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April 30, 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 • April 30, 2017
Welcome & Silent Preparation
The Rev. Mr. Fred Greco
PRAISE Call to Worship*
Psalm 134:1-3 * Worshippers are asked to stand if possible
“Those blessings are sweetest that are won with prayers and won with thanks.” (Thomas Goodwin)
Minister: Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the house of the LORD! Lift up your hands to the holy place and bless the LORD! May the LORD bless you from Zion, He who made heaven and earth! Prayer of Adoration*
Pastor Greco
Hymn of Praise #16*
“Come, Let Us Sing unto the Lord”
Affirmation of Faith
Heidelberg Catechism Questions 2-5
Q2.
What do you need to know in order to live and die in the joy of this comfort?
Answer:
First, how great my sins and misery are; second, how I am delivered from all my sins and misery; third, how I am to be thankful to God for such deliverance.
Q3.
From where do you know your sins and misery?
Answer:
From the law of God. 2
Q4.
What does God's law require of us?
Answer:
Christ teaches us this in a summary in Matthew 22: You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets.
Q5.
Can you keep all this perfectly?
Answer:
No, I am inclined by nature to hate God and my neighbor.
CONFESSION Corporate Confession of Sin God of glory, in Jesus Christ You have brought light to the nations. You have fulfilled Your promise to redeem Your people. We glory in the work You have done in sending Your Son in the form of a servant, in the likeness of men. But at the same time, we confess that we still choose darkness and cling to the things that obscure Your light. Too often we fail to have our own hearts afiected by the work of Jesus. In Your mercy, cleanse us of our sin, fill us again with Your Spirit, that, forgiven and renewed, we may show forth Your glory shining in the face of Jesus Christ. Amen. Private Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon
2 Corinthians 1:21-22
And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put His seal on us and given us His Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. Song of Assurance
“Meekness and Majesty” 3
We welcome visitors to Christ Church! Please take a few minutes and ftll out a guest card so that we can provide you with more information about our church.
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.
MEANS OF GRACE Scripture Reading* — Acts 20:1-16 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
Dr. Robert Stacey
Prayers of Intercession & Petition
Dr. Stacey
Sermon Text
1 Samuel 1:1-2:10
Prayer of Illumination The Sermon
Pastor Greco “When God Seems Invisible”
Hymn #38*
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
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 Gloria Patri #735*
Greatorex
Prayer of Thanksgiving* Christian Education is at 9:50 AM, with fellowship and refreshments at 10:35 AM
Hymn #134*
“God Will Take Care of You”
The Benediction*
Pastor Greco
Announcements
Dr. Stacey 4
EVENING WORSHIP Conclude the Lord’s Day with His people, tonight at 6:00 PM. Call to Worship* Hymn #442*
“Arise, O God”
Hymn #437
“O God, to Us Show Mercy”
Hymn #457
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
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.
Pastoral Prayer Devotional Report on Trip to China
Pastor Greco
Hymn #441*
“Jesus Shall Reign”
The Benediction* Post-Service Fellowship
Sandwich Supper
Next Week – We will have a ceremony and dinner to honor our 2017 high school graduates.
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 • April 30, 2017
Welcome & Silent Preparation
The Rev. Mr. Fred Greco
PRAISE Call to Worship*
Psalm 134:1-3 * Worshippers are asked to stand if possible
“Those blessings are sweetest that are won with prayers and won with thanks.” (Thomas Goodwin)
Minister: Come, bless the LORD, all you servants of the LORD, who stand by night in the house of the LORD! Lift up your hands to the holy place and bless the LORD! May the LORD bless you from Zion, He who made heaven and earth! Prayer of Adoration*
Pastor Greco
Hymn of Praise #16*
“Come, Let Us Sing unto the Lord”
Affirmation of Faith
Heidelberg Catechism Questions 2-5
Q2.
What do you need to know in order to live and die in the joy of this comfort?
Answer:
First, how great my sins and misery are; second, how I am delivered from all my sins and misery; third, how I am to be thankful to God for such deliverance.
Q3.
From where do you know your sins and misery?
Answer:
From the law of God. 2
Q4.
What does God's law require of us?
Answer:
Christ teaches us this in a summary in Matthew 22: You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets.
Q5.
Can you keep all this perfectly?
Answer:
No, I am inclined by nature to hate God and my neighbor.
CONFESSION Corporate Confession of Sin God of glory, in Jesus Christ You have brought light to the nations. You have fulfilled Your promise to redeem Your people. We glory in the work You have done in sending Your Son in the form of a servant, in the likeness of men. But at the same time, we confess that we still choose darkness and cling to the things that obscure Your light. Too often we fail to have our own hearts afiected by the work of Jesus. In Your mercy, cleanse us of our sin, fill us again with Your Spirit, that, forgiven and renewed, we may show forth Your glory shining in the face of Jesus Christ. Amen. Private Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon
2 Corinthians 1:21-22
And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put His seal on us and given us His Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. Song of Assurance
“Meekness and Majesty” 3
We welcome visitors to Christ Church! Please take a few minutes and ftll out a guest card so that we can provide you with more information about our church.
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.
MEANS OF GRACE Scripture Reading* — Acts 20:1-16 Reader: This is the Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!
Dr. Robert Stacey
Prayers of Intercession & Petition
Dr. Stacey
Sermon Text
1 Samuel 1:1-2:10
Prayer of Illumination The Sermon
Pastor Greco “When God Seems Invisible”
Hymn #38*
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
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 Gloria Patri #735*
Greatorex
Prayer of Thanksgiving* Christian Education is at 9:50 AM, with fellowship and refreshments at 10:35 AM
Hymn #134*
“God Will Take Care of You”
The Benediction*
Pastor Greco
Announcements
Dr. Stacey 4
EVENING WORSHIP Conclude the Lord’s Day with His people, tonight at 6:00 PM. Call to Worship* Hymn #442*
“Arise, O God”
Hymn #437
“O God, to Us Show Mercy”
Hymn #457
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
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.
Pastoral Prayer Devotional Report on Trip to China
Pastor Greco
Hymn #441*
“Jesus Shall Reign”
The Benediction* Post-Service Fellowship
Sandwich Supper
Next Week – We will have a ceremony and dinner to honor our 2017 high school graduates.
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!
5
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:
