First Presbyterian Church

Thomaston, Georgia

3rd Sunday of Easter

JOE R. BLEVINS, Pastor

 

The purpose of First Presbyterian Church is to 

glorify God in Jesus Christ  through  worship, evangelism, discipleship, fellowship and service.

 

April 10, 2005,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     11:00 a.m.

We Gather To Worship God

Prayer of Preparation: (Silent)

Eternal God, you have called us to be members of one body.  Join us with those who in all times and places have praised your name; that, with one heart and mind, we may show the unity of your church, and bring honor to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Amen

 

Organ Prelude         “Little Prelude in G Minor”               J. S. Bach

The Life of the Church                                                                                                                                            Rev. Joe Blevins

Introit                        “Glorify Thy Name”                         Hymn no. 2016

 

*Affirmation of Faith       Apostles’ Creed                            Hymnal pg.  14                     

*Hymn of Praise                                                                   Hymnal no.  417

“Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation”

 

We Are Renewed By God’s Grace

Confession of Sins

Almighty and merciful God, You ask only for us to have faith and follow You.  Yet so many times we choose to hold on to our sins and deny Your resurrection.  We have held on to our feelings of being unworthy and denied the message of forgiveness Christ came to bring.  We have focused on ourselves and failed to be witnesses of Your love to the world.  Forgive us, Lord, and make our lives shine for You.  In Jesus’ name we pray.  Amen.

                                 

Assurance of Pardon                                            Rev. Joe Blevins

*Gloria Patri                                                                                                                                                          Hymnal no. 579

Special Time for Small Saints                                                                                                                     Rev. Joe Blevins

We Unite In Faith and Concern

Prayer Meditation     “All I Need Is You, Jesus”  Hymn no.  2080

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s Prayer        Hymnal pg. 16

Worship of Giving

Organ Offertory                                                                  “Pavanne”              Gilbert M. Mart

*Doxology and Prayer of Dedication                                             Hymnal no. 592   

We Give Attention to God’s Word

                                  Solo                             “He Is Lord”                    Judy Ward

                                    (Vickie Capel, Soloist)

Scripture Reading:                                      Psalm 139

                                                                                                                                                                                Romans 8:28-30

Sermon                     “I Will Not Let You Go!”      Dr.  Parker Williamson

We Go in Christ’s Name

*Hymn of Dedication                                                                                                                                              “O Christ, The GreatFoundation”Hymnal no.  443  

*Benediction                                                                                                            Rev. Joe Blevins

*Organ Postlude       Hymntune “Abbot’s Leigh”   Arr.  Jim Capel                                                                                                                            

*(Congregation Stands)

(Please note hymns with 3 digits are in the hardback hymnal and

 4 digit numbers are in the small soft cover book)

OUR GREETERS TODAY ARE SKIP AND RUTH PRESLEY

THE ELDER AT THE DOOR IS BEN MILLER

We joyfully welcome all who visit with us today.  If you would like to become a member of First Presbyterian, see the pastor or the elder at the door.  If you would like to have someone pray for you or with you, you will find prayer volunteers in the Prayer Room after the service of worship. (The Prayer Room is to the left of the Narthex as you exit the sanctuary)  Have a wonderful Day in the Joy of The Lord!

 

Announcements

April 10, 2005

 

We welcome members and visitors who are worshiping with us this morning.  So that we can have a record of your attendance, please sign the red book located at the end of each pew and pass it on to others on your row. 

 

The flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given to the Glory of God and in loving memory of Andy Andrews by his family.

 

Please continue to keep the following individuals and their families in your prayers: Katherine Birdsong, Caroline Kinsey, Jane Eubanks, John and Virginia Ferguson, Norman Gardner, Leland and Jeanette Harrison (Betty Waggoner’s brother and sister-in-law), Charlie and Martha Jewell Mixon, and Dick Strouss.

 

Prayer Room Ministry

Our Prayer Room Ministry was started in June 1998.  Members of our church visit the Prayer Room on a weekly basis and pray for those who have personally requested prayers and those whose names are placed by others.  At this time there are approximately 100 people who are being prayed for and sent prayergrams.

The strength of our Prayer Room Ministry lies in our Intercessors.  The more we have the stronger our ministry becomes.

We ask you to consider joining us in this work of faith.

Skip Presley will be glad to meet with you and talk about participation.

 

The congregation extends its Christian Sympathy to the family of Jesse Rogers who joined the church triumphant on Sunday, April 3.

 

 

We welcome Dr. Parker Williamson to the pulpit this morning.  Parker Williamson is the editor of the Presbyterian Layman, a national Christian newspaper, Executive Director of the Presbyterian Lay Committee, and an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA).  Renowned for his strong traditionalist values, he has traveled widely in the U.S. and other countries conducting interviews and speaking at conferences and in churches.  A graduate of Rhodes  College, Union Theological Seminary (VA), and Yale Divinity School, he has led the way towards the recovery of Nicene Theology and the Trinitarian faith.

 

 

 

The following is the schedule for meetings the week of April 11 thru April 16, 2005.  Please note all meetings will be at the church unless otherwise indicated.

 

Sunday

PW Coordinating Team                                   3:00

Sunday Evening Bible Study                            6:30

 

Tuesday

Ivylyn Girardeau Circle                                   (home of Patti King)                  7:00

Martha Simpson Circle                                    (home of Margie Daniel)            7:00

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Wednesday

Congregational Life (church parlor)                  5:00

 

Family Night Supper                                        6:00

Russ Head with Travel Connection will present our program.  He will talk about Robert Cravey’s adventures during World War II.  The cost is $5.00 per person. Children under 3 will eat free.  The cap per family is $15.00.   If you wish to attend, you may also call the church office by noon on Tuesday to place or change a reservation.

 

Thursday

Witness and Outreach Committee                   6:30

 

Friday

Silver Circle                                                    11:00

For our program we will enjoy musical entertainment by Joey Smith, pastor at East Thomaston Baptist Church, and his family.