Faith Presbyterian

Church

SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2012 1307 Blanco Woods, San Antonio, TX 78248 – (210) 492-8038

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Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship 10:20 – 10:40 a.m.

Worship 10:45 a.m.

Cry room with sound available in the Church Library at the left rear of the sanctuary

Nursery -For infants – 3 years during Sunday School -For infants – 4 years during the Worship Service

Life Groups North Central Area Every 2nd & 4th Friday, Contact Scott Mackey 455-2061

Bulverde/TPC Pkwy Area Every Sunday, 3:30-5 p.m. Contact the Hollo’s 830-714-5697

Worship Statement

Worship is the stage upon which the divine drama of redemption is played out. Our desire is for our worship to reflect both the reverence for God (Ps. 29:2) and the joy of the gospel (Luke 2:20). We revere God because He is holy (Isa. 6:3). We are filled with joy because of how the gospel frees and changes us (Acts 3:8). When you worship with us, you can expect to see rich theology embodied in God-centered worship that engages our hearts (Acts 2:37).

United with other believers, the church throughout history, angels, and all the company of heaven we offer praise to the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Our worship is a foretaste of the heavenly bliss we will enjoy when we enter into His presence eternally (Rev. 5:9-13).

The special ways that God gives us His grace, the Word and the Sacraments (the Lord’s Supper and baptism), are the focus of our worship (Acts 2:42). The preaching of the Word is straight from the Bible and the sermons are Christ-centered. The Lord's Supper affects our hearts and renews our dependence on God and is celebrated weekly (I Cor. 11:23-26).

Surrounding the Word and the Supper is our participation in praise through corporate confession of our sins, the assurance of the pardon of God in Christ Jesus, offerings, and the singing of praise in Biblical styles (I Cor. 14:26, 33, 40) that reflect the gifts God has bestowed upon our particular Body. We strive to worship God by music with lyrics reflecting the timeless propositional truth of Scripture regardless of the era in which the music and lyrics were written. Our praise is designed to glorify God through the edification of His saints by focusing all present on the message of Jesus Christ and Him crucified (I Cor. 1:23; 2:2) Biblical, Reformed, and gospel-driven worship glorifies God, transcends style, edifies the church, and evangelizes the unbeliever (John 16:8; Rom 10:14-17).

But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering, and to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, and to God, the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. Heb. 12:22-24

Worship Service

Greeting & Announcements ELDER

Call to Worship: (Standing) ELDER

To you I lift up my eyes, O you who are enthroned in the heavens! Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their master, as the eyes of a maidservant to the hand of her mistress, so our eyes look to the Lord our God, till he has mercy upon us (Psalm 123:1-2).

Hymn of Praise: No. 398 (Standing)

“Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies” The rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness. Luke 1:78

God’s Word Examines Our Hearts: (Seated) ELDER

Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.” And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true” (Revelation 21:1-5).

Confession of Sin (Seated, Unison) ELDER

Father, I confess that I rarely think about Heaven. The concerns of this present age erode my strength until one day simply melts into the next. It is not that I live ‘badly’, but inanely. I am too easily conformed to the image of this world. Father, please increase my TRUST in Your Promises that Heaven is a real place and that by Your grace, through Jesus’ finished work, I will spend eternity there with You and thus have purpose while here on earth.

Silently Confessing Our Personal Sins (Seated)

Assurance of Pardon (Seated) ELDER

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.” Thomas said to him, “Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?” Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him” (John 14:1-7).

Prayer for Faith, San Antonio, and the World (Seated) KEITH HOWARD

Praising God in Song: (Standing)

“Jesus, I Come” Greg Thompson Music.

Worship of God through Tithes & Offerings (Seated)

“I Asked the Lord” Words: John Newton (alt. Laura Taylor). Music: Laura Taylor

Reading God’s Word (Standing) KEITH HOWARD

Hebrews 11:20-22

So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of his purpose, he guaranteed it with an oath, 18so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled for refuge might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us (6:17-18). 20By faith Isaac invoked future blessings on Jacob and Esau. 21By faith Jacob, when dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, bowing in worship over the head of his staff. 22By faith Joseph, at the end of his life, made mention of the exodus of the Israelites and gave directions concerning his bones (11:20-22).

Proclaiming the Word of the Lord (Seated) KEITH HOWARD

Heirs of Promise God Communes with Us in the Lord’s Supper (Seated)

Preparing for the Lord’s Supper KEITH HOWARD

Words of Institution Partaking of the Bread

Partaking of the Cup

• Communion, also called The Lord’s Supper, is the family meal of Christians. We invite all

committed followers of Jesus Christ to partake of this sacrament: those who are baptized members of a congregation which proclaims the gospel, who are at peace with God and with their neighbor, and who seek strength to live more faithfully for Christ. If you are not a Christian, or if you are not prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer. We hope that this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and with His people, the church.

• Baptized children of an age appropriate to understand the preached Word who have been admitted to the Supper by the leadership of a congregation that proclaims the Gospel, or who have been admitted to the table by our Session, are invited to partake. Please see a member of the Session for information on communing membership for your children.

• Both wine and grape juice are offered for communion. The wine is served in the outer ring of the communion trays and the center rings contain juice. After the Lord’s Supper, elders will be available at the front of the auditorium for prayer or to respond to questions.

Communion Prayers

Prayer for Those Searching for Truth: Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth and the life. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. Give me an understanding for you that is coherent, convincing, and leads to the life that you promise. Amen.

Prayer of Belief: Lord, Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you, I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared to hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as my savior. Amen.

Prayer of Struggling Against Sin: Lord Jesus, grant that I may see in you the fulfillment of all my needs, and may turn from every false satisfaction to find complete satisfaction in you. Enable me to lay aside the sin that clings so closely to me, and run with perseverance the race that you have set before me, looking only to you, the pioneer and champion of my faith. Amen.

Hymn of Response: Hymn No. 616 (Standing)

“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deut. 33:27

Benediction (Standing) KEITH HOWARD

Three-fold Amen (Standing)

Prayer Needs

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL • President Barack Obama • Congress • US Supreme Court • State & Local Governments • Our Armed Forces • Victims of Natural Disasters

FAITH CHURCH • Session • Deacons • Women’s Ministry • Men’s Discipleship Groups • Outreach/Assimilation • Officer trainees: Jeff Anderson,

Bubba Pope

MISSIONS/OUTREACH

• Bud Nelson—Navigator Ministry • Charles Davidson—BEAMM • Jon Green—Oakwood Community • Children’s Hunger Fund Ministry • Paul Miller—RUF, A&M Corpus • Neighborhood Outreach • Alan Taha—Trinity, Boerne • Janet Pursell—International Students

• Joanne Colvin—Ghana • Wes and Jami Baker—Peru • PCA Chaplain Ministries • Tim and Cheri Hoke—ABU • Tony and Fairley Cooper—

Isaiah 55 , Reynosa, Mexico • Michael Novak—RUF, Trinity • Lackland Sunday School Ministry

INDIVIDUAL NEEDS Military overseas—Ben Hollo & Josh Cates Arlene Nickel—health Gerald Sseruwagi—PhD program studies Robert Cooper—health Edith Brown—health, strength, comfort, salvation for family members Riley Ramseur—health and continued healing

Mark Your Calendar! Online calendar available on our website (www.faithpca.com).

TODAY……………………………….…………………………….Worship—10:40 a.m. TUESDAYS………………………..….…………………….Choir Practice—7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9..…........................Ladies’ Book Club @ Panera Bread—9:30 a.m. Sunday, June 10………....…………...……..……….…………..……..Liver—6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 12……..…….....……..………..........Ladies’ Prayer Group—9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 12……...……...………...…...Women’s Ministry Meeting—11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 12 & 26..….……...……………………....Session Meeting—6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 15….……………………………...………..Fellowship Meal after service

GREETERS NEEDED: We have openings with our greeter schedule and need YOU. Having 2 adults per session would be wonderful. Greeting church members and visitors is a simple way of serving our Lord and the body. If you can share a smile, a handshake and maybe some simple directions or information about the church, please contact Susan Hernandez at 210-481-7637 or by email: mnshernandez@yahoo.com Thank you.

Date 9:20-9:40 Greeters 10:20-11:00 Greeters

Week 1 June 3

Week 2 June 10 Kent Family

Week 3 June 17 Mark Hernandez Mike Higdon Susan Hernandez Coryelle Higdon

Week 4 June 24 Bryan Lilius Janet Lilius

Week 1 July 1

Week 2 July 8 Kent Family

Week 3 July 15 Mark Hernandez Mike Higdon Susan Hernandez Coryelle Higdon

Week 4 July 22 Bryan Lilius Janet Lilius

Week 5 July 29

Notes

There have been several recent changes to the nursery schedule. Please check carefully for your turn to serve and contact Sara McVay if there are any conflicts. Thank You!

Serving during the Worship Service 10:30-12:15 Infants 0-24 months; Toddlers 2 & 3 years old

Infant Room Toddler Room Floaters

Wk 1 June 3 Alexia Anderson Mark Hernandez Josh Ramseur Tracey Burdett Susan Hernandez Emma Burdett

Wk 2 June 10 John Sheppard Dana Howard Elizabeth Tysinger Shelly Sheppard Kristen Kent Hannah Grey

Wk 3 June 17 Mindi Harris Mike Simpson Emma Harris Beth Porier Barbara Simpson Caroline Porier

Wk 4 June 24 Genie Cooper Joel McVay Elizabeth Mackey Sharon Mackey Sara McVay

Wk 1 July 1 Alexia Anderson Mark Hernandez Grace Ramseur Tracey Burdett Susan Hernandez Ellie Burdett

Wk 2 July 8 John Sheppard Dana Howard Elizabeth Tysinger Shelly Sheppard Coryelle Hidgon Hannah Grey

Wk 3 July 15 Mindi Harris Dan Jarvis Emma Harris Beth Porier Marilyn Jarvis Susannah Porier

Wk 4 July 22 Genie Cooper Paul Jenkins Sara McVay Melinda Jenkins

Wk 5 July 29 Janet Lilius Alan Tysinger Caleb Gonzales Stacia Gonzales Lara Tysinger

If you would like to serve as a substitute or be put on the schedule, please call or contact Sara McVay @ 210-451-5342 or sara_mcvay@satx.rr.com

CHURCH IN MINISTRY

Ministry Leaders ELDERS Keith Howard, Teaching Elder: 639-3807 Paul Gonzales: 494-6200 Steve Ramseur: (972) 467-9720

Bryan Lilius: 885-4723

Mike Simpson: 884-0991 Bernard Briscoe: 286-3597

DEACONS

Alan Tysinger: 316-1606

Gary Henley: 857-7189 Elders are available for prayer, ministry of the Word, and pastoral counseling. All other matters of our congregation are managed by our deacons under the direction of the Session.

DIRECTOR OF YOUTH & FAMILY MINISTRIES Paul Gonzales: 494-6200

NURSERY Sara McVay Sharon Mackey

FINANCE MANAGER Tamala Silar Phone: 544-2280 E-mail: m-g-accounting@sbcglobal.net

CHURCH OFFICE Katherine Payle Office Manager Hours: M-F 8:00 – 3:00 p.m. Phone: 492-8038 Email: faithpca@satx.rr.com Website: www.faithpca.com http://faithpcapodcast.com