LORD S DAY MORNING WORSHIP & WEEKLY BULLETIN DANIEL: FAR FROM HOME, STILL NEAR THE KING Pilgrim Church, Philadelphia January 22, 2017
ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY Italics are read by congregation. *Please stand Gathering Song Spirit of God *Opening Song Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken *Call to Worship Psalm 18:46 The Lord lives! Praise be to my Rock! *Invocation (with Lord s Prayer from Matthew 6:10-14) Our Father *Confession of Faith Westminster Confession 12 Adoption God guarantees the gracious gift of adoption for all those who are justified in and for the sake of his only son, Jesus Christ. Those adopted enjoy the liberties and privileges of God s children, have his name put upon them, receive the Spirit of adoption, and access to the throne of grace with boldness, and are enabled to cry Abba, Father. They are pitied, protected, provided for, and disciplined by him as a father. They are never cast off, however, and are sealed until the day of redemption and inherit the promises as heirs of everlasting salvation. *Songs of Thanksgiving and Praise By Faith Glorious & Mighty There Is A Fountain Filled With Blood Community Announcements (Please fill out the info card in pews and place it in offering plate.) New Testament Reading I Peter 4:12-19 12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 13 But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16 However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin with God s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God? 18 And, If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner? 19 So then, those who suffer according to God s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
Elder-led Prayer of Repentance, Thanks, Praise and Requests Offering Gifts of Money *Doxology Old Testament Reading Daniel 3 King Nebuchadnezzar made an image of gold, sixty cubits high and six cubits wide and set it up on the plain of Dura in the province of Babylon. 2 He then summoned the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the other provincial officials to come to the dedication of the image he had set up. 3 So the satraps, prefects, governors, advisers, treasurers, judges, magistrates and all the other provincial officials assembled for the dedication of the image that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up, and they stood before it. 4 Then the herald loudly proclaimed, Nations and peoples of every language, this is what you are commanded to do: 5 As soon as you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, you must fall down and worship the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar has set up. 6 Whoever does not fall down and worship will immediately be thrown into a blazing furnace. 7 Therefore, as soon as they heard the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp and all kinds of music, all the nations and peoples of every language fell down and worshiped the image of gold that King Nebuchadnezzar had set up. 8 At this time some astrologers came forward and denounced the Jews. 9 They said to King Nebuchadnezzar, May the king live forever! 10 Your Majesty has issued a decree that everyone who hears the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music must fall down and worship the image of gold, 11 and that whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a blazing furnace. 12 But there are some Jews whom you have set over the affairs of the province of Babylon Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who pay no attention to you, Your Majesty. They neither serve your gods nor worship the image of gold you have set up. 13 Furious with rage, Nebuchadnezzar summoned Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego. So these men were brought before the king, 14 and Nebuchadnezzar said to them, Is it true, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, that you do not serve my gods or worship the image of gold I have set up? 15 Now when you hear the sound of the horn, flute, zither, lyre, harp, pipe and all kinds of music, if you are ready to fall down and worship the image I made, very good. But if you do not worship it, you will be thrown immediately into a blazing furnace. Then what god will be able to rescue you from my hand? 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to him, King Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to deliver us from it, and he will deliver us from Your Majesty s hand. 18 But even if he does not, we want you to know, Your Majesty, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up. 19 Then Nebuchadnezzar was furious with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and
his attitude toward them changed. He ordered the furnace heated seven times hotter than usual 20 and commanded some of the strongest soldiers in his army to tie up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and throw them into the blazing furnace. 21 So these men, wearing their robes, trousers, turbans and other clothes, were bound and thrown into the blazing furnace. 22 The king s command was so urgent and the furnace so hot that the flames of the fire killed the soldiers who took up Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, 23 and these three men, firmly tied, fell into the blazing furnace. 24 Then King Nebuchadnezzar leaped to his feet in amazement and asked his advisers, Weren t there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire? They replied, Certainly, Your Majesty. 25 He said, Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods. 26 Nebuchadnezzar then approached the opening of the blazing furnace and shouted, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, servants of the Most High God, come out! Come here! So Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego came out of the fire, 27 and the satraps, prefects, governors and royal advisers crowded around them. They saw that the fire had not harmed their bodies, nor was a hair of their heads singed; their robes were not scorched, and there was no smell of fire on them. 28 Then Nebuchadnezzar said, Praise be to the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, who has sent his angel and rescued his servants! They trusted in him and defied the king s command and were willing to give up their lives rather than serve or worship any god except their own God. 29 Therefore I decree that the people of any nation or language who say anything against the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego be cut into pieces and their houses be turned into piles of rubble, for no other god can save in this way. 30 Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon. Sermon *Song of Response Jesus Shall Reign *Benediction Weekly Bulletin a record and schedule for congregation and community. See Pilgrimphilly.org and on facebook.com/pilgrimphilly. Bulletin deadline: Thurs. 11am to Angela, alee@pilgrimphilly.org.
New to Pilgrim? Welcome! We re glad you re here. We exist to support and encourage disciples of Jesus in making disciples of Jesus. Restrooms are near the nursery on the first floor or to the right of the sanctuary. Hearing aids available at sound booth. Please fill out an info card and place it in the offering plate. We know life is very hard. Stay and pray with us. Welcome Kids! Kids are very welcome at Pilgrim. During worship, Happy Bags are available at entryway. Children s Bulletins are keyed to the sermon passage. Nursery available (infant-4 years), and pagers are given guardians. PilgrimKids (4-8 years) meets 1/8. Ask Greeter for more. Today s Pilgrim Volunteers (Thank you for serving Jesus.) Date CE Nursery Worsh Nursery Baby/Toddler 1/22 C Anderson D Howe A Larsen K Scott 1/29 C Anderson M Marte A Larsen J Shoemaker Pilgrim Kids Volunteers AShoemaker K Sawyer A Larsen RShoemaker Worship Greeters C Brock VMaienshein Snacks B Wainwright J Brock This Week with Pilgrim Prayer Mon..9am Tues..7:30pm (to conference in, call 641-715-0700 using access code 158114) Wed..6am (for Disciple-Making Movements) Wed. 9am Thurs.. 7:30pm-8pm Fri.12pm Sat 7:15am (Men only), 9am Sun.. 9am Bible Meditation Derived from Sunday s sermon. Mon Dan 3; Tues I Peter 4; Wed Ex 20; Thurs Jer 11, and Jer 29; Fri Matt 13; Sat Matt 4 Bible Studies Sun, 6pm at Maiensheins: Newly-married couples, (see Jeff or Vicky) Mon, 7pm at the Batzells : Discovery Bible Study training (see Fred or Sue Hall) Wed 7:30pm at Brocks : (see Geoff or Charlene Brock) Thurs (2x/month), 7:30pm at Maiensheins ; (women only, see Vicky) Pilgrim supports making disciples of Jesus through: Training. See Bible Studies. Reading. Start with Are You a Christian or Disciple? (2014), or Down to Earth Discipling (2005). Personal support. One-to-one or in groups, Jesus disciples walk together. Prayer support. Pray for disciplemaking together. Contact Pastor or elders to discuss making disciples starting with ourselves. Pilgrim Announcements Nursery offers free childcare during Pilgrim worship and events. Members make it possible. See Andrea.
Helping out with PilgrimKids or PilgrimKids Clubs? Pilgrim s Child Abuse Prevention Program requires application with 3 background checks. See Andrea. PilgrimKids, ages 4-8 meets again today. See Andrea to help out. Sprouts: Caregivers and children (ages Birth 4) welcome for 6 weeks of music and dance. Arrive early! Weds, 9:30am, ahavens@pilgrimphilly.com. CE for Adults, 9:30am includes: Cu-Cu-Cu-Cu Covenant!, then Reformation at 500 Years Young, Young Moms Who Struggle, a book study on Good and Angry by Powlison; Membership Orientation; and our special Winter Conference in March featuring Diane Langberg. It s New Year at Pilgrim, see more at www.pilgrimphilly.org. Pilgrim extends hospitality, outreach and caring relationships to our neighborhood through limited programming beyond weekly worship and education, designed to serve real needs during the winter months. We love neighbors, regardless your background, with the love we ve been shown by Jesus. Jesus promises to feed us. Be a part of His work in this neighborhood by bring nonperishables each week to Pilgrim s green bin. Your gifts of food go to The Table, amykarl@roxboroughchurch.com. Ana Shoemaker coordinates Fellowship Meals: Help her help us in this hospitality. Next meal: Sun, Feb 5. Prayer vigil: Feb 3-4. See Tom Taconelli for more. Many come from around the region to seek God s face in these prayer meetings. Facilities/Grounds: See Facilities lead, Steve Gill for ways to help our spaces. Giving Updates: Plan to be generous during the end of this calendar year. Amt recd. week of 1/15: $6,600 Deacon s Fund 11/20 recd.: $1,142. Next Deacon s offering: 4/16/17. Giving Envelopes are available by request. Members and friends are assigned a number. Envelopes for 2017 are placed in the rear of the worship space. Please email Angela, business manager, alee@pilgrimphilly.org to be added to the list. Worship with neighbors at Meadowview, third Sun, 2:30pm. Contact John Barkley. Current Series: Daniel: Far From Home, Still Near the King. 8 weeks on the book of Daniel, a glittering, memorable account of God s saving power over the world even while expressing just anger toward His own people. Prayer Points: Pilgrim s mid-week update. Submissions by Thurs. 10am; alee@pilgrimphilly.org. Email Angela to be added to the distribution list. AlphaCare Open House: Today, 3-6pm at 3807 Lancaster Avenue 19104. Hello University and Med Students Medical Campus Outreach looks to connect students, staff and local congregations. Go to mcophilly.org. Philly s a hub for med students. Pilgrim loves university students. We re a long-term supporter of Coalition for Christian Outreach (CCO) present on universities in the Mid-Atlantic. See Pilgrim s Partner page at http://ccojubilee.org/about/our-team/-pilgrim-church/140/.
Pray for Esther Chiang ccojubilee.org/about/our-team/esther-chiang/461/, who joined Melissa this fall on CCO staff at PhilaU. Pray for Melissa Marte, Pilgrim s veteran CCO staffer at PhilaU. See ccojubilee.org/about/our-team/melissa-marte/141/. Email her at martem@philau.edu. CCO at St. Joe s: A friend of Pilgrim, Peter Dunne, ccojubilee.org/about/ourteam/peter-dunne/435/, serves part-time at St. Joes. Cornerstone at PhilaU, martem@ccojubliee.org. Or go to their FB page for more: https://www.facebook.com/philaucornerstone. Community Announcements MOPS: serves local moms of pre-schoolers. www.phillymops.blogspot.com. MOPS is in need of paid childcare workers. Contact Amy at amycoleman818@gmail.com. Northwest Christian Alliance, meets first Wed of month. Email Matt@citylight.org. WNCA meets first Mon, 7:30pm at Pilgrim. (http://www.e-wnca.org). Roxborough Christian School seeks volunteers, artist supplies and prayer. www.roxboroughchristianschool.org. Parking Space Wait List: Angela at 215-483-8878 or alee@pilgrimphilly.org. Side-by-Side, under the auspices of Christian Medical and Dental Association, hosts a bi-monthly group here at Pilgrim; sidebysidephiladelphia.com. Gary DeVine is involved with Philadelphia Renewal Network Christian counselors and psychiatrists offering Bible-based professional care and counsel. Referrals welcome. Gary is licensed and insured; gapsychotherapy.org or 267-428-0321. Sermon notes:
Cover detail: Riviere, Daniel in the Lions Den, 1872, oil on canvas, Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, UK, public domain. Today s musicians are led by Dave Hause, Worship Team Leader, and include Crystal Booth, Bob Heywood, Marilyn Heywood, Steve Gill, Monica Bianco, Laura Long, Becky Wainwright. Drew Batzell is on sound. All music used by permission: CCLI #269534 Readers are scheduled by Monica Bianco. Lauren Campbell sets up and takes down the Lord s Supper. Deacons and their delegates collect, bless, count and deposit offerings. Alex Avila is our sexton. Pilgrim (founded 1984) meets in historic Wissahickon Baptist Church (1889) since purchasing it in 1986. 3815 Terrace Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128 215-483-8878 pilgrimphilly.org www.facebook.com/pilgrimphilly Elders: John Barkley, Geoff Brock, Fred Hall, Bob Heywood, Erik Larsen (Pastor), Jeff Maienshein, Rich Shoemaker Public Worship, 11am Sundays Christian Education, 9:30am Sundays (Sept-June) Special needs accessible from Manor St. spur. Bikes welcome. Please lock inside gate. Walkable from Main St, Ridge Ave and Philly U. SEPTA buses 9, 27, 61 & 65 run along Ridge Ave, a block away. SEPTA train (Norristown Line) two blocks away.