Presbyterian Church in America SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT COMMUNION WORSHIP SERVICE DECEMBER 6, 2015
8:30 AM Communion Sunday Order of Worship Prelude Call to Worship Josh Vahle Song O Come, All Ye Faithful Page 6 Lighting of the Advent Candle The Peters Family Confession of Sin and Assurance of Forgiveness Pastoral Prayer Sermon Simeon Dr. Bill Barton Luke 2:25-32 Communion Trust and Obey Page 6 Because He Lives Page 6 Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Prayer Offertory Elbert Bickley Doxology Old One Hundredth 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. Benediction and Greetings Officer Elections Dr. Bill Barton Homer Sargent Postlude Immediately after the service, we invite you to come forward with any prayer needs for yourself, family member or friend. The pastors and elders will be up front to pray with you. 2
SERMON NOTES DR. BILL BARTON WILL BE OUR GUEST PASTOR TODAY Dr. Barton served as Senior Pastor of St. Andrews Presbyterian for over eighteen years. Previously he served several smaller churches in various parts of the country. His doctoral degree is in church revitalization which led him to found Ministry Resource Team which specialized in helping churches get healthy. He ran this ministry for over thirteen years primarily helping churches in North and South Carolina as well as Tennessee and beyond. Bill and his wife, Linda, of fifty-four years live in Irmo and have many connections to Chapin Presbyterian. 3
10:30 AM Communion Sunday Order of Worship Prelude Joy To The World HIS KidZ Handbells Jingle Bells Welcome and Greetings Jack Carmody Songs O Come, All Ye Faithful Page 6 Call to Worship Lighting of the Advent Candle Jack Carmody The Takach Family Songs O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Page 7 Presentation of Tithes and Offerings Offertory Prayer Billy Smith Offertory Do You Hear What I Hear? Choir Doxology We Worship and Adore You We worship and adore You, bowing down before You, Songs of praises singing, hallelujahs ringing. Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah! Amen. Confession of Sin and Assurance of Forgiveness Pastoral Prayer Sermon Simeon Dr. Bill Barton Luke 2:25-32 Communion What Wondrous Love Is This Page 7 Benediction Officer Elections Dr. Bill Barton Homer Sargent Postlude Immediately after the service, we invite you to come forward with any prayer needs for yourself, family member or friend. The pastors and elders will be up front to pray with you. 4
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! Lunch Today in the Family Center Immediately following the 10:30 AM Worship Service today, all high school students are invited to lunch in the Family Center with the Youth Director Candidate, Jacob Tedder. YOUTH NIGHT TONIGHT FROM 5 7 PM This week s Lie: Life Is All About You! Our Youth Director Candidate, Jacob Tedder, will be the speaker and also facilitate the Middle School Discussion Group. Join us for Fun! Food! Fellowship! Bring Your Friends! DIFFERENT TIME! NEXT WEEK S YOUTH NIGHT Sunday, December 13, 4:30 6 PM (Time change due to CPC Christmas Concert at 6:00 PM) Light snacks only. UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS Youth Caroling & Christmas Party (gift exchange), Sunday, December 20, 6 9 PM Youth New Year s Eve, Eve Party (game night), Wednesday, December 30, 6 9 PM LADIES CHRISTMAS GATHERING & DINNER BY THE LAKE Tuesday, December 8 at 6:00 PM at the home of Debra Roberson. Please RSVP at the Women s Ministry Table or women@chapinpres.com. No cost for this event. For more information call Debra at 630-730-3838. Ladies are encouraged to carpool. If you would like to carpool contact Rhonda LeClerg at 803-941-7241. CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SCHEDULE SUNDAY, DEC. 6 2 ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT & COMMUNION SUNDAY Regular services at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM, Sunday School at 9:15 AM SUNDAY, DEC. 13 3 RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Regular services at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM, Sunday School at 9:15 AM CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION KidZ Choir and Adult Choir beginning at 6:00 PM SUNDAY, DEC. 20 4 TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Regular services at 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM, Sunday School at 9:15 AM THURSDAY, DEC. 24 CHRISTMAS EVE Church Office Closed 6:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Refreshments immediately following the 6:00 PM service! 11:00 PM CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE FRIDAY, DEC. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY Church Office Closed. Merry Christmas! 5
WORSHIP SONGS AND HYMNS O Come, All Ye Faithful O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant; O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold Him, born the King of angels! Chorus O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him! O come, let us adore Him, Christ, the Lord! Sing, choirs of angels; sing in exultation; O sing, all ye bright hosts of heaven above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest! Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning; Jesus, to Thee be all glory given: Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing! Trust and Obey When we walk with the Lord in the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way! While we do His good will, He abides with us still, and with all who will trust and obey. Chorus Trust and obey, for there s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper Not a burden we bear, not a sorrow we share, But our toil He doth richly repay; not a grief nor a loss, Not a frown nor a cross, but is blest if we trust and obey. But we never can prove the delights of His love Until all on the altar we lay; for the favor He shows, For the joy He bestows, are for them who will trust and obey. Chorus Trust and obey, for there s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey. Because He Lives Because He lives I can face tomorrow. Because He lives all fear is gone. Because I know He holds the future, And life is worth the living just because He lives. 6
WORSHIP SONGS AND HYMNS O Come, O Come, Emmanuel O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear. Chorus Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel! O come, Thou Dayspring, come and cheer our spirits by Thine advent here; Disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death s dark shadows put to flight. O come, Thou Root of Jesse s tree, Salvation of Thy people be; Before thee rulers silent fall; all peoples on Thy mercy call. What Wondrous Love Is This What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss To bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul, To bear the dreadful curse for my soul? When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, When I was sinking down, sinking down; When I was sinking down beneath God s righteous frown, Christ laid aside His crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside His crown for my soul. The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing, To God and to the Lamb, I will sing; To God and to the Lamb who is the great I AM. While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing; While millions join the theme, I will sing. And when from death I m free, I ll sing on, I ll sing on, And when from death I m free, I ll sing on; And when from death I m free, I ll sing and joyful be, And through eternity, I ll sing on, I ll sing on, And through eternity I ll sing on. 7
Welcome We are delighted to have you worship with us this Sunday! If you are visiting our church today, please take a moment to sign the visitors sheet in the main hall. Thank you! Our Vision We exist to worship the living God, to make disciples and to build bridges into the Chapin community and the world. Church Office and Worship Location: 600 Old Lexington Highway Chapin, SC 29036-7978 Telephone: 803-345-0500 Facsimile: 803-932-4841 Website: www.chapinpres.org Office Hours: Monday -Thursday, 9 AM to 4 PM Office is closed on Fridays Worship Services and Sunday School Times: 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM Worship Services 9:15 AM Sunday School for all ages The flowers adorning the worship center today are given by Beth James in loving memory of Rusty James, and to the glory of God. MUSIC All Music is under Christian Copyright #2449931