November 26, 2017

PROVIDENCE

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

“KNOWING CHRIST AND MAKING HIM KNOWN”

PRELUDE AND SILENT PRAYER OF PREPARATION MRS. EMILY REEVES

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS ELDER CHRIS GOVERO (Please pass registration pad after signing)

CHORAL INTROIT

*CALL TO WORSHIP ROMANS 11:36

*PRAYER OF ADORATION AND LORD’S PRAYER

*HYMN OF PRAISE “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” NO. 715

*CONFESSION OF FAITH “The Apostles Creed” SEE FRONT COVER OF HYMNAL

*CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE “Doxology” NO. 733

“Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below.

Praise Him above, ye heavenly host,

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. A-men.”

CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN

“We confess that we do not live up to the family name.

We are more ready to resent than to forgive,

more ready to manipulate than to serve,

more ready to fear than to love,

more ready to keep at a distance than to welcome,

more ready to compete than to help.

At the root of our behavior is sin;

sin which sent Your Son to the cross.

We do not love one another as we should

because we do not believe You love us as You do.

Forgive us our cold unbelief.

And make more vivid to us the meaning and depth

of Your love at the cross of Christ.

Forgive us for His sake, Amen.”

PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MORNING WORSHIP

THE ASSURANCE OF GOD’S PARDONING GRACE PSALM 103:8-12

*HYMN “Now Thank We All Our God” NO. 98

READING OF GOD’S WORD 1 Samuel 30: 1-15 PAGE 251

MR. BRYCE DAVIS, INTERN

OFFERTORY PRAYER

RECEIVING TITHES/OFFERINGS Praise Team SEE FOLLOWING PAGE

*HYMN “For the Beauty of the Earth (vs. 1,2,4&5) NO. 116

(Children (ages 4&5) leave for Children’s Church)

PRAYER

SCRIPTURE LESSON “When All You Can Do Is Laugh” REV. SETH STARKEY

Genesis 17: 15-21, 18: 1-15 PAGE 12

*CLOSING HYMN “There is a Redeemer”

“There is a Redeemer

Jesus, God’s own Son

Precious Lamb of God, Messiah

Ho-ly One

Thank You, Oh my Father

For giving us Your Son

And leaving Your Spirit ‘till

The work on earth is done”

*BENEDICTION REV. SETH STARKEY

*POSTLUDE MRS. EMILY REEVES

*CONGREGATION STANDING AS ABLE

“I ASKED THE LORD” JOHN NEWTON, TEXT

LAURA TAYLOR, MUSIC

I asked the Lord that I might grow

In faith and love and every grace

Might more of His salvation know

And seek more earnestly His face

Twas He who taught me thus to pray

And He I trust has answered prayer

But it has been in such a way

As almost drove me to despair

I hoped that in some favored hour

At once He’d answer my request

And by His love’s constraining power

Subdue my sins and give me rest

Instead of this He made me feel

The hidden evils of my heart

And let the angry powers of Hell

Assault my soul in every part

Yea more with His own hand He seemed

Intent to aggravate my woe

Crossed all the fair designs I schemed,

Cast out my feelings, laid me low

Lord why is this, I trembling cried

Wilt Thou pursue thy worm to death?

“Tis in this way” The Lord replied

“I answer prayer for grace and faith”

“These inward trials I employ

From self and pride to set thee free

And break thy schemes of earthly joy

That thou mayest seek thy all in me,

That thou mayest seek thy all in me.”

PRELUDE (We quiet our hearts and voices) MRS. EMILY REEVES

WELCOME, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PRAYER ELDER CHRIS GOVERO

*CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 34 HYMNAL PAGE 796

*HYMN “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross ” HYMNAL NO. 252

OFFERTORY MRS. EMILY REEVES

HYMN “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” HYMNAL NO. 457

PRAYER ELDER CHRIS GOVERO

SCRIPTURE READING Mark 3: 7-35 REV. SETH STARKEY

PAGE 838

EVENING STUDY “The Company Jesus Keeps“ REV. SETH STARKEY

*CLOSING HYMN “Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” (vs. 1,2) NO. 616

*BENEDICTION REV. SETH STARKEY

*Postlude MRS. EMILY REEVES

PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH EVENING WORSHIP

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Choir Program - December 10th - 6:00 p.m.

Ladies’ Christmas Tea - December 16th - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m

Children’s Christmas Pageant - December 17th - Sunday School - (9:15 a.m.)

Missionary Family of the Week

MTW, Nate & Nikki

Prayer Family of the Week

Mr. John Turbeville

REVEREND SETH STARKEY

Rev. Seth Starkey was born and raised in Greenville, SC. He graduated at Reformed Theological

Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Seth is married to the former Laura Lee Patterson. They have two

sons, Sam and Charlie and a daughter Betsy. The Starkeys are thankful for the great privilege of

impacting the lives of college students through the ministry of RUF.

CALENDAR OF THE WEEK

Elder on Call for Week of November 26th: Elder Steve McNair

Deacon on Duty for November: Jason Carter

SUNDAY

Sunday School 9:15 a.m. Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Missions 4:45 p.m. Evening Worship Service 6:00 p.m. Christmas Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m.

TUESDAY

Men’s Prayer Group 6:45 a.m. Christmas Choir Rehearsal 7:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY

Fellowship Group 6:00 p.m. Govero Group 6:00 p.m. Harrison Group 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 6:30 p.m. YAF 7:45 p.m.

THURSDAY

Ladies Prayer Group 8:30 a.m. Sunday, December 3rd L.M.T. Meeting 4:30 p.m.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

Sunday School Teachers, 2016-2017

2s and 3s – Anna Grace Davis and Brittany Davis

4s and 5s –Joanne Harrison, Pam Miller and Thereza Weis

First and Second Grade – Laura Cullnane and Mildred McNair

Third and Fourth Grade – Lola Bennet and Martha Lavallee

Fifth and Sixth Grade – Rob McIntyre

Youth – David Reeves and Suzanne Reeves

Adult Classes - Bryce Davis, Don Malin, Steve McNair and Dan Vogt

POINSETTIAS

Orders for poinsettias to decorate the sanctuary for Christmas are being taken.

There is a sign up sheet in the narthex if you would like to purchase a

poinsettia(s). The cost will be $15 per plant and the deadline to place your order

is December 5th. If you would like to make your purchase in memory or honor

of someone, you may indicate that on your check or on the memory/honor sheet

in the Narthex. Please drop your check in the offering made out to Providence

and designate “poinsettia”.

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SUNDAY SCHOOL TALENT EXSTRAVAGANZA

We will have our annual Christmas talent show during the Sunday School hour

on December 24th. Please consider being a part of the show by sharing your

talent of music, poetry, or prose. Contact David Reeves at 601-954-5857 if you

are willing to be a part of the program. Please be sure to keep your calendars

clear to join us for this Providence Christmas tradition.”

RECH PRISON MINISTRY

Prison Ministry items are due Wednesday, December 13th and the cakes are

due by noon on December 15th.

PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCA

1580 Clinton Raymond Road * Clinton, Mississippi 39056

601-924-4747

www.ppcpca.com

CHURCH STAFF

Music Director…………………………………………….Mrs. Emily Reeves

Church Treasurer………………………………………….Mr. Chris Govero

Secretary…………………………………………………..Mrs. Deborah Scott

Nursery Director…………………………………………..Mrs. Amanda Davis

Assistant Nursery Director………………………………..Mrs. Amy Carter

Youth Director…………………………………………….Mr. David Reeves

College Intern…………………………………….……….Mr. Bryce Davis

THE SESSION

Dr. Lester Harrison—Clerk Mr. Steve McNair

Mr. Chris Govero Mr. Harold Miller

Mr. Bill Pleasant Mr. John Spears

THE DIACONATE

Mr. Jason Carter—Chairman Mr. David Johnson

Mr. Jason Bullock Mr. Rob McIntyre

Mr. Steve Craven Mr. Reuben Oates

Mr. Kyle Crosby Mr. David Reeves

Mr. Patrick Davis Mr. David Thornton

Mr. Jeremy Elliott Mr. John Turbeville

The Session Has Scheduled the Sacrament of Holy Communion

A Means of Grace to be observed on

Sunday Morning, , November 19th

Carefully consider these before your participation:

1. Reflection on the depth of your love for Christ and the brethren.

2. Discernment of your own understanding of the Supper.

3. Meditation on Christ’s death and suffering.

4. Feeding on Him in faith.

PASTORAL ASSISTANCE

Should you have a pastoral need,

please contact one of your Elders

who are willing to help.

PASTORAL ASSISTANCE

Should you have a pastoral need,

please contact one of your Elders

who are willing to help.

SERMON NOTES & PRAYER REQUEST S

Mr. Chris Govero 601-260-5771

Dr. Lester Harrison 601-927-4495

Mr. Steve McNair 601-540-7344

Mr. Harold Miller 601-214-4344

Mr. Bill Pleasant 601-519-1915

Mr. John Spears 601-608-1736