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Fairview Reformed Presbyterian Church

www.fairviewpca.org

724-643-8104 | office@fairviewpca.org

April 19, 2020

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Worship to the Redeemer *Words to songs on next page

CALL TO WORSHIP – Galatians 3:13 “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us

– for it is written, ‘Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree.’”

*SONGS OF WORSHIP …………………………………... “Our Great Savior” “Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me”

(words on next page)

PRAYER OF INVOCATION

HUMAN NATURE

OLD TESTAMENT LESSON ……………………………………. Psalm 51:3-7

CONFESSION OF FAITH…………………………… SHORTER CATECHISM 16

PASTOR: Did mankind fall in Adam’s first transgression?

WORSHIPERS: The covenant being made with Adam, not only for himself, but for his posterity; all mankind, descending from him by ordinary generation, sinned in him, and fell with him, in his first transgression.

CONFESSION OF ORIGINAL SIN

“Most merciful God, we confess we are by original nature sinful and unclean. We have sinned against you in thought, word, and deed. By what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart. We have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We justly deserve your present and eternal punishment. For the sake of your son Jesus Christ, have mercy on us. Forgive us, renew us, and lead us, so that we may delight in your will and walk in your ways to the glory of your holy name. Amen.”

NEW TESTAMENT LESSON ……………………………… Galatians 3:13-18

ASSURANCE OF GRACE

SONG OF WORSHIP .................................................. “Blessed Redeemer” (words on next page)

PRAYER AND PRAISES PASTORAL PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER

PRAYER FOR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

SCRIPTURE READING ….……………… Genesis 2:5-8, 15, 18-20 PRAYER

MESSAGE …............................................... God and Work

HYMN OF WORSHIP ……………….………… “Take My Life and Let it Be” (words on next page)

THE BENEDICTION

April 19, 2020

“Jesus Christ for West Beaver County.”

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Songs and Words for Worship

Our Great Savior

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

Blessed Redeemer

Take My Life and Let it Be

1. What gift of grace is Jesus, My Redeemer

There is no more for heaven now to give. He is my joy, my righteousness, and freedom My steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus For my life is wholly bound to his Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine! Yet not I but through Christ in me 2. The night is dark, but I am not forsaken For by my side the Savior, he will stay I labor on in weakness and rejoicing For in my need his power is displayed. To this I hold: my Shepherd will defend me Through the deepest valley he will lead Oh the night has been won and I shall overcome! Yet not I but through Christ in me.

3. No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven The future sure, the price, it has been paid For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon And he was raised to overthrow the grave To this I hold: my sin has been defeated Jesus now and ever is my plea Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free! Yet not I but through Christ in me

1. Jesus! What a friend for sinners

Jesus! Lover of my soul; Friends may fail me, foes assail me, He, my Savior, makes me whole.

2. Jesus! What a Strength in weakness! Let me hide myself in Him; Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing, He, my Strength, my vict’ry wins.*

*Chorus

Hallelujah! What a Savior!

Hallelujah! What a friend!

Saving, helping, keeping, loving,

He is with me to the end.

1. Up Calvary’s mountain one dreadful morn

Walked Christ my Savior weary and worn. Facing for dinners death on a cross That He might save them endless and loss.

*Chorus

Blessed Redeemer precious Redeemer Seems now I see Him on Calvary’s tree. Wounded and bleeding for sinners pleading Blind and unheeding dying for me.

2.Father forgive them my Savior prayed E’en while His life-blood flowed fast away. Praying for sinners while in such woe No one but Jesus ever loved so.

Chorus x2

3. O how I love Him Savior and Friend

How can my praises ever find end Thru years unnumbered on heavens shore My tongue shall praise Him forevermore.

Chorus

3. Jesus! What a Help in sorrow! While the billows o’er me roll; Even when my heart is breaking, He, my Comfort, helps my soul.*

1. Take my life and let it be

Consecrated, Lord, to Thee; Take my moments and my days— Let them flow in ceaseless praise Let them flow in ceaseless praise

2. Take my hands and let them move

At the impulse of Thy love; Take my feet and let them be Swift and beautiful for Thee Swift and beautiful for Thee

3. Take my voice and let me sing

Always, only, for my King; Take my lips and let them be Filled with messages from Thee, Filled with messages from Thee

4. Take my will and make it Thine

It shall be no longer mine; Take my heart—it is Thine own It shall be Thy royal throne It shall be Thy royal throne 5. Take my love—my Lord, I pour

At Thy feet its treasure store; Take myself—and I will be Ever, only, all for Thee Ever, only, all for Thee

4. Jesus! What a Guide and Keeper!

While the tempest still is high; Storms about me, night o’er takes me,

He my Pilot, hears my cry.*

5. Jesus! I do now adore Him, More than all in Him I find; He has granted me forgiveness, I am His, and He is mine.*

4. With every breath I long to follow Jesus

For he has said that he will bring me home And day by day I know he will renew me Until I stand with joy before the throne To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus All the glory evermore to him When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat:

Yet not I but through Christ is me (repeat italics)

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Welcome

Whether regular or recently new, welcome to this time of worship! May you be able to meet God today, in all his holiness and all His grace.

As you worship today….

1) Remember the whole believing family. This is still a service of corporate worship. Although you cannot physically see your church family today, know that they are worshiping with you.

2) Communicate directly with God. Worship is also an individual act. It is a dialogue: both hearing from God and communicating to him in song and prayer. Because it is a two-fold work, don’t let the pastor do all the work of worship. You yourself should engage with God. “God, what will you teach me today?”

3) Have a Bible handy if you have one. We use the English Standard Version for our services, but any version will do.

(If you’d like a Bible, email “Bible please” to Marci, she’ll send you one in the mail).

4) Read aloud your portions when it applies. (Pastor will prompt you).

This Week

Today – Worship (10:45am) – Pastor Jeff resumes our “Origin Story,” focusing on something incredibly practical: Work (Gen 2:15).

Tuesday and Thursday – Youth are holding small group Bible studies.

Wednesday (6:30pm) – Prayer. Actively work out your faith in God through corporate prayer – we pray for relief and revival during the coronavirus.

Sunday School (9:30am) – John Gallo continues his study of Systematic Theology & You. Kara continues her Kids Sunday school class.

Next Sunday – Worship (10:45am) – We continue to worship God. Next week, Pastor Jeff teaches about the Tale of the Trees (Genesis 2:9 and 16-17). What do these original trees teach?

Congregational Announcements

Table Talk Devotional – We have 3 of the March issue and 5 of the April issue here at the church. If you would like a copy Marci can mail them to you. Email to let her know if you would like March or April or both.

CYIA’S – CEF of Beaver County is recruiting growing Christians ages 13 and up who enjoy working with children and have a desire to share the Gospel, to join their CYIA (Christian Youth in Action) team this summer. We are praying that we will be able to take our 5-Day Club program to children in Beaver County, Pittsburgh area (Blitz Pittsburgh mission trip for CYIA's), and 2 weeks of Good News Day Camps. What an awesome way to serve the Lord! Take advantage of this opportunity to grow in your faith, learn to share the Gospel in a clear way, and build your confidence in many ways. Contact Edie Chaffee - CEF of Beaver County Coordinator - 724-508-0757 or beavercountycef@gmail.com for information & to apply.

CEF - (Child Evangelism Fellowship) has some awesome resources for children and families - go to www.cefonline.com/covid19 . You will find "Do you wonder why?" booklet/video, "Stuck at Home" daily devotions for kids, "Homeschool Resources" for parents to help children learn about God, "Good News TV" which allows kids to watch a new Good News Club, and "youtube.com/unitekids" which allows kids to watch CEF song, missionary story, and salvation message videos. You don't want to miss these excellent resources!

Complimentary Cloth Masks – Fairview family, to help you stay safe during this pandemic, we want to provide you with a handmade face mask. If you are in need of a mask, we have adult and children’s masks available at the church. Come by between 9am-2pm and use the crossover door to enter. Take what you need for your family from the table and then exit. You do not have to meet or greet. If you are not able to come to the church, please contact Marci in our office through phone (724-643-8104) or email (office@fairviewpca.org) Monday - Thursday from 9am-2pm to request her to mail it.

Communication – There are ways to stay in the know – we usually update the website first, and then send that update through Facebook or email. Prayer requests are only by email.

If you want to be on our email chain (now used for prayer and updates), email Pastor Jeff at pastorjeff@fairviewpca.org. If you have Facebook, search for and join the official group page called “Fairview R.P. Church (PCA).” Today there are over 150 members in that group.

Phone Number – Steve and Ginger Carhart’s phone number in the directory is wrong. Their number is 724-899-3130. If you need any elastic or have any questions about masks you may call Ginger.

Welcome and Announcements

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Congregational Announcements

Growth Verse – Each week our guide, A Good Confession, provides a short verse to commit to memory. Here is yours this week:

Announcements? If you have any announcements for the church, please email Marci at office@fairviewpca.org. We print and publish on Thursday.

Tithes and offerings. Giving is our privilege and act of worship. There are two ways to give: (1) Online – visit our website, click on the header labeled “Give.” A small percentage is taken out for processing. (2) Mail goes 100% to the church. Checks only, made out to Fairview Church:

Fairview Church Attn: Deacons 6366 Tuscarawas Rd. Industry, PA 15052

Ohioville Food Bank – The Ohioville Food Bank that we partner with the Ohioville Free Methodist Church is phasing out right now. It may reopen in the next month or two, we shall see. But we thank everyone who has contributed over the years and helped this grass roots ministry. Please pray for its future.

VBS Volunteer Sign-up – VBS is still being planned! And we need help. Look at the sheet on the right and please email how you can participate in VBS to zehnderjoanna@hotmail.com. There is a plan, but it may happen later in the summer. We’ll see. For now, please let us know how you can help!

Worship Helpers

Audio-visual ……………. Josh Sullivan, Mark Oosting Piano ……………………………………….. Linda D’Angelo

1852-2020 FAIRVIEW REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

6366 Tuscarawas Road, Industry, PA 15052 Phone: 724-643-8104

Rev. Jeff K. Zehnder, Head Pastor pastorjeff@fairviewpca.org

Rev. Ric Raines, Congregational Care pastorric@fairviewpca.org

g r o w t h v e r s e f o r w e e k 17 | April 20-26

“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great

love with which he loved us, even when we were dead

in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—

by grace you have been saved.” Ephesians 2:4-5

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Sermon Notes: “God and Work”

Text: Genesis 2:5-8, 15, 18-20

God declared work __________

1. Work is ____________________

____________________ of work (v5, v7) ____________________ of work (v.15,v19) ______Kinds__________ of work (v15, v19) 1) _____Physical ____ Labor (v15)

2) ________________ Labor (v15)

3) ________________ Labor (v19-20)

4) ________________ Labor (v19-20)

2. Work is a context for ___________________ (vv. 18-23)

3. Work is ________________ and _______________ (3:14-19)

What must I do in light of this truth?

Value work as given from God for our good How?

1. ______________________ long times of worklessness

2. ______________________ God for work, even if it is not your dream job

3. ______________________ society working.

4. ______________________ from disordered approaches to work

From workaholism (idolizing self’s ability) From underappreciation (idolizing self’s comforts) From godless labor.

5. Always ______________________ in the finished work of Christ (Galatians 3:13)