The Evening Service 6:00 p.m. A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust. (+ Congregation please stand if able.) WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (Proverbs 21:22, ESV) Rev. Bryan Bult PRELUDE: Prelude from Suite Antique John Rutter CALL TO WORSHIP Dr. Emily Stumpf, flute + HYMN: Our God, Our Help in Ages Past ST. ANNE Trinity Hymnal, no. 30, stanzas 1-3, 6-7 Our God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, and our eternal home: Under the shadow of your throne your saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is your arm alone, and our defense is sure. Before the hills in order stood, or earth received her frame, From everlasting you are God, to endless years the same. Time, like an ever-rolling stream, bears all its sons away; They fly forgotten, as a dream dies at the op ning day. Our God, our help in ages past, our hope for years to come: O be our guard while troubles last, and our eternal home. + PRAYER OF INVOCATION + HYMN: Whate er My God Ordains is Right WAS GOTT TUT Trinity Hymnal, no. 108, stanzas 1 and 2 his holy will abideth; I will be still whate er he doth, and follow where he guideth. He is my God; though dark my road, he holds me that I shall not fall: Wherefore to him I leave it all. he never will deceive me; He leads me by the proper path; I know he will not leave me. I take, content, what he hath sent; his hand can turn my griefs away, And patiently I wait his day. CHILDREN S SERMON: Who Represents You? Children s Catechism #45 Q. How did you break the covenant of life? A. Adam represented all people, and so I fell with Adam in his first sin. (After the Children s Sermon, children may leave for Club and Cherub Choir.) HYMN: Whate er My God Ordains is Right Trinity Hymnal, no. 108, stanzas 3 and 4 WAS GOTT TUT though now this cup, in drinking, May bitter seem to my faint heart, I take it, all unshrinking. My God is true; each morn anew sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart, And pain and sorrow shall depart. here shall my stand be taken; Though sorrow, need, or death be mine, yet am I not forsaken. My Father s care is round me there; he holds me that I shall not fall: And so to him I leave it all. EVENING PRAYER Elder Bruce Easterling PRESENTATION OF EVENING OFFERINGS OFFERTORY: Aria from Suite Antique John Rutter + DOXOLOGY: TALLIS CANON Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heav nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. SCRIPTURE LESSON: 1 Peter 3:14-17 (Pew Bible, page 1016) SERMON: Unchanging Grace for Uncertain Times The Remedy for Fear PRAYER Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer + HYMN: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God EIN FESTE BURG Trinity Hymnal, no. 92 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; His craft and pow r are great; and armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing; Were not the right man on our side, the man of God s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he, Lord Sabaoth his name, from age to age the same, And he must win the battle. And though this world with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure; One little word shall fell him. That Word above all earthly pow rs, no thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours through him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; The body they may kill: God s truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever. BENEDICTION + CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE May the Peace (Benediction) May the peace of God our heav nly Father, And the grace of Christ the risen Son, And the fellowship of God the Spirit Keep our hearts and minds within his love. And to him be praise for his glorious reign, From the depths of earth to the heights of heav n; We declare the name of the Lamb once slain, Christ eternal, the King of kings. POSTLUDE: Variation on ST ANNE Keith Getty and Stuart Townend CCLI No. 393170 T. Tertius Noble
To Be Noted Thank you for turning off cell phones during the worship service. Please leave any food or drink outside the Sanctuary. Nurseries for children to the age of four are provided in the Thornwell Education Building. Parents of children who have been in the Nursery are asked to come for them promptly after the conclusion of the service. 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. The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask deacons for a receiver. The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Dr. William J. Larkin by his family. Sermon Notes The Remedy for Fear 1 Peter 3:14-17 Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer First Presbyterian Church Evening Service Missionaries of the Week Gillian and Justin Brickey Gillian and Justin (First Presbyterian Church members) are part of the World Witness church planters in northern Spain. They began their work there in early 2017. They have four boys: Alex, Nathan, Silas, and Zeph. February 3, 2019 6:00 p.m.
Our God, Our Help in Ages Past Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home: Under the shadow of your throne Your saints have dwelt secure; Sufficient is your arm alone, And our defense is sure. Before the hills in order stood, Or earth received her frame, From everlasting you are God, To endless years the same. Time, like an ever-rolling stream, Bears all its sons away; They fly forgotten, as a dream Dies at the op ning day. Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come: O be our guard while troubles last, And our eternal home.
Whate er My God Ordains is Right His holy will abideth; I will be still whate er he doth, And follow where he guideth. He is my God; though dark my road, He holds me that I shall not fall: Wherefore to him I leave it all. He never will deceive me; He leads me by the proper path; I know he will not leave me. I take, content, what he hath sent; His hand can turn my griefs away, And patiently I wait his day. Though now this cup, in drinking, May bitter seem to my faint heart, I take it, all unshrinking. My God is true; each morn anew Sweet comfort yet shall fill my heart, And pain and sorrow shall depart. Here shall my stand be taken; Though sorrow, need, or death be mine, Yet am I not forsaken. My Father s care is round me there; He holds me that I shall not fall: And so to him I leave it all.
1 Peter 3:14-17 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil.
A Mighty Fortress is Our God A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; His craft and pow r are great; And armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing; Were not the right man on our side, The man of God s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he, Lord Sabaoth his name, from age to age the same, And he must win the battle. And though this world with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure; One little word shall fell him. That Word above all earthly pow rs, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours Through him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; The body they may kill: God s truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever.
The Risen Christ May God the Father, God the Son, And God the Spirit make us one. In holiness let us unite That we may know the Risen Christ.