Faithfully Reforming (Gastonia)

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
 

The Ungodly Man

Our God reigns
Worshipping on 2 May 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Psalm 42:1-2
Hymn of Praise:  The God of Abraham Praise
Anthem:  For the Beauty of the Earth
Confession / Assurance of Pardon
Hymn of Preparation:  Jehovah's Perfect Law
Text:  Psalm 1:3-4
Message:  The Ungodly Man, Rev. Michael Kelly
Thanksgiving
Prayers
Confession:  Apostle's Creed
Hymn of Commitment:  Amazing Grace
Soli Deo Gloria

How Majestic is Your Name - Psalm 8

Praise to our Glorious, Majestic God
on 25 March 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Jeremiah 10:6-7
Hymn of Praise:  O Worship the King
Confession / Assurance
Hymn of Preparation:  Let All Things Now Living
Text:  Psalm 8
Message:  How Majestic is Your Name, Mr. Jay Brown
Prayers
Catechism:  Westminster Larger Catechism, Q.112 "What is required by the 3rd commandment (You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain)?
Hymn of Commitment:  How Great Thou Art
Soli Deo Gloria
 

The Song of the Slandered Saint - Psalm 7

Praise to our Eternal God on 18 April 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Psalm 149:1-4
Call to Worship:  Psalm 149
Hymn of Praise:  Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder
Confession
Assurance:  Colossians 2:13-14
Hymn of Preparation:  Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
Text:  Psalm 7
Message:  The Song of the Slandered Saint, Mr. Buck Brown
Prayers
Confession:  Westminster Shorter Catechism
    Q37:  What benefits do believers receive from Christ at death?
    Q38:  What benefits do believers receive from Christ at the resurrection?
Hymn of Commitment:  We Praise You, O Lord, Our Redeemer, Creator
Soli Deo Gloria