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THE LORD’S DAY WORSHIP
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
Easter Sunday
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Worship 10:45 a.m.
WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS
God’s peace to you this morning. The Faith family welcomes you! Please fill out
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Presbyterian Church. May God grant us a glimpse of His splendor as we worship
Him together.
A fully staffed nursery and special needs ministry is available during all services.
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+Please stand if able
USHERS *Joey Norton, Mike Powell, Woody Breeland,
Andy Montgomery, Terry Reid, and **Tommy Stewart *Head Usher, **Assistant Usher
GREETERS David Braden and Carl Aycock
Preparation for Worship Taken from Prone to Wander
Promise:
Behold what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!
And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.
Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known.
But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. All
who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. 1 John 3:1-3
Prayer:
Because of our great and living hope in Christ, we want to live lives shaped by the gospel and
compelled by your love. Continue to free us by your grace, change us by your Spirit, and liberate
us for your purposes. Intensify our love for holiness, your kingdom, and our neighbors.
Provision:
“Are you dejected? here is comfort; are you sinful? here is righteousness; are you led away
with present contentments? here you have honours, and pleasures, and all in Christ Jesus.”
― Richard Sibbes, Works of Richard Sibbes
Presence:
“It isn't Narnia, you know," sobbed Lucy.
"It's you. We shan't meet you there. And how can we live, never meeting you?"
"But you shall meet me, dear one," said Aslan.
"Are - are you there too, Sir?" said Edmund.
"I am," said Aslan. "But there I have another name. You must learn to know me by that name.
This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a
little, you may know me better there.” ― C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
THE ORDER OF WORSHIP
The Prelude
Matters of Church Life
+The Call to Worship Isaiah 40:3-5 Responsive
Minister: Sing to the Lord, all the earth!
Tell of his salvation from day to day.
People: Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!
Minister: For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised,
and he is to be held in awe above all gods.
All: Amen! Praise and glory and wisdom and thanks and honor
and power and strength be to our God for ever and ever. Amen!
+The Hymn of Praise (stanzas 1, 3 & 4) Hymn No. 175
Crown Him with Many Crowns CCLI License # 11216176
Crown Him with many crowns,
The Lamb upon His throne
Hark how the heavenly anthem drowns
All music but its own
Awake my soul and sing
Of Him who died for thee
And hail Him as thy matchless King
Through all eternity
Crown Him the Lord of life
Who triumphed o'er the grave
And rose victorious in the strife
For those He came to save
His glories now we sing
Who died and rose on high
Who died eternal life to bring
And lives that death may die
Crown Him the Lord of peace
Whose power a sceptre sways
From pole to pole
That wars may cease
And all be prayer and praise
His reign shall know no end
And round His pierced feet
Fair flowers of paradise extend
Their fragrance ever sweet
Crown Him the Lord of love
Behold His hands and side
Rich wounds yet visible above
In beauty glorified
All Hail Redeemer hail
For Thou has died for me
Thy praise and glory shall not fail
Throughout eternity
All Hail Redeemer hail
For Thou has died for me
Thy praise and glory shall not fail
Throughout eternity
The Old Testament Reading Zephaniah 3:17, 19
The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save;
he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love;
he will exult over you with loud singing and gather the outcast,
and I will change their shame into praise and renown in all the earth.
Corporate Prayer
+The Hymn of Thanksgiving (stanzas 1, 3 & 4) Hymn No. 262
Holy, Holy, Holy
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy, holy, holy! all the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
Which wert and art and evermore shalt be.
Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in pow’r, in love and purity.
Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea;
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Prayer & Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Instrumental
+Hymn of Preparation (stanzas 1 & 2) Hymn No. 231 (Children 4K & 5K are dismissed at this time)
Wonderful, Merciful Savior CCLI License #11216176
Wonderful merciful Savior. Precious Redeemer and Friend.
Who would have thought that a Lamb could rescue the souls of men
Oh You rescue the souls of men
Counselor Comforter Keeper. Spirit we long to embrace.
You offer hope when our hearts have hopelessly lost the way
Oh we hopelessly lost the way
Chorus:
You are the One that we praise
You are the One we adore
You give the healing and grace
Our hearts always hunger for
Oh our hearts always hunger for
Almighty infinite Father. Faithfully loving Your own.
Here in our weakness You find us falling before Your throne
Oh we're falling before Your throne (Chorus)
You are the One that we praise
You the One that our hearts hunger for
Special Music Kathy Montgomery
Undone CCLI License # 11216176 © Sovereign Grace Worship
Your Spirit had awakened
Our lifeless hearts to see
The King in brilliant glory
Revealed in majesty
We were ruined in Your presence
And tearing at the seams
Our eyes had gazed upon the King of kings
Chorus:
We fall down in awe of You
We fall down undone
We fall down before You Lord
Undone
Our hands had crafted idols
Our lips had spoken lies
Ev'ry wayward thought we had
Against us testified
But You were rich in mercy
To provide what You demand
And now on Christ the solid rock we stand (Repeat Chorus)
Holy Holy Holy One (Repeat Chorus)
The Scripture Revelation 5:1-14
1 Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within
and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a
loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and break its seals?” 3 And no one in heaven
or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it, 4 and I began
to weep loudly because no one was found worthy to open the scroll or to look into it. 5 And
one of the elders said to me, “Weep no more; behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the
Root of David, has conquered, so that he can open the scroll and its seven seals.”
6 And between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb
standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the
seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. 7 And he went and took the scroll from the
right hand of him who was seated on the throne. 8 And when he had taken the scroll, the
four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each holding a
harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they
sang a new song, saying,
“Worthy are you to take the scroll
and to open its seals,
for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God
from every tribe and language and people and nation,
10 and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God,
and they shall reign on the earth.”
11 Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the
voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, 12 saying
with a loud voice,
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain,
to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might
and honor and glory and blessing!”
13 And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea,
and all that is in them, saying,
“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb
be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!”
14 And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshiped.
The Sermon The Vision for Faith Presbyterian Church Rev. Sam McDonald
Notes:
Knowing Jesus Changes Everything Greatest Commandment (Dt.6:5; Mk.12:30) heart, soul, mind & strength – the whole person
Hearts (worship): falling in love with Jesus (Lk.24:32) Minds (Bible study): thinking like Jesus (Rom.12:2)
Hands (missions): living like Jesus (Jn.13:14)
+The Hymn of Response (stanzas 1 & 3) Hymn No. 72
We Will Glorify
We will glorify the King of kings,
We will glorify the Lamb;
We will glorify the Lord of lords,
Who is the great I Am.
Lord Jehovah reigns in majesty,
We will bow before His throne;
We will worship Him in righteousness,
We will worship Him alone.
He is Lord of heaven, Lord of earth,
He is Lord of all who live;
He is Lord above the universe,
All praise to Him we give.
Hallelujah to the King of kings,
Hallelujah to the Lamb;
Hallelujah to the Lord of lords,
Who is the great I Am.
The Benediction 1 Thessalonians 5:23
The Organ Postlude
Opportunities to Serve:
Sunday, February 11
Nursery: Babies & Toddlers- Paula Rushing
2’s & 3’s- Chad & Anna Smith 6PM Installation Service: Kathy Montgomery
Children’s Church: Kelly Scott & Kathy Montgomery
Wednesday, February 14 Mike & Rachel Powell
Sunday, February 18
Nursery: Babies & Toddlers- Lynne DeHuff
2’s & 3’s- Holly Gardner & Ann Linton
Children’s Church: Johnny & Helen Lynch
Wednesday, February 21 Amy Cooley
Special Needs Ministry
Sunday, February 18, 2018 and Wednesday, February 21, 2018:
Brandy Johnson
Sunday, March 4, 2018 and Wednesday, March 7, 2018:
Lissa Boerner
Announcements:
There will be a CONGREGATIONAL MEETING immediately following this morning’s worship for the purpose of presenting the 2018 budget.
Please join us this evening at 6:00 p.m. for SAM McDONALD’S INSTALLATION SERVICE. There will be a reception immediately following in the fellowship hall.
CHOIR REHEARSAL this afternoon at 4:30pm in the Fogartie Room.
SUNDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY GROUP will not meet this evening.
LADIES… “2nd Cup” this Tuesday, February 13th at Fox’s Pizza beginning at 9:30 am. Drop by
while you're out running errands, hang out, or just say hi as you grab your second (or 3rd or 4th?? 😉) cup of coffee! ~nursery will be provided at the church~
DIACONATE MEETING this Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room.
SENIOR ADULTS’ BANQUET this Thursday at 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Friends are welcome! We must have a final head count by tomorrow morning, so please RSVP as soon as you can to Judith in the church office or Butch Copeland at 601.695.4272.
CONFERENCE PROJECTS OFFERING (our Senior High Students RYM trip this summer and special needs at New Hope Church) – Thank you for your generosity, $4,816 was given for these ministries!
FAITH PROMISE UPDATE – to date there has been $63,222 pledged toward our Faith Promise. It’s not too late to make your Promise! Faith Promise cards are in the pews for anyone who is interested in supporting missions. Place your card in the offering plate or turn it in to the church office.
VBS VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED! Sunday, March 4th immediately following the morning worship service, there will be a short (30 minutes, tops) meeting regarding volunteering opportunities with VBS. Anyone interested in volunteering is strongly encouraged to attend as they will get a chance to sign up for the areas they are interested in that day.
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Sun. February 11 Congregational Meeting to present 2018 Budget Following morning worship
Sun. February 11 Choir Rehearsal Worship 4:30PM Fogartie Room Sun. February 11 Sam McDonald Installation Service Worship/ 6:00PM Sanctuary Fellowship A reception will follow in the fellowship hall
Tue. February 13 Ladies’ Tuesday Bible Study Women of Faith/ 9:00AM Church library Discipleship
Tue. February 13 2nd Cup Tuesday Women of Faith 9:30AM Fox’s Pizza
Wed. February 14 Wednesday Night Supper Fellowship 5:30PM Fellowship hall
Wed. February 14 Wednesday Night Community Groups, Discipleship 6:30PM Youth Group & Children’s Activities
Wed. February 14 Diaconate meeting 7:30PM Conference room
Thu. February 15 Ladies’ Thursday Bible Study Women of Faith/ 9:00AM MUB room 3 Discipleship
Thu. February 15 Senior Adults’ Banquet Helping Hands 6:00PM Fellowship hall
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Upcoming… Mark your calendars now! ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Mon. February 19 Presidents’ Day (Church office is closed)
Tue. February 20 – FPK Bookfair FPK Fri. February 23 Fogartie Room