THE MISSION OF INDEPENDENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

is to make disciples of Jesus Christ in Memphis,calling them into a devoted community of worshiping

and maturing believers, and sending them out to besalt of the earth and light in the world,

all to the glory of God.

INDEPENDENTPresbyterian Church

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

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THE LORD’S DAY WORSHIP

THE SEVENTEENTH DAY OF AUGUST, TWO THOUSAND AND FOURTEEN

Eight-Thirty and Eleven O’clock

THE PRELUDE

“Morning Has Broken” arr. Shackley

Jennifer Velázquez, Pianist

THE CALL TO WORSHIP Ezekiel 34:11-16

The Minister: “For thus says the Lord God: ‘Behold, I, I Myself will search for My sheep

and will seek them out. As a shepherd seeks out his fl ock when he is among

his sheep that have been scattered, so will I seek out My sheep, and I will rescue

them from all places where they have been scattered on a day of clouds and

thick darkness.

The Congregation: And I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries,

and will bring them into their own land. And I will feed them on the mountains

of Israel, by the ravines, and in all the inhabited places of the country.

The Minister: I will feed them with good pasture, and on the mountain heights of Israel shall

be their grazing land. There they shall lie down in good grazing land, and on

rich pasture they shall feed on the mountains of Israel. I Myself will be the

shepherd of My sheep, and I Myself will make them lie down,’ declares the Lord

God.

The Minister and

Congregation: ‘I will seek the lost, and I will bring back the strayed, and will bind up the

injured, and I will strengthen the weak, and the fat and the strong I will destroy.

I will feed them in justice.’”

Dr. Murray Garrott

Associate Pastor

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Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; praise Him in His mighty heavens! Praise Him for His

mighty deeds; praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Let everything that has breath praise the

Lord! — Psalm 150:1-2, 8

THE HYMN OF PRAISE

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THE ENSEMBLE

“Rescue the Perishing” arr. Powell James Brown and Randal Rushing, Tenors

Tom Horner and Philip Johnson, Basses

Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying, Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave;

Weep o’er the erring one, Lift up the fallen, Tell them of Jesus the mighty to save.

Tho’ they are slighting Him, Still He is waiting, Waiting the penitent child to receive;

Pray for them earnestly, Plead with them gently, He will forgive if they only believe.

Rescue the perishing, Care for the dying;

Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.

Down in the human heart, Crush’d by the tempter, Feelings lie buried that grace can restore;

Touch’d by a loving heart, Wake’d by the Spirit, Chords that are broken will vibrate once more.

Rescue the perishing, Christ’s Love compels it; Strength for thy labor the Lord will provide;

Back to the narrow way Patiently lead them; Tell the poor sinner, “A Savior has died!”

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THE INVOCATION AND 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. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For Thine is the kingdom, and

the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

THE GLORIA PATRI Ode to JoyGod of glory, power, mercy, all creation praises Thee;

we, Thy creatures, would adore Thee now and through eternity.Saved to magnify Thy goodness, grant us strength to do Thy will;

with our acts as with our voices Thy commandments to fulfi ll. Amen.

� Please sign and pass the Friendship Pad at this time. �

THE CONFESSION OF SIN

Forgive us the sins of disunity, O Lord: pride and jealousy and narrow-mindedness. Forgive us the

sins of false unity: lack of imagination, apathy, and indifference. Make us one in genuine love and

mutual trust. Make us many in gifts and talents and vision. Amen. — The Worship Sourcebook

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THE HYMN OF ASPIRATION

“We Are God’s People”

THE ASSURANCE OF PARDON

“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His own possession, that you

may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Once

you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you

have received mercy.” — 1 Peter 2:9-10

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THE SERMON

Colossians 1:15–20

“IPC Is the Living Body of Christ”The Reverend Richie Sessions

Senior Pastor

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THE DOXOLOGY Nun DanketAll praise and thanks to God the Father now be given,

the Son, and Him who reigns with them in highest heaven – the one eternal God, whom earth and heav’n adore; for thus it was, is now, and shall be evermore. Amen.

THE OFFERTORY

“Awake, My Heart” Marshall

Harrison Howle, Director

Awake, my heart, and render To God thy sure defender,

Thy Maker, thy preserver, A song of love and fervor.

Confi rm my deeds and guide me: My day, with Thee beside me,

Beginning, middle, ending, Will all be upward tending.

My heart shall be Thy dwelling, With joy and gladness swelling;

Thy word my nurture, giv’n To bring me on toward heaven.

“15 He is the image of the invisible God, the fi rstborn of all creation. 16 For by Him all things were

created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or

authorities — all things were created through Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in

Him all things hold together. 18 And He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the

fi rstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be preeminent. 19 For in Him all the fullness of

God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether on earth or

in heaven, making peace by the blood of His cross.”

THE STATEMENT OF 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 Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucifi ed, dead and buried; He descended into hell; the third day He rose again from the dead; He

ascended into heaven, and sitteth 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 Ghost; the holy catholic church; the com-

munion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.

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THE INSTALLATION OF THE DEACONS-ELECT AND THE RULING ELDERS-ELECT OF INDEPENDENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

THE INTRODUCTION OF THE SESSION OF IPCThe Reverend Richie Sessions, Teaching Elder

THE QUESTIONS OF INSTALLATION

THE PRAYER OF INSTALLATION (11:00 a.m.)Mr. Clint Early, Sr., Ruling Elder Emeritus

THE DECLARATION OF ORDINATION

AND INSTALLATION (11:00 a.m.)The Reverend Richie Sessions, Teaching Elder

THE CHARGE TO THE DEACONS AND THE RULING ELDERSDr. Murray Garrott, Teaching Elder

THE CHARGE TO THE CONGREGATIONThe Reverend J. Edward Norton, Teaching Elder

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THE HYMN OF RESPONSE

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WELCOME TO IPCVisitors are special at IPC. Please fi ll out the Friendship Pad

and pass it down the aisle so that we will know you were here.

If you are interested in joining IPC, you are invited to attend our next

Pathway Class for Prospective Members.

For more information, please contact the Church Offi ce, 901.685.8206.

www.indepres.org

Audio recordings of this morning’s sermon are available in the bookstore immediately following the 8:30 worship service, or during the following week on the internet at www.indepres.org.

~Please do not bring coffee or food into the Fellowship Hall during worship services. Thank you.~

WELCOME NEW MEMBERSWe are happy to welcome into the membership of our church the following new members:

Mr. Will Frazier

Miss Taylor Kearby

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Russ (Rachel)

Ms. Veronica Ruvalcaba

Miss Angeles Isabel Ruvalcaba

OUR CHURCH TODAY

8:30 a.m. .................................................................................................. Worship Service (Fellowship Hall) 8:30 a.m. ...........................................................K-Church (Kindergarten) and Jr. Church (Grades 1 & 2) 9:45 a.m. .....................................................................................................................................Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ................................................................................. Pathway Class, 3rd Floor Conference Room11:00 a.m. ...................................................................................................Worship Service (Fellowship Hall) 11:00 a.m. ...........................................................K-Church (Kindergarten) and Jr. Church (Grades 1 & 2)

OUR CHURCH WEDNESDAY

5:30 p.m.. ..........................................................................................................................Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m.. ............................................................................................................. Dr. Hogan Appreciation Night 6:30 p.m. ................................................................................................................ “That Thing,” Romper Room 6:30 p.m. .....................................................................................................Jr. High and Sr. High Youth Groups 7:30 p.m. ..............................................................................................................................Adult Choir Rehearsal

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WELCOME TO IPCVisitors are special at IPC. Please fi ll out the Friendship Pad

and pass it down the aisle so that we will know you were here.

If you are interested in joining IPC, you are invited to attend our next

Pathway Class for Prospective Members.

For more information, please contact the Church Offi ce, 901.685.8206.

www.indepres.org

Audio recordings of this morning’s sermon are available in the bookstore immediately following the 8:30 worship service, or during the following week on the internet at www.indepres.org.

~Please do not bring coffee or food into the Fellowship Hall during worship services. Thank you.~

OUR CHURCH TODAY

8:30 a.m. .................................................................................................. Worship Service (Fellowship Hall) 8:30 a.m. ...........................................................K-Church (Kindergarten) and Jr. Church (Grades 1 & 2) 9:45 a.m. .....................................................................................................................................Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ................................................................................. Pathway Class, 3rd Floor Conference Room11:00 a.m. ...................................................................................................Worship Service (Fellowship Hall) 11:00 a.m. ...........................................................K-Church (Kindergarten) and Jr. Church (Grades 1 & 2)

OUR CHURCH WEDNESDAY

5:30 p.m.. ..........................................................................................................................Dinner, Fellowship Hall 6:30 p.m.. ................................................................... Teaching by Jeremy Jones: Witnessing Without Weirdness 6:30 p.m. ................................................................................................................ “That Thing,” Romper Room 6:30 p.m. .....................................................................................................Jr. High and Sr. High Youth Groups 7:30 p.m. ..............................................................................................................................Adult Choir Rehearsal

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWLY-ORDAINED

RULING ELDERS AND DEACONS

Elders: Cannon Allen, Richard Carter, David Dunlap, Neumon Goshorn,

Stephen Guenther, Nate Kellum, Bucky Philip and Adrian Yelverton

Deacons: Johnny Chambers, John Coates, Glenn Cofi eld, Brantley Davidson, Govan Hornor,

Tom Pacello, Dudley Schaefer, Chris Thornton, Richard Vining and Joseph Womack

4738 Walnut Grove Road

Memphis, Tennessee 38117

901.685.8206

www.indepres.org

DIVORCECARE

You don’t have to go through it alone.

Find Help | Discover Hope | Experience Healing

The DivorceCare support group will begin Wednesday, September 3,

from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Room 229.

WOMEN’S MINISTRY KICK- OFF LUNCHEON Tuesday, August, 26 | 11:30 a.m. | Speaker: Mary Beth McGreevy

Lunch $7/person | RSVP to Barbara 901.685.8206 -or- bcollins@indepres.org

Come for lunch, and sign up for a Bible study and volunteer opportunities.

You may also sign up for a Bible study or service opportunity on our website.

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR STREETS MINISTRIES IPC is hosting a school supply drive for Streets Ministries through Sunday, August 31. Boxes for

supplies are located in the Rotunda and at the Avon entrance. Please take this opportunity to serve

Streets Ministries. Contact Beth Ploch at volunteer@streetsministries.org for more information.

Check our website for a full list of supplies needed.

GRACE GROUPS: MAKING DISCIPLES THROUGH SMALL GROUPS

Grace groups will start back Wednesday, September 3, and continue until November 19, from 6:30-

7:30 p.m., meeting in various rooms. To get involved, contact the pastor in your IPC community @

www.indepres.org/communities.