Order for the Public Worship of God PRAYER OF ADORATION...
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Order for the Public Worship of God The Twelfth Day of October, Two Thousand and Eight Season of Trinity 8:15 & 10:50 A.M. • The Sanctuary As you enter the Sanctuary, please assume a quiet and respectful attitude of worship. Please turn off your cell phone. ORGAN AND BRASS PRELUDE: “Prayer of St. Gregory” A Hovhaness Lenora Morrow, Organist WORD ON WORSHIP Watch Where You Stand! Sanders L. Willson CHORAL INTROIT: “Built on the Rock the Church Doth Stand” KIRKEN DEN ER ET Built on the rock the church doth stand, Even when steeples are falling; Crumbled have spires in every land Bells still are chiming and calling; Calling the young and old to rest, Calling the souls of men distressed, Longing for life everlasting. Westminster Singers (8:15), The Chancel Choir (10:50) John M. Hodges, Director of Music CALL TO WORSHIP Wesley H. Simmons HYMN OF PRAISE No. 342: “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” REGENT SQUARE READING FROM THE GOSPELS Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. “I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven” Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ. CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE REGENT SQUARE Built upon the Rock of Zion, Evermore the Church doth stand; Even ‘gainst the gates of Hades None will overcome His hand. Praise the Father! Praise the Spirit! Praise the Son in every land! PRAYER OF ADORATION READING FROM THE WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH from Chapter XXVI What do you believe about the Fellowship of the Saints? All believers are united to Jesus Christ, their head, by his Spirit and by faith, and have fellowship with him in his grace, suffering, death, resurrection, and glory. United to one another in love the saints have fellowship in each other’s gifts and grace and are obliged to perform those public and private duties which nourish their mutual good, both spiritually and physically By their profession of faith saints are bound to maintain a holy fellowship and communion with each other in the worship of God and in the performance of other spiritual services for their mutual improvement. They are also bound to help each other in material things according to their different abilities and needs This fellowship is to be offered, as God gives the opportunity, to everyone in every place who calls on the name of the Lord Jesus. CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION Our Father, Who has called us into holy fellowship with You and each other through the ministry of Your one and only Son, Jesus Christ, we confess that we have sinned against one another in thought, word and deed, and have violated the bonds of family love: we have often ignored each other’s needs, we have failed to pray for each other as we ought, and we have not always encouraged each other in our faith. Please forgive us for our neglect and renew within us a deep affection for one another, just as You have commanded us, that You would be glorified in Your Church, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen. INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON HYMN OF THE CHURCH No. 353: “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” ST. THOMAS PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO GOD Ronald G. Sadlow OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Upon This Rock” J N Beck Upon this rock I will build my church; And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven. And whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven And whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven Lo, the winter is past; The rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; The time of singing of birds has come Arise, and come away; arise, arise, arise! Congregation: The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord; She is His new creation by water and the word; From heav’n He came and sought her to be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her, and for her life He died. Yet she on earth hath union with Father, Spirit, Son, And mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won: O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, Like them the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with Thee. Amen Amen Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION GREETINGS A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15) W. Brian Lewis READING FROM THE PROPHETS Jeremiah 29:10-14 (page 780 in pew Bible) This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION 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. PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION READING FROM THE EPISTLES Matthew 6:19-34 (page 960 in pew Bible) All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of our God stands forever. Amen. (Isaiah 40:6b, 8) SERMON Finding Your Way in a Financial Storm Sanders L. Willson PRAYER OF COMMITMENT HYMN OF GUIDANCE No. 598: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” CWM RHONDDA BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Built on the Rock the Church Doth Stand” arr. S.D. Wolff Indicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778 Instrumentalists: John Schuesselin, Benjamin Lewis, Stanley Friedman, trumpets 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 [email protected] with questions about your spiritual life.
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Order for the Public Worship of GodThe Twelfth Day of October, Two Thousand and Eight
Season of Trinity8:15 & 10:50 A.M. • The Sanctuary
As you enter the Sanctuary, please assume a quiet and respectful attitude of worship.Please turn off your cell phone.
ORGAN AND BRASS PRELUDE: “Prayer of St. Gregory” . . . . . . . . . . . .A . HovhanessLenora Morrow, Organist
WORD ON WORSHIP Watch Where You Stand! Sanders L. Willson CHORAL INTROIT: “Built on the Rock the Church Doth Stand” . . . KirKen Den er et
Built on the rock the church doth stand, Even when steeples are falling; Crumbled have spires in every landBells still are chiming and calling;Calling the young and old to rest,Calling the souls of men distressed,Longing for life everlasting.
Westminster Singers (8:15), The Chancel Choir (10:50) John M. Hodges, Director of Music
CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wesley H. Simmons
HYMN OF PRAISE No. 342: “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation” . . . .regent Square
READING FROM THE GOSPELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew 16:13-20
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”
They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”
Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven .
“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.
“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven .”
Then he warned his disciples not to tell anyone that he was the Christ.
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . regent Square
Built upon the Rock of Zion, Evermore the Church doth stand; Even ‘gainst the gates of Hades None will overcome His hand. Praise the Father! Praise the Spirit! Praise the Son in every land!
PRAYER OF ADORATION
READING FROM THE WESTMINSTER CONFESSION OF FAITH . . .from Chapter XXVI
What do you believe about the Fellowship of the Saints?
All believers are united to Jesus Christ, their head, by his Spirit and by faith, and have fellowship with him in his grace, suffering, death, resurrection, and glory.
United to one another in love the saints have fellowship in each other’s gifts and grace and are obliged to perform those public and private duties which nourish their mutual good, both spiritually and physically .
By their profession of faith saints are bound to maintain a holy fellowship and communion with each other in the worship of God and in the performance of other spiritual services for their mutual improvement.
They are also bound to help each other in material things according to their different abilities and needs .
This fellowship is to be offered, as God gives the opportunity, to everyone in every place who calls on the name of the Lord Jesus.
CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Our Father, Who has called us into holy fellowship with You and each other through the ministry of Your one and only Son, Jesus Christ, we confess that we have sinned against one another in thought, word and deed, and have violated the bonds of family love: we have often ignored each other’s needs, we have failed to pray for each other as we ought, and we have not always encouraged each other in our faith. Please forgive us for our neglect and renew within us a deep affection for one another, just as You have commanded us, that You would be glorified in Your Church, through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.
INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION
ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON
HYMN OF THE CHURCH No. 353: “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord” . . . . . . . . . St. thomaS
PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO GOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald G. Sadlow
OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Upon This Rock” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .J . N . Beck
Upon this rock I will build my church;And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it .I will give thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven.And whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven .And whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven .Lo, the winter is past;The rain is over and gone;The flowers appear on the earth;The time of singing of birds has come .Arise, and come away; arise, arise, arise!
Congregation:The church’s one foundation is Jesus Christ her Lord;She is His new creation by water and the word;From heav’n He came and sought her to be His holy bride;With His own blood He bought her, and for her life He died.
Yet she on earth hath union with Father, Spirit, Son,And mystic sweet communion with those whose rest is won:O happy ones and holy! Lord, give us grace that we, Like them the meek and lowly, on high may dwell with Thee.Amen . Amen . Amen .
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION
GREETINGS
A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .W. Brian Lewis
READING FROM THE PROPHETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeremiah 29:10-14 (page 780 in pew Bible)
This is the Word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND THE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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.
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
READING FROM THE EPISTLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew 6:19-34 (page 960 in pew Bible)
All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of our God stands forever. Amen. (Isaiah 40:6b, 8)
SERMON Finding Your Way in a Financial Storm Sanders L. Willson
PRAYER OF COMMITMENT
HYMN OF GUIDANCE No. 598: “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” . . . CWm rhonDDa
BENEDICTION
CONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN
ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Built on the Rock the Church Doth Stand” . . . . .arr. S.D. Wolff
Indicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778
Instrumentalists: John Schuesselin, Benjamin Lewis, Stanley Friedman, trumpets
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 [email protected] with questions about your spiritual life.
OCTOBER 12, 2008
How does the Christian citizen develop opinions about public policy, political party platforms and candidates for office? Can the Scriptures help us? Can we know for sure for whom and for what we ought to vote? Tonight Pastor Sandy explores these issues. Come — and bring a friend, of either political party, or no party — to worship God!
Sunday Night Worship
October FlowersThe flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: their parents and also in loving memory and honor of: their grandparents by Mr.and Mrs. Justin Lawson who were married yesterday. Mrs. Lawson is the former Jane Bush.The flowers in the Sanctuary for the month of October are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Joanne G. Brown by her family; Virginia and Ralph Braden by their family; Mildred Neal Gadberry and James Clayton Green by Bob and Charlotte Neal; Sara Crump Humphreys by her daughters Floyd Humphreys, Blanche Toms, May Fox and their families; C. Cobb Johns by Bill and Barbara Johns, his grandchildren and great grand-children; Sam McCullough by his wife Irma, and children, Allan McCullough and Carol and Rick Kirby; H. Linden Wright by his wife Janet. The flowers in the Sanctuary on October 5 were given to the glory of God and in honor of: the grandparents of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson Sherrard IV, who were married on October 4.
Weekly Focus on Mission PartnersWorld Missions: Second’s missionary, Dr. Raju Abraham, asks that we please pray with him as he and our partners at Kachhwa are part of the 1.1 million people in India who are joining together in this month’s intense prayer and church planting effort for that nation. In Allahabad, a key religious city, over 4,000 prayer walkers from emerging churches in the South are praying on site. Many cities in the North (the least evangelized) are developing 24/7 prayer groups to see the country transformed by the message of Christ. Elections are being affected and formerly intense strongholds are being undermined. At the same time opposition is arising as more and more Christian churches are being planted.MissionUSA: Please pray that God keeps all the JIFF staff with purified hearts and a longing to serve. Also pray that God will shield and protect their leader, Rick Carr, and his family, and that the program will have the funding it needs. Please pray for successful ministry.
“The Christian’s Politics”Preaching: Sandy Willson · Communion
Announcements UNIQUE WOMEN’S PRAYER TIME: Join us for this women’s prayer time in the Salmon
Room, the second Tuesday of each month, October 14, November 11 and December 9, from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Call Mary Lawrence Allen, 756-9642, for information and lunch reservations.
LIFE LINE SCREENING EVENT: We invite you to attend this special life line screening event Friday, October 17, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The following screenings will be avail-able: Carotid Artery Screening, Heart Rhythm Screening, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening, Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening and Osteoporosis Screening. Pre-registration is required. Please call 1-800-324-1851 to register. Call Dale Brady at 454-0034 for more information.
FITNESS TRAINING TO FIT MODERN LIFE: Join us Thursday, October 16, from 6:30- 7:30 p.m. in the Aerobics Room for an informative session with Brent Berry and Dale Brady. Topics to be covered include equipment, training for special events, upcoming Mid-South events, training classes, etc. Reservations are required by October 14. Call Dale Brady at 454-0034 for more information.
THE BOOKMARK PRE-CHRISTMAS SALE: October 17-26, featuring boxed Christmas cards, Christmas ornaments and assorted other Christmas merchandise. Items will be 40-50% off of retail prices.
TERRIFIC TUESDAY: Leigh McLeroy is the featured speaker at this month’s Terrific Tues-day luncheon and dinner Tuesday, October 21. She is a well-known author and speaker, and the creator of Wednesday Words, (www.wednesdaywords.com) a popular email devotional. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. In the Fellowship Hall and dinner is at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Sophia Bollinger. Tickets for both events are available in The Bookmark, and nursery reservations for the luncheon only can be made in the bookstore. For more information, contact the Women in Ministry Office at 454-0034.
LIFEBLOOD DRIVE: Join us Wednesday, October 22, 4-8 p.m., in the parking lot at the southeast corner of Poplar and Goodlett. To sign up, contact Gail Stevens at 454-0034. For eligibility questions, visit www.lifeblood.org or call 1-888-LIFEBLOOD.
JR. HIGH YOUTH: Three Degrees meets Sunday evening at 7:15 in the Activities Building. Join us for Tuesday morning prayer at the Jorgensens’, 2097 Firefly Cove. Three Degrees Small Groups meet Wednesday at 6:15 p.m. Be sure to pick up a sign-up form for the Jr. High Fall Retreat (October 24-26). Join us for the Wayne Kerr concert, Saturday, October 18, and don’t forget to check our website: www.2pcyouth.org!
SR. HIGH YOUTH: True North Small Groups do not meet this week. Join us for Tuesday morning prayer at the Jorgensens’, 2097 Firefly Cove. True North meets Wednesday night at 7:30 at the church. True North’s Fall Retreat sign-ups begin Wednesday, too! Join us for the Wayne Kerr concert, Saturday, October 18, and don’t forget to check our website: www.2pcyouth.org!
KAIROS COLLEGE MINISTRY: All college students are invited to our Sunday morn-ing time of teaching and fellowship at 9:45 in the college classroom (upstairs in the Activities Building). Parents of college students, please join us for a weekly time of intercessory prayer for our church’s college students and ministry. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the youth department conference room. For more information contact Mary Edwards, Leesa Jensen or Susan Warner. For more information about the College Ministry, visit www.2pckairos.org.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to:
Mr. and Mrs. �omas Johnson who were married October 4, 2008. Mrs.
Johnson is the former Elizabeth McNeill.
In the Hospital (as of 10/6/08):Bob Bratten, Baptist Rehab
John S. Taylor, Methodist Germantown Hawley Ingram, Baptist
Tom Hunt, Methodist University
STUDENT MINISTRIES
Kairos College Class: The Kairos College Class meets Sunday mornings at 9:45 for music, fellowship, and teaching. Join us upstairs in the Activities Building.
Parents of College Students:
Please join us for a weekly time of intercessory prayer for our church’s college students and ministry. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the youth department conference room. For more information contact Mary Edwards, Leesa Jensen or Susan Warner.
Visit www.2pckairos.org for more
Junior High:�ree Degrees meets Sunday, 7:15- 8:45 p.m. Bring a friend!Join us for Tuesday morning prayer at the Jorgensens’, 2097 Firefly Cove.�ree Degrees Small Groups meet Wednesday, 6:15-7:30 p.m.Be sure to pick up a sign-up form for the Jr. High Fall Retreat (October 24-26).
Senior High:True North Small Groups do NOT meet this week.Join us for Tuesday morning prayer at the Jorgensens’, 2097 Firefly Cove.True North meets Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.True North Fall Retreat sign-ups begin Wednesday, October 15!
Don’t forget the Wayne Kerr concert
Good Reading Dinner Group Book ReviewsWednesdays through November 5
C310E · 5:30-6:20 p.m.Wednesday, October 15
Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy and Nathan Whitaker
Out of the Black Shadowsby Stephen Lungu
Review by the author
October 3M TripOn �ursday, October 23, the
3Ms will travel to Rossville to visit Tom’s Farm. We will enjoy a hayride
and each of us will return with a pumpkin. We will be leaving the Activities Building at 9:30 a.m.
�e cost for the day, including lunch, is $12. For reservations, please
call Marilyn Powell at 744-3282.
MCUTS/RTS O�er Master’s Class�e Memphis Center for Urban �eological Studies (MCUTS), in partnership with Reformed �eological Seminary (RTS), is offering a master’s class for the fall term entitled Church & �e World which will begin October 31. Dr. Chuck DeGroat will be teaching the class. Dr. DeGroat is the Director of Field Education, focusing on the practical and spiritual formation of students at RTS-Orlando. �is class aims to equip students for serving as leaders of the Church in face of the challenges created by our contemporary cultural setting. �e class will meet October 31/November 1, November 21/22 and December 5/6. Tuition is $345 per credit hour, for a total of $690. Sign up for the class using on-line application at www.rts.edu and go to the Memphis campus. For more information, contact Glenda Garrison at 324-2014.
Presbyterian Day School Open HousePresbyterian Day School will host Admission Open Houses at 9 a.m. on November 11, 12 and 13. An evening session is also available on November 11 at 6 p.m. Each open house will take
opportunity for those attending to talk with the administration and tour the school. PDS, a .xis hguorht netragredniK-erP sedarg ni syob sevres ,nairetybserP dnoceS fo tuo gniworg yrtsinim
God and men. All applicants are tested for admission. If you have a young son, come and see for yourself what makes PDS a special place for boys. Space is limited, so please call 842-4618 or use our website (www.pdsmemphis.net) to make a reservation for one of the open houses.
Women’s Prayer TimePraying in Concert and in Color is a meaningful way of lifting our prayers in small groups with our “song” to pray for revival and personal needs. We spend time sharing and then a quiet meditation time praying privately “in color” and finish with small groups praying for various topics. Join us for this women’s unique prayer time in the Salmon Room, the second Tuesday of each month, October 14, November 11, December 9 from 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. Call Mary Lawrence Allen 756-9642 for information and lunch reservations, $6. �e book Praying In Color by Sybil McBeth is in �e Growing Place and �e Bookmark
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