First United Presbyterian Church
Outdoor Worship
10:00am Sunday, June 14, 2020
Bailey Retreat
10600 95th Street
Coal Valley, Illinois
Since printed bulletins will not be provided today, you are encouraged to print the order of service at home and bring it with you to the Bailey retreat, or access this page with your smartphone during the service.
For those who cannot join us at Bailey Retreat, we understand. We love you and miss you. Pastor Steve’s sermon will be shared with you via email and posted online.
Giving of Tithes and Offerings
An offering will not be taken during the worship service today. You are able to give online, through the mail, or through your bank’s bill pay service. In this time of need, your financial support is greatly appreciated.
Prelude
Welcome & Prayer
Jim Sanderlin, Director of Worship
Call to Worship
from Revelation 4, 5
Leader: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,
Who was and is and is to come.
People: God, You are worthy
To receive glory and honor and power,
For you created all things!
Leader: Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
To receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!
People: To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!
All: Let us worship God!
hymn of praise
You Are My All in All
by Dennis Jernigan
©1991 Shepherd’s Heart Music
You are my strength when I am weak,
You are the treasure that I seek,
You are my all in all.
Seeking You as a precious jewel,
Lord to give up I'd be a fool,
You are my all in all.
Jesus, Lamb of God,
Worthy is Your name.
Jesus, Lamb of God,
Worthy is Your name!
Taking my sin, my cross, my shame,
Rising again, I bless Your name:
You are my all in all.
When I fall down You pick me up,
When I am dry You fill my cup,
You are my all in all.
Prayer of Confession
Lord, I Need You
by Matt Maher
©2011 sixsteps Music
Lord, I come, I confess.
Bowing here I find my rest.
Without You I fall apart.
You’re the One that guides my heart.
Lord, I need You, oh, I need You,
Ev'ry hour I need You.
My one defense, my righteousness,
Oh God, how I need You.
Where sin runs deep Your grace is more.
Where grace is found is where You are.
And where You are, Lord, I am free:
Holiness is Christ in me.
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way.
And when I cannot stand I’ll fall on You:
Jesus, you’re my hope and stay.
Assurance of Pardon
Hear these words from II Corinthians 12:9: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Brothers and sisters, go forward in the power of Jesus Christ, who paid the price for your sin and forgives you. Amen.
OLD Testament Reading
Psalm 46 Mike Weger
1 God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
3 though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
6 The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
7 The LORD of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
8 Come, behold the works of the LORD,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
10 “Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”11 The LORD of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Congregational Prayer and the lord’s prayer
Keith Asmus
Prayer of Illumination
Show Us Christ
by Doug Plank and Bob Kauflin
©2011 Sovereign Grace Worship
Prepare our hearts, O God,
Help us to receive.
Break the hard and stony ground,
Help our unbelief.
Plant Your Word down deep in us,
Cause it to bear fruit.
Open up our ears to hear,
Lead us in Your truth.
Show us Christ, show us Christ.
O God, reveal Your glory
Through the preaching of Your Word
Until every heart confesses Christ is Lord.
Your Word is living light
Upon our darkened eyes,
Guards us through temptations,
Makes the simple wise.
Your Word is food for famished ones,
Freedom for the slave,
Riches for the needy soul,
Come speak to us today.
Where else can we go, Lord,
Where else can we go?
You have the words of eternal life.
Sermon
Timothy and Epaphroditus: Uncommon Men to Be Honored
Philippians 2:19–30
Dr. Steve Miller, Intentional Interim Pastor
19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know Timothy's proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel. 23 I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, 24 and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also.
25 I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, 26 for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. 27 Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. 28 I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. 29 So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, 30 for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me.
hymn of response
O Jesus, I Have Promised
words: John Bode
music: Arthur Mann
O Jesus, I have promised
to serve thee to the end;
be thou forever near me,
my Master and my Friend;
I shall not fear the battle
if thou art by my side,
nor wander from the pathway
if thou wilt be my guide.
O let me feel thee near me!
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
the tempting sounds I hear;
my foes are ever near me,
around me and within;
but Jesus, draw thou nearer,
and shield my soul from sin.
O Jesus, thou hast promised
to all who follow thee,
that where thou art in glory
there shall thy servant be;
and, Jesus, I have promised
to serve thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow,
my Master and my Friend.
Benediction
CCLI 206793