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November 6, 20169:00AM & 10:45AM

Worshiping Christ, the Perfect Doer of the Law

Prelude Chorale from Contata No. 140 “Wachet Auf ” J.S. BachVirginia McGuigan, flute; Carrie Smith, piano

Welcome

We Prepare Our Hearts for Worship O God, Most Holy Are Your WaysKyrstan Langer & Deborah Roby

O God, most holy are your ways, and who like you deserves my praise?You only do such wondrous things, the whole wide world your glory sings;Your outstretched arm your people saved, though sore distressed and long enslaved.

*God Calls Us to Worship Jeremiah 31:31-34 Reverend Scott Kerens

Pastor: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. People: But this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel, after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Pastor: And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. All: For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.”

*We Join the Heav’nly Host! No. 34 The God of Abraham Praise

*We Invoke His Presence

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God Exposes Our Need Matthew 7:24-27 Reverend Russell St. John

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

We Confess Our Sin

*Christ Provides for Our Need Galatians 3:10; 13 All who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us – for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree.”

*We Sing with Glad Hearts! No. 524 Thy Works, Not Mine, O ChristCarrie Smith, piano; Rod Cunningham, bass

*God Reveals His Blessings! Psalm 119:1-7 Pastor: Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord!People: Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart, who also do no wrong, but walk in his ways! Pastor: You have commanded your precepts to be kept diligently. People: Oh that my ways may be steadfast in keeping your statutes!Pastor: Then I shall not be put to shame, having my eyes fixed on all your commandments. All: I will praise you with an upright heart, when I learn your righteous rules.

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*We Sing and Cling to your Word! Carrie Smith, piano; Ariana Stout & Josh Hanson, guitar; Greg Wagener, drums

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O How I Love Thy Law

1. O how I love Thy law, it is my med-t- ta -tion all of the day;2. You are the Truth and Life, and I will cling to ev’ry word that you say;

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light I will know the way. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a walk in Your truth each day,

Words and Music: Gerrit Gustafson ©1990 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission under CCLI #254738.

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God Loves a Cheerful Giver 2 Corinthians 9:7Campaign25 Testimony – Bob Fanter

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.

*We Give Him All the Praise No. 731 DoxologyPraise God from whom all blessings flow;Praise him, all creatures here below;Praise him above, ye heav’nly host:Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

We Invoke His Help Psalm 88:1-2Jeff Scheibe, Elder

O Lord, God of my salvation; I cry out day and night before you. Let my prayer come before you; incline your ear to my cry!

God Calls Us to Stewardship 2 Corinthians 9:12The ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God.

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We Give Our Tithes and Offerings

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Words and Music: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend; ©1995 Thankyou Music/Adm. by worshiptogether.com songsReprinted with permission under CCLI #254738.

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10:45 Service Only: Children and Children’s Church Teachers please come forward AFTER the OffertoryPreK (Room 102 – upstairs across from nursery) Kindergarten (Room 102 - downstairs) 1st -3rd grade (Children’s Chapel)

God Proclaims His Word Reverend Russell St. John, Lead Pastor Scripture Series “James” Scripture Text James 1:22-25| page 1011 in pew Bible Sermon Title Hey, look! A squirrel!

* We Love His Holy Precepts! No. 141 God, in the Gospel of His Son

* Benediction

*Postlude

*Congregation please rise

Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission.

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Sermon Notes

Hey, look! A squirrel!Reverend Russell St. John, Lead PastorJames 1:22-25| page 1011 in pew Bible

What happens when we study the Word of God?

1. Forgetters of the Word Deceive Themselves

2. Doers of the Word Bless Themselves

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Adult Sunday School

9:00 am | Lecture Hall | Meaning of Marriage Pastor Bill Myers, Elder Frank McGuigan

With help from Tim & Kathy Keller’s book, The Meaning of Marriage, Pastor Bill Myers and Frank McGuigan will team-teach a class on the essence, mystery, and glory of God’s design for marriage, and the inherent blessings and challenges it brings to flawed human beings. This class is for all singles, marrieds, and single-agains. Bring your hard questions!

9:00 am |Room 213 |1 Samuel | Bill Hammond The book of 1 Samuel focuses on three principal characters: Samuel, Saul and David and deals with the effects of sin and holiness in relation to the people and their leaders. We will be studying the well-known and not so well-known stories within 1 Samuel and how their themes and lessons can be applied to our lives today.

10:45 am |Lecture Hall|Politics and Providence | Dr. Robert Stuart What influence did the Bible and ministers have on the founding of the United States? And what was the “Black Regiment” that caused fear and frustration for England during the Revolutionary War? This course will look at the influence of Christianity and particularly Presbyterianism in the early history of America. We will explore Scripture to see what God says about his people being involved in the politics of a nation. A perfect class for the election season.

Families with Children

For more info on our Nursery/Children’s Ministries, ages birth to 5th grade, please pick up a children’s ministry/nursery info sheet in the Narthex next to the children’s bulletins.

Join us on Social Media!

The Twin Oaks Church App for Phone & Tablet: subsplash.com/twinoakschurch/appLike & follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/twinoakspcaWatch videos on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/twinoakspca

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• Missionary Report from Khen Tombing (South Asia), Wednesday, November 16, 6:30-7:00 PM in the Lecture Hall. Come hear what God has been doing, despite setbacks and persecution.

• Leaf Raking Day Saturday, November 19, 8 AM- 12 PM. Come help us serve Twin Oaks members who need leaf raking help. Many hands make light work! If you need help with your leaves or would like to volunteer to rake, contact Carson Carrington at carjay82@hotmail.com or 314-249-3957 • Gloria! December 3 & 4, 7:00 PM, doors open at 6:30 PM. Multi-church Christmas Outreach. To reserve tickets go to: www.twinoakschurch.org/Christmas or call the church office: 636-861-1870. The concert is free, tickets are to reserve seating. Nursery for children ages 4 and under, online registration required. Please bring tickets with you that evening. Invitation cards are available in the narthex & by the church office.

• Communion Preparation Help Needed For more information, contact John Myers: 636-394-5407 or Joe Gurney: 636-253-1362

• Women’s Morning Bible Study September 13-December 13 from 9:15am to 11:30am. Books are $10. Register at twinoakschurch.org/wbs. Women’s Evening Bible Study September 27-November 22nd from 6pm to 7:30pm. Books are $10. Register at twinoakschurch.org/wbs.

• The Food Pantry is open on the first Sunday of the month, after the second service. In January the Food Pantry will be open January 8.

• Congregational Prayer List if you would like to be added to the email prayer list, please contact the church office.

• AWANA every Wednesday at 6:15pm This week, Nov 9, is T & T Bonfire Night for 2nd-5th grade. Parents come 5 min early and help your child roast a marshmallow. We are also collecting items for our Awana store, ages 4-10! Contact Patty for details. Want to join? Register at www.twinoakschurch.org.

Twin Oaks Church News and EventsShining the spotlight on Jesus Christ through biblically grounded worship, discipleship, and outreach.

Phone 636.861.1870 / Fax 636.861.1613 / Web www.twinoakschurch.org

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Twin Oaks Christian School NewsPhone 636.861.1901 / Web www.twinoakschristianschool.org

Blog twinoakschristianschool.wordpress.com

• Twin Oaks Christian School Open House Thursday, Nov. 10. Join us for an in-depth look at all Twin Oaks Christian School has to offer for students in Preschool through 8th grade. The morning session begins at 8:15 a.m. and the evening session at 7:00 p.m. Come out and meet our administration and teachers, visit the classrooms and participate in a school tour. If you opt for the morning session, you can even join us for morning Chapel. Please contact Rachel at admissions@twinoaksschool.org with any questions.

• Veterans Day Chapel November 11 at 8:40 AM. Twin Oaks Church members who are veterans are urged to attend if at all possible. If you have a photo we could use for our slide show, please put your name on the back and turn it in to the school or church office soon. This is always a moving program and it helps students in our school relate to the sacrifices made to guard and insure their freedom. It is produced and directed by our second grade class.

• Schnucks Community Card Schnucks contributes up to three percent of your monthly grocery purchases to Twin Oaks Christian School if you present our community card. Feel free to pick up cards for friends and family! Available at both church and school offices.

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Twin Oaks Presbyterian ChurchPhone 636.861.1870 / Fax 636.861.1613 / Web www.twinoakschurch.org

Twin Oaks Christian School 636.861.1901 / Web www.twinoaksschool.org

TOPC Church Staff

Reverend Russell St. John, Lead PastorBrian Roby, Administrative Director Nancy Whitson, Administrative AssistantDot Massot, Receptionist, Calendar

Reverend Bill Myers, Associate Pastor Patty Wos, Children’s Ministries Program DirectorSchaeffer Griffin, Nursery Coordinator Sylva Newbauer, Food Services

Dr. Robert Stuart, Pastor of Shepherding & Leadership

Reverend Scott Kerens, Associate PastorAmy Reed, Director of College MinistryStephen Irby, College Ministry StaffDavid Barnes, Interim Student Ministry DirectorEvan Griffin, Administrative AssistantIsabelle Scheibe, Girl’s Discipleship CoordinatorMatt Williams, Worship Team Leader

Virginia McGuigan, Worship & Music DirectorWendy Myers, Administrative AssistantAnne Nagle, OrganistCarrie Smith, PianistHunter Stout, Director of Sound

Mark Hawkins, Business AdministratorValari Clough, AccountantNicki Sanden, Business ManagerChrissie Curran, ITJack LaVergne, Facilities ManagerDot Massot, Receptionist, Calendar

Donna Middendorf, Director of MissionsJenni De Jong, Administrative Assistant

Les Prouty, Marketing DirectorMerlin Whitman, Communications

Dennis Scanio, MediaMinistry Leaders

Eric Robyn, TOCS Interim Head of SchoolDavid Ritter, TOCS Interim Head of School

Sherry Blough, TOCS Dean of AdministrationDebbie Stair, TOCS Dean of Academics

Tim Adcock, President, TOCS Board

Ray Robertson, President, Golden Oak Seniors

Chandra Fessler, Women’s Ministries

Reverend Doug Merkey, President, Churches for Life

Brad Wos, Executive Director, Sports Chaplains Network

topc EldersJohn Hibbler ’19, Greg Huffman ’19, Scott Kerens (Associate Pastor), Doug Loveall ’18, Bill Myers (Associate Pastor), Nathan Reddick ’18 (clerk), Norman Reed ’19, Jeff Scheibe ’19, Russell St. John (Lead Pastor),

TOPC DeaconsKerry Brown ’19, Carson Carrington ’19, Tim Fessler ’18, Jay Fox ’18, Flavio Furlan ‘19, Brian Moellenhoff ’18, Jay Nichols ’19, Shawn Perry ’18, Craig Philipp ’19, Gary Skelton ’17, Clark Stout ’18,

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Twin Oaks Building Map

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Twin Oaks Weekly Calendar You can also view the monthly calendar online at: www.twinoakschurch.org/calendarDate Time Event Location ContactSun. Nov. 6

8:00–8:45 am Sunday Morning Prayer Conference Room Church Office

9:00 am Worship Service/Sunday School Sanctuary Church Office10:15-10:45 am Fellowship Time Fellowship Hall10:45 am Worship Service/Children’s

Church/Sunday SchoolSanctuary Church Office

3:00 pm Children’s Christmas Rehearsal Lecture Hall Wendy Myers

Tues. Nov. 8

Resumes Nov 15

NO Women’s Bible Study Lecture Hall Laura Wagener

6:30 pm College Ministry Bible Study Various Homes Amy Reed

Resumes Nov 15 NO Women’s Bible Study Fellowship Hall Barbara George

Wed Nov. 9

5:15-6:30 pm Fellowship Dinner Reception Hall Church Office

6:00-8:00 pm Awana- 2yrs - 5th Grade Gym Patty Wos

6:30-8:00 pm Youth Group - 6th-12th Grade Student Center Church Office

6:30-8:30 pm Sanctuary Choir Choir Room Wendy Myers

6:30-8:00 PM English as a Second Language Rm 211, 213, 215, 219 Donna Middendorf

6:15-8:30pm Nursery Nursery Church Office

Fri. Nov. 11

7:00-8:00 am Men’s Bible Study The Shack13465 Big Bend Rd.

Scott Kerens

7:00-8:00 am Men’s Bible Study at Uncle Bill’s 14201 Manchester Bill Myers

7:00 pm Theology Night Kreigers Amy Reed

Important Upcoming EventsDate Event ContactNov 16 Mission Report - Khen 6:30pm Lecture Hall Donna Middendorf

Nov 19 Leaf Raking Day - 8am Carson Carrington

Nov 24 Turkey Bowl Flag Football Game 9am Scott Kerens

Nov 23 Thanksgiving Service & Pie Social 6:30pm Church Office

Dec 3 & 4 Gloria! Multi-Church Christmas Outreach Concert 7:00pm Wendy Myers

Deac of the Week: Today 11/6/16: Jay Fox 314.378.8183 Beginning 11/7/16: Brian Moellenhoff 314.575.0301

Prayers & Praises November 6, 2016

Praise & Thanksgiving!Matt Osborne (son of Bob and Dayna) Praise for healing without surgery.Jerry Truax had successful emergency surgery on 11/2. Please pray for complete healing.Lori Simms Praise that the hormone blocker therapy is lowering the cancer markers in her blood. Please pray for complete healing.

For the Congregation—Jack & Nancy Whitson “church members of the day.”Ellen Lemmon healing of heart condition.Christine Ferguson healing from fall.Shirley Williams’ adult daughter passed away. Please pray for God’s mercy, grace, and comfort.David & Beth Pritchett Pray for safe delivery for Beth. Alexis is due November 4th.Lou Hutchens healing from hip surgery due to fall.Bill Myers Pray for comfort in the sudden loss of his brother, Bob. Dan Marcotte’s father, Allan, died Thurs. 11/3. Please pray for comfort for the entire family.

Congregation In Cancer Care—Lori Simms, Earl Wells, Kathy Steinert

Home Care, Skilled Care, Hospice—Carol Fruits (Delmar Gardens North)

For Friends and Loved Ones—Will & Carrie Guinther (son & daughter-in-law of Stuart & Kim) for Will in his deployment and for Carrie for strength and understanding during Will’s deployment.Jackie Hartig (friend of Debbie Smith) kidney issues.Donna (daughter of the Lyon family) that her medication for her heart fibrillation could be regulated.Tempest Brogan (friend of Andrew & Amanda Roby) was born 17 weeks early with a hole in heart and perforations in intestines. At Infant ICU at Barnes Jewish. Making progress but has a long way to go. Carter Morris (friend of Steve Brewer) has Neurofibromatosis type II. Pray for healing. Glen Kessler (90 yr old father of Debbie Smith) has cancer. Pray for wisdom and guidance for the doctors concerning treatment.Russ Winter (friend of Diane Leavy) going for cancer testing. Pray the results are negative.Andrea Littleton (friend of Diane Leavy) having operation on right foot and ankle.

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For Friends and Loved Ones in Cancer Care—Dave Kessler (brother of Debbie Smith); Suzanne (friend of Cindy Smith); Les Brewer (father of Steve Brewer); Siegfried Lauterback (friend of Mike Piles); Denise Miller (friend of John & Kathy Whaley); Clete (father of Colby Geile); Dee Reinhardt (friend of the Hibbler family); Martha Henley (daughter of Dan & Mary Salomon); Keith Kenimer; Darlene (friend of Betty Thompson); Pat (mother of Eric Nevitt); Tyrone Davis (friend of the Hibblers); David Shaffer (friend of Shirley Benz); Mary (friend of Kurt & Cathy Hartmann); Sue Polson

For Our Missionaries—Coby & Pamela McGinty – Pray for visas to be granted for their January return; pray for resolution of student/government protests that have closed universities including the University of Cape Town.

For Our Life Team—Pray for the closing of the abortion centers in your community and nationwide. Psalm 10:12-18For the Military—Brady Palmer (great nephew of Gary Fisher); Joshua Roby (w. Lisa) Army; Ezra Akin (w. Abby); Micah Akin (w. Robin) in Monterey, CA in Naval Graduate School; Matthew McKeegan (w. Katie); Aaron Nielsen, Navy; Joey Acevez (stepson of Steve Brewer) Navy Personnel Command, Millington, TN; Mark Benz (grandson of Shirley Benz); Dusty Hodges (brother-in-law of Carol & Dennis Scanio) Army; Andrew Prouty, Army , Ft. Stewart, GA. Andrew Porter (grandson of Esh & Betty) Army, Germany. Pray for the PCA Chaplains, families and loved ones of military personnel. For Special Needs—David Edmondson; Sydney Duvall; Anna Rose; Alexander Provinse; Jack Bellagamba; Elise Miserocchi

Looking for Work in Their Field—Keith Schrieber (sales, management, etc); Nancy Letts; Lori Simms; Craig Creason (engineering); Dayna Osborne (that God would grow her counseling practice.)

Please submit prayer requests, hospitalizations, births, and deaths by calling the Church Office at 636.861.1870 or emailing to mwhitman@twinoakschurch.org

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