Divine Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life. VOLUNTARY: Variations in D Minor WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL INTROIT: Psalm 134 Come, bless the Lord with one accord, You faithful servants of the Lord, Who in his house do stand by night; And praise him there with all your might. Lift up your hands, in prayer draw nigh Unto his sanctuary high; O bless the Lord, kneel at his feet, And worship him with reverence meet. The Motet Choir (I John 5:12-13, ESV) Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck Louis Bourgeois Claude Goudimel CALL TO WORSHIP Mr. Squires (8:30) Mr. Bult (11:15) + HYMN 300: Blessing and Honor and Glory and Power O QUANTA QUALIA 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 8:30 a.m.: Jesus is a Wonderful Savior CHILDREN S HYMN 8:30 a.m.: A Wonderful Savior Is Jesus My Lord Trinity Hymnal, no. 175, stanzas 1 and 2 KIRKPATRICK A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, a wonderful Savior to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, where rivers of pleasure I see. He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock that shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of his love, and covers me there with his hand, And covers me there with his hand. A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, he taketh my burden away; He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved, he giveth me strength as my day. He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock that shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of his love, and covers me there with his hand, And covers me there with his hand. THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 11:15 a.m. Ella Denton Bauer, daughter of Lee Ann and Chris Bauer Smith Elizabeth Walker, daughter of Haley and Joe Walker BAPTISMAL HYMN 11:15 a.m.: 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. ARMENIA SCRIPTURAL CONFESSION OF SIN Dr. Fluhrer (8:30) Dr. Thomas (11:15) Minister and Congregation For by works of the law no human being will be justified in his sight, since through the law comes knowledge of sin. (Romans 3:20, ESV) SCRIPTURAL ASSURANCE OF PARDON Minister Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst. (John 6:35, ESV) MORNING PRAYER + HYMN 591: Jesus Calls Us GALILEE Trinity Hymnal PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY: This is the Record of John This is the record of John, When the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him: Who art thou? And he confessed and denied not, And said plainly: I am not the Christ. And they asked him: What art thou then? Art thou Elias? And he said, I am not. Art thou the prophet? And he answered, No. Orlando Gibbons Then said they unto him: What art thou? That we may give an answer unto them that sent us? What say st thou of thyself? And he said, I am the voice of him that crieth in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord. From John 1:19-23 + 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 John 3:22-36 (Pew Bible page 888) SERMON: That You May Believe Trust Him or Reject Him PRAYER FOR BLESSING ON THE WORD OF GOD Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas + HYMN 686: Thy Way, Not Mine, O Lord INVITATION Trinity Hymnal, stanzas 1 and 2 + BENEDICTION + CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Thy Way, Not Mine, O Lord Trinity Hymnal, no. 686, stanza 3 Take thou my cup, and it with joy or sorrow fill As best to thee may seem; choose thou my good and ill. Not mine, not mine the choice in things or great or small; Be thou my guide, my strength, my wisdom, and my all. VOLUNTARY: Toccata in G Major + Congregation Standing INVITATION William Walond Congregational Dinner and Meeting: The annual dinner and congregational meeting for the adoption of the 2019 budget, election of the 2019 Church Officer Nominating Committee, election of the church treasurer, and any other matters will be held on Wednesday, January 30, in the Family Life Center. There is no charge for the dinner, which will begin at 5:15 p.m. The serving line will open at 5:00 p.m., and the congregational meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The Corporation of the First Presbyterian Church will meet immediately following the congregational meeting to elect officers and act on any other business that may come before The Corporation. Nurseries for infants through three years old will be available beginning at 5:45 p.m. Children s activities for K4 5th grade will be offered beginning at 6:00 p.m. Classrooms will be open at 5:45 p.m. for drop-off. Parents, please feed your children prior to the nursery and / or children s program.
Sermon Notes Trust Him or Reject Him John 3:22-36 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 today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Otto Wemmer by his 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 Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. UNCHANGING GRACE FOR UNCERTAIN TIMES Countercultural Community 1 Peter 3:8-13 Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer Dr. Brad A. Anderson, Director of Youth Ministry Chad 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 Diller, Congregational Nurse Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, Minister of Discipleship David Henderson, Director Young Adult and College Ministry Beth Ann Hurst, Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Hannah Lampman, Director of Children s Ministry Rev. David H. Lauten, Minister of Congregational Care Joshua Madsen, Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Rev. Neal R. Mathias, World Missions Director Thomas Russell, Assistant Director of Music Ministry Rev. Josh A. Squires, Minister of Counseling Hannah Stevenson, Assistant Director College Ministry Patricia Stoker, Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Richard Wolford, Executive Chef Emily 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, January 27, 2019 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 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
Blessing and Honor and Glory and Power Blessing and honor and glory and power. Wisdom and riches and strength evermore Give ye to him who our battle hath won, Whose are the kingdom, the crown, and the throne. Soundth the heav n of the heav ns with his name; Ringeth the earth with his glory and fame; Ocean and mountain, stream, forest, and flower Echo his praises and tell of his power. Ever ascendeth the song and the joy; Ever descendeth the love from on high; Blessing and honor and glory and praise- This is the theme of the hymns that we raise. Give we the glory and praise to the Lamb; Take we the robe and the harp and the palm; Sing we the song of the Lamb that was slain, Dying in weakness, but rising to reign.
8:30 A.M. A Wonderful Savior is Jesus My Lord A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, A wonderful Savior to me; He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock, Where rivers of pleasure I see. He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock That shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of his love, And covers me there with his hand, And covers me there with his hand. A wonderful Savior is Jesus my Lord, He taketh my burden away; He holdeth me up, and I shall not be moved, He giveth me strength as my day. He hideth my soul in the cleft of the rock That shadows a dry, thirsty land; He hideth my life in the depths of his love, And covers me there with his hand, And covers me there with his hand.
11:15 A.M. Saints of Zion 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.
Jesus Calls Us Jesus calls us: o er the tumult Of our life s wild, restless sea, Day by day his sweet voice soundeth, Saying, Christian, follow me : As, of old, apostles heard it by the Galilean lake, Turned from home and toil and kindred, Leaving all for his dear sake. Jesus calls us from the worship Of the vain world s golden store, From each idol that would keep us, Saying, Christian, love me more. In our joys and in our sorrows, Days of toil and hours of ease, Still he calls, in cares and pleasures, Christian, love me more than these. Jesus calls us: by thy mercies, Savior, may we hear thy call, Give our hearts to thine obedience, Serve and love thee best of all.
John 3:22-36 After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained there with them and was baptizing. 23 John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because water was plentiful there, and people were coming and being baptized 24 (for John had not yet been put in prison). 25 Now a discussion arose between some of John's disciples and a Jew over purification. 26 And they came to John and said to him, Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness look, he is baptizing, and all are going to him. 27 John answered, A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven. 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him. 29 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease. 31 He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all.
32 He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony. 33 Whoever receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true. 34 For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. 35 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.
Thy Way, Not Mine, O Lord Thy way, not mine, O Lord, however dark it be! Lead me by thine own hand, choose out the path for me; Smooth let it be or rough, it will be still the best; Winding or straight, it leads right onward to thy rest. The kingdom that I seek is thine; so let the way That leads to it be thine, else I must surely stray. I dare not choose my lot; I would not if I might; Choose thou for me, my God, so shall I walk aright. Congregational Response Take thou my cup, and it with joy of sorrow fill As best to thee may seem; choose thou my good and ill. Not mine, not mine the choice in things or great or small; Be thou my guide, my strength, my wisdom, and my all.