Book of Worship | February 7, 2021

A REFORMED BAPTIST CONGREGATION

All of Life to the Glory of God

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Welcome to Redeemer Church

Redeemer Church is a Reformed Baptist congregation. We adhere to the Baptist

Confession of Faith of 1689, a doctrinal statement strongly grounded in the Word

of God. We gather to worship the crucified and risen Lord Jesus Christ and desire

in all we do to be to the praise of the glory of His grace.

If you are our guest today and would like to make yourself known to us, you can

use the Guest Card in the seat pocket in front of you. After completing it, simply

drop it in the drop box at the entrance to the auditorium; and if you are our guest

today, please feel no obligation to give. As you leave, please take one of our Guest

Packets located at the entrance to the auditorium.

“Come, let us worship and bow down! Let us kneel before the Lord, our maker!”

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A Prayer for The Lord’s Day

O LORD OUR GOD, we again would humbly thank Thee that Thou

hast ever given us an opportunity to look into these things. ‘O the depth

of the riches both of the wisdom and the knowledge of God.’ O Lord,

open our eyes, we pray Thee, more and more to this that we may glory

in it as we ought and ever live to praise Thy name, and to tell others of

the wonders of Thy grace. Amen.

The Pulpit Prayers of Martyn Lloyd-Jones Pastor of Westminster Chapel, London England (1939 – 1968)

Used by permission of the Martyn Lloyd-Jones Recordings Trust | www.mljtrust.org

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The Lord’s Day | February 7, 2021 eventh

Fifth Sunday After Epiphany | 10:30 a.m.

REFLECTION

"As Christians, we know there is really no such thing as luck, chance, or fate.

We understand that providence is not the Christian synonym for

coincidence. We know that everything happens for a reason, and unlike

unbelievers who often say the same thing, we actually know the God who is

in control of all things. We know the ultimate reason that everything

happens: God’s glory and our ultimate, eternal good."

― Burk Parsons

GATHERING PRAYER

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of

that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior

Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Worship Service

Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth;

from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same,

the name of the Lord is to be praised. Psalm 124:8; Psalm 113:3

Please enter quietly and refrain from loud conversations.

THE PSALM | PSALM 99

BE EXALTED, O GOD Words: Psalm 57:9 – 11 | Music: Brent Chambers CCLI License # 11152837

I will give thanks to Thee, O Lord, among the people I will sing praises to Thee Among the nations For Thy steadfast love is great, Is great to the heavens And Thy faithfulness, Thy faithfulness to the clouds

Be exalted, O God, above the Heavens Let Thy glory be over all the earth! Be exalted, O God, above the heavens Let Thy glory be over all the earth!

COME, THOU FOUNT Words: Robert Robinson, Bob Kauflin (v. 4) Music: Asahel Nettleton CCLI License # 11152837

Come, Thou Fount of every blessing Tune my heart to sing Thy grace Streams of mercy never ceasing Call for songs of loudest praise Teach me some melodious sonnet Sung by flaming tongues above Praise the name! I’m fixed upon it Name of Thy redeeming love

Hitherto Thy love has blessed me Thou hast brought me to this place And I know Thy hand will bring me Safely home by Thy good grace Jesus sought me when a stranger Wandering from the fold of God He, to rescue me from danger Interposed His precious blood

Oh to grace how great a debtor Daily I’m constrained to be Let Thy goodness, like a fetter Bind my wandering heart to Thee Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it Prone to leave the God I love Here’s my heart, oh take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above

Oh that day when freed from sinning I shall see Thy lovely face Full arrayed in blood-washed linen How I’ll sing Thy sovereign grace Come, my Lord, no longer tarry Bring Thy promises to pass For I know Thy pow’r will keep me Till I’m home with Thee at last

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LET US LOVE AND SING AND WONDER Words: John Newton (1774) | Music: ALL SAINTS Darmstadt Gesangbuch, 1698 CCLI License # 11152837

Let us love and sing and wonder, Let us praise the Savior’s Name! He has hushed the law’s loud thunder, He has quenched Mount Sinai’s flame. He has washed us with His blood, He has brought us nigh to God. Let us love the Lord Who bought us, Pitied us when enemies, Called us by His grace, and taught us, Gave us ears and gave us eyes: He has washed us with His blood, He presents our souls to God. Let us sing, though fierce temptation Threaten hard to bear us down! For the Lord, our strong Salvation, Holds in view the conqueror’s crown: He Who washed us with His blood Soon will bring us home to God. Let us wonder; grace and justice Join and point to mercy’s store; When through grace in Christ our trust is, Justice smiles and asks no more: He Who washed us with His blood Has secured our way to God. Let us praise, and join the chorus Of the saints enthroned on high; Here they trusted Him before us, Now their praises fill the sky: “Thou hast washed us with Your blood; Thou art worthy, Lamb of God!”

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PASTORAL PRAYER

OUR OFFERINGS Place your offering in the drop box at the entrance to the auditorium or text Redeemer22 to 206-

859-9405 to give securely online.

THE WORD OF GOD

PREPARATION FOR THE WORD

THE SERMON

Filled With the Spirit:

Singing, and Making Melody

Ephesians 5:18 – 21

IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL Words: Horatio G. Spafford | Music: Philip P. Bliss CCLI License # 11152837

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.

It is well with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.

Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ hath regarded my helpless estate, And hath shed His own blood for my soul.

My sin—oh, the bliss of this glorious thought!— My sin, not in part but the whole, Is nailed to the cross, and I bear it no more, Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul!

And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll; The trump shall resound, and the Lord shall descend, Even so, it is well with my soul.

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THE LORD’S TABLE

BENEVOLENCE OFFERING

PARTING HYMN

BENEDICTION

We close the Lord’s Day together this evening at 5:00 pm.

GIVE TO OUR GOD IMMORTAL PRAISE! Words: Isaac Watts | Music: John Hatton DUKE STREET CCLI License # 11152837

Give to our God immortal praise; Mercy and truth are all his ways: Wonders of grace to God belong; Repeat his mercies in your song. He fills the sun with morning light; He bids the moon direct the night: His mercies ever shall endure, When suns and moons shall shine no more. He sent his Son with pow'r to save From guilt and darkness and the grave: Wonders of grace to God belong; Repeat his mercies in your song. Through this vain world he guides our feet, And leads us to his heav'nly seat: His mercies ever shall endure, When this vain world shall be no more.

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MY DAILY TIME WITH GOD

Genesis 41, Mark 11

Job 6, 7; Romans 11

Genesis 42, Mark 12

Job 8, Romans 12

Genesis 43,36; Mark 13

Job 9; Romans 13

Genesis 45; Mark 14

Job 10; Romans 14

Genesis 45; Mark 15

Job 11; Romans 15

Genesis 46; Mark 16

Job 12; Romans 16

Genesis 47; Luke 1:1-38

Job 13; 1 Corinthians 1

FEBRUARY

MON 8

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TUE 9

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WED 10

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THU 11

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FRI 12

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SAT 13

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SUN 14

Pray for Ligonier Ministries.

Learn more about Ligonier:

https://www.ligonier.org/

Pray for Frank Franciosi and his team at WMUZ Radio that

God would bless His word as it is proclaimed on radio.

Learn more about WMUZ: http://www.wmuz.com

Pray for Pastor John MacArthur who recently returned to

his pulpit after a brief illness.

Learn more about John MacArthur here:

http://www.gty.org

Pray for Waterford Township Fire Chief Matthew Covey and

his team of firefighters and first responders.

Learn more about the WTFD here:

https://www.waterfordmi.gov/335/From-the-Chief

Pray for Pastor Kent Clark and the ministry of Grace Centers

of Hope.

Learn more about Grace Centers here:

https://www.gracecentersofhope.org/

Pray for Michelle Atwell and her team at SEND International

in Farmington.

Learn more about SEND here:

https://send.org/usa/us-leadership

God has given us the gift of Sabbath rest one day each week.

Make a priority of attending the public worship of God with

his people and the private worship of God with your family

and personal meditation on God and His word.

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STAY CONNECTED

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS WELCOME! If you are new to our church, please complete the Guest Registration Card near you in the seat pocket and place it in the drop box at the rear of the auditorium. We’re glad you’re here! MEMBERSHIP To become a member of Redeemer Church, please complete the Life Together Application available at the Information table in the back of the auditorium or online at the church website. The pastor will contact you with the dates and times of the next Membership Orientation. OFFERING Please use the offering envelope provided in the seat pocket near you and place your offering in the drop box at the entrance to the auditorium. You may also give securely online at our website: www.redeemerwaterford.com. Giving is our act of worship and the responsibility of those who belong to Redeemer Church. Text Redeemer22 to 206-859-9405 to give securely online.

FINANCIAL UPDATE

Total Offering January 31 ....... $ 4,109.00 Missions Offering .......................... $ 170.00 Budget Offering Received ...... $ 3,939.00 Budget Offering Required ..... $ 2,737.00 ……………………………………………

YTD Budget Received ................ $ 14,575.00 YTD Budget Required ................ $ 13,685.00 YTD Budget Surplus ............. $ 890.00

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THIS WEEK AT REDEEMER

SUNDAY

9:00 pm Adult Bible Study 10:00 am Coffee Fellowship 10:30 am Morning Worship 5:00 pm Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY

6:30 pm Prayer Gathering

GLOBAL MISSIONS

Missions Offerings to Date: $ 1,395.00

For security reasons, some names and places have been redacted in our missionary updates.

KEVIN & ANGELA GEBHARD | TAIWAN

During the month of December we had many activities and opportunities to share the true meaning of Christmas with the university students at E-talk. Please pray for a few of the students who had questions. We had the blessing of continuing our tradition of caroling to our neighbors and sharing a plate of cookies with them. They were so happy to share in the experience of our tradition and understand why we sing. On Christmas Day we hosted some SEND missionary families from another city and celebrated with traditional food and homemade eggnog! It was a joyous day of fellowship with old and new friends. Prayer - Kevin recently started meeting weekly with a young man named “David” who is from the Hakka people. He and his family are Taoists, but he is interested in learning about Jesus and practicing English. Please pray that his eyes and heart would be opened.

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NAVIGATING LIFE TOGETHER

UPCOMING EVENTS

Prayer Gathering We meet every Wednesday Evening at 6:30 pm for prayer in our Fellowship Hall. Please note the time change: 6:30 pm.

Constitution Revisions The Elders have made recommended revisions to our church constitution. A copy of the proposed revisions is available on the bookshelf at the rear of the auditorium. The members of Redeemer Church will meet on Sunday, February 28 at 5:00 pm to approve the revisions.

Sermon Audio All the sermons are posted to the church website and the church app the day they are preached and are available for free streaming and/or download. Adult Bible Study Sundays | 9:00 am What do we believe? Join us for a continuing study of the Baptist Confession of Faith of 1689 each Sunday morning at 9:00 am.

The Men’s Bible Study Saturdays | 9:00 am What is the gospel? This is the theme of the entire Book of Romans. The gospel isn’t just for lost unbelievers. We need to the gospel to sustain our lives as we navigate our fallen culture. So join us every Saturday morning in our Fellowship Hall as we find principles for gospel living in the Book of Romans.

PRAY ONE FOR ANOTHER • Dan Willson’s cousin Mark died from

COVID in December. Several of his family members contracted COVID at the funeral. Dan’s cousin Nathan (Mark’s brother) is hospitalized on a ventilator.

• Ed Anderson’s 82-year-old mother has been diagnosed with a high grade or aggressive Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma. UPDATE: Her final treatments have not removed the cancer. Continue to pray as other options are considered.

• Arnie Luallen underwent rotator cuff surgery and is now in physical therapy.

• Susan Dixon’s daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Steve Wiland, are serving as short-term missionaries in Burundi, East Africa.

• We rejoice with Amy Skotze that she has found a new job after nearly a year of unemployment.

• David Stanton as he serves with the United States Navy for the next year. Pray for his wife Jodie and their children.

• Coralyn Daniels’ is still having trouble with her edema as she continues her pulmonary therapy. Pray that God will strengthen her as she endures this trial.

• Linda Bellehumeur will be going through chemo infusions from Jan through the end of Apr. Then at the end of May will have five weeks of radiation five times a week.

• Pray for Sandy Tiefenback’s mother, Dorothy Griffith, who has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

• Continue to pray for Heather Sykes, Cindy Engel’s daughter, as she has been separated from Cindy due to COVID restrictions.

SERMON NOTES FEBRUARY 7, 2021

Filled With the Spirit: Singing, and Making Melody | Eph 5:18 – 21

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Ligonier Radio Partnership

THIS WEEK ON WING OUR MIND

A REFORMED BAPTIST CONGREGATION

Redeemer Puritan Reformed Church 2274 Crescent Lake Road | Waterford, MI 48329

Paul Edwards | Founding & Teaching Pastor

Cell: 248-310-5134 | Email: paul@redeemerwaterford.com

ELDERS Marc Friedrich, Duwane Rose DEACONS Steve Carpenter, Ed Caddell Email: elders@redeemerwaterford.com

Hard Sayings of the Prophets

| WMUZ-AM 1200 | 8:30 AM | MON – FRI |

FEBRUARY 8 – 11 on RENEWING YOUR MIND

What did Ezekiel mean by saying that his message

of woes was like honey and sweetness to him?

Why did Amos pronounce woe to those in his day

who desired the Day of the Lord? Did Isaiah say

that God actually creates evil? In this series, R.C.

Sproul brings clarity to several difficult passages

from the biblical prophets.