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March 26, 2017 Christ Church exists to make mature disciples who will worship, know and serve Christ so that His Church and Kingdom are powerfully extended in Katy and beyond.
CHRIST CHURCH Order for the Worship of God The Lord’s Day • March 26, 2017 We welcome visitors to Christ Church! Please take a few minutes and fill out a guest card so that we can provide you with more information about our church.
Welcome & Silent Preparation
The Rev. Mr. Fred Greco
PRAISE "For I do not seek to understand in order that I may believe, but I believe in order to understand. For this also I believe-that unless I believe I shall not understand." (Anselm)
Call to Worship*
Malachi 1:11 * Worshippers are asked to stand if possible
Minister: For from the rising of the sun to its setting My name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to My name, and a pure offering. For My name will be great among the nations, says the LORD of hosts. Prayer of Adoration*
Pastor Greco
Hymn of Praise #97*
“We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer, Creator”
CONFESSION Hymn of Confession #486 (stanzas 1-4)
“God, Be Merciful to Me”
Corporate Confession of Sin Holy Father, we acknowledge and admit that You are completely pure and righteous, but we are not. Too often we have been 2
disobedient to Your Word and have not loved You or our neighbor as You have commanded us. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, and grant that we would be strengthened to serve You in newness of life. Grant it to us to delight in Your favor and grace. We thank You for Christ through whom we have hope for eternity. These things we ask through the merit and mediation of His Name, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Private Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon
Romans 5:1-2
MEANS OF GRACE Scripture Reading* — Psalm 42 Reader: People:
Mr. Neal Hare
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Prayers of Intercession & Petition
Mr. Hare
Sermon Text
John 7:37-39
On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” 39 Now this He said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. 37
Prayer of Illumination The Sermon
The Rev. Mr. Danny Shuffield “Hope” 3
Th erefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
During the 11:00 AM Service, at the beginning of the sermon, parents are invited to dismiss their children (ages 4-6) for Children’s Worship Training. Children will return at 12:00.
Hymn #261* (stanzas 1-2)
“What Wondrous Love Is This”
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Colored cups in each tray contain grape juice and the clear cups in each tray contain wine. Please hold each element until all have been served so that we may partake together. Hymn #261* (stanza 3)
“What Wondrous Love Is This”
THANKSGIVING (If you are visiting Christ Church this morning, please obtain a guest card, fill it out and place it in the offering plate. We welcome the opportunity to better minister to you.)
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Doxology*
LAAST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below Alleluia, Alleluia! Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. O praise Him, O praise Him. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayer of Thanksgiving* Hymn #297*
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!”
The Benediction* Christian Education is at 9:50 AM, with fellowship and refreshments at 10:35 AM
Pastor Greco
Announcements
Mr. Hare
Join us this evening for a period of Question & Answer with our candidate for Associate Pastor, Danny Shuffield. This Sunday evening, nursery care is available for infants & children up to the 4th birthday.
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EVENING WORSHIP Conclude the Lord’s Day with His people, tonight at 6:00 PM. Call to Worship* Hymn #53*
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Hymn Requests
E-MAIL PRAYER CHAIN The Christ Church email prayer chain may be activated by contacting the church office (281-392-0002 or prayerchain@ cckpca.org). If you wish to receive emails from the prayer chain please contact the office.
Prayer Requests Devotional
Pastor Greco
Guest Speaker
Rev. Danny Shuffield
Questions from the Congregation The Benediction* Post-Service Fellowship
Sandwich Supper & Dessert
Next Week – Steve Mathis will preach on Philippians 2:1-4, “Encouragement in the Family of Christ.” There is no supper that evening.
NURSERY CARE Nursery care is available for infants & children up to the 4th birthday during both morning worship services in rooms 110 & 111. During Sunday School, infants & children born after September 1, 2014 may be placed in nursery care in room 110. Nursery care is not provided at our family-friendly evening service. Our nursery is equipped with a pager system to alert parents if necessary. Vibrating pagers don’t make noise, so keep them where you will notice the vibration. Also, please remember to return the pager when you pick up your child. Thank you!
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MERCY MINISTRY Those in need of this service should contact Kendra Hoag at mercyministry@ cckpca.org
A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America
10818 Gaston Rd. Katy, TX 77494 www.cckpca.org
Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm 281.392.0002 (phone) [email protected]
SUNDAY SERVICES 8:30 AM – Morning Worship 9:50 AM – Sunday School 11:00 AM – Morning Worship 6:00 PM – Evening Worship Senior Pastor Rev. Fred Greco 832.922.7060 (cell)
Ruling Elders Mark Becker Daryl Brister Neal Hare Steve Mathis (Clerk) Andrew McCallum David Morris Robert Stacey
Deacons Ken Nesteroff Andy Alvarado Moses Ribeiro Jonathan Arrowood Duane Thompson Ben Bosma (Chairman) Glen Tyler (Vice Chairman) Randy Brant Van VanZant* Arnaldo Espinel Mark Watt Nick Hidalgo Doug Wilson Stephen Howell Michael Wright* Spencer Jackson (Secretary) * on sabbatical
Online Giving Now Available at www.cckpca.org/give or scan here:
CHRIST CHURCH Order for the Worship of God The Lord’s Day • March 26, 2017 We welcome visitors to Christ Church! Please take a few minutes and fill out a guest card so that we can provide you with more information about our church.
Welcome & Silent Preparation
The Rev. Mr. Fred Greco
PRAISE "For I do not seek to understand in order that I may believe, but I believe in order to understand. For this also I believe-that unless I believe I shall not understand." (Anselm)
Call to Worship*
Malachi 1:11 * Worshippers are asked to stand if possible
Minister: For from the rising of the sun to its setting My name will be great among the nations, and in every place incense will be offered to My name, and a pure offering. For My name will be great among the nations, says the LORD of hosts. Prayer of Adoration*
Pastor Greco
Hymn of Praise #97*
“We Praise You, O God, Our Redeemer, Creator”
CONFESSION Hymn of Confession #486 (stanzas 1-4)
“God, Be Merciful to Me”
Corporate Confession of Sin Holy Father, we acknowledge and admit that You are completely pure and righteous, but we are not. Too often we have been 2
disobedient to Your Word and have not loved You or our neighbor as You have commanded us. Have mercy upon us, O Lord, and grant that we would be strengthened to serve You in newness of life. Grant it to us to delight in Your favor and grace. We thank You for Christ through whom we have hope for eternity. These things we ask through the merit and mediation of His Name, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. Private Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon
Romans 5:1-2
MEANS OF GRACE Scripture Reading* — Psalm 42 Reader: People:
Mr. Neal Hare
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God!
Prayers of Intercession & Petition
Mr. Hare
Sermon Text
John 7:37-39
On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” 39 Now this He said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were to receive, for as yet the Spirit had not been given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. 37
Prayer of Illumination The Sermon
The Rev. Mr. Danny Shuffield “Hope” 3
Th erefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
During the 11:00 AM Service, at the beginning of the sermon, parents are invited to dismiss their children (ages 4-6) for Children’s Worship Training. Children will return at 12:00.
Hymn #261* (stanzas 1-2)
“What Wondrous Love Is This”
The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Colored cups in each tray contain grape juice and the clear cups in each tray contain wine. Please hold each element until all have been served so that we may partake together. Hymn #261* (stanza 3)
“What Wondrous Love Is This”
THANKSGIVING (If you are visiting Christ Church this morning, please obtain a guest card, fill it out and place it in the offering plate. We welcome the opportunity to better minister to you.)
Presentation of Tithes & Offerings Doxology*
LAAST UNS ERFREUEN
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow Praise Him all creatures here below Alleluia, Alleluia! Praise Him above ye heavenly hosts, Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. O praise Him, O praise Him. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Prayer of Thanksgiving* Hymn #297*
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!”
The Benediction* Christian Education is at 9:50 AM, with fellowship and refreshments at 10:35 AM
Pastor Greco
Announcements
Mr. Hare
Join us this evening for a period of Question & Answer with our candidate for Associate Pastor, Danny Shuffield. This Sunday evening, nursery care is available for infants & children up to the 4th birthday.
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EVENING WORSHIP Conclude the Lord’s Day with His people, tonight at 6:00 PM. Call to Worship* Hymn #53*
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Hymn Requests
E-MAIL PRAYER CHAIN The Christ Church email prayer chain may be activated by contacting the church office (281-392-0002 or prayerchain@ cckpca.org). If you wish to receive emails from the prayer chain please contact the office.
Prayer Requests Devotional
Pastor Greco
Guest Speaker
Rev. Danny Shuffield
Questions from the Congregation The Benediction* Post-Service Fellowship
Sandwich Supper & Dessert
Next Week – Steve Mathis will preach on Philippians 2:1-4, “Encouragement in the Family of Christ.” There is no supper that evening.
NURSERY CARE Nursery care is available for infants & children up to the 4th birthday during both morning worship services in rooms 110 & 111. During Sunday School, infants & children born after September 1, 2014 may be placed in nursery care in room 110. Nursery care is not provided at our family-friendly evening service. Our nursery is equipped with a pager system to alert parents if necessary. Vibrating pagers don’t make noise, so keep them where you will notice the vibration. Also, please remember to return the pager when you pick up your child. Thank you!
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MERCY MINISTRY Those in need of this service should contact Kendra Hoag at mercyministry@ cckpca.org
A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America
10818 Gaston Rd. Katy, TX 77494 www.cckpca.org
Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm 281.392.0002 (phone) [email protected]
SUNDAY SERVICES 8:30 AM – Morning Worship 9:50 AM – Sunday School 11:00 AM – Morning Worship 6:00 PM – Evening Worship Senior Pastor Rev. Fred Greco 832.922.7060 (cell)
Ruling Elders Mark Becker Daryl Brister Neal Hare Steve Mathis (Clerk) Andrew McCallum David Morris Robert Stacey
Deacons Ken Nesteroff Andy Alvarado Moses Ribeiro Jonathan Arrowood Duane Thompson Ben Bosma (Chairman) Glen Tyler (Vice Chairman) Randy Brant Van VanZant* Arnaldo Espinel Mark Watt Nick Hidalgo Doug Wilson Stephen Howell Michael Wright* Spencer Jackson (Secretary) * on sabbatical
Online Giving Now Available at www.cckpca.org/give or scan here:
