MAY 20, 2018

WELCOME

Westminster Presbyterian Church is a covenant family of believers called by God to fulfill His purposes here in Laurel, and as a staging ground for worldwide kingdom growth where we seek to live out the Gospel of Jesus Christ – to fill the earth with disciples, subdue it redemptively for God’s glory, and worship Him joyfully. We are being redeemed and equipped by the Spirit to build up one another until the Lord returns.

ORDER FOR THE CELEBRATION OF PUBLIC WORSHIP AND HOLY COMMUNION

MAY 20, 2018

* Congregation Standing

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeremy Britt

INVOCATION

INTROIT

RESPONSIVE CALL TO WORSHIP*

O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old: For not in my bow do I trust, nor can my sword save me. But you have saved us from our foes and have put to shame those who hate us.

In God we have boasted continually, and we will give thanks to Your name forever. - from Psalm 44:1, 3

HYMN OF PRAISE AND PROCESSION ON GRADUATES*

God of Our Fathers

GOD OF OUR FATHERS

PROFESSION OF OUR CHURCH’S FAITH*

Those who are alive at the last day will not die but will be changed. At that time all the dead will be raised with the very same bodies and no other than the same bodies they had before, although with different characteristics, which will be united again to their souls forever. By the power of Christ the bodies of the unjust shall be raised to dishonor, but by his Spirit the bodies of the just will beraised to honor and be made according to the pattern of His own glorious body.

WCF 32.2,3

RECOGNITION OF GRADUATES

Gray Chancellor Bethany Hayes Emily Jones Grace Jones

Rebekah Jones Josh Moffett

HYMN OF DEDICATION

In Christ Alone GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS

OFFERTORY Lisa Badley

OFFERTORY PRAYER

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IN CHRIST ALONE

ANTHEM Choir

He Restores My Soul

SCRIPTURE LESSON*

Romans 8:28-30

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION AND CHANGE

SERMON Saved From Start To Finish

We Were Glorified

CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN

God of our fathers, slow to anger, rich in mercy, we too often reflect the heart of our first Adam by seeking to put ourselves in Your place. Help us to live in light of our future glorification through faith in the second Adam. How often we have withheld forgiveness due to wandering in the valley rather than soaring on eagles wings. Help us to trust You in the hard times and praise You at all times. Forgive our selfishness and fearfulness. Make us courageous and humble. We plead Your mercy and claim You as our treasure. Amen.

(Hear now our silent and individual prayers of confession)

ASSURANCE OF PARDON AND THE LORDS 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, forever. AMEN.

HOLY COMMUNION

Minister: The peace of the Lord be with you! People: And also with you!

Breaking of the Bread and Sharing of the Cup The center of each bread tray contains gluten-free bread. The outer ring of each cup tray contains wine, the inner rings contain juice.

BENEDICTION

HYMN OF REFLECTION In Christ Alone (v.4)

No guilt in life no fear in death This is the power of Christ in me From life's first cry to final breath

Jesus commands my destiny No power of hell no scheme of man

Can ever pluck me from His hand Till He returns or calls me home

Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

Evening service begins at 6:00 PM. Please join us for a time of praise, fellowship and the study of God’s Word.

Christian Food Mission: The food bank is in need of rice and canned milk. If you would like to make a donation, please bring them to the church office.

Contact Sheets: Please return the contact sheets you received in the mail to the church office as soon as possible. There are some blank sheets in the foyer for anyone who may need one.

Baby Bottle Boomerang: Choices Clinic of Laurel is collecting funds that will help continue their programs designed to help women in crisis pregnancies, to share Christ, and to seek to save the lives of the unborn. Please take a bottle, located in the foyer and atrium, fill it up with change, cash, or a check payable to the Choices Clinic and return it to the church office by Sunday, June 17th .

Vacation Bible School is Right Around the Corner and Registration is open! To register online, please visit vbspro.events/p/westminsterpres. There are also printed registration forms available in the church foyer as well as the church office. Children ages K4 through Rising 6th graders are welcome.

Mother’s Morning Out will be closed on Tuesday, June 5th and Thursday June 7th for Vacation Bible School.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Saved From Start To Finish We Were Glorified

Romans 8:28-30 May 20, 2018

I. What Is “G________________?”

II. W____________ Gets Glorified?

III.W____________ Do We Get Glorified?

IV. Where Do We L___________ As Glorified?

Sources Consulted:

Accordance Bible Software - ESV - Greek and Hebrew Analysis - WCF - Shorter Catechism; ESV Study Bible; Calvin Commentaries; Kistemaker, Simon J. - New Testament Commentary - Romans; Henry, Matthew - Concise Commentary -

Romans; Moo, Douglas - New Bible Commentary - Romans; Witmer, John A. - Bible Knowledge Commentary -Romans; Stott, John - Romans; Sproul, R.C. - Grace Unknown; Keller, Timothy - Romans Bible Study; Steele, David N. - The Five Points of

Calvinism; ” Murray, John - “Redemption Accomplished And Applied;” Carson, D.A. - “How Long Oh Lord?;” Lucado, Max - “When Christ Comes”

Rev. Mike Allen

SERMON NOTES

Benjamin Gray Chancellor Gray is the son of Mike Chancellor and Kim Chancellor. He graduated from Laurel Christian High School. At LCS, Gray was a member of the Key Club and Student Council. His Senior year, Gray served as Treasurer for the Student Council. He was a member of the LCS Varsity Tennis Team 7th-12th Grade. Gray was MAIS Boys #2 Singles State Champion in 9th grade and MAIS Boys #1 Singles State Champion in 12th grade. He has accepted a tennis scholarship from Jones County Junior College. He will major in Business.

Bethany Ann Hayes Bethany is the oldest child of Donald Hayes and Kelly Hayes. She has two younger brothers, Jonathan and Benjamin, and has been homeschooled since Kindergarten. Bethany has been active in ballet since 2005, first with Little Ballerina School in Moselle and then with Laurel Ballet Academy. She has also served as a teen volunteer at the Laurel YWCO from 2014 to 2017. She enjoys drawing, dancing, singing (loudly in the car), and helping out with the nursery at church. She will be attending JCJC this fall.

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless His holy name. (Psalm 103:1)

Joshua Moffett

Josh is the son of Jeff and Jennifer Moffett and graduated from Laurel Christian High School as the STAR Student ( highest ACT Score). Josh competed in speech and debate, basketball and soccer. Josh will attend Mississippi State University as a member of the Honors College in the fall.

Emily Jones

Emily is the daughter of Victor and Rachel Jones and graduated from LCHS. At LCS, Emily was a member of the Speech and Debate team for three years, competing and ranking in several regional tournaments. She was a member of several school clubs, and has enjoyed volunteering in local organizations such as the Food Mission and The Glory House. Emily also has a heart for missions and has enjoyed being apart of mission teams in Tunica, MS, and Honduras. Emily will attend Mississippi State University and major in Communication Studies.

Grace Jones

Grace is the daughter of Victor and Rachel Jones and graduated Laurel Christian High School with highest honors. At LCS, Grace was a member of the Speech and Debate team, competing and ranking in several regional and national tournaments. She was a member of several clubs, including being a Student Council representative throughout high school and being treasurer of Honor Society. Grace will attend Mississippi State University and will major in Secondary Education, with a focus in English Literature.

Rebekah Jones

Rebekah is the daughter of Victor and Rachel Jones and graduated from Laurel Christian School with highest honors. Rebekah has been a lifelong member of WPC, and has attended LCS since pre-kindergarten. She has been active in her school through various sports, clubs, and extracurriculars like Key Club, Student Counsel, Honor Society, archery team, music group, and leader of the Diamond Doll and Lionettes service programs. Rebekah plans on attending Mississippi State University in the fall and majoring in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Nursing. In the future she hopes to work in pediatrics or in emergency care as well as becoming a traveling nurse.

New friends Amazing experiments

Creative games Tropical treats

Surprising adventures Incredible music

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The best week of the summer!

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WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC)

JUNE 4 - JUNE 8

8:30 AM

12:00 PM

(601) 649-8033

Officers of the Week May 20-May 26 May 27-June 2

Elder: Darron Dodd Romney Entrekin

Deacon: John Tucker Jordan Graves

Elders

Phil Buehler John Carter Darron Dodd Romney Entrekin Robert Hayes Wm. Horne Jr John Lowery Danny Martin Hardie Perritt

Deacons

Chase Edwards Mike Ishee Jordan Graves Luke Morgan Frank Summerville John Tucker

Westminster Officers & Staff:

Church Staff Rev. Mike Allen, Pastor Lisa Badley, Pianist Jeremy Britt, Youth Director John Carter, Church Facilitator Dave Graeser, Music Ministries Director Kristen Graves, Children’s Ministry Director and Co-Youth Director Gail Smith, Nursery Coordinator Kerri Temple, Administrative Assistant

Instrumentalists Marcos Pires, violin Diana Lopez Arguijo, viola Alvaro Miranda, cello

THIS WEEK AT WESTMINSTER

Sunday, May 20 9:00 AM - Sunday School 10:00 AM - Fellowship 10:30 AM - Morning Worship 6:00 PM - Evening Worship

Monday, May 21 No activities planned

Tuesday, May 22 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - MMO

Wednesday, May 23 No Services

Thursday, May 24 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM - MMO

Friday, May 25 No activities planned

Saturday, May 26 No activities planned

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No Wednesday Night Service

Westminster Presbyterian Church (EPC) 1200 Highway 15 North

Laurel, Mississippi (601) 649-8033

www.wpclaurel.com