THE PUBLIC WORSHIP OF GOD
THE LORD'S DAY - May 9, 2021
PRELUDE
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
- OPENING HYMN (#164) "O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing"
- CALL TO WORSHIP: Jeremiah 1:5-8
Elder: "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born
I sanctified you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”
All: Then said I: “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I cannot speak, for I am a
youth.”
Elder: But the Lord said to me: “Do not say, ‘I am a youth,’ for you shall
go to all to whom I send you, and whatever I command you, you shall
speak.
All: Do not be afraid of their faces, for I am with you to deliver you,”
says the Lord." - INVOCATION, CONFESSION, ASSURANCE OF PARDON
HYMN OF RESPONSE (#169) "My Heart Does Overflow"
SCRIPTURE READINGS: Isaiah 63:7-14;
Luke 7:11-30
(Congregational response: "He is our God; we are His people.")
AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Belgic Confession; Art. 34.1 - Holy Baptism
Elder: We believe and confess that Jesus Christ, who is the end of the law,
has made an end, by the shedding of His blood, for all other sheddings of
blood which men could or would make as a propitiation or satisfaction
for sin; and that he, having abolished circumcision, which was done with
blood, has instituted the sacrament of baptism instead thereof;
All: By which we are received into the Church of God, and separated
from all other people and strange religions, that we may wholly be-
long to Him whose mark and ensign we bear; and which serves as a
testimony to us that He will forever be our gracious God and Father.
PASTORAL PRAYER, PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION, LORD'S PRAYER
SERMON: "PENTECOST III" Text: Acts 19:1-8 - CLOSING HYMN (#467) "Wonderful Grace of Jesus"
- BENEDICTION & THREE-FOLD "AMEN" & POSTLUDE
- Congregation Information This Week…
WE WELCOME YOU TO OUR SERVICE! On this Lord's Day, we assemble to declare the praises of God, to hear His gospel proclaimed, to pray for the will of God's kingdom to be accomplished, and to be nourished by the communion of the saints. We pray that all here would sense God's leading and presence.
SUNDAY SCHOOL RETURNS! Our church is seeking to fulfill the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19. This means that Christian discipleship will always be a priority of all our teaching ministries. Please enhance your discipleship by attending one of the various classes offered here on Sunday morning at 10AM!
THE LADIES' AM BIBLE STUDY meets this Monday at 9:30AM.
PASTOR'S BIBLE STUDY on Wednesday night in Memorial Hall; 6:30p
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 (cell) X_X_X, or a church Elder.
CALENDAR:
5/9 - Happy Mother's Day!
5/10 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM
5/11 - Garden Club of Rosemark Open House (see a Garden Club member)
5/11 - Mississippi Valley MaHW Committee special mtg. 7PM via Zoom
5/12 - Pastor's Bible Study in Memorial Hall (& YouTube); 6:30PM
5/15 - HARE Meeting at RARPC; 3PM
5/16 - Ascension Sunday
5/19 - Pastor's Bible Study in Memorial Hall (& YouTube); 6:30PM
5/20 - 3rd Thursday Prayer Meeting in Millington; 11:45AM
5/23 - Pentecost Sunday
5/24 - Ladies AM Bible Study; 9:30AM
5/28 - Memphis Apologetics Group; Graceview ARP, Southaven, MS
5/30 - 5th Sunday "Snack Lunch"
5/31 - Memorial Day
6/1 - Officers' Meetings at RARPC @ 6 & 7PM
6/8-10 - 217th Meeting of the ARP Synod; Columbia, SC
