JANUARY 27, 2019
WELCOME Westminster Presbyterian Church is a covenant family of believers called by God to fulfill His purposes here in Laurel, and as a staging ground for worldwide kingdom growth where we seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ to fill the earth with disciples, subdue it redemptively for God s glory, and worship Him joyfully. We are being redeemed and equipped by the Spirit to build up one another until the Lord returns.
ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION JANUARY 27, 2019 * Congregation Standing WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS John Carter WORD ON WORSHIP Rev. Mike Allen INVOCATION INTROIT Lara Youngblood Lamb of God RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP* God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. -Psalm 46:1,7 HYMN OF PRAISE * A Mighty Fortress is Our God
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD
PROFESSION OF OUR CHURCH S FAITH* 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 at 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. (church universal)* -The Apostles Creed EPISTLE READING INTERCESSORY PRAYER Hebrews 11:24-28 Robert Hayes HYMN OF CONSECRATION Glory to Our Great Redeemer GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY You Are My Hiding Place
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OFFERING PRAYER SPECIAL MUSIC O, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus String Trio PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE SCRIPTURE LESSON AND SERMON From Groaning to Glory What Kind of God Sends Plagues? Part 3 Exodus 11 CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN Almighty God, Who numbers our days and ordains them before there is one, You demonstrate Your sovereignty over our future and yet we worry about our needs being met. You demonstrate Your sovereignty over our situations and yet we try to control people and manipulate outcomes. You demonstrate Your sovereignty over salvation and we too often forget the Great Commission and how You ordain the means and the ends. Forgive our anxieties, our manipulations, and our complacency. Give us holy zeal and Christ-like trust. This is our prayer of confession and we make it in the name of Jesus, our Lord. Amen. (Hear now our silent and individual prayers of confession)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON AND THE LORD S PRAYER Our Father, who 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. HOLY COMMUNION Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you! People: And also with you! Breaking of the Bread and Sharing of the Cup The center of each bread tray contains gluten-free bread. The outer ring of each cup tray contains wine, the inner rings contain juice. BENEDICTION HYMN OF REFLECTION* Glory To Our Great Redeemer (vs. 4) Glory to our great Redeemer Conqueror of death and hell He was resurrected, raising me as well Glory, glory to His Name Glory to our perfect Sacrifice A Lamb whose blood covered my shame The wrath of God poured out and satisfied Glory, glory to His Name
From Groaning to Glory What Kind of God Sends Plagues? Part 3 Exodus 11 January 27, 2019 What Kind of God Sends Plagues? SERMON NOTES I. A God Who is Sovereign Over Our S vv. 1-3 II. A God Who is Sovereign Over Our S vv. 4-8 III. A God Who is Sovereign Over S vv. 9-10 Sources Consulted Accordance Bible Software - ESV - Hebrew Analysis; ESV Study Bible; Calvin Commentaries; Reformed Theological Seminary - John Currid Lectures; Currid, John. - An EP Study Commentary - Exodus Volume 1; Pink, Arthur W. - Gleanings In Exodus; Cole, R. Alan - Tyndale Commentary - Exodus; Strain, David - Reasons Not To Listen; Henry, Matthew - Matthew Henry Commentary - Exodus; Motyer, Alec - The Message Of Exodus; DeYoung, Kevin - Exodus - A God of Wonders Rev. Mike Allen
ANNOUNCEMENTS Ladies Bible Study will meeting on Tuesday, January 29th at 9:30 AM in Room 7. The class is led by Barbara Holt. We will continue with our study of the book of James. Please join us. Youth Announcements Super Bowl Party: The youth will meet for a Super Bowl Party hosted by Scott and Shannon French on Sunday, February 3rd at 5:30. We ask that you please bring a side, chips or a dessert if you plan on attending. Contact Kristen if you have any questions or need to arrange a ride. Against the Flow will be March 22nd-March 24th. The deadline to register for this trip is Friday, February 15th. There are registration forms in the foyer and the youth room or you can visit http://atfretreat.wixsite.com/ againsttheflow/registration to print a copy. RYM Jr. High and RYM Senior High will be in Panama City, Florida this year. RYM Jr. High is open to students in 7th-9th grade and will be held June 24th-June 28th. RYM Senior High is open to student isn 10th-12th grade and will be held July 8th-July 13th. The deadline to register for these events is Friday, February 1st. To register please visit www.wpclaurel.com and click the link listed in the youth announcement on the home page. If you have questions about any upcoming youth events, please contact Kristen Graves or Kerri Temple at the church office. To give online, please go to www.wpclaurel.com and click Give.
THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER Sunday, January 27 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship Officers of the Week Jan 27-Feb 2 Feb 3-Feb 9 Elder: Robert Hayes Danny Martin Deacon: John Tucker. Mike Windham Monday, January 28 No activities planned Tuesday, January 29 7:30AM-3:30PM-MMO Wednesday, January 30 7:00 AM - Men s Bible Study 11:00 AM - Women s Prayer Group 5:30 PM - Fellowship Meal 6:05 PM - His Kids Choir 6:10 PM - Women s Bible Study, Mens Bible Study, Youth 6:25 PM - Gospel Project Classes (K5-1st) and (2nd-6th) 6:30 PM - Handbells 7:00 PM - Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 31 7:30AM-3:30PM-MMO Friday, February 1 No Activities Planned Saturday, February 2 No Activities Planned Westminster Officers & Staff: Elders Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Robert Hayes Danny Martin Steven Morgan Hardie Perritt Deacons Chase Edwards Jordan Graves Josh Jones Luke Morgan Frank Summerville John Tucker Mike Windham Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Lisa Badley, Pianist Jeremy Britt, Youth Director John Carter, Church Facilitator Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children s Ministry Director and Co- Youth Director Gail Smith, Nursery Coordinator Kerri Temple, Administrative Assistant Instrumentalists Marcos Pires, violin Wei-Shiang Wang, viola Alvaro Miranda, cello
WELCOME! If you are a visitor and would like more information about our church, please fill out the contact information below and place in the offering plate as it passes: Name Address Phone Number Children s Names & Ages Add me to the phone & email list. January Nursery Workers January 20th - Graham & Michelle Rogers Michelle Buckley January 27th - Josh & Bret Jones Ben & Kim Pierce February Nursery Workers February 3rd - Luke & Mary Katherine Morgan Mary Ellen Hayes February 10th - John & Kelly Tucker Hermann & Julie Pappas February 17th - Daniel & Amy Wood Kelly Hayes February 24th - Rick & Lara Youngblood Amy Allen Prayer Requests WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENU Hamburgers or hotdogs, tater tots, salad, and dessert Westminster Presbyterian Church (EPC) 1200 Highway 15 North Laurel, Mississippi (601) 649-8033 www.wpclaurel.com