Manhattan Presbyterian Church The Lord’s Day, June 7th, 2015 To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to all who will come, this church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Welcome We are so excited you can be here today to join in worshipping the God of the universe with Manhattan Presbyterian Church. We love God and are thrilled to see God build this local church body for the furthering of His Kingdom in Manhattan, Kansas. We know visiting a church can lead to a lot of questions and we’d love to help you find answers so please ask. Again, we’re really glad you’re here. Sunday Information Nursery Nursery is provided on the north side of the building (to the right from the entryway) for children 4 and under, but they are also always welcome in the service. Restrooms Restrooms are located in the entrance hallway. Children’s Church/Worship Training In the future we plan to have a time for preparing older children for participating in the Sunday worship service. This will allow children to worship with their families before being dismissed prior to the sermon to learn more about how and why we worship God. Currently they remain the whole service or go to the nursery. Why Robes? Brian & Travis wear robes during the service which might seem odd. This has been a tradition of the church for many centuries. It helps connect us to our past heritage. The robe also helps emphasize the office of the pastor and de-emphasize the personality of the men in the pulpit. It serves to take notice away from what Brian & Travis are wearing that particular Sunday, thus focusing us away from their terrible fashion senses and onto Christ himself. At first it may seem odd, but after a few services you won’t notice it, which is partly the point. 1 LIFE IN MANHATTAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NEWS & EVENTS Sign Up for the MPC Weekly Update Email Every week we send out an email with info about upcoming church events as well as community events you might be interested in. If you are interested in receiving this, fill out visitor card and place in the offering or visit manhattanpres.com and click on the image for “Weekly Email Signup” on the right side of the page. Parish Groups (Small Groups) We are taking a break from bi-monthly meeting for the summer, but there will be church-wide fellowship activities. Park Crawl Wednesday, June 17th (1-3p) Bring your kids or not, we'll spend some time at a park then head to a few more. We will meet and start at Long Park. Mens’ Study We are discussing the Westminster Confession of Faith together. We are using it as a framework for discussion together. No preparation is needed, no prior knowledge necessary. Our next bi-monthly gathering will be June 20th at 8:00a at Blue Stem. Wiffleball, Popsicles & Water Games Thursday, June 25th (6p) Come over to the Hough’s (2300 Chris Dr) for some Wiffleball in the field. We'll have popsicles and the sprinkler on for the kids. (Water guns encouraged!) Come play some ball, or just hang out and watch and chat! 2 LIFE IN MANHATTAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Today we are highlighting three of our Disctinctives below, but you can learn details of all of our Core Values & Distinctives at ManhattanPres.com Evangelical To say that we are evangelical means that we take our stand with all those who believe in what used to be called “the fundamentals”: the existence of the triune God, the deity of Jesus, the virgin birth, and substitutionary and vicarious atonement of Christ, the physical resurrection of Christ, the sure return of Christ, and the infallibility and divine authority of the Bible which is a faithful and true guide to what we are to believe and how we are to live. We joyfully affirm our unity with those from every tradition and denomination who hold to these fundamentals including those true believers in Christ who, for whatever reasons, find themselves members of denominations or churches with which we might have certain disagreements. Evangelistic This means we take seriously the Great Commission, “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Without compromising the sovereignty of God, we affirm the responsibility of each person to repent and believe in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord and our responsibility to extend the Gospel invitation as a call to salvation to everyone who hears its message. We invite all, without distinction, to drink freely of the Water of Life and to live eternally. In this way, we seek to “extend the transforming presence of the Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Confessional This means that we have a written confession of faith which we believe to be a good and accurate summary of the Bible’s teaching. Our confession consists of the Westminster Confession of Faith and the Larger Catechism and Shorter Catechism. These documents are not without flaw; yet we believe they do contain carefully worded summaries of the Bible’s content. All ruling and teaching elders in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA) must vow that they hold to these standards and are required to indicate to their presbyteries or sessions where they take exceptions. It is important to note that every church has a confession, formal or informal, even though some claim they have “no confession but Christ” or “no creed but the Bible.” Every church summarizes its convictions in some form in order to distinguish its members from those who are not believers or those who do not believe in their church’s distinctives. 3 SERVING Serving If you would like to use your gifts and time to serve please let us know. Serving Today (June 7th) Musicians: Piano: Nicola Lippert Guitar: Eric Tippin Violin/Viola: Christine Durrett Singers: Amy Shanahan, Andrew Franks Nursery: Gail Carpenter & Laura Hough Usher: Kennedy Fisher Greeter: Kevin Hansen Sanctuary Setup: Mich Hotz Lord’s Supper Prep: Matt Wilson Sound: Ryan Cyr Bread Baker: Amy Shanahan Kids Bulletin: Danielle Fisher Announcements: Morgan Casteel Serving Next Week (June 14th) Musicians: Piano: Nicola Lippert Guitar: Jacob Black Violin/Viola: Christine Durrett Singers: Gail Carpenter & Andrew Campbell Nursery: Tricia Dunning & Hannah Campbell Usher: Kennedy Fisher Greeter: Mich Hotz Sanctuary Setup: Matt Wilson Lord’s Supper Prep: Joe Catudal Sound: Andrew Franks Bread Baker: Alexia Machina Kids Bulletin: Danielle Fisher Announcements: Ubuntu Shanahan “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13 4 GOD CALLS US Reflection “You are the Lord, you alone. You have made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth and all that is on it, the seas and all that is in them; and you preserve all of them; and the host of heaven worships you.” - Nehemiah 9:6 “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” - Abraham Kuyper Standing God invites us to worship Him, we respond to His invitation. Call to Worship Psalm 24:7-10 Pastor: Open up, ancient gates! People: Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Pastor: Who is the King of glory? People: The LORD, strong and mighty; the LORD, invincible in battle. Pastor: Open up, ancient gates! People: Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. Pastor: Who is the King of glory? People: The LORD of Heaven’s Armies— he is the King of glory. 5 HYMN OF ADORATION Before The Throne of God Above Standing Before the throne of God above I have a strong and perfect plea. A great high Priest whose Name is Love Who ever lives and pleads for me. My name is graven on His hands, My name is written on His heart. I know that while in Heaven He stands No tongue can bid me thence depart; No tongue can bid me thence depart. Hebrews 7:25 “Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” When Satan tempts me to despair And tells me of the guilt within, Upward I look and see Him there Who made an end of all my sin. Because the sinless Savior died My sinful soul is counted free. For God the just is satisfied To look on Him and pardon me; To look on Him and pardon me. Romans 8:34 “Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised— who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.” Behold Him there the risen Lamb, My perfect spotless righteousness, The great unchangeable I AM, The King of glory and of grace, One in Himself I cannot die. My soul is purchased by His blood, My life is hid with Christ on high, With Christ my Savior and my God! With Christ my Savior and my God! Words & Music: Charitie L. Bancroft, 1863. Public Domain 6 GOD CLEANSES US Standing Pastor Brian Hough Prayer of Adoration This is a prayer of praise and adoration for who God is. This prayer focuses on the glory and honor of our great and mighty God, but also asks God to help us worship Him. Lord’s Prayer Each week after the Prayer of Adoration with one voice we Our Father which art in heaven, pray the Lord’s Hallowed be Thy name. Prayer. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen. 7 AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Affirmation of Faith Standing Westminster Shorter Catechism Question 9 & 10 Pastor: What is the work of creation? People: The work of creation is, God’s making all things of nothing, by the word of his power, in the space of six days, and all very good. Pastor: How did God create man? People: God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures. Catechism is a strange word. It’s basic meaning is “to teach orally.” They are written as a series of questions and answers designed to teach the people of God a summary of what the Scriptures teach, also called doctrine. The Westminster Shorter Catechism was written 1647. Gloria Patri 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 Gloria Patri is a brief historical praise to God which clearly sets forth Trinitarian understanding 8 CONFESSION OF SIN Sitting We Confess Our Sin Because sin is so pervasive in both our corporate and individual lives, Christians are called to come before our holy God with honesty and transparency, confessing our brokenness and asking for both forgiveness and healing through Jesus Christ. Most holy and merciful Father, we confess to you and to See 1 John 1:9 for more on confession. Amen. The Words of Assurance declare the good news that all those who hope in Jesus alone to make them right with God are forgiven, not based on their own merits, but based on God’s promise of salvation in Christ. 9 one another that we have sinned against you by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart and mind and strength. We have not fully loved our neighbors as ourselves. We have not always had in us the mind of Christ. You alone know how often we have grieved you by wasting your gifts, by wandering from your ways, by forgetting your love. Forgive us, most merciful Father, and free us from our sin. Renew us in the grace and strength of your Holy Spirit, for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son, our Savior. Silent Confession of Sin Words of Assurance 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” PSALMS, HYMNS AND SPIRITUAL SONGS Come Christians Join to Sing Come, Christians, join to sing Alleluia! Amen! Loud praise to Christ our King; Alleluia! Amen! Let all, with heart and voice, Before His throne rejoice; Praise is His gracious choice. Alleluia! Amen! Standing Psalm 95:1 “Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!” Come, lift your hearts on high, Alleluia! Amen! Let praises fill the sky; Alleluia! Amen! He is our Guide and Friend; To us He’ll condescend; His love shall never end. Alleluia! Amen! Praise yet our Christ again, Alleluia! Amen! Life shall not end the strain; Alleluia! Amen! On heaven’s blissful shore, His goodness we’ll adore, Singing forevermore, “Alleluia! Amen!” Words: Christian H. Bateman Tune: Madrid 10 PRAYER & FELLOWSHIP Standing Passing of the Peace Members of the Pastor: Because of the love of God the Father, in Christ, by the congregation power of the Spirit, we are forgiven! greet one another with a People: Thanks be to God! sign of friendship such as, “The peace Pastor: The peace of the Lord be always with you. of Christ with you” and the People: And also with you! response, “And also with you.” 1 John 4 Sitting Pastoral Prayer The Pastoral Prayer is a prayer offered by an elder during the service of worship for, and on behalf of, the congregation. Elder Travis Shanahan 11 WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING We Give Our Tithes and Offerings The offering is a way for Christians to support the church’s mission and ministry. Christians give back to God a portion of all the resources which God has given. We give as an act of faith and gratitude in response to God’s grace to us. Sitting We include Tithes and Offering in the service because we view it as a means of participating in worship. If you are guest today please feel no obligation to give. Words for Reflection We give our offering hopefully, hoping that you can use these gifts, hoping that these gifts can further your kingdom, hoping that your kingdom will come. Your kingdom, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Amen. 12 PREACHING OF GOD’S WORD From the English Standard Version (London: Crossway, 2010) As the Bible is the primary means by which God speaks to and edifies His people, we read and listen to the Scriptures together in worship. In ancient Israel and the early church, services of worship were organized for the public reading of Scripture - a practice vital to building up the community of faith. A sermon is not just a teaching for living; it is mainly a time when Christ encounters His people through His Word. 13 The King of Glory: Psalm 24 Pastor Brian Hough Isaiah 40:8 “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” I. Universal and Ultimate Authority of Yahweh (vs. 1-2) II. Entering the Presence of God (vs. 3-6) III. The King of Glory Comes (vs. 7-10) HYMN OF RESPONSE Joy To The World Joy to the world! The Lord is come: let earth receive her King; let every heart prepare him room, and heav'n and nature sing, and heav'n and nature sing and heav'n, and heav'n and nature sing. Joy to the earth! The Savior reigns: let men their songs employ; while fields and floods, rocks, hills, and plains repeat the sounding joy, repeat the sounding joy, repeat, repeat the sounding joy. No more let sins and sorrows grow, nor thorns infest the ground; he comes to make his blessings flow far as the curse is found, far as the curse is found, far as, far as the curse is found. He rules the world with truth and grace, and makes the nations prove the glories of his righteousness, and wonders of his love, and wonders of his love, and wonders, wonders of his love. Standing Psalms 98:4 “Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!” Isaiah 25:9 “It will be said on that day, “Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, that he might save us. This is the LORD; we have waited for him; let us be glad and rejoice in his salvation.” Words: Isaac Watts (1719) Music: Handel (1742) 14 GOD COMMUNES WITH US The Lord’s Supper Communion is a sign and seal for those who believe in Jesus Christ alone for the forgiveness of sin. It's not for good people. It's for you if you believe and embrace that you are worse and more messed up than you ever dare to admit; and yet you are more loved and accepted by our Savior than you had ever dared to hope - this is because of the life, the death and the resurrection of Jesus for you. You will be invited to come forward. We serve wine, but also offer grape juice for those who prefer for reasons of personal conviction. Children are welcome to come with their parents. Each child should talk with the elders about his or her belief in Christ before taking the Lord's Supper. Please contact us to do that at a future date. If you are not taking the Lord's Supper with us today, we don't want this to be an awkward time. You can come forward and an elder will pray with you or you may stay seated and pray one of the prayers provided on the next page. We're glad you're here today. Words of Institution Pastor: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith: People: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again. Pastor: Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed for us. People: Therefore, let us keep the feast. Pastor: The gifts of God are for the people of God. Come eat and drink with thanksgiving. Prayer of Thanksgiving 15 GOD COMMUNES WITH US The prayers below are provided as guides for your silent, individual prayer during the Lord’s Supper PRAYER FOR THOSE SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH Lord Jesus, you claim to be the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open me to the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent and convincing, and that leads to the life you promise. Amen. PRAYER OF FAITH Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever dared admit, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt on the cross, taking what I deserved in order to offer me complete forgiveness. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my Savior and Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF COMMITMENT Lord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in a life of committed discipleship in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be one with your people, and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen. 16 GOD SENDS US Standing Psalm 100:3 “Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.” All People That On Earth Do Dwell All people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice, Him serve with fear, His praise forthtell; Come ye before Him and rejoice. The Lord, ye know, is God indeed; Without our aid He did us make. We are His folk, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take. Oh, enter, then, His gates with praise, Approach with joy His courts unto; Praise, laud, and bless His name always. For it is seemly so to do. For why? The Lord, our God, is good; His mercy is forever sure. His truth at all times firmly stood And shall from age to age endure. Words: William Kethe, late 16th century Music: Louis Bourgeois, 1551 17 To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, To God whom heaven and earth adore, From men and from the angel host Be praise and glory evermore. GOD SENDS US Benediction “Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.” Benediction is parting words of Scripture to encourage the people of God as they leave. - Revelation 7:12 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. Doxology is a hymn containing an ascription of praise to God. Thomas Ken, 1709 The Service of Covenant Renewal concludes Go Love Your God Go Love Your Neighbor 18 LOVE GOD | LOVE PEOPLE Manhattan Presbyterian Church 115 Courthouse Plaza, Manhattan, Kansas 66502 Worship every Sunday at 4pm ManhattanPres.com
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