The Lord’s Day April 22, 2018

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable

to God, which is your spiritual worship . Romans 12:1

Prelude

Welcome & Visitor Information

Opening Music “I Stand Amazed”

- Choir

*Call to Worship Psalm 47:6-8

Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our King, sing praises! For God is the King of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm! God reigns over the nations; God sits on his holy throne.

*Hymn of Approach—No. 381 “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship”

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Assurance of Pardon Romans 5:6-8

For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

*Affirmation of Faith Westminster Shorter Catechism Questions No. 2 & 3

Q2: What rule has God given to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him?

A: The Word of God, which is contained in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments, is the only rule to direct us how we may glorify and enjoy him.

Q3: What do the Scriptures principally teach?

A: The Scriptures principally teach what man is to believe concerning God, and what duty God requires of man.

*Hymn of Faith “Leaning On/ ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust”

(Ushers come forward on last verse)

What a fellowship, what a joy divine, Leaning on the everlasting arms, What a blessedness, what a peace is mine, Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms, Leaning, leaning, leaning on the Everlasting arms.

Oh, how sweet to walk in the pilgrim way, Leaning on the everlasting arms, Oh, how bright the path grows from day to day, Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms, Leaning, leaning, leaning on the Everlasting arms.

What have I to dread, what have I to fear, Leaning on the everlasting arms? I have blessed peace with my Lord so near, Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms, Leaning, leaning, leaning on the Everlasting arms.

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more!

Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, Just to take him at his word Just to rest upon his promise, And to know, “Thus saith the Lord.”

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more!

O for grace to trust him more! O for grace to trust him more!

Prayer of Dedication & Presentation of Our Tithes & Offerings

Offertory

“Come Ye Sinners Poor and Needy”

(Children ages 4 years to 2nd grade may be dismissed to Children’s Church. All children will be escorted back to the sanctuary by their teachers at the end of the sermon.)

Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched, Weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus, ready, stands to save you, Full of pity, joined with power. He is able, He is able; He is willing; doubt no more.

Come ye needy, come, and welcome, God's free bounty glorify; True belief and true repentance, Every grace that brings you nigh. Without money, without money Come to Jesus Christ and buy.

Come, ye weary, heavy laden, Bruised and broken by the fall; If you tarry 'til you're better, You will never come at all. Not the righteous, not the righteous; Sinners Jesus came to call.

Let not conscience make you linger Nor of fitness fondly dream; All the fitness He requires Is to feel your need of Him. This He gives you, this He gives you, 'Tis the Spirit's rising beam.

Lo! The Incarnate God, ascended; Pleads the merit of His blood. Venture on Him; venture wholly, Let no other trust intrude. None but Jesus, none but Jesus Can do helpless sinners good.

*Doxology - No. 731

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.

Pastoral Prayer & The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, which 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.

Reading From the Old Testament

Psalm 1:1-2 Pew Bible Page: 448 (OT)

Reading From the New Testament

1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pew Bible Page: 988 (NT)

Sermon Wholehearted Worship

“Devotional Life” - Corey Koon

*Closing Hymn

“The Old Rugged Cross”

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suffering and shame; And I love that old cross, where the dearest and best—For a world of lost sinners was slain.

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Til my trophies at last I lay down. I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown.

O the old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above—To bear it to dark Calvary.

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Til my trophies at last I lay down. I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown.

To the old rugged cross I will ever be true; Its shame and reproach gladly bear. Then He’ll call me someday to my home far away—Where His glory forever I’ll share.

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Til my trophies at last I lay down. I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it someday for a crown.

*Benediction

*Threefold Amen

*Postlude *The congregation stands

Sermon Notes Wholehearted worship

“Devotional Life” 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Two-Year Bible Reading Plan (2018- 201) April 22: Deuteronomy 26; Psalm 112 April 23: Deuteronomy 27-28; Psalm 113 April 24: Deuteronomy 29-30; Psalm 114 April 25: Deuteronomy 31:1-29; Psalm 115 April 26: Deuteronomy 31:30-33:29; Psalm 116 April 27: Deuteronomy 34; Psalm 117 April 28: Catch-Up Day; Psalm 118

Announcements

Elders On Call for April 22nd—28th

Eddie Page & Bruce Carr

Deacons On Call for April

Anthony Hinson & Ryan Rogers

Hearing Assistance Available If you need hearing assistance this morning please see one of our officers located at the back of the Sanctuary.

Carolina PCA Philosophy of Worship:

At Carolina Presbyterian Church, we desire to worship God in a manner that is both glorifying to God and edifying to our congregation.

To glorify God, we seek to worship him with excellence, with an attitude of reverence (considering God’s holiness) and celebration (considering God’s grace), with a Christ-centered focus rooted in reformed theology and founded on the word of God.

To edify our congregation, we seek to worship God with some stylistic variation that reflects some of the preferences of our multi-generational church and community. We seek to employ these different styles in a way that promotes love and unity within the same worship service.

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Church office: office@carolinapca.org or (704)888-4435

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Announcements

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS 6:45pm……...Children’s Classes (choir room)

……….Youth (upstairs youth room) ……….Hispanic Bible Study (room E103)

We will also have a congregational meal on the last Wednesday of each month. The meal will begin at 6:00pm in the Family Life Center dining area.

Meal Schedule: April 25—THIS WEEK!, May 30 and June 27

THE ART OF MARRIAGE CONFERENCE The Art of Marriage brings together engaging stories, real-life testimonials and even some very funny bits to help couples fully experience God’s design for marriage. Whether you have been married for many years or just thinking about getting married one day, this is for you!

When: Friday, April 27th (6:30-9:30pm) & Saturday, April 28th (9:00am-4:00pm)

Cost: $60 per couple (included materials, snacks Friday night and lunch on Saturday)

Registration: Forms are available through the church office or online at www.carolinapca.org.

MEXICO MISSION TRIP SUPPLIES NEEDED The Mexico Team is working hard on our trip coming up in June. We are in need of some items for the trip. If you can help, please put your donation in the box located near the church office. We will be collecting items through the month of April.

Needed Supplies:

• Crayons: 8 pack (basic colors) • Storage Bags: gallon and sandwich sizes • Flip Flops: sizes—babies through adult 8/9

CAROLINA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL—LOCUST FIESTA 5K Attention all runners, walkers and baby joggers, come salsa your way to the finish line as we celebrate the first annual Locust Fiesta 5K! Join us Saturday morning, May 5, 2018 at 8:00am in the beautiful Locust Town Center. You will enjoy the rolling hills and low traffic course that winds through the Town

Center and surrounding neighborhoods. After the race, be prepared to get your Fiesta on as we celebrate with music, prizes and food! We will also be having the 1 mile Sombrero Shuffle for our younger runners! We look forward to celebrating with you!

Register online: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Locust/LocustFiesta5K

If you would like to volunteer to help with the event or have questions, please feel free to contact Amanda Childress at amandachildress@rocketmail.com.

You are invited to join us immediately following the morning service for a time of fellowship and refreshment. Tea/Lemonade will be available in the Fellowship Hall, located behind the sanctuary.

Prayer Requests Civil Authorities: the President, Congress, state and local governments Active Military, &/or Being Deployed: Tim Sterner (Tommy & Susan Morrow’s son-in-law), Nichole Blair (Barb Hatley’s daughter), Drew Almond (Everette & Jan’s son), Chris Almond (Rick & Teresa’s son), Curtis Mabry (Kirsten Kopp’s brother), David J. Alexander (David & Elaine’s son), Brian Alexander (David & Elaine’s son), and Greyson Hartsell (Tommy & Susan Morrow’s grandson) Economy: Pray for those who seek employment and for their families. Expectant Moms: Bethany Thompson, Heather Barbee, Kylie Kopp, Aimee Eddy Those with Cancer: Don Kent (Windy Arey-Kent’s father-in-law), Doris Morgan, Elizabeth Ward, Dave Eddy, Harriet Evans (family friend of Patti Lemmond has bone cancer), Isabella Salman (daughter of Ashley Barrier), Jose’ Angulo (Maria Chuc’s father), Tom O’Donnell (Mary Beth Flowe’s father) Home Bound or Nursing Home: Lib Barrier and Brenda Almond Continued Prayer for Health: Bud Pethel, Thomas Haigler, Gary & Mary Ames (Tami Carr’s parents), Irene Cochara (Peggy Arey’s aunt), Rev. David Alexander, Dana Barbee (Doris Barbee Renfro’s son), Leon Fowler, Shirley Hill, Iris Efird (Jay & Larry Efird’s mother), Myrtle Tucker, Addison Garvey (Jason Griffith is friends with her family), Judy Eddy’s mother, Sonja Furr’s dad, Jimmy Furr’s dad, Buck & Betty Mosal (Wendy Hammond’s father & mother), Larry Carpenter, Mary Eddy (Dave Eddy’s mother), Phil VonCannon, Gary Surratt

Note: Please notify the church office with any prayer request additions or updates.

Faith Promise 2018 Faith Promise Pledges 2018—$93,440

Faith Promise Contributions Received To Date 2018—$28,738

Thank you for your support and please continue to pray that God will bless all of our missionaries, both domestic and abroad.

Church Budget Update

Weekly Church Budget

Weekly Need: ..................................................................................................... $ 9,614.00

Weekly Receipts: ................................................................................................ $ 8,889.25

CHURCH STAFF

Rev. David Yoran

Rev. Salatiel Chuc

Cory Falgione

Dave Eddy

Trent Thomas

Jessica Hinson

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS Monday—Thursday: 8:30am—2:45pm Friday: 8:30am– 2:45pm (Finance Office Only)

CAROLINA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

Erica Stroup

Jayne Efird

CONTACT INFORMATION Church (704) 888-4435 Fax (704) 888-4492 Preschool (704) 888-3658 School (704) 888-4332

SESSION Scott Childress (2018)* Gary Harwood (2018) Bruce Carr (2019) Dave Eddy (2019) Shane Everts (2020) Sam Kopp (2020) Eddie Page (2020) * Eligible for re-election

BOARD OF DEACONS Andy Hall (2018)*

Jonathan Lemmond (2018)* Jonathan Hartsell (2019) Anthony Hinson (2019)

Brantley Whitley (2019) Tom Humphries (2020) Jason Martin (2020) Ryan Rogers (2020)

This Week @ Carolina April 22, 2018

Carolina Presbyterian Church (PCA) 406 Renee Ford Road Locust, NC 28097 Phone: 704-888-4435 Fax: 704-888-4492

Website: www.carolinapca.org Email: office@carolinapca.org

Marriage Conference Carolina Presbyterian Church Friday, April 27th (6:30-9:30pm) Saturday, April 28th (9:00-4:00pm)

Today 9:15am……..Sunday School 10:30am……Worship Service Greeters Brenda Carpenter & Jason Griffith Nursery Ages 0-1: Dennis & Mary Ann Conard Ages 1-2: Lynn & Kaley Carpenter

Ages 2-3: Rodney & Beth Allman Children’s Church Ages 4-5: Tim & Kristie Moss Ages 6-2nd Grade: Gary & Donna

Harwood 4:30pm……..Choir Practice 5:30pm……..Hispanic Small Group (Family Life

Center)

Monday - 4/23 6:30pm ........ Trail Life ..……Session Meeting

Wednesday - 4/25 3:00pm ........ CPC Staff Meeting 6:00pm……..Congregational Meal (Family Life

Center) 6:45pm ........ Children’s Classes (Choir Room) ……...Youth (Upstairs Youth Room) ……...Hispanic Bible Study (Room E103)

Friday - 4/27 6:30pm ........ Marriage Conference

Saturday - 4/28 9:00am ........ Marriage Conference

Sunday - 4/29 9:15am……...Sunday School 10:30am……Worship Service Greeters Sonja Furr & Cherry Freda Nursery Ages 0-1: Scott & Sonja Furr Ages 1-2: Kevan & Treva Lovin

Ages 2-3: Levi & Carrie Barbee Children’s Church Ages 4-5: Jonathan & Lauren

Hartsell Ages 6-2nd Grade: Nathan & Katie

Furr 4:30pm……..Choir Practice