A JOURNEY OF LOVE THROUGH 1 CORINTHIANS
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LOWER PROVIDENCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH NOVEMBER 01, 2026
The Order for the Worship of God *Please rise in body or spirit.
CCLI License # 757967
Greeting, Welcome and Announcements Centering Music
Let it Be
*Call to Worship Leader: On this All Saints’ Day, we give thanks for all who have witnessed to the love of Christ, those who have gone before us and those who walk beside us today. People: We give thanks for their witness. Leader: Through Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit, God leads us in love and wisdom. People: Holy Spirit, guide us in wisdom. Leader: Come, let us worship the God whose love triumphs over all. People: In Christ, love wins through wisdom! Amen *Hymn
Just a Closer Walk with Thee
Prayer of the People and Prayer of Confession The Lord’s Prayer Assurance of Pardon *Response
Bless His Holy Name
Presentation of Our Tithes and Offerings Offertory Anthem *Doxology
If You’re Happy/Amen
by Thomas Hymn #592
Prayer of Dedication *Hymn
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Scripture Reading Sermon
1 Corinthians 2:6-16
TNIV
“Love Wins Through Wisdom” Reverend Ted Mingle
Sacrament of Communion Communion Anthem *Song of Praise
Take My Life, and Let it Be
arr. Marchand
Praise
*Benediction *Response
All You Need is Love
*Postlude The Prayer Team is available to meet and pray with you in the front of the Sanctuary after each worship service. Today’s prayer leaders are Pam Cherry and Elder Amybeth Weaver. FLOWERS The flowers on the lecterns this morning are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of Mary Raudenbush by Jim and the family; and Peg Hendricks, by her family. Visiting Today? Welcome! We'd love to meet you! Stop by the welcome desk in the atrium for a gift and more information about our church. SUNDAY MORNING GROWING OPPORTUNITIES Nursery Care is available during the worship service for children 3 years old and younger.
JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE The origins of the gospel song “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” are unknown. As is the case with many hymns, knowing where a song came from, while interesting and helpful at times, is not as important as the witness of the hymn itself in the lives of those who sing it. Such is the case of this venerable song. The first witness may be found in the testimonial nature of the text. The anonymous composer feels “weak” and lives in a world of “wrong.” The only way to be “satisfied” is by invoking Jesus who is “strong” and by walking closely beside him. It is the daily close walk with Christ that leads one to become more Christ-like. As James 4:8 notes, “Come close to God, and God will come close to you.” In the second stanza, the singer seems to be despondent in a “world of toil and snares.” The first rhetorical question posed is, “If I falter, Lord, who cares?” A second question - “Who with me my burden bears?”- receives a welcome response, “None but Thee.” The second witness is the wide range of recording artists who have sung this song. The Selah Jubilee Singers, the first gospel group to play the famed Apollo Theater, made the first known recording of the song in 1941. Following this recording are many others including the Sallie Martin Singers, Pat Boone, Tennessee Ernie Ford, Ella Fitzgerald, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. Perhaps no witness is stronger than the now traditional use of the song in New Orleans jazz funerals. The practice of jazz funerals began at the beginning of the 20th century, and by the 1960s, it had spread across social and ethnic boundaries to the point that it became an honor to have a jazz procession where musicians would participate as a sign of respect for the deceased person. “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” remains the traditional tune most associated with this event.
PRAISE CCLI Song # 7213077
INTRO Let everything that has breath, Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord! Let everything that has breath, Praise the Lord, Praise the Lord! VERSE 1 I’ll praise in the valley, Praise on the mountain, I’ll praise when I’m sure, Praise when I’m doubting. I’ll praise when outnumbered, Praise when surrounded, 'Cause Praise is the water, My enemies drown in. PRE-CHORUS As long as I’m breathing, I’ve got a reason to, CHORUS 1 Praise the Lord oh my soul! Praise the Lord oh my soul! VERSE 2 I’ll praise when I feel it, And I’ll praise when I don’t, I’ll praise 'cause I know, You’re still in control. 'Cause my praise is a weapon, It’s more than a sound, My praise is the shout, that brings Jericho down!
PRE-CHORUS As long as I’m breathing, I’ve got a reason to, CHORUS 2 Praise the Lord oh my soul! Praise the Lord oh my soul! I won’t be quiet, My God is alive, How could I keep it inside? Praise the Lord oh my soul! BRIDGE I’ll praise 'cause You’re sovereign, Praise 'cause You reign, Praise 'cause You rose, and defeated the grave! I’ll praise 'cause You’re faithful, Praise 'cause You’re true, Praise 'cause there’s nobody greater than You! I’ll praise 'cause You’re sovereign, Praise 'cause You reign, Praise 'cause You rose, and defeated the grave! I’ll praise 'cause You’re faithful, Praise 'cause You’re true, Praise 'cause there’s nobody greater than You! CHORUS 3 Praise the Lord oh my soul! Praise the Lord oh my soul! Praise the Lord oh my soul! Praise the Lord oh my soul!
PARTICIPATING IN WORSHIP LEADERSHIP TODAY: PREACHING Rev. Ted Mingle LITURGIST Sue Norris MUSICIANS Chancel Choir WELCOME AMBASSADORS Mary Cassady, Beth Hill, Suzie Lowery and Hannah Phillips USHER Laura Hewitt AV CREW Brandye Goettler, Bob Jaworski, Tyler Kimble and Bill Phillips
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