* SONG OF PRAISE Ensemble & Congregation SILENT CONFESSION OF SIN In these moments, PRAYING TOGETHER AS GOD’S PEOPLE Elder David Schlimme we individually come to God in prayer, Behold Our God silently confessing personal sins so that we may take hold of the forgiveness won for us by Christ, our Redeemer. WORSHIPPING BY GIVING (Sign, pass & return black pad Who has held the oceans in his hands? at the end of the aisle) Who has numbered ev’ry grain of sand? Kings and nations tremble at his voice.  ASSURANCE OF PARDON AND PEACE WITH GOD Heb. 2:17-18 LIFE Change Offering (Please bring your LIFE Change to the front All creation rises to rejoice. after the offering plate has passed your row.) PASTOR : Therefore he had to be made like his brothers in every Chorus respect, so that he might become a merciful and faithful ♦ Birthday Month Prayer (Elder Schlimme will be available in the front Behold our God, seated on his throne. high priest in the service of God, to make propitiation for to pray with those who have a March birthday.) Come, let us adore him! the sins of the people. For because he himself has suffered ♦ Offertory Jody Lubbers Behold our King, nothing can compare. when tempted, he is able to help those who are being Come, let us adore him! tempted. * PRAISING OUR GOD Doxology (Hymn 731) Who has given counsel to the Lord? Praise God from whom all blessings flow; Who can question any of his words? * SONG OF RESPONSE Ensemble & Congregation Praise him, all creatures here below; Who can teach the One who knows all things? Praise him above, ye heav’nly host; Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery Who can fathom all his wondrous deeds? Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Chorus 1 3 Come behold the wondrous myst’ry, Come behold the wondrous myst’ry: Who has felt the nails upon his hands, in the dawning of the King. Christ the Lord upon the tree. * DEDICATING OUR LIVES & GIFTS Bearing all the guilt of sinful man? He, the theme of heaven’s praises, In the stead of ruined sinners robed in frail humanity. hangs the Lamb in victory! God eternal humbled to the grave, * PREPARING TO HEAR GOD’S WORD Hymn 246 (vv 1-5) Jesus, Savior, risen now to reign! In our longing, in our darkness, See the price of our redemption, now the light of life has come! see the Father’s plan unfold, Man of Sorrows! What a Name Chorus Look to Christ, who condescended, bringing many sons to glory: took on flesh to ransom us. grace unmeasured, love untold! Bridge (x 3) * SCRIPTURE READING Elder Wayne Bowman Men: You will reign forever. 2 4 Come behold the wondrous myst’ry: Page 841 in the pew Bible Women: Let your glory fill the earth. Come behold the wondrous myst’ry: he the perfect Son of Man, Men: You will reign forever. slain by death, the God of life. Mark 6:1-6 in his living, in his suff’ring, But no grave could e’er restrain him; Women: Let your glory fill the earth. (Scripture text is on the back of the worship guide) never trace nor stain of sin. praise the Lord, he is alive! Chorus See the true and better Adam, What a foretaste of deliv’rance, come to save the hell-bound man, how unwavering our hope. APPLYING GOD’S WORD Rev. David Billingslea Christ the great and sure fulfillment Christ in power resurrected, * PRAYER OF INVOCATION of the law; in him we stand. as we will be when he comes. “The Rejection of Jesus”

CALL TO CONFESSION OF SIN Matthew 11:28-30 * CONFESSION OF FAITH Westminster Larger Catechism * RESPONDING IN SONG Hymn 498 (vv 1-5) PASTOR : “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will Q&A 36, 39 give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, PASTOR : Who is the Mediator of the covenant of grace? Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners! for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is ALL : The only Mediator of the covenant of grace is the light.” Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of * BENEDICTION Hebrews 13:20-21 God, of one substance and equal with the Father, PASTOR : Now may the God of peace who brought again from the in the fullness of time became man, and so was and dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, CORPORATE CONFESSION OF SIN continues to be God and man, in two entire distinct by the blood of the eternal covenant, equip you with natures, and one person, forever. ALL : Most merciful God, whose Son Jesus Christ was everything good that you may do his will, working in us tempted in every way, yet without sin, we confess PASTOR : Why was it requisite that the Mediator should be man? that which is pleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ, before you our own sinfulness; we have hungered to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. after that which does not satisfy; we have ALL : It was requisite that the Mediator should be man, compromised with evil; we have doubted your that he might advance our nature, perform power to protect us. Forgive us for our lack of faith; obedience to the law, suffer and make intercession POSTLUDE Hana Do have mercy on our weakness. Restore us in such for us in our nature, have a fellow feeling of our infirmities; that we might receive the adoption of Ensemble music: CCLI#89171 trust and love that we may walk in your ways and Unless otherwise noted, all scripture quotations are from the English Standard Version of the Bible. sons, and have comfort and access with boldness delight in doing your will. We ask in Jesus’ name. * Congregation Please Stand unto the throne of grace. Amen. If you would like to know more about becoming a Chr istian,

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SUNDAY Town North Teens —Admin, Youth Rm 5:00 p.m. Town North is a community of disciples Mark 6:1-6 TUESDAY Women’s morning Bible Study —CE Rm201 9:30 a.m. making disciples of Jesus. He went away from there and came to his hometown, and his Women’s evening Bible Study —Admin Rm103 6:30 p.m. Ensemble Rehearsal —Sanctuary 7:00 p.m. disciples followed him. 2 And on the Sabbath he began to teach in the WEDNESDAY Adult Choir Rehearsal —Sanctuary 6:45 p.m. Wednesday Night Prayer —Admin Rm103 7:00 p.m. synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished, saying, “Where THURSDAY Men’s Bible Study —Admin Rm 103 6:30 p.m. did this man get these things? What is the wisdom given to him? How SATURDAY Ministry Leaders Meeting —Fellowship Hall 9:00 a.m. are such mighty works done by his hands? 3 Is not this the carpenter, Church activity calendar is available on-line at www.tnpc.org/events. the son of Mary and brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon? WORSHIP SERVICE And are not his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him. VISITORS — Please let us know you better so we can pray for you. Please sign the visitor pad at the end of the aisle. NURSERY IS PROVIDED DURING 4 And Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor, except in Sunday School and the worship service for all children age three and under. Classrooms are located on the first floor of the Education Building. his hometown and among his relatives and in his own household.” COMMUNION — Will be celebrated next Sunday morning. Please prepare your hearts and minds and relationships to approach the LORD ’s table. 5 And he could do no mighty work there, except that he laid his hands LIFE Change OFFERING — Supports our missions efforts. Please hold your on a few sick people and healed them. 6 And he marveled because of LIFE Change offering and bring it forward during the offertory. If you did not bring your LIFE Change their unbelief. bank today, please put your And he went about among the villages teaching. check marked LIFE Change TNPC Women’s Spring Luncheon in the offering next Sunday. Saturday, March 28, 2020 UPCOMING EVENTS 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 pm; Fellowship Hall Cost is $7.00 per person Men of Town North: Please join us as we March 15, 2020 10:30 A.M. TITLE: “The Rejection of Jesus” Are you interested in Prepare our Hearts and Homes to

TEXT: Mark 6:1-6 Page 841 in the pew Bible learning more about Celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord. Christian Doctrine, Guests are especially welcome! REFLECTION Church Government, Our union with Christ is grounded on his union with us. We can and leadership at be one with him because he made himself one with us. ______Town North? Sunday, April 5 ! - Robert Letham, The Work of Christ Pastor Rogers will ______begin a Leader Visitors Lunch

Fellowship Hall after Worship

PRELUDE Jody Cies & Jody Lubbers

Development Class on ______Saturday, March 28. (Church elders will be available in the front to pray personally with anyone during the prelude) Please bring a generous Contact Pastor ______Rogers if interested: portion of a delicious dish [email protected] to share. Drinks & Desserts ACTIVITIES & CONCERNS OF THE CHURCH Pastor Andrew Cies ______will be provided.

______* GREETING ONE ANOTHER IN LOVE WEDNESDAY NIGHT PRAYER! 7:OO P.M. ADMIN RM103

______* CALL TO WORSHIP from Psalm 118

Ladies Spring Study on Daniel Tuesday, March 17

______PASTOR : Oh give thanks to the LORD , for he is good; Week 8 — Daniel 6:1 -28 “The Vision for Four Great Beasts ” for his steadfast love endures forever! ______PEOPLE : Out of my distress I called on the LORD ; the LORD answered me and set me free. Fiscal Year 2020 Give to TNPC using ______PASTOR : The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. PayPal Totals through March 8, 2020 What can man do to me? ______(Our fiscal year starts July 1 and ends June 30) Send to: paypal.me/tnpc PEOPLE : The LORD is on my side as my helper; General Fund Income $ 572,350 - or - I shall look in triumph on those who hate me. Designated Giving $ 98,819 [email protected] PASTOR : It is better to take refuge in the LORD Total Expenses $ 583,023 - or - than to trust in man. ______Net Surplus or (Deficit) $ 88,146 Use this QR code → PEOPLE : Oh give thanks to the LORD , for he is good; : for his steadfast love endures forever! Next Week Town North Presbyterian Church Text: Mark 6:7-13 Rev. David Rogers, Senior Pastor Preacher: Rev. David Rogers 1776 N. Plano Road Richardson, Texas 75081 (972) 235-1886 www.tnpc.org