Bulletin for February 21, 2016

FEBRUARY 21, 2016
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
FEBRUARY 21, 2016
* Congregation Standing
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Mary Jo DeLaHunt, Harpist
O Perfect Love
RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP*
Let us worship God.
“He is our refuge and our fortress, our God,
in whom we trust.”
Let us confess with our mouths, “Jesus is Lord,”
and believe in our hearts that God raised Him from the dead.
“Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
Let us call upon our true God, believing Him in our hearts, confessing Him
with our mouths, worshiping Him in spirit and in truth.
-based on Psalm 91:2; John 4:24; Romans 10:9, 13
INVOCATION AND HYMNS OF PRAISE*
Come, Thou Almighty King
Satisfied
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CORPORATE AND RESPONSIVE PROFESSION OF 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
INTERCESSORY PRAYER
Mr. Hardie Perritt
HYMN OF FAITH
Lift High the Cross
p. 5
GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS
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LIFT HIGH THE CROSS
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OFFERTORY
Lara Youngblood
His Eye is on the Sparrow
OFFERING PRAYER
SPECIAL MUSIC
Mary Jo DeLaHunt
The Prayer
SCRIPTURE LESSON
Genesis 26:1-17
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE
SERMON
Rev. Mike Allen
From Fig Leaves to Faith - Cat’s in the Cradle
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN
Merciful Father, Your Son declares that we are blessed if we are
persecuted for His sake. Forgive us for retreating from a hostile world
that bullies us to keep quiet about the very best news. Pardon us for
allowing the fear of others to dictate our decisions. Have mercy upon
us for regarding rejection for righteousness as a burden to be borne,
rather than an honor to be received.
Send Your Spirit to renew us so that we might faithfully bear witness
to the transforming power of the Gospel of Your Son, our Savior. For
we pray in His blessed name, Amen.
(Hear now our silent and individual prayers of confession)
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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.
Elements will be served by the elders.
Please hold the elements as they will be taken together after all are served.
BENEDICTION & HYMN OF REFLECTION*
Lift High the Cross
Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
till all the world adore His sacred name.
For Thy best Cross which doth for all atone,
Creation’s praises rise before Thy throne.
Lift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim,
till all the world adore His sacred name.
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SERMON NOTES
From Fig Leaves To Faith
Cat’s In The Cradle
Westminster Presbyterian Church
February 21, 2016
Genesis 26:1-17
I.
The P________ Will Become P___________ vv.1-5
II. The P__________May Become Like The P________ vv.6-11
III. Our F_______ Is Not Doomed By Our P________ vv.12-17
Sources Consulted:
Accordance Bible Software - ESV - Greek and Hebrew Analysis; ESV Study Bible; Calvin Commentaries; Currid, John D. Evangelical Press Study
Commentary - Genesis; Kidner, Derek Tyndale Old Testament Commentary; Pentateuch (2006) Keil, C. F.; Delitzsch, Franz Commentary on the
Old Testament; Boice, James Montgomery - An Expositional Commentary on Genesis; Duncan, Ligon - Like Father Like Son; Walton, John H. NIV Application Commentary - Genesis.
Rev. Michael T. Allen
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
Monday/Tuesday
Isaac was the ordinary son of an extraordinary father, and the ordinary father of an
extraordinary son. He was someone like us. In his failure God was extraordinarily
gracious to Isaac. How does God’s grace find you where you are and encourage you
in your growth?
Wednesday/Thursday
The second point in the sermon was “the present may become like the past.” Think
about ways in which generational sin has touched you and your family. Recommit
yourself this day to end the cycle of sin so that you and your family might more fully
enjoy the benefits of the Covenant of Grace. Recommit yourself to understanding
the extent to which you are forgiven, and then bask in God’s grace and then live
graciously.
Friday/Saturday
“Our future is not doomed by our past.” Spend some time today writing down
examples of those in scripture who failed, but who also went on to do great things
for Christ because of the power of the Cross. As Jesus gave Peter the opportunity
to “undo” his denial by allowing him to profess his love for Jesus three times, think
of ways in which Jesus has done the same thing for you. Grace makes every second
a new second!
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MISSIONARY SPOTLIGHT
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday Evening Service begins at 6:00 PM. Please join us for a time of praise, worship
and study of God’s Word.
Congregational Meeting: This evening we will have our annual congregational business
meeting during the service. All members are encouraged to attend.
Baby Shower! Next Sunday, February 28th at 2pm in the Fellowship Room we will have a baby
shower for Rebecca Edwards. Rebecca is registered at Target and Walmart. It’s a BOY!
Nursery Volunteers Needed: If you’d like to volunteer to help in the nursery, please check
the box on the welcome insert.
Morning Circle will meet Tuesday, March 1st due to spring break. Read chapter 10 in the study book.
Don’t forget to bring your items for the Easter bags. We will fill the bags for the RTS wives. Bring
any stamps you’ve saved!
RYM: If your child has paid the deposit to attend RYM Colorado, please make a note of the following
deadlines: March 20th ($200) and April 20th ($235). Please pay by check made payable to WPC and
remember to write RYM and your child’s name on the memo line.
Adult Sunday School
Gospel Centered Worship is taught by John Lowery and meets in Room 33.
The Word Speaks is taught by the Holt’s and meets in Room 35.
Young Families is taught by the Duncan’s and meets in the Fellowship Room.
Young Adults is taught by Jeremy Britt and meets in the Prayer Room.
Children’s Sunday School
K3-K5 is taught by Ashley Entrekin and meets in Room 9.
1st - 3rd Graders are taught by the Bassi’s and Dianne Buehler and meet in Room 11.
4th - 6th Graders are taught by Luke Hammonds and meet in Room 7.
7th-12th Graders are taught by Rick Youngblood and meet in the Youth Room.
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THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER
Elder/Deacon of the Week:
Sunday, February 21
9:00 AM - Sunday School
10:00 AM - Fellowship
10:30 AM - Morning Worship
4:00 PM - HighLife
4:30 PM - Choir Rehearsal
6:00 PM - Worship, Congregational Meeting
Elder:
Friday, February 26
No Activities Planned
Saturday, February 27
No Activities Planned
Hardie Perritt
Wayne Traylor
Robert Burdette
Westminster Officers & Staff:
Tuesday, February 23
No Activities Planned
Thursday, February 25
9:30 AM - Stretch Class
Feb. 28-March 5
Deacon: Chuck Bell
Monday, February 22
9:30 AM - Stretch Class
Wednesday, February 24
7:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study
11:00 AM - Women’s Prayer Group
5:30 PM - Fellowship Meal
6:10 PM - Worship
6:20 PM - Small Groups, Children’s Choirs
7:15 PM - Handbells
Feb. 21-27
Elders
Deacons
Romney Entrekin
Robert Hayes
James Holston
Wm. Horne, Jr
Victor Jones, Jr
John Lowery
Steven Morgan
Hardie Perritt
Wayne Traylor
Chuck Bell
Robert Burdette
Kline Estess
Mike Ishee
Josh Jones
Danny Martin
Church Staff
Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor
Jeremy Britt, Youth Director
Lisa Corley, Office Manager
Rev. Kory Duncan, Associate Pastor
Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director
Eric Parker, Pastoral Intern
Lara Youngblood, Pianist
Instrumentalists
David Bonilla, Violin
Shih-Ting Shao, Viola
Andrea Restrepo, Cello
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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:
Name_____________________________________
Address____________________________________
__________________________________________
Phone Number_____________________________
Children’s Names & Ages____________________
__________________________________________
Add me to the phone & email list.
I WILL BE A NURSERY VOLUNTEER
Prayer Requests
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Wednesday Night Fellowship Meal
Dinner will be
Loaded Nachos/Taco Salad & Dessert.
Please plan on ___ people from my family.
I will need ___ take-out plates.
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