Redeemer Presbyterian Church July 5, 2015 10:00 AM
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Order of Worship Call to Worship Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors,that the King of glory may come in. Who is the King of glory? The Lord Almighty he is the King of glory. Psalm 24:7-8,10 Hymn of Adoration and Praise The Solid Rock Words: Edward Mote Music: William Bradbury My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly lean on Jesus name. Refrain: On Christ, the solid Rock I stand, All other ground is sinking sand; All other ground is sinking sand. The Call to Worship is an invitation into the unique activity of worship. Our primary activity in the worship service is to participate in the gift exchange of worship itself, by hearing God s Word, by offering prayers and praise, and by receiving spiritual nourishment offered at the Lord s Table. Why do we sing in church? As God's people gather for worship, we focus our attention on God and away from ourselves by singing together. We respond with thanksgiving to God, because we have hope. And we sing because it is the best and most complete response that we can utter. When darkness veils His lovely face, I rest on His unchanging grace. In every high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the veil. (Refrain) His oath, His covenant, His blood, Support me in the whelming flood. When all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. (Refrain) When He shall come with trumpet sound, Oh may I then in Him be found. Dressed in His righteousness alone, Faultless to stand before the throne. (Refrain) Invocation The term invocation implies that the congregation invokes, or calls upon, God. In it, we express our longing for God as well as deep dependence and humility. P a g e 2
5 July 2015 Hymn of Adoration and Praise Because He Lives (Amen) Words & Music: Matt Maher I believe in the son I believe in the risen one I believe I overcome By the power of His blood Chorus: Amen amen, I'm alive I'm alive because He lives Amen amen, Let my song Join the one that never ends Because He lives I was dead in the grave I was covered in sin and shame I heard mercy call my name He rolled the stone away (Chorus) Because He lives I can face tomorrow Because He lives every fear is gone I know He holds my life my future in His hands (Chorus) Scripture Reading 1 Timothy 6:11-16 Rev. Chad Montoya As the Bible is the primary means by which God speaks to and edifies his people, we read and listen to the Scriptures together in worship. In ancient Israel and the early church, services of worship were organized for the public reading of scripture a practice vital to building up the community of faith. P a g e 3
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Confession of Sin In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it. Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him! Isaiah 30:15, 18 Coporate Confession Righteous God, you have crowned Jesus Christ as Lord of all. We confess that we have not bowed before him and are slow to acknowledge his rule. We give allegiance to the powers of this world and fail to be governed by justice and love. In your mercy, forgive us. Raise us to acclaim him as ruler of all, that we may be loyal ambassadors, obeying the commands of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Silent Confession Assurance of Pardon Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. With his blood he has purchased people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation. He has made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign on earth. Thanks be to God! based on Revelation 5:5, 9-10 Because sin is so pervasive in both our corporate and individual lives, Christians and non-christians are called to come before the Father with honesty and transparency, confessing our brokenness and asking for both forgiveness and healing through Jesus Christ we confess corporately to show our unity even in our brokenness. We confess individually in order to own our failing toward God and toward humankind in thought, word and deed. Christ has given the Church authority to declare forgiveness of sins in his name. Because of this, when the liturgist proclaims that your sins are forgiven, you can know that Christ agrees. P a g e 4
5 July 2015 Hymn of Assurance How Deep the Fathers Love For Us Words & Music: Stuart Townend How deep the Father's love for us, How vast beyond all measure That He should give His only Son To make a wretch His treasure How great the pain of searing loss, The Father turns His face away As wounds which mar the chosen One, Bring many sons to glory Behold the Man upon a cross, My sin upon His shoulders Ashamed I hear my mocking voice, Call out among the scoffers It was my sin that left Him there Until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life I know that it is finished I will not boast in anything No gifts, no power, no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ His death and resurrection Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart His wounds have paid my ransom Children s Story Biography of Calvin P a g e 5
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, PCA Pastoral Prayer At the conclusion of prayer join us in praying as Jesus taught us: 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. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. Offering Sermon Who s in Charge? Psalm 2 Hymn of Response A sermon is not just teaching for living; it is mainly a time when Christ encounters his people through his Word. All Creatures of Our God and King Words: David Crowder Band All creatures of our God and King lift up your voice and with us sing O praise Him, Alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam thou silver moon with softer gleam O praise Him, O praise Him Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou rushing wind that art so strong ye clouds that sail in Heav n along O praise Him, Alleluia! Thou rising moon, in praise rejoice ye lights of evening, find a voice O praise Him, O praise Him Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Let all things their Creator bless and worship Him in humbleness O praise Him, Alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son and praise the Spirit three in One O praise Him, O praise Him Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! P a g e 6
5 July 2015 Affirmation of Faith The Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell. The third day He arose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence he shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. Invitation to the Table Pastor: Let us proclaim the wonders of our faith: All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Pastor: Alleluia! Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us; All: Therefore let us keep the feast. Alleluia! Pastor: The Gifts of God for the People of God. Take them in remembrance that Christ died for you, and feed on him in your hearts by faith, with thanksgiving. Benediction Doxology 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. When we affirm our faith together, it reminds us that we are part of an ancient and global faith. This basic creed of Christian churches, as most familiarly known, is called the Apostles' Creed. It has received this title because of its great antiquity; it dates from very early times in the Church, a half century or so from the last writings of the New Testament. The Eucharist is the definitive action practiced in the Christian community that keeps Jesus Christ before us as the Savior of the world and our Savior, and ourselves as sinners in need of being saved. The Eucharist is the sacramental act that pulls us into actual material participation with Christ (eating and drinking bread and wine) as he gives his very life for us and for our salvation (cf., the Nicene Creed)... The Eucharist puts Jesus in his place: dying on the cross and giving us that sacrificed life. And it puts us in our place: opening our hands and receiving the remission of our sins, which is our salvation. Eugene Peterson, Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places Just as we ordain new ministers and send them into the world to serve, in the Benediction, Christ ordains you with a blessing that equips you for service. P a g e 7
Redeemer News July 6 th @ 7 PM Calvin & Hops @ On Tap - Fultondale Romans 1-7 For You by Tim Keller Chapter 10: United to Christ Romans 6:1-14 July 19 th @ 5-7PM New Members Class @ Charlene s house Childcare will be provided at the Pastor s house. Please let us know so we can plan for enough workers July 20 th @ 6:30 PM Housewife Theologians @ Charlene Holmes s House The Gospel-Centered Life by Robert H. Thune & Will Walker June 31 st @ 6 AM Monthly Men s Breakfast @ Cracker Barrel Contact Casey Trawick or Jonathan Skeen for additional info Community Small Groups: Gardendale Area: Thursdays @ 6:30 PM, Blake & Allison Bright s House Will not meet through the summer months. Will pick back up in September. Hayden Area: Sundays @ 4:30 PM, Stephen & Tina Pritchett s House Everyone s a Theologian by R.C. Sproul Worship Team: Wednesdays @ 7:00 PM, Jordan & Elizabeth Byrd s House Christ Centered Worship by Bryan Chappel Nursery Volunteers (Volunteers still needed!): July 5 th Kassidy Posey & Nikki Robb July 12 th Tina Pritchett & Jordan Byrd July 19 th Leah Carson Pastor Wayne Shelton www.redeemerpca.org info@redeemerpca.org PO Box 160, Gardendale, AL 35071 205.514.0199 Redeemer Presbyterian Church is a Mission Church in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)