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September 18, 2016

ORDER FOR THE PUBLIC WORSHIP of GOD

PR E S B Y TE

C H U R C H

February 5, 2017 Epiphany Season

October 22, 2017 Trinity Season

March 18, 2018 Season of Lent

November 25, 2018

Exalt the Lord with SingingORGAN PRELUDE: “For All the Love” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Albert Travis

Samuel Metzger, organ

CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Powell

HYMN OF PRAISE: “For All the Love” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENGELBERG

Choir: For all the love that from our earliest days Has gladdened life and guarded all our ways, We bring You, Lord, our song of grateful praise: Alleluia!WCongregation stands and sings:

WINVOCATION (Please lift hands)

WCONFESSION OF FAITH: Westminster Shorter Catechism Q . 94 . . . .Betty Eubank (8:15)Haley Overcast (11:00)

What is baptism?Baptism is a sacrament, wherein the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, doth signify and seal our ingrafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord’s.

WDOXOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen.

SACRAMENT OF CHRISTIAN BAPTISM 8:15 a.m. William Miles Kroeker, born June 28, 2017, son of Maggie and Brady Kroeker11:00 a.m. Grace Pearson Hammons, born May 10, 2018, daughter of Josie and John Hammons III

SONG OF ENCOURAGEMENT: “Jesus Loves You” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .JESUS LOVES ME

Jesus loves you, this we know, for the Bible tells us so; Little ones to Him belong, you are weak but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves you! Yes, Jesus loves you! Yes, Jesus loves you! The Bible tells us so.

Receive the Grace of the Lord with Thanksgiving

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

O Lord God Almighty, enthroned on high, filling the earth with Your glory: holy is Your name. With repentant hearts, we confess to You our weakness and unbelief. We have lived by our own strength, and not by the power of the resurrection. We have lived by the light of our own understanding and not by the light of Christ. We have lived for this world, and have doubted our home in heaven. We have heard the good news of Jesus, but have failed to share it with others. We have lived as if we were ashamed to belong to Your Son. In Your mercy, O Lord, forgive us and take away our guilt. Restore us for the sake of Your Son and bring us to the joy of heaven, in Jesus Christ our Lord.

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I John 4:9-10

In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.

In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.

WORSHIP OF GOD WITH THE GIFTS OF GOD

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “He Never Failed Me Yet” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .arr . Robert RayI will sing of God’s mercy, everyday, every hour He gives me power . I will sing and give thanks to Thee for all the dangers, toils and snares That He has brought me out .He is my God and I’ll serve Him, no matter what the test . Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surely bring you out, He never failed me yet .I know God is able to deliver in time of storm . I know that He’ll keep you safe From all earthly harm . One day when my weary soul is at rest I’m going home to be forever bless’d .Didn’t my God deliver Moses from King Pharaoh? And didn’t He cool the fiery furnace for Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? When I think of what my God can do, He delivered Daniel, I know He will deliver you .

The Chancel Choir Mandy Cox, soloist Calvin Ellis, director

WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Bowen

WGREETINGS

A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15)

Hear the Word of the Lord with SubmissionWPRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER (please stand)

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.

WHYMN OF PREPARATION: “My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness” . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty, Stuart Townend

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Acts 22:22-23:11 (page 932 in the pew Bible)

The grass withers, the flower fades,but the Word of our God will stand forever. (Isaiah 40:8)

SERMON Take Courage: Part 1 George Robertson

PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

WHYMN OF COMMITMENT: No . 576 “Awake, My Soul, Stretch Every Nerve” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CHRISTMAS

WBENEDICTION (please raise hands)

WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Now Thank We All Our God” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Egil Hovland

WIndicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778

Preparation for WorshipAs you enter the Sanctuary, please prepare your heart for worship

and silence your mobile devices.

All the elements of our worship services are designed to strengthen our faith in our promise-keeping God . This is particularly true of the sacraments . One way that we exercise faith in our Lord and His promises is by bringing our children for baptism . Why do we baptize our children?God’s covenant promise. We baptize our children because God promises to be their God throughout the Scriptures . The Apostle Peter says at Pentecost that the forgiveness of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit are for you and your children” (Acts 2:39) .God’s prescribed pattern. God established a pattern of giving the sign of entrance into the covenant to children of believers in the Old Testament (Genesis 17:7) and this pattern is not set aside in the New Testament . Thus, the silence of the New Testament is more an argument for the practice than against it .God’s new sign. In the New Testament, baptism replaces circumcision as the sign of the covenant (Colossians 2:11) . Both signs remind us that God’s promise continues to future generations and necessitates the shedding of blood for salvation .A vivid picture. Baptism points to what Christ’s shed blood accomplishes: the washing away of sin’s guilt and the Spirit being poured out upon us . We celebrate this reality when we baptize an adult who professes faith . We anticipate this reality when we baptize a child of believing parents .

WGREETINGS

OUR MISSION:To glorify God through joyful worship, to show God’s love to all people,

to lead them to faith in Jesus Christ, to make them His disciples, and to call them to His service .

Our 11:00 a .m . service is broadcast live each week on 1210AM and 103 .1FM Our worship services can be seen every Sunday at 10:00 a .m . on WREGTV

WREG-TV (Channel 3) . Live streaming of our Sunday morning and evening worship services is also available at www .2pc .org/live

4055 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38111 www.2pc.org · (901) 454-0034

Welcome, Guests!

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 for various age groups and stages of life . Visiting a CC (Sundays at 9:45 a .m .) is the best way to get to know others and become involved . Visit 2pc .org/cc for a list of classes . Children in Worship: We consider it a privilege for children to worship with us . If your children become restless and vocal, feel free to visit the “soundproof” Cry Room at the back of the Sanctuary . Worship bags including material specifically designed for children are available at the Nursery desk .Weekly Focus on Missions

World Missions: Since 2004, Families Matter has worked to increase the number of healthy, loving, and caring families in our city . Our FM partners ask that we join them in prayer for students who are suffering and in need of many items that will help them to advance in school . Pray also for the students’ teachers to be understanding and supportive . Finally, pray for the FM staff as they work to help families collect necessities to keep their children fed and in warm clothes this winter .Mission Memphis: Tezar and Tatiana serve in Jakarta, Indonesia, where Tezar is pastor of Covenant City Church . In just two years Covenant City has grown from 25 members to 150 members and an average attendance of 220 each Sunday . Not only has CCC grown numerically, the church is offereing condensed version, seminary-like courses to help members grow in their faith . One outreach of CCC is its partnership with a local orphanage, Karena Karish (Because of Mercy) . Church members spend time each month with the children, and the church offers college scholarships to Karena Karish teens . Pray that the Lord will continue to use CCC as a powerful Gospel witness in Jakarta . Pray also for the Holy Spirit to fill Tezar and Tatiana as they minister to those in their care .

General News

Weekly Prayer Time: Each Sunday afternoon, all are invited to pray for the vision and mission of our church from 5:00-5:45 p .m . in B102 .Sunday Night Worship: We gather each Sunday night at 6:00 in the Sanctuary for

a service of prayer, praise, and teaching from God’s Word . We invite you to worship with us! Advent Resources for Families: All are invited to stop by tables outside the Nursery before and after Sunday School today to pick up materials for Advent including books, instructions about communicating with our missionaries during the holidays, and more . In addition, a sign-up sheet for a special family service opportunity will be available there .Master’s Men’s Luncheon: All senior adult men are invited to the Master’s Men’s Luncheon on December 4 from 11:30 a .m . to 1:00 p .m . in C310 . Second’s Senior Pastor, George Robertson, will be speaking . Call Kathy Oswalt at 901-531-6175 by November 28 if you plan to attend . The cost will be $8 .

Advent at Second

Hanging of the Green December 2, 6:00 p .m ., SanctuaryFestival of Carols December 16, 6:00 p .m ., SanctuaryPJ Story Time December 19, 6:00 p .m ., C100Nine Lessons and Carols December 23, 8:15 & 11:00 a .m ., SanctuaryChristmas Eve Worship 4:00 p .m . Family Service, Sanctuary 5:30, 8:00, and 11:00 p .m . Candlelight Communion, Sanctuary

Caring Ministry

Sympathy to:Nicole Jones on the death of her father, Joseph Perry Rowland, November 13, 2018, in Jackson, TN .In the Hospital (as of 11/19/18):Kimm Clayton, St . FrancisNorma McHugh, Baptist RehabElaine Oakes, Belmont VillageHarry Faulk, Memphis Jewish HomeKitty Strub, Allen Morgan Rehab

Second on the Web

Student Ministries: 2pcyouth .org Kids at Second: 2pckids .orgFamily Resources: 2pc .org/family Volunteer Ministries: 2pc .org/volunteerRecreation: 2pcsports .org Women in Ministry: 2pc .org/womenSermon Audio: 2pc .org/audio Online Giving: 2pc .org/giving

Getting Connected at Second

A pastor will be available after the service to pray for you in the Gathering Room, located on the left as you exit the southwest door of the Sanctuary. To find out more about who we are and how you can become part of our church community, or for help with specific concerns, you may contact a member of our pastoral team listed below by calling (901) 454-0034 or emailing [email protected] Bowen, Pastor to Middle Adults Dan Burns, Pastor of World Missions Todd Erickson, Pastoral Executive Artez Henderson, Pastoral Resident Barton Kimbro, Pastor to Young AdultsJon McGuirt, Pastoral Resident Gerry Peak, Pastor to Senior Adults

Brett Powell, Pastoral Resident Josh Preston, Pastoral Resident George Robertson, Senior Pastor Tim Russell, Pastor to Middle Adults Mike Stokke, Pastor to Middle Adults Brandon Terry, Pastor to Young Adults Brett Wynne, Pastor to Young Adults

YTD$2,316,087$2,563,652

($247,565)

Actual:

Budget:

Variance:July 1, 2018 through

October 31, 2018

General Fund Giving Update

October$519,873$665,153

($145,280)

Visit 2pc.org/giving to give online. Please call 454-0034 or email [email protected] with questions.

Welcome to Second Presbyterian Church. May our worship open our hearts to God’s love, our eyes to God’s beauty,

our minds to God’s truth, and our will to God’s service.

November 25, 2018

Take Courage | George Robertson November 25, 2018

I. Protects the Body (Acts 22:22-29; 23:9,10)

A . Cultural Obsession

B . Biblical Stewardship

II. Provides Your Words (Acts 22:30-23:1-8)

A . Men

B . Mistakes

C . Message

III. Empowers Your Purpose (Acts 23:11)

A . Purpose Confusion

B . Divine Necessity

November Flowers

The flowers in the Sanctuary for the month of November are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Milla Gieselmann by her parents and sisters; Anna Leita Werkhoven and Andrew Werkhoven, S.G. and Dixie J. Collins, and Al and Marjorie Wunderlich by Keith, Kristi, Elliott, and David Collins; Ann and Oscar Edwards by Jimmy and Mary Edwards and their family; Our dear parents, Evan and Polly Fellman, by their devoted daughters, Joanne Fleming and Peg Stringer; George Shea Flinn by his sons, George, Fred, and Carl, and their families; William “Mr. Bill” F. Nelson, in special remembrance of 34 years of his service to our nursery, by his family; and Dr. Max Wesley Painter by his family .

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