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Christ Church, PresbyterianThe Lord’s Day, January 26, 2014
The Morning Service, 11 o’clockTo Him who loved us and washed us from our sin in His own blood. Revelation 1:5
† indicates the congregation standing; • indicates seating for those detainedTo avoid distractions during worship, please silence all cell phones and pagers.
Parents of young children are encouraged to take advantage of the nurseries and Cry Room.
• The Organ Prelude – Sanctify Us by Thy Goodness ...............................Bach Mrs. Laura Lowe, guest organist The Prelude is a time set aside for quieting our hearts before God in preparation for worship.
The Choral Call to Worship .........................................................holy manna
Brethren, we have met to worship and adore the Lord our God! Will you pray with all your power while we try to preach the Word? All is vain unless the Spirit of the Holy One comes down. Brethren, pray and holy manna will be showered all around!
The Scriptural Call to Worship .................................. 1 Chronicles 16:28–29 Leader: Ascribe to the Lord, O clans of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength! People: Ascribe to the Lord the glory due His name; Leader: Bring an offering and come before Him! People: Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.
The Prayer of Invocation ............................... Dr. John W. P. Oliver, Missioner
•† The Hymn No. 343 (Trinity Hymnal) .................................. westminster abbey
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Worship in TruthWe must worship in truth. Worship is not just an emotional exercise but a response of the heart built on truth about God. “The Lord is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth” (Psalm 145:18). Worship that is not based on God’s Word is but an emotional encounter with oneself.
–Erwin Lutzer
Christ Church, PresbyterianA congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America
4201 Southern Pines Drive, Evans, GA 30809Phone (706) 210–9090 • Facsimile (706) 364–9086
www.ChristChurchPres.org
Assisting in the ServicesElders greeting at the doors before this morning’s service are Glynn Dyer & Ken Moody.
Ushers are Lanier Adams, William Jewett, Charles Kimbrell, John Norkus & Mark Walters.The Deacon on Duty is Wade Caldwell.
Elders greeting at the doors next Lord’s Day will be Gene Gojda & Mark Walters.Ushers next Lord’s Day will be Will Boyd, Wade Caldwell, Jonathan Kimbrell, John Norkus & Ed Russell.
The Deacon on Duty will be John Norkus.
StaffThe Rev. J. Josiah Jones, Pastor
Dr. Mark Nabholz, Director of MusicMrs. Becky Saxon, Secretary/Bookkeeper; Mr. Mark Dickens, Evening Organist;
Mr. Scott Doss, AV & Social Media Director; Mr. Charles Caruso, Sexton
This Week at Christ ChurchWeek of January 26 – February 1
SUNDAY, January 268:00 a.m. .......................... WGAC, 580AM and 95.1FM Radio Broadcast9:45 a.m. ..........................................................................Sunday School Nursery (Birth–23 mos.) ...........................................................Nursery 1 Preschool (24–48 mos.) .............................................................Nursery 2 K–4 – K–5 ......................................................................... Covenant Hall Grades 1–3 ................................................................... Children’s House Grades 4–5 ................................................................... Children’s House Middle & High School Youth .............................................Youth House Special Education ............................................................Deacons’ Room College & Career .................................................................Upper Room Adult................................................................................. Covenant Hall11:00 a.m. ........................Morning Worship ........................... Sanctuary
On the second hymn, children in K4 through Grade 3 may exit for Catechism.5:00 p.m. ............................Prayer Meeting ...................... Covenant Hall6:00 p.m. .......................... Evening Worship ........................... Sanctuary
On the third hymn, children in K4 through Grade 5 may exit for the Children’s Program.7:30 p.m. ...........................Youth Gathering ..................... Covenant Hall
WEDNESDAY, January 296:30 p.m. ...........................Youth Gathering ..................... Covenant Hall7:00 p.m. ...........................Choir Rehearsal ............................ Sanctuary8:30 p.m. ....................Brass Ensemble Rehearsal ..................... Sanctuary
SATURDAY, February 17:45 a.m. .......................Men’s Prayer Breakfast ................ Covenant Hall
The Evening Service, six o’clockYou also are being built together for a dwelling place of God in the Spirit. Ephesians 2:22
• The Piano Prelude – Savior, like a Shepherd Lead Us ...................... arr. BonamDr. Sarah Moore, piano; Mr. Brian Moore, flugelhorn
The Words of Welcome & Prayer of Invocation ....The Rev. J. Josiah Jones, Pastor
•† The Hymn No. 457 (Trinity Hymnal) ..................................................... nettleton
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
The Evening Prayer
† The Hymn No. 58 (Family Songs) – Oh, To Be Like Thee....................rondinella
The Offering & Prayer of Dedication
The Piano Offertory – He Hideth My Soul .......................................... arr. Berry
† The Hymn No. 726 (Trinity Hymnal) – Spirit of the Living God .............. iverson
On the final verse, children in K4 through Grade 5 may exit for the Children’s Program.
The New Testament Reading ..................................Galatians 5:16–24 (page 975)
The Response Pastor: This is the Word of God. People: Thanks be to Thee, O God.
The Prayer for Illumination
The Sermon – LIVING BY THE SPIRIT ......................................The Rev. Jones
† The Hymn No. 339 (Trinity Hymnal) .................................................... blaenwern
For Your Gift of God the Spirit
† The Benediction
The Piano Postlude
Communion and Fellowship LuncheonNext Sunday, February 2, we will observe the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper during Morning Worship. All communing members of Christ Church are urged to be pres-ent. Following the service we will enjoy our monthly Fellowship Luncheon in Covenant Hall. Fried chicken will be provided for a donation of any amount. Members are asked to bring a generous side dish, salad or dessert to share, and visitors are warmly invited to attend. Please use the response form inserted in today’s bulletin to indicate the number of adults and children who will attend. You may alternately respond via the ‘Fellowship Meal Signup’ link on the Welcome page of our church website, www.christchurchpres.org.
Other AnnouncementsYouth Gatherings – Tonight following Evening Worship the Youth of Christ Church will gather for a time of fellowship and to enjoy a chili supper in Covenant Hall. The Youth will also meet this Wednesday from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. That evening a snack sup-per at 6:30 will be followed by a time of activities and music, then teaching and prayer led by Lee Self. All young people in sixth grade and above are encouraged to attend these opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth.
Men’s Prayer Breakfast – This Saturday morning holds our monthly weekend Men’s Prayer Breakfast, when we will gather in Covenant Hall from 7:45 until 9:00, enjoying the fellowship of Christian brothers around a homemade breakfast and the sharing of our reflections on A. W. Tozer’s book, The Pursuit of God, before a time of prayer. Plan to take part in this unique opportunity.
Sports Fan Outreach in New York City – In connection with the 13th annual Super Bowl Outreach, the ministry of Sports Fan Outreach headed by an Anglican street preacher and evangelist, Bill Adams of Atlanta, some one hundred ministers will receive training from the staff and teaching on Homiletics from Dr. Oliver during their ministry in New York City January 30 through February 2. Pray for many conversions to be a result from street preaching.
Everyday Evangelism – Everyday Evangelism (Ev2) builds on the Share Your Faith Work-shop held this past Saturday. Beginning February 4, five teams will be spending time in preparatory devotions, classroom instruction and boots–on–the–ground training. Scrip-ture verses, stories and transitions will strengthen each person’s ability to communicate the Gospel message. The teams will meet at 6:30 each Tuesday evening for seven weeks. Pray for these teams as they will be sharing the Good News of Christ and His salvation with people in the Augusta area. If you desire to be on a team, please contact Glynn Dyer at 706–832–0830.
Pictorial Directory – The Pictorial Directory is being revised to include new members and updated information. If you would like an updated picture in the revision, please contact Glynn Dyer at 706–832–0830 or [email protected]. Updated information will be based on the recent database update sheets mailed to members and regular at-tenders. If you have not yet had the opportunity to return that sheet to the office, please do so at your earliest convenience. If you did not receive a database update letter, please call the church office, 706–210–9090.
Ministry Opportunity: Ushers – Additional ushers are needed to assist during our Morning and Evening Worship services. If you are interested in serving in this way, please contact John Norkus, 706–860–4311, or Ed Russell, 706–860–4211.
Pray for Our MissionariesRemember these missionaries and organizations designated for special prayer in our worship services today and in your daily prayers this week: Eliseo and Paula Guadagno, Operation Mobilization, Italy
Heritage Academy, Augusta, GeorgiaTim and Lana Higginbotham, NAIM, Vancouver, Canada
Kermit and Cheryl Horn, World Team, France
† The Hymn No. 146 (Trinity Hymnal) ............................................bread of life
Break Thou the Bread of LifeOn the final verse, children in K4 through Grade 3 may exit for Catechism.
The New Testament Reading ..............................Revelation 7:9–12 (page 1032)
The Response Pastor: This is the Word of God. People: Thanks be to Thee, O God.
The Prayer for Illumination
The Sermon – THE AMEN ..............................................................Dr. Oliver
† The Hymn No. 53 (Trinity Hymnal) – vss. 1 & 5 ......................lobe den herren
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
† The Benediction
† The Benediction Response (sung by all) – Threefold Amen ...................danish
(Trinity Hymnal No. 740)
The Organ Postlude – O Worship the King ....................................arr. Peeters
WelcomeThank you for joining us in worship today! Our hope is that as the Word is preached, as prayers are lifted up, and as hymns and anthems are sung, you will be blessed by the corpo-rate worship of the triune God and will return to worship with us again soon. One of our Elders will be stationed near the piano following the service should you desire to know more about Christ Church, how to become a member here, or how to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Officer Ordination and InstallationWe rejoice in and give thanks for the Lord’s provision of four officers to serve at Christ Church in the class of 2016. Our congregation elected Will Crews and Barry Smith to serve as deacons and John Dunsmore and Mark Walters to serve as elders. The ordination and installation of these men occurs during this morning’s service. Be in prayer that the Lord will help them to serve His church with great joy, energy and effectiveness for His glory.
Evening WorshipCome, gather with God’s people this evening in worship at 6:00 as we consider together the blessing and battle of life enriched and empowered by the Spirit. Pastor Jones will deliver the message from Galatians 5:16–24, “Living by the Spirit.”
† The Confession of Faith ................................................... The Apostles’ 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 on 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. (*universal)
† The Doxology (Trinity Hymnal No. 731) ........................................old hundredth
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heavenly host:Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Ordination & Installation of Officers ..... The Rev. J. Josiah Jones, Pastor
The Prayers of Thanksgiving & Intercession ...................................Dr. Oliver The Private Confession of Sin
The Scriptural Assurance of Pardon (Psalm 130:3–4)If you, O Lord, should mark iniquities, O Lord, who could stand? But with You there is forgiveness, that You may be feared.
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.
The Old Testament Reading ............ 1 Chronicles 16:13–24, 34–36 (page 347)
The Response ....................................................................................Isaiah 40:8 Pastor: The grass withers, the flower fades, People: But the word of our God stands forever.
The Offering and the Prayer of Dedication (Please record your attendance in the green Friendship Register.)
The Offertory Anthem .............................................................................Hayes
Be in my life, be in my breath, be in my walk, be in my rest, Be in this humble heart of mine; be ever present in my mind. Be in my hands, be in my feet; be in my eyes and in my speech. Be in the smile I give away; be in each healing word I say. Be in my work, be in my play; be in the struggles of each day. Be in my joy, be in my pain; be in my loss, be in my gain. Be in my thoughts, be in my song; be in my spirit all day long. Be in my prayers at dawn’s first light; be in my dreams all through the night. Amen. The prayer of my heart forever shall be, “I in You, Lord, and You in me.”
Scripture MemoryIf we are to wield the Sword in battle, we must wear it in our daily lives. Let us together, then, put on the Sword of the Spirit by memorizing and meditating upon this week’s Navigator verse: “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You” (Isaiah 26:3; Navigator topic: Relying on God’s Resources).
