Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying”
* Hymn #207 ~ “Good Christian Men, Rejoice”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 105:1-3
* Hymn #219 ~ “All Praise to Thee, Eternal Lord”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 6:25-34
Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: Nicene Creed
We believe in one God, the Father Almighty; Maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible.
And in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God, begotten of the Father before all worlds; God of God, Light of Light, very God of very God, begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by whom all things were made;
Who, for us men and for our salvation, came down from heaven, And was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the virgin Mary, and was made man; and was crucified also for us under Pontius Pilate; He suffered and was buried; and the third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven, and sits on the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again, with glory, to judge both the quick and the dead; whose kingdom shall have no end.
And we believe in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life; who proceeds from the Father and the Son; who with the Father and the Son together is worshiped and glorified; who spoke by the prophets.
And we believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the remission of sins; and we look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
* Hymn #229 ~ “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child”
Means of Grace
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 22
New Testament Reading: Romans 8:12-17
Sermon: “A Holy Ambition” (Pastor Henry) (Philippians 3:10-14)
* Hymn ~ “Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne”
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
“A Holy Ambition” (Pastor Henry) (Philippians 3:10-14)
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: Thank you to Pastor Henry and Elder Harvey for leading us in worship; Pastor Rich returns tomorrow
Today: Need help taking down Christmas decorations, 12:15pm
Next Sunday: Sunday School resumes; Sunday School Opening next week, too
Reminder: No food or drink in sanctuary
Food Pantry: Available for ERC families in the kitchen
Pastoral Counseling? See Pastor Henry
Next Week’s Sermon Text: John 11:45-57