For Worship and For Witness Morning Worship Service

For Worship and For Witness
Morning Worship Service
June 19, 2011
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Thank you for joining us this morning. Please be sure to get your name tag at the welcome
table. There are blank name tags to fill out for guests. If you have any questions about Two
Cities Church or the worship service, please ask one of our greeters or worship leaders.
A nursery is available for children ages 0-4. It is straight down the hall on the right from the
main entrance. Older children are encouraged to stay throughout the service. A Kids’
Worship Program is available at the welcome table to help them participate more
meaningfully. Please don’t worry if your kids are a bit wiggly or make a little noise. It won’t
bother us. However, if you feel your child needs a “break” at any point during the service,
feel free to take them to the back of the room or to the hallway. We do ask that a parent be
with children outside of the nursery at all times.
After the service, please stay to visit with friends and meet someone new.
Prelude
When the music begins, please take a seat and quietly prepare for worship.
Welcome
Please take a moment to fill out the welcome card in your worship program to let us know
you were here. Place the card in the offering plate later in the service.
Call to Worship
Leader:
From Psalm 118
The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my
salvation. . .
People: This is the day that the LORD has made; let us rejoice and
be glad in it. Save us, we pray, O LORD! O LORD, we pray,
give us success!
Leader:
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD!
People: We bless you from the house of the LORD.
Leader:
The LORD is God, and he has made his light to shine upon us. . .You
are my God, and I will give thanks to you; you are my God; I will
extol you.
All:
O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast
love endures forever!
Opening Prayer
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Reprinted from Trinity Hymnal (© 1990, Great Commission Publications). Used by permission.
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Reprinted from Trinity Hymnal (© 1990, Great Commission Publications). Used by permission.
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Reprinted from Trinity Hymnal (© 1990, Great Commission Publications). Used by permission.
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Corporate Confession of Sin
Merciful God, we confess to you that we are too comfortable with
the sinful things we say and do, too skilled at mounting plausible
arguments to excuse our behavior, too defensive when a loved
one attempts to show us our sin, too content with the present
state of our relationship with you, too lazy to discipline ourselves
to make room for you in our busy, activity-filled lives. O loving
Father, forgive us our pride and blindness for Jesus’ sake. Give
to us a greater sense of humility about who we are. Help us to
see how desperately we need your mercy and grace. By your
Spirit renew us, and make us to be the men and women you want
us to be. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Silent Confession
Words of Comfort and Assurance
“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to
the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the
forgiveness of sins.”
(Colossians 1:13, 14)
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Old Testament Reading
Numbers 13:25-14:25
At the end of forty days they returned from spying out the land. 26 And they
came to Moses and Aaron and to all the congregation of the people of Israel in
the wilderness of Paran, at Kadesh. They brought back word to them and to all
the congregation, and showed them the fruit of the land. 27 And they told him,
"We came to the land to which you sent us. It flows with milk and honey, and
this is its fruit. 28 However, the people who dwell in the land are strong, and
the cities are fortified and very large. And besides, we saw the descendants of
Anak there. 29 The Amalekites dwell in the land of the Negeb. The Hittites, the
Jebusites, and the Amorites dwell in the hill country. And the Canaanites
dwell by the sea, and along the Jordan."
But Caleb quieted the people before Moses and said, "Let us go up at
once and occupy it, for we are well able to overcome it." 31 Then the men who
had gone up with him said, "We are not able to go up against the people, for
they are stronger than we are." 32 So they brought to the people of Israel a bad
report of the land that they had spied out, saying, "The land, through which we
have gone to spy it out, is a land that devours its inhabitants, and all the
people that we saw in it are of great height. 33 And there we saw the Nephilim
(the sons of Anak, who come from the Nephilim), and we seemed to ourselves
like grasshoppers, and so we seemed to them."
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all the congregation raised a loud cry, and the people wept that
And all the people of Israel grumbled against Moses and Aaron. The
whole congregation said to them, "Would that we had died in the land of
Egypt! Or would that we had died in this wilderness! 3 Why is the LORD
bringing us into this land, to fall by the sword? Our wives and our little ones
will become a prey. Would it not be better for us to go back to Egypt?" 4 And
they said to one another, "Let us choose a leader and go back to Egypt."
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Then Moses and Aaron fell on their faces before all the assembly of the
congregation of the people of Israel. 6 And Joshua the son of Nun and Caleb
the son of Jephunneh, who were among those who had spied out the land, tore
their clothes 7 and said to all the congregation of the people of Israel, "The
land, which we passed through to spy it out, is an exceedingly good land. 8 If
the LORD delights in us, he will bring us into this land and give it to us, a land
that flows with milk and honey. 9 Only do not rebel against the LORD. And do
not fear the people of the land, for they are bread for us. Their protection is
removed from them, and the LORD is with us; do not fear them." 10 Then all
the congregation said to stone them with stones. But the glory of the LORD
appeared at the tent of meeting to all the people of Israel.
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And the LORD said to Moses, "How long will this people despise me? And
how long will they not believe in me, in spite of all the signs that I have done
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among them? 12 I will strike them with the pestilence and disinherit them, and
I will make of you a nation greater and mightier than they."
But Moses said to the LORD, "Then the Egyptians will hear of it, for you
brought up this people in your might from among them, 14 and they will tell the
inhabitants of this land. They have heard that you, O LORD, are in the midst
of this people. For you, O LORD, are seen face to face, and your cloud stands
over them and you go before them, in a pillar of cloud by day and in a pillar of
fire by night. 15 Now if you kill this people as one man, then the nations who
have heard your fame will say, 16 'It is because the LORD was not able to bring
this people into the land that he swore to give to them that he has killed them
in the wilderness.' 17 And now, please let the power of the Lord be great as you
have promised, saying, 18 'The LORD is slow to anger and abounding in
steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression, but he will by no means
clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, to the third
and the fourth generation.' 19 Please pardon the iniquity of this people,
according to the greatness of your steadfast love, just as you have forgiven this
people, from Egypt until now."
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Then the LORD said, "I have pardoned, according to your word. 21 But
truly, as I live, and as all the earth shall be filled with the glory of the LORD, 22
none of the men who have seen my glory and my signs that I did in Egypt and
in the wilderness, and yet have put me to the test these ten times and have not
obeyed my voice, 23 shall see the land that I swore to give to their fathers. And
none of those who despised me shall see it. 24 But my servant Caleb, because
he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land
into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it. 25 Now, since the
Amalekites and the Canaanites dwell in the valleys, turn tomorrow and set out
for the wilderness by the way to the Red Sea."
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Prayers for the Church and the World
Sermon Scripture
Psalm 98
A PSALM.
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O sing to the LORD a new song,
for he has done marvelous things!
His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him.
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The LORD has made known his salvation;
he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
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He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.
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Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth;
break forth into joyous song and sing praises!
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Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre,
with the lyre and the sound of melody!
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With trumpets and the sound of the horn
make a joyful noise before the King, the LORD!
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Let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
the world and those who dwell in it!
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Let the rivers clap their hands;
let the hills sing for joy together
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before the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness,
and the peoples with equity.
Preaching of God’s Word
Rev. Adam L. Brice
“A Sanctuary of Words: The Hymn of Praise”
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Confession of Faith
The Apostles’ Creed
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 sits 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.
(n.b. the word "catholic" means "universal" and the word "quick" means "living")
The Lord’s Supper
Instructions
The Lord’s Supper is the family meal of Christians. We invite all who are followers of Jesus
Christ and baptized members of his church to participate. If you are not a follower of Jesus
Christ, or are not prepared to share in the meal, we encourage you to spend this time in
prayer using the prayers below.
We hope this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and
with his people, the church. We use wine in the celebration of the Lord’s Supper. Grape
juice is also available in the cups at the center of each tray.
A Prayer for Those Searching
Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth and the life. If what you claim is true, please
guide me, teach me, and lead me to the reality of who you are. Grant that I might be
undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. Give me an
understanding that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise.
A Prayer of Belief
Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weak and sinful, but through you, I am loved and accepted. I
thank you for taking my place in death in order to offer me forgiveness and renewal.
Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as
my Savior and my Lord.
A Prayer for Those Struggling with Sin
Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my need, and may turn from
every false satisfaction. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely, and faithfully
follow you in life.
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Offering of Our Gifts and Lives
Don’t forget to fill out the welcome card and place it in the offering plate.
Romans 15:13
Benediction
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that
by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”
Closing Song
Based on Psalm 117
(Sung to the tune of “All Creatures of Our God and King”)
From all that dwell below the skies,
O let Jehovah’s praise arise!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
And let his glorious name be sung,
in every land, by every tongue!
O praise him! O praise him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Great are the mercies of the LORD,
and truth eternal is his Word;
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Ye nations, sound from shore to shore,
Jehovah’s praise forevermore!
O praise him! O praise him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
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Announcements
Helping with worship:
Nursery: Today (?); Next Week (?)
Set-Up: Today (Myron & Jan Davis); Next Week (Myron & Jan Davis)
Greeters: Today (Liz & Isabelle Brice); Next Week (Myron & Jan Davis)
Worship Leader: Today (Jason Kong); Next Week (Jerry Mott)
Music Leader: Today (Ryan & Kara Angus); Next Week (Ryan & Kara Angus)
Every Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:00 PM, our church provides tutors for kids at the YWCA
women's shelter. Please contact Jerry Mott if you are interested in being a tutor.
On seven Sunday evenings this summer the whole church is gathering to go through the
Christianity Explored course. The outreach team is considering using the course as part of our
evangelistic outreach to the community. We would like the whole church to go through the course
first so we are all familiar with the program as we invite others to come later in the year. Please
bring some simple food to share and enjoy a time of fellowship, prayer for outreach, and a course
that will help renew your understanding of the Christian message.
If you would like to receive the weekly list of prayer requests for our church family, or share your
own prayer requests, please e-mail Eleanor Grant at: [email protected]. Requests need
to be submitted before 9 pm on Monday. Put “church prayer request” in the subject line.
Church Calendar
Today, June 19
10:30am – Morning Worship at YWCA, Adam Brice preaching on Psalm 98.
6:00pm – Christianity Explored at the Motts’ home (3423 Ferdinand Court; West Lafayette)
Wed, June 22
6:00pm – Tutoring Ministry at the YWCA Women’s Shelter
Next Sunday, June 26
10:30am – Morning Worship at YWCA, Adam Brice preaching on Psalm 30.
6:00pm – Christianity Explored, location TBA.
www.twocitieschurch.org
Rev. Adam L. Brice, Pastor
(765) 474-9368
Two Cities Church exists to worship God and to bear witness to Jesus Christ
through our life together and our life in the world.
We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).
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