THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD
THE LORD'S DAY - February 21, 2021
PRELUDE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 133
Elder: "Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!
All: It is like the precious oil on the head, running down the beard, on
the beard of Aaron, running down on the collar of his robes!
Elder: It is like the dew of Hermon, which falls on the mountains of Zion!
All: For there the LORD has commanded the blessing: life forever."
- INVOCATION, CONFESSION, ASSURANCE OF PARDON
HYMN OF RESPONSE (Tune: Galilee) "None, to All of Thee"
O, the bitter shame and sorrow -- that a time could ever be:
When I proudly said of Jesus, "All of self and none of Thee."
Yet He found me— Turned my conscience, Spoke of life from a cruel tree,
And my wistful heart said faintly, "Some of self and some of Thee."
Day by day His tender mercies, Healing, helpful, full and free,
Brought me lower, while I whispered, "Less of self and more of Thee."
Who can fathom such forgiveness, That the Christ would ransom me?
"Lord, Thy love at last has conquered, None of self and all of Thee."
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Jeremiah 9:23-26;
Galatians 2
(Congregational response: "He is our God; we are His people.")
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH 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, died, and was buried; He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
PASTORAL PRAYER, PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION, LORD'S PRAYER
SERMON: "UNITY TO SCHISM TO DIVISION" Text: Acts 15-16
Together such as brethren are -- in unity to dwell!
In unity to dwell!
Like precious ointment on the head that down the beard did flow,
Ev’n Aaron’s beard, and to the skirts -- did of his garments go.
Did of his garments go.
As Hermon’s dew, the dew that doth on Zion's hills descend:
For there the blessing God commands -- life that shall never end.
Life that shall never end.
- BENEDICTION & THREE-FOLD "AMEN" & POSTLUDE
Congregation Information This Week…
WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR LORD'S DAY SERVICE! We are presently hearing messages from the Book of Acts, entitled: "The Day of the Holy Spirit." In this survey, we are examining all the "pentecostal moments" of the New Testament church in order to inform us how to live as a Spirit-inspired church in the New Covenant Kingdom of Christ. May the Lord bless us with faith and understanding in this time of worship and instruction.
SHELBY COUNTY ADVISORIES! Please let us know if you have any needs related to the potable water issues at this time.
THE LADIES AM BIBLE STUDY meets this Monday at 9:30AM.
THE PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY meets on Wednesday nights in the Memorial Hall at 6:30PM for our study in the book of Acts.
OUR MONTHLY CALENDAR & NEWSLETTER is available oncampus and online at: RichlandARP.org (see "Calendar and Events")
WANT TO LEARN MORE about our church, ministries, mission, and membership? Contact the Pastor (cell) 714- 345-0952, or a church Elder.
CALENDAR:
2/22 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM in the Memorial Hall
2/24 - Wednesday Pastor's Study; 6:30PM in Memorial Hall
2/28 - Women's Ministry Meeting & Crafting event; 4PM
3/1-2 - Mississippi Valley Presbytery Meeting; Hopewell ARP, MS
3/4 - 1st Thursday Prayer Meeting in Millington; 11:45AM
3/9 - Officers' Meetings at Richland ARP; 6 & 7PM
