JULY 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

JULY 3, 2016

* Congregation Standing

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Lara Youngblood

O For a Thousand Tongues

RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP*

The Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. Let us worship the Lord in spirit and in truth.

-from John 4:24 & 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

INVOCATION AND HYMNS OF PRAISE* O God, Our Help In Ages Past p. 2 Rise Up, O Church of God p. 3 My Country, ’Tis of Thee p. 4

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O GOD, OUR HELP IN AGES PAST

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RISE UP, O CHURCH OF GOD

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MY COUNTRY, ’TIS OF THEE

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.

-The Apostle’s Creed

INTERCESSORY PRAYER Mr. Wayne Traylor

HYMN OF DEDICATION

If My People’s Hearts Are Humbled p. 6

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IF MY PEOPLE’S HEARTS ARE HUMBLED

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY Lara Youngblood

I Surrender All

OFFERING PRAYER

SPECIAL MUSIC String Trio

It Is Well

SCRIPTURE LESSON Revelation 3:7-13

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE

SERMON Rev. Kory Duncan

The Se7en Churches - Faithful in Philadelphia

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CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN

Father, You tell us in Your Word that whatever does not proceed from faith is sin. As citizens of the Kingdom of God we confess that we have fixed our eyes on what is seen and have frequently relaxed our faith. As sojourners and exiles we have allowed ourselves to become cynical, and our cynicism has boiled over with slander, criticism, prayerlessness, and pessimism. How easily we’ve allowed ourselves to crumble under the stresses of our lives. How quickly we forget Your Kingdom is established. Forgive us for our smallness of faith. In Your mercy, hear us, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

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.

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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*

Take My Life and Let it Be

Take my voice and let me sing, always, only, for my King;

Take my lips and let them be, filled with messages from Thee; filled with messages from Thee.

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The Se7en Churches - Faithful In Philadelphia Westminster Presbyterian Church

July 3, 2016 Revelation 3:7-13

   I We Have Power In Our Testimony v. 8-9

II We Have Protection From Trial v. 10

III Our Protector Will Triumph v. 11

IV   We Will Be Pillars In God’s Temple v. 12

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SERMON NOTES

There will be no service this evening. Mother’s Morning Out will resume this Tuesday.

Ladies Bible Study: The next Bible Study will be on Tuesday, July 12th.

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Dear Westminster Family, Words cannot express the love and comfort we felt during the loss of Gale, “Mimi”. She is greatly missed every day! You all reached out to us with arms wide open. We are truly blessed to be a part of such a great church family. Love, The Alexander’s

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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MISSIONARY SPOTLIGHT

THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER

Sunday, July 3

9:00 AM - Sunday School

10:00 AM - Fellowship

10:30 AM - Morning Worship

Monday, July 4 No Activities Planned

Tuesday, July 5

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - MMO

Wednesday, July 6 7:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study

11:00 AM - Women’s Prayer Group

Thursday, July 7

7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - MMO

Friday, July 8

No Activities Planned

Saturday, July 9 No Activities Planned

Elder/Deacon of the Week:

Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Jeremy Britt, Youth Director Lisa Corley, Office Manager Rev. Kory Duncan, Associate Pastor Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children’s Ministry Director Eric Parker, Pastoral Intern Lara Youngblood, Pianist

Instrumentalists

Anna Dean, Violin Shih-Ting Shao, Viola Andrea Restrepo, Cello

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Elders

Romney Entrekin Robert Hayes Wm. Horne, Jr 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:

July 3-9 July 10-16

Elder: Wayne Traylor Romney Entrekin

Deacon: Robert Burdette Kline Estess

WELCOME!

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No Wednesday Night Activities

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