JANUARY 6, 2019

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 6, 2019

* Congregation Standing

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeremy Britt

WORD ON WORSHIP Rev. Mike Allen

INVOCATION

INTROIT Lara Youngblood

RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP*

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Let us thank the Lord for His steadfast love, for His wondrous works to the children of man! For He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things.

-based on Psalm 107:1-3, 8-9

HYMN OF PRAISE *

O Worship the King

O WORSHIP THE KING

PROFESSION OF OUR CHURCH’S FAITH* 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.

(church universal)* -The Apostles Creed

APOCALYPTIC READING

Revelation 16:3-7

INTERCESSORY PRAYER

HYMN OF DEDICATION Holy Spirit

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY

HOLY SPIRIT

OFFERING PRAYER

ANTHEM Choir

Let There Be Peace On Earth

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE

SCRIPTURE LESSON AND SERMON

From Groaning To Glory UnHapiness

Exodus 7:14-25

CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN

Almighty and Gracious God, Who, as our King, abundantly provides more than all we ask of You, and Who bids us trust You with body and soul, we confess we have often taken matters into our own hands, thus revealing our attraction to counterfeit gods. We are deeply sorry and humbly repent of our pride and foolishness, and we beg of You to revive our hearts and to strengthen our faith in You alone that we may bring You glory, now and evermore, through Jesus Christ our Lord. 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 ring of each cup tray contains wine, the inner rings contain juice.

BENEDICTION

HYMN OF REFLECTION*

Holy Spirit Holy Spirit, from creation’s birth,

giving life to all that God has made, show Your power once again on earth,

cause Your church to hunger for your ways. Let the fragrance of our pray’rs arise;

Lead us on the road of sacrifice, that in unity the face of Christ

may be clear for all the world to see.

From Groaning To Glory UnHapiness

Exodus 7:14-25 January 6, 2019

I. God Helps Us I____________ Our Counterfeits vv. 14-16

II. God Helps Us Q____________ Our Counterfeits vv. 17-21

III. God Looks to C____________ Our Response vv. 22-25

Sources Consulted Accordance Bible Software - ESV - Hebrew Analysis; ESV Study Bible; Calvin Commentaries; Reformed Theological Seminary -

John Currid Lectures; Currid, John. - An EP Study Commentary - Exodus Volume 1; Pink, Arthur W. - Gleanings In Exodus; Cole, R. Alan - Tyndale Commentary - Exodus; Strain, David - Reasons Not To Listen; Henry, Matthew - Matthew Henry Commentary -

Exodus; Motyer, Alec - The Message Of Exodus;

Rev. Mike Allen

SERMON NOTES

Christian Food Mission: The food bank is in need of regular sized canned sweet peas and canned peaches. If you would like to make a donation, please bring them to the church office.

Ladies Bible Study will start meeting again on Tuesday, January 8th at 9:30 AM in Room 7. The class is led by Barbara Holt. We will continue with our study of the book of James. Please join us.

The Morning Circle will meet on Tuesday, January 8th at 10:30 AM. Looking forward to seeing everyone and continuing with our study from John Stott's book, The Radical Disciple.

Evening Circle will gather Tuesday, January 8th at 6:00 PM, in the fellowship room. Please join us for dinner and devotion, as we kick off a new season of fellowship with our sisters in Christ. If you have questions please see Michelle Buckley or contact Kerri in the church office.

The Luncheon Circle will meet on Monday, January 14th at noon at the home of Kelli Holston (36 Glenwood Drive, Laurel, Mississippi 39440). Dave Graeser will be our guest speaker. Please RSVP to Mary Ellen Hayes at (601) 580-2703 by Thursday, January 10th. Hope to see you there.

Wednesday Night programs will resume this Wednesday. Adults will meet in the sanctuary for a time of study and prayer.

January Second Sunday: Happy Birthday to you! On January 13th at 6:00 PM, we are gathering for our monthly Second Sunday and celebrating everyone’s birthdays for the year. There will be a cake for each month of the year and a time of prayer and fellowship. If you are interested in making a cake for that night, please contact the church office by phone or email.

Bridal Shower - The ladies will host a bridal shower in honor of Brittany Poole on Sunday, January 20th at 2:00 PM in the fellowship room. She is registered at Amazon and Bed, Bath and Beyond.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

To give online, please go to www.wpclaurel.com and click “Give”.

THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTERSunday, January 6 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship

Monday, January 7 No Activities Planned

Tuesday, January 8 7:30AM-3:30PM-MMO

Wednesday, January 9 7:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study 11:00 AM - Women’s Prayer Group 5:30 PM - Fellowship Meal 6:05 PM - “His Kids” Choir 6:10 PM - Women’s Bible Study, Mens Bible Study, Youth 6:25 PM - Gospel Project Classes (K5-1st) and (2nd-6th) 6:30 PM - Handbells 7:00 PM - Adult Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, January 10 7:30AM-3:30PM-MMO

Friday, January 11 No Activities Planned

Saturday, January 12 No Activities Planned

Officers of the Week Jan 6-Jan 12 Jan 13-Jan 19

Elder: Phil Buehler John Carter

Deacon: Josh Jones Luke Morgan

Elders

Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Robert Hayes Danny Martin Steven Morgan Hardie Perritt

Deacons

Chase Edwards Jordan Graves Josh Jones Luke Morgan Frank Summerville John Tucker Mike Windham

Westminster Officers & Staff:

Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Lisa Badley, Pianist Jeremy Britt, Youth Director John Carter, Church Facilitator Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children’s Ministry Director and Co- Youth Director Gail Smith, Nursery Coordinator Kerri Temple, Administrative Assistant

Instrumentalists Marcos Pires, violin Wei-Shiang Wang, viola Andrea Restrepo, cello

January Nursery Workers

January 6th - Grant & Amanda Kennedy Mike & Shelly Windham

January 13th - Luke & Andrea Hammonds Hardie & Nan Perritt

January 20th - Graham & Michelle Rogers Michelle Buckley

January 27th - Josh & Bret Jones Ben & Kim Pierce

Westminster Presbyterian Church (EPC) 1200 Highway 15 North

Laurel, Mississippi (601) 649-8033

www.wpclaurel.com

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT MENU

fried chicken, vegetables, bread, and dessert