This Sunday at CMPC (October 20, 2024)

This Sunday morning at 8:30am and 11:00am, Pastor Rick will be preaching "The New Life" from Ephesians 4:17-24.
 
Then on Sunday evening, Steven Clark will preach "The First Vision In the Night" continuing our series "Dark Days and Radiant Revelations"; the book of Zechariah.

Ben Phillips,
Pastor of Ministries

Adoration of God
 
Call to Worship                                                                                                          
Isaiah 6:1-3
In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said:
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory!”
 
Invocation
 
Declaration of Truth                      
The Westminster Confession of Faith
Shorter Catechism Question 35

Leader: What is sanctification?
 
All:  Sanctification is the work of God's free grace, whereby we are renewed in the whole man after the image of God, and are enabled more and more to die unto sin, and live unto righteousness.
 
Hymn of Praise                            
Holy, Holy, Holy                                                

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 power, 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!

Our Gifts to God
 
Gift of Music                    
How Great Thou Art with Majesty                    
Handbells                                                                  
 
Receiving God’s Tithes and Our Offerings
Today’s Word and Deed offering will go to the Mission To North America Hurricane Relief Fund.
 
The Doxology and Prayer
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise him, all creatures here below.
Praise him above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
 
Hymn of Testimony        
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

Refrain:  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?

Unto the grave, what shall 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.
 
Now and ever we confess
Christ our hope in life and death
 
The Word and the Sacrament
 
Prayer of Illumination
 
Reading of God’s Word                  
Ephesians 4:17-24                  
All: The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.
Isaiah 40:8
 
Sermon                                            
“The New Life”                      
Series: God’s Ultimate Plan
Pastor Rick Holmes

The Invitation to the Lord’s Table: Those who have not yet come to the place in their lives of trusting Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord are requested to let the elements pass. Please use this time to read Isaiah 53 (p. 613 in the pew Bible) asking God to show you the glory of his Son, Jesus Christ. If you are unsure about your relationship with Christ, please see a member of the pastoral staff or one of the elders after the service.
 
Confession of Sin and Assurance of Forgiveness
 
Hymn of Preparation              
There Is A Redeemer            
                     
There is a Redeemer, Jesus, God’s own Son;
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah,  Ho-ly One.
 
Refrain:
Thank You, oh, my Father, for giving us Your Son,
and leaving Your Spirit ‘til the work on earth is done.
 
Jesus, my Redeemer, Name above all names,
Precious Lamb of God, Messiah, Hope for sinners slain.
 
When I stand in Glory, I will see His face,
There I’ll serve my King forever in -  that holy place.
©1982 Birdwing Music/Cherry Lane Music Pub.  ARR/UBP
 
Receiving the Bread and Cup

For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.                
I Corinthians 11:26
 
Our Response
 
Hymn of Celebration      
All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name        
                 
All hail the power of Jesus' Name!
Let angels prostrate fall
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown him, Lord of all!
Bring forth the royal diadem
And crown him, Lord of all!
 
The Benediction and Three-fold Amen