Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, Blessings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Yesterday I was thinking about Jesus’ marvelous promise in Matthew 16 in light of the terrorist attacks. There Jesus tells us, “On this rock I will be build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matt 16:18). We live in a …
Order of Worship for 3/27/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said.’” Matthew 28:5-6 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship …
Order of Worship for 3/20/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” 2 Corinthians 8:9 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship …
From the Pastor’s Desk (3/9/2016)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, I just posted to our church FB page an article that cautions against being lukewarm to Christ. Let’s take a moment to read the article today and pray that the Lord would stir up in us a zeal for Christ! Let’s pray that we would have a renewed wonder at the person and work of …
Order of worship for 3/13/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught.” Isaiah 50:4 The Lord Calls Us to Worship …
From the Pastor’s Desk (3/2/2016)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, Jesus reigns! In this election season, we all need the constant reminder that the Lord Jesus Christ is on his throne. And he is ruling all things for the sake of his church. Nations rise and fall – leaders come and go – but the church endures forever! Our hope is in heaven – our …
Order of Worship for 3/6/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 27:11 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 108:1-4 * Prayer of Invocation Our Response to the Lord’s Call * Hymn of Praise …
From the Pastor’s Desk (2/24/2016)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, Last night at our session meeting we spent a few minutes reflecting on Moses’ words to Israel just before his death: “Take to heart all the words by which I am warning you today, that you may command them to your children, that they may be careful to do all the words of this law. …
Order of Worship for 2/28/2016
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.” Psalm 27:11 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 29:1-2 * Prayer of Invocation Our Response to the Lord’s Call * …
From the Pastor’s Desk (2/17/2016)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, Blessings to you in the name of Christ. This past week I was writing an article for “New Horizons,”our denominational magazine, regarding our church and the process of organizing to be a local congregation. Writing the article prompted me to reflect back on God’s good providence to us these last 3.5 years. The Lord has …