12.22.19 Order of Worship

Moment of silence and preparation followed by a Call to Worship.
 
Revelation: God Making Himself Known to Us – Psalm 2
Opening Prayer (the LORD’s Prayer) Matt. 6:9-13      (stand)
 
Adoration of Praise: Exalting our Glorious God
Hymn#87 Holy, Holy, Holy
 
Proclamation: God Speaking through His Word
First Message: (Faith & Family) Christ Centered Families
 
5-10 min restroom break
 
Confession of Need: Lifting Contrite Hearts up to the Lord
A cappella - Psalm #51 (pg.413) O thou that hearest when sinners cry
(to the tune of When I survey the Wondrous Cross).          (stand)  

Proclamation: God Speaking through His Word
Second Message: Where Will You Turn?  Isaiah 31:1-9
Moment of silence and preparation.
 
Assurance of Pardon:  Lord’s Supper   
Reading of 1Cor. 11:23-26 with further explanation from 1689LBC 30:1 Prayer of blessing; Partake of elements followed by
Congregational Affirmation & Response:  “ Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again in glory! ”

Supplications: Prayers & Testimonies   (seated)
 
Commission: God Sending Us Forth to Serve Him
A cappella Psalm #67 O God, Give Us Your Blessing
(to the tune of Church’s One Foundation).     (stand)

Dedication: Responding to God’s Commission
Congregational reading: Rev.3:14,20     (stand)
Individual and Family Bible Readings for Dec.23-28
Closing Prayer (stand)

Individual and Family Bible Readings
Dec.23 Zech 10; Jn 13
Dec.24 Zech 11; Jn 14
Dec.25 Zech 12:1-13:1; Jn 15
Dec.26 Zech 13:2-9; Jn 16
Dec.27 Zech 14; Jn 17
Dec.28 Mal 1; Jn 18