The First Presbyterian Church Jackson To Glorify God, And Enjoy Him Forever
THE LORD S DAY The Twentieth Day May, Two Thousand Eighteen MORNING WORSHIP Eight-Thirty and Eleven O Clock The Reverend Dr. David T. A. Strain Senior Minister The Reverend Mr. Ralph S. Kelley Executive Minister The Greetings and Announcements (8:25 and 10:55 a.m.) The Prelude The Lord s My Shepherd...Dale Wood Rae Shannon, Organ The Introit Behold, Now, Praise Lord...Everitt Titcomb The Call Worship * The Psalm Praise No. 64 God, Lord, a King Remaineth (from Psalm 93) The Prayer Adoration and Confession The Assurance Pardon * The Doxology O Come, soul, bless thou Lord thy Maker, and all within me bless His holy name; Bless thou Lord, forget not all His cies, His pard ning grace and saving love proclaim. Bless Him forever, wondrous in might, bless Him, His servants that in His will delight. The Pasral Prayer (8:30 a.m. only) The Sacrament Baptism (11:00 a.m. only) The Words Institution The Introduction Covenant Children and ir Families The Biblical Promise The Questions Parents and Congregation The Prayer Consecration The Baptism The Baptismal Benediction The Congregational Response No. 131 Children Heavenly Far (11:00 a.m. Stzs. 1, 5 only) Children heav nly Far safely in His bosom gar: nestling bird nor star in heaven such a refuge e er was given. Though He giveth or He taketh, God His children ne er forsaketh; His loving purpose solely preserve m pure and holy. The Presentation God s Tis and Our Offerings The Offerry O Lord God... Paul Tschesnokf O Lord God, hear Thou prayer, help Thou me, and give ear prayer. Daily do I worship great name and pow r. Thou alone canst help me; O send me peace and love. O protect me, God. Let me never stray, O Saviour. Leave me not, O God salvation. I will sing Lord as long as I live, and praise great name while I have being. Hear prayer, hear Thou prayer; Help Thou me, and give ear prayer. Glory Thee! The Prayer Illumination The Reading Holy Scripture Mark 1:16-20 (Pew Bible page 837) The Sermon The Gospel Mark: Fishers Men The Hymn Response No. 448 (1,4) We Have Heard Joyful Sound The Benediction The Response Because He lives I can face morrow; Because He lives all fear is gone; Because I know He holds future, and life is worth living, just because He lives. The Postlude Fantasy Toccata on Foundation... Alice Jordan *The ushers may seat latecos Congregation standing
EVENING WORSHIP Six O Clock The Reverend Dr. David T. A. Strain Senior Minister Mr. James S. Ritchey Students & Families Ministry Assistant The Announcements and Words Preparation (5:55 p.m.) The Prelude The Call Worship * The Hymn No. 295 Crown Him with Many Crowns The Invocation * The Hymn We Will Feast (See Guide) The Greetings The Prayer Ruling Elder David Bowling The Presentation God s Tis and Our Offerings The Offerry Laura Rutledge and Martin Anon The Young Children s Devotional For children currently in 4-year-old through 3rd grade Sunday School The Children s Catechism Q142: Where is Christ now? A: In heaven, ruling His kingdom and interceding for us. ** The Meditation and Prayer... Kevin Vollema, College Intern * The Hymn (Stzs. 1-3) Mercy (See Guide) The Prayer Illumination The Reading Holy Scripture Job 38-41 (Pew Bible pages 443-446) The Sermon The Voice in Whirlwind... Dr. Strain The Benediction The Response Great Far cies, goodness I own, And covenant love crucified Son; All praise Spirit, Whose whisper divine Seals cy, and pardon, and righteousness mine. The Postlude *The ushers may seat latecos Congregation standing **Children dismissed after prayer Our Vision First Presbyterian Church Jackson exists glorify God by making disciples on North State Street corridor, in greater Jackson area, and around world.
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Sunday FPC THIS WEEK SUNDAY, MAY 20, 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 during 11:00 a.m. worship service in M135MB The Learning Resource Center 5:30 p.m. 5:55 p.m. (Library only) No Senior High Insight Monday No Scheduled Activities Tuesday French Camp Quilters 9:00 a.m. in MB 132/Library The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Benevolence Committee Meeting 12:00 noon in WH204B Wednesday The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 6:25 p.m Family Night Supper 5:00 p.m. in MH Children s Playtime 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. in Gym/Playground Adult Choir Rehearsal 5:50 p.m. in MS Junior High D Groups 6:00 p.m. in YH Chinese Bible Study 6:00 p.m. in SC210 Mid-Week Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. in PH Senior High Small Group 6:30 p.m. in Y201 Missions in May for Children 6:30 p.m. in M122 & M123 Parents Forum 6:30 p.m. in LH Adult D Groups 6:30 p.m. in various rooms Brass Rehearsal 7:15 p.m. in Sanctuary Thursday The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Twin Lakes Board Meeting 12:00 noon in WH204A MTJ Committee Meeting 12:00 noon in WH202A Friday No Scheduled Events 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 - Hutn Chapel LRC - Learning Resource Center SR - Session Room
ANNOUNCEMENTS II THESSALONIANS 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us. Mel & Martha Pike Serving with Mission World in Ukraine as church planter and pasr-menr. Email: rmrpike@gmail.com Kyle & Gretchen Parker Serving with Mission North Aica as a church planter in Spokane, WA. Email: cdpcspokane@gmail.com FLOWERS The flowers in Sanctuary are given glory God and in honor 2018 graduating class Reformed Theological Seminary. BAPTISM This morning, sacrament covenant baptism will be administered Ian Anwel Sierra Baird, son Mr. and Mrs. Colin (Yoybe) Baird; Paschal Elizabeth Davis, daughter Mr. and Mrs. Price (Fenly) Davis; and Selby Sadler Hood, daughter Dr. and Mrs. Harrison (Jeannie) Hood. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD We are still collecting OCC items for our Missions in May service project. We will need 10-12 items (a Wow item, school supplies, or iletry items) for each box and want fill as many as possible. These items can be dropped f in labeled bin beside welcome desk. On May 23, we will have a packing party at which our children are able assemble boxes ger and pray for children who will receive ir gifts and letters. MISSIONS IN MAY FOR CHILDREN Our current 3-year olds through 5th graders will be spending each Wednesday night in May learning about and praying for God s work around world! The kids will learn about Japan, unreached people groups, and Mustard Seed, and conclude on May 23 with an Operation Christmas Child Packing Party. Join us for dinner from 5:00-6:00, and playground will be open from 5:30-6:30. We will meet in first-floor classrooms by drink machines (M122 and 123) for lesson from 6:30-7:30. PREPARING FOR ADOLESCENTS: A PARENTS FORUM Parents adolescents or rising adolescents, join us on evening May 23 at a forum designed help prepare you for unique opportunities involved in rearing children through teenage years. We ll plan meet in Lowe Hall from 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.. Please register with Caleb Blake at calebb@fpcjackson.org. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 4-8, 2018 This year s me is Grow in Grace based on Psalm 1. Parents may register ir children and Teen Helpers at www.fpcj.ms/vbs-2018. To sign up online bring a teacher snack, please visit www.perfectpotluck.com (coordinar: wilkins, password: fpcvbs2018, select: find). For questions contact VBS Direcr Mary Ball at maryb@fpcjackson.org. WOMEN S MINISTRY YEARBOOK Ladies, if you have had a change in your contact information or have joined a new Circle Bible Study, please contact Women s Ministry by June 1 update your information for 2018-19 Women s Ministry Yearbook & Direcry. Contact Lisa Oswalt at 601-973-9115 or lisao@fpcjackson.org. SEW & SOW CAMP The Sew & Sow ministry FPC is happy announce plans for a beginner s sewing camp July 16-20, 9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon (dates are subject change). This camp is open for all ladies. Those under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Class space is limited and preference is given FPC members. If you are interested, please contact Sharon Teh at 601-946-1517 or sewbusy321@hotmail.com reserve your spot and for future details. SUPPORT GROUP If you are struggling with alcohol or or chemical dependence and would like get ger with people who share in same struggles, we have a small and very safe group that meets regularly for just that purpose. This discreet, weekly meeting is one friendship, encouragement, and biblical reflection. Personal anonymity is very important at this meeting. For more information, please call or text 601-260-1636. Also, twice each month a group those who have loved ones who struggle with addiction/alcoholism meets for a time mutual encouragement and Christ-centered counsel. Anonymity is required. For more information concerning place and time se meetings, call or text 601-260-0388. 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 779-77
The Vows for Sacrament Baptism In order for congregation more fully enter in service sacrament baptism and refresh ourselves on our church membership vow, following is provided for your convenience and information: To parents:.1. Do you acknowledge your child s need cleansing blood Jesus Christ and renewing grace Holy Spirit?.2. Do you claim God s covenant promises in (his) behalf, and do you look in faith Lord Jesus Christ for (his) salvation, as you do for your own?.3. Do you now unreservedly dedicate your child God and promise, in humble reliance upon divine grace, that you will endeavor set before (him) a godly example, that you will pray with and for (him), that you will teach (him) doctrines our holy religion, and that you will strive, by all means God s appointment, bring (him) up in nurture and admonition Lord? And To congregation: Do you as a congregation undertake responsibility assisting parents in Christian nurture this child? First Presbyterian Church purposes stand as a Reformed witness Jackson, surrounding community, and ultimately world through proclamation whole counsel God as written in verbally inspired, infallible Scriptures. WORSHIP DISCIPLESHIP OUTREACH