Faithfully Reforming (Gastonia)

The Great Shepherd 01-16-22 John 9:35-10:19

Worshiping our Gracious God on 16 January 2022 at Providence ARP (virtual), Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation: John 10:27-30
Call to Worship: Psalm 23:1-4
Hymn of Praise: Before the Throne of God Above
Confession
Assurance: Romans 8:37-39
Hymn of Preparation: Savior, Like a Shepherd, Lead Us
Text: John 9:35-10:19
Message: The Great Shepherd, Mr. David Pendergrass
Prayers
Catechism: Psalm 23
Hymn of Commitment: Praise Him! Praise Him!
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 
 

The Bread of Life 01-09-22 John 6:22-59

Worship Christ, the Bread of Life, on 9 January 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Call to Worship: Psalm 104:1,14-15,31
Hymn of Praise: He will Hold Me Fast
Prayer of Confession
Assurance of Salvation: Hebrews 10:10,18 paraphrased
Hymn of Preparation: Break Thou the Bread of Life
Text: John 6:22-59
Message: The Bread of Life, Mr. David Pendergrass
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment: Blessed Assurance
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

God’s Word Is...01-02-22 John 1:1-18

And the Word became flesh - service on 2 January 2022 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation from Isaiah 9:2-6
Call to Worship:  Psalm 33:4-9
Hymn of Praise:  How Firm a Foundation
Confession of sins
Assurance of salvation:  Hebrews 4:14-16
Hymn of Preparation:  Jesus, I Come
Text:  John 1:1-18
Message:  God's Word is ..., Mr. David Pendergrass
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith:  Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment:  Go, Tell it On the Mountain
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Jesus is Born 12-24-21 Matthew 1

Worship the Son of God is born of woman on 24 December 2021 (Christmas Eve) at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Prayers
Prelude
Call to Worship:  Psalm 100
Hymn of Praise: Away in a Manger
Lighting of the Christ Candle
Choir Anthem:  The First Noel / Pachabel's Canon
Pastoral Prayer
Scripture:  Matthew 1
Text:  Jesus is Born!, Mr. David Pendergrass
Hymn of Thanksgiving: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Closing Prayer
Hymn of Reflection:  Silent Night, Holy Night
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Respond to the reflection in the mirror 12-19-21 1st Corinthians 13:8-12

Worship a holy, righteous, and merciful God on 19 December 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Call to Worship:  Psalm 29:1-2,10-11
Lighting of the Advent Candle of Love
Hymn of Praise: All Praise to Thee Eternal Lord
Choir Anthem: O Holy Night
Confession: Ephesians 4:16-19
Assurance of Salvation: 1st Thessalonians 3:11-13
Hymn of Preparation: What Child is This?
Text: 1st Corinthians 13:8-12
Message: Respond to the Reflection in the Mirror, Lyle Branagan
Offertory
Prayers
Westminster Shorter Catechism: Question 22 - How did Christ, being the Son of God, become man?
Hymn of Commitment: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Sing joyously to the Lord 12-12-21 Zephaniah 3:14-20

Worship God in Spirit and in truth with songs on 12 December 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Matthew 11:28-29
Call to Worship:  Psalm 5:1-3
Lighting of the Advent Candle of Joy
Hymn of Praise:  Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
Choir Anthem:  In the Bleak Midwinter
Confession of Sin
Assurance of Salvation
Hymn of Preparation:  Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence
Text:  Zephaniah 3:14-20
Message:  Mr. David Pendergrass, Sing Joyously to the Lord
Offertory
Prayers
Confession of Faith:  The Apostles Creed
Hymn of Commitment:  Angels from the Realms of Glory
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria

Grace movers 12-05-21 Philippians 4:14-23

Worshiping our God of Grace and Mercy on 5 December 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Prelude
Call to Worship:  from Isaiah 9
Lighting of the Advent Candle: Peace
Hymn of Praise: Arise, My Soul, Arise
Choir Anthem: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Silent Confession
Confession:  from Ephesians 2
Assurance of Salvation: from Galatians 4
Hymn of Preparation:  O Come, All Ye Faithful
Scripture Text: Philippians 4:14-23
Message: Dr. Steve Benson, Living in Joy, Loved by Christ, Lost in Grace - Part 14: Grace Movers
Offertory
Prayers
Memory Verse:  Philippians 4:11-13
Hymn of Commitment: Amazing Grace
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Choosing to Trust God 11-28-21 Psalm 56:3-4

Worshiping our faithful God on 28 November 2021 at Providence ARP Church in Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Isaiah 9:2  The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; those who dwell in a land of deep darkness, on them has a light shown.
Prelude
Call to Worship
Hymn of Praise:  Immortal, Invisible, God only Wise
Choir Anthem:  Give Thanks
Confession:  1st John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Assurance of Salvation:  Romans 18:31-33
Hymn of Preparation: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night
Text: Psalm 56:3-4
Message: Rev. Phil McCoy, Choosing to Trust God
Offertory
Prayers
Confession:  Nicene Creed
Hymn of Commitment:  Thou Who Wast Rich Beyond All Splendor
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

What does the presence of the Lord give us? 11-21-21 Philippians 4:4-13

Worship God who is imminent on 21 November 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC
Meditation:  Isaiah 43:1 Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you be name; you are mine.
Call to Worship:  Isaiah 43:1-3
Hymn of Praise: Isaiah 43
Choir Anthem: Thanksgiving Medley
Confession of Sins
Assurance of Pardon
Hymn of Preparation: Jesus, I am Resting, Resting
Text: Philippians 4:4-9
Message: Dr. Steve Benson, Living in Joy, Loved by Christ, Lost in Grace: Part 13 - What does the presence of  the Lord give us?
Offertory
Prayers
Memory verse: Philippians 4:11-13 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every circumstance, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all things through Him who gives me strength.
Hymn of Commitment: Joy to the World! The Lord is Come.
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Citizens on a Journey Home 11-14-21 Philippians 3:15-4:3

Worship Jesus who Saves on 14 November 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Prelude
Call to Worship
Hymn of Praise: Be Thou My Vision
Choir Anthem: Lord, I Need You
Confession
Assurance
Hymn of Preparation: Revelation Song
Text: Philippians 3:15-4:3
Message:  Dr. Steve Benson, Living in Joy, Loved by Christ, Lost in Grace: Part 12 - Citizens on a Journey Home
Offertory
Prayers
Memory Verse:  Philippians 3:13-14 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it.  But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
Hymn of Commitment: O Come, All Ye Faithful
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria