Faithfully Reforming (Gastonia)

Adoption of Marco recounted 03-13-22

New parents share the joy and challenges of an adoption bringing Marco into their family.  Shared at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC, on 13 March 2022.

What’s on your badge? Phildelphia Rev3 03-20-22

Worship God while the Door is Open on 20 Sunday 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC USA
Meditation: John 8:31-36
Call to Worship: Psalm 105:1-7
Hymn of Praise: We Come, O Christ, to You
Confession: Psalm 19:9-14
Assurance: Hebrews 12:22-23
Hymn of Preparation: I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
Text: Revelation 3:7-13
Message: What's on your name badge?, Lyle A Branagan, RE
Offertory
Prayers
Confession: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Praise Him! Praise Him!
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

We Ain’t Dead Yet 03-13-22 Rev3 Sardis

Worshipping the Lord of Life on 13 March 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC USA
Meditation: Psalm 51:10-13
Call to Worship: Psalm 46
Hymn of Praise: Rock of Ages, Cleft forMe
Choir Anthem: Speak O Lord
Confession
Assurance
Hymn of Preparation: Jesus, Keep me Near the Cross
Text: Revelation 3:1-6
Message: We Ain't Dead Yet, Mr. Ron France, RE
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Create in Me a Clean Heart
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

From Thyatira to Gastonia 03-06-22 Rev2

Worship Christ the Head of His Church on 6 March 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  1st Corinthians 14:1,3,4,26,29,31
Call to Worship: John 5:19-24
Hymn of Praise: Brethren, We Have Met to Worship
Choir Anthem: The Lion and the Lamb
Confession: Hebrews 4:12-13 and Psalm 129:23-24
Assurance of Salvation:  Psalm 25, responsively
Hymn of Preparation: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Text: Revelation 2:18-29
Message: Mr. Lyle A Branagan, RE, From Thyatira to Gastonia
Offertory
Prayers
Catechism: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Soldiers of Christ, Arise
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Christ the two-edged sword - grace and judgement 02-27-22 Rev2 Pergamum

Worship Christ the Living Word on 27 February 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Hebrews 4:12
Call to Worship: Psalm 100
Hymn of Praise:  Medley with Isaiah 43
Confession
Assurance
Hymn of Preparation: All to Jesus I Surrender
Text: Revelation 2:12-17
Message: Ron France, RE, Christ the Two-Edged Sword: Grace and Judgement
Offertory
Prayers
Catechism: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: For All the Saints
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria

Thank you for the suffering 02-20-22 Rev2 Smyrna

Worship the Savior who suffers for His people on 20 February 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation
Call to Worship - responsive
Hymn of Praise: Medley with Isaiah 43
Confession
Assurance of Salvation
Text: Revelation 2:8-11
Message: Dr. Steve Benson, Thank you for the suffering!
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Revelation Song
Hymn of Celebration:  reprise Isaiah 43
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

From Ephesus to Gastonia 02-13-22 Rev2:1-7

Worship our God of salvation on 13 February 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC USA
Meditation: 1st Corinthians 13:2-3
Call to Worship: Psalm 138:1-5
Hymn of Praise: Rejoice, the Lord is King
Choir Anthem: You're Worthy of my Praise
Confession: Psalm 139
Assurance of Salvation: Psalm 143:2,4-7,10-11
Hymn of Preparation: Open the Eyes of my Heart Lord
Text: Revelation 2:1-7
Message: From Ephesus to Gastonia, Lyle Branagan, RE
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Love Diving, All Loves Excelling
Closing Prayer: Ephesians 3:20-21
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Revelation 1 - The Glory of Christ - 02-06-22

Worship the Son of God on 6 February 2022 at Providence ARP Church in Gastonia, NC USA
Meditation: Hebrews 1:3
Call to Worship: Revelation 4:8-11
Hymn of Praise: Holy, Holy, Holy!
Choir Anthem: Living Hope
Confession
Assurance: Psalm 103:1-5
Hymn of Preparation: Be Thou My Vision
Text: Revelation 1
Message: The Glory of Christ, Lyle A. Branagan, RE
Offertory
Prayers
Catechism: The Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Crown Him with Many Crowns
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Jesus is Life 01-30-22 John 15:1-8

Worship the author of Life on 30 January 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Habakkuk 3:17-18
Call to Worship: Colossians 3:1-4
Hymn of Praise: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Confession: prayer of Joseph Alleine
Assurance of Salvation: John 14:27 / John 15:33
Hymn of Preparation: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Text: John 15:1-8
Message: Jesus is Life, Mr. David Pendergrass
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Wonderful Words of Life
Closing prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

How can we know the way 01-23-22 John 14:1-7

Worship Christ, the only Way to God, on 23 January 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: Philippians 3:20-21
Call to Worship: Psalm 111:1-3
Hymn of Praise: Hallelujah! Thine the Glory
Choir Anthem: Amazing Grace
Confession
Assurance: excerpts John 6:37 and 1st Corinthians 15
Hymn of Preparation: Have Thine Own Way, Lord!
Text: John 14:1-7
Message: How can we know the way, Mr. David Pendergrass
Offertory
Prayers
Confession: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: All the Way my Savior Leads Me
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria