Park Cities Presbyterian Church April 15, 2018 To all who are spiritually weary seek rest; to all who mourn long for comfort; to all who struggle desire victory; to all who sin need a Savior; to all who are strangers want fellowship; to all who hunger thirst after righteousness; to all who will come, this church opens wide her doors offers welcome in name of Lord Jesus Christ.
Order for Worship of God April 15, 2018 8:00, 9:30 11:00 am Third Sunday of Easter Prelude Fanfare Paul Dukas Dr. Nathan Davy, organ During Prelude, please join in silent preparation of heart mind to worship our God. Call to Worship The Rev. Ron Williams 8:00 The Rev. Chad Scruggs 9:30/11:00 Minister: Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp lyre! People: I will awake dawn! Minister: I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among peoples; People: I will sing praises to You among nations. Minister: For Your steadfast love is great to heavens, People: Your faithfulness to clouds. Minister: Be exalted, O God, above heavens! People: Let Your glory be over all earth! Psalm 57.811 * Easter Hymn No. 273 Jesus Christ Is Risen Today LLANFAIR * Prayer of Adoration * Profession of Faith The Rev. Tommy Overton 8:00 Dr. Pete Deison 9:30/11:00 I believe in God Far Almighty, Maker of heaven earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; who was conceived by Holy Ghost, born of virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from dead. He ascended into heaven sitteth at right h of God Far Almighty. From nce He shall come to judge quick dead. I believe in Holy Ghost; holy catholic church; communion of saints; forgiveness of sins; resurrection of body; life everlasting. Amen. 2 The Apostles Creed
* Hymn Alleluia! Give Thanks to Risen Lord Donald Fishel & # # # # & # # # # Refrain 3 & # # # # 4 lu Al le lu ia, al le lu ia! Give thanks to ris en Lord, Al le ia, al le lu ia! Give praise to His name! 1. Je sus is 2. Spread good 3. We have been 4. Come, let us & # # # # ú ú ú ú He Je Now joy is sus we ful has shall ly Lord news cru praise King died live sing of o'er ci all all fied liv with ing ú ú of to cre has for our a ris ev Sav tion. en. er. ior. earth. earth; Christ. God, D.C. The Sacrament of Baptism 9:30/11:00 Parental Vows 1. Do you acknowledge your children s need of cleansing blood of Jesus Christ, renewing grace of Holy Spirit? 2. Do you claim God s covenant promises on ir behalf, do you look in faith to Lord Jesus Christ for ir salvation, as you do for your own? 3. Do you now unreservedly dedicate your children to God, promise, in humble reliance upon divine grace, that you will endeavor to set before m a godly example, that you will pray with for m, that you will teach m doctrines of our holy religion, that you will strive, by all means of God s appointment, to bring m up in nurture admonition of Lord? Congregational Vow Do you as a congregation undertake responsibility of assisting se parents in Christian nurture of ir children? 9:30 Mary Evelyn Bell Claire Allison Vick Samuel Dean Morrison Elizabeth Wilson Nelms 11:00 Aniyah Victoria Austin Sterling Charles Ream Prayer for Families 9:30/11:00 3
Public Confession of Sin Almighty God, You have raised Jesus from grave crowned Him Lord of all. We confess that we have not always bowed before Him or acknowledged His rule in our lives. We have gone along with way of world failed to give Him glory. Forgive us raise us from sin, that we may be Your faithful people, obeying comms of our Lord Jesus Christ, who rules world is head of church, His body. Amen. Private Confession Words of Assurance Pardon of Gospel Then shall come to pass saying that is written: Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, power of sin is law. But thanks be to God, who gives us victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. I Corinthians 15.54b57 Prayer of Intercession/Offertory Prayer Mr. Overton 8:00 Dr. Deison 9:30/11:00 Musical Offering 8:00 Fugue in E major Dietrich Buxtehude Dr. Davy, organ 9:30/11:00 With a Voice of Singing Martin Shaw Chancel Choir J. Marty Cope, conductor Dr. Nathan Davy, organ With a voice of singing declare ye this, And let it be heard, Alleluia. Utter it even unto ends of earth. The Lord hath delivered His people, Alleluia. O be joyful in God, all ye ls, O sing praises to honor of His name, Make His praise to be glorious. * The Greeting of Peace Minister: People: For in Him all fullness of God was pleased to dwell, through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, wher on earth or in heaven, making peace by blood of His cross. The peace of Lord be with you always. Colossians 1.1920 And also with you. 4
* The Scripture Reading Acts 14.2715.21 14.27 And when y arrived gared church toger, y declared all that God had done with m, how He had opened a door of faith to Gentiles. 28 And y remained no little time with disciples. 15.1 But some men came down from Judea were teaching brors, Unless you are circumcised according to custom of Moses, you cannot be saved. 2 And after Paul Barnabas had no small dissension debate with m, Paul Barnabas some of ors were appointed to go up to Jerusalem to apostles elders about this question. 3 So, being sent on ir way by church, y passed through both Phoenicia Samaria, describing in detail conversion of Gentiles, brought great joy to all brors. 4 When y came to Jerusalem, y were welcomed by church apostles elders, y declared all that God had done with m. 5 But some believers who belonged to party of Pharisees rose up said, It is necessary to circumcise m to order m to keep law of Moses. 6 The apostles elders were gared toger to consider this matter. 7 And after re had been much debate, Peter stood up said to m, Brors, you know that in early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth Gentiles should hear word of gospel believe. 8 And God, who knows heart, bore witness to m, by giving m Holy Spirit just as He did to us, 9 He made no distinction between us m, having cleansed ir hearts by faith. 10 Now, refore, why are you putting God to test by placing a yoke on neck of disciples that neir our fars nor we have been able to bear? 11 But we believe that we will be saved through grace of Lord Jesus, just as y will. 12 And all assembly fell silent, y listened to Barnabas Paul as y related what signs wonders God had done through m among Gentiles. 13 After y finished speaking, James replied, Brors, listen to me. 14 Simeon has related how God first visited Gentiles, to take from m a people for His name. 15 And with this words of prophets agree, just as it is written, 16 After this I will return, I will rebuild tent of David that has fallen; I will rebuild its ruins, I will restore it, 17 that remnant of mankind may seek Lord, all Gentiles who are called by My name, says Lord, who makes se things 18 known from of old. 19 Therefore my judgment is that we should not trouble those of Gentiles who turn to God, 20 but should write to m to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from what has been strangled, from blood. 21 For from ancient generations Moses has had in every city those who proclaim him, for he is read every Sabbath in synagogues. The Sermon Applying Gospel Mr. Williams 8:00 Mr. Scruggs 9:30/11:00 Worshipers at 9:30 11:00, please continue at closing hymn. 5
* The Great Thanksgiving 8:00 Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And with your spirit. Minister: Lift up your hearts! People: We lift m up to Lord! Minister: Let us give thanks unto our Lord God. People: It is right to give Him thanks praise. Minister: It is right good a joyful thing, always everywhere to give thanks unto You, O Lord, Holy Far, Almighty, Everlasting God. People: Therefore, with angels archangels, with all company of heaven, we laud magnify Your glorious Name; evermore praising You, singing: & b 4 4 j Ho ly, ho ly, ho ly Lord, God of power & b & b heav n Ho J n earth j are full j j of Your w might, glo ry. san na in high est. Ho san na in high est.. * The Words of Institution 8:00 Communion 8:00 Please come forward down center aisle. Partake of elements upon receiving m from elders. Return to your seat with your empty cup via side aisle. * Closing Hymn Come, Ye Sinners, Poor Needy RESTORATION 2 & bb b b 4 1. 2. 3. 4. & b b b b ú Come, ye sin ners, poor Come, ye Come, ye thirst y, wea ry, come, heav y I will a rise go to need y, weak wound ed, wel come, God's free boun ty la den, lost ru ined Je sus; He will embrace me sick glo by in ri His j ú sore; fy; fall; arms; Je sus true be if you in read y sts to save you, lief true re pent ance, tar ry till you're bet ter, arms of my dear Sa vior, full ev you O, of pit ery grace will re nev are y, that er ten love, pow'r. brings you nigh. come at all. thou s charms. 6
* The Benediction Minister: The LORD bless you keep you; LORD make His face to shine upon you be gracious to you; LORD lift up His countenance upon you give you peace. Numbers 6.2426 People: Thanks be to God! Amen. Postlude Toccata from Suite Op. 5 Maurice Duruflé Dr. Davy, organ * Please st if you are able. The flowers in our worship service this morning are given to glory of God in celebration of Aniyah Victoria Austin. I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in truth. 3 John 4 The flowers in narx are given to glory of God in honor of baptism of Sterling Charles Ream from Tracy Fred Ream. Park Cities Presbyterian Church exists to extend transforming presence of Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas to world. Welcome to Park Cities Presbyterian Church. We are glad you joined us today. We want to come alongside you in hospitality prayer. At conclusion of our services, re are people at front of sanctuary to meet pray with you. You may also call our 24/7 prayer line: 2142242680 or email your request to our pastors at: pastorsprayer@pcpc.org. If you are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, you are loved. For support, please speak with us or call Thrive Women s Clinic at 2143439263 or Kari Stainback at 2142242738. Be devoted to one anor in brorly love; give preference to one anor in honor... rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted to prayer, contributing to needs of saints, practicing hospitality. Romans 12.10, 12, 13 Music printed by permission: CCLI #364068 7
Sermon Notes Acts 14.2715.21 Applying Gospel 8
Order of Worship for Home The Week of April 15, 2018 Call to Worship (everyone toger) Praise Awake, my glory! Awake, O harp lyre! I will awake dawn! I will give thanks to You, O Lord, among peoples; I will sing praises to You among nations. For Your steadfast love is great to heavens, Your faithfulness to clouds. Be exalted, O God, above heavens! Let Your glory be over all earth! Psalm 57.811 Alleluia! Give Thanks to Risen Lord (read or sing se words toger) Please see hymn on page three. Hearing Learning God s Word Scripture Reading: Acts 14.2715.21 (one person read Scripture aloud) Questions for Discussion: (may be answered in one worship time or spread over several times) 1. What was problem that church was addressing in Acts 15? Why was it hard to resolve? 2. What are names of people involved? Who were y? 3. How does Peter say that we are all saved in verse 11? What is grace of Lord Jesus? 4. How does James say that Jewish Christians should treat Gentiles in verse 19? 5. How does James say that Gentile Christians should treat Jewish Christians in verses 2021? Why does he put se things on list? 6. How do we make it hard for people to turn to God today? How can we do a better job of helping people turn to Him love Him? Scripture Memory for April (memorize this passage of Scripture this month) Acts 14.2122 When y had preached gospel to that city had made many disciples, y returned to Lystra to Iconium to Antioch, strengning souls of disciples, encouraging m to continue in faith, saying that through many tribulations we must enter kingdom of God. Prayer Prayer (saying toger) Our Far, 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 forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil; for Thine is kingdom, power glory forever. Amen. 9