Lord’s Day 50, December 16, 2018
Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has come and has redeemed His people. (Luke 1:68) May Zechariah’s praise fill our hearts and mouths as we gather for worship today. Our Redeemer has come – Joy to the World!
A hearty welcome to our visitors! We pray that God will bless you in our midst as we worship Him together. Please join us after the worship services for refreshments and fellowship.
| Morning Service – 9:30 a.m.
Silent Prayer (concluded by singing TPH 558) *Song of Approach TPH 300:1,3,4 *Call to Worship *Confession of Dependence M: Congregation, in whose name is your help? C: Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. *God’s Greeting *Song of Adoration TPH 319 God’s Law Prayer of Confession (printed on bulletin) Song of Forgiveness TPH 51B:1-4 Congregational Prayer Offerings 1) Church 2) RITE (Seminary in Ukraine) *Song of Preparation TPH 301 Scripture Reading Genesis 3:1-15 (p. 1590) Text I John 3:1-10 (I John 3:8) (p. 1900) Sermon The Mission of Jesus (II): to destroy the works of the devil (1) the devil’s grip (2) the Son’s power (3) the believer’s deliverance Prayer for Application and Growth *Song of Response TPH 314 *The Benediction *Doxology TPH 149B:1-2 |
Afternoon Service – 3:00 p.m.
Silent Prayer (concluded by singing TPH 558) *Song of Approach TPH 95b:1-4 *Call to Worship *Confession of Dependence M: Congregation, in whose name is your help? C: Our help is in the name of the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. *God’s Greeting *Song of Adoration TPH 313:1-4 *Confession of Faith Apostles’ Creed (TPH, p. 851) *concluding doxology TPH 313:5 Reading through the Psalms Psalm 126 Congregational Prayer Offering RITE (Seminary in Ukraine) *Song of Preparation PH 53:1-4, 7 Confession of Faith Canons of Dort 3.1-3 (p. 906) Scripture Reading Ephesians 2:1-5 (p. 1821) Sermon Needed: A Resurrection from the Dead (1) man’s depravity (2) man’s inability (3) God’s intervention Prayer for Application and Witness *Song of Response TPH 435:1,3,5 *Benediction *Closing Song TPH 69B:1-2 (tune: EVENTIDE) |
Next Sunday (December 23, 2018), Lord willing, we will gather to meet the Lord in His Word:
- AM: John 12:46 Why Jesus Came into the World (3): to bring light into darkness
- PM: Canons of Dort, 3/4.10 ‘Twas Grace that taught my heart to fear