Order for the Public Worship of God The Thirteenth of April, Two Thousand and Eight
Eastertide
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.
A True Change
individual PRAYERS OF CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON
ORGAN PRELUDE: “Prelude in C Major, BWV 547”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. S. Bach Lenora Morrow, Organist WORD ON WORSHIP
We are truly sorry and repent of our sin. Please enter our lives anew. Fill us with life and power, that we may glorify You, with the Father and the Son, now and forever. Amen.
Sanders L. Willson
CHORAL INTROIT: “Come, Holy Spirit, Come”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Palestrina Come, Holy Spirit, come. We sing of Thy grace and glory; We sing of Thy grace and glory. Amen. Westminster Singers (8:15), The Chancel Choir (10:50) John M. Hodges, Director of Music CALL TO WORSHIP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wesley H. Simmons HYMN TO THE SPIRIT No. 330: “Holy Ghost, Dispel Our Sadness” . . . . . . . . Psalm 42 GOSPEL LESSON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John 20:19-23
On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” After he had said this, he showed them his hands and side. The disciples were overjoyed when they saw the Lord. Again Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” CONGREGATIONAL PRAISE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Psalm 42
Glory be to God the Father; Glory be to God the Son; Glory be to God the Spirit; Ever Three and ever One. You are lifted up on high; You have graciously drawn nigh; We are priests, Your holy nation: Hear, O hear our adoration. PRAYER OF ADORATION CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Holy Spirit, sent from the Father and the Son, that we might know the Triune God and be transformed increasingly to the likeness of Christ, please forgive us for the many times that we have quenched Your presence and power in our lives.
PROFESSION OF OUR FAITH IN THE SPIRIT OF GOD Westminster Confession of Faith XIII.I
They, who are once effectually called, and regenerated, having a new heart, and a new spirit created in them, are further sanctified, really and personally, through the virtue of Christ’s death and resurrection, by his Word and Spirit dwelling in them: the dominion of the whole body of sin is destroyed, and the several lusts thereof are more and more weakened and mortified; and they more and more quickened and strengthened in all saving graces, to the practice of true holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. HYMN OF FAITH: “For Your Gift of God the Spirit”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beecher
For Your gift of God the Spirit, pow’r to make our lives anew, Pledge of life and hope of glory, Savior, we would worship You. Crowning gift of resurrection sent from Your ascended throne, Fullness of the very Godhead, come to make Your life our own. He who in creation’s dawning brooded on the lifeless deep, Still across our nature’s darkness moves to wake our souls from sleep, Moves to stir, to draw, to quicken, thrusts us through with sense of sin; Brings to birth and seals and fills us—saving Advocate within. He, Himself the living Author, wakes to life the sacred Word, Reads with us its holy pages and reveals our risen Lord. He it is who works within us, teaching rebel hearts to pray, He whose holy intercessions rise for us both night and day. He, the mighty God, indwells us; His to strengthen, help, empow’r, His to overcome the tempter, ours to call in danger’s hour. In His strength we dare to battle all the raging hosts of sin, And by Him alone we conquer foes without and foes within. PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO GOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Darrin S. Anthony OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “O Lord, Give Thy Holy Spirit” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tallis O Lord, give Thy Holy Spirit into our heart, And lighten our understanding, That we may dwell in the fear of Thy Name, All the days of our life; That we may know Thee, the only true God, And Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent. CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beecher
Father, grant Your Holy Spirit in our hearts may rule today, Grieved not, quenched not, but unhindered, work in us Your sovereign way. Fill us with Your holy fullness, God the Father, Spirit, Son; In us, through us, then, forever, shall Your perfect will be done. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION GREETINGS
A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan R. Becker 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II Corinthians 3:17, 18 (page 1143 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
Living in the Spirit: Transformed
Sanders L. Willson
PRAYER OF COMMITMENT HYMN OF SUPPLICATION No. 341: “O Breath of Life, Come Sweeping through Us”. . . . . . . . . . . . Spiritus Vitae BENEDICTION CONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN ORGAN POSTLUDE: “Fugue in C Major, BWV 547”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. S. Bach Indicates congregation standing
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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.
Sunday Evening Worship Service
Finding Light in the Darkness: Enduring Suffering Preaching: Andrew Keasling · Testimony: Andy Wells Suffering...there is nothing quite like it. There is almost nothing that we try so hard to avoid and yet inevitably, the Christian life promises suffering to us. So naturally, we ask why. Why is this necessary for me? Tonight we will see what God intends to produce in us through our sufferings.
Join us tonight at 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Weekly Focus on Mission Partners
World Missions: Jonathan and Fozia are beginning their second year of ministry in Asia. Jonathan recently was able to meet with and to provide shoes to several rickshaw drivers that work in the area. They praise the Lord for this opportunity and pray that there will be effective follow up with these men. In February, Jonathan and Fozia attended the Asia conference in Thailand where they were able to re-connect with other team members. They ask for prayer as they travel to a friend’s wedding and then as Jonathan travels to a neighboring state with a ministry partner. MissionUSA: Youth Visions is a faith-based outreach development program serving atrisk youth in the Frayser community. The vision is to holistically communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ to young people who live in the community. The mission of Youth Visions is to empower young people through Bible study, mentoring, leadership development, academic enrichment, job training and recreational/sports activities in a safe place. Pray for Youth Visions concerning the transition from an operational to an affiliate ministry of the Memphis Leadership Foundation. Pray for the safety of their youth and staff.
April Flowers
The flowers in the Sanctuary for the month of April are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Howard August Broemmelsick by his children and his grandchildren; James I. Burrow, Jr., his parents Mr. and Mrs. James I. Burrow, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Roberds by Jeanne Burrow, Jeanne and John Wilbourn, Kelly and Jim Burrow III and grandchildren; Bob Chisholm by his wife Carol, his daughter Candy Willis, and his grandchildren Kathryn Leache and William Justice; Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison Hamlett, Jr. by Dr. James M. Hamlett, III (Chip) and wife, Mary Jane and children Skip, Chuck, Carson, Kathryn and Parker; Judge William B. Leffler by his wife, Florence and children, Steve and Lisa Leffler and Mike and Elise Leffler Frick; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lloyd by their family; Frank Jemison and Marguerite Prichard Love by Peggy Jemison Bodine; Courtney Elaine Shores and Daniel Layet Shores by their parents, David and Beth, and their brothers William and Alexander and their sister Emily; Mr. and Mrs. Milton Smith, Jr. by Mr. and Mrs. David Dunehew, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nearn, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Nearn.
Terrific Tuesday featuring
Carolyn Custis James “Looking at God from Ground Zero”
April 15
Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall Carolyn Custis James is a well-known author whose books include When Life and Beliefs Collide: How Knowing God Makes a Difference and many others. As the sister-in-law of one of the climbers who perished on Mt. Hood in December 2006, Carolyn will relate how her faith was important in this real-life story, as faith was important to Ruth and Naomi. For those who cannot attend the luncheon, a dinner session will be held at 2239 Green Shadows Cove at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale today in the hallways or call the Women in Ministry Office at 454-0034.
Announcements
WOC Baby Shower: The WOC is hosting a baby shower for the babies of Bethany Christian Services. Please bring unwrapped items for newborns such as diapers, clothes, blankets, cash, etc. to the Terrific Tuesday Luncheon, April 15, at 11:30 a.m. Garden of Reading Book Group: The Garden of Reading women’s book discussion group will meet Monday, April 14, at 11:30 a.m. in the Salmon Room. In this featured book, The Savage My Kinsman, Elisabeth Elliot relates the true story (complete with photographs) of her missionary work among the Auca Indians, the very tribe that had slain her husband and four other missionaries only a few years earlier. Please join us even if you have not had a chance to read the book. WOMEN’S RETREAT: Join us for our annual Women’s Retreat at Victory Ranch April 25-27! Our theme this year is Hidden With Christ. An amazing time of fellowship, teaching and fun awaits you; you don’t want to miss it! Our speakers this year are Dot Hammons and Missi Jacobus. We will close our weekend together with Sunday morning worship and depart Victory Ranch refreshed and renewed. Online registration has already begun. If you have questions or want more information, contact
[email protected], or call the WIM Office, 454-0034. JR. HIGH: Three Degrees will meet tonight at 7:15 at the church. Tuesday morning prayer will meet April 15 at the Jorgensens’ (2097 Firefly Cove) at 6 a.m. Three Degrees Small Groups meet Wednesday, April 16. Visit www.2pcyouth.org for more information. SR. HIGH: True North Small Groups will meet this afternoon at the church. Tuesday morning prayer will meet April 15 at the Jorgensens’ (2097 Firefly Cove) at 6 a.m. True North will meet Wednesday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.2pcyouth.org for more information. KAIROS COLLEGE MINISTRY: We would like to invite all college students to our Sunday morning time of teaching and fellowship at 9:45 in the college classroom (upstairs in the Activities Building). For more information about the College Ministry, please visit: www.2pckairos.org or call Wes Simmons: 454-0034.
The Spring MidWeek semester runs through April 23, and it’s not too late to drop in one of the classes below! PRAYER MATTERS IS AT 5 P.M. IN THE SALMON ROOM. DINNER IS SERVED AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CLASSES, PICK UP A MIDWEEK FLYER TODAY AT THE WELCOME DESK.
ADULTS Good Dinner REading Group 5:30–6:15 p.m. / C310 / The Growing Place Library The Truth Project 6:00–7:30 p.m. / C102 / Mike & Jacky Gatliff Making Sense of Depression 6:30–7:30 p.m. / CHAPEL / Chris Pekary The Epistle of James 6:30–7:30 p.m. / B102 / Mike Allen
CHILDREN Kids Konnection 6:15–7:30 p.m. / GyM, E111 / Lucy & John Wepfer Children’s Choir 6:30–7:30 p.m. / 3-Year-Olds- D100 / Jr. Cherub- D103 / Sr. Cherub- D101 / 1st Grade Choir- D102 / Terri Theil The Nursery will be available for infants through 4-year-olds from 5:30-7:45 p.m. Call the Adult Education Office at (901) 454-0034 with any questions or for more information.
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