C P HRIST

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Order of Worship
October 12, 2014
Dick Jones, Senior Pastor
Berdj Tchilinguirian, Assistant Pastor: Shepherding and Visitation
Jeff Schrage, Assistant Pastor: Youth & Family
CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
of the PCA
GATHERED TO WORSHIP
OCTOBER 12, 2014
CHIMES
WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRELUDE
The prelude is a sacred curtain dropped between the world and our time of
worship. During this time of preparation, you are encouraged to pray silently,
asking the Holy Spirit to enable you to cling to and delight yourself in Christ.
(PLEASE SILENCE ALL PHONES AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES.)
*CALL TO WORSHIP
Pastor Berdj Tchilinguirian
*AFFIRMATION OF PRAISE (#94)
“How Firm a Foundation”
*COLLECTIVE CONFESSION
Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from thy
ways, like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of
our own hearts. We have offended against thy holy laws. We have left
undone those things which we ought to have done, and we have done those
things which we ought not to have done, and there is no health in us. But
thou, O Lord, have mercy upon us miserable offenders. Spare thou them,
O God, which confess their faults. Restore thou them that be penitent,
according to thy promises declared unto mankind, in Christ Jesus our
Lord. And grant, O most merciful Father, for his sake, that we may
hereafter live a godly, righteous, and sober life, to the glory of thy holy
name.
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*ASSURANCE OF PARDON
(Psalm 103:10-13)
To all who confess themselves to be sinners, humbling themselves before
God and believing in the Lord Jesus Christ for their salvation, I declare this
sure promise:
He does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our
iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great
is His love for those who fear Him; as far as the east is from the west,
so far has He removed our transgressions from us. As a father has
compassion on his children, so the Lord has compassion on those
who fear Him.
*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Apostles’ Creed
Unison:
I believe in God the Father Almighty
Maker of heaven and earth;
I believe in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord,
who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He 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 at 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.
*GLORIA PATRI
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be;
World without end, Amen, Amen.
PSALTER
“Psalm 99”
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OFFERTORY ANTHEM
*DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him, all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Children (up to age 5) may be dismissed
to nursery building AFTER the doxology.
*MORNING PRAYER (CLOSING WITH “THE LORD’S PRAYER”)
Our father, who art in heaven; Hallowed be Thy Name, Thy kingdom
come, Thy will be done; on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread. And forgive us our debts; as we forgive our debtors. And
lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the
kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.
*CHORAL RESPONSE
THE NEW TESTAMENT LESSON
Ephesians 3:14-21
Minister: This is the Word of God.
People: Thanks be to God!
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
SERMON
“Reminder in Prayer”
Pastor Bojan Dragicevic
RUF International, The University of Texas
*HYMN (#261)
“What Wondrous Love Is This”
*BENEDICTION
*CHORAL RESPONSE
*POSTLUDE
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Heidelberg Catechism
Question Number 74
Trinity Presbyterian
Church
Q. Should
infants,
too,
be
baptized?
Invites Adults & Youth
to their
A. Yes. Infants as well as adults
Missions Conference
are promised the forgiveness of
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the Holy Spirit who produces
are in God’s covenant and are his
people. They, no less than adults,
sin through Christ’s blood and
faith.
Therefore,
by
baptism,
the
mark of the covenant, infants
should
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(among others)
be
received
into
the
Christian church and should be
distinguished from the children
of unbelievers. This was done in
the
Old
Testament
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was
replaced in the New Testament
by baptism.
REMINDERS
*ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICES are available for use during the service and may
be obtained from the sound technician located in the rear of the sanctuary.
(Please return to sound tech following the service.)
*PARENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN: THE CRY ROOM, located in the narthex across
from the elevator, is available for moms and babies. THE NURSERY is available
for children 0 through 4 years of age. (They are also welcome in the sanctuary.)
Please transport any nursery-going children immediately following the Doxology.
*PLEASE TURN OFF watch alarms, telephones, and pagers before the service.
*PARENTS – please help us limit the distractions during our worship service by
making sure your children attend to restroom needs, etc. before the service.
*FOOD AND BEVERAGES (including water) are not allowed in the sanctuary.
Thank you!
*PLEASE FILL OUT the Welcome Pad and pass it down your row for all to sign.
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Psalm 99
Sung to the tune of The God of Abraham Praise
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
5:30PM - 8:30PM
Carnival, Food, Drama, Cotton Candy, and Games
Invite Your Friends!!
Maybe Even Pick Up an Indulgence from John Tetzel
Volunteers Needed for the Skit and Games
Volunteers eat at 5:00PM
Sign-Up Sheet on the table inside the door of the EB or
you can sign-up with Pastor Jeff following the service
Or Email Pastor Jeff: jschrage@att.net
Our Church has committed to pray
One out of 40 Days at an Austin
Planned Parenthood facility on E.
Ben White Blvd. on the frontage
road between Congress Ave & I-35
on Saturday, November 1st.
Sign up for a one-hour time slot
w i t h
B r a d
(Steven.Bredesen@cmc.com or 830-305-5250), K. Teuton
(tulips5@att.net), or in the EB. Also see the following website
for details on location, parking, and other details.
http://www.centraltexascoalition.com/40-churches-for-40-days
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Men’s Retreat 2014
Topic:
New Eyes for the Christian Guy
October 17-18
Camp buckner
burnet, TX
Speaker: Rev. Chris Fisher
Cost: $69 per attendee
Make checks payable to Christ
Presbyterian Church and be sure to
write ‘Men’s Retreat’ in the memo
space.
Drop check by the office or tear off
slip at the bottom and put in offering
plate with your check by October 14.
Scholarships are available: see
Pastor Berdj or Don Miller.
Questions? Please contact Pastor Berdj at
830-629-0405 or berdjt@att.net.
Men’s Retreat 2014
Name ___________________________________________
Email____________________________________________
Phone__________________________________
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High School Sunday Night: 6:30 – 8:00PM
Dinner, Fellowship with Friends, and Bible Study
We have worked our way through Judges, Daniel, and the
Life of Joseph and will be completing our study with a consideration of the Book of Esther. In the coming weeks we will
begin a new study outside of the Old Testament. More information on the next study is coming soon!
Led by Pastor Jeff
Middle School Midweek 6:00 – 7:30PM
We will begin in the EB and then move to the Youth House
This year we begin with a study on Respectable Sins Student
Edition by Jerry Bridges. We will look at the “small” sins that
Christians seem to tolerate and/or overlook.
- Led by Pastor Jeff and Middle School Volunteers
High School Wednesday Study in the Library 6:00 – 7:00PM
Christian Faith and God’s Word has the best answers for all
of life’s big questions. High school students are invited to
come and learn how to use reason to answer these questions in a non-offensive way. The class is an open forum
where we will discuss current events or any questions raised
by students.
- Led by Gene Johnson
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Spiritual Regeneration
Intellectual Reformation
Behavioral Transformation
SERVICE
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Rapid Visitation
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Nursery Greeters
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Payne
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Holub
Perry
Davenport
Riggs
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SEPTEMBER GIVING/EXPENSE
Monthly Budget for General Operating Expenses ........................ $ 71,885.00
Monthly Building Fund Payment .................................................. $ 11,160.00
Total Monthly Budget ................................................................... $ 83,045.00
Last Month’s Giving for General Operating Account ................... $ 63,793.35
Last Month’s Giving for Building Fund ........................................ $ 4,716.50
Last Month’s [Deficit]/Surplus for Operating Account ................ $ [8,091.65]
Last Month’s [Deficit]/Surplus for Building Account .................. $ [6,443.50]
Last Month’s Total [Deficit]/Surplus ............................................ $[14,535.15]
Year-to-Date [Deficit]/Surplus for Operating Account ................. $ [8,933.83]
Year-to-Date [Deficit]/Surplus for Building Account ................... $[21,849.00]
Year-to-Date Total [Deficit]/Surplus............................................. $[30,782.83]
WEEKLY GIVING
General Budget Giving .................................................................. $ 14,272.83
Building Fund Giving .................................................................... $ 5,315.00
Total Offering Week of 10/5 ......................................................... $ 19,587.83
ATTENDANCE
Date
Worship Sunday School
9/7
276
207
9/14
277
202
9/21
274
194
9/28
247
171
10/5
249
192
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WEEKLY EVENTS
MEN’S & WOMEN’S PRAYER GATHERINGS ..... Sundays .................................. 9:00 AM
SUNDAY SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES ....................... Sundays ................................... 9:30 AM
WORSHIP .......................................................... Sundays ................................. 10:45 AM
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY (HORAN) ..................... Tuesdays ................................ 9:30 AM
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY (TEUTON) ................... Tuesdays ................................ 9:30 AM
MEN’S BIBLE STUDY (PASTOR BERDJ) .............. Tuesdays ................................ 9:30 AM
FAMILY SUPPER................................................ Wednesdays .............................. 5:15 PM
PIONEER CLUB ................................................ Wednesdays .............................. 6:00 PM
MIDDLE SCHOOL MID-WEEK .......................... Wednesdays .............................. 6:15 PM
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY (TEUTON) ................... Wednesdays .............................. 6:15 PM
CHOIR REHEARSAL........................................... Wednesdays .............................. 6:30 PM
MEN’S BOOK STUDY (MILLER) ......................... Wednesdays .............................. 6:30 PM
OFFICER TRAINING STUDY (PASTOR DICK) ..... Wednesdays .............................. 6:30 PM
CHRISMON CONSTRUCTION .............................. Thursdays . …………………...9:00 AM
THE WEEKLY FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON will be held today in the EB following the worship
service. Visitors, please join us for lunch!
MEN: DON’T FORGET TO ATTEND Pastor Berdj’s Tuesday 9:30 AM study on “The Bride” (in
the library).
RULING ELDERS
Gary Bird
Bob Davenport
Gary Henry
Ace Horan, Sr.
Jack Lucas
Gene Meyers
Don Miller
Fred Willard
Charles Taylor**
Ned Martin**
Rick Faber
Jim Fritsch
Darren Hill
Michael Hornbuckle
Jason Hurta
**Emeritus
DEACONS
Dee Anderson
Brad Bredesen
Doug Culpepper
MUSIC STAFF
Choir Director
Organist
Pianist
Song Leader
Mrs. Denise Bindel
Mrs. Joji Tonko
Mrs. Sally Forney
Mr. Adam Bell
AUXILIARY STAFF
Assistant to the Senior Pastor
Women’s Ministries Coordinator
Nursery Supervisor
Children’s Sunday School Superintendent
Publishing Specialist
Church Secretary
Church Sexton
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Mrs. Kathy Teuton
Mrs. Gaye Meyers
Mrs. Tasha Blythin
Dr. Dean Showalter
Mrs. Shawnde Johnson
Mrs. Melissa Smith
Mr. Frank Harris
MISSION STATEMENT
Our purpose is to establish and build a church which is pleasing to God.
During that historic period known as The Reformation,
men of great courage and conviction set about to
reform a church which had departed from many of the
essential truths of orthodox Christianity. These
truths are often referred to as the solas.
The Latin phrases are:
SOLA SCRIPTURA or THE SCRIPTURE ALONE!
SOLUS CHRISTUS or CHRIST ALONE!
SOLA GRATIA or GRACE ALONE!
SOLE FIDE or FAITH ALONE!
and
SOLI DEO GLORIA or TO GOD ALONE BE THE GLORY!
CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
of the
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA
1620 Common Street • New Braunfels, Texas • 78130
Phone: (830) 629-0405 • Fax: (830) 629-0470
Email: cpcreformed@att.net
www.christpresnb.org
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