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A member of the Presbyterian Church in America 65 Old Montgomery Highway | Birmingham, Alabama 35209 205.871.7002 | www.covpres.com All Content Copyright © CovPress Publishing. Reprinting of this material is permitted (up to 50 copies) for use in discussion or classroom settings. Please copy portions in their entirety, note the source, and distribute the copies free of charge. 28 1 The Lord’s Day in Worship COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH fourth sunday of advent advent of sunday fourth R | december 21, 2014 9:00 am december Luke 1:26-27 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin's name was Mary. “If God’s incomprehensibility does not grip us in a word, if it does not draw us into his superluminous darkness, if it does not call us out of the little house of our homely, close-hugged truths…we have misunderstood the words of Christianity.” –Karl Rahner { GATHERED WORSHIP: The Triune God Renews His People } 2 27 7 OPENING HYMN DAILY WORSHIP RESOURCES These readings are provided as a personal, family or group worship resource. Use them “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” along with your worship guide as resources for readings, prayers and hymns. Set in the Revelationised Common Lectionary (RCL), a schedule of daily Bible readings in accord with Of the Father’s love begotten the Church year, these scripture readings are designed around a three-year cycle that will take you through the Old Testament once, the New Testament twice, and the Psalms Ere the worlds began to be, fourth sunday of advent advent of sunday fourth He is Alpha and Omega frequently. He the source, the ending He Of the things that are, that have been SUNDAY, THE LORD’S DAY • FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT Morning Psalm 24, 29 Isaiah 42:1-12 John 3:16-21 And that future years shall see Evening: Psalm 8, 84 Ephesians 6:10-20 Evermore and evermore! O that birth forever blessed MONDAY Morning Psalm 61, 62 Isaiah 11:1-9 John 5:30-47 When a virgin, blest with grace Evening Psalm 112, 115 Revelation 20:1-10 By the Holy Ghost conceiving Bore the Savior of our race TUESDAY And the babe, the world’s Redeemer Morning Psalm 66, 67 Isaiah 11:10-16 Luke 1:5-25 First revealed His sacred face Evening Psalm 116, 117 Revelation 20:11-21:8 | Evermore and evermore! 21, 2014 9:00 am december WEDNESDAY Let the heights of heaven adore Him Morning Psalm 45, 46 Isaiah 35:1-10 Revelation 22:12-17 Luke 1:67-80 Angel hosts His praises sing Evening Psalm 89:1-29 Isaiah 59:15b-21 Philippians 2:5-11 Powers, dominions, bow before Him And extol our God and King THURSDAY Let no tongue on earth be silent Morning Psalm 2, 85 Zechariah 2:10-13 John 3:31-36 Every voice in concert ring Evening Psalm 132, 110 1 John 4:7-16 Evermore and evermore! FRIDAY Christ, to Thee, with God the Father Morning Psalm 28, 30 2 Chronicles 24:17-22 Acts 7:59-8:8 And, O Holy Ghost, to Thee Evening Psalm 145 Acts 6:1-7 Hymn and chant and high thanksgiving And unwearied praises be SATURDAY Honor, glory, and dominion Morning Psalm 97, 98 Isaiah 44:1-8 John 13:20-35 And eternal victory Evening Psalm 118 1 John 5:1-12 Evermore and evermore! Evermore and evermore! SUNDAY, THE LORD’S DAY • FIRST SUNDAY AFTER CHRISTMAS DAY Evermore and evermore! Morning Psalm 93, 96 Isaiah 62: 6-7, 10-12 Matthew 1:18-25 Evening: Psalm 34 Hebrews 2:10-18 Words: Marcus Aurelius C. Prudentius, 4th c.; tr. John M. Neale (1818-1866). Music: Plainsong, 13th c. 26 3 RULING ELDERS 7 CALL TO WORSHIP Jason Peevy, Clerk of Session [email protected] Leader: My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, Steve Ankenbrandt Michael Latta Bill Ratliff For he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. Bryan Balogh Rich Laws Bob Schaffeld For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; Bill Bennett Charlie Logan Carter Stewart advent of sunday fourth For he who is mighty has done great things for me, Will Brooke Robert Luttrell John Smith T and holy is his name. Steve Casey Russell Martin Sam Tortorici William Dow Tom McKnight Charles White People: And his mercy is for those who fear him Heath Henderson Warren Norville Lex Williamson from generation to generation. Mark Hogewood Norman Pless He has shown strength with his arm; Mike Kolen Denny Ragland He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts; He has brought down the mighty from their thrones and exalted those of humble estate; DEACONS He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. | Eric Getty, Chairman of the Diaconate [email protected] december 21, 2014 9:00 am december Pastor: He has helped his servant Israel, Mark Averyt Jeff Hayes Matt Searson in remembrance of his mercy, Lee Baker Fred Henry William Siegel As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham Michael Brooks Jeff Hicks Barry Staples and to his offspring forever. Nathan Collums Chris Hussar Robert Stephens Ty Dedmon Mason Johnston Patrick Strubel –Luke 1:46b-55 Jim Dye Merrill Johnston Dave Traylor Jeff Dyess Steve Killgore Darrell Tucker Rick Flynn Bud Miller Brian Vines Gary Gorham Steve Pfitzer 7 PRAYER OF INVOCATION Andrew Hart Brent Powell O Lord, raise up, we pray, your power, and come among us, and with great might sustain us; that whereas, through our sins and wickedness, we are sore let and hindered in running the race that is set before us, thy bountiful grace and mercy may speedily help and deliver us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom, with thee and the Holy Ghost, be honor and glory, world without end. Gelasian Sacramentary, 8th Century; Thomas Cranmer, 16th Century 4 25 7 SECOND HYMN STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” EXECUTIVE STAFF Bill Boyd, Senior Pastor [email protected] Come, thou long expected Jesus, Born to set thy people free; Rick Barnes, Director of Musical Arts [email protected] From our fears and sins release us; Let us find our rest in Thee. Marty Crawford, Church Administrator [email protected] Israel’s strength and consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; advent of sunday fourth David Driskill, Pastor of Collegiate and Outreach Ministries [email protected] Dear Desire of ev’ry nation, Joy of ev’ry longing heart. Dan Edwards, Pastor to Children and Families [email protected] Joy to those who long to see Thee, Dayspring from on high, appear; Danny Giffen, Pastor of Spiritual Formation [email protected] Come, thou promised Rod of Jesse; Of Thy birth we long to hear. Lucy Anderson, Curator [email protected] O’er the hills the angels singing News, glad tidings of a birth: Ingram Link, Director of Women's Ministries [email protected] “Go to him, your praises bringing Christ the Lord has come to earth.” John Steakley, Director of Student Ministries [email protected] Come to earth to taste our sadness, He whose glories knew no end; Bill Hay, Pastor Emeritus [email protected] By His life He brings us gladness, Our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend. Leaving riches without number, Born within a cattle stall; MINISTRY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF This the everlasting wonder: Christ was born the Lord of all! Jami Bennett, Director of Mother's Day Out [email protected] | Caleb Blow, Jr. High Ministry Intern [email protected] 21, 2014 9:00 am december Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King, Austin Braasch, Student Ministries Intern [email protected] Born to reign in us forever, Now Thy gracious kingdom bring. Katie Caldwell, Director of Design and Production [email protected] By Thine own eternal Spirit Rule in all our hearts alone; By Thine all sufficient merit, Raise us to Thy glorious throne. Meg Cotney, Financial Secretary [email protected] Katie Flores, Director of Pre-School Ministries [email protected] Words: Charles Wesley, 1744. Music: Rowland H. Prichard, 1830. Phyllis Hamm, Outreach Ministries Coordinator [email protected] Marilyn Lindsey, Director of Nursery Ministries [email protected] Sara Litten, Director of Sr. High Girls [email protected] Stacey Loyless, Director of Communications and Media [email protected] Deanna Misner, Director of Elementary Ministries [email protected] Traci Parker, Director of Food Services [email protected] Tyrone Perry, Director of Facilities [email protected] Taylor Rogers, Executive Assistant to Senior Pastor [email protected] Brooke Stewart, Covenant Day School Director [email protected] Laura Tucker, Ministry Assistant, Children & Families [email protected] Mary Ashley Twitty, Director of Jr. High Girls [email protected] Victoria Williams, Assistant to Pastor of Spiritual Formation [email protected] 24 5 BUDGET UPDATE through December 12, 2014 LIGHTING OF THE ADVENT CANDLE Budget Receipts Expenses Reader: And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, $3,594,334 $2,729,525 $3,143,848 and all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken. 2014 Operating Surplus/(Deficit): ($414,323) fourth sunday of advent advent of sunday fourth Isaiah 40:5 If you have questions regarding the budget, please contact Marty Crawford in the church office or members of the Joint Finance Committee: We light this candle as a sign of the coming light of Christ.