NOVEMBER 25, 2018 Men many times eat their words, but God will never eat His. — Thomas Brooks The depth of your trust in God’s promises is shown not when you enjoy smooth sailing on calm seas, but when the hurricane howls, the breakers crash, and those around you lose all hope. Faith grows strong as you lean on God in tough times, and find Him faithful. — Dennis Johnson address | 11412 Strickland Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 phone | 919.518.2370 web | www.redeemerpca.com PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP Song of Ascents It Is Well with My Soul Trinity Hymnal #691 When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, “It is well, it is well with my soul.” Refrain: It is well, with my soul; It is well, it is well with my soul. Though Satan should buffet, though trials should come, Let this blest assurance control, That Christ has regarded my helpless estate, And has shed His own blood for my soul. (Refrain) My sin, O the bliss of this glorious thought! My sin, not in part, but the whole, Is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more; Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, O my soul! (Refrain) And Lord, haste the day when the faith shall be sight, The clouds be rolled back as a scroll, The trump shall resound and the Lord shall descend, “Even so” – it is well with my soul. (Refrain) CELL PHONES: In recognition of the reason and reverence of worship, please remember to turn off your cell phones. Thank you. Welcoming One Another Announcements (Please sign and pass the Registers.) Silent Preparation CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 113:1-3 Leader: Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! People: Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for- ever more! Leader: From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! PARENTS AND NURSING MOMS: If needed, there is a cry room in the back of the sanctuary that you may use and still be able to hear the service. The room is accessed via the foyer behind the nursery check-in desk. If you need help, please ask the nursery coordinator. ADORING GOD IN SONG Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting Jesus, I am Resting, Resting © 1998 New Spring Music Words: Jean S. Pigott Music: James Mountain Jesus, I am resting, resting Arr. David B. Hampton In the joy of what Thou art; I am finding out the greatness Of Thy loving heart. Thou hast bid me gaze upon Thee, And Thy beauty fills my soul, For by Thy transforming power, Thou hast made me whole. Simply trusting Thee, Lord Jesus, I behold Thee as Thou art. Chorus: And Thy love, so pure, so changeless, Jesus, I am resting, resting in the joy Satisfies my heart; Of what Thou art; Satisfies its deepest longings, I am finding out the greatness Meets, supplies its every need, Of Thy loving heart. Compasseth me round with blessings; Thine is love indeed. O how great Thy loving kindness, Vaster, broader than the sea! O, how marvelous Thy goodness, Ever lift Thy face upon me, Lavished all on me! As I work and wait for Thee; Yes, I rest in Thee, beloved, Resting ’neath Thy smile, Lord Jesus, Know what wealth of grace is Thine. Earth’s dark shadows flee. Know Thy certainty of promise, Brightness of my Father’s glory, And have made it mine. Sunshine of my Father’s face, (Chorus) Keep me ever trusting, resting, Fill me with Thy grace. (Chorus 2x) In Feast or Fallow In Feast or Fallow Copyright © 2010 Drink Your Tea Music When the fields are dry, and the winter is long Words and Lyrics by Sandra McCracken Blessed are the meek, the hungry, the poor When my soul is downcast, and my voice has no song For mercy, for comfort, I wait on the Lord. Chorus: In the harvest feast or the fallow ground, My certain hope is in Jesus found My lot, my cup, my portion sure Whatever comes, we shall endure. Whatever comes, we shall endure. On a cross of wood, His blood was outpoured He rose from the ground, like a bird to the sky Bringing peace to our violence, and crushing death’s door Our Maker incarnate, our God who provides. (Chorus) When the earth beneath me crumbles and quakes Not a sparrow falls, nor a hair from my head Without His hand to guide me, my shield and my strength In joy or in sorrow, in life or in death. (Chorus) CONFESSION OF SIN & ASSURANCE Prayer of Confession Assurance of Pardoning Grace Galatians 3:7-9 Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, “In you shall all the nations be blessed.” So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. WORSHIP THROUGH GIVING Deacon’s Prayer David Tucker The Giving of Our Tithes & Offerings OFFERTORY Thou Lovely Source of True Delight ©1998 Kevin Twit Music Words: Anne Steele Song of Ascents Music: Kevin Twit Thou Lovely Source of True Delight Thou lovely source of true delight, But ah! Too soon the pleasing scene, Whom I unseen adore, Is clouded o’er with pain, Unveil Thy beauties to my sight, My gloomy fears rise dark between, That I might love Thee more, And I again complain, Oh, that I might love Thee more. Oh, and I again complain. Thy glory o’er creation shines, Jesus, my Lord, my life, my light; But in Thy sacred Word, Oh, come with blissful ray, I read, in fairer, brighter lines; Break radiant through the shades of night, My bleeding, dying Lord, And chase my fears away. See my bleeding, dying Lord. Won’t You chase my fears away? ‘Tis here, whene’er my comforts droop, Then shall my soul with rapture trace, And sin and sorrow rise, The wonders of Thy love, Thy love with cheering beams of hope, But the full glories of Thy face, My fainting heart supplies, Are only known above, Oh, my fainting heart’s supplied. They are only known above. (continued ) MINISTRY OF WORD & PRAYER Acts 27:1-20 (Pages 1190-1191 in the pew Bible) Prayer for the Kingdom of God on Earth Ivan Spronk SONG OF PREPARATION Blessed Be Your Name Blessed Be Your Name © 2002 Thankyou Music Beth Redman, Matt Redman Blessed be Your name, In the land that is plentiful; Where Your streams of abundance flow, Blessed be Your name. Blessed be Your name, When I’m found in the desert place; Though I walk through the wilderness, Blessed be Your name. Chorus: Every blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise. When the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say, Blessed be the name of the Lord, Blessed be Your name. Blessed be the name of the Lord, Blessed be Your glorious name. You give and take away, Blessed be Your name You give and take away. When the sun’s shining down on me; My heart will choose to say, When the world’s all as it should be, “Lord, blessed be Your name.” Blessed be Your name. (Repeat) Blessed be Your name On the road marked with suffering Blessed be the name of the Lord, Though there’s pain in the offering, Blessed be Your name. Blessed be Your name. (Chorus) Blessed be the name of the Lord, Blessed be Your glorious name. (Repeat) (continued ) CHILDREN’S CHURCH: Children ages 3 to K are invited to go to Children’s Church during the Song of Preparation. This is an optional activity during the sermon to help young children prepare to participate in the service. There is singing and an explanation of this week’s Scripture passage by an Elder. SERMON Hope in the Middle of the Storm Acts 27 (Pages 1190-1192 in pew Bible) Dan Seale, Senior Pastor Hear Sunday’s Sermon online at www.redeemerpca.com. RESPONSE AND BLESSING The Sands of Time Are Sinking The sands of time are sinking, the dawn of heaven breaks The summer morn I’ve sighed for, the fair sweet morn awakes Dark, dark hath been the midnight, but dayspring is at hand And glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel’s land The King there in his beauty without a veil is seen It were a well spent journey though sev’n deaths lay between The Lamb with his fair army doth on Mount Zion stand And glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel’s land O Christ, He is the fountain, the deep sweet well of love! The streams on earth I’ve tasted more deep I’ll drink above There to an ocean fullness his mercy doth expand And glory, glory dwelleth in Emmanuel’s land Oh! I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine! He brings a poor vile sinner into His house of wine I stand upon His merit I know no other stand Not e’en where glory dwelleth in Emmanuel’s land The bride eyes not her garment but her dear bridegroom’s face I will not gaze at glory but on my King of grace Not at the crown He giveth but on His pierced hand The Lamb is all the glory of Emmanuel’s land.