Faithfully Reforming (Gastonia)

A song of faith in the midst of our fears

Worshipping the living God on 24 January 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
OPENING Hymn - Just As I Am, Without One Plea
Confession
Hymn of PREPARATION - Great is Thy Faithfulness
TEXT:  Psalm 56
MESSAGE:  A Song of Faith in the Midst of Our Fears, Dr. Steve Benson
Prayers
Catechism - What elements of a prayer please God?
CLOSING Hymn - It is Well with My Soul
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Prayers that hit the mark

Worshipping the Living God on 17 January 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Opening meditation
OPENING Hymn:  This Is My Father's World
Confession
Hymn of PREPARATION:  Lord of the Sabbath, Hear Us Pray
TEXT:  Psalm 5
MESSAGE:  Prayers that hit the mark, Dr. Jeff Morrison
Prayer
Confession
CLOSING Hymn:  Our God, Our Help, In Ages Past
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Where can I find help?

Worshipping the Triune God on 10 January 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
OPENING Hymn - Exalt the Lord, His Praise Proclaim
Confession
Hymn of PREPARATION - As the Deer
TEXT:  Psalm 121
MESSAGE:  Where can I find help?, Dr. Jeff Morrison
Prayers
Confession - What is a sacrament? (Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q.92)
Communion
CLOSING Hymn - My Hope is Built on Nothing Less
Soli Deo Gloria
 

The Word more fully confirmed

First worship service of the Living God in 2021 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
Meditation:  Psalm 33:6-12
OPENING Hymn:  Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder
Confession
Hymn of PREPARATION:  Thy Word is a Lamp unto my Feet
TEXT:  2nd Peter 1:16-21
MESSAGE:  The Word more Fully Confirmed, Mr. Jay Brown
Prayers
Catechism:  from the Westminster Confession, chapter 1
CLOSING Hymn:  Hallelujah! Thine the Glory
Soli Deo Gloria
 

New year's God-sized prayer

Worship of the God the Father through Christ the incarnate Son through the power of the Holy Spirit
On 27 December 2020 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
OPENING Hymn:  Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
Confession
Hymn of PREPARATION:  Be Thou My Vision
TEXT:  Philippians 3:1-16
MESSAGE:   New year's God-sized prayer, Mr. Ron France
Prayer
Catechism:  Apostle's Creed
CLOSING Hymn:  O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing
Soli Deo Gloria
 

The Love of God at Christmas

Service of worship of the living God as the body of our Incarnate Savior on 20 December 2020 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
CALL to Worship - Psalm 95:6-7
HYMN of Praise - O, Come, All Ye Faithful
Confession
HYMN of Preparation - Hark, the Herald Angels Sing
TEXT: Luke 2:8-20
MESSAGE:  The Love of God at Christmas, Rev. Jon Oliphant
Heidleberg Catechism - What is your only comfort in life and in death?
Closing HYMN:  Angels We Have Heard on High
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Serving well in the last days

[Due to technical issues, part 1 of this message from 12-6-20 is not available]
Worshipping the triune God on 13 December 2020
Providence ARP Church in Gastonia, NC  USA
HYMN of Praise:  It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Advent Candle:  Peace
Confession
HYMN of Preparation:  Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
TEXT:  1st Peter 4:7-11
MESSAGE:  Serving Well in the Last Days, Mr. Jay Brown
Offering
Prayers
CATECHISM:  Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 87
Closing HYMN:  Go, Tell It On the Mountain
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Psalm 122: Jehovah's Abode

Worship the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit with thankfulness
29 November 2020 at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
HYMN of Praise:  When Morning Gilds the Skies
Advent reading:  Week #1
Confession
HYMN of Preparation:  Come, Christians, Join to Sing
TEXT:  Psalm 122
MESSAGE:  Jehovah's Abode, Mr. David Pendergrass
Prayers
CATECHISM:  Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question #34
Closing HYMN:  Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Spirit & Flesh part 2: Fruit not Works

Worship God in Spirit and in Truth
22 November 2020 Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA
OPENING Hymn:  Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Confession
Hymn of MEDITATION:  Breathe on Me, Breath of God
TEXT:  Galatians 5:16-25
MESSAGE:  Spirit and Flesh, part 2 - Fruit not Works
Prayer
Catechism:  Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question 58
CLOSING Hymn:  Softly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling
Soli Deo Gloria
 

Spirit and flesh - part 1

Giving glory to God at Providence ARP Church, Gastonia, NC  USA on 15 November 2020
OPENING Hymn:  Jesus Shall Reign
Confession
Hymn of MEDITATION:  Jesus, I Come
TEXT:  Galatians 5:13-18
MESSAGE:  Spirit & Flesh, part 1
Mr. David Pendergrass, Student at Erskine Theological Seminary
Prayer
Catechism:  Westminster Shorter Catechism, Question #30
CLOSING Hymn:  I Need Thee Every Hour
Soli Deo Gloria