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Prelude Chorale Variations on “Veni Creator Spiritus” Maurice DurufleDennis Bergin, organ

Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire, and lighten with celestial fire;Thou the anointing Spirit art, who dost thy sevenfold gifts impart.Praise to thy eternal merit, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. Attributed to Rhabanus Maurus, c. 776-856

WelcomeReverend Dr. Russell St. John, Lead Pastor

We Prepare Our Hearts for Worship God Is Our Strength and RefugeTom Orear, euphonium

God is our strength and refuge, our present help in trouble;And we therefore will not fear, though the earth should change!Though mountains shake and tremble, though swirling floods are raging,God the Lord of Hosts is with us ever more!

There is a flowing river, within God’s holy city;God is in the midst of her she shall not be moved!God’s help is swiftly given, thrones vanish at his presenceGod the Lord of Hosts is with us evermore!

*God Calls Us to Worship Psalm 46:1-7 David Barnes, Student Ministry Director

Pastor: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. People: Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the

mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.

Pastor: There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.

People: God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.

Pastor: The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; he utters his voice, the earth melts.All: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Worshiping God, Who Cares for His Churches!

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“We shine the Spotlight On Christ”

*We Will Not Fear!

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*We Invoke His Presence

God Exposes Our Need Galatians 6:9-10 Reverend Dr. Russell St. John

And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.

We Confess Our Sin

Christ Provides for Our Need Galatians 6:14 But far be it from me to boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

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*We Will Boast in Jesus Christ!Carrie Smith, piano; Bill Myers, guitar; Matt Brantley, bass; Rod Cunningham, keyboard; Greg Wagener, drums

Ordination and Installation of David BarnesReverend Dr. Russell St. John

Introduction, Exhortation, and Questions

Laying on of Hands and Prayer - Ernst Taeger

Pronouncement and Right Hand of Fellowship

Charge and Prayer - Reverend William Spink, Jr.

Charge to the Congregation - Reverend William Myers

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How Deep the Father's Love for Us

Words and Music: Stuart Townend; ©1995 Kingsway's Thankyou Music; All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under CCLI#254738.

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*We Sing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!

For All the Saints

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We Invoke His Help 1 Peter 5:6-7 Doug Loveall, Elder

Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.

We Prepare for God's Word! Hallelu! Sing and Give Thanks! Middle School & High School Choir

Chorus: Hallelu, sing and give thanks to God.Come, ev’ryone, and sing, sing and give thanks to God.Hallelu, sing and give thanks to God.Come, ev’ryone, and sing, sing and give thanks to God. [Chorus]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. [Chorus]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;Praise Him, all creatures here below;Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. [Chorus]

Hallelu, sing and give thanks to God.Come, ev’ryone, and sing, sing and give thanks to God.Come and sing your praise to God!

Words & Music: Incorporating a Traditional Guyanan Fold Song and OLD HUNDREDTH; Arr: Philip Kern; ©1900 Alfred Publishing Co. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission. Reprinted with permission under OneLicense.net #A-715258.

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God Proclaims His Word Reverend Dr. Russell St. John, Lead Pastor Sermon Series “Acts” Scripture Text Acts 20:1-6 Sermon Title The Care of Churches

After the uproar ceased, Paul sent for the disciples, and after encouraging them, he said farewell and departed for Macedonia. 2 When he had gone through those regions and had given them much encouragement, he came to Greece. 3 There he spent three months, and when a plot was made against him by the Jews as he was about to set sail for Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia. 4 Sopater the Berean, son of Pyrrhus, accompanied him; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy; and the Asians, Tychicus and Trophimus. 5 These went on ahead and were waiting for us at Troas, 6 but we sailed away from Philippi after the days of Unleavened Bread, and in five days we came to them at Troas, where we stayed for seven days.

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*We Sing, Hallelujah!

*Benediction

*Postlude Reprise: Our Great God!

Words and Music: Mac Powell and Fernando Ortega; ©2002 Word Music LLC | New Spring ||Dejamesolo Music. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under CCLI #254738

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Sermon Notes

The Care of Churches Reverend Dr. Russell St. John, Lead PastorActs 20:1-6

How did Jesus use Paul to care for His churches?

1. He used Paul to encourage His churches.

2. He used Paul to feed His churches.

*Congregation please riseUnless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.