from Charles Spurgeon’s “Morning and Evening,” July 13th … Jonah 4:9 God said to Jonah, Doest thou well to be angry? Anger is not always or necessarily sinful, but it has such a tendency to run wild that whenever it displays itself, we should be quick to question its character, with this enquiry, “Doest thou well to be angry?” It …
Order of Worship for 7/17/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ.” Ephesians 3:8 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 100:1-3 * Prayer of Invocation …
Mid-week devotion (7/6/2016)
From the Pastor’s Desk Mid-week Devotional “Forgive us our Debts” Matthew 6:7-8, “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this …” …
Order of worship for 7/10/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “It shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the house of the LORD shall be established as the highest of the mountains, and shall be lifted up above the hills.” Isaiah 2:2 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to …
Order of Worship for 7/3/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, ‘King of kings and Lord of lords.’” Revelation 19:16 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 89:1-2 * Prayer of Invocation Our Response to the Lord’s Call …
Mid-week devotional (week of 6/27/2016)
From the Pastor’s Desk Mid-week Devotional “Forgive us our Debts” Matthew 6:7-8, “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like this …” …
Order of Worship for 6/26/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope.” 1 Peter 1:3 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 136:1-3 * …
Order of Worship for June 19, 2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “But as it is, Christ has obtained a ministry that is as much more excellent than the old as the covenant he mediates is better, since it is enacted on better promises.” Hebrews 8:6 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship …
Mid-Week Devotional (6/8/2016)
From the Pastor’s Desk Mid-week Devotional “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” Matthew 6:7-8, “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Pray then like …
Book Review of “Presbytopia”
I am very thankful for a new book recently published by Christian Focus. Rev. Ken Golden, minister of Sovereign Grace OPC in Davenport, Iowa, wrote Presbytopia: What it means to be Presbyterian in hopes that it will provide ‘some assistance to churches seeking to educate visitors and parishioners alike.’ In my opinion, this book succeeds in doing just that. Presbytopia is …