Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “All Hail to Thee, O Blessed Morn!”
* 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”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Peter 4:1-6
Assurance of Pardon
Sacrament of Baptism
* Hymn ~ “O Holy Night!”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: 2 Samuel 22:47-51
New Testament Reading: 1 Peter 2:4-8
Sermon: “My Rock” (Psalm 144:1-15)
* 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
“My Rock” (Psalm 144)
I. Introduction
II. My Rock and My Fortress
A. God is big; we are small
B. Repeating our prayers
III. Application
A. Rock, Fortress, Stronghold, Deliverer, and Shield for you?
B. Is Jesus your problem?
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during Sunday School and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available)
Communication from us? Please fill out a Communication Card (on back table)
Today: Once a month Prayer Meeting, 11:45am (4th/5th grade room)
Today: Children’s Christmas Pageant, 3pm; please bring Christmas cookies to share
Wednesday: Council Meeting, 5pm
Wednesday: “Gingerbread House” Party; (6th-12th grade), 6-8:30pm
December 24 and 31: No Sunday School; resumes January 7
December 25: Christmas Day Worship, 10am
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Food available for ERC families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Psalm 145:1-21