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The Service proceeds unannounced

* indicates Congregation standing with the Choir (as you are able)

MORNING WORSHIP

Organ Prelude Mr Lynton Kuhn

Welcome & Announcements Mr Hamish Pietersz

Choral Introit ‘O Worship the Lord Tabernacle Choir (E Robertson)

GOD REVEALS HIMSELF TO US

Pastoral Reading HEBREWS 12:1—3 Rev Richard Kingham

Reflective Prayer Rev Richard Kingham

OUR RESPONSE TO GOD’S REVELATION

Congregational Response

ALL Guide me O thou great Jehovah, pilgrim through this barren land,

I am weak but Thou art mighty, hold me with Thy powerful hand

*Congregational Singing “For the Might of Your Arm We Bless you” MOUNTAIN CHRISTIANS

For the might of Your arm we bless You,

Our God, our fathers’ God;

You have kept Your pilgrim people

By the strength of Your staff and rod;

You have called us to the journey

Which faithless feet ne’er trod;

For the might of Your arm we bless You,

Our God, our fathers’ God.

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us

throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let

us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus

the pioneer and perfector of our faith.” (Hebrews 12:1-2a NIV)

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May the shadow of Your presence

Around our camp be spread;

Baptize us with the courage

With which You blessed our dead;

O keep us in the pathway

Their saintly feet have trod;

For the might of Your arm we bless You,

Our God, our fathers’ God. C SILVESTER HORNE

Public Domain

The Baptist Hymn Book No 256 (v. 1 & 4—Altered)

Children’s Spot Mrs Hanna Peltonen

*Children’s Worship Song “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus” ASSAM

I have decided to follow Jesus,

I have decided to follow Jesus,

I have decided to follow Jesus,

No turning back, no turning back. Source Unknown

© 1986 Word Music (a division of Word Inc)

Used by Permission

CCL Licence No 87369

The Hymnal for Worship & Celebration No 376

(Children to leave for Kids’ Church)

“Follow! Follow!”

Follow! Follow! I would follow Jesus!

Anywhere, everywhere, I would follow on!

Follow! Follow! I would follow Jesus!

Everywhere He leads me I would follow on! W O CUSHING

Public Domain

The Hymnal 636

Choral Meditation ‘Seek Ye the Lord’ Tabernacle Choir (JV Roberts)

CALL TO REPENTENCE Rev Richard Kingham

“…let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles”

Congregational Meditation “O Soul Are You Weary and Troubled” (Remain Seated)

O soul are you weary and troubled?

No light in the darkness you see?

There’s light for a look at the Saviour,

And life more abundant and free!

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Turn your eyes upon Jesus,

Look full in His wonderful face—

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim

In the light of His glory and grace.

ASSURANCE OF FORGIVENESS Rev Richard Kingham (Remain Seated)

Thro’ death into life everlasting

He passed, and we follow Him there;

Over us sin no more hath dominion–

For more than conqu’rors we are!

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,

Look full in His wonderful face—

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim

In the light of His glory and grace.

(Please Stand)

His word shall not fail you – He promised;

Believe Him, and all will be well:

Then go to a world that is dying;

His perfect salvation to tell!

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,

Look full in His wonderful face—

And the things of earth will grow strangely dim

In the light of His glory and grace. H H Lemmel

Public Domain

The Blue Chancel Choir

PASTORAL & OFFERTORY PRAYER Mr John Ivett

OFFERING OF ONESELF, OUR GIFTS, AND OUR TITHES

GOD’S WORD TO US

(Pew Bible Page No. 1152) GALATIANS 2:15—3:14 Mr Russell McKay

QUARTET MEDITATION

‘I Will Run to You’ (D Zschech)

SERMON SEEING THE GOSPEL Rev Josh Williamson

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*CONGREGATIONAL HYMN OF PERSONAL DEDICATION

“I Will Run to You”

Your eye is on the sparrow

And your hand it comforts me.

From the ends of the earth

To the depths of my heart,

Let your mercy and strength be seen.

You call me to your purpose,

As angels understand,

For your glory may you draw all men

As your love and grace demands.

And I will run to you

To your words of truth.

Not by might, not by power

But by the spirit of God.

Yes, I will run the race ’til I see your face.

Oh, let me live in the glory of your grace.

*Pastoral Charge Rev Josh Williamson

You call me to your purpose,

As angels understand,

For your glory may you draw all men

As your love and grace demands.

And I will run to you

To your words of truth.

Not by might, not by power

But by the spirit of God.

Yes, I will run the race ‘til I see your face.

Oh, let me live in the glory,

Oh, let me live in the glory,

Oh, let me live in the glory of your grace.

Fellowship of Silence

Organ Postlude Mr Lynton Kuhn

The Guest Organist is Mr Lynton Kuhn

The Tabernacle Choir conductor is Mrs Ruth McCracken

The Choir Accompanist is Mr Lorne Barry BAMus

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Next Week – 18 September

10.30 am Morning Service — Rev Richard Kingham “Fear God” (Matthew 10:28—33)

6.30 pm Evening Service — Rev Neil Bernard “Filled with the Holy Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18—20)

A cup of tea or coffee will be served in the Parlour following our morning service. Visitors are especially invited to join this time of fellowship.

The Resource Centre will also be open in the Prayer Parlour during morning tea for those wishing to borrow some good reading material and DVDs.

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Sermon Notes

SEEING THE GOSPEL

(Galatians 2:15—3:14)

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Sermon Notes

THE WORLD IS A TROUBLED & SAD PLACE

(John 16:33)

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EVENING PRAISE & WORSHIP

Prelude Music

Call to Worship JOHN 16:33

Welcome & Prayer Mr Graham Jacobsen

Congregational Singing

(HWC No.542) “Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus”

Church News Mr Hamish Pietersz

Congregational Singing

(SIS No. 139) “I will enter His Gate with Thanksgiving”

(SIS No. 302) “Bless the Lord”

(SIS No. 269) “Father I thank You”

Pastoral Prayer & Offering Dedication Rev Richard Kingham

Offering

God at Work Miss Janine Gunton

Congregational Singing

(HWC No. 495) “O What a Wonderful, Wonderful Day”

Message THIS WORLD IS A TROUBLED & SAD PLACE Pastor Mark Redman

Congregational Singing

(BHB No. 493) “Blessed Assurance”

Benediction Pastor Mark Redman

Threefold Amen

Postlude Music

Please join us for Supper after the Service

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MEETINGS

SUNDAY, 11 September 9.00 am Tabernacle Bible Study 9.15 am Christian Endeavour 10.30 am Morning Worship Service 10.45 am Kids’ Church 6.00-6.20 pm Prayer Meeting (Parlour) 6.30 pm Evening Worship Service

MONDAY, 12 September 2.30 pm Religious Instruction

TUESDAY, 13 September 7.00 am Church Prayer Time 11.00 am—2.00 pm Open Church 7.00 pm Faithbuilders (Isaac St)

WEDNESDAY, 14 September 9.30 am Tab Tots (Hall, Kitchen, Kindy) 7.30 pm Suburban Life Groups— McKays’, Dobbins’ Robertsons’

THURSDAY, 15 September 4.30 pm English Connection (Hall, Kitchen) 5.30 pm Community Meal (Hall, Kitchen) 7.30 pm Choir Practice

FRIDAY, 16 September 6.30 pm Boys’ & Girls’ Brigade SUNDAY, 18 September NO Tabernacle Bible Study NO Christian Endeavour NO Kids’ Church 10.30 am Morning Worship Service—Communion 6.00-6.20 pm Prayer Meeting (Parlour) 6.30 pm Evening Worship Service

The Church operates a separate account for the receipt of Offerings and

Designated Gifts which are direct deposited. (Please indicate the purpose.)

The details are:

BSB (Baplink): 704 913

Name: The Corporation of the City Tabernacle

Account No: 400019634

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Interim Pastor

Rev Richard Kingham Telephone: 3829 0248 Mobile: 0432 829 945 rkingham@citytabernacle.com.au

Pastor to the City:

Pastor Mark Redman Telephone: 0421 592 220 mredman@citytabernacle.com.au

Secretary:

Mr Hamish Pietersz Telephone: 3700 9330 hpietersz@citytabernacle.com.au

For your Information

Pastoral Care: Church people requiring pastoral care are invited to contact the church office on 3831 1613.

Church Office Hours: The Church Office is open Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9.00 am to 2.30 pm. All other times the office phone (3831 1613) is diverted to the home of the Church Secretary.

Parking: is available during the Sunday morning service in the lower car park of the United Service Club (behind the church, enter from Upper Edward Street). Please do not use the undercover area.

is an informal way to investigate Christianity or brush up on the basics. This 6 week

course explores who Jesus is, why He came and what it means to follow Him.

For more information please contact the church office 07 3831 1613

or email: ce@citytabernacle.com

CTBC Resources Please ask us for a Church Welcome

Pack if you have not yet received one (it contains lots of helpful information about

the Church). Our services are recorded to CD and DVD and may be ordered near the

Sound Desk. MP3 and WMV recordings are also available via the ‘Media’ link at

www.citytabernacle.com.au

For Parents Our Nursery (up to 2 years), is operating downstairs during the morning service.

Kindy (from 2 to 4 years) and Kids’ Church (from Prep to12 years) ministries take place downstairs during the morning

service in school terms.

The ‘Parlour’ on the right of the foyer as you exit the building has a Closed Circuit

TV and can be used as a ‘cry room’ during our services. A mothers’ lounge and baby change area is located in the

Ladies’ Rest Room.

City Tabernacle Baptist Church

Committed to Growth –

Growing in Love for God

Growing in Love for God’s Word Growing in Love for One Another Growing in Love for the Lost