to people in the church when needed - especially births, deaths, hospitalizations, and illnesses. If you would be willing to participate or need a meal, contact Wendy Wilkerson, , WendyInIdalou@gmail.com. Meal requests will be registered at Confidential Financial Counseling Available Elder Al Bauerle, Dave Ramsey trained financial counselor, offers free and confidential financial counseling to Providence Presbyterian Church members. If you are interested in get out of debt planning or if you would like maximizing wealth so that you can give assistance, Al can help. For an appointment, contact Al at or al.bauerle@yahoo.com. Newsletter Printed copies of the monthly church newsletter are available. If you would like to be on the list to receive the newsletter, please contact Dana Gring: administrator@providencepca.org. CyberSpace Website: Church Directory Updates: PPC Community Page at Website (Contact Dana Gring: administrator@providencepca.org) Prayer Ministry Google group: ProvidencePrayer (Coordinator: Sharon Smith, sharonsmith@usfamily.net) Women s Ministry Google group: ProvidenceWM Facebook Group: Providence Presbyterian Church PCA, Lubbock, TX RUF at Texas Tech Steve Percifield, Campus Minister sdpercifield@mac.com Kaitlynn Jacobson, RUF Intern kaitlynn.jacobson@ruf.org Pastoral Assistant of Church Operations John Smith usafa67@yahoo.com Pastoral Assistant of Community Outreach Dan Rolen danrolen@gmail.com Church Administrator Dana Gring administrator@providencepca.org Music Coordinator Brian Tate brianvtate@gmail.com Greeter Coordinators Clint and Alexis Bingham mizbingham@gmail.com Nursery Coordinator Marissa Bingham bingham.marissa@gmail.com Usher Coordinator Kirk Cunningham kirkc@nts-online.net Missions Committee Kevin Puckett, Chair kwpuckett@suddenlink.net Benevolence deacons@providencepca.org Meal Ministry Coordinator Wendy Wilkerson WendyInIdalou@gmail.com ProvidencePrayer Coordinator Sharon Smith sharonsmith@usfamily.net - Page Page 16 -

10 Sermon Notes 0 Prayers of Meditation For Those Not Participating in Communion Prayer for Those Searching for Truth Lord Jesus, You claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following You as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what You claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and show me the reality of who You are. Amen. Prayer of Belief Heavenly Father, I admit that I am more sinful than I ever before believed, but, through Your Son Jesus, I can be more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank You that He lived the life I should have lived, and paid the debt and punishment I deserved. Receive me now for His sake. I turn from my sins and receive Jesus to be my Lord and Savior. Amen. Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin Lord Jesus, help me to look to You as the fulfillment of all my needs, and to turn from every false satisfaction to feed on You, the true and living bread. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely, and run with perseverance the race set before me, looking to You, the pioneer and perfecter of my faith. Amen. Prayer of Commitment Lord Jesus, You have called us to follow You in a life of committed discipleship in Your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be one with Your people, and live in the fullness of Your Spirit. Amen. - Page 17 -