Faithfully Reforming (Gastonia)

The Declarations of God - Psalm 19

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
Worshipping God on 11 July 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Mediation:  "God of wonders beyond our galaxy, You are holy, holy.  The universe declares Your majesty, You are holy, holy." - Chris Tomlin.
Call to Worship:  Revelation 5:12-14
Hymn of Praise:  God of Wonders
Choir Anthem:  Give Thanks
Text:  Psalm 19
Message:  The Declarations of God, Dr. Steve Benson
Prayer of Confession: Psalm 51:1-4
Assurance of Salvation:  Romans 8:38-39
Hymn of Reflection:  A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Offertory
Prayers
Westminster Shorter Catechism (Q.38) What benefits to believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
Hymn of Commitment:  Create in Me a Clean Heart
Soli Deo Gloria
 

The Reason for my Refuge - Psalm 18

Worshipping our Rock and our Salvation on 4 July 2021
Happy Independence Day
at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Mediation:  "you are my rock"
Call to Worship:  1st Peter 2:9-11
Hymn of Praise:  Shout to the Lord
Confession: personal and corporate
Assurance:  Romans 3:1-2
Hymn of Preparation:  Our God, our Help in Ages Past
Text:  Psalm 18
Message: The Reason for My Refuge, Dr. Steve Benson
Thanksgiving
Prayers
Westminster Shorter Catechism:  question #37 What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
Hymn of Commitment:  America the Beautiful
Soli Deo Gloria
 

God, Our Deliverer - Psalm 17

Worshipping our Risen Savior on 27 June 2021 at Providence ARP Church is Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  1st Peter 5:6-11
Call to Worship:  Psalm 91:1-10 (responsive reading)
Hymn of Praise:  Before the Throne of God Above
Confession / Assurance
Hymn of Preparation:  He Will Hold Me Fast
Text:  Psalm 17
Message:  God, Our Deliverer, Mr. Jay Brown
Offertory
Prayers
Confession:  Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question#26, How does Christ execute the office of a King?
Hymn of Commitment:  O Safe to the Rock That is Higher than I
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Resting secure in His eternal pleasures - Psalm 16

Finding rest in the fellowship of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit on 20 June 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Jesus, I am resting, resting, in the joy of what Thou art;  I am finding out the greatness of Thy loving heart.
Call to Worship:  Romans 11:33-36
Hymn of Praise:  Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Choir anthem: My Shepherd
Confession / Assurance
Hymn of Preparation:  Nothing but the Blood
Text:  Psalm 16
Message:  Resting secure in His eternal pleasures, Dr. Steve Benson
Thanksgiving
Prayers
Westminster Confession question #36:  What benefits in this life accompany or flow from justification, adoption, and sanctification?
Hymn of Commitment:  Jesus, I am Resting, Resting
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Characteristics of a Maturing and Connected Person - Psalm 15

Worship our Trinitarian God on 13 June 2021 at Providence ARP Church in Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Real love, the Bible says, instinctively desires permanence - Tim Keller
Call to Worship:  Psalm 145:1-3
Hymn of Praise:  Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Confession / Assurance
Hymn of Preparation:  In Christ Alone
Text:  Psalm 15
Message:  The Characteristics of a Maturing and Connected Person, Dr. Steve Benson
Prayers
Westminster Confession:  Question #35 What is sanctification?
Hymn of Commitment:  All for Jesus
Soli Deo Gloria
 

The Indictment of the Disconnected Person - Psalm 14

Worshipping God alone on 6 June 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Proverbs 18:2-3
Call to Worship
Hymn of Praise:  Praise Him, Praise Him, Praise Him
Confession / Assurance
Hymn of Preparation:  Thy Word is a Lamp unto my Feet
Text:  Psalm 14
Message:  The Indictment of the Disconnected Person, Dr. Steve Benson
Thanksgiving
Prayers
Confession:  Westminster Confession question #33:  What is justification?
Hymn of Commitment:  Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Questions? Questions. Questions! - Psalm 13

Discovering the God in His Word at Providence ARP Church on 30 May 2021 in Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  "Our questions reveal the heartbeat of our souls"
Call to Worship:  Colossians 3:1-4
Hymn of Praise:  O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Anthem:  A Prayer for Humility
Confession / Assurance
Hymn of Preparation:  Rock of Ages
Text: Psalm 13
Message:  Questions? Questions. Questions!, Dr. Steve Benson
Prayers
Confession:  Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment:  Amazing Grace
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Let God Arise - Psalm 12

Our God is sovereign
23 May 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Numbers 10:33-36
Hymn of Praise:  A Mighty Fortress is our God
Choir Anthem:  Praise the Lord
Confession / Assurance
Hymn of Preparation:  Have Thine Own Way, Lord
Text:  Psalm 12
Message: Let God Arise!, Mr. Timothy Rice
Prayers
Confession:  Apostle's Creed
Hymn of Commitment:  Arise, O God
Soli Deo Gloria

A dialogue about God's Nature and Character - Psalm 11

God is Holy!
16 May 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Cheer up!  You are more sinful than you imagine, but you are loved more than you could ever imagine - Jack Miller
Hymn of Praise:  Shout to the Lord
Confession / Assurance
Hymn of Preparation:  God of Wisdom
Text:  Psalm 11
Message:  A dialogue about God's nature and character, Dr. Steve Benson
Prayers
Catechism:  Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q#1:  What is the chief end [goal] of men and women?  The chief end of men and women is to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever.
Hymn of Commitment:  #100 Holy, Holy, Holy!
Soli Deo Gloria

What we can learn from a disconnected person - Psalm 10

Worship the triune God
On 9 May 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Proverbs 17:9
Hymn of Praise:  You are my All in All
Choir Anthem:  Shine On Us / Be Thou My Vision
Confession / Assurance
Hymn of Preparation:  #486 God, Be Merciful to Me
Text:  Psalm 10
Message:  What can I learn from a disconnected person?, Dr. Steve Benson
Prayers
Catechism:  Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q.42 What is the sum of the ten commandments?
Hymn of Commitment:  Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Soli Deo Gloria