March 1, 2015

*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: (#19) Thee We Adore, Eternal Lord!

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 Eighth Commandment

CONFESSION OF SIN [Composed by PCA Minister, Rev. Jeffrey White] Lord Jesus Christ, though being in very nature God, when You came to redeem us You humbled Yourself and made Yourself nothing. Though You were rich, for our sakes You became poor, so that through Your poverty we might become rich. We confess how unlike You we are in our attitudes and actions. We strive for recognition and acclaim from others, and we sulk and become bitter if we do not get it. We look out for our own needs and concerns, failing to care for others except for when it serves our own purposes. Forgive us our sin and renew our hearts. Grant us to realize that we only achieve greatness and gain our lives by giving them away. Work in us by the power of Your Spirit so that we become more like You and so bring glory to our Father in heaven. 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: (#163) At the Name of Jesus

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION

OLD TESTAMENT READING: Psalm 128:2 page 518

GOSPEL PASSAGE: Matthew 19:1-12 page 824

*SERMON TEXT: Genesis 25:29-34 page 20

SERMON: Two Brothers—One Birthright PREACHING: Pastor Stephen Magee

*RESPONSE HYMN: (#42) Be Thou My Vision

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: (#621) Sometimes a Light Surprises

*BENEDICTION

* Congregation standing as able

Evening Service Please join us at 5:00 p.m. for the Evening Worship Service Bible Reading Discussion Psalms 110-134 Opening Prayer Opening Hymn: (#76) Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven Prayer of Adoration and Confession Second Hymn: (#647) How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds Prayer of Intercession and Illumination Sermon: Do not love the world - Psalm 120 page 516 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: The Rohrdanz Family Greeting next week: Maryann Roulo EXETER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) Nourishing the Soul in the Hope of the Resurrection (603)772-7479 www.exeterpca.org Welcome to Exeter Presbyterian Church March 1, 2015 "This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."