JANUARY 20, 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 20, 2019 * Congregation Standing WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Phil Buehler WORD ON WORSHIP Rev. Mike Allen INVOCATION INTROIT Lisa Badley How Deep the Father s Love RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP* My lips will shout for joy, when I sing praises to You; my soul also, which You have redeemed. -- Psalm 71:23 HYMN OF PRAISE * Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY
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 RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS We welcome Grant and Emily Saxton into our fellowship this morning. HYMN OF DEDICATION O Church Arise GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY OFFERING PRAYER Our Great Savior
O CHURCH ARISE
ANTHEM How Marvelous Are the Works of the Lord Choir PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE SCRIPTURE LESSON AND SERMON From Groaning to Glory What Kind of God Sends Plagues? Part 2 Exodus 9:13-10:29 CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN Sovereign Lord, Who made the heavens and the earth and all that in them is, Who sustains all things by Your power, Who has, from all eternity, freely elected a people to be Your own, and Who will bring all creation to its intended end, we acknowledge with grief and sorrow that we have thought too little of You and too much of ourselves: we have failed to worship, serve, and trust You as we ought; we have relied upon our own selfish passions, rather than submitting to Your will. Please forgive us, and renew our hearts that we may humbly bow before Your Majesty and bring glory to Your holy Name, through Jesus Christ 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* O Church Arise So, Spirit, come, put strength in ev ry stride, give grace for ev ry hurdle That we may run with faith to win the prize of a servant, good and faithful. As saints of old still line the way, retelling triumphs of His grace, we hear their calls, and hunger for the day when, with Christ, we stand in glory.
SERMON NOTES From Groaning to Glory What Kind of God Sends Plagues? Part 2 Exodus 9:13-10:29 January 20, 2019 What kind of God Sends Plagues? I. A God Who R vv. 13-35 II. A God Who R vv. 10:1-20 III. A God Who R vv. 21-29 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 Darkness to be Felt Rev. Mike Allen
ANNOUNCEMENTS Bridal Shower - The ladies will host a bridal shower in honor of Brittany Poole and Joseph Jones today at 2:00 PM in the fellowship room. Please come and help us celebrate their upcoming marriage. Ladies Bible Study will meeting on Tuesday, January 22nd 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 20 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship 2:00 PM - Bridal Shower Monday, January 21 No activities planned Tuesday, January 22 7:30AM-3:30PM-MMO Wednesday, January 23 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 24 7:30AM-3:30PM-MMO Friday, January 25 No Activities Planned Saturday, January 26 No Activities Planned Officers of the Week Jan 20-Jan 26 Jan 27-Feb 2 Elder: Darron Dodd Robert Hayes Deacon: Frank Summerville Westminster Officers & Staff: Elders Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Robert Hayes Danny Martin Steven Morgan Hardie Perritt Deacons John Tucker 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 Elizabeth Weaver, 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 Pulled pork with buns, baked beans, slaw, and dessert. Westminster Presbyterian Church (EPC) 1200 Highway 15 North Laurel, Mississippi (601) 649-8033 www.wpclaurel.com