SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2017

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WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Lisa Badley

Be Thou My Vision

RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP*

I looked, and behold, a great multitude that no one could number, from every nation, from all tribes and peoples and languages, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands and crying out with a loud voice,

“Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” And all the angels were standing around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures and they fell on their faces before the throne and worshiped God, saying, “Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and

honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.”

-Revelation 7:9-11 (ESV)

INVOCATION

HYMN OF PRAISE* The Church’s One Foundation

THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION

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 Mr. Phil Buehler

Exodus 19:1-9a

INTERCESSORY PRAYER

HYMN OF GRATITUDE*

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY Lisa Badley

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Jesus, I My Cross Have TakenText: Henry F. Lyte

Music: Rowland H. Prichard

OFFERING PRAYER

ANTHEM Choir

Come to Me, All Who Labor

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE

SERMON Rev. Mike Allen

Called Out - The Dysfunction of Presumption 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

CORPORATE AND RESPONSIVE CONFESSION OF SIN

Eternal and merciful God, You have loved us with a love beyond our understanding and You have set us on paths of righteousness as we journey to the land You have promised. Yet, like our forefathers, we have strayed from Your way; we have sinned against You in thought, word, and deed through what we have done and what we have left undone. As we remember the lavish gift of Your grace symbolized in baptism and at the table we praise You and give You thanks that You forgive our presumption. Grant us now the grace to die daily to sin, and to rise daily to new life in Christ, in whose strong name we pray. 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 rings of each cup tray contains wine, the inner rings contain juice. Please hold the elements as they will be taken together after all are served.

BENEDICTION

HYMN OF REFLECTION

Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken

Hasten on from grace to glory, Armed by faith and winged by prayer; Heav'n's eternal days before me, God's own hand shall guide me there. Soon shall close my earthly mission, Swift shall pass my pilgrim days. Hope shall change to glad fruition, Faith to sight, and prayer to praise.

Called Out - The Dysfunction Of Presumption 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Westminster Presbyterian Church 09/10/17

I. Five Privileges vv. 1-4 A. ________________ B. ________________ C. ________________ D. ________________ E. ________________

II. Five Pitfalls vv. 5-10 A. ________________ B. ________________ C. ________________ D. ________________ E. ________________

III. Five Principles vv. 11-13 A. ________________ B. ________________ C. ________________ D. ________________ E. ________________

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”; Fee, Gordon - The New International Commentary On The New Testament - The First Epistle To The Corinthians

SERMON NOTES

Evening Worship begins at 6pm. Please join us for a time of praise, worship and study of God’s Word.

CPR Certification has been rescheduled. More details will be available soon. Please let Kristen know if you are still interested in attending.

Ladies Bible Study meets on Wednesdays at 6:15 in room 7. We’re studying 2 Peter. Bring your Bible and a notebook.

Morning Circle will meet this Tuesday, September 12th in the Fellowship Room at 10am. Ginny Traylor will be leading us in a study of the book Destined for Glory: the Meaning of Suffering by Margaret Clarkson. Copies of the book will be available for purchase through the church office for $10.

Luncheon Circle will meet tomorrow at Noon at the home of Barbara Gatlin, 2040 Briarwood, and is co-hosted by Norma Butts. Jane Martin will lead us as we continue to study our book When Trouble Comes. We will be studying chapter 7 - “Now Is My Soul Troubled” this week.

Mark your calendars for our annual Peanut Carnival scheduled for Wednesday, October 25 at 5:30pm. We will have the corn dog truck, jumps, games, cake walk, dunking booth, photo booth and all around family fun.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dear Westminster Church Family, David and I want to express our love and appreciation to each of you for the many blessings you have sent our way! The delicious meals, the uplifting calls and texts, the wonderful visits, the beautiful cards and flowers, and the “happys” are all so encouraging and appreciated. This church has always been a praying church, and you certainly have prayed us through this hard, long ordeal! Thank you so much for caring and praying. We are praising God for His love and healing through your prayers! Love in Christ, Deborah and David Ratciff

THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER

Sunday, September 10 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship 4:00 PM - Choir Rehearsal 6:00 PM - Evening Worship

Monday, September 11 12:00 PM - Luncheon Circle

Tuesday, September 12 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - MMO 10:00 AM - Morning Circle

Wednesday, September 13 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 - Ladies Bible Study, Mens Bible Study, HighLife 6:25 PM - Gospel Project Class (K5-2nd), Catechism Class (3rd-6th) 6:30 PM - Handbells

Thursday, September 14 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - MMO

Friday, September 15 No Activities Planned

Saturday, September 16 No Activities Planned

Officers of the Week

Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Lisa Badley, Pianist Jeremy Britt, Youth Director John Carter, Church Facilitator Lisa Corley, Office Manager Rev. Kory Duncan, Associate Pastor Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children’s Ministry Director

Instrumentalists David Bonilla, violin Wei-Shiang Wang, viola Maria Luisa Rojas Huamantalla, cello

Sept 10 - 16 Sept 17 - 23

Elder: Phil Buehler John Carter Deacon: Luke Morgan Larkin Simpson

Elders

Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Romney Entrekin Wm. Horne Jr John Lowery Steven Morgan Hardie Perritt Wayne Traylor

Deacons

Chuck Bell Chase Edwards Mike Ishee Josh Jones Danny Martin Luke Morgan Larkin Simpson Frank Summerville John Tucker

Westminster Officers & Staff:

WELCOME!

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Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal

Dinner will be Baked Potato Bar Green Beans & Dessert.

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