Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday, December 10, 2017 WPC exists to develop in ourselves and others a passion for the glory of God and the preeminence of Christ in all of life and in all the world, as revealed in the infallible, inerrant Word of God alone.
The Lord s Day December 10, 2017 10:15 a.m. The Prelude Greetings and Announcements A Voluntary Offering will be taken at the Doors at the end of the Service for Trinity Family Ministries in Mobile The Call to Worship and Invocation *Songs and Hymns Joy Has Dawned Getty/Townend Angels We Have Heard on High Barnes Hark! the Herald Angels Sing Wesley/Mendelssohn/Cummings Joy has dawned upon the world, promised from creation: God s salvation now unfurled, hope for every nation. Not with fanfares from above, not with scenes of glory, but a humble gift of love; Jesus, born of Mary. Sounds of wonder fill the sky with the songs of angels, as the mighty Prince of Life shelters in a stable. Hands that set each star in place, shaped the earth in darkness, cling now to a mother s breast, vuln rable and helpless. Shepherds bow before the Lamb, gazing at the glory; Gifts of men from distant lands prophesy the story. Gold, a King is born today; Incense, God is with us; Myrrh, His death will make a way by His blood He ll win us. Son of Adam, Son of Heav n given as a ransom; Reconciling God and man Christ our mighty Champion! What a Saviour, what a Friend, what a glorious myst ry: Once a babe in Bethlehem, now the Lord of hist ry. Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo Come to Bethlehem, and see Him whose birth the angels sing; Come, adore on bended knee Christ the Lord, the newborn King. Gloria in excelsis Deo, Gloria in excelsis Deo 2
Hark! The herald angels sing, Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th angelic host proclaim, Christ is born in Bethlehem! Christ, by highest heav n adored; Christ, the everlasting Lord! Late in time behold Him come, Offspring of the Virgin s womb: Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Veiled in flesh the Godhead see; Hail th incarnate Deity, Pleased as man with men to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel. Mild He lays His glory by, Born that man no more may die, Born to raise the sons of earth, Born to give them second birth. Offertory Prayer, Music, & Offering (The Member/Guest book: Please sign and pass to others on your row. Note the names of any guests or people you do not know and greet them later.) Song Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery Boswell, Papa, Bleecker Come behold the wonderous myst ry in the dawning of the King; He the theme of heaven s praises, robed in frail humanity. In our longing, in our darkness now the Light of Life has come; Look to Christ, who condescended, took on flesh to ransom us. Come behold the wondrous myst ry, He the perfect Son of Man; In His living, in His suffering, never trace nor stain of sin. See the true and better Adam come to save the hell-bound man; Christ the great and sure fulfillment of the law; in Him we stand. Come behold the wondrous myst ry Christ the Lord upon the tree; In the stead of ruined sinners hangs the Lamb in victory. See the price of our redemption; see the Father s plan unfold; Bringing many sons to glory, grace unmeasured, love untold. Come behold the wondrous myst ry Slain by death the God of life; But no grave could e er restrain Him, praise the Lord; He is alive! What a foretaste of delive rance, how unwavering our hope; Christ in power resurrected as we will be when He comes. 3
Introduction of New Members Li-Ping Chew and Matt Miller; Robyn and David Dickey; Melissa Giddens; and Win Timberlake Covenant Baptism Cecelia Noelle Senters and Hannah Michelle Senters Covenant children of David and GinaMarie Senters and Desmond Gabriel Lyon Covenant child of Darrin and Krystina Lyon Ministry in Music A Mother s Prayer Getty Before you close your eyes to sleep I have a promise still to keep as I hold you in my arms I pray your little frame grows strong and that faith takes hold while you are young This is my prayer for you Hold my hand, I'll teach you the way to go Through the joys through the tears, the journey of these years May you trust Him 'til the end, may you trust Him in the end This world is not as it should be, but the Savior opens eyes to see all that's beautiful and true, Oh may His light fill all you are and the jewel of wisdom crown your heart This is my prayer for you Hold my hand, I'll teach you the way to go Through the joys through the tears, the journey of these years He is with us 'til the end, He is faithful 'til the end You'll travel where my arms won't reach as the road will rise to lead your feet on a journey of your own May my mistakes not hinder you, but His grace remain and guide you through This is my prayer for you Take His hand, and go where He calls you to And whatever comes, seek Him with all your heart This will be my prayer for you Father hear my ceaseless prayer, Oh keep her in your care The Pastoral Prayer (Dismissal of the children ages 3yrs thru 5 th Grade at parents discretion) * The Reading of God s Word Titus 2:11-3:8 The Proclamation of the Word of God A Continual and Irreconcilable War Bill Tyson, pastor 4
The Lord s Supper The Institution of the Lord s Supper Prayer to Set the Elements apart for their Holy Use An Invitation to the Table A Hymn of Preparation #140 A Communion Hymn for Christmas Clarkson/Fettke (Elders uncover the table during the Hymn) Gathered round Your table on this holy eve, viewing Bethlehem s stable we rejoice and grieve; Joy to see You lying in the Your manger bed, weep to see You dying in our sinful stead. Prince of Glory, gracing Heav n ere time began, now for us embracing death as Son of Man; By Your birth so lowly, by Your love so true, by Your cross most holy, Lord, we worship You! Bethlehem s Incarnation, Calvary s bitter cross, wrought for us salvation by your pain and loss; Now we fall before You in this holy place, prostrate we adore You, for Your gift of grace. With profoundest wonder we Your body take -- laid in manger yonder, broken for our sake; Hushed in adoration we approach the cup -- Bethlehem s pure oblation freely offered up. Christmas Babe so tender, Lamb who bore our blame, how shall sinners render praises due Your name? Do Your own good pleasure in the lives we bring; in Your ransomed treasure reign forever King! The Supper Served * An Affirmation of Our Faith in Song We Believe We believe in one true God, Father, Spirit, Son; One Church, one faith, one Lord of all, His Kingdom come. We believe in God the Father, Almighty Lord of Life; Creator of the Heavens, the earth, the sea, the sky. And we believe in Jesus, the only Son of God; Born of the virgin Mary who lived as one of us. Chorus Chorus x2 5 Getty We believe that Jesus suffered, was beaten, crucified; He died and He was buried, entombed in darkest night. The third day rose victorious, ascended into Heav n, will one day come to judge us, the living and the dead. Chorus We believe in God the Spirit, one Church empow red by Him; Communion of God s people, forgiveness of our sin. Our bodies resurrected to everlasting life; to worship, love and wonder before the throne of Christ.
* The Benediction Now, Lord, let your servants depart in peace, for our eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light of revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people. (Luke 2:29-32 adapted) A Voluntary Offering for Trinity Family Ministries in Mobile will be taken at the Doors as you leave the Service Next Sunday: Nominations for Elder and Deacon close 4 p.m. Leave from the church for caroling 6 p.m. Christmas party in the Fellowship Hall Monday, Dec. 11 6:30 p.m. Ladies Monthly Monday Night Bible Study Monday, Dec. 11 6:30p.m. Diaconate Meeting Wednesday, Dec. 13 9:30 a.m. Ladies Weekly Bible Study Wednesday, Dec. 13 4-6 p.m. Kids Club Christmas Party Wednesday, Dec. 13 6:30 p.m. Missions Committee Meeting For Your Calendar: Thursday, Dec. 14 6:30 a.m. The Carpenter s Apprentices Bible Study (The Breakfast Place on Beal Pkwy) Sunday, Dec. 17 4 p.m. Leave from the Church for Christmas Caroling Sunday, Dec. 17 6:00p.m. Christmas Party in the Fellowship Hall Thursday, Dec. 21 6:30 a.m. The Carpenter s Apprentices Bible Study (The Breakfast Place on Beal Pkwy) VISITORS: We are glad you are here with us today and trust you find us warm and friendly. We hope you will come again! During the service the Friendship Pads will be passed to you. Please fill it out completely to help us get to know you. If at some point you would like to consider joining WPC please so indicate on the Friendship Pad or contact the Pastor or one of the Elders. If you are a first-time visitor, please pick up a Visitor Folder on the table in the entrance foyer. 6