Bulletin - October 31st, 2021
NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service
October 31, 2021
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Hymn No. 92)
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper He amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; his craft and pow’r are great; and armed with cruel hate, on earth is not his equal.
Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing; were not the right Man on our side, the Man of God’s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus it is He, Lord Sabbaoth His name, from age to age the same, and He must win the battle.
And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him; his rage we can endure. For lo! His doom is sure; one little word shall fell him.
That Word above all earthly pow’rs, no thanks to them abideth; the Spirit and the gifts are ours through Him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill: God’s truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever!
Words and music by Martin Luther (words translated by Frederick H. Hedger; public domain; CCLI License # 387777
Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation
God, Be Merciful to Me (Psalm 51)
God, be merciful to me; on Thy grace I rest my plea. Plenteous in compassion Thou, blot out my transgressions now. Wash me, make me pure within; cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin.
My transgressions I confess; grief and guilt my soul oppress. I have sinned against Thy grace and provoked Thee to Thy face. I confess Thy judgment just; speechless, I Thy mercy trust.
Broken, humbled to the dust; by Thy wrath and judgment just. Let my contrite heart rejoice, and in gladness hear Thy voice. From my sins, O hide Thy face; blot them out in boundless grace.
Gracious God, my heart renew; make my spirit right and true. Cast me not away from Thee; let Thy Spirit dwell in me. Thy salvation’s joy impart; steadfast make my willing heart.
Words by Richard Redhead and music by Christopher Miner; 1997, Christopher Miner Music; CCLI License # 387777
Reformation Song
Your Word alone is solid ground; the mighty rock on which we build. In every line the truth is found, and every page with glory filled.
Through faith alone we come to You. We have no merit we can claim. Sure that Your promises are true, we place our hope in Jesus’ name.
Chorus: Gloria, gloria, glory to God alone. Gloria, gloria, glory to God alone.
In Christ alone we’re justified. His righteousness is all our plea, Your law’s demands are satisfied. His perfect work has set us free. Chorus
By grace alone we have been saved. All that we are has come from You. Hearts that were once by sin enslaved, now by Your pow’r have been made new. Chorus
And on this Reformation day, we join with saints of old to sing, we lift our hearts as one in praise: glory to Christ our gracious King. Chorus
Words and music by Tim Chester and Bob Kauflin; Sovereign Grace Praise; CCLI License # 387777
Corporate Confession of Sin
Pastor Jeff Elliott
Almighty and most merciful Father, we have erred and strayed from Your ways like lost sheep. We have followed too much the devices and desires of our own hearts. We have offended against Your holy laws. We have left undone those things which we ought to have done; and we have done those things which we ought not to have done. O Lord, have mercy upon us, miserable offenders. Spare those, O God, who confess their faults. Restore those who are penitent according to Your promises declared unto mankind in Christ Jesus our Lord. Grant that we may from this point forth live godly, righteous, and sober lives; to the glory of His holy name. Amen.
Morning Prayer
(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)
Offertory (Shawn Iman) (** You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. **)
Hymn No. 733
Doxology
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below: alleluia, alleluia! Praise Him above, ye heav’nly host, praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost: alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Words and music by Gilbert H. Vieira and Ralph Vaughan Williams; 1989, The United Methodist Publishing House; CCLI License # 387777
Scripture Reading
John 2:12-25 (Pew Bible pg. 887)
Sermon
The Cleansing, The Cleanser, The Cleansed
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper
New Covenant welcomes all baptized Christians who have forsaken their sin and trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation, and who are members of congregations that proclaim the Gospel, to receive the Lord’s Supper with us. Individuals pick up their elements from the tables in the sanctuary or in the fellowship hall and wait to eat together as a family meal. Gluten free bread is provided.
In Christ Alone (During Communion)
In Christ Alone
In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; this Cornerstone, this solid ground; firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, when fears are stilled, when strivings cease; my Comforter, my all in all, here in the love of Christ I stand.
In Christ alone, who took on flesh, fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, scorned by the ones He came to save. Till on that cross as Jesus died, the wrath of God was satisfied. For every sin on Him was laid; here in the death of Christ I live.
There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain. Then, bursting forth in glorious day, up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory sin’s curse has lost its grip on me. For I am His and He is mine, bought with the precious blood of Christ.
No guilt in life, no fear in death, this is the pow’r of Christ in me. From life’s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No pow’r of hell, no scheme of man can ever pluck me from His hand. ’Til He returns or calls me home, here in the pow’r of Christ I’ll stand!
Words and music by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty; 2001, Thankyou Music, CCLI License # 387777
Postlude
The Church’s One Foundation
Announcements
** Singtime Immediately After Worship, Preschool Through 5th grade, Learning Center in Children’s Ministry Wing.
** Sunday School Classes TODAY. Preschool through 5th grade in the Children’s Ministry Wing; Communicants Class across from room 6; Middle & High School Class in the Green Room; College & Career Class (Let Us Biblically Worship) in Classroom A; Inquirers Class in Conference Room; Heaven on Earth Class in Classroom B; and I & II Thessalonians Class in the Fellowship Hall.
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