June 14, 2015 - Faith Covenant Church

OUR STATEMENT OF FAITH
The Presbyterian Church in America or “The PCA” is a distinctly evangelical
denomination in the Reformed tradition. The Bible as the Word of God is
the primary standard for our faith. The Westminster Confession of Faith and
Catechisms, although subordinate to the Bible in their authority, set forth our
understanding of biblical truth in a consistent, concise, and reliable form. In the
Reformed tradition, there are five key tenets, among others, that we hold to: By
Scripture Alone; By Christ Alone; By Grace Alone; By Faith Alone; and To God
Alone be the Glory.
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We believe the Bible is the written word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit
and without error in the original manuscripts. The Bible is the revelation
of God’s truth and is infallible and authoritative in all matters of faith and
practice.
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We believe in the Holy Trinity. There is one God, who exists eternally in three
persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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We believe that all are sinners and totally unable to save themselves from God’s
displeasure, except by His mercy.
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We believe that salvation is by God alone as He sovereignly chooses those
He will save. We believe His choice is based on His grace, not on any human
individual merit, or foreseen faith.
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We believe that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God, who through His perfect
life and sacrificial death atoned for the sins of all who will trust in Him, alone,
for salvation.
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We believe that God is gracious and faithful to His people not simply as
individuals but as families in successive generations according to His Covenant
promises.
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We believe that the Holy Spirit indwells God’s people and gives them the
strength and wisdom to trust Christ and follow Him.
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We believe that Jesus will return, bodily and visibly, to judge all mankind and
to receive His people to Himself.
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We believe that all aspects of our lives are to be lived to the glory of God under
the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
611 3rd Avenue East • Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone (406) 752-2400 • Fax (406 752-2569
office@faithcov.com • www.faithcov.com
Spreading A Love for God and His Glory
June 14, 2015
“’Return to your home, and declare how much God has done for you.’
And he went away, proclaiming throughout the whole city
how much Jesus had done for him.”
Luke 8:39
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
MOMENT FOR MISSIONS: Sam Wills, Mission Aviation Fellowship
*CALL TO WORSHIP: Psalm 135:1-5
Leader: Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD, give praise, O
servants of the LORD, who stand in the house of the LORD, in the
courts of the house of our God!
All:
Praise the LORD, for the LORD is good; sing to his name, for
it is pleasant!
Leader: For the LORD has chosen Jacob for himself, Israel as his own
possession.
All:
For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above
all gods. Praise the LORD!
*O WORSHIP THE KING - Hymn #2
(*Indicates when to stand)
*WONDERFUL MERCIFUL SAVIOR
Wonderful, merciful Savior, precious Redeemer and friend.
Who would have thought that a lamb could rescue the souls of men;
Oh, you rescue the souls of men.
Counselor, comforter, keeper; spirit we long to embrace.
You offer hope when our hearts have hopelessly lost the way;
Oh, we hopelessly lost the way.
CALENDAR
TODAY
8:30 a.m.
9:45 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
(Chorus)
You are the one that we praise. You are the one we adore.
You give the healing and grace our hearts always hunger for;
Oh, our hearts always hunger for.
Almighty, infinite Father faithfully loving your own.
Here in our weakness you find us falling before your throne;
Oh, we’re falling before your throne.
(Chorus 2x)
WORSHIP SERVICE
Coffee & Fellowship
WORSHIP SERVICE
Mission Meal with Sam & Dawn Wills
THis WEEK
Tuesday
– Elder/Deacon Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the church
LOOKING AHEAD
*PRAYER OF PRAISE
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*GOD OF WONDERS
Lord of all creation, of water, earth and sky.
The heavens are your tabernacle; glory to the Lord on high.
(Chorus)
God of wonders beyond our galaxy you are holy, holy.
The universe declares your majesty; you are holy, holy.
Lord of heaven and earth. Lord of heaven and earth.
Early in the morning, I will celebrate the light.
When I stumble in the darkness, I will call your name by night.
(Chorus)
(Bridge)
Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth.
Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth.
Hallelujah to the Lord of heaven and earth.
You are holy, holy.
Tuesdays
– Music practice, 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesdays – Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups 7:00 p.m. (Sept.-May)
Weekly
– Adult Small Groups (Sept.-May)
1st Sundays
– Diaconal Offering
1st Tuesdays
– Trustee Meeting
3rd Tuesdays
– Elders/Deacons’ meeting, 7:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesdays – Elizabeth Women, noon, at Jo Anne Ross’ home, (Sept.-May)
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Sunday, June 21
– Father’s Day Potluck, 12:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall
June 22-26
– Vacation Bible School - Register Today! 6-8:15 p.m.
Tuesday, July 7
– Trustees Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the church
Thursday, July 9
– Feed the Flathead, 5:30 p.m. at Central Christian Church
Tuesday, July 21
– Elder/Deacon Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the church
Tuesday, Aug. 4
– Trustees Meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the church
Thursday, Aug. 13
– Feed the Flathead, 5:30 p.m. at Central Christian Church
Tuesday, Aug. 18
– Elder/Deacon Meeting, 7:00 p.m. at the church
Friday-Monday, Sept. 4-7 – FCC Church Camp at Middle Thompson Lake
God of wonders beyond our galaxy you are holy, holy.
Precious Lord reveal your heart to me; you are holy, holy.
The universe declares your majesty; you are holy, holy.
Lord of heaven and earth. Lord of heaven and earth.
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Announcements (cont.)
NEIGHBORS IN NEED FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH: Support Neighbors in Need at a
benefit brunch on Sunday, June 21, at the Hampton Inn in Kalispell (1140 Hwy 2 West).
The benefit, featuring live music, catering by Vista Linda and a silent auction, supports
NIN’s work helping local families with emergency shelter needs. Last year NIN assisted
835 families in the Flathead valley. Tickets are $15 or $12 for seniors and are available in
advance at Glacier Bank or at the door.
LOST AND FOUND: Please check out the lost and found items on the table in the
fellowship hall and pick up anything that belongs to you! Items left too long will be
donated to the thrift store.
CALL TO CONFESSION
SCRIPTURE OF EXHORTATION: Revelation 21:8
But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the
sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in
the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.
All:Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom
of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor
idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor
thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers
will inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-10)
SILENT CONFESSION OF SIN
DECLARATION OF GRACE: 1 Corinthians 6:11
But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of
the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.
For Prayer Chain requests or to be added to the prayer chain, please contact
the church office at 752-2400 or email to office@faithcov.com.
*SCRIPTURAL CONFESSION OF FAITH: Colossians 1:15-20
All: Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible
and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities
– all things were created through him and for him. And he is before
all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head
of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the
dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the
fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile
to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace
by the blood of his cross.
*DOXOLOGY (ROMANS 11)
Oh, the depths of the riches
Of the wisdom and knowledge of God
How unsearchable His judgements,
How untraceable his paths.
June
DEACON OF THE MONTH............................................................................Doug Brown
NURSERY COORDINATOR............................................................................ Darcy Hearn
Direct Nursery questions, concerns, praises, etc., to Darcy at 270-8933.
Today
USHERS/GREETERS (8:30 AM)......................................................Nick & Hanni Hanson
USHERS/GREETERS (10:30 AM).................................................... Tim & Kate Anderson
CHILDREN’S CHURCH (10:30 AM service only).............Carol Van Duyne & Maria Bay
First WORSHIP NURSERY (8:30 AM infants)......................................................... Hearns
First WORSHIP NURSERY (8:30 AM toddlers thru 3yrs)...................................... Russells
Second WORSHIP NURSERY (10:30 AM infants).....................................................Jentzs
Second WORSHIP NURSERY (10:30 AM toddlers thru 3yrs)........................... Lancasters
FELLOWSHIP HOUR HOSTS.................................... Marlo Lancaster & Jenaé Schmautz
COMMUNION PREP........................................................................................Carol Martin
COMMUNION CLEAN-UP ..................................................................Yvonne Hernandez
NEXT SUNDAY – June 21
USHERS/GREETERS (8:30 AM)......................................................Nick & Hanni Hanson
USHERS/GREETERS (10:30 AM).................................................... Tim & Kate Anderson
CHILDREN’S CHURCH (10:30 AM service only)....................................... Sharon Salyer
First WORSHIP NURSERY (8:30 AM infants)......................................................... Motley
First WORSHIP NURSERY (8:30 AM toddlers thru 3yrs)........................................ Hearns
Second WORSHIP NURSERY (10:30 AM infants)................................................ Tinkham
Second WORSHIP NURSERY (10:30 AM toddlers thru 3yrs)......... C. Hanson/Hernandez
FELLOWSHIP HOUR HOSTS......................................................... Rik & Audrey Goodell
COMMUNION PREP........................................................................ Terry & Judy Fosberry
COMMUNION CLEAN-UP........................................................................... Diane Nugent
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Who knows the mind of our God?
And who can bring counsel to Him?
Who has given to God, that God should repay?
For from Him, through Him,
To Him is everything.
To God be the glory forever and ever,
To God be the glory forever, Amen.
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OFFERTORY & RESPONSE
Reminder: please sign and pass the Attendance Register down the pew.
10:30 a.m. Service: Children ages 4-6 are excused for Children’s Church
(held downstairs in the Fellowship Hall)
REVELATION SONG
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain; holy, holy is he.
Sing a new song to him who sits on heaven’s mercy seat.
(Repeat)
(Chorus)
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,
who was and is and is to come.
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings;
you are my ev’rything and I will adore you.
LOCAL OR REGIONAL MINISTRY TO PRAY FOR: Salvation Army, Major Steven
Svenson
MISSION PROJECT OR MISSIONARIES TO PRAY FOR: Please petition our King
of Kings on behalf of Rohan and Rebecca Crown, who are with Mission to the World
laboring with love at church-planting at Amazing Grace PCA, in Lethbridge, Alberta, and
cross-culturally serving the Blackfoot Nation and youth in that area.
MISSION MEALS 2015: Join the mission committee for the first of
several Mission Meals this summer TODAY after the second service.
Sam and Dawn Wills will share about their experience serving with
Mission Aviation Fellowship in the Congo in Africa.
FATHER’S DAY LUNCH: Everyone is invited for a potluck lunch Sunday, June 21,
following the second service. The Fellowship Committee will provide pulled pork and
baked chicken. Please bring a salad (last names A-K) or a pie (last names L-Z) to share.
Clothed in rainbows of living color, flashes of lightning, rolls of thunder;
blessing and honor, strength and glory and power be to you, the only wise King.
(Chorus)
The King is Coming!
Vacation Bible School
Filled with wonder, awestruck wonder at the mention of your name.
Jesus, your name is power, breath and living water, such a marv’lous mystery!
(Chorus 2x)
You’re invited to celebrate the King!
Come to Vacation Bible School and learn about Jesus
and His great sacrifice and promise to all of us!
Children ages 3 to those going into fifth grade are invited
for five evenings of faith building fun!
Register online at http://bit.do/faithvbs2015 or fill out a card in the foyer
or contact the church office (752-2400).
SERMON – Legion – Luke 8:26-39
(See pages 6-8 for sermon outline and text)
*WHAT WONDROUS LOVE IS THIS - Hymn #261
CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
Wine is located in the two outer rings;juice is located in the center ring.
(See FCC Observance on page 5)
PRAYER FOR THE CONGREGATION
Announcements
*MY JESUS, I LOVE THEE - Hymn #648
*BENEDICTION
June 22-26, 6-8:15 p.m.
FCC CHURCH CAMP - SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calendar now for FCC Church
Camp Labor Day weekend Sept. 4-7, 2015. Plan to celebrate the end of summer with a
weekend together with your church family! Watch for details over the summer!
GENERAL OFFERING SUMMARY THROUGH MAY 31:
Targeted Budget = $141,093.62; Offerings received = $142,738.47
CHILD BRIDGE FOSTER/ADOPTIVE CARE INFORMATIONAL MEETING:
Families interested in foster/adoptive care and anyone interesting in supporting foster/
adoptive care are invited to an informational seminar Tuesday, June 16, at Hope Church
(536 Birch Grove Rd.) Dinner will be served at 5:30 with the meeting starting at 6 p.m.
Come learn more about the issues and hear from foster/adoptive parents who are in the
midst of the journey. RSVP to 837-2247 (childcare not provided).
HOPE BABY BOTTLE FUNDRAISER: Please return your baby bottles in the
church foyer by Father’s Day to help Hope Pregnancy Ministries during their Baby
Bottle Fundraiser! Hope Pregnancy Ministries serves women experiencing unplanned
pregnancy by providing free pregnancy testing and ultrasound with options counseling, as
well as mentorship and material needs for young moms! Questions? Call 257-5700.
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Questions for Reflection and Discussion
1. In the ancient Greek world, Hippocrates explained all diseases as
the result of natural causes. They had a category for mental disorders.
Many also had a category for demonic influence. It will not do to
simply say that the ancients were unsophisticated and superstitious.
Considering that the vast majority of the world has always believed
in evil spirits, where does that place those who refuse to acknowledge
anything supernatural?
LORD’S SUPPER OBSERVANCE
At Faith Covenant, the Lord’s Supper is observed each Lord’s Day as the climax of
our worship service. We invite to the Lord’s Table all those who are baptized disciples
of Jesus Christ, under the authority of Christ and His body, the Church. By eating the
bread and drinking the cup with us as a visitor, you are acknowledging to our church
that you are in covenant with God. You also acknowledge that you are a sinner, without
hope except in the sovereign mercy of God, and that you are trusting in Jesus Christ
alone for your salvation. If you have any doubts about your participation, please speak
to the pastor or one of the elders after the service. Wine and bread are the elements of
the supper as instituted by Jesus Christ. We recommend the use of wine; however we
offer both juice and wine in the tray to allow true liberty of conscience. The wine is
located in the two outer rings and the juice is located in the center ring.
2. The text raises several questions for us that are not answered.
Consider: “One must be content to treat the account at the level it is
offered and not try to answer questions it does not address.” — Darrel
Bock
3. When the Lord removes evil, it is costly. We see that in the OT
sacrifices, and we see that in the cross of Christ. How does this text
also demonstrate this reality?
4. How does the fear of the people in v-37 differ from the fear of the
disciples in v-25? What makes the difference?
5. Notice in v-39 that he is commanded to tell of what God had done
for him, and he in turn told others what Jesus had done for him. How
has the Lord called you to be his witness and presence where he has
placed you?
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CONTACT INFORMATION
“Serving One Another in Love” Galatians 5:13
CHURCH OFFICE: 752-2400 / office@faithcov.com
SENIOR PASTOR: Lloyd Pierson, Ph.D.
ASSOCIATE PASTOR: Shane Waldron
PASTOR OF MUSIC: Aaron Scott
OFFICE STAFF: Kristin Bay, Hanni Hanson
BOOKKEEPER: Carlynn Stahlberg
CUSTODIAN: Kelly Brown
ELDERS
Grady Bennett..................... 314-4207
Tom Jentz............................ 755-2029
Duane Martin.......................sabbatical
Don Olmsted....................... 250-7915 DEACONS
Buford Bennett.................... 261-7124
Doug Brown........................ 890-0760
Ike Eisentraut....................... 257-2222
Bill Gamble......................... 249-0152
BUILDING TRUSTEES
Brian Bay............................. 752-9087 Paul Hobus.......................... 270-5434
Josh Turner.......................... 212-9617 Matt Riley........................... 756-8913
Micah Tinkham................... 471-0080
Steve Thompson.................. 857-3326
Jan Wassink......................... 249-6590
Micah Hill........................... 270-7940
Mike Stahlberg.................... 270-2509
Bruce Tulloch...................... 755-4550
Nick Hanson........................ 253-4668
Russ Hadley (lead).............. 752-3661
Matt Vander Ark.................. 871-0615
All Music Copied Under CCLI License #34680
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SERMON OUTLINE
June 14, 2015
Sermon: Pastor Lloyd Pierson, Ph.D.
Sermon Title: Legion
I. A maximized miracle
A. “Though this world with devils filled”
B. What do we do with unanswered questions?
C. The value of life
II. A mixed response
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SERMON TEXT
Luke 8:26-39 (ESV)
26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is
opposite Galilee. 27 When Jesus had stepped out on land, there met
him a man from the city who had demons. For a long time he had
worn no clothes, and he had not lived in a house but among the
tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before him
and said with a loud voice, “What have you to do with me, Jesus,
Son of the Most High God? I beg you, do not torment me.” 29 For
he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man.
(For many a time it had seized him. He was kept under guard and
bound with chains and shackles, but he would break the bonds and
be driven by the demon into the desert.) 30 Jesus then asked him,
“What is your name?” And he said, “Legion,” for many demons
had entered him. 31 And they begged him not to command them to
depart into the abyss. 32 Now a large herd of pigs was feeding there
on the hillside, and they begged him to let them enter these. So he
gave them permission. 33 Then the demons came out of the man and
entered the pigs, and the herd rushed down the steep bank into the
lake and were drowned.
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When the herdsmen saw what had happened, they fled and
told it in the city and in the country. 35 Then people went out to see
what had happened, and they came to Jesus and found the man
from whom the demons had gone, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed
and in his right mind, and they were afraid. 36 And those who had
seen it told them how the demon-possessed man had been healed.
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Then all the people of the surrounding country of the Gerasenes
asked him to depart from them, for they were seized with great fear.
So he got into the boat and returned. 38 The man from whom the
demons had gone begged that he might be with him, but Jesus sent
him away, saying, 39 “Return to your home, and declare how much
God has done for you.” And he went away, proclaiming throughout
the whole city how much Jesus had done for him.
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