THE LORD’S DAY
BIBLE SENTENCE & PRAYER: Pastor Geoffrey Brown
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PRELUDE: “Sanctuary”
Musician today: Jann Moreshead, piano
PLEASE NOTE: This music provides an opportunity for us to meditate, prepare our hearts, and reverently worship God the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit.
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CALL TO WORSHIP: Elder Stephanie Stehl
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“To God only wise, be glory, through Jesus Christ, for ever. Amen.” (Rom 16:27)
“For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Rom 11:36)
“Who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father, to Whom be the glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Gal 1:4, 5)
“And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil deed and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (2 Tim 4:18)
“To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.” (Eph 3:21)
“Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Phil 4:20)
“Through Jesus Christ to Whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (Heb 13:21)
“To Him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” (2 Pet 3:18)
“To Him Who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood…to Him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” (Rev 1:5, 6)
“To the only wise God our Savior be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.” (Jude 25)
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SONGS OF PRAISE:
“Lamb of God”
Your only Son no sin to hide
But You have sent Him from Your side
To walk upon this guilty sod
And to become the Lamb of God
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Oh Lamb of God, Sweet Lamb of God
I love the Holy Lamb of God
Oh wash me in His precious Blood
My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God
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Your gift of love they crucified
They laughed and scorned Him as He died
The humble King they named a fraud
And sacrificed the Lamb of God
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Oh Lamb of God, Sweet Lamb of God
I love the Holy Lamb of God
Oh wash me in His precious Blood
My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God
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I was so lost I should have died
But You have brought me to Your side
To be led by Your Staff and Rod
And to be call a lamb of God
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Oh Lamb of God, Sweet Lamb of God
I love the Holy Lamb of God
Oh wash me in His precious Blood
Till I am just a lamb
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“There Is a Redeemer”
There is a redeemer
Jesus, God’s own Son
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah
Holy One
There is a redeemer
Jesus, God’s own Son
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah
Holy One
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Thank you, oh my father
For giving us Your Son
And leaving Your Spirit
‘Til the work on Earth is done
For giving us Your Son
And leaving Your Spirit
‘Til the work on Earth is done
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Jesus my redeemer
Name above all names
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah
Oh, for sinners slain
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Thank you, oh my father
For giving us Your Son
And leaving Your Spirit
‘Til the work on Earth is done
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When I stand in Glory
I will see His face
And there I’ll serve my King forever
In that Holy Place
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Thank you, oh my father
For giving us Your Son
And leaving Your Spirit
‘Til the work on Earth is done
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INVOCATION: In Unison
Help us to speak about and to act upon Your perfect gifts, Your wonderful works — every day, in ordinary ways and places. Open our hands to both receive from You and to reach out to others. Breathe into us the new life of Your Holy Spirit, that we might breathe out Your good news. We marvel anew at the depth of Your care for us and the many ways our lives have been blessed by the sacrificial life and love of Jesus. It is because of Him that we are gathered here today, and it is in His name that we pray. Amen.
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HYMN OF WORSHIP: “I Cannot Tell”
I cannot tell why He, the King of Heaven,
Should leave the peace of all eternity
Why God Himself should lay aside His splendor
To leave the Father’s side and come to me
But this I know: our silence filled with singing
And all our darkness fled from heaven’s light
When Christ, the Lord So human yet so holy
In love was born a child for me that holy night
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I cannot tell why He, the Joy of Heaven
Should give Himself to suffer for my sin
Why Holy God should love me in my shamefulness
Why He should die to draw my soul to Him
But this I know, That Christ the Lord is risen
And praise His name, He’s risen now in me
Because He lives, I’ll rise to life eternal!
He took my guilty heart And I’m forever free!
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I cannot tell when He who rules the nations
How He will claim His loved ones as His own
And who can tell the holy jubilation
When all His children gather ‘round His throne.
But this I know, All flesh will see His glory
And skies will burst as all creation sings
The sun will rise on one eternal morning ~
When Christ the Savior of the world Is Lord and King
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CONFESSING OUR SIN TOGETHER: In Unison
Forgive us for when we step over the line in our relationship with You and with others, hurting those we love or those we don’t. Forgive us also when we don’t step over that other line, when we fail to be thankful and to share gratitude. How often we jeopardize our connection with You and with our loved ones by not sharing a good word, or by not putting that gratitude into action. O God; know our sincerity and repentance; and redeem us out of slavery to sin, we ask in Jesus’ name. Amen. Use the next few moments for quiet reflection and confession of sins to God.
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WORDS OF COMFORT
I sought the Lord, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Through faith and confession, we are forgiven. Adapted from Psalm 34
THE READING OF GOD’S WORD: Pastor Geoffrey Brown
2 Samuel 23:13-17; Philippians 1:23-30
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OFFERING OF OUR GIFTS TO GOD FOR RPC MINISTRY & MISSION
Offertory: “Take the Name of Jesus With You”
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DOXOLOGY
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all creatures here below.
Praise Him above ye heavenly host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
HYMN OF ADORATION: “O Lord, My Rock and My Redeemer,”
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O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer
Greatest treasure of my longing soul
My God, like You there is no other
True delight is found in You alone
Your grace, a well too deep to fathom
Your love exceeds the heavens’ reach
Your truth, a fount of perfect wisdom
My highest good and my unending need
O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer
Strong defender of my weary heart
My sword to fight the cruel deceiver
And my shield against his hateful darts
My song when enemies surround me
My hope when tides of sorrow rise
My joy when trials are abounding
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O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer
Gracious Savior of my ruined life
My guilt and cross laid on Your shoulders
In my place, You suffered bled and died
You rose, the grave and death are conquered
You broke my bonds of sin and shame
You rose, the grave and death are conquered
You broke my bonds of sin and shame
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O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer
May all my days bring glory to Your name
May all my days bring glory to Your name
SERMON
THE WORD SPEAKS TO OUR LIVES: Pastor Geoffrey Brown
Philippians Summer Sermon Series―Part 4:
“Remember Your Manners”—
As Worthy of the Gospel of Christ
CLOSING SONG: “He Will Hold Me Fast,”
When I fear my faith will fail, Christ will hold me fast;
When the tempter would prevail, He will hold me fast.
I could never keep my hold through life’s fearful path;
For my love is often cold; He must hold me fast.
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He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.
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Those He saves are His delight, Christ will hold me fast;
Precious in his holy sight, He will hold me fast.
He’ll not let my soul be lost; His promises shall last;
Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast.
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He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.
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Those He saves are His delight, Christ will hold me fast;
Precious in his holy sight, He will hold me fast.
He’ll not let my soul be lost; His promises shall last;
Bought by Him at such a cost, He will hold me fast.
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He will hold me fast, He will hold me fast;
For my Saviour loves me so, He will hold me fast.
BENEDICTION
WE DEPART TO GLORIFY GOD WITH ALL THAT WE ARE IN ALL THAT WE DO
ANNOUNCEMENTSOur Biblical commitments:· In essentials, unity· In non-essentials, liberty· In all things, charity (love).Understanding the Westminster Confession of Faith AND the truth about Heaven and Hell study with Pastor Geoffrey will start on Friday, August 7 from 7:00−8:15 PM. You are welcome to take a copy of the Confession found in the entry. Please RSVP to roslynpres@outlook.com..RPC Men’s Group meets Wednesdays at 6:30 PM for study and fellowship. Pastor Geoff will be teaching on Galatians 2:11-21 with lots of open discussion and our questions to follow. The title for this week’s 20-minute teaching time is, “Pistols at Dawn, Bacon for Breakfast and a New Identity in Christ.” We will meet in the sanctuary—all scattered around in a big circle for COVID 19 restrictions and precautions. Plenty of room!.Grab a couple of friends and have a few fun-filled hours of helping to keep the grounds around the church looking well-tended and cared for. Ask Glen Stehl for details or email the office: roslynpres@outlook.com..Prayer Request Email: If you have a prayer need or would like to be notified of prayer needs of our church family, email the office and request to be on the email list: roslynpres@outlook.com; or call: 649-3572.
