BENEDICTION *Congregation is invited to stand if able. Pastor will dismiss children to leave with their worship caregiver. This morning’s worship is led by Dr. Darryl Evans, Senior Pastor / Head of Staff Rev. Chris Handley, Associate Pastor Mr. Keith Hamrick, Transitional Praise Team Leader Mr. Ryon Watkins, Elder Mrs. Jennifer Foxworth, Covenant Partner ANNOUNCEMENTS The Flowers for the services today are given to the glory of God and in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Pearce and Frances S. Pearce by Mr. and Mrs. Evans Holland. Wednesday Night Programs: Please join us for Family Night Dinners, adult electives, and children and youth programs. Dinner starts at 5:45 p.m. and programs begin at 6:30 p.m. The planned menu for Wednesday is fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, green beans, and dessert. The adult elective is on Psalm 1 led by Ron Love. Starting January 22, Dr. Darryl Evans will lead a series on Revelation. Embracing God’s Word: The non-denominational Bible study held on Sunday nights from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Jenkins Fellowship Hall. This spring EGW will study 1 Samuel, the follow-up to Joshua/Judges. Please join us for this 10-week study. Contact Janet Brand for more information, [email protected]. Just for Women: This week, JFW Bible Study resumes meeting on Tuesdays in the CLC. Lunch ($7) begins at 11 a.m. and the 15-week study on Colossians is from noon to 1 p.m. Please bring a friend with you to join us as we open God’s Word. Time2PEEP: We will host our young friends from The Assembly from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, with lunch provided for a time of playing, eating, praying, and encouragement. Families are welcome. First- through sixth-graders, make plans to be there! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Charissa Canfield, 843-621-0940. Women in Ministry: WIM will be gathering items throughout the months of December and January for “Cold Weather Bags” in support of the House of Hope’s ministry to the homeless. Items for the bags include: hand warmers, packets of hot chocolate/instant coffee/ramen noodles, bottles of water, socks, gloves, toboggan beanies, and hand sanitizer. There is a box in the Welcome Center for the items. WIM Mid-Winter Gathering: The annual gathering will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, January 25. Women in the church are invited to come! We will put together the Cold Weather Bags, enjoy fellowship, and a light lunch. Red Cross Blood Drive: First Presbyterian will host a blood drive from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, and is in need of donors. To schedule an appointment to donate, please contact Kim Brauss in the office at 843-662-2583 or email her at [email protected] or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: FirstPresFlorence. Please spread the word to encourage others to give the gift of life. Stretch Your Faith fitness class is held at 5:15 p.m. on Mondays in the fellowship hall. There is no fee for this practice and is open to the community. Children’s Church and Message: On Sunday, January 19, Covenant Partner Emily Jordan will be leading Children’s Church during the 9 a.m. worship service and Deacon Caroline Genoble will be leading it during the 11 a.m. service. Covenant Partner Ed Henderson will be presenting the Children’s Message during both services. Youth Ministry Sunday, January 12: Sunday School, 10-10:50 a.m., light breakfast, fellowship, and lesson; Small groups, 5:30-7 p.m., dinner, lesson, and fellowship. Wednesday, January 15: 412 (large group), 5:30-7:30 p.m., dinner and lesson ORDER OF WORSHIP WELCOME CALL TO WORSHIP *SONGS OF WORSHIP & PRAISE Hosanna (Praise Is Rising) Brenton Brown | Paul Baloche Praise is rising eyes are turning to You we turn to You Hope is stirring hearts are yearning for You we long for You 'Cause when we see You we find strength to face the day In Your presence all our fears are washed away (Washed away) Hosanna hosanna You are the God who saves us worthy of all our praises Hosanna hosanna Come have Your way among us we welcome You here Lord Jesus Hear the sound of hearts returning to You we turn to You In Your Kingdom broken lives are made new You make us new You are the God who saves us worthy of all our praises CCLI Song # 4662491 © 2005, 2006 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 907676 Everlasting God Benton Brown | Ken Riley Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord Our God, You reign forever. Our hope, our strong Deliverer You are the everlasting God, the everlasting God You do not faint, You won’t grow weary Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord, we will wait upon the Lord Our God You reign forever, Our hope, our strong Deliverer You are the everlasting God the everlasting God You do not faint You won’t grow weary You’re the defender of the weak, You comfort those in need You lift us up on wings like eagles From everlasting to everlasting cause You are everlasting CCLI Song # 4556538 © 2005 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 907676 PRAYER OF PRAISE MESSAGE FOR YOUNG DISCIPLES Mrs. Jennifer Foxworth Following the Message for Young Disciples, children in 3K through first grade are invited to attend Children’s Church. If this is your child’s first visit, we encourage you to walk with them. They will return to the Sanctuary during the last song. TESTIMONY Elder Ryon Watkins PRAYER FOR GOD’S PEOPLE Dr. Darryl Evans GOD’S TITHES & OUR OFFERINGS Offertory Way Maker Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu You are here moving in our midst I worship You I worship You You are here working in this place I worship You I worship You (You are) Way Maker Miracle Worker Promise Keeper Light in the darkness my God that is who You are You are here touching ev’ry heart I worship You I worship You You are here healing ev ’ry heart I worship You I worship You You are here turning lives around I worship You I worship You You are here mending ev’ry heart I worship You yeah I worship You Lord That is who You are That is who You are That is who You are That is who You are Even when I don’t see it You’re working Even when I don’t feel it You’re working You never stop You never stop working You never stop You never stop working CCLI Song # 7115744 © 2016 Integrity Music Europe (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music [DC Cook])) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 907676 SERMON Dr. Darryl Evans The Wonder of Ephesus Revelation 2:1-7 (Pew Bible page 1216) “Yet I hold this against you; You have forsaken your first love.” – Revelation 2:4 *SONG OF RESPONSE (Children return from Children’s Church.) The Anchor Holds Lawrence Chewning | Ray Boltz I have journeyed through the long dark night Out on the open sea By faith alone, sight unknown And yet His eyes were watching me The anchor holds Though the ship is battered The anchor holds Though the sails are torn I have fallen on my knees As I face the raging seas The anchor holds In spite of the storm I’ ve had visions I’ ve had dreams I’ ve even held them in my hand But I never knew They would slip right through Like they were only grains of sand Now I have been young I’ m older now There has been beauty These eyes have seen But it was in the night, through the storms of my life Oh, that’s where God proved His love to me CCLI Song # 1453277 © 1994 Curb Word Music (Admin. by WC Music Corp.) Shepherd Boy Music (Admin. by Word Entertainment, LLC) For use solely with the SongSelect® Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 907676