January 2, 2022 Bulletin

By grace alone, through faith alone, because of Christ alone

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

 

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