The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, And he who wins souls is wise. Proverbs 11:30 (NKJV)

Call to Worship “Victory In Jesus”

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff’ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. “The Old Rugged Cross”

Oh, that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above, To bear it to dark Calvary. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. “The Old Rugged Cross”

In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine, Such a wondrous beauty I see; For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died, To pardon and sanctify me. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. “The Old Rugged Cross”

To the old rugged cross I will ever be true; Its shame and reproach gladly bear; Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away, Where His glory forever I’ll share. So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown. “The Old Rugged Cross”

Offertory Prayer Receiving of Tithes and Offerings 2 Corinthians 9:6 “Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”

Children’s Message

Special Recognition W.S. Griffin

Special Appreciation and Remarks W.S. Griffin

Special Music “Amazing Grace” Senior Choir

When the captain there saw what happened, he honored God: "This man was innocent! A good man, and innocent!" All who had come around as spectators to watch the show, when they saw what actually happened, were overcome with grief and headed home. Those who knew Jesus well, along with the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a respectful distance and kept vigil. There was a man by the name of Joseph, a member of the

Jewish High Council, a man of good heart and good character. He had not gone along with the plans and actions of the council. His hometown was the Jewish village of Arimathea. He lived in alert expectation of the kingdom of God. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Taking him down, he wrapped him in a linen shroud and placed him in a tomb chiseled into the rock, a tomb never yet used. It was the day before Sabbath, the

Sabbath just about to begin. The women who had been companions of Jesus from Galilee followed along. They saw the tomb where Jesus' body was placed. Then they went back to prepare burial spices and perfumes. They rested quietly on the Sabbath, as commanded. Luke 23:47-56 (MSG)

Sermon WAITING AT THE CROSS Rev. Dan Deaton

The cross upon which Jesus died Is a shelter in which we can hide; And its grace so free is sufficient for me, And deep is its fountain as wide as the sea. There's room at the cross for you; There's room at the cross for you. Tho’ millions have come, There's still room for one- Yes, there's room at the cross for you. “Room at the Cross” The cross upon which Jesus died Is a shelter in which we can hide; And its grace so free is sufficient for me, And deep is its fountain as wide as the sea. There's room at the cross for you; There's room at the cross for you. Tho’ millions have come, There's still room for one- Yes, there's room at the cross for you. “Room at the Cross”

Tho’ millions have found Him a friend And have turned from the sins they have sinned, The Savior still waits to open the gates And welcome a sinner before it's too late. There's room at the cross for you; There's room at the cross for you. Tho’ millions have come, There's still room for one- Yes, there's room at the cross for you. “Room at the Cross” Tho’ millions have found Him a friend And have turned from the sins they have sinned, The Savior still waits to open the gates And welcome a sinner before it's too late. There's room at the cross for you; There's room at the cross for you. Tho’ millions have come, There's still room for one- Yes, there's room at the cross for you.

“Room at the Cross” The hand of my Savior is strong, And the love of my Savior is long; Thro’ sunshine or rain, thro’ loss or in gain, The blood flows from Calv'ry to cleanse every stain. There's room at the cross for you; There's room at the cross for you. Tho’ millions have come, There's still room for one- Yes, there's room at the cross for you. “Room at the Cross” The hand of my Savior is strong, And the love of my Savior is long; Thro’ sunshine or rain, thro’ loss or in gain, The blood flows from Calv'ry to cleanse every stain. There's room at the cross for you; There's room at the cross for you. Tho’ millions have come, There's still room for one- Yes, there's room at the cross for you.

Benediction

Greet the Family Of God Postlude Ashley Porter