Welcome to Wayside Presbyterian Church!Thank you for choosing to worship with us today! We are grateful that God has brought you here to Wayside. We are a church committed to the historic Christian faith, which strives to be biblical in worship, preaching, teaching, and ministry. We strive to be confessional, in that we share a common confession of faith. And we strive to be missional, taking the good news of Jesus Christ to Signal Mountain, to Chattanooga,

and to the ends of the earth. Whether you are a long-time member or visiting with us for the first time, we are glad that God has brought you to Wayside. May you know and love the glorious gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ!

CHURCH STAFFDr. Brian H. Cosby Senior PastorDr. Charles M. Barrett Associate PastorRev. Nick Batzig Assistant PastorMrs. Mary Pat Mitchell Administrative AssistantRev. Allen Wallace Pastoral AssistantMrs. Sherry Moss Children’s CoordinatorMr. Michael Moore Music CoordinatorMr. Michael Hutchinson Pastoral InternMr. Brent Bowman TreasurerMrs. Fern Eaves Organist/MusicianMrs. Jodi Hiser Pianist/MusicianMr. Tim Webb Maintenance CoordinatorMr. David Moss Chairman, SMCSMr. Jerry Best Chairman, Missions CommitteeMrs. Rachel Elliott Preschool DirectorMrs. Jan Wallace Hospitality Coordinator

CHURCH OFFICERSElders | 2019

Brian Cosby (moderator), Rick Jahn (clerk), Charles Barrett, Cale HorneDavid Moss, John Uthlaut, Aaron Gould, Larry Mick, Jerry Best, Chip Fellers

Deacons | 2019Brent Bowman (chairman), Kenny Galvani (clerk),

Tim Webb, Matt Hamilton, Richard French, Matthew Hiser

2502 Fairmount Pike | Signal Mountain, TN 37377 | 423.886.1181 | waysidechurch.org

Wayside Presbyterian Church

Lord’s Day Worship December 8, 2019 | 10:45am & 6:00pm

Wayside is a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA)

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP

Prelude “”

Welcome & Announcements

Greet One Another

Call to Worship & Invocation Isaiah 57:15; 18-19Leader: For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, and also with him who is of a contrite and lowly spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly, and to revive the heart of the contrite.”People: “I will lead him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, creating the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to the far and to the near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal him.”

Lighting of Advent Candle Candle of Peace

Jerry and Janet Best

Hymn Angels We Have Heard on High #214 (1-3)

Angels we have heard on highSweetly singing o'er the plainsAnd the mountains in replyEcho back their joyous strainsGlo – ria, in excelsis DeoGlo – ria, in excelsis Deo

Shepherds, why this jubileeWhy your joyous strains prolongSay what may the tidings beWhich inspire your heav'nly songGlo – ria, in excelsis DeoGlo – ria, in excelsis Deo

Come to Bethlehem, and seeHim whose birth the angels singCome, adore on bended kneeChrist the Lord, the newborn KingGlo – ria, in excelsis DeoGlo – ria, in excelsis Deo

PRAYER NEEDS

Our Nation & Leaders – for wisdom and righteousness

Church Officers – elders / deacons – for vision and leadership

Ministries of the church – Children’s Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Small Groups, Outreach, Wayside Christian Preschool

Pray for the Rapp family, as Debbie’s father passed away this week.

Pray for the Cosby family while Brian is at Air Force Officer Training.

Please continue to pray for: John & Phyllis Brown, Robert Brown Jr., Lily (granddaughter of the Combs), Paddy Cook, Kari Crouch, Kathy Davies, Sean Fannon, Rick & Betsy Harris, Colleen Jones (Natalie Galvani’s mother), Carolyn Johnson, Marge McNutt, Larry Mick, Ben Rapp, Ken Sheppard, Jay & Gerri Willard, and Johnny Woodruff

Military Families -- Trent Baker / Norfolk; Aaron Cherry; Jonathan Mick / CA; Campbell Thomas / NC; Robbie Winebarger / SC

WAYSIDE’S VISION & MISSIONVision: To glorify God by being a worshiping covenant community of equipped, mature, and joy-filled disciples of Jesus Christ, taking His gospel to Signal Mountain and to the ends of the earth.

Mission: To glorify God in making disciples of Jesus Christ by faithfully planting and watering the gospel through the ministry of the Word of God, prayer, sacraments, worship, service, and gospel community.

CCLI License # 11166138All Scripture references are in the English Standard Version

MINISTRIES AT WAYSIDE

Children’s Ministry – Wayside Kids (infant–5th grade) exists to come alongside parents to provide a biblically-based, Christ-centered environment to faithfully plant and water the

promises of the gospel in the hearts of children, trusting the Lord to provide the growth and saving faith in their lives. To find out more information, please contact Sherry Moss.

Trail Life USA – TLUSA is an outdoor, adventure ministry of Wayside PCA for the purpose of equipping and mentoring boys to be godly, responsible, and faithful men in all spheres and callings of their lives. If you are interested in learning more, please contact John Uthlaut or Aaron Gould.

Small Groups – Small groups meet for the purpose of fellowship, discussion, and prayer. For more information about these groups or to join, please contact the church office.

Women’s Ministry – The purpose of Wayside Women’s Ministry is to glorify God by equipping women to live out the biblical principles of womanhood within the gospel community of the church and to cultivate God-given gifts in multi-generational discipleship, encouragement, hospitality, and service.

Men’s Ministry – The purpose of the Men’s Ministry is to glorify God by equipping men for a life of Biblical manhood, expressed in a man’s responsibility to lead, provide, nurture, & protect. Join us for men’s breakfast every Wednesday @ 7:00a.m.

Wayside 101 – Taught by Pastor Brian Cosby, these classes introduce the vision, mission, values, and beliefs of Wayside Presbyterian Church. Visitors, prospective members, and current members may take the course. They are offered several times throughout the year. Please contact the church office for the next available class.

Mercy – Wayside partners with a variety of local ministries and missions on Signal Mountain and across Chattanooga. For a complete list, please contact the church office.

Community Outreach – At Wayside, we are involved in our community through Signal Mountain Social Services. We volunteer monthly at the Clothes House, and help provide meals to families through SMSS once a month. We also collect different items that SMSS needs for its various programs.

Missions – Wayside supports over 20 missionaries and mission organizations. For a complete list of these, please contact the church office or visit our website.

Preschool – Wayside Christian Preschool exists to provide a biblically-based, Christ-centered environment to foster education, social development, and community.

Signal Mountain Christian School – Signal Mountain Christian School exists to assist Christian parents in educating their children to better understand God’s Word and his world. It is our goal to partner with parents to lead their children to faith in Jesus Christ, and help them to acquire a Christian world and life view, develop Christian character, and become equipped and motivated to impact the world for Christ.

Hymn O Come, All Ye Faithful #208 (1-4)

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphantO come ye, O come ye to BethlehemCome and behold him, born the King of angels

Refrain: O come, let us adore him, O come, let us adore himO come, let us adore him, Christ the Lord

God of God, Light of LightLo, he abhors not the Virgin's wombVery God, begotten, not created

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultationSing, all ye citizens of heav'n aboveGlory to God in the highest

Yea, Lord, we greet thee, born this happy morningJesus, to thee be all glory giv'nWord of the Father, now in flesh appearing

God Convicts, Forgives, and RestoresScripture Reading Isaiah 9:1-7; Ephesians 2:11-22

Silent Confession of Sin

Prayer of ConfessionLord, though you should guide us, we inform ourselves; though you should rule us, we seek to control ourselves; though you should fulfill us, we console ourselves. We think your truth too high, your will too hard, and your power too remote. But they are not! And without them, we are of all people most miserable. Please forgive us and cleanse us of all unrighteousness. Please heal our confused minds with your Word, heal our divided wills with your law, heal our troubled consciences with your love, and heal our anxious hearts with your presence. We ask these things for the sake of your Son, who loved us and gave himself for us—our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Assurance of Pardon Romans 5:1, 8Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Hymn Come O Redeemer Come

Westminster Larger Catechism Q. 38Leader: Why was it necessary that the Mediator be God?People: It was necessary that the Mediator should be God that he might sustain and keep the human nature from sinking under the infinite wrath of God and the power of death; give worth and efficacy to his sufferings, obedience, and intercession; and to satisfy God’s justice, procure his favor, purchase a peculiar people, give his Spirit to them, conquer all their enemies, and bring them to everlasting salvation.

Prayer of Intercession

Tithes & Offerings 2 Corinthians 8:7But as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in all earnestness, and in your love for us—see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

Offertory “”

Family Worship GuideScripture Readings

Old Testament: Job 21–22

New Testament: John 17

Bible Memory: Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.

Children’s Catechism Q. 15–16 Q. 15. Who wrote the Bible?A. Chosen men who were inspired by the Holy Spirit.Q. 16. Who were our first parents?A. Adam and Eve.

Westminster Shorter Catechism Q. 79–80Q. 79. What is the tenth commandment?A. The tenth commandment is, You shall not covet your neighbor’s house, you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.Q. 80. What is required in the tenth commandment?A. The tenth commandment requires full contentment with our condition, with a right and charitable frame of spirit toward our neighbor, and all that is his.

Hymn/Song of the Month: “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” #196, Trinity Hymnal

Evening WorshipWalking as Disciples in Faith, Hope, and Love  

Exposition of 1 & 2 Thessalonians“A Surprising Church Plant: An Introduction to the Letters”

Call to Worship & Invocation

Hymn O Worship the King #2

Hymn Fairest Lord Jesus #170

Prayer of Intercession

Sermon from God’s Word Acts 17:1-15 Dr. Charles Barrett

Hymn Great Is Thy Faithfulness #32

Benediction 2 Thessalonians 3:16Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all.

God Instructs Us Through His Word

Sermon from God’s Word Rev. Nick Batzig

Advent Season“In Terra Pax”Luke 2:8-20

Hymn As with Gladness Men of Old #226 (1-2, 4-5)

As with gladness men of old did the guiding star beholdAs with joy they hailed its light, leading onward, beaming brightSo, most gracious God, may we evermore be led to thee

As with joyful steps they sped to that lowly cradle bedThere to bend the knee before him whom heav'n and earth adoreSo may we with willing feet ever seek thy mercy seat

Holy Jesus, ev'ry day keep us in the narrow wayAnd when earthly things are past, bring our ransomed souls at lastWhere they need no star to guide, where no clouds thy glory hide

In the heav'nly country bright need they no created lightThou its light, its joy, its crown, thou its sun which goes not downThere for ever may we sing alleluias to our King

Benediction 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it.

Postlude

Sermon NotesAdvent Season“In Terra Pax”Luke 2:8-20

Announcements

1. The Deacon of the month for November is Matt Hiser, and Tim Webb will serve in December. Thank you also to Chip & Penny Fellers for making the coffee in December.

2. Adult Choir will rehearse tonight at 5pm. Join us for evening worship at 6pm.

3. Here are some opportunities we have to celebrate the Advent season at Wayside:

SMSS Christmas Boxes, due by 12/10

Christmas on the Mountain Concert, 12/14 @6:30pm. Join us for a festive evening of beautiful music, fellowship and hot chocolate.

Women’s Christmas Party, 12/16 @6:30pm. Bring a dessert or finger food to share, and a small wrapped gift if you’d like to participate in the gift swap game. We’ll meet at the home of Janet Best (96 Carriage Hill Drive).

Christmas Brunch, 12/22 @9:30am. Bring a brunch dish to share.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Services, 12/24 @4pm and 7pm

Church De-Greening,1/4 @9:30am

4. As a part of Wayside’s contribution to SMSS Christmas Boxes, we need to provide large containers of laundry soap (108) and boxes of hot chocolate (108). These items can be placed in and around the basket in The Connector by the Book Table, or in Mary Pat/Brent’s office. Other needs that aren’t a must but would be helpful would be socks, especially diabetic socks. These items need to be at the church by December 10. Also, gently used items like nice clothes, toys, or other things for folks that have trouble affording Christmas presents for their family can be taken to Signal Mountain Bible Church for their annual Christmas yard sale.

5. Mark your calendars for the Wayside Marriage Conference January 31-February 2. More details will be available next week.