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North Macon Presbyterian Church, PCA

5707 Rivoli Drive

Macon, GA 31210-1229

Phone: 478-477-7777 • Fax: 478-477-0243

Website: www.nmpc.net • Email: office@nmpc.net

Session

Jason Churchwell

Josh Garrett

Jeff Kross

Paul McCommon

Rob Morton

Howard Reed

Hunter Stevenson

Dan Strawn

Jeff Thompson

Kevin Watson

Diaconate

Bert Barnes

Matt Cathey

Lonnie Dye

Cal Garretson

Matt Monsted

Tate Morris

Jack Pyles

Every Member, Ministers

Hunter Stevenson, Senior Pastor

Josh Garrett, Associate Pastor

Mark Ballard, Youth Director

Bill Barnes, Interim Children’s Min Dir.

Kathy Pye, Church Secretary

Monni Parrish, Financial Dir., Pianist

Debbie McCommon, Preschool Dir.

Iris Archer, Christian Counselor &

Women’s Ministry Dir.

Our mission is to “glorify and enjoy God, love and equip His people for the work of His ministry, and make disciples of all nations.”

Evangelical - Reformed - Presbyterian

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September 3, 2017

NORTH MACON

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, PCA

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Please be sure to turn off all cellular devices during the worship service.

Rejoice in the LORD, you who are righteous,

and praise his holy name.

Psalm 97:12

Glorious God, it is the flame of my life to worship You,

the crown and glory of my soul to adore You,

heavenly pleasure to approach You.

Give me power by Your Spirit to help me worship now,

that I may forget the world,

be brought into fullness of life,

be refreshed, comforted, blessed. Amen.

Prelude

Welcome & Announcements Rev. Hunter Stevenson

Introit

Call to Worship Psalm 97

(page 820 in the hymnal)

*Praise Hymn 2 - O Worship the King

(vs. 1-5)

*Invocation Rev. Josh Garrett

*those who are able please stand

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Monday Morning Prayer - We will gather for prayer tomorrow morning

from 9:00 - 10:00 AM in the Conference Room. If you have a prayer

request, please let Hunter or Josh know so that we can pray for you.

Ladies’ Bible Studies this Fall - (1) The Friday morning Ladies’ Bible Study

will resume this Friday, September 8th at 10 AM. They will continue their

study of the gospel of John. (2) A Wednesday morning Ladies’ Bible Study

& a Wednesday evening Ladies’ Bible Study will begin on Wednesday,

September 13th at 10 AM and 6:30 PM respectively. Both will study the

book of Ephesians. All ladies are invited! Please sign up in the narthex.

Covenant Care - Covenant Care Adoptions invites you to their “Fall

Evening for Life” at 6:30 p.m. on Tues, Sept 19th at First Presbyterian

Church. Enjoy a complimentary dinner and be inspired by stories of lives

changed through adoption. Reservations are required (478-475-4990).

Out of Darkness Training - Out of Darkness is an anti-trafficking ministry

in Middle Georgia. A training session will be held September 15-16th at

Mable White Baptist Church. Please see Mark Ballard for more details.

New Members Class - If you are interested in learning more about NMPC

or joining our membership, you are invited sign up for the New Members

Class, which is comprised of two Sunday night meetings and is scheduled for

October 1st and 8th from 5:30 - 8:00 (dinner & childcare are provided). To

sign up or for more information, please contact Pastor Hunter

(hunter@nmpc.net).

Sunday - 9:30 am - Sunday School

10:45 am - Worship

Monday - 9:00 am - Monday Morning Prayer

Wednesday - 5:45 pm - Dinner

6:30 pm - Bible Lesson

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COMMUNION PREPARATION

September - Charles & Patricia Hughes

COMMUNION SERVERS

September - Jeff Thompson, Howard Reed, Rob Morton, Kevin Watson,

Frank Fleming

USHERS

September - Matt Monsted, Charles Baker, Dwayne Benson, James

Norvell

GREETERS

September - Paul & Pam Kanode

SOUNDBOARD OPERATOR

September - Matt Cathey

FLOWER SCHEDULE

Today (9/3) - Communion

Next Sunday (9/10) Patricia Hughes

PRAYER TEAM

Today (9/03 Jeff Thompson, Frank Fleming

Next Sunday (9/10) Jeff Kross, Rob Morton

NURSERY WORKERS

Today (9/03) Hays & Andrea Fyke

Next Sunday (9/10) Bryan & Lisa O’Quinn

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

Today (9/03) Paul & Pam Kanode

Next Sunday (9/10) Rob & Ann Morton

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*Confession of Faith Romans 8:1-2, 28, 38-39

Pastor: Christian, what are the benefits you have in Christ Jesus?

First, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ

Jesus, because through Christ Jesus, the law of the Spirit of life

set us free from the law of sin and death.

Second, we know that in all things God works for the good of

those who love Him, who have been called according to His

purpose.

Third, we are convinced that neither death nor life, neither

angels nor heavenly rulers, neither the present nor the future, nor

any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all

creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is

in Christ Jesus our Lord.

*Hymn 94 - How Firm a Foundation

(vs. 1-4, 6)

Call to Prayer Psalm 34:15

The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous,

and his ears are attentive to their cry.

Pastoral Prayer & Lord’s Prayer Rev. Josh Garrett

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.

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the

kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.

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Offertory

Scripture Reading Isaiah 40:1-11

*Hymn of Preparation My Shepherd Will Supply My Needs

Prayer for Our Covenant Children Rev. Hunter Stevenson

Sermon Preparing the Way Rev. Hunter Stevenson

Mark 1:1-8

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SUNDAY SCHOOL/FALL QUARTER

Children’s Classes - Children’s classes are available by grade.

Youth Class - The Sermon on the Mount: The Norms of the Kingdom of

Heaven, led by Mark Ballard (Room #120A)

Adult Classes -

Romans 8-16 For You by Tim Keller - led by Paul McCommon

Old Testament Historical Context - led by Josh Garrett

Technology and Your Family - Led by Jason Churchwell

Men’s Class - Union with Christ - led by Howard Gordon

Women’s Class - The book of Acts - led by Pam Kanode

WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Dinner begins at 5:45 PM for the whole family ($5.00/adult/teen,

$2.00/child, family max $15.00). At 6:30 PM, some adults meet in the

sanctuary for Bible study and some adults meet in Small Groups (see Josh for

details), while the youth (grades 7-12) and the children (4 years to 6th grade)

have classes. Nursery is provided.

General Operations—– 7/31/2017 Capital Campaign— 7/31/2017 .

2017 Receipts: $ 506,213 Amount Pledged: $1,990,766

2017 Expenses: $ 422,315 Pledges Received: — 1,225,975

2017 transfer to —————

Capital Campaign: $ 58,000 Pledges Outstanding: 764,791

Building Fund Cash: 1,775,286

Faith Promise for Missions Bldg Expenses Paid: 163,850

Collected Jan-Jun: $24,738 —————

Paid out Jan-Jun: $19,275 Total Gifts & Pledges: 2,703,927

to support our 15 missionaries

Goal to break ground: 2,750,000

Needed July-Dec: $19,275

Collected in July: $ 1,082 Guaranteed max price: 4,000,000

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Our Church Family:

Expecting: Marie Seay, Lily Robinson, Allie Monsted, Jessie Schnetzer &

Allison Deaton

Newborns: Hatcher Barnes, William Cathey, Jonathan Young, Rhett

Covert, Camp Garretson, Ella Anne Norvell & Marjory Bell

Members caring for Loved Ones: Charles Baker (mom); Kathy

Cunningham (mom); Becky Gorman (Randy); Amelia Smith

(mom—Kathryn Jones); Mary Jane Leggett (mom & daughter-in-

law); Charlie Parrish (mom);

Recovering: Bill Gaeta (chronic leukemia); Cathy Ridley (knee); Bobby

Freeman (foot); Howard Murray (lung); Barbara Gibson (knee);

Helen Brock (facial nerve); Brenda Crutchfield (pneumonia); Imrie

Fyke (tonsils)

Bereaved: Susan Robertson (Paul); Lynn Leverette (Oscar); Jimmy &

Diane McCallum (daughter); Nina Fleming (mom & dad); Howard

Reed (dad); Barbara Gibson (Dan); Kathy Combs (stepdad); Charles

Hughes (brother); Kate Harrison (sister)

Our Capital Campaign:

Let us give thanks to God for the outpouring of His blessings upon our

congregation! He has enabled us to give so generously, has granted us

wisdom and discernment throughout this process so far, and has unified

us so that with “one heart and one mind” we are moving forward with

our new sanctuary. Let us pray that Sunday, October 15th will be a

glorious day to celebrate God’s faithfulness as we break ground on the

new building.

Our City & Country:

Ask God to restrain wickedness in our city; to convict men of their sins so

that they turn to Jesus the Savior; to write His laws upon our hearts so

that we might live to please Him.

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The Sacrament of Communion

All those who have placed their faith and trust in Christ alone for their salvation,

are baptized, and are members in good standing of a Bible-believing, evangelical church are

invited to partake of the Lord’s Supper this morning. All others, please allow the elements

to pass, as you consider your relationship with Christ and His Church.

*The Hymn of Response Hymn of the Month for September

*Benediction Hebrews 13:20-21

Now may he God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal

covenant brought back for the dead our Lord Jesus, , that great Shepherd of

the sheep, equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work

in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever

and ever. Amen.

Postlude

Visitors: Welcome! Please feel free to speak with one of the pastors or elders

after the service. They will be glad to answer any questions you may

have and would enjoy meeting you.

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Title: Preparing the Way Mark 1:1-8

Found on pages 812 in your pew Bible

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Meditation

A voice of one calling: ‘In the wilderness prepare the way for the LORD;

make straight in the desert a highway for our God.’

Isaiah 40:3

Intercession

Our Priorities:

1. A progressive commitment to Christ: Worshipers

Celebrating Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior of sinners

2. A progressive commitment to Christ’s Body: Servants

Loving one another just as Jesus has loved us

3. A progressive commitment to Christ’s Work in the World: Ambassadors

Testifying to the world that Jesus is the Christ

Our Members:

Tim, Laura, Jackson & Payton Finney

Caroline Fleming

Frank & Nina Fleming

Bobby & Barbara Freeman

Our Missionaries:

David and Erin Pervis are in a church planting ministry in Kiev, Ukraine,

reaching people with the gospel through several means, one being

teaching English.

Unreached People Groups; pray for the missionaries who minister to those

who have never heard the Gospel, that God would fill them with the Holy

Spirit, open the hearts of their hearers, and cause churches to be

established; pray that God would raise up more missionaries with a heart

for these unreached people groups

Our Ministries:

Our sister churches & partnering ministries; Strong Tower Fellowship, First

Presbyterian Church, Grace Presbyterian Church, Central Georgia

Presbytery, Covenant Care Services, Evangelism Explosion and Caring

Solutions. Pray for the spread of the Gospel and the advancement of

Christ’s Kingdom.

Our staff, elders and deacons would be full of faith and the Holy Spirit

09/03/17