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November 26, 2017
PROVIDENCE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
“KNOWING CHRIST AND MAKING HIM KNOWN”
PRELUDE AND SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION MRS. EMILY REEVES
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ELDER CHRIS GOVERO (Please pass registration pad after signing)
CHORAL INTROIT
*CALL TO WORSHIP ROMANS 11:36
*PRAYER OF ADORATION AND LORD’S PRAYER
*HYMN OF PRAISE “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” NO. 715
*CONFESSION OF FAITH “The Apostles Creed” SEE FRONT COVER OF HYMNAL
*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “Doxology” NO. 733
“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. A-men.”
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN
“We confess that we do not live up to the family name.
We are more ready to resent than to forgive,
more ready to manipulate than to serve,
more ready to fear than to love,
more ready to keep at a distance than to welcome,
more ready to compete than to help.
At the root of our behavior is sin;
sin which sent Your Son to the cross.
We do not love one another as we should
because we do not believe You love us as You do.
Forgive us our cold unbelief.
And make more vivid to us the meaning and depth
of Your love at the cross of Christ.
Forgive us for His sake, Amen.”
PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP
THE ASSURANCE OF GOD’S PARDONING GRACE PSALM 103:8-12
*HYMN “Now Thank We All Our God” NO. 98
READING OF GOD’S WORD 1 Samuel 30: 1-15 PAGE 251
MR. BRYCE DAVIS, INTERN
OFFERTORY PRAYER
RECEIVING TITHES/OFFERINGS Praise Team SEE FOLLOWING PAGE
*HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth (vs. 1,2,4&5) NO. 116
(Children (ages 4&5) leave for Children’s Church)
PRAYER
SCRIPTURE LESSON “When All You Can Do Is Laugh” REV. SETH STARKEY
Genesis 17: 15-21, 18: 1-15 PAGE 12
*CLOSING HYMN “There is a Redeemer”
“There is a Redeemer
Jesus, God’s own Son
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah
Ho-ly One
Thank You, Oh my Father
For giving us Your Son
And leaving Your Spirit ‘till
The work on earth is done”
*BENEDICTION REV. SETH STARKEY
*POSTLUDE MRS. EMILY REEVES
*CONGREGATION STANDING AS ABLE
“I ASKED THE LORD” JOHN NEWTON, TEXT
LAURA TAYLOR, MUSIC
I asked the Lord that I might grow
In faith and love and every grace
Might more of His salvation know
And seek more earnestly His face
Twas He who taught me thus to pray
And He I trust has answered prayer
But it has been in such a way
As almost drove me to despair
I hoped that in some favored hour
At once He’d answer my request
And by His love’s constraining power
Subdue my sins and give me rest
Instead of this He made me feel
The hidden evils of my heart
And let the angry powers of Hell
Assault my soul in every part
Yea more with His own hand He seemed
Intent to aggravate my woe
Crossed all the fair designs I schemed,
Cast out my feelings, laid me low
Lord why is this, I trembling cried
Wilt Thou pursue thy worm to death?
“Tis in this way” The Lord replied
“I answer prayer for grace and faith”
“These inward trials I employ
From self and pride to set thee free
And break thy schemes of earthly joy
That thou mayest seek thy all in me,
That thou mayest seek thy all in me.”
PRELUDE (We quiet our hearts and voices) MRS. EMILY REEVES
WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRAYER ELDER CHRIS GOVERO
*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 34 HYMNAL PAGE 796
*HYMN “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross ” HYMNAL NO. 252
OFFERTORY MRS. EMILY REEVES
HYMN “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” HYMNAL NO. 457
PRAYER ELDER CHRIS GOVERO
SCRIPTURE READING Mark 3: 7-35 REV. SETH STARKEY
PAGE 838
EVENING STUDY “The Company Jesus Keeps“ REV. SETH STARKEY
*CLOSING HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” (vs. 1,2) NO. 616
*BENEDICTION REV. SETH STARKEY
*Postlude MRS. EMILY REEVES
PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EVENING WORSHIP
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Choir Program - December 10th - 6:00 p.m.
Ladies’ Christmas Tea - December 16th - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m
Children’s Christmas Pageant - December 17th - Sunday School - (9:15 a.m.)
Missionary Family of the Week
MTW, Nate & Nikki
Prayer Family of the Week
Mr. John Turbeville
REVEREND SETH STARKEY
Rev. Seth Starkey was born and raised in Greenville, SC. He graduated at Reformed Theological
Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Seth is married to the former Laura Lee Patterson. They have two
sons, Sam and Charlie and a daughter Betsy. The Starkeys are thankful for the great privilege of
impacting the lives of college students through the ministry of RUF.
CALENDAR OF THE WEEK
Elder on Call for Week of November 26th: Elder Steve McNair
Deacon on Duty for November: Jason Carter
SUNDAY
Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Missions 4:45 p.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Christmas Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
Men’s Prayer Group 6:45 a.m. Christmas Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY
Fellowship Group 6:00 p.m. Govero Group 6:00 p.m. Harrison Group 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 6:30 p.m. YAF 7:45 p.m.
THURSDAY
Ladies Prayer Group 8:30 a.m. Sunday, December 3rd L.M.T. Meeting 4:30 p.m.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
Sunday School Teachers, 2016-2017
2s and 3s – Anna Grace Davis and Brittany Davis
4s and 5s –Joanne Harrison, Pam Miller and Thereza Weis
First and Second Grade – Laura Cullnane and Mildred McNair
Third and Fourth Grade – Lola Bennet and Martha Lavallee
Fifth and Sixth Grade – Rob McIntyre
Youth – David Reeves and Suzanne Reeves
Adult Classes - Bryce Davis, Don Malin, Steve McNair and Dan Vogt
POINSETTIAS
Orders for poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas are being taken.
There is a sign up sheet in the narthex if you would like to purchase a
poinsettia(s). The cost will be $15 per plant and the deadline to place your order
is December 5th. If you would like to make your purchase in memory or honor
of someone, you may indicate that on your check or on the memory/honor sheet
in the Narthex. Please drop your check in the offering made out to Providence
and designate “poinsettia”.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SUNDAY SCHOOL TALENT EXSTRAVAGANZA
We will have our annual Christmas talent show during the Sunday School hour
on December 24th. Please consider being a part of the show by sharing your
talent of music, poetry, or prose. Contact David Reeves at 601-954-5857 if you
are willing to be a part of the program. Please be sure to keep your calendars
clear to join us for this Providence Christmas tradition.”
RECH PRISON MINISTRY
Prison Ministry items are due Wednesday, December 13th and the cakes are
due by noon on December 15th.
PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCA
1580 Clinton Raymond Road * Clinton, Mississippi 39056
601-924-4747
www.ppcpca.com
CHURCH STAFF
Music Director…………………………………………….Mrs. Emily Reeves
Church Treasurer………………………………………….Mr. Chris Govero
Secretary…………………………………………………..Mrs. Deborah Scott
Nursery Director…………………………………………..Mrs. Amanda Davis
Assistant Nursery Director………………………………..Mrs. Amy Carter
Youth Director…………………………………………….Mr. David Reeves
College Intern…………………………………….……….Mr. Bryce Davis
THE SESSION
Dr. Lester Harrison—Clerk Mr. Steve McNair
Mr. Chris Govero Mr. Harold Miller
Mr. Bill Pleasant Mr. John Spears
THE DIACONATE
Mr. Jason Carter—Chairman Mr. David Johnson
Mr. Jason Bullock Mr. Rob McIntyre
Mr. Steve Craven Mr. Reuben Oates
Mr. Kyle Crosby Mr. David Reeves
Mr. Patrick Davis Mr. David Thornton
Mr. Jeremy Elliott Mr. John Turbeville
The Session Has Scheduled the Sacrament of Holy Communion
A Means of Grace to be observed on
Sunday Morning, , November 19th
Carefully consider these before your participation:
1. Reflection on the depth of your love for Christ and the brethren.
2. Discernment of your own understanding of the Supper.
3. Meditation on Christ’s death and suffering.
4. Feeding on Him in faith.
PASTORAL ASSISTANCE
Should you have a pastoral need,
please contact one of your Elders
who are willing to help.
PASTORAL ASSISTANCE
Should you have a pastoral need,
please contact one of your Elders
who are willing to help.
SERMON NOTES & PRAYER REQUEST S
Mr. Chris Govero 601-260-5771
Dr. Lester Harrison 601-927-4495
Mr. Steve McNair 601-540-7344
Mr. Harold Miller 601-214-4344
Mr. Bill Pleasant 601-519-1915
Mr. John Spears 601-608-1736