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June 4, 201710:30 AMWorshiping the Lord,

Who Is Our Joy! Prelude Bill Losch, piano

WelcomeReverend Russell St. John, Lead Pastor

*We Prepare Our Hearts for Worship Joyful, Joyful, We Adore TheeKyrstan Langer, soprano; Frank McGuigan, Rod Cunningham, trumpet; Beth Pritchett, trombone; Tom Orear, euphonium

Joyful, joyful we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love;Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee, opening to the Son above.Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away. Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began;Father’s love is reigning o’er us, Savior’s love binds man to man.Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife,Joyful music leads us Sonward in the triumph song of life!

*God Calls Us to Worship Psalm 98:1-4 Reverend Bill Myers

Pastor: Oh sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! People: His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. Pastor: The Lord has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. People: He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. Pastor: All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. All: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!

*We Break Forth into Joyous Song! No. 195 Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come

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*We Invoke His Presence

God Exposes Our Need 1 Peter 2:11-12 David Barnes, Student Ministry Director

Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

We Confess Our Sin

Christ Provides for Our Need 1 Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit.

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*We Know in Christ All Things are Possible! Carrie Smith, piano; Ariana Stout, guitar; Rod Cunningham, bass; Nathanael Zanders, congas; Benj Eicher, drums

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Word: Henry Lyte; Music: Mozart; arr. by Bill Moore; ©2001 Bill Moore Music All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under CCLI #254738.

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*We Invoke His Help Psalm 4:6b-7a Les Prouty, Elder

Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord! You have put more joy in my heart.

God Calls Us to Stewardship 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

We Give Our Tithes and Offerings

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We Prepare for God’s Word Joy in the Morning Debbie Nagy, Patti Palmer, Bob Nagy, Mike Piles

There’ll be joy in the morning on that day,For the daylight will dawn when the darkness is gone,There’ll be joy in the morning on that day.

There’ll be peace and contentment evermore,Ev’ry heart, ev’ry voice will together rejoice,There’ll be peace and contentment evermore.

And the glory, glory, glory of the Lord, Will shine, will shine (shine upon us)And the glory, glory, glory of the Lord, Will bring the truth divine.

There’ll be love and forgiveness ev’rywhere,And the way of the Lord will that day be restored;There’ll be love and forgiveness ev’rywhere.

There’ll be love and forgiveness, There’ll be peace and contentment, There’ll be joy, joy, joy, joy,…JOY!

Words & Music: Natalie Sleeth. ©1977 by Hope Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net #A-715258.

Children and Children’s Church Teachers please come forward AFTER the OffertoryPreK & Kindergarten (Room 102 - downstairs) 1st -3rd grade (Children’s Chapel)

God Proclaims His Word David Barnes, Student Ministry Director Sermon Series 1 Peter Scripture Text 1 Peter 1:1-9 | page 1014 in pew Bible Sermon Title An Eternal Cause for Rejoicing

*God reveals Our Eternal Joy! 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Leader: So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. All: For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.

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*We Rejoice at the Cross!

*God Invites Us to His Table 1 Corinthians 11:23-29I received from the Lord what I also delivered to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, “This is my body which is for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way also he took the cup, after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.

We Feed on Christ by Faith Dr. Russell St. John Bread Amazing Love

My Lord what love is this that pays so dearly; That I, the guilty one, may go free?Amazing love, O what sacrifice, the Son of God giv’n for me;My debt He pays and my death He dies, That I might live, that I might live.

When I Survey the Wondrous CrossWhen I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died,My richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride.See, from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down,Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown?Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small.Love so amazing so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all!

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I Cannot TellI cannot tell why He, the Joy of Heaven, Should leave the peace of all eternity,Why Holy God should love me in my shamefulness, Why He should die to draw my soul to Him.But this I know; that Christ the Lord is risen,And praise His name, He’s risen now in me!Because He lives, I’ll rise to life eternal!He took my guilty heart, and I’m forever free!

Christ the Lord is Risen Today!Christ the Lord is risen today. Alleluia!Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia!Raise your joys and triumphs high. Alleluia!Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth, reply: Alleluia!

Love’s redeeming work is done. Alleluia!Fought the fight, the battle won. Alleluia!Death in vain forbids Him rise. Alleluia!Christ has opened paradise. Alleluia!

Soar we now where Christ has led. Alleluia!Foll’wing our exalted Head. Alleluia!Made like Him, like Him we rise. Alleluia!Ours the cross, the grave, the skies. Alleluia!

*Lift Up Your Voice! No. 310 Rejoice, the Lord Is King *Benediction

*Postlude

*Congregation please rise

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

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Sermon Notes

An Eternal Cause for RejoicingDavid Barnes, Student Ministry Director1 Peter 1:1-9| page 1014 in pew Bible

Because of the eternal saving work of the triune God...

We must rejoice in our hope.

We must rejoice in our trials.

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Begining Today - Summer Adult Sunday School - 9 am

Hermeneutics for Dummies| Dr. Bob Stuart| Lecture HallSome of us feel like dummies when it comes to interpreting Scripture. Yet, interpretation is vitally important, for how a person views and handles Scripture will radically affect what he believes and how he lives. This Sunday School study will give the average believer tools for interpreting God’s Word and the means by which to handle some difficult and confusing passages. If you have ever felt “dumb” and “not approved” in handling God’s Word, then this course is for you!

Judges| Brian Roby| Room 213 Paranormal and supernatural activities, feats of superhuman strength, political intrigue and assassination, genocide, rampant sexual immorality. What is this, The Avengers meets the Nightly News? No, it’s all in the Book of Judges. Come study stories both familiar and obscure as we together seek to find Christ in them all.

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• Walk in Queeny Park, June 1 - August 1, Tuesday and/or Thursday 7:30 - 9:00 am We will meet in parking lot off Weidman. Enter the park and take first left up to shade in parking lot. We will be looking at a broad overview of Colossians, sing some songs, exercise, and pray. Call Lynn Hassett (314-805-9767) or Mary Pat (636-236-3339)

• Congregational Meeting June 11, after Worship Service. We will be electing officers and presenting the 2017/2018 church budget. Larry Zanders, Jim Spindel for Deacon. Ernie Taeger, Todd Akin for Elder.

• Vacation Bible School: Rome: Paul & the Underground Church. July 10-14! Registration is open for children and volunteers. www.twinoakschurch.org/vbs

• Soccer Clinic Tournament Wednesday evenings in June and July TOCS PE teacher Ricardo Garza will lead a soccer clinic for children ages 3-13. Cost is minimal (est. $20- $30) go to http://www.twinoakschristianschool.org/ATHLETICS and then click on Cup of Nations Soccer Tournament for more information and to register.

Twin Oaks Church News and EventsShining the spotlight on Jesus Christ through biblically grounded worship, discipleship, and outreach.

1230 Big Bend Rd. Ballwin MO 63021Phone 636.861.1870 / Fax 636.861.1613 / Web www.twinoakschurch.org

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Twin Oaks Christian School NewsPhone 636.861.1901 / Web www.twinoakschristianschool.org

Blog twinoakschristianschool.wordpress.com

• Twin Oaks Christian School Night at Busch Stadium August 24th. Enjoy a Cardinals game and hear the Honors Choir sing. Tickets are on sale in the school office for only $20.00 each. Get your community group together and come support your school and your team.

• Summer Camps at Twin Oaks are open to any interested children. Call the school for an email link to register. There are two soccer clinics (family discounts available), Theater Camp (Shakespeare for children) age 10+, an Improve Workshop for students age 10+, and American Girl Doll Camp for girls entering grades 2 - 5.

• Christian Education - We believe that our children are a vital part of our covenant community, and that our Lord delights in the faith of children. Our church is therefore committed to empowering a Christian school, which serves as one leg of a three legged stool: the family, the church , and the school who all labor together in order to train our covenant children to know and love and serve Jesus Christ. Please review our Mission Statement and celebrate with us the beauty of this threefold pattern for the Christian education of our God’s precious children.

• Pray that more families will recognize the need to choose Christian education.

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Twin Oaks Weekly Calendar Date Time Event Location ContactSun. June 4

8:00–8:45 am Sunday Morning Prayer Comunity Parlor Church Office

9:00 am Sunday School Various Locations Church Office

10:30 am Worship Service/Children’s Church

Sanctuary Church Office

Tues.june 6

7:00-9:00 pm College Men’s Bible Study Community Parlor Church Office

Wed.June 7

9:30 - 11:30 am Women’s Bible Study Twin Oaks Church Sandra Williams s6williams@msn.com

6:30-8:30pm Youth Group Student Center Church Office

Fri. June 9

7:00-8:00 am Men’s Bible Study The Shack13465 Big Bend Rd.

Scott Kerens

7:00-8:00 am Men’s Bible Study Uncle Bill’s14201 Manchester

Bill Myers636.579.1173

Important Upcoming EventsDate Event ContactJune 11 Congregational Meeting following Worship Church Office

June 14 & 28 Family Movie Night

July 3 Car Show & Twin Oaks City Fireworks Church Office

July 10 -14 Vacation Bible School Church Office

Handouts available in the narthex have a detailed schedule of summer events

Deac of the Week: Today 06/04/17: Tim Fessler 314-609-9949 Beginning 06/05/17: Jay Nichols 636-394-7887

Prayers & Praises June 4, 2017

Praise and Thamksgiving!Lynn Creason Praise for new grandaughter born 5/22/17!Jean & Jennifer Blome praise for safe delivery of Willliam Blome on 5/21/17.

For the Congregation—Tom & Sheri Russell “church members of the day.”Kathy Steinert for the salvation of her children. Marge Jurgenson had surgery on May 24.Peter Lilley praise for sucessful finger surgery! Primary recovery 6-8 weeks, full recovery 6 months. Deena Stuart broken wrist. Pray for healing.

Congregation In Cancer Care—Lori Simms, Earl Wells, Kathy Steinert

Home Care, Skilled Care—Carol Fruits (Delmar Gardens North);

Hospice—Joan Vagt, Harold Biebel,

For Friends and Loved Ones—Lazlo (grandson of Bill & Andi Kempf ) nearing the end of treatment of Rhabdomyosacoma.Judy (mother of Christi Baile) Continued prayer as she recovers. Pray also for Judy’s husband, Ray, who will be going into hospice care Renee Lecuru (niece of Sandy Siedhoff ) has cancer of the spleen, Hodgkin’s, and a compromised immune system.Kristina (niece of Cindy Smith) diagnosed with MS.Terry (brother of Gary & Linda Talley) continued prayer for healing. Liam (12 yr old nephew of Ed Cassidy) healing from stomach issues. Mary Williams (aunt of John Hibbler) diagnosed with lung cancer.Jenny (mother of Jeff Scheibe) has been diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. Pray for wisdom in treatment and for her salvation. Bob Ware (father of Wendy Bellville) diagnosed with multiple myeloma.Pauline Nevills (mother of Lynn Creason) recovering from pneumonia. Carroll Cassidy (father Ed Cassidy) for his salvation.David Besancenez (friend of Darin Schlegel) for healing after complications after a recent procedure. Dave Kessler (brother of Debbie Smith) pancreatic cancer has returned. Pray for God’s mercy & grace.

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See you in August!

For Friends and Loved Ones in Cancer Care—Kim Orear (daughter-in-law of Tom & Connie); Helen Vincent (friend of the Blough family); Suzanne (friend of Cindy Smith); Les Brewer (father of Steve Brewer); Siegfried Lauterback (friend of Mike Piles); Denise Miller (friend of John & Kathy Whaley); Clete (father of Colby Geile); Martha Henley (daughter of Dan & Mary Salomon); Darlene (friend of Betty Thompson); Pat (mother of Eric Nevitt); David Shaffer (friend of Shirley Benz); Sue Polson; Eva Verghese (friend of Gary & Linda Talley); Beverly Brent (friend of Merrill Peterson); Bob Wahl (friend of Wendy Bellville); Jeane Scheder (friend of Judy Wagner)

For Our Missionaries—J.G. & Jenny Porwoll For continuing & new ministry partners and for clear direction about new roles.

For Our Life Team—Pray for your pastor and church leaders to be gospel driven champions of life. Ezekiel 3:17, 19

For Our Country and Civil Authorities – Pray for wisdom and courage to uphold Biblical values, especially for those who are Christ followers.

For the Military—Brady Palmer (great nephew of Gary Fisher); Garron Palmer (great nephew of Gary Fisher) Marines; Joshua Roby (w. Lisa) Army; Ezra Akin (w. Abby); Micah Akin (w. Robin) in Monterey, CA in Naval Graduate School; Matthew McKeegan (w. Katie); Aaron Nielsen, Navy; Joey Acevez (stepson of Steve Brewer) Navy Personnel Command, Millington, TN; Mark Benz (grandson of Shirley Benz); Dusty Hodges (brother-in-law of Carol & Dennis Scanio) Army; Andrew Prouty, Army, Ft. Stewart, GA; Daniel Prouty, Navy; Andrew Porter (grandson of Esh & Betty) Army, Germany; Will Guinther (w. Carrie); William Blome, (wife due in May) Army; Skylar West (step-sister of Tiffany Bates) Navy; Pray for the PCA Chaplains, families and loved ones of military personnel. For Special Needs—David Edmondson; Sydney Duvall; Anna Rose; Alexander Provinse; Jack Bellagamba; Elise Miserocchi

Looking for Work in Their Field—Keith Schrieber (sales, management, etc); Nancy Letts; Craig Creason (engineering); Dayna Osborne (that God would grow her counseling practice.)

Please submit prayer requests, hospitalizations, births, and deaths by calling 636.861.1870 or emailing to mwhitman@twinoakschurch.org

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