The Liturgy of the WordORGAN PRELUDE:

Fanfare and Trumpet Tune on “Holy, Holy, Holy” . . . . . . . . . Christopher Tambling“Gammal fäbodpsalm” (Old Swedish Tune from Dalecarlia) . . . . . . . . . Oskar Lindberg

Samuel Metzger, organ

CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barton Kimbro

WHYMN OF PRAISE: No . 91 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” . . . . . . . . . . . HYMN TO JOY

Words: Henry van Dyke / Music: Ludwig van Beethoven / Psalm 71:23

WINVOCATION (Please lift hands)

WSTATEMENT OF FAITH: Westminster Shorter Catechism Q . 38 . .Marjorie Bowman (8:15) Blanche Tosh (11:00)

What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?At the resurrection, believers, raised in glory, will be publicly recognized and declared not guilty on the day of judgment and will be made completely happy in the full enjoyment of God forever.

This catechism will be the topic of the sermon this evening .

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIT FREUDEN ZART

Words: Robert Liddon / Music: Heinrich Reimann / Luke 2:13-14

Glory to God, His name we laud; Our Father, love He shows us. And to His Son our praises run; He understands and knows us. To Holy Ghost our thanks shall be, To God fore’er in persons three. His loving care enfolds us.

WORSHIP OF GOD WITH THE GIFTS OF GOD

In addition to cash and check, you may give electronically at www .2pc .org/give or text SECOND followed by the gift amount to (901) 410-9500 .

To give to World Missions, text WORLD followed by an amount to the same number .

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “O Be Joyful in the Lord” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John RutterMusic: John Rutter / Psalm 100

O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands .Serve the Lord with gladness, And come before His presence with a song . Be ye sure that the Lord, He is God: It is He that hath made us and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture .O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise . Be thankful unto Him and speak good of His name . His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endureth From generation to generation .Glory be to the Father; glory be to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: World without end, world without end . Amen .

The Chancel Choir Calvin Ellis, director

WDOXOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OLD HUNDREDTH

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.

WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Wynne

GREETINGS

WPRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (Please stand)

WHYMN OF PREPARATION: No . 496 “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE PROMISED LAND

Words: Samuel Stennett / Music: Christopher Miner, arr . Tuten / Revelation 21:23

This is our Hymn of the Month .

SCRIPTURE LESSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exodus 13:14-16(pages 55 in pew Bible)

The grass withers, the flower fades,but the Word of our God will stand forever. (Isaiah 40:8)

SERMON Way Out George Robertson

The Liturgy of the TableINVITATION TO THE TABLEThis is the Lord’s table . All who profess their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are invited to receive communion . If this is not your faith, we would still encourage you to walk forward, knowing that no one will make you take the elements . Any of our elders or pastors will be happy to talk to you about questions or doubts you have about faith in Christ . We encourage children not to take communion until they have joined the church but do welcome them to come forward with their parents to receive a blessing . If you are unable to come forward, please raise your hand and an elder will serve you in your seat . For those in the balcony, please remain seated, and the elements will be served to you in your pew .All communion wafers are gluten free .

WPROFESSION OF OUR FAITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

WGLORIA PATRI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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, Amen!

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Loving Father, who sent Your Son to seek and to save the lost,to deliver captives, to give rest to the weary, and to heal the hurting: we confess that we have lost our way.Forgive our wayward and willful disobedience.Forgive us for every thought, word, or deedthat has brought hurt to others, harmed ourselves, or dishonored Your name.Grace us with Your Holy Spirit, and lead us once again in the way that leads to life.

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness .

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION AND THE 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.

Preparation for WorshipPlease prepare your heart for worship and silence your mobile devices .

Good morning and welcome to Second Presbyterian Church! Today, as the people of God, we have the privilege of coming to the table of our Savior together. From the Scriptures, we can infer three benefits of the Lord’s Supper: The first purpose of the Supper is to provide assurance of our salvation. The specific source of our encouragement is the body and blood of Christ (I Corinthians 11:29-30). We know that we are saved by putting our trust in the person and work of Christ, but the Lord’s Supper is more than a mere remembrance . Celebrating the Lord’s Supper helps our faith connect to the benefits Christ accomplished in His body, both in His life and death (I Corinthians 11:26) . Second, as we are connected more and more to the life of Christ, we actually become better worshipers . That is, the One who beholds God face-to-face helps us to see Him more and more (Colossians 3:1-4) . Finally, the measure of our increased obedience will be our growing love and service toward our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord’s Supper helps us to increasingly see and love Christ. If that is true, then, by definition, our love for His brothers will grow as well (I Corinthians 11:17-22) .Therefore, as we feast on the Word of God and at His table in this service of worship, may we with sincere hearts rejoice and praise the One who, in love, has reconciled us to God and to each other!

SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUPDuring this time, we invite you to join in singing the hymns printed in bold below .

“Come to Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan ForrestMusic: Dan Forrest / Matthew 11:25, 28-29, II Corinthians 6:18, I John 3:1

Come. Come to Me, all you who labor, come to Me, and I will give you rest. Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and you will find rest for your souls.

Come, My child, learn My heart, for I am gentle and lowly .

See how great My love for you, that I have called you My child.

Come, come to Me . Oh, come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, And you will find rest for your souls.

Justin Wadkins, soloist Kenneth Coca, cello

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HAMBURG

Words: Isaac Watts / Music: Lowell Mason / Galatians 6:14

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride.Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God: All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.See, from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down: Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown?

“Behold the Lamb” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty, Stuart TownendWords and Music: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend / Ezekiel 44:16

Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away, Slain for us, and we remember The promise made that all who come in faith Find forgiveness at the cross. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of peace around the table of the King. The body of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Torn for you; eat and remember The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life, Paid the price to make us one. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of love around the table of the King. The blood that cleanses every stain of sin, Shed for you, drink and remember He drained death’s cup that all may enter in To receive the life of God. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of grace around the table of the King.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

WHYMN OF RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HAMBURG

Words: Isaac Watts / Music: Lowell Mason / Galatians 6:14

Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.

WBENEDICTION (please raise hands)

WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “The People Respond: Amen! (from Rubrics) . . . . . Dan Locklair

WIndicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778

The Liturgy of the WordORGAN PRELUDE:

Fanfare and Trumpet Tune on “Holy, Holy, Holy” . . . . . . . . . Christopher Tambling“Gammal fäbodpsalm” (Old Swedish Tune from Dalecarlia) . . . . . . . . . Oskar Lindberg

Samuel Metzger, organ

CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barton Kimbro

WHYMN OF PRAISE: No . 91 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” . . . . . . . . . . . HYMN TO JOY

Words: Henry van Dyke / Music: Ludwig van Beethoven / Psalm 71:23

WINVOCATION (Please lift hands)

WSTATEMENT OF FAITH: Westminster Shorter Catechism Q . 38 . .Marjorie Bowman (8:15) Blanche Tosh (11:00)

What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?At the resurrection, believers, raised in glory, will be publicly recognized and declared not guilty on the day of judgment and will be made completely happy in the full enjoyment of God forever.

This catechism will be the topic of the sermon this evening .

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIT FREUDEN ZART

Words: Robert Liddon / Music: Heinrich Reimann / Luke 2:13-14

Glory to God, His name we laud; Our Father, love He shows us. And to His Son our praises run; He understands and knows us. To Holy Ghost our thanks shall be, To God fore’er in persons three. His loving care enfolds us.

WORSHIP OF GOD WITH THE GIFTS OF GOD

In addition to cash and check, you may give electronically at www .2pc .org/give or text SECOND followed by the gift amount to (901) 410-9500 .

To give to World Missions, text WORLD followed by an amount to the same number .

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “O Be Joyful in the Lord” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John RutterMusic: John Rutter / Psalm 100

O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands .Serve the Lord with gladness, And come before His presence with a song . Be ye sure that the Lord, He is God: It is He that hath made us and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture .O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise . Be thankful unto Him and speak good of His name . His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endureth From generation to generation .Glory be to the Father; glory be to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: World without end, world without end . Amen .

The Chancel Choir Calvin Ellis, director

WDOXOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OLD HUNDREDTH

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.

WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Wynne

GREETINGS

WPRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (Please stand)

WHYMN OF PREPARATION: No . 496 “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE PROMISED LAND

Words: Samuel Stennett / Music: Christopher Miner, arr . Tuten / Revelation 21:23

This is our Hymn of the Month .

SCRIPTURE LESSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exodus 13:14-16(pages 55 in pew Bible)

The grass withers, the flower fades,but the Word of our God will stand forever. (Isaiah 40:8)

SERMON Way Out George Robertson

The Liturgy of the TableINVITATION TO THE TABLEThis is the Lord’s table . All who profess their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are invited to receive communion . If this is not your faith, we would still encourage you to walk forward, knowing that no one will make you take the elements . Any of our elders or pastors will be happy to talk to you about questions or doubts you have about faith in Christ . We encourage children not to take communion until they have joined the church but do welcome them to come forward with their parents to receive a blessing . If you are unable to come forward, please raise your hand and an elder will serve you in your seat . For those in the balcony, please remain seated, and the elements will be served to you in your pew .All communion wafers are gluten free .

WPROFESSION OF OUR FAITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

WGLORIA PATRI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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, Amen!

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Loving Father, who sent Your Son to seek and to save the lost,to deliver captives, to give rest to the weary, and to heal the hurting: we confess that we have lost our way.Forgive our wayward and willful disobedience.Forgive us for every thought, word, or deedthat has brought hurt to others, harmed ourselves, or dishonored Your name.Grace us with Your Holy Spirit, and lead us once again in the way that leads to life.

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness .

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION AND THE 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.

Preparation for WorshipPlease prepare your heart for worship and silence your mobile devices .

Good morning and welcome to Second Presbyterian Church! Today, as the people of God, we have the privilege of coming to the table of our Savior together. From the Scriptures, we can infer three benefits of the Lord’s Supper: The first purpose of the Supper is to provide assurance of our salvation. The specific source of our encouragement is the body and blood of Christ (I Corinthians 11:29-30). We know that we are saved by putting our trust in the person and work of Christ, but the Lord’s Supper is more than a mere remembrance . Celebrating the Lord’s Supper helps our faith connect to the benefits Christ accomplished in His body, both in His life and death (I Corinthians 11:26) . Second, as we are connected more and more to the life of Christ, we actually become better worshipers . That is, the One who beholds God face-to-face helps us to see Him more and more (Colossians 3:1-4) . Finally, the measure of our increased obedience will be our growing love and service toward our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord’s Supper helps us to increasingly see and love Christ. If that is true, then, by definition, our love for His brothers will grow as well (I Corinthians 11:17-22) .Therefore, as we feast on the Word of God and at His table in this service of worship, may we with sincere hearts rejoice and praise the One who, in love, has reconciled us to God and to each other!

SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUPDuring this time, we invite you to join in singing the hymns printed in bold below .

“Come to Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan ForrestMusic: Dan Forrest / Matthew 11:25, 28-29, II Corinthians 6:18, I John 3:1

Come. Come to Me, all you who labor, come to Me, and I will give you rest. Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and you will find rest for your souls.

Come, My child, learn My heart, for I am gentle and lowly .

See how great My love for you, that I have called you My child.

Come, come to Me . Oh, come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, And you will find rest for your souls.

Justin Wadkins, soloist Kenneth Coca, cello

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HAMBURG

Words: Isaac Watts / Music: Lowell Mason / Galatians 6:14

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride.Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God: All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.See, from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down: Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown?

“Behold the Lamb” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty, Stuart TownendWords and Music: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend / Ezekiel 44:16

Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away, Slain for us, and we remember The promise made that all who come in faith Find forgiveness at the cross. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of peace around the table of the King. The body of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Torn for you; eat and remember The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life, Paid the price to make us one. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of love around the table of the King. The blood that cleanses every stain of sin, Shed for you, drink and remember He drained death’s cup that all may enter in To receive the life of God. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of grace around the table of the King.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

WHYMN OF RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HAMBURG

Words: Isaac Watts / Music: Lowell Mason / Galatians 6:14

Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.

WBENEDICTION (please raise hands)

WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “The People Respond: Amen! (from Rubrics) . . . . . Dan Locklair

WIndicates congregation standing CCLI License #252778

The Liturgy of the WordORGAN PRELUDE:

Fanfare and Trumpet Tune on “Holy, Holy, Holy” . . . . . . . . . Christopher Tambling“Gammal fäbodpsalm” (Old Swedish Tune from Dalecarlia) . . . . . . . . . Oskar Lindberg

Samuel Metzger, organ

CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barton Kimbro

WHYMN OF PRAISE: No . 91 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” . . . . . . . . . . . HYMN TO JOY

Words: Henry van Dyke / Music: Ludwig van Beethoven / Psalm 71:23

WINVOCATION (Please lift hands)

WSTATEMENT OF FAITH: Westminster Shorter Catechism Q . 38 . .Marjorie Bowman (8:15) Blanche Tosh (11:00)

What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?At the resurrection, believers, raised in glory, will be publicly recognized and declared not guilty on the day of judgment and will be made completely happy in the full enjoyment of God forever.

This catechism will be the topic of the sermon this evening .

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIT FREUDEN ZART

Words: Robert Liddon / Music: Heinrich Reimann / Luke 2:13-14

Glory to God, His name we laud; Our Father, love He shows us. And to His Son our praises run; He understands and knows us. To Holy Ghost our thanks shall be, To God fore’er in persons three. His loving care enfolds us.

WORSHIP OF GOD WITH THE GIFTS OF GOD

In addition to cash and check, you may give electronically at www .2pc .org/give or text SECOND followed by the gift amount to (901) 410-9500 .

To give to World Missions, text WORLD followed by an amount to the same number .

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “O Be Joyful in the Lord” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John RutterMusic: John Rutter / Psalm 100

O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands .Serve the Lord with gladness, And come before His presence with a song . Be ye sure that the Lord, He is God: It is He that hath made us and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture .O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise . Be thankful unto Him and speak good of His name . His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endureth From generation to generation .Glory be to the Father; glory be to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: World without end, world without end . Amen .

The Chancel Choir Calvin Ellis, director

WDOXOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OLD HUNDREDTH

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.

WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Wynne

GREETINGS

WPRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (Please stand)

WHYMN OF PREPARATION: No . 496 “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE PROMISED LAND

Words: Samuel Stennett / Music: Christopher Miner, arr . Tuten / Revelation 21:23

This is our Hymn of the Month .

SCRIPTURE LESSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exodus 13:14-16(pages 55 in pew Bible)

The grass withers, the flower fades,but the Word of our God will stand forever. (Isaiah 40:8)

SERMON Way Out George Robertson

The Liturgy of the TableINVITATION TO THE TABLEThis is the Lord’s table . All who profess their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are invited to receive communion . If this is not your faith, we would still encourage you to walk forward, knowing that no one will make you take the elements . Any of our elders or pastors will be happy to talk to you about questions or doubts you have about faith in Christ . We encourage children not to take communion until they have joined the church but do welcome them to come forward with their parents to receive a blessing . If you are unable to come forward, please raise your hand and an elder will serve you in your seat . For those in the balcony, please remain seated, and the elements will be served to you in your pew .All communion wafers are gluten free .

WPROFESSION OF OUR FAITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

WGLORIA PATRI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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, Amen!

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Loving Father, who sent Your Son to seek and to save the lost,to deliver captives, to give rest to the weary, and to heal the hurting: we confess that we have lost our way.Forgive our wayward and willful disobedience.Forgive us for every thought, word, or deedthat has brought hurt to others, harmed ourselves, or dishonored Your name.Grace us with Your Holy Spirit, and lead us once again in the way that leads to life.

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness .

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION AND THE 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.

Preparation for WorshipPlease prepare your heart for worship and silence your mobile devices .

Good morning and welcome to Second Presbyterian Church! Today, as the people of God, we have the privilege of coming to the table of our Savior together. From the Scriptures, we can infer three benefits of the Lord’s Supper: The first purpose of the Supper is to provide assurance of our salvation. The specific source of our encouragement is the body and blood of Christ (I Corinthians 11:29-30). We know that we are saved by putting our trust in the person and work of Christ, but the Lord’s Supper is more than a mere remembrance . Celebrating the Lord’s Supper helps our faith connect to the benefits Christ accomplished in His body, both in His life and death (I Corinthians 11:26) . Second, as we are connected more and more to the life of Christ, we actually become better worshipers . That is, the One who beholds God face-to-face helps us to see Him more and more (Colossians 3:1-4) . Finally, the measure of our increased obedience will be our growing love and service toward our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord’s Supper helps us to increasingly see and love Christ. If that is true, then, by definition, our love for His brothers will grow as well (I Corinthians 11:17-22) .Therefore, as we feast on the Word of God and at His table in this service of worship, may we with sincere hearts rejoice and praise the One who, in love, has reconciled us to God and to each other!

SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUPDuring this time, we invite you to join in singing the hymns printed in bold below .

“Come to Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan ForrestMusic: Dan Forrest / Matthew 11:25, 28-29, II Corinthians 6:18, I John 3:1

Come. Come to Me, all you who labor, come to Me, and I will give you rest. Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and you will find rest for your souls.

Come, My child, learn My heart, for I am gentle and lowly .

See how great My love for you, that I have called you My child.

Come, come to Me . Oh, come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, And you will find rest for your souls.

Justin Wadkins, soloist Kenneth Coca, cello

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HAMBURG

Words: Isaac Watts / Music: Lowell Mason / Galatians 6:14

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride.Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God: All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.See, from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down: Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown?

“Behold the Lamb” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty, Stuart TownendWords and Music: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend / Ezekiel 44:16

Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away, Slain for us, and we remember The promise made that all who come in faith Find forgiveness at the cross. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of peace around the table of the King. The body of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Torn for you; eat and remember The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life, Paid the price to make us one. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of love around the table of the King. The blood that cleanses every stain of sin, Shed for you, drink and remember He drained death’s cup that all may enter in To receive the life of God. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of grace around the table of the King.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

WHYMN OF RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HAMBURG

Words: Isaac Watts / Music: Lowell Mason / Galatians 6:14

Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.

WBENEDICTION (please raise hands)

WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “The People Respond: Amen! (from Rubrics) . . . . . Dan Locklair

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The Liturgy of the WordORGAN PRELUDE:

Fanfare and Trumpet Tune on “Holy, Holy, Holy” . . . . . . . . . Christopher Tambling“Gammal fäbodpsalm” (Old Swedish Tune from Dalecarlia) . . . . . . . . . Oskar Lindberg

Samuel Metzger, organ

CALL TO WORSHIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Barton Kimbro

WHYMN OF PRAISE: No . 91 “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” . . . . . . . . . . . HYMN TO JOY

Words: Henry van Dyke / Music: Ludwig van Beethoven / Psalm 71:23

WINVOCATION (Please lift hands)

WSTATEMENT OF FAITH: Westminster Shorter Catechism Q . 38 . .Marjorie Bowman (8:15) Blanche Tosh (11:00)

What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?At the resurrection, believers, raised in glory, will be publicly recognized and declared not guilty on the day of judgment and will be made completely happy in the full enjoyment of God forever.

This catechism will be the topic of the sermon this evening .

WCONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MIT FREUDEN ZART

Words: Robert Liddon / Music: Heinrich Reimann / Luke 2:13-14

Glory to God, His name we laud; Our Father, love He shows us. And to His Son our praises run; He understands and knows us. To Holy Ghost our thanks shall be, To God fore’er in persons three. His loving care enfolds us.

WORSHIP OF GOD WITH THE GIFTS OF GOD

In addition to cash and check, you may give electronically at www .2pc .org/give or text SECOND followed by the gift amount to (901) 410-9500 .

To give to World Missions, text WORLD followed by an amount to the same number .

OFFERTORY ANTHEM: “O Be Joyful in the Lord” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John RutterMusic: John Rutter / Psalm 100

O be joyful in the Lord, all ye lands .Serve the Lord with gladness, And come before His presence with a song . Be ye sure that the Lord, He is God: It is He that hath made us and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture .O go your way into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise . Be thankful unto Him and speak good of His name . His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endureth From generation to generation .Glory be to the Father; glory be to the Son and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: World without end, world without end . Amen .

The Chancel Choir Calvin Ellis, director

WDOXOLOGY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . OLD HUNDREDTH

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.

WPRAYER OF THANKSGIVING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Wynne

GREETINGS

WPRAYERS OF INTERCESSION (Please stand)

WHYMN OF PREPARATION: No . 496 “On Jordan’s Stormy Banks I Stand” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . THE PROMISED LAND

Words: Samuel Stennett / Music: Christopher Miner, arr . Tuten / Revelation 21:23

This is our Hymn of the Month .

SCRIPTURE LESSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exodus 13:14-16(pages 55 in pew Bible)

The grass withers, the flower fades,but the Word of our God will stand forever. (Isaiah 40:8)

SERMON Way Out George Robertson

The Liturgy of the TableINVITATION TO THE TABLEThis is the Lord’s table . All who profess their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are invited to receive communion . If this is not your faith, we would still encourage you to walk forward, knowing that no one will make you take the elements . Any of our elders or pastors will be happy to talk to you about questions or doubts you have about faith in Christ . We encourage children not to take communion until they have joined the church but do welcome them to come forward with their parents to receive a blessing . If you are unable to come forward, please raise your hand and an elder will serve you in your seat . For those in the balcony, please remain seated, and the elements will be served to you in your pew .All communion wafers are gluten free .

WPROFESSION OF OUR FAITH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

WGLORIA PATRI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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, Amen!

CORPORATE PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Loving Father, who sent Your Son to seek and to save the lost,to deliver captives, to give rest to the weary, and to heal the hurting: we confess that we have lost our way.Forgive our wayward and willful disobedience.Forgive us for every thought, word, or deedthat has brought hurt to others, harmed ourselves, or dishonored Your name.Grace us with Your Holy Spirit, and lead us once again in the way that leads to life.

INDIVIDUAL PRAYERS OF CONFESSION

ASSURANCE OF DIVINE PARDON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I John 1:9

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness .

WORDS OF INSTITUTION

PRAYER OF CONSECRATION AND THE 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.

Preparation for WorshipPlease prepare your heart for worship and silence your mobile devices .

Good morning and welcome to Second Presbyterian Church! Today, as the people of God, we have the privilege of coming to the table of our Savior together. From the Scriptures, we can infer three benefits of the Lord’s Supper: The first purpose of the Supper is to provide assurance of our salvation. The specific source of our encouragement is the body and blood of Christ (I Corinthians 11:29-30). We know that we are saved by putting our trust in the person and work of Christ, but the Lord’s Supper is more than a mere remembrance . Celebrating the Lord’s Supper helps our faith connect to the benefits Christ accomplished in His body, both in His life and death (I Corinthians 11:26) . Second, as we are connected more and more to the life of Christ, we actually become better worshipers . That is, the One who beholds God face-to-face helps us to see Him more and more (Colossians 3:1-4) . Finally, the measure of our increased obedience will be our growing love and service toward our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord’s Supper helps us to increasingly see and love Christ. If that is true, then, by definition, our love for His brothers will grow as well (I Corinthians 11:17-22) .Therefore, as we feast on the Word of God and at His table in this service of worship, may we with sincere hearts rejoice and praise the One who, in love, has reconciled us to God and to each other!

SHARING THE BREAD AND THE CUPDuring this time, we invite you to join in singing the hymns printed in bold below .

“Come to Me” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dan ForrestMusic: Dan Forrest / Matthew 11:25, 28-29, II Corinthians 6:18, I John 3:1

Come. Come to Me, all you who labor, come to Me, and I will give you rest. Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and you will find rest for your souls.

Come, My child, learn My heart, for I am gentle and lowly .

See how great My love for you, that I have called you My child.

Come, come to Me . Oh, come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, And you will find rest for your souls.

Justin Wadkins, soloist Kenneth Coca, cello

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HAMBURG

Words: Isaac Watts / Music: Lowell Mason / Galatians 6:14

When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride.Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, save in the death of Christ my God: All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood.See, from His head, His hands, His feet, sorrow and love flow mingled down: Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, or thorns compose so rich a crown?

“Behold the Lamb” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keith Getty, Stuart TownendWords and Music: Keith Getty and Stuart Townend / Ezekiel 44:16

Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away, Slain for us, and we remember The promise made that all who come in faith Find forgiveness at the cross. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of peace around the table of the King. The body of our Savior, Jesus Christ, Torn for you; eat and remember The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life, Paid the price to make us one. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of love around the table of the King. The blood that cleanses every stain of sin, Shed for you, drink and remember He drained death’s cup that all may enter in To receive the life of God. So, we share in this Bread of Life, and we drink of His sacrifice, As a sign of our bonds of grace around the table of the King.

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

WHYMN OF RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .HAMBURG

Words: Isaac Watts / Music: Lowell Mason / Galatians 6:14

Were the whole realm of nature mine, that were a present far too small; Love so amazing, so divine, demands my soul, my life, my all.

WBENEDICTION (please raise hands)

WCONGREGATIONAL THREE-FOLD AMEN

ORGAN POSTLUDE: “The People Respond: Amen! (from Rubrics) . . . . . Dan Locklair

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Welcome, Guests!

If you are visiting with us today, we welcome you to Second Presbyterian . Please sign our Friendship Pad, which will be passed during the Greetings time of the service. Our Congregational Communities (CCs), also known as Sunday School classes, offer a wide variety of options for various age groups and stages of life . Visiting a CC (Sundays at 9:45 a .m .) is the best way to get to know others and become involved. Visit 2pc .org/cc for a list of classes . Children in Worship: We consider it a privilege for children to worship with us . If your children become restless and vocal, feel free to visit the “soundproof” Cry Room at the back of the Sanctuary . Worship bags including material specifically designed for children are available at the Nursery desk.Sunday Night Worship: We gather each Sunday night at 6:00 in the Sanctuary for a service of prayer, praise, and teaching from God’s Word . Our current series covers the Westminster Shorter Catechism. We invite you to worship with us!Weekly Focus on Missions

World Missions: Aileen Coleman is one of the cofounders of Annoor Sanatorium in Mafraq, Jordan, and has served there since 1965 treating Bedouins with TB . Recently, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation took notice of Annoor and sent a delegation there to inspect the hospital . Afterward, they congratulated Aileen for the standard of care patients receive and the high recovery rate among patients who have multi-drug resistant TB. The visit ended with a significant donation of TB medications from the Foundation . Please pray for continued healing for the patients at Annoor, both medically and spiritually, and for continued strength for Aileen . Pray also for the staff at Annoor as some still need residency visas. Mission Memphis: Dr . Katherine Lawson created Victims to Victory in 1995 to serve families affected by homicide and other violent crimes through Christian counseling, outreach, and community education . She recently retired, and the Memphis community was gracious to pour out love and support at her retirement celebration . Please pray for those who will continue to host homicide support group sessions as the overall ministry closes.General News

Weekly Prayer Time: Each Sunday, all are invited to pray for spiritual awakening and revival in our church and city from 5:00-5:45 p .m . in B102 . World Missions Stewardship: If you wish to pledge to support mission efforts around the world through praying, giving, and/or going and have yet to submit your pledge card, cards are available in the pew racks today and may be dropped in the offering plate.

VBS Volunteers: Vacation Bible School is June 1-4, and we are looking for adult volunteers to help make the week run smoothly! There are many ways to get involved including teaching, leading crafts, helping with recreation, doing registration, greeting, and more . By committing to help out now, you guarantee that we will be ready for another great VBS this summer . Visit 2pc.org/vbs to sign up to help. Contact Mandy Morse with questions at (901) 531-6187 or mandy .morse@2pc .org . MidWeek: Our MidWeek semester is underway! Visit 2pc .org/midweek for the full schedule including teachers, times, and locations . Dinner is served beginning at 5:00 p .m . Note: We will not meet on March 11 due to Spring Break .Join the Choir for Easter! If you enjoy singing but aren’t able to commit to the choir each week, we hope you’ll consider singing with us during Holy Week and/or on Easter Sunday . Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 p .m . in the Choir Room through April 8 (excluding March 11) . Please email ginny .atkinson@2pc .org if you’d like to join us . We kindly request that you attend at least three rehearsals .Women’s Retreat: Registration is underway for our annual Women’s Retreat, March 27-29, at Victory Ranch . This year we will hear from Mary Willson, Kelsie Ellison, Faith Reid, and Elena Lopez on a topic from I Thessalonians:

“God’s Word at Work in Our Waiting .” Visit 2pc .org/women to learn more .Caring Ministry

Congratulations to:Melissa and Josh Baker on the birth of their son, John Edward Baker, February 13, 2020 .In the Hospital (as of 2/26/20)Allan Davis, Ava Maria HomeAnn Hall, Allen Morgan RehabJudy Bechtel, Allen Morgan RehabLeigh Rhea Frazier, Baptist MemphisMarch Flowers

The flowers in the Sanctuary today are given to the glory of God and in honor of: their parents by Mr . and Mrs . Colin Donoghue who were married yesterday . Mrs . Donoghue is the former Cooper Mahoney .The flowers in the Sanctuary for the month of March are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of: Gloria Joyce Cape by her family; Charlie Cash by his wife, Jane, his daughters, Cynthia, Cathy, and Marguerite, and his grandchildren; Dr . Phillip Sherman by his wife, Barbara, his children, and his grandchildren; Richard E . Shubert by his daughter, Linda Shubert Courtney, and his family; James Wetter by his wife, Betty, and their children; Jane Morrison Moore by Brandon and Joe Morrison; and Julia H . Davidson by Mary and Orin Davidson.

Our 11:00 a.m. service is broadcast live each week on 1210AM and 103.1FM. Our worship services can be seen every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on

WREG-TV (Channel 3) . Live streaming of our Sunday morning and evening worship services is also available at www.2pc.org/live.

4055 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38111 www.2pc.org · (901) 454-0034

Getting Connected at Second

A pastor will be available after the service to pray for you in the Gathering Room, located on the left as you exit the southwest door of the Sanctuary. To find out more about who we are and how you can become part of our church community, or for help with specific concerns, you may contact a member of our pastoral team listed below by calling (901) 454-0034 or emailing firstname.lastname@2pc.org .

David Bowen, Pastor to Middle Adults Dan Burns, Pastor of World Missions Todd Erickson, Pastoral Executive Artez Henderson, Pastoral Resident Barton Kimbro, Pastor to Young AdultsJon McGuirt, Pastoral Resident Gerry Peak, Pastor to Senior Adults

Brett Powell, Pastoral Resident Josh Preston, Pastoral Resident George Robertson, Senior Pastor Tim Russell, Pastor to Middle Adults Brandon Terry, Pastor to Young AdultsMary Willson, Director of Women in Ministry Brett Wynne, Pastor to Young Adults

Way Out March 1, 2020

I. By Words

II. By Relationship