Park Cities Presbyterian Church September 24, 2017 To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; all who mn and long for comfort; all who struggle and desire vicry; all who sin and need a Savior; all who are strangers and want fellowship; all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and all who will come, this church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in name of Lord Jesus Christ.
Order for Worship of God September 24, 2017 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 am Prelude 8:00 Adagio, BWV 564/2 J. S. Bach Dr. Nathan Davy, organ 9:30/11:00 Allegro from Concer in G Minor RV 157 Annio Vivaldi Adrian DeCosta, violin Steve Pettey, oboe Introit Awake, My Soul, and Sing arr. Ovid Young 9:30/11:00 Chancel Choir Dr. Nathan Davy, conducr Call Worship The Rev. Ron Williams 8:00 The Rev. Chad Scruggs 9:30/11:00 Minister: Then I looked, and I heard around throne and living creatures and elders voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice, People: Worthy is Lamb who was slain, receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing! Minister: And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under earth and in sea, and all that is in m, saying, People: To Him who sits on throne and Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever! Revelation 5.1113 * Hymn of Praise No. 295 Crown Him with Many Crowns DIADEMATA * Prayer of Adoration * Profession of Faith The Rev. Matt Fray 8:00 The Rev. Tommy Overn 9:30 Dr. Pete Deison 11:00 We believe and confess one single catholic or universal church a holy congregation and garing of true Christian believers. This holy church is not confined, bound, or limited a certain place or certain people. 2
But it is spread and dispersed throughout entire world, though still oined and united in heart and will, in one and same Spirit, by power of faith. from Belgic Confession, Art. 27 * Hymn Wonderful, Merciful Savior Rodgers/Wyse & 1. Won der ful, 2. Coun sel or, 3. Al mighty, & & & souls lost fore Refrain Who You Here of Y mer ci ful Sav com forter, keep in fi nite Fa would have of in fer man, way, throne, Oh, Oh, Oh, thought hope weak ior, er, r that when ness Pre cious Redeem er and Spir it we long em faith ful ly lov ing Y a You Lamb hearts find You res cue souls weʹve hopeless ly lost weʹre fall ing be fore Œ could have us of Y Œ Friend, brace, own; res cue hope less ly fall ing be man. way. throne. You & & hun are one Œ that we You give heal ger for, Œ Oh, praise, ing and You are one grace hearts al ways hun ger for. we a hearts dore, al ways Public Confession of Sin Heavenly Far, we praise and thank You for Y steadfast, neverending love. We cannot possibly comprehend Y deep affection for us, that You did not spare Y only Son, but freely gave Him up for salvation. We confess, Lord, that inability take in fullness of Y love has caused us limit Y love. When we limit Y love for us, we no doubt limit love for ors. O Lord, forgive selfishness! Enlarge hearts and minds, give us strength comprehend incredible dimension of Y love for us in Christ Jesus, and may we have grace share it with world. Private Confession 3
Words of Assurance and Pardon of Gospel But I have trusted in Y steadfast love; my heart shall reoice in Y salvation. I will sing Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me. Psalm 13.56 Prayer of Intercession/Offerry Prayer Mr. Fray 8:00 Mr. Overn 9:30 Dr. Deison 11:00 Musical Offering 8:00 Praise, My Soul, King of Heaven Michael Burkhardt Dr. Davy, organ 9:30/11:00 I Will Sing with Spirit John Rutter Chancel Choir High School Ensemble J. Marty Cope, direcr Nathan Davy, organ I will sing with spirit, alleluia: and I will sing with understanding also, alleluia. * The Greeting of Peace Minister: People: Let word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one anor in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in y hearts God. The peace of Lord be with you always. Colossians 3.16 And also with you. * The Scripture Reading Acts 1.611 So when y had come ger, y asked Him, Lord, will You at this time resre kingdom Israel? 7 He said m, It is not for you know times or seasons that Far has fixed by His own authority. 8 But you will receive power when Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and end of earth. 9 And when He had said se things, as y were looking on, He was lifted up, and a cloud ok Him out of ir sight. 10 And while y were gazing in heaven as He went, behold, two men sod by m in white robes, 11 And said, Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking in heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you in heaven, will come in same way as you saw Him go in heaven. The Sermon Be My Witnesses Mr. Williams 8:00 Mr. Scruggs 9:30/11:00 4
Worshipers at 9:30 and 11:00, please continue at closing hymn on page six. * The Great Thanksgiving 8:00 Minister: The Lord be with you. People: And with y spirit. Minister: Lift up y hearts! People: We lift m up Lord! Minister: Let us give thanks un Lord God. People: It is right give Him thanks and praise. Minister: It is right and good and a oyful thing, always and everywhere give thanks un You, O Lord, Holy Far, Almighty, Everlasting God. People: Therefore, with angels and archangels, and with all company of heaven, we laud and magnify Y glorious Name; evermore praising You, and singing: & b 4 4. Ho ly, ho ly, ho ly Lord, God of power and & b & b heav n Ho. J and n. earth are.. full of Y w might, glo ry. san na in high est. Ho san na in high est.. * The Prayer of Thanksgiving and Blessing 8:00 * The Words of Institution 8:00 The Communion 8:00 Please come forward down center aisle. Partake of elements upon receiving m from elders. Return y seat with y empty cup via side aisle. 5
* Closing Hymns 8:00 No. 585 Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated HENDON 9:30/11:00 Facing a Task Unfinished AURELIA Stanza 1: Alicia Ucciferri, solo; Stanzas 24: all & Solo All All All 1. Fa cing a task un fin ished, that drives 2. Where oth er lords be side Thee hold ir 3. We bear rch that, flam ing, fell from 4. O Fa r who sus tained m, O Spi us un rit &. knees. A need that, un di min ished, re hin dered sway; where for ces that de fied Thee, de hands of those who gave ir lives pro claim ing that who in spired, Sav ior, whose love con strained m & bukes fy Je il Thee sus with & know cry mis fend & Thee, ing sion, us, sloth still died zeal re for from. ful ease. We, who re oice and un day. rose. tired. With Ours From none is cow ar heed same dice. J new be fore Thy life, and love, and same glad mess age leth ar gy a. throne light, s; wake! pledge souls we are owe dy Thee ing and go pass and in same am bi tion, Thee we er rands send us la bor Refrain & We &... go all. J.. world, His un fired Forth. J make yield for. Thee Thy king dom hope un furled.. oth er name has power save but Je sus Christ ir com de so lemn num bered by on Thine. w known. night. pow rs. sake. w No Lord. 6
* The Benediction Minister: Now Him who is able do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according His power that is at work within us, Him be glory in church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations for ever and ever! Ephesians 3.2021 People: Thanks be God! Amen. Postlude Nun Danket Alle Gott Sigfrid KargElert Dr. Davy, organ * Please stand if you are able. The flowers in worship service this morning are given glory of God and in loving memory of Kristin Koons Jackson on occasion of her birthday from her Mor. The LORD y God in y midst, Mighty One, will save; He will reoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will reoice over you with singing. Zephaniah 3.17 Park Cities Presbyterian Church exists extend transforming presence of Kingdom of Lord Jesus Christ in Dallas and world. Welcome Park Cities Presbyterian Church. We are glad you have oined us day. We want come alongside you in hospitality and prayer. At conclusion of services, re are men and women at front and back of sanctuary meet and pray with you in complete confidence. If you are experiencing an unexpected pregnancy, you are loved. For support, please speak with us or call Thrive Women s Clinic at 2143439263 or Kari Stainback at 2142242738. Be devoted one anor in brorly love; give preference one anor in honor... reoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation, devoted prayer, contributing needs of saints, practicing hospitality. Romans 12.10, 12, 13 Music printed by permission: CCLI #364068 7
Sermon Notes Acts 1.611 Be My Witnesses 8
Order of Worship for Home The Week of September 24, 2017 Praise Call Worship (everyone ger) To Him who sits on throne and Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever! Revelation 5.13 Wonderful, Merciful Savior (read or sing se words ger) Please refer hymn on page three. Hearing and Learning God s Word Scripture Reading: Acts 1.611 (one person read Scripture aloud) Questions for Discussion (may be answered in one worship time or spread over several times) 1. What does it mean for something be resred? What do you want resred? 2. The Ascension means that Jesus is King over all creation. Why should this make us oyful and confident? 3. What is a witness? Why do you think Jesus calls His followers be His witnesses? 4. Where does Jesus call His followers go as His witnesses? What power do y have do what He has called m do? 5. What are ways that you are a witness Jesus lordship? What are ways that PCPC can grow in witness ger as a church family? Scripture Memory for September: (memorize this passage of Scripture this month) Acts 1.8 You will receive power when Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and end of earth. Prayer Prayer (saying ger) Our Far, 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 daily bread and forgive us debts as we forgive debrs. And lead us not in temptation; but deliver us from evil; for Thine is kingdom, and power and glory forever. Amen. 9