COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The Lord’s Day | June 4th, 2017
Prelude
Welcome and Announcements
Choral Call to Worship The Lord Is in His Holy Temple
* All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above Trinity Hymnal № 4
*Prayer of Invocation and Thanksgiving
*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.
Old Testament Reading Proverbs 27:1-9
Do not boast about tomorrow,for you do not know what a day may bring. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;a stranger, and not your own lips. A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,
but a fool's provocation is heavier than both. Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming,but who can stand before jealousy? Better is open rebukethan hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
profuse are the kisses of an enemy. One who is full loathes honey,
but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet. Like a bird that strays from its nestis a man who strays from his home. Oil and perfume make the heart glad,and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.
*Praise Song
Spirit of the Living God Trinity Hymnal No 726
Unison Confession
Almighty God, who is rich in mercy to all those who call upon You; hear us as we come to You humbly confessing our sins and transgressions; and imploring Your mercy and forgiveness. We have broken Your holy laws by our deeds and by our words, and by the sinful affections of our hearts. We confess before You our disobedience and ingratitude, our pride and willfulness; And all our failures and shortcomings toward You and toward our fellow men. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; And of Your great goodness grant that we may hereafter serve and please You in newness of life; Through the merit and mediation of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Private Confession
Assurance of Pardon
The mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting. May the God of Mercy, who forgives us all our sins, strengthen us in all goodness, and by the power of the Holy Spirit keep us in eternal life. Amen.
Prayers of the People
Tithes and Offerings
Please place the Contact Card in the offering plate.
The Offertory
Great Is Thy Faithfulness Choir
*Doxology
Praise God from whom all blessings flow;
Praise him, all creatures here below;
Praise him above, ye heav’nly host:
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
*Prayer of Dedication for Tithes and Offerings
Sermon Mark 5:1-20
Sermon Title: “Gossip About Grace”
Dr. David Frierson Sr.
*Please stand for the reading of God’s Word and hymns
* Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Trinity Hymnal № 76
*Benediction Numbers 6:24-26
The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
*Threefold Amen
Postlude
Sermon Notes
Introduction: A key thought: We’ve heard the phrase, Charity begins at home; so does evangelism. Those closest to us is where we begin telling how Jesus has saved us. That is the main message of Jesus’ encounter with the Gerasene demoniacs. Donald Grey Barnhouse illustrated this in the story of “The Elephantiasis Convert.”
1. Jesus Confronted by the Unclean Spirit – vs. 1 – 6
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2. Jesus Recognized by the Demons – v. 7 – 13
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3. The Reactions of the Men and Herdsmen – v. 14 – 20
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Conclusion:
- The wind and the waves obey Jesus and so do the demonic spirits. In writing his hymn “A Mighty Fortress is Our God,” Martin Luther described the devil and his demons this way: “One little word shall fell them.” That one word is the Name of Jesus!
- Jesus rejects a volunteer but commissions a missionary.
Welcome
Welcome to Covenant Presbyterian Church. We are a church that is resolved, as the Apostle Paul said, to know nothing but Jesus Christ and Him crucified. This means we are a community seeking to discover just how amazing the love of God is, as we see it in the Gospel.
We are glad you are here, and we hope that you will find that there is a place for you at CPC as we worship Christ together.
Please introduce yourself to us by filling in a Guest Card, which you should find in the pews in front of you. These cards simply help us to know who you are, and how we can best serve you.
Announcements
LADIES’ BIRTHDAY LUNCH - Join us at South Main Deli on Tuesday, June 13th at noon as we celebrate June birthdays.
CHOIR PRACTICE - The choir will plan on meeting this Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
PCA GENERAL ASSEMBLY - The PCA General Assembly convenes Tuesday evening June 13 at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC. The Pastor serves on a committee that meets Monday, June 12 at 1:00 p.m. The Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on Friday, June 16. Mr. Chad Washington will lead in worship and preach on Sunday, June 18. Please be in prayer for the assembly and its decisions. Copies of the special committee report on women and the use of their gifts in the church is available on the table with the bulletins.
NEW ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL SERIES - Last Sunday we began a new series entitled “A Time for Confidence: Trusting God in a Post Christian Society.” This series is produced by Ligonier Ministries in Sanford, FL. Dr. Stephen Nichols is the author and speaker in the series. Some study books are available today but more can be purchased or printed if needed. The books are in the Sunday school room.
INTERESTED IN BEING A MEMBER OF COVENANT? The Pastor is interested in doing another Inquirer/Membership Class if there is enough interest. He goes over the doctrines and distinctive’s of the PCA using the membership vows. The class can meet during the Sunday school time or on a Sunday afternoon if that would be more helpful. There are membership forms on the table in the foyer where you find your worship folder or bulletin.
PENTECOST SUNDAY - Today is Pentecost Sunday or fifty days after Easter. It is the Sunday we commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit on the church. The color used to commemorate Pentecost is red. Thus, the red cloth on the cross.
HOLY COMMUNION NEXT SUNDAY - Next Sunday we will have the Lord’s Supper. Examine your life before the Lord this week and prepare to take the Lord’s Supper. A preparatory prayer: “Lord Jesus, give me a deeper repentance, a horror of sin, a dread of its approach; help me chastely to flee it, and jealously to resolve that my heart shall be thine alone.” Amen. (The Valley of Vision)
RESCHEDULED JUNE SESSION MEETING - The Session will meet for its monthly meeting on Saturday, June 10 at 9:30 a.m. All Elders please check your calendars and let the Pastor know if that is convenient.
Fellowship Snacks
June 11Need Volunteer
June 18Teri Jernigan
June25NeedVolunteer
This Week’s Schedule
Sundays
Adult and Youth Sunday School - 9:30 AM
Fellowship - 10:30 AM
Worship - 11:00 AM
Tuesdays
Men’s Prayer Group – 6:00 AM at the church.
Thursdays
Choir – 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Officers & Staff
Pastor / Choir DirectorDr. David Frierson, Sr.
662-931-6101 / Lanette Kuhn
Elders
Bill Callaway
Van Johnson
Steve Nail
/ Deacons
Jan de Regt
Ty Santmyer
Church Administrator
William Callaway
2017 Tithes/Offerings/Attendance
YTD offering/tithes: $89,922.00
Tithes: 05/28/2017: $585.00
Sunday School Attendance: 05/28/2017 – 10
Worship Attendance: 05/28/2017 –28
“Seeking to Present Every Person Complete in Christ”
The Lord’s Day | June 4th, 2017