WELCOME Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor

Transcription

1 July 26, :15 a.m. WELCOME Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor SOUNDS OF PRAISE Prelude on MUNICH (Settings I & II) G. Young Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Music; organ My spirit, soul and body, Jesus I give to Thee, A consecrated offering Thine evermore to be. My all is on the altar; Lord, I am all Thine own; Oh, may my faith ne er falter! Lord, keep me Thine alone. CALL TO WORSHIP David Pavey (Coquina)

2 *SING GOD S PRAISE Hymn #46 When Morning Gilds the Skies Text: German trans by E. Caswall; Tune: LAUDES DOMINI Stanza 1 When morning gilds the skies, my heart awaking cries, May Jesus Christ be praised: Alike at work and prayer, to Jesus I repair; May Jesus Christ be praised. Stanza 2 To Thee, O God above, I cry with glowing love, May Jesus Christ be praised: This song of sacred joy, it never seems to cloy; May Jesus Christ be praised. Stanza 3 Does sadness fill my mind, a solace here I find; May Jesus Christ be praised: Or fades my earthly bliss, my comfort still is this: May Jesus Christ be praised. Stanza 4 Be this, while life is mine, my canticle divine; May Jesus Christ be praised: Be this th eternal song, through all the ages long; May Jesus Christ be praised. Amen.

3 SCRIPTURE LESSON Colossians 1:15-20 Jo Klenk (Royal Bonnet) MINISTRY IN SONG O Lord Most Holy C. Franck Pat Parsons (Oakmont) PRAYER OF PRAISE & PETITION Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor GIVING OF OUR TITHES AND OFFERINGS MINISTRY IN SONG How Great Thou Art Nancy Beale (Philadelphia), piano *SING PRAISE TO GOD Hymn #496 My Faith Has Found a Resting Place Text: L. Edmunds; Tune: LANDAS Stanza 1 My faith has found a resting place, not in device or creed; I trust the everliving One, His wounds for me shall plead.

4 Refrain I need no other argument, I need no other plea; It is enough that Jesus died, and that He died for me. Stanza 2 Enough for me that Jesus saves this ends my fear and doubt; A sinful soul I come to Him, He ll never cast me out. Stanza 3 My heart is leaning on the Word, the written Word of God, Salvation by my Savior s name, salvation through His blood. GAINING A TESTIMONY; Hebrews 11:39-40 Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor SING PRAISE TO GOD Hymn #39 We Come, O Christ, to Thee Text: E.M. Clarkson; Tune: DARWALL Stanza 1 We come, O Christ, to Thee, true Son of God and man, By whom all things consist, in whom all life began: In Thee alone we live and move, And have our being in Thy love. Stanza 2 Thou art the Way to God, Thy blood our ransom paid; In Thee we face our Judge and Maker unafraid. Before the throne absolved we stand, Thy love has met Thy law s demand.

5 Stanza 3 Thou art the living Truth! All wisdom dwells in Thee, Thou Source of every skill, Eternal Verity! Thou great I Am! In Thee we rest, True answer to our every quest. Stanza 4 Thou only art true Life, to know Thee is to live The more abundant life that earth can never give: O risen Lord! We live in Thee, And Thou in us eternally. *Stanza 5, please stand We worship Thee, Lord Christ, our Savior and our King, To Thee our youth and strength adoringly we bring: So fill our hearts, that men may see Thy life in us, and turn to Thee. *BENEDICTION David Pavey (Coquina) *SOUNDS OF PRAISE The Happy Trumpeter G. Young Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Music; organ *congregation standing All material copied by permission. CCLI # 94211

6 For Your Information As a courtesy to others who gather to worship with us, please silence all cell phones and pagers as you enter the Sanctuary. THIS MORNING Pastor Hawkins will continue the series on The Superior Christ with a message entitled, "Gaining a Testimony," from Chapter 11 of the book of Hebrews. In the evening Pastor Hawkins will explore The Holiness of God as a part of the Who Is God? series. NEXT SUNDAY MORNING Pastor Hawkins will focus on the Lord s Supper in his message as we continue the series on The Superior Christ. In the evening Pastor Hawkins will explore The Peace of God as a part of the Who Is God? series. COME AND ENJOY COOL, DELICIOUS ICE CREAM following this evening s service. This social is being sponsored by the Christian Education Committee, and their hope is that all will enjoy fellowship and interaction with friends and maybe even make new ones. THE NEXT CHORAL WORKSHOP will be held in the Choir Room of The Village Church on Thursday, July 30 at 9:45 a.m. Let s join in this opportunity to continue singing and exercising our voices throughout the summer. All singers are encouraged to attend, whether you re a soloist, community choir singer or church choir member. A registration fee of $5 per person will cover the cost of materials and music for all sessions. Because of space limitations and preparation of musical resources, registration is required. Please contact

7 Katelyn Van Scoy, Shell Point Program Coordinator, at to register. This Thursday our guest conductor will be Dr. Elwood Smith, Music Director of the Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ. Born and raised in Cleveland, Elwood attended the Eastman School of Music and earned a Doctorate in Music at Indiana University. He studied at Tanglewood and, on a Fulbright grant, at the Berlin Academy of Music. He spent 30 years on the music faculty at Northern Illinois University as director of opera workshop, conductor for musical theater productions, and director of choral activities. He was also musical director for over 50 professional musical theater productions throughout the Midwest. After coming to Florida, Elwood was conductor for 11 seasons of Gloria Musicae, a professional chamber choir based in Sarasota. During a 12-year association with the Southwest Florida Symphony, Elwood served at various times as choral conductor, pre-concert lecturer, and writer of program notes.

8 This Week at The Village Church SUNDAY July 26 6:15 p.m. Evening Praise Andy Hawkins Sanctuary 7:15 p.m. Ice Cream Social Sanctuary TUESDAY July 28 8:15 a.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room 1:15 p.m. Women s Ministries Prayer Hospitality Room 1:30 p.m. Stamp Ministry Sabal Room WEDNESDAY July 29 10:00 a.m. Ladies Bible Study Osprey Room 3:00 p.m. King s Crown Bible Study King s Crown 7:15 p.m. Prayer & Praise Andy Hawkins Hospitality Room THURSDAY July 30 9:45 a.m. Choral Workshop Choir Room 2:00 p.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room

9 FRIDAY July 31 8:15 a.m. Stamp Ministry Stamp Room 1:30 p.m. Vespers David Rambo The Arbor 2:30 p.m. Vespers David Rambo King s Crown 3:30 p.m. Vespers David Rambo The Springs SUNDAY August 2 8:30 a.m. Elders Prayer Conference Room 8:45 a.m. Corporate Prayer Chapel CHRISTIAN LIFE STUDIES 9:00 a.m. Class Location The Relationship Principles of Jesus The Woodlands / Game Room God Heard Their Cry Hospitality Room 10:15 a.m. Morning Worship Andy Hawkins Sanctuary (Recorded broadcast available Sunday afternoon at 6:15 p.m. Evening Praise Andy Hawkins Sanctuary

10 The Village Church a congregation of The Christian & Missionary Alliance... relating people to God and each other Shell Point Boulevard Fort Myers, Florida (239) Fax (239) After hours Emergency Number: (239) TheVillageChurchSPRC@gmail.com Website: Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Friday Andrew Hawkins, Senior Pastor Susan Stranahan, Minister of Spiritual Care Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Music

11 SERIES: THE SUPERIOR CHRIST Gaining a Testimony Text: Hebrews 11:39-40 Speaker: Andy Hawkins The Village Church July 26, :15 a.m. The People The Approval The Promise The Provision The Perfection