The Lord’s Day December 18, 2016

So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

- 1 Corinthians 13:13

Prelude

Welcome & Visitor Information

Opening Music -Children’s Choir

*Call to Worship Psalm 9:1-2 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High.

*Hymn of Approach - No. 196 “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus”

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Assurance of Pardon Romans 5:6-8

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

*Affirmation of Faith Westminster Shorter Catechism - Questions 36 & 37

Q. What are the benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification?

A. The benefits which in this life do accompany or flow from justification, adoption and sanctification, are, assurance of God's love, peace of conscience, joy in the Holy Spirit, increase of grace, and perseverance therein to the end.

Q. What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?

A. At the resurrection, believers being raised up in glory, shall be openly acknowledged and acquitted in the day of judgment, and made perfectly blessed in the full enjoying of God to all eternity.

*Hymn of Faith “O Come All Ye Faithful” (Ushers come forward on last verse)

O come all ye faithful Joyful and triumphant O come ye O come ye to Bethlehem Come and behold Him Born the King of angels O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him Christ the Lord

Sing choirs of angels Sing in exultation O sing all ye bright Hosts of heav'n above Glory to God all Glory in the highest O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him Christ the Lord

Yea Lord we greet Thee Born this happy morning Jesus to Thee be all glory giv'n Word of the Father Now in flesh appearing O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him O come let us adore Him Christ the Lord

We’ll praise His name forever We’ll praise His name forever We’ll praise His name forever Christ the Lord For He alone is worthy For He alone is worthy For He alone is worthy Christ the Lord

(Children ages 4 to 9 years old may be dismissed to Children’s Church)

Prayer of Dedication & Presentation of Our Tithes & Offerings

Offertory “Emmanuel”

What hope we hold this starlit night a King is born in Bethle - hem Our journey long, we seek the light that leads to the hallowed manger ground

What fear we felt in the silent age four hundred years can he be found But broken by a baby's cry rejoice in the hallowed manger ground

Em - manu - el, em - manu - el God in - carnate here to dwell Em - manu - el, em - manu - el Praise His name em – man u - el

The son of God here, born to bleed A crown of thorns would pierce His brow And we beheld this offering Exalted now, the King of kings Praise God for the hallowed manger ground

Em - manu - el, em - manu - el God in - carnate here to dwell Em - manu - el, em - manu - el Praise His name em – man u - el

Praise His name em – man u el

*Doxology - No. 731 Praise 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.

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, which art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy name. Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: for Thine is the Kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Reading From the New Testament John 14:1-4 Pew Bible Page. 84 (NT)

Reading From the Old Testament Isaiah 9:2-7 Pew Bible Page. 492 (OT)

Sermon “The Christmas Story and Hope” -Pastor David Yoran

*Closing Hymn - No. 213 “What Child is This”

*Benediction

*Threefold Amen

Postlude *The congregation stands

Sermon Notes “The Christmas Story and Hope”

Isaiah 9:2-7

Daily Bread Bible In One Year Reading Today: Obadiah; Revelation 9 Monday: Jonah 1-4; Revelation 10 Tuesday: Micah 1-3; Revelation 11 Wednesday: Micah 4-5; Revelation 12 Thursday: Micah 6-7; Revelation 13 Friday: Nahum 1-3; Revelation 14 Saturday: Habakkuk 1-3; Revelation 15

Announcements

Elders On Call for December 18th - 24th

Scott Carpenter (704-201-7019) & Bruce Carr (704-438-1944)

Deacons On Call for December

Anthony Hinson (919-500-0353) & Andy Hall (704-792-6203)

Hearing Assistance Available If you need hearing assistance this morning please see one of our officers located at the back of the Sanctuary.

Why do we worship the way we do at Carolina? That's a great question! Each church is different in it's style, song selection, and order of service. At Carolina Presbyterian Church, our goal is to do everything in worship in a manner that glorifies God and edifies our congregation. The elders, in conjunction with the deacons and worship committee, have spent many months over the last year praying about what worship should look like at Carolina. Below is a philosophy of worship statement, formed by our church leaders. What you will find below shouldn't be new or shocking to anyone who's been here for a while: it's actually what we've already been doing for most of the last year. However, we thought it would be helpful to put into words what we are trying to accomplish, for the sake of good communication. As always, please come and talk with any church leader if you have questions about this. We are thrilled to join with you in the worship of our Lord together!

Carolina PCA Philosophy of Worship: At Carolina Presbyterian Church, we desire to worship God in a manner that is both glorifying to God and edifying to our congregation.

To glorify God, we seek to worship him with excellence, with an attitude of reverence (considering God’s holiness) and celebration (considering God’s grace), with a Christ-centered focus rooted in reformed theology and founded on the word of God.

To edify our congregation, we seek to worship God with some stylistic variation that reflects some of the preferences of our multi-generational church and community. We seek to employ these different styles in a way that promotes love and unity within the same worship service.

Announcements

West Stanly Christian Ministries Food Pantry Donations of any non-perishable food items are appreciated. A donation box for the WSCM Food Pantry is located outside the church office.

Carolina’s Children & Adult Choirs Present

Christmas at Carolina Tonight at 6:00pm in the Sanctuary

Christmas Schedule Sunday, December 18th at 6:00pm - Children & Adult Choir Christmas Programs

Wednesday, December 21st - No Wednesday Night Program

Saturday, December 24th at 6:00pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Sunday, December 25th - Worship Service at 10:30am (No Sunday School)

Monday, December 26th - Tuesday, December 27th - Church Office Closed

Wednesday, December 28th - No Wednesday Night Program

Prayer Requests Civil Authorities: the President, Congress, state and local governments Active Military, &/or Being Deployed: Tim Sterner (Tommy & Susan Morrow’s son-in-law), Nichole Blair (Barb Hatley’s daughter), Drew Almond (Everette & Jan’s son), Chris Almond (Rick & Teresa’s son), Curtis Mabry (Kirsten Kopp’s brother), David J. Alexander (David & Elaine’s son), Brian Alexander (David & Elaine’s son), and Greyson Hartsell (Tommy & Susan Morrow’s grandson) Economy: Pray for those who seek employment and for their families. Protection During Pregnancy: Jenny Stewart and Emily Jones Those with Cancer: Don Kent (Windy Arey-Kent’s father-in-law), Doris Morgan, Elizabeth Ward, and Dave Eddy Home Bound or Nursing Home: Malcolm & Jackie Love, Lib Barrier, and Brenda Almond Continued Prayer for Health: Thomas Haigler, Gary & Mary Ames (Tami Carr’s parents), Irene Cochara (Peggy Arey’s aunt), Jonathan Lemmond’s father, Buck Mosal (Wendy Hammond’s father), Rev. David Alexander, Elaine Alexander, Dana Barbee (Doris Barbee Renfro’s son), Leon Fowler, Shirley Hill, Iris Efird (Jay & Larry Efird’s mother), Myrtle Tucker, Addison Garvey (Jason Griffith is friends with her family), and Judy Eddy’s mother

Faith Promise Goal for 2017

$85,000 will allow us to increase support to some of our missionaries or possibly add additional missionaries. We are currently sending support to 27 missionaries who are serving all over the world.

We currently have $49,365.00 pledged toward Faith Promise offerings this year!!! Thank you for your generosity! Also, please continue to pray for a few more pledges. In order to meet our stated goal of $85,000.00 we need $35,635.00 in additional pledges.

CHURCH STAFF

Rev. David Yoran

Salatiel Chuc

Cory Falgione

Dave Eddy

Trent Thomas

Jessica Almond

Betsy Hazlett

CAROLINA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Erica Stroup

Jayne Efird

OFFICE HOURS & CONTACT INFO Monday - Friday: Church (704) 888-4435 Fax (704) 888-4492 Preschool (704) 888-3658 School (704) 888-4332

SESSION Scott Carpenter Bruce Carr Dave Eddy Bob Hammond Gary Harwood Sam Kopp

BOARD OF DEACONS Andy Hall Jonathan Hartsell Anthony Hinson Tom Humphries Jonathan Lemmond Grady Lovin Jason Martin Brantley Whitley

This Week @ Carolina December 18, 2016

Today 9:15am ........ Sunday School Nursery (0-2) Aaron & Lisa Barbee 9:15am ........ Inquirers Class (Parlor) 10:30am ...... Worship Service Greeters Jason Griffith & Bud Pethel Nursery Ages 0-2: Mike & Amber Hatley Ages 2-3: Lynn Carpenter &

Kaley Carpenter Children’s Church Ages 4-6: Shane & Shelley Everts Ages 7-9: Bob & Wendy Hammond 6:00pm ........ Christmas at Carolina Choir Program

Monday - 12/19 6:30pm ........ Trail Life

(Fellowship Hall/D99) 6:30pm ........ Hispanic Ministry Committee

(Conference Room)

Saturday - 12/24 6:00pm ....... Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Sunday - 12/25 10:30am ..... Worship Service Greeters Julie Svenson & Amy Martin Nursery Ages 0-2: Anthony & Jessica Hinson Ages 2-3: Kevan & Treva Lovin Children’s Church Ages 4-6: Ryan & Leyila Rogers Ages 7-9: Charlie & Sharon Hinson 5:30pm ....... Hispanic Worship Service

Carolina Presbyterian Church (PCA) 406 Renee Ford Road PO Box 369 Locust, NC 28097 Phone: 704-888-4435 Fax: 704-888-4492

Website: www.carolinapca.org Email: office@carolinapca.org