Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates”
* Hymn #195 ~ “Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 105:1-3
* Hymn ~ “Joy Has Dawned”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Deuteronomy 6:20-25
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Apostles’ Creed
We believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ His only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried;
He descended into Hades; the third day He rose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and sits on the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; From there He shall come to judge the quick and the dead.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
* Hymn #219 ~ “All Praise to Thee, Eternal Lord”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 33:17-22
New Testament Reading: Romans 5:1-5
Sermon: “Christian, Rejoice in Your Living Hope” (Elder Harvey) (1 Peter 1:3-9)
* Hymn ~ “Holy Child”
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
“Christian, Rejoice in Your Living Hope” (Elder Harvey) (1 Peter 1:3-9)
- Introduction
- Rejoice in a future heavenly reward
- The Christian’s inheritance
- Inheritance guarded by God
- Rejoice despite suffering/despair
- The testing of faith
- Results of the testing
- Rejoice in knowing Christ
- Those who have not seen yet still love
- Application/Conclusion
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)
Today Pastor Rich and family will be back next week
Today: Thank you to those who can stay and help put Christmas décor away, 11:45am
Next Sunday: Sunday School resumes, 9am
Puyallup Church Plant Timeline: January 11, Elder Harvey is commissioned; January 18, sending out those who are part of the plant; January 25: Puyallup Reformed Church Sunday Worship launch
January 25: Compassion Ministry meeting, 11:45am
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Job 15:1 – 21:34