For October 3, 2010

Sunday: Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)

Monday: John 20:24-31

Tuesday: 1 Samuel 2:1-21

Wednesday: 1 Samuel 2:22-36

Thursday: Exodus 19

Friday: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Saturday: John 20

Next Sunday: October 3, 2010

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon text: John 20:24-31

Sermon title: “Life in His Name”

Music: Opening – Psalm 147 (Psalter)

Preparation – “Arise, My Soul, Arise” (#305)

Response – “The Head That Once Was Crowned...” (#298)

Closing – “Rejoice, the Lord Is King” (#309)

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism

OT Reading: Exodus 19

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

1 Samuel 2

Sovereign God, we praise Your Name in the presence of Your great congregation. There is no one like You. You are full of knowledge, power, and wisdom. In You the last shall be first, and the first shall be last. You give life, and You bring men down to the grave. You bring the rich to poverty, and You allow the destitute to sit with princes. You accomplish a salvation that we could never attain with our limited wisdom and strength. You bring new hope to a home of sin and sadness. Father, we mourn the foolishness and evil within our own families. You must bring us strong help from on high, or we will die in our sins. Grant to us hope and fruitfulness. We trust in You. Have mercy on us. Give us the wisdom to see things rightly, and the courage to bless and to discipline with Your love. What can we do if people will not listen to Your Word? Surely those who will not repent are headed toward trouble. Grant us hope again beyond the grave, and beyond the depth of the sin in our midst. Those who despise You are in great danger, but You will raise up for Yourself faithful priests who will believe in You and will humbly serve You forever.

Exodus 19

Lord God, You are near us. We have a Mediator who is forever in Your presence. You have brought us along on eagles’ wings as a kingdom of priests. We hear Your Law, and commit ourselves to obey Your commandments. Why would we ever sin against You? Forgive us, O Lord. Though we know that our Mediator has accomplished our redemption, it is still very frightening to think that we as sinners might somehow face Your wrath. We are assured that our Rock, Jesus Christ, has faced the fullness of Your justice that we deserved. Surely a mountain of punishment has been broken into nothing through the holy blood of Jesus Christ, who died for us. Your Son has come down to us through the preaching of the truth, and has spoken to us of good news. We believe Him, and believing, we find life in His Name.

John 20

Lord God, we marvel at the empty tomb. We consider the placement of the linen cloths lying there, cloths that once covered the dead body of Your Son. We think of the other cloth that once covered a lifeless face, now folded in a place by itself. We believe. Then we consider the familiar voice of Jesus calling His friend by her own name, the voice of a risen Man who walks in the presence of angels. Yes, we believe. He is risen. He is the firstborn of many brethren. As He is, so shall we be. Though we die, there is no point in anyone clinging to our flesh, for our spirits shall ascend on high, and when the Son of Man calls us out from the grave, we shall rise again, not with mortal flesh, but with immortal bodies. We long for Your coming, O Lord! Your Father is our Father. Your God is our God, and we have peace. Father God, fill Your church with Your Holy Spirit. As You sent Your Son, not to be served, but to serve, send us forward in Your love. Use Your church to declare the forgiveness of sins. Grant us a very secure faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and in our coming resurrection. Though we have not yet seen, we do sincerely believe.

For September 26, 2010

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Family Worship Guide

Sunday: Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)

Monday: John 20:19-23

Tuesday: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Wednesday: 1 Samuel 1:21-28

Thursday: Psalm 25

Friday: Luke 9:23-26

Saturday: John 20

Next Sunday: September 26, 2010

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon text: John 20:19-23

Sermon title: “Breathe on Me, Breath of God”

Music: Opening – “All Praise to God, Who Reigns Above” (#4)

Preparation – “Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder” (#172)

Response – “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” (#334)

Closing – “The Church's One Foundation” (#347)

Confession of Faith: Nicene Creed

OT Reading: Psalm 25

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

1 Samuel 1

Lord God, You have granted to us many blessings. Though we grieve for what we cannot have, surely You hear the cries of Your loved ones. We know of nothing that can be given to us that would take away our pain, but You are God, and You will help Your people. We give our lives to You. Our children are surely gifts from You. Though love for others opens the door to loss and sorrow, You will help us when we are troubled in spirit. There is an assurance of Your love that can only come from You. Even when we cannot feel any joy, surely one day we will laugh, for You will give to us our heart’s desire. In Your Son, we have everything we need for the greatest happiness. You are so kind to us. Though we live in this world of misery, You are with us. We give our lives to You again. As we are able, we also give You the lives of our children. As long as they live, they are Yours. Even when they die, they are in Your hands. Blessed be Your Name.

Psalm 25

O Lord God, do not let us be put to shame. Lead us in the way of Your Word. We wait for You. We love Your mercy and Your covenant faithfulness. We humble ourselves before You, because of our sin and because of Your greatness. Teach us Your truth. We follow the Man of Righteousness. He has obeyed You perfectly, and has delivered us from the worst trouble. We take refuge in You, O Lord. You will redeem the church from all her troubles.

John 20

Lord God, we marvel at the empty tomb. We consider the placement of the linen cloths lying there, cloths that once covered the dead body of Your Son. We think of the other cloth that once covered a lifeless face, now folded in a place by itself. We believe. Then we consider the familiar voice of Jesus calling His friend by her own name, the voice of a risen Man who walks in the presence of angels. Yes, we believe. He is risen. He is the firstborn of many brethren. As He is, so shall we be. Though we die, there is no point in anyone clinging to our flesh, for our spirits shall ascend on high, and when the Son of Man calls us out from the grave, we shall rise again, not with mortal flesh, but with immortal bodies. We long for Your coming, O Lord! Your Father is our Father. Your God is our God, and we have peace. Father God, fill Your church with Your Holy Spirit. As You sent Your Son, not to be served, but to serve, send us forward in Your love. Use Your church to declare the forgiveness of sins. Grant us a very secure faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and in our coming resurrection. Though we have not yet seen, we do sincerely believe.

For September 19, 2010

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Family Worship Guide

Sunday: Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)

Monday: John 20:11-18

Tuesday: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Wednesday: 1 Samuel 1:19-28

Thursday: Psalm 110

Friday: Exodus 20:17

Saturday: John 20

Next Sunday: September 19, 2010

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon text: John 20:11-18

Sermon title: “I have seen the Lord”

Music: Opening – “I Greet Thee, Who My Sure Redeemer Art” (#168)

Preparation – Psalm 110 (Psalter)

Response – “Thine Be the Glory” (#274)

Closing – “We Are God's People” (#355)

Confession of Faith: Apostles Creed

OT Reading: Psalm 110

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

1 Samuel 1

Lord God, You have granted to us many blessings. Though we grieve for what we cannot have, surely You hear the cries of Your loved ones. We know of nothing that can be given to us that would take away our pain, but You are God, and You will help Your people. We give our lives to You. Our children are surely gifts from You. Though love for others opens the door to loss and sorrow, You will help us when we are troubled in spirit. There is an assurance of Your love that can only come from You. Even when we cannot feel any joy, surely one day we will laugh, for You will give to us our heart’s desire. In Your Son, we have everything we need for the greatest happiness. You are so kind to us. Though we live in this world of misery, You are with us. We give our lives to You again. As we are able, we also give You the lives of our children. As long as they live, they are Yours. Even when they die, they are in Your hands. Blessed be Your Name.

Psalm 110

Great Redeemer, You are Lord, and Your Son is also the Lord at Your right hand. Together with Your Son and Your Spirit, You are one God. May Jesus Christ rule as the King of Your kingdom forever. May we be willing servants of our royal High Priest every day. Surely no one can stand against Him, for He reigns eternally in the fullness of Your Holy Spirit.

John 20

Lord God, we marvel at the empty tomb. We consider the placement of the linen cloths lying there, cloths that once covered the dead body of Your Son. We think of the other cloth that once covered a lifeless face, now folded in a place by itself. We believe. Then we consider the familiar voice of Jesus calling His friend by her own name, the voice of a risen Man who walks in the presence of angels. Yes, we believe. He is risen. He is the firstborn of many brethren. As He is, so shall we be. Though we die, there is no point in anyone clinging to our flesh, for our spirits shall ascend on high, and when the Son of Man calls us out from the grave, we shall rise again, not with mortal flesh, but with immortal bodies. We long for Your coming, O Lord! Your Father is our Father. Your God is our God, and we have peace. Father God, fill Your church with Your Holy Spirit. As You sent Your Son, not to be served, but to serve, send us forward in Your love. Use Your church to declare the forgiveness of sins. Grant us a very secure faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and in our coming resurrection. Though we have not yet seen, we do sincerely believe.

For September 12, 2010

Exeter Presbyterian Church

Family Worship Guide

Sunday: Review morning sermon (evening service @ 5pm)

Monday: John 20:1-10

Tuesday: Hosea 2:1-13

Wednesday: Hosea 2:14-23

Thursday: Psalm 16

Friday: Exodus 20:16

Saturday: John 20

Next Sunday: September 12, 2010

Preaching: Pastor Steve Magee

Sermon text: John 20:1-10

Sermon title: “The Empty Tomb”

Music: Opening – “Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul” (#57)

Preparation – Psalm 16 (Psalter)

Response – “Thine Be the Glory” (#274)

Closing – “Worship Christ, the Risen King!” (#286)

Confession of Faith: Heidelberg Catechism

OT Reading: Psalm 16

Suggested Bible Study and Prayers

(Passages that we will refer to in next Sunday's worship)

Hosea 2

Lord God, there is hope now for all of our brothers and sisters in Christ. We should put away our foolish sinning, for we have been redeemed by Your Son. When we look back upon our lives of sin, we hate our rebellion against You. You continued to provide for us day by day, and yet we used Your good gifts for more and more sinning. Our false lovers were no good for us at all. How could we have ever thought that idols would be the answer for us? Turn us back home again moment by moment. Keep us far away from the love of sinning. Open up our hearts to the great hope that is ours in Christ the Lord. Make us lie down in safety again. We receive Your steadfast love for us with amazement. Our glorious God, Your grace is great, and Your mercy is very powerful.

Psalm 16

Merciful Lord, we love You. You have heard us when we cried out to You. We faced distressing thoughts and agonizing fears. You heard our cry, and have caused us to rest again in Jesus Christ. Your promises are very secure. We will not be moved. The age of resurrection is surely coming. We are the payment of Your Son’s holy vow. We will praise You in the land of the living. We long for the coming of the perfect Jerusalem. We are there even now in Christ.

John 20

Lord God, we marvel at the empty tomb. We consider the placement of the linen cloths lying there, cloths that once covered the dead body of Your Son. We think of the other cloth that once covered a lifeless face, now folded in a place by itself. We believe. Then we consider the familiar voice of Jesus calling His friend by her own name, the voice of a risen Man who walks in the presence of angels. Yes, we believe. He is risen. He is the firstborn of many brethren. As He is, so shall we be. Though we die, there is no point in anyone clinging to our flesh, for our spirits shall ascend on high, and when the Son of Man calls us out from the grave, we shall rise again, not with mortal flesh, but with immortal bodies. We long for Your coming, O Lord! Your Father is our Father. Your God is our God, and we have peace. Father God, fill Your church with Your Holy Spirit. As You sent Your Son, not to be served, but to serve, send us forward in Your love. Use Your church to declare the forgiveness of sins. Grant us a very secure faith in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and in our coming resurrection. Though we have not yet seen, we do sincerely believe.