Order for the Public Worship of God
The Fifteenth Day of March, Two Thousand and Nine
Season of Lent
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: “Andante from Organ Concerto in F”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. F. Handel Lenora Morrow, Organist
WORD ON WORSHIP
People of God
D. Todd Erickson
choral INTROIT: ”We Are God’s People”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J. Brahms We are God’s people, the chosen of the Lord, O born of His Spirit, established by His Word; Our cornerstone is Christ alone, And strong in Him we stand: O let us live transparently, And walk with our Lord and by Him stand. Westminster Singers (8:15), The Chancel Choir (10:50) Terri Theil, Conductor Call to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jonathan R. Becker WHYMN OF PROCLAMATION: No. 345 “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austrian Hymn stanzas 1-3 WPSALTER READING: Psalm 87:1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Olin F. Morris (8:15) Gregory T. Wilkinson (10:50)
He has set his foundation on the holy mountain; the Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. Glorious things are said of you, O city of God: “I will record Rahab and Babylon among those who acknowledge me— Philistia too, and Tyre, along with Cush— and will say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’” Indeed, of Zion it will be said, “This one and that one were born in her, and the Most High himself will establish her.” The Lord will write in the register of the peoples, “This one was born in Zion.” As they make music they will sing, “All my fountains are in you.” WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austrian Hymn
Savior, if of Zion’s city I, through grace, a member am, Let the world deride or pity, I will glory in Thy Name: Fading is the worldling’s pleasure, all his boasted pomp and show; Solid joys and lasting treasure none but Zion’s children know. Wprayer of ADORATION EPISTLE READING: I Peter 2:4-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blanche P. Tosh (8:15) (page 1201 in pew Bible)
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
WHYMN OF PRAISE: No. 342 “Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”. . . . . Regent Square stanzas 1 & 5 Corporate prayer of CONFESSION
Almighty and merciful Father, who has called us out to be Your people built on the foundation that is Christ Jesus, we are thankful that Your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, and deeper than all our sin. Forgive our careless attitudes toward Your purposes, our refusal to relieve the sufferings of others, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant pleasure, our indifference to the treasures of heaven, and our neglect of Your wise and gracious law. Help us to change our way of life so that we may desire what is good, love what You love, do what You command, and live as a people belonging to God. INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION
prayer for illumination GOSPEL READING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew 12:46-50 (page 968 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.
SERMON
The Christ-Centered Life: Join His Family
WHYMN OF THE CHURCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symphony
We are God’s loved ones, the Bride of Christ our Lord, For we have known it, the love of God outpoured; Now let us learn how to return the gift of love once giv’n: O let us share each joy and care, and live with a zeal that pleases heav’n. We are the Body of which the Lord is Head, Called to obey Him, now risen from the dead; He wills us be a family, diverse yet truly one: O let us give our gifts to God, and so shall His work on earth be done. WBENEDICTION
CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Solid Rock
WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN
PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew P. Wells OFFERTORY ANTHEM: ”With a Voice of Singing” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M. Shaw With a voice of singing declare ye this and let it be heard: Alleluia! Utter it even unto the ends of the earth. The Lord hath delivered His people! Alleluia!” O be joyful to God all ye lands! O sing praises to the honor of His name! Make His praise to be glorious! With a voice of singing declare ye this, and let it be heard, alleluia. WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Old Hundredth
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 THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION WGREETINGS A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . W. Brian Lewis 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.
D. Todd Erickson
PRAYER OF COMMITMENT
ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON
My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ, the solid rock, I stand; all other ground is sinking sand. All other ground is sinking sand.
(Isaiah 40:6b, 8)
Organ Postlude: “Toccata in F Major”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Buxtehude WIndicates congregation standing
CCLI License #252778
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.
Join us tonight for Sunday Night Worship “Priority Mail: God’s Way of Resolving Conflict” · I Corinthians 6:1-11 Wes Simmons, preaching · 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Should Christians handle conflicts with each other outside the church? Should we sue one another in public court? It happens throughout the world today, and it took place in Corinth as well. Paul argued that this practice had to end, and it revealed that the Corinthian church really did not understand the reconciling nature of the Gospel. Join us as we think through what the Bible has to say about conflict resolution.
Weekly Focus on Mission Partners
World Missions: Tuesday, March 17, is a day of celebration for missionaries Dave and Joyce Briley. On that day the culmination of 33 years work among the Bauzi people of Papua, Indonesia, will be marked as the Bauzi New Testament is dedicated. We join the Brileys as they praise God for His faithfulness in allowing them to complete the task of creating a written language for this tribe and then enabling them to write a New Testament in the Bauzi language. Dave and Joyce ask that we pray for the Holy Spirit to quicken the hearts of the Bauzis as they read God’s Word and that the Lord will lead the Brileys to the next place where He is calling them to serve. MissionUSA: Mentoring is key to Memphis Athletic Ministries. More than 600 kids visit MAM’s neighborhood centers daily where the time and attention given by mentors really makes a difference in their lives. Please pray for more volunteers to serve as tutors, coaches, fans at their sporting events, and team mothers/fathers. Please prayerfully consider mentoring in one of these ways.
March Flowers
The flowers in the Sanctuary for the month of March are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Gloria Joyce Cape by her family; Charlie Cash by his family; Wendell Palmer by his wife, Evelyn, and his children Fred, Pam, Nikki and Eric Montesi; Dr. Bailey W. Prichard and his parents, Bailey and Montell Prichard by June Prichard Robinson; Dr. Phillip Sherman by his wife, Barbara, his children and his grandchildren; Richard E. Shubert by his wife Janice and his family; Dr. Hubert K. Turley by his wife Aggie and his family.
Announcements
Economic Downturn Audio Recordings Available Online: If you missed one of the following three presentations from the MidWeek class, Expanding Your Faith in a Shrinking Wallet World, they are now available for download at www.2pc.org: Transition – Managing Times of Change presented by Brent Stenberg; Godly Financial Strategies to Use During Turbulent Times presented by Chris Craft; and the Working Women’s Panel. LEGACY LUNCHEON: Nancy Hughes Coe will speak on “The Spirit of Sacrifice” at the next Legacy Luncheon, Tuesday, March 17, at 11:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Nancy, a fifth generation Memphian, is a partner in the Kinney-Coe group, a team of financial advisors and certified financial planners with Morgan Stanley Global Wealth Management. Nancy and her husband have been members of Second since 2001. They have a married son and daughter and two grandsons. Tickets for this event are on sale in The Bookmark. FOUNDATION ANNUAL DINNER: This year’s dinner event on Friday, April 3, will focus on living the Christ-centered Life through the lifetime stewardship of His gifts. John Guest, evangelist and author, will be the featured speaker. There is no charge for the dinner. Seating is at 6:00 with dinner and program beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Make your reservation by emailing
[email protected] or calling 454-0034 with the names of each attendee, no later than Thursday, March 26. AMEN Men’s Retreat: Join the AMEN team and Gary Thomas for a great weekend of growth and fun, Friday, March 27–Sunday, March 29, at Pickwick Lodge. Gary is a nationally known speaker and author who has written numerous books addressing Christian growth and spiritual life such as The Beautiful Fight, Sacred Marriage and Sacred Parenting. For more information and to register, visit www.2pc.org/amen or call 454-0034. REDEMPTION REVIVAL: Women of 2PC, please make plans to attend Redemption 2009, a free multicultural revival for women in the Memphis area March 27-28, at the Cook Convention Center. Go to www.2pc.org/redemption to register for the revival, sign up for transportation, volunteer as a Redemption hostess, and secure your nursery space for Saturday. Also, we will be praying for Redemption 2009 in the prayer room at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 18 and 25. Please join us – men, too! ONLINE REGISTRATION AVAILABLE FOR WOMEN’S RETREAT: Ladies of 2PC, interested in a weekend getaway of fellowship, fun and renewal? The 2009 Spring Women’s Retreat “Filled with His Spirit” at Victory Ranch is just around the corner. Please mark your calendars for April 24-26 and join us for this unique gathering of women of all ages. It has proven to be a wonderful experience you won’t want to miss! Space is limited. Register easily online at www.2pc.org/womensretreat or contact Nancy Webster in the WIM Office at 454-0034. Mission Memphis Opportunity–Families Serving Families: MissionUSA invites you and your family to participate in the fourth annual Spring Clean-up at Berclair Elementary School, Saturday, April 4. This will be an excellent opportunity to participate in our Adopt-A-School partnership and build relationships with Berclair students and teachers. Covenant Keepers will be grilling hot dogs and the Jr. High
youth are providing games and activities for all the kids while the adults do work projects around the school. Sam Shaw, member of Second and Principal of the school, will be our host. We will gather at the school at 8:30 a.m. and be finished by noon. We will be doing some clean-up and planting, so please bring yard tools with you. Berclair Elementary is located at 810 North Perkins, just north of Summer Avenue. To sign up, contact the MissionUSA Office at 454-0034. JR HIGH: Three Degrees will meet tonight at 7:15 p.m. and Three Degrees Small Groups will meet Wednesday, March 18, at 6:15 p.m. Visit www.2pcyouth.org for more information. SR HIGH: True North Small Groups will meet tonight at 4:30 p.m. and True North will meet Wednesday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.2pcyouth.org for more information. KAIROS COLLEGE MINISTRY: The Kairos College Class meets Sunday mornings at 9:45 for music, fellowship and teaching. Join us upstairs in the Activities Building. Parents of College Students: Please join us for a weekly time of intercessory prayer for our church’s college students and ministry. We meet Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in the youth department conference room. For more information contact Mary Edwards, Leesa Jensen or Susan Warner. Check out www.2pckairos.org for more details.
We Invite You to Join Us for Holy Week Palm Sunday, April 5 8:15 & 10:50 a.m. Services in the Sanctuary 6:00 p.m. Evening Service in the Fellowship Hall Holy Week Worship & Luncheon Series, April 6-9 Noon Services in the Sanctuary Lunch (Monday-Thursday) in the Fellowship Hall 11:00-11:45 a.m. & 12:30-1:15 p.m.
Nursery is available Tuesday and Thursday only for children 4 and under. Nursery reservations are required. Call 454-0034 to make reservations.
Maundy Thursday Evening, April 9 Dinner in the Fellowship Hall at 5:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Communion Service in the Sanctuary with Reception of New Members Good Friday, April 10 Noon Service in the Sanctuary · No Lunch Served Easter Egg Hunt, April 11 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the 2PC Soccer Fields across Central Easter Sunday, April 12 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service at Memphis Botanic Garden 8:00, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Services in the Sanctuary No Sunday School or Evening Service Note: Except for the special nursery times noted for Holy Week above, nursery is available for children 4 and under during all worship services without reservation. Nursery is not available during the Easter Egg Hunt or the Sunrise Service at the Memphis Botanic Garden.
Easter Flower Form I/We wish to contribute $___________ to the Flower Ministry of Second Presbyterian Church for use in decorating the church for Easter in memory or in honor of loved ones. Please acknowledge the gift (omitting the amount) in the bulletin on Sunday, April 12, as follows: Please check ONLY one: ____ in Memory of
____ in Honor of ____ in Gratitude for
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________ Given By: _______________________________________ Phone # of Donor: _________________ April 6, 2009 is the deadline for the inclusion of names in the bulletin on April 12, 2009. Please return this form with your check to Second Presbyterian Church, 4055 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111, clearly designating the gift for “The Flower Ministry.”
MARCH 15, 2009
