ST. PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN AMERICA

To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest;

to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire hope; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and yearn for fellowship;

to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to whoever will come; this church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in

the name of the risen Lord Jesus Christ.

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ORDER FOR THE

CELEBRATION & WORSHIP OF GOD

4th Sunday after Pentecost; June 28, 2020, 10:30 A.M.

The sounding of the bells is the call for meditation and prayer as we prepare to worship our holy God.

INSTRUMENTAL MEDITATION “FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH” DIX

WELCOME Please silence your phones and other electronic devices.

ENTERING GOD’S PRESENCE

INSTRUMENTAL PRELUDE “THIS IS MY FATHER’S WORLD” TERRA BEATA

CALL TO WORSHIP FROM PSALM 145 Minister: Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, and his greatness is unsearchable. People: One generation shall commend your works to another and shall declare your

mighty acts. Minister: All your works shall give thanks to You, O LORD, and all your saints shall bless

You! People: They shall speak of the glory of your kingdom and tell of your power, to make

known to the children of man your mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

Minister: Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations.

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*HYMN OF PROCLAMATION “I AM GOD AND GOD ALONE” Ronald Owen

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*PRAYER OF ADORATION

Minister O God, You have taught us to keep all your commandments by loving You and and People: our neighbor: Grant us the grace of your Holy Spirit, that we may be devoted

to You with our whole heart, and united to one another with pure affection; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen

*NEW TESTAMENT READING EPHESIANS 6:1-4

6 Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. 2 “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), 3 “that it may go well with you and that

you may live long in the land.” 4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.

Minister: The Word of the Lord! People: Thanks be to God!

PRAYER OF CONFESSION The congregation is invited to kneel through the Pronouncement of Forgiveness.

Minister Almighty God and heavenly Father, our sins assail us with a list of accusations and People: that we cannot deny. The burden of our guilt and shame is too heavy for us to

carry, too real to hide, and too deep to undo. And so, we come to You for mercy in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Forgive us for the sins that our lips tremble to name. Set us free from a past that we cannot change. Open us to a future in which we can be changed. And grant us grace to grow more and more in the image and likeness of your crucified and risen Son. Amen.

Please take a moment to silently confess your sin.

PRONOUNCEMENT OF FORGIVENESS Minister: Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of

her womb? As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you, says the Lord. To all who repent and believe the gospel, I declare the forgiveness of sins in Jesus’ name.

Unison: Thanks be to God!

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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Minister Sovereign Lord of heaven and earth, there is no God like You. You have taught and People: us to walk before You as pilgrims on earth and as citizens of heaven. You have

commanded us to offer supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in your sight because You desire all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Minister: In obedience to your command, we pray for every leader You have installed to protect and regulate society, both near and far, both great and small. We ask that You would bless the President of the United States, the legislative and judicial branches of this nation’s government, and the leaders of other nations for the sake of peace and justice. May those in positions of authority be blessed with wisdom and discernment. And may they only punish what is evil and only promote what is good.

People: Lord, hear our prayers. Minister: We pray for ourselves, that You would give us as your people the grace that we

need to be subject for your sake to every legitimate institution and authority structure that You have established in the family, the church, and the civil society because we know this is your will. Help us Lord, so that by doing good we might put to silence the ignorance of foolish people. Give us grace to live humble and virtuous lives as people who are free, not using our freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.

Unison: May your will be done on earth as it is in heaven, for yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.

PASTORAL PRAYER

*PSALM OF CONSECRATION PSALM 127

From the Psalter; ST. ANNE

Except the LORD shall build the house the builders lose their pain; Except the LORD the city keep the watchmen watch in vain.

’Tis vain for you to early rise or late from rest to keep, To eat the bread of toil; for so He gives His loved ones sleep.

Lo, children are the LORD’S good gift, rich payment are men’s sons. The sons of youth as arrows are in hands of mighty ones.

Who has his quiver filled with these, O happy shall he be; When foes they greet within the gate they shall from shame be free.

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RENEWING OUR FAITH

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM Questions 64-66

Minister: What is required in the fifth commandment? People: The fifth commandment requires us to preserve the honor and perform the

duties belonging to everyone in their different positions and relationships in life.

Minister: What is forbidden in the fifth commandment? People: The fifth commandment forbids us to neglect or to do anything against the

honor and duty which belongs to everyone in their various positions and relationships in life.

Minister: What is the reason attached to the fifth commandment? People: The reason attached to the fifth commandment is a promise of long life and

prosperity (so far as it shall serve for God’s glory and their own good) to all those who keep this commandment.

Unison: Thanks be to God! *GLORIA PATRI #735 GREATOREX

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, World without end. Amen, amen.

*OLD TESTAMENT LESSON DEUTERONOMY 5:16

16 “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded you, that your days may be long, and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Minister: The Word of the Lord. People: Thanks be to God!

*PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

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PROCLAMATION OF GOD’S WORD REV. JUSTIN BORGER

He Is Your Life: THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT

Honor Father & Mother

DEUTERONOMY 5:16

Big Idea: The command to honor those whom God has placed in authority over us is the first commandment with a promised blessing (Ephesians 6:1-3).

1. The command

2. The promise

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RESPONDING IN THANKS *HYMN OF RESPONSE #355 “WE ARE GOD’S PEOPLE” SYMPHONY

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GIVING TO GOD & VOCAL OFFERTORY “PSALM 8” We invite you to give generously as you are able. AMSTERDAM

LORD, our Lord, in all the earth how excellent Your name! You above the heav’ns have set the splendor of Your fame.

From the mouths of infants young You the pow’r of praise compose In the face of enemies to stop avenging foes.

When I view the skies above which Your own fingers made, When I see the moon and stars which You in order laid,

What is man so frail and weak that You should remember him? What can be the son of man that You should care for him?

Next to God You have made man, with light and honor crowned. You placed him above Your works; Beneath him all is found:

Oxen, sheep, and all wild beasts, Birds, and fish the oceans claim. LORD, our Lord, in all the earth how excellent Your name!

*DOXOLOGY #731 OLD HUNDREDTH

Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Praise him, all creatures here below; Praise him above, ye heav’nly host: Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*PRAYER OF DEDICATION

*BENEDICTION *SENDING FORTH HYMN “FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH” DIX

Verses 1 & 4

For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth over and around us lies,

Refrain: Lord of all, to thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise.

For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child, Friends on earth, and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild, Refrain.

Minister: Go in peace to love and serve the risen Lord Jesus Christ. People: Thanks be to God! Please wait to be dismissed by the ushers.

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INSTRUMENTAL POSTLUDE “THIS IS MY FATHER’S WORLD” TERRA BEATA

In our worship service this morning, Rev. Justin Borger will be ministering in the pulpit and Rev. Dan Thompson will be assisting. Leading us in musical praise is our vocal ensemble: Hannah Pacchioli, Peter Benyola, Chris Hurt, and David Romaine; with organist, Maria Schlehr; pianist, Sarah Birx; clarinetist, Tamia Dawkins; violinist, Eric Diaz; trumpeter, Robert Krahn; and percussionist, Nicholas Owen; all under the direction of our Director of Music, Ronald Owen. This morning’s vocal offertory will be sung by Peter Benyola. * Congregation standing Additional worshipers seated

WELCOME, VISITORS! If you are visiting St. Paul’s today, we are so glad you have joined us for worship! We would love to get to know you. Email staff@stpaulpca.org to let us know your name, how you heard about St. Paul’s, any contact information you would like to give, and any questions you may have. Please feel free to introduce yourself to our pastors or one of our ushers, as they are eager to greet you!

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PASTORAL STAFF RULING ELDERS

JUSTIN BORGER Senior Pastor

FRANK CAVALLI Pastor Emeritus

MILES HAYES Assistant Pastor of Prison Ministry

DAN THOMPSON Assistant Pastor

GORDON CLOKE MARK KISTNER JOHN MAYNARD

CHARLES MILLER DAN PUGH MARK ROBB

JIM CRANDALL BUD LEONARD

ED MCDOUGALL LARRY PIKE

STEVE RITCHIE DAVID SELIGSON

ST. PAUL’S STAFF DEACONS

JANET CHITTY Children’s Ministry Assistant

DONNA LOVE Director of Children’s Ministries

PHIL LOVE Facilities Manager

RICK MADSEN Director of Ministries

TRISH MICELI Bookkeeping

RONALD OWEN Director of Music

LISA ROWLEY Administrative Assistant

RUSTY TAYLOR Event Setup

ANDREW AUER

MATTHEW GROSS RICK MADSEN

MATT RAGSDALE ANDY WEST

PHIL ELWOOD DAVID JONES JASON MAGES

DAVID SUTTON JIM WALLS

WOMEN IN THE CHURCH BOARD

ANN CHRISTIAN CAROL KISTNER MARY MILLER

SHERRY SWINDLE DEBBIE YERO

CAROLYN JACKSON DONNA LOVE

LAURA RAGSDALE MARTIE TUCKER

SIMONE YOUMANS

CHURCH ADDRESS

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