Order of Worship
Preparation for Worship
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ “Jerusalem, Lift Up Thy Voice!”
* Hymn #53 ~ “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”
Welcome and Announcements
Adoration of God
Call to Worship: Psalm 2:10-12
* Hymn #100 ~ “Holy, Holy, Holy!”
Confession of Sin
* Reading of the Law: Matthew 22:36-40
Assurance of Pardon
* Hymn ~ “I Plead for Grace”
Means of Grace
Sacrament of Baptism
Pastoral Prayer and Lord’s Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 17:15-21
New Testament Reading: Hebrews 11:8-12
Sermon: “I Promise” (Genesis 12:1-4; 15:1-17; 17:1-14)
Hymn #460~ “Amazing Grace”
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
“I Promise” (Genesis 12:1-4; 15:1-17; 17:1-14)
I. Introduction
II. God’s Pledge to Abraham
A. Three conversations
B. The covenant ceremony
III. Conclusion and Application
A. You want assurance of salvation?
B. God has taken full responsibility
Announcements
Today: Nursery for children birth through three during SS and Worship.
Today: The “Worship Training Room” (across from kitchen) is available for young families (livestream available).
Communication from us? Please fill out a pink card (on Information Table)
Today: Happy 25th Anniversary 😊
Today: MOMS Group information meeting in large upstairs SS room, 11:30am
Today: Individual/Family pictures for Photo Board; after worship in WTR
Thursday: “Ladies’ Book Club and Study”; 6:30-8pm, at the Friesema’s
Friday: “Equipping the Saints”; 6:30pm; first of 4 monthly sessions; “Abolition of Man”
Next Sunday: “Sunday Soup and Fellowship” (2nd and 4th Sundays); 5-7:30pm; supper, fellowship, singing, and prayer
January 22: 25th Church Anniversary Dinner and Celebration; RSVP in FH
Baby/Bridal Shower Organizer: Interested? See Pastor Rich
Please: Food and drink limited to Fellowship Hall. Thank you.
Pantry: Food available for our families in kitchen
Next Week’s Sermon Text: Exodus 20:18-21