The First Presbyterian Church of Jackson To Glorify God, And Enjoy Him Forever
THE LORD S DAY The Seventeenth Day of August, Two Thousand Fourteen MORNING WORSHIP Eight Thirty and Eleven O Clock Senior Minister The Reverend Mr. David T. A. Strain Assisting Minister The Reverend Mr. Wiley P. Lowry III Minister of Pastoral Care At the time of the Greetings and Announcements and during the Prelude, the congregation is invited to a season of silent and reverent preparation for corporate worship. The Greetings and Announcements (8:20 and 10:50 a.m.) The Prelude What Wondrous Love Is This... arr. by Craig Phillip Connie S. Wadsworth, Organist The Introit Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee... Ludwig van Beethoven The Call to Worship * The Psalm of Praise No. 21 Sing Praise to the Lord! (Psalm 150) The Prayer of Adoration and Confession The Scripture Reading Nehemiah 3:13-32 (Pew Bible Pages 399-400) The Public Profession of Faith The Biblical Basis The Introduction of New Members The Questions of Membership The Prayer The Declaration The Blessing * The Hymn No. 524 Thy Works, Not Mine, O Christ The Presentation of God s Tithes and Our Offerings The Offertory My Song Is Love Unknown...Edwin T. Childs My song is love unknown, my Savior s love to me, Love to the loveless shown that they might lovely be. Oh, who am I, that for my sake my Lord should take frail flesh and die? Sometimes they strew His way and His sweet praises sing. Resounding all the day hosannas to their King. Then crucify is all their breath, and for His death they thirst and cry. Why, what has my Lord done to cause this rage and spite? He made the lame to run, and gave the blind their sight. What injuries! Yet these are why the Lord most high so cruelly dies, My Savior dies. My song of love so cruelly dies. Here might I stay and sing of Him my soul adores. Never was love, dear King, never was grief like Yours! This is my friend in whose sweet praise I all my days could gladly spend. My song is love. OneLicense.net #A-13437 The Prayer of Illumination The Reading of Holy Scripture Philippians 3:1-11 (Pew Bible page 981) The Sermon Side by Side:... Mr. Strain I Once Was a Stranger to Grace and to God The Hymn of Response No. 520 Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness The Benediction The Response Seven-Fold Amen...Peter Lutkin The Postlude Postlude on Old Hundredth... Healey Willan *The ushers may seat latecomers Congregation standing
EVENING WORSHIP Six O Clock Senior Minister The Reverend Mr. David T. A. Strain Assisting Minister The Reverend Mr. David L. Felker Minister of Young Adults The Announcements and Words of Preparation (5:50 p.m.) The Mission Report Diane Defore, Internationals Conversational English Class The Prelude Immortal, Invisible...by John Roberts arr. by J. Hunt Lloyd Turner - Trumpet Mike Beasley - Trumpet Madeleine Case - French Horn Nathan Oakley - Trombone Drew Dempsey - Trombone Jonathan Hunt - Tuba Jeff Brown Conducting The Call to Worship * The Hymn of Praise No. 358 For All the Saints The Invocation * The Evening Hymn How Deep the Father s Love for Us (See Evening Guide) * The Greetings The Evening Prayer Ruling Elder Bill Cook The Presentation of God s Tithes and Our Offerings The Offertory Hallelujah... by Sarah Nutting and Karisha Longaker Allen Burrows and Kristi Jordan The Young Children s Devotional For children currently in 4-year-old 3rd grade Sunday School The Song No. 486 (Stz. 1 and 3) God, Be Merciful to Me The Children s Catechism No. 27 Q. Did Adam keep the covenant of works? A. No. He sinned against God The Scripture Genesis 1:31, 2:16-17, 3:1-6; Jeremiah 17:9; John 8:34 The Meditation... Wiley Lowry, Minister of Pastoral Care The Prayer... (The children dismissed following the prayer) The Hymn No. 141 (Stz. 1-4) God, in the Gospel of His Son The Prayer of Illumination The Reading of Holy Scripture Jonah 3:1-10 (Pew Bible page 775) The Sermon Salvation Belongs to the Lord: Revival... Mr. Strain The Benediction and Response 141 (Stz. 5) God, in the Gospel of His Son O grant us grace, Almighty Lord, to read and mark your holy Word; its truths with meekness to receive, and by its holy precepts live. The Postlude O Sacred Head Now Wounded... by J. S. Bach *The ushers may seat latecomers Congregation standing To All Our Visitors We are delighted that you are here with us today. Our hope is that your understanding and love of Jesus Christ will grow because of your visit. To answer any questions you might have, please come by our Greeting Courtyard through the doors on the south side (right side as you face the pulpit) of the sanctuary after the 8:30 a.m. or the 11:00 a.m. worship service. We would love to meet you.
A Guide to the Morning Service The Introduction of New Members During the morning services, a group of new members will openly confess their trust in Jesus Christ, Son of God and Savior of sinners, as He is offered in the gospel. They were received into the membership by the Session in the afternoon of August 3, 2014. This Sunday they are presented to the congregation. Listen closely to the five questions of membership. They beautifully summarize key points of Christian faith and discipleship. And be sure to welcome these brothers and sisters, heartily. Matthew Henry once said: When we take God for our God, we take His people for our people. Taking our church membership vows seriously is one way we can show that we understand this truth. 1. Do you acknowledge yourselves to be sinners in the sight of God, justly deserving His displeasure, and without hope save in His sovereign mercy? 2. Do you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and Savior of sinners, and do you receive and rest upon Him alone for salvation as He is offered in the Gospel? 3. Do you now resolve and promise, in humble reliance upon the grace of the Holy Spirit, that you will endeavor to live as becomes the followers of Christ? 4. Do you promise to support the Church in its worship and work to the best of your ability? 5. Do you submit yourselves to the government and discipline of the Church, and promise to study its purity and peace? A Guide to the Evening Service The Mission Report Tonight we will hear a report on the Internationals Conversational English Class ministry from American Partner, Diane Defore. Along with 40 other American Partners, they have enjoyed the blessing of meeting hundreds of internationals and observed the providence of God in drawing many internationals to Christ. This ministry meets on Tuesday nights during the school year and is designed to reach the Internationals who have saturated the Jackson area. Founded by Corinne and David Bradford over 17 years ago, this outreach has offered Conversational English classes, a broad range of social and travel adventures, the opportunity to experience American friendships, and a clear presentation of the Gospel. Learn firsthand about this ministry at an Orientation Session on Tuesday night, August 26th from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in Patterson Hall. Also, www.internationalsclass.org is a resource for more information. The Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs For All the Saints This well-known and encouraging hymn is a congregational favorite, and with good reason. It points us to the realities of heaven that are enjoyed by those saints who now rest from their labors here on earth, and reminds those of us who are still soldiers in the church militant (the church on earth) that soon, soon to faithful warriors come their rest. It gives us a glimpse of Emmanuel s land, filled with praises and testimony of those who have gone before us, who have fought the good fight, and have claimed the victor s crown. It encourages us to remain faithful, true, and bold and to fight as the saints who nobly fought of old. The final two stanzas leave us with a vision of the Day of Resurrection, when believers rise in bright array as the King of Glory passes on His way and the whole earth responds, Singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Alleluia! Alleluia! Set to Ralph Vaughan Williams majestic tune, Sine Nomine (Latin for without a name ), this hymn is a beautiful way to begin our Evening Worship service as we worship the Captain of our salvation, and consider Christ s eternal and expanding kingdom in conjunction with our study of Jonah. God, in the Gospel of His Son Following our hearing God s Word preached, this hymn of response appropriately thanks God for the truth of His word, especially as it is revealed in His Son, Jesus Christ. We sing it to the familiar tune Germany, the same tune to which we sing Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness.
Sunday FPC THIS WEEK SUNDAY AUGUST 17, 2014 Pre-Service Announcements 8:20 a.m. in the Sanctuary Prayer for Worship Service 9:00 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in M133 The Learning Resource Center 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. (Library only) Sunday School 9:40 a.m. 10:40 a.m. in various locations College Sunday School 9:50 a.m. in the CH Pre-Service Announcements 10:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary MOMS Group 3:00 p.m. in the Parlor The Learning Resource Center 5:30 p.m. 5:55 p.m. (Library only) Pre-Service Announcements 5:50 p.m. in the Sanctuary Senior High Insight 7:30 p.m. at the home of the Whitakers (151 Woodland Drive) Monday Tuesday No Scheduled Activities Staff Meeting 9:00 a.m. in the MS Circle Bible Teachers Training 10:00 a.m. in WH204B The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. WIC Council and Circle Bible Teachers Luncheon 11:30 a.m. in MH WIC Officers, Ministry Chairs, and Circle ChairTraining 12:30 p.m. in SC210/211 Wednesday MOMS Leader Training 9:00 a.m. in PH The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 6:25 p.m. Parents of Student Ministry Prayer Lunch 12:00 noon in the YH Family Night Supper 5:00 p.m. in MH Junior High Discipleship Groups 5:00 p.m. in YH Children s Activities 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. in the Gym The Choir 5:50 p.m. in MS Christian Education Getting the Message Study Group 6:00 p.m. in WH202 Children s Choirs 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in various locations Sixth Grade Fellowship 6:30 p.m. in SC321/Gym Discipleship Groups 6:30 p.m. in various locations Mid-Week Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. in PH Thursday Friday The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Day School Back to School Night 6:00 p.m. in MH/Classrooms No Scheduled Events Saturday Men s Prayer Breakfast 7:30 a.m. in MH CH - College House MH - Miller Hall WH - Westminster Hall LH - Lowe Hall MS - Music Suite HC - Hutton Chapel M - Main Floor PH - Patterson Hall LRC - Learning Resource MCR - Ministers YH - Youth House Center Conference Room SC - Study Center SR - Session Room
ANNOUNCEMENTS II THESSALONIANS 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us. Derek & Shannon Ebbers serving in church planting and discipleship ministries with Mission to the World in Romania. U. S. mailing address: 2154 Warren Road SE, Brookhaven, MS 39601 Email address: dandsfamily@bellsouth.net Way & Amy Rutherford serving as Campus Minister with Reformed University Fellowship at Baylor University in Waco, TX. Mailing address: 11004 Trailwood Drive, Woodway, TX 76712-3131 Email address: wrutherford@ruf.org FLOWERS The flowers in the sanctuary from the wedding of Sarah Catherine Shivers and DeWitt Duncan Clark are given to the glory of God in loving honor of Mrs. William Grady Clark and Mrs. William Mack Martin, grandmothers of the bride, and Mrs. Carl Gladen Barnett, grandmother of the groom. IN MEMORIAM Mr. H. Kenneth Youngblood August 10, 2014 NEW MEMBERS On August 3, 2014, the following new members were welcomed into our fellowship: Mrs. Thomas (Norma) Bowen, Jr., Mr. Robert Elliott Browning, Miss Lauren Elisabeth Browning, Ms. Elizabeth Fulcher Bryant, Mr. Steven Speed Bryant, Jr., Mr. Justin Stewart Eduardo, Mr. Parker Lee Ellison, Jr., Miss Sarah Elizabeth Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cliff (Michele) Ford, Miss Kelsey Kathryn Givan, Mr. John Andrew Griffin, Jr., Mr. Jonathan Ray Hall, Mr. Thad Russell Hawkins, Mr. and Mrs. Michael George (Mary Alice) McKelvey, Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Wright (Amy) O Mara, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin J. (Kimberly) Pierce, Miss Moriah Katherine Pierce, Mr. Owen Walker Pierce, Mrs. Seth (Laura Lee) Starkey, Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. (Elsie Ann) Sturtevant, Mr. Clinton Aaron Wilson, and Mrs. Charles (Lynne) Wingard. OFFICER ELECTION Last Sunday, David Bowling, Jack Crawford, Ned Currie, Larry Houchins, Terry Levy, Hu Meena, Ben Roberson, and John Lowe Smith were elected to the office of Ruling Elder. DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS Not in a D Group? They are a great opportunity for spiritual growth and good fellowship. Call Billy Dempsey at 601-973-9112 or email bdempsey@fpcjackson.org if you would like more information or to enroll in a D Group. Our Discipleship Groups are scheduled to begin on this Wednesday, August 20, at 6:30 p.m. in various locations. COLLEGE LUNCHEON Attention all college students, you are invited to a free lunch after the 11:00 a.m. service next Sunday, August 24, in Patterson Hall. Please RSVP to receptionist@fpcjackson.org, and bring a friend! If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Jackson at 601-624-7121. MOMS BIBLE STUDY Don t forget to register! MOMS is a weekly Bible study for mothers of children 6th grade and under. It meets on Wednesdays in Patterson Hall from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Starting Wednesday, September 3, MOMS will be studying the Gospel of John: When God Became Man. Registration for new MOMS began August 1. To register, contact Laura Barbour at 601-366-3073. Follow us on Twitter @FPCJxnMS CONNECT WITH FPC ONLINE website: www.fpcjackson.org Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/FirstPresJackson Download the First Pres App free http://get.theapp.co/d6ed
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS FALL 2014 Beginning: Wednesday, August 20 For the past ten years, First Presbyterian Church has invested in the lives of its members by offering and encouraging participation in discipleship groups. These small groups meet on Wednesday evenings following the family night supper and emphasize personal growth, relationship building, and accountability. We have been very encouraged by the response to this ministry and want to invite those not participating in any of our Wednesday night programs to consider joining one of these small groups. Our goal is discipleship and growth in grace. With the busyness of our world, we need to take time to stop, listen, pray, and wrestle with issues of spiritual growth together. The prophet Jeremiah reminds us of the importance of this growth process: Thus says the Lord: Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord. (Jeremiah 9:23-24) If you are not involved in our Wednesday evening discipleship groups, now is the time to join. A number of book studies will be available, and childcare is provided. To sign up, call or email Billy Dempsey. 601-973-9112 or bdempsey@fpcjackson.org