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April 23, 2017

Matthew 11:28, “Come unto me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”

To all who sin and need a Savior, to all who are burdened and need rest, to all who sorrow and long

for comfort, to all who struggle and seek victory, to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness,

and to whosoever will come, Providence Presbyterian Church opens wide her doors and offers

welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Preparation For Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer of Preparation Mrs. Emily Reeves

Welcome and Announcements Elder Harold Miller

(Please pass registration pad after signing)

The Adoration Of God

*Call to Worship Psalm 96:1-2 Elder Harold Miller

“Oh Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord,

bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.”

*Prayer of Adoration and Lord’s Prayer Elder Harold Miller

“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.”

*Hymn of Praise “Sing, Choirs of New Jerusalem” Elder Harold Miller

No. 271

The Adoration of God Continued

*Confession of Faith Apostles Creed

See Inside Cover of Hymnal

*Congregational Response “Doxology” No. 731

Confession Of Our Need Of Christ And God’s Grace

Corporate Confession of Sin Congregation

“O God, whose chosen dwelling is the heart that longs for Your presence

and humbly seeks Your love, we come to You to acknowledge and

confess that we have sinned in thought, word and deed. We have not

loved You with all our heart and soul, with all our mind and strength, nor

have we loved our neighbor as ourselves. Deepen within us our sorrow

for the wrong we have done, or for the good we have left undone.

Because You, O Lord, are full of compassion, gracious, slow to anger, and

plentiful in mercy, there is forgiveness with You. Restore to us the joy of

Your salvation, bind up that which is broken, give light to our minds,

strength to our wills and rest to our souls. Speak to each of us the word

that we need, and let Your word abide with us until it has wrought in us

Your holy will. In Jesus’ Name we pray, Amen. “

The Assurance of God’s Pardoning Grace Ephesians 1:7

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins,

according to the riches of His grace.”

*The Hymn of Thanksgiving “Blessed Assurance” No. 693

The Response Of Thanksgiving

Offertory Prayer Elder Harold Miller

Receiving Tithes/Offerings/Offertory Mrs. Emily Reeves

The Means Of Grace

Old Testament Scripture Reading 1 Samuel 17: 1-11 Page 239

”A Philistine army moved into the hills of Western Judah, and Saul sent his own army to meet them.

But instead of joining battle, the enemy decided on a fight between champions; such a practice was

not uncommon in ancient warfare. Goliath is mentioned here, his height was about ten feet. His

bodily protection is emphasized as much as the size and weight of the armor and weapons. Even Saul

shies away from such a challenge.”

Congregational Response

Pastor: “This is the word of God.”

Congregation: “Praise be to Thee, O Lord.”

New Testament Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 16:12-24 Page 962

“This is Paul’s closing of the letter to the Corinthians. In vss 13 and 14 he warns them to be watchful.

This isn’t just a basic vigilance but a reference to the end times events. Christian conduct should be

constantly governed by two factors; one is Christ’s return, the certainty of which should encourage the

Christian to be courageous and strong in facing temptation, persecution and everyday troubles The

other is Christian love. ”

Pastoral Prayer Rev. Michael Cannon

Scripture Lesson Proximate Faith Luke 7: 1-10

Page 863

The Response And Blessing

*Benediction

*Closing Hymn “May the Mind of Christ My Savior” No. 644

“May the mind of Christ my Savior live in me from day to day

by his love and pow’r controlling all I do and say.”

*Postlude

► Key Truths of the Passage:

► Life Application (What does God want you to do?)

What Crisis of belief does this passage create?

Rethink:

What assumptions about your life, salvation and your ministry do you need to question?

What relationships or activities do you need to re-consider?

What did you learn about God that you didn’t know before?

Reform:

How have you presented yourself as a spiritual sacrifice to God?

What portions of your life have you refused to surrender to God?

Other?

Newsletter Title SERMON NOTES & PRAYER REQUEST S

Prelude (We quiet our hearts and voices) Mrs. Emily Reeves

Welcome, Announcements and Prayer Elder Harold Miller

*Call to Worship Psalm 9 Elder Harold Miller

Page 787 in Trinity Hymnal

*Hymn “Arise, My Soul, Arise” No. 305

Offertory Mrs. Emily Reeves

Hymn “The Church’s One Foundation” No. 347

Praise Team

Hymns “Just As I Am, without One Plea” No. 501

Season of Prayer The Congregation in Prayer

Scripture Reading

Evening Study

*Closing Prayer

*Closing Song “There is a Redeemer” arr. Keith Green

“There is a Redeemer

Jesus, God’s own Son

Precious Lamb of God, Messiah

Ho-ly One

Thank you, O my Father

For giving us Your Son

And leaving Your Spirit ‘till

The work on earth is done”

*Postlude

Missionary Family of the Week

Mr. and Mrs. Garry Chambers,

Leadership Council Coordinator for the Caribbean Region

Prayer Family of the Week

Mrs. E.H. Lucas (Carol)

CALENDAR OF THE WEEK

Elder on Call: John Spears

Deacon on Duty: David Reeves

TLC: For Need Call Church Office (601-924-4747)

SUNDAY

Coffee and Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship Service 11:00 a.m. Mission Committee 4:45 p.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Choir Practice 7:15 p.m.

TUESDAY

Men’s Prayer Group 6:45 a.m. WEDNESDAY

Govero Group @ Govero Home 6:00 p.m. Fellowship Group @ Church 6:00 p.m. Harrison Group 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Young Adult Fellowship (YAF) 7:45 p.m. @406 Monroe Street

THURSDAY

Men’s Breakfast @ Shoneys 8:00 a.m. Ladies Prayer Group 8:30 a.m.

The Session Has Scheduled the Sacrament of Holy Communion

A Means of Grace to be observed on

Sunday Morning April 30, 2017

The scriptures warn us to be diligent in making preparation

before the celebration of Communion.

“Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will

be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, and

then so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without

discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.” – 1 Cor. 11:27-29

In A Sacramental Catechism by John Williamson (1680-1750), he asks:

What sort of preparation is it that God requires of such that come to His table? It is not a

slack or careless preparation to be done in a hasty and superficial manner, as some do who

never set about it till Saturday or the Lord’s day morning before they commune. No, it must

be timely and deliberately, conscientious and impartial, diligent and fervent in the use of all

appointed means, depending upon God for the gracious preparation of the heart according to

His promise – Ps. 10:17; Prov. 16:1

The Westminster Larger Catechism (Question 171) gives a wonderful and clear

explanation of how we ought to prepare for the observation of this covenantal meal: “They

that receive the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper are, before they come, to prepare

themselves there unto, by examining themselves of their being in Christ, of their sins and

wants; of the truth and measure of their knowledge, faith, repentance; love to God and the

brethren, charity to all men, forgiving those that have done them wrong; of their desires after

Christ, and of their new obedience, and by renewing the exercise of these graces, by serious

meditation and fervent prayer.”

Carefully consider these before your participation:

Reflection on the depth of your love for Christ and the brethren.

Discernment of your own understanding of the Supper.

Meditation on Christ’s death and suffering.

Feeding on Him in faith.

Desire for Christ

There will be a VERY brief opportunity following the service next week to hear about

the plans approved for the coming year. The Session has visited everything from our

Christian Education to our Local Outreach and has approved a number of initiatives to

serve and develop Providence PCA.

As a part of the opportunities are presented, you will be given a talents and interest

card where you can match your gifts to the ministries of the church.

After the presentation we will all go and enjoy our 5th Sunday Agape Meal in the

fellowship hall. Plan to attend!

Commitment Sunday April 30, 2017

SYMPATHY

Deepest Christian sympathy is extended to Mrs.

Ray Regan and Family in the death of Mr. Don

Regan on Sunday morning, April 16, 2017.

SYMPATHY

Please extend deepest Christian sympathy to

Mr. Clyde Reves in the death of his Brother,

Mr. Samuel S. Reves on Wednesday, April 19, 2017.

AGAPE FEAST

The Ladies Ministry Team will host a luncheon on April 30th (following the morning

worship service). We will recognize this year’s graduates and there is a sheet in the

Narthex to sign up for food.

YOUNG ADULT FELLOWSHIP

Wednesday, April the 26th the Young Adult Fellowship (YAF) will be hosting its

annual Beignet Night. Last year there were over 100 college students that came to

fellowship over beignets and coffee. We would love for you to help this year by

making dough, setting up, tearing down, etc. If you would like to help, please speak

to Bryce Davis or Mary Lewis Govero.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Circle 1 is coordinating the shoe box ministry again. Last year with your help, over

400 children received a shoe box from Providence and heard the Good News of Jesus

Christ. We need your help! A list of items needed is on the table in the Narthex.

Monetary gifts are also welcomed, please see Opal Hall.

PICTORAL DIRECTORY

Make sure TODAY that you are signed up for the Providence pictorial directory. The

sign up sheet is on the table in the Narthex. Pictures will be taken on Thursday

through Saturday, April 27, 28 or 29th.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is an exciting experience and learning opportunity for

our children. If you are willing to help with VBS in any capacity, please speak to

Dan Vogt or any member of the Christian Education Committee.

Church Staff

Pastor ……………………………………………………..Rev. Michael Cannon

Music Director…………………………………………….Mrs. Emily Reeves

Church Treasurer………………………………………….Mr. Chris Govero

Secretary…………………………………………………..Mrs. Deborah Scott

Nursery Director…………………………………………..Mrs. Amanda Davis

Assistant Nursery Director………………………………..Mrs. Amy Carter

Youth Director…………………………………………….Mr. David Reeves

College Intern…………………………………….……….Mr. Bryce Davis

The Session

Dr. Lester Harrison—Clerk Mr. Steve McNair

Mr. Chris Govero Mr. Harold Miller

Mr. Bill Pleasant Mr. John Spears

The Diaconate

Mr. Jason Carter—Chairman

Mr. Jason Bullock Mr. Reuben Oates

Mr. Steve Craven Mr. David Reeves

Mr. Jeremy Elliott Mr. David Thornton

Mr. David Johnson Mr. John Turbeville

Rev. Michael Cannon

PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCA

1580 Clinton Raymond Road * Clinton, Mississippi 39056

601-924-4747

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