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Order for the Public Worship of God

February 12, 2012, 8:15 a.m.

Fellowship of the WordAs you enter the Sanctuary, please assume a quiet and respectful attitude of worship.

Please silence your mobile devices.ORCHESTRAL PRELUDE: “Larghetto from Horn Concerto No. 1” ...........Franz J. Haydn

Dan Phillips, Horn

A WORD ON WORSHIP Creation’s Glory Sanders L. Willson

INTROIT: ”Sing to The Lord a New Song” .................................Franz J. Haydn/arr. Hopson

Sing to the Lord a new song; all the earth rejoice and sing.Tell forth God’s glory, tell it forth from day to day.Sing to the Lord a new song; all the earth rejoice and sing.We are God’s people, the sheep of God’s own pasture.Come and kneel before the Lord our God;Bow down in awe, the Lord is in this holy place.Be joyful, sing a new song. All earth rejoice, all earth rejoice and sing.Sing praise forever, sing praise for evermore.

Music Makers and Spirit and Song ChoirsDirector: Terri Theil

Accompanist: Mary Lawrence Flinn, Flute: Dee Walker

CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael R. Gatliff

WHYMN OF PRAISE: No. 115 “All Creatures of our God and King”LASST UNS ERFREUEN

WPSALTER READING: Psalm 145:1-7,21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .William R. Jorgenson

I will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever.

Every day I will bless you and praise your name forever and ever.

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable.

One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts.

On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.

They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness.

They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.

My mouth will speak the praise of the LORD,

andletallfleshblesshisholynameforeverandever.

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LASST UNS ERFREUEN

PraiseGodfromWhomallblessingsflow; Praise Him, all creatures here below: Alleluia, alleluia! Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

WPRAYER OF ADORATION

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Mitchell Moore

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: ”The Heavens are Telling” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Franz J. Haydn

The heavens are telling the glory of God, The wonder of His work displays the firmament; Today that is coming speaks it the day, The night that is gone to following night. In all the lands resounds the word, Never unperceived, ever understood.

The Westminster SingersTerri Theil, Jerry Bowman, Brett Trimble, soloists

Gabriel C. Statom, Director of Music

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AURELIA

Theheav’nsdeclareThyglory,thefirmamentThypow’r, Dayuntodaythestoryrepeatsfromhourtohour; Night unto night replying, proclaims in ev’ry land, O Lord, with voice undying, the wonders of Thy hand.

WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

WGREETINGS

A WORD TO THE CHILDREN � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � Margaret S. Stephens

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION

GOSPEL READING � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �Mark 2:1-13 (page 837 in pew Bible)

All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field; Thegrasswithers,theflowerfades, but the Word of our God will stand forever. Amen. (Isaiah 40:6b, 8)

SERMON What You Desperately Need from Jesus Sanders L. Willson

Fellowship of the TableINVITATION TO THE TABLEAll those who have publicly professed their faith and joined a Christian church as a communing member are warmly welcomed to receive communion today. Non-communing worshipers are encouraged to contemplate the love of Jesus Christ during this time. At Second Presbyterian, we encourage our children not to take communion until they have joined the church as communicant members.We do, however, encourage non-communing children to come forward with their parents to receive a blessing.Those wishing to be served communion together as a group or family, please stand together in front of the two serving elders before taking the elements.

WPROFESSION OF OUR FAITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty,Makerofheavenandearth;

andinJesusChristHisonlySonourLord;Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary,suffered under Pontius Pilate,wascrucified,deadandburied;Hedescendedintohell;ThethirddayHeroseagainfromthedead;He ascended into heaven,andsittethontherighthandofGodtheFatherAlmighty;fromthenceHeshallcometojudgethequickandthedead;

IbelieveintheHolyGhost;theholycatholicchurch;thecommunionofsaints;theforgivenessofsins;theresurrectionofthebody;and the life everlasting. Amen.

WGLORIA PATRI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . GREATOREX

GlorybetotheFather,andtotheSon,andtotheHolyGhost; As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, Amen!

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty God, Who created us and all things for Your glory, we confess that we at times have failed to worship and obey You as Creator:wehaveactedasthoughweareresponsibletonoonebutourselves;wehavescheduledourdaysandplannedourfinances tosuitonlyourownpurposesandpleasures;we have been quick to boast about our accomplishments rather than about the wonders of Your grace and glory.Please forgive our hard-heartedness and our wrong-headedness.We are truly sorry, and we humbly repent.Restore us that we may delight in You and in Your mighty works and join all creation in praising Your excellent Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, 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 our daily bread.And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil:For Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUPFor those unable to come forward for communion, please raise your hand and an elder will serve you in your seat. Throughout this time of communion, we invite you to join in singing the hymns below.

“Loved with Everlasting Love” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EVERLASTING LOVELoved with everlasting love, drawn by grace that love to know,Spirit sent from Christ above, Thou dost witness it is so.OthisfullandpreciouspeacefromHispresencealldivine;Inalovethatcannotcease,IamHisandHeismine;In a love that cannot cease, I am His and He is mine.

Heav’n above is deeper blue, earth around is sweeter green,That which glows in every hue Christless eyes have never seen.BirdsinsongHisgloriesshow,flow’rswithricherbeautiesshine;SinceIknow,asnowIknow,IamHisandHeismine;SinceIknow,asnowIknow,IamHisandHeismine;

Taste the goodness of the Lord: welcomed home to His embrace,All His love as blood outpoured seals the pardon of His grace.Can I doubt His love for me, when I trace that love’s design?By the cross of Calvary I am His and He is mine.By the cross of Calvary I am His and He is mine.

His forever, only His- who the Lord and me shall part?Ah,withwhatarestofblissChristcanfillthelovingheart.Heav’nandearthmayfadeandflee,firstbornlightingloomdecline,ButwhileGodandIshallbe,IamHisandHeismine;But while God and I shall be, I am His and He is mine.

“Blessed Assurance”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ASSURANCEBlessed assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long;This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.

Perfect submission, perfect delight, Visionsofrapturenowburstonmysight;Angels descending, bring from above Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

Perfect submission, all is at rest, IinmySavioramhappyandblest;Watching and waiting, looking above, Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

“There is a Redeemer” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GREENThereisaRedeemer,Jesus,God’sownSon;Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Holy One.

Thank You, oh, my Father, for giving us Your Son, And leaving Your Spirit ‘til the work on earth is done.

Jesus,myRedeemer,nameaboveallnames;Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, O for sinners slain.

When I stand in Glory, I will see His face,There I’ll serve my King forever in that holy place.

“Jesus! What A Friend for Sinners!” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HYFRYDOLJesus!whataFriendforsinners!Jesus!loverofmysoul;Friends may fail me, foes assail me, He, my Savior, makes me whole.

Hallelujah! What a Savior! Hallelujah! What a Friend! Saving, helping, keeping, loving, He is with me to the end.

Jesus! what a help in sorrow! While the billows o’er me roll,Even when my heart is breaking, He, my comfort, helps my soul.

Jesus!IdonowreceiveHim,morethanallinHimIfind;He hath granted me forgiveness, I am His, and He is mine.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

WHYMN OF FAITH: No. 455 “And Can It Be That I Should Gain” . . . . . . . . . . . . SAGINAstanzas 1, 4 and 5

Dan Phillips, Horn

WGREETINGS

Dan Phillips, Horn

WGREETINGS

Dan Phillips, Horn

WGREETINGS

February 12, 2012, 8:15 a.m. Season of Epiphany

SERMON NOTES February 12, 2012

WBENEDICTION

WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Allegro maestoso et vivace from Sonata IV”Felix Mendelsohn-Bartholdy

WIndicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778

Instumentalist: Long Long Kang and Rebecca Yu, Violin; Beth Luscombe, Viola; Milena Albrecht, Cello; Chris Burgess, Timpani; Dan Phillips, Horn; and Dee Walker, FluteWe consider it a privilege to have our children in worship with us. If your small children become restless and vocal, we invite you to the children’s room especially designed for them at the rear of the Sanctuary. They are also welcome in the nursery. Older children should also be encouraged to come to church prepared to stay in their pew throughout the service. One of our pastors will be available after the service to pray for you or to offer helpful direction regarding your spiritual life. He will be in the Gathering Room, which is the first room on your left as you exit the southwest door of the Sanctuary (closest to the pulpit). You may also send your confidential email to [email protected] with questions about your spiritual life.

Welcome!

If you are visiting with us today, we welcome you to Second Presbyterian. Please sign our Friendship Pad, which will be passed during the Greetings time of the service. Our Congregational Communities (CCs), also known as Sunday School classes, offer a wide variety of options appealing to various age groups and stages of life. Visiting a CC is the best way to get to know others and become involved. CCs meet on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. For a full listing of classes, visit www.2pc.org/cc.

Weekly Focus on Missions

World Missions: Valery and Janna Morozov serve with Wycliffe Bible Translators in St. Petersburg, Russia. Their goal is to prepare and send workers to the most forgotten and hidden people groups in the world. Wycliffe Russia has sent twenty missionaries who are working on eighteen different Bible translation projects. Please pray for this team of dispersed missionaries, for the new staff candidates who will be joining them this year, and for plans for an upcoming sabbatical this fall.Mission Memphis: Victims to Victory reports that 2011 was one of the most financially turbulent years they’ve had, but they are praising God for His faithfulness as they saw new streams of revenue come in, allowing them to stay in ministry, increase their volunteer base, and establish partnerships with more churches and local businesses. They were especially encouraged at their annual Candlelight Vigil, which served more clients and involved more volunteers than ever before — how wonderful and blessed is the favor of the Lord upon of His people!!

Officer Nomination Requests

The Nominations Committee is requesting names from the congregation for persons they recommend to serve as elders or deacons for the term beginning January 2013. Please complete the appropriate card found in the pew racks with your suggestion and place it in the offering plate, or mail it to the Church Office. The deadline for receiving suggestions is February 29, 2012.

This Week/Coming Soon

Ash Wednesday: We will meet at noon in the Chapel on February 22 for a reflective communion service to begin the Lenten season.

CityServe Explorers: We will visit Memphis Athletic Ministries February 29. Memphis Athletic Ministries (MAM)

is involved with 14 neighborhood youth centers across the city to engage and mentor at-risk youth. Through organized sports, they share and model Christ to boys and girls in our city from ages 6-18. We will visit two sites to see the children in action, catch the vision and hear how we can become involved. The van will leave the west parking lot at 3:30 pm and return at 5:30 pm. For a spot on the van, please e-mail [email protected] or call 454-0034.

Women in Ministry

World Missions Luncheon: As part of the annual World Missions Conference, the Women of the Church will host a luncheon featuring missionary Abi Lowther as the guest speaker on February 23 at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $10. All are invited (men, too!). Nursery is available for the luncheon by reservation only (call 454-0034, ext. 170). A dinner option is also available at the home of Carol Stewart for those unable to attend the luncheon. Tickets are available online and in The Bookmark Bookstore. For more details, visit www.2pc.org/wmc.Women’s Retreat: Save the date for Second’s annual Women’s Retreat, April 13-15, with Jo Kadlecek, author of Woman Overboard and A Desperate Faith. Registration is open online at www.2pc.org/women.

Mission Closet Full! Thanks to the generosity of Second Presbyterian members, our Missions Closet is filled to the rafters. Please do not bring donations for the Missions Closet until after the World Missions weekend

MidWeek/Small Groups

Join us every Wednesday evening for dinner in the Fellowship Hall from 5:15-6:15 p.m. followed by community fellowship and small groups. Nursery is provided for ages 3 and under beginning at 5:30. Other programs for children and youth, as well as special support classes, are available. On the second Wednesday of each month, everyone meets in the Fellowship Hall for congregational prayer. More details are available online at www.2pc.org/midweek. If you’d like to join a small group, visit www.2pc.org/smallgroups for more information.

Student Ministries

Sixth Grade: Movie Night is Friday February 17 (7-9 p.m., in the youth lounge, cost $5)

Jr. High: Three Degrees tonight (7:15-9:15 p.m.). Tuesday Morning Prayer meets at 6 a.m. Small Groups

meet on Wednesday, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Visit www.2pcyouth.org for more information!Sr. High: Life Groups meet tonight (4:45-6:00). REP Tutoring is February 13 from 5:15-6:30 p.m. (meet at the church). Tuesday Morning Prayer meets at 6 a.m. True North meets on Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Visit www.2pcyouth.org for more information!College: The College Class meets every Sunday, upstairs in the EC Building at 9:45 a.m. For more information about our College Ministry, email Amanda Coop at [email protected].

Recreation News

Sports Registrations: Baseball registration for JK-6th grade is underway and ends February 29. Spots are limited. Sign up at www.2pcsports.org, by calling 454-0034, or emailing [email protected] for Mercy 5K: A training program is underway on Saturdays at 9 a.m. for the second annual Miles for Mercy 5K, which will be March 24 and benefit Second’s ministry partner, Repairing the Breach. To sign up for the training, contact Katherine at [email protected] or 454-0034. Registration for the run is open now at www.milesformercy.org.

Support Ministries

Recovery Ministry: Second now offers recovery groups for those dealing with the painful effects of substance abuse. Groups are available on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. before our Sunday Night Worship service for those who are recovering from alcoholism and/or drug abuse (B Building Conference Room) and for relatives and friends of those struggling with addictions (room B102). For more information, email [email protected] or call 454-0034. Career Transition Group: This group, led by Robert Sutton, welcomes those currently in transition or looking for a career change and meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 8 a.m. to pray, network, and gain practical employment advice. Call the Caring Ministry at 454-0034 with questions.Support for Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients: Second is forming a monthly support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients to provide information about the disease and services available, share suggestions for caring for loved ones and ideas for dealing with stress, and give the chance to build supportive relationships with others. The group will meet at 10 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month, beginning March 28. For more information, contact Caroline McCool at 458-2388,

Carol Overcast at 681-9525, or the Caring Ministry at 454-0034.

Caring Ministry

Sympathy to: Pat Harcourt on the death of his brother, Ike Harcourt, February 1, 2012 in Hot Springs AR.John de Witt on the death of his wife, Jane Epps de Witt, February 3, in Colombia, SC. Mrs. de Witt was the mother of Greg de Witt.Wally Flanagan on the death of her daughter, Maura Flanagan Halverson, February 6, 2012 Shepherdstown, WV.Congratulations to: None to reportIn the Hospital (as of 2/8/12): Bob Cooper, Allen Morgan RehabRena Jirack, Allen Morgan RehabSteve Collins, Baptist RehabRichard Wooten, BaptistJoe Pickering, BaptistPercy Galbreath, Baptist Rehab

February Flowers

TheflowersintheSanctuaryonFebruary5 were given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: their grandparents, Mrs. Richard Klein Bollinger, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Price, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Thomas Mathis by Mr. and Mrs. Evan Price who were married February 4. Mrs. Price is the former Lindsey Bollinger.

TheflowersintheSanctuaryforthemonth of February are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Dee Bonner by Mark and Debbie Perkins; Robert Y. Fleming, beloved husband, on our 60th anniversary by Joanne Fleming; LaQuita Joy Follis by Elmer Follis and her family; John Overton by his wife Mary Elizabeth and his daughters, Virginia McLean and Lisa Snowden; Deborah Hamlett Parker by Dr. and Mrs. James M. Hamlett, III and children; Vance Maynard Thompson, Jr. by his wife Barbara and his children, Vance Thompson, Jan Thompson, Greer Llewellyn and his grandchildren and great grandchildren; Dr. Hubert Turley by his wife Aggie and family; David G. Williams, Sr., Anne and Ernest B. Williams, Jr., and Ernest B. Williams, III by Billie Anne Williams and family.

Sunday Night Worship - 6 p.m. in the Fellowship HallWe gather each Sunday evening for an informal service of prayer, praise and

teaching from God’s Word. Our morning and evening services frame our weekly Lord’s Day worship. We invite you to worship with us.

World Missions Conference The World Missions Conference weekend is an annual event that seeks to inform our members about the Gospel work of our missionaries around the world. At this year’s conference (February 23-26), we welcome keynote speaker Tim Keller, who has a passion for planting churches in the global cities of the world. A full schedule of events is available at www.2pc.org/wmc. We anticipate tickets for the Friday night banquet to sell out fast, so buy early! Tickets are available today online, in The Bookmark Bookstore, and in the hallway outside the Sanctuary.

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