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B. He is the Conqueror of Death (v. 18)

C. He is the Preeminent Lord of All (vv. 18-20)

III. Application and Discussion

• Since Jesus is supreme over the original creation and the new creation then what is

he due from all beings (visible and invisible), especially from those of us who are in

the Church (his body)?

• Since Jesus is supreme over all things then what assurances can we have in him

when theological doubts arise, finances are limited, a health crisis comes our way,

our preferred political candidate loses, loneliness is fierce, our children are

prodigals, or any number of other difficulties come our way in this life?

• How does this teaching about Jesus’ supremacy in all things (1:15-20) serve to both

anchor us firmly in the truth and exhort us to resist the temptations to follow false

teachings rather than the pure gospel of Christ?

A Service for the Worship of God Sunday, May 30, 2020

SILENT MEDITATION from Ephesians 1:18-22

...having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which

he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and what is

the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working

of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated

him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power

and dominion, and above every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the

one to come. And he put all things under his feet and gave him as head over all things to

the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE The Airforce and Navy Hymns Catie Moyer

CALL TO WORSHIP from Revelation 5:11-14 Dennis Campbell

Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the

voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands, saying

with a loud voice,

“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might

and honor and glory and blessing!”

And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea,

and all that is in them, saying,

“To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might

forever and ever!”

And the four living creatures said, “Amen!” and the elders fell down and worshiped.

We will join the heavenly congregation in worshiping Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God!

HYMN OF ADORATION Holy, Holy, Holy p. 100

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION

CONFESSION OF SIN

Call to confession Exodus 20:7

“You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him

guiltless who takes his name in vain.”

Prayer of Confession

Assurance of Pardon Isaiah 6:1-7

CONFESSION OF FAITH from the Westminster Confession of Faith 8.3

We believe that his human nature being inseparably united to his divine nature, the Lord

Jesus was sanctified and anointed with the Holy Spirit beyond all measure. He had in him all

the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, and in him it pleased the Father that all fullness

should dwell.

We believe God’s purpose was that Jesus, being holy, harmless, undefiled, and full of grace

and truth, should be completely equipped to execute the office of mediator and guarantor.

Jesus did not take this office himself but was called to it by his Father, who gave and

commanded him to use all power and judgment.

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

SONGS OF PREPARATION Here is Love

Who You Say I Am

SCRIPTURE READING Colossians 1:15-20

SERMON All That Christ Is Rev. Chad Reynolds

HYMN OF RESPONSE Look, Ye Saints! The Sight is Glorious insert

BENEDICTION

POSTLUDE Prelude in Classic Style~Young

Colossians 1:15-20

All That Christ Is

May 30, 2021

I. Christ is Supreme over the Original Creation

A. He is the Eternal Image of God (v.15)

B. He is the Agent and Purpose of Creation (v. 16)

C. He is the Sustainer of Creation (v. 17)

II. Christ is Supreme over the New Creation

A. He is the Head of the Church (v. 18)

THE CHURCH AT LARGE

Presbytery—Grace PC—Spartanburg, Justin Kendrick

Denomination—Reformed Seminary—Dr. Ligon Duncan

Missionaries—Debbie Richards—Japan

National and Regional Leadership

CHURCH MEMBER REQUESTS

Ashton Council—preemie

Beth (Dowdle) Bell—starting chemo

Alyssa LiCalzi—ulcer– comfort and healing

Dowdle family—extended family moving in with them

Reynolds Family—finishing school, moving, adjusting

Anne Nabors—heart ablation in June

Eunice Edgeman—recovery from recent medical issues

Terry Baxley—strength and protection as he heals

Hope Natiello—faith in a long journey

Mahlon and Gail Moore—time together

Al Licalzi—great news from last tests

Kathy Beasley—settling parents’ estate

THOSE EXPECTING

Kelli Baxley—girl, due in June

Jordan (Thomas) Orr—due in June

Rachel Knowlton—due in August

Alyssa Trail—due in November

To put requests on the weekend prayer chain, contact

Pat Watts 864-871-0556 or Anne Edwards 683-5757

May Financial Report

Income Week 1 $5,802.18



Income Week 4 $3.898.71

Income Week 5

Operating Income MTD $24,010.99

Total Expenses MTD $21,898.44

Operating Income YTD $127,771.43

Total Expenses YTD $100,725.57

YTD Total Income over

(under) expenses $27,045.86

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Save the date! On Saturday, June 26 at 7:00 P.M. Westminster will host Lullabies, An Evening of

Music for Cello and Organ. This free concert will feature Jonathan Simmons on cello and Catie

Moyer on organ.

Parents, mark these dates on your calendar to bring your children (rising K4 through 5th grade)

and their invited friends to our neighborhood outreach. On June 29, July 20 and August 10, we

will have an evening of fun and fellowship 6:30-8:00. Watch the bulletin for further details.

Who You Say I Am

Who am I that the highest King would welcome me?

I was lost but He brought me in. Oh, His love for me. Oh, His love for me.

Who the Son sets free, oh is free indeed. I’m a child of God, yes I am.

Free at last, He has ransomed me. His grace runs deep.

While I was a slave to sin, Jesus died for me. Yes, He died for me.

Who the Son sets free, oh is free indeed. I'm a child of God, yes I am.

In my Father's house there's a place for me. I'm a child of God, yes I am.

I am chosen, not forsaken. I am who You say I am.

You are for me, not against me. I am who You say I am.



Oh I am who You say I am.


In My Father's House there's a place for me. I'm a child of God, yes I am.





Oh, I am who You say I am. Yes, I am who You say I am.


In My Father's House there's a place for me. I'm a child of God, yes I am.

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