Morning Worship December 21, 2014 3725 Metzerott Rd. College Park, MD 20740 Page 2Sunday, December 21, 2014 Wallace Presbyterian ChurchPage 3 Welcome to Wallace Presbyterian Church! Welcome 10:30 a.m. Sunday Service Rev. Scott Bridges Welcome, Guests Call to Worship A God worthy of our worship calls us to gather and hear the good news of the gospel, and he invites us to respond in love, honor, and praise for Him. If you are new to Wallace Presbyterian Church, we are delighted that you have chosen to worship with us this morning, and we welcome you to the Lord’s house as His honored guests. Please join us following the worship service for an informal time of fellowship and refreshments. You will find more information about our beliefs and ministries at the Information Table in the Narthex. You may also fill out a Welcome Card at that table so that we have a record of your visit. May God bless you and your worship among us today. The Lighting of the Advent Wreath The Bethlehem Candle – The Fourth Sunday in Advent David Doughty, Lisa Walker and Elizabeth Kay Children Commemoration— Micah 5:2-5a Nursery and Class: During the worship service we provide a caring nursery for babies and toddlers, as well as a class for two and three year olds. Children ages 4 through grade 3 are dismissed prior to the sermon for a time of worship designed for them. Sermon guides are available in the Narthex for children who are staying in the service. All access to childcare rooms is in the Blue wing. A Quiet Room with audio and video feed of the worship hour is available on the second floor of the Blue Wing for parents and children. A changing table is available there. Sunday School and Adult Teaching Fellowships Join us on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15 am. Please see the flyer in the narthex to view class listings and locations. Take a Bible as Our Gift to You If you are worshipping with us today and do not have a Bible of your own, we invite you to take one of the gift Bibles on the table in the Narthex. Upcoming Events Sunday, December 21 – Children’s Christmas Program 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 24—Christmas Eve Service 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve Service 7:00 p.m. To view a complete list of all of our events at Wallace, please go to our website at www.wallacepca.org For further information, please email [email protected] to be added to our weekly eNewsletter or view it on our website under Resources. A copy of the newsletter is also available in the narthex for guests and those who do not access information online. But you, O Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are too little to be among the clans of Judah, from you shall come forth for me one who is to be ruler in Israel, whose coming forth is from of old, from ancient days. 3 Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of his brothers shall return to the people of Israel. 4 And he shall stand and shepherd his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall dwell secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth. 5 And he shall be their peace. 2 Celebration – Matthew 2:1-6 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.” 3 When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; 4 and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. 5 They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: 6 “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” 2:1 Page 4Sunday, December 21, 2014 Wallace Presbyterian ChurchPage 5 Anticipation – Revelation 7:13-17 Jesus said to him, “Again it is written, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” 8 Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9 And he said to him, “All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me.” 10 Then Jesus said to him, “Be gone, Satan! For it is written, “‘You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve.’” 11 Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him. 12 Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. 13 And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14 so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: Then one of the elders addressed me, saying, “Who are these, clothed in white robes, and from where have they come?” 14 I said to him, “Sir, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. 15 “Therefore they are before the throne of God, and serve him day and night in his temple; and he who sits on the throne will shelter them with his presence. 16 They shall hunger no more, neither thirst anymore; the sun shall not strike them, nor any scorching heat. 17 For the Lamb in the midst of the throne will be their shepherd, and he will guide them to springs of living water, and God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” 13 Prayer of Invocation We pray celebrating God’s promise to bless us with his presence as we worship him. 7 “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— 16 the people dwelling in darkness have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a light has dawned.” 17 From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 15 New Testament Reading Worship in Song We sing here as a response to our Father, Jesus Our King, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Having heard the good news of Jesus, we are moved to respond by singing praise to our Triune God. Of the Father’s Love Begotten ~~Hymnal #162 The Word of God The Bible is the very word of God, and through it God continues to speak to his people. Ruling Elder Marty Rabenhorst Gospel Reading Matthew 4:1-17 Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. 2 And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. 3 And the tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.” 4 But he answered, “It is written, 1 “‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” 5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple 6 and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, “‘He will command his angels concerning you,’ and “‘On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.’” Revelation 21:22-22:7 And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. 24 By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their glory into it, 25 and its gates will never be shut by day—and there will be no night there. 26 They will bring into it the glory and the honor of the nations. 27 But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s book of life. 21:22 Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. 3 No longer will there be anything accursed, but the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and his servants will worship him. 4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. 5 And night will be no more. They will need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light, and they will reign forever and ever. 22:1 And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. And the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place.” 6 7 “And behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.” Page 6Sunday, December 21, 2014 Wallace Presbyterian ChurchPage 7 Worship in Song We sing here as a response to our Father, Jesus Our King, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Having heard the good news of Jesus, we are moved to respond by singing praise to our Triune God. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Reception of New Members and The Sacrament of Baptism All that is promised in the gospel, forgiveness, reconciliation, peace, hope, and new life, are here represented in the water of baptism. In baptism, God makes people members of his family, and gives them a tangible sign of his grace to them in Christ Jesus. Thao, Huong and Thanh Phung Morning Prayer God invites his people be a part of his working in the world as they pray to him. We intercede on behalf of each other and our community, presenting our requests to God, and looking forward with expectant hearts to how he will answer in his time and in his way. Giving Our Gifts to the Lord All we are and all we have comes from God. We acknowledge God’s goodness in his provision for us by returning to him a portion of what he has given to us. Musical Offering Celebrate the Dawn, Alleluia! ~~ Traditional English carol; Arranged by Joseph M and Mary Martin The Wallace Choir Directed by Dr. Larry Ink Celebrate the dawn of a blessed new morn, for on this day our Messiah is born. Gone are the shadows, the darkness of night. Celebrate the dawn, come, celebrate life! Celebrate the dawn of this glorious day, welcome the Son that will show us the way. Sing all ye daughters and sons of the light. Celebrate the dawn, come celebrate life! Night has gone! All creation sing as one. God has spoken into our darkness. Come and rejoice, the Messiah is born. Come and rejoice alleluia! Sing an alleluia! Celebrate the dawn our hope is restored. O peace evermore. Singing forever, come dance in the light! Celebrate the dawn, come, celebrate life! Christmas morn all Christians sing, to share the news of the newborn King! News of great joy, news of great mirth, news of our merciful King’s birth. Celebrate the dawn! Alleluia! 2014 Lorenz Publishing Company God rest ye merry, gentlemen, Let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior Was born on Christmas Day, To save us all from Satan’s pow’r, When we were gone a-stray; O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. The shepherds at those tidings Rejoiced much in mind, And left their flocks a-feeding In tempest, storm and wind: And went to Bethlehem straightway The Son of God to find. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy From God our Heav’nly Father, A blessed Angel came; And unto certain shepherds, Brought tidings of the same: How that in Bethlehem was born The Son of God by Name. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. The message of the angel One day would be fulfilled, When on the cross of Calvary The sinless Christ was killed, And in three days He rose just as The Father’s love had willed. O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. “Fear not, then” said the angel, “Let nothing you afright, This day is born a Savior Of a pure Virgin bright, To free all those who trust in Him From Satan’s power and might.” O tidings of comfort and joy, Comfort and joy, O tidings of comfort and joy. So comfort ye my people Your sins are paid in full For Christ has made a way for you Your Father to behold Now sing his praise and shout for joy The prophet’s word foretold O tidings of comfort and joy Comfort and joy O tidings of comfort and joy Verse 5 written by Kirk Ward Verse 6 written by Jeff Vogan Page 8Sunday, December 21, 2014 Scripture Isaiah 35 The wilderness and the dry land shall be glad; the desert shall rejoice and blossom like the crocus; 2 it shall blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the glory of the lord, the majesty of our God. 3 Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. 4 Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you.” 5 Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped; 6 then shall the lame man leap like a deer, and the tongue of the mute sing for joy. For waters break forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert; 7 the burning sand shall become a pool, and the thirsty ground springs of water; in the haunt of jackals, where they lie down, the grass shall become reeds and rushes. 8 And a highway shall be there, and it shall be called the Way of Holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it. It shall belong to those who walk on the way; even if they are fools, they shall not go astray. 9 No lion shall be there, nor shall any ravenous beast come up on it; they shall not be found there, but the redeemed shall walk there. 10 And the ransomed of the lord shall return and come to Zion with singing; everlasting joy shall be upon their heads; they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. 1 Wallace Presbyterian ChurchPage 9 Sermon God speaks to us through the pastor as he faithfully expounds what the Bible says and how it applies to our lives. “The Other Advent, Part 4” Rev. Stephen Coleman Sermon Notes Song of Preparation for the Lord’s Supper All My Heart this Night Rejoices ~~Hymnal #217 Page 10Sunday, December 21, 2014 Wallace Presbyterian ChurchPage 11 The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper God invites his people to come, taste and touch the gospel. The bread and the wine represent the body and blood of Jesus, who died on the cross for sinners. At this table, God feeds his people to strengthen their faith, remind them of their hope, and spur them on to love and good works. We invite all who repent of their sins, trust in Christ alone for salvation and have been admitted to a church that preaches the Gospel to join us at the Lord’s Table. Please hold the elements (the bread and the cup) so we may partake together. Silent Confession of Sin Not one of us has lived up to God’s standards. This is not because God’s standards are wrong, but rather because we’re wrong. We’ve been wrong in how we think, how we act, and what we say. We approach God to acknowledge before him all that is broken and sinful in our lives. Assurance of Pardon Colossians 2:13-15 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him. 13 The Distribution of the Bread Meditation on “The Sussex Carol” Part 1 Erik Apland, Piano There are gluten-free wafers in the center of each communion bread tray. The Distribution of the Cup Meditation on “The Sussex Carol” Part 2 As instituted by our Lord, wine is the element used in the Lord’s Supper to show forth his blood shed on our behalf. (Mark 13:23-25; I Corinthians 10:16; 11:21-22; I Timothy 4:2-3). If, for reasons of conscience or health, you do not wish to participate using wine, we encourage you to use the grape juice which is provided for you in the grape colored cups in the center of the communion tray. Parting Hymn Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come ~~ Hymnal #195 Benediction Just as God had the first word in our worship, he also gets the last word as he sends us out to our homes, work, family, and relationships with his blessing. God blesses us as his children, to live as sons and daughters of the great King, and as brothers and sisters of Christ, and therefore, of one another. Poinsettias 2014 Alison Beatty in honor of Tom Beatty. Anna Branderska in honor of her father Viliam Seben and her father-in-law Marian Brandersky, who are no longer with us on this earth. Frank McGovern to the Glory of God and to the memory of his father Edward James McGovern. Frank McGovern to the Glory of God and to the memory of his first wife Debra Ann McGovern. Rachi & Wairimu Ngaine in memory of Grace Ngaine, mother and mother-in-law. Joe & Sally Price in memory of their parents and Joe’s sister. Mabel Sawhill in memory of her cousin Berny Gray. The Toothman family in loving memory of their daughter and sister, Shari Toothman Palumbo, who was also the beloved wife of Ken Palumbo. Page 12Sunday, December 21, 2014 Our Staff All Staff emails can be found at www.wallacepca.org Senior Pastor: Rev. Scott Bridges ([email protected]) Associate Pastor: Rev. Stephen M. Coleman ([email protected]) Assistant Pastor: Rev. Dr. David Miner ([email protected]) Church Planting Intern: Abraham NuQuay Church Musicians: Erik Apland Dr. Lawrence Ink Children’s Ministries: Melanie Brockman Carrie Coleman Youth Ministry: Frank Wang Sam & Michelle Hemphill Church Administrator: Karen Frank Assistant Administrators: Julie Bridges Chris Pressau Property Manager: Bob Werth Treasurer: Chipper Miller Assistant Treasurer: Nancy Keegan Prayer of Belief Lord Jesus Christ, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed but, through you, I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment and offering forgiveness. I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior. Amen. If you are saying this prayer for the first time today, please let one of the pastors know. Ruling Elders Joseph Alder William Brockman Andy Cavanaugh John Daly Don Frank Justin Horst Dorry Kenyon Bashir Khan Rachi Ngaine Martin Rabenhorst Charles Robinson Allen Timothy Deacons ([email protected]) Jared Lamb Dan Lanterman Frank McGovern Jon Mease Bob Werth 3725 Metzerott Road, College Park, Md., 20740 301-935-5900 [email protected] www.wallacepca.org
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