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January 5, 2014 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 • January 5, 2014
Welcome & Silent Preparation
The Rev. Dr. Duncan Rankin
PRAISE Call to Worship*
Romans 12:1 * Worshippers are asked to stand if possible
"Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will." (Jonathan Edwards)
Minister: I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Prayer of Adoration*
Pastor Rankin
Hymn of Praise #345*
“Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”
Affirmation of Faith
Westminster Shorter Catechism 94-95
Q94. What is Baptism? A:
Baptism is a sacrament, in which the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, does signify and seal our ingrafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord’s.
Q95. To whom is Baptism to be administered? A:
Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him; but the infants of such as are members of the visible church are to be baptized. 2
CONFESSION Hymn of Assurance #370
“Revive Thy Work, O Lord”
Corporate Confession of Sin Minister: O Lord our God, Who is majestic and high above all, Who always keeps His covenant and showers love upon His people, we come to You this morning to confess that we have sinned and done wrong. All:
We have not kept Your commandments, although You have made them clear to us. We have turned aside from Your way and wandered in deserts of our own making.
Minister: Lord, You gave us Your Word, which is sufficient and true. All:
We have failed to hear and obey the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have not walked in the way of Your Law, and we have not shown the love and mercy to our neighbor to which You have called us. Open our eyes, O Lord, that we may see Jesus! Open our minds, Father, that we may know our Lord Jesus Christ! Open our hearts, Dear God, that we may love You as we ought and as You command!
Private Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon
Colossians 1:13-14
MEANS OF GRACE Scripture Reading* — 1 Peter 1:1-12 Reader: People:
Dr. Robert Stacey
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! 3
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
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 10:35.
Prayers of Intercession & Petition
Dr. Stacey
Sermon Text
Hebrews 7:1-28
Prayer of Illumination The Sermon
Pastor Rankin “Absolutely Indestructible!”
Hymn #499*
“Rock of Ages”
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*
GREATOREX
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen! Prayer of Thanksgiving* Hymn #389* Join us after the service for refreshments, followed by Christian Education at 11:20 AM.
“This is the Day the Lord Has Made”
The Benediction*
Pastor Rankin
Announcements
Dr. Stacey (Music text printed by permission: CCLI # 1743047)
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EVENING WORSHIP Conclude the Lord’s Day with His people, tonight at 6:00 PM. Call to Worship* Hymn #94*
“How Firm a Foundation”
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.
Questions for the Pastor Prayer Requests Sermon Text
Psalm 53
Prayer of Illumination The Sermon
Pastor Rankin “No Good”
The Benediction* NOTE: There is no supper this evening NEXT WEEK – Pastor Rankin will be preaching on Psalm 54, “Pesky Ziphites!” with a Sandwich Supper to follow.
NURSERY CARE Nursery care is available for infants & children up to the 4th birthday. Our nursery is equipped with a pager system to alert parents if necessary. The vibrating pagers don’t make noise, so please 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 Sherry Stacey at mercyministry@ cckpca.org
A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America
Office address 10818 Gaston Rd. (formerly 3025 Gaston Rd.) Katy, TX 77494 www.cckpca.org
Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm 281.392.0002 (phone) [email protected]
SUNDAY SERVICES 9:30 AM – Morning Worship 11:20 AM – Sunday School 6:00 PM – Evening Worship
Pastoral Staff Rev. Fred Greco Senior Pastor 832.922.7060 (cell)
Rev. Duncan Rankin Associate Pastor 706.691.3702 (cell) Rev. John Carroll Pastor Emeritus
Ruling Elders
Deacons
Daryl Brister Neal Hare Steve Mathis (Clerk) Andrew McCallum David Morris Randy Prescott Robert Stacey
Randy Brant (Vice Chairman) Calvin Curtis (Chairman) Nick Hidalgo Stephen Howell Bruce Mitchell Ken Nesteroff Duane Thompson Van VanZant Michael Wright
CHRIST CHURCH Order for the Worship of God The Lord’s Day • January 5, 2014
Welcome & Silent Preparation
The Rev. Dr. Duncan Rankin
PRAISE Call to Worship*
Romans 12:1 * Worshippers are asked to stand if possible
"Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will." (Jonathan Edwards)
Minister: I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Prayer of Adoration*
Pastor Rankin
Hymn of Praise #345*
“Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken”
Affirmation of Faith
Westminster Shorter Catechism 94-95
Q94. What is Baptism? A:
Baptism is a sacrament, in which the washing with water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, does signify and seal our ingrafting into Christ, and partaking of the benefits of the covenant of grace, and our engagement to be the Lord’s.
Q95. To whom is Baptism to be administered? A:
Baptism is not to be administered to any that are out of the visible church, till they profess their faith in Christ, and obedience to him; but the infants of such as are members of the visible church are to be baptized. 2
CONFESSION Hymn of Assurance #370
“Revive Thy Work, O Lord”
Corporate Confession of Sin Minister: O Lord our God, Who is majestic and high above all, Who always keeps His covenant and showers love upon His people, we come to You this morning to confess that we have sinned and done wrong. All:
We have not kept Your commandments, although You have made them clear to us. We have turned aside from Your way and wandered in deserts of our own making.
Minister: Lord, You gave us Your Word, which is sufficient and true. All:
We have failed to hear and obey the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. We have not walked in the way of Your Law, and we have not shown the love and mercy to our neighbor to which You have called us. Open our eyes, O Lord, that we may see Jesus! Open our minds, Father, that we may know our Lord Jesus Christ! Open our hearts, Dear God, that we may love You as we ought and as You command!
Private Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon
Colossians 1:13-14
MEANS OF GRACE Scripture Reading* — 1 Peter 1:1-12 Reader: People:
Dr. Robert Stacey
This is the Word of the Lord. Thanks be to God! 3
He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
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 10:35.
Prayers of Intercession & Petition
Dr. Stacey
Sermon Text
Hebrews 7:1-28
Prayer of Illumination The Sermon
Pastor Rankin “Absolutely Indestructible!”
Hymn #499*
“Rock of Ages”
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*
GREATOREX
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Amen! Prayer of Thanksgiving* Hymn #389* Join us after the service for refreshments, followed by Christian Education at 11:20 AM.
“This is the Day the Lord Has Made”
The Benediction*
Pastor Rankin
Announcements
Dr. Stacey (Music text printed by permission: CCLI # 1743047)
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EVENING WORSHIP Conclude the Lord’s Day with His people, tonight at 6:00 PM. Call to Worship* Hymn #94*
“How Firm a Foundation”
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.
Questions for the Pastor Prayer Requests Sermon Text
Psalm 53
Prayer of Illumination The Sermon
Pastor Rankin “No Good”
The Benediction* NOTE: There is no supper this evening NEXT WEEK – Pastor Rankin will be preaching on Psalm 54, “Pesky Ziphites!” with a Sandwich Supper to follow.
NURSERY CARE Nursery care is available for infants & children up to the 4th birthday. Our nursery is equipped with a pager system to alert parents if necessary. The vibrating pagers don’t make noise, so please 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 Sherry Stacey at mercyministry@ cckpca.org
A congregation of the Presbyterian Church in America
Office address 10818 Gaston Rd. (formerly 3025 Gaston Rd.) Katy, TX 77494 www.cckpca.org
Office Hours: 9 am to 5 pm 281.392.0002 (phone) [email protected]
SUNDAY SERVICES 9:30 AM – Morning Worship 11:20 AM – Sunday School 6:00 PM – Evening Worship
Pastoral Staff Rev. Fred Greco Senior Pastor 832.922.7060 (cell)
Rev. Duncan Rankin Associate Pastor 706.691.3702 (cell) Rev. John Carroll Pastor Emeritus
Ruling Elders
Deacons
Daryl Brister Neal Hare Steve Mathis (Clerk) Andrew McCallum David Morris Randy Prescott Robert Stacey
Randy Brant (Vice Chairman) Calvin Curtis (Chairman) Nick Hidalgo Stephen Howell Bruce Mitchell Ken Nesteroff Duane Thompson Van VanZant Michael Wright
