Divine Worship 8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline

or be weary of his reproof, for the Lord reproves him whom he loves, as a father the son in whom he delights.

(Proverbs 3:11-12, ESV)

VOLUNTARY: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise George Thalben-Ball

Thomas Russell, Organ Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! arr. Sarah Roberts

Julie Anne Russell and Patrick Johnson, violin; Evan Johnson, viola; Campbell Johnson, cello

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHORAL INTROIT: Allein zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ J. S. Bach

On you alone, Lord Jesus Christ, My hope on earth depends, I know that you are my comforter, There is no comfort for me elsewhere, From the beginning is nothing chosen, No man has been born on earth, That can help me out of my distress, I call to you, in whom I have my trust.

CALL TO WORSHIP Mr. Bult (8:30) Mr. Squires (11:15)

+ HYMN 166: Wondrous King, All-Glorious WUNDERBARER KÖNIG

Trinity Hymnal

+ INVOCATION AND LORD’S PRAYER

Our Father, which 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.

+ THE APOSTLES’ CREED

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth;

and in Jesus Christ His only Son our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost; born of the Virgin Mary;

suffered under Pontius Pilate; was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell.

The third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven;

and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins;

the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

+ GLORIA PATRI Henry Greatorex

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.

THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 11:15 a.m.

Gatsby Mae Byron, daughter of Martha and Joey Byron

BAPTISMAL HYMN 11:15 a.m.: Our Children, Lord, in Faith and Prayer ARMENIA Trinity Hymnal, no. 413, stanzas 1 and 3

Our children, Lord, in faith and pray’r, we now devote to thee; Let them thy cov’nant mercies share, and thy salvation see.

In early days their hearts secure from worldly snares, we pray;

O let them to the end endure in every righteous way. Amen. CONFESSION OF SIN Dr. Thomas (8:30) Dr. Fluhrer (11:15)

Minister and Congregation Father of mercies, hear me for Jesus’ sake.

I am sinful even in my closest walk with thee; it is of thy mercy that I died not long ago; Thy grace has given me faith in the cross by which thou hast reconciled thyself to me and me to thee, drawing me by thy great love,

reckoning me as innocent in Christ though guilty in myself. Strengthen me against temptations. My heart is an unexhausted fountain of sin,

a river of corruption since childhood days, flowing on in every pattern of behavior.

Thou alone canst hold back my evil ways, but without thy grace to sustain me I fall.

Keep me sensible of my weakness and of my dependence upon thy strength. Amen.

(unison prayer from The Valley of Vision)

SCRIPTURE ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Minister Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Blessed is the man against whom the LORD counts no iniquity. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

(Psalm 32:1-2a and I Peter 2:24, ESV) MORNING PRAYER

+ HYMN 528: My Faith Looks Up to Thee OLIVET Trinity Hymnal

PRESENTATION OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS OFFERTORY: Jesus, I am Resting, Resting arr. Rebecca Tabler

Jesus, I am resting, resting in the joy of what thou art; I am finding out the greatness of thy loving heart. Thou hast bid me gaze upon thee, as thy beauty fills my soul, For by thy transforming power, thou hast made me whole. Jesus, I am resting, resting in the joy of what thou art; I am finding out the greatness of thy loving heart.

Simply trusting thee, Lord Jesus, I behold thee as thou art, And thy love, so pure, so changeless, satisfies my heart; Satisfies its deepest longings, meets, supplies its ev'ry need, Compasseth me round with blessings: thine is love indeed. Refrain. Ever lift thy face upon me as I work and wait for thee; Resting 'neath thy smile, Lord Jesus, earth's dark shadows flee. Brightness of my Father's glory, sunshine of my Father's face, Keep me ever trusting, resting, fill me with thy grace. Refrain.

+ DOXOLOGY OLD HUNDREDTH

Trinity Hymnal, no. 731

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.

(During the 11:15 a.m. service, K4 and K5 children may leave for Children’s Church. Parents should come for them in the Thornwell Education Building, Room 107.)

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION SCRIPTURE LESSON: Hebrews 12:1-13

(Pew Bible page 1008) SERMON: Dr. Mark Johnston “Strength to Go the Distance” PRAYER FOR BLESSING ON THE WORD OF GOD

+ HYMN 565: All for Jesus! WYCLIFF Trinity Hymnal

+ BENEDICTION

+ CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Benediction WYCLIFF

May the grace of Christ our Savior and the Father’s boundless love, With the Holy Spirit’s favor, rest upon us from above. VOLUNTARY: Menuet from Music for the Royal Fireworks G.F. Handel + Congregation Standing

Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

“DON'T LET THE SMALL STUFF THROW YOU”

Luke 13:1-21 | Dr. D. Ralph Davis

Sunday, June 3 Madrid, Spain, Mission Trip 8:30 a.m. Worship Service* - Sanctuary 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for Children and Youth* - Church Campus 10:00 a.m. Thornwell Lectures - Family Life Center 10:50 a.m. Fellowship - Jackson Hall 11:15 a.m. Worship Service* - Sanctuary Sacrament of Baptism 4:30 p.m. Cate Memorial Handbell Choir Rehearsal - P107 5:00 p.m. Church-Wide Prayer* - Laffitte Parlor 5:00 p.m. Uganda Mission Trip Preparation - Frank C. Hill Mission Center 6:00 p.m. Evening Service* - Sanctuary 7:15 p.m. Reception for Dr. and Mrs. D. Ralph Davis - Jackson Hall Monday, June 4 Madrid, Spain, Mission Trip 9:00 a.m. VBS Decorating - Thornwell 9:00 a.m. Aerobics@First - Family Life Center 12:00 p.m. Recorder Ensemble Rehearsal - P107 5:00 p.m. Deacon Chairs - BR001 5:30 p.m. Diaconate Meeting - BR201 5:30 p.m. Christian Growth & Nurture - BR327 5:30 p.m. College Summer Study - Off-site Tuesday, June 5 Madrid, Spain, Mission Trip General Synod & Presbytery - Bonclarken Retreat Center 7:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer - P402A 8:30 a.m. Staff Prayer - BR201 9:00 a.m. Ministry Staff Meeting - BR201 5:45 p.m. Men’s Basketball (35+) - Family Life Center Wednesday, June 6 Madrid, Spain, Mission Trip General Synod & Presbytery - Bonclarken Retreat Center 9:00 a.m. Aerobics@First - Family Life Center 1:00 p.m. VBS Decorating - Thornwell 5:00 p.m. Centerpoint Dinner - Jackson Hall 6:00 p.m. Centerpoint - Jackson Hall 6:00 p.m. Centerpoint Nursery - T106/T109/T112 6:00 p.m. Women’s Bible Study - T305 6:00 p.m. Brass Ensemble Rehearsal - P200 6:00 p.m. Centerpoint Kids - T102/T103 Thursday, June 7 Madrid, Spain, Mission Trip General Synod & Presbytery - Bonclarken Retreat Center World Focus 2018—Bonclarken Retreat Center 7:15 a.m. Men’s Discipleship Bible Study - Blue Marlin, Vista Room 5:30 p.m. Men’s Basketball (18+) - Family Life Center 6:00 p.m. High School Random Thursday - Off-site Friday, June 8 Madrid, Spain, Mission Trip World Focus 2018 - Bonclarken Retreat Center Saturday, June 9 Madrid, Spain, Mission Trip 7:30 a.m. American Heritage Leaders CPR & First Aid Training - BR125 * Childcare is available from birth to four years.

Welcome We extend our cordial greetings to all who are visiting us today and hope that you will join us again for worship. We ask our guests to sign the Friendship Register along with members of the congregation and to give us an address so that we can send you information about the First Presbyterian Church. The flowers in the Sanctuary are given to the glory of God and in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Willis who were married on June 2, 2018.

Worship at First Things to consider

Thank you for turning off cell phones during the worship service. Please leave any food or drink outside of the Sanctuary. Those who have been detained are asked to take their places either during the first

hymn or during the organ interlude following the singing of the “Gloria Patri.” The 8:30 a.m. worship service is broadcast on WISW 1320 AM and

www.wisradio.com at 11:00 a.m. Sundays. All services are available on live streaming audio at www.firstprescolumbia.org.

The Audio Ministry provides CDs of today’s 8:30 a.m. service in the Narthex after the 11:15 a.m. service. All sermons preached by our ministers are available from the church website at www.firstprescolumbia.org.

If able, please make room in your pews for others. This helps the ushers as they seat people.

The Sanctuary is equipped with a hearing assistance system. Please ask deacons for a receiver.

First Presbyterian Church uses two hymnbooks. Trinity Hymnal is the blue hymnbook, and The Hymnbook is the red hymnbook.

Nurseries for children to the age of four are provided in the Thornwell Education Building.

A quiet room with a live video feed of the service is available in Thornwell, Room 113. There, mothers may attend to the needs of their children.

First Presbyterian Church

1324 Marion Street Columbia, South Carolina 29201

Office (803) 799-9062 Fax (803) 799-9172 www.firstprescolumbia.org info@firstprescolumbia.org

Rev. David H. Lauten, Minister of Congregational Care Joshua G. Madsen, Youth Ministry Rev. Neal R. Mathias, World Missions Director Thomas A. Russell, Music Ministry Rev. Josh A. Squires, Minister of Counseling Hannah R. Stevenson, College Ministry Patricia A. Stoker, Youth Ministry Richard Wolford, Executive Chef Emily R. Woodard, Women’s Ministry

Dr. Brad A. Anderson, Youth Ministry Chad C. Barrett, Finance and Operations Rev. Bryan F. Bult, Minister to the Elderly Dr. Daniel B. Cole, Music Ministry Dr. D. Ralph Davis, Minister in Residence Barbara A. Diller, Congregational Nurse Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, Minister of Discipleship David C. Henderson, Young Adult and College Ministry Beth Ann Hurst, Youth Ministry Hannah J. Lampman, Children’s Ministry

THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Columbia, South Carolina Est. 1795

Lord’s Day, June 3, 2018

8:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. “It is good to give thanks to the LORD, to sing praises to your name, O Most High; to declare your steadfast love in the morning, and your faithfulness by night.” (Psalm 92:1,2)

1324 Marion Street, 29201

Ministry Staff Dr. Derek W. H. Thomas, Senior Minister

Our Children, Lord, in Faith and Pray’r (11:15) Our children, Lord, in faith and pray’r, we now devote to thee; Let them thy cov’nant mercies share, and thy sal-vation see. In early days their hearts secure from worldly snares, we pray; O let them to the end endure in every righteous way. Amen.

Confession of Sin Father of mercies, hear me for Jesus’ sake. I am sinful even in my closest walk with thee; it is of thy mercy that I died not long ago; Thy grace has given me faith in the cross by which thou hast reconciled thyself to me and me to thee, drawing me by thy great love, reckoning me as innocent in Christ though guilty in myself. Strengthen me against temptations. My heart is an unexhausted fountain of sin, a river of corruption since childhood days, flowing on in every pattern of behavior. Thou alone canst hold back my evil ways, but without thy grace to sustain me I fall. Keep me sensible of my weakness and of my dependence upon thy strength. Amen.

Hebrews 12:1-13

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a

cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight,

and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with

endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to

Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who

for the joy that was set before him endured the

cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right

hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who en-

dured from sinners such hostility against himself, so

that you may not grow weary or fainthearted. 4 In

your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted

to the point of shedding your blood. 5 And have you

forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as

sons? “My son, do not regard lightly the discipline

of the Lord, nor be weary when reproved by him.

6 For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and

chastises every son whom he receives.” 7 It is for

discipline that you have to endure. God is treating

you as sons. For what son is there whom his father

does not discipline? 8 If you are left without disci-

pline, in which all have participated, then you are il-

legitimate children and not sons. 9 Besides this, we

have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we

respected them. Shall we not much more be subject

to the Father of spirits and live? 10 For they disci-

plined us for a short time as it seemed best to them,

but he disciplines us for our good, that we may

share his holiness. 11 For the moment all discipline

seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it

yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those

who have been trained by it.

12 Therefore lift your drooping hands and strength-

en your weak knees,13 and make straight paths for

your feet, so that what is lame may not be put out of

joint but rather be healed.

The God of Abraham Praise

The whole triumphant host gives thanks to God on high; “Hail, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!” they every cry. Hail, Abraham’s God and mine! I join the heav’nly lays; All might and majesty are thine, and endless praise. Amen.