Decatur Presbyterian Church, p.c.a.a Community of Grace

For what we proclaim is not ourselves,but Jesus Christ as Lord,

with ourselves as your servantsfor Jesus’ sake.2 Corinthians 4:5

The Worship of Father, Son & Holy SpiritJuly 31, 2011The Lord’s Day

Welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus! If you are a guest with us, please be sure to sign our Registry when it is passedbefore the service. Children are welcome in our worship. We have a nursery available for children 3 and under. Children4 to 6 years of age may be dismissed to Godly Play prior to the sermon. Thank you for joining us today and may the Lordrichly bless you.

Song of Assembly1

I’m Singing Tomlin/Cash/JobeOnly one name lasts forever, only one fame stands alone

Only one king has an anthem, that goes on and on and on

And I'm singing to the God who brings redemption to the nationsKings and oceans bow to Him in praise

And I’m singing to the God who wrote the book on our salvationTo the One who covers me in grace I’m singing

Only one word in the beginning, only one truth will prevailOnly one love brings you freedom, only one Man took the nails

Praise, praise to the Savior. Praise, to the Lamb Of GodPraise, in all of His splendor. Praise, for saving my life

I’m singing, I’m singing, I’m singing, I’m singing

Welcome and Preparation for WorshipA man who can read the New Testament and not see that Christ claims to be more than a man can look all over the skyat high noon on a cloudless day and will not see the sun. ~ W. E. Biederwolf

The nature of Christ's existence is mysterious, I admit; but this mystery meets the wants of man. Reject it and the worldis an inexplicable riddle; believe it, and the history of our race is satisfactorily explained. ~ Napoleon Bonaparte

I and the Father are one. ~ Jesus of Nazareth

Ascribe Glory to the LordResponsive Call to Worship2 Psalm 96:7-9Pastor: Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!

People: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts!

Pastor: Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth!

1 All songs used by permission or covered under CCLI license # 391165.2 We believe that God always initiates with sinners, so we begin worship with his invitation and command to us to gather in His name.

Prayer of Adoration & Praise

Hymn of Praise

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing WesleyO for a thousand tongues to sing, my great Redeemer’s praise,The glories of my God and King, the triumphs of His grace.

Jesus! The Name that charms our fears, that bids our sorrows cease,’Tis music in the sinner’s ears, ’tis life and health and peace.

He breaks the power of reigning sin, he sets the prisoner free;His blood can make the foulest clean, his blood availed for me.

My gracious Master and my God, assist me to proclaim,To spread thro’all the earth abroad, the honors of Thy name.

We Confess the Kingdom of Christ Daniel 7:13, 14; Luke 1:32, 33Pastor: I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to theAncient of Days and was presented before him. And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples,nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdomone that shall not be destroyed.

People: He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throneof his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.

Hail to the Lord’s Anointed MontgomeryHail to the Lord’s Anointed, great David’s greater Son!Hail, in the time appointed, his reign on earth begun!He comes to break oppression, to set the captive free,

To take away transgression, and rule in equity.

O’er ev’ry foe victorious, he on his throne shall rest,From age to age more glorious, all-blessing and all-blessed;

The tide of time shall never his covenant remove;His Name shall stand for ever—that Name to us is Love.

Find Healing in His WoundsWe Confess our SinsO God, you have shown us the way of life through your Son, Jesus Christ. We confess with shame our failure tofollow him, our reluctance to bear the cross, our slowness to tell others about him. We confess the poverty of ourworship, our neglect of fellowship and of the means of grace, our hesitating witness for Christ, our evasion ofresponsibilities in our service, and our imperfect stewardship of your gifts. Have mercy on us, Lord and forgive us....Silent and Personalized Confession of Sin... Amen!

Words of Grace 1 Peter 2:24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds youhave been healed.

Worship with Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Forever TomlinGive thanks to the Lord Our God and King, His love endures forever.

For He is good, He is above all things, His love endures forever.Sing Praise! Sing Praise!

With a mighty hand and outstretched arm, His love endures forever.For the life that’s been reborn, His love endures forever.

Sing praise! Sing praise! Sing Praise! Sing praise!

Forever God is faithful, forever God is strong,Forever God is with us, forever and ever, forever.

From the rising to the setting sun, His love endures forever.By the grace of God we will carry on, His love endures forever.

Sing praise! Sing praise! Sing praise! Sing praise!

Forever You are faithful, forever You are strong,Forever You are with us, forever and ever.

Holy Is the Lord, God Almighty TomlinWe stand and lift up our hands,

For the joy of the Lord is our strength.We bow down and worship Him now,

How great, how awesome is He.And together we sing,

Holy is the Lord God Almighty, the earth is filled with His glory!Holy is the Lord God Almighty, the earth is filled with His glory!

The earth is filled with His glory!

It is rising up all around,It’s the anthem of the Lord’s renown.

It’s rising up all around,It’s the anthem of the Lord’s renown.

The Potter’s Hand ZschechBeautiful Lord, Wonderful Saviour, I know for sure,

All of my days are held in your hands, crafted into your perfect plan.You gently call me into your presence, guiding me by Your Holy Spirit

Teach me, dear Lord, to live all of my life through Your eyes.I’m captured by Your holy calling, set me apart,

I know you’re drawing me to yourself, lead me Lord, I pray.

Take me, mould me, use me, fill me. I give my life to the Potter’s hand.Call me, guide me, lead me, walk beside me. I give my life to the Potter’s hand.

Prayers of Thanksgiving & Petition Pastor Tommy Lee(Please pray the bold portions aloud together. Please pray privately and individually as indicated in the times of silence.)

Almighty God,In Jesus Christ you taught us to pray,And to offer our petitions to you in His name.

Guide us by your Holy Spirit,that our prayers for others may serve your willand show your steadfast love;through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Let us pray for our friends and family... (silence) ... Amen.

God of all generations,You formed your church from the despised of the earthAnd showed them mercy that they might proclaim salvation to all.

Strengthen those you have chosenthat they may faithfully endure all trialsby which you conform your church to the cross of Christthrough Jesus Christ our Lord.

Let us pray for the church... (silence) ... Amen.

God of comfort,You bear the pain of the world and stand with those who sorrow

Look with compassion on those who are troubled,cheer them by your word,and bring them healing as a sign of your gracethrough Jesus Christ our Lord.

Let us pray for the sick and those who sorrow... (silence) ... Amen.

Mighty God, whose word we trust,whose Spirit enables us to pray:accept our requestsand further those which will bring about your purpose on earththrough Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

His Tithes & Our Offerings

Consider Your Thoughts about the ChristSermon3 Pastor Tommy Lee

Series: “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28)LXXXVIII. Jesus Turns the Tables

Matthew 22:41-46

Proclaim the Lord’s Death Until He ComesThe Sacrament of the Lord’s SupperCommunion, also called The Lord’s Supper or Eucharist, is the family meal of Christians. We invite all committedfollowers of Jesus Christ to share in this sacrament: those who are baptized members of a congregation that proclaims thegospel, who are at peace with God and their neighbor, and who seek strength to live in a deeper communion with Jesus.If you are not a Christian, or you are not prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer.We hope that this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and with his people, the Church.

My Jesus, I Love Thee FeatherstoneMy Jesus I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;

For Thee all the follies of sin I resign.My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I love Thee, because Thou hast first loved me,And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree.

I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,

If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

In mansions of glory and endless delight,I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;

I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow,If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

3 4, 5, & 6 year-old children may be dismissed before the sermon to Godly Play in room 173.

Believe the Blessing of GodBenediction4 Hebrews 13:20-21Now may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the bloodof the eternal covenant, equip you with everything good that you may do his will, working in us that which is pleasing inhis sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

I Am the Lord Your God UnknownI am the Lord your God, (I... Am)

The Holy One of Israel, your Savior.I am the Lord, (Do not fear.)I am the Lord, (Do not fear.)I am the Lord, (Do not fear.)

I am the Lord.

4 Just as God called us into His presence at the beginning, so now He commands His blessing upon us as we depart. We look up and extend our handsin a posture of thanksgiving as we receive this great gift. Our final response to God’s assurance of His peace and presence upon those who are in Christis a chorus of joyful song.

“Come to me… and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28)LXXXVIII. Jesus Turns the Tables

Matthew 22:41-46Pastor Tommy Lee

1. Psalm 110

2. The Son of David = The God of David

3. When the King Examines YOU.

Sermons are available at the church web site www.decaturpca.org

7:00pm YBR (9th-12th Grade) @ the Schmidts’

TODAY

August 7 DPC Breakfast Story August 7 YBR Back to School Pool Party August 13 Men & Boys Paintball August 14 Ever After: Building Stronger Marriages August 28 DPC Breakfast Story August 28 Praise & Worship Night August 31 Mid-Week Ministries Resume September 11 Ever After: Building Stronger Marriages September 25 DPC Block Party October 7-9 Women in the Church International Conference October 16 Local Missions Conference December 24 Christmas Eve Service February 3-4, 2012 Common Ground Marriage Weekend

FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Wednesday, 11:30am Men’s Bible Study @ ADTRAN 12:00pm YBR (9th-12th Grade) Lunch at Mi Hacienda 7:45pm Praise Band Practice

Thursday, 12:00pm Women’s Bible Study @ Neighborhood Christian Center

Friday, 6:30am Men’s Bible Study @ Temple, Inc. 6:00pm Stampede Summer Nights

Sunday, 9:30am DPC Breakfast Story 6:00pm YBR Back to School Pool Party @ the Grahams’

THIS WEEK

DPC ANNOUNCEMENTS

DPC BREAKFAST STORY

On Sunday morning, August 7, no Adult ChristianEducation nor Children's Sunday School classeswill meet. Instead, we'll have a church-widebreakfast (hosted by the Quinn/Schieler CareGroup) beginning at 9:30 am. Please beprompt! Because during our breakfast Brad &Cindy Eades will tell us more of the story behindtheir hopes and plans to adopt a teen-age girl!

YBRBack to School

August 7 • 6:00 PM@ the Grahams’

MEN & BOYS PAINTBALL

We meet Saturday, August 13, 9:30 am,at Liberty Paintball (935 LibertyRoad Danville, AL 35619). Must be atleast 10 years of age. $15/person +cost of paintballs ($48.50 for 2,000shots). INVITE A FRIEND! "Most sortsof diversion in men, children, andother animals, are an imitation offighting." Jonathan Swift, 1667-1745. From the Bottom of Lovey’s Heart

Thank you ALL so very much for givingof your time, talents and treasure for ourfun, fabulous, fantastic week of VBSSummer Seaquest! Our God is an AWE-SOME God! He blessed our efforts inspreading the Good News of His love.

Let the little children come to Me. . .Matthew 19:14

Iron Men Moment:"Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but theform of every virtue at the testing point, whichmeans, at the point of highest reality. A chastity orhonesty or mercy which yields to danger will bechaste or honest or merciful only on conditions.Pilate was merciful till it became risky." C. S. Lewis

Iron Men of DPCForged by God; Sharpened by BrothersIron sharpens Iron, and one man sharpens another.~ Proverbs 27:17

2011 Women in the ChurchInternational Conference

The theme for this conference is a grand andglorious look at the full orbed grace of God inour lives – Amazing Grace 360! You can learnmore about the conference by visitingwww.AmazingGrace360.com.. Girls 13 years andup are welcome to attend. Lots of great seminarsto choose from, and the main speaker will beNancy Guthrie. Worship music will be led byKevin Twit (of Indelible Grace) & Laura Story.Those interested in attending and/or consideringcar-pooling, please contact Debbie in the officeat debbie@decaturpca.org or 256.351.6010.

October 7-9, 2011 • Atlanta, Georgia

Ever After:

Building Stronger Marriages

The monthly marriage ministry meetsagain on August 14 at 6:00 p.m. Childcareprovided. Invite some friends! "Aravisalso had many quarrels (and, I'm afraideven fights) with Cor, but they alwaysmade it up again: so that years later, whenthey were grown up they were so used toquarreling and making it up again thatthey got married so as to go on doing itmore conveniently." C. S. Lewis, in TheHorse and His Boy

E L JMr. and Mrs. Johnny Odell

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of their daughter

Erika Nicoleto

Jacob Andrew Ladnerson of Mr. Michael Ladner

and Mrs. Robin Ladner

Saturday, the sixth of August

two thousand and eleven

at six o’clock in the evening

First Baptist Church

203 North Dickson Street

Tuscumbia, AL

reception immediately following at

Locust Hill - Tuscumbia, AL

EldersGeorge Godwin

Kent QuinnGreg Smith

Blake TempleSkip Thompson

Decatur Presbyterian Church, P.C.A.2306 Modaus Road, Southwest / Decatur, Alabama 35603

Phone 256.351.6010 / Fax 256.351.6099 / www.decaturpca.org

Service Times 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am Worship

Church Staff Senior Pastor Tommy Lee tommy@decaturpca.org Assistant Pastor of Youth Steve Coward steve@decaturpca.org Worship Director Stu Schieler stu@decaturpca.org Interim Children’s Ministry Director Cindy Johnston cindy@decaturpca.org Office Coordinator Debbie Bell debbie@decaturpca.org

DeaconsScott GriessSteve Sasser

Chip Walraven

Adult Christian Education Classes9:30AM

“A Long Obedience in the Same Direction”A study of Eugene Peterson’s book looking at the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). These are the particular songs thatthe Hebrew pilgrims would sing on their way up to worship in Jerusalem, and they have much to teach us about worship,service, joy, work, happiness, humility, community and blessing. Room 158A, (right off the sanctuary).

“The Righteous Shall Live By Faith”A study of R. C. Sproul’s book looking at the book of Romans. The book of Romans has been called “Paul’s fullest,grandest, most comprehensive statement of the gospel,” and it’s just as vital for the church today as on the day it waswritten. Room 167A, (down the hall from the church office).

Sedona Class for Young AdultsThe Sedona Group meets on Sunday evenings at the Godwins' home at 6:00pm. The Sedonians are currently studyingthe gospel of John, which was "written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that bybelieving you may have life in his name." (John 20:31)