April 14, 2013

Loving God, Loving Others, Reaching Out

April 14, 2013

Welcome

But for me it is good to be near God. — Psalm 73:28

We have no greater privilege than to draw near to God. We come to Him through the merit of Christ crucified. We come by the power of the Holy Spirit. And we come with God’s promise that He will draw near to us (James 4:8).

If your faith has not yet come to rest in Christ, and if God is awakening in your heart a desire to take the next step, please use one of the prayer cards in the Friendship Register to contact the pastor or speak to him as you leave the sanctuary.

May our gracious Lord draw wonderfully near to you in this service today.

1 Celebration of Worship

Announcements

Reflection

And what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. —2 Timothy 2:2

The Call to Worship

Leader: Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings,

People: Ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

Leader: Ascribe to the LORD the glory due his name;

People: Worship the LORD in the splendor of holiness.

—Psalm 29:1-2

The Hymn of Praise (8:45 a.m.) (Ushers will seat late arrivals at this time)

All Creatures of Our God and King Hymn #115 All verses 2 Songs of Praise (11:00 a.m.)

Rising

From the rising of the sun 'til the sun goes down Let the Name of the Lord be praised From the rising of the sun 'til the sun goes down Let the Name of the Lord be praised

We've gathered to worship Becoming a choir to sing Your praise Lifting our voices Joining our hearts in this house today People of God in the power of God For the Kingdom of God we sing

From the rising of the sun 'til the sun goes down Let the Name of the Lord be praised From the rising of the sun 'til the sun goes down Let the Name of the Lord be praised From the sky to the depths From the east to the west We give You praise

We're gathered to go out To cities and towns We'll take Your Name into the nations Shining Your light in the darkest place People of God in the power of God For the Kingdom of God we live

All Creatures of our God and King

All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing alleluia, alleluia Thou burning sun with golden beam Thou silver moon with softer gleam 3 O praise Him, O praise Him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia Thou rushing wind that art so strong Ye clouds that sail in heaven along O praise Him, alleluia Thou rising morn in praise rejoice Ye lights of evening find a voice O praise Him, O praise Him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

Let all things their Creator bless And worship Him in humbleness, O praise Him, alleluia Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son And praise the Spirit, Three in One O praise Him, O praise Him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia

Francis of Assisi. Public Domain.

The Prayer of Adoration

The Confession of Faith The Nicene Creed We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all the worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again, with glory, to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remis- sion of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and 4 the life of the world to come. Amen.

The Gloria Patri (8:45 a.m.)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen, amen.

Baptism (11:00 a.m.)

Caleb Lee Kahlbau

Son of Mr. & Mrs. Will Kahlbau (April)

The Confession of Sin

The Assurance of Pardoning Grace

22The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

—Lamentations 3:22-23

5 The Hymn of Pardoning Grace (8:45 and 11:00 a.m.)

6 RUF Report (8:45 & 11:00 a.m.) Rev. Lanier Wood University of South Alabama

The Prayer Time with The Lord’s Prayer

Our Father, who 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.

The Welcome

The Offering and Prayer of Dedication

In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” —Acts 20:35

The Hymn of Preparation (8:45 a.m.)

May the Mind of Christ My Savior Hymn #644 All verses

7 THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

8 THE MINISTRY OF THE WORD

Senior Pastor Michael Brock

9 The Hymn of Consecration (8:45 a.m.)

Great Is Thy Faithfulness Hymn #32 All verses

Great Is Thy Faithfulness (11:00 a.m.)

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father There is no shadow of turning with Thee Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not As Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be

Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me

Summer and winter, and spring-time and harvest Sun, moon, and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow Blessings all mine with ten thousand beside

“Special” offering for the LaGuardia’s.

Benediction

The Response

Doxology 10 Announcements! Announcements! Announcements! Sunday, April 14, 2013

Our sympathy and prayers are extended to Robin and Ralph LaGuardia and their family on the loss of their daughter, Kristen LaGuardia.

THE VOICE OF THE MARTYRS Dear Pastor Brock, so many individuals worked together to make this year’s Mission Festival a success! I stand amazed at the devotion of ESPC to missions and so appreciate that this includes the often over- looked call to serve our persecuted brethren! Would you please “post” this somewhere so that all who were so gracious & helpful to me in this effort know how much I appreciate all their kindnesses in helping me “set-up” & “tear-down” & in keeping this voice for the martyrs going? God’s richest blessings on ESPC! Marcia Harris, Phil. 1:3-6

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER The National Day of Prayer service will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church (545 S. Mobile Street) on Thursday, May 2nd at noon. Lunch will be served following worship.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY - BIBLE LESSON A Bible lesson for children ages Pre-K—5K is offered during the 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. worship services. Please contact Anna Davey at 210- 1226 and/or [email protected] if you would like to help with the children.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY SAVE THE DATE! Vacation Bible School will be July 15-19th. Sunday, July 14th there will be a kick off and registration at 5:30 p.m. We will need volunteers and helpers, please contact Anna Davey at 210-1226 and/or [email protected] for more information.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCE The Session of Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church recommends to church members material from www.whitehorseinn.org. The White- horse Inn is a radio broadcast that can be listened to online. It’s host and producer is Michael Horton. We believe this material can be valua- ble in helping you mature as a disciple of Jesus Christ. 11

SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES (10:00 a.m.)

CORNERSTONE CLASS (Meeting in the Disciple Center, 2nd Floor) This class will be studying "Who is the Holy Spirit?" Jesus said, "I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever." The Lord knows that His disciples need a helper that can be with them all the time. This series of Biblical studies by Sin- clair Ferguson cover the role of the Holy Spirit in creation, in the work of redemption, and on to His continuing presence with us today. We will study the vital role the Holy Spirit has played and continues to play in the lives of God's people today.

FIRST FRUITS CLASS (Meeting in Room 8, Main Bldg/Sanctuary) This class is studying the book of 2 Corinthians. The first letter intro- duced us to the church at Corinth and addressed many of their issues. It was a church immersed in a culture of vice and immorality not un- like our own. In this second letter Paul does a follow up and opens up his life and heart more than in any other. We find in it unique state- ments about Paul’s experiences and advice about perseverance under trials, the nature of Christian service, evangelism and giving.

ENCOURAGER’S CLASS (Meeting in Room 9, Main Bldg/Sanctuary) This class will be studying "How to Develop a Powerful Prayer Life". This study will cover essential Biblical truths to growing in your per- sonal holiness and relationship with God. If you have ever struggled with a consistent and meaningful prayer life, or you simply don't know what or how to pray, then this study can help. This is not so much a study of how to get more out of God through prayer as it is about going deeper into our relationship with God.

THE GATHERING CLASS (Meeting in the Disciple Center, 2nd Floor) This class is beginning a new series called "The Gospel in Life" by Tim Keller. The eight-week video based study is of the Gospel and how to live it out in your everyday life. In week one the group will study the city, the home and the world that is. Week eight closes with the theme of the eternal city, our heavenly home, the world that is to come. In between you'll learn how the Gospel can change your heart, your community, and how you live in this world.

20 - 30's CLASS (Meeting in the gym of the Family Life Center) This class will be studying the topic of Christian parenting taught by 12 Pastor Brock. SMART PHONE/IPAD USERS We now have our own app! Search for Eastern Shore Presbyterian Church in the apple store or the android market. Get access to sermons, announcements, small groups, events, Bible readings and more.

STUDENT MINISTRY  Sunday School @ 10:00 a.m. in the youth building.  Wednesday Night: 6:00-6:30 p.m. “Hot Topics” Q&A (new series)  Wednesday Night: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Group

EXPOSITOR’S CONFERENCE We are deeply grateful to have Dr. Sinclair Ferguson join us for the 2013 Expositors’ Conference "Preaching in the Power of the Holy Spirit". In addition to being Senior Minister at First Presbyterian Church in Colom- bia, SC, Dr. Ferguson is Professor of Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. A graduate of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, he is the author of some two dozen books, has authored numerous arti- cles and has contributed to various symposia. His writing interests have ranged from works of scholarship to books for children. He has served as minister of two congregations in Scotland, one on Unst, the most norther- ly inhabited island in the United Kingdom, and the other at the center of Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. He has served more than twenty years as a seminary professor and is currently on the faculty of Redeemer Seminary in Dallas, Texas as well as part time faculty of Westminster Sem- inary in Philadelphia. Make plans today to join Drs. Lawson and Ferguson for this memorable event on September 23-24, 2013 as we focus on the empowering work of the Holy Spirit in biblical preaching.

13 GREETER’S SCHEDULE: April 14 8:45—Lyndsay & Clay Steed 11:00—Sarah & Rod Hofferber, Heather Leigh & Steve Stanley

RAPID VISITATION SCHEDULE: April 14: Rocky Sullivan April 21: Gary Nelson

NURSERY MINISTRY WORKERS: Please arrive 10 minutes early April 14 8:45—Adriel Brown, Juliana Green, Marie Mabry, Madison & Perrin Mabry, Melinda Patin, Elizabeth Wiggins 11:00—Bob & Jean Blake, Lisa Brock & Priscilla Brock, Jodi Savery, Beth Scott, Thomas & Sarah McLendon April 21 8:45—Shaye Elliott, Scott & Angelica Jones, Gene & Elizabeth Griffith, Melinda Patin, Elizabeth Wiggins 11:00—Jennifer Thornton, Jennifer Werneth, Erica Pridgen, Jason & Shel- ley Young, Matt & Kate Griffiths, Daphne Cook

14 BAYSHORE BUZZ —UPCOMING EVENTS AT BCS 1. Registration is still open to ESPC members as well as to the general public. Come by the BCS office for an application packet. 2. Registration is now open for BCS Spring Soccer Clinics. The clinics will be held one day a week after school. This is open to all BCS students, as well as homeschool students from K-6th grade. The cost of the clinic is $30 per child. Registration forms are in the school office. 3. Attention Homeschoolers! BCS is inviting you to participate in our sports clubs. The running club is going on right now. Coming in March will be our basketball club. Please call the BCS office at 251-929-0011 if you are interested in participating.

ESPC Happenings Week of April 14, 2013

SUNDAY, April 14 8:45 a.m. Traditional Worship 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Blended Worship 2:00 p.m. Jr. High Youth 6:00 p.m. Ladies’ Prayer Time at the Holland’s home 7:00 p.m. SNF @ the Holland’s home

WEDNESDAY, April 17 6:00 p.m. Hot Topics- Jr. & Sr. High 6:30 p.m. Youth Group: Jr. & Sr. High 6:30 p.m. ESL in the white building (nursery provided) 6:30 p.m. Session Meeting

THURSDAY, April 18 11:30 a.m. Sojourner’s Bible study & lunch

FRIDAY, April 19 7:00 p.m. Jr. & Sr. High “Pass the Torch”

SATURDAY, April 20 7:00 p.m. Jr. & Sr. High “Pass the Torch”

ESPC Youth Upcoming Events

6:00-6:30pm Wednesday Nights in the Youth Building Jr & Sr High ”Hot Topics Q&A” We are discussing hard social topics like: Evolution. How far is too Far. Nudity in Movies. Inerrancy of the Bible. Etc.

6:30-8:00pm Wednesday Nights in the Youth Building Jr & Sr High ”He & She” An in depth look at Titus 2:1-8. This series will dive into the question: What do Godly relationships look like and how should I act around the opposite sex? We’ll also have prayer and accountability in our small groups after the night’s lesson.

If you’re not in a small group already, please contact Chris Holland.

April SNF @ the Holland’s Home 7:00-9:00pm Jr & Sr High Amanda is hosting the ladies at our house from 6-7 p.m. for prayer for EMT 21 South Rolling Oaks Dr. Fairhope AL, 36532

We’re continuing our training for the Mission trip this summer. If you are not going on the mission trip please come anyway! The topics and training are equally as important for ministry here in the states too.

Upcoming Events  Jr High Parents Meeting April 17 immediately after second service. Food provided for parents & students.  Jr High Movie Night. May 17 @ 7-10 p.m. In Youth Building  Jr High River Day @ the Nelson’s River House. May 11 @10am-2pm  School’s Out Event. May 24 @2-4 p.m. at ESPC. Air ups, water slides, snacks and drinks. All ESPC Youth are invited.  Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night April 22nd from 3-6 p.m.

RYM  Jr High RYM-June 24-28. Total Cost: $360. (due May 12th)  Sr High RYM-July 8-13. Total Cost: $390. (due May 12th)

Youth Wednesday Night Dinners will resume in the fall-stay tuned!

Youth Staff and Interns Chris Holland: 256-341-8664 [email protected] Nicole Santini: 251-895-7734 [email protected] Derek Nelson: 251-586-1880 [email protected] 16 WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES

Circle Groups

Monday: 6:30 p.m.—8:00 p.m. at the home of Chris Finerty (424 Clubhouse Dr., Fairhope) Study: “The Promised One: Seeing Jesus Through Genesis” by Nancy Guthrie

Tuesday: 9:30 a.m.—11:00 a.m. at the church with childcare for in- fants and preschool aged children. Led by Wendy McLendon and Kate Griffiths. Study: “The Promised One: Seeing Jesus Through Gen- esis” by Nancy Guthrie

Tuesday: 12:30–2:00 p.m. at the church and led by Pam Stevens and Becky Scarbrough. Study: “The Lamb of God: Seeing Jesus Through Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy” by Nancy Guthrie.

Beach Retreat

Ladies, the April 26-28 ESPC Women's Retreat will combine with the Gulf Coast Presbyterian Women of the Church. They are hosting their annual spring retreat at the Laguna Christian Retreat Center in Panama City Beach, Florida. Elizabeth Jurnage will be the guest speaker and teacher Friday through Saturday afternoon, presenting on "The Living Story of Grace". Saturday afternoon-Sunday worship we extend the weekend with opportunities for our own church body of women to fellowship, pray, and enjoy getting to know each other as sisters in Christ. The cost for the two night event is $110.00 and includes all meals. Please contact Susan McCrary if you are interested in more information.

17 To sign up for a small group, please contact Pastor Pat Davey at 928-0977.

Coed Small Group For information about coed small groups, contact Pat Davey.

Men’s Small Groups Study: Acts Group Leader: Rick Skinner Location: Bayside Orthopaedic Mondays 6:00 a.m. Meets year round

Study: “Gospel of John” Group Leader: Michael Werneth Location: Malone Insurance Wednesdays 6:00 a.m.

Study: Isaiah Group Leader: Newt Blackerby Location: ESPC, room 8 Fridays 6:30 a.m. Meets year round

Study: “The Hole In Our Holiness” Group Leader: Justin Chappell Location: Craig Reaves’ home Fridays 6:00 a.m. 248 School St., Fairhope Meets year round

Study: Colossians Group Leader: Bob Blake Location: ESPC, room 8 Saturdays 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Meets year round

Study: Romans Group Leader: John Hailey Location: ESPC, room 8 Sundays 6:30 – 8:00 a.m. Meets year round

Guys’ Night Out Group Leader: Justin Chappell Location: Highway 27 Grill 2nd Tuesday of the Month 6:00 p.m. Meets year round for fellowship

For Women’s Groups see page 17

18 ESPC Leadership

Diaconate Class of 2013 Tim Finnamore Tom Stevens Dick White Class of 2014 Mark Boles Craig Reaves Clay Steed Keith Stewart Class of 2015 Jonathan Carrigan, Chairman Justin Chappell Jason Henderly Wil Scarbrough

John Parker, Deacon Emeritus

Session Class of 2013 Bob Blake Mike McCrary Tripp Oliphant Wells Wilson Class of 2014 Mike Finerty, Clerk John Hailey Bill McNair Pete Scarbrough Class of 2015 Matt Griffiths Bo Wheeler

Michael Brock, Senior Pastor Paul Fellers, Jr., Elder Emeritus

19 Prayer for Expecting Parents Please keep these families and their babies in prayer.

Lisa & Scotty Keenan: due April, 2013 Emily & Justin Chappell: due May, 2013 Katie & Baylor Northan: due June, 2013 Laura & Eddie Rowe: due July, 2013 Amanda & Chris Holland: due August, 2013 Shelley & Jason Young: due September, 2013

Staff Email Michael Brock: Senior Pastor, [email protected] Pat Davey: Assistant Pastor, [email protected] John Howard: BCS Headmaster, [email protected] Jeff Hauge: BCS Asst. Principal, [email protected] George Searcy: Director of Worship Arts, [email protected] Chris Holland: Youth Director, [email protected] Anna Davey: Director of Children’s Ministry, [email protected] Jenni Wiggins: Administrative Assistant, [email protected] Wanda Philson: Accounting Manager, [email protected]

Blogs

Pastor Brock’s blog is www.michaelbrockblog.com George Searcy’s blog at www.georgesearcyconformation.tumblr.com

Madison Mabry will be going to Antigua, Guatamala AND Kenya, Africa next year. She has started a blog and major fundraising. She is required to raise $4,500 by next June. Her blog is a continual update for prayer and financial need. It is www.exploringHisKingdom.blogspot.com.

20 Our Missionaries

DONALD & CLAIRE-LISE COBB MTW: FRANCE

SCOTT & CHRISTINE DEVRIES MTW: (SENSITIVE AREA) TURKEY

PAUL & FLOR FELLERS ECUADOR: BAYSIDE MEDICAL MISSIONS

MARCIA HARRIS VOICE OF THE MARTYRS: LOCAL AREA

DON & TERI HORSLEY NAVIGATORS: (SENSITIVE AREA) CENTRAL ASIA

DAVID & MARCIA JONES MTW: LONDON

IAN & HEATHER JONES MTW: CHAD

GLENN & BONNIE LAFITTE WORLD RADIO NETWORK: TEXAS/MEXICO BORDER

JOEL & JUDY LINTON MISSION SENDING SERVICE: TAIWAN

JEFF & MISCHA MARLOWE MTW: ATLANTA AND THE WORLD

STEVE & PAT MOSELY TEAM: PORTUGAL

TAMMY MURDEN NAVIGATORS: COLORADO

JOHN & MAYMOSS PARKER HERE'S LIFE AFRICA

JIM & MARY ALICE PATTERSON MTW-WYCLIFFE: INDONESIA/AUSTRALIA

CHUCK & WYEMA PHILLIPS MTW: LONDON

RYAN & STEPHANIE ROBINSON YWAM: CURRENTLY THE CARIBBEAN

JEAN SHARPE PARTNERS IN ASIAN MISSIONS: INTERNATIONAL

JIM & CATY TATE MTW: ECUADOR

LARRY & SANDY TROTTER MTW: MEXICO

2013 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 15-19, 8:30-11:30 July 14, Kick Off 5:30 YES! I would love to help in the area checked below:

__ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

__ NURSERY COORDINATOR __HELP IN THE NURSERY

__TEACHER __TEACHER’S ASSISTANT

__BIBLE LESSON STORYTELLER

__CRAFT LEADER __HELP WITH CRAFTS

__PREPARE HANDWORKS

__REFRESHMENT COORDINATOR

__HELP WITH REFRESHMENTS

__RECREATION DIRECTOR __HELP WITH RECREATION

__STAFF LOUNGE SNACK COORDINATOR __MAKE A SNACK

__ KICK-OFF COORDINATOR

__SERVE/HELP WITH KICK-OFF

__I CAN ONLY HELP A DAY OR TWO ANYWHERE

__JUST PUT ME WHERE NEEDED MOST

__VBS PRAYER COORDINATOR

__YES, I WILL PRAY FOR THIS YEAR’S VBS

__PHOTOGRAPHER/SLIDESHOW

__DECORATIONS COORDINATOR ___HELP WITH DECORATIONS

Name______Phone ______

EMAIL______

22 Our Mission “Him we proclaim...presenting everyone mature in Christ.” (Colossians 1:28)

One who is “mature in Christ” will be:

Loving God Worshipping reverently and joyfully Growing deep in individual walks with Christ Studying God’s Word actively Praying diligently Giving generously

Loving Others Displaying Christlike character Serving one another thoughtfully Discipling young believers effectively

Reaching Out Spending time with non-Christians strategically Verbalizing the Gospel winsomely Supporting missions energetically Caring for diverse and needy people graciously and wisely

23050 Highway 98 Fairhope, Alabama 36532 251-928-0977 Fax 251-928-0149 [email protected] www.easternshorepca.org Bayshore Christian School 251-929-0011