Bulletin - February 20th, 2022
NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service
February 20, 2022
Jesus, Everlasting King
Chorus: Jesus, everlasting King, accept the tribute which we bring; accept the well-deserved renown, and wear our praises as Your crown.
O send Your Spirit to impart rest and repentance to our hearts, like the dear hour when from above we first received Your pledge of love. Chorus
May every time of worship see Your grace revealed more rich and free, till we are raised to sing Your name at the great supper of the Lamb. Chorus
O that the months would roll away and bring the coronation day; the King of Grace shall fill the throne with all His Father’s glories on. Chorus
Words by Isaac Watts (alt. by Matthew Smith) and music by Matthew Smith; 2003, detuned radio music; CCLI License # 387777
Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation
I Hear the Words of Love
I hear the words of love, I gaze upon the blood, I see the mighty sacrifice, and I have peace with God.
’Tis everlasting peace! Sure as Jehovah’s name; ’tis stable as His steadfast throne, forevermore the same.
The clouds may come and go and storms may sweep my sky; this blood-sealed friendship changes not: the cross is ever nigh.
I change, He changes not, the Christ can never die; His love, not mine, the resting place, His truth, not mine, the tie.
Words by Horatius Bonar and music; Public Domain; CCLI License # 387777
Grace Greater Than Our Sin
Marvelous grace of our loving Lord, grace that exceeds our sin and our guilt! Yonder on Calvary's mount outpoured, there where the blood of the Lamb was spilled.
Chorus: Grace, grace, God’s grace, grace that will pardon and cleanse within; grace, grace, God’s grace, grace that is greater than all our sin!
Sin and despair, like the sea waves cold, threaten the soul with infinite loss; grace that is greater, yes, grace untold, points to the Refuge, the mighty cross. Chorus
Dark is the stain that we cannot hide. What can avail to wash it away? Look! There is flowing a crimson tide, whiter than snow you may be today. Chorus
Marvelous, infinite, matchless grace, freely bestowed on all who believe! You that are longing to see His face, will you this moment His grace receive? Chorus
Words by Julia Johnston and music by Daniel Towner; public domain; CCLI License # 387777
Corporate Confession of Sin
Jeff Brauch, Ruling Elder
Lord God, we confess to You our sin and resistance to You. We need deeper trust to give ourselves to You. We need deeper knowledge of You as Savior, Master, Lord, and King. We need more power in prayer, more sweetness from Your Word, and a more steadfast grip on Your truth. Give us holiness in speech, thought and action. Plow deep in us, great Lord, that our hearts may be tilled fields, the roots of Your grace spreading far and wide in us until we have no master but You, no law but Your will, no delight but Your face, no wealth but Your favor, no good but Your pleasure, no peace but Your presence. We humbly ask this in the name of Your Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen
Morning Prayer
(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)
Offertory
As Long as You Are Glorified
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Hymn No. 733
Doxology
Scripture Reading
John 6:60-71 (Pew Bible pg. 892)
Sermon
The Words of Eternal Life
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. The elements will be passed through the rows in the sanctuary and in the fellowship hall. We wait to eat together as a family meal. Gluten free bread is provided.
In Tenderness (During Communion)
I Greet Thee Who My Sure Redeemer Art
We greet You, sure Redeemer, from all strife, our only Trust and Savior of our life, Who pain did undergo for our poor sake; we pray You from our hearts all cares to take.
You are the King of mercy and of grace, reigning omnipotent in every place; so come, O King, and our whole being sway; shine on us with the light of Your pure day.
You are the life in which we do believe, from You all substance and all strength receive; sustain us by Your faith and by Your power, and give us strength in every trying hour.
Our hope is in no other save in You; our faith is built upon Your promise true; Lord, give us peace and make us calm and sure, that in Your strength we evermore endure.
Words and music by Elizabeth L. Smith and John Calvin; Public Domain; CCLI License # 387777
Postlude
Jesus, Everlasting King
Announcements
** Inquirers’ Class. If you are curious about New Covenant or the PCA (our denomination), this is a great chance to learn about us, what we believe and why we do what we do. If you are interested in joining the church, we ask that you take the class as well. It will be taught by Pastor Elliott in the Conference Room during the SS hour.
** Congratulations to Dan and Angel Baker! Jasper Job Baker was born February 15. He weighed 6 lb. 14 oz. and is 19.2 inches long.
** New Covenant Preschool has 2 openings in its Tuesday/Thursday toddler class and one opening in its Monday/Wednesday toddler class (already three or turning 3 before September 30th). Come join us as we learn all about Jesus through stories, crafts, and sing time. Please contact Murlene Leech at 757-467-3545.
** Singtime Immediately After Worship TODAY, 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; Middle & High School Class in the Green Room; The Spiritual Gifts in Classroom B; The Life and Psalms of David in the Fellowship Hall; and Inquirers’ Class in the Conference Room.
** Board Games TODAY after Sunday School. Last Sunday was the big game, but this Sunday is the BOARD game! Join us for board games in classrooms A & B starting around 12:30 PM TODAY. All are welcome, and games are provided. Contact boardgames@newcovenantpca.org for more information!
** Church Office Is Closed Tomorrow, February 21 for President’s Day.
** Men’s Mondays! Join us for sports and fellowship at 7 p.m. on Monday nights! It’s also a great chance to get to know our brothers at Evergreen Korean Presbyterian. Sports include basketball, soccer, and foot tennis. Questions? Contact Josh Escamilla (josh.escamilla@newcovenantpca.org).
** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – if you want to plug in at the church, you can do so through New Covenant Connect on the site.
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