Reflection Quote: “Christ be with me, Christ within me, Christ behind me, Christ before me, Christ beside me, Christ to win me, Christ to comfort and restore me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ in quiet, Christ in dan-ger, Christ in hearts of all that love me, Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.” —Saint Patrick of Ireland

Prelude Musicians

Welcome and Announcements Rev. Brian Gault Assistant Pastor of Shepherding and Discipleship

* Call to Worship Psalm 139:5-12 Rev. Zack Owens Assistant Pastor of Children and Families

“You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high; I cannot attain it. Where shall I go from your Spirit? Or where shall I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there! If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there! If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me. If I say, ‘Surely the darkness shall cover me, and the light about me be night,’ even the darkness is not dark to you; the night is bright as the day, for darkness is as light with you.”

Prayer of Invocation and Confession of Sin Rev. Zack Owens

* Song of Preparation “Let It Rise”

Let the glory of the Lord rise among us, Let the glory of the Lord rise among us Let the praises of the King rise among us -- Let it rise

Let the songs of the Lord rise among us, Let the songs of the Lord rise among us Let the joy of the King, rise among us -- Let it rise. Ohh, ohh, ohh, Let it rise

* Song of Praise “Praises” (Be Lifted Up)

I sing Praises to Your Name The name that's so much, higher than all names

All honour to Your name All honour to Your name The name that's so much greater than all names

Chorus: Be lifted up Be lifted up higher Be lifted up, be lifted higher

Bridge: Your name is life Your name is Hope inside me, Hope inside Your name is love A love that always finds me, Always finds me (Chorus)

New Testament Scripture Reading John 17:11-17 Rev. Zack Owens

Pastoral Prayer Dr. Barry McCay (9:00 am) Mr. Herb Sanders (11:00 am), Ruling Elders

Scripture Reading and Prayer of Illumination Rev. Brian Gault

Sermon Text Psalm 125

Sermon Title “Keep Your Eye on the Mountain”

* Hymn of Faith “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing: For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and

pow’r are great, and, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal.

Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing; Were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God’s own choosing; Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He; Lord Sabaoth,

His Name, from age to age the same, And He must win the battle.

And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us; The Prince of Darkness grim, we tremble not for him;

His rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure; One little word shall fell him.

That Word above all earthly pow’rs, no thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;

The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever.

* Worship in Giving and Benediction Rev. Brian Gault

*Please Stand. (Redeemer Church, PCA, CCLI #257987)

Describe a long journey that you’ve undertaken. Was it worth it? What did you learn about yourself? How does that journey connect to the journey of the Christian Life?

Why are we inclined to forget that we’re on a journey and make this place our home? What tools do you use to remind yourself that you’re on a pilgrimage?

Talk about a time where you experienced the dark shadow of injustice and/or oppression in your life. What did you most want in that time, and how is that found in the Gospel? Talk about the battle of “trusting in the Lord” (v.1) versus “turning aside to your crooked ways” (v.5) in your life. What helps you to daily turn from “turning aside” to “trusting in the Lord”?

Describe a time or place where you felt deeply safe. In the Christian life, what other things do you find yourself looking to for safety and security? (Job, home, looks, friendship, marriage, children, performance, possessions, investments.)

Evaluation of Phase 4 Set for Sept 14

Following the reopening of schools in our community (kindergarten through 12th grade) in the first half of August, the Session will evaluate the available data to consider moving to Phase 4 of our plan, which includes groups of 20 or more, such as Sunday School and Growth Groups. The earliest we would return to these Auxiliary Large Group Ministries would be Sept 27. Read more at:

https://redeemerjackson.com/2020/07/evaluation-of-phase-4-set-for-sept-14/.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRAYER REQUESTS/UPDATES • Claire & Michael Langley: battling ongoing medical issues and treatment.

• Take Them a Meal: https://www.TakeThemAMeal.com/LPUF8640 • Members serving in front-line fields: medical, emergency, grocery, restaurant, home care, etc. • All those who are in the high risk categories for Coronavirus. • Those who have tested positive for Coronavirus, and those awaiting test results.

***CALLS TO ACTION***

Masks Required Temporarily On July 6 the Session voted to require masks in all available seating for the duration of the Sunday in-person worship service. The decision was made in light of current circumstances for your safety. Grace will be given to families with small children. Read more at: https://redeemerjackson.com/2020/07/masks-required-temporarily/.

Join us via Livestream On Sunday mornings we will livestream the 9:00am service on our homepage at: https://redeemerjackson.com/ and it will be available to watch at your convenience thereafter.

Registration Goes Live Monday at Noon Registration for in-person worship goes live each Monday at noon for the following Sunday at: https://redeemerjackson.com/return-to-in-person-worship/

Learn More about Abba's Hope Interested in learning more about Abba’s Hope, Redeemer’s Foster and Adoption ministry? Please visit at: https://redeemerjackson.com/get-involved/outreach/abbas-hope/ or email Betsy Hood at: betsyl-hood@gmail.com to 1) Let us know if you are an adoptive or foster family at Redeemer as we create a database to connect and serve you and 2) Find out how to get involved in serving adoptive/foster fami-lies.

***NEWS TO NOTE***

Staff News Pastor Elbert and his family’s vacation began the week beginning July 13 and will continue through July 26, 2020. Please pray for a time of rest and refreshment for them all, as well as for traveling mercies. Pastor Elbert will be “off-line” during his vacation. If you need assistance, please contact the church of-fice at (601) 362-9987 or office@redeemerjackson.com and they can put you in touch with Steve La-nier, Brian Gault, Zack Owens or one of our elders. Zack Owens preached on July 12, Brian Gault will preach today, July 19, and Zack Owens will preach again on July 26.

Giving through Breeze Anyone can give online, but you can also give through your Breeze account or set up automated giving through Breeze. Once logged in, click "Give Now" then "Recurring Giving." Need help setting up your Breeze account? Email Brian Gault at: bgault@redeemerjackson.com.

Thank You for Cancelling A special thanks to those who cancel when they determine they are not able to come. It allows others to register in their place. Here's HOW to Cancel:

Log in to your Eventbrite account, then click your order on the Tickets page. Select 'Cancel Order" (next to your order details). Then choose “Yes, cancel this order". The attendee and event organizer receive an email to confirm cancellation.

Impersonating Pastor Elbert On more than one occasion this year, members of our church or staff have received an email from some-one pretending to be Pastor Elbert asking for some sort of financial assistance. If you look closely at the email address, you'll notice it is not from emcgowan@redeemerjackson.com. If you ever wonder if some-thing is from Pastor El, please email us at office@redeemerjackson.com.

Administering the Sacraments Our return to in-person worship enables us to administer the sacraments once again. As we work out the logistics, look for us to return to administering the Lord's Supper (1st Sunday of the month) and Baptism (3rd Sunday). Read more at: https://redeemerjackson.com/2020/07/administering-the-sacraments/.

THIS WEEK

Deacon on Call for the Week of July 19 Jon Fults, 601.212.3327 Sunday, Jul 19 9:00 am A Limited Return to In-Person Worship Live Stream Available 11:00 am A Limited Return to In-Person Worship

Wednesday, Jul 22 2:00 pm 6th-8th Grade Bible Study 3:00 pm Children's Video Devotion Posted Online 4:00 pm 9th-12th Grade Bible Study

Sunday, Jul 26 9:00 am A Limited Return to In-Person Worship Live Stream Available 11:00 am A Limited Return to In-Person Worship

BIRTHS: Luka Alexander Berns, 7-3-20, son of Jakin & Kassy Berns Take Them a Meal: https:// www.TakeThemAMeal.com/RLRE7281 Jonah William Shannon, 7-3-20, son of Seth & Avery Shannon Take Them a Meal: https://takethemameal.com/meals.php? t=NDKX4654&v=8d2de2ff3e Aaron James Bragg, 7-6-20, son of Grafton & Jamie Bragg Take Them a Meal: https://takethemameal.com/meals.php? t=WYNU0866

STAFF

Elbert McGowan, Jr., Senior Pastor Steve Lanier, Assistant to the Pastor Brian Gault, Asst Pastor of Shepherding & Discipleship Zack Owens, Asst Pastor of Children & Families Wright Busching, Director of Youth Ministries

Lara Jensen, Asst Director of Youth Ministries Symeon Robins, Music Director Candace Robins, Assistant Music Director Velma Warner, Nursery Coordinator Felecia Marshall, Business Administrator Mary Sanders, Administrative Assistant Wilson Jamison, Intern David White, Intern

DEACONS

Karl Arndt Grafton Bragg Philip Carter Donnie Dieckman Davidson Forester Jon Fults David Garner Jake Garner John Hooker Detrick Johnson Baskin Jones Cody McCain Spencer Ritchie Jonathan Shull Jeremy Smith Ellis Tucker Thomas Wallace Tamarco White

RULING ELDERS

Al Arnold Grant Callen Gene Dent Tommy Dent Scott Marshall Barry McCay Kelle Menogan, Sr. Marculis Mosby Matthew Nasekos Otis Pickett, Sr. Paul Rankin Herb Sanders Kelly Simpkins Bill Wallace Trey Watkins

COMING UP

Please pray for the Session, Diaconate, and Staff as we think about creative ways to minister in days ahead. Mon, Aug 3 Session & Diaconate Meeting Mon, Sept 14 Session & Diaconate Meeting