Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will

give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I

am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your

souls.

Matthew 11:28-29

The Lord’s Day

April 7, 2019

2

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Sunday, April 7

9:30 AM Joint Sunday School with Dr. Jason Lisle, Chapel

10:45 AM Worship Service with Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

6:00 PM Creation Seminar with Dr. Lisle, Sanctuary

Monday, April 8

9:30 AM Sewing Sisters, Fellowship Room

Tuesday, April 9

9:30 AM Ladies Bible Study, Fellowship Room

Wednesday, April 10

6:15 PM Youth Programs, Lower Level Sanctuary

Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Choir Room

6:30 PM Men’s Bible Study, Conference Room

Thursday, April 11

6:30 AM Gathering of Men for prayer and study, Sanctuary room 8

5:30 PM Diaconate Meeting, 5th Grade Classroom

6:30 PM Stated Session Meeting, Fellowship Room

Sunday, April 14

9:30 AM Sunday School

10:45 AM Worship Service

12:00 PM Call To Prayer, Chapel

Welcome to Arden Presbyterian Church. We hope your time in worship with us is a

blessing and help to you. Please fill out the Friendship Register form so that we have a

record of your attendance. For all first-time visitors, there is a gift at the Welcome Center

in the Narthex. Please drop by and see us!

3

ORDER OF WORSHIP

Prelude

Gathering Song

Creation Sings the Father’s Song

Creation sings the Father’s song; he calls the sun to wake the dawn

And run the course of day, till evening falls in crimson rays.

His fingerprints in flakes of snow, his breath upon this spinning globe,

He charts the eagle’s flight, commands the newborn baby’s cry.

(Chorus)

Hallelujah! Let all creation stand and sing,

“Hallelujah!” Fill the earth with songs of worship;

Tell the wonders of creation’s King.

Creation gazed upon his face; the ageless One in time’s embrace,

Unveiled the Father’s plan of reconciling God and man.

A second Adam walked the earth, whose blameless life would break the curse,

Whose death would set us free to live with him eternally. (Chorus)

Creation longs for his return, when Christ shall reign upon the earth;

The bitter wars that rage are birth pains of a coming age.

When he renews the land and sky, all heav’n will sing and earth reply

With one resplendent theme: the glories of our God and King! (Chorus 2x)

Keith and Kristyn Getty and Stuart Townend

© 2008 Thankyou Music

Welcome Rev. Nathan Francis

(Please sign the Friendship Register form and pass it to your neighbor)

Greeting of One Another

4

GOD CALLS US TO WORSHIP HIM

Call to Worship Dr. Craig Sheppard

Minister: Show us your ways, O Lord, and teach us your paths.

ALL: Guide us in your truth and teach us, for you are the God of our

salvation, and our hope is in you all day long. Remember your

mercy and love, for they are from of old.

Minister: Do not remember the sins of our youth and our rebellious ways;

according to your love remember us, for you, O Lord, are good.

ALL: Good and upright is the LORD; therefore he instructs sinners in

his ways.

Adapted from Psalm 24:4-7

Hymn of Adoration God, All Nature Sings Thy Glory No. 122

Prayer of Invocation (concluding with 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. Lead us not into temptation, but

deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory

forever and ever. Amen.

5

Song of Praise

God, the Uncreated One

God, the uncreated One, the Author of salvation;

Who wrote the laws of space and time, who fashioned worlds to his design.

The One whom angel hosts revere, hung the stars like chandeliers,

Numbered every grain of sand, knows the heart of every man.

He is King forever, he is King forever, he is King forevermore.

God our fortress and our strength, the Rock on which we can depend;

Matchless in his majesty, his power and authority.

Unshaken by the schemes of man, never-changing, great I AM,

Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, he is faithful through it all.

Crown him King forever, crown him King forever,

Crown him King forevermore.

Mighty God in mortal flesh, forsaken by a traitor’s kiss;

The curse of sin and centuries, did pierce the lowly Prince of Peace.

Oh, lifted high, the sinless man, crucified the spotless Lamb,

Buried by the sons of man, rescued by the Father’s hand,

To reign as King forever, reign as King forever, reign as King forevermore.

King Eternal, God of grace, we crown you with the highest praise;

Heaven shouts and saints adore, “You’re holy, holy, holy, Lord!”

What joy in everlasting life, all is love and faith is sight;

Justice rolls and praises rise, at the name of Jesus Christ.

King of kings forever, King of kings forever, King of kings forevermore.

Aaron Keyes and Pete James

© 2016 Getty Music Songs

Common Hymnal Publishing,

10000 Fathers, Thankyou Music

6

Corporate Confession of Faith Rev. Francis

Minister: What is God’s guarantee for all those who are justified by faith in

Jesus Christ?

ALL: God guarantees our adoption (of all those who are justified in

his only son, Jesus Christ). Those adopted enjoy the freedoms

and privileges of God’s children, have his name put on them,

and receive the Spirit of adoption.

Adapted from Westminster Confession of Faith, 12.1

GOD GRACIOUSLY RENEWS OUR HEARTS

Corporate Confession of Sin

Heavenly Father, we confess that we often do not live like sons who have been

adopted through Jesus Christ. Rather than walking with you in obedience, hu-

mility and faith, we live and look like the world. Forgive us. Because you have

put your name upon us, my we live as true sons of God.

Silent Confession of Sin Assurance of Pardon and Pastoral Prayer

“The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation” Psalm 118:14

(There will be no Children’s Church today, but

Children’s Pew Bags are available in the Narthex.)

The Presentation of His Tithes and Our Offerings

7

Offertory Sanctuary Choir

O Lord, Bread of Life

O Lord, bread of life,

we come to your table and praise your name;

O Lord, we take your cup in thanks and celebration,

your name we proclaim,

you set us free, we rest in thee,

O Lord, you died that we may live for all eternity.

O Lord of peace and love,

I eat your bread and drink your cup, come live in me;

O Lord from God above,

your blood was shed upon the tree,

you set me free, I rest in thee,

O Lord, you died that I may live for all eternity.

Amen. From Cantique de Jean Racine, Op. 11

by Gabriel Faure

Words and Choral Setting by Patrick M. Liebergen

© 2003 Hope Publishing Co.

8

GOD RENEWS OUR MINDS

Sermon Dr. Sheppard

Becoming All Things

1 Corinthians 9:19-27

(Pew Bible Page 957)

9

Becoming All Things

1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Sunday, April 7, 2019

_____________________________________________________________________________

I. An Eternal Win v.19

II. An Adaptive Ministry vv.20-23

III. A Qualified Life vv. 24-27

IV. Application

10

Hymn of Preparation Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me No. 500

Verses 1, 2

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Arden Presbyterian Church welcomes to the Lord’s Table all baptized Christians

who actively trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation, who are seeking to forsake

their sin, and who are members in good standing of congregations that proclaim

this gospel.

Hymn of Response Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me No. 500

Verses 3, 4

GOD BLESSES US AND SENDS US

The Lord’s Benediction

The Church’s Response Doxology No. 731

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below;

Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host;

Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Amen. Text: Thomas Ken

Music: Genevan Psalter, 1551, alt.

© Public Domain

Postlude

Elders will be available after the service at the front of the Sanctuary

for prayer and encouragement.

12

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mark your calendars for the Arden Easter Egg Hunt Outreach Event on Saturday,

April 20 from 10 AM-Noon. We have over 8,000 empty Easter eggs to fill! You can

participate by donating candy in the foyer (individually wrapped candy, small enough

to fit in an egg). Invite your friends and neighbors to this fun morning full of family

activities.

If you would like to purchase an Easter lily in honor or memory of a loved one, order

forms will be available at the Welcome Center and on the church website. You may

also email Charlene in the church office at ardensecretary@gmail.com.

The Arden Presbyterian Preschool is now enrolling for next school year. Currently,

we have openings in all classes. Tours are available with no appointment needed from

9:00 AM-Noon on school days.

Next Sunday, April 14, join us for A Call To Prayer in the Chapel immediately

following the worship service. We will dismiss by 1:00 PM. The purpose is to pray for

revival/awakening and for our church. A prayer leader will facilitate the prayer time

and prayer prompts will be available to help us focus. A Call to Prayer meets the

second Sunday of each month. Join us as we seek God in prayer for the nations, our

country, city and church.

All visitors are invited to lunch on Sunday, April 28th, immediately following the

service in the Multipurpose Room. The Visitor's Lunch is designed to give visitors an

opportunity to meet the church staff, elders, and deacons as well as hear about

opportunities to plug-in to the ministries of our church. If you are a new or long-time

visitor, we would love for you to join us for lunch. This is a great Sunday to invite

your friends to visit our church. Please contact Pastor Nathan at

nathanbfrancis@gmail.com for more information.

13

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Science and Faith—do they contradict? Plan to attend our Creation Seminar with

astrophysicist Dr. Jason Lisle, PhD., today, Sunday, April 7.

6:00 PM (Sanctuary): Astronomy Reveals Creation

7:15 PM Ultimate Proof of Creation

8:15 PM A time of question and answer.

Be sure to invite your believing and non-believing friends and join us as we look to the

heavens through the lens of an astrophysicist! Nursery will be provided.

The Youth Ministry is accepting applications for summer interns. Interested college

students can email Gabe for more information or to apply: gabrielfmalloy@gmail.com.

Easter time is another excellent time to remember our Homebound Friends with a

card. Please pick up a current list at the Welcome Table and mail your card(s) in time

for Easter. Please sign your name saying you are from Arden Presbyterian Church as

many of the people who send cards may be unknown to the Homebound Friend. Thank

you so much for taking the time to remember these dear friends.

Small Groups Welcome New Members! Are you looking for a way to build great

friendships with others from our church? Consider being a part of our small group

ministry! We invite you to visit a few small groups to find one that is a good fit for you.

For more info, stop by the Welcome Center to see the Small Group handout for times

and locations.

GALS event (Growing And Loving Servants) Attention all women and girls, you are

invited to a devotional and flower arranging demonstration with hands on

participation on Saturday, May 5 at 9:30. A vase, pruners and flowers will be provided

or you can bring your own. Please sign up with Charlene at ardensecretary@gmail.com

or call at 828-684-7221 ext. 312 and let her know what items you will need.

14

FINANACIAL UPDATE

March Financial Update as of 03/31/2019 , Month End Results

3/31/2019 General Fund Offering: $16,457

March Giving YTD Giving YTD Expense YTD Difference

General Fund $87,516 $266,760 $289,163 ($22,402)

Mercy Fund $7,360 $11,816 $2,539 $9,276

Faith Promise $19,351 $36,701 $41,775 ($5,075)

Building $647 $1,578 —- $1,578

15

MINISTRY STAFF

Rev. Dr. Craig Sheppard

Senior Pastor

Ext. 312

Rev. Dwight Basham

Assoc. Pastor of Music and Pastoral Care

Ext. 304

Rev. Nathan Francis

Asst. Pastor of Discipleship and Outreach

Ext. 309

Rev. Gabe Malloy

Asst. Pastor of Youth

Ext. 302

Mr. David Livernois

Pastoral Intern

Ext. 311

Kathy Meeks

Children’s Ministry Assistant

Ext. 305

Kimberly Hathaway

Children’s Ministry Assistant

Ext. 305

Jean-Marie VunCannon

Director of Women’s Ministries

Ext. 315

Dan Berger

Business Administrator

Ext. 313

Charlene Dalton

Pastoral Secretary

Ext. 312

Linda Sease

Music Ministry/Pastoral Care Assistant

Ext. 357

Barbara Cameron

Arden Presbyterian Preschool Director

828-684-7256

CURRENT OFFICERS

Elders:

Kees Auer

Monty Baker

John Dean

Steve Jennings, Clerk of Session

Sammy Johnson

David Livernois

John Paschall

Bill Resh

Tony VunCannon

Jim Wilde

Deacons:

Tim Bartlett

Mark Gould

Daniel Jensen

Larry Kidd

Aaron Kraft

16

The flowers today are given to the glory of God in honor of Richard and Neta Pannell’s

56th wedding anniversary.

OUR VISION

The vision of Arden Presbyterian Church is to be a vibrant, Christ-centered body

of Reformed believers, who are in the Word, in the church, and in the world. We

seek to grow in our knowledge and love of the Word, to corporately worship our

Triune God reverently and joyfully, and to lovingly communicate the gospel to a

lost, yet watchful world. We strive to live out our faith through the active

application of our time, talents, and resources in ministry and service to our

church, our local community, and across the globe.

Arden Presbyterian Church

2215 Hendersonville Road

Arden, NC 28704

828-684-7221

www.ardenpres.org

Children’s Sunday School Classes

9:30AM-10:15AM

Youth & Adult Sunday School Classes

9:30AM-10:15AM

Worship Service

10:45AM-12:00 PM

If you are unable to attend our weekly worship service, watch our live stream at

www.ardenpres.org

Save these dates for All Church events:

April 14: Call to Prayer Following Worship Service

April 11-14: Disaster Response Team to New Bern, NC

April 18: Maundy Thursday Service

April 20: Easter Egg Hunt Outreach

April 21: Easter Sunday Brunch and Worship Service

April 28: Visitor’s Luncheon

May 5: GALS Devotional and Flower Arranging