Order for the Public Worship of God The Fourth Day of January, Two Thousand and Nine
Second Sunday in Christmastide 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 PRELUDE: “Pastorale” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Reger Lenora Morrow, Organist WORD ON WORSHIP
The Height of Wisdom
Sanders L. Willson
choral INTROIT: ”Vast the Immensity, Mirror of Majesty” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Majestas Vast the immensity, mirror of majesty, Galaxies spread in a curtain of light; Lord, Your eternity rises in mystery There where no eye can see, infinite height! Triune Your majesty, triune Your love to me, Fixed from eternity in heav’n above, Father, what mystery, in Your infinity You gave Your Son for me, infinite love! Westminster Singers (8:15), The Chancel Choir (10:50) John M. Hodges, Director of Music Call to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ronald G. Sadlow WHYMN OF PRAISE No. 219: “All Praise to Thee, Eternal Lord”. . . . . . . . . . . Canonbury WpROPHETIC LESSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Micah 5: 2-5a
“But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come for me one who will be ruler over Israel,
whose origins are from old, from ancient times.”
Therefore Israel will be abandoned until the time when she who is in labor gives birth and the rest of his brothers return to join the Israelites.
He will stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God.
And they will live securely, for then his greatness will reach to the ends of the earth.
And he will be their peace.
WDOXOLOGY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canonbury
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host: Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Wprayer of ADORATION GOSPEL LESSON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew 2:1-12 (page 956 in pew Bible)
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Lord Jesus Christ, Whom the wise have always sought and worshipped, we confess we have often behaved like fools: ignoring Your Majesty, neglecting Your worship, forgetting Your promises, and forsaking Your commands. Please forgive us for these and all our sins against Your Divine Majesty, for we are truly sorry and we humbly repent. Grant to us a holy wisdom that we, like the Wise Men of old, may bow before Your throne and render to You our very lives, that You may be forever praised. Amen. INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON WHYMN OF CHRISTMASTIDE No. 226: “As with Gladness Men of Old” . . . . . . . . . . Dix stanzas 1-3 PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO CHRIST JESUS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan R. Becker OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “Name of All Majesty” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K. Lee Scott Name of all majesty, fathomless mystery, King of the ages by Wise Men adored; Pow’r and authority, splendor and dignity, Bow to His mastery – Jesus is Lord! Child of our destiny, God from eternity, Love of the Father on sinners outpoured; See now what God has done sending His only Son, Christ the beloved One – Jesus is Lord! Savior of Calvary, costliest victory, Darkness defeated and Eden restored; Born as a man to die, nailed to a cross on high, Cold in the grave to lie – Jesus is Lord! Source of all sov’reignty, light, immortality; Life everlasting and heaven restored; So with the ransomed, we praise Him eternally, Christ in His majesty – Jesus is Lord! WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dix
Holy Jesus, ev’ry day keep us in the narrow way; And when earthly things are past, bring our ransomed souls at last Where they need no star to guide, where no clouds Thy glory hide. In the heav’nly city bright need they no created light; Thou its light, its joy, its crown, Thou its sun which goes not down; There forever may we sing alleluias to our King. WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION Wgreetings A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15) INSTALLATION AND ORDINATION OF CHURCH OFFICERS. . . . William G. Martin Clerk of the Session Deacons (8:15): *Marshall Clark, *Michael S. Cross, *Timothy E. Davis, *Jeffrey E. Dillon, *Michael R. Folk, *Preston B. Frazer, *Troy R. Graham, Peter W. Hastings, *Mitchell D. Lewis, *John D. Maxwell, *Fred Schaeffer, Jr., Billie Anne Williams
Elders (10:50): Samuel C. Barry, Howard L. Cleveland, III, Carl E. Flinn, *Howard M. Graham, Jr., C.M. Ison, John D. Ivy, Jr., Robert C. Liddon, Max G. Metzger, Olin F. Morris, *Hugh M. Stephens, Jr. *to be ordained Officers’ Vows:
Do you reaffirm your faith in Jesus Christ as your own personal Lord and Savior?
Do you believe the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to be uniquely and fully inspired by the Holy Spirit, and the supreme and final authority in all matters on which it speaks? Do you sincerely receive and adopt the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Catechisms of this Church, as containing the system of doctrine taught in the Holy Scriptures, having communicated to the Session any exception you hold?
Do you promise that if at any time you find yourself out of accord with any of the essentials of the faith you will, on your own initiative, make known to your church Session the change which has taken place in your views since the assumption of this ordination vow? Do you affirm and adopt the “Essentials of Our Faith” without exception?
Do you subscribe to the government and discipline of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church? Do you promise subjection to your fellow Presbyters in the Lord?
Have you been induced, as far as you know your own heart, to accept the office of deacon/elder from love of God and sincere desire to promote His glory in the Gospel of His Son?
Do you promise to be zealous and faithful in promoting the truths of the Gospel and the purity and peace of the Church, whatever persecution or opposition may arise to you on that account?
Will you seek to be faithful and diligent in the exercise of all your duties as deacon/elder whether personal or relative, private or public; and to endeavor by the grace of God to adorn the profession of the Gospel in your manner of life, and to walk with exemplary piety before this congregation of which God will make you an officer? Are you now willing to take responsibility in the life of this congregation as a deacon/ elder and will you seek to discharge your duties, relying upon the grace of God, in such a way that the entire church of Jesus Christ will be blessed? Congregational Vow:
Do you, the members of this congregation, receive these persons as deacons/elders and do you promise to yield them and all your officers all that honor, encouragement, and obedience in the Lord to which their ordination and installation as deacons/elders entitles them, according to the Word of God and the Constitution of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church? PRAYER OF ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION DECLARATION OF ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION Charge to Officers AND CONGREGATION WHYMN OF SERVICE No. 654: “O Jesus, I Have Promised” . . . . . . . . . . . . . Angel’s Story stanzas 1 & 3
SERMON
The Christ-Centered Life: Worship His Majesty
Sanders L. Willson
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.
WHYMN OF EXHORTATION No. 165: “Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lyons stanzas 1 & 4 WBENEDICTION WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN Organ Postlude: “Toccata”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E. Gigout WIndicates congregation standing
CCLI License #252778
Join us tonight for Sunday Night Worship “Called to Be Holy” Jon Becker, preaching · Communion There couldn’t be a more encouraging way to begin the new year than a study of Paul’s letter to the believers in Corinth. He writes to them, reminding them of their status as God’s covenant and set-apart people. The Gospel is revealed to be not just what brings us into the Kingdom, but also what bears us along, giving our lives buoyancy in spite of our bad choices, sin-laced nature, and all that would drag us down. His grace, his gift to us, is a sanctified life.
January Flowers
The flowers in the Sanctuary for the month of January are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Simeon F. and Sarah M. Brewton, baby son Stuart Brewton, Helen Brewton McCaslin, and Sara Jean Jordan by Olga Brewton Gore; Robert (Bob) Brock by his wife, Helen, his children and grandchildren; Joe Cannon, Jr. by Dr. and Mrs. Joe Cannon, Kathy and Leslie; Stephen Warner Flinn by his family; Mrs. Ruth Clement Jayroe and Mrs. Lucy Clement Smith by Martha Jayroe; John and Beverly Pettey by their children and grandchildren; Dale Shankle Ryan by her family Gary, Beth, Tate and Brokke Simpson And in honor of: Sybil and Earl Cooper who are celebrating 65 years of marriage this month by their children and grandchildren
Weekly Focus on Mission Partners
World Missions: Terry and Cathie Atkinson serve with Mediterranean Missions in Italy and Greece. During many months in 2008, Terry and Cathie cared for four of their grandchildren (the children of their daughter Adele, who had to be in England for treatment of serious illness. During the summer, their mom healed sufficiently for the children to join their parents in England. Terry and Cathie have stayed in touch with three smaller congregations who needed help. The Atkinsons are visiting these congregations regularly. Terry is preaching and holding prayer meetings, and both the Atkinsons are leading Bible studies. These congregations are located in Italy and on the mainland of Greece. The Tuscany Church had been carrying on with no ministerial assistance at all. These congregations are encouraged by the Atkinsons, who, in turn, express themselves to the people of Second: ”How warmly we appreciate your love, support and your prayers.” MissionUSA: Please pray for Carson Weitnauer at InterVarsity-Harvard as a new executive leadership team comes together for the fellowship. Pray for God to raise up new InterVarsity staff for Harvard-Radcliffe Christian Fellowship and pray for final preparations for Veritas 2009. Carson is the director for the conference and greatly needs God’s wisdom and heart as he finalizes the remaining details.
Announcements
MIDWEEK: MidWeek classes will resume Wednesday, January 7. Prayer Matters meets in the Salmon Room at 5 p.m. Dinner is served from 5:30-6:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Nursery is provided for children age 3 and under beginning at 5:30 p.m. Season dinner tickets may be purchased in advance at The Bookmark bookstore. Tickets are also available at the door. For class descriptions and more information, visit www.2pc.org/midweek. Divorce Recovery: The Divorce Recovery program will meet weekly on Wednesday evenings beginning January 7 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in C106. Several staff psychologists from the Christian Psychological Center will give valuable information and guidance to facilitate a healthy divorce recovery. Rainbows, a program for children of divorce, begins the same night in D109. Call 454-0034 for more information. BAPTISM CLASS: If you are interested in having your child baptized, a baptism class will
be held Wednesday, January 7, from 6:30 p.m,-7:30 p.m. For more information, please contact Dawn Curtis at 454-0034 or
[email protected]. RAHAB CIRCLE MEETING CORRECTION: The Rahab Circle will meet Tuesday, January 6, at the home of Martha Hester (7521 Mimosa Drive). This is a different location than previously printed in the Messenger. CHURCH DIRECTORY PICTURES: Today’s the last day to schedule a Second family portrait. If you are a new member, have not previously participated, or would just like to update your picture in the directory, sign up today right after worship, in the A connector hallway. Pictures will be taken January 8, 16, and 17. Every participating family will receive a free 8x10 and a Membership Directory. If you have any questions, contact Cindy Spann at
[email protected] or 454-0034. Circuit Training For All Fitness Levels: This unique class provides intervals of strength and cardio training to oldies music. The class, led by Dale Brady, meets in the Aerobics Room on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. and on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. Start your New Year with great workouts and Christian fellowship! For more information, call 454-0034. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: The congregation will meet on January 18, 2009 following the 8:15 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. worship services to elect members of the Nominations Committee. GUEST PREACHER: We are honored to have Dr. Barry Black, Chaplain of the U. S. Senate, preaching at both morning services Sunday, January 18. Prior to becoming the 62nd Chaplain to the U.S. Senate in 2003, Rear Admiral Barry C. Black served in the U.S. Navy for more than 23 years, ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains. He is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and has earned Master of Arts degrees in Divinity, Counseling and Management, a Doctorate degree in Ministry and a Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology. He is married to the former Brenda Pearsall and they have three sons. RENEW WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Join us in the new semester of Renew as together we go “Against the Grain: Wisdom that Leads to the Heart of God.” When we see God’s wisdom revealed through Job and Ecclesiastes, we will find renewal from words long preserved for our walk in this world. Taught by Jacky Gatliff, Director of Women In Ministry for the EPC, Renew will begin on Wednesday, January 14, at 6:30 a.m. in C310. (Note date change from Program and Calendar Booklet). Consider beginning the new year by inviting a friend to join you in a time of Bible study and connecting with women of all ages at Second. For more information, contact Nancy Webster in the Women In Ministry Office at 454-0034. LEGACY LUNCHEON: Join us for our Legacy Luncheon January 20, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall featuring journalist and author Mary Caldwell Crosby. Her first book The American Plague: The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, the Epidemic That Shaped Our History was published in November 2006. The book has been nominated for the Southern Independent Book Award, Barnes & Noble Discover Award and Border’s Original Voices Award. It was also chosen as a New York Times Editor’s pick. Molly is the daughter-in-law of our own Nancy Crosby, and she lives in Memphis with her husband and two daughters. The topic of her Legacy Luncheon session is The Spirit of History. Tickets and nursery reservations are available in The Bookmark bookstore. ATTENTION WOMEN OF ALL AGES: Please mark your calendars for two very important events. Redemption, a multicultural city-wide Unity Event, March 27-28, 2009, and Women’s Retreat at Victory Ranch, April 24-26, 2009. More information to come on both events in January 2009. Junior High: Three Degrees Small Groups resume January 7. Three Degrees resumes January 11. Senior High: True North resumes January 7. True North Small Groups resume January 11. Check out www.2pcyouth.org for more information! KAIROS COLLEGE MINISTRY: Join us Sunday mornings at 9:45 for music, fellowship, and teaching. We meet upstairs in the Activities Building. Check out www.2pckairos.org for more details.
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