Sunday Bulletin - Manhattan Presbyterian Church

Manhattan
Presbyterian
Church
The Lord’s Day, June 14th, 2015
To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for
comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a
Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and
thirst after righteousness; and to all who will come, this church opens wide her
doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Welcome
We are so excited you can be here today to join in worshipping the God
of the universe with Manhattan Presbyterian Church. We love God and
are thrilled to see God build this local church body for the furthering of
His Kingdom in Manhattan, Kansas. We know visiting a church can lead
to a lot of questions and we’d love to help you find answers so please
ask. Again, we’re really glad you’re here.
Sunday Information
Nursery
Nursery is provided on the north side of the building (to the right from the
entryway) for children 4 and under, but they are also always welcome in the
service.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located in the entrance hallway.
Children’s Church/Worship Training
In the future we plan to have a time for preparing older children for participating
in the Sunday worship service. This will allow children to worship with their
families before being dismissed prior to the sermon to learn more about how
and why we worship God. Currently they remain the whole service or go to the
nursery.
Why Robes?
Brian & Travis wear robes during the service which might seem odd. This has
been a tradition of the church for many centuries. It helps connect us to our past
heritage.
The robe also helps emphasize the office of the pastor and de-emphasize the
personality of the men in the pulpit. It serves to take notice away from what
Brian & Travis are wearing that particular Sunday, thus focusing us away from
their terrible fashion senses and onto Christ himself. At first it may seem odd,
but after a few services you won’t notice it, which is partly the point.
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LIFE IN MANHATTAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NEWS & EVENTS
Sign Up for the MPC Weekly Update Email
Every week we send out an email with info about upcoming church events as
well as community events you might be interested in. If you are interested in
receiving this, fill out visitor card and place in the offering or visit
manhattanpres.com and click on the image for “Weekly Email Signup” on the
right side of the page.
Parish Groups
(Small Groups)
We are taking a break from bi-monthly meeting for the summer, but there will
be church-wide fellowship activities.
Park Crawl
Wednesday, June 17th (2-4p *NEW TIME)
Bring your kids or not, we'll spend some time at a park then head to a few
more. We will meet and start at Long Park.
Mens’ Study
We are discussing the Westminster Confession of Faith together. We are using
it as a framework for discussion together. No preparation is needed, no prior
knowledge necessary.
Our next bi-monthly gathering will be June 20th at 8:00a at Blue Stem.
All Church Dinner
Next Sunday, June 21st after the worship service
Sign up to bring food at PerfectPotluck.com (user: Durrett password: 6705)
Theme: Mexican food!
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LIFE IN MANHATTAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Wiffleball, Popsicles & Water Games
Thursday, June 25th (6p)
Come over to the Hough’s (2300 Chris Dr) for some Wiffleball in the field.
We'll have popsicles and the sprinkler on for the kids. (Water guns
encouraged!) Come play some ball, or just hang out and watch and chat! A
great opportunity to bring friends/neighbors to fellowship with us!
Hosting Presbytery Meeting
Friday & Saturday, August 7th & 8th
We'll be hosting this meeting of Elders from our region. We show
hospitality by serving a dinner on Friday and breakfast on Saturday. There
is a worship service Friday night that everyone is invited to.
Today we are highlighting one of our Core Values below, but you can learn
details of all of our Core Values & Distinctives at ManhattanPres.com
Living in Covenant Community
When we say we seek to be a covenant community, we are saying we desire to
be a community that is committed to the growth, provision, and care of all its
members.
The Scriptures tell us there are things that we should do for each other as joint
members in God’s Covenant of Grace. The first and foundational one is love. In
John13:35, Jesus says, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if
you have love for one another.” We desire to be a church that is known for our
love for one another (Galatians 6:10) in response to God’s love for us (1 John
4:19) and that love as a distinguishable fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22).
We are committed to being a community who has a true understanding of what
it means to be in the family of God as we meet to worship on Sunday and as we
look for opportunities to serve each other and with each other with
compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness and patience (Colossians
3:12-13).
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SERVING
Serving
If you would like to use your gifts and time to serve please let us know.
Serving Today (June 14th)
Musicians:
Piano: Nicola Lippert
Guitar: Jacob Black
Violin/Viola: Christine Durrett
Singers: Gail Carpenter & Andrew Campbell
Nursery: Tricia Dunning & Hannah Campbell
Usher: Kennedy Fisher
Greeter: Mich Hotz
Sanctuary Setup: Matt Wilson
Lord’s Supper Prep: Joe Catudal
Sound: Andrew Franks
Bread Baker: Alexia Machina
Kids Bulletin: Danielle Fisher
Announcements: Ubuntu Shanahan
Serving Next Week (June 21st)
Musicians:
Piano: Nicola Lippert
Guitar: Jacob Black
Violin/Viola: Christine Durrett
Singers: Amy Shanahan, Andrew Campbell
Nursery: Morgan & Sarah Tompkins
Usher: Kennedy Fisher
Greeter: Joe Catudal
Sanctuary Setup: Matt Wilson
Lord’s Supper Prep: Sarah Tompkins
Sound: Andrew Franks or Ryan Cyr
Bread Baker: Sarah Arnett
Kids Bulletin: Danielle Fisher
Announcements: Sarah Arnett
“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom
as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
Galatians 5:13
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GOD CALLS US
Reflection
“But if anyone loves God, he is known by God.”
- 1 Corinthians 8:3
“What matters supremely, therefore, is not, in the last analysis, the fact
that I know God, but the larger fact which underlies it—the fact that he
knows me. I am graven on the palms of his hands. I am never out of his
mind. All my knowledge of him depends on his sustained initiative in
knowing me. I know him because he first knew me, and continues to
know me. He knows me as a friend, one who loves me; and there is no
moment when his eye is off me, or his attention distracted from me, and
no moment, therefore, when his care falters.”
- J. I. Packer
Standing
God invites us
to worship Him,
we respond to
His invitation.
Call to Worship
From Psalm 106:1, 48
Pastor: Praise the Lord!
People: Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his
steadfast love endures forever!”
Pastor: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, from
everlasting to everlasting!
People: Amen! Praise the Lord!
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HYMN OF ADORATION
All Creatures of Our God and King
All creatures of our God and King,
Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou burning sun with golden beam,
Thou silver moon with softer gleam,
Chorus: O praise Him! O praise Him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in Heaven along, O praise Him! Alleluia!
Thou rushing morn in praise rejoice,
Ye lights of evening find a voice,
Chorus
Thou flowing water pure and clear
Make music for Thy Lord to hear. Alleluia! Alleluia!
Thou fire so masterful and bright
That givest man both warmth and light,
Chorus
All ye men of tender heart
Forgiving others take your part. O sing ye! Alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear,
Praise God and on Him cast your care
Chorus
Let all things their Creator bless,
And worship Him in humbleness. O praise Him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son
And praise the Spirit, Three in One
Chorus
Standing
Psalm 148:1–2
“Praise the
LORD! Praise
the LORD from
the heavens;
praise him in
the heights!
Praise him, all
his angels;
praise him, all
his hosts!”
Psalm 148:5
“Let them
praise the
name of the
LORD! For he
commanded
and they were
created.”
Psalm 148:7–8
“Praise the
LORD from the
earth, you
great sea
creatures and
all deeps, fire
and hail, snow
and mist,
stormy wind
fulfilling his
word!”
Words: Saint
Francis of Assisi
Music: German
Tune
Public Domain
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GOD CLEANSES US
Standing
Pastor Brian
Hough
Prayer of Adoration
This is a prayer of praise and adoration for who God is. This
prayer focuses on the glory and honor of our great and mighty
God, but also asks God to help us worship Him.
Lord’s Prayer
Each week after
the Prayer of
Adoration with
one voice we
Our Father which art in heaven,
pray the Lord’s
Hallowed be Thy name.
Prayer.
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.
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AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
Affirmation of Faith
Standing
Heidelberg Catechism
Question 26
Pastor: What do you believe when you say: I believe in God
the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth?
People: That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who out of nothing created heaven and earth and all
that is in them, and who still upholds and governs
them by his eternal counsel and providence, is, for
the sake of Christ his Son, my God and my Father.
In him I trust so completely as to have no doubt that
he will provide me with all things necessary for body
and soul, and will also turn to my good whatever
adversity he sends me in this life of sorrow.
He is able to do so as almighty God, and willing also
as a faithful Father.
Gloria Patri
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
Catechism is a
strange word.
It’s basic
meaning is “to
teach orally.”
They are written
as a series of
questions and
answers
designed to
teach the
people of God a
summary of
what the
Scriptures
teach, also
called doctrine.
The Heidelberg
Catechism was
written 1563,
there are 129
Questions and
Answers.
Gloria Patri is a
brief historical
praise to God
which clearly
sets forth
Trinitarian
understanding
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CONFESSION OF SIN
Sitting
Because sin is
so pervasive in
both our
corporate and
individual lives,
Christians are
called to come
before our
holy God with
honesty and
transparency,
confessing our
brokenness
and asking for
both
forgiveness
and healing
through Jesus
Christ.
We Confess Our Sin
O Lord our God, you know us better than we know ourselves.
As we come before you now, believers and doubters alike, we
all share a deep need, for we are all lost without your grace.
Search us, O God, and know our hearts, test us and know our
troubled thoughts. Give us true repentance. Forgive us all our
wrongs. Transform us by your Spirit to live for you each day, to
learn to serve each other and, through the grace of Jesus
Christ our Lord, to come at last to heaven.
Amen.
See 1 John 1:9
for more on
confession.
Silent Confession of Sin
The Words of
Assurance
declare the
good news
that all those
who hope in
Jesus alone to
make them
right with God
are forgiven,
not based on
their own
merits, but
based on
God’s promise
of salvation in
Christ.
Words of Assurance
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Romans 5:8–9
“God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners,
Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified
by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the
wrath of God.”
PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS
In Christ Alone
In Christ alone my hope is found;
He is my light, my strength, 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;
For ev'ry sin on Him was laid—
Here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay,
Light of the world by 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 pow'r of Christ in me;
From life's first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow'r of hell, no scheme of man,
Can ever pluck me from His hand;
Till He returns or calls me home—
Here in the pow'r of Christ I'll stand.
Standing
1 John 4:10–11
“In this is love,
not that we
have loved
God but that
he loved us
and sent his
Son to be the
propitiation
for our sins.
Beloved, if
God so loved
us, we also
ought to love
one another.”
Words & Music:
Keith Getty &
Stuart Townend
Copyright © 2001
Kingsway
Thankyou Music
ccl# 11250329
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PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP
Standing
Members of the
congregation
greet one
another with a
sign of
friendship such
as, “The peace
of Christ with
you” and the
response, “And
also with you.”
Passing of the Peace
From 1 Peter 2:25
Pastor: Let the peace of Christ dwell in your hearts. We were
like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the
Shepherd and Overseer of our souls. The peace of the Lord
be with you always.
People: And also with you.
1 John 4
Sitting
Pastoral Prayer
The Pastoral
Prayer is a
prayer offered
by an elder
during the
service of
worship for,
and on behalf
of, the
congregation.
Reverend Jon Dunning
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Jon is the RUF Campus Pastor on the campus of Kansas
State University
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING
We Give Our Tithes and Offerings
The offering is a way for Christians to support the church’s
mission and ministry. Christians give back to God a portion of
all the resources which God has given. We give as an act of
faith and gratitude in response to God’s grace to us. Sitting
We include
Tithes and
Offering in the
service because
we view it as a
means of
participating in
worship.
If you are guest
today please
feel no
obligation to
give.
Words for Reflection
We offer our gifts to you, Lord,
with grateful, cheerful hearts.
Thank you that you meet our needs on the journey,
providing what we need when we need it.
Trusting you, we can share what we have with others,
and we do this joyfully, together, today,
in Jesus` name, Amen.
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PREACHING OF GOD’S WORD
From the
English
Standard
Version
(London:
Crossway,
2010)
As the Bible is
the primary
means by
which God
speaks to and
edifies His
people, we
read and listen
to the
Scriptures
together in
worship. In
ancient Israel
and the early
church,
services of
worship were
organized for
the public
reading of
Scripture - a
practice vital to
building up the
community of
faith.
A sermon is not
just a teaching
for living; it is
mainly a time
when Christ
encounters His
people through
His Word.
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Known: Psalm 139
Pastor Brian Hough
Isaiah 40:8
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our
God will stand forever.”
1. God Knows All Things, Omniscient (v 1-6)
2. God Is Everywhere, Omnipresent (v 7-12)
3. God Has Made You Specifically (v 13-18)
4. God’s Enemies Are Our Enemies (v 19-22)
5. A Confident Prayer of Commitment to God (v 23-24)
HYMN OF RESPONSE
For the Bread
For the bread which you have broken,
For the wine which you have poured,
For the words, which you have spoken,
Now we give you thanks O Lord.
By this pledge that you do love us,
By your gift of peace restored,
By your call to heaven before us,
Sanctify our lives O Lord. (2x)
Standing
1 Corinthians
10:17
“Because there
is one bread,
we who are
many are one
body, for we all
partake of the
one bread.”
With our sainted ones in glory,
Seated at our Father’s board,
May the Church that waits now for Thee,
Keep love’s tie unbroken Lord.
In your service Lord defend us.
In our hearts keep watch and ward.
In the world where’r you send us,
May your kingdom come O Lord. (2x)
Words: Louis
Benson
Music: Kevin Twit
ccl# 11250329
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GOD COMMUNES WITH US
The Lord’s Supper
Communion is a sign and seal for those who believe in Jesus Christ alone for
the forgiveness of sin. It's not for good people. It's for you if you believe and
embrace that you are worse and more messed up than you ever dare to admit;
and yet you are more loved and accepted by our Savior than you had ever
dared to hope - this is because of the life, the death and the resurrection of
Jesus for you. You will be invited to come forward. We serve wine, but also offer grape juice
for those who prefer for reasons of personal conviction. Children are welcome to come with their parents. Each child should talk with
the elders about his or her belief in Christ before taking the Lord's Supper.
Please contact us to do that at a future date. If you are not taking the Lord's Supper with us today, we don't want this to be
an awkward time. You can come forward and an elder will pray with you or you
may stay seated and pray one of the prayers provided on the next page. We're
glad you're here today. Words of Institution
Pastor: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith:
People: Christ has died.
Christ is risen.
Christ will come again.
Pastor: Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed for us.
People: Therefore, let us keep the feast.
Pastor: The gifts of God are for the people of God. Come eat and drink with
thanksgiving.
Prayer of Thanksgiving
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GOD COMMUNES WITH US
The prayers below are provided as guides for your
silent, individual prayer during the Lord’s Supper
PRAYER FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH
Lord Jesus, you claim to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Grant that I might
be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing
so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open me to the
reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent and
convincing, and that leads to the life you promise. Amen.
PRAYER OF FAITH
Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever dared
admit, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope.
I thank you for paying my debt on the cross, taking what I deserved in order to
offer me complete forgiveness. Knowing that you have been raised from the
dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Amen.
PRAYER OF COMMITMENT
Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in a life of committed discipleship
in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be one with your
people, and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.
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GOD SENDS US
And Can It Be
Standing Words: Charles Wesley; Music: Thomas Campbell
1. And can it be that I should gain
An int’rest in the Savior’s blood?
Died He for me, who caused His pain?
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for
me?
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for
me?
2. ’Tis myst’ry all: The Immortal dies:
Who can explore His strange design?
In vain the firstborn seraph tries
To sound the depths of love divine.
’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore,
Let angel minds inquire no more.
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for
me?
3. He left His Father’s throne above
So free, so infinite His grace!
Humbled Himself so great His love!,
And bled for all His chosen race:
’Tis mercy all, immense and free,
For O my God, it found out me!
Everyone: Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for
me?
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4. Long my imprisoned spirit lay,
Fast bound in sin and nature’s night;
Thine eye diffused a quick’ning ray;
I woke, the dungeon flamed with light;
My chains fell off, my heart was free,
I rose, went forth, and followed Thee.
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for
me?
5. No condemnation now I dread;
Jesus, and all in Him, is mine;
Alive in Him, my living Head,
And clothed in righteousness divine,
Bold I approach the eternal throne,
And claim the crown, through Christ my
own.
Amazing love! How can it be,
That Thou, my God, shouldst die for
me?
GOD SENDS US
Benediction
“The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen.”
Revelation 22:21
Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
praise Him all creatures here below;
praise Him above ye heavenly host;
praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Benediction is
parting words
of Scripture to
encourage the
people of God
as they leave.
Doxology is a
hymn
containing an
ascription of
praise to God.
Thomas Ken, 1709
The Service of Covenant Renewal concludes
Go Love Your God
Go Love Your Neighbor
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LOVE GOD |
LOVE PEOPLE
Aggieville, circa “a long time ago.” (looking out from Varney’s)
Manhattan Presbyterian Church
115 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Worship every Sunday at 4pm
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