Divine Worship 8:30 a.m. In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. VOLUNTARY: Andante Tranquillo WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS RECOGNITION OF VETERANS (Colossians 2:11-12, ESV) Percy W. Whitlock CHORAL INTROIT: Isaiah 44:3 from Thoughts and Remembrances Jackson Berkey I will pour water on him that is thirsty; I will pour floods upon the dry ground; I will pour my spirit upon your seed; And my blessing upon your offspring. CALL TO WORSHIP The Youth Chorus Trebles and Chamber Choir Women Ezra Blackwell, organ scholar Mr. Bult + HYMN 642: Be Thou My Vision SLANE Trinity Hymnal + INVOCATION AND LORD S PRAYER Our Father, which 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, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. + 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. + GLORIA PATRI Henry Greatorex Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. CHILDREN S SERMON: Baptism CHILDREN S HYMN: Our Children, Lord, in Faith and Prayer Trinity Hymnal, no. 413, stanzas 1 and 3 Our children, Lord, in faith and pray r, we now devote to thee; Let them thy cov nant mercies share, and thy salvation see. In early days their hearts secure from worldly snares, we pray; O let them to the end endure in every righteous way. Amen. CONFESSION OF SIN Minister and Congregation ARMENIA Mr. Lauten For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it. (James 2:10, ESV) SCRIPTURE ASSURANCE OF PARDON Minister Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool. (Isaiah 1:18, ESV) MORNING PRAYER + HYMN 304: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say VOX DILECTI Trinity Hymnal PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY: The Lord is my Shepherd Will Todd The Lord is my Shepherd; Therefore can I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures And leads me beside still waters. And I will dwell in the house of the Lord. Though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear not; for you are with me; Your rod and your staff comfort me. You are my shepherd. Surely your goodness and loving mercy Shall follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord. + DOXOLOGY OLD HUNDREDTH Trinity Hymnal, no. 731 Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. (During the 11:15 a.m. service, K4 and K5 children may leave for Children s Church. Parents should come for them in the Thornwell Education Building, Room 107.) PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE LESSON Matthew 28:16-20 (Pew Bible page 835) SERMON: With Reverence & Awe: Why We Worship the Way We Do Baptism A Wash Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas PRAYER FOR BLESSING ON THE WORD OF GOD + HYMN 253: There is a Fountain Filled with Blood FOUNTAIN Trinity Hymnal, stanzas 1-4 + BENEDICTION + CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE There is a Fountain Filled with Blood Trinity Hymnal 253, stanza 5 Dear dying Lamb, your precious blood shall never lose its pow r, Till all the ransomed church of God be saved to sin no more: Be saved to sin no more, be saved to sin no more; Till all the ransomed church of God be saved to sin no more. FOUNTAIN VOLUNTARY: Toccata in G Theodore Dubois + Congregation Standing Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. UNCHANGING GRACE FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES ENJOYING GOD 1 Peter 2:1-3 Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer Lord s Supper: Next Sunday, November 18, during our 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. worship services, we will observe the Sacrament of the Lord s Supper. The week ahead of us, therefore, is one in which we prepare for a joyful gathering at the table of our Lord Jesus Christ. Note: Gluten-free bread for communion will be available in the Narthex prior to the service. Also, white envelopes for the Deacons Fund taken in association with communion are available in the pews.
Sermon Notes Baptism - A Wash Matthew 18:16-20 Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas Welcome We extend our cordial greetings to all who are visiting us today and hope that you will join us again for worship. We ask our guests to sign the Friendship Register along with members of the congregation and to give us an address so that we can send you information about the First Presbyterian Church. The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Lucy Graybill Morton by her parents, Susan and Jack Graybill, and each member of her family. THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Columbia, South Carolina Est. 1795 Worship at First Things to consider Thank you for turning off cell phones during the worship service. Please leave any food or drink outside of the Sanctuary. Those who have been detained are asked to take their places either during the first hymn or during the organ interlude following the singing of the Gloria Patri. The 8:30 a.m. worship service is broadcast on WISW 1320 AM and www.wisradio.com at 11:00 a.m. Sundays. All services are available on live streaming audio at www.firstprescolumbia.org. The Audio Ministry provides CDs of today s 8:30 a.m. service in the Narthex after the 11:15 a.m. service. All sermons preached by our ministers are available from the church website at www.firstprescolumbia.org. If able, please make room in your pews for others. This helps the ushers as they seat people. The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask deacons for a receiver. First Presbyterian Church uses two hymnbooks. Trinity Hymnal is the blue hymnbook, and The Hymnbook is the red hymnbook. Nurseries for children to the age of four are provided in the Thornwell Education Building. A quiet room with a live video feed of the service is available in Thornwell, Room 113. There, mothers may attend to the needs of their children. Ministry Staff Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas, Senior Minister Dr. Brad A. Anderson, Director of Youth Ministry Chad C. Barrett, Finance and Operations Rev. Bryan F. Bult, Minister to the Elderly Nate Cesky, Assistant Director of College Ministry Dr. Daniel B. Cole, Director of Music Ministry Barbara A. Diller, Congregational Nurse Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, Minister of Discipleship David C. Henderson, Director Young Adult and College Ministry Beth Ann Hurst, Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Hannah J. Lampman, Director of Children s Ministry Rev. David H. Lauten, Minister of Congregational Care Joshua G. Madsen, Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Rev. Neal R. Mathias, World Missions Director Thomas A. Russell, Assistant Director of Music Ministry Rev. Josh A. Squires, Minister of Counseling Hannah R. Stevenson, Assistant Director College Ministry Patricia A. Stoker, Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Richard Wolford, Executive Chef Emily R. Woodard, Director of Women s Ministry First Presbyterian Church 1324 Marion Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201 Office (803) 799-9062 Fax (803) 799-9172 www.firstprescolumbia.org info@firstprescolumbia.org Lord s Day, November 11, 2018 8:30 a.m. It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night. (Psalm 92:1,2) 1324 Marion Street, 29201
Be Thou My Vision 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. 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 thy with thee one. Be thou my battle shield, sword for my fight; Be thou my dignity, thou my delight, Thou my soul s shelter, thou my high tow r: Raise thou me heav nward, O Pow r of my pow r. 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. High King of heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven s joys, O bright heav ns Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my vision, O Ruler of all.
Our Children, Lord, in Faith and Prayer Our children, Lord, in faith and pray r, we now devote to thee; Let them thy cov nant mercies share, and thy salvation see. In early days their hearts secure from worldly snares, we pray; O let them to the end endure in every righteous way. Amen. Confession of Sin For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it. (James 2:10, ESV)
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say I heard the voice of Jesus say, Come unto me and rest; Lay down, O weary one, Lay down your head upon my breast. I came to Jesus as I was, Weary and worn and sad; I found in him a resting place, And he has made me glad. I heard the voice of Jesus say, Behold, I freely give The living water; thirsty one, Stoop down and drink, and live. I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him. I heard the voice of Jesus say, I am this dark world s Light; Look unto me, your morn shall rise, And all your day be bright. I looked to Jesus and I found In him my Star, my Sun; And in that light of life I ll walk, Till trav ling days are done.
Matthew 28:16-20 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
There is a Fountain Filled with Blood There is a fountain filled with blood, Drawn from Immanuel s veins; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains: Lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains; And sinners, plunged beneath that flood, Lose all their guilty stains. They dying thief rejoiced to see That fountain in his day; And there have I, as vile as he, Washed all my sins away: Washed all my sins away, washed all my sins away; And there have I, as vile as he, Washed all my sins away. E er since by faith I saw the stream Your flowing wounds supply, Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die: And shall be till I die, and shall be till I die; Redeeming love has been my theme, And shall be till I die. (Over)
There is a Fountain Filled with Blood Then in a nobler, sweeter song I ll sing your pow r to save, When this poor lisping, stamm ring tongue Lies silent in the grave: Lies silent in the grave, lies silent in the grave; When this poor lisping, stamm ring tongue Lies silent in the grave.
Benediction Dear dying Lamb, your precious blood Shall never lose its pow r, Till all the ransomed church of God Be saved to sin no more: Be saved to sin no more, be saved to sin no more; Till all the ransomed church of God Be saved to sin no more.