Sunday, May 31, 2020
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ORDER of WORSHIP May 31, 2020 // 10:45 AM
GOD CALLS US TO HIMSELF
Prelude
CALL TO WORSHIP: Isaiah 42:10…Joey Sherrard (Associate Pastor of Discipleship)
You are invited to say these words aloud with the pastor:
Pastor: Sing to the LORD a new song.
All: His praise from the end of the earth!
Sing to the King
Sing to the King, who is coming to reign.
Glory to Jesus, the Lamb that was slain.
Life and salvation his empire shall bring,
Joy to the nations when Jesus is King.
So come, let us sing a song,
a song declaring we belong to Jesus, he is all we need.
Lift up a heart of praise.
Sing now with voices raised to Jesus;
Sing to the King.
For his returning, we watch and we pray.
We will be ready the dawn of that day.
We’ll join in singing with all the redeemed.
Satan is vanquished, and Jesus is King!
For his returning, we watch and we pray.
We will be ready the dawn of that day.
We’ll join in singing with all the redeemed.
Satan is vanquished, and Jesus is King!
So come, let us sing a song,
a song declaring we belong to Jesus, he is all we need.
Lift up a heart of praise.
Sing now with voices raised to Jesus;
Sing to the King.
PRAYER OF PRAISE
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH…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.
GOD CONVICTS US OF OUR SIN
Corporate Confession of Sin…Andy Cornett (Associate Pastor of Families)
Pastor: We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it (Hebrews 2:1)
All: How great is your grace, Father, that reminds us of the dangers that confront us. We admit that we are drifters – prone to wander, prone to leave the God we love. Here are our hearts, LORD, take and seal them for your courts above.
The Promise of the Gospel…Hebrews 2:14
Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, Jesus himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil.
DOXOLOGY
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below.
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Praise him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Oh praise him! Oh praise him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Let all things their Creator bless,
And worship him in humbleness.
Oh praise him! Alleluia!
Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son,
And praise the Spirit, Three in One!
Oh, praise him! Oh praise him!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
PASTORAL PRAYER…Andy Cornett
TITHES & OFFERINGS
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Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, living Breath of God,
breathe new life into my willing soul.
Bring the presence of the risen Lord
to renew my heart and make me whole.
Cause your Word to come alive in me,
give me faith for what I cannot see.
Give me passion for your purity.
Holy Spirit, breathe new life in me.
Holy Spirit, come abide within,
may your joy be seen in all I do.
Love enough to cover ev’ry sin
in each thought and deed and attitude;
kindness to the greatest and the least,
gentleness that sows the path of peace.
Turn my striving into works of grace.
Breath of God, show Christ in all I do.
Holy Spirit, from creation’s birth,
giving life to all that God has made.
Show your power once again on earth,
cause your church to hunger for your ways.
Let the fragrance of our prayers arise.
Lead us on the road of sacrifice;
that in unity the face of Christ
will be clear for all the world to see.
SCRIPTURE READING: Acts 28:14-31
SERMON: Unhindered…Margaret Ferguson (Associate Pastor of Congregational Care)
Facing A Task Unfinished
Facing a task unfinished that drives us to our knees;
a need that, undiminished, rebukes our slothful ease;
we, who rejoice to know thee, renew before thy throne,
the solemn pledge we owe thee to go and make thee known.
Where other lords beside thee, hold their unhindered sway;
where forces that defied thee, defy thee still today;
with none to heed their crying for life, and love, and light;
unnumbered souls are dying and pass into the night.
We go to all the world, his kingdom hope unfurled,
no other name has power to save, but Jesus Christ The Lord.
We bear the torch that flaming fell from the hands of those;
who gave their lives proclaiming that Jesus died and rose;
ours is the same commission, the same glad message ours;
fired by the same ambition to thee we yield our powers.
We go to all the world, his kingdom hope unfurled,
no other name has power to save, but Jesus Christ The Lord.
O Father who sustained them, O Spirit who inspired;
Savior, whose love constrained them to toil with zeal untired;
From cowardice defend us, from lethargy awake!
Forth on thine errands send us to labor for thy sake.
We go to all the world, his kingdom hope unfurled,
no other name has power to save, but Jesus Christ The Lord.
CLOSING PRAYER & BENEDICTION
Postlude
LET’S TALK ABOUT IT
- Describe some characteristics of Paul’s faith as you’ve watched him in Acts. How might his model help you to work on those areas in your own faith walk?
- Where have you seen the power of the church demonstrated in your life? How might you be part of the church’s power to someone else?
- The mission of the book of Acts continues even today. Think of one way in which you will “face the task unfinished” and carry the Gospel message in your circles of influence.
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT / FAMILY MINISTRY
Minutes spent per average adult per week…
• 7224: awake
• 499: eating and drinking
• 583: household duties and caring for family
• 2100-4620: on a screen(!)
• ___: intentionally with children and family around God’s word and prayer
We have more time than we think. Would you consider taking 15 minutes per week to worship together in your home?
Starting this week, we at Signal Pres are releasing a monthly family worship guide. Whether you are one or two parents, gathering with grandparents or just your immediate family, “family worship” is simply setting aside a time to come together once a week as a family to read God’s word, talk about his truth, and praise and pray together.
Wait – we already gather as a whole church once a week for worship: why do this?
Well, it’s something God calls us to do (he commands us in his word) and it’s something you have the privilege to do (think “home court advantage”). We’ve put together both a simple guide on WHY for you to read and reflect on and a one-page HOW to put it into practice (for the month of June). You can find them both here.
Our joyful hope is that we can begin, as a church of lots of families, to put this classic habit into practice!
A word to moms: relax. This isn’t just one more thing for you to do at home. It’s a gift for you as well.
A word to dads: engage. This is a simple opportunity for you to lead your kids and help them see your heart growing as well.
If you are interested in this—or your heart is tugging at you to give it a try—my best advice to you is:
- Make sure your spouse is on board (if you’re married), then
- Call another family and commit to trying it together. You’ll need each other’s encouragement!
In the coming weeks and over the summer, we will post some short videos on our various @signalpres social media accounts that dive into the fun and features of family worship. Our goal is to bless you and give you great tools – not burden you with more rules. And we would love to hear your stories of any faithful effort, large or small! Email or call me and we’ll talk, laugh, and pray together.
Andy Cornett – (M) 239.691.8653 or acornett@signalpres.org
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.