worship guide

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Main Campus | Week of September 16, 2018

order of worship Main Campus - Sunday, September 16, 2018

Call to Worship Psalm 103:1-2 “New Doxology” Corporate Confession (8 AM) Hebrews 4:14-16 Parent/Child Dedication (11 AM) “Before the Throne of God Above” “Mercy with Jesus Paid It All” Pastoral Prayer Psalm 23 “Psalm 23” Sermon “The Solid Rock” Benediction

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All song lyrics in today’s services are used by permission. CCLI License #198533

call to worship The Scriptural call to worship at the beginning of our service is a reminder that as we gather it is God who initiates and reveals Himself to us through His Word, and we respond to Him. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.

Psalm 103:1-2

corporate confession During this time we acknowledge that we have sinned against a holy God, and we have the assurance that because of Christ we have been forgiven and are blessed recipients of God’s mercy, grace and love. Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

Hebrews 4:14-16

offering Giving is an act of worship in which we give generously of our substance to further the mission of the church and to bring glory to God.

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the new city catechism The New City Catechism is a modern-day resource aimed at helping children and adults alike learn the core doctrines of the Christian faith via 52 questions and answers. Learn more at NewCityCatechism.com.

Part 3: Spirit, Restoration, Growing in Grace QUESTION 38

What is prayer? Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and thanksgiving.

Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us.

Psalm 62:8

P R AY E R Our Great Refuge, thank you for calling us to prayer. You are not far away; you are near, and you hear us when we pray. Let us pour out our hearts to you without ceasing. Let us pray without guile, bringing our true selves before your throne of grace. Amen.

Read the full commentary for this question at NewCityCatechism.com.

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equip classes Pastors’ Class Wednesday, 6:30 PM Event Center Would you like to deepen your faith through a solid foundation in Scripture? Do you desire to have a stronger understanding of Christian doctrine? Join our staff as they examine “50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith” using Scripture to support and explain these truths.

Covenant (Women’s Bible Study)

Wednesdays, 9:30 AM Room 3308/3310, Cost: $25 See the incredible thread running from Genesis through Revelation. God enters into a binding agreement with His people and God always keeps His promises. Trusting Him as a covenant partner frees us from the bondage of worry and anxiety. This study will transform the way you read the Scriptures!

The Book of Numbers (Women’s Bible Study)

Wednesdays, 6:30 PM Room 1111/1112, Cost: $16 When the Israelites cried out to God, He raised up Moses to bring them out of bondage and into the Promised Land. But the people rebelled and suffered the terrible consequence of wandering in a wilderness. Are you following the Lord to the place He wants you to be? Join Donna Fugarino as we learn to trust God in the wilderness.

Marriage and the Gospel

September 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 6:30 PM Room 1113/1114 This four-week class will examine how marriage portrays the Gospel starting with the book of Genesis and is open to engaged or married couples. The class is taught by Matt Phipps and Jimmie Quesinberry.

Christian Basics

Wednesdays beginning October 3, 6:30 PM Room 1115 Are you a new Christian? Would you like to have a better understanding of the Christian life? This class explores the basics of the Christian faith and the role of the local church in a believer’s life.

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Parent/Child Dedication

What is a Parent/ Child Dedication? The Scripture is clear that God has called parents to be the primary disciple-makers in the lives of their children. One way we take this calling seriously at Hickory Grove is through our Parent/Child Dedication ceremony, during which we formally recognize, in a corporate worship service, parents who have had a new child enter the family and charge them to Pass the Torch in

How can the church partner with families? While Scripture has called parents to be the primary disciple-makers in the lives of their children, the local church should support these parents in a partnership. As a member of the body of Christ, here are some ways you can come alongside these families in partnership:

their own home.

1. Pray. Pray that God will help

This time is designed for parents to

children during their most formative

publicly commit before the church that they will, with God’s help, be the primary disciple-maker(s) in the life of their child. It is also designed for parents to acknowledge God’s sovereignty over their child, recognizing that “children are a heritage from the Lord” (Psalm 127:3), and that this child has been

parents faithfully shepherd their years. Pray also for our children, that they will be protected from the evil one (John 17:15) and that they will one day put their faith in Jesus Christ. 2. Get Involved. Join Hickory Grove’s efforts in Passing the Torch to the next generation by getting

entrusted to them by God.

involved in the HG Kids or

It is imperative for the church to

ministries partner with families and

commit corporately to partner with these families by coming alongside them as they seek to raise their children to love Christ above all things.

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HG Students Ministries. These the opportunities for discipleship are endless, so join the team.

schedule & announcements RAMSEY SMART MONEY TOUR

Guest Information If you are a guest, we welcome you and invite you to stop by any Guest Information Area to learn more about Hickory Grove and to get answers to your questions. Be sure to pick up a Guest Information Card, fill it out, and either drop it in the offering plate or leave it at any Guest Information Area.

Schedule Sunday, September 16 Worship: 8 & 11 AM Sunday School: 9:30 AM Wednesday, September 19 Dinner: 5 PM Awana: 6:15 PM Infant–4 yr olds: 6:30 PM Student Worship: 6:30 PM Pastors’ Class: 6:30 PM

Orchestra Rehearsal: 7 PM

Thursday, September 20, 7 PM Worship Center Best-selling authors and money experts Chris Hogan and Anthony ONeal will teach Dave Ramsey’s 7-step plan that has helped nearly 5 million people get out of debt, build wealth, and retire with dignity. Register at HickoryGrove.org/ SmartMoney. Use promo code “HGBC” for 50% off.

THE LORD’S SUPPER Sunday, September 23, 8 and 11 AM We will observe The Lord’s Supper during the morning services next Sunday.

CHURCH CONFERENCE Wednesday, September 26, 6:30 PM The Church Conference will be in the Event Center following the Pastors’ class.

SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON Thursday, September 27, 10:45 AM Family Life Center RSVP at (704) 531-4035 by noon on Monday, September 24. Cost: $7 per person

OPERATION CHARLOTTE October 21-27 Operation Charlotte is a week-long ministry event where we come together as a church to reach out to our community by meeting their needs in tangible ways through service projects with various organizations throughout Charlotte. Register at HickoryGrove.org for service projects. .

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sermon notes

Sunday, September 16, 2018

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