The First Presbyterian Church of Jackson To Glorify God, And Enjoy Him Forever
THE LORD S DAY The Twenty-Second Day of July, Two Thousand Eighteen MORNING WORSHIP Eight-Thirty and Eleven O Clock The Reverend Dr. David T. A. Strain Senior Minister The Reverend Dr. Cory C. Brock Minister of Young Adults & College The Greetings and Announcements (8:25 and 10:55 a.m.) The Prelude Jerusalem, My Happy Home... Wilbur Held Rae Shannon, Organ The Introit How Great Thou Art...Stuart Hine The Call to Worship * The Psalm of Praise No. 7 From All that Dwells below Skies (Based on Psalm 117) The Prayer of Adoration and Confession * The Assurance of Pardon * The Gloria Patri No. 735 Glory be to Far, and to Son, and to Holy Ghost; As it was in beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen. Amen. The Scripture Reading Psalm 32 (Pew Bible pages 462-463) The Pastoral Prayer * The Hymn No. 499 Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me The Presentation of God s Tis and Our Offerings The Offertory Down to River... Arr. Mack Wilberg With Kathryn Edwards, Piano As I went down to river to pray, studying about that good old way and who shall wear starry crown. Good Lord, show me way! O, sisters, let s go down, let s go down, come on down to river to pray. O, brors, let s go down, let s go down, come on down to river to pray. O, fars, let s go down, let s go down, come on down, The Prayer of Illumination O, mors, let s go down, down to river to pray. O, sinners, let s go down, come on down, don t you wanna go down to river to pray. The Reading of Holy Scripture Mark 3:7 19 (Pew Bible page 838) The Sermon The Gospel of Mark: A Surprising Kingdom...Dr. Strain The Hymn of Response No. 588 Who Is on Lord s Side? The Benediction The Response God Be with You Til We Meet Again... William Tomer The Postlude Allegro... Johann Gottfried Walr *The ushers may seat latecomers Congregation standing
EVENING WORSHIP Six O Clock The Reverend Dr. David T. A. Strain Senior Minister The Reverend Mr. William E. Dempsey Minister of Congregational Care The Announcements and Words of Preparation (5:55 p.m.) The Prelude Passacaile... G. F. Handel The FPC String Ensemble The Call to Worship * The Hymn No. 616 Leaning on Everlasting Arms The Invocation * The Hymn We Will Feast (See Guide) The Greetings The Prayer Ruling Elder Ned Currie The Presentation of God s Tis and Our Offerings The Offertory He Will Hold Me Fast...Keith & Kristyn Getty Genneysa Case, Soloist The Young Children s Devotional For children currently in 4-year-old through 3rd grade Sunday School The Children s Catechism Q7: In how many Persons does this one God exist? A: In three Persons. Q8: Name se three Persons. A: The Far, Son, and Holy Spirit. Q9: What is God? God is a Spirit and does not have a body like men. ** The Meditation and Prayer... Hunter Nicholson, Students & Families Intern * The Hymn No. 535 (Stzs. 1,2) O Deep, Deep Love of Jesus! The Prayer of Illumination The Reading of Holy Scripture Job 42:7 17 (Pew Bible pages 446-447) The Sermon Sweet Will Be Flow r... Dr. Strain The Benediction The Response O deep, deep, love of Jesus! Love of every love best: Tis an ocean vast of blessing, tis a haven sweet of rest. O deep, deep, love of Jesus! Tis a heav n of heav ns to me; and it lifts me up to glory, for it lifts me up to Thee. The Postlude *The ushers may seat latecomers Congregation standing **Children dismissed after prayer Our Vision First Presbyterian Church of Jackson exists to glorify God by making disciples on North State Street corridor, in greater Jackson area, and around world.
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MIDWEEK AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WEDNESDAY NIGHTS SUMMER 2018 Join us at First Presbyterian Church this summer on Wednesday nights for special programming for Adults, Youth, and Children. FOR EVERYONE Family Night Dinner beginning at 5:00 p.m. served until 6:15 p.m. Elizabeth Bush, Chef/Hostess FOR ADULTS First Pres Forum (FPF) is a new summer teaching series on Wednesday nights in Miller Hall at 6:30 p.m. that seeks to ground sometimes lofty ological topics in an easy, accessible, and applicable way for our late-modern, busy lives. Formerly a well-loved teaching series exclusively for Young Adults at First Pres, FPF is now for all adults and highlight of our Midweek program for adults this summer. Come join with our whole church family as we take six weeks to look at mystery of Union with Christ. What does this mystery, which is heart of our salvation, mean for our identity, our guilt, our hopes, our desires, and our loves? This summer s FPF series will be led by our new Minister of Young Adults & College, Cory Brock, and David Strain. FOR CHILDREN This summer s program for children will aim to teach m to walk wisely with God, using instructions of Proverbs. Walking with Wise will connect moral truths of Proverbs to life and teachings of Jesus, from whom true wisdom comes. A companion book to our curriculum, entitled Wise Up by Marty Machoswski, is available in bookstore. Working through this family devotional at home is a great way to partner with church in teaching se important truths to our young ones. The summer program will meet at 6:30 on Wednesday evenings, and all children currently in three-year-old Sunday school up to fifth grade Sunday school are invited to attend. Nursery is provided for children age three and younger from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. FOR YOUTH During summer, Junior High takes a break from D Groups. With so many new rising seventh graders joining us, we want to take time during summer to make sure everyone gets to know each or and make Youth House a comfortable and welcoming place. The Summer Schedule below lists a few Wednesday evenings to be spent off site. Orwise we will follow our normal schedule: Junior High Wednesday Night Schedule: 5:30 p.m. Open Youth House 6:00 p.m. Pizza ($3) 6:30 p.m. Large-Group Teaching 7:30 p.m. Depart Youth Summer Schedule: July 25: Junior High Mini Golf A small group for senior high students, all grades and genders, led by Ann Lowrey Forster, Hunter Nicholson, and Nathan Oakley, will continue to meet at church on Wednesday evenings throughout summer at 6:30 in Y201.
Sunday FPC THIS WEEK SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2018 Prayer for Worship Service 9:00 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in M133 The Learning Resource Center 9:30 a.m. 10:40 a.m. (Library only) Children s Church for 3- and 4-year olds has concluded for summer The Learning Resource Center 5:30 p.m. 5:55 p.m. (Library only) Senior High Insight 7:30 p.m. at Clarke home (622 Broadway Ave.) Monday Junior High Summer Snow Cone Challenge 3:00 p.m. at Nandy s Candy Tuesday French Camp Quilters 9:00 a.m. in MB 132/Library The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Thursday Bible Study Admin. Meeting 11:00 a.m. in WH202A Benevolence Committee Meeting 12:00 noon in WH204A Senior High Girls Supper Club 6:00 p.m. Women s Book Club & Dinner 6:00 p.m. in PH Summer RUF 7:00 p.m. at Henson home (4 Pond Side Dr.) Wednesday The Ladies Sewing Camp 9:00 a.m. in SC 210, 211, 213 Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 6:25 p.m. Family Night Supper 5:00 p.m. in MH Junior High Mini-Golf 5:30 p.m. in YH Children s Playtime 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. in Gym/Playground Adult Choir Rehearsal 5:50 p.m. in MS Walking with Wise Children s Program 6:00 p.m. in MB120/122/123 Chinese Bible Study 6:00 p.m. in SC210 Senior High Small Group 6:30 p.m. in Y201 First Pres Forum 6:30 p.m. in MH Brass Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. in Sanctuary Thursday French Camp Quilters 9:00 a.m. in MB 132/Library The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Young Adults Thursday Night Fellowship 6:30 p.m. at Burrow home (2236 N. Cheryl Dr.) Friday No Scheduled Activities Saturday Men s Prayer Breakfast BC - Basement Classroom CH - College House LH - Lowe Hall M - Main Floor MCR - Ministers Conference Room MH - Miller Hall MS - Music Suite PH - Patterson Hall YH - Youth House SC - Study Center WH - Westminster Hall HC - Hutton Chapel LRC - Learning Resource Center SR - Session Room
ANNOUNCEMENTS II THESSALONIANS 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us. Moner & Stenia Shaded Serving with International Messengers in Warsaw, Poland in pastoral ministry and outreach. Beginning Again in Christ BAIC is supported through FPC-Mission to Jackson. They minister in state prisons, county jails and work centers in Mississippi and seek to mobilize local church for prison ministry. FLOWERS The flowers in Sanctuary, from wedding of Sarah Williams and Robert Tramel, are given to glory of God and in loving memory of Mr. Daniel Graham Williams, far of bride. The flowers in Greeting Courtyard are given to glory of God and in honor of marriage of Terry Smith and Nathan Eldridge. SUMMER RUF For all college students in Jackson area, Summer RUF meets each Tuesday, at 7:00 p.m. This week, July 24, will be held at Henson home (4 Pond Side Dr.) with our own Kevin Vollema, College Ministry Intern, speaking. CHURCHWIDE WOMEN S BOOK CLUB Please join us for our Book Club Dinner on July 24 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Patterson Hall. We will share a meal and discuss The Company We Keep: In Search of Biblical Friendship by author Jonathan Holmes. Shirley Windham will facilitate our discussion. Our meal will be salad, and salad greens will be provided, along with grilled chicken. There is no cost. Would you please bring your favorite salad topping or dressing to share? Please be sure to bring serving utensils, too! For questions, please contact Lisa Oswalt at 601-973-9115. PERU MISSION TRIP REPORT At end of June a team from FPC went to Cajamarca, Peru, in support of our missionaries. Now that y have returned, it is our privilege to hear a report on ir labors. Next Sunday evening, following worship service, an extended presentation will be made in Lowe Hall, and all are invited to attend. JUNIOR HIGH MINI GOLF All Junior High students are invited to join us for mini golf on Wednesday, July 25, for our Wednesday evening outing. The cost will be $10 and includes dinner. Meet at church at 5:30 p.m., or meet at Seasons on Lakeland at 6:00 p.m. We will be back to church by 7:30 p.m. FAMILY FUN NIGHT WITH M-BRAVES JULY 27 Please make plans to join us this Friday evening, July 27, at Trustmark Park for a Family Fun Night at M-Braves game. Game time is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 each and must be purchased by this Wednesday, July 25. No tickets can be purchased at ballpark. Pre-purchased tickets may be picked up outside Trustmark Park main entrance on game night. Just look for FPCJ table. Make your ticket reservations by contacting church office (601-353-8316 or receptionist@fpcjackson.org). WHAT IS THE VISION OF OUR CHURCH, AND HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED? Please be sure to join us on Wednesday, August 8, at 6:30 p.m. in Miller Hall for an evening of encouragement, as we think about exciting vision for our church for year ahead. Come and learn about our plans for teaching, discipleship, and evangelism, and discover fresh opportunities for service for you and your family. MIDWEEK AT LAUREL PARK AUGUST 15 Join First Presbyterian Church at this church-wide event at Laurel Park, on Laurel Street in Belhaven, Wednesday, August 15, 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. as we launch our fall programming for Midweek at First Presbyterian Church. We hope you ll make plans to join us for live music, food trucks, inflatables for kids, corn hole tournament, and information about Midweek programing this fall! A shuttle will be available from Pinehurst St. parking lot for anyone unable to park and walk in Belhaven. We hope this event will a fun night for church members and guests alike! CONNECT WITH FPC Website: www.fpcjackson.org Office Phone: 601-353-8316 Follow us on Twitter @FPCJxnMS Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/FirstPresJackson Download FPC app: Text fpcjacksonapp to 779-77
WOMEN S MINISTRY FALL BIBLE STUDIES MOMS Bible Study Consider Jesus...He Is Greater! A Study of Book of Hebrews Wednesdays: 9:00 11:00 a.m., beginning September 5 Teacher: Jane Wiggins Format: Small Groups and Large-Group Lecture Registration opens August 1; contact Joanna McNeel at moms@fpcjackson.org to sign up. Small Group Book Study Becoming a Woman of Purpose by Cynthia Heald Wednesday Evenings: 6:30 7:30 p.m., August 22 September 26 Group Leaders: Allie Elkin and Lou Ann Flatgard Format: Small Group Book Study Contact Lisa Oswalt at lisao@fpcjackson.org to register. Thursday Morning Bible Study Stepping Out or Status Quo: A Study of Book of Acts Thursdays: 9:15 11:00 a.m., beginning September 13 Teacher: Tricia Walters Format: Small Groups and Large-Group Lecture Contact Lisa Oswalt at lisao@fpcjackson.org to register. Thursday Morning Bible Study God s Covenant King: Studies in Life of David Thursdays: 9:45 11:00 a.m., beginning September 13 Teacher: Laura Husband Format: Lecture Contact Alice Patterson at alipatte@gmail.com to register. Monthly Circle Bible Studies Walking With Savior of World: A Study of Book of Luke Circles meet second week of each month. Locations and times vary. View schedule, locations, teachers & meeting times on website. Contact Lisa Oswalt at lisao@fpcjackson.org to register. Read more about se studies on FPC website and app.