March 19, 2017

Welcome to Covenant Presbyterian Church of Paso RoblesADVENT CHRISTMAS EPIPHANY LENT EASTER PENTECOST ADVENT CHRISTMAS EPIPHANY LENT EASTER PENTECOST ADVENT CHRISTMAS EPIPHANY LENT EASTER PENTECOST

We’re glad you’re with us today! There will be leaders up front at the end of the service to talk with you, pray with you, and help you in any way they can. Welcome folders are available in the foyer; we encourage you to fill out the enclosed visitor’s information card and give it to one of our ministry leaders.

Join us for Coffee & Refreshments after the serviceMeet new friends, visit with longtime friends, and enjoy the fellowship of CPC!

Childcare Options:Crayons and paper are available on the welcome table for children to use during the worship service.Nursing/Cry Room is located off the foyer.Nursery is located in Room #1 for infants and young toddlers (open before the service begins).Toddler Time is located in Room #2 for children ages 3-5 years (dismissed at sermon time).Children’s Church is located in Room #3 for children ages 5 through lower elementary (dismissed at sermon time).

What Is Lent?Lent is an old English word that means springtime. It was a way of speaking about a season before Easter, and over the centuries Christians have used this time of year before Easter to say "I need springtime in my soul". It's a way to stop the cycle of spiritual status quo and to engage more fully with God and deal with those things in our lives that are out of conformity with Him. When we do that we actually find life in a story bigger than just our own. Whether you are only beginning to explore the claims of Jesus, or have been a Christian for quite some time, Lent creates space for us to reflect on the Story of Jesus and consider entering that story more deeply.

Blaise Pascal, in his Pensees put it this way, "Being unable to cure death and wretchedness people have decided in order to be happy not to think about such things." Lent counters this propensity and provides us a season as a community to take on the deep counterintuitive wisdom of Scripture. The way up is down, and the way to find joy is to honestly deal with our brokenness. As Jesus put it "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it." Lent invites us to join Christ on the way of the Cross, a spiritual journey that begins with Ash Wednesday and ends in Easter celebration.

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Helpful Reminders:Please silence your cell phone before the service begins

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Reflections* The Third Sunday In Lent March 19, 2017

Today, most people value marriage primarily for what they personally can gain from it.…Americans value marriage primarily as a means to individual happiness. Their tendency to value it for any other reason has seen a substantial decline in recent years.

— in American Demographics, June 1992

A married person is a kept person, kept in the profund protection of vows that have been taken before the Lord.

— Mike Mason

The Mystery of Marriage

Christianity is not the sacrifice we make, but the sacrifice we trust; not the victory we win, but the victory we inherit. That is the evangelical principle.

— P.T. Forsyth

** As a courtesy, please mute all cell phones & pagers at this time

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Welcome The Church expresses her hospitality to all people. Ted Wagner

“To all who are spiritually weary and seek rest; to all who mourn and long for comfort; to all who struggle and desire victory; to all who sin and need a Savior; to all who are strangers and want

fellowship; to all who hunger and thirst after righteousness; and to any and all who will come, this church opens wide her doors and offers welcome in the name of the Risen Lord Jesus Christ.”

Song of Gathering: All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!

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Call to WorshipBill Hawk

Prayer of Adoration

Songs & Hymns of Praise

Our God

Call to Worship: Worship is what we give worth and weight to in our lives. The God who created us and redeemed us in Christ calls us to respond to the weight of who He is and the worth of what He’s done in our lives. God invites us into the joy of celebrating His Greatness.

From Psalm 86

Leader: We will praise you, O Lord our God, with our whole hearts; we will glorify your name forever. For you have delivered us from

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Water You turned into wineOpened the eyes of the blind

There's no one like YouNone like You

Into the darkness You shineOut of the ashes we riseThere's no one like You

None like You

ChorusOur God is greaterOur God is stronger

God, You are higher than any otherOur God is healerAwesome in powerour God our God

(BRIDGE)And if our God is for us

Then who could ever stop usAnd if our God is with us

Then what could stand againstAnd if our God is for us

Then who could ever stop usAnd if our God is with us

Then what could stand against(Then) what could stand against

CCLI Song # 5677416Chris Tomlin | Jesse Reeves | Jonas Myrin | Matt Redman

© 2010 Thankyou Music (Admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing)

All in All

From Psalm 86

Leader: We will praise you, O Lord our God, with our whole hearts; we will glorify your name forever. For you have delivered us from

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Confession of Sin and Declaration of our Need of Jesus Christ Ted Wagner

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Silent Confession

Words of Assurance and Pardon Psalm 94:17-19

Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death. 18 When I said, “My foot is slipping,” your love, O Lord, supported me. 19 When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.

Why is Confession important? In the Light of God’s perfection and greatness, we see our sin and brokenness, yet we can come before the Father in honesty and openness, confessing our sins and remembering His promise to forgive us, cleanse us, heal

Almighty God, we are not worthy of your presence, but we look now to the Lamb of God, who takes away our sin. Through him we draw near to you: listening to your voice, trusting in your love, delighting in your word, carried in your arms. Cleanse our minds of all error and our hearts of all idols that we may share who you are with the world. In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord we pray. Amen.

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Song of Assurance & Thanksgiving

What Wondrous Love is This

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Prayers of the People Bill Kimball

Scripture

(English Standard Version)

31 “It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ 32 But I say to you that everyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of sexual immorality, makes her commit adultery, and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.

Sermon Love that Endures Dan Katches The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand

Why an offering? At the very beginning of the world, God entrusted the material things that he had created to the care of human beings so that they might grow them and use them for the good of others. Christians are to be known for their generosity and sacrificial giving to others. We live this out in our service by giving away our

OfferingCPC is supported by its members and regular attendees who choose to contribute to this ministry. We do not expect our new visitors to give unless they feel the call of God on their hearts to do so.

Prayer for the ChildrenChildren ages 5- lower elementary are dismissed for Children’s Instruction. Parents, you are always welcome to have your children stay with you throughout the service.

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Song of Response

How Deep the Father’s Love for Us

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Confessing our Faith The Apostles Creed

(4th Century AD)I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; He descended into hell;1

The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic2 church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

Guidelines for Reception of Communion Communion, also called The Lord’s Supper or the Eucharist, is the family meal of Christians. We invite all committed followers of Jesus Christ to partake of this sacrament: those who are baptized and connected to a congregation that proclaims the gospel, who are at peace with God and with their neighbor, and who seek strength to live more faithfully for Christ. Baptized children are welcome to receive Communion when they have been confirmed in their faith. If you are not a Christian, or if you are not prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer. We hope that this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus Christ and with His people, the church.

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-----------------------------------------------1that is, He truly suffered the punishment deserved by sinners2that is, the true Christian church of all times all places

Invitation to the Lord’s Table

Words of Institution

Minister: Therefore we proclaim the mystery of the faith:All: Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.Minister: Christ our Passover is sacrificed for us.All: Therefore let us keep the feast.

Minister: The gifts of God for the people of God All: Thanks be to God

Distribution of the Bread and Cup

(**grape juice on the outer ring of trays – *all our bread used in communion is gluten free)

Prayers of Meditation for Those Not CommuningIf you are not able to receive Communion, please use this time to meditate on one of the following prayers.

Prayer for Those Searching for TruthLord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth, and the life. Grant that I might be undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me, and open to me the reality of who you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that leads to the life that you promise. Amen.

Prayer of BeliefLord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful than I ever before believed, but through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared hope. I thank you for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross, and offering forgiveness and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins and receive you as Savior and Lord. Amen.

Prayer of CommitmentLord Jesus, you have called us to follow you in baptism and in a life of committed discipleship in your church. Grant that I may take the necessary steps to be one with your people, and live in the fullness of your Spirit. Amen.

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Communion PrayerAll: O God, you have so greatly loved us, long sought us, and mercifully redeemed us. Give us grace, that in everything we may yield ourselves, our wills, and our works, a continual thank-offering to you, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Song of Sending

Jesus with Your Church Abide

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Benediction Bill Hawk

Dismissal

Leader: Go in peace, in the knowledge of God’s power.

People: We go in confidence, in the knowledge of God’s strength.

Leader: Go in joy, in the knowledge of God’s love.

People: Amen

May the God of love and peace be with you. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

2 Corinthians 13:11,14

Benediction: from the Latin bene “well” and dicere “to speak” so to speak well of, bless. We close our service with God declaring

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Announcements & Upcoming Events

Missions Ministry Team meeting: The CPC Missions Ministry Team is meeting today at 12noon right here at CPC. We are hoping that the new time and location will encourage some more to join our team as we seek ways to further cultivate a “Missions Culture” here at CPC. Please join us today to learn more, and to enjoy a light lunch together.

Easter Flowers: If you would like an Easter lily/tulip ‘in memory of’ a loved one, please give the name of your loved one to Carole Hansen along with a $10 donation. She will buy the plants and they will be used for Easter Sunday decorations; afterwards you may take a plant home and add it to your Spring garden!

Easter Events @ CPC:* Maundy Thursday Service: Thursday, April 13th, 7:00 p.m. * Good Friday Noon Service: Friday, April 14th, 12 noon-12:45 p.m. * Easter Vigil Service: Saturday, April 15th, 9:00-9:30p.m.* Easter Sunrise Service: Sunday, April 16th, on the hill.* Easter Breakfast on the Hill: Sunday, April 16th, 7:30 a.m.* Easter Sunday Service: Sunday, April 16th, 9:30 a.m.

Financial Update:

Jan-Feb 2017

ACTUAL

BUDGETED

General Offering

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$ 31,720

$ 40,500

Op Fund $

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Interest 8

YTD Expens

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$(37,321)

$ (40,500)

Gain/(Loss)

$ (5,593)

$ -

Christian Education Classes WINTER 2017Sunday January 8 – Sunday April 9 - 14 weeks

Nursery care provided during class time.Caregiver: Kathy Linn

Preschool (ages 3-4 years old): GOD'S BIG STORY FOR PRESCHOOLERSTeacher: Debbie Horne Location: Classroom #2Based on 36 stories from Genesis through Acts, this curriculum leads children on a joyful discovery of God's love. Kids will be encouraged to wonder, imagine, and interact with different parts of God’s redemptive story.

Primary (Kindergarten—2nd grade): IMAGINETeachers: Kathy Blythe, Pam Bartel Location: Classroom #1Students will continue from last year to explore and retell selected Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments. They will imagine the ongoing

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story of God that starts in the pages of Scripture and continues in their lives today.

Juniors (grades 5th – 7th): WHAT’S UP? DISCOVERING THE GOSPEL, JESUS, AND WHO YOU REALLY ARETeacher: Brandy Wagner Location: LibraryFocusing on why the gospel really is good news, this flexible curriculum addresses the questions of identity and purpose which begin to unfold in middle-school hearts and minds.

Adult & High School: CHURCH HISTORYTeacher: Gary Kuhn/Joe Horne/Dan Katches

Location: SanctuarySix sessions surveying church history from the 1st century AD to our modern era. DVD/discussion format.

FOUNDATIONS CLASS Teacher: Dan Katches Location: Pastor’s Office: This three week class is designed for anyone interested in becoming a member of our church or just in knowing more about our history and beliefs. 

March 19: What is Spiritual Formation

The Lord’s Day – March 26th Prayer 9:00 a.m.Worship Service 9:30 a.m.Fellowship~Birthdays 10:45 a.m.CE Classes 11:15 a.m.Prayer Meeting 5:00 p.m.

The Lord’s Day – March 19th Prayer 9:00 a.m.Worship Service

9:30 a.m.Fellowship 10:45 a.m.CE Classes 11:15 a.m.Missions Ministry Team 12:15 p.m.Prayer Meeting

The Lord’s Day – March 26th Prayer 9:00 a.m.Worship Service 9:30 a.m.Fellowship~Birthdays 10:45 a.m.CE Classes 11:15 a.m.Prayer Meeting 5:00 p.m.

The Lord’s Day – March 19th Prayer 9:00 a.m.Worship Service

9:30 a.m.Fellowship 10:45 a.m.CE Classes 11:15 a.m.Missions Ministry Team 12:15 p.m.Prayer Meeting

Sunday Ministries

Music HospitalityTed Wagner Carole Hansented@covenantpaso.com signysgram@gmail.com

Nursery Children’s ChurchKathy Linn Joyce Hawknursery@covenantpaso.com jhawkhere@yahoo.com

Communion Christian Ed. ClassesPam Bartel Joe Horne5bartel@sbcglobal.net joe@covenantpaso.com

Getting ConnectedHere are the ways to get connected at Covenant Presbyterian Church as well as other ministries that we partner with to bring the hope of Christ to our region. For an overview of each ministry, visit our website at www.covenantpaso.com

Covenant Groups

Community GroupsDan Katchesdan@covenantpaso.com

Women’s MinistryJo Ellen Eustis 1joellen@sbcglobal.net

Men’s MinistryDave Lundy lundydad@gmail.com

Missions Ministry TeamJack Phillips martinsjak@earthlink.net

Student MinistriesDan Katches dan@covenantpaso.com

Children’s MinistryBrandy Wagner brandy@covenantpaso.com

Mercy/Justice Ministries

Meals MinistryJoann DobrininJdobrinin@gmail.com

Tree of LifeBonnie Alexanderbonnie@covenantpaso.com

Loaves & FishesRuth Kuhnruth@covenantpaso.com

Paso Cares Warming ShelterJack Phillipsmartinsjak@earthlink.net

StaffRev. Dan KatchesLead Pastordan@covenantpaso.com

Rev. Bill HawkFounding Pastorbill@covenantpaso.com

Ted WagnerDirector of Worship Music Jordan RossiPastoral Internjordan@covenantpaso.com

Bonnie AlexanderAdministrative Assistantbonnie@covenantpaso.com

Elders elders@covenantpaso.comJoe Horne joe@covenantpaso.comBill Kimball billkimball@covenantpaso.comTony Odenwald tony@covenantpaso.com

Deacons deacons@covenantpaso.comJim DanielsDon IdlerFred KostnerGary KuhnBen WalkerFred Alexander

BookkeeperRuth Kuhn ruth@covenantpaso.com

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Covenant Presbyterian Church

1450 Golden Hill RoadPaso Robles, CA 93446

www.covenantpaso.com805.238.6927

Covenant Presbyterian Church is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA).