Welcome to Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church Worship is both discovery and sharing. As we share the Word of God, prayer, and the sacraments in an atmosphere of praise, Christ Jesus reveals the Living God in ever greater fullness. May God bless you and your worship today. Visiting? If you have questions or need assistance, please ask. Please fill out an Visitor Card to register your attendance with us. Listening devices are available from the sound booth. For more information: Our website: www.spepchurch.org Our facebook page: go.spep.church/fbpage SPEPlink our e-newsletter-subscribe or read it online (www.spepchurch.org) Connections our newsletter-available in the Narthex Our Purpose: To Glorify God Our Mission: Discovering in Christ the greatness of God, and sharing those discoveries with others. Our Vision: A church where Jesus mends broken lives with the goodness of God, and equips us to join him in his work. Our Values: Firm in biblical standards, flexible in ministry style. Confident that Jesus is at work. Humbly transparent, with respect and compassion for others. Delighted in God. Passionate for spiritual growth and ministry skill. Committed to be part of what Christ is doing in the church and in the world.
Severna Park Evangelical Presbyterian Church Worshipping Sundays at: 9:30am & 11:00am April 2, 2017 Preparation for Worship: For in Jesus all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. - Colossians 1:19-20 This morning s sermon: I Have Manifested Your Name John 17:6-12 Pastor Glenn Parkinson 3
Order of Worship Entering God s Presence Call to Worship Isaiah 46:9-10 I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning and from ancient times things not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will accomplish all my purpose. Song of Praise Isaiah 43 Page 8 Gathering Song Come Praise And Glorify Page 9 Prayer of Invocation Mutual Greeting Lord s Supper Welcome Offering Ourselves to God Tithes and Offerings Offertory I Sought the Lord Page 7 Doxology & Dedication Bonhoeffer s Prayer 4
Enjoying God s Fellowship Sermon I Have Manifested Your Name Pew Bible Pastor Glenn Parkinson Page 903 Sermon text: John 17:6-12 Lord s Supper Table Song The Lord s My Shepherd Page 10 Table Song In Christ Alone Page 11 Communion Prayer Sending Song O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus Page 12 Benediction from 2 Timothy 1:9-10 5
Offertory I Sought the Lord I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew: He moved my soul to seek him, seeking me. It was not I who found, O Savior true; No, I was found of thee. Thou didst reach forth thy hand and mine enfold; I walked and sank not on the storm-vexed sea. Twas not so much that I on thee took hold, As thou, dear Lord, on me. I find, I walk, I love, but O the whole Of love is but my answer, Lord, to thee! For thou wert long beforehand with my soul; Always thou lovedst me. Anonymous New Jerusalem Music, 2008 7
Song of Praise Isaiah 43 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you And the waves, will not overcome you Do not fear, for I have redeemed you I have called you by name, you are Mine For I am the Lord your God (women repeat) For I am the Lord your God (I am) the Holy One of Israel, your Savior (men) I am the Lord (women) Do not fear When you walk through the fire, you ll not be burned And the flames will not consume you Do not fear, for I have redeemed you I have called you by name, you are Mine For I am the Lord your God (women repeat) For I am the Lord your God (I am) the Holy One of Israel, your Savior (men) I am the Lord (women) Do not fear (men) You are the Lord (women) I ll not fear You are the Lord Hillsong United 8
Gathering Song Come Praise and Glorify Come praise and glorify our God The Father of our Lord In Christ He has in heav nly realms His blessings on us poured For pure and blameless in His sight He destined us to be And now we ve been adopted through His Son eternally Come praise and glorify our God Who gives His grace in Christ In Him our sins are washed away Redeemed through sacrifice In Him God has made known to us The myst ry of His will That Christ should be the head of all His purpose to fulfill Chorus To the praise of Your glory To the praise of Your mercy and grace To the praise of Your glory You are the God who saves Come praise and glorify our God For we ve believed the Word And through our faith we have a seal The Spirit of the Lord The Spirit guarantees our hope Until redemption s done Until we join in endless praise To God, the Three in One Words and Music by Bob Kauflin and Tim Chester 9
Table Song The Lord s My Shepherd The Lord s my shepherd, I ll not want; He makes me lie in pastures green. He leads me by the still, still waters, His goodness restores my soul. Chorus: And I will trust in You alone, And I will trust in You alone, For Your endless mercy follows me, Your goodness will lead me home. He guides my ways in righteousness, And He anoints my head with oil, And my cup, it overflows with joy, I feast on His pure delights. And though I walk the darkest path, I will not fear the evil one, For You are with me, and Your rod and staff Are the comfort I need to know. Based on Psalm 23 Stuart Townend Copyright 1996 Thankyou Music 10
Table Song In Christ Alone In Christ alone my hope is found He is my Light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace When fears are stilled, when strivings cease; My Comforter, my all in all Here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless Babe; This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save. Til on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied; For every sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live. There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain; Then bursting forth in glorious day Up from the grave He rose again. And as He stands in victory Sin s curse has lost its grip on me; For I am His, and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death This is the pow r of Christ in me; From life s first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny. No pow r of hell, no scheme of man Can ever pluck me from His hand til He returns, or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I ll stand. Words and Music by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend 2001 Thankyou Music CCLI Licence # 56194 11
Sending Song O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus O the deep, deep love of Jesus, vast, unmeasured, boundless, free! Rolling as a mighty ocean in its fullness over me! Underneath me, all around me, is the current of Thy love Leading onward, leading homeward to Thy glorious rest above! O the deep, deep love of Jesus, spread His praise from shore to shore! How He loveth, ever loveth, changeth never, nevermore! How He watches o er His loved ones, died to call them all His own; How for them He intercedeth, watcheth o er them from the throne! O the deep, deep love of Jesus, love of every love the best! Tis an ocean full of blessing, tis a haven sweet of rest! O the deep, deep love of Jesus, tis a heaven of heavens to me; And it lifts me up to glory, for it lifts me up to Thee! Samuel T. Francis Ebenezer by Thomas J. Williams 12
The Lord s Supper The Lord s Supper is one of two sacraments commanded by Christ and entrusted to his church (the other being Baptism). It portrays the gospel in a tangible way. Distributing bread (gluten free wafers) and wine pictures the broken body and shed blood of Jesus freely offered for the forgiveness of sin and the transformation of our character. Eating those elements illustrates the faith that embraces Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. What s the Lord s Supper for? Renewing our faith in God s goodness and grace. Grasping the freedom God offers to live like Jesus, reconcile conflicts and find power for service. Who is the Lord s Supper for? Members in good standing of any church that faithfully teaches the gospel, and who long for fellowship with Christ today. Children may partake in communion once they have confessed their own faith publicly before the congregation. Until then, be sure to include your children in the sacrament by reminding them what you believe and letting them accompany you to the Table. And remember that you are free to take the elements at the front of the sanctuary, where you could quietly gather your family together to ask God for his blessing. How can I find out more, or ask some questions? Contact one of the pastors 13
Reflection & Preparation Reflection: John 17:6-12 This Week: Quote - There are other important ways in which Scripture describes the relationship between God and his people. One is the marriage figure: he is the groom, and we are the bride. But marriage is a kind of covenant in Scripture. Another figure is that of sonship: God is the Father, and we are his adopted sons and daughters. But we are sons and daughters of God because Christ is our Lord. Since we belong to the Son, we are in God s family. God has given us to his Son, and it is the Spirit of the Son in us who enables us to cry Abba, Father. (John Frame, The Doctrine of God, pg.34) Exodus 3:13-15 This is my name Hebrews 1:1-4 He has spoken to us through his Son Psalm 71:17-21 God, from my youth you have taught me 1 Corinthians 3:21-23 You are Christ s and Christ is God s Prayer: Almighty, everlasting Father, for your many gifts, make us truly thankful. Bless us to be good stewards of your Gospel, that we would not hide it away in our own hearts, but that we would freely share it with all. As your sons and daughters through the love of Christ Jesus, make us more and more like Him, by the power of the Holy Spirit which works in us for your glory and our good. Amen. In Preparation for Sunday: John 17:13-19 14 The Pray for Me Campaign: This week we are praying for Wisdom for our youth; that they would make wise decisions, and correct the poor ones and that their relationship with Jesus would continue to deepen.