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The Lord’s Day ~ November 29, 2020
The Preparation for Worship
For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36)
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
The Adoration of God
Call to Worship – Psalm 27:4
*Psalm of Praise – Psalm 27C, ARP Psalter
Speaker: Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
All: And into His courts with praise. (Psalm100:4)
The Invocation and Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*The Hymn of Exaltation – Hymn 98
(Now Thank We All Our God)
The Responsive Reading – Psalm 103, p. 821
*The Response of Praise (Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart)
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son.
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son.
And now let the weak say, "I am strong," Let the poor say,
"I am rich, Because of what the Lord has done for us."
And now let the weak say, "I am strong," Let the poor say,
"I am rich, Because of what the Lord has done for us."
The Confession of Sin
The Call to Repentance - Romans 6:15-18
What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.
The Prayer of Confession (a moment of silent confession)
O LORD, we have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly. We soon forget your works and do not wait for your counsel. We have not believed your word; we have complained and have not heeded your voice. We have provoked You to anger with our deeds. Nevertheless, regard our cry and remember your covenant, according to the multitude of Your mercies. Save us, O LORD our God, to give thanks to your holy name. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. (Psalm 106)
The Assurance of Pardon – Galatians 1:4,5 "He gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever."
*The Hymn of Gratitude – Hymn 298, vv. 1-4
(The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns)
The Means of Grace
The Pastoral Prayer
The Worship of Giving
*The Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*The Prayer of Dedication
The Scripture – John 16:16-24
The Sermon – Indestructible Joy
The Response and Blessing
*The Hymn of Consecration – Psalm 30, vv. 1-2, 5
(ARP Psalter)
*The Benediction
*Congregation Standing
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Announcements
We welcome all who are visiting with us today. The Pastor and elders are available to pray with you or speak with you about your relationship with God.
Prayer Meeting is on Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m. at the church.
On Sunday, December 6 there will be a congregational meeting immediately following the worship service for the purpose of approving the budget for 2021 and electing the one elder, a deacon and the treasurer. Steven Bane is being presented for election to the office of elder. The session is asking the congregation to approve of an extra year of service for Chris Rookstool as deacon. Copies of the 2021 budget are in the lobby.
Sunday School meets @ 10:00 to study the book of Revelation.
Calling all ladies to “spruce up” our church building for the holidays on Saturday, December 5, @ 10-12 a.m. Deby will bring all the fresh greenery and clippers. We will need a few live poinsettias and many helpful hands!
It is good to consider how brief our seasons of grace are so that we may be motivated to improve them. But the sorrows of the disciples would soon be turned into joy; as those of a mother, at the sight of her infant. The Holy Spirit would be their Comforter, and neither men nor demons, neither sufferings in life nor in death, would ever deprive them of their joy. Believers have joy or sorrow, according to their sight of Christ, and the signs of his presence. Sorrow is coming on the ungodly, which nothing can lessen; the believer is an heir to joy which no one can take away. Where now is the joy of the murderers of our Lord, and the sorrow of his friends? (Matthew Henry)
We all, if we will, may have a vision of Christ as close, as real, as firmly certifying us of His reality, as if He stood there, visible to our senses. And so, ‘by this vision splendid’ we may ‘be everywhere attended,’ and whithersoever we go, have burning before us the light of His countenance, in the sunshine of which we shall walk. Brother! that is personal Christianity — to see Jesus Christ, and to live with the thrilling consciousness, printed deep and abiding upon our spirits, that, in very deed, He is by our sides. O how that conviction would make life strong and calm and noble and blessed! How it would lift us up above temptation! ‘He endured as seeing Him who is Invisible.’ What should terrify us if Christ stood before us? What should charm us if we saw Him? Competing glories and attractions would fade before His presence, as a dim candle dies at noon. It would make all life full of a blessed companionship. Who could be solitary if he saw Christ? or feel that life was dreary if that Friend was by his side? It would fill our hearts with joy and strength, and make us evermore blessed by the light of His countenance. (Alexander Maclaren)
The Lord’s Day ~ November 29, 2020
The Preparation for Worship
For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. (Romans 11:36)
Prelude and Silent Prayer
Welcome and Announcements
The Adoration of God
Call to Worship – Psalm 27:4
*Psalm of Praise – Psalm 27C, ARP Psalter
Speaker: Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
All: And into His courts with praise. (Psalm100:4)
The Invocation and Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
*The Hymn of Exaltation – Hymn 98
(Now Thank We All Our God)
The Responsive Reading – Psalm 103, p. 821
*The Response of Praise (Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart)
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son.
Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy One,
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son.
And now let the weak say, "I am strong," Let the poor say,
"I am rich, Because of what the Lord has done for us."
And now let the weak say, "I am strong," Let the poor say,
"I am rich, Because of what the Lord has done for us."
The Confession of Sin
The Call to Repentance - Romans 6:15-18
What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? Certainly not! Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey, you are that one’s slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death, or of obedience leading to righteousness? But God be thanked that though you were slaves of sin, yet you obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine to which you were delivered. And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness.
The Prayer of Confession (a moment of silent confession)
O LORD, we have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wickedly. We soon forget your works and do not wait for your counsel. We have not believed your word; we have complained and have not heeded your voice. We have provoked You to anger with our deeds. Nevertheless, regard our cry and remember your covenant, according to the multitude of Your mercies. Save us, O LORD our God, to give thanks to your holy name. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. (Psalm 106)
The Assurance of Pardon – Galatians 1:4,5 "He gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory for ever and ever."
*The Hymn of Gratitude – Hymn 298, vv. 1-4
(The Head That Once Was Crowned with Thorns)
The Means of Grace
The Pastoral Prayer
The Worship of Giving
*The Doxology Praise God from whom all blessings flow; praise Him all creatures here below; praise Him above, ye heavenly host: praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*The Prayer of Dedication
The Scripture – John 16:16-24
The Sermon – Indestructible Joy
The Response and Blessing
*The Hymn of Consecration – Psalm 30, vv. 1-2, 5
(ARP Psalter)
*The Benediction
*Congregation Standing
-----------------------
Announcements
We welcome all who are visiting with us today. The Pastor and elders are available to pray with you or speak with you about your relationship with God.
Prayer Meeting is on Wednesday @ 7:00 p.m. at the church.
On Sunday, December 6 there will be a congregational meeting immediately following the worship service for the purpose of approving the budget for 2021 and electing the one elder, a deacon and the treasurer. Steven Bane is being presented for election to the office of elder. The session is asking the congregation to approve of an extra year of service for Chris Rookstool as deacon. Copies of the 2021 budget are in the lobby.
Sunday School meets @ 10:00 to study the book of Revelation.
Calling all ladies to “spruce up” our church building for the holidays on Saturday, December 5, @ 10-12 a.m. Deby will bring all the fresh greenery and clippers. We will need a few live poinsettias and many helpful hands!
It is good to consider how brief our seasons of grace are so that we may be motivated to improve them. But the sorrows of the disciples would soon be turned into joy; as those of a mother, at the sight of her infant. The Holy Spirit would be their Comforter, and neither men nor demons, neither sufferings in life nor in death, would ever deprive them of their joy. Believers have joy or sorrow, according to their sight of Christ, and the signs of his presence. Sorrow is coming on the ungodly, which nothing can lessen; the believer is an heir to joy which no one can take away. Where now is the joy of the murderers of our Lord, and the sorrow of his friends? (Matthew Henry)
We all, if we will, may have a vision of Christ as close, as real, as firmly certifying us of His reality, as if He stood there, visible to our senses. And so, ‘by this vision splendid’ we may ‘be everywhere attended,’ and whithersoever we go, have burning before us the light of His countenance, in the sunshine of which we shall walk. Brother! that is personal Christianity — to see Jesus Christ, and to live with the thrilling consciousness, printed deep and abiding upon our spirits, that, in very deed, He is by our sides. O how that conviction would make life strong and calm and noble and blessed! How it would lift us up above temptation! ‘He endured as seeing Him who is Invisible.’ What should terrify us if Christ stood before us? What should charm us if we saw Him? Competing glories and attractions would fade before His presence, as a dim candle dies at noon. It would make all life full of a blessed companionship. Who could be solitary if he saw Christ? or feel that life was dreary if that Friend was by his side? It would fill our hearts with joy and strength, and make us evermore blessed by the light of His countenance. (Alexander Maclaren)
The ARP Church has published a Psalter in conjunction with Crown and Covenant Publications. Read here about the Preface and History of Psalm singing in the ARPC.
