December 9, 2012

Loving God, Loving Others, Reaching Out

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Welcome

But for me it is good to be near God. — Psalm 73:28 We have no greater privilege than to draw near to God. We come to Him through the merit of Christ cru-cified. We come by the power of the Holy Spirit. And we come with God’s promise that He will draw near to us (James 4:8). If your faith has not yet come to rest in Christ, and if God is awakening in your heart a desire to take the next step, please use one of the prayer cards in the Friendship Register to contact the pastor or speak to him as you leave the sanctuary. May our gracious Lord draw wonderfully near to you in this service today.

Celebration of Worship

Announcements

Reflection

1Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth!

2Serve the

LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing!

—Psalm 100:1-2

The Call to Worship Leader: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! All: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits, who forgives all your iniquity, who heals all your diseases, Leader: who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy, All: who satisfies you with good so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

—Psalm 103:1-5

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The Hymn of Praise (8:30 a.m.) (Ushers will seat late arrivals at this time)

Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates! Hymn #198

All Verses

Songs of Praise (11:00 a.m.) (Ushers will seat late arrivals at this time)

Days of Elijah

These are the days of Elijah Declaring the Word of the Lord And these are the days of your servant Moses Righteousness being restored And though these are days of great trials Of famine and darkness and sword Still we are the voice in the desert crying Prepare ye the way of the Lord

Behold He comes! Riding on the clouds Shining like the sun! At the trumpet call Lift your voice! It's the year of Jubilee And out of Zion's hill salvation comes

And these are the days of Ezekiel The dry bones becoming as flesh And these are the days of your servant David Rebuilding a temple of praise And these are the days of the harvest The fields are as white in the world And we are the laborers in your vineyard Declaring the word of the Lord There's no one like Jehovah (repeat)

Robin Mark. © 1996 Daybreak Music.

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Joy to the World (Unspeakable Joy)

Joy to the world the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room And heaven and nature sing And heaven and nature sing And heaven and heaven and nature sing Joy to the world the Savior reigns Let all their songs employ While fields and floods rocks hills and plains Repeat the sounding joy Repeat the sounding joy Repeat repeat the sounding joy Joy unspeakable joy An overflowing well, no tongue can tell Joy unspeakable joy It rises in my soul, never lets me go He rules the world with truth and grace And makes the nations prove The glories of His righteousness And wonders of His love And wonders of His love And wonders wonders of His love

© worshiptogether.com songs |Chris Tomlin | Ed Cash | George Frederic Handel | Isaac Watts | Matt Gilder

The Prayer of Adoration

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The Confession of Faith

Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, the 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 arose again from the dead; He as-cended 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.

*Suffered separation from God **universal (Not of one single nation or denomination)

The Gloria Patri (8:30 a.m.)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be,

world without end. Amen, amen.

Advent Candle

The Griffiths Family (8:30 a.m.) Matt, Kate, Lydia, Gwen

The Boles Family (11:00 a.m.)

Mark, Amy, Simon, Riley

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The Confession of Sin

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace

“To him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” —Acts 10:43

The Hymn of Pardoning Grace (8:30 a.m.)

What Wondrous Love Is This Hymn #261

All Verses As with Gladness Men of Old (11:00 a.m.)

As with Gladness men of old Did the guiding star behold As with joy they hailed its light Leading onward, beaming bright So, most gracious God may we Evermore be led to Thee As with joyful steps they sped To that lowly cradle-bed There to bend the knee before Him whom heav’n and earth adore So may we with willing feet Ever seek Thy mercy seat As they offered gifts most rare At that cradle rude and bare So may we with holy joy Pure, and free from sin’s alloy All our costliest treasures bring Christ, to Thee, our heav’nly King

William Chatterton Dix/Conrad Kocher. Public Domain.

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Introduction of New Members

Mr. Garris Adamson

Mrs. Jeannie Caver

Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Collins (Darlene)

Mr. Jacob Collins

Miss Natalie Collins

Miss Carolyn Hailey

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kahlbau (Lorice)

Mr. and Mrs. Damian Moreau (Dana)

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Norris (Noel)

Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Rowe (Laura)

Mr. and Mrs. Chad Savery (Jodi)

Mr. Wesley Savery

Mr. Will Savery

Dr. and Mrs. Steven Sprayberry (Kimmie)

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Thompson (Casie)

Mr. and Mrs. Jason Young (Shelley)

The Prayer Time with The Lord’s Prayer

Pastor: The Bible urges that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions. Congregation: God in heaven, we pray for our civil leaders, that they might be wise and honest and courageous, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.

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Pastor: Lord Jesus, you carried your cross on the wounded stripes of your back, for love of us and for the world. Congregation: We pray for the nation of Algeria, in northern Africa. In this nation of 35 mil- lion people, with 34 million being Mus- lim, please grant faith and draw many to Christ. Protect missionaries. Spread wide publications and media that com- municate the Gospel clearly. Pastor: We are commanded to go and make disci- ples of all the nations. Congregation: Bless the work of missionaries and Christian ministries worldwide, espe- cially Jeff and Mischa Marlowe in At- lanta with MTW; and, Steve and Pat Mosely in Portugal. Bless their works, dear Lord. Supply all their financial needs. Give good health. Give wisdom in decision-making. Provide leaders for the nations. Raise up fruit from their labor. Pastor: Colossians 3:23 tells us, “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Congregation: Guide us, Lord, in all of our occupa- tions. May we be effective and kind and trustworthy in all that we do. Pastor: Paul wrote, “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remember- ing you in my prayers.”

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Congregation: Holy Father, make us a praying church, diligently praying for others. We pray that you would comfort those in our presence who are hurting – as many, no doubt, are grieving, are lonely, are en slaved to particular sins. Give wisdom to those in our presence who are mak- ing difficult decisions – about work, about family situations, about financial matters. Heal those among us who are suffering from sickness and disease. Pastor: Jesus said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Congregation: Lord, give us at Eastern Shore Presby- terian Church a love for one another. Please teach us the joy that comes in denying self. May we passionately fol- low the example of the Lord Jesus who did not come to be served but to serve and give His life for others. Enable us to give of ourselves and be spent in the cause of Christ. Pastor: We thank you for hearing the prayers of your people, O Lord. Enable us to believe that you love to hear from us. Enable us to believe that your smile is upon us, be- cause of who we are in Christ. Enable us to know these things and long to spend time with you. We pray in Jesus’ name, and following his example…

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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The Welcome

The Offering and Prayer of Dedication

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.

—2 Corinthians 8:9

The Hymn of Preparation (8:30 a.m.)

As with Gladness Men of Old Hymn #226 All Verses

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THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

“Incarnation Implications”

Senior Pastor Michael Brock

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The Hymn of Consecration (8:30 a.m.) Not What My Hands Have Done Hymn #461

All Verses

Not What My Hands Have Done (11:00 a.m.)

Not what my hands have done can save my guilty soul Not what my toiling flesh has borne can make my spirit whole Not what I feel or do can give me peace with God Not all my prayers and sighs and tears can bear my awful load Your voice alone O Lord can speak to me of grace Your pow'r alone O Son of God can all my sin erase No other work but Yours, no other blood will do No strength but that which is divine can bear me safely through I praise the Christ of God, I rest on love divine And with unfalt'ring lip and heart I call this Savior mine My Lord has saved my life and freely pardon gives I love because He first loved me, I live because He lives

© Public Domain. George William Martin | Horatius Bonar

Benediction

The Response

Doxology

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.

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Announcements! Announcements! Announcements! Sunday, December 9, 2012

CHRISTMAS SHOE TREE DVD DVDs of the children’s musical The Christmas Shoe Tree from last Sunday night are available in the narthex for $5. Those in the play may take one per family free.

CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

Tonight, December 9th at 5:00 p.m., our adult choir and instrumentalists per-form The Season of Joy. It is a celtic-themed Christmas celebration that remem-bers Christ's coming through Irish traditions and music. A nursery will be pro-vided.

YOUTH PARENT MEETING Sunday, December 16th at 12:15 p.m. in room 8. Please join Chris Holland for an informational meeting on plans for the youth in 2013. Lunch will be served.

PRAYER TEXTING During the Advent season, we will be sending out a daily prayer focus via text. If you would like to receive these prayer reminders, you may text "espcprayer" to 25827. You may unsubscribe at any time. Text charges may apply, per your par-ticular plan.

GUY’S NIGHT OUT Meet December 11th at 6:00 p.m. at the Old 27 Grill in Fairhope on Hwy. 181 (food and fellowship). Please email Justin Chappell at chapp70@yahoo.com to R.S.V.P. by December 10th.

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES Monday, December 24th at 4:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Nursery is provided at both services.

STUDENT MINISTRY Sunday School @ 9:45 a.m. in the youth building. Sunday Night Fellowship: No meetings for the month of December. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group: Wednesday nights from 6:00-8:15 p.m. in the

youth building. Youth Christmas Party: December 15th at 6:00 p.m. at the Holland’s house.

(21 S. Rolling Oaks, Fairhope) Wear a tacky Christmas sweater and bring a $10.00 dirty Santa gift.

NEW SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES Beginning January 6th, the Sunday morning service times will change to the fol-lowing: early worship at 8:15 a.m., Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., late worship at 10:45 a.m.

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COMMUNICANT’S CLASS Any children who have not yet joined the church and who are in 6th grade or higher are invited to attend a Communicant’s Class starting in January. Please call Anna Davey at 210-1226 or email at adavey@easternshorepca.org if you would like to register or want more information.

WOMEN’S CARE MEDICAL CENTER Please join the Women’s Care Medical Center on January 19th for a special event, Pro-Revolution-March for Life-2013. With the 40th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade decision approaching, we will gather for a first-ever county-wide prayer to mourn the 54 million lives destroyed, and pray for an end to the vio-lence of abortion. We will meet at the Bay Minette Elementary School at 2:00 p.m. and begin with a half mile march that will end with a rally at the court-house steps at 2:30 p.m.

BAYSHORE BUZZ BCS Second Tuesday Tour is scheduled for Tuesday morning, December

11th, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. This tour offers prospective families as well as other interested parties an opportunity to see what the Lord is doing here at Bayshore Christian School. The tour involves a short video, an overview of the school’s philosophy and curriculum, and the opportunity to see our teachers and students in action. There will also be a time for questions and answers pertaining to BCS and classical Christian education.

BCS would like to extend an invitation to members of ESPC to join us for our afterschool enrichment program. Several programs are offered in The Master’s Center, we want to highlight the music programs that are being offered at this time. Music programs offered: Violin lessons: grades K-9th (we hope to eventually form a strings ensem-ble) Band instruments: including flute, clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, trom- bone, percussion: grades 5th-9th Guitar lessons with David Moore: Grades 2nd-9th (4 spots available) (Jordy Searcy’s guitar classes are full at this time.) Piano lessons: Grades 2nd –9th (3 spots available) Praise and Worship Band: grades 7th-9th (must audition with Chris Holland, this group performs during Upper School Chapel on Monday mornings.)

Photography with Keith Stewart, art classes, and we will offer choral en-semble for grades 3rd-5th in January, as well as social skills in January.

Contact Darlene Collins at 490-3197 or darlenehcollins@gmail.com for more information.

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GREETER’S SCHEDULE: December 16 8:30—Carl Lineberry 11:00—Kitty & Wells Wilson, Pam & Craig Reaves

RAPID VISITATION SCHEDULE: December 9: Mark & Debi Kolen December 16: Michael & Barbra Lockridge

NURSERY MINISTRY WORKERS: Please arrive 10 minutes early December 9 8:30—Emily & Justin Chappell, Claudia Finnamore, Ellen Adamson, Elizabeth Wiggins 11:00—Tricia Rodriguez-Feo & Debbie Diegmann, Barbra Lockridge, Marjorie Searcy, Lynn Knighton December 16 8:30—Linda Long & Gayle Wheeler, Pam Stevens, Melinda Patin, Elizabeth Wiggins 11:00—Chris & Mike Finerty, Laura Rowe & Julie Smith, Amanda & Chris Hol-land, Lisa Crone & Holly Pursley

ESPC Happenings Week of December 9, 2012

December Duty Deacons: Craig Reaves and Tim Finnamore

SUNDAY, December 9 8:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Blended Worship 5:00 p.m. Adult Choir Performance (nursery provided)

MONDAY, December 10 5:30 p.m. Missions meeting (nursery provided)

TUESDAY, December 11 6:00 p.m. Guys’ Night Out @ Old 27 Grill

WEDNESDAY, December 12 6:00 p.m. Women’s Ministry meeting @ Susan McCrary’s home (9508 Carlie Court, Fairhope) 6:00 p.m. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group in the youth building 6:30 p.m. ESL in the white building (nursery provided)

FRIDAY, December 15 6:00 p.m. Youth Christmas Party at Chris Holland’s home (21 S. Rolling Oaks Dr., Fairhope)

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Prayer for Expecting Parents

Please keep these families and their babies in prayer.

Krista & Michael Nebrig: due February, 2013 Lisa & Scotty Keenan: due April, 2013

Emily & Justin Chappell: due May, 2013

Staff Email

Michael Brock: Senior Pastor, mbrock@easternshorepca.org Pat Davey: Assistant Pastor, pdavey@easternshorepca.org John Howard: BCS Headmaster, jhoward@bayshorechristian.org Jeff Hauge: BCS Asst. Principal, jhauge@bayshorechristian.org George Searcy: Director of Worship Arts, gsearcy@easternshorepca.org Chris Holland: Youth Director, cholland@easternshorepca.org Anna Davey: Director of Children’s Ministry, adavey@easternshorepca.org Jenni Wiggins: Administrative Assistant, espc@easternshorepca.org Wanda Philson: Accounting Manager, wphilson@easternshorepca.org Eileen Marsh: Office Assistant, emarsh@easternshorepca.org

Blogs

Pastor Brock’s blog is www.michaelbrockblog.com George Searcy’s blog at www.georgesearcyconformation.tumblr.com Madison Mabry will be going to Colombia, South America AND Kenya, Africa next year. She has started a blog and major fundraising. She is required to raise $5,300 by next June. Her blog is a continual update for prayer and finan-cial need. It is www.exploringHisKingdom.blogspot.com.

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ESPC Leadership

Diaconate Class of 2012

Rusty Green Jeff Hauge

Mike Justesen, Vice Chairman Scotty Keenan

Class of 2013 Tim Finnamore, Chairman

Tom Stevens Dick White

Class of 2014 Mark Boles

Craig Reaves Clay Steed

Keith Stewart

John Parker, Deacon Emeritus

Session Class of 2012

Newt Blackerby Rick Skinner, Clerk

Joe Vosicky

Class of 2013 Bob Blake

Mike Finerty Tripp Oliphant Wells Wilson

Class of 2014 John Hailey

Mike McCrary Bill McNair

Pete Scarbrough Michael Brock, Senior Pastor

Paul Fellers, Jr., Elder Emeritus

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Our Missionaries

DONALD & CLAIRE-LISE COBB MTW: FRANCE

SCOTT & CHRISTINE DEVRIES

MTW: (SENSITIVE AREA) TURKEY

PAUL & FLOR FELLERS ECUADOR: BAYSIDE MEDICAL MISSIONS

BEAU & JENNIFER FERGUSON MTW: INDONESIA

MARCIA HARRIS VOICE OF THE MARTYRS: LOCAL AREA

DON & TERI HORSLEY

NAVIGATORS: (SENSITIVE AREA) CENTRAL ASIA

DAVID & MARCIA JONES MTW: LONDON

IAN & HEATHER JONES MTW: CHAD

GLENN & BONNIE LAFITTE WORLD RADIO NETWORK: TEXAS/MEXICO BORDER

JOEL & JUDY LINTON MISSION SENDING SERVICE: TAIWAN

JEFF & MISCHA MARLOWE MTW: ATLANTA AND THE WORLD

STEVE & PAT MOSELY TEAM: PORTUGAL

TAMMY MURDEN NAVIGATORS: COLORADO

JOHN & MAYMOSS PARKER HERE'S LIFE AFRICA

JIM & MARY ALICE PATTERSON

MTW-WYCLIFFE: INDONESIA/AUSTRALIA

CHUCK & WYEMA PHILLIPS MTW: LONDON

RYAN & STEPHANIE ROBINSON YWAM: CURRENTLY THE CARIBBEAN

JEAN SHARPE PARTNERS IN ASIAN MISSIONS: INTERNATIONAL

JIM & CATY TATE MTW: ECUADOR

LARRY & SANDY TROTTER MTW: MEXICO

Our Vision

Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church seeks to be a regional, Reformed church impacting the Eastern Shore,

Baldwin County, and the world, by: Growing deep in individual walks with Christ. Worshipping reverently and joyfully in community with fel-

low believers. Caring for one another in practical and helpful ways. Winsomely building relationships with non-Christians and

evangelizing the lost. Effectively discipling young believers. Praying diligently for the work of the kingdom. Giving generously toward the work of the kingdom. Energetically supporting missions. Being sociologically, economically, and culturally diverse. Sending ministers-in-training into other churches. Providing programs for various needs in the community

such as AA and Divorce Recovery. Educating diverse peoples for ministry. Planting other churches in Baldwin County and beyond.

23050 Highway 98

Fairhope, Alabama 36532

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