THE DIVINE SERVICE MAY 17, 2020 – 9:30 AM PRELUDE PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Psalm 67:4-5 ANNOUNCEMENTS GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP HIM SALUTATION ......................MATTHEW 28:19 MINISTER: We are gathered in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. CALL TO WORSHIP ......... PSALM 122:1 & 84:1-2, 4-5, 10 MINISTER: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” PEOPLE: Yes, I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD!” How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts! My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise! \Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion. For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness. * HYMN OF APPROACH A Mighty Fortress is Our God No. 92 A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and pow'r are great; and armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal. Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing; were not the right man on our side, the man of God's own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he, Lord Sabaoth his name, from age to age the same, and he must win the battle. And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure; one little word shall fell him. That Word above all earthly pow'rs, no thanks to them, abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours through him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill: God's truth abideth still; his kingdom is forever. PEOPLE: AMEN! * PRAYER OF ADORATION * Congregation Stands GOD DIRECTS US TO HIS TRUTH * AFFIRMATION OF FAITH THE NICENE CREED We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried, and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end. A nd we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of Life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic 1 and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins 2 ; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. 1 universal, 2 Acts 2:38 * GLORIA PATRI NO. 735 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen. * SCRIPTURE READING PSALM 108 ELDER: The grass withers and the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8 PEOPLE: AMEN! GOD RENEWS US IN CHRIST CONFESSION OF SIN Zacharias Ursinus’ Palatinate Church Order (1563) MINISTER:“For the word of the Lord is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom all must give account.” Hebrews 4:12-13 PEOPLE: I, a poor sinner, confess before you, my God and Creator, that I have sinned gravely and in various ways against you, not only with outward gross sins, but much more with internal, innate blindness, unbelief, doubts, faintheartedness, impatience, pride, evil greed, secret envy, hatred, and jealousy, as well as other evil emotions. You, my Lord and God, recognize this
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THE DIVINE SERVICEMAY 17, 2020 – 9:30 AM
PRELUDE PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Psalm 67:4-5
ANNOUNCEMENTS
GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP HIMSALUTATION
.......................................MATTHEW 28:19MINISTER: We are gathered in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit.CALL TO WORSHIP
PSALM 122:1 & 84:1-2, 4-5, 10MINISTER: I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the
house of the LORD!”PEOPLE: Yes, I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go
to the house of the LORD!”How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD of hosts!My soul longs, yes, faints for the courts of the LORD; my heart and flesh sing for joy to the living GodBlessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise! \Blessed are those whose strength is in you, in whose heart are the highways to Zion.For a day in your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
* HYMN OF APPROACH A Mighty Fortress is Our God No. 92
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and pow'r are great; and armed with cruel hate,on earth is not his equal.Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing;were not the right man on our side, the man of God's own choosing.Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he,Lord Sabaoth his name, from age to age the same,and he must win the battle.And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us.The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure, for lo! his doom is sure; one little word shall fell him.That Word above all earthly pow'rs, no thanks to them, abideth;the Spirit and the gifts are ours through him who with us sideth.Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also;The body they may kill: God's truth abideth still;his kingdom is forever.
PEOPLE: AMEN!
* PRAYER OF ADORATION * Congregation Stands
GOD DIRECTS US TO HIS TRUTH* AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
THE NICENE CREED
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
A nd in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light,very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all
things were made;who for us and for our salvation came down from
heaven,and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary,
and was made man;and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried,and the third day he rose again according to the
Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father;
and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead;
whose kingdom shall have no end.A nd we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of
Life,who proceeds from the Father and the Son;who with the Father and the Son together is
worshipped and glorified;who spoke by the prophets;and we believe in one holy catholic1 and apostolic
church;we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins2;and we look for the resurrection of the dead,and the life of the world to come. Amen.
1universal, 2Acts 2:38
* GLORIA PATRI NO. 735
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, Amen.
* SCRIPTURE READING PSALM 108
ELDER: The grass withers and the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8
PEOPLE: AMEN!
GOD RENEWS US IN CHRISTCONFESSION OF SIN Zacharias Ursinus’ Palatinate Church Order (1563)
MINISTER: “For the word of the Lord is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom all must give account.”
Hebrews 4:12-13
PEOPLE: I, a poor sinner, confess before you, my God and Creator, that I have sinned gravely and in various ways against you, not only with outward gross sins, but much more with internal, innate blindness, unbelief, doubts, faintheartedness, impatience, pride, evil greed, secret envy, hatred, and jealousy, as well as other evil emotions. You, my Lord and God, recognize this in me very well, but sadly I cannot recognize them sufficiently. I feel sorrow and regret for them and wholeheartedly desire grace through your dear Son Jesus Christ.
(SILENT CONFESSION)
ASSURANCE OF PARDONMINISTER: “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, bit 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
PEOPLE: AMEN!
* HYMN OF THANKSGIVING Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing No. 457
Come, thou Fount of ev'ry 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 mount! I'm fixed upon it, mount of God's unchanging love.
Here I raise my Ebenezer; hither by thy help I'm come;And I hope, by thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home.Jesus sought me when a stranger, wand'ring from the fold of God:He, to rescue me from danger, interposed his precious blood.
O to grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be;Let that grace now, like a fetter, bind my wand'ring heart to thee.Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love;Here's my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above.
GOD INVITES US TO JOYFUL SACRIFICEGIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heav’nly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.PRAYER OF INTERCESSION THE LORD’S PRAYER Matthew 6:9-13 Our Father, which 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.
GOD FEEDS US FROM HIS WORD* SERMON TEXT: EPHESIANS 1:3-6 MINISTER: This is the word of the Lord.
PEOPLE: AMEN!
PROCLAMATION OF THE WORD REV. NATHAN MORGAN
FOREKNOWN BY THE FATHER
GOD FEEDS US AT HIS BANQUET TABLE
* SONG OF PREPARATION Behold the Lamb Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away slain for us, and we rememberThe promise made that all who come in faith find forgiveness at the crossSo we share in this Bread of Life and we drink of His sacrificeAs a sign of our bonds of peace Around the table of the KingThe body of our Savior Jesus Christ torn for you, eat and rememberThe wounds that heal the death that brings us life paid the price to make us oneSo we share in this Bread of Life and we drink of His sacrificeAs a sign of our bonds of love around the table of the KingThe blood that cleanses every stain of sin shed for you, drink and rememberHe drained death's cup that all may enter in to receive the life of GodSo we share in this Bread of Life and we drink of His sacrificeAs a sign of our bonds of grace around the table of the KingAnd so with thankfulness and faith we rise to respond and to remember
Our call to follow in the steps of Christ as His body here on earthAs we share in His suffering we proclaim Christ will come againAnd we'll join in the feast of heaven around the table of the King
PEOPLE: AMEN!
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
GOD BLESSES & SENDS US OUT* HYMN OF RESPONSE Great is Thy Faithfulness No 32
Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father, there is no shadow of turning with thee; thou changest not, thy compassions, they fail not; as thou hast been thou forever wilt be. Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see:all I have needed thy hand hath provided -Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!Summer and winter and springtime and harvest,sun, moon, and stars in their courses above,join with all nature in manifold witness to thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see:all I have needed thy hand hath provided -Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth, thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide, strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow,blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside!Great is thy faithfulness! Great is thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see:all I have needed thy hand hath provided -Great is thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! - Psalm 100:2
VISITORS – Welcome to Grace Presbyterian Church (PCA)! We are honored that you chose to worship with us today. We’d like to get to know you better, so please fill out the Connection Card (found in the pockets on the back of each pew) and place in the basket on the welcome table in the foyer.CAN I TAKE THE LORD’S SUPPER TODAY? If I am a visitor, may I participate in communion?
Grace Presbyterian Church
− Presbyter ian Church in America –
4950 E. Camino Segundo Sierra Vista, AZ 85650 520-458-0034
1) Have you been baptized into the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, either as an infant or adult?
2) Have you publicly professed your faith in Christ and embraced the Christian faith as summarized in the Apostles’ Creed?
3) Are you presently a member in good standing of a Bible-believing church? If you can affirm these questions sincerely, the elders welcome you to the Lord’s Table!
THE NURSERY & TRAINING ROOM – Our nursery is located in the first room on the right down the hallway. We do not currently have volunteers working in the nursery, but if you need a place to change a diaper, nurse, or calm fussy infant, you are welcome to use the nursery room. The training room is located in the back of the sanctuary. If your little ones are becoming fussy, but you still want to participate in worship, this room was designed for you.
SERMON NOTES“You are required to believe and teach everything the Bible teaches. Not what you might want it to teach and not only the teachings you like best, but everything the Bible teaches.” R.C. Sproul
