CHORAL MEDITATION

Prayer Before Singing D. Hustad Moody Chorale

A song is a beautiful thing! Voices join in full-throated melody, and lift to blend in glorious harmony. Men’s hearts are moved, e’en lifted to ecstasy with a song; for a song is a beautiful thing.

But when I sing, Lord, let it not be for this alone, lest fruitless I be when day is done. Touch Thou my lips. Thy beauty let me see,

and fill my heart with love eternally, that men may come to know and adore Thee. Lord, this prayer I bring, Lord, for Thee I sing!

CALL TO WORSHIP

Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Music LEADER: Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.

March 13, 2016 10:15 a.m.

CONGREGATION: Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. LEADER: Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. CONGREGATION: For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues though all generations. Psalm 100

CHORAL INTROIT

Tollite Hostias C. Saint-Saens Franklin & Marshall College Chamber Singers

Bring offerings, and adore the Lord in his holy place. Rejoice, heaven, and exult, all the earth, before the Lord, for he comes. Alleluia.

INVOCATION

CHORAL MINISTRY

E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come P. Manz Moody Chorale

*SING GOD’S PRAISE

Hymn #2—Holy, Holy, Holy Text: R. Heber; Tune: NICAEA

Stanza 1

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;

Holy, Holy, Holy, merciful and mighty! God in Three-Persons, blessed Trinity!

Stanza 2

Holy, Holy, Holy! All the saints adore Thee, Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,

Which was and is, and evermore shall be.

Stanza 3 Holy, Holy, Holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see. Only Thou art holy, there is none beside Thee,

Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

Stanza 4 Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!

All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, Holy, Holy, merciful and might!

God in Three-Persons, blessed Trinity! Amen!

AFFIRMATION 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 Spirit, 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 sits 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 Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

CHORAL MINISTRY

In Dulci Jubilo arr. M. Culloton Moody Chorale

In sweet joy, let us our homage show, our heart’s joy reclineth

In a manger, and like a bright star shineth, In your mother’s lap. Beginning and ending.

O infant Jesus! I yearn for thee always! Hear me, I beseech thee,

O best of boys! My pray’r let it reach thee, O Prince of Glory; Draw me after you.

O love of the Father! O mercy of the Son! Deeply were we stained, Through our sins;

But thou hast for us gained the joys of heaven! O that we were there!

Where are joys, where, if they be not there? There are angels singing new songs!

And there the bells are ringing in the King’s courts O that we were there, in sweet joy!

UPSIDE DOWN HAPPINESS, Matthew 5:3-13 Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor

CHORAL MINISTRY

Blessed Are They D. Haas Franklin & Marshall College Chamber Singers, Moody Chorale, The

Village Church Choir

PRAYER with THE LORD’S PRAYER

Scott Moore, Fort Myers

Our Father which 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 trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into

temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS

CHORAL MINISTRY

Do Not Be Afraid P. Stopford Moody Chorale

CHORAL MINISTRY

Ain’a That Good News W. Dawson Franklin & Marshall College Chamber Singers

CHORAL MINISTRY

My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord M. Hogan Moody Chorale

CHORAL MINISTRY

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross arr. G. Martin Franklin & Marshall College Chamber Singers, Moody Chorale, The

Village Church Choir conducting, Dr. William Wright, Franklin & Marshall College

REAL COMFORT, John 14:15-17 Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor

CHORAL MINISTRY

If Ye Love Me T. Tallis Franklin & Marshall College Chamber Singers

HYMN OF RESPONSE

Hymn #567 — Abide with Me Text: H. Lyte; Tune: EVENTIDE

Stanza 1 Abide with me — fast falls the eventide;

The darkness deepens — Lord, with me abide! When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, oh, abide with me!

Stanza 3

I need Thy presence every passing hour; What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power? Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be? Through cloud and sunshine, oh, abide with me!

Stanza 5

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Sing through the gloom, and point me to the skies;

Heaven’s morning breaks and earth’s vain shadows flee! In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!

BENEDICTION

CHORAL BENEDICTION

The Lord Bless You and Keep You P. Lutkin Franklin & Marshall College Chamber Singers, Moody Chorale, The

Village Church Choir conducting, Dr. Xiangtang Hong, Moody Bible Institute

ORGAN POSTLUDE

Hymn Improvisation Ron Boud (Estuary)

*Congregation standing. All material copied by permission. CCLI # 94211

As a courtesy to others who gather to worship with us, please silence all cell phones and pagers as you enter the Sanctuary.

THIS SUNDAY MORNING we will enjoy the ministry of the Moody Chorale (Moody Bible Institute, Chicago), who together with The Chamber Singers from Franklin and Marshall College (Lancaster, PA) and our own Village Church Choir. Music will fill the sanctuary with glorious sounds of praise. Pastor Hawkins will use the music as a launching pad into the scriptures as he teaches us how good doctrine always leads to doxology and praise. In the evening service Professor Gregory Athnos will present the first of a three part series entitled, The Easter Jesus and the Good Friday Church, with parts two and three presented through the Academy for Lifelong Learning on Monday and Tuesday mornings.

IT’S SPRING BREAK SUNDAY! It is our joy to welcome the 36 voices of the Moody Chorale from the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill as well as the 18 voices of Chamber Singers from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA as the sing God’s praises and join voices with the Village Church Choir in this special Festival of Sacred Song. It’s our privilege to collaborate with both conductors, Dr. Xiangtang Hong of Moody Bible Institute and Dr. William Wright of Franklin & Marshall College, to share this music ministry as we worship together today.

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NEXT SUNDAY Pastor Hawkins will present a Palm Sunday sermon entitled The Weeping King. In the evening Pastor Hawkins will give a message entitled An Unlikely Prophet.

THE EASTER JESUS AND THE GOOD FRIDAY CHURCH -- Professor Greg Athnos will prepare us for Holy Week with an insightful examination of how the early church viewed the resurrection of Christ. His extensive studies of the art in the catacombs in Rome and elsewhere reveal important dimensions of the worship life of the first generations of Christians. His series will begin in our Sunday evening service on March 13, and will be followed by two Academy classes on March 14 and 15 (check the Academy program for details and sign up for those sessions). Professor Athnos is a gifted and popular speaker on the subject and has presented this material around the world.

IN LIEU OF A MARCH GLOBAL OUTREACH MEETING, Women's Ministries encourages you to sign up for the second of a two-part class, Local Efforts to Combat Human Sex Trafficking in SW Florida and the US. Part 2 will be held Wednesday, March 16, in the Grand Cypress Room at the Woodlands. Please refer to pages 33 and 36 of the Shell Point Academy class brochure for more information. Please support this joint effort between Women's Ministries and the Shell Point Academy.

AN UPDATED CHURCH DIRECTORY is being prepared for distribution. Please take a moment to update any changes to your contact information (address, home phone, cell phone, email, etc.) by completing a Personal Information Update card located in the Narthex or email the church office at TVC@VillageChurchShellPoint.org.

GREETINGS PASTOR ANDY AND THE VILLAGE CHURCH at Shell Point. I wanted to thank you all for your generous outpouring of love on our family; your kindness and generosity is evident not only in the love offering check but also in the many words of encouragement. While I was at your church I felt completely at home and overwhelmingly affirmed. I greatly enjoyed not only the opportunities I had to minister to you in our times together, but also, and maybe more so, in the many personal conversations that we had. I thank God for giving me the privilege of spending a week with you all in Fort Myers. May God bless you all richly. — Peace, John and Lisa Sappia (and the kids)

THANKS to Jeff Wheaton for his recent presentation on his ministry with the Free Burma Rangers. Jeff can be contacted via jeffwheaton1@gmail.com.

This Week at The Village ChurchThis Week at The Village ChurchThis Week at The Village ChurchThis Week at The Village Church

SUNDAY — March 13

6:15 p.m. Evening Worship — Gregory Athnos Sanctuary

MONDAY — March 14

10:15 a.m. Academy Class w/ Gregory Athnos Sanctuary

TUESDAY — March 15

8:15 a.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room

10:15 a.m. Academy Class w/ Gregory Athnos Grand Cypress Room

1:15 p.m. Finance Committee Conference Room

1:30 p.m. Stamp Ministry Sabal Room

3:15 p.m. Celebration Ringers Choir Room

4:00 p.m. Governing Board Conference Room

4:30 p.m. Alpha Grand Cypress Room

WEDNESDAY — March 16

7:45 a.m. Men’s Bible Study Osprey Room

10:00 a.m. WM Human Sex Trafficking Academy Class Grand Cypress Room

5:45 p.m. Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

7:15 p.m. Prayer & Praise — Andy Hawkins Sanctuary

THURSDAY — March 17

2:00 p.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room

FRIDAY — March 18

8:15 a.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room

1:30 p.m. Vespers — David Rambo The Arbor

2:30 p.m. Vespers — David Rambo King’s Crown

3:30 p.m. Vespers — David Rambo The Springs

SUNDAY — March 20

8:30 a.m. Elders’ Prayer Conference Room

8:45 a.m. Corporate Prayer Chapel

9:55 a.m. Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

10:15 a.m. Morning Worship — Andy Hawkins Sanctuary

(Recorded broadcast available Sunday afternoon at

www.villagechurchmedia.com)

6:15 p.m. Evening Worship — Andy Hawkins Sanctuary

CHRISTIAN LIFE STUDIES 9:00 a.m.

Class Location From Gethsemane to Golgotha Chapel Preparing Our Hearts for Easter Hospitality Room The Relationship Principles of Jesus The Woodlands / Game Room

Mar. 13-15 Gregory Athnos — Reclaiming the Centrality of the Resurrection

Mar. 20 Palm Sunday

Mar. 25 Good Friday

Mar. 27 Easter

Mar. 27 Season of Praise — Rachel Park, pianist

Apr. 3-10 Food Drive

Apr. 17 Season of Praise — Tenore

Apr. 18 Church Movie Night — The Note

The Village ChurchThe Village ChurchThe Village ChurchThe Village Church a congregation of The Christian & Missionary Alliance

15100 Shell Point Boulevard Fort Myers, Florida 33908

(239) 454-2147 Fax (239) 454-2215 Email: tvc@villagechurchshellpoint.org • Website: www.shellpoint.org/villagechurch

Sunday Morning Worship Service Rebroadcast on SPTV Channel 12: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8 a.m., 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon—Thur; 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Fri.

Andrew Hawkins, Senior Pastor

Scott Eding, SP Employee Chaplain • Karen Solomon, Dir. of Church Operations Sunny Torres, Dir. of Spiritual Services • Randy Woods, Worship & Music Pastor