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FAITH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, August 18, 2019 · 11:00 a.m.

Prelude

Welcome and Announcements Elder Joe McGuire

*Call to Worship and Invocation The 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; and lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and

the glory, forever. Amen.

Welcome first time visitors and friends. We’re glad you came to worship with us

today. Please fill out one of the welcome cards in the back of the pew in front of you. Later as the offering plate comes by, place this card in the offering plate. Nursery is available during both our morning and evening services. Please ask a greeter for assistance. There are complimentary books and pamphlets on the welcome table in the narthex, feel free to take one home with you. Please ask an usher if you would like wireless listening assistance or a large print tablet.

Our sermons are available online! http://www.sermonaudio.com/faithopclongbeach

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*Opening Song of Praise “Be Unto Your Name”

We are a moment You are forever,

Lord of the ages, God before time.

We are a vapor, You are eternal.

Love everlasting, reigning on high.

Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty.

Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain.

Highest praises, honor and glory

be unto Your name, be unto Your name.

We are the broken, You are the Healer,

Jesus, Redeemer, mighty to save.

You are the love song we'll sing forever,

Bowing before You, blessing Your name.

Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty.

Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain.

Highest praises, honor and glory

be unto Your name, be unto Your name.

Holy, holy, Lord God Almighty.

Worthy is the Lamb Who was slain.

Highest praises honor and glory

be unto Your name, be unto Your name,

be unto Your name.

CCLI Song # 2177476 Gary Sadler | Lynn DeShazo

© 1998 Integrity's Hosanna! Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing (Integrity Music [DC Cook])) For use solely with the SongSelect®. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1891810

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*Song of Praise “As the Deer”

As the deer panteth for the water, So my soul longeth after Thee. You alone are my heart's desire, And I long to worship Thee. (verse 1, sing 2x) You alone are my strength, my shield; to You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship Thee. You're my friend and You are my brother Even though You are a King. I love You more than any other, so much more than anything. You alone are my strength, my shield; to You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship Thee. I want You more than gold or silver, Only You can satisfy. You alone are the real joy-giver And the apple of my eye. You alone are my strength, my shield; to You alone may my spirit yield; You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship Thee. You alone are my heart's desire and I long to worship Thee.

CCLI Song # 1431 Martin Nystrom © 1984 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing (Admin. by Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing, Inc.) For use solely with the SongSelect®. Terms of Use. All rights reserved. www.ccli.com CCLI License # 1891810

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Scripture Confession of Faith 2 Timothy 3:16-17

16All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.

Reception of New Members

Pastoral Prayer

Offering

*Hymn 188 “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting”

Scripture Reading 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 (ESV)

13 But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first fruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. 14 To this he called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter.

16 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, 17 comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word.

Message Standing Firm in the Gospel

Pastor James Lim *Hymn 289 “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing”

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*Benediction and Response 731 “Doxology”

Praise God from whom all blessings flow;

praise him all creatures here below;

praise him above, ye heav’nly host:

praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Postlude *Please stand if able

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Song Service – 5:50 p.m. Evening Worship Service – 6:00 p.m.

*Call to Worship

Hymns of Praise

Prayer

Offering

Scripture Reading Matthew 7:1-6

Message Love Is Discerning

Intern Joseph Pollard

*Hymn 355 “We Are God’s People”

Closing Prayer

*Benediction

*Postlude

*Please stand if able

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Announcements * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

New Members This morning we joyfully receive Michael Albert and Payton Kooi into communicant membership.

Pacific Care Ministry Please join us today at 2 PM as we go to Pacific Care to share God’s love with the residents there and also to lead them in worship. See Dorothy Carpi if you have questions.

All Church Beach Party You’re invited to the all church beach party this Saturday, August 24, at the Brandon’s home in Newport Beach, 2120 E. Oceanfront Newport Beach 92661. Come any time after noon to enjoy fellowship and time on the beach. A taco truck will provide dinner starting at about 5pm. If you would like to help with food, please bring an appetizer or dessert.

Women’s Refresh: A One Day Only Event Fellowship and refreshment for the women of Southern California, Arizona, and Hawaii OPCs, age 13 and up. Saturday, October 5, from 9 am – 4 pm at the Westminster OPC come for fun and games, singing and food, missions

and prayer. Our guest speaker, Kathleen Curto, will speak on “Contentment: A Refreshing Jewel”. Please register by September 21 at opcwomensretreat.org/opc-womens-refresh . Questions? Talk to Diana Post or Lisa Dorn!

Prayer & Praise Updates:

David Haney, GA Moderator 2019, (Cardiac event) The family of Rev. Jack Sawyer of Pineville OPC, in Louisiana (mourning his recent death)

To submit updates please contact the office

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Sign Up To Bring Fellowship Snacks The sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall – there are only 20 slots left to fill before the end of the year. Can you help? Sign up today!

Budget Details Year to Date Offering Budget: $244,615.00 Year to Date Offering Receipts: 232,289.27 Current Budget Shortfall: - 12,325.73 Nursery Schedule

Today Helper Next Week Helper S.S. April Kaylen

Infant Erin Audra Becca Sophia

2-5 yo Gerrit Josh Emily Nathan M. Kitchen Crew: Hiliana Sainz / Carol Brandon Next Week’s Snacks: Sweet: Sherin Labib Non-sweet: Thanh McGuire Next Week’s Messages: AM “The Mission of Prayer”, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5 PM “The Basis of the Golden Rule: Our Loving God”, Matthew 7:7-12 Intern Joseph Pollard

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Michael’s Testimony

I came to faith in Christ at a young age thanks to my parents teaching me the

Word and faithfully taking me to church. As I grew up, I came to understand

and appreciate more and more Christ's atoning work for me and the depth of

my sin. I was blessed to be a part of the ministry of Camp Susque as a

camper (and later as a counselor in high school and college) which was

instrumental in my spiritual growth. Being taught biblical truths while

surrounded by God's beautiful creation is tough to beat. Another galvanizing

experience was with a particular English teacher, who openly (and frequently)

mocked the Bible and Christians during class. As a result, some friends and I

formed a Bible study lead by a local pastor. It was a fruitful time of learning

more about Biblical doctrines and the historicity of Scripture, and helped to

strengthen my faith. I continue to be thankful as I see God's providence

throughout my life- surrounding me with good Christian friends in college and

being part of a solid campus ministry (RUF Penn State), and into my adult life

being able to find a reformed church once I moved to California (Redeemer

PCA). As I join a new church community here at Faith, I look forward to

growing and serving alongside everyone.

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Payton’s Testimony

For as long as I can remember there has been a fairly standard procedure for

Sundays. I would get up at my mother’s calling, shower, eat breakfast and go

to church in time for choir and Sunday School. In the evenings it was always a

similar practice: my own patterns were interrupted at the call of a parent, I

rushed to be ready, and we left for the evening service. There is nothing

wrong with a family practice of going to church together, but it was never really

my own choice to make. Similarly, it seems that my faith then was never one

of my own choosing, but one that my parents and family assumed and

facilitated for most of my life. I would say that the turning point between

following the faith of my parents and deciding to make it my own was this past

year during college. I found that there were people around me who didn’t

seem to make their faith a priority, and conversely a lot of other people who

seemed to have grown into a faith of their own. I wasn’t in a bubble anymore,

this was a picture of the rest of my life, and now I had a choice. I have seen

God working in my life growing up through my family and the way they have

facilitated a lot of my Christian growth. While at school I have seen God’s work

through members of my on-campus Bible study. A passage that helped me a

lot this year was Romans chapter seven (particularly verses 24-25), where

Paul tells the church in Rome about his own struggles with daily sin. I found

this to be a comfort and a sort of assurance, that if God’s grace was more than

enough for Paul then it would also be more than enough for me. “Wretched

man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God

through Jesus Christ our Lord!” Romans 7:24-25a (ESV). In this passage,

Paul makes it abundantly clear that despite everything I have done and

everything I will do wrong, I can still trust in Jesus for my salvation.

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~For Prayer and Participation~

TODAY, August 18, 2019 9:30 a.m.- Sunday School Hour 11:00 a.m.- Morning Worship Service 12:20 p.m.- Adult Council Meeting 2:00 p.m.- Pacific Care Ministry 5:50 p.m.- Song Service 6:00 p.m.- Evening Worship Service 7:30 p.m.- A & E (HS/college) and Salt & Light (MS) Bible Study TUESDAY, August 20, 2019 12:00 p.m.- Senior Lunch, for those 55+ WEDNESDAY, August 21, 2019 6:30 p.m.- Bible Bistro (college/career) at the Dempsey’s, 6941 Santa Rita, Garden Grove (714)892-5335 SATURDAY, August 24, 2019 8:00 a.m.- Men’s Breakfast Prayer Meeting at Spires (Cherry & Del Amo) 12:00 p.m.- Beach Party at the Brandon’s Home in Newport Beach, see announcement

For Your Calendar: August 26 – Trustees Meeting August 28 – Samaritan House Ministry September 1 – Ladies Prayer Meeting September 3 & 17 – Senior Lunch, for those 55+ September 8 – Fellowship Luncheon, Choirs Resume September 12 – Alzheimer’s Caregiver’s Support Group September 25 – Samaritan House Ministry

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