JANUARY 21, 2018

WELCOME

Westminster Presbyterian Church is a covenant family of believers called by God to fulfill His purposes here in Laurel, and as a staging ground for worldwide kingdom growth where we seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ – to fill the earth with disciples, subdue it redemptively for God’s glory, and worship Him joyfully. We are being redeemed and equipped by the Spirit to build up one another until the Lord returns.

ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION

JANUARY 21, 2018

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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS John Carter

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Lisa Badley

Wherever He Leads

RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP*

With the saints of all ages we say, “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!”

—based on Colossians 2:3; Revelation 5:12

INVOCATION

HYMN OF PRAISE

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

LOVE DIVINE, ALL LOVES EXCELLING

PROFESSION OF OUR CHURCH’S FAITH* I believe in God the Father Almighty; Maker of Heaven and Earth. And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven, and sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

-The Apostle’s Creed

OLD TESTAMENT READING Romney Entrekin

Deuteronomy 6:1-9 INTERCESSORY PRAYER

HYMN OF DEDICATION

My Jesus, I Love Thee

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY

When I Look Into His Holiness

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MY JESUS, I LOVE THEE

OFFERING PRAYER

ANTHEM Choir

Beautiful Savior

SCRIPTURE LESSON PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE

SERMON Rev. Mike Allen

Called Out - The Character Of Love Part 2 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN

Merciful God, we confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed, by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. In your mercy forgive what we have been, help us amend what we are, and direct what we shall be, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways, to the glory of your holy name. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

(Hear now our silent and individual prayers of confession)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON 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.

HOLY COMMUNION

Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you! People: And also with you!

Breaking of the Bread and Sharing of the Cup The center of each bread tray contains gluten-free bread. The outer ring of each cup tray contains wine, the inner rings contain juice.

BENEDICTION

HYMN OF REFLECTION*

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling

Finish then Thy new creation, Pure and spotless, let us be;

Let us see Thy great salvation Perfectly restored in Thee;

Changed from glory into glory, Till in Heav’n we take our place,

Till we cast our crowns before Thee. Lost in wonder, love and praise

Called Out - The Character Of Love Part 2 1 Corinthians 13:4-5

Westminster Presbyterian Church 1/21/18

I. Love Makes Us C____________ v. 4

II. Love Makes Us C____________ v. 4

III. Love Makes Us C____________ v. 5

Sources Consulted:

Accordance Bible Software - ESV - Greek and Hebrew Analysis; ESV Study Bible; Calvin Commentaries; Kistemaker, Simon J. - New Testament Commentary - 1 Corinthians; Henry, Matthew - Concise Commentary - 1

Corinthians; Winter, Bruce - New Bible Commentary - 1 Corinthians; Lowery, David K. - Bible Knowledge Commentary - 1 Corinthians; Clark, Adam - Clark’s Commentary - 1 Corinthians; Meyer, F.B. - Our Daily Homily;

Willson, Sanders - Amen Bible Study, “Holy Man Living In An Unholy Society”; Lucado, Max - A Love Worth Giving; Fee, Gordon - The New International Commentary On The New Testament - The First Epistle To The

Corinthians; Stott, John - 1 Corinthians; Morris, Leon - Tyndale New Testament Commentaries - 1 Corinthians; Begg, Alister - I Corinthians 13:4

Rev. Mike Allen

SERMON NOTES

Evening service begins at 6 PM. Please join us for a time of praise, fellowship and the study of God’s Word.

Women’s Prayer Group: For the month of January, the Women’s Prayer group will meet on Wednesday’s at 11:00 AM at the home of Ginny and Tracy Traylor.

Bridal Shower: The ladies will host a bridal shower for Evan Badley today at 2:00 PM in the Fellowship Room. Evan is registered at Bella Bella, Southern Antiques and Belk.

Our Annual Father/Daughter Valentines Banquet will be held Thursday, February 8th at 6 PM in the atrium. All young ladies from 1st through 6th grade and their fathers are invited to attend. Please RSVP no later than Sunday, February 4th.

Youth Announcements:

RYM: Mark your Calendars for July 9th-July 14th. We will be going to Reformed Youth Ministries Retreat in Panama City, Florida. The deadline to reserve your spot for this trip is January 22, 2018.

Chattanooga Mission Trip: This year we will be going to Chattanooga, TN to work with a ministry called Widow’s Harvest. The dates for this trip will be June 16th-June 23rd. We will let you know more as information becomes available.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER

Sunday, January 21 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship 2:00 PM - Bridal Shower for Evan Badley 6:00 PM - Evening Worship

Monday, January 22 No Activities Planned

Tuesday, January 23 No Activities Planned

Wednesday, January 24 7:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study 11:00 AM - Women’s Prayer Group 5:30 PM - Fellowship Meal 6:05 PM - Children’s Choirs 6:10 PM - Women’s Bible Study, Mens Bible Study, HighLife 6:25 PM - Gospel Project Class (K5-2nd), Catechism Class (3rd-6th) 6:30 PM - Handbells

Thursday, January 25 No Activities Planned

Friday, January 26 No Activities Planned

Saturday, January 27 No Activities Planned

Officers of the Week Jan. 21- Jan 27 Jan. 28-Feb. 3

Elder: Romney Entrekin Robert Hayes

Deacon: Jordan Graves Chase Edwards

Elders

Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Romney Entrekin Robert Hayes Wm. Horne Jr John Lowery Danny Martin Hardie Perritt

Deacons

Chase Edwards Mike Ishee Jordan Graves Luke Morgan Frank Summerville John Tucker

Westminster Officers & Staff:

Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Lisa Badley, Pianist Jeremy Britt, Youth Director John Carter, Church Facilitator Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children’s Ministry Director Gail Smith, Nursery Coordinator Kerri Temple, Administrative Assistant

Instrumentalists Jason Pires, violin Wei-Shiang Wang, viola Patricia Rezende Vanuci, cello

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Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal

Sloppy Joes, Tater Tots, Fruit Salad, Dessert

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