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Bulletin - November 28th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

November 28, 2021

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

O Come, All Ye Faithful (Hymn No. 208)

O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant; O come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem! Come and behold Him, born the King of angels;

Chorus: O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him; O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.

Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation, O sing, all ye bright hosts of heav’n above! Glory to God, all glory in the highest; Chorus

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning, Jesus, to Thee be all glory giv’n; Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing; Chorus

Words are a Latin hymn attr. to John F. Wade; tr. by C. Frederick Oakeley and music by John F. Wade; Public Domain, CCLI License #387777

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Hymn No. 194)

O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel, that mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear.

Chorus: Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.

O come, O come, Thou Lord of might, Who to Thy tribes, on Sinai’s height, in ancient times didst give the law in cloud and majesty and awe. Chorus

O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, free Thine own from satan’s tyranny; from depths of hell Thy people save, and give them vict’ry o’er the grave. Chorus

O, come, Thou Dayspring from on high, and cheer us by Thy drawing nigh; disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadows put to flight. Chorus

Words and music by Henry Sloane Coffin, Thomas Helmore, and John Mason Nealse; public domain; CCLI License # 387777

Christ, Our Hope in Life and Death

What is our hope in life and death? Christ alone, Christ alone. What is our only confidence? That our souls to Him belong. Who holds our days within His hand? What comes, apart from His command? And what will keep us to the end? The love of Christ in which we stand.

Chorus: O sing hallelujah! Our hope springs eternal; O sing hallelujah! Now and ever we confess Christ our hope in life and death.

What truth can calm the troubled soul? God is good, God is good. Where is His grace and goodness known? In our great Redeemer’s blood. Who holds our faith when fears arise? Who stands above the stormy trial? Who sends the waves that bring us nigh unto the shore, the rock of Christ? Chorus

Unto the grave, what will we sing? “Christ, He lives; Christ, He lives!” And what reward will heaven bring? Everlasting life with Him. There we will rise to meet the Lord, then sin and death will be destroyed, and we will feast in endless joy, when Christ is ours forevermore. Chorus

Words and music by Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Jordan Kauflin, Matthew Merker, and Matt Papa; 2020, Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Jordan Kauflin Music, Love Your Enemies Publishing, Matthew Merker Music, and Messenger Hymns; CCLI License # 387777

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Pastor Jeff Elliott

Corporate Confession of Sin

Our Father, you are the One who created us and then, through Your Son, by the work of Your Spirit, recreated us. We come to You again as those needing forgiveness. Instead of being thankful, we have stewed. Instead of voicing thanksgiving to You, we grumbled. Not trusting Your faithfulness, we have sought our own paths and devised our own strategies. We confess that we are sinners in need of cleansing. Please apply the blood of Jesus to our stains and purify our hearts by Your Spirit. Thank You for Your great promises of reconciliation and restoration for those who cover themselves in the righteousness of Christ alone. We ask in His name. Amen

Morning Prayer

(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)

O Great God ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )

O great God of highest heav’n, occupy my lowly heart. Own it all and reign supreme, conquer every rebel pow’r. Let no vice or sin remain that resists Your holy war. You have loved and purchased me, make me Yours forever more.

I was blinded by my sin, had no ears to hear Your voice, did not know Your love within, had no taste for heaven’s joys. Then Your Spirit gave me life, opened up Your word to me through the gospel of Your Son, gave me endless hope and peace.

Help me now to live a life that’s dependent on Your grace. Keep my heart and guard my soul from the evils that I face. You are worthy to be praised with my every thought and deed. O great God of highest heav’n, glorify Your name through me.

Words and music by Bob Kauflin; 2006, Sovereign Grace Praise; CCLI License # 387777

Hymn No. 731

Doxology

Scripture Reading

John 4:1-30 (Pew Bible pg. 888)

Sermon

The Gospel Is for Everybody, Everywhere

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.

The Precious Blood (During Communion)

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Hymn No. 457)

Come, Thou fount of ev’ry blessing, tune my heart to sing Thy grace; streams of mercy, never ceasing, call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, sung by flaming tongues above; praise the mount! I’m fixed upon it, mount of Thy redeeming love.

Here I raise mine Ebenezer; hither by Thy help I’m come; and I hope, by Thy good pleasure, safely to arrive at home. Jesus sought me when a stranger, wand’ring from the fold of God: He, to rescue me from danger, interposed His precious blood.

O to grace how great a debtor daily I’m constrained to be! Let Thy grace, Lord, like a fetter, bind my wand’ring heart to Thee. Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here’s my heart, Lord, take and seal it, seal it for Thy courts above.

Words by Robert Robinson and music by John Wyeth; words and music are public domain; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

Christ, Our Hope in Life and Death

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; Middle & High School Class in the Green Room; College & Career Class (Let Us Biblically Worship) in Classroom A; Heaven Class in Classroom B; and I & II Thessalonians Class in the Fellowship Hall.

** If you are interested in being a part of an adult choir, the praise band, or sharing a Christmas musical piece on your own in our Christmas Music Program on Sunday, December 19 at 6 p.m, please contact Josh at josh.escamilla@newcovenantpca.org.

** Decorating the church inside and outside will start at 10 a.m. next Saturday, Dec. 4. Questions? Contact Pastor Tim on his cell at 757-550-7601.

** Join us as we share the gift of Christmas carols with our neighbors! Next Saturday, Dec. 4, we will meet at the church at 6:30 p.m. and, along with the children’s choir, go caroling in our community.

** Join us for a Night of Worship! We will gather & sing together in the Fellowship Hall from 7-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 8. Any worship song suggestions can be emailed to josh.escamilla@newcovenantpca.org.

** Ladies, you are invited to the Annual Ladies’ Christmas Ornament Exchange at Margaret Elliott’s home (333 Preservation Reach, Chesapeake 23320) on Saturday, Dec. 11, 2-4 p.m. Please bring a new wrapped ornament and a plate of something savory or sweet to share. We look forward to a great time of fun and fellowship together! Contact Margaret with any questions at 757-897-7374. We hope you can join us for this festive event!

** A Weekly Prayer Group meets Fridays from 1-2 p.m. at the church! Contact Sharon Nadlicki at 757-965-9178 for further information.

** Our ESL ministry needs volunteers to help in various ways. NO previous experience or knowledge of a foreign language is needed! Please contact Mark Leech (703-338-3951, mjleech@hotmail.com) for more info. Classes are Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m.

** Community Groups & Women’s Bible Studies. Check out the info table in the narthex for details.

** 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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Pick up the Advent Devotional Unwrapping the Names of Jesus in the narthex for your family’s use during this season… .

What’s Happening at New Covenant During December?

Saturday, December 4, 10 am Join in decorating the church - inside & outside - for the Christmas season!

Saturday, December 4, 6:30-8 pm Caroling in the community

Wednesday, December 8, 7 pm Night of Worship in the fellowship hall - a time of singing to the Lord

Saturday, December 11, 2-4 pm Ladies Ornament Exchange at Margaret Elliott’s home

Sunday, December 12 Singtime Children help lead singing in worship

Sunday, December 19 Congregational Meeting to present 2022 budget, following worship

Sunday, December 19, 6 pm Christmas Music Program

Friday, December 24, 5 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Friday, December 31, 7 pmNew Year’s Eve Prayer and Praise

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Bulletin - November 21st, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

November 21, 2021

Jesus, My Only Hope

I come into Your presence with nothing in my hands. I only bring thanksgiving for Jesus – God and Man. I cast myself on mercy, I cast myself on love. I trust Your gracious promise to wash me with Your blood.

I will not fear Your judgment. For me, no wrath I dread. For it was spent on Jesus, poured out upon His head. When Satan’s accusations make my poor heart afraid, I hear my King declaring, “Father, that debt is paid.”

Chorus: Jesus, my only hope, my only plea. My righteousness, my Great High Priest, Who intercedes for me before the throne. Jesus, I trust in You alone.

Though I am poor and naked, Your prodigal come home, You place Your robe upon me, Your holiness alone. Though I be dry and barren, by grace this love springs forth: love for You and Your kingdom, joy in Your glory, Lord. Chorus

Words and music by Mark Altrogge; 2003, Sovereign Grace Praise; CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130)

Out of the depths I cry to You, in darkest places I will call. Incline Your ear to me anew, and hear my cry for mercy, Lord.

Were You to count my sinful ways, how could I come before Your throne? Yet full forgiveness meets my gaze, I stand redeemed by grace alone.

Chorus: I will wait for You, I will wait for You, on Your word I will rely. I will wait for You, surely wait for You, till my soul is satisfied.

So, put Your hope in God alone, take courage in His power to save, completely and forever won by Christ emerging from the grave.

His steadfast love has made a way, and God Himself has paid the price, that all who trust in Him today find healing in His sacrifice. Chorus

I will wait for You, I will wait for You, through the storm and through the night. I will wait for You, surely wait for You, for Your love is my delight.

Words and music by Jordan Kauflin, Matthew Merker, Keith Getty, and Stuart Townend; 2018, Getty Music Publishing, Jordan Kauflin Music, Matthew Merker Music, and Townend Songs; CCLI License # 387777

I Will Glory in My Redeemer

I will glory in my Redeemer Whose priceless blood has ransomed me. Mine was the sin that drove the bitter nails; and hung Him on that judgment tree. I will glory in my Redeemer Who crushed the power of sin and death; my only Savior before the holy Judge; the Lamb Who is my righteousness, the Lamb Who is my righteousness.

I will glory in my Redeemer; my life He bought, my love He owns. I have no longings for another; I’m satisfied in Him alone. I will glory in my Redeemer, His faithfulness my standing place; though foes are mighty and rush upon me; my feet are firm, held by His grace, my feet are firm, held by His grace.

I will glory in my Redeemer Who carries me on eagle’s wings. He crowns my life with lovingkindness; His triumph song I’ll ever sing. I will glory in my Redeemer Who waits for me at gates of gold; and when He calls me it will be paradise; His face forever to behold, His face forever to behold.

Words and music by Steve and Vikki Cook; 2001, Sovereign Grace Worship; CCLI Song # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Blair Allen, Ruling Elder

Our God and King, we come before You this morning humbly acknowledging our unworthiness to be in Your holy presence as unholy sinners. Although you have cleansed us from the stain of our previous sin, we have again this week spoken, thought, and acted according to our own desires and with disregard for You and Your ways. We ask Your forgiveness for our hard-headed persistence in self-regard instead of honoring You. Please make us new. Fill us with Your Spirit of holiness. Melt our pride and drain our self-love. Engage us in the joy of our salvation. Please continue Your promised work of conforming us to the image of Your Son, in whose name we pray. Amen

Morning Prayer

(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)

Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )

What gift of grace is Jesus, my Redeemer. There is no more for heaven now to give. He is my joy, my righteousness and freedom, my steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace. To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus. For my life is wholly bound to His. Oh, how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

The night is dark, but I am not forsaken, for by my side the Savior, He will stay. I labor on in weakness and rejoicing, for in my need, His power is displayed. To this I hold: my Shepherd will defend me. Through the deepest valley He will lead. Oh, the night has been won, and I shall overcome! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven, the future sure, the price, it has been paid. For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon, and He was raised to overthrow the grave. To this I hold: my sin has been defeated. Jesus now, and ever, is my plea. Oh, the chains are released, I can sing: I am free! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

With every breath I long to follow Jesus, for He has said that He will bring me home. And day by day I know He will renew me until I stand with joy before the throne. To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus. All the glory evermore to Him. When the race is complete, still my lips shall repeat: yet not I, but through Christ in me.

Words and music by Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, and Michael Farren; 2018, CityAlight Music, Farren Love and War Publishing, Integrity’s Alleluia! Music; CCLI License # 387777

Hymn No. 733

Doxology

Scripture Reading

John 3:22-36 (Pew Bible pg. 888)

Sermon

He MUST Increase, I MUST Decrease

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

O Fount of Love (During Communion)

Come, Ye Sinners

Come, ye sinners, poor and wretched, weak and wounded, sick and sore; Jesus, ready, stands to save you, full of pity, joined with power. He is able, He is able, He is willing; doubt no more.

Come, ye needy, come and welcome, God’s free bounty glorify; true belief and true repentance, every grace that brings you nigh. Without money, without money, come to Jesus Christ and buy.

Come, ye weary, heavy laden, bruised and broken by the fall; if you tarry ’til you’re better, you will never come at all. Not the righteous, not the righteous; sinners Jesus came to call.

Lo! the Incarnate God, ascended; pleads the merit of His blood. Venture on Him; venture wholly, let no other trust intrude. None but Jesus, none but Jesus can do helpless sinners good.

Words by Joseph Hart and music by Matthew Smith; 2000, detuned radio music; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

Come, Ye Sinners

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; Heaven Class in Classroom B; and I & II Thessalonians Class in the Fellowship Hall.

** Contact Josh at josh.escamilla@newcovenantpca.org if you are interested in being a part of the adult choir, praise band, or sharing a Christmas musical piece to be presented at our Christmas Service on Dec. 19 at 6 p.m.

** We will gather for Thanksgiving to God on this Wednesday, November 24, at 7pm. Please join us. We will take up an offering to go to Union Mission Ministries during the service.

** Join us as we share the gift of Christmas carols with our neighbors! We will sing along with the children’s choir on Saturday, Dec. 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m. More details to follow.

** Upcoming Events: Saturday, December 11, Women’s Ornament Exchange from 2-5 p.m. at Margaret Elliott’s home; & Friday, December 24, Christmas Eve Service at 5 p.m.

** Weekly Prayer Group meets each Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the church! Contact Sharon Nadlicki at 757-965-9178 for further information.

** Community Groups & Women’s Bible Studies. Check out the info table in the narthex for details.

** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

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Tim Dryden 11/12/21 Tim Dryden 11/12/21

Bulletin - November 14th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

November 14, 2021

Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)

One day when heaven was filled with His praises, one day when sin was as black as could be, Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin, dwelt among men my example is He. The Word became flesh and the light shined among us. His glory revealed.

Chorus: Living, He loved me. Dying, He saved me. Buried, He carried my sins far away. Rising, He justified freely forever. One day He’s coming, O glorious day (O glorious day, glorious day).

One day they led Him up Calv’ry’s mountain. One day they nailed Him to die on a tree. Suffering anguish, despised and rejected, bearing our sins my Redeemer is He. The hand that healed nations stretched out on a tree and took the nails for me. Chorus

[Women: One day the grave could conceal Him no longer. One day the stone rolled away from the door. Then He arose over death He had conquered. Now is ascended my Lord evermore.] [Men: Death could not hold Him; the grave could not keep Him from rising again.] Chorus [All]

Bridge: One day the trumpet will sound for His coming (We long for Your coming). One day the skies with His glories will shine (glories will shine). Wonderful day my beloved One bringing (my Savior Jesus is mine). My Savior Jesus is mine. Chorus

Words and music by Michael Bleecker, J. Wilbur Chapman, and Mark Hall; 2009, My Refuge Music, Be Essential Songs, Word Music, LLC, Club Zoo Music, SWECS Music, and Sony/ATV Tree Publishing; CCLI License #387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Turn Your Eyes

Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace.

Turn your eyes to the hillside where justice and mercy embrace. There the Son of God gave His life for us, and our measureless debt was erased.

Chorus: Jesus, to You we lift our eyes. Jesus, our glory and our prize. We adore You, behold You, our Savior ever true. Oh Jesus, we turn our eyes to You.

Turn your eyes to the morning and see Christ the lion awake. What a glorious dawn, fear of death is gone, for we carry His life in our veins.

Turn your eyes to the heavens; our King will return for His own. Every knee will bow, every tongue will shout, “All glory to Jesus alone!”

Original words and music by Helen M. Lemmel and additional words and music by George Romanace, Nic Trout, Kevin Winebarger, and Nathan Stiff; 2018, You Simply Love Publishing and remaining portion is unaffiliated; CCLI License # 387777

Be Thou My Vision

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that Thou art − Thou my best thought by day or by night, waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my battle shield, sword for the fight; be Thou my dignity, Thou my delight, Thou my soul’s shelter, Thou my high tow’r; raise Thou me heav’nward, O pow’r of my pow’r.

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, high King of heaven, my treasure Thou art.

High King of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

Words by Mary E. Byrne (versified by Eleanor H. Hull) and music is a traditional Irish melody (arr. by David Evans); Public Domain; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Eric DeGroff, Ruling Elder

Heavenly Father, please forgive our sins. Forgive the sins that we remember, and the sins we have forgotten. Forgive our many failures in the face of temptation, and those times when we have been stubborn in the face of correction. Forgive the times we have been proud of our own achievements and those when we have failed to boast in Your works. Forgive the harsh judgments we have made of others, and the leniency we have shown ourselves. Forgive the lies we have told to others, and the truths we have avoided. Forgive us the pain we have caused others and the indulgence we have shown ourselves. Father, have mercy on us and make us whole. Amen.

Morning Prayer

(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)

A Christian’s Daily Prayer ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )

As morning dawns and day awakes, to You I bring my need. O gracious God, my source of strength, in You I live and breathe. Each hour is Yours, by wisdom planned. Each deed empower’d by sovereign hands. Renew my spirit, help me stand; be glorified today.

As day unfolds, I seek Your will in all of life’s demands. And though the tempter tries me still, I cling to Your commands. Let every effort of my life display the matchless worth of Christ. Make me a living sacrifice; be glorified today.

As sun gives way to darkest night, Your Spirit still is here. And though my strength fades like the light, new mercies will appear. I rest in You; abide with me. Until our trials and suffering give way to final victory, be glorified today.

Words and music by Matt Merker, Jordan Kauflin, and Dave Fournier; Sovereign Grace Praise and Sovereign Grace Worship; CCLI License # 387777

Hymn No. 731

Doxology

Scripture Reading

John 3:16-21 (Pew Bible pg. 888)

Sermon

The Mission of Love

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (During Communion)

His Mercy Is More

What love could remember no wrongs we have done? Omniscient, all knowing, He counts not their sum. Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore, our sins, they are many; His mercy is more.

Chorus: Praise the Lord, His mercy is more. Stronger than darkness, new every morn. Our sins, they are many; His mercy is more.

What patience would wait as we constantly roam? What Father, so tender, is calling us home? He welcomes the weakest, the vilest, the poor. Our sins, they are many; His mercy is more. Chorus

What riches of kindness He lavished on us. His blood was the payment; His life was the cost. We stood ’neath a debt we could never afford. Our sins they are many; His mercy is more. Chorus

Words and Music by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell; 2016, Love Your Enemies Publishing and remaining portion is unaffiliated; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

Be Thou My Vision

Announcements

** Upcoming Events: Wednesday, November 24, Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m.

** You can build an Operation Christmas Child box online (www.samaritanspurse.org) OR pick up an empty shoebox in the narthex to participate (instructions are in each box). Absolutely no liquids, toothpaste, or candy, as these items will not clear customs. Please note the donation is $9 per box. Return shoeboxes to the church by Sunday morning, November 21. Questions? Contact Nicole White (757-761-2677).

** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

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Tim Dryden 11/6/21 Tim Dryden 11/6/21

Bulletin - November 7th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

November 7, 2021

Victory Chant

Hail, Jesus, You’re my King, (echo). Your life frees me to sing (echo). I will praise You all my days (echo). Perfect in all Your ways (echo).

Hail, Jesus, You’re my Lord (echo). I will obey Your Word (echo). I want to see Your kingdom come (echo). Not my will but Yours be done (echo).

Glory, glory to the Lamb (echo). You take me into the land (echo). We will conquer in Your name, (echo) and proclaim that Jesus reigns (echo).

Hail, Hail, Lion of Judah (echo). How wonderful You are (echo). Hail, Hail, Lion of Judah (echo). How wonderful You are (echo). How wonderful You are (echo). (All) How wonderful You are.

Words and music by Joseph Vogels; 1985, Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing, CCLI License #387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Psalm 62 (My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone)

My soul finds rest in God alone, my rock and my salvation, a fortress strong against my foes, and I will not be shaken. Though lips may bless, and hearts may curse, and lies, like arrows, pierce me, I’ll fix my heart on righteousness; I’ll look to Him who hears me.

Chorus: O praise Him, hallelujah, my Delight and my Reward. Everlasting, never failing; my Redeemer, my God.

Find rest, my soul, in God alone amid the world’s temptations. When evil seeks to take a hold, I’ll cling to my salvation. Though riches, come and riches go, don’t set your heart upon them. The fields of hope in which I sow are harvested in heaven. Chorus

I’ll set my gaze on God alone, and trust in Him completely; with ev’ry day pour out my soul, and He will prove His mercy. Though life is but a fleeting breath, a sigh too deep to measure, my King has crushed the curse of death, and I am His forever. Chorus

Bridge: O praise Him, O praise Him, hallelujah, hallelujah! O praise Him, O praise Him, hallelujah, hallelujah! O praise Him, O praise Him, hallelujah, hallelujah! Chorus

Words and music by Aaron Keyes and Stuart Townend; 2007, Thankyou Music; CCLI License # 387777

Blessed Assurance

Blessed assurance Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

Chorus: This is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long; this is my story, this is my song, praising my Savior all the day long.

Perfect submission, perfect delight, visions of rapture now burst on my sight; angels descending, bring from above echoes of mercy, whispers of love. Chorus

Perfect submission, all is at rest, I in my Savior am happy and blest; watching and waiting, looking above, filled with His goodness, lost in His love. Chorus

Words by Fanny J. Crosby and music by Phoebe P. Knapp; public domain; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Bob Essmann, Ruling Elder

Our Father, save us entirely from sin. Enable us to recognize our death to sin. When it tempts, may we be deaf to its voice. Deliver us from the invasion as well as the dominion of sin. Forgive, and kill our vices of laziness, envy, and pride. Have mercy on our unbelief, on our corrupt and wandering hearts. When Your blessings come we begin to idolize them and set our affections on some other beloved object – children, friends, success, wealth, honor; cleanse this spiritual adultery and give us purity of heart; close our hearts to all but You. Help us to be always devoted, confident, obedient, resigned, childlike in our trust of You. Fill us with Your grace daily. We ask in the name of Your Son. Amen.

Morning Prayer

(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)

As Long as You Are Glorified ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )

Shall I take from Your hand Your blessings, yet not welcome any pain? Shall I thank You for days of sunshine yet grumble in days of rain? Shall I love You in times of plenty, then leave You in days of drought? Shall I trust when I reap a harvest, but when winter winds blow, then doubt?

Chorus: Oh, let Your will be done in me, in Your love I will abide; oh, I long for nothing else as long as You are glorified.

Are You good only when I prosper, and true only when I’m filled? Are You King only when I’m carefree, and God only when I’m well? You are good when I’m poor and needy; You are true when I’m parched and dry; You still reign in the deepest valley; You’re still God in the darkest night.

Bridge: So, quiet my restless heart; quiet my restless heart; quiet my restless heart in You.

Words and music by Mark Altrogge; 2008, Sovereign Grace Praise and Integrity’s Praise! Music; CCLI License # 387777

Hymn No. 735

Gloria Patri

Scripture Reading

John 3:1-15 (Pew Bible pg. 887)

Sermon

The New Birth – A Work of God

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Jesus, Thank You (During Communion)

Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit, living Breath of God, breathe new life into my willing soul. Let the presence of the risen Lord come renew my heart and make me whole. Cause Your word to come alive in me; give me faith for what I cannot see, give me passion for Your purity; Holy Spirit breathe new life in me.

Holy Spirit, come abide within, may Your joy be seen in all I do. Love enough to cover ev’ry sin, in each thought and deed and attitude. Kindness to the greatest and the least, gentleness that sows the path of peace. Turn my strivings into works of grace; Breath of God, show Christ in all I do.

Holy Spirit, from creation’s birth, giving life to all that God has made, show Your power once again on earth, cause Your church to hunger for Your ways. Let the fragrance of our pray’rs arise; lead us on the road of sacrifice, that in unity the face of Christ may be clear for all the world to see.

Words and music by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty; 2006, Thankyou Music; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

Blessed Assurance (Hymn No. 693)

Announcements

** There is a Church-wide Fellowship Brunch TODAY after the worship service outdoors. Food is in the Fellowship Hall with tables for seating behind the building. Visitors, please join us!

** You can build an Operation Christmas Child box online (www.samaritanspurse.org) OR pick up an empty shoebox in the narthex to participate (“How to Pack Your Shoebox” instructions are in each box). Absolutely no liquids, toothpaste, or candy, as these items will not clear customs. Please note the donation are $9 per box. Return shoeboxes to the church by Sunday morning, November 21. Questions? Contact Nicole White (757-761-2677).

** Weekly Prayer Group meets each Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the church! Contact Sharon Nadlicki at 757-965-9178 for further information.

** Community Groups & Women’s Bible Studies. Check out the info table in the narthex for details.

** Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576.

** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

** Our ESL ministry needs volunteers to teach, to assist our teachers, to assist with registration, and to help with childcare. NO previous experience or knowledge of a foreign language is needed! Please contact Mark Leech (703-338-3951, mjleech@hotmail.com) for more info. Classes are Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m.

** Upcoming Events: Wednesday, November 24, Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m.

Tim Dryden 10/30/21 Tim Dryden 10/30/21

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

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.

** New Prayer Group meets each Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the church! Contact Sharon Nadlicki at 757-965-9178 for further information.

** Community Groups & Women’s Bible Studies. Check out the info table in the narthex for details.

** Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576.

** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

** Upcoming Events: Saturday, November 6, Church Work Day; Sunday, November 7, Outdoor Potluck (weather permitting) at 11 a.m.; and Wednesday, November 24, Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m.

Tim Dryden 10/23/21 Tim Dryden 10/23/21

Bulletin - October 24th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

October 24, 2021

Our God

Water You turned into wine, opened the eyes of the blind; there’s no one like You, none like You.

Into the darkness You shine, out of the ashes, we rise; there’s no one like You, none like You.

Chorus: Our God is greater, our God is stronger; God, You are higher than any other. Our God is healer, awesome in power our God, our God.

Bridge: And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us, and if our God is with us, then what could stand against? And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us, and if our God is with us, then what could stand against? What could stand against? Chorus

Words and music by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Jonas Myrin, and Matt Redman; 2010, Thankyou Music, sixsteps Music, Said and Done Music, Vamos Publishing, SHOUT! Publishing, and worshiptogether.com songs; CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord)

You made the starry hosts, You traced the mountain peaks; You paint the evening sky with wonders. The earth it is Your throne, from desert to the sea; all nature testifies Your splendor.

Chorus: Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; sing His greatness, all creation. Praise the Lord, raise your voice; You heights and all you depths, from furthest east to west, let everything that has breath praise the Lord.

You reached into the dust; in love, Your Spirit breathed. You formed us in Your very likeness. To know Your wondrous works, to tell Your mighty deeds; to join the everlasting chorus. Chorus

Let symphonies resound, let drums and choirs ring out, all heaven hear the sound of worship, let every nation bring its honors to the King; a roar of harmonies eternal.

Praise the Lord, praise the Lord; sing His greatness, all creation. Praise the Lord, raise your voice; You heights and all you depths, from furthest east to west, you distant burning stars, all creatures near and far, from sky to sea to shore, sing out forevermore; let everything that has breath praise the Lord!

Words and music by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa; 2020, Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, and Messenger Hymns; CCLI License # 387777

The Sands of Time Are Sinking

The sands of time are sinking, the dawn of heaven breaks; the summer morn I’ve sighed for, the fair, sweet morn awakes; dark, dark hath been the midnight, but dayspring is at hand, and glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

The King there in His beauty, without a veil is seen; it were a well-spent journey though sev'n deaths lay between; the Lamb with His fair army doth on Mount Zion stand, and glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

O Christ, He is the fountain, the deep, sweet well of love; the streams on earth I’ve tasted more deep I’ll drink above; there to an ocean fullness His mercy doth expand, and glory, glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

With mercy and with judgment my web of time He wove; and always dews of sorrow were lustred with His love; I’ll bless the hand that guided, I’ll bless the heart that planned, when throned where glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

Oh! I am my Beloved’s, and my Beloved’s mine! He brings a poor, vile sinner into His “house of wine,” I stand upon His merit, I know no other stand, not e’en where glory dwelleth in Immanuel’s land.

The bride eyes not her garments but her dear Bridegroom’s face; I will not gaze at glory but on my King of grace: not at the crown He giveth, but on His pierced hand; the Lamb is all the glory of Immanuel’s land.

Words by Anne Ross Cousin (based on Samuel Rutherford’s Letters) and music by Constance Dever; 2014, Praise Factory Music, Sovereign Grace Worship, Sovereign Grace Music; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Kevin Berlin, Ruling Elder

Our Father, Maker of heaven and earth, Savior of our souls, we come to You this morning pleading Your forgiveness for our many sins. We have forsaken You, the lover of our souls. You sent Your Son to redeem us, and we have turned our cold hearts away from You. We have questioned your love. We have neglected what You have commanded. We have set our wants and desires above Yours and above the opportunities to serve others. Wash us clean. Make us new again. Fill our eyes with vision of the greatness of Your majesty and Your grace. Cause us to declare with the apostle Paul, “the love of Christ controls us.” We ask this in His matchless name. Amen.

Morning Prayer

(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)

Across the Lands ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )

You’re the Word of God the Father, from before the world began; ev’ry star and ev’ry planet has been fashioned by Your hand. All creation holds together by the power of Your voice: let the skies declare Your glory, let the land and seas rejoice!

Chorus: You’re the Author of creation, You’re the Lord of ev’ry man; and Your cry of love rings out across the lands.

Yet You left the gaze of angels, came to seek and save the lost, and exchanged the joy of heaven for the anguish of a cross. With a prayer You fed the hungry, with a word You stilled the sea. Yet how silently You suffered that the guilty may go free. Chorus

With a shout You rose victorious, wresting victory from the grave, and ascended into heaven leading captives in Your wake. Now You stand before the Father interceding for Your own. From each tribe and tongue and nation You are leading sinners home. Chorus

Music and words by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend; 2002, Thankyou Music; CCLI License # 387777

Hymn No. 731

Doxology

Scripture Reading

John 2:1-11 (Pew Bible pg. 887)

Sermon

Water into Wine

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

In Tenderness (During Communion)

Hymn No. 427

Amidst Us Our Beloved Stands

Postlude

Across the Lands

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.

** New Prayer Group meets each Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the church! Contact Sharon Nadlicki at 757-965-9178 for further information.

** Community Groups & Women’s Bible Studies. Check out the info table in the narthex for details.

** Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576.

** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

** Upcoming Events: Saturday, November 6, Church Work Day; Sunday, November 7, Outdoor Potluck (weather permitting) at 11 a.m.; and Wednesday, November 24, Thanksgiving Service at 7 p.m.

Tim Dryden 10/16/21 Tim Dryden 10/16/21

Bulletin - October 17th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

October 17, 2021

Forever

Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King; His love endures forever. For He is good, He is above all things; His love endures forever. Sing praise, sing praise.

With a mighty hand and an outstretched arm; His love endures forever. For the life that's been reborn; His love endures forever. Sing praise, sing praise.

Chorus: Forever God is faithful, forever God is strong, forever God is with us, forever, forever.

From the rising to the setting sun His love endures forever. And by the grace of God we will carry on; His love endures forever. Sing praise, sing praise. Chorus

Words and music by Chris Tomlin; 2001, sixsteps Music, Vamos Publishing, worshiptogether.com songs; CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

How Firm a Foundation

How firm a foundation, you saints of the Lord, is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He has said, to you who for refuge to Jesus have fled?

“Fear not, I am with you, O be not dismayed; for I am your God, and will still give you aid; I’ll strengthen you, help you, and cause you to stand, upheld by My righteous, omnipotent hand.”

“When through the deep waters I call you to go, the rivers of sorrow shall not overflow; for I will be with you, your troubles to bless, and sanctify to you your deepest distress.”

“When through fiery trials your pathway shall lie, My grace, all sufficient, shall be your supply; the flame shall not hurt you; I only design your dross to consume, and your gold to refine.”

“The soul that on Jesus has leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to His foes; that soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I’ll never, no never, no never forsake.”

Words and music by Joseph Funk, Bruce Greer, and John Rippon; 1997, Van Ness Press, Inc.; CCLI License # 387777

From the Depths of Woe (Psalm 130)

From the depths of woe I raise to Thee the voice of lamentation; Lord, turn a gracious ear to me and hear my supplication: if Thou iniquities dost mark, our secret sins and misdeeds dark, O who shall stand before Thee?

Therefore my trust is in the Lord, and not in mine own merit; on Him my soul shall rest, His Word upholds my fainting spirit. His promised mercy is my fort, my comfort, and my sweet support; I wait for it with patience.

What though I wait the livelong night, and till the dawn appeareth, my heart still trusteth in His might; it doubteth not nor feareth. Do thus, O ye of Israel’s seed, ye of the Spirit born indeed; and wait till God appeareth.

Though great our sins and sore our woes, His grace much more aboundeth; His helping love no limit knows, our utmost need it soundeth. Our Shepherd good and true is He, who will at last His Israel free from all their sin and sorrow.

Words by Martin Luther (1523) and Music by Chris Miner; 1997, Christopher Miner; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Pastor Tim Dryden

Our Holy God, we come to You this morning as sinners in Your sight. We have rebelliously chosen our own way and neglected You and Your ways. We have trusted ourselves and our plans and our desires, ignoring Your will revealed in love and perfection. We ask for Your forgiveness. We ask You to wash us clean. Please remold our hearts today to see You, follow You, live for You because we love You. Receive our cold hearts and wayward steps, remaking them as You conform us to the image of Your Son. Thank You for Your rich promises of redemption, forgiveness and reconciliation. Have Your way with us, we pray in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Morning Prayer

(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)

Take My Life, and Let It Be (Hymn No. 585) ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )

Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise, let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee, swift and beautiful for Thee.

Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee, filled with messages from Thee.

Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold. Take my intellect and use ev’ry pow’r as Thou shalt choose, ev’ry pow’r as Thou shalt choose.

So take my heart, and form it. Take my mind, transform it. Take my will, conform it to Yours, to Yours, oh Lord.

Words by Frances R. Havergal (public domain) and music by Henri A. César Malan (public domain); CCLI License # 387777

Hymn No. 731

Doxology

Scripture Reading

John 1:35-51 (Pew Bible pg. 886)

Sermon

Passing It On

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Behold the Lamb (During Communion)

Hymn No. 587

Who Is on the Lord’s Side?

Postlude

How Firm a Foundation

Announcements

** We are in need of volunteers to help run the live-stream video during the worship service. No prior experience or technical skill is needed, only the gift of a servant's heart! “Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.” (1 Pe 4:10). Please contact Tim Martin {(757) 761-5554 or tech.team@newcovenantpca.org} if you are able to step up and help out.

** 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.

** New Prayer Group meets each Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the church! Contact Sharon Nadlicki at 757-965-9178 for further information.

** Community Groups & Women’s Bible Studies. Check out the info table in the narthex for details.

** Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576.

** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

Tim Dryden 10/9/21 Tim Dryden 10/9/21

Bulletin - October 10th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

October 10, 2021

Man of Sorrows

Man of sorrows, Lamb of God, by His own betrayed. The sin of man and wrath of God has been on Jesus laid.

Silent as He stood accused, beaten, mocked, and scorned. Bowing to the Father’s will, He took a crown of thorns.

Chorus: Oh, that rugged cross, my salvation, where Your love poured out over me. Now my soul cries out, halleluiah, praise and honor unto Thee.

Sent of heaven, God’s own Son to purchase and redeem. And reconcile the very ones who nailed Him to that tree. Chorus

Now, my debt is paid, it is paid in full by the precious blood that my Jesus spilled. Now, the curse of sin has no hold on me. Whom the Son sets free, oh, is free indeed.

See the stone is rolled away, behold the empty tomb. Hallelujah, God be praised, He’s risen from the grave. Chorus

Words and music by Matt Crocker and Brooke Ligertwood; 2012, Hillsong Music Publishing; CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Jesus, Son of God

You came down from Heaven’s throne. This earth You formed was not Your home. A love like this the world had never known. A crown of thorns to mock Your name. Forgiveness fell upon Your face. A love like this the world had never known.

Chorus: On the altar of our praise, let there be no higher name: Jesus, Son of God. You laid down Your perfect life; You are the sacrifice, Jesus, Son of God. (You are Jesus, Son of God.)

You took our sin, You bore our shame, You rose to life, You defeated the grave, and a love like this the world has never known. ’Cause You took our sin, You bore our shame, You rose to life, You defeated the grave. A love like this the world has never known.

Bridge: Be lifted higher than all You’ve overcome. Your name be louder than any other song. There is no power that can come against Your love. The cross was enough, the cross was enough.

Words and music by Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, and Jason Ingram; 2012, S.D.G. Publishing, sixsteps Songs, Thankyou Music, Valley of Songs Music, Worship Together Music, Open Hands Music, So Essential Tunes; CCLI License # 387777

The Lion and the Lamb

He’s coming on the clouds, kings and kingdoms will bow down. And every chain will break as broken hearts declare His praise. For who can stop the Lord Almighty?

Chorus: Our God is the Lion, the Lion of Judah. He’s roaring with power, and fighting our battles. And every knee will bow before Him. Our God is the Lamb, the Lamb that was slain. For the sins of the world, His blood breaks the chains. And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb. Every knee will bow before Him.

So open up the gates, make way before the King of kings. The God Who comes to save is here to set the captives free. For who can stop the Lord Almighty? Chorus

Bridge: Who can stop the Lord Almighty? Who can stop the Lord? Chorus

Words and music by Brenton Brown, Brian Johnson, and Leeland Mooring; 2015, Meaux Mercy, Thankyou Music, The Devil Is A Liar! Publishing, and Bethel Music Publishing; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Kurt Nelson, Ruling Elder

Our Father, we confess that we have sinned against You. We have rebelled by making our own desires and ways central, while ignoring or evading your desires and ways. By your Holy Spirit, come and work repentance into our hearts. Help us to see You as You are: holy, yet inviting, with a loving heart, and salvation accomplished through Your Son. Help us to see Jesus, the Friend of sinners, and to follow Him more faithfully. As we have received Him, so strengthen us to walk in Him, depend on Him, commune with Him, as You conform us to Him. Enable us to believe in Your grace in a way that makes us bold for others, that we might joyfully tell our friends and neighbors of Your saving mercy. Amen.

Morning Prayer

Offertory ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. **) I Need Thee Every Hour / *Sweet Hour of Prayer*** (Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)

Hymn No. 735

Gloria Patri

Scripture Reading

John 1:29-42 (Pew Bible pg. 886)

Sermon

LOOK, the Lamb of God

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Perfect Lamb of God (During Communion)

Hymn No. 242

Not All the Blood of Beasts

Not all the blood of beasts on Jewish altars slain, could give the guilty conscience peace, or wash away the stain:

But Christ, the heavenly Lamb, takes all our sins away, a sacrifice of nobler name and richer blood than they.

My faith would lay her hand on that dear head of Thine, while like a penitent I stand, and there confess my sin.

My soul looks back to see the burdens Thou didst bear, while hanging on the cursed tree, and knows my guilt was there.

Words by Isaac Watts and music by William H. Walter; public domain; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

I Need Thee Every Hour

Announcements

** Members, TODAY is the Last Day to Sign Up for November -February Nursery Schedule. Paper sign up forms are in the narthex.

** We are in desperate need of volunteers to help run the live-stream video during the worship service. No prior experience or technical skill is needed, only the gift of a servant's heart! “Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.” (1 Pe 4:10). Please contact Tim Martin {(757) 761-5554 or tech.team@newcovenantpca.org} if you are able to step up and help out.

** 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.

** New Prayer Group meets each Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the church! Contact Sharon Nadlicki at 757-965-9178 for further information.

** Community Groups & Women’s Bible Studies. Check out the info table in the narthex for details.

** Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576.

** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

Tim Dryden 10/3/21 Tim Dryden 10/3/21

Bulletin - October 3rd, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

October 3, 2021

Hosanna (Praise Is Rising)

Praise is rising, eyes are turning to You. We turn to You. Hope is stirring; hearts are yearning for You. We long for You;

Pre-chorus: ’Cause when we see You, we find strength to face the day. In Your presence all our fears are washed away, washed away.

Chorus: Hosanna, hosanna! You are the God who saves us, worthy of all our praises! Hosanna, hosanna! Come have Your way among us; we welcome You here, Lord Jesus.

Hear the sound of hearts returning to You; we turn to You. In Your Kingdom broken lives are made new. You make us new.

Words and music by Paul Baloche and Brenton Brown; 2005, 2006, Thankyou Music, Integrity’s Hosanna! Music; CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Days of Elijah

These are the days of Elijah, declaring the Word of the Lord; and these are the days of Your servant Moses, righteousness being restored; and though these are days of great trials, of famine and darkness and sword; still we are the voice in the desert crying, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord.”

Chorus: Behold He comes, riding on the clouds, shining like the sun at the trumpet call; lift your voice, it’s the year of Jubilee, and out of Zion’s hill salvation comes.

And these are the days of Ezekiel, the dry bones becoming as flesh; and these are the days of Your servant David rebuilding a temple of praise; and these are the days of the harvest, the fields are as white in the world; and we are the laborers in Your vineyard declaring the Word of the Lord.

Bridge: There is no god like Jehovah, there is no god like Jehovah; there is no god like Jehovah, there is no god like Jehovah.

Words and music by Robin Mark; 1996, Daybreak Music, Ltd. and Song Solutions Daybreak; CCLI License #387777

Sovereign Over Us

There is strength within the sorrow, there is beauty in our tears. And You meet us in our mourning with a love that casts out fear.

You are working in our waiting, sanctifying us; when beyond our understanding, You’re teaching us to trust.

Chorus: Your plans are still to prosper, You’ve not forgotten us; You’re with us in the fire and the flood. Faithful forever, perfect in love; You are sov’reign over us.

You are wisdom unimagined, who could understand Your ways, reigning high above the heavens, reaching down in endless grace.

You’re the lifter of the lowly, compassionate and kind, You surround, and You uphold me; and Your promises are my delight.

Bridge: Even what the enemy means for evil, You turn it for our good, You turn it for our good and for Your glory. Even in the valley You are faithful; You’re working for our good, You’re working for our good and for Your glory. Chorus

Words and music by Aaron Keyes, Jack Mooring, and Bryan Brown; 2011, Jack Mooring Music, Meaux Jeaux Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Pastor Jeff Elliott

O Holy Father, You have freely given Your Son; O Divine Son, You have freely paid my debt; O Eternal Spirit, You have freely bid me come; O Triune God, You freely grace me with salvation. Prayers and tears could not suffice to pardon my sins, nor anything less than Your atoning blood. What did You see in me except a poor, diseased, and dying sinner? Why should I be clothed in Your bright glory? Who can fathom Your immeasurable love? Your sacrificial love exceeds the senses! You are great, O God, and greatly to be praised!

Morning Prayer

Missionary Report

( You Can Give by Text:** Text "Give" to 757-500-8680.)

Hymn No. 735

Gloria Patri

Scripture Reading

John 1:19-28 (Pew Bible pg. 886)

Sermon

The Voice

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Breathe (During Communion)

Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder with Nothing but the Blood

Let us love and sing and wonder; let us praise the Savior’s name. He has hushed the law’s loud thunder; He has quenched Mount Sinai’s flame. He has washed us with His blood, He has washed us with His blood, He has washed us with His blood; He has brought us nigh to God.

Let us sing, though fierce temptation threaten hard to bear us down, for the Lord, our strong salvation, holds in view the conqueror’s crown. He Who washed us with His blood, He who washed us with His blood, He who washed us with His blood soon will bring us home to God. What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Let us wonder, grace and justice join and point to mercy’s store. When through grace in Christ our trust is, justice smiles and asks no more. He Who washed us with His blood, He who washed us with His blood, He who washed us with His blood has secured our way to God. What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Let us praise and join the chorus of the saints enthroned on high. Here they trusted Him before us; now their praises fill the sky. Thou hast washed us with Thy blood, Thou hast washed us with Thy blood, Thou has washed us with Thy blood; Thou art worthy, Lamb of God! What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Oh precious is the flow that makes me white as snow; no other fount I know, nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder: words by John Newton and music by Laura Taylor; 2001, Laura Taylor Music.; Nothing but the Blood: words and music by Robert Lowry; words and music are public domain; CCLI License #387777

Postlude

Nothing but the Blood

Announcements

** We are in desperate need of volunteers to help run the live-stream video during the worship service. No prior experience or technical skill is needed, only the gift of a servant's heart! “Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.” (1 Pe 4:10). Please contact Tim Martin ((757) 761-5554 or tech.team@newcovenantpca.org) if you are able to step up and help out.

** Singtime Immediately After Worship, Preschool Through 5th grade, Learning Center in Children’s Ministry Wing.

** All adult Sundays school classes including the middle and high school class will meet in the Fellowship Hall for a special missions presentation immediately after the worship service. Ursula Spooner and her husband Stan Opie who minister with Mission to the World will update us on their work in Vienna, Austria. Join us! Refreshments are located in the Fellowship Hall.

** New Prayer Group meets each Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the church! Contact Sharon Nadlicki at 757-965-9178 for further information.

** Community Groups & Women’s Bible Studies. Check out the info table in the narthex for details.

** Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576. Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

Tim Dryden 9/25/21 Tim Dryden 9/25/21

Bulletin - September 26th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

September 26, 2021

Blessed Be Your Name

Blessed be Your name in the land that is plentiful, where Your streams of abundance flow, blessed be Your name.

Blessed be Your name. When I’m found in the desert place, though I walk through the wilderness, blessed be Your name.

Chorus: Every blessing You pour out I’ll turn back to praise. And when the darkness closes in, Lord, still I will say, “Blessed be the name of the Lord, blessed be Your name. Blessed be the Name of the Lord, blessed be Your glorious name.”

Blessed be Your name when the sun’s shining down on me, when the world’s “all as it should be.” Blessed be Your name.

Blessed be Your name on the road marked with suffering, though there’s pain in the offering, blessed be Your name. Chorus

Bridge: You give and take away, You give and take away. My heart will choose to say, “Lord, blessed be Your name.”

Words and music by Matt and Beth Redman; 2002, Thankyou Music; CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Psalm 62 (My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone)

My soul finds rest in God alone, my rock and my salvation, a fortress strong against my foes, and I will not be shaken. Though lips may bless, and hearts may curse, and lies, like arrows, pierce me, I’ll fix my heart on righteousness; I’ll look to Him who hears me.

Chorus: O praise Him, hallelujah, my Delight and my Reward. Everlasting, never failing; my Redeemer, my God.

Bridge: O praise Him, O praise Him, hallelujah, hallelujah! O praise Him, O praise Him, hallelujah, hallelujah! O praise Him, O praise Him, hallelujah, hallelujah! Chorus

Words and music by Aaron Keyes and Stuart Townend; 2007, Thankyou Music; CCLI License # 387777

Reception of New Members

Jordan, Jessica, and Lilly Stone

Sacrament of Baptism

Lillian Hope Stone, daughter of Jordan and Jessica Stone

Reid Christopher White, son of David and Carly White

Corporate Confession of Sin

Jeff Brauch, Ruling Elder

Holy Father, You see us as we are, and know our inmost thoughts. We confess that we are unworthy of Your gracious care. We forget that all life comes from You and that to You all life returns. We have not sought to do Your will with our whole hearts. We have not lived as grateful children, nor loved as Christ loved us. Apart from You, we are nothing. Only Your grace can sustain us. Lord, in Your mercy, forgive us, heal us, and make us whole. Set us free from our sin, and restore us to the joy of Your salvation now and forever. Amen.

Morning Prayer

Jesus, Everlasting King (** You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680.)

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

The gladness of redemption’s day, our hearts would wish it long to stay, nor let our faith forsake its hold, nor comforts sink, or love grow cold. 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

Hymn No. 735

Gloria Patri

Scripture Reading

John 1:6-18 (Pew Bible pg. 886)

Sermon

Behold Our God!

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Abide with Me (During Communion)

Hymn No. 161

O Christ, Our Hope, Our Heart’s Desire

(sung to the tune of Our God, Our Help in Ages Past)

Postlude

Blessed Be Your Name

Announcements

** We are in desperate need of volunteers to help run the live-stream video during the worship service. No prior experience or technical skill is needed, only the gift of a servant's heart! “Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.” (1 Pe 4:10). Please contact Tim Martin ((757) 761-5554 or tech.team@newcovenantpca.org) if you are able to step up and help out.

** 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 in room 9; 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.

** Anyone who would like to come and to pray, join us each Friday from 1-2 p.m. at the church! We are starting this Friday, October 1st.

** Community Groups & Women’s Bible Studies. Check out the info table in the narthex for details.

** Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576.

** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

Tim Dryden 9/18/21 Tim Dryden 9/18/21

Bulletin - September 19th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

September 19, 2021

And Can It Be (Hymn No. 455)

And can it be that I should gain an interest in my Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, that Thou my God shouldst die for me?

Chorus: Amazing love! How can it be, that Thou my God shouldst die for me?

He left His Father’s throne above - so free, so infinite His grace - humbled Himself – so great His love - and bled for all His chosen race. ’Tis mercy all, immense and free; for, O my God, it found out me! (Chorus)

Long my imprisoned spirit lay, fast bound in sin and nature’s night; Thine eye diffused a quick’ning ray; I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off, my heart was free; I rose, went forth, and followed Thee. (Chorus)

No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him, is mine! Alive in Him, my living Head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th’ eternal throne, and claim the crown, through Christ my own. (Chorus)

Words by Charles Wesley and music by Thomas Campbell; words and music are public domain; CCLI License #387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

O Great God

Words and music by Bob Kauflin; 2006, Sovereign Grace Praise; CCLI License # 387777

Cornerstone

My hope is built on nothing less, than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly trust in Jesus’ name.

When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace. In every high and stormy gale, my anchor holds within the veil. My anchor holds within the veil.

Chorus: Christ alone. Cornerstone. Weak made strong in the Savior’s love. Through the storm, He is Lord. Lord of all.

His oath, His covenant, His blood support me in the whelming flood; when all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay. Chorus

When He shall come with trumpet sound, oh may I then in Him be found dressed in His righteousness alone. Faultless to stand before the throne. Chorus

Words and music by William Batchelder Bradbury (music only), Eric Liljero, Reuben Morgan, Edward Mote (words only), and Jonas Myrin (vs. 3 words and music by Edward Mote and William Batchelder Bradbury; public domain) 2011, Hillsong Music Publishing; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Pastor Tim Dryden

O Lord God, we confess and acknowledge most sincerely before Your holy majesty that we have sinned against You this week. In this we have earned Your righteous judgment, our ruin and perdition. Nevertheless, Lord, we are grieved that we have offended You; and we condemn ourselves and our sins in true repentance, pleading Your grace to relieve our distress. O God and Father, most gracious and full of compassion, have mercy upon us in the name of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. And as You blot out our sins and stains, increase in us day by day the presence of Your Holy Spirit: helping us to put to death our sins, and producing in us the fruits of righteousness which are pleasing to You, giving us hearts that, like our Savior, hate sin. We ask through His name. Amen.

Morning Prayer

Resurrection Power (** You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680.)

You called me from the grave by name. You called me out of all my shame. I see the old has passed away. The new has come.

Chorus: Now, I have resurrection power living on the inside. Jesus, You have given us freedom. (Now) No longer bound by sin and darkness, living in the light of Your goodness, You have given us freedom.

I’m dressed in Your royalty. Your Holy Spirit lives in me. I see my past has been redeemed. The new has come.

Bridge: Freedom, You have given us freedom. You have given us freedom. My chains are gone. Freedom, You have given us freedom. You have given us freedom. Hallelujah. Chorus

Words and music by Ryan Ellis, Ed Cash, and Tony Brown; Bethel Worship Publishing, Tony Brown Music Designee, Capitol CMG Genesis, Capitol CMG Paragon, S. D. G. Publishing, Vamos Publishing, West Coast Worship; CCLI License # 387777

Hymn No. 733

Doxology

Scripture Reading

John 1:1-5 (Pew Bible pg. 886)

Sermon

The Glory of the Word

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Beautiful, Scandalous Night (During Communion)

Behold Our God

Who has held the oceans in His hands? Who has numbered every grain of sand? Kings and nations tremble at His voice. All creation rises to rejoice.

Chorus: Behold our God, seated on His throne. Come, let us adore Him. Behold our King, nothing can compare. Come let us adore Him.

Who has given counsel to the Lord? Who can question any of His words? Who can teach the One who knows all things? Who can fathom all His wondrous deeds? Chorus

Who has felt the nails upon His hand, bearing all the guilt of sinful man? God eternal, humbled to the grave, Jesus, Savior, risen now to reign! Chorus

Bridge: You will reign forever (Let Your glory fill the earth). Chorus

Words and Music by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird and Stephen Altrogge; 2011, Sovereign Grace Praise and Sovereign Grace Worship; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

And Can It Be

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 in room 9; Middle & High School Class in the Conference Room; College & Career Class (Let Us Biblically Worship) in Classroom A; Heaven on Earth Class in Classroom B; and I & II Thessalonians Class in the Fellowship Hall.

** Community Groups & Women’s Bible Studies. Check out the info table in the narthex for details.

** Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576.

** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

Tim Dryden 9/11/21 Tim Dryden 9/11/21

Bulletin - September 12th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

September 12, 2021

Agnus Dei

Alleluia, alleluia for the Lord God Almighty reigns! Alleluia, alleluia for the Lord God Almighty reigns! Alleluia.

Holy, holy are You, Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb; worthy is the Lamb. You are holy, holy are You, Lord God Almighty. Worthy is the Lamb; worthy is the Lamb. Amen.

Words and music by Michael W. Smith; 1990, Sony/ATV Milene Music, Inc., CCLI License #387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Lion of Judah

You’re the Lion of Judah, the Lamb Who was slain, You ascended to Heaven, and evermore will reign; at the end of the age when the earth you reclaim, You will gather the nations before You. And the eyes of all men will be fixed on the Lamb Who was crucified; with wisdom and mercy and justice You’ll reign at Your Father’s side.

Chorus: And the angels will cry, “Hail the Lamb Who was slain for the world, rule in pow’r.” And the earth will reply, “You shall reign as the King of all kings, and the Lord of all lords.”

There’s a shield in our hand, and a sword at our side, there’s a fire in our spirits that cannot be denied; ’cause the Father has told us, for these You have died, for the nations who gather before You. And the ears of all men need to hear of the Lamb Who was crucified; Who descended to hell, yet was raised up to reign at His Father’s side. Chorus

Words and music by Mark Robin; 1997, Daybreak Music, Ltd. and Song Solutions Daybreak; CCLI License # 387777

O Praise the Name (Anástasis)

I cast my mind to Calvary where Jesus bled and died for me. I see His wounds, His hands, His feet. My Savior on that cursed tree.

His body bound and drenched in tears, they laid Him down in Joseph’s tomb. The entrance sealed by heavy stone. Messiah still and all alone.

Chorus: O praise the Name of the Lord our God. O praise His Name forevermore. For endless days we will sing Your praise. Oh Lord, oh Lord our God.

Then on the third at break of dawn, the Son of heaven rose again. O trampled death, where is your sting? The angels roar for Christ the King. Chorus

He shall return in robes of white, the blazing sun shall pierce the night. And I will rise among the saints, my gaze transfixed on Jesus’ face. Chorus

Words and music by Benjamin Hastings, Dean Ussher, and Marty Sampson; 2015, Hillsong Music Publishing; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Blair Allen, Ruling Elder

O God Whose will conquers all, there is no comfort in anything apart from You, and being engaged in Your service. You are our all in all, and all our enjoyments are from You. We rejoice to think that all things are at Your disposal, and it delights us to leave them there. Then prayer turns wholly into praise, and all we can do is to adore and to bless You. When we think of Your infinite greatness, goodness, faithfulness, we are ashamed at our insensibility. We blush to lift up our faces. We confess that You have not been in all our thoughts, and glorifying You has not been the chief end of our being. We confess our sins to You, worship You, and thank You for Your loving forgiveness. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Morning Prayer

Only a Holy God/Worship through Offering

(** You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680.)

Who else commands all the hosts of heaven? Who else could make every king bow down? Who else can whisper and darkness trembles? Only a Holy God.

What other beauty demands such praises? What other splendour outshines the sun? What other majesty rules with justice? Only a Holy God.

Chorus: Come and behold Him, the One and the Only. Cry out, sing holy, forever a Holy God. Come and worship the Holy God.

What other glory consumes like fire? What other power can raise the dead? What other name remains undefeated? Only a Holy God. Come and behold Him, the One and the Only. Cry out, sing holy, forever a Holy God. Come and worship the Holy God.

Who else could rescue me from my failing? Who else would offer His only Son? Who else invites me to call Him Father? Only a Holy God. Only my Holy God.

Words and music by Michael Farren, Jonny Robinson, Dustin Smith, and Rich Thompson; 2016, Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music, Integrity's Praise! Music, and CityAlight Music; CCLI License # 387777

Hymn No. 731

Doxology

Scripture Reading

John 4:19-24 (Pew Bible pg. 889)

Sermon

God Seeks True Worshippers

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

How Beautiful (During Communion)

How Great Is Our God

The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty; let all the earth rejoice, all the earth rejoice. He wraps Himself in light, and darkness tries to hide, and trembles at His voice, and trembles at His voice.

Chorus: How great is our God! Sing with me: how great is our God! And all will see how great, how great is our God!

And age to age He stands, and time is in His hands; Beginning and the End, Beginning and the End. The Godhead three in one, Father, Spirit, Son, the Lion and the Lamb, the Lion and the Lamb. Chorus

Name above all names, worthy of all praise. My heart will sing: how great is our God!

Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee: how great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee: how great Thou art, how great Thou art!

Words and music by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, and Ed Cash; 2004, worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music, and Alletrop Music; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

How Great Is Our God

Announcements

** Singtime Immediately After Worship, Preschool Through 5th grade, Learning Center in Children’s Ministry Wing.

** Sunday School Classes TODAY. Preschool through 5th grade meet in the Children’s Ministry Wing; Communicants Class meets in Treasurer’s office; Middle & High School Class meets in the Conference Room; College & Career Class meets in Classroom A; Heaven on Earth Class meets in Classroom B; and I & II Thessalonians Class meets in the Fellowship Hall.

** If You Can Speak English, You Can Help! ESL Classes Begin on This Tuesday, September 14. Our English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry needs volunteers to teach, to assist our teachers, to assist with registration, and to help with childcare. NO previous experience or knowledge of a foreign language is needed! Please contact Mark Leech (703-338-3951, mjleech@hotmail.com) for more info. Classes are Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m.

** Community Groups and Women’s Bible Studies Begin This Week. Check out the information table in the narthex for details.

** Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576.

** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

Tim Dryden 9/4/21 Tim Dryden 9/4/21

Bulletin - September 5th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

September 5, 2021

His Mercy Is More

What love could remember no wrongs we have done? Omniscient, all knowing, He counts not their sum. Thrown into a sea without bottom or shore, our sins, they are many; His mercy is more.

Chorus: Praise the Lord, His mercy is more. Stronger than darkness, new every morn. Our sins, they are many; His mercy is more.

What patience would wait as we constantly roam? What Father, so tender, is calling us home? He welcomes the weakest, the vilest, the poor. Our sins, they are many; His mercy is more. Chorus

What riches of kindness He lavished on us. His blood was the payment; His life was the cost. We stood ’neath a debt we could never afford. Our sins they are many; His mercy is more. Chorus

Words and Music by Matt Papa and Matt Boswell; 2016, Love Your Enemies Publishing and remaining portion is unaffiliated; CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord)

You made the starry hosts, You traced the mountain peaks; You paint the evening sky with wonders. The earth it is Your throne, from desert to the sea; all nature testifies Your splendor.

You reached into the dust; in love, Your Spirit breathed. You formed us in Your very likeness. To know Your wondrous works, to tell Your mighty deeds; to join the everlasting chorus. Chorus

Let symphonies resound, let drums and choirs ring out, all heaven hear the sound of worship, let every nation bring its honors to the King; a roar of harmonies eternal.

Words and music by Matt Boswell and Matt Papa; 2020, Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, and Messenger Hymns; CCLI License # 387777

Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners (Hymn No. 498)

Jesus! what a friend for sinners! Jesus! lover of my soul; friends may fail me, foes assail me, He, my Savior, makes me whole.

Chorus: Hallelujah! What a Savior! Hallelujah! What a friend! Saving, helping, keeping, loving, He is with me to the end.

Jesus! What a strength in weakness! Let me hide myself in Him. Tempted, tried, and sometimes failing, He, my strength, my victory wins. Chorus

Jesus! What a help in sorrow! While the billows o’er me roll, even when my heart is breaking, He, my comfort, helps my soul. Chorus

Jesus! What a guide and keeper! While the tempest still is high. Storms about me, night o’ertakes me, He, my pilot, hears my cry.

Words and music by J. Wilbur Chapman, Rowland Hugh Pritchard, Matthew S. Smith; 2004, detuned radio music; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Pastor Jeff Elliott

Gracious Lord, we confess we have dishonored You in our words, thoughts, and deeds. Depending on our strength, we have stumbled. Trusting in our goodness, we have become prideful. Confident in our plans for our lives, we have failed to seek Your will. We pray now, Lord, for You to forgive all of our many sins; to cleanse the darkness from our lives, and to turn our faces and hearts back towards You. We pray these things in the name of Your most precious Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.

Jesus, All for Jesus

Jesus, all for Jesus; all I am and have and ever hope to be. Jesus, all for Jesus; all I am and have and ever hope to be.

All of my ambitions, hopes and plans; I surrender these into Your hands. All of my ambitions, hopes and plans; I surrender these into Your hands.

For it’s only in Your will that I am free. For it’s only in Your will that I am free.

Words and music by Jennifer Atkinson and Robin Mark; 1991, Authentic Publishing; CCLI License # 387777

Morning Prayer

Hymn No. 735

Gloria Patri

Scripture Reading

Philemon (Pew Bible pg. 1000)

Sermon

Paul Invites Philemon into a J-Curve

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Oh the Deep, Deep Love (Sung During Communion)

My Jesus, I Love Thee

My Jesus I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; for Thee all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; if ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now.

I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me, and purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree. I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; if ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now.

I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death; and praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath; and say, when the death dew lies cold on my brow: if ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now.

In mansions of glory and endless delight, I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright; I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow: if ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now.

Words and music by William R. Featherston and Adoniram Judson Gordon; Public Domain; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord)

Announcements

** Singtime Immediately After Worship, Preschool Through 5th grade, Learning Center in Children’s Ministry Wing.

** Children’s Sunday School Promotion Sunday TODAY. Preschool through 5th grade will advance to the new grades which meet in the Children’s Ministry Wing.

** Youth Summer Missions Report TODAY. During the SS hour today, all of our youth and adults will hear the report from the Youth Summer Mission with Empowering Youth 2 Serve (EY2S) in the Fellowship Hall. Fall Adult classes will kick off next Sunday, September 12.

** Church Office Is Closed Tomorrow, September 6, for Labor Day.

** If You Can Speak English, You Can Help! ESL Classes Begin on September 14. Our English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry needs volunteers to teach, to assist our teachers, to assist with registration, and to help with childcare. NO previous experience or knowledge of a foreign language is needed! Please contact Mark Leech (703-338-3951, mjleech@hotmail.com) for more info. Classes are Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m.

** You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680.

** Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576.

** Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

Tim Dryden 8/28/21 Tim Dryden 8/28/21

Bulletin - August 29th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

August 29, 2021

Generous King

You spoke and our hearts began to beat, You gave us breath and air to breathe, it’s all from You, Lord, it’s all from You. You give the morning sun its light, all that we need Your hand provides, it’s all from You, Lord, it’s all from You. With humble hearts we thank You, with grateful hearts we sing out.

Chorus: Generous King, You give out of Your fullness, showering kindness. You give, generous King, mercies unending, love never failing, You give.

The wrath we deserved was furious, the cup that we drink is full of love it’s all from You, Lord, it’s all from You. Your Spirit You’ve freely given us now we see Jesus glorious it’s all from You, Lord, it’s all from You. With humble hearts we thank You, with grateful hearts we sing out.

Bridge: Thank You for Your goodness poured on us through Jesus. Chorus

Words and music by Joel Sczebel and Pat Sczebel; 2011, Sovereign Grace Worship CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Psalm 103 (Bless the Lord, O My Soul)

O my soul! with all thy powers, bless the Lord’s most holy name; O my soul! till life’s last hours, bless the Lord, His praise proclaim; thine infirmities He healed, He thy peace and pardon sealed. O my soul! with all thy powers, bless the Lord’s most holy name.

He with lovingkindness crowned thee, satisfied thy mouth with good, from the snares of death unbound thee, eagle-like thy youth renewed rich in tender mercy He, slow to wrath, to favor free. O my soul! with all thy powers, bless the Lord’s most holy name.

Chorus: Bless the Lord! O my soul, bless the Lord! O my soul, bless the Lord! O my soul, bless the Lord, O my soul, O my soul!

Far as east and west are parted, He our sins hath severed thus; as a father, loving-hearted, spares his son, He spareth us; for He knows our feeble frame, He remembers whence we came. O my soul! with all thy powers, bless the Lord’s most holy name. Chorus

From eternity enduring, to eternity, the Lord, still His people’s bliss insuring, keeps His covenanted word: yea, with truth and righteousness, children's children He will bless. O my soul! with all thy powers, bless the Lord's most holy name. Chorus

Words by James Montgomery (alt. Kevin Twit) and music by Kevin Twit; 2015, Kevin Twit Music; CCLI License # 387777

My Worth Is Not in What I Own

My worth is not in what I own; not in the strength of flesh and bone. But in the costly wounds of love at the cross.

My worth is not in skill or name; in win or lose, in pride or shame. But in the blood of Christ that flowed at the cross.

Chorus: I rejoice in my Redeemer, greatest treasure, wellspring of my soul. I will trust in Him, no other; my soul is satisfied in Him alone.

As summer flowers we fade and die; fame, youth, and beauty hurry by. But life eternal calls to us at the cross.

I will not boast in wealth or might, or human wisdom’s fleeting light. But I will boast in knowing Christ at the cross. Chorus

Two wonders here that I confess: my worth and my unworthiness. My value fixed, my ransom paid at the cross.

Words and music by Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, and Graham Kendrick; Getty Music Publishing and Make Way Music; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Eric DeGroff, Ruling Elder

O Maker and Sustainer of all things, day and night are Yours, heaven and earth declare Your glory; but we, creatures of Your power and beauty, have sinned against You by resisting the demands of Your law, the dictates of our consciences, the calls of Your gospel. Our depraved nature reveals itself in disobedience and rebellion. Remember not the sins of our youth, nor the multiplied transgressions of later years, our failure to make use of time and talents, our abuse of Your mercies, our wasted Sabbaths, our long neglect of Your great salvation, our disregard of the friend of sinners. While we confess our guilt, help us to feel it deeply, with hatred of our rebellious sin, even as we remember that there is hope in You, and see the Lamb Who takes away sin. We ask humbly in His name. Amen.

Morning Prayer

How Great Is Your Faithfulness

Now unto the King who reigns over all and never changes or turns, unfailing justice, unfading grace, Whose promises remain, yes, Your promises remain.

Chorus: The heavens ring, the saints all sing, “Great is Your faithfulness!” From age to age we will proclaim, “Great is Your faithfulness, how great is Your faithfulness!”

Ev’rything changes, but You stay the same. Your Word and kingdom endure. We lean on the promise of all that You are, and trust forevermore. We will trust forevermore. Chorus

Bridge: From generation to generation You never failed us, O God. Yesterday and today and tomorrow, until the day You return.

The heavens ring, the saints all sing, “Great is Your faithfulness!” From age to age we will proclaim, “Great is Your faithfulness!” (2X) How great is Your faithfulness! How great is your faithfulness!

Words and Music by Jonas Myrin and Matt Redman; 2009, Thankyou Music, Said and Done Music, and SHOUT!! Publishing; CCLI License # 387777

Hymn No. 733

Doxology

Scripture Reading

Acts 16:12-40 (Pew Bible pg. 925)

Sermon

Paul Demonstrating Love That Mirrors Jesus’

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Nothing but the Blood (Hymn No. 307) (Sung During Communion)

Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me

What gift of grace is Jesus, my Redeemer. There is no more for heaven now to give. He is my joy, my righteousness and freedom, my steadfast love, my deep and boundless peace. To this I hold: my hope is only Jesus. For my life is wholly bound to His. Oh how strange and divine, I can sing: all is mine! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

The night is dark, but I am not forsaken, for by my side the Savior, He will stay. I labor on in weakness and rejoicing, for in my need, His power is displayed. To this I hold: my Shepherd will defend me. Through the deepest valley He will lead. Oh the night has been won, and I shall overcome! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

No fate I dread, I know I am forgiven, the future sure, the price, it has been paid. For Jesus bled and suffered for my pardon, and He was raised to overthrow the grave. To this I hold: my sin has been defeated. Jesus now, and ever, is my plea. Oh the chains are released, I can sing: I am free! Yet not I, but through Christ in me.

Words and music by Jonny Robinson, Rich Thompson, and Michael Farren; 2018, CityAlight Music, Farren Love and War Publishing, Integrity’s Alleluia! Music; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

Generous King

Announcements

** Ministry Fair TODAY. All adults including middle and high schoolers are invited to the Fellowship Hall (where all the coffee and snacks will be located) to learn about many, many ministry opportunities for you here at New Covenant. SingTime, children’s SS through 5th grade, and nursery will be held as usual.

** You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576. Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

** Children’s Sunday School Promotion Sunday Next Week. We will have our children advance to the new grades beginning on Sunday, September 5th. During the SS hour next week, all of our youth and adults will hear the report from the Youth Summer Mission with EY2S in the Fellowship Hall. Fall Adult classes will kick off September 12.

** Sympathy Is Extended to Fred Showers upon the death of his brother this past week. Please keep Fred and his family in prayer.

Tim Dryden 8/21/21 Tim Dryden 8/21/21

Bulletin - August 22nd, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

August 22, 2021

Rejoice

Come and stand before your Maker full of wonder, full of fear; come, behold His power and glory yet with confidence draw near, for the One who holds the heavens and commands the stars above is the God who bends to bless us with an unrelenting love.

Chorus: Rejoice! Come and lift your hands and raise your voice; He is worthy of all praise. Rejoice! Sing the mercies of your King and with trembling rejoice.

We are children of the promise, the beloved of the Lord. Won with everlasting kindness, bought with sacrificial blood. Bringing reconciliation to a world that longs to know the affections of a Father who will never let them go.

All our sickness, all our sorrows Jesus carried up the hill. He has walked this path before us, He is walking with us still; turning tragedy to triumph, turning agony to praise, there is blessing in the battle so take heart and stand amazed.

Rejoice! When you cry to Him, He hears your voice; He will wipe away your tears. Rejoice! In the midst of suffering He will help you sing.

Words and music by Stuart Townend and Dustin Kensrue; 2013, Modern Hymnal Publishing, Dead Bird Theology, It’s All About Jesus Music, We Are Younger We Are Faster Music, and Unknown; CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Christ, Our Hope in Life and Death

Chorus: O sing hallelujah! Our hope springs eternal; O sing hallelujah! Now and ever we confess Christ our hope in life and death.

Words and music by Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Jordan Kauflin, Matthew Merker, and Matt Papa 2020, Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Jordan Kauflin Music, Love Your Enemies Publishing, Matthew Merker Music, and Messenger Hymns; CCLI License # 387777

Knowing You

All I once held dear, built my life upon, all this world reveres and wars to own. All I once thought gain I have counted loss, spent and worthless now compared to You.

Chorus: Knowing You, Jesus, knowing You, there is no greater thing. You’re my all, You’re my rest, You’re my joy, my righteousness, and I love You, Lord.

Now my heart’s desire is to know You more, to be found in You and known as Yours. To possess by faith what I could not earn, all surpassing gift of righteousness. Chorus

Oh to know the power of Your risen life, and to know You in Your sufferings, to become like You in Your death, my Lord, so with You to live and never die. Chorus

Words and music by Graham Kendrick; 1993, Make Way Music, CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Bob Essmann, Ruling Elder

Dear Lord, I marvel that You took on a human body and were willingly crucified, dead, and buried. Your tomb calls forth my adoring wonder, for it is empty and You are risen. Let me die with You, that I may rise to newness of life, for I wish to be dead and buried to sin, selfishness, and the world. If I die with You I will not hear the calls of the world enticing me to its lusts. Deliver me, O Lord, for there is much ill about me, crucify the sin in me. Purge me from selfishness, the fear of man, the love of approval, and let me reckon my old life dead because of Your crucifixion. Grant me to stand with You, my dying and risen Savior, for the sake of Your glory. Amen.

Morning Prayer

Refiner’s Fire

Purify my heart, let me be as gold and precious silver. Purify my heart, let me be as gold, pure gold.

Chorus: Refiner’s fire, my heart’s one desire is to be holy, set apart for You, Lord. I want to be holy, set apart for You, my Master, ready to do Your will.

Purify my heart, cleanse me from within and make me holy. Purify my heart, cleanse me from my sin, deep within. Chorus

Words and music by Brian Doerkson; 1990, Vineyard Songs Canada and ION Publishing; CCLI License # 387777

Hymn No. 731

Doxology

Scripture Reading

Philippians 1:3-20 (Pew Bible pg. 980)

Sermon

The Daily Blessing of Dying and Rising

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Thou Lovely Source of True Delight (Sung During Communion)

Holy, Holy, Holy (Nicea) (Hymn No. 100)

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee, casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, Who wert, and art, and evermore shalt be.

Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide Thee, though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see, only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee perfect in pow’r, in love, and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea. Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!

Words by Reginald Heber and music by John Bacchus Dykes; public domain; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

Holy, Holy, Holy

Announcements

You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680.

Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576.

Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

Singtime Immediately After Worship, Preschool Through 5th grade, Learning Center in Children’s Ministry Wing. Sunday School Classes (11:15 a.m.-12 noon): Preschool through 5th grade meet in the Children’s Ministry Wing; Middle & High School meet in Classroom B; Adult Class meets in the Fellowship Hall (and also virtually).

Ladies, Last Summer Fun Tuesday This Tuesday, August 24, at Joanne Nelson’s Home. See info table in the narthex.

Talent Show/Comedy Night: This Friday, August 27 at 7pm the youth will organize a church-wide talent and comedy show. All admission donations will go towards youth missions and ministry. If interested in performing, contact youth.group@newcovenantpca.org.

Community Group Yard Cleaning, This Saturday, August 28, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Langford Barrett’s home, 1185 Lord Dunmore Dr, VB 23464.

Ministry Fair, Next Sunday, August 29, During the Sunday School Hour.

If You Can Speak English, You Can Help! ESL Classes Begin on September 14. Our English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry needs volunteers to teach, to assist our teachers, to assist with registration, and to help with childcare. NO previous experience or knowledge of a foreign language is needed! Please contact Mark Leech (703-338-3951, mjleech@hotmail.com) for more info. Classes are Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m.

Tim Dryden 8/14/21 Tim Dryden 8/14/21

Bulletin - August 15th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

August 15, 2021

Lion of Judah

Chorus: And the angels will cry, “Hail the Lamb Who was slain for the world, rule in pow’r.” And the earth will reply, “You shall reign as the King of all Kings, and the Lord of all lords.”

Chorus

Words and music by Mark Robin; 1997, Daybreak Music, Ltd. and Song Solutions Daybreak; CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

The Solid Rock

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus’ blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name.

Chorus: On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand, all other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand.

When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace; in ev’ry high and stormy gale my anchor holds within the veil.

His oath, His covenant, His blood support me in the whelming flood; when all around my soul gives way, He then is all my hope and stay.

When He shall come with trumpet sound, oh may I then in Him be found; dressed in His righteousness alone, faultless to stand before the throne.

Words and music by Edward Mote, William B. Bradbury, Charlie Hall, Trent Austin, and Kendall Combs; 2004, worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music; CCLI License # 387777

All I Have Is Christ

I once was lost in darkest night, yet thought I knew the way; the sin that promised joy and life had led me to the grave. I had no hope that You would own a rebel to Your will, and if You had not loved me first I would refuse You still.

But as I ran my hell-bound race, indifferent to the cost, You looked upon my helpless state and led me to the cross. And I beheld God’s love displayed, You suffered in my place; You bore the wrath reserved for me; now all I know is grace!

Chorus: Hallelujah! All I have is Christ! Hallelujah! Jesus is my life!

Now, Lord, I would be Yours alone and live so all might see the strength to follow Your commands could never come from me. O Father, use my ransomed life in any way You choose, and let my song forever be: my only boast is You. Chorus

Words and music by Jordan Kauflin; 2008, Sovereign Grace Praise; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Jeff Brauch, Ruling Elder

Our Father, we confess that we often do not live as if we were raised to new life as we have been through the resurrection of Your Son, living in the certain knowledge of Your great mercy and love. Distracted by the world around us we fail to hear Your voice or hide when faith is challenged as we wander off the path. Forgive us, we pray; restore the love that we first had, a faith that will endure. Keep our eyes fixed on You, Lord, and with You at our right hand we shall not be shaken. We ask in the name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Morning Prayer

God, Be Merciful to Me

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.

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.

Sinners then shall learn from me, and return, O God, to Thee. Savior, all my guilt remove; and my tongue shall sing Thy love. Touch my silent lips, O Lord, and my mouth shall praise accord.

Words by Richard Redhead and music by Christopher Miner; 1997, Christopher Miner Music; CCLI License # 387777

Doxology

Scripture Reading

James 3:13-4:10 (Pew Bible pg. 1012)

Sermon

The Repentance J-Curve – A Sweet Renewal

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

How Deep the Father’s Love for Us (Sung During Communion)

Before the Throne of God Above

Before the throne of God above I have a strong and perfect plea; a great High Priest whose name is Love, Who ever lives and pleads for me. My name is graven on His hands; my name is written on His heart. I know that while in heav’n He stands, no tongue can bid me thence depart; no tongue can bid me thence depart.

When Satan tempts me to despair and tells me of the guilt within, upward I look and see Him there Who made an end of all my sin. Because the sinless Savior died, my sinful soul is counted free; for God, the Just, is satisfied to look on Him and pardon me; to look on Him and pardon me.

I bow before the cross of Christ, and marvel at this love divine, God’s perfect Son was sacrificed to make me righteous in God’s eyes. This river’s depths I cannot know, but I can glory in its flood; the Lord Most High has bowed down low, and poured on me His glorious love, and poured on me His glorious love.

Behold Him there, the Risen Lamb, my perfect, spotless Righteousness; the great unchangeable I AM, the King of Glory and of grace. One with Himself I cannot die; my soul is purchased by His blood. My life is hid with Christ on high; with Christ, my Savior and my God; with Christ, my Savior and my God.

Words and Music by Charitie Lees Bancroft and Vikki Cook; 1997, Sovereign Grace Worship; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

Now Unto the King Eternal

Announcements

You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680.

Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576.

Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

Singtime immediately after worship, Preschool through 5th grade, Learning Center in Children’s Ministry Wing. Sunday School Classes (11:15 a.m.-12 noon): Preschool through 5th grade meet in the Children’s Ministry Wing; Middle & High School meet in Classroom B; Adult Class meets in the Fellowship Hall (and also virtually).

Ladies, Summer Fun Tuesday, Aug. 17, 10:30 a.m., Herr Family Pool. See info table in the narthex for more details.

Talent Show/Comedy Night: Friday, August 27 at 7pm the youth will organize a church-wide talent and comedy show. All admission donations will go towards youth missions and ministry. If interested in performing, contact youth.group@newcovenantpca.org.

Community Group Yard Cleaning, Sat, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.-12 noon. Langford Barrett’s home, 1185 Lord Dunmore Dr, VB 23464.

Our Preschool Has a 2 Year Old Teacher Opening, Mon-Th, 8:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Contact Murlene Leech at 571-296-8762.

Tim Dryden 8/7/21 Tim Dryden 8/7/21

Bulletin - August 8th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

August 8, 2021

On Jordan’s Stormy Banks

On Jordan’s stormy banks I stand and cast a wishful eye to Canaan’s fair and happy land, where my possessions lie.

All o’er those wide extended plains, shines one eternal day. There God the Son forever reigns, and scatters night away.

Chorus: I am bound, (I am bound), I am bound, (I am bound), I am bound for the Promised Land.

No chilling winds nor poisonous breath can reach that healthful shore; sickness, sorrow, pain, and death are felt and feared no more. Chorus

When shall I reach that happy place and be forever blessed, when shall I see my Father’s face and in His bosom rest? Chorus

Words by Samuel Stenett and music by Christopher Miner (arr. by Belmont RUF); 1997, Christopher Miner Music, CCLI License #387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130)

Lord, from the depths I call to You. Lord, hear me from on high and give attention to my voice when I for mercy cry.

Lord, in Your presence who can stand if You our sins record? But yet forgiveness is with You that we may fear You, Lord.

Out of the depths I cry to You, in darkest places I will call. Incline Your ear to me anew, and hear my cry for mercy, Lord.

Were You to count my sinful ways, how could I come before Your throne? Yet full forgiveness meets my gaze, I stand redeemed by grace alone.

Chorus: I will wait for You, I will wait for You, on Your word I will rely. I will wait for You, surely wait for You, till my soul is satisfied.

So, put Your hope in God alone, take courage in His power to save, completely and forever won by Christ emerging from the grave.

His steadfast love has made a way, and God Himself has paid the price, that all who trust in Him today find healing in His sacrifice.

I will wait for You, I will wait for You, through the storm and through the night. I will wait for You, surely wait for You, for Your love is my delight.

Words and music by Jordan Kauflin, Matthew Merker, Keith Getty, and Stuart Townend; 2018, Getty Music Publishing, Jordan Kauflin Music, Matthew Merker Music, and Townend Songs; CCLI License # 387777

Death Was Arrested

Alone in my sorrow and dead in my sin, lost without hope with no place to begin; Your love made a way to let mercy come in, when death was arrested and my life began.

Ash was redeemed, only beauty remains; my orphan heart was given a name. My mourning grew quiet, my feet rose to dance, when death was arrested and my life began.

Chorus: Oh, Your grace, so free, washes over me. You have made me new, now life begins with You. It’s Your endless love pouring down on us. You have made us new, now life begins with You.

Released from my chains, I’m a pris’ner no more. My shame was a ransom He faithfully bore. He cancelled my debt and He called me His friend, when death was arrested and my life began.

Our Savior displayed on a criminal’s cross. Darkness rejoiced as though heaven had lost. But then Jesus arose with our freedom in hand. That’s when death was arrested and my life began.

Bridge: Oh, we’re free, free; forever we’re free. Come join the song of all the redeemed. Yes, we’re free, free; forever, amen. When death was arrested and my life began.

Words and music by Heath Balltzglier, Brandon Coker, Adam Kersh, and Paul Taylor; 2015, Music at North Point, Paul Taylor Smith Publishing, Seems Like Music, and remaining portion is unaffiliated; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Pastor Tim Dryden

Blessed Lord Jesus, no human mind could conceive or invent the gospel. Acting in eternal love, You are both its message and its Messenger. Thank You for contriving this way to rescue me. It is fitting that You should not regard me, for I am sinful and selfish, but when I seek You and find You there is no wrath to devour me, but only Your sweet love. It is Your will that I should love You with heart, soul, mind, and strength and my neighbor as myself. But I am not sufficient for these things. Order all my ways by Your Holy Word, and make Your commandments the joy of my heart. May I grow in Your love and manifest it to others. For Your glory, Amen.

Morning Prayer

Living Hope

How great the chasm that lay between us. How high the mountain I could not climb. In desperation I turned to heaven and spoke Your name into the night. Then through the darkness Your loving-kindness tore through the shadows of my soul. The work is finished, the end is written. Jesus Christ, my living hope.

Who could imagine so great a mercy? What heart could fathom such boundless grace? The God of ages stepped down from glory to wear my sin and bear my shame. The cross has spoken; I am forgiven. The King of kings calls me His own. Beautiful Savior, I’m Yours forever. Jesus Christ, my living hope.

Chorus: Hallelujah, praise the One who set me free! Hallelujah, death has lost its grip on me! You have broken every chain. There’s salvation in Your name. Jesus Christ, my living hope.

Then came the morning that sealed the promise, Your buried body began to breathe. Out of the silence, the Roaring Lion declared the grave has no claim on me. Jesus, Yours is the victory!

Jesus Christ, my living hope. Oh God, You are my living hope.

Words and music by Phil Wickham and Brian Johnson; 2017, Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs, Bethel Music Publishing; CCLI License # 387777

Doxology

Words and music by Gilbert H. Vieira and Ralph Vaughan Williams; 1989, The United Methodist Publishing House; CCLI License # 387777

Scripture Reading

Mark 12:28, 29 (Pew Bible pg. 848)

Sermon

Keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

How Can I Keep from Singing (Sung During Communion)

My life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentation. I hear the real though far-off hymn that hails a new creation.

Chorus: No storm can shake my inmost calm, while to that rock I’m clinging. Since Christ is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?

Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing; it sounds and echoes in my soul; how can I keep from singing?

What, though the joys and comforts die, the Lord, my Savior liveth. What though the darkness gather ’round? Songs in the night it giveth.

The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing. All things are mine since I am His; how can I keep from singing?

Words and music by Robert Lowry; words and music are public domain; CCLI License # 387777

I Surrender All (Hymn No. 562)

All to Jesus I surrender; all to Him I freely give; may I ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live.

Chorus: I surrender all, I surrender all; all to Thee, my blessed Savior, I surrender all.

All to Jesus I surrender; Lord, I give myself to Thee; fill me with Thy love and power; let Thy blessing fall on me.

All to Jesus I surrender; now I feel the sacred flame. O the joy of full salvation; glory, glory to His name.

It is well with my soul. It is well, it is well, with my soul.

Words by Judson W. VanDeVenter and music by Winfield S. Weeden; Public Domain; Info for “It Is Well with My Soul”: words and music by Philip Paul Bliss and Horatio G. Spafford; Public Domain; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

On Jordan’s Stormy Banks

Announcements

You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. Are You Getting Texts & Emails Through Flocknote? If not, text please to 84576. Visit Our Website at www.newcovenantpca.org for information about our church – plug in here through New Covenant Connect. You may also contact our church office at 757-467-5945, x-300.

Singtime for Preschool through 5th grade in the Learning Center (Children’s Ministry Wing.

Sunday School Classes: Preschool through 5th grade meet in the Children’s Ministry Wing; Middle & High School meet in Classroom B; Adult Class meets in the Fellowship Hall (and also virtually).

Ladies, another Summer Fun Tuesday is scheduled for this Tuesday, August 10, at 10 a.m. at Kate Johnson’s HOA Community Pool. An RSVP to Kate Johnson is required (254-716-6153). See info table in the narthex for more details.

Talent Show/Comedy Night: Mark your calendars! Friday, August 27 at 7pm the youth will organize a church-wide talent and comedy show. All admission donations will go towards youth missions and ministry. If interested in performing, contact youth.group@newcovenantpca.org.

If You Can Speak English, You Can Help! ESL Classes Begin Again on September 14. New Covenant’s English as a Second Language (ESL) ministry is needing volunteers to teach, assist our teachers, assist with registration, and help with childcare. NO previous experience or knowledge of a foreign language is needed! If you would like to minister in a tangible way to recent immigrants, seasonal workers, and international visitors, please contact Mark Leech (703-338-3951, mjleech@hotmail.com) for more info. Classes are Tuesday nights from 7-9 p.m.

Tim Dryden 7/31/21 Tim Dryden 7/31/21

Bulletin - August 1st, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

August 1, 2021

All Creatures of Our God and King

All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing, “Oh, praise Him! Alleluia!” Thou, burning sun with golden beam, thou, silver moon with softer gleam, oh, praise Him! Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Let all things their Creator bless and worship Him in humbleness. Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, Three-in-One. Oh, praise Him! Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

All the redeemed washed by His blood, come and rejoice in His great love. Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! Christ has defeated every sin; cast all your burdens now on Him. Oh, praise Him! Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

He shall return in pow'r to reign; heaven and earth will join to say, “Oh, praise Him! Alleluia!” Then who shall fall on bended knee? All creatures of our God and King! Oh, praise Him! Oh, praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Words and music by St. Francis of Assisi, Jonathan Baird and Ryan Baird, and William Henry Draper; 2013, Sovereign Grace Praise; CCLI License # 387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Beginning to End)

Great is Thy faithfulness, O God, my Father. There is no shadow of turning with Thee. Thou changest not, Thy compassions they fail not. As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.

Summer and winter and springtime and harvest; sun, moon, and stars in their courses above join with all nature in manifold witness to Thy great faithfulness, mercy, and love.

Chorus: Beginning to end, my life in Your hands. Great, great is Your faithfulness. You never let go. This one thing I know: great, great is Your faithfulness.

Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth. Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide. Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow; blessings all mine with ten thousand beside.

Oh, great, great is Your faithfulness.

Great is Thy faithfulness. Great is Thy faithfulness. Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand has provided. Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me.

Words and music by Thomas Obediah Chisholm, William Marion Runyan, Jason Ingram, and Michael Weaver; Fellow Ships Music, So Essential Tunes, Word Music, LLC, Weave Country, and Hope Publishing Company; CCLI License # 387777

Give Me, Jesus

In the morning when I rise, in the morning when I rise, in the morning when I rise give me Jesus.

Chorus: Give me Jesus, give me Jesus. You can have all this world, but give me Jesus.

And when I am alone, oh, and when I am alone, and when I am alone, give me Jesus. Chorus

And when I come to die, oh, and when I come to die, and when I come to die, give me Jesus. Chorus

Words and music African American Spiritual (arranged by Fernando Ortega); words are public domain; music 2000, Dejamesolo Music and Curb Word Music; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Kurt Nelson, Ruling Elder

Our gracious and loving God, we confess that our hearts should be more thankful for the eternal blessings You continue to shower upon us. We are too often blind to your bountiful gifts, ungrateful for your boundless love and mercy, and quick to cling to our petty idols instead of Your majesty. Thank You that You care for our needs according to Your great love and wisdom. Fill our hearts with thanksgiving to You for the depths of Your mercy and provision. We plead Your forgiveness on the merits of Jesus Christ alone. We ask in His blessed name, Amen.

Morning Prayer

How Great Are You, Lord

Chorus: How great are You, Lord, how great is Your mercy, how great are the things that You have done for me. How great are You, Lord, Your lovingkindness is filling my heart as I sing how great are You, Lord.

How great is Your love, it reaches to the heavens, how great is the heart that sought and rescued me; Chorus

Words and music by Lynn DeShazo; 1999, Integrity’s Hosanna! Music; CCLI License # 387777

Doxology

Praise God from Whom all blessings flow; praise Him, all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heav’nly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

Words by Thomas Ken and Music from Louis Bourgeois’s Genevan Psalter; 1990, Great Commission Publications, Inc.

Scripture Reading

2 Samuel 9:1-13 (Pew Bible pg. 260)

Sermon

From a Nobody to a Somebody

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Give Me Jesus (During Communion)

Amazing Grace

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, and grace my fears relieved; how precious did that grace appear, the hour I first believed!

The Lord has promised good to me, His Word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, as long as life endures.

Through many dangers, toils and snares, I have already come; ’tis grace hath brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home.

Yea when this flesh and heart shall fail, and mortal life shall cease, I shall possess within the veil, a life of joy and peace.

When we’ve been there ten thousand years, bright shining as the sun; we’ve no less days to sing God’s praise, than when we first begun.

Words by John Newton and John P. Rees and music by William W. Walker and Edwin Othello Excell; words and music are public domain; CCLI License #387777

Postlude

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Announcements

Singtime for Preschool through 5th grade in the Learning Center (Children’s Ministry Wing).

Sunday School Classes: Preschool through 5th grade meet in the Children’s Ministry Wing

Special Missions Presentation this Sunday with James and Shine Lee, missionaries to the Philippines. The youth will join the adults in the Fellowship Hall; the class will also be virtual.

Pastor Elliott Is on Vacation This Week through August 8. If you have any pressing needs, you may contact Pastor Tim or one of our elders.

Ladies, another Summer Fun Tuesday is scheduled for this Tuesday, August 3, at Joanne Nelson’s home. Her home address is 5260 Locke Ln, VB 23464. Question? Contact her at 757-589-1466.

Tim Dryden 7/24/21 Tim Dryden 7/24/21

Bulletin - July 25th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

July 25, 2021

There Is a Fountain

There is a fountain filled with blood drawn from Immanuel's veins; and sinners, plunged beneath that flood, lose all their guilty stains; lose all their guilty stains, lose all their guilty stains; and sinners, plunged beneath that flood, lose all their guilty stains.

The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain in his day; and there have I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away; wash all my sins away, wash all my sins away; and there have I, though vile as he, wash all my sins away.

Dear dying Lamb, Thy precious blood shall never lose its pow'r, till all the ransomed Church of God be saved, to sin no more; be saved, to sin no more, be saved, to sin no more; till all the ransomed Church of God be saved, to sin no more.

E’er since by faith I saw the stream Thy flowing wounds supply, redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die; and shall be till I die, and shall be till I die; redeeming love has been my theme, and shall be till I die.

When this poor lisping stammering tongue lies silent in the grave, then in a nobler, sweeter song, I’ll sing Thy pow’r to save; I’ll sing Thy pow’r to save, I’ll sing Thy pow’r to save; then in a nobler, sweeter song, I’ll sing Thy pow’r to save.

Words by William Cowper and music by Lowell Mason; public domain; CCLI License #387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Take My Life and Let It Be

Take my life and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise, let them flow in ceaseless praise.

Take my hands and let them move at the impulse of Thy love. Take my feet and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee, swift and beautiful for Thee.

Take my voice and let me sing always, only, for my King. Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from thee, filled with messages from Thee.

Take my will and make it Thine; It shall be no longer mine. Take my heart it is Thine own; it shall be Thy royal throne, it shall be Thy royal throne.

Words by Frances R. Havergal (public domain) and music by Henri A. César Malan (public domain); CCLI License # 387777

My Jesus, I Love Thee

My Jesus I love Thee, I know Thou art mine; for Thee all the follies of sin I resign. My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou; if ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now.

I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me, and purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree. I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow; if ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now.

I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death; and praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath; and say, when the death dew lies cold on my brow: if ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now.

In mansions of glory and endless delight, I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright; I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow: if ever I loved Thee, my Jesus ’tis now.

Words and music by William R. Featherston and Adoniram Judson Gordon; Public Domain; CCLI License # 387777

Corporate Confession of Sin

Pastor Tim Dryden

Father of mercies, we confess that we have sinned against You. We have rebelled by making our own desires and ways central, while ignoring or evading Your desires and ways. By Your Holy Spirit, come and work repentance into our hearts. Help us to see You as You are: holy, yet inviting, with a loving heart, and salvation accomplished through Your Son. Help us to see Jesus, the Friend of sinners, and to follow Him more faithfully. As we have received Him, so strengthen us to walk in Him, depend on Him, commune with Him, as You conform us to Him. Enable us to believe in Your grace in a way that makes us bold for others, that we might joyfully tell our friends and neighbors of Your saving mercy. We ask in Your Son’s name. Amen.

Morning Prayer

Only Jesus

Father of grace, You’ve sacrificed Your only Son for us, the crucified Jesus. Enlarge our hearts to love Your Son. O grant to us the grace to walk with Him always, to make Him our great delight, bringing worship with our lives.

Chorus: Only Jesus! Only Jesus! Give us Jesus, we cry. Only Jesus! Only Jesus! The Pearl of greatest price.

Spirit of grace, You’ve shed Your light upon our darkened eyes, unveiling Jesus Christ. Come change our hearts, conform our ways to honor Jesus’ name, His glory, our refrain. Let His love compel our own, as we worship at His throne.

Bridge: Jesus, our Great Savior, Lord of heaven, Son of God.

Words and music by Doug Plank; 2005, Sovereign Grace Worship; CCLI License # 387777

Doxology

Words and music by Gilbert H. Vieira and Ralph Vaughan Williams; 1989, The United Methodist Publishing House; CCLI License # 387777

Scripture Reading

Colossians 3:1-14 (Pew Bible pg. 984)

Sermon

Jesus’ Death and Resurrection and Ours … As God Changes Us

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Just As I Am (During Communion)

Be Thou My Vision

Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart; naught be all else to me, save that Thou art − Thou my best thought by day or by night, waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my wisdom, and Thou my true Word; I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord; Thou my great Father, I Thy true son; Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my battle shield, sword for the fight; be Thou my dignity, Thou my delight, Thou my soul’s shelter, Thou my high tow’r; raise Thou me heav’nward, O pow’r of my pow’r.

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise, Thou mine inheritance, now and always: Thou and Thou only, first in my heart, high King of heaven, my treasure Thou art.

High King of heaven, my victory won, may I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be my vision, O Ruler of all.

Words by Mary E. Byrne (versified by Eleanor H. Hull) and music is a traditional Irish melody (arr. by David Evans); Public Domain; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

VBS Slideshow

Announcements

Singtime for Preschool through 5th grade in the Learning Center (Children’s Ministry Wing).

Sunday School Classes: Preschool through 5th grade meet in the Children’s Ministry Wing; Middle & High School meet in Classroom B (and also virtually); Adult Class meets in the Fellowship Hall (and also virtually).

Ladies, the Summer Fun Tuesday for July 27 Is Pasta Making at Joanne Nelson’s Home. Get more details from the information table in the narthex.

Talent Show/Comedy Night: Mark your calendars! Friday, Aug 27th at 7pm the youth will organize a church-wide talent and comedy show. All admission donations will go towards youth missions and ministry. If interested in performing contact youth.group@newcovenantpca.org.

Tim Dryden 7/16/21 Tim Dryden 7/16/21

Bulletin - July 18th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

July 18, 2021

And Can It Be That I Should Gain (Hymn No. 455)

And can it be that I should gain an interest in my Savior’s blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, that Thou my God shouldst die for me?

Chorus: Amazing love! How can it be, that Thou my God shouldst die for me?

’Tis myst’ry all: th’ Immortal dies: who can explore His strange design? In vain the firstborn seraph tries to sound the depths of love divine. ’Tis mercy all! Let earth adore, let angel minds inquire no more. Chorus

Words by Charles Wesley and music by Thomas Campbell; words and music are public domain; CCLI License #387777

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery

Come behold the wondrous myst’ry, in the dawning of the King. He the theme of heaven’s praises, robed in frail humanity. In our longing, in our darkness, now the light of life has come. Look to Christ, who condescended, took on flesh to ransom us.

Come behold the wondrous myst’ry, He the perfect Son of Man. In His living, in His suff’ring, never trace, nor stain of sin. See the true and better Adam, come to save the hell-bound man. Christ, the great and sure fulfillment of the law, in Him we stand.

Come behold the wondrous myst’ry, Christ the Lord upon the tree. In the stead of ruined sinners hangs the Lamb in victory. See the price of our redemption, see the Father’s plan unfold. Bringing many sons to glory; grace unmeasured, love untold.

Come behold the wondrous myst’ry, slain by death, the God of life. But no grave could e’er restrain Him. Praise the Lord, He is alive! What a foretaste of deliv’rance, how unwavering our hope. Christ in power resurrected, as we will be when He comes.

Words and music by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Michael Bleecker; 2012, Dayspring Music, LLC, Bleecker Publishing, and Centricity Music Publishing; CCLI License # 387777

How Deep the Father’s Love for Us

How deep the Father’s love for us, how vast beyond all measure; that He should give His only Son and make a wretch His treasure. How great the pain of searing loss. The Father turns His face away as wounds which mar the Chosen One bring many sons to glory.

Behold, the man upon the cross, my sin upon His shoulder. Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice call out among the scoffers. It was my sin that held Him there until it was accomplished. His dying breath has brought me life. I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything; no gifts, no pow’r, no wisdom; but I will boast in Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection. Why should I gain from His reward? I cannot give an answer; but this I know with all my heart: His wounds have paid my ransom.

Words and music by Stuart Townend; 1995, Thankyou Music; CCLI License # 387777

Reception of New Member

Trip Johnson (Jacob Judge Johnson)

Sacrament of Baptism

Jacob Judge Johnson, Josephine Kathryn Johnson, & Frank Clayton Johnson, children of Clay and Kate Johnson

Corporate Confession of Sin

Kevin Berlin, Ruling Elder

Morning Prayer

Hebrews 12:2 (VBS Song)

Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and He sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews twelve two.

Words are from Hebrews 12:2 and music by John Roberts and Terryl Padilla; 2019, Brentwood Benson Kids; CCLI License # 387777

We Will Run This Race (VBS Song)

Chorus: We will not look back, or swerve from side to side, but in obedience, keep moving forward. We will run this race, and we will not grow weary, for the strength we have is from the Lord.

There are some who have forgotten about the great things God has done. The seas and rivers He’s parted, and the battles He has won. Chorus

In this world, we will have trouble, we may be hated, we may be scorned. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord! Chorus

Words and music by Benjamin & Chelsea Peck; 2016, Mr. & Mrs Something; CCLI License # 387777

Doxology

Words and music by Gilbert H. Vieira and Ralph Vaughan Williams; 1989, The United Methodist Publishing House; CCLI License # 387777

Scripture Reading

2 Corinthians 12:2-10 (Pew Bible pg. 970)

Sermon

An Illustration of Death & Resurrection in the Life of Paul

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

Beneath the Cross of Jesus

Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, the shadow of a mighty Rock within a weary land; a home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, from the burning of the noontide heat and the burden of the day.

Upon that cross of Jesus mine eyes at times can see the very dying form of One Who suffered there for me; and from my stricken heart with tears two wonders I confess: the wonders of His glorious love and my unworthiness.

I take, O cross, thy shadow for my abiding place. I ask no other sunshine than the sunshine of His face; content to let the world go by, to know no gain or loss, my sinful self, my only shame, my glory all the cross.

Words by Elizabeth C. Clephane and music by Christopher Miner; 1997, Christopher Miner; CCLI License # 387777

Postlude

Hebrews 12:2

Announcements

Singtime for Preschool through 5th grade in the Learning Center (Children’s Ministry Wing).

Ladies, the Summer Fun Tuesday for July 20 Is at Joanne Nelson’s Home. Get more details from the information table in the narthex.

Virtual Missions with Nicaraguan Pastors, Saturday, July 24, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at church. The pastors are part of Just One Opportunity, a ministry we support. Roger Orozoco will be at the event to translate. Join us!

Bulletin - November 28th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

November 28, 2021

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

O Come, All Ye Faithful (Hymn No. 208)

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel (Hymn No. 194)

Christ, Our Hope in Life and Death

Lighting of the Advent Wreath

Pastor Jeff Elliott

Corporate Confession of Sin

Morning Prayer

(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)

O Great God (** You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. **)

Hymn No. 731

Doxology

Scripture Reading

John 4:1-30 (Pew Bible pg. 888)

Sermon

The Gospel Is for Everybody, Everywhere

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

The Precious Blood (During Communion)

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (Hymn No. 457)

Postlude

Christ, Our Hope in Life and Death

Bulletin - November 21st, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

November 21, 2021

Jesus, My Only Hope

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130)

I Will Glory in My Redeemer

Corporate Confession of Sin

Blair Allen, Ruling Elder

Morning Prayer

(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)

Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me (** You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. **)

Hymn No. 733

Doxology

Scripture Reading

John 3:22-36 (Pew Bible pg. 888)

Sermon

He MUST Increase, I MUST Decrease

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

O Fount of Love (During Communion)

Come, Ye Sinners

Postlude

Come, Ye Sinners

Bulletin - November 14th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

November 14, 2021

Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Turn Your Eyes

Be Thou My Vision

Corporate Confession of Sin

Eric DeGroff, Ruling Elder

Morning Prayer

(Dismissal for Children’s Worship for Age 4 through Kindergarten.)

A Christian’s Daily Prayer (** You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. **)

Hymn No. 731

Doxology

Scripture Reading

John 3:16-21 (Pew Bible pg. 888)

Sermon

The Mission of Love

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross (During Communion)

His Mercy Is More

Postlude

Be Thou My Vision

Bulletin - November 7th, 2021

NCPC Sunday Morning Worship Service

November 7, 2021

Victory Chant

Call to Worship/Prayer of Invocation

Psalm 62 (My Soul Finds Rest in God Alone)

Blessed Assurance

Blessed assurance Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

Corporate Confession of Sin

Bob Essmann, Ruling Elder

O Great God ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )

Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )

A Christian’s Daily Prayer ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )

As Long as You Are Glorified ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )

Offertory (Shawn Iman) ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )

Across the Lands ( You Can Give by Text: Text "Give" to 757-500-8680. )