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The Lord's Day Sunday, August 1, 2021
Reflections God is the foundation and fountain of all being and all beauty, from whom all is perfectly derived, and on whom all is most absolutely and perfectly dependent; of whom and through whom and to whom is all being and all perfection; and whose being and beauty is as it were the sum and comprehension of all existence and excellence: much more than the sun is the fountain and summary comprehension of all the light and brightness of the day. - Jonathan Edwards, The Nature of True Virtue; some scholars believe that Edwards reflected more often on God’s beauty than any other theologian in church history. Ask all creatures and they will answer: "Look and see, we are beautiful!" Their beauty is their confession. The pinnacle of beauty, the beauty toward which all creatures point, is God. He is supreme being, supreme truth, supreme goodness, and also the apex of unchanging beauty. - Herman Bavinck, Reformed Dogmatics
Order of Worship
§ Call to Worship & Opening Prayer Psalms 27:4; 96:5-6
Pastor: One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: § Congregation
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, Standing
All: To gaze upon the beauty of the Lord
and to inquire in his temple.
Pastor: For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
All: Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
§ Hymn of Adoration The King in All His Beauty
O lift your eyes to heaven, see the Holy One eternal; Words and Music
by Matt Boswell
Behold the Lord of majesty, exalted in his temple. and Matt Papa
As symphonies of angels praise, now strain to sound his glory; ©2015 Getty
Come worship, fall before his grace—the King in all his beauty. Music Hymns
and Songs | Love
Your Enemies
Refrain: How worthy, how worthy, how worthy, Publishing |
The King in all his beauty. Messenger
Hymns
Now see the King who wears a crown—one made of shame and splinters;
The sacrifice for ruined man, the substitute for sinners.
As earth is stained with royal blood and quakes with love and fury,
He breathes his last and bows his head—the King in all his beauty. (Refrain)
Now see the Savior lifted up—the Lamb who reigns in splendor;
The hope of every tribe and tongue—his kingdom is forever!
Bring praise and honor to his courts, bring wisdom, power, blessing.
For endless ages we’ll adore the King in all his beauty. (Refrain)All Scripture Silent Confession & General Prayer of Confession
quotations are
taken from the
Holy Bible, Heavenly Father, your Son teaches us that the greatest commandment is to love
English Standard you with all our heart and soul and mind and strength, and that the second is
Version, like it: to love our neighbor as ourselves.
copyright © 2001
by Crossway
Bibles, a Father, we are absorbed with ourselves. We love our accomplishments, our
division of Good pleasures, and our plans more than you. We show it in our neglect of secret
News Publishers. prayer and of feeding on your holy Word. We compare ourselves to our
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neighbors, leading us both to pride and to resentment and envy. Have mercy
permission.
All rights on us and change us. Grant us new repentance; in our Savior’s name we pray,
reserved. Amen.
All songs used
by permission. Assurance of the Gospel Isaiah 53:6-7
CCLI License
#2432089.
All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own
way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth; like a
lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent,
so he opened not his mouth.
§ Hymn of the Gospel Upon a Life I Have Not Lived
Words by Upon a life I have not lived, upon a death I did not die,
Horatius Bonar, Another’s life, Another’s death, I stake my whole eternity.
1808-1889 (alt. by
K. Twit)
Music by Kevin Not on the tears which I have shed, not on the sorrows I have known,
Twit, 2012 Another’s tears, Another’s griefs, on these I rest, on these alone.
©️2012 Kevin Twit
Music Refrain: O Jesus, Son of God, I build on what thy cross has done for me;
There both my life and death I read,
My guilt and pardon there I see, there I see.
Lord, I believe – O deal with me as one who has thy Word believed!
I take the gift, Lord, look on me as one who has thy gift received. (Refrain)
Upon a life I have not lived, upon a death I did not die,
Another’s life, Another’s death, I stake my whole eternity. (Refrain)Intercessory Prayer & 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 the evil one. For thine is the kingdom, and the power and
the glory forever. Amen.
§ Song of Preparation Come Light Our hearts
Refrain: For you, O Lord, our souls in stillness wait. Words and Music
by Sandra
For you, O Lord, our souls in stillness wait.
McCracken
Truly our hope is in you, truly our hope is in you. ©️2014 Drink
Your Tea
O Lord of life, our only hope,
Your radiance shines on all who look to you in the dark.
Emmanuel come, come light our hearts. (Refrain)
O joy above all other loves,
In you we find more than enough, we come as we are,
O heal and restore, come light our hearts. (Refrain)Sermon James 4:11-12
Verbal Judges 11
Do not speak evil against one another, brothers. The one who speaks against a
and Real
brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But
Judgment
if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge.
Rev. Brian Habig
There is only one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy.
12
But who are you to judge your neighbor?
If you are caring "You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not
for a child and
need to step out
stand up against the life of your neighbor: I am the Lord.You shall not hate
of the service your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest
with him/her, a you incur sin because of him. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge
cry room is
available for you against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as
off the lobby. yourself: I am the Lord." (Leviticus 19:16-18)
“But I say to you that everyone who is angry with his brother will be liable to
judgment; whoever insults his brother will be liable to the council; and whoever
says, ‘You fool!’ will be liable to the hell of fire.” (Matthew 5:22)Notes
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper
Guidelines for Receiving the Lord's Supper
Words of
The Lord’s Supper, also called Communion or the Eucharist, is the family meal of
Institution,
Serving of the Christians. We invite all followers of Jesus to partake of this sacrament: those who
Bread and the Cup, have believed the good news, have repented of their sins, and are baptized members
Thanksgiving.
in good standing with the Lord’s Church. If you are not a Christian, or if you are not
*Trays marked prepared to share in this meal, we encourage you to spend this time in prayer. We
‘juice’ contain
non-alcoholic hope this time is helpful to you as you consider your relationship with Jesus and his
grape juice. people, the Church.
The unmarked
trays contain wine.
Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy
The crackers are
gluten, nut, and
manner will be guilty of profaning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person
dairy free. examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who
eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and drinks judgment on himself.
(1 Corinthians 11:27-29)
Prayers of Reflection for Those Not Partaking
For those Prayer for Those Searching for Truth:
comfortable
partaking: Lord Jesus, you claim to be the way, the truth and the life. Grant that I might be
undaunted by the cost of following you as I consider the reasons for doing so. If
The ushers will
direct you to exit
what you claim is true, please guide me, teach me and open me to the reality of who
your row. you are. Give me an understanding of you that is coherent, convincing, and that
Hand sanitizer is
leads you into the life you promise.
available in front
of the communion Prayer for Awakening:
tables.
Lord Jesus, I have heard teaching from the Bible for years, and have been in church
Individual cups of for years, but very little of this seems real to me. Please show me the reality of what
juice or wine will be
distributed to each you are saying. Unnerve me with the bad news. Captivate me with the good news.
member partaking Make what is familiar seem new.
in communion.
Please take your Prayer for Belief:
bread and cup back
to your seat. Lord Jesus, I admit that I am weaker and more sinful that I ever before believed, but
through you I am more loved and accepted than I ever dared to hope. I thank you
The pastor will direct
the congregation to
for paying my debt, bearing my punishment on the cross and offering forgiveness
partake at the same and new life. Knowing that you have been raised from the dead, I turn from my sins
time.
and receive you as Savior and Lord.§ Hymn of Response From the Depths of Woe
From the depths of woe I raise to thee the voice of lamentation; Based on
Psalm 130
Lord, turn a gracious ear to me and hear my supplication;
If thou iniquities dost mark, our secret sins and misdeeds dark, Words by Martin
Luther, 1524,
O who shall stand before thee? (Who shall stand before thee?) Music by
O who shall stand before thee? (Who shall stand before thee?) Christopher
Miner, 1997
©️1997 Christopher
To wash away the crimson stain, grace, grace alone availeth; Miner Music
Our works, alas! are all in vain; in much the best life faileth;
No man can glory in thy sight, all must alike confess thy might,
And live alone by mercy. (Live alone by mercy.)
And live alone by mercy. (Live alone by mercy.)
Therefore my trust is in the Lord, and not in mine own merit;
On him my soul shall rest, his word upholds my fainting spirit;
His promised mercy is my fort, my comfort and my sweet support;
I wait for it with patience. (Wait for it with patience.)
I wait for it with patience. (Wait for it with patience.)
Though great our sins and sore our woes his grace much more aboundeth;
His helping love no limit knows, our upmost need it soundeth.
Our Shepherd good and true is he, who will at last his Israel free
From all their sin and sorrow. (All their sin and sorrow.)
From all their sin and sorrow. (All their sin and sorrow.)
§ Benediction
Pastor: Let us go out to serve the world and our city as those Announcement
of God's blessing
who love our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. upon his people.
All: Thanks be to God!
§ DismissalPlease Take Note: YOUTH:
For information
about summer
Baptism | Sunday, August 22 | 8:30 & 11am | MBC youth events,
Members' children will be baptized as members of our church family. Register contact Chandler
at downtownpres.churchcenter.com to participate, and contact Abby Ream with Machemehl.
any questions.
YOUNG ADULTS:
Nursery Committee Contact
Jeff Heiser
The Nursery Ministry is looking for 7 women, who are members of DPC, to
for information.
partner with us on the Nursery Committee beginning in September. Ladies on
this committee do not serve on the normal nursery service rotation. If you are
interested in serving in this way, please contact Tiffany Mauk. WOMEN:
Contact Betsy
Norwood for more
Elementary Sunday School information.
We are looking forward to welcoming our school age children back to Sunday
School in the fall. Classes will take place weekly in between services beginning MEN:
Sunday, September 12th. Registration for our elementary aged children will run Contact
from August 15th-31st. More details to follow. Jeff Heiser
for information.
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If you are a member of DPC and interested in teaching Sunday School during
the 2021-2022 school year or would like more information, please reach out to GIVING:
Mary Young (dpcchildren@downtownpres.org) or Jimmy Green Available online.
(jfgreenjr@gmail.com).
MORE
INFORMATION:
downtownpres.org
PRAYER
REQUESTS:
Prayer requests
can be sent to
prayer@
downtownpres.orgWelcome to
Downtown Presbyterian Church
Thank you for worshiping with us today. The vision of DPC is to see every avenue
of downtown Greenville connected with the good news and loved well.
Our mission is to uphold the gospel of Jesus Christ, share life in small groups,
and find avenues of downtown to love.
Visitors, we are so glad you are here!
Please fill out our Connect Card form, linked via QR code here:
Feel welcome to reach out to any staff member with questions.
STAFF:
Brian Habig De McKinley
Pastor Bookkeeper/HR
bhabig@downtownpres.org dmckinley@downtownpres.org
Jeff Heiser Ryan McMillen
Assistant Pastor Music Director
jheiser@downtownpres.org rmcmillen@downtownpres.org
Meg Hooper Betsy Norwood
Director of Communications Women's Ministries Director
mhooper@downtownpres.org bnorwood@downtownpres.org
Scott Hultstrand Adam Radcliff
Executive for Church Leadership Assistant Pastor
scott@downtownpres.org aradcliff@downtownpres.org
Chandler Machemehl Abby Ream
Assistant Pastor of Youth & Families Church Life Coordinator
cmachemehl@downtownpres.org aream@downtownpres.org
Tiffany Mauk Mary Young
Nursery Director Children's Director
dpcnursery@downtownpres.org dpcchildren@downtownpres.orgLove one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.
(Rom. 12:10)
Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. (1 Pet. 4:9)
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those
who are of the household of faith. (Gal. 6:10)
Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. (Gal. 6:2)
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
(1 Thess. 5:11)
But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you
may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. (Heb. 3:13)
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another
in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in
your hearts to God. (Col. 3:16)
...addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and
making melody to the Lord with your heart... (Eph. 5:19)
Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly.
Never be wise in your own sight. (Rom. 12:16)
I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you
agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same
mind and the same judgment. (1 Cor. 1:10)
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