Decatur Presbyterian Church, p.c.a.a Community of Grace

For what we proclaim is not ourselves,but Jesus Christ as Lord,

with ourselves as your servantsfor Jesus’ sake.2 Corinthians 4:5

The Worship of Father, Son & Holy SpiritFebruary 26, 2012

The Lord’s Day

Welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus! If you are a guest with us, please be sure to sign our Registry when it is passedbefore the service. Children are welcome in our worship. We have a nursery available for children 3 and under. Children4 to 6 years of age may be dismissed to Godly Play prior to the sermon. Thank you for joining us today and may the Lordrichly bless you.

Song of Assembly1

He Knows My Name WalkerI have a Maker

He formed my heartBefore even time beganMy life was in his hands

He knows my nameHe knows my every thoughtHe sees each tear that falls

And He hears me when I call

I have a FatherHe calls me His ownHe’ll never leave me

No matter where I go

Welcome and Preparation for WorshipThere is a green hill far away, Without a city wall,Where the dear Lord was crucified, Who died to save us all.We may not know, we cannot tell, What pains He had to bear;But we believe it was for us, He hung and suffered there.He died that we might be forgiv’n, He died to make us good,That we might go at last to heav’n, Saved by His precious blood.There was no other good enough, To pay the price of sin.He only could unlock the gate, Of heav’n, and let us in. ~Cecil F. Alexander

1 All songs used by permission or covered under CCLI license # 391165.

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The Lord Calls Us to Worship HimResponsive Call to Worship2 Psalm 46:1-4, 10, 11Pastor: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, thoughthe mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling.There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy habitation of the Most High. “Be still, and know that I amGod. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!”

People: The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Prayer of Adoration & Praise

Hymn of Praise

A Mighty Fortress is Our God LutherA mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;

Our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;

His craft and pow’r are great; and armed with cruel hate,On earth is not his equal.

That Word above all earthly pow’rs, no thanks to them, abideth;The Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him who with us sideth.

Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;The body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still;

His kingdom is forever.

Reading of the Word Isaiah 50:4-9aThe Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who isweary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. The Lord God has openedmy ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward. I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those whopull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting. But the Lord God helps me; therefore I have not beendisgraced; therefore I have set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be put to shame. He who vindicates me isnear. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who is my adversary? Let him come near to me. Behold, theLord God helps me; who will declare me guilty?

Call to Confession Isaiah 50:10-11Who among you fears the Lord and obeys the voice of his servant? Let him who walks in darkness and has no light trustin the name of the Lord and rely on his God. Behold, all you who kindle a fire, who equip yourselves with burning torches!Walk by the light of your fire, and by the torches that you have kindled! This you have from my hand: you shall lie downin torment.

2 We believe that God always initiates with sinners, so we begin worship with his invitation and command to us to gather in His name.2

The Lord Graciously Renews Us in ChristConfession of SinAlmighty Father, God of gods and Lord of lords, Father to the fatherless, Husband to the widow, Defender of thehelpless, Judge of all the earth, have mercy on us. We have not obeyed the voice of your Servant. We have not trustedyou to light our path. We have not sought freedom for the oppressed, even though you freed us. We have not boundup the broken even though you healed us. We have not forgiven others even though you forgave us. We withholdkindness from the needy even though you freely gave us your own Son. We are without excuse, but not withouthope. By your power and grace, account our sins to Jesus’ bloody death and amend our ways by the power of hisglorious resurrection. ...Silent & Personalized Confession of Sin... Amen!

Assurance of Pardon in Christ Psalm 103:8-12The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. He will not always chide, nor will hekeep his anger forever. He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as highas the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west,so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

Worship with Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs

Lord for Your Glory HamptonLord for your glory we sing Your praises.

We magnify Your holy name.All for Your glory, Lord we bring blessing.

We seek to honor You all of our days.

We lift our hands, we lift our praise to You.We worship all You are in spirit and truth.We give our hearts, we give our lives to You

We offer all we are for the glory of You.

Almighty Father, we are Your children.You have been faithful to Your own.

Lord, for Your glory we have been chosen.We lay down all we have here at Your throne!

We offer all we are, we offer all we have,We offer all our lives for the glory of You.

For the glory of You!

Worthy Is the Lamb ZschechThank you for the cross, Lord.

Thank you for the price you paid.Bearing all my sin and shame, in love you came

And gave Amazing Grace.3

Thank you for this love, Lord.Thank you for the nail-pierced hands.

Wash me in Your cleansing flow, now all I know...Your forgiveness and embrace.

Worthy is the Lamb seated on the throne.We crown You now with many crowns You reign victorious!

High and lifted up Jesus, Son of God.Sent from Heaven, crucified…worthy is the Lamb.

Above All LeBlancAbove all powers, above all kings,

Above all nature and all created things;Above all wisdom and all the ways of man,

You were here before the world began.

Above all kingdoms, above all thrones,Above all wonders the world has ever known;Above all wealth and treasures of the earth,

There’s no way to measure what You’re worth.

Crucified, laid behind the stone;You lived to die, rejected and alone;Like a rose trampled on the ground,You took the fall, and thought of me,

Above all.

Prayers of Thanksgiving & Petition Elder Chip Walraven

His Tithes & Our Offerings

Anthem So High the Price Worship Choir

The Lord Teaches Us His WordSermon3 Pastor Tommy Lee

Series: “My Time is at Hand.” (Matt. 26:18)

VI. “...a place called Gethsemane...”Matthew 26:36-46

3 4, 5, & 6 year-old children may be dismissed before the sermon to Godly Play in room 173.4

We Respond Who is This, So Weak and Helpless How

Who is this so weak and helpless, child of lowly Hebrew maid;Rudely in a stable shelter, coldly in a manger laid?

’Tis the Lord of all creation, who this wondrous path has trod;He is Lord from everlasting and to everlasting God.

Who is this? Behold him shedding drops of blood upon the ground.Who is this, despised, rejected, mocked, insulted, beaten, bound?

’Tis our God, who gifts and graces on His church is pouring down;Who shall smite in holy vengeance all his foes beneath His throne.

Who is this that hangs there dying while the rude world scoffs and scorns,Numbered with the malefactors, torn with nails, and crowned with thorns?

’Tis our God who lives forever mid the shining ones on high,In the glorious golden city, reigning everlastingly.

The Lord Meets Us at His TableThe Sacrament of the Lord’s SupperCommunion, also called The Lord’s Supper or Eucharist, is the family meal of Christians. We invite all committedfollowers of Jesus Christ to share in this sacrament: those who are baptized members of a congregation that proclaims thegospel, who are at peace with God and their neighbor, and who seek strength to live in a deeper communion with Jesus.If you are not a Christian, or you are not prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer.We hope that this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and with his people, the Church.

Surrender CottrellNo more running, no more hiding.

No pretending I’m OK.No more struggling, no more fighting.

Come and have Your way.

I surrender, I bow down.I surrender, here and now.

I am captured, Yours forever.I surrender, I bow down.

You pursue me, You have found me.I fall helpless at Your feet.

Your possession, I am conquered.Love has set me free.

I come and worship, come and worshipWorship Christ, the new born king.

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The Lord Blesses Us and Sends Us OutBenediction4 2 Corinthians 13:14The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

We Are the Body of Christ HamptonOne heart, one Spirit, one voice to praise You,

We are the body of Christ.One goal, one vision, to see You exalted,

We are the body of Christ.And to this we give our lives

To see You glorified.

One heart, one Spirit, one voice to praise You,We are the body of Christ.We are the body of Christ.

4 Just as God called us into His presence at the beginning, so now He commands His blessing upon us as we depart. We look up and extend our handsin a posture of thanksgiving as we receive this great gift. Our final response to God’s assurance of His peace and presence upon those who are in Christis a chorus of joyful song.

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Series: “My Time is at Hand.” (Matt. 26:18)

VI. “...a place called Gethsemane...”Matthew 26:36-46Pastor Tommy Lee

I. The Story of Gethsemane: The Tale of Two Gardens

II. The Theology of Gethsemane: The Cup of God’s Wrath

III. The Wisdom of Gethsemane: “...when you meet trials of various kinds...”

Sermons are available at the church web site www.decaturpca.org

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7:00pm YBR @ the Schmidts’

TODAY

Tuesday, 9:30am Women’s Bible Study @ DPC (nursery provided) Wednesday, 11:30am Men’s Bible Study @ ADTRAN 5:30pm Dinner / Guests Welcome 6:00pm Kid's Choirs: 5 Year Olds - 2nd Grade / Kids of the King 3rd Grade - 8th Grade / Dare 2 Declare YBR Small Groups (9th - 12th Grade) 6:15pm Midweek Bible Study Worship Choir Practice 6:30pm 4 Year Olds & Kindergarten / Kid's Quest 1st -2nd Grade / Discovery Club 3rd -5th Grade / Discovery Club Stampede (6th - 8th Grade) 7:45pm Praise Band Practice Thursday, 12:00pm Women’s Bible Study @ Neighborhood Christian Center Friday, 6:30am Men’s Bible Study @ Temple, Inc.

THIS WEEK

March 2-3 Iron Men Retreat (held right here at DPC) March 4 DPC Breakfast Story March 11 Daylight Savings Time Begins March 11 Ever After: Building Stronger Marriages March 25 Kick Off Spring KICK-BALL Extravaganza April 4 Joel & Judy Linton Missionary Visit! April 6 Good Friday Service April 8 Easter Sunday April 15 Dads' Prayer Meeting June 18-22 The Edge June 25-29 VBS July 9-14 RYM

FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Our missionaries Bill andCheryl Nikides are collect-ing loose change to pur-chase English-languagebooks for The ElizabethPrimary School in Bangla-desh. There is a box at the

Nursery Counter where you can drop yourchange in to assist in this ministry.

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DPC ANNOUNCEMENTS

Authentic Iron Men

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE AN

AUTHENTIC IRON MAN?March 2-3, 2012

Decatur Presbyterian Church2306 Modaus Road

Friday Night:6:00 PM-$5 BBQ

6:30-8:30 PM

Saturday Morning:9:00 AM-12:00 Noon

Speakers:Rev. Phil Reddick

Executive Director andFounder

~Young Business LeadersMr. Dave Lewis

Shepherding Pastor~Briarwood Presbyterian

Church

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Beef Roast / Mashed Potatoes w/Brown GravyEnglish Peas / Rolls

Tea & LemonadeKids: Nuggets

Tear here and place in the offering plate

Please e-mail your dinner reservations and/or changesto debbie@decaturpca.org or call the church office @351-6010 ext. 2.

Name: ________________________________________

No. of meals: Adult _________ Kids ________

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Date: _________________________________________

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PHOTO DIRECTORY!If you have had any changes in your per-sonal information during the past year(name, address, phone numbers, email ad-dress, etc.) please let us know! Emailjeanwwatkins@hotmail.com with anychanges or corrections. Thank you!

GET MORE CONNECTEDThere are three e-mail lists at DPC: the churchlist, the Iron Men list, and the Women of Gracelist. If you are not signed up for one or more ofthese lists but would like to be, please send ane-mail to Debbie at debbie@decaturpca.org.

DPC CHURCH BREAKFAST!Our next church-wide breakfast will beNEXT Sunday (March 4)! Breakfast to allwill be served at 9:30am, in lieu of thenormal Sunday School and Adult ChristianEducation Classes. Plan to join us! Afterbreakfast, Bill Nelson will speak — giving usan introduction to himself and his family,and also telling us something of his visionfor his ministry among us as the Director ofFamily Ministries at DPC.

Faith Promise UpdateAt DPC our support of world missions comes from a sepa-rate fund than that of the general budget. Our global mis-sionaries are supported from the Faith Promise budget. Ifyou’d like to make a gift to Faith Promise, just designate itso on your check. Pledge Total: $66,920 Given YTD: $32,555 Unpledged Given YTD: $29,565

Faith PromiseDPC’s support of our world missionaries isfunded through our Faith Promise budget.Remember — pledges are due by the end ofMarch!

The Smith / Fudge Care Group

Is meeting together for a BBQ Dinner onSaturday, March 10 at the Fudge home at5:00pm (704 Longbow Drive, SW). See GregSmith or James Fudge with any questions.Newcomers and guest are invited andmost welcome to join us!

Congratulations!To Weston Stoler & Shannon Randall ontheir engagement!

Pray for Cliff & Whitney!They will be getting married in Mobile onSaturday, March 17!

King's Cross: The Study of the World in the Life of Jesus (using the book by TimKeller). Meeting in Room 167a (down the hall from the church office). The Temple/Walraven andThompson/G. Smith Care Groups are encouraged to attend together! And guest are always welcome!

An Introduction to Biblical Ethics (using the book by Robertson McQuilken). Meeting inRoom 158a (right off the sanctuary). The Suggs/Quinn and McMahan/S. Smith Care Groups areencouraged to attend together! And guests are always welcome!

The Sedona Class for Young Adults will be studying The Gospel of John (using the bookinspired by the Holy Spirit!). Meeting in Room 168a (off the back hallway, which can be accessedfrom the hallway across from the church office). The Godwin Care Group is encouraged to enjoy thisclass together! And guests are always welcome!

Church Staff Senior Pastor Tommy Lee tommy@decaturpca.org Assistant Pastor of Youth Steve Coward steve@decaturpca.org Worship Director Stu Schieler stu@decaturpca.org Director of Family Ministries Bill Nelson bill@decaturpca.org Interim Children’s Ministry Director Cindy Johnston cindy@decaturpca.org Office Coordinator Debbie Bell debbie@decaturpca.org

Session DiaconateGeorge GodwinMike McMahanKent QuinnGreg SmithStuart Smith

Jay SuggsBlake TempleSkip ThompsonChip Walraven

David AdamsJames FudgeScott Griess

Chris JohnstonSteve SasserDavid Whitcomb

Service Times 9:30am Sunday School 10:45am Worship

Decatur Presbyterian Church, P.C.A.2306 Modaus Road, Southwest / Decatur, Alabama 35603

Phone 256.351.6010 / Fax 256.351.6099 / www.decaturpca.org