Faithfully Reforming (Gastonia)

Experiencing an Abounding Love - Philippians 1:9-11

Worship God who is Righteousness on 12 September 2021 at Providence ARP Church in Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation
Call to Worship
Hymn of Praise:  Love that Will Not Let Me Go
Choir Anthem:  How Deep the Father's Love For Us
Confession
Assurance:  1st John 4:9-12
Hymn of Preparation:  O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
Text:  Philippians 1:9-11
Message:  Living in Joy, Loved by Christ, Lost in Grace, Part 3:  Prayer and Experiencing an Abounding Love, Dr. Steve Benson
Offertory
Prayers
Memory Verse:  Philippians 1:9-11
Hymn of Commitment:  Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Invitation to a Declaration, part 1 - Philippians 1:1-2

Gathering to worship the God of grace and peace on 29 August 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  When you seek your identity outside of God's declarations, you lose it.  However, when you find your identity in God's declarations, your seek it.
Call to Worship:  Philippians 2:9-11 (responsively)
Hymn of Praise:  In Christ Alone
Choir Anthem:  Taste and See
Confession:  Romans 7:15-18
Hymn of Preparation:  Be Thou My Vision
Text: Philippians 1:1-2
Message:  Living in Joy, Loved by Christ, Lost in Grace:  An Invitation to a Declaration -- Part I,  Dr. Steve Benson
Offertory
Prayers
Memory Verse:  Philippians 1:9-11
Hymn of Commitment:  Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Living in the Beauty of God's Holiness - Psalm 24

Worshiping our Holy God on 15 August 2021 at Providence ARP Church in Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  When I live in the narrative of God's grace, I can look beyond my circumstances and see the beauty of His redemption being made visible in me.
Prelude
Call to Worship - Isaiah 6:1-3
Hymn of Praise - Holy, Holy, Holy!
Choir Anthem - You are my Hiding Place
Silent Confession
Prayer of Confession - Isaiah 6:4-5
Assurance of Salvation - Isaiah 6:6-7
Praise Hymn of Preparation:  Shout to the Lord
Text - Psalm 24
Message - Living in the Beauty of God's Narrative, Dr. Steve Benson
Offertory
Prayers of Intercession
Westminster Confession Question #41 Where is the moral law set out briefly?  The moral law is set out briefly in the Ten Commandments.
Hymn of Commitment:  Amazing Grace
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

You are my Good Shepherd and I Belong to You - Psalm 23

Worshipping our Good Shepherd on 8 August 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  John 11:15 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me -- just as the Father knows me and I know the Father -- and I lay down my life for the sheep."
Call to Worship:  Psalm 23 (responsively)
Hymn of Praise:  Holy is the Lord
Choir Anthem:  How Beautiful
Confession and prayer
Assurance
Hymn of Preparation:  The Lord's My Shepherd, I'll not Want
Text:  Psalm23
Message:  You are my Good Shepherd -- I Belong to You, Dr. Steve Benson
Offertory
Prayers
Westminster Shorter Catechism #40 What rule did God at first reveal to man for his obedience?  The rule which God at first revealed to man for his obedience was the moral law.
Hymn of Commitment:  Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Biblical Love - Luke 7

Worshipping our Risen Savior on 1 August 2021 at Providence ARP Church in Gastonia, NC  USA
Mediation:  Galatians 4:4-5
Call to Worship:  Psalm 4
Hymn of Praise:  Holy, Holy, Holy
Choir Anthem:  Ancient Words
Words of Confession:  Exodus 32:1-4
Words of Assurance:  Exodus 32:11-14
Hymn of Preparation:  Man of Sorrows! What a Name
Text:  Luke 7:36-50
Message:  Biblical Love, Rev. Tim Wholers
Offertory
Prayers
Profession of Faith: Isaiah 53:3-12 (responsively)
Hymn of Commitment: Jesus Paid It All
Benediction
Soli Deo Gloria
 

A welcoming God - Psalm 21

Worshipping our loving God on 25 July 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Grace can only be experienced when one experiences the welcoming embrace of God.
Call to Worship:  1st John 4:7-12 (responsively)
Hymn of Praise:  I Love You Lord / Awesome God medley
Choir Anthem:  Seek the Lord
Prayer of Confession:  Hebrews 4:14-16
Prayer of Assurance:  1st John 4:16-18
Hymn of Preparation:  Crown Him with Many Crowns
Text:  Psalm 21
Message: A Welcoming God, Dr. Steve Benson
Offertory:  Nathan Holben
Prayers
Westminster Shorter Catechism Question #39 What is the duty which God requires of man?
Hymn of Commitment: Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Closing Prayer
Soli Deo Gloria
[see Providence ARP Church]

Blessings and Belief - Psalm 20

Worshipping the living God on 18 July 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Isaiah 43:1-3
Call to Worship:  Psalm 121 (responsively)
Hymn of Praise:  How Firm a Foundation
Choir Anthem:  Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone
Confession
Assurance:  Jeremiah 17:7-8
Hymn of Preparation:  O Love That Will Not Let Me Go
Text:  Psalm 20
Message:  Blessings and Belief, Mr. Jay Brown
Offertory
Prayers
Heidelberg Catechism, Question #32 But why are you called a Christian?
Hymn of Commitment:  Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Soli Deo Gloria
 

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