Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, One verse that always strikes me is Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 6, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” We are …
Order of Worship for 11/22/2015
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.” Psalm 121:1-2 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 29:1-4 * Prayer of Invocation Our …
From the Pastor’s Desk (11/11/2015)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, In a few weeks, we will collect the special annual offering of the OPC known as the Thank Offering. This offering is used to fund the ministries of the denomination – the foreign missions, home missions, and Christian education arenas of the OPC. Please click here for a helpful summary of the Thank Offering: http://opc.org/cce/ThankOffering.html …
Order of Worship for 11/15/2015
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” 1 John 4:10 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 100:1-5 * Prayer of Invocation …
From the Pastor’s Desk (11/4/2015)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, The Apostle Paul tells us in Romans, “Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another” (12:15-16a). As the church, may we be obedient to Paul’s command. May we rejoice with those who rejoice; and may we weep with those who weep. As the church, we are a …
Order of Worship for 11/8/2015
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.” Romans 5:6 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 93:1-2 * Prayer of Invocation Our Response to the Lord’s Call * Hymn of Praise …
From the Pastor’s Desk (10/28/2015)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, Jesus teaches us in John 15:7, “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” Friends, are we abiding in Christ? Are his words abiding in you today? If so, then his word will shape you prayer life. Then Jesus’ priorities will …
Order of Worship for 11/1/2015
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 92:1-4 * Prayer of Invocation Our Response to the Lord’s Call * Hymn of Praise #115 “All Creatures of Our God …
From the Pastor’s Desk (10/21/2015)
Dear CSOPC brothers and sisters, In 1 Timothy 6:12 the Apostle Paul calls the young Timothy to ‘fight the good fight of the faith.’ And this same call applies to us today. Indeed the Christian life is a daily battle against the enemies of sin, the flesh, and the devil. But this is not a fight we engage in in …
Order of Worship for 10/25/2015
Welcome and Announcements Scripture Meditation “Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the Lord will not count his sin.” Romans 4:7-8 The Lord Calls Us to Worship * Salutation 1 Corinthians 1:3 * Call to Worship Psalm 47:1-2 * Prayer of Invocation …