The Lord’s Day
Order of Worship
February 7, 2016
PRELUDE
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
CALL TO WORSHIP
Psalm 130:13-14
PRAYER OF ADORATION
HYMNS OF ADORATION
Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah
Music: Darwin Jordan
Hallelujah, praise Jehovah, O my soul, Jehovah praise; I will
sing the glorious praises of my God through all my days. Put
no confidence in princes, nor for help on man depend; He
shall die, to dust returning, and his purposes shall end.
Happy is the man that chooses Israel's God to be his aid;
He is blest whose hope of blessing on the Lord his God is
stayed. Heaven and earth the Lord created, seas and all that
they contain; He delivers from oppression, righteousness
He will maintain.
Food He daily gives the hungry, sets the mourning prisoner
free, raises those bowed down with anguish, makes the
sightless eyes to see, well Jehovah loves the righteous, and the
stranger He befriends, helps the fatherless and widow,
judgment on the wicked sends.
Hallelujah, praise Jehovah, O my soul, Jehovah praise; I will
sing the glorious praises of my God through all my days.
Over all God reigns forever, through all ages He is King;
unto Him, thy God, O Zion, joyful hallelujahs sing.
What Wondrous Love Is This?
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul!
What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love
is this that caused the Lord of bliss, to bear the dreadful
Curse for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful curse
for my soul.
When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down, when
I was sinking down, sinking down, when I was sinking down
beneath God’s righteous frown, Christ laid aside His crown
for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside His crown
for my soul.
To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing; to God and
to the Lamb I will sing. To God and to the Lamb Who is the
great I Am; while millions join the theme, I will sing, I will
sing; while millions join the theme, I will sing.
And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on; and
when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on. And when from death
I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, and through eternity I’ll sing
on, I’ll sing on, and through eternity I’ll sing on.
CONFESSION OF SIN
Matthew Henry’s A Method for Prayer
Our God, you have made all people in your image and for
your glory. But we have been ready to judge our brother,
and to regard him as though he were of no value to us.
We have forgotten that we will all soon stand before the
judgment seat of Christ. Contrary to the royal law of love,
we have been puffed up and proud. We have been rude and
sought our own advantage above the well-being of others.
We have been easily provoked. We have rejoiced when
others have fallen into sin, and have been secretly glad
at their calamities. Forgive us, Father, for our failure to
value your image. Help us see your mercy toward us in
Christ, and make us merciful to others. Through Christ
our Lord, Amen.
HYMN OF PARDON
All I Have Is Christ
Music and Lyrics: Sovereign Grace Music
I once was lost in darkest night, yet thought I knew the way;
the sin that promised joy and life, had led me to the grave.
I had no hope that You would own, a rebel to Your will;
and if You had not loved me first, I would refuse You still.
But as I ran my hell-bound race, indifferent to the cost;
You looked upon my helpless state, and led me to the cross.
And I beheld God’s love displayed, You suffered in my place,
You bore the wrath reserved for me, now all I know is grace.
Chorus: Hallelujah! All I have is Christ,
Hallelujah! Jesus is my life.
Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone, and live so all might see;
the strength to follow Your commands, could never come
from me. Oh Father, use my ransomed life, in any way You
choose; and let my song forever be, my only boast is You.
Chorus
CONFESSION OF FAITH
The Westminster Shorter Catechism
Question 10: How did God create man?
Answer: God created man male and female, after his own
image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with
dominion over the creatures.
NEW TESTAMENT READING
Luke 12:49-56
Leader: This is the Word of the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
PASTORAL PRAYER
Parents may take their children four years old and under to the nursery.
Chris Akridge, Ruling Elder
SILENT CONFESSION OF SIN
WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING
ASSURANCE OF PARDON
Ephesians 2:13-16
DOXOLOGY AND PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING
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.
SERMON
“Devaluing God’s Image” Amos 1:3-2:3
THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
We welcome all Christians who are trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation,
who have been baptized, and who are identified appropriately with a congregation
that proclaims the gospel, to participate in the Lord’s Supper. Children who have
been examined by the elders and admitted to the Lord’s Table are also invited to
partake of this Sacrament. If you are not a Christian, or you are not prepared to share
in this sacrament, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer, reflecting on your
need for God’s mercy and on his gracious provision of a sin-bearing Savior,
the Lord Jesus Christ.
HYMN OF RESPONSE
Behold the Lamb
Music and Lyrics: Keith and Kristyn Getty; Stuart Townend
Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away, slain for us - and
we remember; the promise made that all who come in faith
find forgiveness at the cross. So we share in this bread of life,
and we drink of His sacrifice as a sign of our bonds of peace,
around the table of the King.
The body of our Saviour Jesus Christ, torn for you - eat and
remember; the wounds that heal, the death that brings us life
paid the price to make us one. So we share in this bread of
life, and we drink of His sacrifice as a sign of our bonds of
love, around the table of the King.
The blood that cleanses every stain of sin, shed for you drink and remember; He drained death's cup that all may
enter in to receive the life of God. So we share in this bread
of life, and we drink of His sacrifice as a sign of our bonds of
grace, around the table of the King.
And so with thankfulness and faith we rise to respond, - and
to remember, our call to follow in the steps of Christ as His
body here on earth. As we share in His suffering we proclaim
Christ will come again! And we’ll join in the feast of heaven
around the table of the King.
BENEDICTION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vision Dinner: We will have our annual Vision Dinner
at the HEMC Community Room on Friday, February 12
at 6:30 pm. Adults and teenagers only. Childcare
reimbursement is available.
"Gather Around the Table" at the Sutters:
The next “Gather Around the Table” dinner is Feb. 20 at
7pm. Let's get to know one another by having a meal
together. Call or email Robert or Laura Sutter if you would
like to attend. Lmsutter@windstream.net (678.313.3936)
Men’s Trivia Night: Head over to Natalie Jane’s in
Cornelia on Thursday, March 3 at 6:00pm to enjoy food and
trivia. This is a great chance for the men to get to know one
another and invite friends.
Diaper Pounding: Travis and Kelly Jarrell will be welcoming
their new little girl. Let's bless them by giving them lots of
diapers of various sizes. There will be a box near the
welcome table at church for the next several Sundays.
Prayer: If you have prayer requests to share with our entire
church body, please forward them to Faye Gibbs
(fayegibbs@windstream.net).
Connection cards: If you would like more information
about our church, would like to be added to the email list, or
if you would like our elders to pray about something specific,
please fill out a connection card and drop it in the offering
plate when it comes by.
Leading in worship this morning: Rev. Brandon Meeks,
Teaching Elder
Preaching this morning: Rev. Hobie Wood, Teaching Elder
CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN LEADERSHIP
Pastor, Teaching Elder
Hobie Wood, 706.490.2065, hobie.wood@gmail.com
Assistant Pastor, Teaching Elder
Brandon Meeks, 704.662.2737, blmeeks@hotmail.com
Ruling Elders
Chris Akridge 706.768.7498, Bryan Black 706.461.0431,
Don Bluster 706.499.6818, Ken Doll 404.401.9164,
Bill Horton 706.754.2619, John Stumpf 706.949.4958
Deacons
Gus Hames 706.461.3091, Lee Hicks lee.hicks@hartcom.net,
Keith Loveland 706.878.3165, Brian Patterson 770.841.4642
Women’s Care Team: cpcwomens.care.team@gmail.com
CCLI: 11160829
“We are not to reflect on the wickedness of men but to look to the image
of God in them, an image which, covering and obliterating their faults,
an image which, by its beauty and dignity, should allure us to love and
embrace them.” – John Calvin
Christ Presbyterian Church
Meeting at the Ruby C Fulbright Aquatic Center
120 Paul Franklin Rd., Clarkesville, GA
PO Box 391, Clarkesville, GA 30523
cpcclarkesville@gmail.com
www.cpcclarkesville.org
(706) 968-2867
Sunday School, 9:30 am
Worship Service, 10:30 am