THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD
THE LORD'S DAY - October 2, 2022
PRELUDE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING HYMN (#467) "Wonderful Grace of Jesus"
Elder: "For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.
All: I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Elder: For the LORD God is a sun and shield;
All: The LORD gives grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly."
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Exodus 19:1-11;
1 Peter 2:1-12
(Congregational response: "He is our God; we are His people.")
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Catechism Q&A. 88 pg. 876
WORSHIP OF GOD IN TITHES & OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
PASTORAL PRAYER, PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION, LORD'S PRAYER
SERMON: "GROWING IN GRACE" Titus 2:11-15
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER (Please note the printed and spoken
admonitions of our pastor. Please hold the elements to partake together.)
WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR SERVICE: Today we will be observing the Lord's Supper. All who have publically professed their faith in Christ and belong to Christian Churches as baptized and communicant members in "good standing" are welcomed to receive this sacrament. Further contemplation and examination of our communion with Christ and each other are in order. We pray that your faith will be properly prompted and nourished here.
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL! Enhance your discipleship by attending a class offered for YOU, here on Sunday morning at 10AM!
THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PRESBYTERY will assemble on October 3-4 in Pottsville, Arkansas, for the purposes of acknowledging our shared accountability, providing direction for churches encountering struggles, examining and preparing ministers for their calling, overseeing our church planting efforts, welcoming new churches, and encouraging one another in fellowship, prayer, and breaking the bread. Please remember this meeting in your prayers.
THE 1st THURSDAY PRAYER MEETING in Millington will meet this week at 11:15AM at the Baker Community Center.
THE ROSEMARK MEN'S BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY will meet this Saturday in our Memorial Hall at 8AM. Bring your fathers, sons, and brothers!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is a ministry of mercy for children around the world (and also for those who endure tragedy in our own country). We will be collecting various items beginning with school supplies. A more detailed list is included in The Informer newsletter and will be on our social media sites. Items can be left in the vestibule.
OUR MONTHLY CALENDAR & NEWSLETTER is available on-campus and online at: RichlandARP.org (see "Calendar and Events")
WANT TO LEARN MORE about our church, ministries, mission, and membership? Contact the Pastor at our church website, or a church Elder.
CALENDAR:
10/2 - Baby Shower in Memorial Hall
10/3-4 - Mississippi Valley Presbytery Meeting; Pottsville, AR.
10/6 - 1st Thursday Prayer Meeting
10/8 - Rosemark Men's Breakfast & Bible Study; 8AM
10/9 - Jones' Housewarming Party @ 3PM (see The Informer)
10/10 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM
10/11 - Officers' Meetings at RARPC; 6 & 7PM
10/12 - Wednesday Pastor's Bible Study; 6:30PM
10/13 - Operation Christmas Child Dedication Sunday (see The Informer)
10/20 - Memorials & Honorarium Committee Meeting @ RARPC
10/20 - MVP visit to RTS, Jackson, MS
10/24 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM
THE LORD'S DAY - October 2, 2022
PRELUDE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
OPENING HYMN (#467) "Wonderful Grace of Jesus"
- CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 84:11-12
Elder: "For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand elsewhere.
All: I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of wickedness.
Elder: For the LORD God is a sun and shield;
All: The LORD gives grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly."
- INVOCATION, CONFESSION, ASSURANCE OF PARDON
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Exodus 19:1-11;
1 Peter 2:1-12
(Congregational response: "He is our God; we are His people.")
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Westminster Catechism Q&A. 88 pg. 876
WORSHIP OF GOD IN TITHES & OFFERINGS
OFFERTORY
- DOXOLOGY (#731)
PASTORAL PRAYER, PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION, LORD'S PRAYER
SERMON: "GROWING IN GRACE" Titus 2:11-15
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER (Please note the printed and spoken
admonitions of our pastor. Please hold the elements to partake together.)
- BENEDICTION & THREE-FOLD "AMEN" & POSTLUDE
WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR SERVICE: Today we will be observing the Lord's Supper. All who have publically professed their faith in Christ and belong to Christian Churches as baptized and communicant members in "good standing" are welcomed to receive this sacrament. Further contemplation and examination of our communion with Christ and each other are in order. We pray that your faith will be properly prompted and nourished here.
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL! Enhance your discipleship by attending a class offered for YOU, here on Sunday morning at 10AM!
THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY PRESBYTERY will assemble on October 3-4 in Pottsville, Arkansas, for the purposes of acknowledging our shared accountability, providing direction for churches encountering struggles, examining and preparing ministers for their calling, overseeing our church planting efforts, welcoming new churches, and encouraging one another in fellowship, prayer, and breaking the bread. Please remember this meeting in your prayers.
THE 1st THURSDAY PRAYER MEETING in Millington will meet this week at 11:15AM at the Baker Community Center.
THE ROSEMARK MEN'S BREAKFAST & BIBLE STUDY will meet this Saturday in our Memorial Hall at 8AM. Bring your fathers, sons, and brothers!
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD is a ministry of mercy for children around the world (and also for those who endure tragedy in our own country). We will be collecting various items beginning with school supplies. A more detailed list is included in The Informer newsletter and will be on our social media sites. Items can be left in the vestibule.
OUR MONTHLY CALENDAR & NEWSLETTER is available on-campus and online at: RichlandARP.org (see "Calendar and Events")
WANT TO LEARN MORE about our church, ministries, mission, and membership? Contact the Pastor at our church website, or a church Elder.
CALENDAR:
10/2 - Baby Shower in Memorial Hall
10/3-4 - Mississippi Valley Presbytery Meeting; Pottsville, AR.
10/6 - 1st Thursday Prayer Meeting
10/8 - Rosemark Men's Breakfast & Bible Study; 8AM
10/9 - Jones' Housewarming Party @ 3PM (see The Informer)
10/10 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM
10/11 - Officers' Meetings at RARPC; 6 & 7PM
10/12 - Wednesday Pastor's Bible Study; 6:30PM
10/13 - Operation Christmas Child Dedication Sunday (see The Informer)
10/20 - Memorials & Honorarium Committee Meeting @ RARPC
10/20 - MVP visit to RTS, Jackson, MS
10/24 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM
