July 19, 2020

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MORNING WORSHIP

Reflections

Traditional education taught me that Jupiter punishes the wicked with his thunderbolts and yet commits adultery himself. The two roles are quite incompatible.

n St. Augustine, Confessions 1.16

In the day-to-day trenches of adult life, there is actually no such thing as atheism. There is no such thing as not worshiping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship. And a compelling reason for maybe choosing some sort of god or spiritual type thing to worship…is that pretty much anything else you worship will eat you alive.

n David Foster Wallace, “This Is Water” commencement speech at Kenyon College (2005)

GreetingAs we enter into worship, please silence your cell phones.

Prelude

Call to Worship • Psalm 96:1-3

PASTOR: Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth!

PEOPLE: Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.

ALL: Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!

To our guests,

Welcome! We are delighted to have you with us this morning. Our goal each Sunday is to glorify and enjoy the God Who made us and saved us by His grace. If you have any questions about our church, please do not hesitate to ask.

If you are worshipping from home, I want to encourage you to engage with the liturgy as best you can. Even though we aren’t together physically, don’t just think about worship as you follow along…worship with us! Sing the songs, respond to the Bible readings, join in the prayers, open your Bible and take notes during the sermon. In preparing for worship you may want to print this bulletin out or just follow along on your phone, tablet or laptop. For those worshipping with children, make use of the children’s resources we have posted online as well, if that would be helpful for you.

If, after all of that effort, this still seems awkward — that’s okay! It should. We were made to worship together, as a community, not merely as individuals. So, don’t be discouraged: in God’s perfect time, we will gather together again to worship Him as His people!

Whether we are together or apart, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!”

In Christ,Pastor Ryan Laughlin

Why a pelican?Carved into the front of our pulpit is one of the most ancient symbols of Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross. Often referred to as “the pelican in her piety,” this symbol offers a vivid picture of how Christ’s death brings us life: according to

legend, a mother pelican will pluck her breast to feed her young with her blood during a time of famine. As a church, Christ’s stunning grace is not only front-and-center in our sanctuary but, more importantly, in our lives. The image of the pelican serves as a frequent reminder that we are deeply rooted in Christ so that we might reach out with Christ.

For Children:

Junior Bulletin: We love having our children participate with us in worship and have provided a children’s version of our bulletin that can be found in the narthex.

Hearing Assist: Sanitized devices are available from our ushers.

Large Print version of the bulletin is available in the narthex.

Statement of FaithWe are a member of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), which believes that the Bible is the inerrant and infallible Word of God and holds to that system of doctrine summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith & Catechisms.

3 3Worship Leader: Rev. John Roberts

MORNING WORSHIP

Reflections

Traditional education taught me that Jupiter punishes the wicked with his thunderbolts and yet commits adultery himself. The two roles are quite incompatible.

n St. Augustine, Confessions 1.16

In the day-to-day trenches of adult life, there is actually no such thing as atheism. There is no such thing as not worshiping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship. And a compelling reason for maybe choosing some sort of god or spiritual type thing to worship…is that pretty much anything else you worship will eat you alive.

n David Foster Wallace, “This Is Water” commencement speech at Kenyon College (2005)

GreetingAs we enter into worship, please silence your cell phones.

Prelude

Call to Worship • Psalm 96:1-3

PASTOR: Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth!

PEOPLE: Sing to the LORD, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day.

ALL: Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples!

To our guests,

Welcome! We are delighted to have you with us this morning. Our goal each Sunday is to glorify and enjoy the God Who made us and saved us by His grace. If you have any questions about our church, please do not hesitate to ask.

If you are worshipping from home, I want to encourage you to engage with the liturgy as best you can. Even though we aren’t together physically, don’t just think about worship as you follow along…worship with us! Sing the songs, respond to the Bible readings, join in the prayers, open your Bible and take notes during the sermon. In preparing for worship you may want to print this bulletin out or just follow along on your phone, tablet or laptop. For those worshipping with children, make use of the children’s resources we have posted online as well, if that would be helpful for you.

If, after all of that effort, this still seems awkward — that’s okay! It should. We were made to worship together, as a community, not merely as individuals. So, don’t be discouraged: in God’s perfect time, we will gather together again to worship Him as His people!

Whether we are together or apart, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!”

In Christ,Pastor Ryan Laughlin

Why a pelican?Carved into the front of our pulpit is one of the most ancient symbols of Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross. Often referred to as “the pelican in her piety,” this symbol offers a vivid picture of how Christ’s death brings us life: according to

legend, a mother pelican will pluck her breast to feed her young with her blood during a time of famine. As a church, Christ’s stunning grace is not only front-and-center in our sanctuary but, more importantly, in our lives. The image of the pelican serves as a frequent reminder that we are deeply rooted in Christ so that we might reach out with Christ.

For Children:

Junior Bulletin: We love having our children participate with us in worship and have provided a children’s version of our bulletin that can be found in the narthex.

Hearing Assist: Sanitized devices are available from our ushers.

Large Print version of the bulletin is available in the narthex.

Statement of FaithWe are a member of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), which believes that the Bible is the inerrant and infallible Word of God and holds to that system of doctrine summarized in the Westminster Confession of Faith & Catechisms.

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Hymn of Adoration • Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder #172 (vv.1-2, 4-5) Invocation

Affirmation of Faith • Psalm 23

PASTOR: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

ALL: He makes me lie down in green pastures.

PASTOR: He leads me beside still waters.

ALL: He restores my soul.

PASTOR: He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

ALL: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil,

PASTOR: For you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

ALL: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

PASTOR: You anoint my head with oil;

ALL: My cup overflows.

PASTOR: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,

ALL: And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Gloria Patri #735

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Hymn of Adoration • Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder #172 (vv.1-2, 4-5) Invocation

Affirmation of Faith • Psalm 23

PASTOR: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

ALL: He makes me lie down in green pastures.

PASTOR: He leads me beside still waters.

ALL: He restores my soul.

PASTOR: He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

ALL: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil,

PASTOR: For you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

ALL: You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies;

PASTOR: You anoint my head with oil;

ALL: My cup overflows.

PASTOR: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,

ALL: And I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Gloria Patri #735

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Silent Confession

Assurance of Pardon • John 3:16

PASTOR: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Prayer for Christ’s Church and the World

OfferingYou may give your offering by using the “give” button online at www.cpcstl.org.

Those worshipping in person may give their gift in the offering box or trays provided by our ushers afer the service.

Hymn of Preparation • Fairest Lord Jesus #170 (vv.1-2, 4)

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Silent Confession

Assurance of Pardon • John 3:16

PASTOR: For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

Prayer for Christ’s Church and the World

OfferingYou may give your offering by using the “give” button online at www.cpcstl.org.

Those worshipping in person may give their gift in the offering box or trays provided by our ushers afer the service.

Hymn of Preparation • Fairest Lord Jesus #170 (vv.1-2, 4)

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Sermon • The Relevant Gospel Acts 17:16-34Rev. Greg Meyer

1. In the Marketplace (vv.16-21)

A. Identifying our Idols

B. Investigating our Idols

2. Before the Aeropagus (vv.22-34)

A. Connecting over our Religious Impulse

B. Commending the Revealed God

C. Convinced of the Urgency of Repentance

July 19, 2020

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Communion Music • Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners! #498 (vv.1, 4-5)

REFRAIN

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Sermon • The Relevant Gospel Acts 17:16-34Rev. Greg Meyer

1. In the Marketplace (vv.16-21)

A. Identifying our Idols

B. Investigating our Idols

2. Before the Aeropagus (vv.22-34)

A. Connecting over our Religious Impulse

B. Commending the Revealed God

C. Convinced of the Urgency of Repentance

July 19, 2020

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Communion Music • Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners! #498 (vv.1, 4-5)

REFRAIN

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Musicians – Jonathan McGuire, Piano

Unless noted otherwise, all Scripture notations are from The ESV Bible [The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, © 2001 Crossway,

a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.] and all hymns are from the Trinity Hymnal, which can be found in the pew rack.

Benediction

Threefold Amen

The Peace of Christ

PASTOR: The peace of Christ be with you.

ALL: And also with you!

Postlude • Title composer

If you are not receiving children’s resources or Zoom information for live Children’s Worship and Large Elementary Group, please contact Kelly Robinson (krobinson@cpcstl.org).

Session EldersJohn Bauer Jonathan McCluskeyBill Cahill Bill McGreevyJohn Dawson Alan NormanTim Hall John ShimBill Hughes Roland Van HeestGarrett Jacobs Theo Vander VeldeDaniel Legters David Yates

DiaconateBrett Allen Mike Castle Steve HilerAndy Belval Dave Gegel Don JacobsWalter Bosch Will Haynes Jeff MassotJamey Brester Lewis Hettinga Stefan Novosel

Women’s Ministries LeadershipBible Studies – Evonne Moore, Joyce DanaCongregational Life – Kathy CollierMoms of Littles – Mary Jane Meyer, Kim Vander Velde,

Mandi ChoiService & Compassion – Charity Larrimore, Beth Allen-ShumateCommunication – Meghan Haynes, Laura Hettinga

Preaching ScheduleJuly 19

Morning: Acts 17:16-34July 26

Morning: Acts 18August 2

Morning: Acts 19:1-20

Church StaffRyan Laughlin, Senior PastorChris Smith, Associate PastorJohn Roberts, Assistant Pastor/Head of SchoolGreg Meyer, Assistant Pastor, Youth MinistryKelly Robinson, Director of Children’s MinistriesMary Bell, Director of Women’s Ministries

& Community LifeMaggie Blow, Administrative AssistantHannah Brandenburg, Administrative AssistantJamey Brester, Property ManagerNancy Walker, BookkeeperLois Miller, Bulletin CoordinatorKatie Beim-Esche, Choir Director

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Musicians – Jonathan McGuire, Piano

Unless noted otherwise, all Scripture notations are from The ESV Bible [The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, © 2001 Crossway,

a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.] and all hymns are from the Trinity Hymnal, which can be found in the pew rack.

Benediction

Threefold Amen

The Peace of Christ

PASTOR: The peace of Christ be with you.

ALL: And also with you!

Postlude • Title composer

If you are not receiving children’s resources or Zoom information for live Children’s Worship and Large Elementary Group, please contact Kelly Robinson (krobinson@cpcstl.org).

Session EldersJohn Bauer Jonathan McCluskeyBill Cahill Bill McGreevyJohn Dawson Alan NormanTim Hall John ShimBill Hughes Roland Van HeestGarrett Jacobs Theo Vander VeldeDaniel Legters David Yates

DiaconateBrett Allen Mike Castle Steve HilerAndy Belval Dave Gegel Don JacobsWalter Bosch Will Haynes Jeff MassotJamey Brester Lewis Hettinga Stefan Novosel

Women’s Ministries LeadershipBible Studies – Evonne Moore, Joyce DanaCongregational Life – Kathy CollierMoms of Littles – Mary Jane Meyer, Kim Vander Velde,

Mandi ChoiService & Compassion – Charity Larrimore, Beth Allen-ShumateCommunication – Meghan Haynes, Laura Hettinga

Preaching ScheduleJuly 19

Morning: Acts 17:16-34July 26

Morning: Acts 18August 2

Morning: Acts 19:1-20

Church StaffRyan Laughlin, Senior PastorChris Smith, Associate PastorJohn Roberts, Assistant Pastor/Head of SchoolGreg Meyer, Assistant Pastor, Youth MinistryKelly Robinson, Director of Children’s MinistriesMary Bell, Director of Women’s Ministries

& Community LifeMaggie Blow, Administrative AssistantHannah Brandenburg, Administrative AssistantJamey Brester, Property ManagerNancy Walker, BookkeeperLois Miller, Bulletin CoordinatorKatie Beim-Esche, Choir Director

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