Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Rejoice, the Lord Is King!”
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Isaiah 42:8
* Hymn ~ “Give Him Glory!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: 1 Peter 4:1-6
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn #580 ~ “Lead On, O King Eternal”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Psalm 133:1-3
New Testament Reading: Colossians 3:12-17
Sermon: “Worthy of the Gospel of Christ” (Philippians 1:27 – 2:4)
Hymn ~ “Afflicted Saint, to Christ Draw Near”
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
“Worthy of the Gospel of Christ” (Philippians 1:27 – 2:4)
I. Introduction
II. Exhorting the Church
A. Live like a Christian
B. Unity and suffering
III. Conclusion and Application
A. Live worthy yet always not worthy
B. How do you view suffering?
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: Looking for ushers (singles and couples); sign up in FH
Abortion Ministry: Monday at TPP; Thursday at TPP 11:30am-1:30pm; Saturday at TPP
Wednesday: Council Meeting, 5pm
Saturday: Baby Shower
January 27-29: “High School Snow Camp” near Leavenworth
January 29: Second Semester Sunday School classes begin; Adult classes: Bible Study on Book of Lamentations (Deacon Chris Nyland), “Stockholm Syndrome Christianity”: The church’s love affair with culture (Dr. John West)
Pastoral Counseling? See Associate Pastor Henry Flowers
Food Pantry: Food available for church families in kitchen
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Philippians 2:5-18