JULY 21, 2019

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

JULY 21, 2019 * Congregation Standing

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS John Lowery

WORD ON MISSIONS

INVOCATION Rev. Mike Allen

INTROIT Lisa Badley & Strings I Sing Praises to Your Name

RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP* There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High.

God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns.

The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; He utters His voice, the earth melts.

The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. - Psalm 46:4-7 HYMN OF PRAISE*

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

COME THOU FOUNT OF EVERY BLESSING

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.

(church universal)* -The Apostles Creed

EPISTLE READING Phil Buehler Hebrews 11:8-12

INTERCESSORY PRAYER

HYMN OF PROCLAMATION*

Redeemed

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY AND OFFERTORY PRAYER

Come Before Him

REDEEMED

ANTHEM Choir How Firm A Foundation

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE

SCRIPTURE LESSON AND SERMON

God’s Gracious Covenant A Walk to Remember

Genesis 15

CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN Gracious heavenly Father, You have shown us the way of life through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We confess with grieving hearts our slowness to learn of Him, our reluctance to take up the cross, and our failure to follow Him. Pardon us for the poverty of our worship, our neglect of fellowship and the means of grace, our hesitating witness for Christ, our evasion of Your great call to serve others sacrificially, and our imperfect stewardship of Your gifts. Have mercy upon us and forgive us for Jesus’ sake. (Hear now our silent 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* Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (v.1) 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 His name, I’m fixed upon it Name of God’s redeeming love

Youth Bible Study: Our 7th-12 graders are invited to meet at the church every Tuesday night at 6 PM for our Summer Bible Study. This year, we will be using a curriculum through RYM called “Justification: Right with God”. You can find the material on RYM's website, however, the materials will be provided for this study. Pizza and drinks will be provided as well. All we ask is that your student brings his/her Bible!

50+Day Trip - On Tuesday, July 23rd, the 50+ group will be visiting The MAX in Meridian. This is the new Art and Entertainment Museum. We will depart from the church at 8:45 AM and return early afternoon. For more details or to RSVP, please contact Al and Sherri Moore at (601) 258-1121 or (601) 258-1123

Children’s Trip to Grand Paradise - Wednesday, July 31st, our children 6th grade and under are invited to spend the day with us at Grand Paradise Water Park in Collins. Children must be accompanied by an adult for this trip. Please contact Kristen no later than Saturday, July 27th if you and your children plan to attend. The cost will be $20 per adult and $15 per child. If your child is under 42", they will be admitted for free.

Baby Shower: There will be a baby shower in honor of Victoria Allen on Saturday, August 3rd at 2:00PM at the Windermere Clubhouse. Victoria is registered at Target. Walmart Gift cards are also encouraged. If you have any questions please contact Mary Ellen Hayes or Ginny Traylor. Please come help us shower Victoria with love as she anticipates the arrival of baby Charlie Rhett sometime at the end of August.

Father/Son Camping & Canoe Trip: We will host our annual father/son camping trip on August 16th-17th. All boys 1st-6th grade are invited on this trip and must be accompanied by an adult. The group will camp out Friday night and spend the day Saturday canoeing. If you are interested in this trip, please see John Lowery or Kristen for more details or to sign up.

Regular Wednesday Night Programs will resume August 14th. We are in need of volunteers to teach our children's classes using LifeWay's curriculum, The Gospel Project.  Our two classes in need of teachers are our K4-1st Grade and 2nd-6th Grade. If you are interested in leading a class for the Fall semester, please let Kristen know! 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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God’s Gracious Covenant A Walk to Remember

Westminster Presbyterian Church July 21, 2019

Genesis 15

I. When God Calls Us He Changes Our F____________.

II. When God Answers He Changes Our F____________.

III. When God Commits Himself to Us, He Assures Our S____________.

Sources Consulted:

Accordance Bible Software - ESV - Greek and Hebrew Analysis; ESV Study Bible; Calvin Commentaries; Reformed Theological Seminary - John Currid Lectures; Interpretation - Genesis (1982) Brueggemann, Walter; Genesis (2003) Currid, John D.

Evangelical Press Study Commentary; Genesis (1987) Wenham, Gordon J. Word Biblical Commentary; Genesis (2008) Kidner, Derek Tyndale Old Testament Commentary; The Message of Genesis 1-11 (1990) Atkinson, David Bible Speaks Today; Gleanings

in Genesis (2006) Pink, Arthur W.; Pentateuch (2006) Keil, C. F.; Delitzsch, Franz Commentary on the Old Testament; Dominion And Dynasty (2003) Dempster, Stephen G.; Robertson, O. Palmer - The Christ Of The Covenant; Keller, Tim - The Gospel

According To God

Rev. Mike Allen

SERMON NOTES

THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER

Sunday, July 21 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship

Monday, July 22 No Activities Planned

Tuesday, July 23 7:30AM - 3:30PM - MMO 6:00 PM - Youth Bible Study

Wednesday, July 24 11:00AM - Ladies Prayer Group

Thursday, July 25 7:30AM - 3:30PM - MMO

Friday, July 26 No Activities Planned

Saturday, July 27 No Activities Planned

Officers of the Week July 21-July 27 July 28-Aug 3 Elder: Phil Buehler John Carter

Deacon: Josh Jones Luke Morgan

Elders

Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Robert Hayes Danny Martin Steven Morgan Hardie Perritt

Deacons

Chase Edwards Jordan Graves Josh Jones Luke Morgan John Tucker Mike Windham

Westminster Officers & Staff:

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

Nursery Staff Katie Allen Emily Graves Kim Graves Jan Jacobo Pamela Smith

Instrumentalists Rodrigo Quintana - violin Wei-Shiang Wang, viola Elizabeth Weaver, cello

WELCOME! If you are a visitor and would like more information about our church, please fill out the contact information below and place in the offering plate as it passes:

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No Wednesday Night Activities

July Nursery Workers

July 21st- Luke & Andrea Hammonds Hardie & Nan Perritt

July 28th- Graham & Michelle Rogers Michelle Buckley

August Nursery Workers

Aug. 4th- Josh & Bret Jones Ben & Kim Pierce

Aug. 11th- Luke & Mary Katherine Morgan Mary Ellen Hayes

Aug. 18th- Hermann & Julie Pappas Kelly Hayes

Aug. 25th- Rick & Lara Youngblood Amy Allen

Westminster Presbyterian Church (EPC) 1200 Highway 15 North

Laurel, Mississippi (601) 649-8033

www.wpclaurel.com