Faithfully Reforming (Gastonia)

Blessed are the persecuted part 2 01-15-23

Worship God who sustains with hope on 15 January 2023 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Isaiah 55:6-9
Call to Worship: Psalm 95:6-8
Hymn of Praise: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Choir Anthem: Seek the Lord
Call to Confession: 1st John 1:9
Assurance of Salvation: Romans 8:31-33
Hymn of Preparation: I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord
Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12
Message: Blessed are the persecuted: part 2, Rev. Phil McCoy
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: How Firm a Foundation
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Blessed are the persecuted part1 01-08-23

Worshipping the God who Saves on 8 January 2023 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Psalm 95:6-8
Call to Worship: 1st Chronicles 29:10-13
Installation of 2023 Officers
Hymn of Praise: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Choir Anthem: Arise, Shine!
Call to Confession: 1st Samuel 15
Assurance of Salvation: Mark 10:26-27
Hymn of Preparation: The Church's One Foundation
Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12
Message: Blessed are the persecuted: part 1, Rev. Phil McCoy
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: A Mighty Fortress is our God
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Creating a new past John 4 01-01-23

Worship our God of new beginnings on 1 January 2023 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Luke 43:18-19
Call to Worship: Psalm 105:1-7
Hymn of Praise: Arise, My Soul, Arise
Call to Confession: Psalm 53:1-3
Assurance of Salvation: 2nd Corinthians 1:19-22
Hymn of Preparation: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Scripture: John 4
Message: Creating a New Past, Dr. Steve Benson
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Rejoice, the Lord is King
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Simeon’s song Luke 2 Christmas 2022

Proclaiming the birth of the Savior on 25 December 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation for Worship: Luke 2:13-14,20
Hymn of Praise: Angels from the Realms of Glory
Call to Confession
Assurance of Salvation: 1st John 2:1-2
Hymn of Preparation:  Gentle Mary Laid Her Child
Scripture: Luke 2:25-35
Message: Simeon's Son, Rev. Phil McCoy
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Go, Tell It on the Mountain
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

The shepherds Luke 2 Christmas Eve 2022

Anticipating the arrival of the Savior on 24 December 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Call to Worship
Hymn of Praise: Joy to the World
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Hymn of Preparation: O Come, All Ye Faithful
Prayer
Scripture: Luke 2:8-14
Message: The Shepherds, Rev. Phil McCoy
Sacrament: Lord's Supper
Hymn of Thanksgiving: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Prayer
Candle Lighting
Hymn of Reflection: Silent Night. Holy Night!
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Jesus is coming Revelation 22 12-18-22

Worshipping God in celebration on 18 December 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Luke 2:10-11
Call to Worship: Psalm 98:4-6
Hymn of Praise: Angels We Have Heard on High
Choir Anthem: How Far is the Star?
Call to confession
Assurance of Salvation: 1st Peter 2:24
Hymn of Preparation: God Rest, You Merry Gentlemen
Text: Revelation 22:7-21
Message: Jesus is Coming, Rev. Phil McCoy
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 
 

Blessed are the peacemakers - part2 12-11-22

Worshipping the Prince of Peace at Advent on 11 December 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Matthew 2:11
Lighting of the Advent Calendar: Joy
Call to Worship: Matthew 2:9-10
Hymn of Praise: O Come, All Ye Faithful
Choir Anthem: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
Call to Confession
Assurance of Salvation: 1st Timothy 1:15
Hymn of Preparation: Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Text: Matthew 5:9
Message: Blessed are the peacemakers: part 2, Rev. Phil McCoy
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Blessed are the peacemakers: part 1 12-04-22

Worshipping the Prince of Peace on 4 December 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Matthew 2:2
Advent candle lighting: Peace
Call to Worship: Isaiah 40:9
Hymn of Praise: Once in Royal David's City
Choir Anthem: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Confession
Assurance of Salvation: Titus 3:5-7
Hymn of Preparation: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Text: Matthew 5:9
Message:  Blessed are the peacemakers: part 1, Rev. Phil McCoy
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Living as the Beloved 11-27-22

Worshipping our heavenly Father on 27 November 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: John 9:38
Call to Worship: Psalm 89:1-2
Advent Candle: Hope
Hymn of Praise: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Choir Anthem: A Prayer for Humility
Confession: John 3:16-17
Assurance of Salvation: Acts 16:31
Hymn of Preparation: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Texts: Ephesians 1:4-7, Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7
Message: Living as the Beloved, Dr. Steve Benson
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

A Thankful Spirit Psalm 118:1 11-20-22

Worshipping with thankfulness and gratitude on 20 November 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Revelation 32:8-9
Call to Worship: Revelation 5:12-13
Hymn of Praise: Now Thank We All Our God
Choir Anthem: Thanksgiving Medley
Call to Confession: Hebrews 10:22
Assurance of Salvation: Luke 7:48-50
Hymn of Preparation: Give Thanks
Thanksgiving testimonies
Text: Psalm 118:1
Message: A Thankful Spirit, Rev. Phil McCoy
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Preparation: Great is Thy Faithfulness
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria