Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “O Word of God Incarnate”
* Hymn #218 ~ “Angels, from the Realms of Glory”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Luke 2:8-14
* Hymn ~ “Joy Has Dawned”
Children’s Choir Anthem ~ “A Babe is Born”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:1-9
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q&A’s 98-99
Q. 98. What is prayer?
A. 98. Prayer is an offering up of our desires to God, for things agreeable to his will, in the name of Christ, with confession of our sins and thankful acknowledgement of his mercies.
Q. 99. What rule has God given for our direction in prayer?
A. 99. The whole Word of God is of use to direct us in prayer, but the special rule of direction is that form of prayer which Christ taught his disciples, commonly called the Lord’s Prayer.
* Hymn ~ “Holy Child”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 56:8-13
New Testament Reading: Revelation 7:15-17
Sermon: “Jesus Wept” (John 11:28-37)
* Hymn #211 ~ “God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen”
Communion
Response and Blessing
* Doxology to the tune of “For All the Saints” #358
Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same.
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, Alleluia. Amen.
* Blessing/Benediction
[* indicates to please stand]
Sermon Notes
“Jesus Wept” (John 11:28-37)
- Introduction
- Jesus Speaks with Mary
- Jesus is deeply moved
- Angered by sin
- Application
- Much is communicated by “Jesus wept”
- He knows our tears
Announcements
Today: Nursery (Birth through age 3) for children during Sunday School and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Wednesday: Church Council, 5pm
Thursday: “Gingerbread House Night,” 6th-12th grade, 6-8:30pm
No Sunday School: December 22 and 29, resume January 5
Christmas Day Worship: 10am-11am; “Service of Lessons and Carols”
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 11:38-44