Sunday, September 27, 2020
Worship Bulletin // See below for just the text if that would be easier to use for your mobile phones.
ORDER of WORSHIP September 27, 2020
GOD CALLS US
Prelude
CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 34:8-22 … Andy Cornett (Associate Pastor of Families)
In Christ Alone
In Christ alone, my hope is found,
he is my Light, my Strength, my Song;
this Cornerstone, this Solid Ground,
firm through the fiercest drought and storm;
what heights of love, what depths of peace,
when fears are stilled, when strivings cease!
My Comforter, my All in all;
here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone! Who took on flesh,
fullness of God in helpless babe!
This Gift of love and righteousness
scorned by the ones he came to save;
‘til on that cross as Jesus died,
the wrath of God was satisfied,
for every sin on him was laid;
here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground his body lay,
light of the world by darkness slain;
then bursting forth in glorious day,
up from the grave he rose again!
And as he stands in victory
sin’s curse has lost its grip on me,
for I am his and he is mine,
bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death,
this is the pow’r of Christ in me;
from life’s first cry to final breath,
Jesus commands my destiny.
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man,
can ever pluck me from his hand.
‘til he returns or calls me home,
here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand!
No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man,
can ever pluck me from his hand.
‘til he returns or calls me home,
here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand!
PRAYER OF PRAISE & THE LORD’S PRAYER … Joey Sherrard (Associate Pastor of Discipleship)
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH … The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary,
suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead and buried;
he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead;
he ascended into heaven,
and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty;
from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church**;
the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins;
the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
**Universal: We are affirming that God has always had a people in the world through whom His Kingdom comes.
DOXOLOGY
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. Amen.
BAPTISM … Scott Bowen (Senior Pastor) at 11 AM
Riley & Emma Young present their son, Samuel Pace Young
To this I hold, my hope is only Jesus,
For my life is wholly bound to his.
Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine!
Yet not I, but through Christ in me.
GOD CONVICTS US
CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN … Margaret Ferguson (Associate Pastor of Congregational Care)
All: Gracious God, we confess that when our backs have been up against the wall, our faith has turned into fear and our conviction has yielded to pragmatism. How desperately we depend on your saving hand, which never turns away from the one who seeks it. Even in these quiet moments, Father, turn our hearts to seek your hand anew.
GOD REMAKES US
THE PROMISE OF THE GOSPEL … Psalm 34:22
The LORD redeems the life of his servants; none of those who take refuge in him will be condemned.
He Will Hold Me Fast
When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast;
when the tempter would prevail, he will hold me fast;
I could never keep my hold through life’s fearful path;
for my love is often cold, he must hold me fast.
He will hold me fast; he will hold me fast.
For my Savior loves me so; he will hold me fast.
Those he saves are his delight, Christ will hold me fast;
precious in his holy sight, he will hold me fast;
he’ll not let my soul be lost, his promises shall last;
bought by him at such a cost, he will hold me fast.
He will hold me fast; he will hold me fast.
For my Savior loves me so; he will hold me fast.
For my life he bled and died, Christ will hold me fast;
justice has been satisfied, he will hold me fast;
raised with him to endless life, he will hold me fast;
till our faith is turned to sight when he comes at last.
He will hold me fast; he will hold me fast.
For my Savior loves me so; he will hold me fast.
TITHES & OFFERINGS
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SCRIPTURE READING: 1 Samuel 21:1-15 … Joey Sherrard
SERMON: The God of Fools … Scott Bowen (Senior Pastor)
GOD SENDS US OUT
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and, armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing.
Were not the right man on our side, the man of God’s own choosing.
Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he
Lord Sabaoth his name,
from age to age the same, and he must win the battle.
And though this world with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God hath willed his truth to triumph through us.
The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo, his doom is sure. One little word shall fell him.
That Word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth.
The Spirit and the gifts are ours through him who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
the body they may kill;
God’s truth abideth still, his kingdom is forever.
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION
Postlude
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT
- Where do you see yourself in David’s actions in this chapter?
- What are some examples of the “God of Fools” showing up for you?
- What are ways that you can, this week, strive to taste the goodness of God that David tasted in these events?
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT / COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
One definition of mission is a strongly felt aim, ambition, or calling. At Signal Pres our mission is about partnership. Our role with our supported partners is to be responsive in partnership, listening to what they need and supporting them as they lead. One way we can do this is by coming up alongside them to work together on ministry projects.
We have a few opportunities for you to meet local organizations with whom we are proud to partner. Contact Christie here or 886-2190 to sign up today! You can sign up as a family, as a Bible study, or any small group that meets together.
- Kids of Growth is looking for individuals or a team willing to serve on Thursdays anytime between 8:30 and 1:30 weeding, tilling and planting in their gardens.
- Signal Pres’ own Deborah Blake oversees our Master’s Meals program and she is looking for families who would be interested in preparing a meal or two that would be delivered to local partners, Channels of Love and Room in the Inn, for monthly meetings.
- Widows Harvest and Signal Mountain Social Services are in need of several teams to go to homes for yard clean-up such as, raking, weeding, mowing, carrying off trash, and more.
OUR VISION // For the glory of God, who makes all things new, Signal Mountain Presbyterian Church exists to equip all people to live ordinary life as the faithful presence of Jesus’ love.