The First Presbyterian Church of Jackson

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1 The First Presbyterian Church of Jackson To Glorify God, And Enjoy Him Forever

2 THE LORD S DAY The Twelfth Day of April, Two Thousand Fifteen MORNING WORSHIP Eight-Thirty and Eleven O Clock Senior Minister The Reverend Mr. David T. A. Strain Assisting Minister The Reverend Mr. Wiley P. Lowry III Minister of Pastoral Care At the time of the Greetings and Announcements, and during the Prelude, the congregation is invited to a season of silent and reverent preparation for corporate worship. The Greetings and Announcements (8:20 and 10:50 a.m.) The Prelude Pastorale in F... Jean Couperin Connie S. Wadsworth, Organist The Introit Clap Your Hands... Nancy Roberts The Call to Worship * The Psalm of Praise No. 1 All People That on Earth Do Dwell (Psalm 100) The Prayer of Adoration and Invocation * The Doxology Rejoice, the Lord is King: your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! Jesus the Savior reigns, the God of truth and love; when He had purged our stains, He took His seat above. Lift up your heart, lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! The Presentation of God s Tithes and Our Offerings The Offertory God So Loved the World... Carl J. Nygard Kathryn Edwards, Pianist God so loved the world, that He gave his only Son, that everyone who would believe in His only Son shall have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world, to condemn the world, but God so loved the world that through His Son the world might be saved. John 3:16-17 The Prayer of Illumination The Reading of Holy Scripture Exodus 17:1-7 (Pew Bible Page 59) The Sermon God Rescues: Water from the Rock...Mr. Strain The Hymn No. 504 (Stz. 1-3) I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus The Lord s Supper The Words of Institution The Invitation The Prayer of Consecration The Communion with Our Lord Jesus Christ and His People The Prayer of Thanksgiving The Hymn of Response No. 504 (Stz. 4 and 5) I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus The Benediction The Congregational Response Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love. The fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. The Postlude A Mighty Fortress Is Our God... J.G. Walther *The ushers may seat latecomers Congregation standing

3 EVENING WORSHIP Six O Clock Senior Minister The Reverend Mr. David T. A. Strain Assisting Mr. Gary W. Sinclair Christian Education Intern The Announcements and Words of Preparation (5:50 p.m.) The Prelude Canzona Solenne... S. Karg-Elert William Wymond, Organ The Introit I Know Whom I Have Believed The Combined Children s Choirs The Call to Worship The Hymn of Praise No. 100 Holy, Holy, Holy! The Invocation The Children s Choirs Hymns The Lord s Prayer - The Girls Choir Spirit of the Living God - The Four Year Old Choir May the Mind of Christ - The First Grade Choir The Doxology - The Five Year Old Choir Now I Belong to Jesus - The Second Grade Choir *+The Greetings (4 year old through second grade are dismissed at this time) The Evening Prayer Ruling Elder Claude Harbarger The Presentation of God s Tithes and Our Offerings The Offertory Arise, My Soul, Arise The Boys Choir The Hymn Speak, O Lord The Prayer of Illumination The Reading of Holy Scripture Matthew 5:27-32; Luke 7:36-49 (Pew Bible pages 810 and 864) The Sermon Eclipse: Sex...Mr. Strain The Benediction and Response Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Break me, melt me, mold me, fill me, Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. The Postlude Postlude in the Dorian Mode...Flor Peeters *The ushers may seat latecomers Congregation standing +4 year old through second grade are dismissed at this time To All Our Visitors We are delighted that you are here with us today. Our hope is that your understanding and love of Jesus Christ will grow because of your visit. To answer any questions you might have, please come by our Greeting Courtyard through the doors on the south side (right side as you face the pulpit) of the sanctuary after the 8:30 a.m. or the 11:00 a.m. worship service. We would love to meet you.

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6 Sunday Monday Tuesday FPC THIS WEEK SUNDAY APRIL 12, 2015 Pre-Service Announcements 8:20 a.m. in the Sanctuary Prayer for Worship Service 9:00 a.m. and 10:50 a.m. in M133 The Learning Resource Center 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. (Library only) Sunday School 9:40 a.m. 10:40 a.m. in YH Inquirers Class 9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. in Session Room College Sunday School 9:50 a.m. in the CH Pre-Service Announcements 10:50 a.m. in the Sanctuary Student Choir 4:40 p.m. in the MS Presbytery Committee Meeting 4:00 p.m. in SC215 New Members Received 4:45 p.m. in PH The Learning Resource Center 5:30 p.m. 5:55 p.m. (Library only) Pre-Service Announcements 5:50 p.m. in the Sanctuary Senior High Insight 7:00 p.m. at the home of the Cottens (2202 Culleywood Road) Circles Meet this Week Worship Committee Meeting 12:00 noon in MH Neighborhood Christian Center Tutoring 3:00 p.m. in SC210 Diaconate Meeting 5:30 p.m. in PH Session Meeting 7:00 p.m. in the MS Men s Truth at Dawn Bible Study 6:30 a.m. in WH202 Staff Meeting 9:00 a.m. in the MS The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. MNA Committee Meeting 12:00 noon in MH Neighborhood Christian Center Tutoring 3:00 p.m. in SC210 Internationals 6:45 p.m. in PH/SC Wednesday MOM S Bible Study 9:00 a.m. in PH Men s Bible Study 10:00 a.m. in WH202 The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 6:25 p.m. Parents of Student Ministry Prayer Lunch 11:45 a.m. in the YH Office Family Night Supper 5:00 p.m. in MH Junior High Large Group 5:00 p.m. in YH College Coffee and Conversation 5:15 p.m. in WH204 Christianity Explored 5:30 p.m. in LH Cajamarca Peru Mission Trip Team Meeting 5:30 p.m. in WH202 VBS Teachers Meeting 5:30 p.m. in WH204 Children s Activities 5:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. in the Gym/Playground The Choir 5:50 p.m. in MS Children s Choirs 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. in various locations Discipleship Groups 6:30 p.m. in SC & WH Sixth Grade Fellowship 6:30 p.m. in Scout Room/Gym Mid-Week Bible Study and Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. in PH Brass Ensemble Practice 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary Thursday Friday Saturday The Learning Resource Center 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. MTW Committee Meeting 12:00 noon in MH Scout Committee Meeting 12:00 noon in MH Sew and Sow 9:00 a.m. in SC211 Men s Prayer Breakfast 7:30 a.m. in MH CH - College House MH - Miller Hall WH - Westminster Hall LH - Lowe Hall MS - Music Suite HC - Hutton Chapel M - Main Floor PH - Patterson Hall LRC - Learning Resource MCR - Ministers YH - Youth House Center Conference Room SC - Study Center SR - Session Room

7 ANNOUNCEMENTS II THESSALONIANS 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us. Bruce & Pam Sinclair Serving in theological education and as team leader with Mission to the World in Uganda. Mailing address (while on HMA): 339 New York Drive; Fort Myers, FL com. Mission First Mission First is an inner-city mission organization which seeks to meet the tangible needs of individuals as an avenue to engage their paramount spiritual needs. Mailing address: 275 Roseneath Ave, Jackson, MS GLUTEN-FREE COMMUNION For those interested, professionally prepared gluten-free crackers are available for Communion today. They are located on the table on the south wall of the greeting courtyard. Please pick up a piece on the way in to the morning worship service. ORGAN CONCERT - APRIL 21, 7:00 P.M. Join us Tuesday evening, April 21st, when Brian Anderson, a grandson of this congregation, will play an organ concert for our church family. Brian is graduating from the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, PA. Only the very best young musicians are selected to attend this elite music school. Curtis has produced a number of illustrious graduates including Leonard Bernstein, Allen Gilbert (present conductor of the NY Philharmonic), Ned Rorem, and the composer, Lang Lang. Brian has served as organist for the Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia while studying at Curtis. TWIN LAKES COSTUMES Ladies, we need your help! We are privileged to be making more costumes for Twin Lakes Summer Camp. We will be cutting and sewing on Thursday, April 23rd, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m and Friday, April 24th, 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. A nursery will be provided from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24th only. Even an hour of your time could help make a costume for Twin Lakes Camp, so please mark your calendar, come be a blessing, and join us for great fellowship. Call Cindi Alexander for questions or sign up: or loreal@bellsouth.net. MEN OF THE COVENANT - THURSDAY, MAY 7 Men, join us Thursday, May 7, at 11:45 a.m. in Miller Hall for our Men of the Covenant Luncheon where Rockey Felker, Director of Player Personnel at MS State, will speak to us. Reservations are required; call the receptionist at to make your reservation by Monday, May 4. The cost of the lunch is $6.00. Please invite your friends, co-workers, or neighbors. MOMS 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK We are still compiling memories and notes of appreciation for the MOMS Bible Study 40th anniversary book. Even if you don t have a specific memory to share, feel free to send a note of thanks to be included. Please send any write-ups or inquiries to Mary Ball (maryb@fpcjackson.org or Mary Ball FPC 1390 N. State Street, Jackson, MS 39202). Follow us on CONNECT WITH FPC ONLINE website: Like us on Facebook Facebook.com/FirstPresJackson Download the First Pres App free

8 The Sacrament of The Lord s Supper will be observed today. Participation requires your: 1. Reverence and attention 2. Discernment of the Lord s Body, a clear understanding of the meaning of the Lord s Supper 3. Meditation on Christ s death and suffering 4. Self judgment 5. Sorrow for sin 6. Desire for Christ 7. Feeding on Him in faith 8. Trusting in Him 9. Rejoicing in His love 10. Giving thanks for His grace 11. Renewal of your covenant with God and commitment to Christ 12. Special love to all Christians MONDAY, April 13 Circle 2: Fair Hurst 10:00 a.m. - home of Ruth Bell 5 Pecan Tree Place Circle 3: Tot Bailey and Ginger Cotten 10:00 a.m. - home of Betty Bell Gibson Co-hostess: Larry Noblin 5370 Carolwood Dr. Circle 4: Rebecca Redman 10:00 a.m. - church parlor Circle 5: Laura Blaylock 9:45 a.m. - church library Circle 6: Fran Askew 6:00 p.m. Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Meeting - home of Beth Archer 2257 East Northside Drive CIRCLES Circle 8: Janet Davis 9:30 a.m. - The Orchard Circle 14: Marty May and Susan Turner 12:00 p.m. - Miller Hall (brown bag) TUESDAY, April 14 Circle 9: Gayle Poole 10:00 a.m. - church parlor Circle 10: Diana Howie 10:00 a.m. - home of Cathy May 4348 Honeysuckle Lane Circle 11: Frenchie Graham 10:30 a.m. - home of Frenchie Graham 4005 Cabell Lane Circle 12: Nina Johnston 10:00 a.m. - St. Catherine s Circle 7: Marian Ware 5:30 p.m. (dinner) - Miller Hall Circle 13: Karen Crawford 12:00 p.m. - Miller Hall (please call Karen to reserve lunch)