Morning Covenant Renewal Service

The Lord’s Day –May 11, 2008

Welcome to MBC                                            Dr. Charlie Shields

 

 


The Call to Worship

Call to Worship:                                                           Psalm 100

 

Invocation:                                                            Pastor Charlie

Worship Leader:  Elder Mark Schlotterbeck

Hymn of Response      #379, Brethren, We Have Met to Worship

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

The Salutation & Responsive Scriptures:

        Pastor:  In the name of the Father, and the Son, and

        the Holy Spirit.

Congregation:  Amen!

        Pastor:  The Lord be with you.

Congregation:  And also with you.                                 Ruth 2:4

       Pastor: Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good!

Congregation: Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!

       Pastor: Oh, fear the LORD, you his saints.

Congregation:   For those who fear him have no lack!

                                                                                       Psalm 34:8-9   

 

  Psalm Singing      (To the tune of “Rock of Ages”)       Psalm 51

 

Worship Through Confession

Corporate Confession of Sin:                               Pastor Charlie

        Gracious Lord, no day of my life has passed that has not

        convicted me of sin.

Even my most righteous deeds are filthy rags.  I am corrupted by sin and condemned by transgressions.

        Lord Jesus, let your righteousness count for me.  Let your

        blood win my forgiveness.

In you I am guilty but pardoned, lost but saved, wandering but found, sinful but cleansed.

        Renew in me a new spirit to do your will, a new heart to

        turn from sin.

Bring me trusting to your cross, and there receive me by your grace. Amen!

 

Assurance of Pardon:                                                   Romans 5:1

 

Prayer of Intercession                                             Pastor Charlie

 

Corporate Confession of Faith: 

         Church, what is our common confession of faith? (1 Tim 3:16)

I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father, by whom all things were made. . .

And I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshipped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.

And I believe in one holy Christian and apostolic Church. I acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.                                           (Excerpt of the Nicene Creed)

 

Our Sacrifice of Praise                              #134, Jesus Paid It All

 

 

The Public Reading of Scripture

 (Hebrews 4:12, 1 Tim 4:13)

The Old Testament Reading:  Job 25:1-6                   Pastor Charlie

This is the Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God!

 

The New Testament Reading:  Romans 3:19-31 

This is the Word of the Lord

Thanks be to God!

 

Sacrifice of Praise                               Change My Heart Oh God

#60, Be Thou My Vision

 

 

Worship Through Tithes and Offerings

For I testify that according to their ability, and beyond their ability, they gave of their own accord..               2 Corinthians 8:3

 

Prayer of Thanksgiving:                                           Pastor Charlie

Offering                                                                            Ushers

 

 

The Ministry of God’s Word

Exegesis of Galatians 3:1-5               (Pew Bible page # 1152)

“Faith: the Experience Filter”                            Pastor Charlie

 

Hymn of Benediction:                           #413 Faith is the Victory

 

 

The Departure Blessing

Announcements                                                    Pastor Charlie

The Blessing                                                         

The LORD bless you, and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace.

                                                                Numbers 6:24-26  

Congregation:  Amen!

The Doxology                                              # 253 in the Hymnal

 

 

 

 

Announcements

Today, May 11:

 

 

Please check the “yellow pages” (phone roster) posted in the foyer to ensure that your name, address, phone, and e-mail information is all correct.  We will be printing new lists for everyone, and they will be available next Sunday.

 

Tuesday, May 13:

Church-wide Visitation—5:45 PM

 

Wednesday, May 14:

Adult, Youth, and Children’s Bible Study and Prayer--6:30 PM

 

Thursday, May 15:

Intercessory Prayer—6:30 PM.

Bible Study for Mentally Handicapped Adults—7 PM

 

Saturday, May 17:

Youth Car Wash at the Rosebowl (9 AM – 2 PM)

 

Monday, May 19:

Sonshine Preschool Graduation—6:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evening Worship Service

 

Welcome and Announcements                  Dr. Charlie Shields

Prayer of Adoration                                                        Pastor

We Are Called to Worship

Psalm 32:11                                                        Pastor Charlie

Hymn of Response                            Standing on the Promises

Fellowship Greeting                                                  2 Cor 13:11

Hymn                                                  #407, Because He Lives

 

The Public Reading of Scripture

(Hebrews 4:12, 1 Tim 4:13)

Scripture Reading:           Isaiah 46:8-10                 Pastor Charlie

Pastoral Prayer of Intercession:

 

Worship Through Confession

Confession of Faith:                                          Pastor Charlie

The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Questions 8-9

        Q8:  What are the decrees of God?

 The decrees of God are His eternal purpose according t othe counsel of His will, whereby, for His own glory, He has foreordained whatsoever comes to pass.

        Q9:  How does God execute His decrees?

God executes His decrees in the works of creation and providence.

 

Hymn                                                       #406, The Solid Rock

 

Worship Through Tithes and Offerings

      Ascribe to the LORD the glory of His name;

Bring an offering and come into His courts.                                           Psalm 96:8

Prayer of Thanksgiving                                         Pastor Charlie

 

The Ministry of God’s Word

Exegesis of Isaiah 46:8-10             (Pew Bible page # 723-724)

“God’s Will, Will Be Done”                                   Pastor Charlie

 

Hymn of Benediction   #52 He Leadeth ME! O Blessed Thought

 

The Departure Blessing

        May the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you

        peace in every circumstance.  The Lord be with you all!

 2 Thes. 3:16

Congregation:  Amen!

Hymn                                         # 252, Glory Be to the Father

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.  Amen, Amen.

 

 

 

This Week’s Young Children’s Catechism

Questions and Answers:

 

Q. 14.  Can you see God?

A. No, I cannot see God, but He always sees me.

Q. 15.  Does God know all things?

           A. Yes, nothing can be hid from God.

Q. 16.  Can God do all things?

         A. Yes, God does all His holy will.

 

 

 

*Free Bible reading schedules and catechism books are available

in the foyer.

 

Pastor Charlie:  CharlieShields@ncmbc.org

(Home)  521-2306    (Cell) 465-0205

Secretary:  Mrs. Patti Shields:  office@ncmbc.org