PROVIDENCE CHURCH

July 11, 2021

 

Welcome

 

Passing of the Peace: Though we are separated by distance our hearts are one in Christ. The peace of Christ be with you!  And also with you!

 

Doxology

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

Praise him all creatures here below;

Praise him above, ye heavenly hosts;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Call to Worship:   Psalm 149:1-4

Leader:  Praise the Lord!

People:    Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly!

Leader:   Let Israel be glad in his Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King!

People:    Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre!

ALL:   For the Lord takes pleasure in his people;

he adorns the humble with salvation.

 

Songs of Praise:

All Creatures of Our God and King (Francis of Assisi, 1225)

All creatures of our God and King, lift up your voice and with us sing alleluia, alleluia!

Thou burning sun with golden beam, thou silver moon with softer gleam,

O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

 

Thou rushing wind that art so strong, ye clouds that sail in heav’n along, O praise him, alleluia!

Thou rising morn in praise rejoice, ye lights of evening, find a voice,

O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

 

All ye who are of tender heart, forgiving others, take your part, O sing ye, alleluia!

Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, praise God and on him cast your care,

O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

 

Let all things their Creator bless, and worship him in humbleness, O praise him, alleluia!

Praise, praise the Father, praise the Son, and praise the Spirit, three in one,

O praise him, O praise him, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

 

 

We Bow Down (Twila Paris, 198)

You are Lord of Creation and Lord of my life,

Lord of the land and the sea;

You were Lord of the heavens before there was time,

and Lord of all lords You will be!

 

Chorus: We bow down and we worship You, Lord,

We bow down and we worship You, Lord,

We bow down and we worship You, Lord,

Lord of all lords You will be!

 

You are King of Creation and King of my life,

King of the land and the sea;

You were King of the heavens before there was time,

And King of all kings You will be!

(Chorus X2)

 

Living Waters (Ed Cash, Kristyn Gettys; CCLI #7063743)

Are you thirsty? Are you empty?

Come and drink these Living Waters.

Tired and broken, peace unspoken,

Rest beside these Living Waters

 

Christ is calling: Find refreshing

At the cross of Living Waters.

Lay your life down, all the old gone:

Rise up in these Living Waters.

 

Chorus: There’s a river that flows with mercy and love,

Bringing joy to the city of our God;

There our hope is secure, do not fear anymore.

Praise the Lord of Living Waters!

 

Spirit moving, mercy washing,

Healing in these Living Waters.

Lead your children to the shoreline,

Life is in these Living Waters (Chorus)

 

Jesus said, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to Me and drink.  Whoever believes in me,

as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within him.” (John 7:37)

 

Are you thirsty? Are you empty?

Come and drink these Living Waters

Love, Forgiveness—vast and boundless—

Christ, He is our Living Waters (Chorus)

 

Chorus: There’s a river that flows with mercy and love,

Bringing joy to the city of our God;

There our hope is secure, do not fear anymore:

Praise the Lord of Living Waters!

There our hope is secure, do not fear anymore:

Praise the Lord of Living Waters!

 

Confession/Assurance    

 

Respond in Praise:

 

How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds (John Newton, 1779; tune Alexander Reinagle, 1836)

1.How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer’s ear!

It soothes his sorrows, heals his wounds, and drives away his fear.

 

2.It makes the wounded spirit whole, and calms the troubled breast;

‘tis manna to the hungry soul, and to the weary rest.

 

3.Dear Name! the rock on which I build, my shield and hiding place,

my never-failing treas’ry filled with boundless stores of grace.

 

4.Jesus, my Shepherd, brother, Friend, my Prophet, Priest, and King,

my Lord, my Life, my way, my End, accept the praise I bring.

 

5.Weak is the effort of my heart, and cold my warmest thought;

but when I see thee as thou art, I’ll praise thee as I ought.

 

6.Till then I would thy love proclaim with every fleeting breath;

and may the music of thy name refresh my soul in death.

 

Scripture Reading:    Matthew 9:18-26

 

A Girl Restored to Life and a Woman Healed

 

18 While he was saying these things to them, behold, a ruler came in and knelt before him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay your hand on her, and she will live.” 19 And Jesus rose and followed him, with his disciples. 20 And behold, a woman who had suffered from a discharge of blood for twelve years came up behind him and touched the fringe of his garment, 21 for she said to herself, “If I only touch his garment, I will be made well.” 22 Jesus turned, and seeing her he said, “Take heart, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And instantly[a] the woman was made well. 23 And when Jesus came to the ruler’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd making a commotion, 24 he said, “Go away, for the girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they laughed at him. 25 But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. 26 And the report of this went through all that district.

 

This is the Word of the Lord.   Thanks be to God!

Sermon:  “Divine Interruption”                   

 

Hymn of Dedication

 

Change My Heart, O God (Potter’s Song) (Eddie Espinosa, 1995)

Change my heart, O God, make it ever true.

Change my heart, O God, may I be like You.

 

You are the Potter, I am the clay;

Mold me and make me—this is what I pray:

 

Change my heart, O God, make it ever true.

Change my heart, O God, may I be like You.

(Repeat)

 

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.

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil:

for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory.  Amen

 

Hymn of Thanksgiving

 

Rock of Ages (Augustus Toplady, 1776; tune James Ward)

1.Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee;

Let the water and the blood, from thy riven side which flowed,

Be of sin the double cure: cleanse me from its guilt and power.

 

2.Not the labors of my hands can fulfill thy law’s demands.

Could my zeal no respite know, could my tears forever flow,

All for sin could not atone: Thou must save and Thou alone.

 

3.Nothing in my hands I bring; simply to Thy cross I cling;

Naked, come to Thee for dress, helpless, look to Thee for grace.

Foul, I to the fountain fly—wash me Savior, or I die.

 

4.While I draw this fleeting breath, when my eyelids close in death,

When I soar to worlds unknown, see Thee on Thy judgment throne,

Rock of Ages, cleft for me, let me hide myself in Thee

 

Benediction 

 

 

 

KNOW

Welcome to Providence Church! We are glad that you are here, joining us in person or via Zoom! We invite you to stop by our Welcome Center where you can receive more information about our church.

Sunday School:   Adult and Youth Sunday School is at 11:15.

Children of all ages are invited to participate in the entire service of worship.  We will have

childcare for children up to 6 years of age, upstairs in our new room.

Tithes and Gifts: An offering plate is not passed during the service.  Plates for your tithes and

offerings are located at the back of the sanctuary. If you are joining us via Zoom, your tithes and gifts can be mailed to P.O. Box 65, Clyde.  We thank you for your prayerful financial support for

our church.

 

 

GROW

Pastor Bible Study – meets each Tuesday at noon in the fellowship hall to discuss the previous week’s sermon as well as the upcoming sermon. Bring your Bible and a bagged lunch if you would like.

 

Would you like to grow in the joy and work of prayer? Join our women on Tuesday mornings at 10:15am or our men on Thursday mornings at 6:45am. These seasons of weekly prayer are rich in fellowship and in prayers. Want to know more about Women’s Prayer? Contact Linda Roberts. Want to know more about Men’s Prayer?  Contact Sam Mitchell.

 

Are you longing to grow in your connection with God through Scripture reading? Pastor Edward recommends Bible In One Year (by Alpha International), a 20 minute reading of Scripture and commentary written by Nicky Gumble leader of Alpha (an international evangelism ministry).  Just look it up under your apps on your phone/computer.

 

 

GO

Open Door Soup Kitchen: This is an ongoing commitment of Providence Church to the least, the last, the lost and the lonely of our community.  While Open Door is no longer able to serve meals, we are still volunteering to cook the meals on the first Friday of each month.  If you can serve in this way, please let Linda Wilson know at 901-230-7178.  Thanks for your faithfulness.

 

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Prayer Requests: Healing: Susan Kingshill, Malcolm Spink; Judd Heriot;  Aiyla Altman, Chuck & Carole Torpy; Glenn & Laura Glad; Thom Morgan’s mother; Lisa Rhodarmer’s brother Michael – cancer