ORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GODORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GODORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GODORDER FOR THE WORSHIP OF GOD The Lord’s Day, May 9, 2021The Lord’s Day, May 9, 2021The Lord’s Day, May 9, 2021The Lord’s Day, May 9, 2021

To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a

Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst for righteousness; and to all who will come, this church opens wide her

doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements

Meditation Exodus 4:31b “When they heard that the LORD was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped.”

APPROACHING GOD IN WORSHIPAPPROACHING GOD IN WORSHIPAPPROACHING GOD IN WORSHIPAPPROACHING GOD IN WORSHIP

Greeting: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Call to Worship: Luke 1:68; Isaiah 48:20

Pastor: Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people.

People: Declare this with a shout of joy, proclaim it, send it out to the end of the earth; say, ‘The LORD has redeemed His servants.’

Hymn of Adoration Before Jehovah’s Awesome Throne #65

Prayer of Adoration

APPROACHING GOD IN CONFESSION AND SERVICEAPPROACHING GOD IN CONFESSION AND SERVICEAPPROACHING GOD IN CONFESSION AND SERVICEAPPROACHING GOD IN CONFESSION AND SERVICE

Call to Confession: I Peter 4:7-11

“The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self- controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.”

Prayer of Confession in Unison:

Father, You often call Your people to go through hard trials. In our trials, you keep us by Your grace. Your grace takes many forms, including prayer. In prayer we grow in our love for You. This leads to us loving others more.

Forgive us for not loving You or our neighbor as You call us to do. Help us to use Your means of grace. May each one of us feel compelled to use our gifts to build up the body, bring You glory, and see Your power enacted through us. Thank You that You are with us and use us.

We come to You in our Savior’s name and merit. Amen.

Now hear the Lord’s Assurance of Pardon: I Peter 3:18

“For Christ died for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive by the Spirit.”

Hymn Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder #172

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Offertory Prayer

Giving of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

Gloria Patri #735 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.

Ministry of Music Laura Doeden A Mother’s Prayer by Keith & Kristyn Getty

Pastoral Prayer

Hymn He Leadeth Me: O Blessed Thought! #600

RECEIVING THE WORD OF GODRECEIVING THE WORD OF GODRECEIVING THE WORD OF GODRECEIVING THE WORD OF GOD

The Scripture Reading: Mark 8:27-38 Exodus 4:18-31

Pastor: “The grass withers, the flower fades;

People: But the Word of our God stands forever.” Children may leave at this time for Children's Church. (Ages 3-7)

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The Morning Sermon What Does it Mean to Be a Disciple? Rev. Tim Rackley

Prayer of Application

RESPONDING TO THE WORD OF GODRESPONDING TO THE WORD OF GODRESPONDING TO THE WORD OF GODRESPONDING TO THE WORD OF GOD

Hymn Christ Our Hope in Life and Death Bulletin Pg. 7

Benediction Zachariah 14:20-21; I Thessalonians 5:23 Pastor: “May your days be like a day the Lord inscribes on the cooking

pots in the Lord’s House, HOLY TO THE LORD. As God Himself sanctifies you completely so that your spirit, soul and body be preserved without blame until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Amen.

Doxology #731 Praise God from whom all blessings flow Praise him, all creatures, here below; Praise him above, ye heav’nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Postlude

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ASSISTING IN WORSHIP

Rev. Tim Rackley, Pastor Bryan Fiscus, Assisting Elder

Kyle Doeden Pianist

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SERMON OUTLINE

What Does it Mean to Be a Disciple?

The Scripture Reading: Mark 8:27-38 Exodus 4:18-31

Point: Because God has a call on our lives, we must live out His call.

I. God Calls Us to Follow Him

A. Moses Goes to Jethro

B. Moses Goes to Egypt

C. Moses Goes with the Staff of God

D. Moses Goes to Pharaoh

II. God Calls Us to Confront Our Sin

A. God Takes Sin Seriously

B. God Gives Community

III. God Calls Us to Trust His Call

A. God Fulfills His Promises to Us

B. God Redeems People Through Us

C. God Glorifies Himself Through Us

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ministry Opportunity: Embrace (formerly known as Pregnancy Crisis Center) begins today its annual Change for Life campaign. Baby bottles are located on a table in the foyer for each family to take home and fill with loose change, paper money or write a check to Embrace and place in one of the bottles. The campaign runs through Father’s Day, June 20. Contact Deb Kanaga with any questions.

Women’s Bible Study is this Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 PM at Jackie Rackley’s home, (2328 N. Lighthouse Cove) and May 12 at 9:30 AM at the church. The study is called Our Light and Life: Identity in the Claims of Christ, by Becky Kiern. Childcare is available on Wednesday morning/suggested donation is $5.00 per family.

Save the date: Vacation Bible School is June 7-11, from 9:00 AM to Noon. This year’s theme is Olympion: Running the Race of Faith. Athletes will enjoy Bible lessons, games, crafts, snacks, singing and hearing storytellers. Bring friends! Registration is open, so sign up soon.

Youth Camp: Please go to evangelpca.org to register for camp (July 5-9). We will be gathering at Westminster Woods Camp this year. The cost is $250 per camper (entering 6th grade through post 12th grade). We also need leaders. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Tim.

VBS Teachers: please remain in the sanctuary for five minutes following church today so that you can receive your teaching materials and a few instructions. We will meet up front on the piano side.

Next Sunday, May 16 at 6:00 PM there will be an informational meeting. Bring the materials you receive today along with questions and requests for materials.

Sunday, June 6 from 4:00-6:00 PM we will have our last meeting and decorating party the afternoon before we begin. You don't need to bring anything ahead of time — everything will be furnished for you.

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Nursery Attendants

May 9 May 16 Sunday School: Maryanne Johnston Sunday School: Jenny Rackley Worship-Infants: Jennifer Flummerfelt Worship-Infants: Lois Kimmel Worship-Toddlers: Victoria Briggs Worship-Toddlers: Brian Kimmel If you are unable to work your assigned turn in the nursery, please try to find a replacement. If you are unable to find a replacement, please call Cheryl Doeden.

Children’s Church Leaders

May 9 May 16 Leader: Jenna Fiscus Leader: Carolyn Weber Helper: Lane Edwards Helper: Natalie Fiscus If you are unable to work your assigned turn in children’s church, please try to find a replacement. If you are unable to find a replacement, please call Jackie Rackley.

HISTORY AND MISSIONHISTORY AND MISSIONHISTORY AND MISSIONHISTORY AND MISSION Evangel had its first service on November 6, 1988. The following year, Evangel joined The Presbyterian Church in America, a conservative denomination organized in 1973.

Evangel believes the Bible is the infallible word of God and forgiveness and eternal life are obtained only through God’s Son, Jesus Christ, who died as a substitute for His people.

Our objective is to exalt the moral excellence of God, to build up and sustain the faith of members, to engage in mutual service, to interpret today’s happenings in the light of God’s revelation, and to proclaim the Gospel to the world.

VISITOR INFORMATIONVISITOR INFORMATIONVISITOR INFORMATIONVISITOR INFORMATION Nursery and Children’s Church: Nursery care is provided for infants and toddlers under age three during Sunday school and the worship service. Children’s church is offered for children ages 3 to 7. Children leave the service after the scripture reading.

CHURCH PROGRAMSCHURCH PROGRAMSCHURCH PROGRAMSCHURCH PROGRAMS Kids’ and Youth Music Sundays at 9:10 AM Sunday School Sundays at 9:10 AM Gather Sundays at 10:10 AM Morning Worship Sundays at 10:45AM Adult Choir Sundays at 12:10 PM Kids' Quest Classes Sundays at 6:00 PM EPYC (Evangel Presbyterian Youth Crew) Sundays at 6:00 PM Women's Evening Study Group second & fourth Tuesday at 7:00 PM Women's Morning Study Group second & fourth Wednesday at 9:30 AM Teen Girls’ Study Group every Friday at 7:00 PM F.L.O.C.K.S. Groups see group leaders for time and location

LEADERSHIPLEADERSHIPLEADERSHIPLEADERSHIP Session Deaconate Rev. Tim Rackley, Pastor Zack Flummerfelt Brad Doeden Eric Mize Bryan Fiscus Marlon Johnston, Clerk of Session

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