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May God’s blessings in Christ be with you.
The Scriptures say that God Himself is the chief evangelist.
For the Spirit of God is the Spirit of truth, love, holiness and power,
and evangelism is impossible without Him. It is He who anoints the
messenger, confirms the word, prepares the hearer, convicts the
sinful, enlightens the blind, gives life to the dead, enables us to
repent and believe, unites us to the body of Christ, assures us that we
are God’s children, leads us into Christ-like character and service,
and sends us out in our turn to be Christ’s witnesses. In all this the
Holy Spirit’s main preoccupation is to glorify Jesus Christ by
showing Him to us and forming Him in us.
-John Stott
Christians in community must again show the world, not
merely family values, but the bond of the love of Christ.
-Edmund Clowney
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Worship
—May 24, 2020 —
Preparation for Worship
The Greeting
Leader: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
The Call to Worship God calls His people to worship
PSALM 134
Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who
stand by night in the house of the LORD! Lift up your hands
to the holy place and bless the LORD!
May the LORD bless you from Zion,
He who made heaven and earth!
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Hymn of Praise We praise our glorious God
All Creatures of Our God and King
All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voice and with us sing
alleluia, alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
thou silver moon with softer gleam,
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
ye clouds that sail in heav'n along,
O praise him, alleluia!
Thou rising morn, in praise rejoice,
ye lights of evening, find a voice,
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
And all ye men of tender heart,
forgiving others, take your part,
O sing ye, alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,
praise God and on him cast your care,
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Let all things their Creator bless,
and worship him in humbleness,
O praise him, alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
and praise the Spirit, three in one,
O praise him, O praise him,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Words by Francis of Assissi
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Invocation We seek the Lord’s presence among us
Doxology We respond in praise
MESSENGER
Praise and glory to the Father,
Praise and glory to the Son,
Praise and glory to the Spirit,
Ever three and ever one.
Welcome Confession of Sin
Our Father in heaven, you know our hearts and how
weak we are. You have shown us great mercy because we have
sinned greatly. You patiently endure our many offenses
against you. In your Son and only in Him are we saved from
the wrath we deserve, for each day we give in to foolish desires
and forget the holiness of Your name. We have sinned against
you in word and deed. We have neglected to do what is right.
We cry out for mercy and rest in the hope of Your good news
for sinners like us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Assurance of Forgiveness We find mercy in Christ
ROMANS 8:31-34
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who
can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously
give us all things? Who shall bring any charge against God's
elect? It is God who justifies. Who is to condemn? Christ
Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—
who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for
us.
Hymn of Response We delight in God’s grace
Thy Mercy, My God
Thy mercy, my God, is the theme of my song,
The joy of my heart. and the boast of my tongue;
Thy free grace alone, from the first to the last,
Hath won my affections, and bound my soul fast.
Without Thy sweet mercy I could not live here;
Sin would reduce me to utter despair;
But, through Thy free goodness, my spirits revive,
And He that first made me still keeps me alive.
Thy mercy is more than a match for my heart,
Which wonders to feel its own hardness depart;
Dissolved by Thy goodness, I fall to the ground,
And weep to the praise of the mercy I’ve found.
Great Father of mercies, Thy goodness I own,
And the covenant love of Thy crucified Son;
All praise to the Spirit, Whose whisper divine
Seals mercy, and pardon, and righteousness mine.
Words: John Stocker; Music: Sandra McCracken
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Recognition of Graduates Phillip Maxwell, Youth Pastor
Travis Baker Louise Anne Berger
Mollie Davis
Gage Longenbaugh
Hope Rozanski
Wilson Shannon
Collette Steed
Comfort Vrazo
Lily Whitehurst
Pierce Whiteside
Offertory Prayer
Morning Offering We offer our gifts
To give online CLICK HERE
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The Reading of the Word Acts 4:1-31
[1] And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and
the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, [2]
greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and
proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. [3] And they
arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was
already evening. [4] But many of those who had heard the word
believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.
[5] On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered
together in Jerusalem, [6] with Annas the high priest and Caiaphas
and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly
family. [7] And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired,
“By what power or by what name did you do this?” [8] Then Peter,
filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and
elders, [9] if we are being examined today concerning a good deed
done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,
[10] let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that
by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified,
whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing
before you well. [11] This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by
you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. [12] And
there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under
heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
[13] Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and
perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were
astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.
[14] But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them,
they had nothing to say in opposition. [15] But when they had
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commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one
another, [16] saying, “What shall we do with these men? For that a
notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the
inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. [17] But in order
that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to
speak no more to anyone in this name.” [18] So they called them
and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
[19] But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the
sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge,
[20] for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.”
[21] And when they had further threatened them, they let them go,
finding no way to punish them, because of the people, for all were
praising God for what had happened. [22] For the man on whom
this sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.
[23] When they were released, they went to their friends and
reported what the chief priests and the elders had said to them. [24]
And when they heard it, they lifted their voices together to God
and said, “Sovereign Lord, who made the heaven and the earth and
the sea and everything in them, [25] who through the mouth of our
father David, your servant, said by the Holy Spirit,
“‘Why did the Gentiles rage, and the peoples plot in vain?
[26] The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers were
gathered together, against the Lord and against his Anointed’—
[27] for truly in this city there were gathered together against your
holy servant Jesus, whom you anointed, both Herod and Pontius
Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel,
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[28] to do whatever your hand and your plan had predestined to
take place. [29] And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant
to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness,
[30] while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and
wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant
Jesus.” [31] And when they had prayed, the place in which they
were gathered together was shaken, and they were all filled with
the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with
boldness.
Reader: The Word of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
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The Preaching of the Word Pastor Darwin Jordan
THE GOSPEL MISSION: THE WITNESS OF THE GOOD NEWS
1. The Witness of the Resurrection (4:1-12)
2. The Witness of the Signs (4:13-22)
3. The Witness of the Praise (4:22-31)
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Closing Hymn We respond in faith and song
Upon a Life I Did Not Live
Upon a Live I have not lived,
Upon a Death I did not die,
Another’s Life, Another’s Death,
I stake my whole eternity.
Not on the tears which I have shed,
Not on the sorrows I have known,
Another’s tears; Another’s griefs,
On these I rest, on these alone.
O Jesus, Son of God, I build on what Thy cross has done for me;
There both my death and life
I read, my guilt, and pardon there I see.
Lord, I believe; O deal with me,
As one who has Thy Word believed!
I take the gift, Lord, look on me,
As one who has Thy gift received.
Words by Horatius Bonar; Music by Kevin Twit
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The Sending The people of God are sent into the world
And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so
that having all sufficiency in all things at all times,
you may abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8
People: Thanks be to God!
The Blessing God blesses his people as they go
The LORD sits enthroned as king forever. May the
LORD give strength to his people! May the LORD
bless his people with peace!
Psalm 29:10-11
Announcements
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Information & Events
Following Morning Worship TODAY: Join us on the Zoom
Lobby gathering. Grab a donut and a cup of coffee and
CLICK HERE to join the conversation.
Sunday School Lesson
Lesson 9: Jesus Cures 10 Lepers Jesus cured ten men of leprosy, but only one took the trouble to
thank Jesus and give praise to God. Help your children this week to
give praise to God for all of the good things in their lives.
CLICK HERE for teaching of the Bible story
Visitors: We’d love a record of your visit. Please click the
following link. Members with prayer requests or other information
you may also click this link. CLICK HERE
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Information & Events
Women’s Prayer Worshop
What: Prayer Workshop with our intended Women's Retreat
speaker, Chris Gordon
When: May 30th 9:30-12
Where: Zoom Video
Who: Open to any women, invite your friends
Registration Link for Women’s Prayer workshop
Neighbors: We encourage you to call your neighbors and co-
workers to see how they are doing, what needs they may have and
how you can pray for them. You can bring peace, comfort and the
grace of Jesus Christ to our hurting community. Feel free to use the
tear-off sheet below.
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(Coronavirus is contagious; therefore, I will seek to avoid physical contact, to wash hands regularly, and to leave any items on your doorstep).
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Information & Events
Darwin & Company Devotions: are sent out on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays by email.
Zoom Prayer meeting Noon-12:30pm – Thursday, May 28
Join Pastor Jordan in prayer. CLICK HERE for ZOOM Prayer
Link.
Committee on Re-Opening Survey: The Elders miss seeing you
and being with you in corporate worship. It is OK to say, "It has
been hard, and there is an ache to worship together. "COVID-19
has challenged us to think differently about ministering the gospel
to one another and our neighbors.
As we contemplate the challenges of returning to public worship,
we ask in advance that we all would give grace to those who view
how to reopen differently. As we seek to return for public worship,
let the world know that we are His by our love for one another.
This survey is for the Facility Re-Opening Committee to gather
information to assist in our planning.
The Session is committed to following the guidelines from the
Governor's office. There are also other considerations that will be a
part of our decision on when to restart public worship. A main piece
of the puzzle is how to implement the guidelines.
CLICK HERE to take me to the Survey
CLICK HERE to take me to the Guidelines
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Financial Report
Fiscal year June 2019-May 2020
June-April
General Fund Giving YTD
Other Income
1,179,685
6,048
General Fund Expenses YTD 1,196,663
Our Fiscal Year began June 1. Through the first eleven months
of our fiscal year our giving is short of our expenses by $10,929.
This is $21,495 improvement over last year. As of April 30, we
have $189,531 cash on hand after liabilities.
Part of your faithful giving supports Jason & Lydia Sommerlad,
missionaries with Wycliffe.
❖ NEW! Mobile Giving: Just Text the amount you want to give
to 817-934-6447. The first time will take you through the
setup after that just text the amount you would like to give.
❖ If you would like to give online you can sign up for
ACH/Credit/Debit giving from our home page
fortworthpca.org
❖ If you would like to contribute stocks or securities from a
brokerage account you can contact Steve Fults 817-731-3300
and he can give you the instructions for these types of gifts.
❖ If you would like to include FWPC in your estate planning
you can contact Steve Fults with any questions you may have.
Trust in the Lord, and do good; dwell in the land and befriend faithfulness.
Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
Psalm 37.3-4
Fort Worth Presbyterian Church “Nurturing a joy for loving God and loving people
by proclaiming, believing and living out the gospel of Jesus Christ”
SESSION (ELDERS)
Brian Curtis 917-1304
Ben Dyess 994-2699
Steve Fults 773-8772
Scott Hames 313-1869
Darwin Jordan 789-8008
Ryan Moore 423-667-3044
Jack Norris 821-0918
Jacob Tilton 733-7399
Scott Wade 368-6674
John Weiser 228-4193
DEACONS Nathan Barnes 303-204-8303 Pete Cansick 610-451-9965
Chris Jordan 271-0150 Randy Shannon 807-5660
Dowell Stackpole 370-7431 Daniel Sneed 343-1589
Steven Smith 372-2308 David Steed 680-1398
Johnny Tassin 281-684-0053 Andy Warren 614-3243
David Welch 938-0833
WOMEN’S MINISTRY CO-CHAIR
Jill Davis, 817-896-7113 [email protected]
WOMEN’S MINISTRY CO-CHAIR
Haddon Ryan, 817-458-1874 [email protected]
MUSIC MINISTRY
Jacob Tilton 731-3300 x208
PASTOR TO YOUTH
Phillip Maxwell 720-256-1728
MINISTRY COORDINATOR
Steve Fults 731-3300 x202
NURSERY COORDINATOR
Mary Bryan 817-542-1161
KIDS HOPE DIRECTOR
Barbara Rozanski 410-296-9453
SENIOR PASTOR
Darwin Jordan 731-3300 x205
ASSOCIATE PASTOR
Ryan Moore 731-3300 x204
MEN’S MINISTRY
Jedediah Bechard 996-7385
CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Rebecca York 214-681-2496
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Cynthia E. Scott 731-3300
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