Faithfully Reforming (Gastonia)

A New Beginning 01-19-25

Worshipping God who makes all things new at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA, on 19 January 2025
Meditation: Psalm 99:5
Call to Worship: Isaiah 40:9
Hymn of Praise: To God Be the Glory
Confession
Assurance of Salvation: Hebrews 7:25
Hymn of Preparation: How Firm A Foundation
Scripture: Genesis 11:27-12:9
Message: A New Beginning, Rev. Phil McCoy
Doxology
Prayer
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Christ is Made the Sure Foundation
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Celebration of Life 01-18-25

Celebration of Life of Mr. Michael Curtis Ferrara at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA, on 18 January 2024.

Principles for effective ministry 01-12-25

Worshipping God with our lives at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA, on 12 January 2025
Meditation: Psalm 99:5
Call to Worship: Hebrews 10:19,20,22
Hymn of Praise: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Confession
Assurance of Salvation: Jude 24-25
Hymn of Preparation: Be Thou My Vision
Scripture: 1st Peter 4:10-11
Message: Principles for Effective Ministry, Rev. Mark Hornby
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: A Charge I Have to Keep
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

The Lord is our Shepherd 01-05-25

Worshipping our God our good Shepherd on 5 January 2025 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Psalm 96:9
Call to Worship: Deuteronomy 31:6
Hymn of Praise: Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Confession
Assurance of Salvation: John 10:28-30
Hymn of Preparation: Fairest Lord Jesus
Scripture: Psalm23
Message: The Lord is My Shepherd, Ron France RE
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment:  Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

He Makes All Things New 12-29-24

Worshipping our unchanging God on 29 December 2024 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Psalm 95:6
Call to Worship: Revelation 11:15
Hymn of Praise: Go, Tell it on the Mountain
Confession
Assurance of Salvation: Romans 11:29
Hymn of Preparation: What Child is This?
Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:9, Revelation 21:5
Message: He Makes All Things New, Rev. Phil McCoy
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism - question 22
Hymn of Commitment: Our God, Our Help in Ages Past
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Peace of God Christmas eve 12-24-24

Happy Birthday to Jesus Christ the Savior of the World from Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC USA
Call to Worship: Luke 2:10,11,14
Lighting the Christ candle
Hymn of Preparation: O Come, All Ye Faithful
Prayers
Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:8-20
Message: Peace of God, Rev. Phil McCoy
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Hymn of Thanksgiving: Go Tell it on the Mountain
Prayers
Sharing the Christ Candle
Hymn of Reflection: Silent Night, Holy Night
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

The Light of the World has Come 12-15-24

Worshipping Jesus Christ, the Light of the world, on 15 December 2024 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Luke 2:10-11,14
Call to Worship: Revelation 4:11
Advent Candle: Joy
Hymn of Praise: Joy to the World! The Lord is Come
Confession
Assurance of Salvation: Romans 8:38-39
Special Music: Go! Tell it on the Mountain
Scripture: Isaiah 9:2
Message: The Light of the World has Come, Rev. Phil McCoy
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Shorter Catechism, question 22
Hymn of Commitment: Angels, We Have Heard on High
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

The Truth of Christmas 12-08-24

Worshipping our God of truth and peace on 8 December 2024 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Matthew 2:11
Call to Worship: Psalm 119:105-107
Lighting the Advent Candle of Peace
Hymn of Praise: It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Confession
Assurance of Salvation: John 10:28-29
Hymn of Preparation: Angels, From the Realms of Glory
Scripture: John 18:37
Message: The Truth of Christmas, Rev. Phil McCoy
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, question 22
Hymn of Commitment: Away in a Manger
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 
 

What is Providence 12-01-24

Worshipping God who guides His creation on 1 December 2024 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: 1st Timothy 3:14-16
Call to Worship: Isaiah 60:1,4
Advent Candle: Hope
Hymn of Praise: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Confession
Assurance of Salvation: 1st John 5:1
Hymn of Preparation: Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Scripture: Psalm 105:16-22
Message: What is Providence?, Lyle Branagan, RE
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Westminster Larger Catechism, Q14 and Q18
Hymn of Commitment: Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Closing Prayer: Jude 24-25
Soli Deo Gloria

A Thanksgiving message 11-24-24

Worshipping God with thankfulness on 24 November 2024 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Psalm 86:9
Call to Worship: Psalm 100:1-2,4
Hymn of Praise: For the Beauty of the Earth
Confession
Assurance of Salvation: Isaiah 53:5-6
Hymn of Preparation: Now Thank We All Our God
Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5
Message: A Thanksgiving Message, Rev. Phil McCoy
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Come, Ye Thankful People Come
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria