MORNING WORSHIP 11:00 AM MEANS OF GRACE ***WORSHIP AIDS Psalm #62A PREPARING FOR WORSHIP Blue ARP Psalter “My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone” Prelude Organist Chiming the Hour The Lord’s Prayer Prayer of Thanksgiving and Intercession Choral Anthem Welcome and Announcements Dr. Kyle E. Sims Choral Introit Chancel Choir “Seek Ye First” Chancel Choir “The Loving God Who Made Us All” Children’s Sermon Q. #6. Are there more gods than one? A. There is only one God. ENTERING WORSHIP Scripture Reading *Call to Worship Psalm 35:27 Let those who delight in my righteousness shout for joy and be glad and say evermore, “Great is the Lord, who delights in the welfare of his servant!” *Hymn of Praise #30 Pew Bible Page 802 Sermon Dr. Kyle E. Sims “Sinners, The Lord is Coming!” Prayer of Application Red Trinity Hymnal “Our God, Our Help in Ages Past” RESPONSE TO THE GOSPEL *Hymn of Response #571 *Prayer of Adoration and Confession Red Trinity Hymnal “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” *The Lord’s Prayer*** *Confession of Faith*** Malachi 2:17-3:5 The Apostles’ Creed *Gloria Patri Our Father Who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name, 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, for ever. Amen. *Free Offer of the Gospel *Benediction Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; The Apostles’ 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. *means “universal” As it was in the beginning is now, and ever shall be. LEAVING WORSHIP World without end. Amen, amen. *Congregational Response Tithes and Offerings “Benediction” *Doxology May the peace of God our heavenly Father, and the grace of Christ the risen Son, and the fellowship of God the Spirit keep our hearts and minds within His love. And to Him be praise for His glorious reign, from the depths of earth to the heights of heaven. We declare the name of the Lamb once slain; Christ eternal, the King of kings! 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. *Postlude *The Greeting of the Congregation WELCOME Organist We extend our cordial greeting to all who are visiting us today. We ask our guests to fill out a Guest Card that is located in the pew in front of you. It is our prayer that God would bless you this Lord’s Day as you worship Him with us! Opportunities Within the Family of God Sunday, October 19 9:30am Officers 9:45am Coffee & Fellowship 10:00am Sunday School 11:00am Morning Worship 4:45pm Choir Practice 6:00pm Evening Service 6:45pm Youth 7:00pm Diaconate Monday, October 20 5:30pm Girl Scouts 6:30pm Boy Scouts Tuesday, October 21 6:30am Men’s Morning Study 6:30pm Cub Scouts Wednesday, October 22 5:45pm Family Night Supper 6:30pm Classes Thursday, October 23 2:00pm Good News Club Friday, October 24 7:00am Youth Prayer Breakfast Saturday, October 25 8:00am Church Workday __________________________________________________ The flowers are placed in the sanctuary today by John and Pat Willis in honor of their wonderful daughter-in-law, Lisa Willis, on her birthday. THE CHURCH DIRECTORY THE STAFF Pastor…………………………………………………………….Dr. Kyle E. Sims Intern/Youth……...…………………………………………..Mr. Tom Wilson Choir Director……………………………………….Dr. Kristen Wunderlich Organist………………………………………………………….Mrs. Amy Jones Church Secretary….…………………………………...Mrs. Cecilia Estridge First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church Lancaster, South Carolina THE SESSION 2014 Frank Brackett Bob Dix 2015 2016 2017 Buddy Lever, Clerk Richard Gardner Butch Ghent Paul Robinson David Pokopac THE DIACONATE 2014 Ed Ogburn Mike Scruggs 2015 Richard Shields Richard Crawford 2016 Jonathan Dix Philip Pegram Wednesday Night Family Night-Please sign up for this week’s Family Night Supper on the bulletin board. XYZ’s-The next XYZ meeting will be Tuesday, October 28th at 11:30am. (Please note time change.) This meeting will be a covered dish. Sign up on the bulletin board for a head count. First ARP Church 701 N. Main Street Lancaster, SC 29720 ARP Magazine-Next Sunday will be the deadline to turn in your subscription form for the ARP Magazine. Fall Festival-We still need volunteers for our Fall Festival on Friday, October 31st. Go by the bulletin board outside the Fellowship Hall and sign up to help! If you have questions, see Susan Prete. Office: 803-285-1578 [email protected] Dr. Kyle E. Sims 803-804-4344 [email protected] The Lord’s Day October 19, 2014 Join us Saturday morning at 8am for our Church Workday! “Praise the Lord, O my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name. Workers for today: Infants: Toddlers: Children’s Church: Ushers: Kelly Sims Stacey Pegram Betsy Rushing Richard Crawford, Philip Pegram, Benny Brazell & Harold Allen Praise the Lord, O my soul; and forget not all his benefits.” Psalm 103:1-2