Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying”
* Hymn #226 ~ “As with Gladness Men of Old”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Matthew 2:9-12
* Hymn ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy!” (Christmas Edition)
Adult Choir Anthem ~ “Come, Thou Jesus”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 John 2:2-6
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “We Three Kings”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Ezekiel 37:1-6
New Testament Reading: Ephesians 2:1-10
Sermon: “Come Out” (John 11:38-44)
* Hymn #213 ~ “What Child Is This”
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
“Come Out” (John 11:38-44)
- Introduction
- Lazarus is Born Again
- Miracle time
- Stop focusing on what the eyes see
- Application
- Why this miracle?
- Our salvation story
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: Christmas Day Worship, “Service of Lessons and Carols,” 10-11am
No Sunday School: December 22 and 29, resume January 5
Next Sunday: Need help taking down Christmas decorations, 12:15pm
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Philippians 3:10-14 (Pastor Henry)