Reaching Out With The Love of Christ "A new commandment I give to You: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." — Jesus Christ (John 13: 34-35)

A Congregation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church • Sonora, California

The Lord's Day • March 7, 2010 Prelude of Praise *God Calls Us to Worship: Psalm 105:1-4 *We Ask God for His Presence *We Praise Our Lord - Hymn 457: "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" God's Instructs His People - Matthew 5:21-26 We Commit Our Ways to God - Hymn 634: "Sweet Hour of Prayer" We Come to God in Prayer We Bring our Tithes and Offerings *We Prepare Our Hearts for God's Word - Hymn 570: "Faith of Our Fathers" Our Children Are Instructed Reading of God's Word: Genesis 37:15-25 (Pew Bible, O.T. p. 29) Sermon: "A Murderous Plot" *We Respond to God's Word - Hymn 618: "His Eye is on the Sparrow" We Observe the Lord's Supper Hymn 645: "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee" During the hymn, an offering will be taken for the Deacons' Fund *Benediction *Doxology 731: "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" (* Congregation Standing) Memory Work for the Week Psalm 47:3-4 — He subdues peoples under us, And nations under our feet. He chooses our inheritance for us, The glory of Jacob whom He loves. Selah. Westminster Shorter Catechism Q#39 — What is the duty God requireth of man? A. The duty which God requireth of man, is obedience to his revealed will. Announcements Welcome to Oak Hill! We're happy that you have come to worship with us today. Pastor Dave Bush continues his new series of messages on the life and character of Joseph, the son of Jacob. We are also privileged to celebrate the Lord's Supper the sacrament of grace commemorating Christ's atoning sacrifice for the forgiveness of our sins. If you are visiting for the first time, we welcome you into our fellowship today and hope you will come again. Following the service, you are invited to stay for a brief time of fellowship and refreshments in the church parlor. Sunday school classes for all ages will follow. Elder John Keiter will begin a new study in the adult class. Pastor Dave Bush will begin a new class today for prospective members and others interested in knowing more about the teachings of our church and denomination. You do not need to commit to church membership by taking the class, but if you intend to seek membership, this class is required. Our church's radio broadcast, entitled "Foundations," began today at 8 a.m. on KVML. Be sure to help publicize this ministry in our community and the wider listening area. The Sonora prayer and study group will meet at the residence of Carol Edwards this week, 6:30 p.m. Please feel free to join the Bushes for a meal prior to the meeting. Please notify Jennifer is you plan on attending the dinner. CALENDAR: (See full calendar.) Today — Lord's Supper; new members information class and new adult Sunday school series begin Tonight — Calaveras County Bible Study, 6:15 p.m. Tonight — Prison ministry Monday — Prison ministry Bible study Wednesday — Sonora prayer group, 6:30 p.m. Saturday — Church work day; prison volunteer training Sunday, March 21 — Family Fellowship Luncheon; nursing home ministries Friday, March 26 — Session meeting Sunday, March 28 — Palm Sunday Sunday, April 4 — Easter The Calaveras County Bible Study resumes tonight at 6:15 p.m. at the home of Brook and Tonya Moes. The study will examine the Book of Acts. The deacons have scheduled a work day here at church for Saturday. Come and help with the spring spruce-up of the church property. Copies of the new Church Directory are available for download from our church web site. For those who are unable to download a directory, a few printed copies are available on the Free Literature Table at the back of the sanctuary. WEBMASTER NEEDED! If you have skills in web site design or administration, please consider volunteering for this ministry when current Webmaster Garry Moes moves to South Carolina in June. Contact Garry at 532-6462 or gjmoes@hughes.net. MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES: Greeter today: The Keiters. Next: Eileen Hayenga. Church cleaning for Sunday March 14: The Sampsons. Next: The Toys. Nursery attendant today: Sub needed for Carol Edwards. Next: Monica Dunkel. REMAINING MARCH BIRTHDAYS 15 - Jayne McMahon REMAINING MARCH ANNIVERSARIES 31 - Peter & Clea Sampson Our Prayer and Body Life Causes for Praise and Thanksgiving... For God's care for Carol Edwards through her successful gall bladder surgery last week. For the ministry and work of the Foothill Pregnancy Center. For the blessing and privilege to minister to our community through our new "Foundations" radio ministry. For the opportunity to work together at our work day next Saturday. For the interest a couple has shown in renting the Swarbricks' commercial building. Pray for a decision soon. For the recent rain and snow which appear to have brought our region's water supplies to normal levels. Causes for Petition... For the new adult Sunday school class and the new members class to be edifying. That Monica Dunkel's problem renter would depart peaceably. For the Ledbetter's sister-in-law, Laurel, who suffered a recent stroke. That Jennifer Bush will be directed to a competent high school curriculum for C.J. For Eileen and Jerry Earl Hayenga and their financial challenges. For the upcoming Presbytery meeting That Julie Thurston would find a job soon. That God would bring more consistent work to the McMahons. For all our young adults who are seeking to attend college soon. For 9-year-old Kya as she gets medical attention for her continuing heart problems. That God will prepare and protect Maj. Mark Hand as he anticipates deployment to Afghanistan in two weeks. That Sam Masquelier will be able to discern whether God is calling him to prepare for gospel ministry. For the Joy family to minister to Tom's mother and family and be able to return to regular fellowship at Oak Hill. That Randy Murphy and others will get victory over habitual sin. That God would enable the destruction of the abortion industry and for the work of Foothill Pregnancy Center. For those who are struggling with financial difficulties. That God will grant Jerry Lynn health and clarity of mind. That God would raise up and morally protect godly spouses for our singles. For hindrance or overturning of godless legislation and governmental power being considered or administered by state and federal authorities. Pray that God will grant His Spirit to our political leaders. That God will draw several families to our church. For sanctifying grace within the Oak Hill community. That our prison ministry will bear much fruit for God's honor. That God would protect the rights and fruits of our homeschooling and Christian school families. Pray that God will bless our foreign and home missions. For local churches to seek consistency with God's Word. For God will send His saving mercies to our unsaved families and friends. That God will protect our military, law enforcement and emergency personnel.