AUGUST 19, 2018
WELCOME Westminster Presbyterian Church is a covenant family of believers called by God to fulfill His purposes here in Laurel, and as a staging ground for worldwide kingdom growth where we seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ to fill the earth with disciples, subdue it redemptively for God s glory, and worship Him joyfully. We are being redeemed and equipped by the Spirit to build up one another until the Lord returns.
ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION AUGUST 19, 2018 * Congregation Standing WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeremy Britt WORD ON WORSHIP Rev. Mike Allen INVOCATION INTROIT Shine, Jesus, Shine Lisa Badley RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP* Praise the LORD, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Praise the LORD, you his angels, you mighty ones who do his bidding, who obey his word. Praise the LORD, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will. Praise the LORD, all his works everywhere in his dominion. Praise the LORD, O my soul. Psalm 103:1-2, 20-22 HYMN OF PRAISE* Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven
PRAISE, MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN
PROFESSION OF OUR CHURCH S FAITH* I believe in one God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible: And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of His Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, Very God of Very God, Begotten, not made, Being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made; Who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary, and was made man, and crucified also for us under Pontius Pilot; He suffered and was buried, and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures; And ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father. And He shall come again with glory to judge both the quick and the dead; Whose kingdom shall have no end. And I believe in the Holy Ghost; The Lord and Giver of Life, Who proceeds from the Father and the Son; Who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; Who spoke by the prophets. And I believe one Holy Catholic and Apostolic church. I acknowledge one Baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the Resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. Nicene Creed OLD TESTAMENT READING John Lowery Job 42:1-5 INTERCESSORY PRAYER HYMN OF DEDICATION* O Love That Will Not Let Me Go GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
O LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO
OFFERTORY Here I Am To Worship OFFERTORY PRAYER ANTHEM Choir Ancient Words PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE* SCRIPTURE LESSON* 1 Timothy 1:12-17 SERMON Trustworthy And Deserving Of Full Acceptance Portraits Of Grace CORPORATE AND CONFESSION OF SIN Lord Jesus, Who left Your throne in heaven to bring us the Good News, and Who calls us now to take this News to the ends of the earth, we confess that we have been preoccupied with lesser things and have neglected the greatest need of our neighbors here and around the world. Please forgive us for our self-absorption, our lack of love, and our disobedience. We are deeply sorry. We ask Your help that we may truly repent and give our lives anew to You alone, thus bringing honor to Your glorious Name, in which we pray, Amen. (Hear now our silent and individual prayers of confession)
ASSURANCE OF PARDON AND THE LORD S PRAYER 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. AMEN. HOLY COMMUNION Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you! People: And also with you! Breaking of the Bread and Sharing of the Cup The center of each bread tray contains gluten-free bread. The outer ring of each cup tray contains wine, the inner rings contain juice. BENEDICTION* HYMN OF REFLECTION* O Love That Will Lot Let Me Go (v.4) O Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from thee; I lay in dust life s glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be.
ANNOUNCEMENTS New Adult Choir Rehearsal Time! The adult choir had its first rehearsal of the fall this past Wednesday at 7:00 PM and it was a great success. With new and returning members, we had a wonderful time together plus we gave out our practice CDs for our Christmas presentation. Have I mentioned lately that now is the perfect time to join the choir? Join us Wednesdays at 7:00 PM following all of the fun Wednesday night activities. Use your gifts! You won t regret it. New Members Class will meet every Wednesday at 6:15 PM. This is a four week class for anyone who has recently joined or is interested in joining the Westminster family. Sunday School Teacher needed: Our regular Sunday School Classes are a huge blessing to our families and Children s Ministry. We are looking for a Sunday School teacher for our 1st-3rd Grade Group. Great Commission has put out a wonderful curriculum that is both well prepared and well received. If you are at all interested, please contact Kristen. Ladies Bible Study will begin meeting on Tuesday, September 4th at 9:30 AM in Room 7. This class will be taught by Mrs. Barbara Holt and will meet every Tuesday. We will be studying the book of James. Evening Circle will gather for its first meeting of the season September 4th @ 6pm, in the Fellowship Room. Nursery will be provided. We will enjoy a meal together, laughter, fellowship, and time in the Word. New faces are always welcome and greeted with great delight. No matter your age or status, fellowship is always a blessing. Please consider joining us! To give online, please go to www.wpclaurel.com and click Give.
SERMON NOTES Trustworthy And Deserving Of Full Acceptance Portraits Of Grace 1 Timothy 1:12-17 August 19, 2018 I. G for M vv. 12-13 II. G in M vv. 14-16 III.G towards M v. 17 Sources Consulted: Accordance Bible Software - ESV - Greek and Hebrew Analysis; ESV Study Bible; Calvin Commentaries; Kistemaker, Simon - New Testament Commentary - 1 Timothy; Guthrie, Donald - Tyndale Commentary on 1 Timothy; Barclay, William B. - Evangelical Press Study on 1&2 Timothy; Ascol, Thomas K. - Dear Timothy - Letters on Pastoral Ministry; Stott, John R. - The Message Of 1 Timothy & Titus (The Bible Speaks Today) Rev.Mike Allen
THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER Sunday, August 19 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship Monday, August 20 No activities planned Tuesday, August 21 7:30 AM-3:30 PM - MMO Wednesday, August 22 7:00 AM - Men s Bible Study 11:00 AM - Women s Prayer Group 5:30 PM - Fellowship Meal 6:05 PM - His Kids Choir 6:10 PM - Women s Bible Study, Mens Bible Study, Youth 6:15 - New Members Class 6:25 PM - Gospel Project Classes (K5-2nd) and (3rd-6th) 6:30 PM - Handbells 7:00 PM - Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday, August 23 7:30 AM-3:30 PM - MMO Friday, July August 24 No activities planned Saturday, August 25 No activities planned Officers of the Week Aug 19-Aug 25 Aug 26-Sept 1 Elder: John Lowery Deacon: Jordan Graves Elders Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Romney Entrekin Robert Hayes Wm. Horne Jr John Lowery Danny Martin Hardie Perritt Deacons Robert Hayes Chase Edwards Westminster Officers & Staff: Chase Edwards Mike Ishee Jordan Graves Luke Morgan Frank Summerville John Tucker Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Lisa Badley, Pianist Jeremy Britt, Youth Director John Carter, Church Facilitator Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children s Ministry Director and Co-Youth Director Gail Smith, Nursery Coordinator Kerri Temple, Administrative Assistant Instrumentalists Marcos Pires, violin Rebecca Hale, viola Alvaro Miranda, cello
WELCOME! If you are a visitor and would like more information about our church, please fill out the contact information below and place in the offering plate as it passes: Name Address Phone Number Children s Names & Ages Add me to the phone & email list. Prayer Requests Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal: August Nursery Workers August 19th - Darron and Lindsay Dodd Betty Harper August 26th - Chase and Rebecca Edwards Susan Holt September Nursery Workers Sept. 2nd - Scott and Shanon French Susan Holt Sept. 9th - Kline and Dawn Estess David and Laci Clark Sept. 16th - Grant and Amanda Kennedy Mike and Shelly Windham Sept. 23rd - Luke and Andrea Hammonds Hardie and Nan Perritt Sept. 30th - Howard and Rebecca Patrick Michelle Buckley If you have any questions or will not be able to work on your assigned day, please contact Kristen Graves. Lasagna, salad, garlic bread and dessert Westminster Presbyterian Church (EPC) 1200 Highway 15 North Laurel, Mississippi (601) 649-8033 www.wpclaurel.com