MARCH 3, 2019

WELCOME

Westminster Presbyterian Church is a covenant family of believers called by God to fulfill His purposes here in Laurel, and as a staging ground for worldwide kingdom growth where we seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ – to fill the earth with disciples, subdue it redemptively for God’s glory, and worship Him joyfully. We are being redeemed and equipped by the Spirit to build up one another until the Lord returns.

ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION

MARCH 3, 2019

* Congregation Standing

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Phil Buehler

WORD ON WORSHIP Rev. Mike Allen

INVOCATION

INTROIT Lisa Badley w/strings

I Love You, Lord

RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP* Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his hosts! - Psalm 148:1-2

HYMN OF PRAISE *

Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him

PRAISE THE LORD! YE HEAVENS, ADORE HIM

RESPONSIVE PROFESSION OF OUR CHURCH’S FAITH* God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.    There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. The nations rage, the kingdoms totter; He utters His voice, the earth melts. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.    Come, behold the works of the LORD, how He has brought desolations on the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the chariots with fire. “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

GOSPEL READING John 14:8-14

INTERCESSORY PRAYER

HYMN OF CONSECRATION

Be Thou My Vision

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

BE THOU MY VISION

OFFERTORY AND PRAYER Mighty Is Our God

OFFERING PRAYER

ANTHEM Choir My Tribute

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE

SCRIPTURE LESSON AND SERMON

From Groaning to Glory The Lord Will Fight for You

Exodus 13:17-14:14

CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN

Almighty God, merciful Father,every time we rebel against Your just rule in our liveswe enslave ourselves to the tyranny of guilt and sin.We exchange freedom for bondage and health for sickness of soul. We are left miserable. Forgive us, we pray.We have not lived out the new reality of life in Christ.We have not understood the power of the gospelthat brings forgiveness and transformation.We pray that You enlighten our minds,soften our hearts, and strengthen our willsso the power of Christ’s resurrection will make us new people, enslaved to nothing but the glorious freedom of Christ.It is in His mighty name we pray.

(Hear now our silent and individual prayers of confession)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON AND THE LORD’S PRAYEROur 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.

HOLY COMMUNION Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you! People: And also with you! Breaking of the Bread and Sharing of the Cup

The center of each bread tray contains gluten-free bread. The outer ring of each cup tray contains wine, the inner rings contain juice.

BENEDICTION

HYMN OF REFLECTION* Be Thou My Vision (v.4)

High King of Heaven, my victory won, May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heav’n’s Sun!

Heart of my own heart, whatever be fall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

From Groaning to Glory The Lord Will Fight for You

Exodus 13:17-14:14 March 3, 2019

When God moves us forward, what can we expect?

I. God’s P____________ vv. 17-18

II. God’s P____________ v. 19

III. God’s P____________ vv. 21-22

IV. God’s P____________ H________ vv. 1-4

V. God’s P____________ vv. 5-14

Sources Consulted

Accordance Bible Software - ESV - Hebrew Analysis; ESV Study Bible; Calvin Commentaries; Reformed Theological Seminary - John Currid Lectures; Currid, John. - An EP Study Commentary - Exodus Volume 1; Pink, Arthur W. - Gleanings In Exodus; Cole, R. Alan - Tyndale Commentary - Exodus; Henry, Matthew - Matthew Henry Commentary - Exodus; Motyer, Alec - The Message Of

Exodus; DeYoung, Kevin - Exodus -When God Sees More Than We See; Durham, John I. - Word Biblical Commentary - Exodus

Rev. Mike Allen

SERMON NOTES

Ladies Bible Study will not meet for the next two weeks. Class will resume on Tuesday, March 19th at 9:30 AM. The class is led by Barbara Holt. We will continue with our study of the book of James. Please join us.

Evening Circle will meet on Tuesday, March 5th at 6:00 PM at the church. Please join us for dinner and devotion. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Buckley.

Goodbye Summerville Family: On March 6th, in conjunction with our regular Wednesday night meal, we will have a party for the Summerville Family. Please join us in saying good bye to this sweet family as they prepare to move to Alabama later this month. March 2nd Sunday will be March 10th at 6:00 PM. We will have a prayer service followed with a dessert reception. If you would like to provide cookies, brownies or some other finger food dessert, please contact Kerri in the church office.

Luncheon Circle will meet in Monday, March 11th at noon at the home of Nan Perritt (2404 Audobon Drive, Laurel, MS 39440). Please RSVP by Thursday, March 7th. To RSVP or if you need ride, contact Mary Ellen Hayes at (601) 580-2703.

Morning Circle will meet on Tuesday, March 12th at 10:00 AM at the church. We hope to see you there.

Save the Date - Choices 5K Run/Walk/Fun Day will be held on Saturday, March 23rd at Gardiner Park. Registration will begin at 8:00 AM for the run and 9:00 AM for the walk. Bring the kids to stroll/walk the race and then stay for face painting, crafts, food and treats! 

Fellowship Meal: There will be a church-wide fellowship meal on Sunday, March 31st after the morning service. We ask that you bring a salad, side or dessert.

Save the date for Saturday, April 6th. LCS is participating in the Rise and Shine Half Marathon as their spring fundraiser. An anonymous donor has agreed to match all funds raised in honor of Dewey Sanderson, one of the schools benefactors. Make sure you ask one of our LCS students how you can help by supporting them and Laurel Christian School.

Mark Your Calendars - Our 5th Annual Church Crawfish Boil will be held on Saturday, April 27th at 6:00 PM. We ask that you bring a dessert if possible. Make plans now for you and your family to join us for fun and fellowship.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

To give online, please go to www.wpclaurel.com and click “Give”.

THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTERSunday, March 3 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship

Monday, March 4 No Activities Planned

Tuesday, March 5 7:30 AM-3:30PM-MMO 6:00 PM- Evening Circle

Wednesday, March 6 7:00 AM - Men’s Bible Study 11:00 AM - Women’s Prayer Group 5:30 PM - Fellowship Meal 6:05 PM - “His Kids” Choir 6:10 PM - Women’s Bible Study, Mens Bible Study, Youth 6:25 PM - Gospel Project Classes (K5-1st) and (2nd-6th) 6:30 PM - Handbells 7:00 PM - Adult Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, March 7 7:30AM-3:30PM-MMO

Friday, March 8 No Activities Planned

Saturday, March 9 No Activities Planned

Officers of the Week Mar 3-Mar 9 Mar 10-Mar 16 Elder: John Carter Darron Dodd

Deacon: Luke Morgan Frank Summerville

Elders

Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Robert Hayes Danny Martin Steven Morgan Hardie Perritt

Deacons

Chase Edwards Jordan Graves Josh Jones Luke Morgan Frank Summerville John Tucker Mike Windham

Westminster Officers & Staff:

Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Lisa Badley, Pianist Jeremy Britt, Youth Director John Carter, Church Facilitator Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children’s Ministry Director and Co- Youth Director Gail Smith, Nursery Coordinator Kerri Temple, Administrative Assistant

Nursery Staff Katie Allen Jaycee Corley Emily Graves Jan Jacobo Pamela Smith

Instrumentalists Marcos Pires, violin Rebecca Hale, viola Alvaro Miranda, cello

March Nursery Workers March 3rd- George & DeeDee Bassi Carolyn Cegielski

March 10th- John & Judy Carter LaDonna Byrd

March 17th- Mike & Rhonda Ishee Kelli Holston

March 24th- Scott & Shannon French Susan Holt

March 31st- Friday & Anna Nicholson Kline & Dawn Estess

Westminster Presbyterian Church (EPC) 1200 Highway 15 North

Laurel, Mississippi (601) 649-8033

www.wpclaurel.com

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WEDNESDAY NIGHT

Fried chicken, vegetables, bread, and dessert