Divine Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses, and from all your idols I will cleanse you. And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. VOLUNTARY: Chorale Prelude on Abide with Me WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS CHORAL INTROIT: Breathe on Me, Breath of God (Ezekiel 36:25-27, ESV) C. Hubert H Parry Breathe on me, Breath of God, fill me with life anew, That I may love what thou dost love, and do what thou wouldst do. Breathe on me, Breath of God, until my heart is pure, Until my will is one with thine, to do and to endure. Breathe on me, Breath of God, till I am wholly thine, Until this earthly part of me glows with thy fire divine. The Chancel Choir TRENTHAM Text by Edwin Hatch CALL TO WORSHIP Mr. Bult (8:30) Mr. Lauten (11:15) + HYMN: Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies DIX Please see the back of your bulletin for hymn music. + 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.: A New Birth CHILDREN S HYMN 8:30 a.m.: Jesus Paid It All Trinity Hymnal, no. 308, stanzas 2 and 3 Lord, now indeed I find your power, and yours alone, Can change the leper s spots, and melt the heart of stone. Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, he washed it white as snow. For nothing good have I whereby your grace to claim I ll wash my garments white in the blood of Calv ry s Lamb. Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, he washed it white as snow. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS 11:15 a.m. ARMENIA + HYMN 11:15 a.m.: Saints of Zion WYATT Trinity Hymnal, opposite no. 1 CONFESSION OF SIN Dr. Thomas Minister and Congregation Father of mercies, hear me for Jesus sake. I am sinful even in my closest walk with thee; It is of thy mercy that I died not long ago; Thy grace has given me faith in the cross By which thou hast reconciled thyself to me And me to thee, Drawing me by thy great love, Reckoning me as innocent in Christ though guilty in myself. Strengthen me against temptations. My heart is an unexhausted fountain of sin, A river of corruption since childhood days, Flowing on in every pattern of behavior. Thou alone canst hold back my evil ways, But without thy grace to sustain me I fall. Keep me sensible of my weakness And of my dependence upon thy strength. Amen. SCRIPTURE ASSURANCE OF PARDON (Unison prayer from The Valley of Vision) Minister Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died More than that, who was raised Who is at the right hand of God, Who indeed is interceding for us. (Romans 8:34, ESV) MORNING PRAYER + HYMN 528 8:30 a.m.: My Faith Looks Up to Thee OLIVET Trinity Hymnal PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY: God so loved the world from The Crucifixion John Stainer God so loved the world That he gave his only begotten Son, That who so believeth in him Should not perish but have everlasting life. Text from John 3:16 + 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 3:1-21 (Pew Bible page 887) SERMON: That You May Believe Born Again Christians? PRAYER FOR BLESSING ON THE WORD OF GOD Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas + HYMN 455: And Can it Be That I Should Gain SAGINA Trinity Hymnal + BENEDICTION + CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Benediction WYCLIFF May the grace of Christ our Savior and the Father s boundless love, With the Holy Spirit s favor, rest upon us from above. VOLUNTARY: Prelude in A Minor + Congregation Standing Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. THE ASTONISHING AUTHORITY OF JESUS WORDS Luke 4:14-30 Rev. Bryan Bult Benedetto Marcello 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.
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies 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 are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mayme Ellis Tyler by her family. THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Columbia, South Carolina Est. 1795 Sermon Notes Born Again Christians? John 3:1-21 Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas 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 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 20, 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
Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies Christ, whose glory fills the skies, Christ, the true, the only Light, Sun of Righteousness, arise, Triumph o er the shades of night; Dayspring from on high, be near; Daystar, in my heart appear. Dark and cheerless is the morn Unaccompanied by thee; Joyless is the day s return Till thy mercy s beams I see; Till they inward light impart, Glad my eyes, and warm my heart. Visit, then, this soul of mine; Pierce the gloom of sin and grief; Fill me, radiancy divine; Scatter all my unbelief; More and more thyself display, Shining to the perfect day.
8:30 A.M. Jesus Paid it All Lord, now indeed I find your power, And yours alone, Can change the leper s spots, And melt the heart of stone. Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow. For nothing good have I whereby Your grace to claim I ll wash my garments white In the blood of Calv ry s Lamb. Jesus paid it all, all to him I owe; Sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow.
11:15 A.M. Saints of Zion From Abel s favored off ring To Jesus holy cross, The church of God s own choosing Has triumphed over loss. Refrain: Then come, O saints of Zion in sweet communion wed; The bride awaits her glory: Lord Jesus Christ her head. By faith our fathers labored; In faith they lived and died. From Abraham to David, Faith stood when it was tried. Refrain. This covenant of grace divine, By Christ s own blood was bought. The promises of blessing Shall never come to nought. Refrain. By martyr s death the holy seed Was sown in grief and pain, That holy seed will flourish Till Christ shall come again. Refrain. The church of God triumphant Shall in that final day Have all her sons and daughters Home from the well fought fray. Refrain.
8:30 A.M. My Faith Looks Up to Thee My faith looks up to thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine: Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly thine. May thy rich grace impart Strength to my fainting heart, my zeal inspire; As thou hast died for me, O may my love to thee Pure, warm, and changeless be, a living fire. While life s dark maze I tread, And griefs around me spread, be thou my guide; Bid darkness turn today, Wipe sorrow s tears away, Nor let me ever stray from thee aside. When ends life's transient dream, When death s cold, sullen stream shall o er me roll, Blest Savior, then, in love, Fear and distrust remove; O bear me safe above, a ransomed soul.
John 3:1-21 Now there was a man of the Pharisee named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him. 3 Jesus answered him, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus said to him, How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born again. 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit. 9 Nicodemus said to him, How can these things be? 10 Jesus answered him, Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? 11 Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony.12 If I
have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 18 Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 19 And this is the judgment: the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness rather than the light because their works were evil. 20 For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his works should be exposed. 21 But whoever does what is true comes to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that his works have been carried out in God.
And Can It Be That I Should Gain And can it be that I should gain An int rest in the Savior s blood? Died he for me, who caused his pain? For me, who him to death pursued? Tis myst ry all! Th Immortal dies: Who can explore his strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries to sound The depths of love divine. Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, Let angel minds inquire no more. He left his Father s throne above (So free, so infinite his grace!), Humbled himself (so great his love!), And bled for all his chosen race. Tis mercy all! Immense and free; For, O my God, it found out me. (over)
And Can It Be That I Should Gain Long my imprisoned spirit lay Fast bound in sin and nature s night; Thine eye diffused a quick ning ray; I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; My chains fell off, my heart was free; I rose, went forth, and followed thee. No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in him is mine! Alive in him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine, Bold I approach th eternal throne, And claim the crown, through Christ, my own.
Benediction May the grace of Christ our Savior And the Father s boundless love, With the Holy Spirit s favor, Rest upon us from above.