The Lord’s Day | August 15, 2021

THE ORDER OF WORSHIP

Welcome & Announcements

Building Brief

Prelude During the Prelude, please enter into prayerful silence

“If you think, ‘I don’t have any gifts. I am of no value to anyone’, your thinking about your-

self is off-center. God has given you faith, and he created and made you to be a significant

help to others. Don’t reject what God has done in your life by putting yourself down. We

may feel that our gifts are insignificant or unimportant, but we are mistaken. The contribu-

tion of every member of the body matters. What you contribute to your church is crucial,

and that is true of every member of the body. If you are feeling inferior about your role in

the body, then your feelings, as are our feelings so often, are off-track.”

- Thomas R. Schreiner, Spiritual Gifts: What They Are & Why They Matter, pgs. 39-40.

† Call to Worship .......................................................................................... Psalm 68:32–35

Leader: O kingdoms of the earth, sing to God; sing praises to the Lord,

People: to him who rides in the heavens, the ancient heavens; behold, he sends out his voice,

his mighty voice.

Leader: Ascribe power to God, whose majesty is over Israel, and whose power is in the skies.

All: Awesome is God from his sanctuary; the God of Israel—he is the one who gives power

and strength to his people. Blessed be God!

† Prayer of Invocation

† Hymn of Praise .................... Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing ............... Hymn No. 457

† Confession of Faith ........................................ The Heidelberg Confession, Q. 44, 50, & 51

Leader: Let us confess together what we believe: What do you mean by saying, ‘He ascend-

ed into heaven’ [in the Apostle’s Creed]?

All: That Christ, while his disciples watched, was lifted up from the earth to heaven and will

be there for our good until he comes again to judge the living and the dead.

Leader: Why the next words: ‘and is seated at the right hand of God’?

All: Christ ascended to heaven, there to show that he is the head of the church, and that the

Father rules all things through him.

Leader: How does this glory of Christ our head benefit us?

All: First, through his Holy Spirit he pours out his gifts from heaven upon us his members.

Second, by his power he defends us and keeps us safe from all enemies.

Confession of Sin ..................................................................................................... Psalm 69:5-6

Leader: Let us now confess our sins together to our merciful, sovereign God:

All: ‘O God, you know my folly; the wrongs I have done are not hidden from you. Let not

those who hope in you be put to shame through me, O Lord GOD of hosts; let not those who

seek you be brought to dishonor through me, O God of Israel.’ In Christ’s name. Amen

Moment for Silent Confession of Personal Sin

Promise of Pardoning Grace …........................................................................ Psalm 130:7-8

Leader: O Israel, hope in the LORD! For with the LORD there is steadfast love, and with him

is plentiful redemption. And he will redeem Israel from all his iniquities.

Choral Anthem ......................... Behold the Lamb ...................... Getty/Townend/arr. Larson

Prayers of the Church ................................................................................... Elder, Dan Burns

Worship Through the Giving of Tithes and Offerings

Offertory

† Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heav ’n-ly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

† Dedication of the Offering

Children, ages 4 – 1st grade, may be dismissed for Children's Church.

Hymn of Preparation ................. Christ, of All My Hopes the Ground ................ Hymn No. 518

Reading of God’s Word .............................................................................. Ephesians 4:7-10

Proclaiming and Hearing God’s Word ................................................... Rev. Dave Vosseller

“Gifts of Grace”

The Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper

Words of Institution & Distribution of the Elements

“Jesus said, ‘This is my body which is for you.’”

“Jesus said, ‘This is the blood of my covenant.’”

† Hymn of Response .......................... All for Jesus ..................... Hymn No. 565 (v. 1-2, & 5)

† Benediction ..................................................................................... 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Leader: To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his call-

ing and may fulfill every resolve for good and every work of faith by his power, so that the

name of our Lord Jesus may be glorified in you, and you in him, according to the grace of our

God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Postlude

Preaching: Rev. Dave Vosseller Leading Worship: Rev. Bryan Villarreal

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Lakemont Presbyterian Church

8/15/2021

18 Wednesday: Men’s Bible Study 6:30 a

Choir Practice 7p

LYM 7pm

Mission Prayer 7p

19 Thursday: Session Meeting 6:30p

21 Saturday: M.E.N. (Men’s Encouraging Network) 8:30a

22 Sunday: Scripture Memory Celebration 4p

Too Close to Call!

Churchwide Summer Scripture Memory Celebration

Sunday, August 22nd

It’s time to celebrate the hard work our children and youth have done this

summer to memorize scripture. We will have water slides, pizza, treats, prizes,

and short ceremony to show the children and youth how much we love them and celebrate them. This is our chance as a

church to welcome the children just as our Savior does. Here is the schedule:

• 4-5:45 Water slides & outdoor activities on the soccer field at the Lower School at Westminster - Kids & youth, wear your swimsuit, bring a towel & dry clothes. Adults, bring a lawn chair.

• 6 pm We will gather at Knox Hall for a brief program followed by pizza, drinks & dessert. Kids will redeem their points at the “Memory Market”.

Fall/Winter Women’s Bible Study. Our next study, starting mid-September will be The Promised One:

Seeing Jesus in Genesis by Nancy Guthrie, https://www.pcabookstore.com/p-8441-the-promised-one-

seeing-jesus-in-genesis.aspx, known as “a master of getting the Word of God into the mouths, hearts, and

lives of her students” with her “breath-taking grasp of the Scriptures”. Using this proven, and now-familiar

format of personal study, teaching chapter, and group discussion, the gospel will be applied to issues

such as shame, fear, and the desire for significance. Women will be contacted by their Study Group hosts

and/or Leader Team member for book orders ($12) before August 22 (visitors may contact Janet Mackert

706-414-0482). In-home and videoconference Study Groups are planned.

Baby Shower for Payton Prather. Please join us on Saturday, September 11th @10am for a Baby Shower honoring Pay-

ton Prather. Let’s love on her with fellowship, gifts and prayer. Please RSVP to Meredith Lambert 205-246-1412, call/text.

Location is 914 Big Oak Circle, Martinez.

August Memory Verse

Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of

another. - Ephesians 4:25

THIS WEEK

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Memory Challenge Score

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Georgia S . Caro l ina

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Paul Edenfield’s pet scan showed that there are no other cancers and the others are decreasing. His kidney function is

also doing great. Paul and Ann are so very thankful for all of your prayers on their behalf.

Lee Asmann, mother of Jeff Asmann, has been moved to rehab in North Augusta. Her condition has improved greatly

and she is speaking and even making phone calls! Thank you for your prayers.

Engaged Couples: Jacob Granade & Lacy Kilchenstein (November 27, 2021), Macey Asmann & Jordan Donaldson

(June 4, 2022)

Expectant Mothers. Please pray for healthy pregnancies for Payton Prather, Savanna Baldwin, and Clara Shouse.

Our Leaders & Military: those serving at home/abroad: Austin Franklin, Chip Gaylord, Daniel Hancock, Bryan Powers,

Daniel Wilkes.

Church and Pastor in our Presbytery:

Providence Presbyterian Church (Harlem); Gordon Crompton, Pastor

Mission of the week: Medical Missions - Dr. Al Nutt

Pray for a clear definition of service God has for Al, the wisdom to recognize it and power to follow

through. Specifically, when/if I should travel to Buffalo to speak about medical missions with a supporting church, a

men’s bible study, and a stock car club, all which have asked me to speak when I am in town.

Pray for wisdom to know which medical mission opportunities to consider joining, especially with a possible new COVID

spike in our country and worldwide.

The Persecuted Church in Tunisia: For Christians in Tunisia, persecution comes in various forms, including targeted dis-

crimination that is often hidden from public view yet affects believers’ daily lives. Many Christians experience job insecu-

rity, family abandonment, and verbal, mental and physical abuse—making it dangerous to share their faith with family

members, neighbors, friends or colleagues. As a result, most converts to Christianity choose to hide their faith and can-

not openly worship and live their lives as Christians.

PRAY: Pray that persecuted believers will sense God’s presence in their daily lives as they navigate Islamic society. Pray

for Christian converts to grow in their faith. Ask God to raise up leaders who will teach the Bible and plant underground

churches. Pray for persecuted Christian youth, especially those who face pressure from non-believing family members

when they want to marry.

MISSIONS

Members and Friends in Assisted Living Madeline Brinsko (Cedar Creek Life Center, FL), Rita Bumpas (Brookdale, N. Augusta) Anne Gojda (Thrive) Stan Shirley (Atlanta) Jane Vosseller (Westwood)

PRAYER & PRAISE

Continue to Pray: Donald Begley Charlotte Bryngelson Caleb Brown Ann Burrum Sue Chronister Ray-Ray Nance Citron

Bill Clinkscales Jackie Conner Jane Dennis Paul Edenfield Milton Ellis Don Fisher John Granade

Nancy Halvorsen Jewel Hinton Sarah Jagoditsch Danny Jenkins Nathan Keller Nancy Matsinger Nita Pelt

James Reid Jordan Richardson Alan Rushing Grace Smith Hamilton Smith Kendra Smith Kay Sweat

Anna Ruth Tucker Amy Vincent Don Vosseller Miriam Westbrook Kim White Jarred Young

Pray for Our Missionaries

Wednesday, August 18th, 7 pm

@ home of Jim and Suzanne Denmark,

406 Cooper Mill Rd., N. Augusta