CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

Gathering Songs

Seek Ye First

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness And all these things shall be added unto you, allelu, alleluia

Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word That proceeds from the mouth of God, allelu, alleluia

Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find Knock and the door shall be opened unto you, allelu, alleluia

Karen Lafferty. © 1972 Maranatha! Music

Call to Worship......................................................................................from Philippians 2:5-11 Leader: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. People: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than ourselves. Let each of us look not only to our own interests, but also to the interests of others. Leader: Have this mind among ourselves, which is ours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. People: Being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us worship God.

Songs of Praise May the Peoples Praise You

You have called us out of darkest night into Your glorious lightThat we may sing the wonders of the risen Christ

May our every breath retell the grace that broke into our strifeWith boundless love and deepest joy with endless life

May the peoples praise You, let the nations be glad All Your blessing comes that we may praise May praise the Name of Jesus

All the earth is Yours and all within each harvest is Your ownAnd from Your hand we give to You to make Christ known

May the seeds of mercy grow in us for those who have not heardMay songs of praise build lives of grace to spread Your Word

This our holy priv'lege to declare Your praises and Your nameTo every nation tribe and tongue Your church proclaims

Holy Holy is the Lord Almighty Worthy worthy is the Lamb who was slain Holy Holy is the Lord Almighty All creation praise Your glorious Name

David Zimmer | Ed Cash | Keith Getty | Kristyn Getty | Stuart Townend © 2016 Alletrop Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)/Getty Music Publishing/Townend Songs (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)

Build My Life

Worthy of ev'ry song we could ever singWorthy of all the praise we could ever bringWorthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breatheWe live for You

Jesus the name above ev'ry other nameJesus the only one who could ever saveWorthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breatheWe live for You, we live for You

Holy there is no one like You There is none beside You Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are And fill me with Your heart And lead me in Your love to those around me

I will build my life upon Your loveIt is a firm foundationI will put my trust in You aloneAnd I will not be shaken

Brett Younker|Karl Martin|Kirby Kaple|Matt Redman|Pat Barrett © 2016 Martin, Karl Andrew Kaple Music/Capitol CMG Genesis/Housefires Sounds/Said And Done Music/sixsteps Music/Thankyou Music/worshiptogether.com songs/Bethel Music

Prayer of Adoration

Confession of Faith...............................................................Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 31 Leader: Why is he called “Christ,” meaning “anointed”? People: Because he has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who fully reveals to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning our deliverance; our only high priest who has delivered us by the one sacrifice of his body, and who continually pleads our cause with the Father; and our eternal king who governs us by his Word and Spirit, and who guards us and keeps us in the freedom he has won for us.

Confession of Sin..................................................................................Matthew 6:25, 27, 31-33 Leader: Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. All: Almighty and merciful Father, we are thankful that your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than our sin. Forgive our careless attitudes toward you, our refusal to relieve the suffering of others, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant pleasure, our indifference to heaven, our neglect of your wise and gracious law. Help us, through Jesus Christ, to change our way of life so that we may desire what is good, love what you love, and do what you command. Amen.

Song of Lament How Deep the Father’s Love for Us

How deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure That he should give his only Son, and make a wretch his treasure How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turns his face away As wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory

Behold the man upon the cross, my sin upon his shoulders Ashamed I hear my mocking voice, call out among the scoffers It was my sin that held him there, until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life, I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything, no gifts, no power, no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ, his death and resurrection Why should I gain from his reward, I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart, his wounds have paid my ransom

Stuart Townend. © 1995 Thankyou Music.

Assurance of Pardoning Grace.....................................................................Psalm 103:8-12 Leader: The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. People: He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. Leader: For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; People: as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

Hymn of Pardoning Grace Nailed to the Cross

When I stand accused by my regrets, and the Devil roars his empty threatsI will preach the gospel to myself, that I am not a man condemnedFor Jesus Christ is my defence

My sin is nailed to the cross My soul is healed by the scars The weight of guilt I bear no more Praise the Lord (Oh) Praise the Lord

When my doubt and shame hang over me, like the arrows of the enemyI will run again to Calvary, that rugged hill of Hell's defeatMy fortress and my victory

My sin is nailed to the cross My soul is healed by the scars Now I'm alive forevermore Praise the Lord Praise the Lord

It is finished, sin is vanquishedHallelujah praise the LordAll the glory, all the honourTo my Saviour, Christ the Lord

When I stand before the throne at last, his blood will plead my innocenceI will worship Him with holy hands, and raise the song that never endsOf Jesus Christ my righteousness

Bryan Fowler | Chris Llewellyn | Gareth Gilkeson | Jonathan Smith © Capitol CMG Amplifier (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)

Baptisms 8:15 a.m. Carter Dudley Robinson (son of Michael & Kat) 11:00 a.m. Jane Carrigan Mosley (daughter of Jeff & Lauren)

Prayer Time with the Lord’s 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.

Offering and Prayer of Dedication For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Scripture Reading.......................................................................................Philippians 3:12-16

Pastor: This is God’s Word People: Thanks be to God

Children grades PreK & 5K may be dismissed for Children’s Church.

Sermon..................................................................................................................Rev. Kyle Parker

Mercy Ministry Offering (Mercy Ministries are benevolent gifts and services our church provides to those in need.)

Benediction

Sending Hymn..................................................................................................................DoxologyPraise God from Whom all blessings flow

Praise Him all creatures here belowPraise Him above, ye heavenly hostPraise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

Amen.

Loving God, Loving Others, Reaching Out

October 24, 2021 11:00 a.m.

320 Presbyterian Dr. Fairhope, AL 36532espc@easternshorepca.org www.easternshorepca.org 251-928-0977

CELEBRATION OF WORSHIP

Gathering Songs

Seek Ye First

Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness And all these things shall be added unto you, allelu, alleluia

Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word That proceeds from the mouth of God, allelu, alleluia

Ask and it shall be given unto you, seek and ye shall find Knock and the door shall be opened unto you, allelu, alleluia

Karen Lafferty. © 1972 Maranatha! Music

Call to Worship......................................................................................from Philippians 2:5-11 Leader: If there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. People: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than ourselves. Let each of us look not only to our own interests, but also to the interests of others. Leader: Have this mind among ourselves, which is ours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. People: Being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Leader: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us worship God.

Songs of Praise May the Peoples Praise You

You have called us out of darkest night into Your glorious lightThat we may sing the wonders of the risen Christ

May our every breath retell the grace that broke into our strifeWith boundless love and deepest joy with endless life

May the peoples praise You, let the nations be glad All Your blessing comes that we may praise May praise the Name of Jesus

All the earth is Yours and all within each harvest is Your ownAnd from Your hand we give to You to make Christ known

May the seeds of mercy grow in us for those who have not heardMay songs of praise build lives of grace to spread Your Word

This our holy priv'lege to declare Your praises and Your nameTo every nation tribe and tongue Your church proclaims

Holy Holy is the Lord Almighty Worthy worthy is the Lamb who was slain Holy Holy is the Lord Almighty All creation praise Your glorious Name

David Zimmer | Ed Cash | Keith Getty | Kristyn Getty | Stuart Townend © 2016 Alletrop Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)/Getty Music Publishing/Townend Songs (Admin. by Music Services, Inc.)

Build My Life

Worthy of ev'ry song we could ever singWorthy of all the praise we could ever bringWorthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breatheWe live for You

Jesus the name above ev'ry other nameJesus the only one who could ever saveWorthy of ev'ry breath we could ever breatheWe live for You, we live for You

Holy there is no one like You There is none beside You Open up my eyes in wonder and show me who You are And fill me with Your heart And lead me in Your love to those around me

I will build my life upon Your loveIt is a firm foundationI will put my trust in You aloneAnd I will not be shaken

Brett Younker|Karl Martin|Kirby Kaple|Matt Redman|Pat Barrett © 2016 Martin, Karl Andrew Kaple Music/Capitol CMG Genesis/Housefires Sounds/Said And Done Music/sixsteps Music/Thankyou Music/worshiptogether.com songs/Bethel Music

Prayer of Adoration

Confession of Faith...............................................................Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 31 Leader: Why is he called “Christ,” meaning “anointed”? People: Because he has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who fully reveals to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning our deliverance; our only high priest who has delivered us by the one sacrifice of his body, and who continually pleads our cause with the Father; and our eternal king who governs us by his Word and Spirit, and who guards us and keeps us in the freedom he has won for us.

Confession of Sin..................................................................................Matthew 6:25, 27, 31-33 Leader: Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life? Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them all. But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. All: Almighty and merciful Father, we are thankful that your mercy is higher than the heavens, wider than our wanderings, deeper than our sin. Forgive our careless attitudes toward you, our refusal to relieve the suffering of others, our envy of those who have more than we have, our obsession with creating a life of constant pleasure, our indifference to heaven, our neglect of your wise and gracious law. Help us, through Jesus Christ, to change our way of life so that we may desire what is good, love what you love, and do what you command. Amen.

Song of Lament How Deep the Father’s Love for Us

How deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure That he should give his only Son, and make a wretch his treasure How great the pain of searing loss, the Father turns his face away As wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory

Behold the man upon the cross, my sin upon his shoulders Ashamed I hear my mocking voice, call out among the scoffers It was my sin that held him there, until it was accomplished His dying breath has brought me life, I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything, no gifts, no power, no wisdom But I will boast in Jesus Christ, his death and resurrection Why should I gain from his reward, I cannot give an answer But this I know with all my heart, his wounds have paid my ransom

Stuart Townend. © 1995 Thankyou Music.

Assurance of Pardoning Grace.....................................................................Psalm 103:8-12 Leader: The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love. People: He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. Leader: For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; People: as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us.

Hymn of Pardoning Grace Nailed to the Cross

When I stand accused by my regrets, and the Devil roars his empty threatsI will preach the gospel to myself, that I am not a man condemnedFor Jesus Christ is my defence

My sin is nailed to the cross My soul is healed by the scars The weight of guilt I bear no more Praise the Lord (Oh) Praise the Lord

When my doubt and shame hang over me, like the arrows of the enemyI will run again to Calvary, that rugged hill of Hell's defeatMy fortress and my victory

My sin is nailed to the cross My soul is healed by the scars Now I'm alive forevermore Praise the Lord Praise the Lord

It is finished, sin is vanquishedHallelujah praise the LordAll the glory, all the honourTo my Saviour, Christ the Lord

When I stand before the throne at last, his blood will plead my innocenceI will worship Him with holy hands, and raise the song that never endsOf Jesus Christ my righteousness

Bryan Fowler | Chris Llewellyn | Gareth Gilkeson | Jonathan Smith © Capitol CMG Amplifier (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing)

Baptisms 8:15 a.m. Carter Dudley Robinson (son of Michael & Kat) 11:00 a.m. Jane Carrigan Mosley (daughter of Jeff & Lauren)

Prayer Time with the Lord’s 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.

Offering and Prayer of Dedication For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Scripture Reading.......................................................................................Philippians 3:12-16

Pastor: This is God’s Word People: Thanks be to God

Children grades PreK & 5K may be dismissed for Children’s Church.

Sermon..................................................................................................................Rev. Kyle Parker

Mercy Ministry Offering (Mercy Ministries are benevolent gifts and services our church provides to those in need.)

Benediction

Sending Hymn..................................................................................................................DoxologyPraise God from Whom all blessings flow

Praise Him all creatures here belowPraise Him above, ye heavenly hostPraise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

Amen.

Baptisms 8:15 a.m. Carter Dudley Robinson (son of Michael & Kat) 11:00 a.m. Jane Carrigan Mosley (daughter of Jeff & Lauren)

Prayer Time with the Lord’s 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.

Offering and Prayer of Dedication For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Scripture Reading..............................................................................Philippians 3:12-16

Pastor: This is God’s Word People: Thanks be to God

Children grades PreK & 5K may be dismissed for Children’s Church.

Sermon..........................................................................................................Rev. Kyle Parker

Hymn of Consecration More Love to Thee, O Christ

More love to Thee, O Christ, more love to Thee Hear Thou the prayer I make on bended knee This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ, to Thee More love to Thee, more love to Thee

Once earthly joy I craved, sought peace and rest Now Thee alone I seek, give what is best This all my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ to Thee More love to Thee, more love to Thee

Let sorrow do its work, come grief or pain Sweet are Thy messengers, sweet their refrain When they can sing with me: More love, O Christ, to Thee More love to Thee, more love to Thee

Then shall my latest breath whisper Thy praise This be the parting cry my heart shall raise This still its prayer shall be: More love, O Christ to Thee More love to Thee, more love to Thee

Elizabeth Prentiss and Howard Doane. Public Domain.

Benediction

Sending Hymn......................................................................................Lift High the CrossLift high the Cross, the love of Christ proclaim

Till all the world adore His sacred name

Sunday School Classes(*All classes - masks optional)

COLLEGE/CAREER - YOUNG WOMEN CORNERSTONE Twelve Extraordinary Women Reformation Church History Disciple Center 306 (Downstairs) Disciple Center 402 (Upstairs) Carol Middleton Andrew Colbert ENCOURAGERS FIRST FRUITS MAN to MAN 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus Gospel of Mark Family Shepherds White Bldg. Room 9 Disciple Center 408(Upstairs) Disciple Center 403 (Upstairs) Pete Scarbrough John McMenamin Jonathan Carrigan, Jay Elliott, John Elliott THEOLOGICAL ISSUES TOLLE LEGE Human Sexuality and the PCA Life of Joseph (Genesis) Disciple Center 407 (Upstairs) Disciple Center 401 (Upstairs) Jay Colbert Joe Kearney, Scott Kearney WOMAN TO WOMAN Hinged: Vitally Connected to Christ and His Church White Bldg. Room 8 Lisa Snead, Sarah Hope, Dianne Balch

THIS WEEK AT ESPCOctober Duty Deacons: Todd Reyes and Gerard Yanuzzi

Sunday, October 24 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Picture Day - Narthex, before & after worship 8:15 a.m. Traditional Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Blended Worship 4:00 p.m. Youth D-Groups (10th - 12th grades)

5:00 p.m. Youth Recharge (7th - 12th grades)

5:30 p.m. Community Groups/Children’s Activities

Wednesday, October 27 5:00 p.m. Youth Midweeks (7th - 9th grades)

5:30 p.m. Youth D-Groups (7th - 9th grades)

6:30 p.m. ESL

Saturday, October 30 8:00 a.m. Youth Prodisee Pantry (7th - 9th grades)

GREETER’S SCHEDULEOctober 24 8:15 a.m. Joe, Melanie, & Brooke Kearney 11:00 a.m. Joel, Kelsie, & Josiah Gibson

October 31 8:15 a.m. Anna Callison, Chris & Jan Hinton 11:00 a.m. Aaron, Heather, Avery, & Savannah Frost

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