Order for the Public Worship of God The Third Day of May, Two Thousand and Nine
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.
ORGAN PRELUDE: “An Wasserflussen Babylon, BWV 653” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bach Lenora Morrow, Organist
Call to Worship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sanders L. Willson WHYMN OF SUPPLICATION: No. 390 “Lord of the Sabbath, Hear Us Pray”. . . Germany stanzas 1, 2, 3 & 6 WPSALTER READING: Psalm 86:1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William R. Jorgensen (8:15) Ward McClellan (10:50)
Hear, O Lord, and answer me, for I am poor and needy. Guard my life, for I am devoted to you. You are my God; save your servant who trusts in you. Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I call to you all day long. Bring joy to your servant, for to you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. You are forgiving and good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you. Hear my prayer, O Lord; listen to my cry for mercy. In the day of my trouble I will call to you, for you will answer me. WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Germany
Bow down Thine ear, O Lord, and hear, for I am poor and great my need; Preserve my soul, for Thee I fear; O God, Thy trusting servant heed. O Lord, incline Thine ear to me, my voice of supplication heed; In trouble I will cry to Thee, for Thou wilt answer when I plead. Wprayer of ADORATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D. Todd Erickson EPISTLE READING: Hebrews 4:14-16 (page 1186 in pew Bible)
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God.
CHORAL RESPONSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Street Behold the throne of grace! The promise calls me near; There Jesus shows a smiling face, and waits to answer prayer. My soul, ask what thou wilt; thou canst not be too bold; Since His own blood for thee He spilt, what else can He withhold? Westminster Singers (8:15), The Chancel Choir (10:50) John M. Hodges, Director of Music
prayer OF COMMITMENT and the lord’s prayer
CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Almighty and gracious God, Who bids us come to Your throne of grace where we find grace to help us in our time of need, we unburden ourselves to You today, confessing our need for Your tender mercy; for we have sinned and have done that which is evil in Your sight. Please forgive us for every way in which we have offended You, in thought, word and deed, both in what we have done, and in what we have left undone. Cleanse us of all evil. Renew us in everything good. Restore us to prayerful and joyful obedience, that Your Name may be forever honored and adored, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
WHYMN OF PRAYER: No. 629 “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”. . . . . . . What a Friend stanza 1 PRESENTATION OF GIFTS TO GOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael G. Stokke INSTRUMENTAL OFFERTORY: “Concerto in G minor”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G. F. Handel Shelly Sublett, oboe WCONGREGATIONAL COMMITMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morecambe
Lord of all good, we bring our gifts to You, Pledges of love and off’rings of our skill; Through them fulfill Your purpose ever true As our whole life is offered to Your will.
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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.
“The Grave Is Empty. But How Do I Deal with Temptation?” Mike Stokke, preaching 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall As we celebrate the power of a risen Christ, this is a fair and realistic question in the lives of believers. What is the relationship of the sin that Jesus died to pardon, and our daily experience of (and sometimes capitulation to) temptation? We can find encouragement in being reminded of the certainties of what Christ has done – and is doing – in the lives of His people.
WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING AND DEDICATION WGREETINGS A WORD TO THE CHILDREN (8:15) GOSPEL READING: Matthew 6:5-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blanche P. Tosh (8:15) (page 960 in pew Bible) Candace Willis (10:50) All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
(Isaiah 40:6b, 8)
prayers of INTERCESSION CHORAL PRAYER: ”Hear My Prayer”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . arr. W. Ehret Hear my prayer, O Lord; and let my cry come unto Thee. O hide not Thy face from me, O hide not Thy face from me in time of need. The Christ-Centered Life: Pray
WBENEDICTION
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Father, whose bounty all creation shows; Christ, by whose sacrifice our lives are new; Spirit, from whom all life in fullness flows: We give ourselves in gratitude to You!
SERMON
Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere? We should never be discouraged; take it to the Lord in prayer! Can we find a friend so faithful, who will all our sorrows share? Jesus knows our ev’ry weakness— take it to the Lord in prayer!
Organ Postlude: “Finale in D Minor” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thiman
ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the Word of our God stands forever. Amen.
WHYMN OF PRAYER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What a Friend
WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN
INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION
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.
Sanders L. Willson
Weekly Focus on Mission Partners
World Missions: Norm and Ruth Ann Leduc serve with Arab World Ministries/Media (AWM). From Norm’s office, communication goes out all over the Arab world to follow up with inquirers who respond through networks of missionaries and national believers. There have been several signs that “Spiritual Spring” is coming to the desert of the Arab world: nine Muslim background believers are being discipled by a member of a team in Jordan; there has been the greatest increase in number of new visitors to the Arabic evangelistic website (nearly 15,000 per month) with Saudi Arabia showing the greatest increase (since January, 16 individuals indicated they put their faith in Christ!); AWM’s “Open Door Friendship Center” in Europe is attracting more Muslims showing an openness to the Gospel; a seeker of twenty years from Tunisia has professed faith in Christ. Praise God that ‘Spring’ is coming to the Arab world!!! In the midst of this joy, the Leduc’s faced the sudden death of Ruth Ann’s father on Christmas Eve. Continue to pray for Norm, Ruth Ann, and their two children for a freshness in their personal walk with Christ and wisdom in Norm’s leadership responsibilities as they wrestle with significant issues in light of the current economic conditions. MissionUSA: We praise God that Service Over Self’s spring and summer camps are 100 percent full! Pray that the Gospel would be clearly communicated to the SOS campers and homeowners and that God would provide five high-school-aged men and two high-school-aged women from Binghampton to work with the college summer staff this summer. Pray for wisdom and discernment as SOS plans for the future.
May Flowers
The rosebud in the Chancel of the Sanctuary today is placed in honor of the birth of: Joshua Daniel Lawrence, born April 6, 2009, son of Tina and Scott Lawrence.
The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in honor and loving memory of: their grandparents by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Clanton who were married last evening. Mrs. Clanton is the former Lane Arnold.
The flowers in the Sanctuary for the month of May are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Julie Gentry Barber by Grayson and Alex Barber and Kay and Robert Gentry, Virginia and Ralph Braden by their children and grandchildren, Mildred and Eugene Callicott by their daughter, Marilyn Wiener, and grandchildren Don and Bailey Wiener and Carroll Bernard, Our mother, Ellie Curtis, by Russell Chapman, Yvonne Chapman and Harry Chapman, Wenonah Hasher by Barbara and Bill Johns and her family, Diane Sharp by her husband Bob and daughter Lauren, Mrs. Dorothy Street Sherman by her sons, Dr. Phillip Sherman, Jr. and Hugh Street Sherman, Virginia Buchman Smith by the Nearn family and the Smith family and in honor of: Mary Edwards, Rob Manuel and Dee Walker by the Harry Baird family.
Announcements
Vacation Bible School Registration Underway: Are you ready for an adventure? Join in our Vacation Bible School this summer (June 8-12) with the theme being ... SonRock Kid’s Camp: Where kids build their lives on the rock, JESUS! Register at church hallway tables on Sundays, May 3, 10, 17 & 31 or online at www.2pc.org. For more information, call the Children’s Ministry Office at 454-0034. VBS WORK DAYS: Courtney Schaeffer and Stacey Ferguson are heading up our crafts for Vacation Bible School this year, and you’re invited to help “prep” the crafts on Sundays, May 3, 17 & 31 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in C100. They’d love to see you on any or all of these work days! Also, the craft “room” for the Sr. K and first grade classes needs a few more volunteers during the week of VBS (June 8-12). For more information, please contact Stacey Ferguson at 737-6209 or 258-2066. BAPTISM CLASS: Baptism class will be held Wednesday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact Dawn Curtis at 454-0034 or
[email protected].
GIRLS NIGHT OUT: Facebook, Twitter, Blog, RSS feed? Plan to join us May 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the lobby near the reception desk when Katie Marks and Pam Taylor will teach us how to communicate using the latest techniques! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to learn how to communicate in the modern world. Have fun and fellowship with others and never stop learning! Dessert’s on the house and coffee’s for sale! For more information, contact the Women in Ministry Office at 454-0034. Honor Your Mother through the Library: The Growing Place Library would like you to consider a unique gift this Mother’s Day (May 10). Donating a book in honor of your mother, grandmother, mother-in-law or other “mom” in your life is a special way to thank those you love. Selections are available. Stop by The Growing Place to make your choice from our donation rack.
Senior Adult 3M Luncheon: The May 3M Luncheon for all seniors will be Monday, May 11, in C310 at 12 p.m. Join us for a devotional message by Andy Wells and special music and “An Old Time Sing Along” with Carolyn Wells. Please make your reservations by Wednesday, May 6 by calling 454-0034. Come and bring a friend!
Summer Inquirers: You may have faith questions, wish to know more about Second, or you may be ready to pursue membership at 2PC. Perhaps you are a long-time member, but you still want to know more about church government, worship, or doctrinal issues. Summer Inquirers is for you! The class is a series of five sessions – Friday evening June 5, Saturday morning June 6, Sunday morning and Sunday afternoon June 7, and Monday evening, June 8. We would love for you to join us as we explore God and His church. Call the Inquirers’ Office at 454-0034 for details and registration information.
JR HIGH: Three Degrees Eighth Grade Night is tonight from 7:15-9:15 p.m. This is the last Three Degrees meeting until the fall. 5 days Straight will start May 29. Visit www.2pcyouth.org for more information. SR HIGH: Summer Nights begins May 29. Visit www.2pcyouth.org for more information.
Thursday, May 7 · Noon in the Chapel Nursery Available for Children 4 and Under
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. Visit www.2pckairos.org for more information.
National Day of Prayer is an annual observance, mandated by Congress, on the first Thursday of each May. Its purpose is to underscore the importance of prayer for the nation and its leadership and encourage all Americans to pray for God’s healing and blessing upon our nation. National Days of Prayer have been observed in this country since the nation’s beginning. The first Day of Prayer on record was actually observed prior to the nation’s first birthday, in 1775. The official National Day of Prayer was established by Congress in 1952 and signed by President Truman as an annual observance. This day of prayer is for everyone; persons of every ethnicity and political affiliation can unite in prayer for our shared country, communities, families and futures.
MAY 3, 2009
