CH∏ISTIAN LIFE CONFE∏ENCE JANUARY 30, 2011

“Do not be conformed to this world, but be

transformed by the renewal of your mind”

ROMANS 12:2going deeper

OUR MISSION:To glorify God through joyful worship, to show God’s love to all people,

to lead them to faith in Jesus Christ, to make them His disciples, and to call them to His service.

4055 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN 38111 www.2pc.org · (901) 454-0034

Welcome!

If you are visiting with us today, we welcome you to Second Presbyterian. Please sign our Friendship Pad, which will be passed during the Greetings time of the service. Our Congregational Communities (CCs), also known as Sunday School classes, offer a wide variety of options appealing to various age groups and stages of life. Visiting a CC is the best way to get to know others and become involved. CCs meet on Sunday mornings at 9:45 a.m. For a full listing of classes, visit www.2pc.org/cc.

Weekly Focus on Missions

World Missions: Cary writes to us from the Far East city where she, her husband Brian, and children serve asking that we pray that she will have His plans, His guidance, and a heart of courage, and not of fear. With Ben leaving for college in a few months and Lillian in a year and a half, Cary knows that family transition is approaching. Pray she will want to follow hard after Jesus, keeping Him first, her family next, and ministry third. Pray that she will have wisdom with her work in the orphanage regarding how to coordinate trips, help kids get needed surgeries, and best handle funds. Mission Memphis: Multi National Ministries writes that they are praising God for the overwhelming number of Christmas toys supplied for the MNM children and asks us to join them in prayer for two Middle Eastern families who lost family members in tragic accidents as well as for Hana in Yemen, J. Nguyen, mothers in abusive relationships, and for Thao, who has a heart problem.

Congregational Meeting

The congregation will meet on January 29, 2012 at the 8:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services to elect members of the Nominations Committee.

This Week/Coming Soon

Winter Inquirers: You may have faith questions, wish to know more about Second, or you may be ready to pursue membership. Perhaps you are a long-time member, but you still want to know more about church government, worship, or doctrinal issues. Winter Inquirers is for you! The class is a series of four sessions – Friday evening, February 3; Saturday morning, February 4; and Sunday morning and afternoon, February 5. We would love for you to join us as we explore God and His church. Call the Inquirers’ Office at 454-0034, ext. 172 for details and registration information.

Creating Your SecondACT Workshops: Second’s Middle Adult Ministry will offer two workshops in January — one specifically for couples on Wednesday nights (7-8 p.m. beginning January 25 with Jacky and Mike Gatliff) and another for anyone interested on Tuesday mornings (7-8 a.m. beginning January 24 with Bobby Shute and Mike Taylor). Both workshops will be held on the church campus for eight weeks, and space is limited. To register, contact Rachel Brannigan at rbrannigan@2pc.org or 454-0034.Good Reading Dinner Group: The reading group is back with exciting book reviews for the winter season! Please join us in C310 to hear book reviews from 5:15-6:05 p.m. on January 25; February 15, 22, and 29; and March 7. On January 25, Sam Shaw will review I Samuel: Looking on the Heart by Dale Ralph Davis. CityServe Explorers: CityServe Explorers will get an overview of the vision of Memphis Leadership Foundation from Howard Eddings on January 26 as he leads us on a tour of Orange Mound and explains MLF’s involvement in the historic neighborhood. We will leave the west parking lot promptly at 3:30 p.m. and return by 5:30. Contact Rachel Brannigan at rbrannigan@2pc.org or 454-0034 if you’d like to ride the church van.Chancel Guild Meeting: All are invited to the annual Chancel Guild meeting on January 31 at 11:15 a.m. in the Sanctuary. Contact Eileen Wood at 682-1483 for more information.

MidWeek/Small Groups

Join us every Wednesday evening for dinner in the Fellowship Hall from 5:15-6:15 p.m. followed by community fellowship and small groups. Nursery is provided for ages 3 and under beginning at 5:30. Other programs for children and youth, as well as special support classes, are available. More details are available online at www.2pc.org/midweek. If you’d like to join a small group, visit www.2pc.org/smallgroups for more information.

Support Ministries

Recovery Ministry: Second now offers recovery groups for those dealing with the painful effects of substance abuse. Groups will be available on Sunday afternoons at 4:30 p.m. before our Sunday Night Worship service for those who are recovering from alcoholism and/or drug abuse (B Building Conference Room) and for relatives and friends of those recovering (room B102). For more information, email recovery@2pc.org or call 454-0034.

Divorce Recovery: This program, which started January 11, meets on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in C105. Registration is required ($30), and those interested may join the group through January 25. Call the Caring Ministry at 454-0034 to register.Single Parenting: During this 9-week program on Wednesdays through March 7 (6:30-7:30 p.m.), single parents gather to share concerns and get advice from expert speakers. Call the Children’s Ministry at 454-0034 for more information.Career Transition Group: This group, led by Robert Sutton, welcomes those currently in transition or looking for a career change and meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 8 a.m. to pray, network, and gain practical employment advice. Call the Caring Ministry at 454-0034 with questions.Support for Caregivers of Alzheimer’s Patients: Second is forming a monthly support group for caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients to provide information about the disease and services available, share suggestions for caring for loved ones and ideas for dealing with stress, and give the chance to build supportive relationships with others. The group will meet at 10 a.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month, beginning March 28. For more information, contact Caroline McCool at 458-2388, Carol Overcast at 681-9525, or the Caring Ministry at 454-0034.

Service Opportunities

Ushers for 2012: If you’re interested in being an usher during our worship services for the 2012 calendar year, please contact Rachel Brannigan at rbrannigan@2pc.org or call 454-0034.Sunday Morning Greeters: The Hospitality Ministry is looking for warm, friendly faces to greet worshippers on Sunday mornings! Contact Kim Blankenship for more information at kblankenship@2pc.org or 454-0034.

Women in Ministry

Women’s Bible Studies: It’s not too late to sign up for the winter/spring semesters of Second’s Bible studies for women. Visit www.2pc.org/women to register or call 454-0034 for more information.Compass Class: On Tuesday, January 31, the Compass class will begin a six-week video study called Doing the Right Thing. This series will encourage you to examine yourself and how character issues relate to your life at home, school, work, etc. Contact Nancy Webster to register at 454-0034 or nwebster@2pc.org. The cost is $20, and nursery is available for $10 per child.

Girls’ Night Out: Find out how recycling can reduce your waste, turn trash into treasure, and use the earth’s resources more wisely and gently at the next Girls’ Night Out, February 2 at 7 p.m. All women are invited to join us for a fun and informative evening with our own Trina Jones, a sustainability professional for the past three years. We’ll learn practical, at-home tips that will help us care for God’s creation. Invite a friend!Garden of Reading: This women’s book discussion group will meet February 13 at 11:30 a.m. in the Gathering Room to discuss Evidence Not Seen: A Woman’s Miraculous Faith in the Jungles of World War II, Darlene Deibler Rose’s true story of her life as a young newlywed missionary in the little-known interior of New Guinea before Pearl Harbor and as a prisoner in a Japanese internment camp during the war. Women’s Retreat: Save the date for Second’s annual Women’s Retreat, April 13-15, and stay tuned for more details!

Student Ministries

Jr. High: Mission Trip applications are due February 5. Three Degrees meets tonight, 7:15-8:45 p.m. Don’t miss Tuesday Morning Prayer at the Nelsons’ home at 6 a.m. Join us for REP Tutoring on January 31, 4:30 p.m. (meet at the church). Small Groups meet on Wednesdays, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Visit www.2pcyouth.org for more information!Sr. High: Mission Trip applications are due January 29. Life Groups meet tonight (4:45-6:00 p.m.). Join us for REP Tutoring tomorrow at 5:15 p.m. (meet at the church). Don’t miss Tuesday Morning Prayer at the Nelsons’ home at 6 a.m. True North meets on Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Visit www.2pcyouth.org for more information!College: The College Class meets every Sunday, upstairs in the EC Building at 9:45 a.m. For more information about our College Ministry, email Amanda Coop at acoop@campusoutreach.org.

Recreation News

Spring Sports Registration: Soccer registration for PK-6th grade begins January 18. Baseball registration for JK-6th grade will begin February 8. Spots are limited, so sign up early at www.2pcsports.org, by calling 454-0034, or emailing louanne.mooney@2pc.org.Miles for Mercy 5K Training: Our Recreation Ministry is offering an 8-week training program for the 2nd annual 2PC Miles for Mercy 5K. This training is for beginners and for ex-runners who want some fellowship while getting back in running shape. The first meeting is January 28 at 9 a.m. We will meet every

Our 11:00 a.m. service is broadcast live each week on WHBQ (AM 560). The same service is telecast one week later, every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WREG-TV (Channel 3). Live streaming of our Sunday morning worship

services is also available at www.ustream.tv/channel/second-stream

Saturday until race day, March 24. The training group enrollment fee is $20, which goes directly to your 5K race registration. Contact Katherine at kthurmond@2pc.org or 454-0034 to sign up.

Caring Ministry

Sympathy to: None to reportCongratulations to: None to reportIn the Hospital (as of 1/18/12): Dorothy Davis, Allen Morgan Rehab (no visitors)Steve Collins, Baptist RehabBob Cooper, Allen Morgan Rehab

January Flowers

The rosebud in the Chancel of the Sanctuary today are placed in honor of the birth of: Angelina Sofia Carroll, born January 5, 2012, daughter of Orgeny and Steve Carroll.The flowers in the Sanctuary for the month of January are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Babies in Heaven by an Anonymous donor; Simeon F. and Sarah M. Brewton, baby son Stuart Brewton, Helen Brewton McCaslin, and Sara Jean Jordan by Olga Brewton Gore; Robert (Bob) Brock by his wife, Helen, his children, and grandchildren; Stephen Warner Flinn by his family; Mrs. Ruth Clement Jayroe and Mrs. Lucy Clement Smith by Martha Jayroe; John and Beverly Pettey by their children and grandchildren; S. Herbert Rhea by his wife Linda and children Stephen, Marilyn and Suzanne, and his granddaughters, Lizzy and Emily Rhea; Dale Shankle Ryan by her family Gary, Beth, Tate, and Brokke Simpson.

Order for the Public Worship of GodSeason of Epiphany

As you enter the Sanctuary, please assume a quiet and respectful attitude of worship.Please silence your mobile devices.

ORCHESTRAL PRELUDE: “Brandenburg Concerto No. 2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J.S. BachLenora Morrow, Organist

Praising God with RejoicingCHORAL INTROIT: “Achieved Is the Glorious Work” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haydn

Achieved is the glorious work; Our song let be the praise of God. He sole on high exalted reigns. Hallelujah! Glory to His name forever. Hallelujah!

The Westminster Singers (8:15), The Chancel Choir (11:00) Gabriel C. Statom, Director of Music

CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. Todd Erickson

WHYMN OF PRAISE: ”Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ODE TO JOY

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above, Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day.

All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ, our Brother— all who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o’er us, brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life.

WREADING FROM THE PSALMS: Psalm 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney T. Humphreys (8:15)Gregory T. Wilkinson (11:00)

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.

Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.

When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,

what is man that you are mindful of him,and the son of man that you care for him?

Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beingsand crowned him with glory and honor.

You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;you have put all things under his feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field,

the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas.

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ODE TO JOY

God of glory, power, mercy, all creation praises Thee; We, Thy creatures, would adore Thee now and through eternity. Saved to magnify Thy goodness, grant that we extol Thy Name; With our hearts as with our voices now Thy praises to proclaim.

WPRAYER OF ADORATION

Approaching God with Reverence

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty God, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Who made us in Your image to rule over all Your creation, we confess with sorrow that we have failed to serve You faithfully: we have selfishly sinned against our neighbor, and we have foolishly violated Your commandments. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. Please forgive us for all of our transgressions, and renew within us a right spirit that we may forever serve You and thereby glorify Your matchless Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON

WHYMN OF SALVATION: “In Christ Alone” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid Ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand.In Christ alone! Who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied— For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine— Bought with the precious blood of Christ.No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: ”By Faith” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

By faith we see the hand of God In the light of creation’s grand design, In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness, Who walk by faith and not by sight.

By faith our fathers roamed the earth With pow’r of His promise in their hearts Of a holy city built by God’s own hand, A place where peace and justice reign.

We will stand as children of the promise; We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward. Till the race is finished and the work is done, We’ll walk by faith and not by sight.

By faith the prophets saw a day When the longed-for Messiah would appear With the pow’r to break the chains of sin and death And rise triumphant from the grave.

By faith the church was called to go In the pow’r of the Spirit to the lost To deliver captives and to preach good news In ev’ry corner of the earth.

By faith this mountain shall be moved, And the pow’r of the gospel shall prevail. For we know in Christ all things are possible For all who call upon His name.

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

We will stand as children of the promise; We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward. Till the race is finished and the work is done, We’ll walk by faith and not by sight.

WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

WGREETINGS

Hearing God’s Word with Repentance and Faith

A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15)

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER . . . . . . .Sanders L. Willson

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.

READING FROM THE ACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acts 17:16-34 (page 926 in pew Bible)

All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field; The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever. Amen. (Isaiah 40:6b, 8)

SERMON Worldview Evangelism Philip G. Ryken

PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

WPSALM OF MISSION: No. 437 “O God, to Us Show Mercy” . . . . . . . . . . . MEIRIONYDD

WBENEDICTION

WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Praeludium in C” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J.S. Bach

WIndicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778

We consider it a privilege to have our children in worship with us. If your small children become restless and vocal, we invite you to the children’s room especially designed for them at the rear of the Sanctuary. They are also welcome in the nursery. Older children should also be encouraged to come to church prepared to stay in their pew throughout the service. One of our pastors will be available after the service to pray for you or to offer helpful direction regarding your spiritual life. He will be in the Gathering Room, which is the first room on your left as you exit the southwest door of the Sanctuary (closest to the pulpit). You may also send your confidential email to pastor@2pc.org with questions about your spiritual life.

Philip Ryken

Our preacher this morning is Wheaton College’s eighth president. He earned a master of divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary and a doctorate in historical theology from the University of Oxford. Ryken returned from England to join the pastoral staff at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia in 1995, preaching there until his appointment at Wheaton.

Combined CCs with Michael Ramsden

All adult Congregational Communities (CCs) will meet together in the Sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. today with Michael Ramsden as part of our CLC conference. Ramsden has been the European Director of RZIM Zacharias Trust since its foundation in 1997. He grew up in the Middle East, is a passionate evangelist and apologist, and a Lecturer in Christian Apologetics at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, where his main involvement is with the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

Sunday Night Worship

Tonight’s worship service at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary will conclude our Christian Life Conference. Don’t miss our final conference message, “The Christian Worldview: Arrogant, Ignorant, or Accurate?” with Michael Ramsden.

Order for the Public Worship of GodSeason of Epiphany

As you enter the Sanctuary, please assume a quiet and respectful attitude of worship.Please silence your mobile devices.

ORCHESTRAL PRELUDE: “Brandenburg Concerto No. 2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J.S. BachLenora Morrow, Organist

Praising God with RejoicingCHORAL INTROIT: “Achieved Is the Glorious Work” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haydn

Achieved is the glorious work; Our song let be the praise of God. He sole on high exalted reigns. Hallelujah! Glory to His name forever. Hallelujah!

The Westminster Singers (8:15), The Chancel Choir (11:00) Gabriel C. Statom, Director of Music

CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. Todd Erickson

WHYMN OF PRAISE: ”Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ODE TO JOY

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above, Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day.

All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ, our Brother— all who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o’er us, brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life.

WREADING FROM THE PSALMS: Psalm 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney T. Humphreys (8:15)Gregory T. Wilkinson (11:00)

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.

Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.

When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,

what is man that you are mindful of him,and the son of man that you care for him?

Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beingsand crowned him with glory and honor.

You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;you have put all things under his feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field,

the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas.

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ODE TO JOY

God of glory, power, mercy, all creation praises Thee; We, Thy creatures, would adore Thee now and through eternity. Saved to magnify Thy goodness, grant that we extol Thy Name; With our hearts as with our voices now Thy praises to proclaim.

WPRAYER OF ADORATION

Approaching God with Reverence

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty God, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Who made us in Your image to rule over all Your creation, we confess with sorrow that we have failed to serve You faithfully: we have selfishly sinned against our neighbor, and we have foolishly violated Your commandments. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. Please forgive us for all of our transgressions, and renew within us a right spirit that we may forever serve You and thereby glorify Your matchless Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON

WHYMN OF SALVATION: “In Christ Alone” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid Ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand.In Christ alone! Who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied— For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine— Bought with the precious blood of Christ.No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: ”By Faith” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

By faith we see the hand of God In the light of creation’s grand design, In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness, Who walk by faith and not by sight.

By faith our fathers roamed the earth With pow’r of His promise in their hearts Of a holy city built by God’s own hand, A place where peace and justice reign.

We will stand as children of the promise; We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward. Till the race is finished and the work is done, We’ll walk by faith and not by sight.

By faith the prophets saw a day When the longed-for Messiah would appear With the pow’r to break the chains of sin and death And rise triumphant from the grave.

By faith the church was called to go In the pow’r of the Spirit to the lost To deliver captives and to preach good news In ev’ry corner of the earth.

By faith this mountain shall be moved, And the pow’r of the gospel shall prevail. For we know in Christ all things are possible For all who call upon His name.

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

We will stand as children of the promise; We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward. Till the race is finished and the work is done, We’ll walk by faith and not by sight.

WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

WGREETINGS

Hearing God’s Word with Repentance and Faith

A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15)

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER . . . . . . .Sanders L. Willson

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.

READING FROM THE ACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acts 17:16-34 (page 926 in pew Bible)

All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field; The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever. Amen. (Isaiah 40:6b, 8)

SERMON Worldview Evangelism Philip G. Ryken

PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

WPSALM OF MISSION: No. 437 “O God, to Us Show Mercy” . . . . . . . . . . . MEIRIONYDD

WBENEDICTION

WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Praeludium in C” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J.S. Bach

WIndicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778

We consider it a privilege to have our children in worship with us. If your small children become restless and vocal, we invite you to the children’s room especially designed for them at the rear of the Sanctuary. They are also welcome in the nursery. Older children should also be encouraged to come to church prepared to stay in their pew throughout the service. One of our pastors will be available after the service to pray for you or to offer helpful direction regarding your spiritual life. He will be in the Gathering Room, which is the first room on your left as you exit the southwest door of the Sanctuary (closest to the pulpit). You may also send your confidential email to pastor@2pc.org with questions about your spiritual life.

Philip Ryken

Our preacher this morning is Wheaton College’s eighth president. He earned a master of divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary and a doctorate in historical theology from the University of Oxford. Ryken returned from England to join the pastoral staff at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia in 1995, preaching there until his appointment at Wheaton.

Combined CCs with Michael Ramsden

All adult Congregational Communities (CCs) will meet together in the Sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. today with Michael Ramsden as part of our CLC conference. Ramsden has been the European Director of RZIM Zacharias Trust since its foundation in 1997. He grew up in the Middle East, is a passionate evangelist and apologist, and a Lecturer in Christian Apologetics at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, where his main involvement is with the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

Sunday Night Worship

Tonight’s worship service at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary will conclude our Christian Life Conference. Don’t miss our final conference message, “The Christian Worldview: Arrogant, Ignorant, or Accurate?” with Michael Ramsden.

Order for the Public Worship of GodSeason of Epiphany

As you enter the Sanctuary, please assume a quiet and respectful attitude of worship.Please silence your mobile devices.

ORCHESTRAL PRELUDE: “Brandenburg Concerto No. 2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J.S. BachLenora Morrow, Organist

Praising God with RejoicingCHORAL INTROIT: “Achieved Is the Glorious Work” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haydn

Achieved is the glorious work; Our song let be the praise of God. He sole on high exalted reigns. Hallelujah! Glory to His name forever. Hallelujah!

The Westminster Singers (8:15), The Chancel Choir (11:00) Gabriel C. Statom, Director of Music

CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. Todd Erickson

WHYMN OF PRAISE: ”Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ODE TO JOY

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above, Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day.

All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ, our Brother— all who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o’er us, brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life.

WREADING FROM THE PSALMS: Psalm 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney T. Humphreys (8:15)Gregory T. Wilkinson (11:00)

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.

Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.

When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,

what is man that you are mindful of him,and the son of man that you care for him?

Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beingsand crowned him with glory and honor.

You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;you have put all things under his feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field,

the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas.

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ODE TO JOY

God of glory, power, mercy, all creation praises Thee; We, Thy creatures, would adore Thee now and through eternity. Saved to magnify Thy goodness, grant that we extol Thy Name; With our hearts as with our voices now Thy praises to proclaim.

WPRAYER OF ADORATION

Approaching God with Reverence

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty God, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Who made us in Your image to rule over all Your creation, we confess with sorrow that we have failed to serve You faithfully: we have selfishly sinned against our neighbor, and we have foolishly violated Your commandments. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. Please forgive us for all of our transgressions, and renew within us a right spirit that we may forever serve You and thereby glorify Your matchless Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON

WHYMN OF SALVATION: “In Christ Alone” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid Ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand.In Christ alone! Who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied— For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine— Bought with the precious blood of Christ.No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: ”By Faith” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

By faith we see the hand of God In the light of creation’s grand design, In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness, Who walk by faith and not by sight.

By faith our fathers roamed the earth With pow’r of His promise in their hearts Of a holy city built by God’s own hand, A place where peace and justice reign.

We will stand as children of the promise; We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward. Till the race is finished and the work is done, We’ll walk by faith and not by sight.

By faith the prophets saw a day When the longed-for Messiah would appear With the pow’r to break the chains of sin and death And rise triumphant from the grave.

By faith the church was called to go In the pow’r of the Spirit to the lost To deliver captives and to preach good news In ev’ry corner of the earth.

By faith this mountain shall be moved, And the pow’r of the gospel shall prevail. For we know in Christ all things are possible For all who call upon His name.

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

We will stand as children of the promise; We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward. Till the race is finished and the work is done, We’ll walk by faith and not by sight.

WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

WGREETINGS

Hearing God’s Word with Repentance and Faith

A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15)

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER . . . . . . .Sanders L. Willson

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.

READING FROM THE ACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acts 17:16-34 (page 926 in pew Bible)

All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field; The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever. Amen. (Isaiah 40:6b, 8)

SERMON Worldview Evangelism Philip G. Ryken

PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

WPSALM OF MISSION: No. 437 “O God, to Us Show Mercy” . . . . . . . . . . . MEIRIONYDD

WBENEDICTION

WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Praeludium in C” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J.S. Bach

WIndicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778

We consider it a privilege to have our children in worship with us. If your small children become restless and vocal, we invite you to the children’s room especially designed for them at the rear of the Sanctuary. They are also welcome in the nursery. Older children should also be encouraged to come to church prepared to stay in their pew throughout the service. One of our pastors will be available after the service to pray for you or to offer helpful direction regarding your spiritual life. He will be in the Gathering Room, which is the first room on your left as you exit the southwest door of the Sanctuary (closest to the pulpit). You may also send your confidential email to pastor@2pc.org with questions about your spiritual life.

Philip Ryken

Our preacher this morning is Wheaton College’s eighth president. He earned a master of divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary and a doctorate in historical theology from the University of Oxford. Ryken returned from England to join the pastoral staff at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia in 1995, preaching there until his appointment at Wheaton.

Combined CCs with Michael Ramsden

All adult Congregational Communities (CCs) will meet together in the Sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. today with Michael Ramsden as part of our CLC conference. Ramsden has been the European Director of RZIM Zacharias Trust since its foundation in 1997. He grew up in the Middle East, is a passionate evangelist and apologist, and a Lecturer in Christian Apologetics at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, where his main involvement is with the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

Sunday Night Worship

Tonight’s worship service at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary will conclude our Christian Life Conference. Don’t miss our final conference message, “The Christian Worldview: Arrogant, Ignorant, or Accurate?” with Michael Ramsden.

Order for the Public Worship of GodSeason of Epiphany

As you enter the Sanctuary, please assume a quiet and respectful attitude of worship.Please silence your mobile devices.

ORCHESTRAL PRELUDE: “Brandenburg Concerto No. 2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J.S. BachLenora Morrow, Organist

Praising God with RejoicingCHORAL INTROIT: “Achieved Is the Glorious Work” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Haydn

Achieved is the glorious work; Our song let be the praise of God. He sole on high exalted reigns. Hallelujah! Glory to His name forever. Hallelujah!

The Westminster Singers (8:15), The Chancel Choir (11:00) Gabriel C. Statom, Director of Music

CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D. Todd Erickson

WHYMN OF PRAISE: ”Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ODE TO JOY

Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above, Melt the clouds of sin and sadness, drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day.

All Thy works with joy surround Thee, earth and heaven reflect Thy rays, Stars and angels sing around Thee, center of unbroken praise. Field and forest, vale and mountain, flowery meadow, flashing sea, Chanting bird and flowing fountain, call us to rejoice in Thee.

Thou art giving and forgiving, ever blessing, ever blest, Wellspring of the joy of living, ocean depth of happy rest! Thou our Father, Christ, our Brother— all who live in love are Thine; Teach us how to love each other, lift us to the joy divine.

Mortals, join the happy chorus which the morning stars began; Father love is reigning o’er us, brother love binds man to man. Ever singing, march we onward, victors in the midst of strife, Joyful music leads us sunward in the triumph song of life.

WREADING FROM THE PSALMS: Psalm 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . Courtney T. Humphreys (8:15)Gregory T. Wilkinson (11:00)

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens.

Out of the mouth of babies and infants, you have established strength because of your foes, to still the enemy and the avenger.

When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers,the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,

what is man that you are mindful of him,and the son of man that you care for him?

Yet you have made him a little lower than the heavenly beingsand crowned him with glory and honor.

You have given him dominion over the works of your hands;you have put all things under his feet, all sheep and oxen, and also the beasts of the field,

the birds of the heavens, and the fish of the sea, whatever passes along the paths of the seas.

O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ODE TO JOY

God of glory, power, mercy, all creation praises Thee; We, Thy creatures, would adore Thee now and through eternity. Saved to magnify Thy goodness, grant that we extol Thy Name; With our hearts as with our voices now Thy praises to proclaim.

WPRAYER OF ADORATION

Approaching God with Reverence

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Almighty God, Creator of the heavens and the earth, Who made us in Your image to rule over all Your creation, we confess with sorrow that we have failed to serve You faithfully: we have selfishly sinned against our neighbor, and we have foolishly violated Your commandments. We are truly sorry and humbly repent. Please forgive us for all of our transgressions, and renew within us a right spirit that we may forever serve You and thereby glorify Your matchless Name, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON

WHYMN OF SALVATION: “In Christ Alone” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid Ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand.In Christ alone! Who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save: Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied— For every sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine— Bought with the precious blood of Christ.No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I’ll stand.

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: ”By Faith” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

By faith we see the hand of God In the light of creation’s grand design, In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness, Who walk by faith and not by sight.

By faith our fathers roamed the earth With pow’r of His promise in their hearts Of a holy city built by God’s own hand, A place where peace and justice reign.

We will stand as children of the promise; We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward. Till the race is finished and the work is done, We’ll walk by faith and not by sight.

By faith the prophets saw a day When the longed-for Messiah would appear With the pow’r to break the chains of sin and death And rise triumphant from the grave.

By faith the church was called to go In the pow’r of the Spirit to the lost To deliver captives and to preach good news In ev’ry corner of the earth.

By faith this mountain shall be moved, And the pow’r of the gospel shall prevail. For we know in Christ all things are possible For all who call upon His name.

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty

We will stand as children of the promise; We will fix our eyes on Him our soul’s reward. Till the race is finished and the work is done, We’ll walk by faith and not by sight.

WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION

WGREETINGS

Hearing God’s Word with Repentance and Faith

A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15)

PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYER . . . . . . .Sanders L. Willson

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.

READING FROM THE ACTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Acts 17:16-34 (page 926 in pew Bible)

All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field; The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of our God will stand forever. Amen. (Isaiah 40:6b, 8)

SERMON Worldview Evangelism Philip G. Ryken

PRAYER OF COMMITMENT

WPSALM OF MISSION: No. 437 “O God, to Us Show Mercy” . . . . . . . . . . . MEIRIONYDD

WBENEDICTION

WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Praeludium in C” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J.S. Bach

WIndicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778

We consider it a privilege to have our children in worship with us. If your small children become restless and vocal, we invite you to the children’s room especially designed for them at the rear of the Sanctuary. They are also welcome in the nursery. Older children should also be encouraged to come to church prepared to stay in their pew throughout the service. One of our pastors will be available after the service to pray for you or to offer helpful direction regarding your spiritual life. He will be in the Gathering Room, which is the first room on your left as you exit the southwest door of the Sanctuary (closest to the pulpit). You may also send your confidential email to pastor@2pc.org with questions about your spiritual life.

Philip Ryken

Our preacher this morning is Wheaton College’s eighth president. He earned a master of divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary and a doctorate in historical theology from the University of Oxford. Ryken returned from England to join the pastoral staff at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia in 1995, preaching there until his appointment at Wheaton.

Combined CCs with Michael Ramsden

All adult Congregational Communities (CCs) will meet together in the Sanctuary at 9:45 a.m. today with Michael Ramsden as part of our CLC conference. Ramsden has been the European Director of RZIM Zacharias Trust since its foundation in 1997. He grew up in the Middle East, is a passionate evangelist and apologist, and a Lecturer in Christian Apologetics at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, where his main involvement is with the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.

Sunday Night Worship

Tonight’s worship service at 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary will conclude our Christian Life Conference. Don’t miss our final conference message, “The Christian Worldview: Arrogant, Ignorant, or Accurate?” with Michael Ramsden.