Decatur Presbyterian Church, p.c.a.a Community of Grace

For what we proclaim is not ourselves,but Jesus Christ as Lord,

with ourselves as your servantsfor Jesus’ sake.2 Corinthians 4:5

The Worship of Father, Son & Holy SpiritJuly 17, 2011The Lord’s Day

Welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus! If you are a guest with us, please be sure to sign our Registry when it is passedbefore the service. Children are welcome in our worship. We have a nursery available for children 3 and under. Children4 to 6 years of age may be dismissed to Godly Play prior to the sermon. Thank you for joining us today and may the Lordrichly bless you.

Song of Assembly1

When I Think About the Lord HueyWhen I think about the Lord,

How He saved me, how He raised me,How He filled me, with the Holy Ghost.

How He healed me, to the uttermost.

When I think about the Lord,How He picked me up and turned me around,

How He placed my feet on solid ground

It makes me wanna shout, Hallelujah,Thank you JESUS,

LORD, your worthy, of all the glory, and all the honor,and all the praise... It makes me wanna shout!

Welcome and Preparation for Worship“No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day.” - Jesus (John 6:44)

If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was madefor another world. ~ C. S. Lewis

Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise. You who dwell in the dust, awake and sing for joy! For your dew is a dew oflight, and the earth will give birth to the dead. ~ The Prophet Isaiah

Those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt. ~ The Prophet Daniel

For I know that my Redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been thus destroyed,yet in my flesh I shall see God, whom I shall see for myself, and my eyes shall behold, and not another. My heart faintswithin me! ~ Job, the servant of God

Report of the Living Church Brad & Cindy Eades

1 All songs used by permission or covered under CCLI license # 391165.

Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving(Psalm 100:4)

Responsive Call to Worship2 Daniel 2:20; 4:34-35; 6:26Pastor: Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, to whom belong wisdom and might!

People: For his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation; all theinhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does according to his will among the host of heaven and amongthe inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, “What have you done?”

All: For he is the living God, enduring forever; his kingdom shall never be destroyed, and his dominion shall be to theend!

Prayer of Adoration & Praise

Hymn of Praise

Come Christians, Join to Sing BatemanCome, Christians join to sing, Alleluia! Amen!

Loud praise to Christ our King; Alleluia! Amen!Let all, with heart and voice, before His throne rejoice;

Praise is His gracious choice, Alleluia! Amen!

Come, lift your hearts on high, Alleluia! Amen!Let praises fill the sky; Alleluia! Amen!

He is our Guide and Friend; to us He’ll condescend;His love shall never end, Alleluia! Amen!

Praise yet our Christ again, Alleluia! Amen!Life shall not end the strain; Alleluia! Amen!

On heaven’s blissful shore, His goodness we’ll adore,Singing forevermore, Alleluia! Amen!

We Confess the Victory of Christ 1 Corinthians 15:51-56Pastor: Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye,at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For thisperishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on theimperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written:

People: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”

Pastor: The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law.

All: But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ!

2 We believe that God always initiates with sinners, so we begin worship with his invitation and command to us to gather in His name.

I Know That My Redeemer Lives UnknownI know that my Redeemer lives, what comfort this sweet sentence gives,

He lives, he lives, who once was dead, He lives, my ever living Head.

He lives triumphant from the grave, He lives eternally to save,He lives my mansion to prepare, He lives to lead me safely there.

He lives, all glory to His name! He lives, my Jesus, still the same,O the sweet joy this sentence gives, I know that my Redeemer lives.

Rend Your Hearts And Not Your Garments(Joel 2:13)

We Confess our Sins Psalm 25:6,7,11,16-18Remember, O Lord, Your great mercy and love, for they are from of old; Remember not the sins of our youth andour rebellious ways; According to Your love remember us, for You are good, O Lord... For the sake of Your Name,O Lord, forgive our iniquity, though it is great... Turn to us and be gracious to us, for we are lonely and afflicted.The troubles of our hearts have multiplied; free us from our anguish. Look upon our affliction and our distress, andtake away all our sins. ...Silent and Personalized Confession of Sin... Amen!

Words of Grace Isaiah 53:4-6Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. Buthe was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought uspeace, and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way;and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Worship with Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Indescribable StoryFrom the highest of heights to the depths of the sea,

Creation’s revealing your majesty.From the colors of fall to the fragrance of spring,Every creature unique in the song that it sings;

All exclaiming,

Indescribable, uncontainable,You placed the stars in the sky and you know them by name.

You are amazing God!All powerful, untamable,

Awestruck we fall to our knees as we humbly proclaim,You are amazing God!

Who has told every lightning bolt where it should go?Or seen Heavenly storehouses laden with snow?

Who imagined the sun and gives source to its light,Yet conceals it to bring us the coolness of night?

None can fathom,

Indescribable, uncontainable,You placed the stars in the sky and you know them by name.

You are amazing God!Incomparable, unchangeable,

You know the depths of my heart and you love me the same.You are amazing God! You are amazing God!

Lord for Your Glory HamptonLord for your glory we sing Your praises.

We magnify Your holy name.All for Your glory, Lord we bring blessing.

We seek to honor You all of our days.

We lift our hands, we lift our praise to You.We worship all You are in spirit and truth.We give our hearts, we give our lives to You

We offer all we are for the glory of You.

Almighty Father, we are Your children.You have been faithful to Your own.

Lord, for Your glory we have been chosen.We lay down all we have here at Your throne!

We lift our hands, we lift our praise to You.We worship all You are in spirit and truth.We give our hearts, we give our lives to You.

We offer all we are, we offer all we have,We offer all our lives for the glory of You.

For the glory of You!

I Need Thee Every Hour HawksI need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord

No tender voice like Thine, can peace afford.I need Thee every hour, stay Thou near by,

Temptations lose their power, when Thou art nigh.

I need Thee, O I need Thee,O I need Thee, every hour I need you Lord,

O bless me now, my Savior,I come to Thee.

I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain.Come quickly and abide, or life is vain.

I need Thee every hour, teach me Thy willAnd Thy rich promises, in me fulfill.

I need Thee every hour, Most Holy One.O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessed Son.

Prayers of Thanksgiving & Petition Pastor Tommy Lee

His Tithes & Our Offerings

Receive The Word Of God(1 Thessalonians 2:13)

Sermon3 Pastor Tommy LeeSeries: “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28)

LXXXVI. The God Who Wakes The DeadMatthew 22:23-33

You Shall Rejoice In Your Feast(Deuteronomy 16:14)

The Sacrament of the Lord’s SupperCommunion, also called The Lord’s Supper or Eucharist, is the family meal of Christians. We invite all committedfollowers of Jesus Christ to share in this sacrament: those who are baptized members of a congregation that proclaims thegospel, who are at peace with God and their neighbor, and who seek strength to live in a deeper communion with Jesus.If you are not a Christian, or you are not prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer.We hope that this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and with his people, the Church.

3 4, 5, & 6 year-old children may be dismissed before the sermon to Godly Play in room 173.

In Christ Alone TownendIn Christ Alone my hope is found, He is my strength, my light, my song;

This Cornerstone, this solid ground, firm through the fiercest drought and storm.What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!

My Comforter, my All in All, here in the love of Christ I stand.

In Christ alone! Who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe!This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save.

Till on that cross, as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied,My every sin on Him was laid, here in the death of Christ I live.

There in the ground His body lay, light of the world in darkness slain:Then bursting forth in glorious day, up from the grave he rose again!

And as He stands in victory, sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,For I am His and He is mine, bought with the precious blood of Christ.

No guilt in life, no fear in death, this is the power of Christ in me;From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny.

No power of hell, no scheme of man, can ever pluck me from His hand;Till He returns or calls me home, here in the power of Christ I’ll stand!

Receive Blessing From The Lord(Psalm 24:5)

Benediction4 2 Peter 1:2,3May grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord! His divine power has grantedto us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence.

I Am the Lord Your God UnknownI am the Lord your God, (I... Am)

The Holy One of Israel, your Savior.I am the Lord, (Do not fear.)I am the Lord, (Do not fear.)I am the Lord, (Do not fear.)

I am the Lord.

4 Just as God called us into His presence at the beginning, so now He commands His blessing upon us as we depart. We look up and extend our handsin a posture of thanksgiving as we receive this great gift. Our final response to God’s assurance of His peace and presence upon those who are in Christis a chorus of joyful song.

“Come to me… and I will give you rest.” (Matt. 11:28)LXXXVI. The God Who Wakes the Dead

Matthew 22:23-33Pastor Tommy Lee

1. Meet the Sadducees

2. ROUND THREE: Resurrection.

3. The Revolutionary Doctrine. The Doctrine that Changes Everything.

Sermons are available at the church web site www.decaturpca.org

7:00pm YBR Movie Night (9th-12th Grade) @ the Coward’s

TODAY

July 20 Stampede Summer Nights August 5 Stampede Summer Nights August 7 DPC Breakfast Story August 7 YBR Back to School Party August 13 Men & Boys Paintball August 14 Ever After: Building Stronger Marriages August 28 DPC Breakfast Story August 28 Praise & Worship Night August 31 Mid-Week Ministries Resume September 11 Ever After: Building Stronger Marriages September 25 DPC Block Party October 16 Local Missions Conference February 3-4, 2012 Common Ground Marriage Weekend

FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Monday-Friday, 9-12 Vacation Bible School

Tuesday, 9:30am Ladies Prayer Group @ DPC (nursery provided)

Wednesday, 11:30am Men’s Bible Study @ ADTRAN 12:00pm YBR (9th-12th Grade) Guys & Girls Bible Studies 7:00pm VBS Volunteer Meeting 7:45pm Praise Band Practice

Thursday, 12:00pm Women’s Bible Study @ Neighborhood Christian Center

Friday, 6:30am Men’s Bible Study @ Temple, Inc.

THIS WEEK

DPC ANNOUNCEMENTS

DPC BREAKFAST STORY

On Sunday morning, August 7, no Adult ChristianEducation nor Children's Sunday School classeswill meet. Instead, we'll have a church-widebreakfast (hosted by the Quinn/Schieler CareGroup) beginning at 9:30 am. Please beprompt! Because during our breakfast Brad &Cindy Eades will tell us more of the story behindthe announcement that they'll make before ourworship service starts this morning.

THE COKE MACHINE REPENTS

I admit that I stole a bunch of people's money. I hopeyou'll forgive me so we can do business again in thefuture. If you are one of the people I robbed ofmoney, please let Tommy know. He'll arrange for therestitution. Sincerely, The Coke Machine."If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents,forgive him, and if he sins against you seven times inthe day, and turns to you seven times, saying, ‘Irepent,’ you must forgive him.”

MEN & BOYS PAINTBALL

We meet Saturday, August 13, 9:30 am,at Liberty Paintball (935 LibertyRoad Danville, AL 35619). Must be atleast 10 years of age. $15/person +cost of paintballs ($48.50 for 2,000shots). INVITE A FRIEND! "Most sortsof diversion in men, children, andother animals, are an imitation offighting." Jonathan Swift, 1667-1745.

Congratulations & Best Wishes

Sophie McNalley & Zach Gillette areengaged to be married on Saturday, October22, here at DPC! Let's pray for Zach &Sophie as they prepare for the big day.

DR PURSES FOR SALE

Purses are on sale in the food court for$10. All proceeds go to the Ladies of ElCacique. Checks may be madeout to the church.

See Carol Godwin for more info.SAVE THE WHALE!Parents, your children can enjoy enteringthe belly of the whale in the GatheringRoom, but please help them refrain frompulling on him. Thank you!

VBS Summer Seaquest Volunteers

There is a meeting right after churchtoday in the parlor. All hands on deck!Please come and help finish decorat-ing rooms for our fantastic voyageinto Jonah!

VBS 2011Summer Seaquest

July 18 - 229 AM - 12 PM

4 Year Old - 5th Grade

Please register at vbs.decaturpca.org

Please join us for aBridal Teahonoring

Erika OdellBride-elect of Jacob Ladner

Sunday, July 24, 20112:00pm

at the home ofSusan Thompson

916 Parkside Court SE

Selections at Target & Belk

E L JMr. and Mrs. Johnny Odell

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of their daughter

Erika Nicoleto

Jacob Andrew Ladnerson of Mr. Michael Ladner

and Mrs. Robin Ladner

Saturday, the sixth of August

two thousand and eleven

at six o’clock in the evening

First Baptist Church

203 North Dickson Street

Tuscumbia, AL

reception immediately following at

Locust Hill - Tuscumbia, AL

EldersGeorge Godwin

Kent QuinnGreg Smith

Blake TempleSkip Thompson

Decatur Presbyterian Church, P.C.A.2306 Modaus Road, Southwest / Decatur, Alabama 35603

Phone 256.351.6010 / Fax 256.351.6099 / www.decaturpca.org

Service Times 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am Worship

Church Staff Senior Pastor Tommy Lee Assistant Pastor of Youth Steve Coward Worship Director Stu Schieler Interim Children’s Ministry Director Cindy Johnston Office Coordinator Debbie Bell

DeaconsScott GriessSteve Sasser

Chip Walraven

Adult Christian Education Classes9:30AM

“A Long Obedience in the Same Direction”A study of Eugene Peterson’s book looking at the Psalms of Ascent (Psalms 120-134). These are the particular songs thatthe Hebrew pilgrims would sing on their way up to worship in Jerusalem, and they have much to teach us about worship,service, joy, work, happiness, humility, community and blessing. Room 158A, (right off the sanctuary).

“The Righteous Shall Live By Faith”A study of R. C. Sproul’s book looking at the book of Romans. The book of Romans has been called “Paul’s fullest,grandest, most comprehensive statement of the gospel,” and it’s just as vital for the church today as on the day it waswritten. Room 167A, (down the hall from the church office).