JANUARY 3, 2016

WELCOME

Westminster Presbyterian Church is a covenant family of believers called by God to fulfill His purposes here in Laurel, and as a staging ground for worldwide kingdom growth where we seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ – to fill the earth with disciples, subdue it redemptively for God’s glory, and worship Him joyfully. We are being redeemed and equipped by the Spirit to build up one another until the Lord returns.

ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION

JANUARY 3, 2016

* Congregation Standing

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Lara Youngblood

Brethren, We Have Met to Worship

RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP*

And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who was seated on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” And from the throne came a voice saying, “Praise our God, all you His servants, you who fear Him, small and great.”

-Revelation 19:4-5

INVOCATION AND HYMNS OF PRAISE* Praise to the Lord, the Almighty p. 2 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name p. 3

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PRAISE TO THE LORD, THE ALMIGHTY

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ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS’ NAME

CORPORATE PROFESSION OF OUR FAITH* The Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God the Father Almighty; Maker of Heaven and Earth And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy

Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER Mr. Romney Entrekin

HYMN OF THANKSGIVING

Before the Throne of God Above p. 5

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY Lara Youngblood Here I Am to Worship

OFFERING PRAYER

SPECIAL MUSIC Choir The King of Love, My Shepherd Is

SCRIPTURE LESSON Revelation 19:1-10

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE

SERMON Rev. Kory Duncan O Come Let Us Adore Him - Our Forever Song!

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BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD ABOVE

CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN

Holy and gracious Father, You are worthy of our full devotion. Yet we are constantly going astray in our hearts. We humbly plead for Your forgiveness for our lack of faith in Your promises, and for grumbling and complaining against You and others. Afflictions and difficulties have caused us to doubt and question Your presence, power, and goodness. Deliver us from a sour, skeptical spirit so that we might live a life of restful dependence, true contentment, and joyful obedience through Jesus Christ our Lord, we pray. Amen. (Hear now our silent and individual prayers of confession)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON 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.

HOLY COMMUNION

Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you! People: And also with you!

Breaking of the Bread and Sharing of the Cup The center of each bread tray contains gluten-free bread. The outer rings of each cup tray contains wine, the inner rings contain juice. Elements will be served by the elders. Please hold the elements as they will be taken together after all are served.

BENEDICTION & HYMN OF REFLECTION*

Before the Throne of God Above

I bow before the cross of Christ, and marvel at this love divine, God’s perfect Son was sacrificed, to make me righteous in God’s eyes.

This river’s depths I cannot know, but I can glory in its flood; The Lord Most High has bowed down low, and poured on me His glorious love,

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O Come Let Us Adore Him Our Forever Song!

Westminster Presbyterian Church January 3, 2016

Revelation 19:1-10

I. Our Song Is Based On God’s S____________________v.1

II. Our Song Is Based On God’s S____________________vv.2-3

III. Our Song Can Easily Go S____________________v.10

IV. Our Song Envisions Our S____________________vv.7-8

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SERMON NOTES

Sunday Evening Service begins at 6:00 PM. Please join us for a time of praise, worship and study of God’s Word.

Wednesday Night Activities resume this week! Join us at 5:30 for a wonderful meal and small groups to follow.

The Christmas Tree Bonfire will be this Friday, January 8th, at 7:00 PM in the field beside the storage house on 12th Street. Everyone is welcome! Bring your Christmas tree or drop it off at the church by that morning. If you need someone to pick your tree up or if you are willing to provide a large pot of soup or stew for the event please call the church office.

RYM Deposits Are Due TODAY. If you haven’t turned your deposit in yet, please put it in the offering plate today. Deposits are $100 and should be paid by check with your child’s name at the bottom.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Adult Sunday School

Gospel Centered Worship is taught by John Lowery and meets in Room 33.

The Word Speaks is taught by various leaders and meets in Room 35.

Young Families is taught by the Duncan’s and meets in the Fellowship Room.

Young Adults is taught by Jeremy Britt and meets in the Prayer Room.

Children’s Sunday School

K3-K5 is taught by Ashley Entrekin and meets in Room 9.

1st - 3rd Graders are taught by the Bassi’s and Dianne Buehler and meet in Room 11.

4th - 6th Graders are taught by Luke Hammonds and meet in Room 7.

7th-12th Graders are taught by Rick Youngblood and meet in the Youth Room.

THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER

Sunday, January 3 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship 4:00 PM - HighLife 6:00 PM - Evening Worship

Monday, January 4 9:30 AM - Stretch Class

Tuesday, January 5 No Activities Planned

Wednesday, January 6 7:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study 11:00 AM - Women’s Prayer Group 5:30 PM - Fellowship Meal 6:10 PM - Worship 6:20 PM - Small Groups, Children’s Choirs

Thursday, January 7 9:30 AM - Stretch Class

Friday, January 8 7:00 PM - Christmas Tree Bonfire

Saturday, January 9 No Activities Planned

Elder/Deacon of the Week:

Church Staff Gale Alexander, Nursery Director Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Jeremy Britt, Youth Director Lisa Corley, Office Manager Rev. Kory Duncan, Associate Pastor Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Eric Parker, Pastoral Intern Lara Youngblood, Pianist

Instrumentalists

Samuel Rolim, Violin Shih-Ting Shao, Viola Ana Ospina, Cello

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Elders

Romney Entrekin Robert Hayes James Holston Billy Horne Victor Jones, Jr. John Lowery Steven Morgan Hardie Perritt Wayne Traylor

Deacons

Chuck Bell Robert Burdette Kline Estess Mike Ishee Josh Jones Danny Martin

Westminster Officers & Staff:

Jan. 3-9 Jan. 10-16

Elder: Romney Entrekin Robert Hayes

Deacon: Danny Martin Chuck Bell

WELCOME! If you are a visitor and would like more information about our church, please fill out the contact information below and place in the offering plate as it passes:

Name_____________________________________

Address____________________________________

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Phone Number_____________________________

Children’s Names & Ages____________________

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Add me to the phone & email list.

Prayer Requests

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Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal

Dinner will be Honey Glazed Ham, Macaroni & Cheese (from Estelle’s), Turnip

Greens, Cornbread & Dessert.

Please plan on ___ people from my family.

I will need ___ take-out plates.

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