February 23, 2014

*CALL TO WORSHIP: Romans 12:1

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

*OPENING HYMN: (White #1) Give Praise to God

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION

*THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI (#735)

THE LAW OF GOD – The Seventh Commandment

CONFESSION OF SIN

[Based upon The Book of Common Worship, first order]

Most holy and merciful Father, we acknowledge and confess before You our sinful nature, prone to evil and slow in good, and all our shortcomings and offenses. You alone know how often we have sinned-- in wandering from Your ways, in wasting Your gifts, in forgetting Your love. O Lord, have mercy on us. We are ashamed and sorry for everything in which we have displeased you. Teach us to hate our errors. Cleanse us from our secret faults, and forgive our sins for the sake of your dear Son. And O most holy and loving Father, help us, we ask You, to live in Your light and walk in Your ways, according to the commandments of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

DECLARATION OF PARDON [Psalm 51:7]

Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.

*PREPARATION HYMN: (#145) The Spirit Breathes upon the Word

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 27:12 page 460

GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 6 page 811

*SERMON TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 page 990

SERMON: Confronting the Enemy Within

PREACHING: Pastor Stephen Magee

*RESPONSE HYMN: (#644) May the Mind of Christ My Savior

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION

OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY (#731) and Prayer of Thanksgiving

*CONFESSION OF FAITH Heidelberg Catechism Question 1

Q: What is your only comfort in life and death?

A: That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood, and has set me free from all the power of the devil. He also preserves me in such a way that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, all things must work together for my salvation. Therefore, by His Holy Spirit He also assures me of eternal life and makes me heartily willing and ready from now on to live for Him.

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

*CLOSING HYMN: (#689) Be Still, My Soul

*BENEDICTION

* Congregation standing as able

Evening Service

Please join us at 5:00 p.m. for the Evening Worship Service

Discussion of Morning Sermon

2 Thessalonians 3:6-12 page 990

Opening Prayer

Opening Hymn: Psalm 113

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Second Hymn: (#257) Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted

Prayer of Intercession and Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Proverbs 3:1-12 page 528

Gospel Reading: John 1:1-18 page 886

Sermon: The Suffering Son - Hebrews 5:8 page 1003

Preaching: Pastor Stephen Magee

The Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

Gloria Patri

Benediction

Pastor: Steve Magee

Associate Pastor: Nathan Snyder

Elders: Alan Bailey (emeritus), Doug Camp, John Coskery,

Dave Herrod, Skip Phelps

Deacons: Fred Kneisley, Stephen Rohrdanz, John Warenda

Greeting this morning: Skip and Connie Phelps

EXETER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

Nourishing the Soul in the Hope of the Resurrection

(603)772-7479 www.exeterpca.org

Welcome

to

Exeter Presbyterian Church

February 23, 2014

"This is the day that the Lord has made,

let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24

February 16, 2014

*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 103:1-2

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

*OPENING HYMN: (#57) Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION

*THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI (#735)

THE LAW OF GOD – The Sixth Commandment

CONFESSION OF SIN [Adapted from the Book of Common Worship]

Almighty God, You are rich in mercy to all those who call upon You. Hear us as we come to You humbly confessing our sins and transgressions, and imploring Your mercy and forgiveness. We have broken Your holy laws by our deeds and by our words, and by the sinful affections of our hearts. We confess before You our disobedience and ingratitude, our pride and willfulness; and all our failures and shortcomings toward You and toward our fellow men. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father; And by Your great goodness grant that we may hereafter serve and please You in newness of life; through the merit and mediation of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

DECLARATION OF PARDON [Romans 5:1]

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

*PREPARATION HYMN: (#303) Blessed Jesus, at Your Word

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 27:10-11 page 460

GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 5:17-48 page 810

*SERMON TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 page 990

SERMON: An Urgent Word

PREACHING: Pastor Stephen Magee

*RESPONSE HYMN: (#398) Christ, Whose Glory Fill the Skies

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION

OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY (#731) and Prayer of Thanksgiving

*CONFESSION OF FAITH The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

*CLOSING HYMN: (#309) Rejoice, the Lord is King

*BENEDICTION

* Congregation standing as able

Evening Service

Please join us at 5:00 p.m. for the Evening Worship Service

Discussion of Morning Sermon

2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 page 990

Opening Prayer

Opening Hymn: (#119) I Sing the Almighty Power of God

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Second Hymn: (#299) Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious

Prayer of Intercession and Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 22 page 457

Gospel Reading: Matthew 26:36-46 page 832

Sermon: He Was Heard - Hebrews 5:7 page 1003

Preaching: Pastor Stephen Magee

The Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

Gloria Patri

Benediction

Pastor: Steve Magee

Associate Pastor: Nathan Snyder

Elders: Alan Bailey (emeritus), Doug Camp, John Coskery,

Dave Herrod, Skip Phelps

Deacons: Fred Kneisley, Stephen Rohrdanz, John Warenda

EXETER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

Nourishing the Soul in the Hope of the Resurrection

(603)772-7479 www.exeterpca.org

Welcome

to

Exeter Presbyterian Church

February 16, 2014

"This is the day that the Lord has made,

let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24

February 9, 2014

*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 108:3-5

I will give thanks to you, O LORD, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. For your steadfast love is great above the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the clouds. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens! Let your glory be over all the earth!

*OPENING HYMN: (#17) Praise the Lord: Ye Heavens Adore Him

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION

*THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI (#735)

THE LAW OF GOD – The Fifth Commandment

CONFESSION OF SIN [Based upon The Valley of Vision]

Eternal Father, You are good beyond all thought, but we are vile, wretched, miserable, blind; Our lips are ready to confess, but our hearts are slow to feel and our ways reluctant to amend. We bring our souls to you. Break them, wound them, bend them, mold them. Unmask to us sin's deformity, that we may hate it, abhor it, flee from it. Our abilities have been weapons of revolt against you; as rebels we have misused our strength, and served the foul adversary of your kingdom. Give us grace to bewail our senseless folly; Grant us to know that the way of transgression is hard; that evil paths are wretched paths; that to depart from you is to lose all good. We have seen the purity and beauty of your perfect law, the happiness of those in whose heart it reigns, the calm dignity of the walk to which it calls; yet daily we violate and condemn its precepts. All these sins we mourn, lament, and for them cry, "Pardon." Work in us more profound and abiding repentance; Give us the fullness of a godly grief which is ever powerful, and ever confident; Grant that our repentance will enable us to see more clearly the brightness and glory of the cross of Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen.

DECLARATION OF PARDON [Psalm 103:12]

As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our transgressions from us.

*PREPARATION HYMN: (#141) God, in the Gospel of His Son

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 27:9 page 460

GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 5:1-16 page 809

*SERMON TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 page 989

SERMON: The Gift of a Settled Heart

PREACHING: Pastor Stephen Magee

*RESPONSE HYMN: (#559) Father, I Know That All My Life

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION

OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY (#731) and Prayer of Thanksgiving

*CONFESSION OF FAITH The Apostles' Creed, # 845

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

(The word “catholic” means “throughout the world.”)

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

*CLOSING HYMN: (#642) Be Thou My Vision

*BENEDICTION

* Congregation standing as able

Evening Service

Please join us at 5:00 p.m. for the Evening Worship Service

Discussion of Morning Sermon

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 page 989

Opening Prayer

Opening Hymn: (#170) Fairest Lord Jesus

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Second Hymn: (#295) Crown Him with Many Crowns

Prayer of Intercession and Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 2 page 448 & Psalm 110 page 509

Gospel Reading: Mark 16:1-8 page 853

Sermon: A Priest Forever - Hebrews 5:4-6 page 1003

Preaching: Pastor Stephen Magee

The Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

Gloria Patri

Benediction

Pastor: Steve Magee

Associate Pastor: Nathan Snyder

Elders: Alan Bailey (emeritus), Doug Camp, John Coskery,

Dave Herrod, Skip Phelps

Deacons: Fred Kneisley, Stephen Rohrdanz, John Warenda

EXETER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

Nourishing the Soul in the Hope of the Resurrection

(603)772-7479 www.exeterpca.org

Welcome

to

Exeter Presbyterian Church

February 9, 2014

"This is the day that the Lord has made,

let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24

February 2, 2014

*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 98:1-4

Oh sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made known his salvation; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!

*OPENING HYMN: (#53) Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION

*THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI (#735)

THE LAW OF GOD – The Fourth Commandment

CONFESSION OF SIN [Adapted from Matthew Henry]

We have sinned against you, O Lord, our Maker, our Defender, and our Redeemer. Our natures are corrupt and sinful; prone to fall away from you, sluggish to do good and swift to do evil. Vain thoughts have come upon us and found lodging within us, defiling and disquieting our minds, and keeping out good thoughts. We have burdened ourselves with that care which you have commanded us to cast upon you. We have failed in our duties one to another, and have provoked one another as much to folly and anger as to love and good works. We have been cold in our love to you, weak in our desires toward you, unsteady in our walking with you, and are even at this time poorly prepared to serve you. We beseech you--Forgive all our sins, for Christ’s sake, and be at peace with us in Him Who died to make peace and lives to make intercession for us. Amen.

DECLARATION OF PARDON [Ezekiel 36:27]

And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules.

*PREPARATION HYMN: Psalm 63

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 27:7-8 page 460

GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 4:12-25 page 809

*SERMON TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 page 989

SERMON: Loving Jesus, Loving the Truth

PREACHING: Pastor Stephen Magee

*RESPONSE HYMN: (#520) Jesus, Thy Blood and Righteousness

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION

OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY (#731) and Prayer of Thanksgiving

*CONFESSION OF FAITH Heidelberg Catechism Question 1

Q: What is your only comfort in life and death?

A: That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood, and has set me free from all the power of the devil. He also preserves me in such a way that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, all things must work together for my salvation. Therefore, by His Holy Spirit He also assures me of eternal life and makes me heartily willing and ready from now on to live for Him.

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

*CLOSING HYMN: (#534) O for a Closer Walk with God

*BENEDICTION

* Congregation standing as able

Evening Service

Please join us at 5:00 p.m. for the Evening Worship Service

Discussion of Morning Sermon

2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 page 989

Opening Prayer

Opening Hymn: (#101) Come, Thou Almighty King

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Second Hymn: (#298) The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns

Prayer of Intercession and Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Leviticus 4:1-12 page 82

Gospel Reading: Mark 15:42-47 page 852

Sermon: A Priest and Savior for Weak and Sinful People - Hebrews 5:3 page 1003

Preaching: Pastor Stephen Magee

The Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

Gloria Patri

Benediction

Pastor: Steve Magee

Associate Pastor: Nathan Snyder

Elders: Alan Bailey (emeritus), Doug Camp, John Coskery,

Dave Herrod, Skip Phelps

Deacons: Fred Kneisley, Stephen Rohrdanz, John Warenda

EXETER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

Nourishing the Soul in the Hope of the Resurrection

(603)772-7479 www.exeterpca.org

Welcome

to

Exeter Presbyterian Church

February 2, 2014

"This is the day that the Lord has made,

let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24

January 26, 2014

*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 146:9-10

The LORD watches over the sojourners; he upholds the widow and the fatherless, but the way of the wicked he brings to ruin. The LORD will reign forever, your God, O Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD!

*OPENING HYMN: (#30) Our God, Our Help in Ages Past

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION

*THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI (#735)

THE LAW OF GOD – The Third Commandment

CONFESSION OF SIN [Sinners’ Prayer]

Lord God, we are sinners. We violate Your commandments every day - in our thoughts, in our words, and in our actions; in what we have done, and in what we have failed to do. We deserve death and hell.

Our God and King, we are sorry for our sins. Please forgive us. We are trusting in Jesus Your Son. We love His perfect obedience. We love His perfect sacrifice on the cross. We yield to Him again as our Lord and Savior.

Thank You for Your faithful covenant love. Thank You for saving us. Thank You for making us Your children. Our God and our King, our lives belong to You. Be near us and lead us, today and forever. In Jesus Name, Amen.

DECLARATION OF PARDON [Ezekiel 36:26]

And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you.

And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.

*PREPARATION HYMN: (#156) O Lord, How Shall I Meet You

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 27:6 page 460

GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 4:1-11 page 809

*SERMON TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:5-8 page 989

SERMON: Lawlessness Takes Its Last Stand

PREACHING: Associate Pastor Nathan Snyder

*RESPONSE HYMN: (White 2) How Marvelous, How Wise, How Great

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION

OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY (#731) and Prayer of Thanksgiving

*CONFESSION OF FAITH The Nicene Creed

We believe in one God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.

And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, begotten of his Father before all worlds, God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made; who for us and for our salvation came down from heaven, and was incarnate by the Holy Spirit of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again according to the Scriptures, and ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father; and he shall come again with glory to judge both the living and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.

And we believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets; and we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic church; we acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

*CLOSING HYMN: (#157) None Other Lamb, None Other Name

*BENEDICTION

* Congregation standing as able

Evening Service

Please join us at 5:00 p.m. for the Evening Worship Service

Discussion of Morning Sermon

2 Thessalonians 2:5-8 page 989

Opening Prayer

Opening Hymn: (#164) O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Second Hymn: (#254) Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed

Prayer of Intercession and Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 130 page 518

Gospel Reading: Matthew 7:1-5 page 812

Sermon: Don’t Forget You’re A Sinner Too - Hebrews 5:2 page 1003

Preaching: Associate Pastor Nathan Snyder

The Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

Gloria Patri

Benediction

Pastor: Steve Magee

Associate Pastor: Nathan Snyder

Elders: Alan Bailey (emeritus), Doug Camp, John Coskery,

Dave Herrod, Skip Phelps

Deacons: Fred Kneisley, Stephen Rohrdanz, John Warenda

EXETER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

Nourishing the Soul in the Hope of the Resurrection

(603)772-7479 www.exeterpca.org

Welcome

to

Exeter Presbyterian Church

January 26, 2014

"This is the day that the Lord has made,

let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24

January 19, 2014

*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 86:2

Preserve my life, for I am godly; save your servant, who trusts in you- you are my God.

*OPENING HYMN: Psalm 96

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION

*THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI (#735)

THE LAW OF GOD – The Second Commandment

CONFESSION OF SIN [Based upon Romans 1 and Romans 5]

Our great and everlasting God, Whose eternal power and divine nature have been seen through the things You have made; we acknowledge that we are without excuse. For although we have known You, we have not honored you as God nor given you thanks, but we have become futile in our thinking; and our senseless minds have been darkened. Claiming to be wise, we have become fools. We have been filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, covetousness, and malice. Full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and craftiness, we are gossips, slanderers, God-haters, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, rebellious toward parents, foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. Yet we do also heartily acknowledge, that when we were weak, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly. We most joyfully confess that You have proven your love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Forgive our sins, we pray, through Him who was handed over to death for our trespasses and was raised for our justification. Amen.

DECLARATION OF PARDON [Isaiah 1:18]

Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

*PREPARATION HYMN: White 10 God's Amazing Word

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 27:5 page 460

GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 3:13-17 page 808

*SERMON TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 page 989

SERMON: What needs to happen before Jesus comes again, and why should we care?

PREACHING: Pastor Stephen Magee

*RESPONSE HYMN: (#521) My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION

OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY (#731) and Prayer of Thanksgiving

*CONFESSION OF FAITH The Apostles' Creed, # 845

I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth.

I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended into hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead.

I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

(The word “catholic” means “throughout the world.”)

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

*CLOSING HYMN: (#469) How Sweet and Awesome Is the Place

*BENEDICTION

* Congregation standing as able

Evening Service

Please join us at 5:00 p.m. for the Evening Worship Service

Discussion of Morning Sermon

2 Thessalonians 2:1-4 page 989

Opening Prayer

Opening Hymn: (#115) All Creatures of Our God and King

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Second Hymn: (#169) My Heart Does Overflow

Prayer of Intercession and Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Numbers 17 page 126

Gospel Reading: Mark 14:33-41 page 853

Sermon: Why do we need a priest? - Hebrews 5:1 page 1003

Preaching: Pastor Stephen Magee

The Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

Gloria Patri

Benediction

Pastor: Steve Magee

Associate Pastor: Nathan Snyder

Elders: Alan Bailey (emeritus), Doug Camp, John Coskery,

Dave Herrod, Skip Phelps

Deacons: Fred Kneisley, Stephen Rohrdanz, John Warenda

EXETER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

Nourishing the Soul in the Hope of the Resurrection

(603)772-7479 www.exeterpca.org

Welcome

to

Exeter Presbyterian Church

January 19, 2014

"This is the day that the Lord has made,

let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24

January 12, 2014

*CALL TO WORSHIP: Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.

*OPENING HYMN: (#80) Lord, with Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee

PRAYER OF ADORATION AND INVOCATION

*THE LORD'S PRAYER

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever and ever. Amen.

*GLORIA PATRI (#735)

THE LAW OF GOD – The First Commandment

CONFESSION OF SIN [Adapted from CRC Book of Praise]

O eternal God and merciful Father, we humble ourselves before your great majesty, against which we have frequently and grievously sinned. We acknowledge that we deserve nothing less than eternal death, that we are unclean before you and children of wrath. We continually transgress your commandments, failing to do what you have commanded, and doing that which you have expressly forbidden. We acknowledge our waywardness, and are heartily sorry for all our sins. We are not worthy to be called your children, nor to lift up our eyes heavenward to you in prayer. Nevertheless, O Lord God and gracious Father, we know that your mercy toward those who turn to you is infinite; and so we take courage to call upon you, trusting in our Mediator Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Forgive all our sins for Christ’s sake. Cover us with his innocence and righteousness, for the glory of your name. Deliver our understanding from all blindness, and our hearts from all willfulness and rebellion, we pray through Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. Amen.

DECLARATION OF PARDON [Psalm 32:1]

Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

*PREPARATION HYMN: (#140) O Word of God Incarnate

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 27:4-5 page 460

GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 3:1-12 page 808

*SERMON TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 page 989

SERMON: We Always Pray for You

PREACHING: Pastor Stephen Magee

*RESPONSE HYMN: (#573) Am I a Soldier of the Cross

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION

OFFERING

*DOXOLOGY (#731) and Prayer of Thanksgiving

*CONFESSION OF FAITH Heidelberg Catechism Question 1

Q: What is your only comfort in life and death?

A: That I am not my own, but belong with body and soul, both in life and in death, to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ. He has fully paid for all my sins with His precious blood, and has set me free from all the power of the devil. He also preserves me in such a way that without the will of my heavenly Father not a hair can fall from my head; indeed, all things must work together for my salvation. Therefore, by His Holy Spirit He also assures me of eternal life and makes me heartily willing and ready from now on to live for Him.

THE SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

*CLOSING HYMN: (#580) Lead On, O King Eternal

*BENEDICTION

* Congregation standing as able

Evening Service

Please join us at 5:00 p.m. for the Evening Worship Service

Discussion of Morning Sermon

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 page 989

Opening Prayer

Opening Hymn: (#98) Now Thank We All Our God

Prayer of Adoration and Confession

Second Hymn: (#498) Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners

Prayer of Intercession and Illumination

Old Testament Reading: Psalm 57 page 477

Gospel Reading: Mark 15:21-32 page 852

Sermon: “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

Hebrews 4:16 page 1002

Preaching: Bob Wiegers

The Sacrament of The Lord’s Supper

There is a GF alternative on the back table; please help yourself or ask a server for assistance. The inner ring on the communion tray has juice for those who do not drink wine.

Gloria Patri

Benediction

Pastor: Steve Magee

Associate Pastor: Nathan Snyder

Elders: Alan Bailey (emeritus), Doug Camp, John Coskery,

Dave Herrod, Skip Phelps

Deacons: Fred Kneisley, Stephen Rohrdanz, John Warenda

EXETER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA)

Nourishing the Soul in the Hope of the Resurrection

(603)772-7479 www.exeterpca.org

Welcome

to

Exeter Presbyterian Church

January 12, 2014

"This is the day that the Lord has made,

let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24