“The Shadow Of A Person”
Proverbs 3: - 12; Acts 5:12 - 16
January 29, 2017
Dr. William P. Wood, Interim Pastor
Welcome to Carmel Presbyterian Church. We are pleased that you are here and
look forward to discovering ways that we can grow in faith and service together.
We pray that you will be blessed in worship today and that you will come again
soon. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Dr. William P. Wood at
[email protected] and visit our website at
www.CarmelPresbyterian.org.
Prelude
Praise Team
Welcome
Choral Call to Worship
Dr. William P. Wood
Baker Churn, Candle Lighter
“Meditation On Beautiful Savior”
Silesian Folk Tune/Moklebust
Mimi Martin Handbell Choir
Prayer Of Invocation
Songs of Praise
(Please stand if able)
“Our God”
Chris Tomlin/Matt Redman
Water You turned into wine, opened the eyes of the blind;
There’s no one like You, none like You.
Into the darkness You shine, our of the ashes, we rise;
There’s no one like You, none like You.
(Chorus)
Our God is greater, our God is stronger; God, You are higher than any other.
Our God is healer, awesome in power, our God, our God.
Into the darkness You shine, out of our ashes, we rise;
There’s no one like You, none like You.
(Chorus)
And if our God is for us then who could ever stop us,
and if our God is with us then what could stand against?
(Repeat)
What could stand against?
(Chorus)
“Your Grace Is Enough”
Matt Maher
Great is Your faithfulness O God.
You wrestle with the sinner's restless heart.
You lead us by still waters into mercy,
And nothing can keep us apart.
So remember Your people, Remember Your children.
Remember Your promise O God.
(Chorus)
Your grace is enough, Your grace is enough,
Your grace is enough for me.
Great is Your love and justice God of Jacob.
You use the weak to lead the strong.
You lead us in the song of Your salvation,
And all Your people sing along.
So remember Your people, Remember Your children.
Remember Your promise O God.
(Chorus)
Yeah, Your grace is enough, Heaven reaches out to us.
Your grace is enough for me.
God I sing, Your grace is enough, I'm covered in Your love.
Your grace is enough for me, for me.
The Call To Confession
The Prayer Of Confession
The Prayer of Confession: Merciful God, in whom we live and move and have
our being, we confess to you our sin. We have all sinned and fallen short of the
glory you intend for us. Forgive our sin. Remove from us the self centeredness
that separates us from you and those around us. Create in us a clean heart
that we may love you, serve you, and find in you our greatest joy. In the name
of Christ we pray, amen.
The Assurance Of Pardon
Gloria Patri
(please stand if able)
“Glory Be to the Father”
Hymn No. 813
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost,
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
World with-out end Amen, Amen.
Recognition of Children
Children are a blessing to the family of God. We invite children age 4
through 1st grade to attend Worship Readiness at this time if they
desire. Teaches are available in the back of the sanctuary to escort the
children to class. If unsure of that location, please feel free to check
with an usher or church member
Note: All elementary age children should be seated with their
parents at this time.
Children’s Hymn
“Jesus Loves Me”
Warner/Bradbury
Hymnal No. 185
Jesus loves me! This I know, for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to Him belong; They are weak but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Ordination and Installation of New Officers
Offering
Offertory
I have journeyed
Through the long dark night;
Out on the open sea,
By faith alone, sight unknown.
And yet, His eyes were watching me.
“The Anchor Holds”
Chewning/Boltz
Fuzz Meneley, Solo
(Chorus)
The anchor holds,
Though the ship is battered;
The anchor holds,
Though the sails are torn.
I have fallen on my knees
As I face the raging seas.
The anchor holds,
In spite of the storm.
I've had visions,
I've had dreams;
I've even held them in my hand.
But I never knew
They would slip right through;
Like they were only grains of sand.
(Chorus)
I have been young,
But I'm older now;
And there has been beauty
These eyes have seen.
But it was in the night
Through the storms of my life;
Oh, that's where God proved
His love to me.
(Chorus)
Doxology
Hymn No. 815
(please stand if able)
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.
Prayers of the People and The Lord’s Prayer
Mark Lee
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. Amen.
Old Testament Lesson
Proverbs 3:5 - 12
(Pew Bible Pages 450 & 451)
5 Trust
in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your
paths straight. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and
shun evil. 8 This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your
bones. 9 Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the first fruits of all
your crops; 10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats
will brim over with new wine. 11 My son, do not despise the LORD’s
discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, 12 because the LORD disciplines
those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
Hymn
(please stand if able)
“When I Survey The Wondrous Cross”
Hymn No. 324
Vs. 1, 3 & 4
New Testament Lesson
Acts 5:12 - 16
(Pew Bible page 774)
12 The
apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people.
And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade.
13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded
by the people. 14 Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed
in the Lord and were added to their number. 15 As a result, people
brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that
at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.
16 Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their
sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed.
Sermon
“The Shadow Of A Person”
Affirmation Of Faith—A Brief Statement Of Faith
(please stand if able)
Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in
the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be
exploited, but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in
human likeness. And being found in human form he humbled himself and
became obedient to the point of death – even death on a cross. Therefore God
also highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name,
so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven and on earth
and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord,
to the glory of God the Father.
Time of Reflection
Hymn
“Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation”
Hymn No. 403
Vs. 1, 2 & 4
(please stand if able)
Benediction
Choral Response
Postlude
“Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation”
Leon Pacillo
Flowers
The flowers today, are given to the Glory of God, with
gratitude and appreciation, for the men and women who will be
serving as new elders and deacons at Carmel. Our deepest
thanks to those retiring officer who served so diligently.
Greeter
Scott and Cyndi Stewart
Ushers
Cliff Blythe, Bill Dominick, Dick Martin, Ed Mitchell,
Randy Norton, Cyndi Stewart.
Staff
Dr. William P. Wood
The Rev. Mark Lee
Paul Reynolds
Darlene Conroy
Manny Coleman
Angela Copperwheat
Interim Pastor
Associate Pastor
Director of Music
Office Administrator
Custodian
Director of the Weekday School
SERMON NOTES
We invite you to take advantage of the space below to take notes.
“The Shadow Of A Person”
Proverbs 3:5 - 12; Acts 5:12 - 16
Pew Bible Pages 450 - 451 & 774
Carmel Presbyterian Church
2048 Carmel Road
Charlotte, North Carolina 28226
704-366-5114 Phone 704-364-5719 Fax
www.carmelpresbyterian.org
2048 Carmel Road,
Charlotte, NC 28226
704.366.5114
January 29, 2017
www.carmelpresbyterian.org
Financial Update
The overview of 2016 and plan for 2017
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We ended 2016 with a deficit of about $22,000; with expenses 7% under budget and income 11% under budget
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Pledges for 2017 are 94% of the 2016 pledges
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It is clear we must reduce the 2017 budget from the 2016 level
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We expect the session to approve a 2017 budget in their meeting next week
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We continue to encourage stewardship of our personal financial gifts and of Carmel resources
With the leadership and service of Bill Wood and Mark Lee, 2017 will be an exciting year of growth.
Wednesday Night Dinners
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Dinner on February 1 will be: Lasagna, garlic bread, salad, and dessert. Please call the church office 704-366-5114 to make a reservation
for dinner. We cannot guarantee a meal if a reservation is not made.
Wednesday Night Discipleship
Dr. Bill Wood is running a series for entitled, “Game Changers: A Study of Individuals Who Have Shaped the Faith Of the Presbyterian
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Church.” The February 1 class will feature John Calvin and the Reformation in Geneva, Switzerland.
Faith Study – Are you prepared to answer the hard questions about your Faith?
Do you want to study scripture so you can be confident in the expression of your faith and be prepared to explain how someone can gain
an understanding of salvation and the blessing of going to Heaven? If so, join us each Sunday evening from 5:30pm – 7pm in Ligon until
March 12, 2017. Glenn Huggins will lead this study starting with a short video and then an interactive group discussion. To ensure this
course meets your needs, you MUST pre-register and commit to the full 8 weeks. Contact Glenn Huggins (cell: 704-650-4408) to preregister.
Souper Bowl
Souper Bowl 2017 is a fundraising campaign for the Presbytery of Charlotte and the local soup kitchens. Please bring in your donations on
Sunday, February 5th.
Room In The Inn – Mark Your Calendar
Carmel has another wonderful opportunity to partner with the Urban Ministry center for hosting the Room In The Inn (or RITI) program.
We will again be hosting 12 men (or neighbors) each night. The dates will be as follows: Feb. 6 & 20, and March 6 & 20. Signup sheets are
at the kiosk or you can also contact Ed Land at 704-554-6659 or [email protected] for additional information. This is an important and
worthy outreach ministry for Carmel. Your participation is needed and encouraged. Please pray for this program and especially the
homeless neighbors who will be visiting Carmel.
Youth Group Pancake Breakfast
Youth group pancake fundraising for summer missions will take place on Sunday, February 12th in the fellowship hall, immediately
following the worship service. Come and enjoy a wonderful meal and fellowship as you support the youth mission trip. Cost is free, but
donations are accepted.
Gospel of John
The Holy Spirit is alive and at work as we gather to laugh, fellowship, study and pray together. All meetings are on Tuesday’s at 7:00pm
and we meet in the Conference Room. New participants are always welcomed!
B.I.G. THINGS!... happen in small groups! Believe in God. Join a small group. Watch how God’s wonders unfold!
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Sit ‘n Stitch: The next opportunity to join us will be on Wednesday, February 1 , from 10:00 am – 12 noon in the Church Library.
Contact: Priscilla Perkins at 704-365-4077 or [email protected]. Newcomers welcome.
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Sisters in Christ will gather, Sunday, February 5 , at 5:00 pm, in Cathcart Center. Please contact Carol Schmitt at 704-562-0466 or
[email protected] if you have any questions.
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Amani Beads meets the 2 and 4 Wednesday of each month in Cathcart Center from 10:00 am – 12 noon. The next meeting is
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Wednesday, February 8 . No experience necessary and newcomers are welcome! Contact Debbie Ferrell at 704-708-4561 or by email at
[email protected].
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Ladies Circle: Ladies, join us for circle on February 14 in the library. We are studying the John Ortberg book with video called, When the
Game is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box. We will make sandwiches for Urban Ministry uptown. For questions call Nancy Anderson
704-366-2762
Youth Group Announcements
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Youth Wednesday gathering at 6:30pm. Dinner at 5:30pm.
Youth Sunday School meets at 9:30am in the Youth Room.
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Super Bowl Party at the Buie’s house at 5:30pm on Sunday, Feb. 5 . Bring a side dish or a dessert.
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Youth Group will be preparing dinner on Wednesday, February 8 . All students are asked to come to church by 4pm to help with cooking,
serving and cleaning. Bring a dessert dish.
Pancake Fundraiser for summer mission trips on Sunday, Feb. 12th. We need all youth and their families to help with preparing, serving
and cleaning for the fundraiser.
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Youth Group will be serving dinner at the Room In The Inn on Monday, Feb. 20 . We are asking the students to come to church by 4pm so
we can prepare the dinner for 5:30pm serving.
Children’s Ministry Announcements
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Nursery is available for Newborn to 3’s and Worship Readiness is open to 4’s to 1 Grade. 2 Grade and up are invited to join their
parents in the sanctuary for worship.
Wednesday program meets at 6:30pm.
We have a new Wednesday program for the children and we REALLY need volunteers. No experience required. Willing to train, support
and pray for your service. If the Lord is tugging at your heart to serve in the Children’s Ministry, speak with Pastor Mark Lee.
Calendar
Sunday, January 29
Thursday, February 2
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
5:30 pm
Praise Band
Sunday School
Worship Service
Faith Study
9:30 am
1:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
Christ Centered Yoga
Soccer Shots
Girl Scout Troop 544
Cub Scout Pack 79
Deacons Meeting
Monday, January 30
7:00 am
9:30 am
10:15 am
7:00 pm
Men’s Breakfast
Morrison Library Family Story Time
Brookstone Lunch Buddies
Boy Scout Troop 79
Tuesday, January 31
9:30 am
3:00 pm
3:00 pm
7:00 pm
Christ Centered Yoga
Queen City Gavel Club
Woodcarvers Instructional Meeting
Gospel of John
Wednesday, February 1
9:30 am
10:00 am
12:00 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
5:45 pm
6:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:30 pm
7:00 pm
Morrison Library Family Story Time
Sit-N-Stitch
Nan At Noon
Children’s Choir
Fellowship Dinner
Youth Group – MS & HS
Handbell Choir
Girl Scout Troop 1375
Fellowship Class – Game Changers
Sanctuary Choir
Saturday, February 4
7:00 am
9:30 am
10:00 am
Band of Brothers – Carmel
Soccer Shots
Multiple Myeloma
Sunday, February 5
9:00 am
9:30 am
10:30 am
5:30 pm
5:00 pm
5:30 pm
Praise Band
Sunday School
Worship Service
Youth Super Bowl Party
Sisters In Christ
Faith Study
Please Keep In Your Prayers
Ann Belk
Bret Burquest
Margaret Cathcart
Lt. Carter Chandler
Cecile Clifford
Alice Clinger
Steve Cobb
David Etheridge
Carole Laird
Karen Lynip
Mac McMullen
Grant McNeill
Kelley Moore
Nancy Shrum
John Siggins
Shannon Smith
Kay Sullivan
Charlie Williams
Andrew Woodard
Sam Woods
Scripture tells us to “pray for one another” (James 5: 16). We alphabetically rotate through our church membership on an annual basis, and
each week we pray as a body for specific Carmel families. Although you may not know each member, our God is faithful to listen to the prayers we
bring on each other’s behalf before his throne. When there is a month which has a fifth Sunday, our staff members are the focus of our prayers.
This week we invite you to include the following families in your daily prayers: Darlene Conroy – Office Administrator; Angela Copperwheat –
Director of the Weekday School.
We would also like to invite the Carmel family to lift up the following college students in your daily prayer: Taylor Nisbet; Philip Hamrick; Sydney
Nazloo.