01-11-2015 Sunday Morning Bulletin.pub

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The Lord’s Day

Private Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon ...................................... Romans 10:13

“And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the LORD his God.” (Micah 5:4)

We confess our sins because we have already experienced the reality of the Gospel in our lives. God’s Word tells us: “For whoever calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved.” In calling upon him with sincerity of heart, we trust his promise to save us. Thanks be to God!

Welcome and Announcements

Affirmation of Faith .... The Heidelberg Catechism, Lord’s Day 2

+Prelude.............................................................. John Klein

Q 3. How do you come to know your misery? A. The law of God tells me.

“Canticle of Faith”

Call to Worship ........................................... Psalm 8:1; 24:1-2 Minister: O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens! People: The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters. Minister: As followers of Jesus Christ, living in this world—
which some seek to control, and others view with despair—
we declare with joy and trust: Our world belongs to God! All: Our world belongs to God! God is King: Let the earth be glad! Christ is victor: his rule has begun! The Spirit is at work: creation is being renewed! Minister: Amen! Let us worship God!

Choral Introit ................................................ Samuel Porter “Rejoice and Sing”

“My Lord, What a Mornin’”

Sanctuary Choir

January 11, 2015 Eight Thirty and Eleven O'clock

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Choral Anthem ............................................. Howard Helvey

Q 4. What does God’s law require of us? A. Christ teaches us this in summary in Matthew 22:37-40: “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and first commandment. “And a second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ “On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” Q 5. Can you live up to all this perfectly? A. No. I have a natural tendency to hate God and my neighbor.

My Lord, what a mornin’, My Lord, what a mornin’, Oh, my Lord, what a mornin’ when the stars begin to fall. My Lord, what a mornin’, My Lord, what a mornin’, Oh, my Lord, what a mornin’ when the stars begin to fall. I’m done with all my worldly ways, joined that heav’nly band, done with all my worldly ways, joined that heav’nly band. My Lord, what a mornin’, My Lord, what a mornin’, Oh, my Lord, what a mornin’ when the stars begin to fall. What a mornin’. © 1995 Beckenhorst Press, Inc. All rights reserved. Reprinted under OneLicense.net A-716217

Prayer of Illumination Scripture Reading ..... Genesis 1:26-31 ................. Pew Bible p. 1 Minister: This is the Word of the Lord. All: Thanks be to God!

Sermon ............................................... Dr. Sean Michael Lucas “Beginnings (2): In God’s Image”

Prayer 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.

*Hymn 116 ........ “For the Beauty of the Earth” ..................... dix

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Choral Response

*Benediction

Sanctuary Choir

Presentation of God’s Tithe and Our Offerings *Ascription of Praise (Hymn 115, verse 1) ..... last uns erfreuen All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing alleluia, alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam, O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

*Prayer of Adoration *Hymn 44 ............. “How Great Thou Art” ............. o store gud

*Postlude .............“Fanfare and Recessional” ....... Douglas Wagner

Offertory .....................“Day to Day” .................... Alice Jordan *Please stand if you are able. +The ushers may seat worshipers.

(Four and Five-year olds dismissed to Children’s Church)

+Doxology (Hymn 731) ................................... OLD HUNDREDTH 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.

Presiding Minister - Dr. Sean Michael Lucas Assisting Elders - Ruling Elder Arrington Rhett (8:30); Rev. Norman Bagby (11:00) Visitors - Visitors are encouraged to pick up a copy of the First Presbyterian Church newsletter in the Narthex or at the Welcome Center in the Fellowship Hall.

Notes on the Service

First Presbyterian Church Directory

week, it seems right for us to come back and look at the creation of human beings in a little more detail. After all, part of what this section of the Bible does for us is answer big worldview questions, especially in

Ministry Staff Dr. Sean Michael Lucas ........................................................... Senior Minister Rev. Norman A. Bagby, Jr. .............................. Minister of Visitation/Senior Adults Rev. C. Knox Baird. ............................................ Minister of Missions/Outreach Rev. Ben Griffith ............................................................. Minister of Students Dr. David H. Jussely. ........................................ Minister of Teaching/Discipleship Mrs. Kathy C. Young .......................................... Director of Children’s Ministry

relation to our nature and our purpose. Who am I? Genesis answers, a being made in God’s image. What is my purpose? To display God’s nature and his rule over the world so that it might be brought to full

Music Ministry Staff Dr. Larry D. Smith ................................................................. Choir Director Dr. Samuel Porter .......................................................................... Organist Mrs. Loleeta Rhett ......................... Arts and Discipleship Coordinator, Accompanist Mrs. Kerrin Hightower .............................................. Children’s Choir Director

While we already considered the entire first chapter of Genesis last

flourishing. And so, our worship service this morning continues this theme of God’s creation. We are called to worship with language drawn from Psalms 8 and 24 as well as from a testimony from the Christian

Support Staff Mrs. Sara Sealy ................................................................. Financial Secretary Mrs. Tracy Ross ..................................................................... Office Manager Mr. Rodney Gillentine ..................................................... Properties Supervisor Mr. Don Hill .............................................................................. Custodian Mr. Bill Rose .............................................................................. Custodian

2015 CHURCH OFFICERS

Reformed Church. Our world belongs to God—and we do as well. Because this is the case, we should join all creatures of our God and King in praise to him. Not only do we sing this in our ascription of praise, but also in the great hymn, “How Great Thou Art!”

The Session Class of 2015 Frank Aderholdt Charles Greer IV Arrington Rhett Bill Turpin

Class of 2016 Hugh Bolton William R. Stanway Grant Bennett Matthew Boyd

Class of 2017 Keith Easterling Matthew Wiggins

Class of 2018 John Elder Robert T. Jackson Jr.

Elders Emeriti

In our affirmation of faith, we come to Lord’s Day 2 in the Heidelberg Catechism. We enter into a series of questions that tell us about our “guilt” before God. The law demands that we love God and love others perfectly, but we cannot. In fact, we have a natural tendency to hate God and our neighbors. That natural tendency, ours from our first parents, is the root of our misery: we deserve God’s judgment for our rebellion against him. Thankfully, as Christians, we can come to God and confess our sins. Even more, we have the glorious promise, “Whoever calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved!” For the gift of salvation and every other gift given in creation, we raise to the Lord a hymn of grateful praise. May God grant you grace this morning to worship him in Spirit and Truth!

If you would like a copy of today’s sermon, please call the church office (601-268-0303). The entire service, as well as just the sermon, is available on CD. You may also download the sermon only from our website at www.fpcpca.net.

James L. Duncan II Richard A. Johnson

John M. Faust William C. Scruggs

John R. Jackson Jr.

The Diaconate Class of 2015 Grant Dyess John Elder Ron Keller Dennis McGaughran Drew Middleton D Palermo Stuart Rich Lee Rouse

Class of 2016 Neal Gregg Michael Griffin George Null Chris Parsons Erin Riley Tommy Shook Chad Smith

Class of 2017 Josh Blair Robert Dews Dan Didier Jarrod Gray Andrew Harwell Eric Jordan John Kosko B.J. Null Nathan Starns Craig Thieling Wade Wicht

Church Treasurer

Assistant Treasurers

Grant Dyess

Ron Keller Drew Middleton Michael Griffin

Class of 2018 Kevin Arnold Bobby Blass Drew McMullan Gene Smith Schaeffer Smith

Thanks to those serving today: Duty Deacons for January: Chad Smith, John Kosko, Andrew Harwell, D Palermo, Dan Didier, Lee Rouse, Schaeffer Smith, Gene Smith, Chris Parsons, Michael Griffin Ushers for January: Jack Van Devender, Mark Kolvites, Rob Acord, Edward Allegretti, Sid Sytsma, Justin Woodyear, Josh Bellew, Jay Beiring, Trey Sutton, Andrew Rogers

Nursery Volunteers for Today: Robin Hudson, Katie Walley, Joel & Sarah Bolton. Ethan Bolton, Piper Bolton, Gunnar Bolton Nursery Volunteers for Jan. 18: Melissa Cain, Amanda Cain, Josh & Rachel Jussely, Betty Arnold, Sarah Arnold Greeters for today: 8:00 - Duty Deacons; 9:30 - Mike & Tina Perkins; 10:30 - Norman Bagby or volunteer

January 11, 2015